Shaving cream is a cream applied to the face, or wherever else hair grows, to facilitate shaving. The use of cream achieves three effects: lubricates the cutting process; swells keratin; and de-sensitizes skin. Shaving creams commonly consist of an emulsion of oils, soaps or surfactants, and water. James Baker Williams was born in 1818 in Lebanon, Connecticut USA and, in 1834, began employment with F. and H.C. Woodbridge, a general store located in Manchester. Williams was offered half-interest in the store in 1838, after which its name was changed to Keeny and Williams. Two years later, Williams sold his interest in the store, but retained his share in the drug department. He began experimenting with various soaps to determine which were best for shaving, and eventually developed Williams' Genuine Yankee Soap, the first manufactured soap for use in shaving mugs. In 1847, Williams moved his enterprise to a rented gristmill on William Street in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and his brother, William S. Williams, joined the firm around 1848, when the firm's name was changed to the James B. Williams and Company. William's shaving soaps were sold throughout the United States and Canada and James Williams supervised many aspects of the company until shortly before his death in 1907 at the age of eighty-eight. The Williams family continued to manage the company until it was sold in 1957. By the early 1900s, the company was known throughout the world. In addition to its line of shaving creams, the firm produced talcum powder, toilet soaps, and other toilet preparations. The original 1847 factory is still standing in Glastonbury and, in 1979, was converted into a condominium complex. I In 1983 it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. 1927 - 1990 Salmond and Spraggon (Australia) Limited , Sydney , New South Wales, was registered as a company on 10 June 1927 following the liquidation of Salmond and Spraggon (Australia) Limited known as the Old Company. The company distributed household cleaning and mineral, metal and chemical wholesaling, pharmaceutical wholesaling throughout Australia on behalf of manufacturers. In 1990 the company was taken over by Alberto Culver, a manufacturer of hair and skin products. A clear glass jar with a screw lid containing 'Williams Shaving Cream' Front Label : J.B WILLIAMS / LUXURY / SHAVING CREAM Back Label : The contents of this jar are guaranteed to be / The J.B.WILLIAMS Luxury Shaving Cream Jar has been changed to meet the Wartime conditions but / the cream is of the same high quality / made in Australia for / J.B. WILLIAMS COMPANY / Glastonbury, Conn. U.S.A. / Vendors / SALMOND & SPRAGGON (AUST.) PTY.LTD. / All Statesshaving equipment, razors, safety razors, cutthroat razors, soap, world war 11 1939-1945, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, early settlers, shaving cream, williams j.b. company ltd, connecticut usa, glastonbury connecticut usa, salmond & spraggon pty ltd, sydney, new south wales, toiletries, shaving soap,

W. D. Williams had a chemist shop in Hargreaves Street, Bendigo from 1901 to 1917. He also had a chemist shop in Barkers Road, Hawthorn/ Glenferry 1902-1915 when he sold the business. in 1922 he appears as a chemist in 87 Malvern Road, Malvern.Green and brown prescription book of W.D. Williams Chemist. The book covers the year 1907. In chalk on the front cover: Chemist W.L. Williams old scrip book 1907prescriptions, chemist, w d williams

Document. A collection of Original plays , one by Alex Hood. Re-written by John Williams - teacher at Maple Street , 1989-1972.document, memo, collection of plays

May Williams was the granddaughter of Samuel Coxall who came to Buninyong in the 1860s and became a market gardener. May remembered her grandparents as a child and thus provided a link to the early days in Buninyong.May's interview for the Oral History of Buninyong provides details of the social, agricultural and cultural history of the township and surrounding districts from the mid 19th century until the end of the 20th century.Colour photograph of May Williams 1994May Williams (nee Coxall) Aged 91, February 1994 in her garden at Scotsburn, on day of Oral History Interviews, looking at Apple tree her father Samuel gave her on her wedding daybuninyong, coxall family, market gardens, webbville, scotsburn

George Williams No 1608, actually Cuthbert Lodington. He enlisted under an assumed name of an Aunt. Enlisted on 4.12.14 in the 3rd reinforcements to the 6th Batt AIF. Embarked 19.2.15 for Eygpt then Gallipoli. Reported missing 8.5.15, confirmed KIA same day. Refer 2070P.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (3) re G Williams. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. "1608 Pte G Williams 6 Bn AIF"medals, military, history

Under the Western Australia 'the Homestead act 1893' an Occupation Certificate, Homestead Farm No. 15/939 for David Williams of Bendigo for 160 acres (near Woolkabunning near Bunbury WA); at a cost of one pound. Signed by order of the Commissioner of Crown Lands. Dated 25 September 1897. The land is marked and distinguished in the maps and books of the Department of Lands and Surveys of the said (WA) Colony as Williams Location No. 702.

In 1990 MAJ Bob Williams was the OC of Technical Development Cell. He won first prize for his entry ‘Innovations in Cartographic Communication’ in the individual category at the 2nd Australian Institute of Cartographers and BHP Engineering Technology Research and Development Awards. The award was announced at the 1990 Australian Cartographic Conference in Darwin where MAJ Williams presented his entry. At the time he had completed PhD studies at the Australian Defence Academy and was the first Survey Corps officer to complete studies at this advanced level. Also, in 1990 the Royal Australian Survey Corps’ meritorious achievements were formally recognised by the Senate of the Australian Parliament in a Notice of Motion on 31st of May 1990. The Royal Australian Survey Corps also featured in the issue of a commemorative stamped envelope issued by Australia Post. These achievements are covered in more detail in page 147 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. This photograph of MAJ Bob Williams was taken in Technical Development Cell at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo in 1990. The black & white photograph was printed on photographic paper and is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photograph was scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1990. MAJ Bob Williams – Technology Award Recipient.1P – annotated in red pen ‘MAJ Williams Technology Awards’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Monument at Stawell Cemetery Catherine & John Williamsstawell

WALTER WILLIAMS No 1442 enlisted in 2nd reinforcements 2nd Batt AIF on 27.11.1914 aged 23 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 11.2.1915, embarked for Gallipoli 5.4.1915. Transferred to Stretcher Bearers 8.4.1915 & hospitalised 9.6.1915 with a twisted instep. Returned to unit 13.7.1915, KIA 29.8.1915. Refer Cat No 1860 & 4342P Original photo of W WILLIAMS with Identity disc and medals mounted beneath. Mid brown colour timber frame with dark green mount & glass.Above photo on white label with black print: W WILLIAMS No 1442 - 1st AIF 2nd Bn Below photo handwritten with grey lead pencil: PT WALTER WILLIAMS nobly FFL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE Attached white printed label: WALTER WILLIAMS Killed in Action 29.8.1915 Refer book 4. photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history

C1914 - 1915 infantry Private 1st AIFA b/w postcard portrait of Walter Williams - oval shaped showing head and shouldersHandwritten on back: WALTER WILLIAMS Typewritten on front: WALTER WILLIAMSwilliams, walter, soldiers, uniforms, armed forces, clothing and dress, portraits, george evans collection

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Leaves of A Life being the Reminiscences of Montagu Williams QC Author: Montague Williams Publisher: MacMillan & Co Date: 1890Label on spine cover with typed text 923 WIL Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, leaves of a life, montague williams

Central Park Gardens. T R G Williams of Ararat Postcard No36. View from Grandstand with Palms and C.E. General, store in Main Street in Background. Additional later similar photograph with two men near palm tree. John Straton's Wool Skin Store, Commission Agent, in background, later purchased by N. Godfrey who came from Rupanyup but lived in St. George St. Stawell. Photo from Ivan Hodder in 1988. Note Picket fence. Black & white Post card by photographer T.R.G. Williams Ararat of The Palms Central Park Stawell 36. Note Cypress hedge removed with view of general store across Lower Main St. c1910-1920 Second photograph taken from the same position c1920 - 1930 with 2 gentleman in lower left of photograph. John Straton's wool & skin store visible in background.Photograph by T.R.G. Williams Ararat stawell, streetscape

Joseph G.A. Williams, WW1. Refer 9724P for his service details.Cream coloured card with 2 internal pages, one of which contains a typed in red Christmas Message and signed by J. Williams. Pages bound together on left side with red ribbon. On front in centre emblem of Australian Army Badge of Rising Sun.Written inside "To All", Signature "J. M. Williams" Front says "Australian Veterinary Hospital" "A.I.F. France" "Xmas 1918" Emblem of Rising Sun.christmas card, ww1, j. williams, baxter mc

Sixteen of the 25 individuals are known but only four are specifically identified by position. W MATHEWS (1st left second row from rear); Nat ELDER (beside MATHEWS); H BARNES (Middle second front row); Choota BALMAN (on BARNE's left)B&W photo of Port Melbourne Football Club 2nd 18 team and officials from 1935. Presented to his Worship, CR. A. ROGERS, President, in appreciation of services rendered.sport - australian rules football, george alexander rogers, mayors, w mathews, nat elder, a bills, alex rogers, graham 'nuts' nugent, w payne, w cornwaithe, s tymms, h compton, h barnes, choota balman, h smith, marshall, d spence, s ware, m larwood, port melbourne railway united football club, port melbourne junior football club

The Wesleyan Church was located at the corner of Burwood Road and William St. Hawthorn. It was designed by Messrs. Crouch and Wilson. The foundation stone was laid by the Hon. Alexander Fraser MLC on 14 August 1867. The Sunday School next to the church was built in 1878.Sepia carte de visite photograph of the Wesleyan Methodist Church located at the corner of Burwood Road and Williams Street Hawthorn.Burwood Road, Williams Roadwesleyan church, hawthorn, crouch and wilson, hon. alexander fraser

Eric Boardman CollectionMounted b/w photograph showing the Winter family of 2 males, 3 females and a baby. They are identified on the face of the photograph. Mary Ann Williams (Ma Williams, nee Millett) seated far right, Susan Winter standing, Irene Williams seated on floor. Males are Bill Winter and Edward Williams (no identification of which one which). See notes belowPrinted on face: "Matson and Fraser / 264 LITTLE COLLINS STREET," Handwritten on face: "Ma Williams Royal Hotel / Bill Winter, Teddy Williams, Irene Winter Moss Rusan / Mrs Hilton / Winterwinter family, williams, - (mrs), royal hotel, winter, william, bill, teddy, edward, irene, rusan, moss, hilton, george evans collection

"Joseph George Adelaide Williams". Enlisted No 37 in 38th Battalion, age 26 years 3 months. Embarked for England 20/6/1916. Transfer to A.A. VET CORP 25/10/1916 as Shoeing Smith. Embarked for France. Appointed CPL 1/7/1917. Appointed Sgt 6/12/1918. Discharged 31/8/1919. Refer also Cat No 9749PPhoto of Sgt Joe G.A. Williams taken after his return from WW2. In full uniform looking at camera. Photo on a white oval cut out surrounded by thick cardboard frame.On back written in pencil - name "JOE WILLIAMS" and "To Mr & Mrs Hay and Family," and "This was taken since he came back".photograph, ww1, joseph george adelaide williams, baxter mc

WALTER WILLIAMS No 1442, 2nd Batt AIF, KIA. Refer Reg Cat No 1859P for his Service Details and 4342P.Small Newspaper notice inset in centre of a large framed certificate for the death of Pte WALTER WILLIAMS. Memorial poster produced for Lone Pine Cemetery, ANZAC, Gallipoli, printed in black & white & gold. Attached to the poster is the newspaper notice. Designed by MC. Mid brown timber frame with green mount & glass."1914 - 1918, Glory of God and in Everlasting Memory" Attached white printed label: Note the newspaper notice re Death of Pte WALTER WILLIAMSdocuments - newspapers, military history

Matte sepia toned head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. F. H. Williams who is looking directly at the camera with his body facing to his right. He is wearing his clerical collar. The photograph is tipped on beige textured card which has been mounted on tan textured paper. The Rev Williams' name is written on the front of the photograph in script."Rev. F. H. Williams"rev f h williams methodist minister, prince of wales park methodist circuit, northcote (prince of wales park)

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Miss Gwen Williams, member of Hospital Charities Commission when School of Nursing was instigated in 1952. She was appointed Director of Nursing at Bendigo Hospital when the first students of the NDSN graduated. Square format B&W photographGwen Williamsndsn, nursing

Murray Comrie Collection. Monochrome photographic portrait of Mr. J.D. Williams, a former Mayor of the Borough of Tarnagulla.Printed on original 'Mr. J.D. Williams; the new Mayor of Tarnagulla (Photo by Eden)'.tarnagulla, council, local government, j.d. williams, mayor, mayors