Gallery

A small collection of memories we’ve digitized over the years

DH.82 Flight Records

1953

Bruce Batterham learnt to fly the de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth, a 1930’s British Biplane. Below is copy of his original flight records we had the opportunity to digitize and restore.

Hotel Steyne

Manly NSW – 1908

Charles and Adeline Batterham nee Howison in front of the Hotel Steyne, Manly. In keeping with the then fashion young male children were dressed like females.

The Music Club

Stanmore NSW -1950

Newington College, an all boys boarding school in Stanmore NSW. Bruce Batterham – Second back row, immediately to the left of the right building column. His friend Humphrey Carter is to his left. Teacher Mrs LeCouter front row centre.

War Letters

Delungra NSW – 1917

Addressed to Master Harold Batterham of Delungra NSW and sent during the first world war.

The Old Ballarat

Ballarat VIC – 1922

This photo is believed to be “The Old Ballarat” gold mine in Victoria. Memoirs of Harold Batterham mentioned that no gold was found here and consequently he was not paid.

Notes on the back of photo Neals claim south and Hantons claim north.