Photograph - Lake Tyers Victoria, c1930

Historical information

Lake Tyers is usually isolated from the ocean by a sandbar. When flooding of the lake system occurs, it is necessary to manually open the bar.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of a group of people digging a trench with shovels in an attempt to direct the flood waters from the lake to the ocean. Other adults and children are watching the activity. Lake Tyers Victoria

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