| Collection |
Brownlee Photographs |
| Photographer |
Brayshaw, Norman Henry |
| Description |
Copied from an original J.R. Akersten photograph. Photograph shows the tram bridge over the Brown River in the Rai Valley area, 1911. There is a team of four horses hauling a log crossing the bridge. This bridge was used for hauling logs to Robertson's Mill, Rai.
Mount Rimu is visible in the background.
Written on the front of the photograph is, "Tram Bridge, Rai Valley. Protected 1911 "Akersten" Photo[graph]".
Copied by Norm Brayshaw in 1963 from a photograph held by J.H. Brownlee. Havelock.
A scan of this photograph is to be used in the Changing European History Gallery 2 display in commemoration of the Marlborough Provincial 150th anniversary on 1 November 2009.
................................................................................................................................................................................Caption 53
A Brownlee tram bridge near Rai Valley, in 1890s. This fallen giant has been rolled from a raised bank on to two rail bogies. The driver sits comfortably astride his load. Four horses pull in single file along the narrow track. The luxuriant natural forest, and the now-valued wetland, set the scene. 2008.165.0058
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| Year Range from |
1911 |
| Object ID |
2008.165.0058 |
| Object Name |
Photograph |
| Place |
Marlborough/Rai Valley |
| Title |
Tram bridge, Rai Valley |
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