This object is part of the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) collection which was donated to the Powerhouse Museum in 1981. The Society was formed in 1901 and is the oldest historical society in Australia. As a result many of the objects they collected are of great significance to Australia and to New South Wales. Some are associated with people and families like the MarsdenÂ?s, Henry Park, Mawson, and John Verge. Others like the convict handcuffs and the Ben Hall Â?Wanted PosterÂ? are significant relics from AustraliaÂ?s past. The importance of the entire collection and the way in which it was acquired adds to the significance of this object.

Fred Ward died in 1870

Photograph, carte-de-visite, post-mortem photo of Fred Ward, (Thunderbolt), Australian bushranger, New South Wales, Australia, c1870

Head and torso view of the body of Fred Ward bushranger who was shot dead by Constable Walker in May 1870. His shirt is open and reveals a wound on his chest.

Photographed: 1865 - 1875

On front, inscribed in ink 'M425', presumably the Royal Australian Historical Society's number.
On reverse, label on which is typed 'Post-mortem Photo of / Fred Ward / (Thunderbolt) / Australian Bushranger' and written in ink 'Presented by/ Harry Burrell/ 24-7.44. / M425'.

P3176

1865 - 1875

98 mm

63 mm