Summary
One of ninety three images from a photograph album brought to Australia by Archibald Gordon Maclaurin when he migrated in 1928. It includes early photos of his pre-migration trips to France, as well as photos he added once in Australia, including photos sent to him by family in England, and images from his migration journey.
Description of Content
Streetscape showing pedestrians walking beside a road near the sea in Torquay. Buildings are shown in the background.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Home & Community, Migration & Cultural Diversity, Transport, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Jocelyn Maclaurin, Mr. Roger Maclaurin, 14 Oct 2004
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Place & Date Depicted
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Creator
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User
Archibald Gordon (Mac) Maclaurin, Essendon, Victoria, Australia, 1928-1967
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand written in grey pencil on back of photograph: 'Taken at Torquay / Photo of Peugeot / coming / later' Printed in grey ink on back of photograph: '"SUNFILMS"'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
90 mm (Width), 67 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Beaches, British Immigration, Brought Goods, Buildings, Coastlines, Immigration, Motor Cars, Pedestrians, People, Photography, Promenades, Recreation Activities, Roads
