Photograph, Rail Splitters, early 1900s

Physical description

Postcard with title RAIL SPLITTERS printed on the front showing three men and a boy at a large, sawn tree. They all have implements used for cutting and sawing. There is a long gun leaning on the front of the felled tree.
The postcard was written by Fred Dorey and sent to his sister Mary.in 1905.

Inscriptions & markings

POSTCARD MT. DANDENONG SERIES
Handwritten in black ink on back:
Miss M Dorey 35 Smith Street Fitzroy
Mt Dandenong 22.10.05
Dear Mary
Write & let us know if you know this photo. Mrs Grant is getting a big boarding house up and Mrs Keys is going put up a new house hoping you are well I remain Your truly Fred

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