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Bruce Sharkey And Dog

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Sharkey Collection

c. 1920

Overview

A fair-haired, bare-footed Bruce Sharkey, in light shirt and and winter 'suit' of knee length pants and jacket which he is outgrowing, is looking towards a dog. The long-haired dog with white streak on face, white chest and white on front legs is looking up at him. They are on rough lawn and shrubs, part of a brick house and verandah with canvas blind are in the background..

Historical information

Raymond John Bruce (Bruce) Sharkey, born on the 21st May 1911, was the son of Raymond and Florence Edith Sharkey.

Attended Scotch College. Keen sailor like his father. According to the book 'Red Tail Skies', Bruce worked for Qantas prior to his enlistment in the RAAF on the 31st March 1941.

Sergeant Raymond Sharkey [Service No 402551] was one of six Australians from the 460 Squadron RAAF who died when their Wellington vanished over the North Sea during a mining operation on the night of 12/13 July 1942.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-28--9-239

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Themes

Inscriptions and markings

Handwritten in ink on the rear [Bruce & Lassie].

Contextual information

Australian social history from the collection of photographs and albums donated to the museum by Raymond Sharkey's family.

Raymond John Sharkey an architect, surveyor and amateur photographer was born in 1868 in New South Wales. Raymond was a Claremont resident when he died at an early age.

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Links to additional resources

Bruce Sharkey (Death)

Claremont Museum.

Last modified

Saturday, 12 July, 2025

Completeness

94

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Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Life of creator +70 years

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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 09.239'.

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

Claremont Museum

Claremont Museum

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