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No 57 : April 2, 1959

65

New Government Building

Work is progressing apace on the big new Government building at the corner of Reads Quay and Lowe Street, as these pictures indicate.

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A view from the rear part of the section looking towards the corner, showing part of the excavation made for the building's basement.

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Another view of the basement, with concrete being laid for the floor.

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Draglines at work digging out the basement. Altogether 4000 cubic yards of spoil have to be moved.

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