Photograph - City of Kew Horse, Cart and Employee, Stuart Tompkins, c.1950

Historical information

The Kew City Council Depot was for a period situated on the corner of High Street and Disraeli Streets. The photo from the former City of Kew Municipal Collection was taken by a photographer from Stuart Tompkins Studio in Camberwell.

Physical description

One of four original black and white photographs of a horse and cart and a council employee, Barry Avery, in Parkhill Road, Kew. In a number of photos the cart has K.C.C., in large letters on its side. It is presumed to be the city garbage cart No.3 which was stationed at the old Council Depot on the corner of High and Disraeli Streets.

Inscriptions & markings

"Cr Parkhill Rd & Hillcrest Ave, Kew / Driver: Barry Avery"

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