Every now and then a picture with real character crops up. For me this is one of them. It is the family of Amelia, daughter of Ephraim the younger and grand daughter of Ephraim the Elder (convict). The trees in the background are so much the essence of the Australian bush. Dressing up in your best clothes and looking good was so important in Australia's past, no matter where you were. I love the little sailor suits too. It is Norah who intrigues me the most. Her black stockings teamed with a white dress, her hat, completely covering her forehead and her stance, arms folded and leaning slightly back, her feet planted slightly apart, give her a certain aura, a bit of mystery.
The brothers at the back look a bit cheeky and confident, Rose seems rather gentle and Gordon and Syd, a couple of imps. These were the second part of Amelia's family; she married twice and had nine children in all. This photo was probably one of several sent back to her family in Tasmania and New Zealand to show how her family was growing.
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