black and white photograph, Warren, Mrs H, firts half 20th century

Historical information

This photograph shows Harold Rodwell and his daughter, Ina, in a paddock full of pumpkins. Pumpkins were grown widely on Orbost farms and used to feed pigs.
There was usually a competition for the heaviest or biggest pumpkin at the annual Orbost agricultural Show.

Significance

This photograph is associated with the history of pumpkin growing in the Orbost district.

Physical description

A black / white photograph of a man and a woman people standing in a large paddock of pumpkins.

Inscriptions & markings

on front - INA & H, Rodwell

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