Summary
Monochrome photograph depicting illuminated buildings in Melbourne, seen from the Yarra, as part of the 1934 Centenary celebrations. It is part of a large photographic collection of glass plate and film negatives, photographic prints and photo albums, relating to the development of the electric power supply industry in Victoria, operated by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) from 1919 to 1993 and various predecessor private and municipal power supply enterprises dating back to the late 1880s.
Description of Content
Illuminated buildings in Melbourne. Looking down the Yarra River towards Princess Bridge, Flinders Street Station and Saint Pauls Catherdral.
Physical Description
Monochrome silver gelatin photographic print.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Public Record Office Victoria (PROV), Publicity Division, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), by Feb 1993
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Place & Date Depicted
Yarra River, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1934
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Creator
State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Victoria, Australia, 1934
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Printed in grey text on a black label affixed to album page under photograph: 'Melbourne from the Yarra.'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
193 mm (Width), 118 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Buildings, Electricity, Lights, Melbourne Centenary, 1935, Street Lighting, Streetscapes
