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Drouin schoolboys playing cricket, Drouin, Victoria [2]

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Australia Commons) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:03:26 -0700

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Fitzpatrick, Jim, 1916-

Title devised by cataloguer.; Condition: Good.; Part of the collection: Drouin town and rural life during World War II.; Inscriptions:"U429/165" --in pencil; "Paul Guillumette, Inc. 475 Fifth Ave, New York City" --stamped on verso.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an24280433.

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Portrait of William J. Young of Drouin, Victoria

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Australia Commons) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:00:36 -0700

National Library of Australia Commons posted a photo:

Fitzpatrick, Jim, 1916-

"U429/97. This man helped put Drouin on the map. He is William J.Young, 79 year old secretary of the water trust, which controls the town's water supply. He was formerly Shire Secretary for 48 years; came to Australia from Belfast at the age of 25 for his health! His son is Commissioner of Main Roads in Western Australia; his daughter is a clerk in the Country Roads Board, Melbourne. Mr Young has written a book about Drouin; will celebrate his golden wedding in July 1945." --Printed on label.; Title devised by cataloguer from caption on label.; Condition: Good.; Inscriptions: "Paul Guillumette, Inc. 475 Fifth Avenue, New York City" --Stamped on reverse.; Part of the collection: Drouin town and rural life during World War II.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an24190093.

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Chairman of the Council, Edward Porter gives instructions to Bill Pertzel, Council worker, Drouin, Victoria

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Australia Commons) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:00:54 -0700

National Library of Australia Commons posted a photo:

Fitzpatrick, Jim, 1916-

"U429/8. Lawns along Main Street, Drouin, are kept in order by employees of the Drouin Council. There are 42 men working for the Council; mostly on road repairing. Funds are raised by rates on property. The Chairman of the Council, Edward G. Porter, gives instructions to one of the Council's workmen. No lawnmowers have been made in Australia since 1942--they are classed as luxury goods." --Printed on label.; Title devised by cataloguer from caption on label.; Condition: Good.; Part of the collection: Drouin town and rural life during World War II.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an241790156.

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Miss Jean Lilburne with her class in the Grade One room at Drouin State School, Drouin, Victoria

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Australia Commons) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:02:57 -0700

National Library of Australia Commons posted a photo:

Fitzpatrick, Jim, 1916-

Title sent in from the Warragul and District Historical Society.; Condition: Good.; Part of the collection: Drouin town and rural life during World War II.; Inscriptions:"U429/129 --In pencil; Paul Guillumette, Inc. 475 Fifth Ave, New York City" --Stamped on verso.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an24229798.

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