OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Blacksmith's workshop, Hastings, c. 1909

DATE1909

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.P24

HISTORY

This workshop was at the corner of High St. and Salmon St. On the back of the image are the words “Albert Smith, Telephone 527.4404, 6 Wavenhoe Ave East St. Kilda 3183. The corner of High St and Salmon St Hastings (the site of the supermarket) about 1909”

DESCRIPTION

This image shows a corrugated iron workshop with the words “W. SMITH GENERAL BLACKSMITH WHEELWRIGHT & [...]” To the right of the workshop a timber house with a verandah can partially be seen. In front of the workshop are a covered buggy with 4 wheels and a 2 wheeled cart with the words “F.G. PERROTT BUTCHER” written on the side. 4 men are standing around the cart, one with a bundle tied to a stick over his shoulder, and a small girl on a pony.

SUBJECTS

Blacksmiths, Carriages and coaches, Carts and wagons, Historic buildings, Transport

KEYWORDS

Perrott, F.G., Smith, Albert, Smith, W.