Elson family photographs

DESCRIPTION

Description

Collection of photographs taken Hubert Arthur Elson and his son Rex Weston Elson. Photographs taken by Hubert Arthur Elson contain images of family holidays during the 1920s and 1930s. Photographs taken by Rex Weston Elson illustrate a range of buses from the 1950s and 1960s. The Elson family operated a tow truck and garage during the first half of the 20th century. They later diversified their business by operating bus services from the 1930s.

Document

Black & White Buses timetable and ticket

Cover of a Kodak Photograph Folder

Hornibrook Highway 10c Toll Ticket

Ticket for Redcliffe-Petrie Motor Services

With Compliments slip for Redcliffe-Brisbane Motor Service

Artwork

Painting of Redcliffe Bus, 1930 (Ford) by J. Andersen in 1984

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DETAILS

Date1922-1970CollectorElson, Hubert ArthurElson, Rex WestonContributorElson, Hubert Arthur (Photographer)Elson, Rex Weston (Photographer)

REFERENCE

Collection statusClosedReference NumberMBPS-0005

ACCESS

Access restrictionsRestrictedRestrictions on useRestrictions varyCopyright appliesConditions of useYou may print, copy or download images for private research. City of Moreton Bay requests acknowledgement of images used. [eg. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number MBPS-0005-001] To obtain copies for commercial purposes or of a higher resolution, contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Charges apply

PART OF

Part of collectionMoreton Bay Photographic Series Collection

CONNECTIONS

PlaceRedcliffe (Qld.)PersonElson, Hubert ArthurElson, Rex WestonSubject (keywords)busesholidays (vacations)

STORAGE LOCATION

Storage locationMBPS - Box 0001

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Elson family photographs