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Elgin's Hope

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1929

Overview

Sepia photograph of school children on a parade float under the banner "Elgin's Hope". The children are dressed as farmers and dairy maids, and the float is decorated with tree branches.
Another banner at the base of the float depicts a kangaroo above the year '1829' (the year Swan River Colony was established). The banner reads "Cows calves and clover brings cream and cheese for cash, result care and comfort for children".

Historical information

The Swan River Colony was first established by British authorities in 1829. Centenary celebrations were held in 1929, including a parade in Bunbury where the photo was taken.

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cwa-org-54-IMG699

Item type

Width

21 cm

Height or length

16.5000 cm

Keywords

Place made

Bunbury
Western Australia
Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

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Social or spiritual significance

Public Location

Ron Maidment Archives

Shire of Capel

Shire of Capel

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