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Shearers, Canegrass Station [B 27584/126] • Photograph

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Summary

Two shearers with hand shears waiting for the sheep on Canegrass Station. On the left is Raymond (Ray) Vernon Nicholls, born 18 March 1895 in Terowie, SA. Information from a family member: 'His mother died in the year he was born and he was brought up by her family (Radfords) on Canegrass station. The older man on the right was most likely one of his Radford uncles'.

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Physical description

album

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1912

Collection

Part of Canegrass Collection

Subject

Nicholls, Raymond Vernon, 1895-
Sheep ranches -- South Australia -- Morgan Region
Sheep shearers (Persons) -- South Australia -- Morgan Region
Canegrass Station (S.A.)

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Historical information

Raymond was the eldest child of William (1865-1941) and Marion May (nee Radford) Nicholls. He enlisted in the First World War, and following his return, married Avis Ellie May (nee West) (1895-1971), who was governess to the Radford children at Glenora Station. The station closed down as a result of drought and they moved to Kolendo Station in the Gawler Ranges (S.A.) where he became station manager. They had eight children.

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Date

03/02/2020

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5,601 x 3,370 pixels (18.9 MP)

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56.65 MB

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