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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH (COPY): CHILDREN'S PROCESSION, EMPIRE DAY CELEBRATION

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1914

Overview

The black and white copy of photograph features a view of Rokeby Road, south of Barker Road. Procession of children flanked by various adults (teachers) and led by school band of boys in school caps carrying brass instruments, a taller boy with brass drum. The children are carrying flags for Empire Day Celebration 29 May 1914 Two horse-drawn carts and figure on horseback travelling uphill in opposite direction of procession. Possibly Empire Day celebration.
Distinguishable shop signs - 'C.H. Sporer, Pastrycook-Confectioner'; 'R. Durack, Grocer - Swan Brewery Ale. Shell kerosene'; Commonwealth Boot Co. Photograph taken from upper level, indicated by drainpipe on left-hand side.

Historical information

Museum holds original photograph and negative

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1985.66.2

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

605 mm

Height or length

455 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Parks Press Photos, Perth

Year

Statement of significance

Local and social history

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