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PHOTOGRAPH: CARS AND PEOPLE POSSIBLY CONNECTED WITH PHIL MATSON - DEACCESSION

c. 1920 - 1929
Overview

div>1999.310.4 PHOTOGRAPH: CARS AND PEOPLE POSSIBLY CONNECTED WITH PHIL MATSON - DEACCESSION B and W photographs a and & b) 1920s car, palm trees in background, c) Mother in hat crouching holding an infant with a dummy in its mouth, a young child in knitted dress and hat with pom pom standing beside them. d) 3 men in suits and hats and 5 women also wearing hats 6 sitting, 2 men crouching, on grass. Trees and buildings visible in background.

Historical information

When photographs donated to Museum subject was unknown. When published Mr Ron Milbourne phoned to say he thought the man (far left) may be Phil Matson, coach of East Perth for 5 years. Phil Matson died in a motor accident in 1928 in Nedlands aged 43. East Perth won 5 successive premierships. Mr Milbourne's information came from a book 'The Footballers - A History of Football in WA' (WA Newspapers) P Matson - 'Prince of Coaches'.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1999.310.4
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Paper
Chemicals
Width
110 mm
Height or length
68 mm
Year
c. 1920 - 1929
Statement of significance

Historical significance, social

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