Summary
One of eight black and white photographs attached to an album page. Part of a large unbound photograph album containing 344 black and white photographs depicting Christian Endeavour and Sunday School outings, soldiers in a camp in Australia, a flood at Ballarat and images of the official Royal visit by the Duke and Duchess of York. Also attached to the album are souvenir postcards of Melbourne landmarks and views of regional towns in Victoria, as well as 26 sympathy cards for the death of a family member, Rupert Holt.
The album belonged to the Holt Family and may have been compiled by Miss Thelma Holt, of 'Corra Lynn', 1 Hartington Street, Elsternwick.
Description of Content
A large crowd standing on a pier next to two military ships (possibly Station Pier). The ships are possibly English naval vessels.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph on paper; attached to album page.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Images & Image Making, Transport, Public Life & Institutions
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Place & Date Depicted
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Original Owner
Ms Thelma Holt, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1926-1930
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
60 mm (Width), 85 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Shipping, Shipping Industry, Screw Steamers, Crowds, Naval Vessels, Piers
