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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: JACK OSGOOD IN OFFICE AT METTERS

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c. 1965

Overview

Colour photograph of Jack Osgood sitting at his office desk at Metters Ltd, Subiaco, wearing a white shirt, brown trousers and glasses, opening a magazine, PEOPLE. An enamel mug and saucepan stand on the bench behind him. Papers hang from bulldog clips beside his desk.

Historical information

Jack Osgood worked for Metters Ltd. For 50 years - 20 years in the Sydney branch and 30 years in Perth. He was foreman of the sheet metal dept. At Metters, Perth. He died at the point of retirement. He was presented with a silver tray inscribed 'Presented to Jack Osgood from his fellow workers on his retirement from METTERS Ltd. After 50 years Continuous Service. 27 - 2 - 70'

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2003.103

Item type

Material

Photographic Materials

Width

87 mm

Height or length

87 mm

Keywords

Year

c. 1965

Statement of significance

Local industrial and social history, Subiaco

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