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Negative - Laurie Richards Studio, Storage Tanks, Williamstown, 1954 Image Reg. No: MM 51220

ALTONA
Description Of Content:
Aerial view of oil storage tanks being constructed at Williamstown. Several ships are docked nearby, and the city skyline is in background.
Discipline: Technology

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Tagged with: construction sites, construction workers, cranes, motor trucks, petrochemical storage, petrochemicals, refineries, ships, wharves
Themes this item is part of: Engineering Collection, Transport Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection, Laurie Richards Collection, Laurie Richards Studio, Photographer, Melbourne, Victoria
Primary Classification: MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Secondary Classification: Petroleum Products
Tertiary Classification: aerial views
Original Caption: ALTONA
Format: Negative: Black & White
Place & Date Depicted: Williamstown, Victoria, Australia, 26 Feb 1954
Creator: Laurie Richards Studio, 26 Feb 1954

Comments

Andrew Posted on 18 Feb 2011 10:24 PM
Hi
The description is wrong in this photo. This is most likely the construction of tanks at Gellibrand Pier in Williamstown, that is operated by Mobil. The pier construction can also be seen in the background.
Discovery Centre Posted on 01 Mar 2011 2:11 PM
Museum Victoria Comment
Hi Andrew, thanks for the comment, the curator will make the amendments and you see the change on the website in the next few weeks.

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