Aboriginal Lock Hospital, Fantome Island (from Gardens)

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Description: This is a photograph of the Lock Hospital at Fantome Island. It shows two medium-sized buildings near the beach, with several smaller buildings and sheds nearby. The photograph was taken from gardens on a small hill inland from the hospital, looking towards the beach, with Orpheus island in the background. This photograph was taken by Edward Michael Hanlon on a tour of North Queensland during his term as Queensland Home Secretary. It is part of an album that contains other images taken at Palm Island, Yarrabah, Fantome Island, and Mona Mona mission.
Date: 1933
Creator: Edward Michael Hanlon
Source: State Library of Queensland
Rights: You are free to use without permission. Please attribute the State Library of Queensland
Archival Reference: State Library of Queensland image number: API-076-0001-0006
External URL: https://collections.slq.qld.gov.au/viewer/IE1411976

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