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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: FAMILY TREE, SHIRLEY WHITE'S FAMILY

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Overview

Sepia photograph of the White family tree dating back to 1824. This takes the form of a column with ornate inscriptions and curlicues arising from a base which features emus and kangaroos with the words 'THE FAMILY KEEPSAKE' at the base. The entries cover the period 1824 to 1873. Written on the reverse by Rose White: 'Born 8th March 1867. Shirley White. Dad passed away on October 9th 1928 aged 61 years. Mum passed away (Florence Rose White) 16th June 1933, aged 58 years. Family Tree of Dad's (Shirley White) family. Dad's father W.B. White. William Budget White and Georgina Innell (maiden name). These were my father's parents and my grandparents. Rose White.' Descendant Mr Shirley White was the Lord Mayor of Subiaco in the early 1900s.

Historical information

The White family tree dating back to 1855. Mayor Shirley White's family. Mr White was on the Subiaco Council from 1906 to 1910.

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cwa-org-43-1984.97

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

250 mm

Height or length

305 mm

Keywords

Family Histories

WHITE, Thomas Harold Shirley 'Shirley Snr'

Statement of significance

Local and family history. A descendant, Shirley White was on the Subiaco Council from 1906 to 1910.

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