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Title: Murphy Family's Car Early 1930s NSW, Australia?
Post by: Feliss on Sunday 03 February 19 04:40 GMT (UK)

This is a photo of my maternal grandparents (the couple in the middle), my grandfather’s parents (couple on the right) and his brothers (on the left and in the car). They were married in about 1935 and had their first child in December 1937 so the photo is earlier than 1937.

I’d be very grateful if someone could help with an approximate date, looking at the car and at their clothes. It would have been taken around Tumut or possibly Goulburn in country New South Wales.

Many thanks,
Felicity

Title: Re: Murphy Family Early 1930s NSW, Australia?
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 04 February 19 13:24 GMT (UK)

I agree with a 1930s date but can't comment on the car.
Carol

Title: Re: Murphy Family Early 1930s NSW, Australia?
Post by: Wiggy on Tuesday 05 February 19 09:52 GMT (UK)

I am really interested in the radiator cap bird - it looks like a kookaburra . . .  but if so I guess it would have been made specifically for the owner.  What a wonderful car!!

Unfortunately the resolution is not good enough to get a decent 'blow-up' of it.   But the flat head is typical of kingfishers.

Title: Re: Murphy Family Early 1930s NSW, Australia?
Post by: Wiggy on Tuesday 05 February 19 09:59 GMT (UK)

Can I recommend adding 'car' to the title to bring in the car/automobile enthusiasts to assist you? 

Wiggy   :D