Significance

The record holds historic significance as it captures an image of Wellington Road, Clematis prior to it being sealed in the 1970s. The road was often very rough and flooded frequently. The record can be used as an example of the development of the region, particularly with infrastructure in response to the growing urbanisation of the area.

Physical description

Sepia rectangular photograph printed on card. Depicted is an unsealed gravel or dirt road framed by grasses and trees. The inscriptions on the reverse denote the location as Wellington Road near Paradise Avenue, Clematis, Victoria. There is a stationary vehicle parked on the road; it appears to be a Volkswagen Beetle.

Inscriptions & markings

Reverse:

Wellington Rd Clematis /
Near Paradise Ave 1950s /
VEMUP0962.1 /
2983 /