| Collection |
Marlborough Province - down the decades from early days |
| Description |
A black and white mounted photograph showing flood water surrounding the Blenheim Post Office in Market Square (or Place). There is a horse drawn vehicle and a group of people with a rowboat.
The photograph matt is stamped in blue with the words, "Marlborough Historical Society".
The number 1492 is written in pencil on the matt on the right hand side at the bottom.
On the back the photograph is stamped, "A.M. Hale Collection".
An unknown hand has written "Box 533. 23/B/11. Market Place. Post Office on left. High Street on right".
Ruth Duncan (late Archives volunteer) has written in pencil, C.H. Mills in buggy.
A scan of this photograph is to be used in the Changing European History Gallery 2 display in commemoration of the Marlborough Provincial 150th anniversary on 1 November 2009.
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Caption 24
This undated flood scene was taken in Market Place, looking west along High Street. The horse, and the men present are unconcerned about wet feet. The flat-bottomed punt in the township was a novelty. The two-storey building at left is part of the new Post Office and Government Offices. Just visible behind them is the two-storey Club Hotel. Mr C.H. Mills (with whip), is surveying the scene in his buggy with a friend. 2009.067.0026
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| Object ID |
2009.067.0026 |
| Object Name |
Photograph |
| People |
Mills, Charles Houghton |
| Place |
Bllenheim/Market Place |
| Subjects |
Flood |
| Title |
Flood Water Surrounds the Blenheim Post Office |
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