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'Rotterdam Harbour' by Jan Visser in 1946 (730mm x 970mm). Born in Rotterdam on 29th August 1897, Visser was a painter, water colourist and designer of stained glass, with subjects including harbours, portraits, interiors, animals and (very important to him), religion. Visser was taught, and was a teacher at, the Academy of Art in Rotterdam. He was also a member of the Pulchri Studio, a famous artist society in The Hague. There is a Visser work in the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam, and samples can be seen online at: www.marcelgieling.nl [search: jan visser] and www.venduehuis.com/online_catalogus/veiling/14/rubriek/60/pagina/17#lightbox[23657]/0/ Visser died in Rotterdam on 16th September 1968. This brief biographical data was provided by Hans Wijgergangs of the RKD (Netherlands Institute for Art History), the world's leading information centre and central source for the study of Dutch art. The original painting of Rotterdam Harbour is held in a private collection in Inverness. *
Reference: 47668
'Rotterdam Harbour' by...
Mrs Johnston, Bridge Street, Inverness. Identification information kindly provided by Dave Conner and Duncan Chisholm. Officer on the left is Acting Chief Constable Andrew Meldrum, appointed on 7th August 1944 when Chief Constable Stewart was summoned to the fledgling Control Commission for Germany. Second left is Chief James Douglas Stewart, a Canadian from Winnipeg, who was appointed Chief Constable of Inverness Burgh on 11th January 1943 after previous service in the City of Dundee Police. Stewart was later seconded to the Control Commission for Germany from 1944 until August 1946 as the Deputy Inspector General of the Special Police Corps for Germany, with the rank of Colonel. The other two officers on the right are Burgh Special Constables with Inspector rank. The officer on the far right is Hugh W Johnstone of 17 Bridge Street, Inverness. He lived at Culduthel Gardens. One of his brothers owned a shoe shop on Grant Street and the other, Daniel, lived next to Chief Constable Paterson at the corner of Ballifeary Road and Glenurquhart Road.
Reference: 39270.5
Mrs Johnston, Bridge Street, I...
Possibly photograph of artworks owned by Mr Drake, Inschriach. See also 44482a/b.
Reference: 43994
Possibly photograph of artwork...
John Sutherland, Secretary of the Dornoch Golf Club in 1933. Painting by David Alison (1882-1955). A similar painting of Sutherland by Alison is hanging in the Dornoch Council Chamber.
Reference: 29849
John Sutherland, Secretary of ...
Mr Murray, 9 Broadstone Park, Inverness, with grandsons John (left) and James (right) who was the older of the two. Their father John Murray was a school inspector c.1959. See also 45662.
Reference: 45828d
Mr Murray, 9 Broadstone Park, ...
Mr Murray, 9 Broadstone Park, Inverness, with grandsons John (left) and James (right) who was the older of the two. Their father John Murray was a school inspector c.1959. See also 45662.
Reference: 45828c
Mr Murray, 9 Broadstone Park, ...
2nd Lt. Kaare Odd Hennes, 52nd Division Recce Regiment, Home Forces. This is the envelope that contains the portrait negatives. The notation reads: '18th May. Two and a half months from this date if Boche are not out of Norway send 6 portraits to Kaare Odd Hennes, Kringsjaavei. II, Laksevaag, nr Bergen, Norway.' ~
Reference: 37373e
2nd Lt. Kaare Odd Hennes, 52nd...
Mrs Stewart, Lossiemouth. Two daughters.
Reference: 31327a
Mrs Stewart, Lossiemouth. Two ...
Mrs Stewart, Lossiemouth. Two daughters.
Reference: 31327b
Mrs Stewart, Lossiemouth. Two ...
Mrs Stewart, Lossiemouth. Two daughters.
Reference: 31327c
Mrs Stewart, Lossiemouth. Two ...
Major Donald Munro MC (1880-1932). He had been stationed at Fort George from 1921 until his death of pneumonia on 8 December 1932. His medals are the Military Cross (1915), Queen's South Africa Medal (1900), King's South Africa Medal (1902), the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal. A native of the Ardross district, the deceased came to Dingwall early in his youth and for a time served on the clerical staff of the late Mr William Paterson, corn and coal merchant, Dingwall. From there, he enlisted in The Seaforth Highlanders at Fort George on 8 February 1898 and he served with his regiment for exactly one month short of 34 years. Major Munro had a very distinguished military career, starting as private, rising through all the grades, was commissioned on the field of war and in December 1929, he received his majority. Enlisting at Fort George on 8 February 1898, he was posted to and joined the 2nd Battalion at Dover two days later. He served with the 2nd Battalion through the South African War, being present at the action at Whittebergen. He also took part in the guerrilla warfare towards the close of hostilities in the Transvaal and Cape Colony. He received the Queen's Medal with three clasps and the King's Medal, with two clasps. From South Africa he went to Ireland. Appointed Lance Corporal in 1899, he was promoted Corporal in August 1903 and Sergeant in 1907. Whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion he was promoted Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant just prior to the outbreak of the Great War in 1914. He proceeded with the 2nd Battalion to France in 1914 and obtained a regular commission as Lieutenant on 1 October1915. He was appointed Lieutenant and Quartermaster and was promoted to Captain and Quartermaster on 1 October 1917, receiving his majority on 1 October 1929. For his services in the War, he received the Military Cross, as well as the 1914 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He came home from France in February 1919 and in November of that year he was in India with the battalion. In December 1921, he was posted from the 2nd Battalion at Meerut, India, to the Depot, Fort George. As private, NCO, and officer, Major Munro was ever popular in his regiment, his chubby, round, smiling face being a source of happiness to his companions, to the men under him and to his fellow officers. He was recognised for his ability as a statistician, his integrity and perfect fairness, his courtesy and willingness to serve others, and above all his love of his regiment, the history and traditions of which he knew, chapter and verse. His funeral took place from Fort George to Ardersier Cemetery with Military and Masonic honours. The gathering of mourners was large and was representative of the military life of the Highlands. The numerous, beautiful wreaths bore ample testimony to the respect and popularity in which the late officer was held. A short service at the house was followed by an impressive service in the Garrison Church, conducted by the Rev. William Graham, Ardersier, who also officiated at the service at the graveside. — Taken from his Obituary in The Ross-shire Journal
Reference: 28033a
Major Donald Munro MC (1880-19...
Major Donald Munro MC (1880-1932). He had been stationed at Fort George from 1921 until his death of pneumonia on 8 December 1932. His medals are the Military Cross (1915), Queen's South Africa Medal (1900), King's South Africa Medal (1902), the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal. A native of the Ardross district, the deceased came to Dingwall early in his youth and for a time served on the clerical staff of the late Mr William Paterson, corn and coal merchant, Dingwall. From there, he enlisted in The Seaforth Highlanders at Fort George on 8 February 1898 and he served with his regiment for exactly one month short of 34 years. Major Munro had a very distinguished military career, starting as private, rising through all the grades, was commissioned on the field of war and in December 1929, he received his majority. Enlisting at Fort George on 8 February 1898, he was posted to and joined the 2nd Battalion at Dover two days later. He served with the 2nd Battalion through the South African War, being present at the action at Whittebergen. He also took part in the guerrilla warfare towards the close of hostilities in the Transvaal and Cape Colony. He received the Queen's Medal with three clasps and the King's Medal, with two clasps. From South Africa he went to Ireland. Appointed Lance Corporal in 1899, he was promoted Corporal in August 1903 and Sergeant in 1907. Whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion he was promoted Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant just prior to the outbreak of the Great War in 1914. He proceeded with the 2nd Battalion to France in 1914 and obtained a regular commission as Lieutenant on 1 October1915. He was appointed Lieutenant and Quartermaster and was promoted to Captain and Quartermaster on 1 October 1917, receiving his majority on 1 October 1929. For his services in the War, he received the Military Cross, as well as the 1914 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He came home from France in February 1919 and in November of that year he was in India with the battalion. In December 1921, he was posted from the 2nd Battalion at Meerut, India, to the Depot, Fort George. As private, NCO, and officer, Major Munro was ever popular in his regiment, his chubby, round, smiling face being a source of happiness to his companions, to the men under him and to his fellow officers. He was recognised for his ability as a statistician, his integrity and perfect fairness, his courtesy and willingness to serve others, and above all his love of his regiment, the history and traditions of which he knew, chapter and verse. His funeral took place from Fort George to Ardersier Cemetery with Military and Masonic honours. The gathering of mourners was large and was representative of the military life of the Highlands. The numerous, beautiful wreaths bore ample testimony to the respect and popularity in which the late officer was held. A short service at the house was followed by an impressive service in the Garrison Church, conducted by the Rev. William Graham, Ardersier, who also officiated at the service at the graveside. — Taken from his Obituary in The Ross-shire Journal
Reference: 28033b
Major Donald Munro MC (1880-19...