Historical information

Undergrounding of the power lines took place in September 1982.
Relates to "before" shots P000159, P000161, P000163 and
"after" shots P000160, P000162, P000164.
Interview with Helen Coulson, 27.09.1984

Significance

The power lines were put under ground for the filming of "All the Rivers Run" which began in October 1982. The Port area was returned to look like it would have been in the 1870s. The roads were covered in gravel, signage was removed in an endeavour to create the appropriate era.

Physical description

Colour photograph featuring power poles and power lines on the Murray esplanade, Port of Echuca. Picket fence and locomotive stand behind the pole. View from across the road looking east.

Inscriptions & markings

On the reverse:This paper manufactured by Kodak