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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: OPENING CEREMONY OF SUBIACO SEWERAGE SCHEME

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1924

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Overview

The photograph shows the official ceremony of the turning of the sod for the installation of the Subiaco sewerage system in Subiaco in 1924. The photograph shows the Minister for Works, the Hon. W.J. George driving the first pick. He is surrounded by spectators.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1984.75.1

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

385 mm

Height or length

290 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Battye Library negative number: 67478 P

Keywords

City of Subiaco

Year

1924

Statement of significance

Government public works interest.

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