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Joseph Wood Langsford
Overview
Studio portrait of Joseph Wood Langsford in dark three piece suit, white shirt and tie.
Historical information
Joseph Wood Langsford (1865-1957) was born in South Australia, son of John Langsford and Mary Ann Ware.
Attended Prince Alfred College. After leaving school found work with the AMP Society. In 1884 was sent to Western Australia to work in AMP's Perth office.
Married Agnes Jane Read in Fremantle in 1888.
They had five children: Eckersley Wood (b.1892), Holberry Joseph (b.1894), Arthur Norwood (b.1889), Claude Nerwington (1891) and Rita Grace (b.1897).
Claremont Mayor from 1899-1901. Justice of the Peace, Claremont.
Member of the Legislative Council from 1904-1911.
In 1908, Notre Dame Street was renamed Langsford Street to commemorate his service to the local community.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-28--99-62
Item type
Material
Last modified
Friday, 15 August, 2025
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Copyright and Reference
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Life of creator +70 years
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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 99.62'.
Copyright holder
Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
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Joseph Langsford
Source: Claremont Museum 99.62
Source: Claremont Museum 99.62
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