dec 1, 1909 - First motor service to Akaroa
Description:
In 1910, the first motor servicebetween Little River and Akaroa began. The horse-drawn coach
services had ceased by the time World War I broke out. By that time the main road to
Akaroa was metalled over its full length.
Source: https://ccc.govt.nz/assets/Documents/The-Council/Plans-Strategies-Policies-Bylaws/Plans/district-plan/banks-peninsula/AkaroaHistoricalOverview-part-1.pdf
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 1, 1909
Now
~ 114 years ago
