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DATE & RESTORATION for Smith in Sth Australia
« on: Saturday 24 June 17 04:28 BST (UK) »
I realise these photo's are hard to date especially when the 3 men in this image are dressed so differently.
I think the man in the middle is Terence SMITH b.1863 died 1928.

If anyone is able to restore the photo, that would be a bonus.......thanks, Sashar
Researching:
Ireland: Farrelly, Brady, Bourke/Burke & poss Smyth/Smith, Connor
Scotland: Paterson, MacGregor, Graham
Derbyshire:  Richardson, Bryer
Germany/Prussia:  Hein, Nuske, Milich, Baum
Australia: Farrelly, Paterson, Richardson, Hein, Milich, Smith/Smyth

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Re: DATE & RESTORATION for Smith in Sth Australia
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 24 June 17 12:49 BST (UK) »
Bit of a tidy up...

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Re: DATE & RESTORATION for Smith in Sth Australia
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 24 June 17 16:53 BST (UK) »
One from me.
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Re: DATE & RESTORATION for Smith in Sth Australia
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 25 June 17 01:28 BST (UK) »
My effort,  :)

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Re: DATE & RESTORATION for Smith in Sth Australia
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 25 June 17 02:49 BST (UK) »
Homaging Fred McCubbin, although I think the photo probably dates long after McCubbin was active. A very much uneducated guess as to the date would be the 1920s. Cheers, Peter.
Convicts: COSIER (1791); LEADBEATER (1791); SINGLETON (& PARKINSON) (1792); STROUD (1793); BARNES (aka SYDNEY) (1800); DAVIS (1804); CLARK (1806); TYLER (1810); COWEN (1818); ADAMS[ON] (1821); SMITH (1827); WHYBURN (1827); HARBORNE (1828).
Commoners: DOUGAN (1844); FORD (1849); JOHNSTON (1850); BEATTIE (& LONG) (1856); BRICKLEY (1883).
Outlaws: MCGREGOR (1883) & ass. clans, Glasgow, Glenquaich, Glenalmond and Glengyle.

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Re: DATE & RESTORATION for Smith in Sth Australia
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 25 June 17 06:07 BST (UK) »
Thankyou to the talented Handypandy, Mike, Yvonne & Peter - all amazing versions and so much improved on the original.
Thanks Peter for your input on the date being around 1920s. 

Does anyone know if it is possible to get an image of what is written on the sign that is on the left of the image.  Just the words at the top.  It may not be possible but thought it worth asking.

Thankyou all, a great job ...........Sashar
Researching:
Ireland: Farrelly, Brady, Bourke/Burke & poss Smyth/Smith, Connor
Scotland: Paterson, MacGregor, Graham
Derbyshire:  Richardson, Bryer
Germany/Prussia:  Hein, Nuske, Milich, Baum
Australia: Farrelly, Paterson, Richardson, Hein, Milich, Smith/Smyth

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Re: DATE & RESTORATION for Smith in Sth Australia
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 25 June 17 08:52 BST (UK) »
Hi, Sashar, I’ve straightened and sharpened the writing a little but I still can’t make anything out of it. Others may do better. Is it possible for you to scan just the writing part of the photo at a higher resolution? If there’s enough detail in the original photo restorers may be able to squeeze out a bit more detail.

Another question: do you know what part of S.A. we are looking at? If so it may help (or not) to narrow it down.

Cheers, Peter.
Convicts: COSIER (1791); LEADBEATER (1791); SINGLETON (& PARKINSON) (1792); STROUD (1793); BARNES (aka SYDNEY) (1800); DAVIS (1804); CLARK (1806); TYLER (1810); COWEN (1818); ADAMS[ON] (1821); SMITH (1827); WHYBURN (1827); HARBORNE (1828).
Commoners: DOUGAN (1844); FORD (1849); JOHNSTON (1850); BEATTIE (& LONG) (1856); BRICKLEY (1883).
Outlaws: MCGREGOR (1883) & ass. clans, Glasgow, Glenquaich, Glenalmond and Glengyle.

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Re: DATE & RESTORATION for Smith in Sth Australia
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 25 June 17 10:36 BST (UK) »
Thanks Peter,  Pretty hard to decipher I agree.
I know Terence SMITH worked for the Railways and around 1908-1920's the family were living at Parrakie.   They were definitely there in 1920-1924 although last 2 babies born at Pinnaroo 1920 & 1922.   Their mail was still Parrakie at that time.
I'll see how I go with another scan and send a bit later after I've eaten  :)

Thankyou again.......Sashar

Researching:
Ireland: Farrelly, Brady, Bourke/Burke & poss Smyth/Smith, Connor
Scotland: Paterson, MacGregor, Graham
Derbyshire:  Richardson, Bryer
Germany/Prussia:  Hein, Nuske, Milich, Baum
Australia: Farrelly, Paterson, Richardson, Hein, Milich, Smith/Smyth

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Re: DATE & RESTORATION for Smith in Sth Australia
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 25 June 17 11:06 BST (UK) »
Hi Peter,
I've scanned again but don't think there is too much improvement.   The original is pretty faded and tattered.  I scanned the left hand side where the 2 signs are.
Is it possible to make the image into a "negative".  Just thinking that might be easier to read?

Appreciating your help.........Sashar
Researching:
Ireland: Farrelly, Brady, Bourke/Burke & poss Smyth/Smith, Connor
Scotland: Paterson, MacGregor, Graham
Derbyshire:  Richardson, Bryer
Germany/Prussia:  Hein, Nuske, Milich, Baum
Australia: Farrelly, Paterson, Richardson, Hein, Milich, Smith/Smyth