VPRS 8365 Coloured Proofs [Photographs]

sThis series of coloured proofs was maintained in folders by the Port of Melbourne Authority. Subjects covered include:aeriel and ground views of the Port of Melbourneloading and unloading operation of vesselsWorld Trade Centre building and and activities. (P.M.A. was vested with the authority to construct, maintain and operate the Centre)No control record for this series was extant at the time of this transfer.Related RecordsCorresponding coloured negatives for the years 1983-89 are available. See Coloured Negatives, VPRS 8366). The corresponding black and white proofs and negatives were maintained separately, see VPRS 8367 and 8368.Series Date RangeIt appears that the Port of Melbourne Authority (which came into operation in late 1978 ) created this series around 1980. The series appears to have ended in 1989 when the Photographic Unit of the Port of Melbourne Authority become defunct.System of Arrangement/ControlSeries: folders containing the proofs are arranged in two sequences:1980-82: in roman numeral order marked on the spine of the folder1983-89: chronologically arranged foldersContents: 1980-82: proofs in the folders are arranged in sequential number order1983-89: proofs arranged in annual single number order.Range of Control SymbolsSeries: 1980-82 (I to IV)1983-89 (none apparent)Contents in custody: 1980-82 1 to 7961983-89 1983/1 to 1989