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Ralph Hadly Nelson

Image - Photo. Ralph Hadley Nelson

Ralph Hadley Nelson

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Nelson Family Band

Nelson Family Band

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Alma Nelson c.1920s

Alma Nelson c.1920s

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Nelson's Hardware Shop in Thornbury

Nelson's Hardware Shop in Thornbury

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Nelson's Hardware Shop in Regent

Nelson's Hardware Shop in Regent

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Nelson's Hardware Shop - front detail

Nelson's Hardware Shop - front detail

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Nelson's Hardware Shop in Thornbury - interior detail

Nelson's Hardware Shop in Thornbury - interior detail

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Image - Photo. Ralph and Alma performing magic.

Ralph and Alma Nelson's magic act

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Image - Painting. Ralph Hadley Nelson

Ralph Hadley Nelson - Masonic Lodge portrait

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Ralph Hadley Nelson - Grand Master Sword Bearer

Ralph Hadley Nelson - Grand Master Sword Bearer

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Image of The interior of Nelson's Cheap Ironmongery and Crockery shop in High Street, Thornbury taken c. 1912

The interior of Nelson's Cheap Ironmongery and Crockery shop in High Street, Thornbury taken c. 1912

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39 Collins Street, Thornbury - exterior

39 Collins Street, Thornbury - exterior

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39 collins st dining room 1910

39 collins st dining room 1910

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Image of The lounge room of the Nelson family house at 39 Collins Street, Thornbury

The lounge room of the Nelson family house at 39 Collins Street, Thornbury

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Image of Ralph Nelson's pride and joy, the conservatory garden he built at 39 Collins Street, Thornbury

Ralph Nelson's pride and joy, the conservatory garden he built at 39 Collins Street, Thornbury

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A studio portrait taken of the Nelson family c.1916.  Standing left to right: Ralph Walter (Wally), Ralph and Harry.  Seated left to right: Edna, Hannah and Alma.

A studio portrait taken of the Nelson family c.1916. Standing left to right: Ralph Walter (Wally), Ralph and Harry. Seated left to right: Edna, Hannah and Alma.

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