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Accession No 1961.211.2
Name/Title PHOTOGRAPH; Temporary Cobham Bridge damaged by floodwaters, Whanganui
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.
Classification Print, Photographic/Documentary Artifact/Communication Artifacts/Nomenclature
Primary Maker Wanganui Herald
Primary Prod Date Circa 1960
Primary Prod Period 20th century
Primary Prod Place Whanganui/Aotearoa/New Zealand
Production Notes WHANGANUI
Measurement Reading 15.1 x 20.2cm
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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