Canberra: weather map, c 1910
Item
Identifier: Coll-1167/A/7/26
Scope and Contents
Map showing rainfall and temperature statistics of the proposed site for the Federal Capital and the surrounding districts. Printed, scaled, contoured and with isotherms noted. Compiled by H. A. Hunt, Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology. Label text reads "Cities Exhibition No. 28." referring to the exhibit number in Geddes' Cities and Town Planning Exhibition.
Dates
- Creation: c 1910
Creator
- From the Series: Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932 (biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner) (Person)
- From the Series: Mears, Frank Charles, 1880-1953 (architect and town planner) (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Fonds:
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Full Extent
1 map ; 84.8 x 58 cms; 84.8 x 58.5 cms
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Stuck to stiff brown paper mount. Good condition.
Physical Location
Stockcheck (2016-2020): Located
Previous reference
A1.208
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk