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First electric light pole erected in Midland Junction.
c. 1901Subcollections
Overview
Black and white image mounted in an album behind a beige colour mat board.
Historical information
Image is from the Rutherford Album which is housed at the archives of the Rottnest Island Heritage Authority at Kingstown Barracks, Rottnest Island. The photographer was William Dennis Dawson, a professional photographer in Midland Junction. The image is dated between 1901 and 1902.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-150-P100-11
Item type
Material
Themes
Inscriptions and markings
Hand-written caption on the mat board underneath the image reads 'First electric light pole erected in M.J.'.
Contextual Information
Image documents a significant moment in the development of Midland Junction.
Keywords
Place made
Midland
Western Australia
Australia
Western Australia
Australia
Year
c. 1901
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Geotag
-31.888729969952, 116.00268374152
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Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Copyright category
Expired
Attribution requirements
Image is to be attributed 'Courtesy of Midland and Districts Historical Society Inc. and Rottnest Island Authority'.
Midland and Districts Historical Society
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P100.11. First electric light pole erected in Midland Junction.
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