Historical information

A photograph taken in the early 1900s, depicting a race meeting at Baarmutha Park in Beechworth. Patrons are scattered in formal dress, enjoying a band playing beside the grandstand.

Significance

This postcard provides insight to the lives and activities of the residences of Beechworth during the early 1900s, specifically in their enjoyment of Baarmutha park and its continued role in the Beechworth community.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular postcard printed on card

Inscriptions & markings

Reverse:
POST CARD /
Correspondence / Address. / 942 / 78 /
Race meeting Baarmutha Park about 1900 /
6957