23 coloured photographs (a-w) of the launch of Rosalie Whalens' book 'The amazing life of Mary Schwerkolt'. Photos taken in both the visitors centre and the work room.book launch, whalen rosalie, the amazing life of mary schwerkolt

Black and white photograph of Adeline Whalen, Natasha Kleinity, Alan Markby ,Marie Markby and Bev Jarvis all volunteers Meals on Wheels Lakes Entrance Victoriapublic health

Dress and bonnet was used on the childhood doll of Rosalie Whalen (nee Schwerkolt). Doll NA5163 and another dress NA5166.Doll, whose name was Janet was given to Rosalie Schwerkolt Whalen as a child in 1945 with a lemon voile dress and matching bonnet and a patterned voile dress.Lemon coloured doll's bonnet and match lemon coloured doll's dress. Dress has bodice with V shaped bib style collar two lines of blue stitching and pink and white variegated thread trim. Sleeves have pink braid with blue stitching vertically from armhole to cuff. Gathered skirt has three lines of blue stitching around hem line. Bonnet has frill and a sun visor trimmed with pink and white variegated thread. Doll is NA5163 and other dress is NA5166doll, dolls clothing, handmade, sewn

A 113 page book describing the lives of pioneer women of Doncaster - Templestowe including the Winter family whose buggy is in our collection NA 2184non-fictionA history of pioneer womengreen irvine, doncaster - templestowe historical society, winter john

Worn by Rosalie Whalen as part of her going-away outfit after her wedding on 1st June, 1966. Hat purchased along with a kangaroo fur coat but donor does not remember where purchased.Rosalie is the great granddaughter of Johann August Schwerkolt, pioneer of Mitcham.1966 cream kangaroo fur pill-box style hat with oyster satin lining. See also NA4579 wedding dress accessories. Supp. file under NA4579costume, female headwear

Worn as part of her trousseau by Rosalie Whalen on her honeymoon after her wedding on 1st June 1966 at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gardiner, Vic.|Bought at a shop at the top of Collins Street 'The Paris End'.Rosalie is the great great grand-daughter of Johann August Schwerkolt, pioneer of Mitcham.1. 1966 white sleeveless batiste nightgown with salmon pink silk Rouleau ties on shoulders. The armholes and neckline are edged with the salmon silk. 2. The elbow-length sleeved coat has a gathered neckline edged with salmon pink Rouleau and tied at the opening (which does not have any fastenings). The sleeves are raglan with elastic casing and decorated with a salmon pink bow. See also wedding dress NA4579 and hat NA4597.costume, female nightwear

The collar stud belonged to Charles Clarence Victor Schwerkolt (1892-1964). It was worn with a detachable collar on special occassions throughout his life after his marriage in 1929. Charles was father of Rosalie Whalen (nee Schwerkolt).Charles Clarence Victor Schwerkolt handled Mary Schwerkolt's business affairs in order to re-claim Schwerkolt Cottage from Australian Government confiscation during World Wars 1 and 2.A plain nickle plated man's shirt collar studNo inscriptions or markings

Purchased in Hong Kong by Rosalie Whalen during her honeymoon in 1966. I married an American Air Force pilot who was based in Okinawa. He was transfered to mainland U S A and I (Rosalie) had to wear it in as the U S A didn't allow any chinese products into the country.Part of Schwerkolt storyWig human hair (blonde)|Cane headstand|2 piece cardboard box with string handles and tape fastening ties. Box cream with gold figuring resembling haircostume accessories, hair accessories

Dress made by Ludmilla Jenkins at her shop in North Road, Ormond. The dress was made for Rosalie Schwerkolt for her marriage to Marvin Bruce Whalen at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Gardiner, Victoria on Wednesday 1st June, 1966 and afterwards at Butleigh Wootton, 867 Glenferrie Road, Kew. Rosalie was married from 33 Straughton Road, Glen Iris.Rosalie is the great granddaughter of Johann August Schwerkolt, pioneer of Mitcham.1966 wedding dress of silk, velvet in Winter White colour lined in silk voile. The dress is a princess line with round crew neck. Sleeves are narrow and taper to a point using a dart and with a zipper fastening on seam. The arm seam also features three pleats at the inside of the elbow crease. The back has a zipper closing and princess line seams. The gown is full length at the front and at the back extends to a point for a 40cm train using an insert gore in the princess seam. Approximate measurement bust 31 inches or 79 cm waist 24.5 inches or 62 cm Hip 36 inches or 94 cm See also items NA5076 - Garter NA5077 - Good luck Charm NA5078 - Bible NA5090 - Stocking NA5091 - Veil Nonecostume, female ceremonial

Proceedings were opened in the Visitors' Centre by Barbara Rogalski whose father had catered for the Cottage opening in 1965. Rosalie Whalen (nee Schwerkolt) spoke about her early years in the area, after which the group walked to the cottage where a plaque was unveiled and a tree planted. Returning to the work room, an afternoon tea was enjoyed by all, with the pride of place being a large cake with an edible photograph of the cottage on top.21 coloured photographs taken on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the purchase of Schwerkolt Cottage by the former City of Nunawading in March 1964.celebrations, schwerkolt cottage 50th celebrations

The third ,weatherboard, house was built after the first house was burnt down in the 1905 bushfires. After the property was sold to developers in 1959 this house was burnt down by vandals.Black and white photo of the weatherboard house with verandah on the left of the photo and the stone smokehouse on the right.whalen, rosalie, schwerkolt, arthur, schwerkolt 3rd home

2 Copies of photos of Mary Elizabeth Schwerkolt, Born 7/5/1887, Died 29/4/1996 in U.S.A. Picture taken when Mary was 12 years old.schwerkolt, mary elizabeth, jackschowsky, whalen, rosalie

'The Amazing Life of Mary Schwerkolt' was entered in the Victorian Community History Awards 2017 and this booklet showcases the eleven winners from different categories.'The Amazing Life of Mary Schwerkolt' was entered in the Victorian Community History Awards 2017. history, awards, whalen, rosalie, royal historical society of victoria, public record office victoria

RAAF Radar Fiftieth Anniversary - Bendigo. Detailed Programme of Events.. The events started on Saturday 21st of March 1992 and continued for five days until Wednesday 25th. Some of the dignitaries taking part were: Parade Commander Wing Commander Peter Bevan, Squadron Leader John Harris, Wing Commander Marty Rowland, Wing Commander Eric Gidley, Squadron Leader Graham Lloyd, Walter Fielder-Gill, Ken Whalen, Flying Officer John Letchford, Max O'Halloran MBE.military, airforce, raaf radar

Map drawn by Arthur Schwerkolt in 1993 from memory assisted by survey map of 1902. Covering letter from Glyn France [also at ND1367 (G-H-S-C 46) gives extra details.Map drawn by Arthur Schwerkoltschwerkolt cottage, schwerkolt, arthur, whalen, rosalie, france, glyn

Photo sent to Mary Jack, Pittsburgh, USA by Charles Schwerkolt. Accompanying text sent by Charles 'Enclosed please find a few snaps of the old homestead at Mitcham. You asked me to get a photo of the verandah side. Well, there is a verandah on both sides and one end as you can see. This is a photo of the front. The door has been nailed up for 20 years. It is riddled with termites (white ants) and cannot be used.'Black and white photo of August Schwerkolt's 2nd Home shows front door riddled with white ant - nailed up for 20 years. Thin Black Border.schwerkolt cottage, schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, whalen, rosalie, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth

Photo sent to Mary Jack, Pittsburgh USA by Charles Schwerkolt. Accompanying text sent by Charles - 'This is another photo of front side (facing Mitcham township) You see there is a lot of dried grass lying about which is a serious fire risk to the new houses which have been built. The verandah posts on the corner have rotted away and let the verandah down a foot. The roof on the kitchen is in a bad way. You will notice the chimney has a lean of about a foot. Black and white photo of Schwerkolt Cottage showing the Rotting Verandah Posts and Leaning Chimney. Thin Black Border.schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, whalen, rosalie, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt cottage

Photo sent to Mary Jack, Pittsburgh USA, by Charles Schwerkolt. Accompanying text by Charles - 'This is the end facing Ernie's old house which was burnt down last year. There is also the remains of the old well. The old smoke house used to be down there also. All these things have disappeared a long time ago. The house is the only thing that remains of the Schwerkolt property. The wine cellars and other buildings fell down years ago after the bush fires burnt the wooden supports. You will notice the toilet has about 3 boards off the top. The old water tank is hiding the back.Black and white photo of Schwerkolt Cottage showing Old Well, Toilet (with boards missing) and Old Water Tank. Thin Black Border.schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, whalen, rosalie, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt cottage

Photo sent to Mary Jack, Pittsburgh USA. Accompanying text sent by Charles - 'This is the side facing the creek. It is probably the side you asked me to take a photo of. Notice the bathroom behind the towel on the washing line. This was erected to give the tenant privacy. It cost over 100 pounds. The place was condemned a month or so later. You will notice there is nothing growing here. This part was always used for growing vegetables, there is not one there now. If I get him out the place will have to be demolished. We are not allowed to let it to another person to live in.Black and white photo of Schwerkolt Cottage. Recently built detached Bathroom , visible to left of photo. Thin Black Border.schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, whalen, rosalie, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt cottage

Photo sent to Mary Jack, Pittsburgh USA by Charles Schwerkolt. Accompanying text sent by Charles - 'This is the end facing Deep Creek Road. You will notice the wood boards are all curved. The floor is all eaten away with white ants and is all levels and the weatherboards have fallen at the ends. The roof is very bad also the gable of the stone looks not so good. The wooden kitchen is about 6 inches away from the stone house all the way around. You will notice the roof of the stone house is all colours with rust and paint. You will notice there are no spouts to take the water away. I took another photo but the light got into the lens of my camera so they would not print a photo from it.Black and white photo of Schwerkolt Cottage. The condition of the Kitchen roof is visible. The floor was ant eaten and a 6"' gap separated the Kitchen from the Cottage. Thin Black Border.schwerkolt cottage, schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, whalen, rosalie, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth

Copy of photo of Charles Schwerkolt, son of Carl Benno & Wilhelmina (Minny). Minny was twin daughter of [Maria Catherina}Wilhelmine, [Johann} August's 2nd wife.schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, carl benno, wilhelmina (minny), maria catherina wilhelmine, whalen, rosalie

Entry for birth of Mary Elizabeth Schwerkolt, 7 May 1887, at Mitcham Reg No. 17147schwerkolt, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt, johann august, schwerkolt, maria catherina wilhelmine, whalen, rosalie

Black and white photograph of Walter Jack of Pittsburg, U.S.A. grandson of August Schwerkolt and son of Mary Jackovsky.|Born 25 September 1919 - died 21 August 2002.jack, walter, schwerkolt, johann august, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, whalen, rosalie

Photos sent to Mary Jack, Pittsburgh USA by Charles Schwerkolt. Accompanying text sent by Charles - 'This is another view of the front and the kitchen also the shed which is used for their car. Black and white photo of Schwerkolt Cottage c1962. Car in Garage owned by Tenants . Thin Black Border.schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, whalen, rosalie, latchford, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt cottage

Copy of photo of John Theodore Schwerkolt, Born 22/11/1885, Died 26/6/1903, in U.S.A. Picture taken when John was 14 years old.schwerkolt, johann theodor, jack, walter, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, whalen, rosalie

Copy of photo of John & Mary Schwerkolt. This photo was used on Sign in Cottage.schwerkolt, mary elizabeth, jackschowsky, johann theodor, jack, walter, whalen, rosalie

Copy of photo of Ena Ireland & James Hansen on their wedding day. James was reared by Francesca Schwerkolt.hansen, james, ireland, ena, schwerkolt, francesca, whalen, rosalie