Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, between 1912 and 1928.

There was no date for this photo, but the landmarks do suggest it as late 1800s to early 1900s. The hall was built in 1890, and the cenotaph, which is missing, was originally unveiled in 1928. The grandstand in the background to the left of the hall was erected in the showgrounds in 1912. So, we can narrow it down to between 1912 and 1928.

Christopher Simmins notes:

Possible Empire Day 1913...as can't see any sign of 1st AIF uniforms. WW1 soldiers' uniforms featured in all parades during and after the war. The overhead wires are telegraph (morse) not for the town power supply, (the Gutta Percha power Co) would come later. Vehicle looks to be the famous CRB Itala of Chaiman William Calder. BTW car was called 'Prudence'.

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