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Kerry, Charles, 1858-1928 (photographer)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1858 - 1928

Biography

Charles Kerry was born on Bobundra Station near Bombala in 1858. At seventeen he bought a partnership in the studio of Le Martinere at 308 George Street, Sydney (Davies and Stanbury 1985, p.186; Cato 1955, p.65). Martinere soon disappeared leaving Kerry with considerable debt. Kerry eventually managed to turn the business round, taking family portraits and photographs of local events. He was particularly active in the postcard business. In 1895 Kerry offered to take, free of charge, portraits of those bound for the Sudan. He also photographed the big aquatic fete on Sydney Harbour. Kerry also took photographs of the National Park for the Government and took portraits and photographs of aborigines in New South Wales. He spent a year travelling around New South Wales photographing every station homestead (Cato 1955, pp.65-66). Kerry made numerous photographic trips including visits to Kosicusko and the Jenolan and Yarrangobilly Caves (Davies and Stanbury 1985, p.100; Cato 1955, p.67). By 1898 he had the largest photographic establishment in Australia - a three floor building at 310 George Street, Sydney (Cato 1955, p.66; Davies and Stanbury 1985, p.186). In 1913 Kerry retired, leaving the business in the hands of a relative. In 1928 he accompanied a scientific party to the islands of the Barrier Reef. He died soon after his return (Cato 1955, pp.65-69).

Likenesses:

See between p.176 and p.177 of Cato's 'The story of the camera...' (1955).

Sources:

Cato, Jack (1955), 'The story of the camera in Australia'. Melbourne : Institute of Australian Photographers.

Davies, Alan and Stanbury, Peter (1985), 'The mechanical eye in Australia: photography 1841-1900'. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

 File

Agriculture and scenery in New South Wales, 1885 - 1890

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086U
Scope and Contents

Contains loose prints measuring approximately 200 x 150 mm by Charles Kerry of Sydney showing scenes of cattle, sheep and wheat farming and timber felling. Most prints are captioned on the negative and signed 'Kerry, Sydney' with a negative number.

Dates: 1885 - 1890
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Fonds

Artesian Bores in Queensland

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3085K
Scope and Contents Collection of thirty-nine loose photographs of various sizes, depicting artesian bores under construction or in operation, with a few general photographs of farming in Queensland, probably photographed by Charles Kerry. All either with captions on prints, or with pencilled captions on reverse. The captions have been recorded as found and may include language which is offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate. They have been retained to reflect the context of the collection's creation. All...
Dates: 1894
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Item

Malietoes drilling, 1899

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y309C/61
Scope and Contents

203 x 153 mm. A view showing a line of armed men, with two Europeans in command standing in front.

Dates: 1899
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Item

National Park [i.e. Royal National Park], 1885

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086J/84
Scope and Contents

140 x 190 mm. A river scene in the park, with a shed, a small jetty and rowing boats in the foreground. The photograph is taken from in front of the Park Camp. Photographer probably Charles Kerry.

Dates: 1885
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Item

National Park [i.e. Royal National Park], 1885

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086J/85
Scope and Contents

190 x 140 mm. A river scene in the National Park, with a man rowing on the river. Photograph probably by Charles Kerry.

Dates: 1885
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Item

National Park [i.e. Royal National Park], 1885

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086J/86
Scope and Contents

190 x 140 mm. A view of the river through the trees from an earth road. With a man rowing. Photograph probably by Charles Kerry.

Dates: 1885
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Item

National Park [i.e. Royal National Park], 1885

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086J/87
Scope and Contents

190 x 140 mm. A river scene in the National Park, with thickly wooded hills beyond and a man in a rowing boat. Photograph probably by Charles Kerry.

Dates: 1885
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Item

National Park [i.e. Royal National Park], 1885

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086J/88
Scope and Contents

190 x 140 mm. A river scene in the National Park, with a man in a rowing boat. Photograph probably by Charles Kerry.

Dates: 1885
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Item

National Park [i.e. Royal National Park], 1885

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086J/89
Scope and Contents

140 x 190 mm. A view showing a man standing on a ledge on a rocky hillside, with a small cascade and pool below. Photograph probably by Charles Kerry.

Dates: 1885
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Item

National Park [i.e. Royal National Park], 1885

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086J/90
Scope and Contents

140 x 190 mm. A view of a waterfall among woods in the National Park, with two figures standing at the top of the drop. Photograph probably by Charles Kerry.

Dates: 1885
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Fonds

Photographs of the National Park, 1888

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086H
Scope and Contents A commercially produced album containing mounted prints, measuring approximately 275 x 220 mm, with one printed page of introduction and one page of brief printed captions to the photographs. The introduction is by the Government Printing Office. The photographs are possibly by Charles Kerry of Sydney, and certainly possess enough quality to be his work. Jack Cato states: 'In 1895 Kerry advertised that he would take, free of charge, 'Likenesses of volunteers bound for the...
Dates: 1888-03
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

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Type
Archival Object 9
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Subject
Australia (nation) 10
New South Wales (state) 8
Royal National Park (national park) 7
Hacking River (river) 4
Kangaroo (river) 1
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