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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: TENNANT CREEK, 1938
McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Tennant Creek. a/ Envelope from Commercial Union Company Limited, Melbourne. Addressed to Tennant Creek. b/ Letter inside addressed ,dated 23//8/1938, addressed to W Studderd from Gerald J Pigott Letter is introducing Mr F Stanistreet (Bendigo) whom he met on M V Korlana. Mentions holidaying in Java, Malaya & Sumatra. Mr Stanistreet is a pastoralist engaged I sheep raising, will be passing through via Alice springs and Adelaide. His brother a mining man requested him to convey his impressions of the Tennant field. Goes on to ask him to assist where he is able. (written on blue writing paper). c/ Also enclosed in envelope a, was a envelope with a letter inside, on the front addressed to L N Studderd, Esq., Mining Warden, Tennant Creek. Written on the left side, for J J Stanistreet. On back of envelope message to W Studderd. Letter tells about the iron mine in Tennant Creek, the shortage of water, investors, size of mine, water bores, approach to town. d/ Letter from J J Stanistreet Sent, Re Tennants Creek Mines NT. Letters tells how he has seen Tennant Creek mines which have been going for 4 years & holding its own, gold found in pockets, no deep reef has been located so far, Mr Stoddard indicated no field, only gouges shows - that is few men to each shaft, water very scarce cover only.organization, business, mine, mccoll rankin & stanistreet tennant creek mr f stanistreet pastoralist sheep raising w studderd gerald j pigott m v korlana tennant field l n studderd, esq., mining warden, tennant creek gold found in pockets the field was a gouges show -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, 17.9.1918
Letter from Alf Ferris to his family at Terrick Terrick, refer cat No 418.3.3P.1).2)Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, hand written in purple pencil, dated. .3) Envelope, “YMCA”, light fawn colour, Army PO stamped, passed by censor stamp, initialled, hand written in purple pencil, dated..1) “France, 17th Sept 1918, Dear Mother and All”. .3) Dated “JL 15 18”letters, envelopes, ymca -
Queen's College
Cuneiform envelope, Date unknown
The cuneiform envelope and accompanying letter were acquired by Aquila Dodgson in 1890. He acquired the items from the collection of a Mr Cutter with the assistance of Theodore Pinches, Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at the British Museum, who went to view Mr Cutter's material at Aquila's request. The envelope was addressed by Nadin-ahi to his brothers Bil-bullit-su and Marduk-balat-su-ikbi and the letter inside concerned land contracts. This item is part of the Dodgson Collection, which was bequeathed to Queen's College in 1892 by the Rev. James Dodgson. The collection was created by Aquila Dodgson, brother of James. Aquila Dodgson was a friend of the English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, and it was through this friendship the Aquila was able to acquire ancient Egyptian artefacts. A detailed study of the collection was made by Christine Elias "Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Antiquities at the University of Melbourne", M.A. thesis 2010.Clay envelope with cuneiform inscription.cuneiform, envelope, james dodgson, aquila dodgson, flinders petrie, theodore pinches, mr cutter -
Queen's College
Cuneiform letter, Date unknown
The cuneiform letter and accompanying envelope were acquired by Aquila Dodgson in 1890. He acquired the items from the collection of a Mr Cutter with the assistance of Theodore Pinches, Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at the British Museum, who went to view Mr Cutter's material at Aquila's request. The envelope was addressed by Nadin-ahi to his brothers Bil-bullit-su and Marduk-balat-su-ikbi and the letter inside concerned land contracts. This item is part of the Dodgson Collection, which was bequeathed to Queen's College in 1892 by the Rev. James Dodgson. The collection was created by Aquila Dodgson, brother of James. Aquila Dodgson was a friend of the English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, and it was through this friendship the Aquila was able to acquire ancient Egyptian artefacts. A detailed study of the collection was made by Christine Elias "Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Antiquities at the University of Melbourne", M.A. thesis 2010.Clay letter with cuneiform inscription.cuneiform, envelope, letter, james dodgson, aquila dodgson, flinders petrie, theodore pinches, mr cutter -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Letter, S. Allan Johnson, c. 1971
Critical letter to Director from S. Allan Johnson re drainage. This letter (original and carbon copy) is addressed to the Director School of Horticulture Burnley. It is from S. Allan Johnson who gives the address of Henry George League, 18 George Parade, Melbourne. It is undated , and suggests that two authors are Mr Lothian and Miss N Chisholm, graduates of Burnley offer incorrect information on drainage in gardens. He includes 3 pages of instructions on drainage in gardens. There is a handwriten note on the back of the copy. The letter is full of typing and spelling mistakes. The brown paper envelope is addressed to the Burnley Horticultural Gardens, Burnley and is not postmarked. There is no stamp. (Hand delivered.) Letter to Director, Burnley School of Horticulture re drainage s. allan johnson, drainage, gardens drainage, incorrect garden drainage, criticism of garden drainage practice, horticulture drainage instructions -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1947
Quinn CollectionTwo-page letter on unlined paper (0355.a1, 0355.a2) written 'at sea' dated 22/05/47. 0355.a1 is double-sided. The stamped, pale blue correo aereo envelope (0355.b) incorporates a horizontal dark blue stripe and a red stripe. letters from abroad, quinn, 1947, ship m.i.ariston -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Toyne, Gilbert
This file contains two documents. Typewritten letter from Peter Cuffley providing background on Gilbert Toyne, manufacturer of the QUICK-DRY Rotary Clothes Hoist in Dandenong Road. Envelope attached. Computer print-out on HUNG OUT TO DRY the book, written by Peter Cuffley. Interview with him on ABC Ballarat Radio. Small black and white photo of hoist.toyne gilbert, quick dry rotary clothes hoist, toyne trading co., farrier, vernegie, ellimatta road, morton road, caulfield racecourse -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Britt (Swedish correspondent), 1948
Indicates a friendship at that dateQuinn CollectionTwo and a half sheets of lined, buff-coloured paper, folded in book form, written as seven pages (0383.a1, a2). Letter dated 27/07/48, written in Swedish by Britt Johansson/Johausson (spelling tbc) . Buff coloured envelope (0383.b) with one green and one purple Swedish stamp. One small black and white photo (0383.c) of a woman and two children enclosed in letter. quinn, letter from sweden -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter and Envelope, 1937
Five page handwritten letter on light brown or fawn lined paper within a brown envelope within Reg. Item 2488, page 105. The envelope has been glued to the back cover of the book and is address to "Mr. James Inspector / Electric Supply". Seven overseas stamps have been stuck to the envelope. The letter dated 11/10/1937 from an unknown person who lived at 305 Eyre St Ballarat, not signed, outlines the building the horse tram depot in Wendouree Parade. The person put in a quote as the plumber. Notes various aspects of working on the site, materials, difficulties, Thompson and Moore of the Adelaide as the contractors, number of people on the job, problems with the construction, wind damage, building the workers cottages, their rooves and the cash boxes for the conductors. Image 2520i2 shows the position on the page or back cover of items 2520 and 2521.Inktrams, tramways, horse trams, depot construction, depot, thompson and moore -
Tennis Australia
Page from book, 1949, Circa 2000
Framed collage featuring a letter written by Tilden to Marion Anderson, associated envelope postmarked March 6, 1949, and a book page with reproduced photograph of young Tilden playing tennis in a stadium. Page has signature by Tilden in blue ink. Letter thanks recipient for her letter and gives message of encouragement for her son 'Brat' (Arthur Anderson). The Anderson's were close friends of Tilden who supported him during a 10 month period of incarceration in 1949. Materials: Paper, Metal, Glass, Cardboard, Photographic emulsion, Lead, Glue, Inktennis -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Grace James et al, JAMES, Grace, 2006
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a letter from Grace James (2006) recording the clothing she made since the 1960s for her daughter Ceri, at the time of the donation of the collection to the Society. The letter records Grace James’ address as 4/1 Belmont Street, Surrey Hills VIC 3127. The list with the letter itemises the 14 items of clothing made by Grace James. The envelope in which the letter was sent also includes a description of three other items dating from the first half of the 20th century, which had been owned by relatives of Mrs James. There is a newspaper article/clipping in the files about her 90th birthday at Camberwell Green.dressmakers - surrey hills (vic), grace james, australian fashion - 1960s, australian fashion - 1970s, women's clothingdressmakers - surrey hills (vic), grace james, australian fashion - 1960s, australian fashion - 1970s, women's clothing -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 20/04/1951
Letter commences "My Dear Old Pal,.." and concludes "...all the very best, Frank". He mentions the cost of living; Royal Doulton crockery set nineteen pounds, bedroom suite and lounge one hundred and ninety-five pounds, rent for a house " a modern place situated in a very nice area" three guineas a week. Also that the choice at the moment "... is 'Pig Iron Bob' or 'Old Man Chifley'..".Quinn CollectionA four-page letter written on four sheets of lined, buff coloured paper (0867.a1-4) headed Mr O F Mauhews, 101 Whatley Crescent, Bayswater, Western Australia and dated 20/04/51. The matching envelope (0867.b) is addressed to Mr Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O. Oslo, Norway. The stamps, most of the post-mark and the last letter of 'Quinn' have been torn off. On the back of the envelope is an Oslo post-mark dated '2-5.51'. The date 22/4/51 and the return address for Mr Mauhews is written diagonally across the bottom right hand corner.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, o. f. mauhews (frank) -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 30/06/1951
Quinn CollectionA letter written in green ink on a single sheet of very thin paper folded in book form (0877.a) with writing on three 'pages' only. Letter is headed Oslo and dated June 30th. The off-white envelope (0877.b) is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. Australia is written twice. On the front of the envelope are four Norwegian stamps; 1 purple, 2 blue-green and 1 small brown one. It is postmarked Oslo. On the back is a return address: Allan Quinn, General Delivery, G.P.O. Oslo. Allan writes that he has enclosed few snaps but none have been found.As the paper is so thin the first and second 'pages' are very hard to read letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, oslo, norway -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document (Item) - Collection of documents relating to the WW2 service of Robert Watters, 1940's
A collection of documents relating to the WW2 service of Robert Cornelius WATTERS. These include the civilian identity card issued on his discharge; an application for War Gratuity; the cover for a 1941 airline ticket with Australian National Airways; a envelope addresses to M.M.A.S Melville & re-directed to 400 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne; an envelope containing a letter addressed to H.M.A.S Lonsdale; a magazine photograph of the Boom Working vessel 'Koala'; a certificate of appreciation from the the Hon Kevin RUDD MP, Prime Minister; a 2005 card of appreciation from The Hon John HOWARD MP , Prime Minister; photocopied documents regarding his WW2 service.war - world war ii, robert cornelius watters, armed services - navy, r.a.n. reserve -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, C. 1918
Letter sent home by Alfred G Ferris AIF to his Mother in Terrick Terrick. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Envelope, rectangular shape, off white colour, Field PO stamp dated “Sep 20th 1918”, passed by censor stamp, addressed in purple pencil. .2).3).4) Letter, 3 pages, off white ruled line paper, written in black pencil, dated.On letter, “France 5th Oct 1918, Dear Mother and All”letters, envelopes, france -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Correspondence, 1956
Roger Herbert Mitchell attended Ballarat College 1951-1956. Recipient of a Council Scholarship, HV McKay Scholarship for 6 years and Boarding Scholarship. Sport and co-curricular activities included: 2nd Crew 1956, Minervan & Library Committee 1955, House Prefect, and school drama productions. Roger was a Cadet Cpl 1954, Sgt 1955 and Under Officer 1956. Provides significant detail regarding the size and role of Cadet program within the school. Typewritten letter on buff-coloured, fine paper; light brown DL envelope; printed invitation on white heavy card; small refreshment card, printed on mid-yellow light card; small dress card printed on stone-coloured light card. All paper slightly aged. handwritten on invitation: Cadet Under Officer Mitchell. R. H. cadets, ballarat college, roger mitchell, 1950s, sir dallas brooks, government house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: PERSONAL LETTER AND ENVELOPE, 1904
Document. Sheet of writing green paper with views of Bendigo along one side and Bendigo printed on top edge. Letter is addressed ''Dear Lyle'' inviting him to visit while a mutual friend is there. Signed K.A.and Lil. Envelope addressed to Mr Batger C/o Connolly's Bendigo.performing arts, elocution, letter and envelopepersonal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTING RE THE LIFE OF BASIL WATSON, 29th November, 1950
Newspaper cutting ''In the Spotlight'' re life of Basil Watson. Cuttings enclosed in cream envelope, on front ' Aeronautical notes re Basil G. Watson and other's Bendigo Advertiser of Nov 29th 1950. Paragraph headings: Gallant Airman; Official Mail; The Letter; Aerial Exhibition; Stunting; Finale.person, bendigo, basil watson -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1/12/1950
Allan writes of being in Gothenburg the day after the Swedish King died (November 1950).Quinn CollectionA three-page letter written in green ink on three pages of buff coloured unlined paper (0851.a1-3) headed M.S.Mongabarra, Norrkoping, Sweden and dated 1/12/50. The pale blue envelope (0851.b) is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria. There are 9 red stamps, valued at 20 Norwegian Krona each, and one green stamp, valued at 10 N.Krona, across the top of the envelope. There are three postmarks.In this letter to his mother Allan describes how beautiful it was sailing into Norrkoping with everything covered with just a little snow but after a snow-storm the next day the ropes were frozen and the tarpaulins were like sheets of iron. The ship is half full of timber for Australia and will arrive in Adelaide in late January 1951 but he won't be on it as he is handing in his book and will sign off in Gothenburg on the 11th December. He plans to spend Christmas in Oslo before travelling to London. He anticipates being back in Australia for good in the middle of 1951. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, m s mongabarra, antwerp, gothenburg, norrkoping, sweden -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 22/05/1951
Letter begins "Dear Allen,'' and ends with "...Best wishes from all, Norman". He writes of his interest in photography, describing current cameras, film cassettes, film developing, etc. He also writes of mutual friends.Quinn CollectionA five and a quarter page letter written on five sheets of lined, cream-coloured paper (0870.a1-5) headed 1 Selwyn Street, Artarmon and dated 22/05/1951. Matching airmail envelope (0870.b). It is addressed to Mr Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O. Oslo, Norway. There is a large tear in the upper tight hand corner. The postmark is Sydney, New South Wales. On the back of the envelope is an Oslo post-mark dated '30.5.51'. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, photography 1951 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: RETURNED LETTERS
3 x envelopes addressed to Mrs Owen, Cemetery Road, Back Creek, unopened, Mr Steel, Carpenter St Bendigo, empty and Mrs McFarlane, Garsed St Bendigo with account dated July 6 1894. Purple stamp above Connelly and Tatchell, Solicitors, mentions Connelly Tatchell & Dunlop Late Connelly and Tatchell, Solicitors. All envelopes have purple Two Penny Victoria Stamp Duty stamps, Unclaimed at Bendigo and Not Known by Letter Carrier.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection: returned letters, mrs mcfarlane, mrs owen, mr steel -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letters, 14/01/1918 and April 1922
Reina Jansson later married Bill West. WWI history.Two hand written letters. One from Bob White to Reina West nee Jansson, written in France 14/1/1918. Also envelope from Field Post Office, dated January 18, 1918. Passed by Censor No. 4577. Second letter a bit unclear who it is from and also who to although looks like "Roheina". Writing is different from 1st letter so doesn't seem to be from Bob White. Envelope addressed to: Miss Reina Jansson, Rhyll, Phillip Island, Westernport, Victoriawwi, bob white, reina jansson, anne davie, bill west, reina west -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
letter
Part of a collection of objects relating to the service of Lieutenant Russell Jones, 13th Battalion. The collection gives an interesting insight into the social life of a young officer during and immediately following the end of the war. Regimental No 3350 later Lieutenant Russel Norman Jones was a 20 year old linotype operator when he enlisted in the 13th Battalion AIF 6 August 1915. He had 4 years cadet service and two years CMF prior to enlistment. He was wounded in action on two occasions and returned to Australia in September 1919 on SS Suevic. Example of community support for men serving overseas in World War 1 (1914-1918). Letter from Neutral Bay Parents' & Citizens' Association dated October 1917 to 3350 Corporal R N Jones D Company 13th Battalion AIF advising him that a parcel has been forwarded to London to be delivered to him for Xmas. The parcel was one of 100 sent by the Association following a successful fund raising "Entertainment & Gift Evening". Attached to the letter is an envelope addressed to Corporal Jones with a one penny postage stamp affixed.jones russell n, neutral bay parents' & citizens' association -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Letter - Hamilton-Smith Collection Envelopes and Postcards c. early - mid 1900s
The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A stack of used envelopes and postcards.letter, postcard, postcards, post, mail, letters, correspondence, envelope, wodonga, hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, 13.1.1918
Letter from Alf Ferris to his Mother in Terrick Terrick, refer Cat No 4183.3P..1) Envelope, rectangular shape, light green colour, Field PO stamped dat unclear, censor stamp in black & initialed, hand writing in black pencil. .2).3).4) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, plain paper, hand written in black pencil & dated..2) At top, “In France, Sun 13th Jan 1918, Dear Mother”letters, envelopes, france -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Financial record - Account Rendered, Letter and Envelope - Transfer of Property, Jul-35
a. Account rendered from Garnet B. Frost, for transfer of property from Mr. H.L. Vivian to his wife, Mrs. E.g. Vivian. Printed form, details typed, solicitor's signature in black pen. b. Covering letter, handwritten and signed by Mr. G. B. Frost to H.L. Vivian. Attached to account with small pin. c. Envelope containing a and b. Addressed to Mr. H.L. Vivian, handwritten in black ink, Stamped with ' If not claimed within 7 days please return to' in the left hand side bottom corner. Envelope is torn in left hand side corner, the back of the envelope is torn on the closing flap. Slight discolouration. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: DOCUMENT
Three empty envelopes. Addressed to Messrs Connelly & Tatchell, Solicitors, Williamson Str, Sandhurst, postmarked Se 10 89 with a blue Victoria Six Pence Stamp Duty stamp, letter registered S550, from Mrs. A Britten, Charlton. Mr. F. Rockes, Miner Jobs Gully, Eglehawk, postmarked De 18 & 21 88, no stamp; Mr. John Lynch, Hart Wood, Twelve Mile Reef, New South Wales, postmarked Au 4 90 with two beinge Victoria One Penny Stamp Duty stamps. Envelope in two pieces, unclaimed letter. Many posmarks on the back from Post Offices where they had been searching for him.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection - document, connelly & tatchell, mrs a britten, john lynch, f rockes -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1955
Barry writes of mutual friends.Quinn CollectionA seven page letter written on four sheets of buff coloured paper (0923.a1-4) headed 64 St George's Square, London, S.W.1, England. Letter is undated; 'Wednesday' is written under the heading. The Air Mail envelope (0923.b) has been re-addressed from A. Quinn Esq., 414 Como Parade, Parkdale, Victoria, Australia to 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Letter is postmarked London S.W.1. The postmark is dated 20 December, 1955. A 'Post Early for Christmas' promotional stamp is partly obscured by the postage stamp. The letter commences "Dear Allen [sic],...." and is signed "Barry."allan quinn, barry warner, london 1955, quinn letter, quinn collection -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 27th June - 12th September, 1945
The letter was written by Allen Quinn to his mother. Allen started working as a seafarer when he was 16 years old, and frequently wrote to his mother during his travels. He also created an extensive photograph collection, which corresponds with the letters.The letter is part of an ongoing correspondence between Allan and his mother. The first letter talks about the trip from Australia to San Francisco, and the second is about returning to Melbourne.Two letters addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "Sanlorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia, in six parts. Part 0153 Envelope, Part 0153.1-5 Letter Pages. The first letter begins "My dear Mum, Arived here safely..." and concludes with "P.S. The model is slowly coming along...", and is dated 27.6.45. The second letter begins "My Dear Mum, Well, I am now in Melb. ... " and concludes with ""P.S. We were very late in leaving...", and is dated 12.9.45. All the pages have "Air Mail" printed in the top right hand corner.Front of enevlope: MRS. S. QUINN, / "SANLORENZO"/ 63 OCEAN BEACH, / MANLY. N.S.W / AUSTRALIA, handwritten in blue ink. In the top right hand corner and middle are two U.S.A stamps, valued at 10 and 30 cents, and between them is part of a stamped postmark: S1945.allan-quinn, letter, handwriting, san-francisco -
Tennis Australia
Black and white photographic print, 1949, Circa 2000
Framed collage featuring a letter written by Tilden to 'Bratto' (Arthur Anderson), associated envelope postmarked July 5, 1949, and a photograph of Tilden holding a trophy and five racquets. Photograph has signature by Tilden and word 'DUNLOP'. Collage is framed so that both side of letter can be read. Letter discusses Anderson's tennis game and refers to his mother Marion. The Anderson's were close friends of Tilden who supported him during a 10 month period of incarceration in 1949. Materials: Paper, Metal, Glass, Cardboard, Photographic emulsion, Lead, Glue, Inktennis