Merricks Beach 1927. Misery farm.

Merricks Foreshore. Two young men leaning against each other in front of a tent. L.H. figure has one arm raised. Bare-headed, long trousers with braces, shirt sleeves rolled up. R.H. figure has one hand on hip, wearing hat, glasses, long sleeved shirt, long trousers with braces. Low bush L. foregrouno date. Towel and carry can hanging on rope strung across trees to right. Container on grouno date.

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OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Merricks Beach 1927. Misery farm.

DATE1927

MEDIAImage

PHOTOGRAPHERKen Rowe

COLLECTIONBalnarring and District Historical Society

REG NO.P 0627

HISTORY

1927 Merricks Beach. Misery farm. Group of young men who camped annually on cliff tops at Merricks Beach.

DESCRIPTION

Merricks Foreshore. Two young men leaning against each other in front of a tent. L.H. figure has one arm raised. Bare-headed, long trousers with braces, shirt sleeves rolled up. R.H. figure has one hand on hip, wearing hat, glasses, long sleeved shirt, long trousers with braces. Low bush L. foregrouno date. Towel and carry can hanging on rope strung across trees to right. Container on grouno date.

SUBJECTS

Camping, Men

KEYWORDS

Camping, Men, Merricks, Merricks Beach, Rowe