James Jones was the son of Philip Jones, a Chairmaker, and Ann Jones who settled in East Brighton after the sale of land c1852 in the area of the Henry Dendy Special Survey of 1841. Mary Ann Moore was the daughter of Thomas Moore, a Gardener, and Sarah Harris who also settled in Brighton c1852. James and Mary Ann Jones settled and raised their family in East Brighton now Bentleigh. Mr John Herron resided at 4 Vickery St Bentleigh until 1989. Sadly Martha Jones born 1888 died in 1890 and James Jones had to purchase a plot at Brighton General Cemetery for her burial. Baby Ethel May was interred in 1893 and then Mary Ann in 1903 and James in 1940. Their stillborn baby was buried in the Wesleyan public grave in 1900James Jones and Mary Ann Moore were born in Brighton c1857 and c 1859 into pioneer market gardener families in the area of the Dendy Special Survey of 1841. They married in 1883 and raised their family in East Brighton, now Bentleigh. Sadly infectious diseases took the lives of many infants throughout the Colony of Victoria due to the poor state of water supply and sewerage disposal and locally the swamps of the Elster Creek were a constant breeding ground. Martha Jones born 1888 died 1890 and was interred in Brighton General Cemetery in a family plot purchased by her father James Jones. In 1893 another daughter Ethel May died and was buried in the family plot. A stillborn baby was interred in the public grave of Brighton General Cemetery in May1900. Mary Ann Jones died at age 43years and was interred in January 19033 Original documents associated with the death of Mary Ann Jones 18th January 1903. 1) An original paper receipt No. 4797 for payment on 19th January 1903 by James Jones to Brighton General Cemetery of £1 . 1s for the burial of Mary Ann Jones in a plot 4 feet x 8 feet, in the Wesleyan section portion 199 compartment G. 2 ) An original part- section of Form of Notification of Death from The Alfred Hospital Prahran with personal particulars and burial details , signed by the Undertaker. 3) An original Mourning Card 1) BRIGHTON GENERAL CEMETERY / 4797 ( stamped) / 19th Jan. 1903 (hand written) / Received from “Mr James Jones”(hand written) / the sum of £1 . 1s being the following / charges in Wesleyan (hand written) / Portion No, 199 compt.G Name of / Deceased ‘Mary Ann Jones”(hand written) / For re-opening grave interment ‘third’ £1 . 1s./ signed by S. P. Simmonds Secretary. 2) ‘Brighton’ (written over Melbourne) GENERAL CEMETERY FORM OF… / No. of Order____ Date of… / PARTICULARS / Signature of Undertaker J H Lear On back of notice are guides to the questions 3) In Loving Remembrance of / Mary Ann Jones / Dearly Loved Wife of James Jones / Died January 18th 1903 / Aged 43 Years / Poem - “One Less at Home “ / DEEPLY REGRETTED / Art Engraving Company, Royal Arcade, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne * wesleyan church, brighton general cemetery, vaccination, pioneers, early settlers, typhoid, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, market gardeners, jones james, jones mary ann, jones martha, dendy henry, dendys special survey 1841, infectious diseases, water supply, elster creek, melbourne, orford g h, printers, southern cross office, “brighton leader” print, bay street brighton, jones ethel may, public grave brighton

Huttley - Martin FamilyB/W: 2 Men. 5 Woman, 1 dog. outside on blanket. 1 woman in chair, man behine wering waistcoat, man sitting with suspenders, net to Madge Huttley.Madge Huttley (Bottom right)huttley, martin

White china coffee mug with name and emblem for Probus Club Eaglehawk printed on one side in blue.societies, service clubs, probus club

The cards relate to Cyril John Johnson VX36298 died as a POW. Refer 3144 for his service history..1) Imperial Japanese Army POW card to Next of Kin. Plain cardboard. Address side has From/Sender Park-Camp at Moulmein, Burma. .2) Imperial Japanese Army POW card to Next of Kin. Plain cardboard. Address side has From/Sender Park-Camp at Moulmein, Burma. .3) Imperial Japanese Army POW card to Next of Kin. Plain cardboard. States he is interned in POW Camp Moulmein, Burma. .1) - .3) Red stamped Japanese characters & stamped passed by censor. .1) Handwritten address side: To Mrs J Johnson Laanecourie Victoria Australia Signed: C J Johnson Handwritten bottom address side: 2nd Card .2) Handwritten address side: To Mrs J Johnson Laanecourie Victoria Australia Signed: Cyril John Johnson POW No 2954 .3) Handwritten address side: To Mrs J Johnson Laanecourie via Maldonpost cards, japanese

Monochrome postcard of the National Bank of Australasia on the corner of Walpole and High Streets, Kew. The bank was built in 1888. The two north-eastern bays facing High Street were subsequently demolished in the second half of the 20th century.KH-385national bank of australasia - kew, high street - kew

A Second Prize Certificate for the Best Ladies' Spray and Matching Buttonhole in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. Awarded to: Lesley Meagher. Note that record 507, a First Prize Certificate, has a different flower stem sketch and writing style.A pink "Second Prize" certificate for the Best Ladies' Spray and Matching Buttonhole in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. A sketch of a flower stem has been drawn on the left hand side. Certificate appears to have been hand drawn for printing.see scanned pictureevents, wildflower show

Historical information - RECHABITES - The Star of Kew Tent, No. 260. This branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites was founded in September, 1882, when the following members were installed as the first officers by the district officers, viz. Chief Ruler, Bro. W. H. Bardwell; Deputy Ruler, Bro. C. 
Viney; Past Chief Ruler, Bro. J. V. Morgan; Treasurer, Bro. R. Eyre; Money Steward, Bro. A. Brown; Levite, Bro. W. H. Richardson; Guardian, Bro. J. Wathen; Secretary, Bro. T. J. Eaton. Bros. W. H. Bardwell, T. J. Eaton, and F. J. Legge 
were appointed as trustees. It is interesting to 
note that three of the foundation members, Messrs. Bardwell, Eaton, and Richardson, and still members of the tent. The first meetings were held in the Mission Hall, but for many years the meeting place 
of the tent has been the Kew Town Hall. The funds of the tent have gradually accumulated until at the last audit they amounted to £2,097. For many years past the interest on the funds has been more than sufficient to meet all claims for sick pay. The 
total membership is now 140. The following past secretaries have been mainly instrumental in placing the tent in its present position:-Bros. T. J. Eaton, W. H. Bardwell, C. B. Gray, and C. L. Churcher. The present officers are :- C.R., Bro. R. M. Jones; D.R., Bro. T. H. B. Williams; P.C.R., Bro. C. H. Green; Treasurer, Bro. W. J. Thornton; Secretary, Bro. F. C. W. Hurrell. Junior Branch. A junior branch was founded in 1883, and while its membership has fluctuated considerably according to the enthusiasm of the management, it has been the means of introducing many members to the senior tent. Its membership is now 41. Female Branch. Lily of Kew Tent, No. 20. This branch was formed in October, 1904, and has accomplished good work. Its membership is 38. Much of its success is due to the untiring energy of its secretary, Mrs. J Jaycock. Source: Barnard, FGA, Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria, 1910This document forms part of a large collection of material assembled by the Rogers family of Kew and donated by the family to the Kew Historical Society by Dorothy Rogers or by her sons. The items in the collection have social and spiritual significance and are also historically significant. Items such as this coloured lithograph have a degree of artistic and aesthetic significance as representative examples of the certificate designers art in the 19th Century. A certificate awarded to W. H. Richardson (the father of the historian Dorothy Rogers) by the ‘Juvenile Tent No.157 in appreciation of his role as ‘Superintendent’. The certificate notes that 1887 was the fourth anniversary of the Juvenile Tent. The Star of Kew Tent No. 260 had been formed in 1882 as a branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites. W. H. Richardson was a founding member.star of kew tent no.260, independent order of rechabites, william h richardson, rogers collection, testimonials

A postcard with a black and white image of small boats being towed on a rope through water. Each boat is carrying several soldiers, and other ships and boats can be seen in the background. From the title it is a landing party going ashore near Gaba Tepe, on the Gallipoli peninsula. The back of the post card is blank so it was kept more as a souvenir than sent as a letter. There are other similar postcards in the collection.Images of Gallipoli were captured on postcards as mementoes. Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. Postcards as souvenirs or as correspondence would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1.Black and white postcard with an image of small boats being towed on a rope through water. Each boat is carrying several soldiers, and other ships and boats can be seen in the background. Front of postcard: "TOWED IN UNDER PROTECTION OF THE FLEETS FIRE : A LANDING PARTY GOING TO REINFORCE THE AUSTRALIANS NEAR GABA TEPE."world war one, gallipoli, souvenir

Group of seven postcards depicting Actresses , addresses to Mrs. A. Stephens : (a) Miss Carrie Moore, (b) Gladys Archbutt (hand tinted), (c) Miss Edna May, (d) Maude Fealy, (e) Tittell Brune, (f) Adrienne Augarde, (g) Miss Marie Studholme.postcard, photograph, actresses, marie, studholme, adrienne augarde, tittell brune, maude fealy, edna may, gladys archbutt, carrie moore, actresses, theatre, mrs. a. stephens

The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal was introduced in 2001 to recognise those who completed their obligation under the two National Service schemes that had operated in Australia between 1951 and 1972.The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal is a bronze medal ensigned with the Crown of St Edward. The obverse depicts an Australian Defence Force emblem with the crossed swords of the Army taking precedence. The Federation Star surmounts the emblem. Anniversary of National Service 1951 - 1972 national service medal, swainston collection, ne swainston

Black and white postcard. On top of card:' The Paddock, Brooklands' Image shows large amount of people, mainly men, standing in area near racetrack. Large pavilion in background.Valentine's Seriesevent, sports, brooklands racetrack, weybridge, uk

Man In photo is Gilbert Rogers a well known photographer & tourist guide in the Grampians. He is looking out over the Wonderland Range from an are a close to the Balconies.Postcard shows a man standing on a rocky outcrop looking out over a range of peaks. The man is wearing a hat similar to a scout hat similar to a scout hat, is wearing shorts and long leather boots. He is carrying a back pack. Post card; Correspondece; Address onlyscenery, grampians ranges

Membership card of L.L. Haines to the Ringwood Returned Servicemen's Club. Expiry date 31-Dec-1959. L.L. Haines was the father of Russ Haines who is the president of the Ringwood Historical Society. Colour of the card is yellow.506 on back of card

Ascot Denominational School in Ascot opened in 1859 for the Presbyterian Free Church with 26 students, which quickly grew to 96. In 1866 the local Board of Managers offered the school to the Board of Education if it would pay the 200 pound building debt, but the offer was rejected. In 1873 Ascot Primary School (No. 16) opened. A new site was purchased in 1981 forcing the closure of School 16. Ascot State School (No. 2507) opened in February 1883..1) Twenty three children stand in from on a brick building with corrugated iron roof. They are students of Ascot Primary School. .2) Twelve males students of Ascot Primary School stand in front of a timber post and rail fence. They are the same boys as depicted in the .1) Ascot Primary School photo. Members of the Chatham family were educated at Ascot Primary School and are thought to be in these photographs. In the late 1950s and 60s the children of Phillip and Elizabeth Chatham nee Holmes also attended Ascot State School along with the children of Bill and Margaret Holmes.Verso in blue ballpoint pen "Chatham Ascot"chatham family collection, ascot, ascot primary school, ascot state school, post and rail, elizabeth holmes, bill holmes

Certificate of Freedom of entry to Bendigo granted to A.H.Q Survey Regt. Signed by JCH Jeffrey, Mayor.Certificate and frame. Frame - gold tinted wooden frame, rectangular, glass. Certificate - Parchment, white, printing possibly old gothic style, black ink. City of Bendigo seal is red and embossed. Survey Regiment crest and City of Bendigo crest. bendigo, survey regiment, svy, freedom

Buildings - Township People - Township Ranter Gully

The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. Black and white Photograph of the path running along the river side of the gardens with trees overhanging the walkThe Rose Series P 1139 The Lovers Walk in the Gardens, Port Fairy, Vic.lovers walk - gardens, path, botanical, trees

Donated by Steven Spicer, Grandson of prize winner, Mr E.W. Acklom, who lived in 87 Wantirna Road, Ringwood.Gold lettering surrounding coloured photograph of floral arrangement painting by John LextonFIRST PRIZE Awarded to Mr E.W. Acklom Signed by: Mayor R.C. Horman, President of Horticultural Society, (illegible), Town Clerk F P Dwerryhouse. Date 4 March, 1961 Organised by the Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society

Printed coloured postcard. Image is of The Eddystone Lighthouse and depicts a lighthouse on rocks with a smaller brick structure nearby in stormy seas and gulls in the sky. The words The Eddystone Lighthouse with a small symbol in white appear along the bottom left hand edge. Reverse is addressed to Miss Dean 'Esmond' Golden Square Bendigo and has a one penny stamp affixed postmarked Kerang. The words Raphael Tuck and Sons "Oilette" (Regd) postcard 7062 "Rough Seas" Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King and Queen after the black and white originals by Elmer Keene are printed in red along the left hand edge.Raphael Tuck and Sons 'Oilette' Regd Postcard 7062 'Rough Seas'postcard

Child’s Toy Wash Board of timber and corrugated Glassstawell

POSTCARD SENT TO MISS PERRY FROM NIECE MAUD, FROM DEVONPORT, TASMANIAPOSTCARD SENT FROM DEVONPORT, TASMANIARIVER MERSEY, DEVONPORT, TASMANIA.local history, photography, photographs, trembath, perry

Rectangular Coin Case Silver in Colour containing spaces for1/-, 6 pence, 3 pence. Reverse side 1 Sovereign, 1/2 Sovereign.stawell

White china dish re The RAChD momento dedicated to the Army Chaplain Service. A brief history printed on the back and the motto "In the sign Conquer". This features a cross and royal crown above. All in black and whiteIn This Sign Conquerchina dish

7 RAR plaque with the number 7 on the top right corner, the RAR symbol is fixed of the wooden plaque

Postcard - full colour with serrated edge - Nu-color-Vue - co produced with the TMSV - of Birney Tram 217 in Dandenong Road, c1980. Tram has the destination of Power St with an L class tram 104 behind. The rear is printed in brown ink - card number NCV 739, with place for stamp. gives detail of the tram, the photograph location, the TMSV logo and the Nucolorvue on the left hand side.trams, tramways, postcards, birney, tmsv, l class, dandenong rd, power st, tram 104, tram 217

Collection of slides demonstrating safety equipment. 14 May 1986. 8 undated. Some duplicatred.demonstration, safety equipment, gloves, masks, respirators, boots

Wood veneer plaque with fabric crest of 1 Operational Support Unit RAAF:- White centre of two aboriginal weapons - spear and woomera. Motto; Strike Furtherplaque, operational support unit, raaf