Owned by Miss Eva SebireEarly wine decanter with floral and leaf etching around the base. Has patterned glass stopper.decanters, eva sebire

From the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire. Second wife of Thomas.Double globular bulged glass soda siphon covered in metal netting and inscribed metal (silver plated) tap dispenser on top. "Veritable Seltzogene D. Fevre Paris Marque Depster S" inscribed around metal piece.bottles, containers, carbonated water

Wooden tea trolley (auto trolley) with two shelves and a decorative handle at one end.tea trolley, auto trolley

Presented to Mrs. T. Sebire (*nee Nell Gaudion) May 1928 for service as church organist, on the occasion of her marriage to Thomas (7th child of Henry and Martha). Used at Wandin, in the 1920-1950's.A metal teapot with plated silver coated finish and a scalloped design on the spout. The handle is simply decorated. A dedication is engraved on both sides.Engraved on side "From congregation of Wandin Methodist Church in token of faithful service rendered as organist "presented to Mrs. T. Sebire May 7th 1923". Stamped "Made in England for G.W. Catanagh, Melbourne M33604.teapots, containers, tea accessories, commemorative teapots, commemorative objects

Used around 1936.Set of four crystal cocktail glasses, with diamond pattern. glasses, drinking glasses, cocktail glasses

FA A milky green glass vase with a wide rim and a balloon shape near the footed base. vases, ornamental objects, functional objects, containers

Tall clear glass vase with vertical linear pattern. Has fluted edge, and starburst design on base.vases, functional object, containers

Belonged to Mrs. Dorothy Adamson.Crystal compote on stand, with etching (leaf design)fruit bowls, compotes

Brass circular candlestick holder with shallow dish.candle holders, candle

Hardcover children's religious instruction book, The Promised land, with picture of an Egyptian chariot race in biblical times with red lettering for title at top of illustration. Brown spine with black printed title, 6 crowns and publisher name. Black and white and coloured illustrations throughout.fictionA collection of Bible stories about The Promised Land retold by Catherine Shaw books, fiction, biblical stories, children's books

Two cut glass round butter dishes, with a diamond pattern on the base and sides and fluted edges.butter dishes, butter containers, dishes

Cut glass sugar bowl, with a diamond pattern. It has a lid with a large round knob and two glass sugar spoons.sugar bowls, sugar containers, tableware

Silver sugar and cream set on silver stand with decorative handle.Inscription reads " Presented to Miss Beatrice Matthews by Members of Wandin Girl Guides for valuable services rendered. May 1918.sugar bowls, creamer

From the home of W.J. Sebire, Wandin.Four piece silver and glass cruet set set on silver stand. Three bottles with glass stoppers and one mustard pot, with silver lid. No spoon.cruet set, condiment sets

From the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, 2nd wife of Thomas.Fine china floral cup, saucer and plate with gold trim with daffodils and green leaf design. Three piece set."Royal Albert bone china England friendship series of 12 daffodil'.cups and saucers, tableware, drinking cups

White oval large linen tray cloth, with embroidered flowers and scalloped edge.table linen, tableware, tray cloths

Grey hardcover children's religious instruction book, Come Unto Me, with a coloured illustration of Jesus standing in the bow of a boat with his disciples in a bad storm. The title is red at the top of picture. Grey back cover, faded blue spine with title, publisher and lined design. Coloured plates with black and white illustrations throughout.fictionA children's religious instruction book of bible stories retold by Catherine Shawchildren's fiction, religious stories, books, fiction

Hardcover novel, Cross Corners by Anna B Werner with red cover and coloured illustration of a young girl seated on a chair reading with her dog at her side. Black lettering for title and author on cover and spine which also has a floral pattern and publisher listed.fictionA late 18th Century novel with religious themes. The life of a young girl in the late 1800's and her family.fiction, children's books, books, religion

Blue hardcover fiction book, Shadowed Lives by Annie S Swan. Has white vertical stripes on front cover with gold lettering for title and author - same details plus publisher on spine. Indented floral pattern around title and author on front cover. Has a black and white illustration opposite the title page of a woman leaning out of a window.fictionA romance novel by Annie S. Swan.romance, teenage fiction, fiction, children's books

Green hardcover book - Lenore Annandale's story by Evelyn Everett-Green, with gold lettering for title on front cover and spine with author and publisher. Title is surrounded by indented gold ornate rectangular pattern. Black and white illustration opposite the title page of a woman, man and dog near a pond.fictionA romance adventure story with morals for young people set in heroic times or picturesque locations - written by Evelyn Everett-Green. adventure, romance, young people's fiction, fiction, morals

Blue hardcover book, Penfold. A Story of the Flower Mission, by Ruth Lynn. Has black floral design all over covers and spine, with gold lettering for title on front and spine. Black and white illustrations throughout. Black and white decorative illuminated style lettering is at the beginning of each chapter. Gold lettering for title on caver and spine.fictionA Children's religious fiction book about a father whose daughter ran away with a young man and the troubles fraught by this as she bears a child and leaves it at a workhouse door.children's fiction, religious fiction, family fiction

Fawn cloth hardcover religious family saga novel, The caravan Returns by Australian author Eileen Finlay. Has black writing of title, author and publisher on spine only.fictionA third in a series - Australian family religious saga about the le Maires and Macdonalds portraying both the elderly and modern young people with tenderness and sympathy.religious fiction, family stories, family saga, australian fiction

Red cloth covered hardcover book, The Princess Passes, by Ruby M Ayres with black lettering of title, author and publisher on spine. Flower, lines and publisher initials embedded on front cover. fictionA romance novel with a sweet storyline by Ruby M Ayres. Priscilla Marsh is in a bind, she needs money as her brother is in debt and she is looking after her invalid father. In love with one man she finds herself engaged to "new money" Jonathan Corbie whom she doesn't really love. A drama tears their carefully laid plans apart. Love prevails.romance fiction, fiction

Brown small hardcover book with black leaf design and lines on front and back cover. Back cover also has the Publisher initials in a swirled design. Gold lettering of title: The Lost Baby - a Story of a Flood. Black and white illustrations throughout. Researched author as none listed on title page - Emma Leslie c. late 1800.fictionA schoolgirl story about friendship clashes. A baby is accidentally left in a washing basket and is washed away in a flood. All is resolved and the baby is reunited with the family. Strong religious theme.children's fiction, friendship, school, religion

Faded purple hardcover book, A Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria by C. French, F.L.S., F.R.H.S., with gold lettering for title and author. Delicate brown and white floral endpapers. Describes pest insects of Victoria. Coloured illustrated plates throughout as well as black and white illustrations.. Has an added yellow flap to title page - With the Compliments of the Secretary for Agriculture. non-fictionA non fiction handbook describing pest insects of Victoria published by the Victorian Department of Agriculture.insects, pest control, entomology victoria

Brown fabric covered hardcover novel with black floral and patterned design on front cover with title and author in ornate gold lettering - Married Life by Emma Jane Worboise. Spine has title, author and sun design at bottom with Christian World Library written in gold lettering.fictionA young married couple navigate the ups and downs of wedded life, their growing family and developing their business. Strong religious themes throughout.marriage fiction, family life fiction, religion fiction

Tan coloured floral fabric hardcover novel, Mildred's Boys and Girls by Martha Finley (Martha Farquharson) with black lettering for title and author. Spine has title, author and publisher in black lettering and a coloured flower.fictionA family story of Mildred's life with her children and husband set in the time of the Civil War in America. The Landreths harbour a family of fugitive slaves and fear the possibility of sending fathers, sons brothers and cousins off to fight. Strong religious themes throughout.family life fiction, civil war united states, children's fiction, religious fiction

Dark green fabric covered novel, Mother's Little Girl by Ethel Turner (Mrs H.R. Curlewis) and illustrated by A.J. Johnson, with gold lettering on front cover for title and author with a gold illustration of two children sitting on a bank. Spine has gold title and author and floral pattern. Has black and white illustrations throughout.fictionAn Australian story of a family that has too many children and not enough money, so gave up for adoption their last baby, Sylvia to its aunt. young people's fiction, australian fiction, family life

Red fabric hardcover book of three short stories, The Cheery Chime of Garth and Other Stories by Mrs Sophie Amelia Prosser, with a floral design in black on front cover with gold lettering for title. And Other Stories and author printed in black. Ornate Illumination style lettering for the first letter of each new chapter with some black and white illustrations throughout.fictionThree Short Stories with strong religious themes, the Cheery Chimes of Garth set in a small village in England where a new vicar has been appointed. Mrs S. A. Prosser was known for her sentimental morality tales and fables.religion fiction, morals fiction, young people's fiction

Blue fabic hardcover Children's book, Rob and I, by C.A. Mercer with a coloured front cover illustration in a fancy border and rectangle of a boy and girl out walking in the country. Red lettering for the title and black for the author. The spine has a res box for the title with the publisher at the bottom in a yellow box.fictionA story of a family and the children's adventures in a country village in England. The carved motto written in Latin over the fireplace in their home, translates to - 'By Courage and Faith' and their father comments it is a strong reminder to all of a good way to live. children's fiction, adventure fiction, morals fiction