27/10/2026
Love this photo of what is now the Glassworks. A young man tragically drowned there in the 1930s 😥
When you think about how it looks today, this view will blow your mind! 🏊♂️🌊
A remarkable look back at the Kingston Power Station from the 1920s or 1930s, viewed from the weir on the Molonglo River while in flood.
Notice the tiers of spectator seating constructed to the right of the riverbank—back when the weir served as a popular local swimming pool and hosted aquatic sports for early Canberra residents!
Long before Lake Burley Griffin was filled, this spot was a bustling hub of community activity, where locals would walk across the weir to play on the swings at Duntroon, paddle wooden electrical wiring spools down the river, or gather for a swim on warm summer days.
(Credit: National Archives of Australia A3560, 5075)