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Photograph - Fremantle Wharves, 1957
Reg. No: MM 085048
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- Summary:
- View of Fremantle wharves and buildings, taken from MV Fairsea, October 1957, by John Woods.
Barbara and John Woods migrated to Australia as assisted migrants from Buckinghamshire on the MV Fairsea in 1957. The Barbara and John Woods Collection comprises documents and photographs that provide a comprehensive insight into the Woods' immigration experience, from the issuing of their passage tickets, to their arrival in Melbourne. - Description:
- Landscape format, black and white photographic reproduction. View from Fairsea docked in Fremantle, 1957
- Description Of Content:
- View from the MV Fairsea, 1957."AUSTRALIA AIRLINES" and "WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA from fortuna fabrics" signs can be identified on the buildings situated dockside. There are various people and containers also milling on the dock.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation, 2002
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 25.3 cm (Width), 20.4 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | shipping docks, ships, signage |
| Themes this item is part of: | Barbara & John Woods, British Migrants, 1957, Cultural Diversity Collection, Migration Collection, Transport Collection |
| Primary Classification: | WATER TRANSPORT |
| Secondary Classification: | Ports & Harbours |
| Tertiary Classification: | wharves |
| Inscriptions: | Front, in blue ink; "FREEMANTLE 1957" (sic.) |
| Organisations Depicted: | MV Fairsea; Australia Airlines; Fortuna Fabrics |
| Format: | Photograph: Black & White; See Dimensions |
| Place & Date Depicted: | Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia, Dec 1957 |
| Photographer: | Mr. John Woods, Dec 1957 |
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