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C1955
Tourist Map of Canberra Australian Capital Territo…
Mapmaker:
Scarce, large scale c.20th map of Canberra made by the Department of the Interior which at the time was headed by John Rogers (1898-1971), surveyor and public servant. Following reorganisation of the Department of the Interior in 1951, Rogers was appointed assistant-secretary in charge … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Tourist Map of Canberra Australian Capital Territo…
Date:
C1955
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued. Laid on archival linen.
Technique:
Lithograph printed in colour.
Image Size:
725mm
x 610mm
Paper Size:
815mm
x 835mm
AUTHENTICITY
Guaranteed Vintage Item
dated:
1955
Description:
Scarce, large scale c.20th map of Canberra made by the Department of the Interior which at the time was headed by John Rogers (1898-1971), surveyor and public servant.
Following reorganisation of the Department of the Interior in 1951, Rogers was appointed assistant-secretary in charge of the A.C.T. planning and development branch while retaining his existing post of surveyor-general. His new role gave him the additional responsibilities that included, areas such as parks and gardens, forestry and agriculture, and the sale of leases for business and residential purposes.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 356060
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers M4 812.352/1954/1C
State Library Victoria: MAPS 812.352 ATU 1954
State Library South Australia: mpn 812.352 canb/b 1954
