Group photos are always exciting and are a superb reminder and memory of activities, of clubs and organisations, and of friends and colleagues from the past.
As always, how people dress tells us of the era and time the photo was taken.
Yet it is the faces of people that are the recognisable point. We see glorious youth, sporting groups, senior citizens – and so on. In those same faces, we will possibly see how much we and they have changed. It is in photos like these, we can momentarily grasp the joy of that moment, and quietly remember how much we enjoyed the association of being in the group.
These two wonderful photos have around 70 years between them. The youth of the 1934 Inverloch Netball team, dressed in their uniforms, contrasts markedly with the group of friends near the beach in the 21st. century.
Four men from the Inverloch district, stand loyally in their uniforms of World War 2. Three dressed in their army uniforms (pure Australian wool which was warm, heavy and hot in the warmer climates of New Guinea and the Pacific Islands). The other man is in his Royal Australian Air Force summer uniform. Like many Australian country towns and districts, Inverloch’s contribution of people to the world conflict was significant and moving, shown so beautifully in the display at the RSL Hall in Inverloch. Left to right: Gordon Newton, William Newton, Clive Newton & their father.Here are three men in a hired boat, out on a fishing expedition. Yet again, the hats tell us we are talking about many years ago. One man even has a suit on (Left). Two of the men have their pipes in their mouths. L to R: Swan, William Newton & Tom Henderson.Two contrasting primary school photos. One shows a somewhat casual approach, with the younger children (grades 1 & 2?) looking up to the photographer. To the right one boy has both hands in his pocket! All seem happy, some slightly startled at being told to smile. Inverloch State Primary School – Class photo 1961.
A more formal school photo, including the teacher. One boys face shows a possible degree of being uncomfortable. Inverloch Primary School 1968 Grade 3-4. These are the kind of pictures one treasure in later years, especially as one grows up and older.
This young boy’s football team is a fine record of achievement for everybody The badge on two of the members indicates it is Inverloch-Kongwak (School or football club?). Note especially the hair of the footballers. This is 1977, where all young males had their hair grown longer.The Cubs have been around for many years, contributing to the education and physical growth of young people. The boys, were obviously very happy, dressed proudly in their uniforms, with their lady leaders, (Which one was Akela?) Tarwin & Inverloch Cubs 1962.
