Historical information

Eleanor (Lena) and Sylvia were 2 of the 11 children of Alice Eleanor (1868-1924) and George James Jackson (1868-1950). Another was George Hall Jackson - AIF no 4660.
The Jacksons were both jewellers and married in 1890, migrating from England.
Lena was born 16 December 1911; d. 30 May 1984. She married Walter John Rea Dawson.
Sylvia was born 20 July 1914 at Nurse Talbot's Hospital in Surrey Hills; d 2008.

Physical description

A black and white photograph of three young girls outside 7-9 Russell Street, Surrey Hills. The two taller girls are identified as Sylvia and Lena Jackson, whilst the small girl is unidentified.