1892 Turning first sod of the outfall sewer.

ID: 9821
Copyright: This image is provided for research purposes only and must not be reproduced for other purposes without the prior permission of the Werribee and District Historical Society.
Local ID: 105

Description: Turning of the first sod of the outfall sewer at the MMBW on 19 May 1892. The ceremony took place near the site of the aquaduct where it crosses the Werribee River. Lord Hopetoun is the man with the spade. Original photograph not mounted 24.5 x 17cm. Original held by Historical Society. Clothing and dress - Australia; melbourne and metropolitan board of works - werribee - victoria hopetoun, lord

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