The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard - Postcard - Reproduction, c.1930's - 1940's
... Hurdle Swamp... as it held the waters of the Hurdle Swamp. The retaining wall built... as it held the waters of the Hurdle Swamp. The retaining wall built ...
This photograph is a copy of the Valentine series postcard originally produced c.1920. The photograph copy was recorded made c. 1930's - 40's, depicting Lake Kerferd, Beechworth.
Lake Kerferd was built in 1862 to assist for gold mining activities as it held the waters of the Hurdle Swamp. The retaining wall built to create Lake Kerferd is depicted in the photograph adjacent to a narrow road, the make of the single automobile shown is consistent with the date recorded. The photograph is socially significant due to the connection of Beechworth in the past, present and future. Originally developed for gold mining activities which is a strong research area as the foundation of many towns in Australia's history. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.5461 Obverse:
Valentine Series No.1862/LAKE KERFERD, BEECHWORTH
5461 Reverse:
BMM2961/5461burke museum, lake kerferd, hurdle swamp, gold mining, beechworth, valentine series postcard, automobile, trees, jetty, reflection, car