THE TWO INCH FRACTURE IN THE CONCRETE, which is causing so much concern at the Arapuni hydro-electric works, occurs where the weir joins the penstock (sluicegate) intake structure at right angles. (Shown in the left picture.) Centre: The crack as it continues up past the rheostat Nation. The third photograph shows a Maori diver preparing to go down into the headrace on Monday, to investigate the extent of the fracture lower down.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XX, Issue 148, 12 June 1930, Page 8
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72THE TWO INCH FRACTURE IN THE CONCRETE, which is causing so much concern at the Arapuni hydro-electric works, occurs where the weir joins the penstock (sluicegate) intake structure at right angles. (Shown in the left picture.) Centre: The crack as it continues up past the rheostat Nation. The third photograph shows a Maori diver preparing to go down into the headrace on Monday, to investigate the extent of the fracture lower down. Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XX, Issue 148, 12 June 1930, Page 8
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