Historical information

First Nation child at Carrs Plains with slate on her lap. Dressed in simple frock and laced boots.
(May be linked to no. 5563-1 series in records).
This photograph is a copy of the original held by Museum of Victoria.
Carrs Plains was one of the early runs. Once described as a desirable spot, with the Richardson river running through it into the first level part of the country.
In later years it was described as having a fascinating view of the Grampians thirty-fourth miles to the South West.
To the South the Pyrenees, East the Bolangum Ranges, North limitless Plains.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of a young child seated holding a slate on her lap. The child is dressed in a simple frock with laced boots and seated in front of a plant.

Inscriptions & markings

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