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 individual stock pen (pen number 326), post and rail fencing and large pen gates. The image also shows the walkway and hand rail above pens and covered walkway in background.
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.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Robert Cutting, Nov 2010
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Place Depicted
Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, Victoria, Australia, 25 Apr 2010
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Photographer
Robert Cutting, Newmarket, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 Apr 2010
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Commissioned By
Kensington Community Group, Newmarket, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2010
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Format
Digital file, Colour
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Livestock markets, Livestock handling yards
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Type of item
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Keywords
Agricultural Workers, Agriculture, Artworks, Dogs, Farm Animals, Farming Methods, Markets, Urban Landscapes, Making History - Newmarket Saleyards
