Plan of the Yarra Between Princes Bridge…

Rare plan of the Yarra, produced for a petition, Ordered by the Legislative Assembly to stop works being carried out in the Yarra River. Sold with accompanied printed petition which makes for fascinating reading 1. &quot…which at certain periods overflow the ground adjacent to the Suburban Township of Emerald Hill..&quot 2. &quot …have reason to believe that should the embankment now in the course of construction be finished, in all probability the greater part of Flinders-street…wil be flooded…&quot 3. &quot That such a calamity may happen,…&quot 4. to prevent the objectionable work in question from being proceeded with&quot.