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Title
Tanker William G. Walkley at Circular Quay, ca.1954-1960
Call number
V/79
Level of description
fonds
Date

1954-1960
Type of material
Graphic Materials, Photographs
Reference code
421223
Physical Description
Photographs - 1 silver gelatin photoprint (hand col.) mounted on board - 61.1 x 49.5 cm.
Scope and Content
Showboat visible behind tanker
General note

Inscription on reverse of picture spells "Stewart" incorrectly. Correct spelling is "Stuart". Source: Family descendant, 29 August 2017. Sydney Morning Herald, 2 December 1950, p. 8. 'Appointments - Ampol'.
Signatures / Inscriptions

"This picture came from the office of Stewart Thorpe, founder and chairman of directors for Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd, 6 Hope St, Ermington N.S.W. Stewart Thorpe was secretary & founding director of Ampol" from reverse of picture.
Name
Ampol Petroleum Limited
William G. Walkley (tanker)
Topic
harbours
tankers (ships)
city & town views
jetties & wharves
Place
Circular Quay (Sydney, N.S.W.)

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