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James Thomas Peet

1900
Overview

Waist length, studio portrait of James Thomas Peet around 45 years of age. He has a strong face, clear eyes, neatly parted hair and a waxed moustache. He is wearing a buttoned waistcoat with revers and matching jacket with several flowers in the buttonhole and a white pocket handkerchief. He wears a white shirt with winged collar, a bow tie and shirt stud.

Historical information

James Thomas Peet was born in Nottinghamshire, England and moved to Queensland in 1886.

James arrived in Perth in 1889 and set up business in Perth. He was appointed a Government Land Agent and Sworn Valuator operating from 158 William Street Perth in 1900.

James married Mabel Urch in 1896. Their children were: Percy Thomas (b. 1906), Cyril Ernest (b.1904), Eric Richard Chevin (b. 1898), Doris Mable (1901-1902), Violet Ethel (b.1899) and Lillie (b.1908).

While he and his wife were on tour in 1911, he purchased a de Dion Bouton tourer car in England, after the coronation of King George V, and had it shipped to Fremantle, accompanied by driver, Mr Sawyer. Mr Peet did not drive.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--8-199-
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Social History
Year
1900
Links to additional resources
Claremont Museum.
Last modified
Monday, 10 November, 2025
Completeness
94
Copyright category
Life of creator +70 years
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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
Town of Claremont Museum

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James Thomas Peet
Source: Claremont Museum 08.199

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