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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. |
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George Bell joins the firm as a field operator. |
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Kerry made photographer, by appointment, to Lord Carrington, Governor of New South Wales |
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Harold Bradley joins the firm as a field operator. |
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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. |
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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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