Van in trouble on Arahura bridge, 1907

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DescriptionAnother photo in the Otago Witness illustrating the dangers of life on the coast! In the July 10, 1907 issue there is a report on a van running into difficulties on the rail bridge at Arahura. Cannot determine the make or model of the van, but it appears to be about 3 horsepower. While mention is made in the caption of a sharp turn and lack of decking, one has to wonder if excess speed was not an issue.Date of Photo1907Map^[1]ContributorBrian O'Neill

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Location (city or town)ArhauraEventVan in trouble on Arahura bridge, 1907Horses

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Date Created24th October 2021CommentsDenise Falloon
Was always a tricky corner there.

Les Bryce
looks like he never made the bridge

Maree Lewis
Driver probably drunk and disorderly as well!

Maree Lewis
Oh no! I've just noticed the STOP! Stupid fellow probably stopped too suddenly. Disaster!Michael Rose
Could have been overtaken by changing climate too

Denise Falloon
Was always a tricky corner there.

Les Bryce
looks like he never made the bridge

Maree Lewis
Driver probably drunk and disorderly as well!

Maree Lewis
Oh no! I've just noticed the STOP! Stupid fellow probably stopped too suddenly. Disaster!

Tom Jones
3 power , speeding out the Pa, must have been a Townie

Mary Moffitt
Call in the sailors.

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