Summary
This image was taken by Baldwin Spencer during his tenure on the Wilsons Promontory board of Management. Spencer had been a leading figure in the campaign to make the Prom a nature reserve and in mid 1905 it was declared a permanent National Park. Unfortunately the coastline was annexed from the Park. This was rectified in 1908 following further campaigns. The committee of Management was also formed in 1908 with Baldwin Spencer as Chair and James Kershaw as secretary, roles they both held until their deaths.
Description of Content
Expanse of water with a wooden row boat moored in it, two clumps of reeds growing in the water in bottom right of image. Accommodation hut to the left of image and an outhouse in background above stern of boat.
Physical Description
Sepia print mounted on textured board.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Images & Image Making, Leisure, Public Life & Institutions, Sustainable Futures
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Acquisition Information
Donation from David Piggott, 03 May 2013
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Photographer
Sir Walter Baldwin Spencer - National Museum of Victoria, Wilson's Promontory, Victoria, Australia, circa 1910
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on verso: in pencil - G. in black ink - Darby Flat with accomodation (sic) house
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
360 mm (Width), 160 mm (Height)
This is the measurement of the mounting board.
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Keywords
Environmental Management, Environmental Protection, National Parks
