Laying Of Foundation Stone At Canberra

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TitleLaying Of Foundation Stone At CanberraObject TypePhotographDate1913DescriptionPanorama photograph taken on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone by Lord Denman, and the christening of the Capital, Canberra, by Lady Denman 1913. Provenance and SignifcanceThe photograph includes members of the Albion Park Light Horse who travelled to Canberra for the occasion.

Jack Raftery, member of the Albion Park Light Horse is in the photograph.

This photograph once hung in 'Ravensthorpe' at Albion Park, home of the Raftery family.

Notation on back of photograph 'to Miss M. Raftery of Ravensthorpe - Light Horse NSW Lancers.

'Ravensthorpe' was built by the first doctor in Albion Park, Dr Arthur Bateman. His surgery was adjacent to the home. Dr Bateman's daughter Mary Louisa, married John (Jack) Raftery in 1921.

DonorShellharbour City Council

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialWooden framed panorama photo on paper black and white mounted and restored.Dimensions154 cm x 50 cm

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CollectionObjectsFamilyRafteryBatemanLocalityAlbion ParkPlaceRavensthorpe

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CopyrightShellharbour City Council

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Laying Of Foundation Stone At Canberra