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Claremont Museum > Records

SHARKEY COLLECTION - BRUCE SHARKEY AND DOG

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c. 1920

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B/W Print. 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. Handwritten in ink on the rear [Bruce & Lassie].

Historical information

Raymond John Bruce Sharkey was son of Raymond and Edith Florence 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 in WWII. He died 12/7/42 while serving in Sqn 460 RAAF on a raid over Hamburg.

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cwa-org-28--9-239-

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