Aboriginal Mother and Baby with supplies
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Aboriginal Mother and Baby with supplies
An aboriginal Mother, carrying her baby on her back, taking food obtained from the Tea and Sugar train back to her wurley (a shelter or hut, made of branches and leaves). The Tea and Sugar Train (also known as Slow Mixed Goods Train No. 5205) was a specific train that provided service to isolated Australian towns on the Nullarbor Plain between Kalgoorlie and Port Augusta along the Trans-Australian Railway. This train was significant because in its early years of service provided all the supplies used by remote towns in South and Western Australia. The service ran from 1917-1996. Date: late 1930s
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In this evocative photograph, an Aboriginal mother, cradling her young baby on her back, makes her way back to her wurley with essential supplies obtained from the Tea and Sugar Train. The Tea and Sugar Train, also known as Slow Mixed Goods Train No. 5205, was a vital lifeline for isolated towns on the Nullarbor Plain between Kalgoorlie and Port Augusta in South and Western Australia, from its inception in 1917 until its retirement in 1996. During its early years, this train was the sole provider of supplies for the remote communities in this vast, arid region. The train's cargo included food, clothing, and other essential items that were not readily available in these outback settlements. The mother in this image is seen carrying a bundle of parcels and packages on her back, secured in a traditional sling. The supplies, including sugar and tea, are essential for her family's survival in the harsh Australian outback. The train's arrival was a much-anticipated event, and the community members would gather at the train station to unload the supplies and distribute them among the population. This photograph captures a poignant moment in the daily lives of Aboriginal people in remote Australia during the late 1930s. The image underscores the resilience and resourcefulness of these communities, who relied on the Tea and Sugar Train to sustain their way of life in the face of isolation and hardship. The train's significance extends beyond its role as a transportation system, as it played a crucial role in connecting these communities to the wider world and providing them with the essential supplies they needed to thrive.
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