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Shire of Capel > Records

Boyanup School Garden

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1906

Subcollections

Shire of Capel Schools

Overview

A series of two black and white images. The first features approximately 20 children posed about an ornamental garden. Some of the children hold barrows between them. A garden shed stands at the rear of the garden and the scene is framed by woodlands. The second image features a crowd of people seated on wooden benches observing a croquet match. Several buildings and woodlands are visible in the background.

Historical information

The photograph depicts Boyanup State School students for the occasion of being awarded a 'best school garden' in a year long competition in 1906.

Details

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cwa-org-54-IMG895

Item type

Themes

Contextual Information

The garden was fenced with timber and split posts and consisted of flower and vegetable beds, planted vines, fruit and ornamental trees.

The garden also included shade houses, and a leveled playing field that had swings and a see saw.

Place made

Boyanup
Western Australia
Australia

Year

Shire of Capel

Shire of Capel

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