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Photograph - Melbourne Dray & Lorry Works, Johnstone O'Shannessy & Co, Melbourne, 1888-1889 Reg. No: SH 961439

Summary:: Photograph from the Johnstone O'Shannessy studio of the W. Hudspeth display at the Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition (MCIE). The MCIE was held in the (Royal) Exhibition Building from 1 August 1888 - 31 January 1889. W Hudspeth were awarded a first order of merit, silver medal for its display.
Description:: Sepia photograph pasted onto beige card, with line border. Beneath is printed, Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition, 1888-89.
Description Of Content:: The image is of the exhibit of W. Hudspeth / South Melbourne Dray & Lorry Works. Several carts are shown.
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), 1996

Tagged with:	exhibitions, awards, royal exhibition building, world fairs, exhibitions melbourne international centennial 1888-1889, road transport, photo albums, horsedrawn lorries
Themes this item is part of:	Public Life & Institutions Collection, Royal Exhibition Building Collection
Primary Classification:	PUBLIC EVENTS
Secondary Classification:	Melbourne Centennial Exhibition 1888
Tertiary Classification:	commemorative
Inscriptions:	On photograph: W. HUDSPETH/SOUTH MELBOURNE DRAY & LORRY WORKS/ HUDDART, PARKER & CO, COAL IMPORTERS No.28/KARRI/Western Australia/JOHN SHARP & SONS/AGENTS. Below image: JOHNSTONE O'SHANNESSY & CO. LTD/55 & 57 COLLINS STREET EAST, MELBOURNE; Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition, 1888-89.
Format:	Photograph: Monochrome
Photographer:	Johnstone O'Shannessy & Co. Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888-1889
Place & Date Used:	Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1889 or later
Exhibitor:	W Hudspeth, Dray & Lorry Works, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Aug 1888 - 31 Jan 1889