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The second Fitzherbert Bridge across the Manawatū River, was completed in 1935. It replaced the original one built in 1877. The second bridge in turn was demolished by the New Zealand Army, after a new bridge was completed.

Identification

Object type
Image
Date
1987
Digitisation ID
2010P_IMCA-DIGITALMASTER_004320
Format
Colour print
Held In
IMCA Digital Archive

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Place
Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North

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demolition,
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