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The remote Mangapurua Valley was opened up in 1919 to provide farms for soldiers returning from World War I. A wooden swing bridge for horses provided access to the valley. After years of agitation from the local community, a more robust concrete road bridge was constructed in 1936. However it was used for only six years.
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The Mangapurua Valley Soldiers Settlement walked off their land in 1942 after decades of battling hardship caused by the valley's poor soils. The forest grew back, obliterating all signs of habitation except for the bridge. A tourist attraction it is only accessible by boat and then walking (40 mins)through the beautiful NZ bush (forest) or along a narrow track by bicycle - it is very popular. Photo from the net. Walking in the Park by Carena PSE11
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Lori47 says:
That is so informative and really interesting! Your layout is ideal in your journaling is spectacular! Wonderful page!
Jun 15, 2014
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cinza says:
Awesome!
Jun 14, 2014
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haymani says:
oh how beautiful and so interesting to hear about xxx
Jun 14, 2014
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zanthia says:
wonderful page!
Jun 14, 2014
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Qwerty_vr says:
Yes, it is an unusual bridge. Great page.
Jun 13, 2014
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januk says:
Great page!!
Jun 12, 2014
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Corel says:
Fabulous!!
Jun 10, 2014
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Micheline 1 says:
Fabulous page and information!xx
Jun 10, 2014
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MaxiDesigns says:
Gorgeous Bridge Page, very interesting!!!
Jun 10, 2014
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Grandma M says:
wow - How interesting - thanks for the info on this unusual bridge xx
Jun 10, 2014
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