Portrait of Elias and Emma Collins

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Reference numberPRLPC-P1311

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TitlePortrait of Elias and Emma CollinsDescriptionPhotograph of Elias and Emma Collins' wedding day on 25 September 1863. Elias selected Portion 50 Parish of Bunya property in 1870. Emma died in childbirth in 1874 leaving five young children. Mr Elias Collins then married Harriet Wilmore and a further three children became part of the clever and successful farming Collins family who added to their property holdings in the Bunya area, retaining much of the hundreds of acres of land until 1966. Many Collins relatives with varying surnames still live locally.Date25 September 1863CollectorWelch, MelvaRecord typePhotographFormat typePhysicalOriginal format colourBlack and white

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CollectionPine Rivers Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceBunya (Qld.)Subject (keywords)portraitsbridesbridegroomswedding dressesweddings

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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 PRLPC-P0001] To obtain copies for commercial purposes or of a higher resolution, contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Charges apply

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