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#21402 - Construction of the lake

Resource ID
Location
21402
Photograph 4686
Title/subtitle
Construction of the lake
Picture
Construction of the lake
Format
Photograph
Identifier
Bridges - Kings Avenue
Publisher
Early 1960s
Physical description
Black & white photograph; 9cm x 12cm
Summary
Photo shows Agnes Benson standing where East Basin in Lake Burley Griffin now is. Taken from in front of the Power House. Kings Avenue bridge is in the background and in between are earthworks associated with the lake.
Availability
Not for loan. Copies available for purchase.
Notes
Agnes Benson was the mother of Val Emerton (nee Valerie Benson)