black and white photograph, April 15 1909

Historical information

This photograph shows the wedding of Maggie (Fran Margaret) Middleditch form Murrangowar to Frank Day who worked in the local saddler's shop.
An article in the The Snowy River Mail and Tambo and Croajingolong Gazette : ORBOST PETTY SESSIONS. 8 April 1909
Constable O'Shannassy proceeded against Frank Day on a charge of being unlawfully in possession ol four kangaroo skins.
Frank Merson Day was born in 1887 and died 1950. he was the son of George Seears Day and Annie Grose
He and Maggie had four children : Eileen Margaret Annie Day; Francis Day; Anne Day and Frank Day.

Significance

This is a pictorial record of a social event in Orbost in the early 20th century. Those recorded have connections to Orbost.

Physical description

A large black / white photograph of a wedding party. The bride and groom are surrounded by family. Some are seated and most standing in front of some tall trees. There is a photocopy with a list of those in the photograph.

Inscriptions & markings

on back - "Mary Gilbert"

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