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Katanning Showgrounds

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WJ Ford, Katanning

c. 1940

Subcollections

Katanning Agricultural and Pastoral Society

Overview

A black and white photograph of a group of people around a track and buildings and tents behind the people. The women are wearing ankle length dresses and hats. The men are wearing suits and hats.

Historical information

The Katanning Show ground is now (2001) the site of the Katanning Recreation Centre. The Katanning Agricultural Society have organised an Annual Show in this site for many years. The Show was first held at Broomehill and when shifted to Katanning, used the area that is now the Katanning Swimming Pool.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HSP2001.175

Item type

Width

16 cm

Height or length

11 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On the back of the photograph in the bottom right corner in purple ink is "Wm J. Ford. PHOTO ARTISTS KATANNING"

Year

Last modified

Thursday, 28 November, 2024

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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