Two weeks back an interesting story was told by J. D. Holmes,> D.5.0., of Hamilton, of some of the fine work done by the New Zealand Tunnelling Company. He mentioned that the company had reached premier place in mine fighting, and as one of the foremost bridging companies. To justify the latter distinction he quoted a report of General R. Young in 1925, which stated:—"During the second Battle of Cambrai the authorities were faced with the problem of building quickly a bridge strong enough to carry the largest tanks, one of Which weighed 34 tons. The work was entrusted to the New Zealand Tunnellers, though not a trained bridging unit, but, characterised by enthusiasm and adaptability, they built during the battle a bridge, 180 ft span, in :104 -hours' -working time, the largest single-span bridge built under action. The erection of that famous bn£|jp, o+er the Canal du .Nord earned an undying name for the skill of the New Zealand company." Here is a picture of'the bridge and the splendid job done by the Tunnellers will be the more clearly appreciated.— Photo by courtesy of A. S. Priestly, 22 Pine Street, Mount Eden.

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 159, 6 July 1940, Page 5 (Supplement)

Two weeks back an interesting story was told by J. D. Holmes,> D.5.0., of Hamilton, of some of the fine work done by the New Zealand Tunnelling Company. He mentioned that the company had reached premier place in mine fighting, and as one of the foremost bridging companies. To justify the latter distinction he quoted a report of General R. Young in 1925, which stated:—"During the second Battle of Cambrai the authorities were faced with the problem of building quickly a bridge strong enough to carry the largest tanks, one of Which weighed 34 tons. The work was entrusted to the New Zealand Tunnellers, though not a trained bridging unit, but, characterised by enthusiasm and adaptability, they built during the battle a bridge, 180 ft span, in :104 -hours' -working time, the largest single-span bridge built under action. The erection of that famous bn£|jp, o+er the Canal du .Nord earned an undying name for the skill of the New Zealand company." Here is a picture of'the bridge and the splendid job done by the Tunnellers will be the more clearly appreciated.— Photo by courtesy of A. S. Priestly, 22 Pine Street, Mount Eden.