Summary
Glass lantern slide of photographic portraits of Bertram S.B. Stevens, Premier of New South Wales and J.T. Lang, leader of the opposition, with skecthes characterising their physiognomy and imputed character. Stevens and Lang held these respective positions from 1932 to 1939. Made by Beavis Studio, George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 1930s.
One of a set of over 420 lantern slides, used by lecturer Walter S. Binks, a popular psychology and vocational guidance lecturer based in Melbourne, Victoria. Binks gave lectures throughout Australia in the 1930s and 1940s. Binks advertised his lectures as associated with the Australasian Opportunity League or Universal Opportunity League.
Purchased by the donor at an opportunity shop. The collection was stored in three wooden trays (two compartments in each tray), and 95 slides stored separately. Many of the slides were produced in Melbourne from images and cuttings presumably supplied by Binks.
Description of Content
Picture of the faces of two men [Mr. B.S.B. Stevens, Premier and Treasurer & Mr. J.T. Lang, Leader of the Opposition]. Under each face is a diagram which links each man's characteristics to certain physical traits.
Physical Description
Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square) lantern slide, with image printed on glass.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Orsini, 25 Oct 1990
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Manufacturer
Beavis Photographic Studio, 502 George Street, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1930s
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Person Depicted
Mr Bertram S. Stevens MLA - United Australia Party (UAP), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mr B.S.B. Stevens was the Premier of New South Wales from 16 May 1932 to 5 August 1939. -
Person Depicted
Mr John (Jack) T. Lang MLA - Australian Labor Party (ALP), Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Jack Lang was the Premier of New South Wales for two terms from 1925-1927 & 1930-1932 and oppostion leader from 1923-1925, 1927-Oct 1930 and 1932-1939. -
User
Walter S. Binks, 80 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930s-1940s
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Format
Lantern Slide, Standard (3¼ in. x 3¼ in.), Black & White
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Inscriptions
Text: Slide by BEAVIS STUDIO, 502 GEO. ST., SYDNEY.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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