Image 12: Photograph of James John Whetham

In his early twenties James John Whetham served as a trooper in the Native Police. At the time this photograph was taken he was most probably in the Gold Escort. Soon after his father's death in 1837, James was adopted by his relative William Thomas, Assistant Protector of Aborigines, and accompanied him and his family to Australia. The description on the back of the photograph reads: 'Prince of Wales Light Horse / Uniform / Jacket: Cherry - picker Red / Trousers: Navy with red strip / Cap: Red with white band.
Photograph of James John Whetham circa 1855. Photograph courtesy of Ross Harrison Snow.