Photograph - Mrs Ethel Chapman, Applecross Jetty, 1926

1926
Overview

Black and white photograph of Mrs Ethel Chapman sitting on bollard on jetty, in white casual pants and top, holding a parasol over her right shoulder, with a large dog at her feet.

Historical information

William George Chapman, the longest serving Officer-in-Charge at the Applecross Wireless Station from 1925 to 1955. The family lived at the staff quarters at 2 Hickey Street and the children Bruce and Jean attended Applecross Primary School. Son Bruce proceeding onto Wesley College. In later years the family moved to Mount Pleasant. Williams role included being on call beyond the daily rostered six and half hours. He regularly wrote articles for The Radiogram about work and life at Perth Radio VIP. In 1935 he was appointed a Commissioned Telegraphist in the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve. This enabled him to continue to manage the station during the Second World War.

Details

Details

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cwa-org-137-P2012.56.4
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Place made
Applecross
Western Australia
Australia
Year
1926
City of Melville Museums

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