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A Biography

 

1858 Charles Henry Kerry born on the Monaro Uplands near Bombala, New South Wales.
1875 Joins studio of A. H. Lamartiniere, 308 George Street, Sydney.
1883 Firm listed as 'Lamartiniere & Kerry', 308 George Street, Sydney.
1884 Establishes his own firm: 'Chas. H. Kerry, Photographer and Artist', 308 George Street, Sydney.
1886 Partnership of 'Kerry & Jones' established, providing dry plate scenic views.
  George Bell joins the firm as a field operator.
  Kerry made photographer, by appointment, to Lord Carrington, Governor of New South Wales
  Harold Bradley joins the firm as a field operator.
  Firm operates under the name of 'Kerry & Co.'
1898 New four-storey premises opened at 310 George Street, Sydney.
1900 George Bell leaves the firm.
1907 Willem van der Velden joins as a field operator.
1911 Kerry leaves the firm, as do Bradley and van der Velden.
 

Kerry begins work with various tin mining companies — Malayan Tin Corporation, Ratrut Tin Dredging Company and the Takuapa Company.

1917 Kerry and Co. closes its doors.
1928 Charles Kerry dies.

 

 


 

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