Historical information

David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968).
Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Beryl initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street.
The children attended Mont Albert Central School.
The photo was taken at the Kidd family property. The location of this has not been able to be traced. It may be in a rural area.

Significance

This is part of a large donation related to the Deakin, Mair and Young families with connections to the Surrey Hills / Mont Albert area.

Physical description

A sepia copy photo with a cream border depicting 5 children in a back yard; the 3 girls and one boy are sitting on a rustic seat made from roughly-sawn timber; the other boy is standing behind them. All are looking away from the camera. The setting is a back yard with a high paling fence and rudimentary garden. A feature is a tree trunk turned into a seat. Behind the fence the rear of the house next door and the crown of a large eucalypt can be seen.

Inscriptions & markings

REAR: In blue biro - "Gwen Beryl Isabel / Geoff (at back) / Bruce Kidd (2nd cousin / at his place"
Handwriting is thought (at back)to that of Beryl Young (nee Mair).
"39" in lead pencil on mid LH edge.