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Village of Oonee; contractors workshops
Village of Oonee; contractors workshops; Mr Clowser, joint manager of contract Date: 1856
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1856 Alice Bhore Clowser Ghat Peninsula Swainston Tredwell
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In this photograph from 1856, we witness the bustling activity of the Village of Oonee, located on the Indian Peninsula, where contractors' workshops were in full swing. The image, taken during the construction of the Great Bhore Ghat Railway, showcases the industrious spirit of the workforce as they toil to build the railway that would revolutionize transportation in the region. At the heart of the scene is Mr. Clowser, the joint manager of the contracts, overseeing the progress of the project. His attire, with a coat and top hat, sets him apart from the local laborers, who are dressed in simple loincloths and are engaged in various tasks such as shaping iron rails, laying tracks, and operating machinery. The presence of the railway train in the background adds a sense of scale and importance to the scene, emphasizing the significance of the project. The ghat, or steep incline, in the foreground, serves as a reminder of the challenging terrain that the railway was being built upon. The Village of Oonee, with its thatched huts and palm trees, offers a stark contrast to the industrial activity taking place. The image transports us back to a time when the power of human labor and ingenuity were harnessed to build infrastructure that would transform the way people and goods were transported. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a testament to the spirit of innovation and progress that characterized the 19th century. It provides a unique glimpse into the past, offering us a window into the lives of the people who built the Great Bhore Ghat Railway and the impact it had on the region.
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