Russell Dumas papers, 1916-1956. 1916-1975.

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Russell Dumas papers, 1916-1956. 1916-1975.

Files, correspondence, minutes, etc. re Public Works Department affairs : construction projects and schemes, including Drakesbrook Weir, Kwinana Development Project, Kwinana Oil Refinery, Fremantle Harbour Development Project, development of East Kimberley Air Beef, development of Albany, settlement of Ord River, and electricity, gas, coal, water, steel, iron, road and rail schemes; papers relating to private and government bodies and organisations e.g. Anglo-Iranian Oil Co., Cockburn Cement, International Harvester Co., Chamberlain Industries, Freney Kimberley Oil Co., State Electricity Commission, Northern Australian Development Committee, Albany Zone Development Committee, Rottnest Board of Control; photographs of public works completed or under construction; personal papers, including correspondence of Mrs Muriel Dumas (1925-1953).

2.21 m.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8142916

Libraries Australia

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Dumas, R. J. (Russell John), Sir, 1887-1975

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Public servant and engineer who led several large works projects in Western Australia. Joined the Metropolitan Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Department in 1925, becoming chief engineer in 1934. In 1941, became head of engineering at the Public Works Department. From the description of Russell Dumas papers, 1916-1956. 1916-1975. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 756835181 ...

Western Australia. Public Works Dept

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