The camp at Davis Flat, in the Makarora Valley for the men working on the Haast Pass highway.1938.

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DescriptionLinking Otago and South Westland along a famous route: work on the Haast Pass highway.
The road will traverse Haast Pass, long noted as a beautiful bridle track route between the two provinces. The pictures illustrate activity in the Makarora Valley, on the 16-mile stretch of road under construction between the lake and the pass.
Township for men working on the road: a view of the camp established at Davis Flat, in the Makarora Valley.PhotographerAuckland Weekly NewsDate of Photo1938-03-23Map^[1]External LinkAuckland LibraryContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)Makarora Valley Davis FlatLandmark (Place)The camp at Davis Flat, in the Makarora Valley for the men working on the Haast Pass highwayOrganisation (eg business)The camp at Davis Flat, in the Makarora Valley for the men working on the Haast Pass highwayEventThe camp at Davis Flat, in the Makarora Valley for the men working on the Haast Pass highway

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Date Created17th July 2024CommentsJulian Toon
my friend was a deer culler up there in 1950

Sean Millington
These are great photos

Tony Becker
PWD Camp

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The camp at Davis Flat, in the Makarora Valley for the men working on the Haast Pass highway.1938.

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