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Negative - by Laurie Richards Studio, Altona, Victoria, Jun 1954 Image Reg. No: MM 57003

ALTONA
Description Of Content:
'Altona'. A group of male construction workers using a mobile crane to lift a large piece of industrial equipment being installed at a petrochemical refinery.
Discipline: Technology

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Tagged with: construction sites, construction workers, cranes, drivers, industrial equipment, petrochemicals, refineries, protective clothing safety wear
Themes this item is part of: Clothing & Textiles Collection, Engineering Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection, Laurie Richards Collection, Laurie Richards Studio, Photographer, Melbourne, Victoria
Primary Classification: MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Secondary Classification: Petroleum Products
Tertiary Classification: equipment installation
Original Caption: ALTONA
Format: Negative: Black & White
Place & Date Depicted: Altona, Victoria, Australia, 06 Jun 1954
Creator: Laurie Richards Studio, 06 Jun 1954

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