Temporary Hospital, Napier Racecourse
Maker
Robson, Edward Thomas
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
An image of the temporary hospital operating at Napier Racecourse following the Hawke's Bay earthquake of 3 February 1931. At right in the image, a group of A-frame tents are lined up. The people in the image appear to be setting up beds and mattresses. Others are delivering supplies in motor vehicles.
Photographer, Edward Robson.
Photographer, Edward Robson.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 163 x 214mm
Signature/Inscription
Sport & General Press Agency, Ltd., London, Printed, Printed
Classification terms
Subject period
Subject date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Credit Line
gifted by Peter Strothers
Other number(s)
15478, m2012/25/34, 83744
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