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C1930’s photographic postcard of the Rarotonga the largest of the Cook Islands by Sydney Hopkins (1881-1948).
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C1930’s photographic postcard of the Rarotonga the largest of the Cook Islands by Sydney Hopkins (1881-1948).
Sydney Hopkins (1881 - 1948)
Born in England, Hopkins ran away from home at age 16 and joined the navy and went to sea. In about 1900 he left ship in South Africa and became a Bombadier fighting for the British in the South African (Boer) War. He later joined the constabulary in South Africa, then in 1909 returned to England for a short time. He then went to new York and spent time travelling in the United States. Subsequently he travelled the Pacific and spent time in Australia, Hawaii, and the Society Islands. In 1914 he decided to settle in Rarotonga where he set up as a professional photographer. His studio was located in Avarua town centre on the site of the present treasury office. He continued to practise as a photographer until his death in 1948.
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