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Description

The Ballance Bridge was constructed over the Manawatu River in 1904 and served until 1968 when it was closed, as it was thought to be unsafe. This wooden bridge was then replaced by an iron-Concrete bridge which opened in 1971. The road away to the right leads into the Manawatu Gorge.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Go 66
Date
circa 1925
Digitisation ID
2011N_Go66_004716
Held In
"Coolstore"

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