Trig station at the summit of Mount Samson, ca. 1937

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TitleTrig station at the summit of Mount Samson, ca. 1937DescriptionThe original marker was said to have been built by Henry Gold about 1868 during the period when the surrounding district was being opened up for closer settlement. This was refined to become a more substantial trig station during the early 1890s. The quad beacon shown in this photograph was added by Australian Army surveyors during the 1930s.Datelate 1930sCollectorGold CollectionRecord typePhotographFormat typePhysicalOriginal format colourBlack and white

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CollectionPine Rivers Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceMt. Samson (Qld.)Subject (keywords)beaconssurveyinggroups (people)mountains

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Access restrictionsPhysical copy restrictedRestrictions on useRestrictions varyConditions of useYou may print, copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number PRLPC-P0001] To obtain copies for commercial purposes or of a higher resolution, contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Charges apply

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Trig station at the summit of Mount Samson, ca. 1937

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Trig station at the summit of Mount Samson, ca. 1937