Historical information

Major Thomas Mitchell was a famous land surveyor and explorer who surveyed different parts of Eastern Australia with such high quality that he was awarded a knighthood for his work, as well as being named after a several Australian animals, streets, town, highway and an electorate.

Significance

The record is significant because it shows a reenactment of Australian history, specifically Major Thomas Mitchell's expedition in 1836.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular photograph. Depicted are two bullockies and a man dressed up as Major Thomas Mitchell.