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Katoomba Falls, N.S.W [i.e. New South Wales], 1872 - 1895

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086C/21

Scope and Contents

225 x 285 mm. A view of the vertical rock-face, with the waterfall dropping 180 feet over the overhang below. Katoomba lies about 60 miles west of Sydney and, situated in the heart of the Blue Mountains, has long been a popular tourist spot. The name derives from an Aboriginal Australian word meaning 'falling water'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1872 - 1895

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, fading in from edges and some spotting.

Related Materials

Y3086J/74 is taken from the same spot.

General

SG.

Date information

DateText: The date is approximate..

Finding aid date

2003-07-21 10:26:06+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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