A SNAPSHOT ON THE WESTPORT - NELSON ROAD.1911.

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DescriptionA SNAPSHOT ON THE WESTPORT-NELSON ROAD.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19110511-03-03PhotographerAuckland Weekly NewsDate of Photo 1911-05-11Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)WestportEventA SNAPSHOT ON THE WESTPORT - NELSON ROAD

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Date Created13th March 2026CommentsGrant Taylor
The same year that the Newman Brothers started their move into motor transport - their last horse drawn coach ran in 1918.

Geoff Roberts
Grant Taylor If you get the chance read "High noon for coachs" written in 1953 when many early Newman's drivers were still around to tell there story...

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A SNAPSHOT ON THE WESTPORT - NELSON ROAD.1911.

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