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Heaviest Commercial Building Boom Marks 1956
The 1956 heavy commercial activity centered on Cit with Brisbane, Newcastle, and civic centre expansions. Canberra grew to attract about 100 000 residents as shopping and office space increased in the Southern New South Wales area. An aerial shows Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Newcastle Buildings and Mort Street leases. Further photos will depict Canberra expansion.
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Cit
Brisbane
Newcastle
Civic Centre
Warcast
New South Wales
Canberra
South
Cast
Monaro Wong
Sydney
Melbourne
Garcia Place
Mort Street