The Henty family and their descendants were notable settlers in Australia, initially in Western Australia, then in Launceston and finally in Victoria. While most family members settled in Victoria from 1834, others remained in England and in Tasmania. The daguerreotype was purchased by the Society as part of a small collection of Henty memorabilia and portraits from the owner of Moorabool Antiques, Geelong in 2021, which had in turn acquired the item from the estate of Dennis Alston of Alston's Antiques in Hamilton, Victoria.Members of the extended Henty family were notable British settlers of southeastern and southwestern Australia. The connection to Kew (Vic.) is that members of the Henty family owned important mansions in Kew in the 19th century. Stephen George Henty's family lived at 'Findon', and Francis Henty of 'Merino Downs' in the Western District lived in his final years at 'Field Place', Kew. Numerous members of the Henty family are buried in the Boroondara General Cemetery.Three quarter length seated studio portrait of Elizabeth Margaret (Milligan) Gaunt, taken using the daguerreotype photographic process, and encased in a standard daguerreotype frame made of tooled leather, velvet and gilt metal. Margaret Gaunt is dressed in a pale silk dress, typical of the 1860s, with a buttoned bodice and wide sleeves. She appears to be holding a book in her right hand. The sitter was the half sister of Mary Ann Lawrence (1821-81), the wife of Francis Henty of 'Merino Downs' and 'Field Place', Kew. She married Charles Gaunt (1842-1916) at St John's Church of England, Launceston in 1868. Following her marriage, she was to have 11 children.henty family, eliza margaret milligan, eliza margaret gaunt, launceston - 19th century, mary ann lawrence, mary ann henty, francis henty

Sister Snyders is based at RDNS Essendon Centre. She is a trained midwife working in the RDNS Domiciliary Infant and Maternal Care (DIMC), section and is attending a recently born baby in her home to give Post-Natal care. Often mothers and babes came home early from hospital, many after 24 hours of birth, and RDNS Sisters attended for several days to check babies progress, including - colour, feeding regime, weight, take a PKU test and give any advise needed to the mother. They also gave Post-Natal care to the mother. In August 1893 Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), commenced a Midwifery Service with Nurse Fowler, who was trained in General nursing and Midwifery nursing, being the first Midwife employed. Mothers were assessed for suitability of a home birth or if they required delivery at the Women’s Hospital. The Midwife worked in conjunction with the Doctors at the Women’s Hospital and if a complication arose before or after birth the patient was transferred to their care. Following birth, the Midwife gave Post-Natal care to both the mother and babe commencing with visits twice a day. In 1898 the service ceased due to lack of funds but recommenced in 1906, and in the August 1925 Annual Report the number of MDNS home births was recorded at 478. MDNS built the After-Care Home and a pioneering Anti-Natal Clinic was opened in 1930. The last Ante-Natal clinic was held there in December 1951 and the MDNS Midwifery service ceased in February 1952. MDNS established Melbourne's first Family Planning Clinic in 1934. In 1964 MDNS commenced a Post-Natal service with General and Midwifery trained MDNS Sisters working from a room on the ground floor at the Footscray Hospital Nurses quarters, and visiting early discharged Footscray Hospital maternity cases at home. Later, as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), this service was extended and renamed as Domiciliary Infant and Maternal Care, (DIMC) service operating from most Centres and visiting early discharged, often 24 hours after birth, maternity cases from hospitals to give Post-natal care to the mother and babe. Many of the RDNS Sisters who carried out DIMC visits also had their Triple i.e. Infant and Child Welfare Certificate, though Midwifery trained nurses also made visits. This black and white photograph shows a close up view of Sister (Sr.) Mary-Ann Snyders from Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), who is standing and cradling a recently born baby in the crook of her left arm; her supporting arm extends along the babe and her right arm is under babe. Sr. Snyders has short dark hair and is wearing a white gown over her uniform. She is smiling down at the babe, who has dark hair and is wearing a check bib over a white nightdress. To the left, voile curtains are seen over a window and in the background, part of an open patterned curtain is seen.Barry Sutton LW 4royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns dimc, sister mary-ann snyders

One of a collection of three Ventnor State School student photographs.Ventnor State School No. 3895. School Student Photograph 1941. Back Row L-R: Mr Patrick Healy, Harry Harris, Alberta Harris, Alice Clark, Una Coels, Joan Hunter, Shirley Hunter, Ken Clark. Middle Row L-R: Bill Trew, Ruth Harris, Cefn Price, Adele Justice, Beryl Hunter, Isobel Justice. Front Row L-R: Peter Justice, Sylvie Trew, Adele Jenner, Audrey Harris.ventnor state school phillip island, school student photo, alice robinson (nee clark)

Double sided folded page advertising shop sites in Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, with locality plan, price list, terms of sale, summary of local facilities and services, and diagram showing layout of 9 retail allotments for sale. These sites were originally zoned as residential as part of the 1926 "Olive Grove Estate" subdivision. (See Vicorian Collections Reference 5169). The 9 new shops were later allocated street numbers 58 to 64 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood.Locality plan showing shop sites for sale on Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, between New Street and Olive Grove. Sole Agents: Ringwood Real Estate Co., Station Entrance, Ringwood, (Telephone) WU6661, WU6662.

The Weekly Times was first published on September 11, 1869, by a group of Melbourne businessmen who owned the now-defunct Daily Telegraph, with the stated aim to be a “journal of literature, sport, agriculture, science and politics”. It is Australia’s oldest rural newspaper, and is known far and wide as the Bible of the Bush. (ref Weekly Times web-site)This magazine is a useful reference tool on the history of the Royal Melbourne Show as well as The Weekly Times.A souvenir edition of The Weekly Times dated Wed. Sept 7 1994. Price $1.10. It marks the anniversary of the first Weekly Times, Sept 11 1869. Inside is a special preview of the Royal Melbourne Show, a history of the show and a history of The Weekly Times. It also contains a brief history of 125 years of rural news. On the front cover is a colourful picture of an older man sitting on a tree stump outside a bark hut. He is reading an early edition of The Weekly Times.weekly-times souvenir-newspaper magazine royal-melbourne-show rural-history

Contract of sale dated 29th January, 1958 between Mr. M. Williamson (seller) and Mr. E.J. Spence (buyer). Solicitor for vendor: Mr. E.C. Cohen, Victoria Lane, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. For property at corner White Hills Road & Grace Street, Bendigo, being lot 1 on plan of subdivision No. lodged in the office of titles being part of allotments 433 and 433A section E. Price 3,775 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 2nd March, 1939 between H.A. Wilkinson (seller) and Mrs. C.M. Stevens (buyer) for land situate No. 1 Carolin Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 217 section H being land described in certificate of volume 6129 folio 1225728, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Also gas stove and all wire window screens. Price 650 pounds. Vendor's copy.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 2nd March, 1939 between H.A. Wilkinson (seller) and Mrs. C.M. Stevens (buyer) for land situate No. 1 Carolin Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 217 section H being land described in certificate of volume 6129 folio 1225728, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Also gas stove and all wire window screens. Price 650 pounds. Office copy.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 13th March, 1941 between Mrs. H.C. Dixon (seller) and W.C. Smith (buyer) for land situate No. 467 Backhaus Street, corner Sheridan Street, Long Gully being land described in right to occupy residence area No. 7368, together with 5-roomed weatherboard and brick dwelling and all sundry. Also ''Liverpool'' gas stove, wire doors and window screens, electric light globes and shades, but no fancy shades. Price 415 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract issued by H.A. Wilkinson house, land, estate, insurance and commission agent, 190 Mitchell street, Bendigo and dated 5th June 1935between G. Every (seller) and Miss A.E. Treganowan (buyer) for land situate George Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 77 section H described in certificate of title volume 5378 folio 1075507, together with 4-roomed bungalow and all sundry. Price 534 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 15th July, 1930 between H.A. Wilkinson (seller) and R. Rigby (buyer) for land situate Wallan Street, California Gully, being Crown allotment 148 section M described in certificate of title volume 3651 folio 730163, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Also all vendor's interest in and to the adjoining block of land on the lower side of the above mentioned property. Price 100 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 15th July, 1930 between H.A. Wilkinson (seller) and R. Rigby (buyer) for land situate Wallan Street, California Gully, being Crown allotment 148 section M described in certificate of title volume 3651 folio 730163, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Also all vendor's interest in and to the adjoining block of land on the lower side of the above mentioned property. Price 100 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 9th February, 1934 between H.A. Wilkinson (seller) and Mrs. E.F. Rigby (buyer) for land situate Creek Street, Bendigo described in certificates of title volume 2776 folio 555075 and volume 5725 folio 1144852. Also all the vendor's right title and interest in and to that portion of land facing Clarke Street as fenced and adjoining above mentioned land, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 350 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

conditions of sale by private contract dated 16th April, 1940 between Mrs L. M. Aitken (seller) and R. G. Roberts (buyer) for land situate at 299 high Street, Bendigo at present occupied by Mr. R.G. Roberts and having a frontage of approx. 42 feet 6 inches to High Street by a depth of approx. 135 feet 6 inches, together with 6-roomed brick, weatherboard and rough cast dwelling and all sundry. Price 850 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private sale dated 27th April 1944 between Mrs M.M. Williams (seller) and H.V. Ramage (buyer) for land situate Cohn Street near Holdsworth Road, Bendigo, being allotment 16 section K1, containing 2 acres, 1rood and 20 perches more or less in the City of Bendigo, described in Crown grant volume 6207 folio 1241225, together with 4-roomed weatherboard building, iron tank and all sundry. Price 33 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract issued by H.A. Wilkinson and dated 24th April, 1950 between Miss E. Conn (seller) and G.J. & G.B.R. Rodier (buyer) for land situate Pitt Street Bendigo, at present occupied by Mrs. Holsdon as tenant, having a frontage of 66ft. By a depth of 82.5ft. Part of Crown allotment 6 section 60B described in certificate of title volume 2538 folio 507552, together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 700 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale between private contract issued by H.. Wilkinson and dated 19th October, 1950 between L.B. White, Executor in the estate of K.M.A. Payne (seller) and A. Roberts for land situate No. 18 Hayes Street Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 500A section A Parish of Sandhurst, City and County of Bendigo and being the land remaining in Crown grant volume 6276 folio 1255184, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 835 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

A book titled 'The Life of Sir Walter Scott Novelist, Poet and Historian. One of the greatest and brightest of the sons of Scotland; whose genius ennobled his century, while his private virtues shed a lustre on the country he loved so well.' Published: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 401 - 415 pgs. This booklet is one of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, sir walter scott, lydia chancellor, collection, sir walter scott, the life of sir walter scott, writers, poets, poetry, history, historians, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward, lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biography, male, individual, person, famous people, penny books, advertisements

A book titled ' The Life of Horatio Nelson the victor of the Nile and of Trafalgar. The gallant sailor. The commander who did his duty. The patriot who upheld the honour of England, and secured her naval supremacy in the most tremendous struggle of any age.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 225 - 240 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, horatio nelson, lydia chancellor, collection, the life of horatio nelson, horatio nelson, person, male, individual, penny books, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, english history, english naval history, biographies, advertisements, biographical series

White card with insert held with red ribbon. Gold printing on the front with blue background. In the bottom left corner is the City Coat of Arms and pink roses. On the inside is a picture of the Town Hall and the Music list, the player W. G. Price, the Menu, and Wine List. Also the Toast list and the facing page, a picture of the gardens and a bridge. The Music, Menu, Wines and Toasts lists have a pink border. On the back cover is the printer - Osboldstone & Co. Pty. Ltd. Printers. Melbourne.document, program/menu for inaugural dinner lord mayor of melbourne, cr j w swanson, w g price, sir william h irvine, cr herbert h smith, alderman sir david hennessy, commodore c t hardy, lieut.-gen sir harry chauvel

A white programme with red and black print on the front cover. It is titled, 'Jean Gerardy The World's Greatest Violoncellist George Stewart McManus solo pianist Miss Essie Ackland contralto Annotated programme, price 6d.Direction E. J. Gravestock. Beatty, Richardson & Co., Printers, Equitable Bldg., 350 George St.., Sydney. On the inside cover is a black and white photo of Jean Gerardy. 4 pgs. On the back cover is an advertisement for 'Sevcik's New School of Intonation for the Violin.'program, music, jean gerardy, lydia chancellor, collection, music, event, concert, entertainment, programme, program, violin

Theatre Program, Cherniavsky Concert Recitals: Australian Tour 1928 Jan,Pianist, Leo,Violinist, Michel, Vioncellist. Allan E.Martin Manager and Tuner. Price 6D. Program No.6. Peerless Press, 558a George Street Sydney. Under Direction of Mr. Edward Branscombe. Contralto: Madame Marie Hooton, Baritone: Mr. Percival Driver. Manager Nigel Brook, Touring Representatives: Mr. F.G.Robson & Mr. W.J.Smith. Concert Program: Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavski Recital.Peerless Press, 558a George Street,Sydney.program, theatre, cherniavsky concert, cherniavsky

Contract of sale of real estate between Sandhurst and Northern District Trustees executors and Agency Company Limited (Vendor) and Mr. R.V. Sprawson (Purchaser). Dated 22nd, September, 1962. Solicitor for vendor: Nil. Solicitor for purchaser: Mr. E.C. Cohen, Victoria Lane, Bendigo. Sale of that piece of land being Crown allotment 4 section 10B described in Certificate of title volume 2757 folio 345 known as 145 Myrtle Street, Bendigo. Price 1,250 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 11th June, 1964 between Miss B. Dunn (vendor) and Mr. E. T. Simmonds (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Schleiger & Smalley, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Property: 49 Hamlet Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 9, section 108C land now remaining in Crown Grant volume 1576, folio 142. Price 1,100 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 13th September, 1956 between Mrs. N. M. Robertson executor estate L. A. Morris deceased (vendor) and Mrs. M. E. Smith (purchaser). Property: land situate No. 34 Victoria Street, Ironbark, being land described in right to occupy residence area no. 4541, together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling, all sundry outbuildings also all linos, blinds and electric light fittings and shades. Price: 1,150 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by public auction dated 18th March, 1950 between T. Pratt (vendor) and W. & M. G. Spedding (purchaser). Property: land situate Grassy Flat, Bendigo being allotment 218B, Parish of Sandhurst County of Bendigo, containing 2 acres and 26.5 perches, land described in Crown grant volume 3127 folio 625277, together with 5 room weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings. Price: 800 pounds. Attached 1 hand written note.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale of private contract dated 20th August, 1938 between G. Rasmussen (vendor) and E. Simmons (purchaser). Property: Freehold described in certificate of title volume 5514 folio 1102695, volume 1786 folio 357169, volume 5012 folio 1002400 transfer 1405137 and all buildings erected thereon. Being all that piece of land coloured purple on said map part of Crown allotment 392 and 393 section H City of Bendigo. Price; 680 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale of private contract dated 20th August, 1938 between G. Rasmussen (vendor) and E. Simmons (purchaser). Property: Freehold described in certificate of title volume 5514 folio 1102695, volume 1786 folio 357169, volume 5012 folio 1002400 transfer 1405137 and all buildings erected thereon. Being all that piece of land coloured purple on said map part of Crown allotment 392 and 393 section H City of Bendigo. Price; 680 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 14th August, 1945 between R. D. Bawden (vendor) and Mrs. M. Steel (purchaser). Property: land situate in Grave Street, Spring Gully, having a frontage of 197 links to Grave Street east and adjoining allotment 432E section H, Parish of Sandhurst, land described in right to occupy residence area title No. 7885, together with 4 room Egyptian brick dwelling and all sundry outbuildings. Price: 280 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 11th January, 1955 between Mr. W. H. Connor (vendor) and Mr. R. A. Tuohey (purchaser). Property: piece of land being part of Crown allotment 2 section 6 township of Kangaroo Flat Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 7481 folio 039 and situate in Gordon Street, Kangaroo Flat, together with cement brick dwelling and all sundry outbuildings. Price: 2,500 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate