black and white photograph, early 20th century

Historical information

John Russell Senior was a blacksmith, wheelwright, farmer and chairman of the Orbost Butter Factory, makers of Sunny South Butter (today part of Murray Goulburn Co Ltd). He was a keen bowler, playing up to, the age of ninety.

Significance

This item is associated with the Russell family, early settlers in the Orbost district.

Physical description

A black / white, head and shoulders, portrait photograph of a balding man in a suit and tie. There is a badge on his lapel.

Subjects

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