Summary

Colour glass lantern slide of a cartoon depicting a man leaping a fence, characterising the matching of an applicant's skills with the needs of the employer.

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

Cartoon sketch of a man wearing a black jacket and a grey hat climbing a wall entitled 'prospect's interest'. He is carrying a red briefcase with the words 'what you need' written on it. He seems to be moving towards a man wearing a green scarf labelled ' prospect' and sitting on what appears to be a stepladder.

Physical Description

Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square) colour lantern slide, with image printed on glass.

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