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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Autograph Album, 1920s
... 107-113 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...This item comes from the estates of the Misses Ardlie of Warrnambool. It belonged to Agnes Ardlie (1915-1993) who was aged 11 when she received the album. Her sisters were Olive (1905-1912) and Dorothy (1910-1993). They were the daughters of Arthur and Ethel Ardlie of Warrnambool, the granddaughters of the prominent Warrnmbool lawyer, William Ardlie and his wife Mary and the great granddaughters of John and Mary Ardlie, early settlers in Warrnambool. The Misses Ardlie lived in their early years at Aroona in Princess Street in Warrnambool. The autograph album has handwritten contributions (verse and signatures) from family members and friends and twelve signatures of cricketers from the Australian Test series of 1928-1929. These are mostly English cricketers and include the signatures of Wally Hammond, Jack Hobbs, Harold Larwood and George Duckworth.This autograph book is of considerable interest, firstly as a memento of Agnes Ardlie, a member of a prominent family in Warrnambool in the 20th century and secondly, as an item of some significance in the cricket world with its signatures of some English cricketers on tour in Australia in 1928/29.This is an autograph album with a dark red leather cover and gold writing on the front cover. Inside the cover are pages in a green mottled pattern. The other pages are mostly white or cream with some coloured pages. Some pages have handwritten verse and signatures in black and blue ink. A blue shopkeeper’s label is on the inside back page. Album Agnes M. Ardlie ‘Aroona’ Warrnambool 3.11.26 ardlie family, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Victorian Institute of Surveyors Transactions and Proceedings Vol V, 1910
... 146 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...This book belonged to John William Crawley, Junior who had acquired it in 1910 as a member of the Victorian Institute of Surveyors. John Crawley was an engineer, architect and surveyor in private practice in Warrnambool and also the official engineer of the Shire of Warrnambool from 1896 to 1935. His father, brother and son were also engineers and worked in that capacity for the Shire of Warrnambool or as the Shire Secretary, with the Crawley family members recording a total of 132 years of service to the Shire of Warrnambool which existed from 1863 to 1994. This book is retained as it belonged to John Crawley, the engineer for the Shire of Warrnambool for forty years. This is a hard cover book with a dark brown cover with gold printing on the front cover and spine. The cover is now stained. The book contains an introduction, twenty papers and reports from 1905 to 1910. There are many black and white photographs and fold-out maps and plans. The signature on the second page is handwritten in black ink. J.W.Crawley W’bool 26.3.10crawley family, warrnambool, shire of warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Unidentified male, 1885c
... Elizabeth Street, Melbourne ...Studio portrait of unidentified male, taken circa 1885. From the Partington collection.Sepia studio portrait of unidentified male partington family, portrait photographs -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
News Paper, The Argus, Souvenir Supplement, The Argus & Australian Limited, 22 February 1940
... 365 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...The 17th Brigade (Australia) was an Infantry Brigade first formed in 1917 during WW1, but did not see action. The Brigade was reformed during WW2 and served in Libya, Greece and New Guinea. The Brigade was disbanded in 1946.This supplement is an original as printed and issued with The Argus News Paper on 22 February 1940.Oblong, buff colour news paper, souvenir supplement of The Argus,16 pages, 22 February 1940. The supplement is dedvoted to the 17th Australian Infantry Brigade 2nd A.I.F.The front cov er of the supplement has a photograph of Brigadier S.G. Savige, DSO, MC, ED, Commander. The following pages are photographs of Companies within the Brigade.ww1, ww2, 17th brigade, aif, -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Student's Text, The Argus Students' Practical Notebook, 28/09/1948
... 365 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 2000, Australia ...Printed by the Argus and Australasian Limited in 1948 as a general text book for students. The Argus Newspaper had been printing interesting, informative and instructive articles on various phases of the work in schools every Saturday in their newspaper and the students were expected to cut these articles out and paste them in a convenient form for study and revision. The decision to publish the articles, by the Argus, in one volume was welcomed by the Director of Education, Victoria, J.A. Seitz and stated that it "can be recommended confidently to teachers and pupils."Gives a general overview of a lot of different subjects that students were being taught in the 1940's.It includes such areas as the three layers of government, simple mechanics and electrical theory, nature and general science. It is typical of what was being taught during the construction days in the Kiewa Valley and the owner would have possibly attended either the Tawonga State School or the Mt. Beauty State School. A green paper back text book of general knowledge. Contains nature notes, general science, Australian exploration, civics, and how the wheels go round. This is an Argus Production and the price is stated as two shillings.On the front cover, written in ink, is a name Helen Gunn, A1. This is repeated on the first page with two crosses underneath the inscription.argus newslpaper, general knowledge, education, pupils, text book -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
B/W Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, c 1914 - 1918
... Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia ...Suggested identity of couple via feedback, Nellie to be Nellie Alberta Thomson, daughter of Charles Augustus Thompson, daughter of Charles Augustus Thompson, a brother of Emma Nightingale. Nellie married Frederick John Parkins in 1915. He enlisted on 14 Feb. 1916 and his WW1 enlistment papers state his next of kin as Mrs. Nellie Parkins. source: Avonsleigh MailHistory of nurseries in the Emerald VictoriaPhotograph on cream board of couple, man in service uniform'To Aunty Em with love from Nellie and Fred"nightingale/thompson collection -
Orbost & District Historical Society
tobacco cutter, late 19th -early 20th century
... Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...This McMillan Tobacco Cutter was used to cut plugs of tobacco suitable for pipes.Tobacco cutters were important tools for pipe smokers until self-made or manufactured cigarettes began to dominate the tobacco sales market from the 1920s. This item is a link to a previously common means of consuming tobacco.Metal tobacco cutter (guillotine style), mounted on wooden base, with brass striker plate.Inscription "McMillan" appears on the striker plate.smoking tobacco-cutter -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Elizabeth Street, Circa 1972
... 32 Elizabeth Street, Elsternwick, Melbourne, Victoria ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.Page 48 of Photograph Album with two landscape photographs of 2 different houses in Elizabeth Street.Hand written: Elizabeth Street [top right] / Corner of Bent Street [under top right photo] / 22 Elizabeth St [under bottom right photo] / 48 [bottom right] trevor hart, elsternwick, elizabeth street, houses, verandahs, fences -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, ANAPress, No.5, December, 1973, 12/1973
... 28 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Victoria, 3000 ...The Australian Natives' Association (ANA) was founded in 1871.Sixteen page black and white magazine of the Australian Natives' Association. Contents include: * The story of the Eureka Stockade by Keith Rash. * Who wants to be a Lodge Secretary? * Obituary for Sydney Gordon Herron * District Councils and Branches * Anakie No 138 - 80th Anniversary * Foreign Imports: how do they flourish * Obituary for Albert Edward Daviesaustralian natives' association, ana, eureka, keith rash, rash, bryan kelleher, -
Federation University Historical Collection
Journal, The Building Engineering and Mining Journal, 13/09/1902
... 326 - 328 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne , Victoria ...Printed journal with green covermining; engineering; building; the victorian contractors gazette; james bates & co; humble & sons;wilkinson heywood & clark -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence - Education Department, Victoria, Training of the Disabled (Social Services) Scheme, 11/03/1954
... 24-26 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...Training of the disabled (Social Services) scheme came under the Reconstruction Training Branch, Education Department of Victoria. Reconstruction Training Branchsocial services, reconstruction training branch, education department of victoria, training -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, B&W Francis Box 1836-1912, c1900
... Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...Francis Box was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. He was assigned to work in Beaufort and had various jobs including ‘gold miner’ at Heathcoat where he married Eliza Jane Thompson. Francis decided to return to market gardening after the death of his 1st child Francis George Box in 1875 aged 13months. The child was buried in Brighton Cemetery and Francis then rent/leased the land on the corner of Tucker Road and Elizabeth Street East Brighton ( now Bentleigh) owned by his brother Henry who with another brother John helped Francis clear the land, and establish a market garden. They had 4 children and began to prosper until in 1882 their 2year old child Lena Caroline Box was killed in a fire that destroyed their house. Francis was burned trying to rescue the child. The local community raised money to assist the family. The land boom brought prosperity again and Francis bought more land around Tucker Road which was bequeathed to his children. Francis and Eliza Jane had four more children but one died in infancy and another aged 2 years. Only 5 of their 9 children survived. Francis and Eliza Jane, who died in 1922, are also buried in Brighton CemeteryBox Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841 Francis Box was born in Withyham, Sussex 1836 and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. Francis, a brother of William Box, and his wife Eliza Jane Thompson had 9 children and established market gardens in Tucker Road, BentleighA black and white photograph of Francis Box 1836-1912FERRY ... Elizabeth St Melbournebox george, box mary, box william, box elizabeth honor, box alonzo, box mary louisa, dendy henry, were j b, dendy's special survey 1841, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond, market gardeners, dairy farms, early settlers, pioneers, tucker road, box francis , thompson eliza jane, box william henry george, box charles francis, box-hembrow mable alma, box jessie melinda, box edith florence -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, B&W, Henry Box 1839 - 1913, c1888
... 108 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...Henry Box ,who was born in Withyham in 1839 , was the 3rd son of George and Mary Cripps Box and came to Australia in 1856 with the family. Henry paid his own fare so was not ‘bound’ to any employer. Henry helped his brother William establish his market garden on the site of Box Cottage, Jasper Road 1865 and by 1970 was purchasing property in East Brighton (Bentleigh.). He continued to purchase land, which he rent / leased to family members, and at his death owned property in East Boundary Road, Murrumbeena and Elsternwick. Henry married Elizabeth ‘Emma’ Ward in 1868 and they had 9 children but 2 died in infancy. ‘ Emma’ was the daughter of William Ward 1820- 1908 who was born in Norfolk and emigrated with his wife Ann Ostler in 1853. Henry was a member of the Court Pride of St George AOF, and a lay preacher at the Bentleigh Baptist Church.. Surviving Children were - Caroline Alma Box 1863-1943, Mary Anne Box 1865- ?, Lydia Elizabeth Box 1867- 1957, William Henry Box 1869- 1945, Emma Elizabeth Ellen Box 1875 – 1964, Olivia Christina ‘Chrissie’ Box 1878 – 1963, Archibald Ward Box 1882 -? Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841 . Henry Box, a brother of William Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. He purchased property and helped the family establish market gardens in East Brighton (Bentleigh). Henry and his wife Elizabeth Emma Ward Box had 9 children, Henry was a lay preacher for the Baptist Church Bentleigh. Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh A black and white photograph of Henry Box 1839 - 1913Bensen & Stevenson Photos / 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne/ COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, B&W, Eliza Box Gurr 1850 - 1911, c1880
... 49 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...Eliza Box was born in Withyham, Sussex England 1850 and came to Australia with her parents George and Mary Cripps - Box and siblings. George Box 1808-1867 of Sussex England, married Mary Cripps in 1831 -1856 and with 3 three of their 4 four sons and 3 three of their 4 four daughters left Liverpool in the Sailing Ship 'Atlanta' in March 1856 to begin a new life in Melbourne, Victoria , Australia. Their baby daughter Cecilia Lydia died a few days later. Caroline Box, the eldest daughter, remained in England working as a cook until she joined the family in Australia in 1863. William Box 1834-1902, the eldest son of George Box, married Elizabeth Avis 1833- 1914 and they resided in Box Cottage 1865 -1914 where they established a market garden and raised 13 children. William and Elizabeth had emigrated in 1854 so George worked on their market garden before setting up in Patterson Road. Sadly Mary drowned in a water hole only 4 months after their arrival in Brighton. It is supposed that Elizabeth helped George raise the children while he established his market garden. George died from Tetanus following an infected broken leg caused by falling from his dray in 1867. Eliza Box married Jabez Gurr in 1876 a Wheelwright and had 1 son Tasman who died 1889 aged 5 years. Jabez Gurr born 1831 Essex England came to Tasmania, Australia with his parents Henry b 1797 and Mary Ann Taylor-Gurr b 1819 and 6 siblings on the SS ”Charles Kerr” 1835. Jabez married Priscilla Thompson in 1854 in Tasmania. Eliza and Jabez were devout Christians and set up a night school teaching English to the Chinese market gardeners of Bentleigh.. After Tasman died they sold their house and went to China as missionaries where Eliza’s niece, Rebecca ‘Faith’ Box Viloudaki was also a missionary. On their return from China they lived in Prahran.. They are buried in Brighton Cemetery with their son Tasman. Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who, with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children, lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841. George Box 1808-1867 migrated in 1856 and worked with his son William Box until he established a market garden in Patterson Rd . East Brighton ( now Bentleigh). Eliza Box Gurr was the daughter of George and Mary Box. A black and white photograph of Eliza Box 1850 - 1911 who married Jabez Gurr 1831- 1903FERRY 49 Elizabeth St. Melbourne -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photographs, 2 x B&W, possibly Anna Box 1849 - 1919, c1880
... 49 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...Anna Box 1849- 1919 was born in Withyham, Sussex England had her 7th birthday en route from Liverpool to Australia. George Box 1808-1867 of Sussex England, married Mary Cripps in 1831 and with 3 three of their 4 four sons and 3 three of their 4 four daughters left Liverpool in the Sailing Ship 'Atlanta' in March 1856 to begin a new life in Melbourne, Victoria , Australia. Their baby daughter Cecilia Lydia died a few days later. Caroline Box, the eldest daughter, remained in England working as a cook until she joined the family in Australia in 1863. William Box 1834-1902, the eldest son of George Box, married Elizabeth Avis 1833- 1914 and they resided in Box Cottage 1865 -1914 where they established a market garden and raised 13 children. William and Elizabeth had emigrated in 1854 so George worked on their market garden before setting up in Patterson Road. Sadly Mary drowned in a water hole only 4 months after their arrival in Brighton. It is supposed that Elizabeth helped George raise the children while he established his market garden. George died from Tetanus following an infected broken leg caused by falling from his dray in 1867. Anna was a dressmaker and in 1881 she married Henry Pay , a painter, from London and they had 3 children . In 1907 the family lived on a 30acre property in Ringwood. which Anna bequeathed to her children. – Beatrice, Norman and Laura. In 1911 they moved to Surrey Hills where Anna died in 1919. Henry died in 1935 in Montrose where he was living with his son Norman Henry Pay, a farmer . Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who, with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children, lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841. George Box 1808-1867 migrated in 1856 and worked with his son William Box until he established a market garden in Patterson Rd . East Brighton ( now Bentleigh). Anna Box –Pay was the 3rd daughter of George and Mary Box. 2 black and white photographs that Avis Box Leigh thinks may be Anna Box c1880A unreadable B Ferry 49 Elizabeth St . Melbournebox anna, pay henry, pay norman, box william, box elizabeth avis, box george, box mary, moorabbin, bentleigh, brighton, ormond, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, withyham sussex england, ringwood melbourne, pay beatrice, pay laura, st kilda, melbourne -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Ithacan Philanthropic Society Committee 1991, 1991
... Ithaca House, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria... Street Melbourne melbourne The Ithacan Philanthropic Society ...The Ithacan Philanthropic Society Executive Committee 1991. Pictured L-R: Back row - Dennis Katsamas, George Coutsouvelis, Anthony Drakopoulos, John Tscoucalas, Christos Lourantos. Front row - Antoni Razos, Maria Dellas, Sia Andrews (President), Helen Vlass, Nick LourantosAlthough women played a very active role in the organisation of social functions and fund raising activities, they were not eligible to become full members until 1985 after which they could also be elected to the executive committee. Prior to this there was a Ladies' Committee formed in 1944 which organised social events. Sia Andrews, Maria Dellas and Helen Vlass were the first women to be elected to the executive committee in 1985. In 1991, in the Society's 75th year, Sia Andrews became the first female president. A coloured photograph of the executive committee of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society photographed standing in front of an honour board. Five men are standing behind three women and two men who are seated. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Ithaca House, c1970s
... 329 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia... Street Melbourne melbourne Ithaca House, the home of the Ithacan ...Ithaca House, the home of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society, is located at 329 - 335 Elizabeth Street. The site was purchased in the mid 1950s to build the club rooms. The money for the venture was raised by the issue of non-redeemable 10 and 50 pound debentures to members. Nicholas Sofarnos, a young Ithacan architecture graduate, designed the building. Construction was completed in 1958. Up until 2020 Yamaha were long standing ground floor tenants. Prior to the building of Ithaca House, from 1917 up until 1958, the club rooms were located on the top floor of Michael's Building on the corner of Lonsdale and Elizabeth Streets. The Ithacan Philanthropic Society has been a focal point initially for expatriate Ithacans and as the years have passed it holds many happy memories for Australian born Ithacans through the generations.A coloured photograph of a three storey grey building in a city street with two cars being driven along the road. The Yamaha Motor Bicycle company occupies the ground floor, and in the adjacent building Honda motorbikes are sold. There are curtained windows across the width of the second floor and signage on the top floor windows indicates this level is used for social events such as receptions and dances. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph
... 92 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne ...Photograph wrongly identified on reverse as Matthew Leighton Hutchinson Session Clerk Brunswick Presbyterian Church. Slightly faded waist length sepia studio portrait of unidentified white-beared elderly man dressed in suit and bowtie.brunswick, presbyterian, sessions clerk, matthew leighton hutchinson -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1864
... 49 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne ...Rev. Daniel James Draper (1810 - 1866). Born Wickham, Hampshire 28 August 1810. In 1830 joined the Methodist Society at Fareham and became a local preacher. Nominated in March 1834 as a candidate for the Wesleyan Methodist ministry. Appointed preacher on probation to the Charteris circuit. Married Sarah Webb in September 1835, ordained 7 October 1835, sailed for Australia on 13 October 1835. Served at Parramatta, where his wife died on 16 February 1838. Married Elizabeth Shelley (1808 - 1866) daughter of William Shelley, formerly a missionary in Tonga and Tahiti in July 1939. Served in N.S.W., Victoria and South Australia. Elected President of the 1859 Conference. Granted leave in 1865 to return to England as the Australian representative to the British Conference. He was returning to Australia on the SS London in January 1866 when he and his wife, along with 244 others, perished when their ship sank during a fierce storm in the Bay of Biscay.Sepia toned, full length carte de visite studio portrait of Rev Daniel J. Draper.daniel james draper, sarah webb, elizabeth shelley, ss london, bay of biscay, methodist, wesleyan, minister, president of conference, shipwreck -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1864
... 49 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne... Street Malvern East melbourne Mrs Elizabeth Draper (1808 - 1866 ...Mrs Elizabeth Draper (1808 - 1866). Second wife of the Rev. Daniel James Draper (1810 - 1866). Born Wickham, Hampshire 28 August 1810. In 1830 joined the Methodist Society at Fareham and became a local preacher. Nominated in March 1834 as a candidate for the Wesleyan Methodist ministry. Appointed preacher on probation to the Charteris circuit. Married Sarah Webb in September 1835, ordained 7 October 1835, sailed for Australia on 13 October 1835. Served at Parramatta, where his wife died on 16 February 1838. Married Elizabeth Shelley (1808 - 1866), daughter of William Shelley, formerly a missionary in Tonga and Tahiti in July 1939. Served in N.S.W., Victoria and South Australia. Elected President of the 1859 Conference. Granted leave in 1865 to return to England as the Australian representative to the British Conference. He was returning to Australia on the SS London in January 1866 when he and his wife, along with 244 others, perished when their ship sank during a fierce storm in the Bay of Biscay.Sepia toned, carte de visite studio portrait of Mrs Elizabeth Draper, seated at a table.daniel james draper, sarah webb, elizabeth shelley, ss london, bay of biscay, methodist, wesleyan, minister, president of conference, shipwreck -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Book, Robertson & Mullens, Mrs Floate's Secret of Success Cookery Book, Vol. 2, 1950
... Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...On the page following the title page is the following information: "Mrs. Dorothy Floate's Cookery Book Presented to the Queen. Authoress Honored. On the occasion of the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. to Australia, Mrs. Dorothy Floate's now famous "Secrets of Success" Cookery Book was presented to Her majesty as a gift from the Authoress. It was duly accepted and gratefully acknowledged by Her Majesty." On the following pages are photographs of Mrs Floate with trophys and other awards received for competitive cooking, as well as a certificate received from the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria at the Melbourne Centenary Royal Show in 1934.Paperback cookery book, cover printed in green background, title printed in white on a brown background, volume no and price shown in white on red background. Black and white photo of author on cover. 160 pagesdorothy floate, cooking, cookery, recipes -
Unions Ballarat
ANF: Button - Nurses worth every cent of 8%, Australian Nursing Federation, 1995
... 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria ...This button/badge was made to support a nurses' pay claim that took place over the period of 1994-1995, at which time the Kennett Liberal state government was in power. In 1994, the ANF Federal Executive passed a resolution to seek national pay increases of 8%. At this time, nurses had not had a pay rise since 1991. The Union noted that over the same period Victorian politicians had received 12.9% in pay increases. Our thanks to the ANMF library for providing information about the origins of this object.Significant to the history of the ANMF and its industrial success. Round button - white background. Green and pink design.Protect National Rates. Nurses: Worth every cent of 8%.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council;, ballarat trades hall, anf, australian nursing federation, anmf, australian nursing and midwifery federation, nurses, health unions, pay rates, enterprise bargaining agreement, eba, pay claims -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Second Infant Reader, Approx 1920's
... Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Melbourne ...Reader for primary school studentsRobertson's Federal Readers Second Infant Reader. Grey book with sketch of three children, a koala and have trees on the cover.Robertson's Federal Readerseducation, author e pye -
Watchem Historical Society
Blazer, J K Lipshut, Watchem Corack Basketball club
... 28 - 32 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...Used as club uniform for the Watchem Corack Basket Ball Club. Approx 1960'sThis is a common piece of club uniform of the day. Not many have survived. This club no longer exists. Red Sports Club Blazer with blue trim and pocket logo and gold coloured buttonsPocket logo of two lady basketball players with title of Watchem - Corack Basketball Clubwatchem, watchem corack, blazer, uniform -
Melbourne Legacy
Journal - Document, set of newsletters, The Junior Legatee, Seven Issues from Wednesday, September 1, 1937 to Wednesday November 24, 1937
... 365 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...A newsletter produced on a regular basis by Melbourne Legacy for Junior Legatees, containing news, stories and messages including articles by current and retired members of the committee and executive as well as contributions from Legatee’s themselves. Articles include ‘Home Exercises for Girls’ Letters to the Editor and advice from the Legatee Doctor about sunburn and other health issues. It includes details of education classes, events, functions, holidays and news from the residences.Records the work done by Melbourne Legacy to care for children of servicemen who were either dead or no longer able to care for families. Also records social conditions of the times. Newspaper style newsletter of the Junior Legatee of between four and six pages. 00009.1, Vol 1, No 1, September 1, 1937 00009.2, Vol 1, No 2, September 15, 1937 00009.3, Vol 1, No 3, September 29, 1937 00009.4, Vol 1, No 4, October 13, 1937 00009.5, Vol 1, No 5, October 27, 1937 00009.6, Vol 1, No 6, November 24, 1937 00009.7, Vol 1, No 7, December 22, 1937. Became Legacy Newsletter in August 1942newsletter, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Flag, Junior Legacy Club, c1955
... 480 /488 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria ...A large flag with the Legacy logo. It was made in the 1950s possibly for use at events like the annual demonstration. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country.An example of the Legacy logo being used on a flag in the 1950s.Cream coloured flag. Commercially made by Gairs Melbourne for Junior Legacy Club featuring the Legacy torch logo.legacy promotion, logo -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Map - Street Map, R L Jarrett, Map of Mitcham, Tunstall and Blackburn, 1929
... Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...Tunstall was originally the name of Nunawading Railway Station. Tunstall opened on 4 June 1888 and was renamed on 1 November 1945. An historically significant advertising map that can be used to ascertain the extent of urban development in 1929 in the areas of Nunawading, Blackburn and Mitcham.A map of Mitcham, Tunstall and Blackburn found on the reverse of a real estate subdivision plan published by R. L. Jarrett of Elizabeth Street. This promotional street map is overprinted with the business address of the sponsors and advertising. Map overlaid in red print: "Drake & Co. / (N. Armstrong, Prop.) / Estate and Financial Agents / next Mitcham Station / Established 1914. Open all day Saturday. / Phones: Office, Box Hill 289 J. / Private, Vermont 10."real estate agents, mitcham, tunstall, blackburn, road maps, drake & co, new zealand insurance co ltd -
Mont De Lancey
Book, A.L. Maher, National Mathematics for Elementary Schools Part 1, 1937
... Elizabeth Street, Melbourne C.1, Victoria, Australia ...A National Mathematics textbook for Grade V11 in Elementary Schools Part 1 with lessons, diagrams, charts and examples of workings for students.Beige coloured paperback textbook National Mathematics for Elementary Schools Part 1 Providing work for Grade V11 in Elementary Schools. The title is written in black lettering below the round symbol for the publisher R&M - Robertson and Mullins Ltd. The author A.L. Maher (Head Master Teachers College Rural Training Schools, Melbourne) along with the Introduction written by James. W. Elijah, M.A., M. Ed. (Inspector of Schools) is printed on the cover too. There are lessons, diagrams, charts and tables. On tha back cover is a list of The National Series of School Books. 170p. The covers are torn and marked.non-fictionA National Mathematics textbook for Grade V11 in Elementary Schools Part 1 with lessons, diagrams, charts and examples of workings for students.mathematics, schools -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Havoc. Book of War Cartoons by Armstrong of The Argus
... 365 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...These cartoons depict a crisp, witty and humuorus account of the lead up and beginning of World War 2. The cartoons were drawn by " "Mick" Harold Barry Armstrong , a leading world cartoonist of the day. The publication was made by popular public request and sold for two shillings a copy. It has been kept by a Legatee as a souvenir and found its way into the archives.In 1939 Legacy was discussing the future of Legacy due to ageing Legatees and declining numbers of widows and families to assist. Little did they realise what was about to unfold.Book of war cartoons published in the Argus newspaper compiled as Havoc.Caricature of Adolf Hitler in bottom left hand corner. Many pen and ink drawings, cartoons of Adolf Hitler, and other Axis leaders, politics, August- December 1939.world war two, souvenir -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Mein Kranks. A second volume of war cartoons by Armstrong of the Argus
... 365 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...This book of war cartoons that had been published in the Argus Newspaper is a second volume to "Havoc" (item 00987). World War 2 has almost enveloped the globe and the Allies are having difficulty in containing the rapid expansion of Axis forces. It has been kept by a Legatee as a souvenir and found its way into the archives.Despite the reverses of the allied forces the cartoonist has maintained a positive outlook in his sketches about the outcome of the war. The cartoons are depicting Allied strength and resolve in a difficult situation.Book of war cartoons published in the Argus newspaper compiled as Mein Kranks.Front cover depicts Adolf Hitler (Germany) and Benito Mussolini (Italy) goose steppping and saluting. Cartoon sketches in black and white.world war two, souvenir