Significance

This record holds strong historic significance as the event at which this record was taken is of significance due to the prominent family name of Westland which is now a street name in Emerald. It gives insight into events and functions of that period of time. There is strong research potential with this record due to the time period the photograph was taken and the significance of the event.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. This black and white photograph consists of the dining room of the Westlands 50th wedding anniversary celebration circa. 1896. In the image, we see set tables holding bouquets of flowers and dinnerware. We can see the Australian and the English flag draped next to framed pictures, as well as a hanging kerosene lamp in the background.