Collection relating to Thomas Charles Kelso Accession Number: P03608.028

Description

A group of unidentified Australians about to embark on a ride in a D class wagon, which is being hauled by a 20 horse power Simplex narrow gauge tractor locomotive, numbered 173. The men, presumably from Victoria have written chalk slogans on the side of the wagon, which read 'Cooks Tourists' and 'To Port Melb' and 'Port Melbourne'.

Details

Accession Number
P03608.028
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Support: Polyester
Date Made
c 1917-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor E Durr
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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