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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940
Part of a collection donated by Miss Edith Elms via Chrisy Northcote. This was a Commercial SouvenirClose up of Suspension bridge taken from San Remo with shrub tips along foreground.The Bridge, San Remo, Vic.local history, photography, photographs, suspension bridge, san remo, phillip island, black & white photograph, bridges -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Part of a collection donated by Miss Edith Elms via Chrisy Northcote. Children's identity unknown.Three young children standing on grass with two tricycles holding two white dogs. Trees in background at middle sited on right.Boys tricycles and petslocal history, photography, photographs, family history, social activities, sepia photograph, family groups, san remo -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - high chair, not known
Child's high chair. First used 1922 by Edith Mottram (nee Smith).Passed on to Cecil Wilfred Smith (brother of Edith) who migrated to Australia in 1927 and used by children Frederick and Victor. Used by Frederick's children Karen (b 1979) and Robert (b 1959). Used by Karen's children Thomas (b1988) and Emma (b 1991)Wooden painted blue high chair. Also converts to low chair - four wheels on feet for easy movement. First used in 1922. Laminex tray top added in 1959.furniture, domestic-nursery -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Royston, Kooyong Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. Vol 1 of 4 "Caulfield's Heritage" p34 states that this mansion was demolished in 1972.Page 114 of Photograph Album with four colour photographs (landscape) of different views of Royston in its garden.Handwritten: "Royston" Kooyong Road / 240 KOOYONG ROAD / 1939 - SLATTER - MISS MAY EDITH ALICE. [top right] / 114 [bottom right]trevor hart, caulfield north, kooyong road, 1860's, villa residence, victorian, mansion, ornamented corner stones, royston, renwick, curved windows, timber verandahs, return verandahs, bay windows, may edith alice slatter, may slatter, balconies, polychrome bricks, abandoned buildings -
Unions Ballarat
Independence: The struggle to set America free, Ferling, John, 2012
The history of the revolution that led to America's declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776. Significant characters in this part of US history were John Adams, Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and Edmund Burke. Relevant to the history of the United States. The declaration of Independence document has become symbolic of human rights in the country - thus, the events leading to it were a catalyst to how American democracy is interpreted and practised.Paper; hardcover book; dust jacket; battle picture on the cover.Front cover: Title and author name. Back cover: Statements of praise by Dan Rather, Andrew Burstein, R.B. Bernstein and Edith B. Gelles.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, declaration of independence, american civil war, american revolution, independence - america, adams, john, adams, abigail, jefferson, thomas, franklin, benjamin, burke, edmund, war, democracy, rights, politics, government, history, united states of america, britain -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Black Velvet Coat, 1938
Coat originally worn in 1938 by Edith Finger of Wantirna and later by Dianne daughter of Frances Warren, the donor.1938 Long black ladies velvet coat lined with black cotton. Self covered buttons from neck edge to waist line.costume, female -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Hip flask owned by Rat of Tobruk Arthur Lock, 1930s
This item was owned by Arthur Lock. The initals engraved on the side are those of his mother, Edith May Lock,This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A silver and leather hip flask with clear glass viewing window on each side.Engraved on one side "E.M.L" On base 1/4 PT/ HARDY BROS/MADE IN ENGLAND / 565Aarthur lock, rats of tobruk -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Lyons, 2009-2010
Initially collated by Harry Gilham as part of a file on Eltham Cemeteryeltham cemetery, andrew lyon, annie lyon, archibald myles lyons, arthur andrew bird, edith may lyons, flora louisa lyons, flora lyons, gravestones, helen bird, helen may lyons, hester may lyons, joseph william lyons, myles archibald lyons, eltham police -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS (1968): GRAVE OF MARIA NINNES, MAIDEN GULLY
Newspaper cuttings (1968) re grave of Maria Ninnes, Maiden Gully (Robin Hill Farm). Research done by a Mrs Edith Checcuci on the family of Maria Ninnes (died 1852), wife of Thomas Ninnes. Grave also the grave of two daughters, Grace and Jane.person, individual, maria ninnes -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Woodbine Guesthouse, Bulmer, 1950 c
Black and white photograph of staff of Woodbine Guesthouse showing Edith Bulmer Proprietor left front row. and Martin, Kaye Obrien, Rose, Pat Hubb, Basil Trovoweth, Nancy Morgan, Rene Piggot, Dot Schimelick, Mary Benkhuart Lakes Entrance VictoriaWoodbine Staffguesthouses, people -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORNISH COLLECTION: DRAFT OF ''THE JEWELL FAMILY HISTORY''
Document. Draft of ''The Jewell Family History'' (10 typewritten pages) containing Chapter One and Two - of planned? Twelve chapters - listed and named on cover page. Note at end of this document re this being a draft and open for input and call for help in providing information about the 11 children who were descendants of William and Jane Jewell. Inscription on front page in handwriting for acknowledgements - ''Mrs Edith Lunn''. Mention of the following in the Chapter headings: Alfred Jewell (x2); Susan Jane Jewell; Albert Edwin Jewell; Frances Edith Jewell; Adelaide Aurelia Burnet (nee Jewell); Temperance Nicholls (nee Jewell).person, family, jewell -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 1903
Donated by Miss Edith Elms via Chrisy Northcote. Show the development of San Remo as a recreational area in 1903.Photocopy of San Remo Hotel advertisement inserted by T Bergin - Proprietor - undated, listing activities - ocean beach, exquisite scenery, excellent fishing, bathing, golf, cycling, riding, driving. Photograph of San Remo Hotel top middle.local history, documents, newspapers, san remo, local area development by europeans, black & white newspaper clipping, advertisement, newspapers san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940
Taken by Miss Edith Elms and donated via Chrisy Northcote. 1st Bridge to Phillip Island built 1940Close up of 1st Bridge showing concrete foundations. Taken from San Remo.local history, photography, photographs, suspension bridge, san remo, phillip island, sepia photograph, bridges -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Manicure, Set, n.d
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, PortlandFour piece manicure set with (tortoise shell?) handles. 1 x tweezers (3741.1) 1 x cuticle press (3741.2) 1 x nail file (3741.3) 1 x cuticle knife (3741.4) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Doll's Sugar Bowl, n.d
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, PortlandPorcelain sugar bowl with stamped relief pattern. Transfer image of violets and leaves. Gold highlights. Glazed with green glaze around base, white elsewhere. Made from two-piece mould. Sugar bowl: Base: 9.5 x 6 Height: 5.3 Lid: Base: 4.5 x 3.5 Height: 4.3 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Child's dress, c. 1900
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Cream silk child's dress. Elbow-length gathered sleeves with smocking at wrists. 2-panels of hand crocheted lace forming a 3-panel yoke with central insert of cream embroidery. Full-length dress in silk with two rows of smocking on bodice. At base of dress are two panels of 6 rows of pin-tucking, separated panel of lace over silk backing. Lace at neck. Opening in centre back with 7 button holes and 5 mother-of-pearl buttons with striution carved design. Cream satin ribbon runs under smocking at back and sewn into side seams.clothing, costume, dress, 1900s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Evening Gown, n.d
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Brown lace evening gown (possibly belonging to Miss Crosbie). Sleeveless, buttoned opening at back. Long skirt with numerous darts for fullness. Matching bolero jacket (3794.2) and likely to have been worn with brown satin heels (3800.1 and 3800.2).clothing, womens clothing, costume, evening wear, graham collection -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Samovar, 1800s
Part of Birmingham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Nickle-plate smovar/perculator with glass domed lid with hand. Tap in front. Sits on metholated spirits burner. Metal handle.birmingham collection, samovar, teapot, russian, container, tea making -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Costume - Apron, c. 1900
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Scalloped edged maid's apron, white with attached bib. Checked patterned fine lawn with white cotton binding with machine eyelet embroidery. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Doll's sugar bowl, n.d
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, PortlandA sugar bowl. The lid has relief design and gold highlights, and there are small areas of green glaze.dolls, toys, childhood, children -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Centre for a Lamp Chimney, n.d
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Glass centre for lamp. Long cylindrical tube, larger at base than at top.Front: 6 / Sun Brand / Best Crystal / Fireproof / Made in Czecho-slovakia (etched logo, base). -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Apron, 1900s
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Lace edged white lawn apron with attached bib. Both bib and apron, pentagonal shape.clothing, womens history, needlework, domestic item -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Apron, 1900-1940
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.White half apron.clothing, domestic item, apron, needlework, womens history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Stole, n.d
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Black fringed stole. Silk Georgette. Large fringe at both ends. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Quill Pen, Collection of quill pens, c. 1900
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Orange/tan feather quill. Also has rubber finger grip on stem. Measures 19.5 cm long. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Camisole, Robertson & Moffatt Pty Ltd., Melbourne, n.d
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.White cotton camisole with lace edging at neck, arms and front. Lace inserts over breast area. 4 covered buttons on front opening. 1 modern button at top. 1 uncovered button.Front: Red EMB label inside front. Initials F.M.G.clothing, underwear, womens history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Child's Petticoat, 1900s
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.White lawn infant's dress. Gathered at waist. Gathered at neck forming shoulder straps. Embroidered central panel from front waist to hem.childhood, clothing, embroidery -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Nightgown, n.d
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Full-length cotton nightgown with lace trimming on neck, wrists and buttoned opening. Buttons (mother-of-pearl) fasten front opening.graham collection, clothing, nightdress, needlework -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Leisure object - Milk Jug - Doll's, n.d
Part of Graham Colection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, PortlandPorcelain jug with stamped relief pattern. Transfer image of violets and leaves over exterior surface. Gold highlights painted on. Green glaze around base, white elsewhere. Made from a two-part mould. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - Quill Pen - Collection of quill pens, c. 1900
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Cream feather quill.