16 Facts About Frederic Bonney

Frederic Bonney took photographs at Momba Station in New South Wales in the 1870s and he was known for these and his anthropology.

Frederic Bonney's brothers included Edward Smith Bonney and Thomas George Bonney, who was an academic geologist.

Edward went to Australia first and Frederic Bonney joined him in 1865 at Momba Station in New South Wales, near Wilcannia.

Frederic Bonney worked as a stockman at Momba until 1872.

Frederic Bonney's occupation was as a grazier but his hobby was photography and anthropology.

Frederic Bonney took many pictures of the Paakantyi people who had traditionally lived along the Paroo River.

Frederic Bonney was shocked by the racist views of others and he recorded his respect for the "loyalty and integrity" of the native Australians.

Frederic Bonney's pictures have been published recently and in his time they were exhibited at the Melbourne Exhibition in 1880.

Frederic Bonney had to tidy up their affairs but he took the opportunity to complete his anthropological and photographic studies.

Frederic Bonney sold Momba station and he returned to Staffordshire in 1881.

Frederic Bonney travelled back the long way and he visited Hawaii where he again took photographs during a month there.

Frederic Bonney established gardens and an arboretum at his house.

Frederic Bonney continued to record local events using photography.

Frederic Bonney became chair of the parish council and bred show pigeons.

Frederic Bonney volunteered to manage his local hospital and the village reading room.

Frederic Bonney recorded some important images through his enthusiasm for photography.