ANTOINE FAMILY CAR

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c. 1920 - 1929

Overview

B/W print. Minerva tourer car with hood folded down. The wheels are wire spoked, with the spare in an opening on the running board. The windscreen is in two sections and opens towards the front. There is a brass horn on the side of the car in front of the driver. Jean is driving with his father Edmund and small boy Roger in the front. Charles is behind Jean and in the rear Odette is on her mother Alice's knee and Odette is on Edmee's knee.There are two buildings and trees in the background.

Historical information

The Antoines were a prominent family in the Claremont-Cottesloe area. Edmund Antoine was born in Cernay, France, and relocated to Perth with his wife Rachel as part of the Government Wool Appraisal Scheme. He also served as the Western Australian Consul de Belgique and was the President of the Alliance Francaise. The family home was at 196 Stirling Highway, named Cernay in honour of Edmund's birthplace. Edmund and Rachel's children were Jean, Marcel, Edmee, Charles, Roger, Yvonne, and Odette.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-28--11-23-

Item type

Photographs

Year

c. 1920 - 1929

Last modified

Tuesday, 23 September, 2025

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