Postcard, Lake Moodemere, Rutherglen, 1900-1908

Historical information

This photo is of Neddy Wheeler - Dhudhuroa man and language informant to RH Matthews. The photo was taken at Lake Moodemere. Neddy spent the latter part of his life here, especially after his Wife Charlotte and children Thomas, Harry, Dolly and Kate were taken from him in the Kiewa Valley and taken to Lake Tyers.The Aboriginal Protection Board would provide travel passes for him to visit his Country. He died in April 1908

Physical description

Black and white photograph, printed on postcard, showing view of Lake Moodemere, with a man wearing a jacket and hat, reclining on the bank in the foreground.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed at top of photo: "Lake Moodemere, Rutherglen"

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