IDENTIFICATION NO

PH96

ITEM TYPE

Photograph

ITEM NAME

Photocopy of B&W Photo

MEDIA

DESCRIPTION

Shows numerous horses and carts loaded with bags, a man and child stand to the left. In the distance Browns Hotel and the Goods Shed are visible

INSCRIPTIONS & MARKINGS

Written description beneath photo – Wheat teams within in the main street during the wheat season (This is prior to the building of the Booleroo Centre railway)

DIMENSIONS

21.5CM W x 15cm H

PRODUCTION METHODS

Photocopy

MATERIALS

Plastic coated (laminated) paper

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

High significance – photo shows the significant wheat trade and Port Germein’s role as a major transport hub for the district

KEYWORDS

Wheat Trade, High St, Port Germein, Early Settlers

CONDITION

Good

CONDITION REPORT DATE

26/06/2022

RISK

Deterioration due to lamination, glue may affect photocopy

LOCATION

Village HQ – 3rd drawer filing cabinet #6

Supplementary file