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Storm Petrel, Claremont Jetty

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c. 1935

Overview

Three photographs of a storm petrel on the Claremont Jetty.

05.66a
Storm petrel being held with wings outstretched. Jim Appleyard aged 10 years in shorts, jumper and sou'wester hat holding one wing. Harry Buckland in light shirt, light apron and hat. AJ Appleyard in dark clothes and hat holding the other wing. Side railing of the jetty and river in background.

05.66b
Hand tinted photograph of Harry Buckland holding a petrel, its wings extended, its beak is drooped almost touching the jetty.

05.66c
Close up, showing the petrel's head.

Historical information

Son of Thomas John Appleyard, Albert John Appleyard came from Victoria. He served in the 12th and 52nd Battalions during the First World War. Listed ironmonger as his profession. Lived at 9 Albert Street (originally Kingsmill Street) . Married Jessie M. Johns in 1919. He was the father of Jim Appleyard.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-28--5-66-a-c

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Inscriptions and markings

Stamped on rear [ WALDBY CLAREMONT].

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Links to additional resources

Claremont Museum.

Last modified

Saturday, 3 January, 2026

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Life of creator +70 years

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For authorisation to reproduce, publish or display, please contact the Claremont Museum.

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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 05.66'.

Copyright holder

Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

Town of Claremont Museum

Town of Claremont Museum

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Storm Petrel On Claremont Jetty

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Source: Claremont Museum 05.66a

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Source: Claremont Museum 05.66b

Storm Petrel On Claremont Jetty

Storm Petrel On Claremont Jetty
Source: Claremont Museum 05.66c

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