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Claremont Council Workers Picnic At The Zoo

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c. 1935

Overview

Family groups sitting on the lawn, at a council workers' picnic. One lady under a sun shade, and others under a shelter. Two push chairs one with a small child in it are in the foreground.

Historical information

Perth Zoo officially opened its gates in South Perth on October 17, 1898. Established to acclimate exotic species and serve as a recreational and scientific hub, it has operated every single day since. Over the decades, it evolved from a stationary circus of entertainment into a renowned centre for wildlife conservation.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-28--4-290

Item type

Photographs

Themes

Material

Photographic Materials

Inscriptions and markings

Written on rear [Claremont Council Workers picnic at Zoo]

Keywords

1930s

Place made

South Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Year

Links to additional resources

Claremont Museum.

Last modified

Saturday, 27 June, 2026

Completeness

100

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Rights category

Life of creator +70 years

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For authorisation to reproduce, publish or display, please contact the Claremont Museum.

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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 04.290'.

Rights holder

Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

Town of Claremont Museum

Town of Claremont Museum

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Claremont Council Workers Picnic At The Zoo

Claremont Council Workers Picnic At Zoo
Source: Claremont Museum 04.290

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