Can anyone remember 45s in the days of vinyl when the best song was sometimes on the flip side?  I find that can be true of old photos as well.  The front is interesting but the gold is on the back.

The photo below is one such example in my collection.  The Aunts in my family are a fascinating lot and this particular Aunt is a family legend. TROVE holds some wonderful stories about her and there are links to articles in the text below if you would like to find out more.

Louisa Caroline Harris (1870 – 1963) was my great grandfather’s sister.  Always known as Carrie in the family, she was born and raised in Stirling North in South Australia. She took over the running of the post office there when she was 16 and was postmistress for over 60 years setting something of a record.

Here she is seated in earnest conversation with a gentleman.  Who is he?  And what was the occasion?  Flip the photo over and there it is – some considerate family member recorded the details.  She is sitting with the Premier of South of Australia at the opening of the new post office.

Carrie Harris (1870 – 1963)