Photographs of drought affecting Menindee and Copi Hollow Lakes, New South Wales, 2019 / by Louise Whelan

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9 August 2019-23 September 2019

Graphic Materials, Photographs

9664977

20 photographs - digital, DNG, colour

Menindee and Copi Hollow is located 100 kilometres southh-east of Broken Hill. Copi Hollow is an artificial reservoir established in the 1960s as a popular recreational hub. These images document the historical drought between 2017 and 2019 that severely affected and threatened the Darling River and Menindee Lakes system and surrounding communities.

Louise Whelan is a photographer and oral historian who works across a range of fields including documentary, corporate and fine art photography. Much of her practice draws inspiration from environmental and humanitarian issues, and her interest in the aesthetic of memory. Louise is widely published and exhibited. She has more than 30 national and international awards to her name including Winner, Julia Margaret Cameron Award UK(Documentary and Editorial), Finalist, National Portrait Prize Australia (2012 and 2013, 2016) and The Head On Portrait Prize 2011.

Reference:
Library correspondence file

Item 01: Dead emu on the banks of Menindee Lakes, 9 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 02: Demand water equality for the river and lake, Menindee, 9 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 03: Table and chair on the edge of the empty Menindee Lakes, 10 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 04: Menindee Lakes Caravan Park, 10 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 05: Menindee Lakes Caravan Park, 10 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 06: Empty Menindee Lake boat ramp entrance, 10 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 07: Empty Menindee Lake, 10 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 08: Save the Darling River, Sunset Strip, 10 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 09: Residents outside Sunset Strip post office, 10 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 10: Dead grape vines and drought conditions, Menindee, 10 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 11: Protest bus about the Darling River System, Menindee, 10 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 12: Sunset Strip, Menindee Lakes Caravan Park, 10 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 13: Dry and empty Menindee Lake , 10 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 14: Vacant shop and visitors centre, Menindee Lakes Caravan Park, 11 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 15: Menindee Lakes Caravan Park, 12 August 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 16: Local protester, let the river run, Menindee, 19 September 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 17: Broken Hill Speed Boat Club, Copi Hollow Caravan Park, 23 September 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 18: Low water level at Copi Hollow Menindee Lakes system, 23 September 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 19: Broken Hill speed boat club, Copi Hollow Caravan Park, 23 September 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan
Item 20: Hay delivery to Carrs Station Menindee Road, Broken Hill, 23 September 2019 / photograph by Louise Whelan

In copyright:
Copyright holder:: Louise Whelan
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy Louise Whelan