Refugee Camp, Nelson Park, Napier

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Public Domain
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About this object
A photograph of the refugee camp that was set up at Nelson Park in Napier after the Hawke's Bay earthquake on the 3rd of February 1931. The park is lined with rows of bell tents. Napier Hill and St Patrick's Church are visible in the distance.

Photographer, unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph glued to exhibition board.
Measurements
Height x Width: 104 x 160mm
Signature/Inscription
Refugee camp set up in Nelson Park Napier by the NZ Army., Inscription, Handwritten
Subject period
Subject date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Other number(s)
16715, 83444

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