THE CARGILL TUNNEL
Sir,—The Cargill tunnel through the cliffs mentioned by your correspondents was not in connection with Cargill’s Castle, the home of Mr E. B. Cargill, but was the work of his brother, Mr John Cargill, whose homestead was much closer to the tunnel. The object of the work was to allow the family of John Cargill access to a beach. My first visit to the spot was 60 years ago, and even then the steps were worn. I have understood It was constructed In the GO’S. —I am, etc., Dunedin, May 4. Forbury Lad.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 25836, 5 May 1945, Page 5
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