Historical information

The postcard depicts a large group of young men and women posing inside the Beechworth Town Hall. They are attending the Back to Childhood Ball in Beechworth on 3 November 1937. Joining them is a small goat in the front row.

Significance

The postcard provides insight into entertainment, leisure and recreation in Beechworth during the 1930s. It enriches the community's understanding of how entertainment has developed in Beechworth since the early twentieth century.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular postcard printed on card.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse:
a memento of the Back To Childhood Ball "Beechworth" /
3.11.37 /

Reverse:
3708 /
POST CARD / KODAK /
CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY / AUSTRAL / A / AUSTRAL /
KODAK /
N. R. McGEEHAN, (Flashlight Specialist.) /
154 HOTHAM ST., ST. KILDA. S. 2. /