Pay day at Cherbourg Aboriginal Settlement c1950

On Friday morning, workers made their way to the Office to receive their fortnightly wage.
Near white fence are Kenny Davidson, Dick Aubrey, Dave Mathieson (from left to right). Tommy Waters stands near powerpole in a black overcoat. The men standing under bunya tree are Cyril Fisher (Snr), Harry Emerson, Jack Moffatt (from left to right). A group of men stand in the yard where the butchers shop is located. Hospital and Dormitory workers received their pay in the afternoon.

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