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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  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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  Lake Pedder conservation - telegram from Tasmania's Premier to Prime Minister Gough Whitlam

  This is a telegram to Prime Minister Gough Whitlam from Eric Reece, regarding a letter about Lake Pedder. He states that the letter left him greatly disturbed and personally embarrassed.

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  Letter from Prince Philip to Prime Minister Gough Whitlam about environmental issues

  Letter from Prince Phillip to Prime Minister Gough Whitlam about enviromental issues.

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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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  Letter to Queen Elizabeth II from the Lake Pedder Action Committee

  Letter to Queen Elizabeth II from the Lake Pedder Action Committee.

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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.

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  Mining iron ore at Mount Tom Price

  A photograph of Mount Tom Price open-cut mine showing detonation of explosives.

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  Murray River – excerpt from documentary 'The valley is ours'

  This is an excerpt from the documentary film about the Murray River and the communities and industries it sustains.

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  Notes on biology near Mawson and Davis Stations, Antarctica

  This is page one of a 15-page report detailing wildlife observations from the Mawson and Davis stations in Antarctica, 1961.