Eliza McGlone was the wife of John McGlone and they were early settlers in Mitcham. They ran one of the earliest hotels in Mitcham: 'The Harvest Home' from 1873. The hotel was conducted in the front room of their house in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, on the corner of what is now McGlone Street. The hotel closed in 1889. John McGlone died on 3 September 1892 aged 65. Eliza McGlone continued to live in Mitcham until her death on 2 January 1921, aged 85. She had been Mitcham's first official Postmistress and, following several others who had held that position, she returned to that role for a period up to 1914 when Bertha Markham was appointed. The McGlones owned substantial rental properties and had donated one acre in central Mitcham for the Catholic Church. The McGlone Estate was subdivided in 1924, but the name is perpetuated in McGlone Street, Mitcham, near the site of the old Harvest Home Hotel.Black and white photo (three copies of an original taken circa 1890) of Mrs. Eliza McGlone. mcglone, eliza, harvest home hotel, whitehorse road, mitcham, mcglone street

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Choo choo: Raywood railway station; circa 1890. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Cream silk lace stole circa 1890. Machine made lace with pattern of flowers, leaves and scrolls. Scalloped edge all around.handcrafts, lacemaking

This framed print is part of a number of items from the St. Nicholas Seamen’s Church, 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, used during religious services there. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen, an Anglican charity, has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. Its symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centres in over 200 ports worldwide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria, the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857. It was a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’. Its location was an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981, and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This print is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The item is historically significant for its connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of this item to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Print of a watercolour painting, framed in Huon pine wood behind glass.Depicts the artist's impression of the Biblical event referred to as The Last Supper. Inscription marked on the back. Australian, circa 1890. The print is part of the St Nicholas Seamen's Church Collection (NOTE: This is not a copy of Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper'.)On rear of board: "156" flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, religion, religious service, st nicholas seamen’s church, williamstown, missions to seamen victoria, last supper, worship, religious worship, ladies lightkeepers’ auxiliary

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Country life: scene across the Kinypaniel Cree, Cathcart, circa 1890. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Historic retail: S. Keam & Co Importers and Manufacturers Shop, Bendigo, circa 1890.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Fine ale: Breheny Brothers, Brewers, circa 1890. There is no information supplied with the photograph. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

This Dice holder from the Woods Point goldfields would have been used to while away the time in the evenings, and the odd moments of time off during the day, children may have had use of it also, but would have had to be very careful not to lose the dice , because they would have been in big, big trouble. if the dice was lost !This item is of some significance because of its rareity and oral history passed on with the Item.Leather Dice Holder and Dice mounted on wooden base, leather dice holder is original. dice and wooden base is a mock up.(there is a small hole in the leather pouch 1.5cm from the bottom 2.5cm from the base, the hole is .2cm in size )W F Pickersgill Warburton 1960, Woods Point Gold Field circa 1890 app. Donated by Susan Issacs.recreation, leather, dice, dice holder, game, woods point, w f, pickersgill, mrs isaacs, mrs susan isaacs, yarra junction, gold field, game accessory gambling

Made circa 1890-1900. Large electroplated Britttania metal teapot with hinged lid. Panelled etching on body and lid. Made in Sheffield by Thomas Otley & Sons.Trade Mark: Thomas Otley & Son Sheffield / EP BM TOS / S / Thomas Otley & Sons (Electroplated Brittania Metal). 0263 - 4 - 55teapot, electroplated brittania metal

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Emporium: Mysia store, circa 1890. Picture taken by C. Boyle when the store closed in 1976. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Circa 1890Spirit Coffee Percolator Glass lid, Metal bowl, metal stand ceramic base.KK Priv EK Wien Comfort. Winged Dragons either side of Lions head on name platepercolator, coffee preparation

Bendigo Cycle club circa 189010869.1 - Bendigo Cycling Club B&W photograph (possibly 1890 and Long Gully Wanderers Cycle Club) 1869.2 & 1869.3 - Two medals won by Charles Edward Hunt1895/96 and 1897/98, gold. 1869.4 - One Australian Native Association badge, brass and enamel 10869.1 - probably Bendigo Cycle Club, 1890, E.C. Hunt, second row from the front, second from left in cap 1869.3 - 25 & 50 Inter club championship won by CE Hunt, Rambler's team (!!)cycling, cycling medals

Photo shows the first buildings in Gilbert Street, Torquay circa 1890.Gilbert Street became Torquay's "CBD" and remains the historical heart of Torquay township.Black and white photo.

R.H. Wadsworth Watchmaker and Jeweller From Sketch series Circa 1890stawell businesses

J. Cock Butcher Main Street. From Sketch series Circa 1890stawell businesses

Mitchell Bros. Auctioneers Main Street Stawell From Sketch series Circa 1890stawell businesses

L.C. Phillips Tailor & Clothier Main Street From Sketch series Circa 1890stawell businesses

Bone Saddler & Harness factory Main Street From Sketch series Circa 1890stawell businesses

S. Isaacson Draper & Clothier Main Street From Sketch series Circa 1890Line drawing of boot and shoe shop. Man and woman on verandah. stawell businesses

Wedding photo of Susannah and Alfred David Tindal circa 1890. They lived at Tindal's road, Anderson Creek (Warrandyte). Also recollections written by Lola Tindal who grew up on orchards in Ringwood/Heathmont, written on 1st November 1995.

Wimmera Flour Mills and Grain Store Taylor Street From Sketch series Circa 1890stawell businesses

W. Laxton Stawell Boot Factory Main Street Stawell From Sketch series Circa 1890Large group of men and women on verandah of boot factorystawell businesses

George Sprague Draper and Clothier McKellar Building Main Street Stawell. From Sketch series Circa 1890stawell businesses

Ralph Dalkin Auctioneer Stock & General Commission Agent Main Street. From Sketch series Circa 1890stawell businesses

Stawell Brewery Stawell West with Flag flying on Mast and several carts in front. From Sketch series Circa 1890stawell businesses

G. Mahnke London Bakery G. Mahnke corner of Main Street and Wimmera Street From Sketch series Circa 1890stawell businesses

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Belfast Stores: Hargreaves Street, circa 1890. John Matchett established the store in 1868 after mining for several years. He managed to build the business and in 1912 opened a branch in Moonee Ponds. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Ltd., Volume 2, No. 3 January 1966. 1/3d (12 cents). Front page picture of cable tram at Victoria Street terminus, circa 1890. Thirteen pages. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramways Collection'document, newspaper