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Pamphlet, First birthday celebration, 1985
Catalogue - First birthday sale - Box Hill Grand Central Shopping Centre.Catalogue - First birthday sale - Box Hill Grand Central Shopping Centre.Catalogue - First birthday sale - Box Hill Grand Central Shopping Centre.shopping centres, box hill grand central shopping centre -
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Document - Documents, Group reports, 2000
Annual reports presented to the Nunawading Arts Council Annual meeting by affiliated bodies. Includes an obituary for Ossie Maxwell Max Grant, theatre director who lived in Mitcham from the early 1950s until his death 22 Sept 2000.nunawading arts council, grant, max, nunawading art and craft market, australian childrens choir, babirra music theatre, box hill art group, blackburn high school. friends of music, choral institute melbourne, chime choir, eastern victorian highland dancing association, maroondah symphony orchestra, mitcham arts association, maroondah singers, mullauna secondary college music department, mitcham repertory group, nunawading and district historical society, nova theatre, u3a nunawading, vermont horticultural society and garden club, utassy parents association, vermont secondary college. music support group, whitehorse film society -
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Pamphlet, Artist's Camp, 1987
Pamphlet on Box Hill Artists CampPamphlet on Box Hill Artists Camp and the move to Eaglemont, near Heidelberg when the term Heidelberg School began to be used, in 1988. The Box Hill Camp was made on David Houston's property on Gardiners Creek, south of Canterbury Road, between the present sites of Bowater Scott and Box Hill Golf Club.Pamphlet on Box Hill Artists Camp artists camps, roberts, tom, mccubbin, frederick, streeton, arthur, conder, charles, abrahams, louis, houston, david, gardiners creek -
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Article, Ideal for a Home Based Business, 1985
1880 Timber House for sale.1880 Timber House for sale. An early owner was William Ellingworth, whose son John established one of the areas first Real Estate Agencies. In 1956 John Robinson bought the property and taught Piano Accordion and Guitar for over 29 years at this house.1880 Timber House for sale. rose street, box hill, no. 28, ellingworth, william, robinson, john, box hill music centre -
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Article, Robert Blood's Cottage - the battle that is not over yet, 1993
Two articles about Robert Blood's Cottage, built 1854. The cottage has been earmarked for demolition since being purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14 years it has been home to the Director of the Oxford Children's' Theatre. The historic value of the cottage has been in question. In February 1993 the National Trust admitted it was at fault in its earlier assessment of the cottage.Two articles about Robert Blood's Cottage, built 1854. The cottage has been earmarked for demolition since being purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14 years it has been home to the Director of the Oxford Children's' Theatre. The historic value of the cottage has been in question. In February 1993 the National Trust admitted it was at fault in its earlier assessment of the cottage.Two articles about Robert Blood's Cottage, built 1854. The cottage has been earmarked for demolition since being purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14 years it has been home to the Director of the Oxford Children's' Theatre. The historic value of the cottage has been in question. In February 1993 the National Trust admitted it was at fault in its earlier assessment of the cottage.blood, robert, station street, box hill, benzie, edith, national trust of australia. victoria, city of box hill, oxford childrens theatre, willingham, allan, bloods cottage, box hill -
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Book, Prelude to Heidelberg, 1991
The history of the artist's camp at Box Hill and its relationship to the beginnings of the Heidelberg School of Painting.The history of the artist's camp at Box Hill and its relationship to the beginnings of the Heidelberg School of Painting.The history of the artist's camp at Box Hill and its relationship to the beginnings of the Heidelberg School of Painting.heidelberg school, artists camps, box hill, painting -
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Magazine - Periodical, The Hill, 1985
Box Hill Hospital's official journal. Vol 4, No 1 Aug 1985.Box Hill Hospital's official journal. Vol 4, No 1 Aug 1985.Box Hill Hospital's official journal. Vol 4, No 1 Aug 1985.hospitals, box hill hospital -
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Document, Blackburn - Oral History, 2000
... Mitcham melbourne Mitcham Box Hill Blackburn Middleborough Road ...Oral history interview - Joyce Kotze with Kath Jones (interviewer). Biographical form, interview summary and transcription.mitcham, box hill, blackburn, middleborough road, blackburn, whitehorse link 2000 project, kotze, joyce -
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Article, Early days in Nunawading
Letter from Margaret Luke of Box Hill. Copying material from 'The Victorian Independent' of April 2 1870 re the first anniversary of the Congregational Church at Springfield, Nunawading.Letter from Margaret Luke of Box Hill copying material from 'The Victorian Independent' of April 2 1870 re the first anniversary of the Congregational Church at Springfield, Nunawading.Letter from Margaret Luke of Box Hill. Copying material from 'The Victorian Independent' of April 2 1870 re the first anniversary of the Congregational Church at Springfield, Nunawading.congregational church, springfield, nunawading, nunawading, churches -
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Article, Going their own way
Box Hill and Nunawading Lutheran churches which combined seven years ago have now decided to re-establish themselves as separate entities.st pauls lutheran church, nunawading, nunawading, churches, thiel, john (dr), stolz, david (dr) -
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Newspaper - Article, The Whitehorse Post, Church celebrates 110 years
Article from Whitehorse Post on celebration of 110 years of worship at the Methodist Church, Box Hill, now known as Wesley Uniting Church.box hill methodist church, churches, box hill, wesley uniting church, box hill, dickie, john, dickie, ruth, mcmurdie, david, hammon, marg, molyneux, betty, clark, nancy -
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Document, How runs the road, 1948
Photocopies of some pages from 'How runs the road' by Bernard Cronin with pictures of White Horse Hotel, Coach and Horses Hotel, Ringwood.white horse hotel, coach and horses hotel, ringwood, hotels, box hill, ringwood -
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Document, The Whitehorse Hotel, 1923
Photocopies of a drawing of White Horse Hotel, 1923 by Miss Mabel Pye presented to Box Hill City Council by the artist in 1956.white horse hotel, hotels, box hill -
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Newspaper, School to make way for Nursing Home, 1997
The demolition of the historic Box Hill Primary School is to go ahead following the failure of an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to keep the National Trust classified primary school.The demolition of the historic Box Hill Primary School is to go ahead following the failure of an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to keep the National Trust classified primary school. It was decided it would have cost too much to preserve. Whitehorse Council has approved the building of a $10 million nursing home and hostel. Cutting from Whitehorse Gazette.The demolition of the historic Box Hill Primary School is to go ahead following the failure of an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to keep the National Trust classified primary school. box hill primary school, moorfields nursing home, box hill, national trust of australia (victoria) -
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Pamphlet, The Story of The White Horse, 1/09/1993
Pamphlet on the History of the White Horse Hotel, built in 1853 by Patrick Trainor, first Hotel in Box Hill, first brick building in Box Hill and the only two storey building in the district until well into the 1880's.white horse hotel, trainor, patrick, cobb & co. -
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Letter - Correspondence, Letter re Licensing difficulties for Railway Hotel, Royal Hotel and White Horse Hotel, 9/02/1967
Letter to Mrs Leach from Jean Uhl quoting from the Argus of 1st July, 1921, re Hotels deprived of Licenses within the Shire of Nunawading. These hotels deprived would indicate when the area went 'dry'.railway hotel, box hill, royal hotel, surrey hills, white horse hotel -
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Document, Saegoe School Inspector's Reports (c1860 - 62), 1862
Nunawading U.M.F.C. School (Box Hill) school inspector's report c1860-62 & Sagoe School roll 1862. Also reports from 'Nunawading Wesleyan School (Ballyshanassy) [Burwood]; Nunawading R.C. School ; Templestowe Presbyterian School.nunawading umfc school, sagoe common school no 463, wilson brown, g, ballyshanassy wesleyan school, nunawading roman catholic school, templestowe presbyterian school, primary schools -
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Article, Windfall of $50M, 25/01/1995 12:00:00 AM
Whitehorse Council could receive a multi million dollar pay out from the sale of the electricity distribution company United Energy, which was formed October, 1994Whitehorse Council could receive a multi million dollar pay out from the sale of the electricity distribution company United Energy, which was formed October, 1994, from Box Hill and Doncaster-Templestowe Council Electricity Supply Departments.Whitehorse Council could receive a multi million dollar pay out from the sale of the electricity distribution company United Energy, which was formed October, 1994electricity supply, united energy, payne, brian, port, ian, oscar, geoff -
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Pamphlet, Box Hill Artists Camp, 1987
Pamphlet written by Box Hill Historical Society IncPamphlet written by Box Hill Historical Society Inc. 1987Pamphlet written by Box Hill Historical Society Incroberts, tom, mccubbin, frederick, abrahams, louis, streeton, arthur, sutherland, jane, box hill historical society, box hill artists camp -
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Document, History of Blackburn Primary School
Blackburn Primary School originally a denominational school opened in 1858, then known as 463 Common School Sagoe Common School, Box Hill - Nunawading and became Blackburn Primary School in May 1889.blackburn primary school no. 2923, sagoe common school, no. 463, seitz, john arnold, baker, w.a., halkyard, mark -
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Document, Note on Sagoe Common School
A note on the history of Sagoe Common School, No 463 established by the Methodist Church before 1862.sagoe common school, no. 463, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, box hill primary school, primary schools -
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Booklet
Given to customers to advertise the G.C. Automotive Pty. Ltd.Brown plastic booklet with information about what to do after an accident. Advertising Graham Cuthbert Automotive Pty. Ltd. of Box HillG.C. Automotive Pty. Ltd.commerce, advertising -
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Book, Australian Filet Crochet - Weekly Times Book of Patterns
Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue book Australian Filet Crochet - Weekly Times Book of Patterns. Picture of filet crochet piece with house & tree and spray of leaves on left side. Underneath is written 'Original Designs by Australian Women' price Two Schillings. Across bottom is written ' The Whole of the Contents of this book are protect4ed by Federal Copyright Act 1912. 46 pagesbooks, handcrafts -
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Accessory - Watch
from the Till collection NA4003.THE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Ladies silver watch. Round pearl face with silver case which has leaf design around the edge. Watch has 'Citizen' presentation box made of cream cardboard.Swiss made watch. Citizen make box.costume accessories, female -
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Domestic object - Dish
Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Cream china dish, with fluted lid and five china flowers and leaves arranged on top of lid. Gold branch around edge.domestic items, ornaments / decorative -
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Book
Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death. Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11. His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies. Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.'Nursery Rhymes Collected and Illustrated' By Walter J Morgan with inscription on front cover 'Christ Church Sunday School, Mitcham. Awarded to Alison Till. November 1926.|London Society for promoting Christian Knowledge - New York.'Christ Church Sunday School, Mitcham. Awarded to Alison Till. November 1926.books, children's -
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Accessory - Scarf Pin
From the Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Gil metal clasp with two blue stones on on sidecostume accessories, female -
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Book
Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue covered book 'Arithmetic for Grade V1' First Edition - Victorian Reader.Alwyn Tillbooks, school/educational -
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Book
Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Grey cardboard cover, reinforced spine - stapled 64 pages of instructions to read - preparatory year (1st Year) phonics system.Alwyn Tillbooks, school/educational -
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Accessory - Brooch
From Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Gilt leaf shape brooch pearls and green stones along leaf.costume accessories, female