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Camel team
1926Subcollections
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
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Giant ant hills, East Kimberley
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S.S. Gorgon entering Port Hedland Harbour
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Elephant grass, Three Rivers Station.
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Roebuck Plains Station cattle yard
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Port Hedland from the jetty
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Rocky Pool, Gascoyne River.
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Chinatown, Broome
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Denham (Dunham) River, East Kimberley.
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Asbestos mine, Lionel.
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Marble Bar
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Ethel Creek Station
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Mt. Narryer Station
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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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