PHOTOGRAPH: SOCIAL REUNION OF THE PIONEERS OF SUBIACO

The black and white image features the reunion part of the W.A. Centenary Celebrations held at the King's Hall on April 16, 1929. It was entry by invitation and a program of musical entertainment was presented. The photograph features the pioneers seated in rows, on wooden chairs. Two groups in the centre of the image (one behind the other) are distinguished by their grouping around a small table. These tables are covered with white tablecloths and the front one is further decorated with a vase of flowers. The hall is lavishly decorated with palm boughs and the occasional vase of flowers. The photograph is taken from behind a generous display of plants and flowers. Most of the guests are in evening dress b) Identical photograph mounted on cardboard. Below image is part of a label with words Mayorr and Councillors April 1929. Written on reverse: Top Ken Hawen. Mrs Cadman Rokeby Road April 16 1929. Kings Hall Subiaco Old Pioneers Reunion and names Mrs A H Allen, Mr Lucus Mrs Cadmon Mr Lionel Boas Mr Roydhouse Mr Richardson Mrs Gray The Society holds another identical photograph of the same image, donated by Lionel Boas (b). Cross Ref: Program of the Events A554b.