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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Laying First Pipe in Comprehensive Water Scheme

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c. 1947

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Overview

A black and white photograph of two men dressed in suits standing in front of a large water pipe.

Historical information

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HSP1986.29

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

17 cm

Height or length

11.4000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On the back of the photograph handwritten in blue ink is "COLLIE 1947. The laying of the first Pipe in the Comprehensive Water Scheme by the Hon Minister for Works. In the photo are the Director of Works Mr R. Dumas & Mr F.M. Bowden Chairman of Katanning Roads Board."

Year

Last modified

Friday, 25 July, 2025

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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