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Woodend RSL
Headwear - Military Peak Cap, Possibly 1942. May be associated with jacket bearing 10/12/1943 as date of manufacture
... 'THE MYER STORE FOR MEN MILITARY TAILORS MELBOURNE... Military Forces. 'THE MYER STORE FOR MEN MILITARY TAILORS MELBOURNE ...Presumably World War II based on comparison with silimar items. Initials inside cap may be associated with item to jacket, initialled with Lt. H. Dixon, VI. 7290.This item has historical signifigance as a an example of Australian military uniform dating presemably to World War II. Military peak cap, dark green. Brown leather chinstrap, attached by buttons on either side of visor with lettering 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES' and Australian army insignia. Top of cap has double row of top stitching in dark yellow thread. Metal rimmed air holes (two) on each side under top of cap. Inner band made of brown leather embossed or printed with maker inscription. Rear of inner band has a row of rectangles punched through leather .50 mm in length, 22 in total, threaded through with gold coloured ribbon, tied together at centre back. Inner cap lining made of pale gold fabric, with diamond shaped liner/swear shield attached and topstitched in gold thread. Bronze coloured badge above visor with lettering Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.'THE MYER STORE FOR MEN MILITARY TAILORS MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE' on inner band in gold. Hand written initials H, and what appears to be D N (area has tears and insect damage) visible on lining behind visor. Initials in black marker. military, war, fashion, uniform, head, style, fabric, textile, cap, hat, visor, peak, outfit, myer, tailor, australian, forces, headwear, commonwealth. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Colour - reproduction postcard - Bourke St - GPO
... to the construction of the Myer store. Has the London store on the bottom... of the Myer store. Has the London store on the bottom right hand side ...Reproduction slide of a hand coloured postcard showing the intersection of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets, featuring the General Post Office - GPO - looking east along Bourke St, prior to the construction of the Myer store. Has the London store on the bottom right hand side. There are cable trams in the view.Yields information about Bourke St prior to the construction of the Myer store and the GPO.Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Colour - reproduction postcard - Bourke St - GPO c1900 "CB19" in penciltrams, tramways, cable cars, cable trams, bourke street, elizabeth sreet, london stores, gpo, post office, myer -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Caldwell, 8/03/1960 12:00:00 AM
... for Georgette Frock Salon. The Myer store in the background has... for Georgette Frock Salon. The Myer store in the background has ...Yields information about the Town Hall, the Begonia Festival and background buildings.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell on 8/3/1960 of: Tram 13 outside the Ballarat Town Hall decorated for the forthcoming Begonia festival. Tram 13 has a briquettes advert on the rear dash panel and a roof advert for Georgette Frock Salon. The Myer store in the background has an welcome to the Begonia Festival sign.Stamped on bottom of slide "8 Mar 60"tramways, trams, sturt st, town hall, armstrong st, myer, tram 13 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Sir Norman Myer
... the interests of Sir Norman Myer in the Myer Store, dated 17 December... the interests of Sir Norman Myer in the Myer Store, dated 17 December ...Sir Norman Myer lifetime achievements Three pages of single-sided typed notes detailing the interests of Sir Norman Myer in the Myer Store, dated 17 December 1956. Includes copy of an address by Mr. B. Glowray to the A.C.A.M. convention on 22 August 1978 in Melbourne Notes are in portrait format single sided typing on foolscap pages and are stapled on upper left-hand corner.social history, sir norman myer, myer emporium -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Bowler Hat (Black Felt) and Box, Circa 1940's
... sheath which states "The Myer Store for Men". The inside crown... which states "The Myer Store for Men". The inside crown base has ...Woodrow Hats, Piccadily, were the makers of fine felt bowler hats. Associated with men's formal wear of the 1940's. Round black fur felt bowler hat with upturned brim and black decorative bow and ribbon around the base of the crown. Internal crown has a leather in-lining. The box is hard cardboard with branding on the front in a brown square : London Hats and a crown logo above this wording. Inside the hat around the crown is a leather in-lining sheath which states "The Myer Store for Men". The inside crown base has a branding which indicates : "Woodrow Hats and Crown and Lion logo, fur felt, The Myer Shop for Men, The Isis, The Woodrow". -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TRAM, PALL MALL
... with Myer store, Allan's Walk. Former Colonial Bank, former National..., (not mounted), of Pall Mall with Myer store, Allan's Walk. Former ...Black and white photograph, (not mounted), of Pall Mall with Myer store, Allan's Walk. Former Colonial Bank, former National Bank. Then Beehive Building, Tram No. 6. Tram - single truck, dropend saloon car No. 6. Built for Melbourne metropolitan Tramways Board. Converted for one person operation in Ballarat before coming to Bendigo. James Lerk 17/12/1999.place, streetscape, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Suit Jacket
... Dress Wear Specialists, The Myer Store for Men Melbourne... by "Apex (Reg.) Tailored Dress Wear Specialists, The Myer Store ...Lined wool jacket manufactured by "Apex (Reg.) Tailored Dress Wear Specialists, The Myer Store for Men Melbourne & Adelaide" There are wide grosgain lapels and jacket is closed with a single button. An extra button inside allows for extension if needed. Three buttons line each cuff. There ae two deep pockets either side of the jacket and one smaller top pocket on the RHS. The shoulders are padded.men's clothing, formal wear, jacket -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Bourke St early 1950s
... are the General Post Office, the Myer Store, Foys, Parliament House... are the General Post Office, the Myer Store, Foys, Parliament House ...Photograph, from a publication, of Bourke St looking east from the south side between Queen and Elizabeth Streets. The cable tram tracks can be seen in the street pavement. Has many double deck and some single deck buses. Very busy and congested traffic scene between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets. In the view are the General Post Office, the Myer Store, Foys, Parliament House and London Stores.Yields information about Bourke Street prior to conversion to electric trams.Black and white photograph of Bourke St looking east early 1950'stramways, mmtb, buses, double deck buses, bourke street, cable trams, traffic -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Phillips, Feb. 1969
... a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. Has the Myer store buildings... tram tour, 9/2/1969. Has the Myer store buildings ...Black and white photograph of PCC 980 shunting at the Elizabeth St crossover, just to the north Lonsdale St, during a special tram tour, 9/2/1969. Has the Myer store buildings in the background. Photo by Chris Phillips. Showing Destination of Racecourse. Driver Clyde Croft. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot. Bus alongside tram is a MMTB AEC Mark VI, on a route 57 Sunday tram replacement service. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in red ink "PCC 980 Cnr Elizabeth, Lonsdale St 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, special trams, elizabeth st, pcc, tram 980 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Webster, 11/04/1953 12:00:00 AM
... and the shops on the south side of Sturt St. The Myer store sign, can... on the south side of Sturt St. The Myer store sign, can be just seen ...Yields information about the appearance of one of Ballarat trams early 1950's with a little information about the background.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 30 in Sturt St, west bound to Sebastopol. Has the Town Hall in the background and the shops on the south side of Sturt St. The Myer store sign, can be just seen. Two copies held, and dated 11-4-1953. Two copies held. Based on numbering system on Reg Item 4158, possibly John Webster photograph, same date as well. Image rescanned from copy neg and updated 31/5/2020.On rear in pencil or ink "CR15; 11-4-53" ON Negative in ink "CR 15"tramways, trams, sturt st, town hall, tram 30 -
Woodend RSL
Service Dress Jacket
... 24mm x W 44m The MYER STORE for MEN MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE Typed... breast pocket. Approximately H 24mm x W 44m The MYER STORE ...Associated with the service of Lieutenant H. Dixon, circa 1943. Worn by people who served on the Home Front in this Corps during the Second World War.This item is significant because Australian Army khaki woollen service dress jacket with red embroidered circular Unit Colour Patch on the top of each sleeves consistent with markings of Australia's home guard – the Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC). Four button down closure. The jacket is fully lined with a lightweight fabric, either natural or synthetic. A self fabric belt passes around the waist and fastens with a buckle at the front. Button down epaulettes with two pips denoting lieutenant ranking. 'Rising Sun' collar badges on each lapel. Pleated breast pockets with triple pointed flaps with exposed buttons. A pair of pockets over each hip with straight flaps each fastened with one visiable button. Pockets over hips have one Four front pockets are fastened with one visible buttton. These 8 buttons are domed metal showing a raised emblem of Australia surmounted by the King's Crown: also see Tudor Crown or Imperial Crown. The back of these buttons have a loop shank, secured with cotton. Surrounding is a stamp K. C. LUKE PTY LTD. MELB. There is a small pocket on the inside of the jacket corresponding to the right breast pocket.Small, white, rectangular manufactures tag stiched with khaki coloured cotton within the small pocket on the inside of the jacket corresponding to the right breast pocket. Approximately H 24mm x W 44m The MYER STORE for MEN MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE Typed in red ink on the bottom section of the manufacturers tag. Lt. H. Dixon W. 7290. 10/12/43.heraldry, uniform, volunteer defence corps -
City of Ballarat Libraries
35mm Slide, Christmas Decorations, Myer Store, corner Sturt Street and Armstrong St Ballarat circa 1956
... Christmas Decorations, Myer Store, corner Sturt Street and...myer store...The Myer store, at the south west corner of Armstrong... The Myer store, at the south west corner of Armstrong and Sturt ...The Myer store, at the south west corner of Armstrong and Sturt Streets, with the 'new' cantilevered verandah (and evidently still some building renovations happening). This building has had many tenants and occupiers, but has always been a department store, originally constructed 1869-71 for R.J. Mitchell. The architect was noted Ballarat architect H.R.Caselli. A replica of the 1901 verandah was built in the late 1980s. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. sturt street, myer store, christmas lights, christmas decorations, verandahs, ballarat, olympic games -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1975
... trailer being shunted. The second has the Myer store in the view... trailer being shunted. The second has the Myer store in the view ...Black & White Photograph of a postcard made by the TMSV Sales consisting of two postcards showing cable trams in Elizabeth St, looking north from the Flinders St clock tower and Bourke St looking east from Swanston St. The first shows a bogie trailer being shunted. The second has the Myer store in the view. The first photo is dated between 1933 and 1935 based on the construction of the building next door to Hosies in 1933 and the closure of the cable lines in 1935. See 7-9 Elizabeth St - see https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/hdp.au.prod.app.com-participate.files/8215/9494/3548/PROPERTY_103166_7TO9_ELIZABETH_ST.pdf - accessed 7-5-2022Has "TMSV 332 Flinders St Melbourne 3000" stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, shunting, elizabeth st, bourke st, bogie cable trailers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Film - Video cassette tape and box, P. R. Wilson, Australian and NZ tramway Museums, 1994
... , a visit to the Myer store - toy train and monorail..., a visit to the Myer store - toy train and monorail ...VHS cassette and cardboard slip cover or box and labels on cassette and VHS tape. Made by Mr. P. Wilson of the United Kingdom during his visit during the winter of 1994 and a copy subsequently sent to the Museum in 1995. Part 1 - features a visit to the AETM St. Kilda Museum, including a trip to the beach and return in Ballarat 21 - 40 mins, an 8 minute trip on the Glenelg line, a visit to the Myer store - toy train and monorail (but not running), then a 10 min long session of a visit to Christchurch NZ. Part 2 - features a visit to Ballarat (28 mins. running time), featuring a trip on 14 with Dave O'Neil, and visit to the depot in particular 27, 1, 12 and 661 and video of the Tower truck at work. The final section is a visit to SPER at Loftus, including a trip to the National Park with 1971 and shots of Ballarat No. 12 on display. On cover labels " AETM, BTM, Adelaide, Glenelg, SPER, Ferrymead, (1994) by Mr. P.R. Wilson (UK)"ballarat, glenelg, aetm, ferrymead christchurch, sper -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Collar Case and Collars
... Napier 15 1/2 x 1 1/2 CDM|Collar (1763.7) The Myer Store For Men... x 1 1/2 CDM|Collar (1763.7) The Myer Store For Men Melbourne ...Belonged to Captain Matheson, father of donor. Family owned 'Strathdon'.A property they purchased when he and Mary McLaren were married. The property was named after a ship he served on.Soft black leather oval shaped case with strap at top. Lined with dark blue cotton and small leather pocket inside. Five detachable white collars, leather travelling tag and leather sewing kit inside. Sewing kit contains sewing cotton, scissors, buttons, wool, safety pins and name tags. Eight items make up the set.Sewing case: 'Matheson's Collar(1763.3) Weichmargetson St Andrews back 1 1/2 front 1 3/4-15 1/2|Collar(1763.4) CDM|Collar (1763.5) Pelaco Napier 15 1/2 x 1 1/2|Collar (1763.6) Pelaco Napier 15 1/2 x 1 1/2 CDM|Collar (1763.7) The Myer Store For Men Melbourne + Adelaide VR 15 1/2 x 1 1/2 apex collars Linen faced.|Luggage Tag (1763.8) C.Matheson Passenger tocostume accessories, collar accessories, male -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, W. J. Llewelyn, 6/03/1954 12:00:00 AM
... car in Sturt St. .6 - ditto with Myer Store in the background.... .6 - ditto with Myer Store in the background. .7 - Scottish ...Yields information about the Royal Visit to Ballarat and the tram decorated for its visit along with other arrangements.Set of three eight digital images taken of Queen Elizabeth II to Ballarat 6/3/1954 by W. J. Llewelyn. .1 - Street view of Sturt St looking East at St Patrick's church, with No. 38 in the background and the wooden crowd control barriers stacked by the footpath. .2 - Crowd waiting at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St. .3 - Crowd waiting in Sturt St, with soldier's, outside Myers Store .4 - Crowd and guard of honour waiting at the station. .5 - The Queen and Duke in the official car in Sturt St. .6 - ditto with Myer Store in the background. .7 - Scottish unit marching at the intersection of Bridge St and Grenville St with he Bucks Head Hotel in the background. Note the sign on the hotel pointing to the Floral Carpet at the Alfred Hall. .8 - Band at the City Oval. Date obtained from http://wiki.prov.vic.gov.au/index.php/Royal_Visit_1954,_Locations_for_Visiting_Municipalities,_Ballarat (accessed 11-6-2017)trams, tramways, civic functions, royal visit, railway station, lydiard st, sturt st, city oval, myers, tram 38 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: BENDIGO'S CENTURY VOLUME SEVEN: 1960 - 1969
... Myer Store..., Leslie Galvin, The original Myer Store, The Joss House, Sidney... Knitting Mills Myer Store Sidney Myer Davey Brothers Grocery Store ...Supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser, December 15, 1999 Volume Seven: 1960-1969 titled Bendigo's Century. The front has a photo of the BCV 8 Studio. Contains photos and local news, council matters, planning, Who's Who, Weather, Sport and Business and some Advertisements. Photos include Early stages in the construction of the Eppalock tower and bridge pillars, Christine Wiseman, TV8's first news reader Ron Alderton, Dr Albert L Beischer, Advertiser buiding, fire at the Advertiser building, Oscar Flight, Bendigo Town Hall, William Basil Ashman, Lake Eppalock, Premier Henry Bolte, Que O'Hoy, Sandhurst Guest House, The Lyric Theatre, E C Thompson, The elm tree in Market Square, Leslie Galvin, The original Myer Store, The Joss House, Sidney Myer, Bendigo Police Barracks, Bunratty Castle, Albert Vivian Gray, The Victoria Hill site, Architects drawing of the new council administrative offices and Noel Beaton MHR.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo's century volume seven: 1960 - 1969, bendigo advertiser, bcv 8, eppalock dam, premier henry bolte, the criterion hotel, mccarthy family, teachers training college, bendigo original teachers college, long gully state school, stramit, bendigo university site committee, mrs christine wiseman, bendigo city council, the broadcasting control board, general television pty ltd, bendigo central victoria telecasters pty ltd, mr davidson, bennett's arcade, woolworth's, white hills swimming pool, herb elliott, sailor's guide, toni riley pharmacies, rising sun hotel, ron alderton, dr albert l beischer, channel 8, melbourne herald, 3bo, bendigo advertiser officeslyceum theatre, junior technical school white hills, mount alvernia hospital, most reverend dr b d stewart, sisters of the franciscan missionaries of the divine motherhood, lazarus family, bendigo's tramways, state electricity commission, george pethard, lance pethard, bendigo advertiser fire 29/7/1962, riverine herald, the herald and weekly times, bendigo art gallery, oscar flight, hollands foundry, eaglehawk u.f.s. dispensary, gillies famous pies, william basil ashman, golden gate hotel, grieves family, bendigo town hall, mr r r anderson, mr e h brown, cr neville oliver, cr tom flood, traffic commission, lansell family, abev-1, bendigo ordnance factory, actu, bendigo trades hall council, the ramsay report, bendigo benevolent home, bendigo home and hospital for the aged, princess theatre, amoco, lake eppalock, bendigo training prison, bendigo police station lock-up, shamrock hotel, rifle brigade hotel, hopetoun hotel, anz bank, marong shire offices, sir rohan delacombe, st paul's church, que o'hoy, waldron family, windermere hotel, aids & appliance shop, anne caudle centre, e c thompson, mayfair hams, sandhurst guest house, lyric theatre, chinese joss house, ordnance factory, sir john jenson, bridge street chinese quarter, bendigo city hall, cr r f turner, cr tom flood, victorian inland meat authority, new zealand insurance co, mrtropolitan security service, bendigo easter fair society, golden square high school, eaglehawk high school, bendigo technical college, mr ralph w birrell, bendigo fountain plaza, the bethlehem home for the aged, dick hazeldene, victorian egg board, bendigo united cricket club, south bendigo united cricket club, western mining corporation, les priest, alexandra fountain, bendigo advertiser, cr w cambridge, bendigo council, eaglehawk council, strathfieldsaye shire, huntly shire, marong shire, david thomas, senator john gorton, bendigo's college of advanced education, bank of new south wales, harp and shamrock hotel, the honorable leslie william galvin, kurmala, cain government, hanro knitting mills, myer store, sidney myer, davey brothers grocery store, national trust, myer emporium, myer's ltd, cox bros (australia) ltd, dame merlyn myer, baillieu myer, frank greenaway, institute of technology, gas & fuel corporation, bendigo railway station, anz bank, city family hotel, tab branch, senior constable alfred herbert wright, senior constable allan raymond brown, victorian football league, bendigo police barracks, camp hill state school, state electricity commission, the country party, the labor party, transport regulation board, stuart anderson, grose family, jean theodore de ravin, kyneton shire, sir william mcdonald, mines department, the loddon hospitals region group laundry and central linen service, kevin wynne, albert vivian gray, bradford cotton mills ltd, bradmill industries ltd, victoria hill, bendigo and district tourist association, professor brian lewis, melbourne university, victorian chinese community, loong, sun loong, stafford ellinson, coles' store, north deborah mining company nl, noel beaton mhr, durham ox hotel, taylor family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - EVA WILSON COLLECTION: HARGREAVES MALL CONSTRUCTION 1982
... Image shows construction site. Woolworths store and Myer... shows construction site. Woolworths store and Myer in background ...Image shows construction site. Woolworths store and Myer in background. Excavations in foreground. On back ' Monday 1/3/82 a.m. looking towards Woolworths from about Commonwealth Bank'place, bendigo, hargreaves mall, bendigo, hargreaves mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD: LONSDALE STREET MELBOURNE MYER WAREHOUSES C 1920
... Store Melbourne, Myer Warehouse c 1920 - note on the back... Store Melbourne, Myer Warehouse c 1920 - note on the back ...2 x copies of Postcards showing Myers Lonsdale Street Store Melbourne, Myer Warehouse c 1920 - note on the back showing ' Lonsdale Street Warehouses, later to become the 11 storey store.'postcard, photograph, lonsdale street melbourne -myer warehouses c 1920 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTIONSNIPPETS OF BENDIGO
... this businesses were later absorbed into the Pall mall Myer store. On one... this businesses were later absorbed into the Pall mall Myer store. On one ...Bendigo weekly from Friday, November 1, 2002. Snippets of Bendigo history - Edith Lunn continues her stroll along a Pall Mall of earlier years - On the Williamson Street corner, across from the Shamrock Hotel, once stood the Bank of Australasia, later the ANZ bank, next to the bank was the millinery shop of a Miss Goldsworthy, then we have Myers. D.Whyte's Teapot Grocery Store followed, conducted by Mr Alex Hamilton. J. H. Abbott's boot and shoe business, a Mr Curnow was in charge of the shop. Next a Mr George Doussaites kept a fruit and vegetable shop and Sutton's the music people had their first business premises there. Upstairs were Mr. Rueben Smalley's Dental Surgery and Mrs Gordon dressmaking establishment, all this businesses were later absorbed into the Pall mall Myer store. On one corner of the Arcade was Angelo's sweet shop and café. On the opposite side of the Arcade was White's, the jewellers. In 1974, fire destroyed the famous Arcade. Victoria Lane is named for the hotel of that name which was adjacent to the Mining and Stock Exchange. The Colonial Bank had established in 1857 on the northern side of what became Victoria Lane. In 1886 on the southern side the National opened for business. The clip is in a folder. Two parts to this scan.newspaper, bendigo, bendigo weekly -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - Myer Catalogue, 1952
... Myer catalogue representing the store's latest goods... Mitcham melbourne Myer Catalogue Magazine Myer catalogue ...The Myer Emporium has had a history of over 100 years, and was first started by Sidney Myer trading his wares from door to door.Myer catalogue representing the store's latest goods to the purchaser - ranging from fashion, lingerie, materials, costume jewellery, cameras, books, kitchen ware, tools, copper & washing machines, ladies night attire, shoes, mens wear, Jodhpurs, etc., childrens wear, school wear, manchester, suitcases, furniture.Cover missing - Autumn Winter Collectionbooks, catalogues -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Kevin O'Reilly, intersection of Elizabeth and Victoria Streets from the North, c1920
... , between Swanston and Queen Streets. Has the Myer Lonsdale St..., between Swanston and Queen Streets. Has the Myer Lonsdale St store ...Image from CD (Compact Diskette for use in computers) - see Reg Item 135. Image titled "Eliz St" on CD, of looking at the intersection of Elizabeth and Victoria Streets from the North, c1920, between Swanston and Queen Streets. Has the Myer Lonsdale St store in the photograph at the top. Has a number of cable cars in the photo, including a bogie trailer inbound in Elizabeth St. Image has a number of watermarks showing up.trams, tramways, melbourne, elizabeth st, victoria market, victoria st -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ST JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, c1972
... Theatre), they then moved to St. James Hall (now Myer Store... Theatre), they then moved to St. James Hall (now Myer Store ...Centenary of St. John's Presbyterian Church Forest Street, Bendigo 1872-1972. List of former Ministers of St. John's Church. A brief account of the history of the church is given. Extracts from minutes of Presbytery Church of Castlemaine 2/7/1872 states that they had not yet held any Sabbath Services in Sandhurst a grant not exceeding Twenty Pounds to meet the expenses of such Services necessary to establish a Second Charge in Sandhurst. Services were conducted in the Albion Hall, collections were obtained were liberal, Memorial signed by 104 members and adherents who expressed their desire to be recognized as a Congregation. St. John's first met at the Orderly Room (site of the Art Gallery), then at the Albion Hall (site of the Royal Princess Theatre), they then moved to St. James Hall (now Myer Store). In 1874 a weatherboard church in Forest St. was erected seating 550 persons, and named St. John's Presbyterian Church. It then became known as St John's Free Church and in 1880 it was admitted into the Presbyterian Church of Victoria and named Chalmer's Church. History accounts goes on to explain the further changes which happened within the church to 1972. Many other details have been included in the book such as the costs of the pews the 'Ladies Work Committee', a monthly church paper, Anniversary platform, securing a Manse, the year of the 'black-out', food parcels, the purchase of a building, the pioneering of religious films in church services, renovations, Sunday School, Stewardship Campaign, electronic organ. The history goes on detailing the growth of the organisations in the church; Choir, Sunday School Sunday School Ladies Auxiliary, PWMU, Afernoon Fellowship, Ladies Guild, PGF, Men's Club and Brotherhood, Bible Class, Sporting Clubs, PFA, Mission Band, Creche, Cradle Roll, Board of Management. A list of 'Memorials and Other Gifts Through the Years' from 1904 to 1972. Present 'Office Bearers of the Church'. Photo of present church on front cover, on rear cover is the church erected in 1897. With Indexchurch, centenary, st john's bendigo, st john's presbyterian church forest street bendigo centenary -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Mal Rowe, 21/12/1967 12:00:00 AM
... , Santa had a choice of two trams - one supported by the Myer... a choice of two trams - one supported by the Myer department store ...Demonstrates the use of the Santa Trams or decorated trams in Ballarat for the Christmas season. Yields information about their decorations.Digital Image of the two 1967 Santa Trams crossing with tram 18 at Depot Loop 21/12/1967. Tram 17 dressed as the Bridge St traders Santa tram and No. 32 as the Myers sponsored Santa Tram. Tram 17 as the destination of Mt Pleasant, No. 18 - Victoria St and No. 32 - Special. Photo by Mal Rowe. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [TramsDownUnder] Happy Christmas and ... [1 Attachment] Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2013 10:10:13 +1100 From: Mal Rowe -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Edna Barrie, 1920, 1924, 1933 and 1940
... assistant at Polonskis and Myer in the city, and Irvines Modes... missing the train home. While at Myer Department store she lived ...SUMMARY - Edna (Myers) Barrie, 1918 – 2018, Profile Early Life Edna was born at Melton and delivered by Hannah Watts. Her mother Martha walked in the dark at night with her basket under her arm to the bridge over the Toolern Creek Bridge and into Sherwin Street to the corner of Yuille Street to Hannah’s house Lynch Cottage. Martha’s husband was away shearing and eventually heard the news of the birth of their blue eyed third child and second daughter. She was born into a family that was surrounded by music; her father played the “squeeze box” and mother the mouth organ. From an early age the family were aware of the great composers, a framed picture of Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert and Wagner hung above the door to the lounge room of their 4 roomed cottage, the room where the piano stood. Her life on stage started as a singer aged 6 years at the Melton Mechanics Institute Hall. Edna was born with a natural ear for music learning piano and singing from her older sister Marjorie who became an accomplished pianist and soloist and renowned music teacher in Melton and district. In the 1920s and 1930s concerts at the Melton Mechanics Institute were regular events were the local talent was fostered. The Myers children, like other children of Melton and Rockbank, studied singing, piano and elocution, sat examinations, entered in competitions in South Street Ballarat, Footscray and Melbourne. In 1929 a Sacred Concert was broadcast by 3AR from the Hall as part of the Back to Melton Celebrations. Marjorie Myers performed two of the items on the piano. Edna attended Melton State School 430 from 1924 – 1933. Her father Fred had also attended the same school. In 1924 the School staged Cinderella at the Melton Mechanics Institute Hall with a cast of 33 students. After completing her education a Melton she boarded in South Melbourne and attending Melbourne Girls High School (MacRobertson Girls High School), a school which recognized her musical attributes. She travelled home on the train on the weekends, sometimes getting off at Rockbank to save a few pennies in fares. Working life The early 1930s the Depression was a difficult time for a young woman to find work. Jobs were often menial and given to the youngest and therefore cheapest applicant. She worked as sales assistant at Polonskis and Myer in the city, and Irvines Modes in Footscray. Working to 1pm on Saturday, and when held up by a customer meant missing the train home. While at Myer Department store she lived at home and rode her bike to the Melton railway station. On one occasion she had a nasty fall when a part of her bicycle came loose causing the bike to crash rendering her concussed and injuring her nose. During the 1930s she was given a camera “a little snap” by Mrs Kelly her landlady. This began her interest in photography documenting family life at their “Burnbank” home. Musically, while at Myers she participated in annual performances held at The Kings Hall and the Myer Mural Hall. Working in the basement at Myers she was often embarrassed when her name was called, customers assuming she belonged to the Myer Family. Ken Myer worked in the basement at the same time handling the ‘Wheeler’, a wicker basket used for moving goods around the store. The family philosophy was for the children to start at the bottom and work their way up. Social life Social life in her teenage years was connected also with Scots Presbyterian Church. She attended Sunday School classes and received book prizes for attendance. She loved to read and welcomed the times when she received new book. She took part in the Sunday School Anniversaries and was presented with a Bible from the Superintendent, Henry Robinson for her assistance with the music. Marriage and War years In 1941 Edna married Ernest “Bonnie” Barrie. War in the Pacific was soon to break out. While in Sydney on their honeymoon they met up with Jim Barrie who was on his way to Canada via Hawaii just missing Pearl Harbour by two days. Jim became a Spitfire Pilot and joined the RAF and was based in England. He returned to Australia later in RAAF to fight the Japanese off the coast of New Guinea. The three eldest Barrie brothers were farmers and food producers and were thus except from military service. Edna and Bon were members of the VAOC- Volunteer Air Observers Corp entailing being rostered on duty as plane spotters. The women took shifts during the day and the men at night which involved staying overnight in the Shire Offices. Later the spotting tower was built in the plantation opposite the Post Office. Edna and Bon carried on with this from their home in Ferris Rd when the threat of invasion had ceased Community life Community life in Melton revolved around fund raising events for the Melton Mechanics Institute for the War effort and keeping up with maintenance for the Hall. In 1944 the Minister for Health gave approval for the Shire of Melton to open and Infant Welfare Centre inviting Edna to form part of the Committee with seven other women. In 1948 she was President of Melton Branch of the Victorian Health Centres Association. She volunteered this use of her car driving the person in charge, Sister Smith to visit mothers and their babies. In 1963, along with Betty Jones and Isabel Snell, Edna was instrumental in forming the 1st Melton Cub Pack and later supported the formation of the 1st Melton Scouts. During 1963 – 1968 she completed the Australian Boy Scout Association Cub Pack Preliminary Training and achieved her Wood Badge. Country Women’s Association In 1944-1996 she was a member of the Melton Branch Country Women’s Association (CWA), Melton Branch, Secretary of the Branch in 1945 – 1946 and Branch International Secretary 1970-1971. She worked with choir, music and drama interest groups within the branch attaining both first and second place in 1959, second place in 1952 Exhibition and second in Music in 1960 in the state. She was involved in their handicraft craft events, fund raising and musical events and singing competitions. During the 1950s she trained Trios and Quartets in part singing for the CWA competitions in Ballarat and Melbourne. It was at this time that she developed her skill as a conductor and trainer of choirs. She later auditioned for the Victorian Choir for alto parts believing she would stand a better chance of being chosen, because of her ability to sing in natural harmony. In 1962 she participated in the Tenth Australian Country Women of the World (ACWW) Triennial Conference “Australia Presents: CWA Massed Choir” in the Melbourne Town Hall. This event was recorded by Super Sound Spotlight on 45 extended play vinyl record. The songs were Australian music and words, for example The Silver Stars are in the Sky, The Graceful Swaying Wattle and Kookaburra. Edna continued with her interest in the Victorian Choir regularly meeting at the CWA Headquarters in Toorak for rehearsals. In 1974 she took part in the Australian Choir at the fourteenth Triennial conference of the ACWW Interfaith Service held at the Perth Concert Hall on the 13th of October. Arts and Culture Edna was also in the Choir of 3KZ Carols by Candlelight at the Myer Music Bowl in 1963 and 1964. Melton Choral Society. Edna was Director and Conductor in the 1970s performing at many community events such as Carols by Candle Light, Church Services, Easter and Palm Sunday services, Mothers Union and the 1976 Community Services Week Combined Church Service. The October – November 1978 Program covered the following: songs from the Musicals, Choral and Solo with Narratives, Guest Instrumental Item, Recitation Negro Spirituals and Australian Songs. Her involvement with church choirs included the Scots Presbyterian Church Choir Easter and Christmas performances and the 1967 Centenary Service. In 1980s the Melton Uniting Church Sacred Music Performances included The Crucifixion by Stainer, The Olivet to Calvary and other church Hymns. Edna was Musical Director of the Melton Amateur Theatrical Society and worked on performances in collaboration with Mabel Rogers on script and musical interpretation. Melton and District Historical Society Annual Art and Craft Show. First held in Melton Mechanics Institute Hall in 1973, it later took place in the in the Melton Community Hall. The Art Show was also run in conjunction with other community organizations such as Rotary and Girl Guides. Community history and research Melton streetscape and society Over 20 years commencing in the 1970s, Edna undertook extensive photographing of the changing streetscape of Melton’s High Street. She anticipated the impact of change on the community during the time of Melton’s rapid transition from a small farming district to a large urban community and this led to her extensively document and photograph many of the structures and landscape features of the township that have since been lost. She also meticulously recorded much of the contemporary life of the town and has left a significant legacy of archival material. Melton State School 100 Years Celebration, October 1970 Co-author with Mabel Rogers “The First 100 Years, 1870 – 1970” Assembled a collection of School Class Photograph and identified and compiled lists of names for future school history. She also assembled a photographic display for the 125th anniversary in 1995. Melton and District Historical Society (M&DHS) Foundation Member, 1968 Held President and Secretary positions from its inception Research associated with the classification of Heritage buildings Christ Church Classification C Scots’ Presbyterian Church Classification D Set up the storage and Catalogue system in the Office at the Willows Organised society visits to Heritage sites in and beyond the Shire of Melton, including Stathtulloh, Eynesbury, Deanside, ToolernVale sites including Merrywood (now demolished) Staughton Vale, Chirnside, Point Cook, Shwerkolts Cottage. 1970 – 1983 Melton and District Historical Society Letterhead. Staughton Memorial Light from early newspaper cutting in its location before restoration to present location. Sketch by Wendy Barrie. Designing and printing pamphlets, stationery, and other sale items with Willows title. M&DHS street naming research for new housing developments (1970 – 2000). Collaborated with Mary Tolhurst to research the names of early landowners and pioneer families connected to the first settlers. Researched Aboriginal names for inclusion on lists submitted to developers. An early example is the naming of Kuranjang and the street names associated with the McPherson family. Plains of Promise (Shire of Melton history) by Joan Starr (1985). Edna assisted with Historical Society materials and contributed her own research and photographs. Contacted and organised for Hubert Opperman to launch the book. (She was also present at his last bike ride at Rochester in 1995.) Western Metropolitan Groups of Historical Societies. Member attending meetings and representing Melton, also hosted the Group at Melton The Willows Member of the Committee of Management for the restoration of the “Willows” house the establishment of The Willows Park 1982 March - Official Opening of the Willows Park- Preparation and planning for the event. Involved in the collecting of items in the furnishing of the display rooms in the Willows house. Donated items and furniture from the Myers and Daley family houses. (19th century) Machinery Shed Establishment. Involved with Jeff Robinson in the construction and collection of machinery display Other significant sites Championed and participated in the restoration and preservation significant sites in Melton, including: restoration of the Staughton Memorial Light and its return to its present site restoration of the Pykes Grave (using EW Barrie earthmoving equipment) restoration and reconstruction of Dunvegan restoration and reconstruction of Macs Cottage, the management and Caretakers residence Melton State School War Memorial Gates removed from Unitt Street entrance and relocated to the Willows Park Donated the Barrie family single furrow plough which was standing at the Court House Plaza. It removed and to Council Depot and later missing. The plaque was taken to the Willows. Jimmy Melrose (aviator) cairn restoration at crash site in Melton South Donald Mackintosh (Olympic gold medallist marksman) grave site at the Melton Cemetery (Historical items held by the Myers family collection.) Houdini first flight at Diggers Rest. Edna’s father was shearing at Diggers Rest at the time and witnessed the flight. She attended the 90 year anniversary of the event at the site in 2000. Radio and electronics Edna’s husband Bon interest in wireless communication dates in the 1920s with the building of a crystal set in the early days of public broadcasting. At the Back to Melton Celebrations in 1929, 3AR broadcast a concert from the Melton Mechanics Institute on the 20th February at 8pm featuring Footscray City Band, James Hill baritone, Vera Carew Soprano, James Foran Tenor, Marjorie Myers Piano, and James Williamson Entertainer. Accompanists: Miss Agnes Ross and Mrs James Hill. The Myers children had recordings of their piano playing made onto the aluminium records, Martha Myers’ voice can be heard introducing an item. These were made in a studio in Melbourne. Marjorie was given a upright Gramophone by Donald Mackintosh in recognition of her talent and her contribution to the cultural life of Melton. The family were then able to listen to 78rpm recordings of the famous classical recordings. The turntable was hand wound metal stylus needles had to be regularly replaced. The aluminium disk needed a bamboo needle to prevent damage to the surface. Before electricity was introduced to Melton in 1939 the Mechanics Hall relied on generators to produce electricity. Bon Barrie, being mechanically minded, built a public address system for be used a community functions at the Hall and Recreational Park. By 1939 this was up and running and used for over three decades. A large Collection of 78rpm records provided music for dances, marching, parades and any public event needing music and microphones. The early system was portable and worked on batteries. CFA Radio Communication In the 1950s with the introduction two-way HF and later VHF very high frequency radio sets. Melton Rural Fire Brigade was part of the Bacchus Marsh Group. Radio sets where located in the Melton Fire Truck, and in the house of the Barrie family at Ferris Road. This was an ideal location to observe a 360 degree view in all directions when smoke appeared on the horizon. An antenna was erected beside the house. The set OX 7 was located in the kitchen and monitored 24 hours by the family. When an electrical fire occurred at the junction of the electricity to the house there was time to radio the fire station and summons the men working in the paddocks, thus saving the house from possible destruction. With the introduction of UHF – ultra high frequency Vinten Radios the signal was clearer and static and interference lessened and radio traffic became easier to read, and reduced noise levels in the household. VL3 LY Radio Base became the Group Headquarters was established in 1967. By 1970 the Brigades were: Melton, Rockbank, Sydenham, Toolern Vale, Diggers Rest, Truganina, and Werribee. In 1974 when the family moved to First Avenue, another antenna and a small building were erected adjacent to the residence and used to house the equipment, maps. Radio traffic consisted of regular schedule times and communication with adjoining groups of brigades such as Bacchus Marsh, Mt Macedon and Little River Groups. Many of the brigade and group base radios were situated in private residences and operated primarily by fire fighters wives who held the position of Communications Officer, either registered as a brigade member or informally. Edna was never registered as an operational brigade member but operated informally as an assistant to her husband Bon. She was however a member of the Melton Fire Brigade Ladies Auxiliary from its inception in 1968, a non-operational position. Edna kept up to date with radio procedure following the 1967 handbook; preparing maps, plotting compass points and taking notes on weather forecasts from the SA Border and Western District. Daily notes were taken in anticipation of fire warnings. These log books and daily radio traffic were incidental to the regular radio schedules. Emergency turnouts noted, burning off times and predicted location of smoke. In the summer fire season all TBF (total fire ban days were recorded.) In times of emergency the Barrie family assisted Bon the base radio operator to plot the position and location of fire trucks and to help clarify garbled radio traffic, keep notes and make telephone calls. These log books are held in the EE and EW Family Archive. Melton Uniting Church Edna founded the Church Opportunity with Maisie Robinson in 1975 in the Melton South Methodist Church building. Methodist and Presbyterian Churches of Melton had combined severing their long held connection with Bacchus Marsh. A Manse had been recently built for the Melton Minister. At a Parish Committee meeting at the Melton South Church it was suggested to use the building as an Opportunity Shop. It opened in July 1975, and it raised $1,600 contribution to the church budget in 1976. In 1977 The Uniting Church in Australia was formed and the Melton South Uniting Church Opportunity shop continued to go from strength to strength expanding the buildings providing the welfare needs of the community. Archive Set up by Edna Catalogued items dating from 1857 Minute Book and set ongoing system and storage of items of heritage. Melton Un Awards and recognition of service to the Melton community Rotary Award for Community Service, 1980 Victoria 150th Anniversary Celebrations contributions, 1985 Life Membership of the Melton and District Historical Society (M&DHS), 1989 Extra-Ordinary Contribution for years of service to M&DHS, 1992 Long Service for Exceptional Service MD&HS, 1993 Royal Historical Society of Victoria Award of Merit, 1997 Shire of Melton Certificate of Appreciation for continued support and dedication as a member of MD&HS to the preservation of Melton’s History, 1998 Centenary of Federation Peoplescape (Canberra) Melton Shire nomination, 2001 Uniting Church Melton Life Membership of the Opportunity Shop Uniting Church in Australia Commission for Mission for 30 years of hard work and dedications to the Uniting Church, 2007 Uniting Church Adult Fellowship Certificate appreciation in recognition of valuable support through the “Sammy” Stamp Fund Neighbourhood Watch 5 year award Photographs of Edna at different ageslocal identities -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Ballarat Courier - Ballarat Myer Store, established 1870 - supplied uniforms to BBH nurses
... Ballarat Courier - Ballarat Myer Store, established 1870...Courier, Ballara,t Myer, store, established, 1870, supplied... Newspaper Courier, Ballara,t Myer, store, established, 1870 ...Newspapercourier, ballara,t myer, store, established, 1870, supplied, uniforms, nurses -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Hat box, 1890-1910
The item was purchased from Robinson & Moffatt department store at Post Office Place Melbourne between 1884 when the store opened. Between 1911 and 1934 Robinson & Moffatt appeared to have sold out along with other businesses to became part of the Myer Emporium. Robinson & Moffatt were an early upmarket department store for the wealthy with a branch in Perth that was opened in 1899. During their time in business Robinson & Moffatt appear to have imported goods from England and Europe. The hatbox appears to be a British pattern made for a beaver type top hat around late 19th or early 20th century. A personal item made for Robinson and Moffatt department store, imported from England and sold to a wealthy colonial gentleman sometime between the late 19th and early 20th century. The item was purchased from one of the earliest department stores in Melbourne, that later was incorporated into what has become an iconic Australian department store operating out of one of Melbourne's iconic building locations,the Myer emporium.Gents leather oval hat Box, with concave lid reinforcing strap and leather handle. Has metal locking device and key hole. Handle held to top with 2 studs. Velvet inside lid. Catch inside box."Made for Robertson & Moffatt Melbourne"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, hat box, gentleman's hat, gent's hat box, hatbox -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Theo Dunstan, Nov. 1968
35mm slide, square format mounted in a "Kodak " cardboard slide mount with Kodak logos and printing of No. 21 decorated as the Myer Christmas tram for 1968 offloading a large number of Children outside Myers Store, Sturt St. Has Town Hall in background. Note that this offloading was on the "wrong side", driver standing in front of traffic and another person standing by the door supervising. Tram has been decorated as a "show boat" with a paddle wheel, waves and the side windows covered to resemble port holes. Destination box has been covered with the words "To Myers". Tram has a roof advertisement "Myers for Everything under the tree". Theme: Santa's Showboat. Has date of "May 69" and "3" stamped onto the slide.tramways, trams, decorated trams, myers, santa tram, sturt st, tram 21 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Myer Catalogue, 1952
The Myer Emporium has had a history of over 100 years, and was first started by Sidney Myer trading his wares from door to door.Catalogue representing the store's latest goods to the purchaser, ranging from fashion, house furniture, garden and small farm equipment, kitchen ware, books, typewriters, childrens wear, shoes, men's wear, etc.The Myer Emporium Limited, Spring and Summer Catalogue, 1952books, catalogues -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Myer, Myer Lonsdale St Warehouse with a grip car, early 1980's
Black and white postcard, divided back with a photo of the Myer Lonsdale St Warehouse with a grip car in front prior to the construction of the 11 storey store. Card dated c1920. Has a number of motor vehicles and horse drawn vehicles in the view. Has space for a stamp on the rear and has card details and some notes about Myer itself.On rear in pencil "Purchased 21/6/1983"trams, tramways, lonsdale st, cable trams, grip tram, myer