Inscription on reverse reads: “Floods render Whirokino section of main highwy impassable. Photo taken from a completed section of new concrete bridge at Foxton which when completed will carry the road for 60 chains across the flood area shown. 1 1/2 miles of road has also been raised. 12/11/38. J N Purcell, Foxton.”

Whirokino Trestle bridge near end of its construction in 1938. To the right the old road can be seen covered in floodwaters. The constant flooding of this section of road was the main reason for building the bridge. In the background the old bridge crossing the Manawatu River can be seen.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Manawatu River bridge collapses at Whirokino”

Collapsed bridge over the Manawatu River at Whirkino looking east from downstream.

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Whirokino Trestle bridge during construction. In the background padocks are covered by floodwaters.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “View of collapsed Whirokino Bridge, early World War Two.”

Whirokino Bridge over Manawatu River after the collapse of the centre span in 1942. This photograph has been taken from beside the bridge.

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