Historical information

One of a series of photographs donated by the City Engineer of the former City of Kew, showing road works. The photos variably include council workers, signage and equipment.

Significance

One of a series of photographs of core local government services as practised by the City of Kew. The photographs are an accurate record of street works of the period.

Physical description

Original black and white photographic positive of a road works in the former City of Kew. The photo shows an excavation in Studley Park Road near the corner of Carson Street in 1968/9. A Council officer and worker inspect the pit. Excavation equipment and a Council truck are at the back of the view.

Inscriptions & markings

STUDLEY PARK ROAD AT CARSON STREET 1968/9