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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: FEDERAL TRUCK, FRANK SWEENEY, CARRIER

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1924

Overview

Copy of sepia photograph of John Francis Sweeney. Known as Frank, driver and part-owner of the Federal truck which has CARRIER * FRANK SWEENEY * SUBIACO, and FEDERAL TRUCK CHASSIS painted on the side of the tray. The driver wears a hat, waistcoat and heavy apron. The registration number of the truck is 3642. It is carrying a large concrete pipe. Partly visible behind the truck is a draught horse. The photograph was taken on Mounts Bay Road. Small deciduous street trees are growing on the verge. The light on a pole at the roadside is a signal light for trams. Tram lines are seen on the road. WITH COMPLIMENTS AUTOCARS (1924) LTD. hand written across lower margin of image.
Reverse: 'Illustrations Ltd, Photographers Designers and Process Block Engravers, 'phone A4602, 105 Barrack Street, Perth, WA.'

Historical information

Photographic paper and chemicals

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2004.140

Item type

Photographs

Material

Photographic Paper

Chemicals

Width

270 mm

Height or length

205 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Illustrations Ltd. 105 Barrack Street, Perth

Keywords

Year

Statement of significance

Historical significance - local history of businesses and methods of transport.

Last modified

Wednesday, 1 May, 2024

Completeness

94

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