William Thomas Rowe was the son of William Thomas Rowe (1835-1893) of Glenfine Station, Pitfield. He was an innovative farmer, horse breeder and Grenville Shire Councillor. He married Beatrix Norman, and they had five children. The oldest, born in 1915, was also called William Thomas Rowe.Photograph of William Thomas Rowe, of Narringal Station.william thomas rowe 1873-1935, narringal station, shire of grenville councillors

William Thomas Rowe was the son of William Thomas Rowe (1835-1893) of Glenfine Station, Pitfield. He was an innovative farmer, horse breeder and Grenville Shire Councillor. He married Beatrix Norman, and they had five children. The oldest, born in 1915, was also called William Thomas Rowe.Photograph of William Thomas Rowe (1873-1935). This image is a copy of a photograph which is on display at the Golden Plains Shire offices in Linton. Cr. W. T. Rowe served as Shire President in 1917-1918 and in 1928-1929.william thomas rowe 1873-1935, narringal station, shire of grenville councillors

Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 46 top right. Charity Austin, née Ford or Foord was the wife of Thomas Austin, who ran a post office and stationery shop, afterwards a tailor's shop, next to the Grenville Shire offices in Sussex Street, Linton. Charity Austin acted as a nurse and midwife in the Linton district.Sepia portrait of a lady wearing decorated top lace fichu at throat.charity austin, mrs thomas austin, surman collection

The community hall, originally a shearing shed, was donated to the RSL in the 1950's. Moved from Bill Lewers property 'Hoyles Creek' to Clyde St, Linton. When the RSL closed in 1982 the hall was bought by Grenville Shire council for use as a community hall. The hall was demolished in December 1996 when the Multi Purpose Hall at Linton Rec. Reserve was opened.1 of 7 coloured photographs Community-RSL Hall, Clyde Street, Linton."Front view of RSL-Community Hall Clyde St, Linton November 1996".community-rsl hall

The photograph appears to have been taken from the rear of what was then the Grenville Shire Offices. It shows a number of houses, including houses owned by Mrs Bobby Nicol and the Ching family (in York Street, on opposite sides of Clyde Street), and a house owned at that time by the Forestry Commission (on the corner of Clyde and Adair Streets). A glimpse of the Linton State School and the Court House/police station can be seen in the background.Black and white copy of original photograph,, which shows a number of houses near the intersection of Clyde and York Streets, Linton.houses, york street, clyde street, linton court house

The Linton library initially operated under the auspices of the Linton Mechanics' Institute, from around 1871. The library later received funding under Free Library schemes, and was known as the Linton Free Library or the Linton Public Library. By the time the library closed in 1975, it was a government funded public library managed through the Grenville Shire Council. The photograph was taken after renovations of the building were undertaken in 1994. At the time, it was understood that the library had opened in 1874.Photograph taken 1994 which shows the former Linton Public Library building after restoration.linton public library, linton free library, buildings

Part of photograph album donated by Mrs Faull. Mr Reilly - Shire of Grenville Engineer 1923-1930 Twins standing in front of Old Shire of Grenville building.Sepia photograph of two young girls wearing matching short, belted outfits and hats, standing side by side at the front of a wooden door.reilly twins, faull collection

Part of photograph album donated by Mrs Faull. Mr Reilly was Shire of Grenville Engineer 1923-1930 Girls standing in front of Old Shire of Grenville fence.Sepia photograph of two young girls, wearing identical short, skirted outfits, hats and long socks standing beside each other in front of a fence, one on left with hands at waist, girl on right with hands behind back.reilly twins, faull collection

The hotel was originally Webb's hotel, then Blunt's. Ambrose and Mary Murrell are believed to have bought the hotel c.1881/1882. (See report in the Ballarat Star, 13th December 1882). After Ambrose died in 1891, Mary Murrell continued to run the hotel, with the assistance of her daughter Caroline. In 1922 she sold the hotel to Mr. S. Cracknell, a Grenville Shire Councillor who lived at Scarsdale/Newtown. (Sale of hotel reported in Ballarat Star, 9th March 1922.)Sepia photograph of hotel on Skipton Road in Linton."Linton".murrell's victoria hotel

Printed and handwritten memorandum relating to the collection of money for the Shire of Grenville. Dated 22nd January 1877Text, printed: " MEMORANDUM / From / The National Bank of Australasia, / SCARSDALE. "national bank of australasia, shire of grenville

Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee was celebrated enthusiastically across the British Empire. Commemorative medallions were produced and distributed by the Victorian government and many local governments. Two medallions produced for this occasion by the Shire of Grenville are in the LDHS collection. One of these is believed to have been presented to schoolgirl Mabel Cluff, of Linton State School. The medallion which was presented to Mabel Cluff was donated to LDHS in 1995. Acquisition of this medallion is acknowledged in "Society Notes", Number 118, July 1995, but donor's name is not recorded. For reasons unknown these two medallions were not catalogued until 2016.Round, gilt bronze medallion, on the obverse two conjoined faces of Queen Victoria, one as a young girl, the other as an older woman. The phrase "Queen Victoria 60 Years of Reign" and the dates "1837-1897" around the perimeter. "Stokes and Sons" imprinted in tiny letters on the extreme lower edge. On the reverse, an image of the Shire of Grenville offices in Linton, with the word "Linton" underneath. "Shire of Grenville" & "Victoria" around the perimeter. Medallion has small metal loop through hole at top.queen victoria, medallions, diamond jubilee, shire of grenville, mabel cluff

Thomas Austin was born in Tunbridge Wells, England, in about 1822. He married Charity Ford (or Foord) in England and they migrated to Australia with their first three children in 1849. They had eight more children in Australia. The Austins lived in Linton from about 1861, where Thomas Austin ran first a post office, newsagent and stationery shop, and afterwards a tailor's shop, in Sussex St Linton next to the Grenville Shire offices. Thomas Austin moved to Kyneton in 1882. He died in Melbourne in 1888, and is buried at Linton. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 1.Portrait of a bearded man wearing jacket collar and tie."Arrived in the year 1854" (part of message on back)thomas austin snr., old lintonian collection

William Garnsworthy Bennett was at Linton's Diggings in 1856, when he married Susan Williams. Both had migrated from England. W. G. Bennett established a butcher's shop in Linton Township, and later purchased farming land and other town allotments. William and Susan Bennett had twelve children, eight of whom survived to adulthood. W. G. Bennett was a Trustee of the Linton Town Common, was elected to the Grenville Shire Council in 1871,and founded the Linton Rifle Club. After W. G. Bennett's death in 1903, the butcher's shop was run by the Todd family. William and Susan's daughter Elizabeth (Lizzie) married William Todd in 1882.Sepia photograph of a gentleman with long sideboards, moustache and beard, wearing a suit."Mr W G Bennett, Butcher"william garnsworthy bennett, w. g. bennett [butcher]

Mrs Thomas Austin was Charity Ford (or Foord), born in Tunbridge Wells (England) about 1823. She married her husband Thomas Austin in England, and they migrated to Victoria with three children in 1849. They lived first in the Geelong area (at Ashby), but by the 1860s they were in the Linton district, where by 1868 they were running a stationery shop and post office in Sussex Street, next to the Grenville Shire offices. Charity and Thomas Austin had at least another eight children born in Victoria. The 1939 "Historic Souvenir of the LInton Centenary 1839-1939" says that Charity Austin "gave fine service as a nurse" to women in Linton. Charity Austin died at Caulfield in 1908. She is buried at Linton. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 2.Black and white portrait photograph of a lady wearing gown with lace collar, and bandanna or cap to keep hair back from forehead. The photograph has been pasted onto a piece of cardboard.Backing card of photograph has written text on it, including the words "sewing machine"; the card has been cut so that only part of the text can be read, and it is not clear if it refers to Charity Austin.mrs thomas austin snr., old lintonian collection, charity austin, charity ford (foord)

Joseph Shepherd (1833-1921) migrated to Victoria with his wife Mary Tame in early 1851. They lived first at Geelong but were in Linton by 1862. Joseph Shepherd ran a grocery and general store, became a JP, and served on the Shire of Grenville Council. He was Shire President on three occasions. He was a respected member of the Presbyterian congregation at Linton."Black and white photograph of a senior man with beard wearing suit, seated in chair with hands resting on lap.Mr Shepherd, grocer, Linton: one of Linton's pioneers. "Especially good to Chinese community, played clarinet in Linton brass band. Kept store in Sussex St, very good vet, wonderful with dogs and horses".joseph shepherd

Program for concert sponsored by Victorian Government and Shire of Grenville in aid of Red Cross. Held at Linton Recreation Reserve.Folded A4 paper with blue printing and photograph of orchestra on front.Text: " STATE SERVICE ORCHESTRA / AND SINGERS / LINTON RECREATION RESERVE / A TWO HOUR CONCERT / SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1964. "programmes, events, concerts

Small white sheet of paper, black printing, dated 10th Nov 1919. Information for residents on water restrictions, prepared by Alf J. Smith, Secretary, Shire of Grenville."NOTICE / Linton Water Supply".alf j smith [shire secretary], shire of grenville, water restrictions

The Old Lintonians' Association honour roll is currently hung at the former Shire of Grenville offices in Linton, now called the 'Community Hub'.Black and white photograph of wooden honour board which has names in gold leaf.honour roll, old lintonians association, 1914-1919 war, world war i

Licence for use of 11 acres of unused roads in the Shire of Grenville for 3 years at a charge of one pound eighteen shillings and six pence.White oblong paper headed "Unused Roads and Water Frontages Act 1903". Licence number 1767, dated 1st January 1905, issued by Department of Public Works to Armstrong Kerr of Linton. Document is printed on both sides.On back: "2743. A. Kerr".armstrong kerr, agricultural activity, roadside grazing permit

Part of photograph album donated by Mrs Faull. Mr Reilly was Shire of Grenville Engineer 1923-1930. Girls approximately 8 years old.Sepia photograph of two young girls wearing short summer dresses standing together at the water's edge.reilly twins, faull collection

Produced for Linton centenary celebrations in 1939.Small, round dark blue badge with pin. Badge has white lettering around edges, red & white representation of Australian coat of arms at top, Shire of Grenville insignia in centre."LINTON CENTENARY 1839-1939" around edge of badge.badges, centenary celebrations, linton centenary 1839-1939

Part of photograph album donated by Mrs Faull. Mr Reilly was Shire of Grenville Engineer 1923-1930 Twin girls approximately 8 years old.Sepia photograph of two young girls wearing short summer dresses and cardigans, sitting together on wooden bench on seaside promenade.reilly twins, faull collection

Payment for permit to use 11 acres of unused road in Parish of Argyle - Shire of Grenville. Payment of one pound, eighteen shillings and sixpence, received from Armstrong Kerr.Small blue receipt - Treasury, Victoria. Monies received from Armstrong Kerr. Receipt number 95, from Book 5. Licence No. 1767. Receipt signed by J.B. (?) Bell, Receiver of Revenue.armstrong kerr, lease of unused roads

Shire of Grenville certificate awarded to school students who participated in victory celebrations after the end of the First World War. This certificate was awarded to Elsie Godden, a pupil at Linton State School.Colourful, illustrated certificate, shows winged angel on right hand side, and Australian flag in top left corner, with images of war and peace in lower section. The words "Peace on Earth / Goodwill Towards Man" are on a scroll top centre. A decorative border encloses the illustrations, the phrase "After the Great War of 1914-1919" is printed in the border at the top, and "The Triumph of Liberty and Justice" printed in the lower border.world war 1914-1918, linton state school, elsie godden, certificates

Mrs Angus operated a shop next to the Shire of Grenville hall from about 1887 (when her husband bought the shop) until at least the late 1890s. The shop was afterwards run by her son William Angus.Enlarged black and white photograph of an advertisement which appeared in 'The Grenville Standard' newspaper on 19 December 1896. The advertisement drew readers' attention to a range of "New Season's Goods just arriving" at a shop in Sussex Street, Linton, run by Mrs. J. Angus (Wilhelmina Angus, the wife of John Angus).sussex street linton, shops, newspaper advertisements, wilhelmina angus, mrs j angus, w. angus tailor

There are three copies of this photograph, the first was formerly in a frame and was in the possession of the Shire of Grenville until it was donated to LDHS. (Frame is in room 01 at Resource Centre. It is understood photograph was removed from frame with a view to having it restored.) The second copy of the photograph is mounted photograph 233 and the third is a copy held in the Clarke family file. John Clarke was the owner of Emu Hill station. (See photograph of Emu Hill homestead, Registration number 2013-01). Between 1872 and 1917 he was also a Shire of Grenville councillor, and served as Shire President in 1878, 1889, 1898, 1906 and 1912. John's wife was Mary Jane Newcomen, daughter of William (W.W.R.) Newcomen and Matilda (Egan).Black and white photograph of John Clarke, showing a man with sideburns, wearing a suit with waistcoat, shirt with high collar, and bow tie.On back of mount of original photo: "J. CLARKE". On mounted photo: "Mr John Clarke".john clarke, emu hill pastoral station, shire presidents

This photograph was taken on the first 'Australia Day', held 30 July 1915. Across Australia, this day was set aside for a nation-wide fundraising effort for the Patriotic Relief Fund, raising money to assist wounded soldiers returning to Australia during WWI. Other days had been set aside to raise funds for specific nations, e.g. 'Belgian Day' had been held earlier in 1915.. In Linton Australia Day 1915 was celebrated with a jumble sale, raffles, and collection of donations. There was also a stall near the Shire Offices, attended by a group of girls dressed as Red Cross nurses, which sold flowers, postcards, toys etc. People identified in photograph: Standing slightly behind the group - Mr Smith (Alf J. Smith, Grenville Shire Secretary). L-R, standing: Kathleen Nicol, Violet Smith, Jean Gascoigne, Elva Ball, Miss Barry, Millie Todd, Effie Gascoigne, Stella Todd, unnamed. L-R, seated - Stella Ralf (spelled Ralph), Rita Morgan, three girls in centre are unnamed, Daisy Smith. The girls were pupils of the Misses Barry, who were assisted in costuming the girls by Mrs A. J. Smith. The stall raised eight pounds for the Patriotic Relief Fund. See article from the 'Grenville Standard', Saturday August 7, 1915, p.1. A copy of this article is in the "Australia Day 1915" file, kept with "Linton" files in the drawer underneath the photocopier in Room-01.Black and white photograph showing school girls dressed as Red Cross nurses. Older lady in middle of back row (Miss Barry) and three gentlemen wearing suits and hats at left hand side of photograph.kathleen nicol, mr smith, violet smith, daisy smith, jean gascoigne, effie gascoigne, elva ball, miss barry, millie todd, stella todd, stella ralf (ralph), rita morgan, world war 1914-1918, australia day 1915, red cross, nurses, patriotic relief fund, fundraising

Ambrose Murrell (c.1834-1891) migrated to Victoria in the early 1850s and owned a hotel or hotels at Happy Valley, before he and his wife Mary (nee May) bought the Victoria Hotel in Linton around 1881. Between 1880 and 1885, he served on the Shire of Grenville Council (1880-1885).Black and white copy of original framed photograph - photograph shows framing and inscription of original."Cr Murrell"ambrose murrell, shire of grenville councillors

From the "Walk-Drive Tour of Linton", p. 22: ". . . this large Victorian house was originally the home of Hubert Adams, the proprietor of the Grenville Standard from about 1895 until 1909. It was subsequently purchased by the Shire of Grenville and was for many years the Shire Engineer's home." The inscription on the front of one of the copies says the photo was taken c. 1890.Photograph of a timber Victorian style house with a corrugated iron roof. The house has two chimneys and wrought iron decoration on the verandah. An unidentified woman and a young girl are standing in the garden at the front. Adams house, afterwards used as Shire Engineer's house, in Grey Street, LintonOn front of both copies: Shire Engineer's House, Grey St. Linton". On front of copy (a): "c. 1890". On back of copy (b): Shire Engineer's House Grey St Linton".houses, buildings, adams house, shire engineer's house

Date of the photograph is not known. Criterion House was built by Samuel Steele in 1862/1863. Samuel Steele left Linton in the late 1860s, but it is not known if B. N. Dodd was the next owner of the building. B. N. Dodd was mentioned in advertising as a Linton draper in 1878. He sold the shop and moved to Ballarat in 1887. The upper floor of the building was used as a hospital from around the end of WWI to the early 1920s. The building was demolished around 1938/39, in connection with the rebuilding of new offices for the Shire of Grenville.Digital copy of original photograph, which shows a two-storey brick building with a verandah. There are four windows across the second storey. A sign across the front of the verandah reads "...TFITTER. B. N. DODD. DRAPER. MILLINERY". A man is leaning on a verandah post at the front of the shop near the entrance, and a woman is standing on the left of the picture, behind a box or counter. Several children are sitting on boxes or bales outside the shop. Ground floor windows have signs reading "DRAPER", "OUTFITTER", "MILLINERY". (A fourth sign is illegible.)criterion house, samuel steele, b.n. (benjamin nunnington) dodd, drapers, shops, sussex street linton