In 1914, most peopled relied on visiting a studio, usually for or following a special occasion such as a wedding or anniversary in order to have their photograph taken. These images printed on card and would either be enlarged and framed to hang on the wall or be placed in a special album.
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Young men going off to war were no exception wanting to leave behind a lasting memory for their loved ones. Some would not have had their picture taken before now, but were keen to avail themselves of the opportunity such as provided by Barnett and Beattie, just in case they did not return. |
Among those operating in Hobart during the war were:
Crawford Studios – 66 Murray Street
W. Beattie – 60 Elizabeth Street
J. N. Barnett – Glenorchy and at 189A Liverpool Street
Milo – 107 Liverpool Street
American Studio – 112 Liverpool Street
Southey Studio – 106 Elizabeth Street
William Fellows (D.I.C.) – 173 Elizabeth Street
Wherrett and Co – 105 Elizabeth Street
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Left – Lewis (40th Bn) and Elieen McGee with daughter Nada taken at Wherrett Studios. Lewis McGee was awarded the VC. He was killed in action at Broodseinde on 12 October 1917 |