Bernard And Fanny Rider, 21 Bernard Street, Claremont

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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 Rider born came from England to Ballarat. Bernard married Fanny Theresa Morris from Sydney, New South Wales on the 11th January 1882 in Surry Hills, New South Wales. Moved to Western Australia c.1903. Lived at 'Na Valli' 21 Bernard Street, Claremont.

Bernard and Fanny had four children Dudley (b.1887), Stanley (b.1890 - d.1891), Herbert (b.1882 - d.1895) and Hilda (b.1884 - d.1966).

Bernard was an assistant stationmaster and then stationmaster at Claremont Station from c.1912-1926. Seconded to the Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR) because of his knowledge of animals. At the time, show animals were transported to the Claremont Showground by train. Lectured First Aid to railway workers. Bernard was also a jeweller, accountant and toy maker. Owned a racehorse, drove a phaeton. Apparently an aristocratic looking gentleman and a stylish dresser.

In January 1921, Bernard sustained severe injuries to his back and head at the Claremont Railway Station. He attempted to close a door on a departing train. The increasing speed of the train threw him off his feet and he was thrown between two carriages. Luckily he managed to grip a stanchion and hang there until the train was pulled up.

Fanny Theresa Morris born c.1858 died 24th March 1922 aged 64.
Bernard Daniel Rider born c.1862 died 16th April 1929 aged 67.
Cemetery: Karrakatta

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-28--9-5-a,b

Item type

Photographs

Themes

Social History

Year

1922

Links to additional resources

Claremont Museum.