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Completion of the Comprehensive Water Scheme

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1958

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Overview

A black and white picture which shows a portion of the crowd surrounding the Rotary Wishing Well at the intersection of Austral Terrace and Clive Street, Katanning and the garden area that was specially constructed for the occasion, at the time of the ceremony.

Historical information

The Hon. Premier ARG Hawke MLA, turning a valve on March 21st 1958 to mark the completion of the Comprehensive Water Scheme.

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cwa-org-202-HSP1987.25

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Material

Photographic Paper

Width

40.3000 cm

Height or length

32.5000 cm

Year

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Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +50 years

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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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