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 a portable workmen's hut and toilet in Stevenson Street, Kew in September 1972. The hut is made of wooden boards with a corrugate iron roof. The four-sided portable toilet has a metal frame. Th exact location has not been identified.

Inscriptions & markings

"WORKMEN'S HUT & TOILET / STEVENSON ST 8/9/72 / (THESE ARE THE UNITS WHICH WERE IN SWINTON AV. 30/8/72)"