Remains of Pouawa bridge (2nd of 2)
Remains of Pouawa bridge (2nd of 2)
The Gisborne tsunami of 26 March 1947 swept away the Pouawa bridge. The decking was later found about 800 metres upstream.
Source: Auckland Weekly News, 2 April 1947
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