| Accession No |
1959.85.2
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| Name/Title |
PHOTOGRAPH; Opening of Whanganui Town Bridge by Governor Sir G F Bowen
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| Brief Description |
A black and white photograph taken from Victoria Avenue looking down towards the Whanganui River as the Governor Sir G F Bowen officially opened the Whagnanui Town Bridge. A large crowd is gathered at the end of the bridge, some on horses. Flags decorate the buildings and end of the bridge. On the left hand side, a man stands on the verandah of the Flyger Bros building. The Bank of New Zealand stands on the left.
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| Classification |
Print, Photographic/Documentary Artifact/Communication Artifacts/Nomenclature
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| Primary Prod Date |
29 Nov 1871
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| Primary Prod Period |
Late 19th century/19th century
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| Measurement Reading |
8.2 x 12cm
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| Signature/Marks |
Opening day of the Avenue / Bridge
Wanganui Regional Museum/ copyright
Wanganui Public Museum/ photograph collection / no./ reproduction without/ acknowledgment/ strictly forbidden
Pres. Mr. R Rendell / Waipukurau / 23-6-59
Carton no./ 18X
Street (close up)
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