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Gravel Crushing Plant – Blowering

November 3, 2016 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

Thanks to Chris Nicholes for this photo and description from 1966: 50 years ago. Blowering dam construction. a Dozer being refuled at the gravel crushing plant.

PGH Gilmore Sawmill 1966

July 31, 2016 by lostadmin 3 Comments

Thanks to Chris Nicholes for these great pics and descriptions of the PGH Sawmill in 1966 (click on the pictures to get the full-sized version): The waste incinerator at the PGH Gilmore sawmill, constructed 1966. The treatment plant for chemical treated pine logs 1966. Photo from the waste incinerator under construction 1966. PGH Gilmore sawmill […]

Blowering Construction Camp 1966

June 7, 2016 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

Thanks to Chris Nicholes for this picture and description: 1966 Blowering Dam construction camp. Blasting happening at Brandy Marys quarry in the background.

Tumut Police Lock-Up Circa 1966

March 28, 2016 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

With thanks to Tanya Hagan, two great pictures comparing the Tumut Police Station ‘Lock-Up’ and residence circa 1966 and then again in 2000:

Tumut Primary School Class 5C 1966

December 3, 2015 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

Photo courtesy of Dawn Billingham, can anyone name people in the photo? (Click on picture for full-sized version)

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