Bernard Daniel Rider

1922
Overview

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

Historical information

Bernard Daniel Rider (c.1862-1929) came to Ballarat from England.

Married Fanny Theresa Morris, daughter of Benjamin Charles and Elizabeth Morris, in 1882 at 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 (1887-1936), Stanley (1890-1891), Herbert (1882-1895) and Hilda (1884-1966).

Was an assistant stationmaster and then stationmaster at Claremont Station (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.

Was a jeweller, accountant and toy maker. Owned a racehorse, drove a phaeton. Apparently an aristocratic looking gentleman and a stylish dresser.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--9-5-a
Item type
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Last modified
Friday, 15 August, 2025
Completeness
94
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Bernard Daniel Ryder
21 Bernard Street, Claremont
Source: Claremont Museum 09.5a

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