Group of people, 30/03/1907

This image shows a group of people on the sand, posing for a photo. There are seven people standing and three sitting in front of them. Everyone is well dressed and the ladies are wearing large hats. A fishing shed and jetty is behind the group. Another group of people are in front of the shed and a horse and cart are standing in front of the shed. Many fishing boats can be seen beside the jetty and fishing nets are hanging over the jetty rail. Land can be seen in the distance and some water with a large stretch of sand is in the foreground.

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OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Group of people, 30/03/1907

DATE1907

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.P403

HISTORY

This photograph was taken on the foreshore at Hastings near the Hastings fishing shed and pier. The pier at Hastings was a popular place for gatherings. This group of people gathered there during Easter of 1907. Written on the back in black pen is: “30/3/07 Hastings Jetty Western Port Bay Victoria Easter 1907”.

DESCRIPTION

This image shows a group of people on the sand, posing for a photo. There are seven people standing and three sitting in front of them. Everyone is well dressed and the ladies are wearing large hats. A fishing shed and jetty is behind the group. Another group of people are in front of the shed and a horse and cart are standing in front of the shed. Many fishing boats can be seen beside the jetty and fishing nets are hanging over the jetty rail. Land can be seen in the distance and some water with a large stretch of sand is in the foreground.

SUBJECTS

Bays, Boats, Easter, Excursions, Fishing industry, Foreshores, Groups (people), Outdoor recreation

KEYWORDS

Hastings Fishing Shed, Hastings Foreshore, Hastings Jetty