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Works explorer

The Dam builders

Australia, 1973
film

Gives a brief history of the Melbourne water supply system and the efforts of the MMBW to create enjoyable environments such as landscaping and recreation fac..

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Water for life and living

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Story behind the tap

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Lifeblood of the city

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Water for Melbourne

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The Thomson River Dam

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Streams of our city

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Pollution

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Lifeline to Adelaide

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Space to breathe

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