Oval dark red leather oval box with blue satin lining containing an engraved silver trowel with a turned, patterned bone handle."Presented to W. R. Little Esq. on the occasion of his laying a memorial stone in the Wesleyan Church, Moonee Ponds 16th September 1890 A.E. Duguid. Architect."weleyan church, moonee ponds, little, w.r.

S025.1 Black leather oblong box with white and blue satin lining containing S025.2 a black handled silver trowel with an inscription."Presented to Fred J. Cato Esq by the builders and trustees of the Eltham Methodist Sunday School Oct 3rd 1931 Jude 2"cato, f. j., eltham methodist sunday school

"Infant Department The interest in this branch of the school work (under the able guidance of Misses F. Chapman and A.E. Ratten) is well maintained. It is largely through the generosity of Nr. and Mrs. Griffiths that the officers were enabled to have a new brick school hall built. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October, 1905, by Mrs. John M. Griffiths, the new building being erected on the site of the old church. It is both attractive and comfortable and is well lighted. It is also used for the week-night services. The old building which for so long had served as a schoolroom for the little ones was not considered suitable and was in 1905 disposed of for removal. When removed it was renovated, and is now used as a mission church in a neighbouring district." Source: Kew Baptist Church History 1856-1906The trowel is historically significant for its association with the Kew Baptist Church and its ownership by and association with the Griffiths family of Kew who were important tea merchants in Australia.Silver-plated commemorative trowel with bone handle, in black leather case lined with blue velvet. The trowel is engraved with information about the occasion.It was presented to Mrs J.M. Griffiths, who lived at Goldthorns, Normanby Road, Kew. [The trowel in its case was presented to the Kew Historical Society on 24 April 2018 by the Manager of Bupa Aged Care, Edithvale.]Engraved front: "Presented to Mrs. J.M. Griffiths on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the Baptist School Hall, Kew, Oct 21st 1905". Maker mark on reverse: "PA & S E P"griffiths family - kew (vic), mrs. j.m. griffiths, commemorative objects, baptist church (kew), presentation trowels

The photograph is of the commemorative trowel used to lay the foundation stone of the Preston tram depot (later Thornbury) of the Fitzroy Northcote and Preston Tramways Trust. Engraved silver plated trowel "Presented to C Ottery Esq, President of FNP Tramway Trust by Thomson & Chalmers Builders". See second image for the actual foundation stone on display at the Museum.Has a close association with the event of the laying of the foundation of the FNPTT depot in St Georges Road & Miller St.Colour print and 35mm negative.fnptt, preston depot, thornbury depot

Sir Edward Mitchell was the chairman of the Edward Wilson trust, which enabled the building of the Braille Library during a time of great economic turbulence due to the last months of World War 1. This commemorative trowel was given to him in thanks for his (and the trust's support) of the project, which would ultimately provide a great resource to blinded soldiers who were prepared and able to learn Braille. In addition to the area housing the Braille collection itself, an entrance hall, reading room, secretarial office and hall also provided space for reading, administration of the collection and opportunities for social or recreational activities.1 silver plated trowel with handle inside boxPresented to Sir Edward Mitchell K.C., K.C.M.C. on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the new library for the Victorian Association of Braille Writers October 28th 1918. (Inside box lid: By Special Appointment Harrison Bros & Howson, Sheffield, England Cutlers to His Majesty)victorian association of braille writers, sir edward wilson