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WC [toilet facilities]

From a series of images showing the areas in Sydney affected by the outbreak of Bubonic Plague in 1900. Taken by Mr. John Degotardi, Jr., photographer from the Department of Public Works, the images depict the state of the houses and 'slum' buildings at the time of the outbreak and the cleansing and disinfecting operations which followed.

 

Title: WC [toilet facilities]

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Digital ID: 12487_a021_a021000044

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Uploaded on July 12, 2012
Taken on July 13, 2012