Written on backing board: “(with oak frame, see #s2001.019.0002) – Return to N. Clayton, Centennial Committee.”

Plimmer Terrace, Shannon. The street has been decorated with flags and bunting for opening of the Mangahao Power Station (Monday 3rd November 1924) by Prime Minister W.F. “Bill” Massey. The road is unpaved and there are several cars parked on both sides.

1 B&W photo print, mounted

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On back of photo stamp indicates photo is from Alexander Turnbull Library Collection.

This photo was scanned from one owned by Bob Ayson of Foxton. Unfortunately we still need to name it.

During construction

Date printed on front of photo (bottom left) – 17:2:36

Mangahao Hydro-electric Scheme, 1936 1 B&W photo print

Looking downstream from foot of dam to coffer dam. Another view of preparations to repair scouring & damage to coffer dam at foot of No. 2 dam (Lower Mangahao Dam).

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This photo was scanned from one owned by Bob Ayson of Foxton. Unfortunately we still need to name it.

Penciled on back - Surge-chamber in course of construction also framework of tunnel.

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen – Mr & Mrs W. H. Walker.

This photo used in book – ‘An eye for country, the life and work of Leslie Adkin’ between pages 112 & 113, & dated as having been taken 20 May 1923.

Mangahao Hydro-electric Scheme, 1920’s 1 Sepia tone photo print – Fragile

Surge chamber, showing outlet to penstock pipes with Mr & Mrs Bill Walker. See also – #.0013

This photo used in ‘Leslie Adkin book’, between pages 112 & 113.

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Penciled on back - Surge-chamber (Ernie Lancaster & Bill Walker)

Photo taken same day as #.0014 (which is pictured in ‘Leslie Adkin book’ and dated as being taken on 20 May 1923).

Mangahao Hydro-electric Scheme, 1920’s 1 Sepia tone photo print – Fragile

Surge chamber, showing inlet tunnel from Lower Mangahao Dam with Ernie Lancaster (left) and Mr & Mrs Bill Walker. See also – #.0014

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Penciled on back - Exit of tunnel from main dam, Mangahao into Arapeti basin.

Written on back with black ballpoint pen - H. [?] Walker in entrance.

Mangahao Hydro-electric Scheme, 1920’s 1 Sepia tone photo print – Fragile

Exit of tunnel from main dam (Lower Mangahao Dam) into Arapeti Reservoir. Bill Walker in entrance.

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Penciled on back - Top of Mangahao dam showing base of flood-gates.

Mangahao Hydro-electric Scheme, 1920’s 1 Sepia tone photo print – Fragile

Inside top of Mangahao Dam flood-gate gallery ? Man (unknown ?)

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Penciled on back - Back slope of Tokomaru Dam, Mar. 30-1924

Mangahao Hydro-electric Scheme, 1920’s 1 Sepia tone photo print – Fragile

Another view of Tokomaru Dam (Arapeti) nearing completion. Backslope (downstream side) & Bill Walker ?

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Information on back of original photograph - Survey gang Mangahao c1919

Survey Gang, Mangahao, c.1919

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Stamp on back of photo - from Godber Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library.

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Mangahao hydro-electric power station interior showing switchboard room, 1st January 1925

Reference Number: APG-1425-1/4-G

Mangahao hydro-electric power station showing a view of the switchboard room, photographed by Albert Percy Godber in January 1925.

Key terms:
1 image, related to Mangahao Hydro and Hydroelectric power plants - New Zealand - Manawatu-Wanganui Region.

Part of:
Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives, Reference Number PA-Group-00048 (2024 digitised items)

Extent: 1 b&w original negative(s)Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches. Horizontal imageSingle negative

Conditions governing access to original: Partial restriction - Negatives are not available for viewing. Surrogate copies will be provided.

Citation: Any publication must be accompanied by the credit "A P Godber Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library".

Other copies available: File print available in Turnbull Library Pictures 46. Horowhenua Co. Mangahao Hydro Electric Station(PFP-025354)

Inscriptions: Inscribed - On album page - Mangahao Power Station. View in the switchboard room. 1/1/25.

Interior view of the turbine room at the Mangahao Power Station, showing a Pelton Wheel turbine. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber in 1924.

Photo from the Alexander Turnbull Library - Godber Collection.

Also onlne at http://mp.natlib.govt.nz/detail/?id=37910&l=en

Reference Number: APG-1741-1/2-G

Part of:
Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives, Reference Number PA-Group-00048

Extent: 1 b&w original negative(s)Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches. Horizontal imageSingle photograph

Conditions governing access to original: Partial restriction - Negatives are not available for viewing. Surrogate copies will be provided.

Citation: Any publication must be accompanied by the credit "A P Godber Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library".

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This photo was scanned from one owned by Bob Ayson of Foxton. Unfortunately we still need to name it.

Written on back with black felt-tip pen – (3)

Stamped on back with purple ink - Shannon Centenary 1887-1987 Committee

Mangahao Dam (No.1 ?) camp & construction site, 1920’s 1 B&W photo print, mounted

View showing tent-type accommodations built precariously on hillside.

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No 1 Mangahao dam and terraced campsite, early 1920’s 1 B&W photo print

Shows dam construction well advanced. Huts precariously perched in tiers on hillside. Steel tower erected to assist with dam construction.

See also – Acc. #s2002.088.0016 (identical photo, sepia, in brown album). & #s2002.086.0023

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Construction of Main Dam, Mangahao, early 1920’s 1 B&W photo print

View through ‘gap’ in dam through which flood waters frequently pour. Steel tower (left) erected to assist with dam construction.

See also – Acc. #s2002.088.0017 (identical photo, sepia, in brown album). & #s2002.086.0021

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

This photo was scanned from one owned by Bob Ayson of Foxton. Unfortunately we still need to name it.

This photo was scanned from one owned by Bob Ayson of Foxton. Unfortunately we still need to name it.

This photo was scanned from one owned by Bob Ayson of Foxton. Unfortunately we still need to name it.

This photo was scanned from one owned by Bob Ayson of Foxton. Unfortunately we still need to name it.

This photo was scanned from one owned by Bob Ayson of Foxton. Unfortunately we still need to name it.

during construction

Concrete lining of the Mangahao surge chamber - 75ft in diameter at the top and 75ft deep.

Excavation for surge chamber, Mangahao Hydro project. Photographed by George Leslie Adkins 27 August 1922.

Inscriptions: Inscribed - On album page - beneath image: Fig 122. The excavation for the surge chamber completed and ready for the lining of concrete. The pit is 75ft in diameter at the top and 75ft deep. 27.8.22.

From: http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22540601?search[i][category]=Images&search[path]=items&search[text]=mangahao

During construction

during construction

During construction