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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: GAS HOLDERS, HUMES SITE

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c. 1950 - 1959

Overview

Black and white image of two large gas holders. A ladder leaning up against the holder on the left is casting a shadow down the side of the wall. A wire fence and various industrial materials can be seen in the foreground in front of the holders.

Historical information

These photographs collected for 'Subiaco Industry' exhibition at the Museum 1998. Photographs collected from Humes, Subiaco, now at Welshpool and owned by CSR. Humes one of many industries which moved, or closed prior to Subi Centro development. See P99.52a,b.

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cwa-org-43-1999.273.4

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Keywords

Humes - Industry

Year

Statement of significance

Historical significance. Humes site, products and equipment 1950s

Last modified

Monday, 30 June, 2025

Completeness

94

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