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Australia: A Country Mining Town, Walhalla, Victoria (b / w photo)
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Australia: A Country Mining Town, Walhalla, Victoria (b / w photo)
7182060 Australia: A Country Mining Town, Walhalla, Victoria (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Country Mining Town, Walhalla, Victoria. Illustration for Glimpses of Australia (Department of External Affairs, Melbourne, 1908).); © Look and Learn
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This print captures the essence of a country mining town in Walhalla, Victoria, Australia. Taken by an Australian photographer in the 20th century, this image is part of a private collection. The photograph was originally used as an illustration for "Glimpses of Australia" published by the Department of External Affairs in Melbourne in 1908. The picture showcases the rugged beauty of the landscape with its towering mountains and valleys. The cityscape is visible amidst the natural surroundings, providing a sense of contrast between man-made structures and untouched nature. The monochromatic tones add depth to the image, emphasizing the starkness and simplicity of life in this mining town. Intriguingly, there are references to weapons and armaments within the caption. This suggests that perhaps this mining town had some historical significance related to defense or warfare during its time. Overall, this print offers viewers a glimpse into early twentieth-century Australia - a land filled with rich colors yet captured here in black and white. It serves as a reminder of both human ingenuity and our connection to nature's grandeur.
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