Photograph - B/W, C 1900s

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 five men standing on wood-chop blocks, all with axes in hand. In the foreground is a man sitting on the ground and discarded blocks, some numbered. Spectators can be seen in the background behind a wire fence.

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