HMS Katoomba Demonstration, Swan River Foreshore
1891Two photographs when overlapped form a panorama of an event on the Perth foreshore.
Spectators are gathered around edge of grassed area where event is taking place.
In the background are a small grandstand and buildings of Perth, including the Town Hall and St Mary's Cathedral.
The playing fields are separated from the river by a rough track and stone retaining wall.
From the collection of photographs and albums donated to the museum by Raymond Sharkey's family.
Details
Details
In album the left panel is labelled [RECREATION GROUND/ OCTOBER 1891/ HMS KATOOMBA DEMONSTRATION]
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 09.189'.
Other items by Sharkey Collection
- Flour Mill, Mill Point, South Perth
- Keough's Boarding House
- St Andrew's College University of Sydney
- Lunch In The Bush
- Chief Secretary's Office
- The Acrobat
- Man Inside Room With Privacy Curtains
- Men On 'Appy 'Ome' Verandah
- Victorian Gentleman
- Sydney Town Hall
- General Post Office Sydney
- Boarders From Keough's Boarding House
Other items from Claremont Museum

Recreation Ground, Swan River Foreshore
Source: Claremont Museum 09.189c

Left Panel
Recreation Ground, Swan River Foreshore
Source: Claremont Museum 09.189a

Right Panel
Recreation Ground, Swan River Foreshore
Source: Claremont Museum 09.189b
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