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Negative - Newry, Victoria, 1902 Image Reg. No: MM 7860

Negative - Copy
Description Of Content:
Driving the first pile for a new bridge. The pile driver is powered by two horses.
Acquisition Information:
Copied from E Meyer, 1990
Discipline: Technology

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Tagged with: bridges, building construction, ceremonies, construction equipment, horses, pile drivers, rivers, workers
Themes this item is part of: Images & Image Making Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection, Transport Collection, The Biggest Family Album in Australia Collection
Primary Classification: CIVIL ENGINEERING
Secondary Classification: Bridges
Tertiary Classification: construction sites
Format: Negative: Black & White; 35 mm
Place & Date Depicted: Newry, Victoria, Australia, 1902
Creator: G N Devenport Studio, 1902

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