Hole through the Otira Tunnel. 1918.

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Description Construction commenced in 1907 and a "breakthrough" celebration was held on 21 August 1918 by the Minister of Public Works Sir William Fraser. When the tunnel opened on 4 August 1923, it was the seventh longest tunnel in the world and the longest in the British EmpireDate of PhotoBetween 1st August 1918 and 31st August 1918Map^[1]ContributorHistory House Museum Greymouth

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Location (city or town)OtiraLandmark (Place)Otira TunnelOrganisation (eg business)RailwaysEventBreaking through the Otira tunnel

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Selwyn Eagle
Selwyn Eagle I am telling on you now I said not to play with Dads pick & shovel.
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Paul Smith
Paul Smith The late Bob Rudd from Preston Road worked on the Otira Tunnel.
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Hole through the Otira Tunnel. 1918.

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