James Herbert (Jim) Bridger (on right) and unknown person (on left)

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Reference numberMBPS-0003-071

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TitleJames Herbert (Jim) Bridger (on right) and unknown person (on left)DescriptionJames Herbert (Jim) Bridger was born in 1866 at Havant, Hampshire, England, to parents James Bridger and Elizabeth Bridger. On 15 May 1890 James Bridger selected property at Mt Pleasant, being Portion 38V Parish of Pine containing 160 acres. On 1 May 1911, he purchased a 1 acre block in Terrors Creek township (now known as Dayboro) and a new house was erected on this block. He enlisted in World War One (World War I or WWI) in the 4th Pioneer Battalion on 26 September 1916. James Bridger was very much involved with St Aidan's Church of England (now Anglican) Church in Dayboro. When Dr Sharp (Archbishop of Brisbane) visited Dayboro on 25 September 1927 he presented James Bridger with a set of military brushes and referred to the good work of Mr Bridger. James Bridger did not marry. He died on 7 September 1939 and is buried in Dayboro Cemetery.CollectorChambers, Stanley JohnRecord typePhotographFormat typePhysicalOriginal format colourSepia

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CollectionPortraits of Dayboro district residents, 1890 - 1920

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PlaceMt. Pleasant (Qld.)Dayboro (Qld.)Subject (keywords)mensoldiersportraitsWorld War 1 (WWI) (1914-1918)

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Access restrictionsPhysical copy restrictedRestrictions on useRestrictions varyConditions of useYou may print, copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, Reference Number MBPS-0003-001] To obtain copies for commercial purposes or of a higher resolution, contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Charges apply

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