Raymond John Sharkey
c. 1905Head and shoulders portrait of Raymond Sharkey mounted on a cream mat on grey card with an embossed border. A thin faced man with intense gaze, a full moustache and thick, wavy hair. He is wearing a jacket of small checked material, a soft collared white shirt and a loose, narrow spotted tie.
Raymond John Sharkey was born in 1868 in New South Wales. He was an architect and surveyor and amateur photographer. Worked for a time in Esperance and the goldfields. Married Edith Florence Ray in Melbourne on 4th October 1899. They had four children Josephine, Peggy, Maida and Bruce. Moved to 'Wainomi' 3 Victoria Avenue, Claremont in 1903. Lived at the 'Appy 'Ome as a bachelor. While living in Claremont, worked as a draughtsman for the Public Works Department. Died of a heart attack at the Subiaco train station at age 41 on 22nd September 1910.
Details
Details
On the rear in ink is writtten [Raymond John Sharkey/ Ray's grandfather.]
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Copyright and Reference
Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 09.147'.
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Source: Claremont Museum 09.147
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