Historical information

Murray Comrie Collection.

This photograph shows business on the north end of Commercial Road, Tarnagulla. From right: the brick Baptist Church (now private residence), Stafford's Blacksmith Coachbuilders and funeral/undertakers (since demolished), & Norwood's Tarnagulla Hotel.

Information collated by Murray Comrie:
Stafford's premises were built on land previously occupied by the stables of the George Hotel. The Stafford's building was later taken over and run by Frank McNamee.


This photograph is a dark copy created from an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1970s.

Physical description

Monochrome photograph depicting the north end of Commercial Road, Tarnagulla. A large wagon with team of horses is standing in the road. Three girls are walking down footpath at left side of image.

Inscriptions & markings

Written on the original: 'Specially produced for Renshaw & Co' and 'Commercial Road (North End) Tarnagulla'.

Written on this copy: 'Baptist Church Staffords Blacksmith Coachbuilders and funeral/undertakers, & Norwood's Tarnagulla Hotel'.