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Photograph, 12th January, 1905

  • This photograph is framed in a cardboard mount and depicts a group of sixteen men in early 20th century attire standing and sitting in front of a stone building in the background. See the transcript of the reverse side of the image for names.

    97.2563 (obverse)

  • The reverse side of a photograph. The reverse has a large tear in the top right-hand side with text identifying the men in the photo.

    97.2563 (reverse)

  • This photograph is framed in a cardboard mount and depicts a group of sixteen men in early 20th century attire standing and sitting in front of a stone building in the background. See the transcript of the reverse side of the image for names.
  • The reverse side of a photograph. The reverse has a large tear in the top right-hand side with text identifying the men in the photo.

Historical information

This photograph shows a group of sixteen men standing outside of a stone building on the 12th of January, 1905. It is not known what if any meeting these men were attending. Due to the condition of the photograph, some names and faces have been lost. Possible subjects include Wallace Roger Fowler, Sub-Inspector of Police for Beechworth and the surrounding area, newsagent of Camp Street James Ingram, solicitor M.P Ryan, owner of a butter factory Walton Armstrong, and publican of the Star Hotel and previous president of the shire Frederick Allen.

Significance

Historic towns such as Beechworth were established and flourished during the Gold Rush period, experiencing a social and economic boom that allowed the further development of industry and community in the surrounding areas. This photograph is a rare occurrence as it captures a large number of influential historical figures that would have been integral to Beechworth's development as a primary township in Victoria's north-east.

Physical description

A rectangular sepia photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on card

Inscriptions & markings

Reverse:
19(?) /
Front row, Ingram, Allen, G A, Row(?) - /
Back- Fowler (Insp Police) Shed(?)ock, (?) - /
House (C.C.) Bowen Durnhull, Armstrong C(?) - (?)fill /
Ryan /
12. 1. 05 /
1997.2563

Subjects

References

  • Beechworth: A Titan's Field, Carole Woods ISBN/ISSN: 0949905259 Information on historical figures in Beechworth who may be in the photograph
  • Victoria Government Gazette, May 14 1904 Information on Fowler (Inspector of Police)
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