C1955

Tourist Map of Canberra Australian Capital Territory.

Mapmaker:

$A 950

Scarce, large scale c.20th colour lithographic 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 … Read Full Description

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S/N: ROBI-AM-ACT-1955–477627

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Full Title:

Tourist Map of Canberra Australian Capital Territory.

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

Guaranteed Vintage Item
dated:

1955

Description:

Scarce, large scale c.20th colour lithographic 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