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Elsie Curtin at the front gate of her house

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Curtin Family

c. 1941

Subcollections

Curtin Family Home, Cottesloe

Overview

1 black and white photographic print.

Historical information

Photograph taken after John Curtin became prime minister and his wife, Elsie, was about to leave Perth to join him in Canberra.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-103-JCPML00376/24

Item type

Photographs

Themes

Material

Prints (Photographic)

Inscriptions and markings

Reverse of photograph: 'Mrs Curtin leaving home to attend farewell tea given by the Lady Mayoress and Councillors' wives. Mrs C. was presented with a specially bound book of Western Australian Wildflowers, instead of the usual boquet. Inside, the Lord Mayor's Seal. Signed by all present.'

Contextual information

Only a selection of photographs held by Curtin University Library have been added to Collections WA; to search the full collection please visit our catalogue.

Keywords

Houses

Federal Politics

Place made

cottesloe, Western Australia, Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Geotag

-31.998413876973, 115.75900507889
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Last modified

Friday, 26 June, 2026

Completeness

100

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