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Photograph - Print, Dr Colin MacKenzie at the main gate

  • early photograph, probably 1920s rather than 1930s as written on the back of the photograph

    Dr Colin MacKenzie at the main gate

  • Back of photograph

  • early photograph, probably 1920s rather than 1930s as written on the back of the photograph

Historical information

Mr Alf Wright, Keeper, presented this photograph to the Sanctuary on 2nd August 1957

Significance

This is one of a few remaining 1930s photographs of the sanctuary. Only photo in this collection of the front gate. Historically, scientifically and socially important to the State of Victoria.

Physical description

Sepia photograph. Original photograph. Donated.

Inscriptions & markings

This photograph has an inscription on back donating it to the sanctuary. "'Dr Colin Makenzie, at the Main Entrance. Early 1930s. Australian Institute of Australian Research, Breeding & Experimental Reservation. Presented by Mr. Alf Wright, who was employed here at the time as a keeper. 2.8.57 WRG" - Note: Inscription states 1930s but should be 1920s

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