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Typed at bottom of photo on one of the copies – J.B. Butler: Shannon

Stamped on back of this copy with dark blue ink - Shannon Centennial 1887 – 1987

Written on back of other copy with black pen – 3(a) The late J.B. Butler of Shannon Pump Attendant

Mr J.B. (‘Bernie) Butler (pump attendant), first tunnel victim, 1922 1 B&W photo print, copy (plus additional copy)

Probably an earlier portrait photo, appears to be wearing a rugby jersey.

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shannon,
shannon centennial collection,
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1920's,
1922,
b&w,
black and white,
film,
film photo,
formal portrait,
mangahao,
mangahao dam,
mangahao hydro electric works,
mangahao tunnel tragedy,
portrait,
pump attendant,
rugby jersey,
tragedy,
tunnel tragedy,

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