Guests at the official opening of Harold Meggitt's linseed oil factory, Punt Road, Gladesville

PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS

Creator/PhotographerArthur Ernest Foster, ca.1879-1958Date TakenNovember 1923

LOCATION

Suburb Gladesville

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KeywordCrowdsOfficial eventsWomenMen SubjectsOil mills--New South Wales--GladesvilleLinseed-oil industry -- New South Wales -- GladesvilleHarold Meggitt, 1881-1949Halmeg (Firm)Punt Road (Gladesville, NSW)Banjo Paterson Park (Gladesville, NSW)People & FamiliesHarold Meggitt, 1881-1949PlacePunt RoadHalmeg Linseed factoryOrganisationHalmeg (Firm)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NotesThe HALMEG mill closed in 1974 and the land was purchased by the State Government and Ryde Municipal Council. It was made into a public park. It incorporates the old stone building, 'Rockend Cottage', which is of State Significance' It has a connection with Banjo Paterson as well as Harold Meggitt Limited. It was restored and became the 'Banjo Paterson Cottage Restaurant'.

CONDITIONS OF USE

Usage statementPlease acknowledge the photographer (where known) and that the image is courtesy of City of Ryde Libraries

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPH

Dimensions9 x 13 cmPhysical DescriptionBlack & white photoprintFormatScannedTypePhotograph

ITEM LOCATION

Barcode5664942Shelf LocationHalmeg Pty Ltd, Gladesville / 13Physical locationRyde Library

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TaxonomyPlaces | Suburbs | Gladesville

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