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A dramatic shot of the first bridge to span the Uawa River at Tolaga Bay after its collapse in the flood of 1916.
Prior to the bridge being opened in 1905, ferries were used to negotiate the river.

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Taken around 1920, this picture shows a Ruatoria rodeo team, which could substantiate the fact that the East Coast was a wild and woolly place in its heyday. From left, sitting, are W. Haua, R. Walker (v.-capt), B. Walker (capt), N. Tuhou and P. Johnson. At back are J. M. Penfold (manager), and D. Doherty (secretary), and in front, R. Walsh.