Stamped on back with purple ink - Shannon Centennial 1887 – 1987
Plimmer Terrace from railway land looking north, early 1900’s 1 B&W photo print, copy
Near Stout Street with business premises of W.H. Gunning (centre) and Dunckley & Co. (right). Roach’s Bakery believed to be 1st building at far left. Note Percy Nation memorial in original position, it was later moved further south and in 2001 was moved to gardens opposite Ballance Street.
Used in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 51, with caption - This view of Plimmer Terrace from the railway station was taken in the early twentieth century. The premises of Dunckley and Company and W.H. Gunning Limited are still standing, but most of the shops north of Gunning’s have disappeared, mainly the victims of fire.
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