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PHOTOGRAPH (COPY): HUMES WORK YARD, MELBOURNE
c. 1920 - 1929Overview
Black and white image of a large, open work shed at the Humes work yard in Melbourne. The roof of the shed is held up by several wooden supporting beams, and there is a shallow trench with a set of tracks running along the length of the building to the left. A wagon can be seen on the tracks with three workers loading up pipes to be transported. Numerous workers and industrial machinery can also be seen in and around the building and the yard.
Historical information
These photographs collected for 'Subiaco Industry' exhibition at the Museum 1998. Photographs collected from Humes, Subiaco, now at Welshpool and owned by CSR. Humes one of many industries which moved, or closed prior to Subi Centro development.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-43-1999.252.1
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Paper
Chemicals
Width
255 mm
Height or length
203 mm
Year
Statement of significance
Historical significance. Humes Melbourne work yard 1920s
Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
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