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PHOTOGRAPH (DIGITAL): MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH ASSOCIATION, FROM ALBUM 'CELEBRATIONS ON SUBIACO 1952'

1952
Overview

Image: A black and white photograph of the Subiaco Maternal and Infant Health Association float, participating in the parade celebrating Subiaco becoming a city. A midwife, or nurse, is seen sitting at a table on the back of the float, large storks are seen either side. A scale for weighing babies is seen on the table in front of the healthcare worker, with what is likely a doll placed on top. A bassinet with netting over is seen at the opposite end of the float. Signs read:
Keep well babies well
MALHA
Subiaco City Maternal and Infant Health Association'
Photograph taken from album 1992.43

Historical information

Photograph taken from album of images 'Celebration on Subiaco 1952. #1992.43

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-2023.118.30
Item type
Photographs
Width
105 mm
Height or length
70 mm
Keywords
Maternal And Infant Health Centre No. 1
Parades
Year
1952
Statement of significance

From a collection of photographs of a procession of floats preceded by pipe band and two contingents of Servicemen, all for the Celebrations on Subiaco's becoming a city in 1952.

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