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 The Block Pharmacy 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: Mid 50s – Original B&W negatives; Seems to be a set of holiday snaps in mountain country – the Grampians I think.
Inscriptions & markings
Your Snapshots by The Block Pharmacy (J.H. Beyer Ph.C, M.P.S.), 102 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne C1. Telephone MF 1380