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Shire of Capel > Records

Boyanup School Garden

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.

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Details

Registration number
cwa-org-54-IMG895
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Education
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
1906
Shire of Capel

Shire of Capel

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Boyanup School Garden
Boyanup School Garden 1906
Boyanup School Garden Opening with guests
Boyanup School Garden Opening with guests

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