The 1953 flood in Rangiotu was one of the worst in history, in the area. As seen, the floodwaters have almost reached the wires of the power lines.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

This photograph shows the Staples Motor Workshop after the floodwaters had begun to abate. the 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua Rivers was one of the worst on record for the area.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

This photograph shows the Staples Motor Workshop after it had been flooded during the 1953 Rangiotu Flood. Note the motorbike in the foreground of the photograph. The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for...

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

The buildings stood in Douglas Square at the corner of Mersey Street.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Rongotea
Date:          circa 1900

This photograph shows the Staples Motor Workshop after it had been flooded during the 1953 Rangiotu Flood. The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953