Negative, Photographic negatives from Archie and Ruby Harker Collection - Early 1960's Seaside holiday and mountain views

Historical information

Archir Harker was married to Ruby Wilson and mentioned in the "Wielands of Heathmont "book.
From Greg Coker:
In August 2023, RDHS asked Greg Coker to scan a set of negatives. He was able to work out, through various notes, that the pictures were taken by J A Harker of 9 Grange St, Mont Albert in the mid 50s to the mid 60s.
Most of the film was 9cm X 6cm B&W negatives. All pictures have been cropped and where appropriate, put through a light filter. They have been scanned at 1600ppi resulting in ~3meg B&W shots (~5meg for the half dozen colour shots).
The Harkers certainly liked their hiking – they were ahead of their time.

Physical description

Images scanned from R&K Developing and Printing Services packet of negatives, undated. After scanning in 2023 by Greg Coker, the negatives were disposed and just the packet retained. Some photos may be duplicated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated.
Greg's comments: Early 60s – Original Negatives. Sea side holiday and valley views
The date is best guess. Mrs Harker looks around the same age as the 1958 set. There is a prominent lighthouse in shot – that may help identify where the holiday was. I suspect the valley may be near it.

Inscriptions & markings

Reverse of packet includes Printing and Developing Price List

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