Accession No |
1961.211.2
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Name/Title |
PHOTOGRAPH; Temporary Cobham Bridge damaged by floodwaters, Whanganui
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Brief Description |
A black and white photograph showing the temporary structure of the Cobham Bridge construction site being washed away and damaged due to floodwaters of the Whanganui River. A man sits on the right overlooking the flooded river towards the structure which is nearly covered by flood waters. Debris floats down the river in the background.
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Classification |
Print, Photographic/Documentary Artifact/Communication Artifacts/Nomenclature
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Primary Maker |
Wanganui Herald
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Primary Prod Date |
Circa 1960
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Primary Prod Period |
20th century
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Primary Prod Place |
Whanganui/Aotearoa/New Zealand
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Production Notes |
WHANGANUI
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Measurement Reading |
15.1 x 20.2cm
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Signature/Marks |
Wanganui Public Museum 5168 / Cobham Bridge under construction / Temporary structure damaged during floodwaters Wanganui Regional Museum/ copyright Carton no./ 35 Carton no./ 35 Photograph by / Wanganui Herald / Box 435, Wanganui, N.Z / No reproduction without permission
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