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Negative - Donald, Victoria, 1887 Image Reg. No: MM 7468

Negative - Copy
Description Of Content:
The Donald water tower under construction. There is scaffolding around the tower and workmen are laying bricks at an upper level.
Acquisition Information:
Copied from R Falla, 1988
Acknowledgement:
The Biggest Family Album of Australia, Museum Victoria
Discipline: Technology

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Tagged with: bricklayers, building construction, ladders, scaffolding, water supply, water towers, workers
Themes this item is part of: Images & Image Making Collection, The Biggest Family Album in Australia Collection
Primary Classification: CIVIL ENGINEERING
Secondary Classification: Dams & Water Supply
Organisations Depicted: Donald Water Tower
Format: Negative: Black & White; 35 mm
Place & Date Depicted: Donald, Victoria, Australia, 1887
Creator: F Stubbs Studio, 1887

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