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Travelling photographers and temporary photo booths were common attractions at agricultural shows, fairs and community events across regional Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaptured in Roma during 1950, this photograph shows a group gathered around a \"Photos While You Wait\" stand, examining the display of freshly produced portraits. For many Australians, these booths provided an affordable way to create a lasting family keepsake or souvenir from a special day out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image offers a fascinating record of mid-century Australian life, when photography was still a novelty and every printed photograph carried real value. Rich in nostalgia and historical detail, this scene captures both the social atmosphere of regional Queensland and the excitement surrounding a technology that was rapidly changing everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully restored from archival sources, this photograph preserves a unique moment from Australia's photographic heritage and brings a piece of regional history into the modern home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Premium 170gsm matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective finish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Ready-to-hang wooden frame\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Available in White, Black, Natural Wood and Dark Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Durable pine wood construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Shatter-resistant plexiglass protection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Gallery-style printed white border included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• FSC-certified materials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Printed on demand to reduce waste\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Available in three sizes: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm and 60×80 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"okretro.au","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″ \/ White frame","offer_id":47862037577954,"sku":"02c93c76-254a-40e1-a36e-0022e24ce853","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″ \/ Wood frame","offer_id":47862037610722,"sku":"9be5bedd-c227-44b0-afcf-4142d61d053a","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″ \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":47862037643490,"sku":"4f0e53ae-ca51-4bfa-8ec0-d5e20c018275","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″ \/ Black frame","offer_id":47862037676258,"sku":"62efa9e4-bc4e-4a24-84d2-ab0c68ffd29f","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″ \/ White frame","offer_id":47862037709026,"sku":"b00be172-1153-47f9-88c4-f42e93b6b71c","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″ \/ Wood frame","offer_id":47862037741794,"sku":"3fc7a35e-300b-4355-b0dc-31baa29480fc","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″ \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":47862037774562,"sku":"33f6453c-e196-4d10-8fe0-b182c01a9fc5","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″ \/ Black frame","offer_id":47862037807330,"sku":"ed76565b-ccf9-4e8e-a848-80bc31fcb23b","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″ \/ White frame","offer_id":47862037840098,"sku":"c0817e9a-a0d2-4627-9348-e9c826866db4","price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″ \/ Wood frame","offer_id":47862037872866,"sku":"6e523a37-40bc-4b30-a311-63fca651dbe2","price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″ \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":47862037905634,"sku":"dc689921-19fa-42b4-b7ef-2fbbbb69a531","price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″ \/ Black frame","offer_id":47862037938402,"sku":"29c8327f-9963-4215-80ef-07755bfe2ce6","price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/8117\/1938\/files\/efe4ef59-a3c3-4aa5-a3c8-23dc00d78fc7.jpg?v=1780610524","url":"https:\/\/okretro.au\/products\/photo-booth-roma-qld-1950","provider":"OKRETRO.AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}