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Curtin University Library > Records

Camel team

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Alexander McCallum

1926

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Alexander McCallum collection > North West and Kimberleys tour, 1926

Overview

Black and white photograph of camel train in the Kimberleys, transporting goods.

Historical information

Photographs taken during the ministerial tour of the North-West region, by Alexander McCallum, Minister for Public Works.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-103-JCPML00823/2/72

Item type

Photographs

Themes

Place made

The Kimberley , Western Australia, Australia

Year

Last modified

Friday, 2 October, 2026

Completeness

100

Curtin University Library

Curtin University Library

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Six camels tethered together in a bush setting. Each camel has a load of boxes to their backs.

Camels were a vital part of Western Australia’s development, used for transport and exploration. Camel trains were used in remote and arid areas where it was too difficult or impossible for horses. A male camel could carry up to 600 kilograms. Car and truck transport started to replace camels in the 1930’s.

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