Quarry, Brisbane

Date1900-1920

Object numberANMS0227[059]

NamePhotograph

MediumSilver gelatin print

DimensionsOverall: 150 x 200 mm

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Robert D McKilliam

Terms

Quarry creek

DescriptionBlack and white photograph of an unidentified quarry in Brisbane, Queensland.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.