Walter Harkess at his daughter's 21st birthday

circa 1947

Walter Harkess at his daughter's 21st birthday

circa 1947

"Walter Harkess at his daughter's 21st birthday on the 26 June. Walter married Hilda Huston. Walter was one of 9 children. His mother Sybilla Gardener was born in Lyttelton in 1860 and his father Thomas arrived in Lyttelton with his parents circa 1851. Walter was a carrier in Lyttelton. Walter and his father Thomas served 52 years combined service in the Lyttelton Voluntary Fire Brigade, Thomas 1892-1910, Walter 1897-1922. There is a photo of the Lyttelton Fire Brigade Rooms of Thomas Harkess." - Contributor's note

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Contributor: Sheryn Harkess

Source: Entry in the 2019 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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