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Woomera obelisk [PRG 1720/1/13] • Photograph

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Summary

Obelisk, Woomera, South Australia. Sometimes referrred to as the 'Symbol of Woomera', it shows a woomera bearing an orbiting satellite in the arc of a dish. The rocket shape depicts the original purpose of Woomera. Erected to commemorate the founding of the Woomera Village in November 1947, with the original survey mark placed adjacent to this point. Unveiled on Australia Day in 1967.

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Physical description

1 slide : acetate, colour ; 5.0 x 5.0 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1968

Photographer

Zajicek, Lubomir

Collection

Part of Woomera Collection

Subject

Woomera (S.A.)

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Date

07/07/2017

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

6,720 x 4,540 pixels (30.5 MP)

Size

91.53 MB

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