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Wild Australia [picture]
Bib ID 4610893
Format PicturePicture
Description [Australia : Wild Australia, between 1910-1929] 
1 poster : col. ill. ; 52 x 76 cm. 
Summary

Poster of artwork in colour lithography advertising Thorpe McConville 'Wild Australia' circus and rodeo performances. Ten performers and eight animals are shown. The largest figure a man is cracking a whip at the right hand side of the poster. Two women are riding a bucking horned bull at the left hand side of the poster. Other people are shown either riding wild horses or being thrown off and several children are attempting to ride donkeys. All the action is set in a large six-railed yard which can be seen in the background. Title in bold red and white lettering at the top of the poster.

Notes

Caption title.

"Twice daily 3 & 8 doors open 2.30 & 7.30 ; Admission 6D to 5/­- to other than the 6D part children under 12 years half price."

Digital master available; National Library of Australia, Pictures collection;

Subjects Wild Australia (Performing group) - Posters.  |  Rodeos - Australia - Posters.  |  Advertising - Circus - Australia - Posters.  |  Circus posters - Australia.  |  Circus performers - Australia - Posters.  |  Posters, Australian  |  Australia - Posters.
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