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Mounted police constable and aborigine trackers on patrol
Mounted police constable and aborigine trackers starting out on a patrol.
circa 1900s
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Media ID 23095162
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Aborigine Australian Constable Horseback Mounted Patrol Policeman Policemen Tracker Tracking Trackers
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Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph from the early 1900s, a mounted police constable and a group of Aboriginal trackers prepare to embark on a patrol through the rugged Australian outback. The scene is set against a backdrop of vast, arid landscape, with the sun casting long shadows over the rocky terrain. The mounted constable, a symbol of European authority and law enforcement, sits tall in the saddle, his steely gaze fixed on the horizon. His horse, its coat glistening in the sunlight, appears alert and ready for action. Beside him, a group of Aboriginal trackers, dressed in traditional clothing and adorned with body paint, gather their tracking equipment. Their keen eyes scan the ground, searching for any signs of movement or disturbance. As expert navigators and hunters, they were invaluable assets to the mounted police force in tracking down fugitives and maintaining law and order in remote areas of the continent. The relationship between the mounted police and the Aboriginal community was complex and often fraught with tension. While the police relied on the trackers' knowledge and skills, there was a deep-rooted mistrust and resentment towards the European authorities, who were seen as intruders on Aboriginal land and perpetrators of violence and dispossession. Despite the challenges, this photograph captures a moment of unity and cooperation between the two groups, as they work together to ensure the safety and security of the community. It is a poignant reminder of the rich cultural diversity and complex history of Australia, and the enduring importance of respect and understanding between different peoples.
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