Summary
This photograph shows Dr. Pern making tea for a picnic on St Margaret Island, 12 October 1912. He is being photographed by Eileen O'Connor, to whom he was probably teaching photography. The photographer, Eileen O'Conner seems to have learned photogrphay from Dr. Pern.
The O'Connor family leased the island for a period of time in the early 20th century to graze their cattle in the summer. There was only one shack on the island, however the O'Connors would invite friends and family to visit over the summer to camp. The photographer, Eileen O'Conner seems to have learned photography from Dr. Pern.
Description of Content
Man sitting surrounded by bottles and tins, making tea for a picnic in tea tree scrub.
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Ms Helen Gray Hickey, 15 Dec 2006
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Place & Date Depicted
Saint Margaret Island, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 12 Oct 1912
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Photographer
Eileen O'Connor
Relationship of Photographer to Contributor: Family friend. -
Individuals Identified
Pern, Dr Sydney
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Digital file, TIFF, Black & White
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