He pārongo atu anōFlood threatening bridge at No.2 Dam, early 1920's

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Information on back of original photograph - Flood No 2 dam

Flood threatening bridge at No.2 Dam, early 1920’s

Used in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 110 with caption: One of the flash floods, sweeping away everything in its path on the Mangahao River. These floods could occur several times in a week, and it must have been soul destroying for the workmen to see the results of their labour disappear in a matter of seconds.

Also used in book – “Horowhenua County and its People”, page 279 with caption: The same bridge during one of numerous flash floods that interrupted work. PNPL.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

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