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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WHITE COTTON NURSE'S APRON, 1960's
White cotton nurse's apron. Bodiec joins a 5 cm wide band and 60 cms long skirt. Skirt is plain in the front, with gathers at the back. Front of the bodice extends in wide 8 cms wide straps, which cross over at the back, and fasten with a button and buttonhole to the back waistband. The skirt of the apron extends right around the body, and overlaps, and fastens with two buttons and buttonholes 14 cms overlap. Worn by Merryn Ellison.Tape stitched inside apron, embroidered with the name: Merryn Ellison.costume, female, nurse's white cotton apron -
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Literary work - "Glorious toil" and "The crusaders" by John Ellison
Leslie John Ellison was born in Horsham in 1920. He was the son of Charles Ellifson (1892-1969) and Lilly May Rogers (1897-!966). He became a teacher and in the 1940s he dropped the "f" from his surname. In 1949 he married Aileen Beryl Ervin (6/3/1924-24/5/2004) John was interested in history and specially in Christian church history. He recorded his thoughts and research in writing. John died 25/7/1981 and is buried with his wife at the Kangaroo Flat Cemetery. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.Fourteen pages handwritten essay on the crusades and an exercise book with the first chapter of the historical novel "Glorious Toil". A typewritten synopsis of the historical novel "Glorious Toil". Also, an envelope addressed to J. Ellison esq. Jacka-Jacka, Tooan posted 20/12/1946 john ellison, historical novel, history of crusades -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: NURSE'S UNIFORM; BLUE COTTON DRESS, 1960's
Round neck, short sleeves, yoke back and front, nurse's blue cotton dress- uniform. Bodice gathers at yoke seam. 11 cm X 11 cm pocket on left breast. Concealed opening from neckline to hemline, has nine buttonholes - presumably buttons were exchanged between uniform dresses. One buttonhole at back neckline, and two buttonholes on the cuff of each sleeve, would also suggest a removable collar and cuffs. Two darts on either side of bodice. An inverted pleat from yoke to waistline at centre back. Seven gored skirt. Worn by Merryn Ellison.Name tag sewn to back neckline ; Merryn Ellison.costume, female, nurse's blue uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Tent-pegging
Trooper C. Ellison, a member of the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop participating in a display of tent-pegging at a local show. The Heritage Troop of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was a very public face of the regiment during the 1980s and early 1990s. It conducted one royal escort, several vice-regal escorts and numerous VIP escorts in the border, north-east and wider Victorian locations. The royal duty was at the opening of Hopkins Barracks, Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles accompanied by HRH Princess Diana, 31 October 1985. The troop was an extra curriculum activity of serving members of 8/13 VMR. Framed black and white photograph of light horseman engaged in tent-pegging. military, light horse, tent-pegging, cavalry, ellison -
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Book - Aileen and John Ellison collection: Accent on Axedale
Axedale is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the McIvor Highway, in the City of Greater Bendigo, east of Bendigo. It was surveyed and proclaimed in 1861. (Wikipedia)A thirty-six pages book detailing the history of Axedale. Published by the centenary and back to Axedale committee. Chapters on early settlement, churches, education, police, municipal affairs, commerce, cemeteries, racecourse reserve, the railway, Eppalock weir, the hall, the wars, C.W.A. camp sites, C.F.A. sport. Many photographs throughout. L.J. Ellisonaxedale, history -
City of Whittlesea
Document - Correspondence, Station Entrance and Railway Platform Estate, 1937
Letter from Ellison, Hewison & O'Collins Solicitors, Melbourne to the Shire of Whittlesea in reponse to a request for the names and addresses of the purchasers of blocks of land on the Station Entrance Estate and Railway Platform Estate, Thomastown. Both estates where originally subdived and sold in the mid 1920s. The collection includes a letter, a list of owners and their address details and the lot they own, and plans of both estates, which have been cut out of the original estate sale posters. Streets include High Street (Epping Road), Mount View Road, Pleasant Road, Central Avenue, Highlands Road and Main Street, ThomastownLetter, paper 3 pages, 2 plans. Letter from Ellison, Hewison & O'Collins Solicitors, Melbourne to the Shire of Whittlesea in reponse to a request for the names and addresses of the purchasers of blocks of land on the Station Entrance Estate and Railway Platform Estate, Thomastown. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Army uniform, c1950
From Mitcham RSLKhaki jacket with embroidered Royal Australian Artillery badge on right sleeve top. Embroidered crown on both epaulets (Major). Medal ribbons above right breast pocket. Label inside breast pocket. Battle dress style fly front. Unnamed ownerEllison Bros. 1953uniforms, army -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Robin Ellison was a signals Sergeant on HQ and Mick butler was an AFV crewman.Cambrai Day is celebrated annually by Armoured Corps regiments of the British Commonwealth. It marks the anniversary of the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917 when a force of more than 400 British Mark IV Tanks broke the defences of the German Hindenburg Line, It was the first large-scale, effective use of tanks in warfare. Cambrai turned from a battle of great success to failure, but it heralded a new type of warfare and changed the nature of the battlefield forever.The gathering at Buna Barracks Albury, Beersheba Barracks Wangaratta, Bapaume Barracks Benalla and Salamaua Barracks Cobram on 30 November 1986 was the inaugural meeting of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Association.Colour photograph of Sergeant Robin Ellison and lance Corporal Mick Butler taken at Buna Barracks Albury at a Cambrai Day gathering of former members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, 30 November 1986. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Country Party role 1967
One handwritten page on the Country Party role - 1967 by John Ellison. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collectioncountry party, 1967 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Canvas kit bag, 1943
WWII historic significancekhaki army kit bagD. D. V280 1943. VF508462 P. E. Ellison (Pearl Eileen Ellison) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment, Water Bottle, Unknown
WWII historic signficanceMilitary water bottle in khaki container with webbing shoulder strap. Blue enamel body with felt covering (for insulation). Held approximately 1 litre. Had a cork stopper. The name 'ELLISON' is written on the strap -
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Container - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: GREEN AND WHITE TWO PIECE BOX
Green and white two piece box for Kayser Graduates School Stretch Nylons Guaranteed not to ladder written on sides, grey 9 1/2 F12/11. London, Paris, New York, Rome, Australia. Top of box has a coloured photograph of a girl in school uniform sitting on a bench seat. She is looking Towards a tall building tower surrounded by trees and gardens. Tri-fold green and white paper lining inside the box has a line drawing of the building on the box cover.Written in pen on lid of box;; Grandma Ellison made these , Ellifson Lillian May Ellison Elsiecostume accessories, female, nylon stockings box. -
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Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: CHEQUE FOR O'BRIEN & ROBERTSON
Note from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop to Brown & Ellison re O'Brien & Robertson, enclosing cheque for 20/-/-. Receipted by Brown & Ellison. 22.10.1898business, legal, brown & ellison, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, brown & ellison -
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Document - Education notes
Eight pages handwritten notes on "Education" by John Ellison. Notes for discussion at Country Party meetings. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.country party, education -
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Document - Education and PWD notes
Two pages handwritten notes on "Education and PWD" by John Ellison. Notes for discussion at Country Party meetings. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.country party, education -
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Document - National Parks
Two pages handwritten notes on "National Parks" by John Ellison. Notes for discussion at Country Party meetings. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.country party, national parks -
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Document - Finance and Taxation
Seven pages handwritten notes on "Finance and Taxation" by John Ellison. Notes for discussion at Country Party meetings. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection. country party, finance, taxation -
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Document - The Upper House
One-page handwritten notes on "The Upper House" by John Ellison. Notes for discussion at Country Party meetings. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection. country party, upper house -
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Document - Agriculture and Primary Industry Committees
Two pages handwritten notes on Agriculture and primary industry by John Ellison for discussion at the Country Party committee meetings. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collectioncountry party, agriculture, primary industry -
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Document - Federal Country Party
Two pages handwritten notes on "Federal Country Party" by John Ellison. Notes for discussion at Country Party meetings. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection. country party, federal government -
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Document - Country Party Health Policies
Two pages handwritten notes on how the health services could be improved. The note was written by John Ellison date unknown. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection. country party, committees, health policies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Notes on drought in Northwestern Victoria
Four pages of handwritten notes describing the drought condition affecting Northwestern Victoria. Written by John Ellison, date unknown. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.northwestern victoria, drought -
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Document - The Role of Country Party Members of Parliament
Two pages handwritten notes on the "Role of Country Party Members of Parliament " by John Ellison. Notes for discussion at Country Party meetings. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection. country party, federal government -
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Document - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BACK TO AXEDALE CELEBRATIONS
Two back to Axedale invitation, one in the name of Aileen Ellison the other to Mr and Mrs John Ellison and family. Back to Axedale and school Centenary Saturday 10th October, 1970axedale, history, back to axedale -
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Book - 'Golden Years' 1851 to 1951
204-page hardcover book Entitled 'Golden Years 1851 - 1951.' Published by the Victorian Government to celebrate the Centenary of the discovery of gold in Victoria. Editor in Chief E.A.Doyle Narrative by Frank Fitzgerald. Illustrated with numerous colour and B&W photos and paintings. Printed by The Specialty Press Ltd. Appendices include data on gold discoveries. Signed by John Ellison inside front cover.gold, victoria, centenary -
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Document - Axedale Primary School Guidelines
A common school (No. 865) was established in Axedale in 1866. At that time there were 27 students enrolled. In 1870 this became the Axedale State School (No. 1008) complete with a brick building.A collection of administration papers and guidelines for the Axedale Primary School group day covering the period from early to late sixties. John Ellison was the Principal of the School at that time. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.axedale primary school, group day -
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Document - The Road Toll
One-page handwritten notes on "The Road Toll" by John Ellison. Notes for discussion at Country Party meetings. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection. Also, an envelope addressed to Mr. J. Ellison, headmaster Axedale State School, Axedale from R. Caldwell 18 Moray Cres. Bendigo. Envelope posted on the 7th of May 1967. country party, road toll -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Syringe
Solila glass syringe without needle. Aileen and John Ellison Collection: medical, syringe -
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Document - Draft copy of a novel by John Ellison
Three pages handwritten document of what looks like an early draft of a short story or novel set in the Australian bush. Probably written by John Ellison in the 1940s. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.australiana, native bush, draft, short story -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Balanced State Development
Thirteen pages handwritten notes on "Balanced State Development" by John Ellison. Subheadings are: government departments, police department, aborigines. Notes for discussion at Country Party meetings. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.country party, police department, aborigines, government