Historical information
These three photographs were most likely taken from the 1950s to the 1970s. The RASvy surveyor in each photograph was taking angular measurements with the observer recording their readings on a booking form. They were probably employed in establishing mapping and geodetic control operations or the surveyors may have been in training. Photo .1P was possibly taken at Mount Alexander in Central Victoria, a location close to Bendigo, as the stone cairn in the background of the photo appears to be identical to the cairn presently located on top of the mountain.
Physical description
These three photographs are of surveyors in the field undertaking observations using theodolites. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi.
.1) - Photo, black & white, c1950s. Unidentified personnel undertaking observations with a Tavistock geodetic theodolite.
.2) – Photo, colour, mounted on card, c1960s. Unidentified personnel undertaking observations with a Kern DKM2 theodolite.
.3) - Photo, colour, c1970s. Unidentified personnel undertaking observations with a theodolite.
Inscriptions & markings
.1 – not annotated .2 –annotated on front “Kern DKM2, TOPO 10”
