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

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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.

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cwa-org-43-2011.106.3

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GILBERT, Albert H

Subiaco Churches Of Christ Ladies Aid

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representative of family photographs

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