Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH (DIGITAL): SUBIACO CHURCHES OF CHRIST LADIES AID, WEARNE FAMILY COLLECTION

c. 1940
Overview

Digital scan of sepia photograph. Image shows the Subiaco Churches of Christ Ladies Aid group. Mrs Gilbert wearing white lace blouse in centre of photo. Middle row left: Mrs Machin, second from left Mrs Jessie Wearne. Written in gold on reverse "Mrs Wearne/With love from Mother'.

Historical information

Donation included newspaper clipping (copies) of Mr Wearne's courage in stopping a runaway tram after motorman was flung from his platform. 'Hollywood Grocer's Pluck' from 'The Mirror', March 6, 1937. Filed in Subiaco People file.
Information from Donor.
Subiaco Churches of Christ Ladies Aid meetings held at home of Mrs Gilbert, Townshend Road, Subiaco. Group made clothes, bed covers, etc. Three of her sons were killed in World War One (see Clock War Memorial). Mrs Gilbert was profoundly deaf.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-2011.106.3
Item type
Year
Statement of significance

representative of family photographs

Subiaco Museum

Subiaco Museum

Organisation Details
View Collection
Item Feedback

Scan this QR code to open this page on your phone ->