Summary
One of six 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 a military ship (possibly Station Pier). The ship is possibly an English naval vessel.
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
85 mm (Width), 60 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Shipping, Shipping Industry, Screw Steamers, Crowds, Naval Vessels, Piers, United States Fleet Visit to Melbourne, 1925