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

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cwa-org-202-HSP1986.29

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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."

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Date of creation +70 years

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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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