John Augustine and Blanche Raftery

DESCRIPTION

TitleJohn Augustine and Blanche Raftery Object TypePhotographDatec.1930DescriptionJohn Augustine Raftery and his sister, Blanche.

Photo taken at the back of the Commercial Hotel, Albion Park.Provenance and SignifcanceWilliam Raftery purchased the Commercial Hotel in Albion Park c1895.

After William's death in 1913, his wife, Mary Ann, ran the hotel, followed in later years by her son, John Augustine.

John married Mary Bateman from 'Ravensthorpe'. Their five children were born in the hotel.

The Commercial Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1954.DonorRaftery, William Daubeny

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MaterialPaper and inkDimensions9cm x 12cm

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CollectionObjectsFamilyRafteryBatemanLocalityAlbion ParkPlaceCommercial HotelRavensthorpe

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John Augustine and Blanche Raftery