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PHOTOGRAPH: WASTE POND OF AUSTRALIAN FINE CHINA

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1998

Overview

Black and white photograph of a waste pond surrounded by reeds and grass. Cleared land and a brick wall can be seen in the background.

Historical information

There were 2-3 ponds into which waste from factory processes poured. Cleared out (ie dug out clay from bottom) approx once a year. Story of truck driver delivering waste, it wouldn't budge so he kicked it. Part of it came down and took him with it into pond. He only broke a leg, but had to be hosed down before they could take him to hospital.

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Registration number

cwa-org-43-1998.204

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

100 mm

Height or length

150 mm

Keywords

Australian Fine China

Year

Statement of significance

historical; image of long term local business

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