Portaits of the Nasser Family and the hotel that are on display in the Foyer, Lounge Room and Dining Room of the Hotel.
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Sconder Nasser (driver) proud owner of the first car in Atherton, with some locals enjoying a joyride. 1920.	Duck shooting was a favourite pastime on the tablelands during the 1920s - 1940s. Sconder Nasser proudly displaying his haul after a days work.	BV Hotel employees (including Del Nasser, front) take time out to enjoy a ride on the cart used to ferry passengers and luggage from the Atherton Railway Station to the hotel.

 

Del, Harold and Joyce Nasser - BV Hotel private bar 1950 enjoying a knock off drink.	Sconder and Amelia's wedding at the BV

 

Sconder Nasser an Australian Professional Heavyweight boxing champion in full boxing trim as sparing partner to Jack Johnson, the first Black American and eventual winner of the World Heavyweight title fight held in Sydney against defending champion Tommy Burns in 1908. Jack Johnson is still considered to be the best heavyweight boxer of all times. His size and power meant it was difficult to find suitable qualified sparing partners for him. The fact Sconder was invited fives you some idea of the standing he had in Australian boxing circles at the time. On an International scale, this was the biggest event held in Australia up to that point in time.