Bruce Sharkey And Dog

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

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--9-239
Item type
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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Last modified
Saturday, 12 July, 2025
Completeness
94
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Bruce Sharkey And Dog
Bruce Sharkey And Dog Lassie
Source: Claremont Museum 09.239

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