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LEDGER, EDGAR AND MARY WITH FAMILY

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B/W Studio portrait of Ledger Family. Amy far left, Lorna seated in a cane chair and Phyllis, who is leaning against her father, are all wearing light, long-sleeved dresses, long socks and dark shoes. Their brother Ray has a buttoned jacket with Eton collar. Edgar Jnr, in tunic, socks and shoes is sitting on a high stool. His father, Edgar Snr, is seated on the right in frockcoat, light waistcoat and minister's collar. His wife Mary, in plain coatdress, is standing behind the group.

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Edgar Ledger was born in South Australia. He was a Baptist minister before becoming a Congregational minister. He and his wife Mary had five children: Amy, Lorna, Phyllis, Ray and Edgar (Jnr). Lived at 60 Stirling Highway, Claremont (now 260 Strling Highway)

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