Historical information

Brian was born in Ayr on the West Coast of Scotland.
Brian lived in Mernda Street Sunshine West.
Brian was an artist who painted in water colours. His paintings won prizes at the Royal Melbourne Show, Sunbury Show, Bacchas Marsh Show and at the Ballarat Society of Artists Awards.
Brian became good friends of John Willaton, a S&DHS member and former City of Sunshine Town Clerk.
During a trip to Scotland by John & his wife Dorothy to research Dorothy's family tree, the pair stayed at Brian's brother's in-law Bed & Breakfast accommodation.
Brian gave this painting to John & Dorothy in memory of their trip to Scotland.

Physical description

Water colored painting of the Brigde over the River Doon, Scotland mounted in card

Inscriptions & markings

Brig O' Doon|To John From Brian Lawrence in memory of your trip to the Brig O' Doon (Bridge over River Doon) B. Lawrence 98