Photograph, Edwards family tombstone
Other items from this collection
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Document, The Apostle, 1979
A newsletter called The Apostle outlining the history of St. Thomas The Apostle Parish, Blackburn.non-fiction
A newsletter called The Apostle outlining the history of St. Thomas The Apostle Parish, Blackburn.
st. thomas the apostle catholic church blackburn, st. thomas the apostle primary school
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Article, Culture Down Under, 26/03/2024
Whitehorse Heritage Festival 1997 including Schwerkolt Cottagenon-fiction
Whitehorse Heritage Festival 1997 including Schwerkolt Cottage
schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, heritage festival 1997
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Article, Neighbourhood Houses, May 2024
There are ten Neighbour Houses in Whitehorsenon-fiction
There are ten Neighbour Houses in Whitehorse
neighbourhood houses, art, crafts, music
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Article, On The Trail Of The Artists, 06/09/1996?
Marjorie Morgan states McCubbin and Roberts painted at least 51 paintings in Box Hill and Blackburn before establishing their Heidelberg Campnon-fiction
Marjorie Morgan states McCubbin and Roberts painted at least 51 paintings in Box Hill and Blackburn before establishing their Heidelberg Camp
morgan marjorie, heidelberg school
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Pamphlet, The Answer Melbourne Legacy, 1995 & 1996
Two Junior Legacy, Melbourne Newsletters called 'The Answer'non-fiction
Two Junior Legacy, Melbourne Newsletters called 'The Answer'
melbourne legacy, the answer
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Document - Research paper, Ralph Bartlett, Whitehorse Emblems of the Box Hill and Nunawading District, August 2023
In 2023, Ralph Bartlett completed his study of the emblems of Box Hill and Nunawading districts since May 1872.Ralph Bartlett has researched and written a study of emblems of Box Hill and Nunawading districts.
non-fiction
In 2023, Ralph Bartlett completed his study of the emblems of Box Hill and Nunawading districts since May 1872.
bartlett. ralph, flags, whitehorse emblems
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Article, Box Hill Town Hall
An article about the history of Box Hill Town Hallnon-fiction
An article about the history of Box Hill Town Hall
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Article, Out There, 05/05/1995
A 1995 newspaper article mentioning Schwerkolt Cottage as an interesting place to visitnon-fiction
A 1995 newspaper article mentioning Schwerkolt Cottage as an interesting place to visit
schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, heritage buildings
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Book - Wedding missal-prayer book
Missal used at wedding of parents of Margaret Scully in 1956.
Missal and prayer book with cellulose cover with cross on cover. Crucifix on inside cover. Contained in box.
Rev John J. Brennan
religion, marriage
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Medal - Medallion
Donated by Helen Harris on behalf of her daughter Penelope(Penny) Harris for Mount Pleasant Uniting Netball Club.
Round gold coloured medallion with netball basket and ball one side and back M.P.U.N.C JNR 5 1985 Penny Harris
As above
penny harrid, mount pleasant uniting netball club, helen harris
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Book - Exhibition Catalogue (NGV), Rowena Clark, Hatches Matches and Dispatches: Christening, Bridal & Mourning Fashions, 1987
An illustrated book of christening, bridal and mourning fashions from the sixteenth to twentieth century shown at the National Gallery of Victoria's exhibition of the same name as the book, ie, "Hatches Matches and Dispatches: Christening, Bridal & Mourning Fashions."An illustrated book of christening, bridal and mourning fashions from the sixteenth to twentieth century shown at the National Gallery of Victoria's exhibition of the same name as the book, ie, "Hatches Matches and Dispatches: Christening, Bridal & Mourning Fashions."
non-fiction
An illustrated book of christening, bridal and mourning fashions from the sixteenth to twentieth century shown at the National Gallery of Victoria's exhibition of the same name as the book, ie, "Hatches Matches and Dispatches: Christening, Bridal & Mourning Fashions."
clark rowena, fashion, ngv collection, bridal, christening
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Book - Vivid History Reader, Cira 1965
Used by Chris Cray at Balwyn State School.
School history reader
Cream coloured book with no back cover. Cover has written on it: "Whitcome's Vivid History Reader Grade III Myths, Legends and Stories of World History" Front cover picture Roman soldier, man in chains, and two men sitting. Has names Angeline Giveria(?) on cover and page 1 and Christopher Cray on inside cover
school book, history reader, chris cray
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Decorative object - Vase, Circa 1934
Souvenir of Centenary of Melbourne 1934 Glenda Message "Shelly"
Small conical vase with wattle flowers and City of Melbourne Coat of Arms on it.
City of Melbourne Centenary 1934 Shelley England 306.
centenary of melbourne
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Award - Little Aths Medal
Round gold coloured medal in plastic container with 'running figure with Little Aths' on one side and 'Shield Winners 1984-85' on the other side. Medal comes with a long red cord,
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Award - Trophy
Awarded to Penny Harris 1982 - 83. Donated by Helen Harris on behalf of daughter Penny Harris.
Plastic statue of an athlete on wooden base with engraving as follows: F.H.L.A.C. U/7 1982 -83 1st Penny Harris
F.H.L.A.C. U/7 1982 -83 1st Penny Harris Anthony's Trophies Engraving 546 8733
penny harris, forest hill little athlete club, trophy, sport.
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Award - Netball trophy
Donated by Helen Harris on behalf of daughter Penny. Trophy from Mount Pleasant Uniting Netball Club for Penny Harris.
Wooden square block with angular block on side. On Angular block is a round circle with a netball ball and a net along with 'Netball' written on it. A female figure shooting for goal on square. Metal plate on front inscribed 'M.P.U.N.C. - 1991. Most consistent Penny Harris'
As above
netball, trophy, mount pleasant netball club, penny harris, sport
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Domestic object - Glass, 1934
Belonged to donor's mother Ethel Lilian Shepherd.
Drinking glass with flying bird and leaves etched on one side. Also a small map of Australia with "EXHIBITION" 1934. "From Mum to Ethel"
As above
glass
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Medal - Mount Pleasant Uniting Netball Club Medal, C 1986
Awarded to Penny Harris, daughter of Helen Harris OAM.
- Medallion MPUNC (Mount Pleasant Uniting Netball Club Medal) - Gold coloured with enamalled insert of netballer - Engraved on back
N.P.U.N.C. Junior - 1986 Penny Harris.
netball, sport, helen harris, penny harris
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Postcard - 6 framed postcards of Blackburn and 5 cards
Six postcards of Blackburn - sepia coloured. Five cards describing the postcards: 1. Lake Road bridge Blackburn 2. Blackburn Road 3. Blackburn Primary School 4. Travelers Rest Hotel 5. Blackburn Station
blackburn
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Clothing - Wedding dress and petticoat, 1948
Negligee set or Wedding trousseau for the marriage of Charlotte Edith (Tottie) Ryder (aunt of donor) to Alfred George Tooke (b 1898 England d 1998) held at Church of England, Thornbury on 13 March 1948.
1948 Cream coloured wedding dress comprising a full length petticoat, full length lace skirt and lace peplum top. Petticoat is cream colour with narrow straps with opening on left hand side with two press studs and hooks. Lace skirt is cream coloured full circle with satin waist band, open placket with one pearl button. Lace peplum top has short sleeves with twenty-three cream coloured rouleau loop buttons and a lace bow at the sacrum. It is edged with a net frill. See also Knickers NA4921, Negligee Set NA4922, Horseshoes NA4924 and Wedding Veil NA4925.
tooke, wyatt m, wedding
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Clothing - Negligee Set, 1948
Negligee set or Wedding trousseau for the marriage of Charlotte Edith (Tottie) Ryder (aunt of donor) to Alfred George Tooke (b 1898 England d 1998) held at Church of England, Thornbury on 13 March 1948
1948 negligee set comprises two pairs of knickers, camisole, bed jacket, petticoat, nightgown. All items are cream coloured satin with appliqued coffee coloured lace. One pair of knickers has appliqued coffee lace encircling each leg with a hand-worked buttonhole and is missing a button. Second pair of knickers has appliqued lace floral design on each leg with an elasticised waist band and a plain band on the legs. Camisole has coffee coloured lace along the top edge and rouleau style shoestring straps. Bedjacket is short with long sleeves and a front fastening with four self-covered buttons and rouleau fastenings. Coffee coloured hand appliqued lace is around the neck and along the bottom. The shoulders are padded. The petticoat has coffee coloured lace around the hem and yoke. It has rouleau style shoestring straps. The nightgown is long with a coffee coloured lace Vee front. Two satin ties attach to slightly gathered waist. See also Knickers NA4921, Wedding Dress NA4923, Horseshoes NA4924 and Wedding Veil NA4925
trousseau, tooke, wyatt m, wedding
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Photograph - Black & white photo, Blackburn State School 1923, 1923
Blackburn State School 1923 grade 6 class.
Large photo of grade 6 Blackburn State School in 1923.
blackburn, state school, 1923
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Clothing - Wedding petticoat, C 1956
The dress and accessories worn by Mrs Margaret Scully for her wedding. Following their engagement in 1956, her husband built their home of 67 years in Box Hill South.
- Made from Vilene A65 interfacing - Organza (stiffened) - Bell shaped with added ruffle
Nil
wedding, clothing, handmade, scully
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Costume - Needle package (needle)
Owned by Patrice's grandmother, Elsie Doris Whitten nee Williams.
Needle package containing 5 needles with information on cover.
Superior egg eyed double long No.2. Manufactured by A Shrimpton & Son Redditch England
sewing, needle
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Clothing - Wedding dress, C 1956
The dress and accessories worn by Mrs Margaret Scully for her wedding. Following their engagement in 1956, her husband built their home of 67 years in Box Hill South.
- Silk brocade (cream) - Rouleau loops, covered buttons from back neck to waist - hook & eye below waist - Rouleau loop, covered buttons wrist to elbow - Mandarin collar - Corded waistband and hem - Dress forms train at back - Shoulder pads
Nil
wedding dress, c 1950's, marriage
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Headwear - Hat - Bridal and Hatpin
The dress and accessories worn by Mrs Margaret Scully for her wedding. Following their engagement in 1956, her husband built their home of 67 years in Box Hill South.
'Juliet' style stiffened headpiece and hatpin. Hair piece is covered in same material as used in the bridal gown. Hat pin has top covered in the same material.
Lille Couturier Block Court 288 Collins Street, Melbourne.
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Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 9 Ashburn Dve., Mitcham, 2002
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising3 Alwyn St., Mitcham. This property has be listed as having sold for $325,000 in 2002. Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 3 Alwyn St., Mitcham depicting a weatherboard cottage with corrugated roof and bullnose verandah, set back from a picket fence and front lawn with gumtree. To the left is a driveway leading to a detached garage There are two hole punch holes near the centre of the upper edge
3 Alwyn St., Mitcham Picken © 2002 Realtor
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, forest hill, real estate
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Newspaper - The Burwood Bulletin, Burwood Bulletin, New Truck Hits the Road, Winter 2023
The Eastern Emergency Relief Network supports those in need to set up their home. It received a new truck in March 2023 with the help of funds collected by the local Lions and Rotary clubs.The Eastern Emergency Relief Network supports those in need to set up their home. It received a new truck in March 2023 with the help of funds collected by the local Lions and Rotary clubs.
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The Eastern Emergency Relief Network supports those in need to set up their home. It received a new truck in March 2023 with the help of funds collected by the local Lions and Rotary clubs.
eastern emergency relief network, eern, rooney keith, lions club of nunawading, rotary club of nunawading
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Newspaper - Whitehorse News, Whitehorse News, Nunawading Community Hub is Complete, September 2020
In 2020, the City of Whitehorse has opened the new Nunawading Community Hub, which will house 30 Community groups, clubs and services.The City of Whitehorse has opened the new Nunawading Community Hub, which will house 30 Community groups, clubs and services. It incoporates restoration of the former Nunawading Primary School No. 4190 built in 1926. See also ND7673.
non-fiction
In 2020, the City of Whitehorse has opened the new Nunawading Community Hub, which will house 30 Community groups, clubs and services.
nunawading primary school (no. 4190), nunawading community hub
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Poster - Family tree, Whitehorse Historical Society, August Schwerkolt
A poster of members of the Schwerkolt family who were most closely connected to the Mitcham property. It is used for display in the Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum.A poster of members of the Schwerkolt family who were most closely connected to the Mitcham property. It is used for display in the Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum.
non-fiction
A poster of members of the Schwerkolt family who were most closely connected to the Mitcham property. It is used for display in the Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum.
schwerkolt family, schwerkolt cottage