Photograph, Back to Phillip Island 1926, 1926

Historical information

1926 was the centenary of the landing of the British forces and hoisting the flag at Rhyll in Dec 1826. The object of the " Back to" was a social reunion of former residents.

Significance

Historical

Physical description

Large black & white photo on brown cardboard of group of well dressed people, front row sitting, in front of weatherboard building, probably Cowes State School. List of names on rear. There is also an identical photo. Article from Trove explaining the background of the reunion.

Inscriptions & markings

Names on rear provided by Bryant West. These vary slightly from names on rear of second photo provided by Mary Karney.

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