Adams Family
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Adams Family Photos
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James Adams had been living at Sandhurst Victoria for several years
around 1890 his father John and stepmother Caroline made the
long journey from Adelaide South Australia to Sandhurst assumedly
by coach. Several other family members are considered to have
accompanied them on this visit.
Possibilities [unidentified]: One would be James brother William Adams [known later living in Sandhurst]
None of the Hamilton Family - they had moved from Sandhurst by this time.
Other of John's married children who accompanied him from SA.
Possibly some of John's sister's [Matters] Family from SA.
All but William Adams returned to South Australia after the visit.
On the Road to Fernshaw, Vic. going to Rational Dress Picnic at Fernshaw, Watt's River c.1890
ONE PHOTO - SHOWN IN SECTIONS: Professionally enlarged.
Original Photographer: GEORGE ROSS [taken19th Century] of 123 Chapel Street, Windsor, Victoria
George Ross would follow events and stand on the roadway to take and sell his photos to families.
The photos below have been held by the Adams Family for well over a Century but many of
George's Photographs can be found online at the National Library Australia - Online at;
URL: http://www.pictureaustralia.org/apps/pictureaustralia
Photos below are said to be dated circa 1890. |

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Unidentified Adams or Hamilton Family Members at Rational Dress Picnic c.1890
Far right [married - see ring finger], looks pregnant.
Section 5 - Same Photo Section 6 - Same Photo
Above: Unidentified Adams Family Members
This photo was found online at the National Library
taken the same day.
An exciting find with Adams Family members shown.

Another found online [National Library]
taken same day - Family Members recognised.
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