Large Photographs
The images displayed on the Wall in the Long Room depict Burnie and locations across the North-West Coast, as well as photographs taken of weddings, social activities, important events and family portraits. The Burnie Regional Museum photographic collection exists as an extremely valuable local social history archive.
A night out in Burnie, October 1956
Laughter and good company fill the scene, with Mr John Guest standing tall at the rear of the group, presiding over an evening to remember.
Winter collection, Burnie Regional Museum
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Missionary in Sari
Miss Gladys Fletcher, from Melbourne and attached to the Ramabai Mukti Mission in India, created a stir at Burnie Primary School when she arrived to teach scripture class wearing a genuine sari woven with pure gold thread. She is pictured here with students and Rev. E. C. Smith. Published in The Advocate, 21 March 1952
Gift of Fairfax Media, The Advocate collection, Burnie Regional Museum
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A man and his horses
A young man stands proudly with his two draft horses, ready for a day of ploughing. This historic image captures a moment of rural life, showcasing the strength of the horses and the resilience of early agricultural communities.
Winter collection, Burnie Regional Museum
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Scoutmaster
Scoutmaster of the Strahan patrol Bob Waddle poses for a portrait at Winter’s Studio, Burnie, c 1930s.
Winter collection, Burnie Regional Museum.
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Resourceful
Mr and Mrs J. Miles from Burwood, Victoria, dry their clothes on a line rigged on the rear of their car during a visit to Burnie, March 1952.
Advocate collection, gift of Fairfax Media Group, Burnie Regional Museum
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Lifesaver
Reelman Don Smith competes in the Rescue and Resuscitation event at the championship surf carnival at West Beach, Burnie, March 1952.
Advocate collection, gift of Fairfax Media Group, Burnie Regional Museum.
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