Broughton's Pass Weir overflowing, 1915
Scope and Contents
289 x 238 mm. A view looking down on the weir, with two men in the foreground watching the river. The weir, on the Cataract River, was built as a result of a Commission's recommendation in 1867, and in order to turn the intermingled waters of the four streams into a 36 mile conduit consisting of a series of tunnels, open canals and aqueducts.
Dates
- Creation: 1915
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor condition, considerable yellowing and some dirt stains.
General
SG.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Finding aid date
2003-07-25 12:31:16+00:00
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