Records

Each record focuses on a single item from the National Archives' collection. Some records contain extra information to help you interpret them.

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  Alternative employment for Franklin Dam workforce – Cabinet decision

  This document records a federal Cabinet decision made on 30 May 1983 that acknowledged the need to consider projects to provide employment for Tasmanians.

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  Campaigner's message to the Lake Pedder inquiry

  Letter to the Secretary of the Lake Pedder inquiry from Mrs RN Clippingdale.

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  Christmas Card promoting the flooding of Lake Pedder

  This card offers 'Season's greetings' and presents two photographic views of Lake Pedder.

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  Governor-General Sir William McKell launches construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme

  Governor-General Sir William McKell officially starting the construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme by pressing a plunger to set off a charge of dynamite.

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  Hydro-Electric Commission explains why Lake Pedder is being enlarged

  Information provided by the Hydro-Electric Commission regarding the reasons for Lake Pedder being enlarged.

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  Lake Pedder and development of the Gordon River – draft letter from Prime Minister William McMahon

  Draft letter reply from Prime Minister Williams McMahon to Mr AB Wilson, regarding the development of the Gordon River area.

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  Lake Pedder before it was flooded

  This colour photograph shows the beach at Lake Pedder in south-western Tasmania in 1963.

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  Letter from Tasmanian Premier Robin Gray about the Franklin Dam

  This is a two-page letter written by Tasmanian Premier Robin Gray, regarding development at the Franklin Dam, Tasmania.

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  Map indicating scenic areas upstream from the Gordon-below-Franklin Dam

  This is a colour map indicating the major scenic areas located upstream of the Gordon-below-Franklin Scheme in Tasmania, Australia.