Fundraising badge from World War I. Red Triangle Days were held in both Australia and New Zealand to raise money for the Y.M.C.A. The earliest references to Red Triangle Days seem to be from 1917.This Badge is an example of the general community support for organizations providing aid to the Soldiers in WW1Triangle enamel BadgeFor God King and Countrywwi, fundraising, y.m.c.a., red triangle day, moorabbin shire, cheltenham, bentleigh, market gardeners, early settlers

Stephen Tuck was one of the original settlers of the district, he had a market garden on Nepean Highway, Cheltenham. The family continued the market garden for over 70 years. It was subdivided and sold as residential blocks in 1940. Original Marriage Certificate of Stephen Tuck and Catherine Draper, in Moorabbin on 19 January 1857.stephen tuck, cheltenham, market gardens, city of moorabbin, land sales, marriage, catherine draper

This anvil is typical of the type used by Blacksmiths in Moorabbin Shire c1850 - 20thC Blacksmith were needed to make machinery, tools, farm and household equipment, wheels and wagons, horseshoes and saddle irons.This anvil is an example of the type used by blacksmiths in Moorabbin Shire 1840- 20thC as early settlers developed the land. built homes, shops and schoolsSolid steel single horn shaped block used by a Blacksmith to make tools, horseshoes, kitchenware, farm equipment, wagon wheelsmarket gardeners, early settlers, moorabbin shire, dendy special survey 1841, bentleigh, moorabbin, cheltenham, tools, anvils, steel, horses, wagons, washing pots, cooking pots, blacksmiths, county of bourke

This wood traveling trunk was used by the LePage family when emigrating from Guernsey , Channel Isles, to Melbourne on SS Caliope 1852. Nicholas LePage , a tailor, and wife Elizabeth arrived in Melbourne in 1852 with their son Frank Thomas and daughter Elizabeth. Joshua Holloway released land in his 'Two Acre Village' in Cheltenham 1851. Nicholas bought a LOT for 10pounds and began a market garden that was managed by successive generations. The LePage family became involved with the Methodist Church , local friendly societies, sporting clubs and civic councils that endured. 'The LePages became one of the best known Moorabbin market gardening families, with a tradition of service to communal and civic affairs that is unmatched' John Cribbin, ' Moorabbin ,Pictorial History 1862-1994.' (City of Kingston)A handmade wood trunk with brass lock and hinges and Guernsey ( Channel Isles) Newspaper lining 1851Top of lid; White Stencil BETSEY LEPAGE / PASSENGER TO MELBOURNE Lining of box; Guernsey Newspaper 1851 henry dendy's special survey 1842, moorabbin shire, moorabbin roads board, dendy henry, were jb, holloway josiah, brighton, bentleigh, cheltenham, pioneers, market gardeners, early settlers, methodist church, two acre village cheltenham, charman stephen, bent thomas, daphne cottage, sons of temperance friendly society, mayors moorabbin council, lepage nicholas, lepage frank thomas, lepage everest, lepage frank wilbur, cheltenham co-operative society, cheltenham cream and butter factory

A booklet printed for the residents of the City of Moorabbin to acquaint them with the many amentities and services, as well as the employment opportunities, available close to their own homes. Booklet contains useful information about the City of Moorabbin, the services provided in the area, advertisements for local businesses, index of street names, Maps and more....Information booklet provided for the residents in the City of MoorabbinInformation booklet - 88 pagesbusiness, maps, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, mckinnon, cheltenham, highett, moorabbin, east bentleigh

Moorabbin played initially in the Federal Football League also known as Football Federation Australia, making their debut in 1909 and competing until 1950. The club wore a black and white jumper like Collingwood. During this time the club won 12 premierships, including winning all six premierships staged over the nine years between 1940 and 1948 (the competition was in recess from 1942 until 1944). Moorabbin Football Club was also known as Moorabbin Park Football Club in the early years of its formation. In 1946 Moorabbin 18 goals 17 points (125) defeated Cheltenham 9 goals 17 points (71).Moorabbin Football Club was established 1909 and was very successful playing in the Federal Football League, Victorian Football Association. Premiers FlagA Grade - FDL - Premiers - M.F.C. 1946federal football league, moorabbin football club, premiership, moorabbin, australian rules football

Equipment used by Emma Warburton, a midwife, who lived in the City of Moorabbin. The pump was used by women who needed that extra help to relieve the pressure build-up in their breasts when lactating. The pump was made by J.G. Ingram & Sons Ltd, and sold in the early 1900’s.Owned and used by one of the pioneer families in the City of MoorabbinGlass tube with a collecting reservoir that opens into a funnel (or breast piece). Round red rubber bulb attached to one end of the glass. Stamp in black ink on red bulb reads "Ingram's/'Omega'/London."nursing, midwife, emma warburton, cheltenham, moorabbin, city of moorabbin, mentone, child birth, breast feeding, medical equipment, breast pump

Five hand written letters the earliest letter was dated 21 September 1905 and the latest the 12 December 1925.The letters were addressed to ‘whom it may concern’ or to Nurse Warburton. They were letters of recommendation written by grateful husbands or women who were very grateful for the assistance Nurse Warburton provided at the birth of their child, not only looking after the new mother but also the family and the house hold chores.Hand written lettersnursing, midwife, emma warburton, cheltenham, moorabbin, city of moorabbin, mentone, child birth, breast feeding, medical equipment, breast pump, john botterill, david duncan alexander, augustus edward caines, mary gertrude naughton, john james lambert

Prescription and medication notes that were inside the Gladstone bag that belonged to Nurse Emma Warburton. 1) a recipe and instructions for rheumatoid arthritis 2) medication for corns 3) a prescription from the Moorabbin Pharmacy, John Wilson, Cheltenham dated 22 October 1917.Documentsnursing, midwife, emma warburton, cheltenham, moorabbin, city of moorabbin, mentone, child birth, rheumatoid arthritis, prescription, moorabbin pharmacy, silk corn cure

In 1873 James Griffiths migrated to Melbourne in order to start a tea Business. James lived in the Dandenongs at The Basin where he experimented with growing tea. Griffiths made tin canisters in the 2lbs size for their tea with common kitchen consumables listed on the front . The tins, when emptied, became useful kitchen canisters and helped promote the brand. Example of the names include Flour, Rice, Sugar, Sago, Candied Peel, Tapioca, Spices, Starch, Biscuits, Currants, Barley, String and of course Tea .Food storage rectangular tin, with a hinged lid. The outside is printed in cream and red with the name 'Griffith's Teas' and the word 'SAGO'. The text is set against a cream panel which is bordered with a decorative border of Australian native flora. The whole is set against a dark green background.On each other side of the tin is a different native Australian flower. The lid is impressed with a flannel flower.Printed on the front 'SAGO', also printed on the front and repeated on the top 'USE / GRIFFITHS' Teas / SYDNEY / MELBOURNE. ADELAIDE. BRISBANE'. On the front is the image of a train signal with the words 'SIGNAL / TRADE MARK'tea, james griffiths, canisters, city of moorabbin, cheltenham, melbourne, moorabbin, grocery stores, kitchen equipment

Chesterville Road Estate, consisting of 101 building lots, was sold by private sale in late 1947.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinPhotocopy of advertising flyer for sale of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleChesterville Road Estate, Cheltenham - plan of subdivisiontennyson street, port street, dennis street, station street, dawn street, hubbard street, chesterville road, cheltenham, real estate, auction

The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinPhotocopy of Advertising flyer for sale of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleOzone Hill Estate, Cheltenham 41 choice residential allotments.victor avenue, weatherall road, cheltenham, real estate, auction

After WWII there was a decline in the market gardens in the City of Moorabbin, as the value of the land was more profitable than the crops.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinPhotocopy of advertising flyer for sale of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleTuck's Estate Cheltenham - plan of subdivisionedward street, point nepean road, eden street, tuck street, hoffman street, elman road, page street, cheltenham, real estates, auction, tuck

v. <1> : ill., maps ;non-fictionProfiles of some of the people buried in the Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery in Charman Road, Cheltenhamcemetery, cheltenham, cheltenham cemetery

274 p. : ill., ports. non-fiction"The stories in Two Acre Village: a Cheltenham History tell of the steps taken by local people to entertain themselves, earn a living and provide opportunities for their children." from Foreword.two acre village, cheltenham, history, pioneers

ix, 214 p. : col. ill., ports.non-fiction Moorabbin: A Pictorial History is about a city that was. The book traces the story of Moorabbin for its beginnings to its end in 1994, from inside covermoorabbin, city of moorabbin, mckinnon, ormond south, benteligh, bentleigh east, heatherton, oakleigh south, highett, cheltenham

200 p. : ill. (some col.), ports.non-fictionA record of those buried at the Cheltenham cemeteries, Melbourne, Victoria, who were tragically murdered. cheltenham pioneer cemetery, cheltenham cemetery, murder victims, epitaphs, cheltenham

xi, 172 p. : col. ill., ports. (chiefly col.) Includes bibliographical references and index.non-fictionA genealogical record of those who reached the grand old age and lie buried at the Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria ...and those who just missed out centenarians, cheltenham cemetery, cheltenham, cheltenham pioneer cemetery

Photographic copy of "Lorimer St at Ingles St, Fisherman's Bend" early 1930s. A panoramic photo with added title in white. On left are vehicles parked at the Sandridge Golf Club (formerly the Victoria Golf Club which moved to Cheltenham in 1927)On rear in ink : from "Ginger" Weedon. Formally (sic) from Dunstan Parade Garden City H/C Estatefishermans bend, sport, built environment - domestic, weedon, lorimer street