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danielwettling
Tue, 09/01/2026 - 12:08
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morrisson hill

Probably late 1920's ? Morrisson Hill is still visible. Many Thanks 

Date picture taken
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Tue, 09/01/2026 - 13:02

First impressions are the image is post-war and looks like a Hedda Morrison photograph. Upon checking, it is from the HM's book collection of photographs from 1946/47. Appears under Eastern District.

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