The mailman with his packhorse, Okuru, South Westland 1930.

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DescriptionThe mailman with his packhorse after crossing the Okuru River, South Westland on his fortnightly journey of 98 miles from Okuru to Weheka near Fox Glacier.

Sir George Grey Special Collections. AWNS-19300813-40-1.Date of Photo1930Map^[1]

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Location (city or town)OkuruEventThe mailman with his packhorse, Okuru, South Westland 1930.

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Date Created29th August 2020CommentsTrish Barclay Could that be Charlie Smith

Arthur Dehn My word those guys should have got a medal for what they did .... Riding in the pouring rain , crossin all rivers, lack, of sleep , then turn around and go home again.....I would have wanted a 4 wheeler. !!!

Robin Spillane matron Gunn was the midwife then and had to do the same when mothers were having their babies south of Whataroa.

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The mailman with his packhorse, Okuru, South Westland 1930.

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