Summary

Lantern slide of cartoon sketch of a man attempting to row a tethered canoe. Made by Alex. Gunn & Sons, Melbourne, Victoria, circa 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

A man is trying to row a canoe away from the landing. His efforts are being thwarted by a rope tied to the back of the canoe.

Physical Description

Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square) colour lantern slide.

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