Isabella Park Taylor, nee Dawson (1842-1929), friend of Western Victorian First Nations people, and student of their languages and customs. Isabella grew up at "Kangatong" (1844-1866) in the company of First Nations people and became fluent in their languages. With her father, James Dawson, she wrote the book "Australian Aborigines" (1881).Black and white photograph taken at "Kangatong", near Hawkesdale, of seven Western Victorian First Nations people all seated in conversation with Isabella Dawson, seated at right with notebook and pen in hand.cdhs, cdhsfirstnations

This memorial card follows a style that was commonly used in the 1890s. The size of the card make it useful for presentation and handing out. There was a remarkably large production of memorial and funeral cards in Australia during the latter 19th and early 20th centuries and the style did not change (and many of the styles are still in effect today). Many of the card companies, in this case ‘The Memorial Card Co.,’ located at 143 King St, Sydney, published standardised plates which had areas for customisation. The card has the area for name, photograph, date of death and age. Poetry was often standardised, but could be requested at the behest of the person who commissioned the card Isabella Battley (nee Goad) was born in 1867, in Smythesdale, Victoria, Australia. She was married to James E. Battley when she died aged 45. James E. Battley was a director of the butter Factory in Orbost in 1915. Their son Ernest Albert Battley enlisted in the AIF from Orbost in 1916. His father is listed as Next of Kin and his mother as deceased. James was remarried to Eda May Battley (born Sargent) in 1914. He passed away in 1925, at age 57 Memorial cards are often treasured for a long time, and often become part of family history. The Battley family was an earlyn Orbost family.A black memorial card printed in memory of Isabella Battley. It has gold printed writing, a gold etched border and wreath. There is a photo of Isabella Battley and a memorial poem.memorial battley mourning

This amber satin evening outfit was worn by Mrs. Isabella Mitchell (nee Russell, 1840 – 1929) at the wedding of her brother Alexander (c.1846–1938) and Eliza (nee Moore c.1854–1939). The jacket and skirt attach to each other at the waist by joining the metal rings that are around the base of the jacket and to the metal hooks that are on the waistband of the skirt. The outfit was donated with its own mannequin and fits it perfectly. In the colonial days, outer clothing was rarely, if ever, washed, due to the expense of fabrics and difficulty in careful laundering. Clever methods were employed to reduce the occurrence of soiling. The mannequin included with the donation would also help keep the outfit in good shape as well as being used for ensuring a flattering fit. FAMILIES’ HISTORY The families connected with this wedding for which this outfit was worn are from Warrnambool’s colonial days. Isabella and Alexander’s parents, Robert Russell and Elizabeth (nee Mitchell) were both born in 1808 and married about 1830. They were from farming families in Northern Ireland where they raised their seven children there before migrating to Australia in the early colonial days, around 1857. Their graves are in the Tower Hill cemetery. Alexander’s wife Eliza (nee Moore, born in 1854) was also from Northern Ireland and migrated to Australia in 1858 with her parents, Thomas and Nancy Moore, in the last voyage of the sailing ship “Chance”. Isabella (Bella) talked with her grand-daughter Ruby Akers about her memories of Alexander and Eliza’s wedding and other events in her life. Ruby recorded these memories in a letter. She says “They were married in the Warrnambool Congregational Church by a pioneer minister, the Reverend Uriah Coombs. The bride wore a pale blue silk wedding gown which was made by herself. Bella was Matron of Honora and Ian McCasker was best man. In those days the transport to the church was usually a carriage – similar to a cab – and a pair of white ponies. They would have the reception at home and then go for a drive afterwards and at night there would be a dance. They did all the catering themselves … Eliza carried on farming in the Dennington, Yarpturk and Purnim districts until they moved to Camperdown around 1905…” Ruby’s letter later mentions “[Isabella] could recall seeing a blackfellows’ corroboree being performed near where the Dennington Bridge now stands. It was rather a terrifying experience, they seemed in a warlike mood and one never knew what they would do next. One lubra came running to granny crying, Hide me, bad man kill me. She was bleeding from a wound in the head. Probably the result of a blow from a waddy. My mother [Margaret Jane McLaughlan nee Mitchell], coming home from school, often met blackfellows walking ahead with spears and boomerang, the two lubras – he usually had two – following in the rear, carrying the children or any burdens they had.“ Margaret would probably have been in primary school in the 1800s when she saw these things. Alexander and Eliza had ten children. One of their daughters, Margaret Jane, was born in Warrnambool in 1879. She married William McCullagh and they had eleven children. Margaret made headlines in the Warrnambool newspapers for celebrating her 100th birthday. She had lived in the district for 60 years before moving to Melbourne. Alexander passed away at the age of 92, and Eliza passed away six months later aged 85. Their graves are in the Colac cemetery. Isabella married Ralph Mitchell and their daughter Margaret Jane married John McLauchlan in 1891. Margaret and John’s daughter, Ruby Elizabeth, Jane married Fredrick Akers in 1938. Fredrick was born in England and was a Boer War veteran and served in the British Army. He migrated to Queensland, Australia, in 1913 and he joined the Australian Army to fight in World War I. In 1935 he moved to Warrnambool where he served in the Volunteer Defence Corps 1938-1945. Both Ruby and Fredrick are buried in the Tower Hill Cemetery.Together, the evening outfit and the mannequin are examples of female fashion of the mid to late 1900s. They are also significant for their association with the colonial pioneer families of Australia, Victoria and Warrnambool. The outfit and mannequin are significant for their connection with a wedding uniting two colonial families from Northern Ireland who immigrated to Australia in the mid-1850s. The families had a significant role in the history of Warrnambool and district. The evening outfit and its mannequin are significant for its connection with colonial families and their contact with the indigenous culture of the district and the contact between the native and European people. This ladies’ evening outfit is made from amber coloured satin fabric. It comprises a short-waisted, long-sleeved jacket and long skirt and it has its own neck-to-floor wooden mannequin on a pedestal. The outfit was worn by Mrs. Isabella Mitchell (nee Russell) as the Matron of Honour at the wedding of her brother Alexander Russell and his fiancé Eliza Moore in Warrnambool, 29th April 1874. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, evening outfit, wedding outfit, bridesmaid’ outfit, matron of honour outfit, clothing female, clothing late 19th century, clothing wedding late 19th century, clothing bridesmaid late 19th century, clothing antique, clothing ladies, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, alexander russell, eliza russell, eliza moore, isabella mitchell, bella mitchell, bella russell, isabella russell, ralph russell, ian mccusker, ruby akers, fredrick william akers, ruby mclauchlan, margaret jane mclaughlan nee mitchell, margaret jane mclaughlan centenarian, william mclaughlan, robert russell, elizabeth russell nee mitchell, irish immigrants, warrnambool volunteer defence corps 1938-1945, antique satin outfit, warrnambool wedding 1874, congregational church warrnambool, reverend uriah coombs, dennington farmer, yarpturk farmer, purnim district farmer, camperdown resident 1905, dennington bridge, indigenous corroboree in dennington, corroboree in warrnambool, 1880s corroboree in warrnambool, lubra and baby, indigenous corroboree in warrnambool

This image was photographed from an original oval framed photograph in possession of Mrs Vi Symmons, nee Coate, daughter of Joseph and Isabella Coate. The Coate home was moved to Kalimna West 1960-1970c.Sepia photograph of the family home of Joseph and Isabella Coate, situated on Esplanade. It shows a tile roofed California style bungalow residence, two internal chimneys each topped with twin chimney pots. Veranda has decorative frieze under roof, seven men standing in front of house, five in workman's aprons. Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, architecture, people, clothing, room display

North Melbourne Metro Ice Works Picnic at Greensborough Circa 1908. From the Alexander Family showing John Senior, Isabella, Baby Henry, John Junior, Marcella Evans.Representative photograph of a group picnic held in the Greensborough area, a popular venue and day trip for groups from Melbourne.Black and White PhotographBack Sticker States - North Melbourne Metro Ice Works Picnic at Greensborough Circa 1908 The Alexander Family - John [Senior], Isabella, Baby Henry, John [Junior], Marcella Evans.alexander family

Schneider family group taken in 1897. The photo is of 2 adults Isabella and Peter Schneider and their 9 children. The 9th child Charles was not born at the time of the photo. All the name are printed on the back of the mounted card.Print of Schneider Family Group c 1897The Schneider Family 1897. (Top row) Ada Jack Mary Ann (Middle area) Alex Isabella Hugh Peter George (bottom row) Nell Emma Frances + Charles not bornstawell

Isabella Menzies (married to Elias George Warhurst in Rangoon in 1889)women, isabella menzies warhurst

Sepia toned photograph of Isabella and Joseph Coate on their wedding daygenealogy

This book was awarded to Mary Isabella Macdonald for second prize in Third English History in 1886. Mary entered Clarendon Ladies' College in 1885. On the original register it states that Mary was enrolled by her father named William who's occupation is noted as "Squatter" and who resided at Nhill Station in Nhill.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in green fabric with ornate decorative illustration on cover and gilt lettering. Detached spine, black and white illustrated, 469 p. Book plate inside front cover: CLARENDON LADIES' COLLEGE./ BALLARAT./ Second PRIZE./ III rd English History/ AWARDED TO/ Mary Isabella Macdonald/ 19 th December, 1886.mary-isabella-macdonald, clarendon-ladies' -college, 1886, william-macdonald.

Sepia toned photograph of Isabella and Joseph Coate and children, Violet, Belle and Joseph Jnrgenealogy, houses

Fanny Isabella Nicol. Refer 1795P for Service history, 1797.5, 1796.9. also 2591Six items relating to Fanny Isabella Nicol. .1) Badge, metal, round,"Australian Red Cross Society Vic Division" .2) Badge, round, metal, "Returned from Active Service" Crown at top, centre Rising Sun depiction with AIF under. .3) Identity Disc, personalised, round, metal with ring at top. Possibly made from an Eygptian coin with one side polished bare. .4) Badge, metal, "RSL Membership" Crown at top with membership clip with "55" denoting financial member 1955. Centre has two figures. .5) Badge, metal, oval shape "Presbyterian Church of Victoria" .6) Badge, metal, round, "Red Cross Society Vic Division" .2) Issued by Dept of Defence. On rear "211483" .3 "F.I.NICOL PRES A.A.N.S" .4) On rear "V33761" .5) "Centenary 1937"badges, membership, service

historicalSmall, soft covered book,includes letter from Arthur Woodley and photo of Isabella Tyrrell.Signed copy. Presented to Phillip Island Historical Society by Arthur E. Woodley, Crib Point 5/Oct/2005.pioneers, victoria, history, gippsland, arthur woodley, isabella tyrrell., r.s.medew

Identity the families registered with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saintssmall sheet of film Alphabetical Index HIRD - ISABELLA Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saintsfamily, register, alphabetical

A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth and death registration forms, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Registration of Birth form for: Child's name: Louise Addison Date of Birth: section missing Place of birth: Tarnagulla Father: Andrew Addison Mother: Isabella Addison (nee Lawson)

Murray Comrie Collection. A property rate notice from the Shire of Bet Bet, addressed to Isabella Bock of Tarnagulla. Dated 3 Jan 1946. Form is in duplicate, top copy pink, lower copy orange. tarnagulla, council, rates, properties, houses, law, bock

Copy of Education Department standard form for Merit Certificate.Ringwood State School- Merit Certificate for Isabella Jane Sorenson, 8th Grade, 14th November, 1941.

Legal document: on front 21st June 1921. Mrs. Catherine Richards to Mrs. Isabella Melrose, conveyance. On bottom : Fred. Douglas Jones, Solicitor, Bendigo. Land allotment 10, section 80, Bendigo.bendigo, land sales

Schneider’s Boarding House with family group outside building Corner of Victoria Street and St Georges Street. Building was also the Victorian Coffee Palace, then the Doll Factory.Two photos of the Schneider Family outside their boarding house and beside a sign Dinning Rooms, on the corner of Victoria St. & George St. Stawell. c 1901. The small photo is a black & white photo, the other a enlarged print of the same photo in a purply colour.Written on the enlarged print, beside the image is the wording "When Peter died in 1901 Isabella was left to support fer family. Charles was only one year old so Isabella ran a Boarding House at the corner of Victoria St. & George St. Stawell".stawell business

Photograph black & white, Bert Graham Collection, Annual Club Picnic 1961, Lake Jubilee, Daylesford.Mrs. Isabella Masters as mentioned on the reverse, is looking at the four people in the rowboat, and another boat near the edge of the lake.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

Death notice and funeral details clipped from The Age newspaper 18th January, 1962 following death of Charles Edward Lyndhurst Wedge in his 90th year on 17/1/1962.Loved husband of the late Emily Isabella Wedge, loving father of Charles (deceased) and John, father-in-law of Doris.

Donated by Isabella NewburyWestern Port Steamers Service Season Ticket. Issued to W D Davie & family to be available from 1st January 19------ to 31 December 19 ------ between Rhyll, Cowes & Stony Point. Issued by A. K. Sambell. Includes PhotographWestern Port Steamer Service / Issued to Mr. W D. Davie. & family / To be available from 1st January, 19... / to 31st December, 19... between Rhyll, / Cowes and Stony Point. / Issued by A. K. Sambellwestern port steamer service, travel ticket, rhyll, cowes, stony point, w.d.davies + family