'Tis a hot day on patrol and water is scarce [outback mounted policeman pouring water into the top of his hat so his dog and horse can have a drink]

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    Part of collection: Ion Idriess glass plate negative collection.; Title from caption in: Man tracks.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3298444; Published in: Man tracks : with the mounted police in Australian wilds / Ion I. Idriess. Sydney : Angus & Robertson, 1935, p. 5. "Frontis"--handwritten label on front (refers to a later edition).

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    1. troupial 7 months ago | reply

      Fascinating. I can well imagine the heat.

    2. spelio 3 months ago | reply

      they sure do... all over. The country!

    3. ronghualu 2 months ago | reply

      truly, a worthy museum piece.

    4. excellentzebu1050 2 months ago | reply

      Brilliant in one word !!
      so Lovely sweet

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