Shirley Welch Photographic Collection

About this Collection

Reference NumberL-1-29ContributorMassey University ArchivesOverview

A collection of seven photographs taken during the floods of the Manawatū River and Turitea Stream in January 1953. The flooded landscape around the main entrance and drive to Massey Agricultural College can be seen in these photographs.

Shirley Welch, who took these photographs, was a staff member of Massey Agricultural College at the time.

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Turitea Stream in flood along the main drive to campus, January 1953

Turitea Stream in flood at the main entrance to campus, January 1953

Turitea Stream in flood, January 1953

Turitea Stream inundating the college fields, January 1953

Turitea Stream inundating the college swimming pool, January 1953

Flooding at the main gate of Massey Agricultural College, January 1953.