Warragamba Dam & Township
1960s
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An aerial postcard of Warragamba dam & township, both of which were built by the Water Board. Warragamba township was created to house the men and their families during the construction of the Warragamba Dam. The town had over 500 homes, fully serviced with water, electricity and sewerage. The community included churches, a school, baby health centre, kindergarten, ovals, shops and a post office. At its peak the population reached 3,500 of which 1,000 were children. The postcard was published by Suzie Thomas Publishing.
Title:
Warragamba Dam & Township
Collector:
Date of work:
1960s
Search dates:
01 Jan 1960 - 31 Dec 1969
Reference number:
JC93
Level of description:
Item from Collection: Photographs
Part of:
Series: Joyce Cole Collection
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
Acknowledge_Penrith_City _Library
Topics:
Record types:
Graphic records - Postcards
Record number:
107535