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Captain McKilliam and friends at a picnic
Captain McKilliam and friends at a picnic

Captain McKilliam and friends at a picnic

Datec 1900
Object numberANMS0227[016]
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin print
DimensionsOverall: 88 x 87 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Robert D McKilliam
DescriptionA black and white photograph of two men and four women at an outdoor picnic. They are seated around a large picnic cloth with hte picnic basket empty in the centre. It is likely that Captain McKilliam is on the left.SignificanceThis image is a part of the Captain Robert McKilliam collection. Captain McKilliam worked for the Aberdeen White Star Line for 32 years and sailed aboard such famous clipper ships as SALAMIS and THERMOPYLAE. He moved to Sydney in 1913 where he served as Assistant Wharf Master on Darling Island.