
Both of these boys are in Aunt Annie’s album and were probably photographed at or near Finchley around 1908 or 09. I haven’t worked out their identities yet.
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Both of these boys are in Aunt Annie’s album and were probably photographed at or near Finchley around 1908 or 09. I haven’t worked out their identities yet.
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This gorgeous photo is of Auntie Bah in Aunt Annies album. At first I thought it may have been taken on the same day as the Grammar School Speech Day after party, but I think it was most likely posed separately.
TWGS Speech Day was held on Thursday the 15th of December 1910 at 2:30pm in the Toowoomba Town Hall. The Governor of Queensland, Sir William, and Lady MacGregor, were guests of honour. An afternoon tea function was later held at Finchley.


The photo above is from Aunt Annie’s photo album around 1910,
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Postcard of Finchley house from Binnie’s photo album. The caption on the back (written by VAC McPhie) reads “Finchley about 1909/10. It was completely renovated in 1906 prior to occupation by Alex McPhie and family 1906 – 1911”
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