| PUMPING STATION CLOSES Old pumping station closes in Sydney for new electric one to be installed. | ||
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| Catalog #: | 47322 | |
| Clip Number: | 47322-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 3770 C | |
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| Location: | Sydney, Australia | |
| Year Shot: | 1963 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONSTRUCTION: Reservoirs & Waterworks | |
| Description: | PUMPING STATION CLOSES 'Steam Gives Way to Electricity'. Old pumping station closes in Sydney for new electric one to be installed. Sydney, Australia MS. Exterior of old pumping station in East Sydney which has helped the city's water supply for 73 years. Various shots of coal truck being unloaded. Men throw coal into furnace. CU. Looking into furnace. CU. Steam coming out of little funnel Various shots of man with oil can tending the water pumps. CU. Pistons and other parts of the pumps. Various shots of man turning off steam and leaving pumps. They are of no longer in use as electric ones are to be installed. | |
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