Historical information

The original of this photo was almost certainly taken at Marlo. From the very earliest times, Marlo was a holiday place for people from Orbost and further afield. Marlo is adjacent to the mount of the Snowy River, and is on the estuary of the Snowy. This photo appears to show a group of people enjoying boating on the River.

Significance

This photo is significant because it shows an aspect of holiday-making at Marlo c.1890-1910.

Physical description

A b/w copy of a framed photograph of a small boat being held by a man. Eight people are in or near the boat, one man standing in the water. Wooden jetty on the left hand side.

Inscriptions & markings

Landing at The Jetty. O.S. Green, 31 Malcolm Street, Blackburn