Irrigation channels

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When the Lone Gum Area had been cleared in 1914, the next step was the costruction of the down channels. This work called for a large body of men, who were chiefley accomadated at a camp situated on the dry land above Block 301, and east and west of it.

As extra land was needed for soldier settlement, the channels were extended across the Renamrk-morgan road, and the new area, surveyed by July 1920, was called Monash.

Monash 1920
Construction of a main water channel using lime concrete and limestone rubble.
Monash 1920
Construction of a main channel - R. Mc Creamer's dry block
Monash 1920
Newly completed main irrigation channel
Monash c1970's
Main irrigation channel, Distillery road.