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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: RANKIN GARDENS WITH WATER TOWER CIRCA 1936

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c. 1936

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Overview

The black and white photograph shows the water tower in Rankin Gardens with new hybrid chrysanthemum developed by Mr J. Martin, the council's gardener, cascading down its sides. The tower used to be behind the present Council Chambers, and has since been removed. Tall trees are seen in background. Museum holds original photograph only.

Historical information

Apparently the plants were planted in past-their-use-by-date toilet pans.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1989.553

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

160 mm

Height or length

102 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Wally Flood, Shenton Park

Keywords

Year

Statement of significance

local and municipal history

Last modified

Monday, 30 June, 2025

Completeness

94

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