Historical information

One of a series of photographs donated by the City Engineer of the former City of Kew, relating to 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 roadworks in East Kew north of McCubbin Street, near Hays Paddock.

Inscriptions & markings

Reverse: "JULY '77 / SHOWING AREA NORTH OF MCCUBBIN / STREET STRIPPED OF TOPSOIL"