Bluestone Laneway and Stock Pens

Photographer: Robert Cutting

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Item MM 112551 Digital Photograph - Bluestone Laneway & Stock Pens, Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, Apr 2010

Summary

One of nine photographs taken by Robert Cutting on 25 April 2010 of the Newmarket Saleyards. These photographs were commissioned by the Kensington Community Group for use in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Newmarket Saleyards to be celebrated in 2011. The photographs document the Newmarket site from a current (2010) perspective.

Description of Content

Image of Newmarket Saleyards, highlighting the laneway running between the stock pens showing detail of bluestone pitches and post and rail fencing. Also indicates the narrow walkway and hand rail above pens where the auctioneer team walked during the sale of stock. Auctioneers and recorders were raised above the stock to spot the buyers.

Physical Description

Colour digital photograph.

Significance

These photographs document were commissioned in preparation for the 150th anniversary in 2011 to be used as a tool to educate, acknowledge and promote the historical significance of the Newmarket Saleyards to the local community and media.