Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Old blockhouse at the Whau, Manukau Harbour, Auckland, N.Z. 16.5.[18]71.

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Title

Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Old blockhouse at the Whau, Manukau Harbour, Auckland, N.Z. 16.5.[18]71.

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TAPUHI

Description

Shows blockhouse in distance atop a small hill. In the foreground, in front of small cliffs on the shoreline, is a stretch of water, a canoe, and three figures, possibly spear fishing. The title includes "Manukau Hrbour". The Whau River arises north of the Manukau Harbour, and flows into the Waitemata Harbour at Avondale. Nevertheless this view could have been taken from Manukau Harbour looking north to a blockhouse built near the source of the Whau, rather than at its mouth on the Waitemata...

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Image

Date created

1871

Creator

Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908 / Hamblett, Irene Beatrix, 1915-1995

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23252413

Locations

Manukau Harbour / Whau River

Related subjects

Cliffs / Fortification / New Zealand / Auckland Region / Māori (New Zealand people) / Fishing / Manukau Harbour / Whau River

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