CROSSING THE TEREMAKAU
The primitive means of transport shown in the photograph was employed to effect the crossing of the Teremakau River, before the present combined rail and traffic bridge was built. On January 12, 1567, a tram line was opened from Greymouth to Paroa, and was later extended to Kumara, the Greymouth terminus of the line being at the site now occupied by the premises of Tymons & Co., where the Union Hotel once stood. Passengers were conveyed from Grcyinouth to the north bank of the Teremakau, the tram being drawn by one horse. The river was crossed by means of the cage, as illustrated, which was propelled by steam winches, the designer being the late Mr. Joseph Kilgour. The opening of the railway between Greymouth and Hokitika saw the passing of. the old tram, and the cage may still be seen, lying on the south bank of the river. Upside down it is to-day used as a pig-stye. An inglorious fate, ......... ... —
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Greymouth Evening Star, 25 February 1928, Page 30 (Supplement)
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