Monks family, Doonella Bridge, Tewantin, 18 October 1929

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TitleMonks family, Doonella Bridge, Tewantin, 18 October 1929Additional InformationThe Monks family are standing with their first car on Doonella Bridge. The Monks family apparently wanted a family photo on the bridge with no one else around and 'gate crashed' the gala opening day of the bridges, posing for the family portrait the day before the official opening on 19 October, 1929.

Left to right is Walter Monks, George Monks, driver is Arthur Monks, John George Monks (the photographer is standing in the car after setting a delayed shutter on his camera), Bill Dunn (Ethel Monks' brother), Eddie Tier (Sadie Tier (nee Dunn's) husband), Sadie Tier (nee Dunn), Ethel Monks (nee Dunn, John George Monks' wife), Colin Monks (John George and Ethel Monks' son) as a 4 year old, Ruby Dunn (later married to Vic Jerks).

Ethel, Sadie, Ruby and Bill were siblings all from the Dunn family. Walter, George and Arthur were brothers from the Monks family.

SOURCE: Sharyn Rieger, fifth generation Monks family in Noosa.

Photograph of original or copy taken by Griffiths Studios.

(Copy photo of original Monks Photograph)Date18 October 1929PhotographerJohn George MonksImage NoT1005402

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Subject (Keywords)BridgesPeopleVintage CarsVehicles

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LocalityTewantinPlaceDoonella BridgePersonJohn George MonksFamilyMonks familyCollectionGriffiths Collection

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Monks family, Doonella Bridge, Tewantin, 18 October 1929