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HMS Katoomba Demonstration, Swan River Foreshore

Sharkey Collection
1891
Overview

Two 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.

Historical information

From the collection of photographs and albums donated to the museum by Raymond Sharkey's family.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--9-189-a,b
Item type
Panoramas
Photographs
Themes
Social History
Inscriptions and markings

In album the left panel is labelled [RECREATION GROUND/ OCTOBER 1891/ HMS KATOOMBA DEMONSTRATION]

Year
1891
Links to additional resources
Claremont Museum.
Last modified
Thursday, 19 June, 2025
Completeness
94
Copyright category
Date of creation +70 years
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Copyright holder
Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
Town of Claremont Museum

Town of Claremont Museum

Katoomba
HMS Katoomba Demonstration
Recreation Ground, Swan River Foreshore
Source: Claremont Museum 09.189c
Katoomba
HMS Katoomba Demonstration
Left Panel
Recreation Ground, Swan River Foreshore
Source: Claremont Museum 09.189a
Katoomba
HMS Katoomba Demonstration
Right Panel
Recreation Ground, Swan River Foreshore
Source: Claremont Museum 09.189b

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