New Bridge For Tahiti
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From Our Own Correspondent.
PAPEETE, October 8.
A sum of 200,000 francs has been allo cated from the 1936 budget for the erection of a new bridge over the Vaitipiha River at Tautira, Tahiti, ac cording to a statement recently made by His Excellency Governor Sautot.
Some years ago the iron and concrete structure spanning this river, which at times becomes a formidable torrent over 100 yards in width, was entirely washed away by a great flood. This was replaced by a low-level concrete bridge, but it has not been a success.
Tautira is perhaps the most beautiful district in Tahiti, and a favourite week end resort for Papeete townspeople. The commencement of the new bridge is therefore awaited with interest.