24 October 2020 – Blue Mountains Historical Society

Mr. Fitzgerald’s photographs of building the Katoomba & Leura Filter Beds

All photos by R. D Fitzgerald are held by the State Library of NSW and have been copied by Philip Hammon. Processed by Lightroom Classic. Additional drone photos by Gary P Hayes.

Katoomba Sewerage Scheme: Chapter 1

In August of 1891 Katoomba Municipal Council offered a £25 prize for “the best report on how to deal with and dispose of the household drainage of Katoomba”.

BECOME A MEMBER

Join our community of history enthusiasts

99 BLAXLAND RD,
WENTWORTH FALLS, 2782
02 4757 3824

Gundungurra Country - We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Mr. Fitzgerald’s photographs of building the Katoomba & Leura Filter Beds

Katoomba Sewerage Scheme: Chapter 1

BECOME A MEMBER

99 BLAXLAND RD, WENTWORTH FALLS, 278202 4757 3824

Gundungurra Country - We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

99 BLAXLAND RD,
WENTWORTH FALLS, 2782
02 4757 3824