Ker Family photographs [SRG 435/80/1-69] • Photograph
Portrait of an unidentified woman.
Cabinet card head and shoulders portrait of a woman, likely a member of the Ker family, wearing a high-necked dress, with her hair styled up in a bun. In a cloth frame decorated with embroidered flowers.
Bridal portrait.
‘Paris Panel’ size studio portrait of an unidentified bride, likely a member of the Ker family, in a bridal gown with a long train, tight decorated bodice, puffed sleeves and a lace veil. She is sitting in a chair, leaning against a table. There are rugs on the floor and a pot plant on the left.
Portrait of three men.
Studio portrait of three men, possibly brothers and members of the Ker family. The two men seated on the left and right are wearing suits with vests, ties and jackets. The man standing in the centre is wearing a polo uniform, boots with jodhpurs, a loose shirt, and a cap, and is holding a whip.
May Ker.
Cabinet card portrait of ‘May’, possibly May Ker, daughter of James George Innes Ker and Anna Maria (nee Alston), born in Nairne in 1876. She is wearing a dress with puffed sleeves and a leaf and flower decoration on one shoulder. She has thin chain around her neck and has styled her hair up. Written on back: ‘With love from May’.
Portrait of an unidentified woman.
Cabinet card studio portrait of a woman, likely a member of the Ker family. She is wearing a dark dress with buttons down the centre, a high lace collar, and a large broach at her neck. Her hair is pulled back and she is wearing a frilled cap.
Portrait of an unidentified woman.
Cabinet card studio portrait of a woman, likely a member of the Ker family, leaning against a chair and fur blanket. She is wearing a dark dress with a tight and decorated bodice, puffed sleeves, a high collar and brooch at the neck. Her hair is curled and styled up, and she has a white ribbon tied around her neck. She is holding a small bouquet of flowers.
Portrait of a baby.
Cabinet card studio portrait of an unidentified infant, likely a member of the Ker family, aged about 1-2 years, wearing a dark dress with wide skirts, and a white lace pinafore tied at the shoulders with bows.
Portrait of a baby.
Cabinet card studio portrait on an unidentified infant, likely a member of the Ker family, aged about 1 year, wearing a crochet nappy cover, reclining on large pillows on a chair.
Portrait of an unidentified man.
Cabinet card studio portrait of a man, likely a member of the Ker family, wearing a suit and tie. He has a thick beard and moustache.
Portrait of a young boy on a tricycle.
Portrait of a young boy, aged about 4 years, riding a tricycle in a backyard. He is wearing shorts with a double-breasted jacket with a large collar.
Portrait of a boy in a suit.
Studio portrait of an unidentified boy, likely a member of the Ker family, wearing a suit with waistcoat and tie. Possibly the same boy as SRG 435/80/10.
Portrait of an unidentified woman.
Studio portrait of an unidentified woman, possibly a friend or member of the Ker family. She has her hair tied back and is wearing a white dress with a collar and buttons down the front. Written on inside cover: ‘Always yours old pal, Tibby. 1919 Sep 8th’.
Ker family portrait, at their home.
Cabinet card photograph of a woman with seven children and a dog standing at the front of their home, a stone building with corrugated iron roof, two chimneys, a front veranda, and a picket fence. The girls are wearing dresses and pinafores, they boys have shorts with sailor jackets and straw hats.
Ker family portrait.
Cabinet card studio portrait of members of the Ker family thought to be in Burra, South Australia. Left to right, standing: William Innes Ker, Archibald Gordon Ker, Augusta Ellen Ker (nee Bock), Robert Frances Masterton Ker, Sarah Ker (nee Bock). Seated at the front, left to right: May Ker and Gertrude Mary Ker. William, Archibald, Robert, May and Gertrude are siblings. Augusta and Sarah were sisters and born in Burra. Augusta married William and Sarah married Robert. The four men standing are wearing suits with waistcoats and jackets. The two young women standing are wearing dresses with tight bodices and tight sleeves, with high collars and a brooch at the neck. The two girls seated in the centre are wearing light dresses with belts, frills, and puffed sleeves, and their hair is worn long.
Ker family portrait.
Cabinet card group portrait of the Ker family, thought to be in Burra, South Australia. They are enjoying afternoon tea outdoors. The men are wearing suits with jackets and ties. The women are wearing dresses with tight bodices, and the girls are wearing dresses with frills and puffed sleeves. Left to right: Robert Frances Masterton Ker, Sarah Ker (nee Bock) seated and wearing a bonnet, standing gentleman leaning against post with women and children is unknown. Seated at table is Augusta Ellen Ker (nee Bock), standing behind her is William Innes Ker, next to hims in the white dress is May Ker, kneeling in front with the teacup is Archibald Gordon Ker, and the girl in front with the white dress is Gertrude Ker. The Ker siblings were children of James George Innes Ker, government appointed Inspector of Stock for the northern regions, based in Burra from the late 1870s through to the mid 1880s. Augusta and Sarah Bock were sisters from Burra who married William and Robert Ker.
Ker family portrait.
Group portrait, likely to be the Ker family, outdoors. Two of the men are wearing straw hats, the women are wearing long skirts with blouses, and the girls are wearing long dresses.
Portrait of Mrs Elliott.
Studio portrait of Mrs Elliott, sitting at a table, with a book in one hand. She is wearing a dark dress with lace embellishment on the sleeves and neckline, a high lace collar, cameo brooch, and a long chain necklace. Possibly Mrs Henrica Dorothy Elliott (nee Gasmier), mother of Dorothy Muriel Elliott, who married Robert Innes Ker in 1925. Written on back: ‘Elliott, 5H Bellevue in Southgate’.
Portrait of a mother and sons.
Studio portrait of a woman with two young boys, possibly Robert Innes Ker (left) and William Innes Ker (right) with their mother. The boys are wearing shorts with vests and jackets, and their mother is wearing a light dress with buttons down the front, high lace collar, and lace collar and cuffs.
Portrait of Robert and William Innes Ker.
Studio portrait of brothers Robert Innes Ker (left, standing) and William Innes Ker (right, seated). They are wearing suits with ties. William is seated in a high-backed wooden chair. Written on back: ‘With fondest Xmas Greetings. From W & R Ker. Broken Hill’.
Wedding portrait.
Studio portrait of a wedding party. The bride is standing in the centre. She has an ankle-length dress with Empire waistline and lace and embroidered embellishment on the bodice and elbow-length sleeves, long gloves, and a long a veil with a floral crown. The groom is seated next to her, wearing a grey suit with white waistcoat and bowtie, and is wearing one white glove and holding the other. The three groomsmen are standing in the back, wearing suits with white waistcoats and white bowties. The bridesmaids are sitting on the far left and far white. They are wearing satin dresses embellished with lace and embroidery, elbow-length sleeves, and large bonnets with lace trim and floral decoration. The bride and bridesmaids are holding large bouquets. The groom is possibly Robert Innes Ker and the groomsman on the left may be his older brother William Innes Ker. Written on back: ‘Grape Vine’.
Wedding portrait.
Studio portrait of a wedding party. The bride is standing in the centre and is wearing a long gown with lace and embroidered bodice and elbow-length sleeves, white gloves, and a long lace veil and floral crown. The groom is seated next to her and is wearing a dark suit with waistcoat and white bowtie, and is wearing one white glove and holding the other. The three groomsmen are standing in the back and are wearing dark suits with waistcoats and white bowties. The groomsman on the left has an eyepatch over one eye. The bridesmaids are seated either side of the bride and groom and are wearing dresses with lace and embroidery embellishments, and have lace decorations in their hair. The bride and bridesmaids are holding large floral bouquets. The groom may be William Innes Ker and the groomsman on the right may be his younger brother Robert Innes Ker. Written on the back: ‘Grape Vine’.
Flight Sergeant Patrick Edward Conrick.
Studio portrait of No.417161 Flight Sergeant Patrick Edward Conrick, wearing RAF uniform. F/S Patrick Conrick was born on 25 January 1922 in Broken Hill, NSW. He enlisted with the RAAF on 31 January 1922, and was discharged on 8 August 1945. Written on mount: ‘417161 F/S Conrick, P.E. R.A.A.F. Group 600, Townsville, Queensland. Best Wishes from Pat’.
Debutante portraits.
Eight black and white portraits of a young woman in her white debutante dress, with short sleeves, sweetheart neckline, floral lace decoration and tulle skirts. She has elbow-length gloves, is holding a small bouquet, and is wearing a string of pearls. She is posing in the family living room. One of the photographs has been hand coloured. Includes two negatives. Possibly Jill, daughter of William Innes Ker and Evelyn Mary Adames. Written on accompanying envelope: ‘W. Ker’.
Sailors at the Adelaide Show.
Group of five young men in Royal Australian Navy uniforms. Left to right: Blue Copping, Micky Wilkes, Bob Innes Ker, Jimmy Powell, Trunk Bonney. Adelaide show, 20 September 1948’. Robert (Bob) Innes Ker was the eldest son of William Innes Ker and wife Evelyn Mary (nee Adames), born ca1928 and died as a result of an accident in 1949.
Polo club.
Group of eleven men on horseback on a field. Possibly the Port Pirie or Broken Hill Polo Club.
Historic Ball, Broken Hill.
Group portrait of men and women in historic dresses and suits, gathered in a hall, likely for a ball, dance or similar even.
A.R. Gasmier, Butcher.
Cabinet card photograph of two butchers in uniform and aprons, standing outside their premises, with three boys standing in the background. Written on back: ‘For Mr E.M. Elliott’. Possibly Edward Mitchell Elliott, father of Dorothy Muriel Elliot, who married Robert Innes Ker in 1925. Edward Mitchell Elliott was married to Henrica Dorothy Gasmier.
Labourers at a farm.
Cabinet card photograph of six men in aprons and work gear, some holding hammers and mallets, standing in front of a wooden barn or shed. There is a two-wheeled wagon under the veranda of the shed. Possibly members of the Ker family at Burta Station, near Broken Hill, NSW.
William Innes Ker with a racehorse and jockey.
Cabinet card portrait of William Innes Ker standing next to a jockey in uniform mounted on his horse. The horse is possibly 'Sunflower', who was a hurdles horse owned by Ker, and won the Adelaide Racing Club Grand National Meeting hurdles race in August 1897. In addition to his successful livery and coach/horse hire business in Port Pirie, Ker owned racehorses and acted as a buyer for others.
Rifle Club, Port Pirie.
Cabinet card group photograph, thought to be members of the Port Pirie Rifle Club, posing with their rifles. There are horses and a carriage in the background.