BESSIE WAS A DAUGHTER OF HARRY AND ELIZABETH ROBBINS. ELIZABETH (NEE McINTOSH) EMIGRATED FROM INVERNESS, SCOTLAND IN 1849 WITH HER BROTHER THOMAS AND THEIR COUSIN DONALD CAMERON. HARRY ROBBINS EMIGRATED FROM SOMERSET, ENGLAND IN LATE 1840'SBLACK AND WHITE COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH OF BESSIE PICKFORD NEE ROBBINSlocal history, photography, photographs, mcintosh, robbins, pickford, donald cameron

In the words of the Donor, Betty Stone, "According to family tradition, this small leather case containing a prayer book and a hymn book was originally owned by Susan (nee Ellis) Chamberlain who brought it with her when the family left Thriplow England in 1854 to come to Australia. Later, Susan passed it on to her granddaughter Ann (nee Lees) Dale who used the little books for some years in 1912, Ann Dale (my grandmother) gave the case and books to my mother Daisy Elvena Dale. Daisy, aged twelve years at the time, was the youngest child of Ann and Ellis Dale, of Latrigg, Wangoom, Warrnambool. There is no date of publication but it would be mid-1800's, as it was brought to Australia in 1854 . The hymn book has a notation - “From Mother to Daisy 1912 Print too small” and is signed by A. Dale. (ie Ann Dale, granddaughter of Susan Chamberlain)" (Note: For additional information please refer to Betty Stone’s book “Pioneers and Places - A History of three Warrnambool Pioneering Families” ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees Families) This item is associated with families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the "Pioneers' Register" for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch.Miniature leather case with two books inside - Book of Common Prayer and Hymns Ancient and Modern, Brought to Australia by Susan Chamberlain when she emigrated in 1854. From the 'Chamberlain Dale Lees Collection'. Hand written inscription is inside the cover. One end of the handle has been repaired by sewing it in place. Hand written inside the cover is "From Mother to Daisy, 1912 Print too small (signed) A. Dale"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, chamberlain, dale, lees, stone, betty stone, warrnambool pioneers, miniature bible, miniature hymn book, worship, emigration

Story of Atis Lejins' family emigration to Australia, life in Greensborough and his return to Latvia.22 p. text and black & white photographs"To GHS with warm greetings from Latvia!. Atis Lejins, Riga. 20.03.2017"atis lejins, greensborough, immigration

Brought from Guernsey by Mrs. Le Page when she emigrated to Australia in 1851.Lustre Tea Pot, gold with pink flowers and other floral decoration, with matching lid.tea pots

Near Edinburgh, Scotland where many families left their homes and emigrated to the Victorian gold fields.edinburgh, scotland, 2016

ELIZABETH EMIGRATED FROM INVERNESS SCOTLAND TO SYDNEY IN COMPANY WITH BROTHER THOMAS AND THEIR COUSIN DONALD CAMERON FOUNDER OF CLUNES.PHOTOGRAPH OF - FAMILY GROUP OF ELIZABETH ROBBINS NEE McINTOSH SEATEDlocal history, photography, photographs

Reminiscences of James Salisbury, who emigrated to Victoria with his family in 1908, covering life in Kinglake, Collingwood, Fitzroy and Melbourne.Paperback, black and white text and photographs, 43 p. 2 copies"To Mrs Taller, in appreciation of help given, 1982"kinglake, collingwood, fitzroy, melbourne, james salisbury

Frank Woods emigrated 1957 to Australia with his wife and 4 children to become Archbishop of Melbourne. Clemence was his daughter.Digital scan of photograph - Original Source Copy: St Margaret's Parish Archives. church of england, churches, eltham, st margarets church, archbishop sir frank woods, clemence tapin (nee woods)

The Connor family emigrated from Barrovore Ford, Ireland, to Australia around the 1860s. Remnants of their house are still extant near the ford. barravore ford, county wicklow, ireland, creek

Pages with information on Charles Thatcher and his songs (four pages copied from un-named source/book) Text of pages 33 and 34 relate to the opening and operation of the Shamrock Hotel; these and other pages have words and music to some songs including ''Cooey'', ''That'll tell you about emigration'' and ''The lord of Barrandown''. (Some words may be unrelated to these particular songs?_person, individual, charles thatcher

A4 pagenon-fictionJohn Marshall, Shipowner and Emigration Agent, transported emigrants and freight to the British Colonies in the early 1800's. Dr Liz Rushen provides more details in her book on John Marshall.john marshall, dr liz rushen, emigration, early 1800's, shipping, lloyds register

THOMAS McINTOSH EMIGRATED FROM INVERNESS, SCOTLAND WITH HIS SISTER ELIZABETH AND COUSIN DONALD CAMERON FOUNDER OF CLUNES. THEY DROVE SHEEP TO VICTORIA FROM SYDNEY.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH COPY THOMAS McINTOSH IN HIGHLAND DRESS PLAYING HIS BAGPIPES.local history, photography, photographs, mcintosh, robbins, pickford, donald cameron

Family History of the Roberts and Anderson families The Book was complied by R.F. Roberts. The Families lived at Ararat, Great Western and Stawell. It is believed the emigrated to Australia in 1862Family History Clear Plastic Cover over grey paper with black print. Black Spiral binding and black card rear cover.Family papers of the Roberts abd Anderson Families of Ararat, Great western and Stawell April 2012stawell

The Reeves family emigrated from Dublin arriving in Geelong around 1845. The established their cordial business in Warrnambool in mid 19th century and operated well into the 20th century.The Reeves family were one of a number of drink manufacturers which operated in Warrnambool in the late 19th century and 20th century. Clear glass cylindrical bottle with neck. The dark grey stopper has an internal screw with rubber seal.Embossed on side of bottle "This bottle always remains the propertyof /R.V. REEVES/WARRNAMBOOL." Lined measure mark on side of bottle. "32" either side of lip.Manufacturers marks on bottom.reeves, warrnambool, cordial bottle

Relating the story of two branches of the Catto family who emigrated to Australia in the early 19th century. John Catto (1802-1872) and John Catto (1830-1918) Detailed history of the early settlement and continued residence of the Loddon district by the Catto family (many references to other families also)Soft cover book. 266 pages. Red and white photographic cover. History of two Catto families in Loddon District.ISBN 9780646476766. Limited Edition 2007 / Dedicated to the memory of Norma and Graeme Catto.catto early history in loddon

Joseph Tainton emigrated to Australia in 1853 with his parents, James and Ann Tainton. He married Mary Jane Course and they had ten children. He was an orchardist.A photograph of Joseph Tainton taken c1926 holding his prize bull, 'Foxglove' on his property on the north side of Burwood Road, East Burwoodtainton, joseph

Robert Whatmough (1815-1887) emigrated to Australia in 1840 and became a prominent horticulturalist in Greensborough. This book written by descendant Jacinta Crealy outlines the life and times of Robert Whatmough. 178 p., illus. (some col.), paperback.robert whatmough

'Dunhelen' is situated on the Mickleham Road at Greenvale. The rear of the homestead was constructed in the 1850's and the original owners were Richard and George Sinclair Brodie who emigrated from Scotland.A coloured photograph of part of a porchway of a house. The verandah roof is constructed from wooden beams and corrugated iron. The walls are bluestone with granite stone quions around the corners and window frames. The verandah was paved with stone pavers done in a diamond pattern.dunhelen, brodie, george sinclair, richard sinclair, george evans collection

The Somerset Years was written by renowned author Florence Chuk. It tells the story of people who emigrated from the county of Somerset, England to Victoria. It gives accounts of vessels and their passengers.

Noel Withers recounts his background in England, emigrating to Australia and settling in Greensborough. He discusses the development of his interest in the Greensborough cemetery and local history. A told to June Hall 2011.A primary source account of Noel's background and interest in local history. 3 typed pages. noel withers, greensborough historical society, june hall, greensborough cemetery

This coat was made by Kallman Feitel (1877-1947), an Austrian-born furrier who emigrated to Australia around 1899. His shop was situated at 102-103 Beach Street, Port Melbourne.Long dark brown astrakhan coat with a brown fur collar and brown silk lining. Embroidered in the lining near the hem is the monogram "M.E.C."Label, woven, gold text on brown: "K. FEITEL / MELBOURNE"fur coat, fur, astrakhan, kallman feitel, k feitel, 1940s

This Item is one of four bedroom items hand made in circa 1900 by Amalihe Pierin. Her Son brought the item when he emigrated to Australia and members of the family still reside in the Kiewa Valley. Historically this item represents the requirement by families to manufacture a whole range of bedroom coverings due to the lack of professionally manufactured goods. Isolation from big towns or cities required local seamstress activities and therefore closer social bonding was a necessity. Although this item was transported from Italy to Australia by the son of Amalihine Pierin the significance still remains the sameLinen (white) cut work and hand embroidered central floral scene with decorative cut work above, leaf shapes 2cm border with triangular hand stitching tatting embroidery, handcrafts, bedroom linen, trimmings, cut work

This Item is one of four bedroom items hand made in circa 1900 by Amalihe Pierin. Her Son brought the item when he emigrated to Australia and members of the family still reside in the Kiewa Valley. Historically this item represents the requirement by families to manufacture a whole range of bedroom coverings due to the lack of professionally manufactured goods. Isolation from big towns or cities required local seamstress activities and therefore closer social bonding was a necessity. Although this item was transported from Italy to Australia by the son of Amalihine Pierin the significance still remains the sameLinen (white) cut work and embroidered central floral scene with decorative cut work above leaf shapes 2cm border with triangular hand stitching attine.embroidery, handcrafts, bedroom linen, trimmings, cut work