Historical information

Bend of Islands is named after a group of small islands at a bend of the Yarra River near Watsons Creek. It is located near the town of Kangaroo Ground.
The locationn was a long time favourite spot for locals and visitors to fish and swim in the river.

This is one of a series of four photographs that depict a mainly young group of people recreating in the area, particularly enjoying horse riding. Possibly weekend campers. Photos taken about 1926-1928.

In 1938 "The Argus" advertised weekend cabins at the Bend of Islands estate 5-are Yarra Yarra frontage in the Christmas Hills Gorge ideal for weekend cabins.
"Bathing, fishing, canoeing, shooting may be enjoyed in ideal surroundings".

This photo seems to be depicitng women waiting to use the shower near the river, or are they going swimming?

Physical description

Black and white photograph (reproduction)

Inscriptions & markings

Bend of Islands, c.1926