Historical information

This is a photo of a woodchopping competition, a popular event at this time. The location is unknown, but it may have been the recreation area in Halls Gap.

Physical description

The photo shows men standing behind wood-chop blocks. One of the men is holding a starter's pistol, one is holding an axe and one is holding a book. There is a man seated on one of the blocks, In the left foreground three men are seated with their backs to the camera. Spectators can be seen in the background behind a wire fence.