Name/Title

Postcard, Sir Harry Lauder and Donald McDonald

About this object

This postcard shows Sir Harry Lauder and Donald McDonald duck shooting at 'Weka Bush' Menzies Ferry, home of Robert McCallum former manager at the Edendale Estate.

Sir Harry Lauder was an internationally renowned Scottish singer and entertainer who first came to New Zealand in 1914. He was a keen fisherman and would take every opportunity to pursue his hobby wherever he was performing in the world.

He came to hear of the excellent fishing to be had at Wyndham from his friend Donald McDonald who promised to show him all the best spots. He had a six week fishing holiday in New Zealand in April 1925 and was probably on a similar trip when this picture was taken in 1924.

Place Made

Oceania, Australia, Victoria, Melbourne

Maker

Unknown photographer

Maker Role

Photographer

Maker

Kodak Austral

Maker Role

Printer

Date Made

1924

Inscription and Marks

Handwritten in blue ink; Sir Harry Lauder Donald McDonald Circa 1924 crossing 'Weka Bush' property Menzies Ferry.
Sent by C.J.Swale 129 Parkens Rd Nelson
Handwritten in black ink WY 90 136

Measurements

h 135 mm x w 80 mm

Period

1920s

Object Type

documents

Subject and Association Keywords

Sport and Leisure

Subject and Association Keywords

Hunting and Wild Harvesting

Medium and Materials

organic, processed materials, paper

Object number

WY.1990.136

Rights

Public Domain

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