Historical information
Ron 'Bluey' Welch was a fisherman in Queenscliffe from 1938 to 1987 using a 24 foot Couta boat called 'Claire Sans'
Significance
One of a series of 10 pencil drawings entitles 'The Old Salts' of prominent Queenscliffe fishermen
Physical description
Framed pencil drawing of prominent Queenscliff fisherman Ron 'Bluey' Welch signed by artist Dr Mike Birrell 1996.
One of a series of 10 drawings entitled 'The Old Salts'
Subjects
References
- Birrell's Portraits Dr Mike Birrell has been a prominent GP in Point Lonsdale for many years, but he is also an accomplished portrait artist. His story is an interesting one and the museum has his cards on display and for sale.
