Loch Ard Gorge, Victoria Australia

Women and a child at the shoreline of Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell, circa 1915. Their attire reflects the modest seaside fashion of the early 20th century long skirts, blouses, and wide brimmed hats offering protection from the sun. Of particular note, the woman on the right carries a camera bag, a rare glimpse of leisure photography at a time when personal cameras were becoming more accessible. The striking limestone cliffs of the gorge rise behind them, framing a moment of everyday joy against one of Victoria’s most dramatic coastal landscapes.