Photographs relating to the Benson and Hobby families [B 70752] • Photograph
Photograph of a grave
Photograph of a grave soon after the burial, with potted plants. A pencilled note on the verso says 'Uncle Freds grave in Western Australia'.
Hobby family burial plot
Family burial plot of Elizabeth and George Hobby, with a small church at the rear. The plot features painted iron railings set in a concrete border and contains several ornamental plaques.
Gravestone of Rose Ellen Sophia Benson
Photograph of the gravestone of Rose Benson, wife of William Benson.
Gravestone of Alfred Henry Hobby
Grave of Alfred Henry Hobby, in what appears to be a lone grave in the bush. The grave is surrounded by a decorative concrete border with a bunch of artificial flowers under glass. The hand written inscription reads 'In loving memory of Alfred Henry / beloved husband of / Annie Hobby / died Dec 26th 1926 / aged 56 years / God takes the loved one / from our home but never from / our heart'.
A celebratory cake
Two women and a man are pictured. The central figure is sitting on a bench with an iced cake balanced on her lap.The verso of the photograph notes 'Mrs Mac sends this to Mrs Carr per favor Bill Whelan'.
Girl with a parasol
A girl aged about ten years, pictured in the garden with a parasol and small dachshund. A note on the back of the photo says Summer 1930.
Ready for the wedding
Parents and son pictured on the front verandah. A note on the verso says 'For Tressie(?) Just before we went to Church. Jack married 20 Sept 193 [sic]'. The woman is wearing a calf length floral print dress with similar floral trim on her hat.