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Group photograph at 'Buckfastleigh' Mallala. [PRG 280/1/3/116] • Photograph

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Summary

A large formal group of men and three women outside a house described by Searcy as 'Buckfastleigh', belonging to Mr. Tom Irish, Mallala. One man, possibly a journalist, holds a notice with The Herald' displayed. A researcher has suggested that this photograph was taken on Friday 22 October 1909, when the Parliamentary Party dined at the homestead of Mr. T. Irish. The legislators were inspecting the Mallala country affected by the proposed narrow gauged railway extension. It was not until 1913 before any legislation was in place to commence the extension.

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Physical description

photograph; 15 x 20 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1909

Collection

Part of Searcy Collection

Subject

Journalists
Mallala (S.A.)

Catalogue record

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General notes

The occasion was a visit of the royal commission into the narrow gauge railway extension. Premier Butler and some other identities are identified, in the same photo in possession of the Mallala Museum. The museum also holds a picture of a similar gathering with many of the same identities, at Parham. [from information supplied].

Digitisation information

Date

30/07/2002

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,014 x 2,288 pixels (6.9 MP)

Size

6.90 MB

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