Bernard And Fanny Rider, 21 Bernard Street, Claremont

1922
Overview

Two photographs of Bernard and Fanny Rider standing on the path beside three steps leading to the front verandah of a brick house. There is a deck chair on the verandah, which has a decorative post and bracket, rough grass on either side of the path, a tap, and a shrub beside the two sash windows of the projecting room.

09.5a
An elderly Bernard in three piece suit, with button hole and watch chain, high collared white shirt and wearing a homburg hat.

09.5b
Fanny is wearing a long, long-sleeved, patterned dress with sash and plain cuffs and deep collar. Her hair is up swept.

Historical information

Bernard Daniel Ryder was husband of Fanny Therese Morris (m.1882), father of Hilda & Barney, grandfather of Esmee Byatt. Came from England to Ballarat. Stationmaster at Claremont Station approx 1895-1926. Seconded to WAGR because of his knowledge of animals - all show animals went to Showground by train in those days. Lectured First Aid to railway workers. Jeweller, accountant and toy maker. Owned Racehorse, drove a phaeton. Apparently an aristocratic looking & stylish dresser.

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cwa-org-28--9-5-a,b
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Fanny Theresa Rider
Source: Claremont Museum 09.5b
Bernard Daniel Ryder
Source: Claremont Museum 09.5a

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