Fenced off drains in York Street, Fairfield

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Date20/11/1986DescriptionImage show the warning sign and a high fence that now blocks off access to the storm water drain near a children's playground in the York Street, Fairfield - where on October 24th [1985] last year, 12 year old Michele Worth was swept away & rescued 300 meters later by neighbour Mario Corradi but did later died in Westmead Hospital. Her death prompted Fairfield Council to install fences and erect 30 flood warning signs...PhotographerTrevor DallenNotesROGERS-www.johnrogersarchive.com

SMH - 861105

Story by Paul Chamberlin

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Image ColourBlack & WhiteTypePrintPrint Size258 mm x 203 mmDigital FormatJPG: 2.29 MB Original Print AvailableYesAccessAppointment required to view original photographCopyrightRestrictedCopyright Owner(s)Fairfax MediaAcknowledgementFairfield City Council acquired copies in December 2020 from Duncan Miller (Californian photography dealer). The original copyright is held by Fairfax Media

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Fenced off drains in York Street, Fairfield