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A new section of railway had to be built to carry coal out of the Cave Section that was developed by the Seddonville State Mine in 1903. The rail ropeway crosses a terrace that was then largely covered by timber. Although it was later cleared for agriculture, by the late 20th century this area had reverted to manuka and scrub.
New Zealand Mining Handbook, 1906. Government Printer, Wellington. Photograph by Muir and Moody
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