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Logging in Australia (b / w photo)
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Logging in Australia (b / w photo)
1597422 Logging in Australia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Logging in Australia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 May 1897.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23396026
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Albany Fire Woods Firewood Firwood Kindling Logging Western Australia
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This photo print, titled "Logging in Australia" takes us back to the 19th century when English Photographer captured this remarkable scene. The image showcases the arduous process of logging in Western Australia's dense forests. Intriguingly, a train can be seen traversing through the Albany region, carrying an immense load of karri logs from Denmark Hills. The railway system played a crucial role in transporting timber from the forest to various destinations across Australia. The photograph offers a glimpse into the sheer magnitude of this operation as piles upon piles of wood are stacked along the government railway pier. It is evident that logging was not only essential for economic purposes but also provided valuable material for construction and firewood. The photographer skillfully captures both the beauty and harshness of nature intertwined with human intervention. The towering karri trees stand tall amidst their felled companions, reminding us of both their grandeur and vulnerability. As we delve into this historical moment frozen in time, we are reminded of how photography has allowed us to preserve these significant moments forever. This particular print serves as a testament to our ever-evolving relationship with nature and our relentless pursuit for progress.
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