Waiorongomai Tramway incline on Mount Te Aroha, Piako County

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Title

Waiorongomai Tramway incline on Mount Te Aroha, Piako County

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TAPUHI

Description

Waiorongomai Tramway (also known as Piako County Tramway) incline, in 1884, Mount Te Aroha, Piako County, just after the Tramway's completion in 1884. Photographed by the Burton Brothers. Source of descriptive information - Date and historical note from Library client. Built between 1882-1884 and used to transport gold from mines down to stamper batteries. James Stewart (1832-1914) was one of the designers of the Tramway, with a Mr Purchas and a Mr Adams. An opening ceremonial dinner was he...

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Date created

1884

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23036514

Locations

Waiorongomai

Related subjects

Waiorongomai

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