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Negative - Geelong, Victoria, 1856 Image Reg. No: MM 6641

Negative - Copy
Description Of Content:
Laying the foundation stone for a clock tower in the Market Square. The Prince of Wales Hotel is in the background.
Acquisition Information:
Copied from Geelong City Council, 1988
Acknowledgement:
The Biggest Family Album of Australia, Museum Victoria
Discipline: Technology

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Tagged with: ceremonies
Themes this item is part of: Images & Image Making Collection, The Biggest Family Album in Australia Collection
Primary Classification: BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Secondary Classification: Foundations
Organisations Depicted: Prince of Wales Hotel
Format: Negative: Black & White; 35 mm
Place & Date Depicted: Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 1856

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larry martin Posted on 25 Dec 2012 11:15 PM
geelong jail top centre overlooking proceedeings or is that st mary's?

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