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Men assembled in the Sale Room at the Royal Exchange, Sydney
Men assembled in the Sale Room at the Royal Exchange, Sydney

Men assembled in the Sale Room at the Royal Exchange, Sydney

Photographer (Australian, 1877 - 1951)
Datec 1929
Object number00012809
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Transfer from the Mitchell Library
DescriptionA black and white image of men in the Sale Room at the Royal Exchange building in Bridge Street, Sydney. The event depicted in this image is likely to be a grazier's conference or perhaps the opening of the wool sales in Sydney.History SignificanceThe Hall photographic collection provides an important pictorial record of Sydney from the 1890s to the 1930s. The collection mainly documents the lively sailing scene in Sydney during this period, however portraits and livestock photography are also included in this photographic collection. During his lifetime, William James Hall became known as one of the best livestock photographers and was in high demand during Sydney show season.