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In The Background: Powerhouse Pin Up

10/04/2013 John AtkinLeave a comment

In 1893 the employees of the Electric Railway’s powerhouse at the foot of Barnard (Union) Street brightened up the boiler room with the charms of their pin up girl. Archives photo: Bu P123

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