Book, Along The Length: an account of living and working on the Maroondah Aqueduct, by Fred Sadlier, 2003c

Historical information

Memoir of living and working on the Maroondah Aqueduct by former Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Caretaker of Yarra Glen Lower length. The book is presented in three parts, firstly a brief explanation is given of the development of Melbourne's water supply system. Secondly the author tells in his own words his family connection with the Yarra Glen District and his work with the MBBW ca 1944-1979. The third part of the book is a tour from the Yarra Glen Lower length as it was in 2002 noting changes since Fred began working for the MMBW.

Physical description

iii, 34 leaves : col. ill., maps (some col.) ; 30 cm.
Edited (with introduction and additional notes) by Leigh Ahern ; photographs by Gwen Sadlier and Leigh Ahern.

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