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Canning River sand bag dam

c. 1900
Subcollections
Canning and Southern Rivers
Overview

The first dam on Canning River was built of sand bags. It's purpose was to stop the encroachment of salt water up the river.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-94-P2007.378
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Materials
Width
126 mm
Height or length
89 mm
Keywords
City Of Gosnells Historic Photograph Collection
Gosnells Historical Society Photograph Collection
Canning Dam
Canning River
Year
c. 1900
Last modified
Tuesday, 2 May, 2023
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P2007.378 Canning River Sand Bag Dam, c.1900

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