Item MM 110878 Digital Photograph - Two Girls Sitting on Farm House Verandah, Won Wron, circa 1912

Summary

Photograph of Mollie Bodman and Gray O'Connor sitting on the porch at 'Trenton Valley' farm house, in Won Wron, near Yarram circa 1912.

According to the descendents of the O'Connor family, 'Trenton Valley' belonged to the Bodman family. When Bill Bodman the father died his son was too young to run it. So John Joseph 'JJ' O'Connor leased the house until the young boy was old enough to run the property. JJ O'Connor's daughter Gray on the right, never married. Molly on the left, was the sister of the young boy who would eventually take over the property. The two girls were inseparable. Trenton Valley continues to be owned by the Bodman family.

The photographer of this image, Doctor Sydney Pern, was a friend of the donor's family, who lived in Yarram. In addition to his duties as the local GP, he was an enthusiastic amateur photographer.

Description of Content

Two girls sitting on a farm house verandah. They are wearing school uniforms, and the one on the left is wearing a sunhat.