Keywords: archives state records nsw staterecordsnsw newsouthwales blackandwhite the rocks therocks sydney plague bubonic plague bubonicplague rats rat catchers ratcatchers people workers oh&s ohs hats clothing john degotardi jr. johndegotardijr black and white From a series of images showing the areas in Sydney affected by the outbreak of Bubonic Plague in 1900. Taken by Mr. John Degotardi, Jr., photographer from the Department of Public Works, the images depict the state of the houses and 'slum' buildings at the time of the outbreak and the cleansing and disinfecting operations which followed. Professional Rat Catchers (in front is a pile of dead rats) Dated: c. 17/07/1900 Digital ID: 12487_a021_a021000009 Rights: www.records.nsw.gov.au/about-us/rights-and-permissions We'd love to hear from you if you use our photos. Many other photos in our collection are available to view and browse on our website using Photo Investigator. From a series of images showing the areas in Sydney affected by the outbreak of Bubonic Plague in 1900. Taken by Mr. John Degotardi, Jr., photographer from the Department of Public Works, the images depict the state of the houses and 'slum' buildings at the time of the outbreak and the cleansing and disinfecting operations which followed. Professional Rat Catchers (in front is a pile of dead rats) Dated: c. 17/07/1900 Digital ID: 12487_a021_a021000009 Rights: www.records.nsw.gov.au/about-us/rights-and-permissions We'd love to hear from you if you use our photos. Many other photos in our collection are available to view and browse on our website using Photo Investigator. |