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Dairy cows in the sale ring at the Warragul cattle sales, Victoria, [1]

Fitzpatrick, Jim, 1916-

 

Title devised by cataloguer from caption on verso.; Condition: Good.; Part of the collection: Drouin town and rural life during World War II.; "U429/113. Every Thursday Drouin farmers go to Warragul (five miles away) for cattle sales. This scene was taken around the ring where stock for disposal are exhibited and sold. Note most of cattle are polled (bred with horns [which are removed]). This facilitates loading, trucking of beasts and prevents damage to hides and flesh when frightened beasts buffet each other. "-- Printed on label.; Inscriptions:"U429/113"-- In pencil on reverse;"Paul Guillumette, Inc. 475 Fifth Avenue, New York City" --Stamped on reverse.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an24376763.

 

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Uploaded on September 23, 2011
Taken sometime in 1944