OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Man beside tree

DATE1940

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.P207

HISTORY

This is a photograph of William John Haddock picking fruit at his orchard in Watts Road, Hastings. He is the son of Joseph and Mary Haddock of Graydens Road, Hastings. He died in 1944 aged 72 years, one week after his sister Amelia (Minnie) died. Watts Road is now the Frankston-Flinders Road. Written on the back of the photograph in blue biro is: “William John Haddock son of Mary & Joseph Haddock of Graydens Rd. Hastings in his own apple orchard in Watts Rd. Hastings Died 1944 aged 72 1 week after sister Minnie”.

DESCRIPTION

This image shows a man picking fruit in an orchard. Both his arms are outstretched. He has grey hair and is wearing a coat. He is looking at the camera. Other trees can be seen in the background.

SUBJECTS

Men, Orchards, Pioneers

KEYWORDS

Haddock, William