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1961 Central view

Submitted by Klaus on Sun, 2019-03-10 23:08

Construction of Harcourt Road:

Demolition work of the dockyard workshops and houses at the tidal basin as well as (rock) filling of the dry dock while the Quarters (including Nissen huts) and Stores are still standing.

Date is more early 1960 than 1961.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1960
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Naval Hospital
nissen huts

Cape Collinson Nissen hut construction.

Submitted by Andrew Suddaby on Sat, 2018-12-08 23:03
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1951

This photograph shows just how thin the roof and sides were on the Nissen huts - quick to erect but either too hot or too cold.

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