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134c. BENGUELA RAILWAY Concession to Robert Williams 28 Nov 1902, Company formed 26 May 1903, Construction completed 28 Aug 1928, Inauguration Ceremony 10 June 1929
134c. BENGUELA RAILWAY Concession to Robert Williams 28 Nov 1902, Company formed 26 May 1903, Construction completed 28 Aug 1928, Inauguration Ceremony 10 June 1929
134c. BENGUELA RAILWAY Concession to Robert Williams 28 Nov 1902, Company formed 26 May 1903, Construction completed 28 Aug 1928, Inauguration Ceremony 10 June 1929

134c. BENGUELA RAILWAY Concession to Robert Williams 28 Nov 1902, Company formed 26 May 1903, Construction completed 28 Aug 1928, Inauguration Ceremony 10 June 1929

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1860 - 1938)
Date1929
Object Namephotograph
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsEngineering
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1946 by Sir Robert Williams.
Copyright© the copyright holder
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS021921.141
About MePhotograph contained within black photograph album ABDMS021921, numbered and identified with captions written in black ink.
Inauguration of the Benguela Railway at Luau, Angola- Congo Frontier 10th June 1929
Inauguration of the Benguela Railway at Luau, Angola- Congo Frontier 10th June 1929
Sir Robert Williams
1929
113. Antique Plate presented to Sir Robert Williams by Employees of the Benguela Railway. Model of Benguela Railway made by the Chief Baker on 'Balmoral Castle'
113. Antique Plate presented to Sir Robert Williams by Employees of the Benguela Railway. Model of Benguela Railway made by the Chief Baker on 'Balmoral Castle'
Sir Robert Williams
1929
5. L to R Major Hindley, Sir Robert Williams [Bart] HRH Prince Arthur Ladt Williams Count [Larradio], Miss [d'Almeda], Capt. A Thomson May 24, 1929
5. L to R Major Hindley, Sir Robert Williams [Bart] HRH Prince Arthur Ladt Williams Count [Larradio], Miss [d'Almeda], Capt. A Thomson May 24, 1929
Sir Robert Williams
1929
112. Taken in front of stone after the Opening Ceremony June 10, 1929 Portuguese Colonial Minister, High Commionr of Angola, Sir Robert Williams Bt
112. Taken in front of stone after the Opening Ceremony June 10, 1929 Portuguese Colonial Minister, High Commionr of Angola, Sir Robert Williams Bt
Sir Robert Williams
1929
Postcard entitled: At Robert Williams station June 8, 1929
Postcard entitled: At Robert Williams station June 8, 1929
Sir Robert Williams
1929
28. Messrs A.H.Tucker, R.O.[Dannt] R.L.Mollett of [Pawlings]
28. Messrs A.H.Tucker, R.O.[Dannt] R.L.Mollett of [Pawlings]
Sir Robert Williams
1929
93. Quando Dam. A section of completed pipe line N.B. Covered with grass for protection against heat until water flows through
93. Quando Dam. A section of completed pipe line N.B. Covered with grass for protection against heat until water flows through
Sir Robert Williams
1929
207. Quando Dam. A completed section of the pipeline.
207. Quando Dam. A completed section of the pipeline.
Sir Robert Williams
1929
Benguela Railway
Benguela Railway
Sir Robert Williams
1929
56. Animated scene at Benguela Station on arrival of the 'Special'
56. Animated scene at Benguela Station on arrival of the 'Special'
Sir Robert Williams
1929
82.83. Huambo. Panorama of Benguela Railway Co.’s model village for its employees
82.83. Huambo. Panorama of Benguela Railway Co.’s model village for its employees
Sir Robert Williams
1929
107. The end of Benguela Railway showing lines projecting over River LUAU and Belgian Congo on the other side
107. The end of Benguela Railway showing lines projecting over River LUAU and Belgian Congo on the other side
Sir Robert Williams
1929
215. The terminus of Benguela Ry at frontier LUAU
215. The terminus of Benguela Ry at frontier LUAU
Sir Robert Williams
1929
65. Sir Robert Williams Bt and citizens of [Caala] on the platform of Vila Robert Williams
65. Sir Robert Williams Bt and citizens of [Caala] on the platform of Vila Robert Williams
Sir Robert Williams
1929
110. Group taken in front of Stone: Prince Arthur of Connaught, Portuguese Cols Minister, High Commr of Angola, Sir Robert Williams, Lady Williams
110. Group taken in front of Stone: Prince Arthur of Connaught, Portuguese Cols Minister, High Commr of Angola, Sir Robert Williams, Lady Williams
Sir Robert Williams
1929
15. Sir Robert Williams Bt Captain W.F. Stanley and Prince Arthur on bridge Carnarvon Castle
15. Sir Robert Williams Bt Captain W.F. Stanley and Prince Arthur on bridge Carnarvon Castle
Sir Robert Williams
1929
19. L to R Capt. A.A. Thomson, M.T.B. Davis, Sir Robert Williams Bt, and Mrs Davis Carnarvon Castle
19. L to R Capt. A.A. Thomson, M.T.B. Davis, Sir Robert Williams Bt, and Mrs Davis Carnarvon Castle
Sir Robert Williams
1929
21. Sir Robert Williams Bt at deck quoits C.Cle
21. Sir Robert Williams Bt at deck quoits C.Cle
Sir Robert Williams
1929
29. Sir Robert Williams Bt with the Rhodesians
29. Sir Robert Williams Bt with the Rhodesians
Sir Robert Williams
1929
55a. L to R Mr T.B. Davis, Sir Robert Williams Bt and Count [Larradio]
55a. L to R Mr T.B. Davis, Sir Robert Williams Bt and Count [Larradio]
Sir Robert Williams
1929
62. Archway showing Vila Robert Williams in the distance
62. Archway showing Vila Robert Williams in the distance
Sir Robert Williams
1929
63. Arrival at Vila Robert Williams
63. Arrival at Vila Robert Williams
Sir Robert Williams
1929
64. Vila Robert Williams
64. Vila Robert Williams
Sir Robert Williams
1929
66. Animated scene at the arrival of Sir Robert at Vila Robert Williams
66. Animated scene at the arrival of Sir Robert at Vila Robert Williams
Sir Robert Williams
1929