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Centennial Park

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Busby's Bore

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Map - Plan Shewing Present Water Supply and Proposed Improvements, 1869

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Unique IDA-01187732DateBetween 1st January 1869 and 31st December 1869Date qualifiercircaFormatPublication - LithographDescriptionRare colonial hydrology map showing the existing and proposed improvements to Sydney’s water supply in 1869, the map extends from Waverley to Long Bay.

Areas coloured are as follows;

Pink : Subdivided blocks in Randwick
Crimson : Proposed improvements
Green : Present watershed
Purple : Additional watershed
Blue : Proposed dams.
Blue line: Sections
LanguageEnglish (eng)Author/creatorEdward Orpen MoriartyDigitised recordYesBorn digital itemNo

Characteristics

Colour depthHand colouredDimensions (free text)340mm x 505mmImage aspectPortrait

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Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)

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Authenticity & integrityThis map was purchased by the City of Sydney from a reputable antique map dealer. As it has not been in ongoing custody of the City of Sydney, the authenticity and integrity of the record cannot be guaranteed.

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CollectionCentennial ParkBoxCSA119558PlaceBusby's Bore

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Map - Plan Shewing Present Water Supply and Proposed Improvements, 1869

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