Refugee Camp, Nelson Park
Current rights
Public Domain
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Object detail
About this object
A photograph of the refugee camp established at Nelson Park by the Defence Department following the Hawke's Bay earthquake of 3 February 1931. Groups of men, women and children are visible in the foreground of the image. Service vehicles skirt the dozens of bell tents erected on the playing field. Water drums are visible on the back of the Waterworks Department truck.
Photographer, unknown.
Photographer, unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph glued to card with an additional photograph on the reverse.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 126 x 200mm
Height x Width: 173 x 235mm
Height x Width: 173 x 235mm
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Subject period
Subject date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Other number(s)
7183, 83370
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