SHARKEY COLLECTION - PICNIC IN THE BUSH

c. 1905
Overview

Sepia print of a group comprising two women, Raymond Sharkey and five children seated on the ground around a cloth spread for a picnic. Sharkey has a mug; the others hold food. A billy, teapot and demijohn are visible. A dress basket used for the picnic is open in the background where a rough track ascends. The women are wearing long skirts, long-sleeved blouses and large hats secured by veils tied under their chins. The children appear casually dressed and several are bare-footed.

Historical information

Raymond John Sharkey lived at the 'Appy 'Ome as a bachelor. Born in 1868 in New South Wales, Raymond Sharkey was an architect and surveyor and amateur photographer. He worked for a time in Esperance and the goldfields. He married Edith Florence Ray in Melbourne on October 4th, 1899. They had four children Josephine, Peggy, Maida and Bruce. Moved to 3 Victoria Avenue 'Wainomi in 1903'. 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 September 22, 1910

Details

Details

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cwa-org-28--9-293-
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Thursday, 12 June, 2025
Completeness
94
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