Identity area
Reference code
AU WA S4875
Title
PHOTOGRAPHS
Date(s)
- 1870 - 1939 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Series
Medium
Paper
Format
Photographs
Status
Final
Context area
Name of creator
AU WA A3 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE
(1894-01-01 - 1898-01-01)
Administrative history
To act as a Board of advice to the agriculturalists of the colony. Functions included:
- establishment of experimental stations throughout the colony;
- making analyses of typical soils;
- disseminating meteorological information;
- improving the dairying and livestock industries;
- preventing the adulteration of chemical manures;
- introducing and distributing new varieties of fodder plants, cereals and fruit trees;
- excluding or eradicating insect pests and introducing new and improved mechanical appliances for use in agricultural pursuits.
Repository
Archival history
Photos were originally donated to the Battye Library under Acc. 5458B, then transferred to the State Records Office in October 2016 as part of the Separation of Collection project 2016. Original call numbers are reflected in the item numbering.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Photographs from Department of Agriculture and predecessor agencies, including black and white originals, prints and postcards. Some photographs have been copied from other albums and agencies. Topics include the Carr-Boyd expedition to Mt Charles (see AU WA S50- cons3423 104 - Route Laverton to Mt Charles taken from the notes of W. Carr Boyd, 1904.), the Trans-Australian Railway and prospecting as well as more usual agricultural topics.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open access with preservation restriction
Conditions governing access (legacy)
Conditions governing reproduction
Original in public domain
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Care required when handling images - gloves must be worn. Digital copies may be located in the SLWA catalogue.
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Access to digital copies available via the State Library of Western Australia's website
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Description control area
Level of detail
Minimal