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A view of the footings, brick house foundations that were built into the hill, at a house building site. This photograph shows a view of the footings of Brian and Vera Watson's new house in Greensborough, about 1958. It also shows the foundations of the house, and the garage and workshop that were built into the hill underneath the house. This is part of a series of 18 images contributed by Brian and Vera Watson, showing the construction of their house in about 1958-1959 in Greensborough. Brian and Vera worked on the site with friends and family on the weekends, during their engagement. There was a shortage of materials such as bricks, and of labour. Brian was lucky to have a friend who was a builder, Albie Birrell, who gave him advice and help. Vera and Brian would bring a camera and take photographs at each significant stage.

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