Sunday 18 October 2015

[1917] THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HUGE AND COSTLY OTIRA TUNNEL. IN THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. TO LINK UP THE CANTERBURY AND WESTLAND PROVINCES: THE TUNNEL-WORKERS' HOMES AT THE BEALEY END OF THE TUNNEL. THE OTHER END BEING AT OTIRA IN WESTLAND.


In the vicinity of the present day Arthurs Pass township. The bridge approaching the tunnel entrance can be seen in the background.
Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19170816-32-1