Historical information

This image shows the group of men who formed the committee for the Cheltenham and Moorabbin Show. The men have been identified as: Seated (left to right) Mr R L Amess (Hon Sec), Cr George Brownfield (President), Mr Harold Irwin (Hon Treasurer).
Standing (left to right) Messrs P White, F Wilson, E T Fenny, J H Butler, G Wells, R Mills, H F North, G T Allnutt, J Shields, F Reynolds.
Seated (in front) Messrs F Moorhouse, E Marriott, A Hewitt, CD Scullin, R Potts.

Significance

The Moorabbin Horticultural, Poultry and Dog Society Show became an annual event in 1898, following a 35 year tradition of Brighton Horticultural, Poultry and Dog Society annual exhibition.

Physical description

Sepia toned image of the Committee of Cheltenham and Moorabbin Show. Five men are seated on the ground in the front row, with hats resting on their knees or on the ground. Three men are, presumably, seated behind them on chairs, with the man on the left reading a document or book. Ten men are standing at the rear.