Time Travellers in Essendon, Flemington and the Keilor Plains

Directory-of-Local-Photographers

 

Previously Dover-Studios-Vallance

Dover Studios - Rider, Frank

141 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds                        1927-30^

17 Holmes Rd, Moonee Ponds**                   1933-1942**

Frank Rider resided at Tennyson St, Essendon in 1920.

 

 

"To Mother from  your loving son and daughter, Ted & Vi, xx, Aug 2nd 1919". This photo was taken to celebrate the marriage of Edward Charles Oram and Violet Barnes. The dado line showing in the gap between the couple possibly appeared in some photos taken by the previous photographer,  Frank Vallance.  Photo courtesy of Mrs Judy Provan (Paynesville, Vic) and Dayle Mills (Bundoora, Vic).

 

The full wedding party of the Oram-Barnes wedding of 1919 in the previous photo.  In this photo a representation of an iron picket fence appears in the backdrop on the right, which in the previous photo is covered by a representation of a column.  The usual Dover Studios lino is visible in the foreground and the shaggy woollen mat is just visible under the bride's feet. This is the first appearance of the cane chair with one rolled arm. Photo courtesy of Dayle Mills (Bundoora, Vic).

 

Arthur Henry Anderson junior in a knitted sailor suit.  Arthur was born in 1918 and looks about 4,

so the photo was taken circa 1922.  The studio name is embossed on the card in this instance. 

Courtesy of Julie Knight.  The studio background in this photo varies from the later pictures on this page,

and may represent earlier premises for the Dover Studio, or an early studio backdrop.   

 

 

Wedding portrait of Zealandus Charles McFarlane and Clarice Muriel Rose Leavold, which took place in 1925.  The cane furniture used in an earlier 1919 photo is included, and the ubiquitous woolly rug is present at the left rear.  Courtesy of Meryl Naismith on Ancestry. 

 

The family of John Edward Daws, pictured centre front, circa 1926.  His son Charles Edward Daws is on the right, and son-in-law Leslie O'Dee on the left.  The boy on the Irish Mail Cart on the front right is probably John Edward Daws junior, born in 1918.  Courtesy of a UK connection.

 

The Alice Evelyn Clark and Roy Arthur Noble wedding, 1927. In this photo the backdrop shows the same representation of an iron picket fence through the window with a column to the left of the window shown in the 1919 Oram-Barnes wedding group photo above.   Courtesy of Sharyn O'Neill.

 

A wedding group from the Harris and Wright Collection, circa 1928-1930.  The man back right is Bob Wright,  (see H2010.137/2)   Courtesy of the State Library of Victoria Collection, H2010.137/61.

 

A wedding group from the Eileen Wilson Collection, taken at the Dover Studios, 141 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds, circa 1928-30.  Note the same studio backdrop to the previous photo.  Courtesy of the State Library of Victoria, H2011.20/69; H2011.20/71

 

A postcard portrait taken at Dover Studios, 141 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds, circa 1928. There is a better view of

the cane chair with one rolled arm.  Courtesy Moonee Valley Library Service Community Heritage Collection.

 

The wedding party of Laurel Eileen Anderson and Donald Kenneth Ferguson in 1928.  From the left:  Kathleen Anderson (Laurel's sister), unknown (best man), Don Ferguson, Laurel Anderson, Arthur Anderson (father of the bride).  Courtesy of Julie Knight.

 

Wedding portrait of Kathleen May Anderson and John William Young, 1930.  Courtesy of Julie Knight.

 

 

Unidentified bride, Dover Studios, Moonee Ponds. circa 1931.  The details of the bride's dress which suggests 1931 are the gathers at the side of the skirt from the hip, the longer hemline, and the less tubular shape. (See Fashion Silhouettes Timeline Drawings 1930 to 1932)   Courtesy of the State Library of Victoria Collection, H97.111/2

 

Ada Birch Seward, Dover Studios, Moonee Ponds, 1931.  Inscribed on verso folder: "To Effie & Norman, With Ada's fond love and every good wish for Christmas and the New Year 1931-1932".  From the Holloway Collection, State Library of Victoria Collection, H85.55/133  Ada Seward resided at 6 Scott St, Moonee Ponds in the 1936 Electoral Roll.  Ada's parents were George Seward and Sarah Holloway.  Her brother was George Moncreiff Seward who may be pictured in a photo of the Suburban Bicycle Club.

 

The studio has a new painted window backdrop but the same lino and woolly rug as in past years. 

Probably about the same date as the wedding couple below, as the wedding veil and headpiece are

of very similar style.

 

 

Ronald West and Phyllis Dickinson were married at St Thomas' Church, Moonee Ponds on 26 November 1932.  The bridal gown and veil are very much in the style of the wedding gown of the unknown couple above this one, and presumably the other was taken around the same time.  Photo courtesy of their granddaughter Robyne.

 

Ascot Vale Methodist Gymnasium, 1933.  Note the new style backdrop window treatment, but same old

lino and woolly rug.

 

Essendon Boys' Lacrosse Team, 1934.  

Museums Victoria Collections https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/1688848  Accessed 24 April 2018

 

 

The Kemp sisters of Moonee Ponds, Doreen, Hazel and Joan, taken at the Dover Studios, June 1939. 

Courtesy of Sue Cowper.

 

The wedding portrait of John Jack Lavender and Alice Gertrude Lane who married at St Paul's Anglican Church, Ascot Vale in 1940.  By this time the Dover Studio was at 17 Holmes Rd.  The studio background uses drapes, pelmet and carpet to suggest a suburban lounge room.  Courtesy of L Wicking, via Ancestry.com.

 

Harold Mostyn Davies and Lawna O'Grady on their wedding day, 19 July 1941.

Courtesy of Glenda Davies.

 

Charles Daniel Pratt taken at the Dover Studios, circa 1942-1947.  Courtesy of the Charles Pratt

Collection,  Pictures Collection, State Library of Victoria.

 

PHOTOGRAPHER'S Assistant, able print, lady or

gent. Dover Studio, 17 Holmes road, Moonee

Ponds.

Advertising. (1933, November 10). The Argus

(Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 16.

Retrieved October 17, 2015, from

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11709660

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY -Wanted Assistant Printer

with professional experience. Dover Studios

17 Holmes rd Moonee Ponds.

Advertising. (1935, November 9). The Argus

(Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 14.

Retrieved October 17, 2015, from

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11853263

 

PHOTOGRAPHY - Wanted first class Retoucher

also act as receptionist £2/12/6. Dover Studio,

17 Holmes rd, Moonee Ponds. For evening

interview ring FU6040 

Advertising. (1936, July 18). The Argus

(Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 15.

Retrieved October 17, 2015, from

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11893635

 

PHOTOGRAPHY-First class Lady Retoucher re

quired. Good salary. Dover Studio, 17 Holmes  

rd, Moonee Ponds.

Advertising. (1939, October 14). The Argus

(Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 28.

Retrieved October 17, 2015, from

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11254363

 

TENDERS are hereby invited for the Purchase  

as a going concern of the BUSINESS of the  

DOVER PORTRAIT STUDIOS, 17 Holmes road.

Moonee Ponds.

The studio has been established for 40 years,

and been under the management of the present

proprietor (who is retiring) for 20 years.

The premises, which are of brick, were erected

in 1930, and are owned by the present proprietor.

The premises consist of the studio and residence

and the studio is considered one of the most up

to date and modern in Melbourne.

It is intended that the premises be leased with

the business.

The assets of the business are  

1 Photographic Equipment 2 Furniture and fittings

3 Stock on Hand

4 Uncompleted Orders

5 Goodwill  

Schedules of the assets comprised in the above

may be inspected at the office of Messrs Hancock

and Woodward, 352 Collins street, Melbourne

Inspection of the property can be arranged

application to Messrs. Hancock and Woodward

The highest or any tender need not necessarily

be accepted.

A deposit representing 5 per cent of the amount

of each tender must accompany such tender

The tenders will close at the office of Messrs

Hancock and Woodward 352 Collins street,

Melbourne at 12 noon on Saturday 31st August,

1940

Advertising. (1940, August 17). The Argus

(Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 11.

Retrieved October 17, 2015, from

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11302387

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY Retoucher req. Also finisher,

Dover Studio. Moonee Ponds. FU1954.

Advertising. (1948, August 28). The Argus

(Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 16.

Retrieved October 17, 2015, from

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22675756

 

PHOTOGRAPHY Retoucher, experienced

or Junior required, for perm, position.

Apply Dover Studio, Moonee Ponds,

or Ronald Cowen Studio, Hampton.

Advertising. (1955, January 29). The Argus

(Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 29.

Retrieved October 17, 2015, from

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71692340

 

PHOTOGRAPHY. Retoucher, experienced or

Junior, required urgently. Apply by phone,

Dover Studio, Moonee Ponds. FU1954.

Or Ronald Cowen Studio, Hampton.

Advertising. (1955, February 5). The Argus

 (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 29.

Retrieved October 17, 2015, from

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71631679