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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Capt John Barnard Lock's Boats
... Capt John Barnard Lock's Boats...family of john barnard lock...Black & White Photograph of one of Captain John Barnard...-island-and-the-bass-coast Photograph Capt John Barnard Lock's ...This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Black & White Photograph of one of Captain John Barnard Lock's boats.local history, photography, boats, family of john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family, capt john barnard lock boats -
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Photograph, Stewart & Co, Lock Family
... family of john barnard lock...Black & White Photograph of John (left) and George (right... Photograph of John (left) and George (right), sons of Captain John ...This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Black & White Photograph of John (left) and George (right), sons of Captain John Barnard Lock of Rhyll, Phillip Island.local history, photography, family of john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family, john & george lock -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, John Barnard Lock Jnr
... John Barnard Lock Jnr...family of john barnard lock...Tinted photograph of John Barnard Lock, younger son...-island-and-the-bass-coast Photograph John Barnard Lock Jnr Tinted ...This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Tinted photograph of John Barnard Lock, younger son of Captain John Barnard Lock. Very young child.local history, photography, family of john barnard lock, coloured photograph, lock family, john barnard lock jnr -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photocopy, Capt John Barnard Lock
... Capt John Barnard Lock...family of john barnard lock...List of passengers on ship 'John Knox' at Point Henry...-island-and-the-bass-coast Photocopy Capt John Barnard Lock List ...This photocopy belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.List of passengers on ship 'John Knox' at Point Henry, Geelong. The ship sailed from Plymouth 24, March 1851. Capt John Barnard Lock last entry.local history, documents, passenger lists, family of john barnard lock, black & white photocopy, ships, passenger list, lock family -
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Manuscript, Capt John Barnard Lock
... Capt John Barnard Lock...family of john barnard lock...History of John Barnard Lock as settler on Phillip Island...-island-and-the-bass-coast Manuscript Capt John Barnard Lock ...This Manuscript belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the museum.History of John Barnard Lock as settler on Phillip Island, including a list of his ships.local history, documents, manuscript documents, family history, family of john barnard lock, ink on paper, lock family, john barnard lock's vessels -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bryant West
... pioneer - john west...Photograph of John West seated wearing a single breasted...-island-and-the-bass-coast Photograph Photograph of John West ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of John West seated wearing a single breasted suit with waistcoat and flower in buttonhole, holding walking stick in right hand.local history, photography, photographs, pioneer - john west, pioneers, john west, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bryant West, 1/12/1962
... john jenner...Photograph of Lady Brooks holding baby Adam John Wagner... holding baby Adam John Wagner with mother Mrs Kevin Wagner holding ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Lady Brooks holding baby Adam John Wagner with mother Mrs Kevin Wagner holding Trophies. 1/12/1962 . Opening of the New Warley Hospitallocal history, photography, photographs, new warley hospital opening, black & white photograph, new warley hospital, lady brooks, wagners, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... john cleeland...Photograph of a painting of Captain John Cleeland's... of Captain John Cleeland's Schooner "Henrietta" One of a collection ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a painting of Captain John Cleeland's Schooner "Henrietta"local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, schooner "henrietta", black & white photograph, shipping, schooners, john cleeland, henrietta, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... john cook... in front. Construction built for Capt. John Cleeland approx 1869... for Capt. John Cleeland approx 1869. Known as Woolamai House ...Woolamai House was built in approx 1869 on part of Capt Cleeland's property which covered most of the eastern end of Phillip Island. He maintained the Beacon Light on Woolamai Point close to his house. Owned and occupied by family since 1869.Photograph coloured. Front aspect of house showing front door and bay window on right. Timber turret above - garden in front. Construction built for Capt. John Cleeland approx 1869. Known as Woolamai House.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, woolamai house, cleeland family history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... john cook... and rooms beyond. Lawn in front. Built for Capt. John Cleeland... for Capt. John Cleeland approx 1869. Woolamai House was built ...Woolamai House was built in approx 1869 on part of Capt Cleeland's property which covered most of the eastern end of Phillip Island. He maintained the Beacon Light on Woolamai Point close to his house. Owned and occupied by family since 1869.Coloured photograph - front aspect of timber house taken from the side angle showing bay window, front door, turret and rooms beyond. Lawn in front. Built for Capt. John Cleeland approx 1869.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, woolamai house, cleeland family history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... john cook... silver and glassware brought out to Australia by Capt. John... to Australia by Capt. John Cleeland. also Trophies and Ruby Glass ...Woolamai House was built in approx 1869 on part of Capt Cleeland's property which covered most of the eastern end of Phillip Island. He maintained the Beacon Light on Woolamai Point close to his house. Owned and occupied by family since 1869.Coloured photograph showing Sideboard with the original silver and glassware brought out to Australia by Capt. John Cleeland. also Trophies and Ruby Glass drinking set from the London Exhibition. This is all displayed on the Sideboard.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, woolamai house, cleeland family history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... john cook... of wheat. Named Churchill Island after John Churchill Esq... of wheat. Named Churchill Island after John Churchill Esq ...On 28th March 1801, Lieut. James Grant sailed across from Rhyll, landed and inspected Churchill Island. His men cleared some ground and planted seeds including Victoria's first crop of wheat. Named Churchill Island after John Churchill Esq. of Dawlish in the County of Devon.Coloured photograph of Churchill Island taken from Jetty on Phillip Island. Low tide is evident.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... john cook...Rogers Cottage was built by John Rogers on the hill... Cottage was built by John Rogers on the hill on Churchill Island ...Rogers Cottage was built by John Rogers on the hill on Churchill Island in the early 1860s. It is believed he first built the Bakehouse in 1865 and shortly after built the 2 roomed dormitory which was originally lined with calico and plaster - later with hand split boards."Rogers Cottage" - photograph showing door to Wash house - note grinder stone in foreground. Situated on Churchill Island - Western Port.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, rogers cottage -
Orbost & District Historical Society
advertisement, 1902
... conducted for about 10 to 12 years. Her husband, John Wilson Beattie... 10 to 12 years. Her husband, John Wilson Beattie, a retired ...Mrs Arthurena Dora Beattie (nee Morrison), had been teaching privately at Rosedale and came to Orbost with her husband and family in 1890. In 1892 she opened a private school in Salisbury Street (about the site of the Countryman Motor Inn) which she conducted for about 10 to 12 years. Her husband, John Wilson Beattie, a retired State School teacher, had been head teacher at the Rosedale School from July 1870 to August 1884. After coming to Orbost he selected land on Wall Creek. He was a widower with 7 of 11 surviving children when he married Arthurena in 1885. His fist wife, Georgina (nee KELLY) died at Rosedale in 1883 when the youngest child was just 5 weeks old. John and Arthurena had a further 8 children (5 born at Orbost), and after John's death she married George McCARLIE in 1916 at Sale and moved Mirboo North. (references:BEATTIE, Arthurena Dora Music teacher, Orbost - 1903 Electoral Roll. BEATTIE, Arthurena Dora Teacher, Orbost - 1912 Electoral Roll.) There was at least one other private school much earlier, in 1884. It was thought to be the first school in the district and conducted by William Ballantyne. It was located on the flat on the Newmerella side of the Snowy River near where the first railway crossing used to be. Wm Ballantyne had previously taught school at Sarsfield from June 1873 to November 1879. (information from John Phillips) This advertisement was for educational tuition by Mrs Beattie. Tuition would be from 10.00am - 12.00 and from 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Costs were thirteen shillings per quarter for children under the age of 12 years and one guinea for those over 12 years. A reduction would be given for more than one child in the same family. The 1872 legislation required all children aged 6-15 years to attend school unless they had a reasonable excuse. Parents who did not send their children to school were liable for fines up to five shillings for a first offence, with the penalty increasing to 20 shillings for each repeat offence. The Orbost State School had opened on 19th of March 1886 and this "private school" appears to have been a small private enterprise school. This is a useful research item associated with education in Orbost.A white A5 size paper advertisement which has black print. It is an advertisement for private educational tuition. Details of costs and hours are included.beattie education school advertising -
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account, 30th June 1891
... Hossack snr, for £50 ($100). The trustees were Mr John, Peter... John, Peter and Hugh Cameron, Mr John A Watt and Mr James ...The first Presbyterian Church service was conducted at the Orbost Station Homestead in 1885, during a visit by Sir William Clarke, who was accompanied by two ministers. The organist was resident Grace Jennings Carmichael. Services were later held in Mr J. W. Borland’s shop and the Mechanics Hall. In 1887 the land on which the church now stands was purchased from Mr James Hossack snr, for £50 ($100). The trustees were Mr John, Peter and Hugh Cameron, Mr John A Watt and Mr James Hossack Jnr. Timber from Richardson’s Tabbara Mill was used by builder Mr R. P Cameron and at a cost of £ 311.3.7 ($622) the church was opened January 9th 1898. This item is from the estate of Elsie Cooke. Elsie Cooke was a librarian in Orbost for many years. She was the daughter of John Cooke early Brodribb settler. Elsie Cooke lived all her life in Gippsland,. She was born at Brodribb in 1895 and died in 1970, Elsie Cooke lived at Bruthen for a short time and, in 1937, moved to live with her aunt, Miss Jean Munro. Miss Cooke was Librarian at the Mechanics Institute for many years. Kindness and consideration for other were Miss Cooke’s attributes and she endeared herself to all who knew her. She was a loyal member of the Presbyterian Church and a stalwart of the Ladies’ Guild, an energetic worker for the Municipal Auxiliary and a member of the Red Cross. (ref. Mary Gilbert This item is associated with the Presbyterian Church in Orbost. It is an example of early book-keeping and is also associated with Elsie Cooke.Two white paper accounts. They are typed in black and are statements of receipts and expenditure for the Presbyterian Church in Orbost. On one sheet is an alhabetical list of subscribers for the year ending June 30, 1891. On the other is a general account of receipts and expenditure.presbyterian-church-orbost account-book-keeping -
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Document - letters and newspaper 'Death Notice', 1912
... john draffin...These letters were written and sent by John Draffin to his...Draffin, John... on edges. These letters were written and sent by John Draffin ...These letters were written and sent by John Draffin to his son. John Draffin came to Australia as a child with his parents from the north of Ireland . He came to Orbost in 1894 and was Shire Secretary from then until 1910 His children were Andrina, Eva, George, Maggie, Sally and Nellie.John Draffin was a prominent Orbost citizen involved in many community activities. This item is a useful research tool.Hand-written correspondence, on ruled paper. Central horizontal fold, some foxing on edges.draffin family, john draffin, george draffin, east gippsland shire councillor, northern ireland heritage, c.1900s -
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book, The Life of John Bunyan, early 19th century
... The Life of John Bunyan...Bunyan-John...John Bunyan (1628-1688) was an English writer and Baptist... gippsland book The Life of John Bunyan A very old book in poor ...John Bunyan (1628-1688) was an English writer and Baptist preacher, best known for "The Pilgrim's Progress".A very old book in poor condition. Front cover is missing. Back cover is a dark leather.On page 49 - "Thomas MacRae, Mill Banks by Dingwerry August 12 1830"bunyan-john -
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pattern books, Patons Specialty Knitting Book, 1940-1950
... of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son and Co..., and John Paton Son and Co., founded in 1814 by John Paton of Alloa ...These knitting pattern leaflets were published by Patons and Baldwins and contain knitting patterns for women's and men's garments. Patons & Baldwin began as two separate companies: J & J Baldwin and Partners, founded in the late 1770s by James Baldwin of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son and Co., founded in 1814 by John Paton of Alloa, Scotland. Both men had formed their businesses using the spinning mule developed by Samuel Crompton. They mainly produced yarns for commercial knitting machines. Patons established itself in Australia with its first mill built in Tasmania in 1923. For decades, Patons was the leading hand knitting yarn brand but due to the market conditions in the mid 1980's, Patons felt the decline and eventually amalgamated with Alliance Textiles, New Zealand in 1996. Patons Australia was acquired by Australian Country Spinners in 2000. Knitting has always had a great appeal to women, as it needs few tools. Companies which manufactured yarn often produced instruction guides and patterns. These pattern books are typical of the knitting pattern books commonly used in the mid 20th century. The patterns contained are for garments commonly worn at that time.Two knitting pattern books. Both are black / white and contain knitting patterns. 821.1 cost 7d, is titled "Patons Specialty Knitting Book No. 145" and has on the front cover a lady standing near a buggy wheel. 821.2 cost 1/3, is titled " Patons Knitting Book No. 394 (introducing Patons Double Quick Knitting)" and has has on the front cover a photograph of a man on a boat.knitting-patterns needlecraft patons-baldwin -
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certificate, Stockland Press Pty Ltd, mid 20th century
... Named to honour the work of John and Elizabeth Gould... of John Gould with GOULD LEAGUE of BIRD LOVERS around it. It has... of John Gould with GOULD LEAGUE of BIRD LOVERS around it. It has ...Named to honour the work of John and Elizabeth Gould, 'The Gould League of Bird Lovers' was formed in 1909. It was originally set up to prevent bird egg collecting and to educate for the protection of Australian birds. Gould League members were recruited via schools and received membership certificates and badges. Members were encouraged to enter competitions in bird mimicry, write stories and poems and attend 'bird-day concerts'. This certificate belonged to Patricia Legge. Ruth Scott, daughter of Herbert Scott and Bertha (nee Coverdale), married David Legge. Patricia Dawn Legge and Kevin David Legge are Ruth and David's children. The Gould League has made a significant impact on generations of Australians and their environmental attitudes. Being a Gould league member as a child in primary school gave children the opportunity to belong to a group that was learning about and protecting native bushland and its wildlife. Although not operating some Australian states the Gould League continues in Victoria.A Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria membership certificate for Patricia Dawn Legge 1959. It has colourful illustrations of native Australian birds on a pale yellow background. The illustrations are by A.T. Mockridge, an early 20th century Melbourne commercial artist and portraitist. In a banner at the top is a photo of John Gould with GOULD LEAGUE of BIRD LOVERS around it. It has a list of patrons, presidents and the Central Council. There is also the Bird Lover's Pledge unsigned in the middle.In pen - Patricia Dawn Legge 1959certificate gould-league -
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certificate, Stockland Press Pty Ltd, mid 20th century
... Named to honour the work of John and Elizabeth Gould... artist and portraitist. In a banner at the top is a photo of John... of John Gould with GOULD LEAGUE of BIRD LOVERS around it. It has ...Named to honour the work of John and Elizabeth Gould, 'The Gould League of Bird Lovers' was formed in 1909. It was originally set up to prevent bird egg collecting and to educate for the protection of Australian birds. Gould League members were recruited via schools and received membership certificates and badges. Members were encouraged to enter competitions in bird mimicry, write stories and poems and attend 'bird-day concerts'. This certificate belonged to Kevin Legge. The Gould League has made a significant impact on generations of Australians and their environmental attitudes. Being a Gould league member as a child in primary school gave children the opportunity to belong to a group that was learning about and protecting native bushland and its wildlife. Although not operating some Australian states the Gould League still functions in Victoria.A Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria membership certificate for Kevin Legge. It has colourful illustrations of native Australian birds on a pale yellow background. The illustrations are by A.T. Mockridge, an early 20th century Melbourne commercial artist and portraitist. In a banner at the top is a photo of John Gould with GOULD LEAGUE of BIRD LOVERS around it. It has a list of patrons, presidents and the Central Council. In the middle there is also the Bird Lover's Pledge signed by Kevin Legge . Ruth Scott, daughter of Herbert Scott and Bertha (nee Coverdale), married David Legge. Patricia Dawn Legge and Kevin David Legge are Ruth and David's children. Kevin was born in 1958.The pledge has been signed by Kevin Legge. -
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certificate, Stockland Press Pty Ltd, 1930's
... Named to honour the work of John and Elizabeth Gould... artist and portraitist. In a banner at the top is a photo of John... of John Gould with GOULD LEAGUE of BIRD LOVERS around it. It has ...Named to honour the work of John and Elizabeth Gould, 'The Gould League of Bird Lovers' was formed in 1909. It was originally set up to prevent bird egg collecting and to educate for the protection of Australian birds. Gould League members were recruited via schools and received membership certificates and badges. Members were encouraged to enter competitions in bird mimicry, write stories and poems and attend 'bird-day concerts'. This certificate was owned to Ruth Scott of Nicholson Street Orbost when she was 10 years old. She was a member of the Gould League for 61 years. Ruth Scott, daughter of Herbert Scott and Bertha (nee Coverdale), married David Legge. Patricia Dawn Legge and Kevin David Legge are Ruth and David's children. There are Gould League certificates for both children in the collection.The Gould League has made a significant impact on generations of Australians and their environmental attitudes. Being a Gould league member as a child in primary school gave children the opportunity to belong to a group that was learning about and protecting native bushland and its wildlife. Although not operating some Australian states the Gould League still functions in Victoria.A Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria membership certificate for Ruth Scott. It has colourful illustrations of native Australian birds on a pale yellow background. The illustrations are by A.T. Mockridge, an early 20th century Melbourne commercial artist and portraitist. In a banner at the top is a photo of John Gould with GOULD LEAGUE of BIRD LOVERS around it. It has a list of patrons, presidents and the Central Council. In the middle there is also the Bird Lover's Pledge signed by Ruth Scott..The pledge has been signed by Ruth Scott.certificate gould-league -
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pattern book, Patons Knitting Book, mid 20th century
... , West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son and Co., founded..., West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son and Co., founded ...This knitting pattern leaflet was published by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for women's garments. Patons & Baldwin began as two separate companies: J & J Baldwin and Partners, founded in the late 1770s by James Baldwin of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son and Co., founded in 1814 by John Paton of Alloa, Scotland. Both men had formed their businesses using the spinning mule developed by Samuel Crompton. They mainly produced yarns for commercial knitting machines. Patons established itself in Australia with its first mill built in Tasmania in 1923. For decades, Patons was the leading hand knitting yarn brand but due to the market conditions in the mid 1980's, Patons felt the decline and eventually amalgamated with Alliance Textiles, New Zealand in 1996. Patons Australia was acquired by Australian Country Spinners in 2000.Knitting has always had a great appeal to women, as it needs few tools. Companies which manufactured yarn often produced instruction guides and patterns. This pattern book is typical of the knitting pattern books commonly used in the mid 20th century. The patterns contained are for garments worn at that time.A seven page stapled booklet of knitting patterns. It is titled Patons Knitting Book No. 444, Ladies' and Girls' Gloves and Hats. It has a price 1/3.On the front cover are photos of the garments for which the patterns are provided.knitting handicrafts patons-and-baldwins -
Orbost & District Historical Society
gramophone record, circa 1929
... gramophone-record brownlee-john music...John Donald Mackenzie Brownlee (7 January 1900 – 10 January...". On the A side is Passing By (melody by Edward Purcell)) sung by John...)) sung by John Brownlee, a baritone, accompanied by piano ...John Donald Mackenzie Brownlee (7 January 1900 – 10 January 1969) was an Australian operatic baritone. For most of his professional career he was based in Europe and then United States. He married former Countess Donna Carla Oddone di Feletto in Paris on 29 November 1928, and the couple had a daughter and two sons. He died in New York and was buried in Ferncliff cemetery, Hartsdale. (ref. www.operafolks.com)The phonograph disc record was the primary medium used for music reproduction until late in the 20th century, replacing the phonograph cylinder record—with which it had co-existed from the late 1880s through to the 1920s—by the late 1920s. Vinyl records were still the most popular medium even when new formats such as compact cassette were mass-marketed. By the late 1980s, digital media, in the form of the compact disc, had gained a larger market share, and the vinyl record left the mainstream in 1991. This item is an example of the music popular in the the first decades of the 20th century.A black phonograph record - "His Master'sVoice". On the A side is Passing By (melody by Edward Purcell)) sung by John Brownlee, a baritone, accompanied by piano. On the B side is King Charles (music by Maude Valerie White) also sung by John Brownlee,E 483gramophone-record brownlee-john music -
Orbost & District Historical Society
shield, 1984
... Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) John Douglas Gordon Lessels, Marshal... PRESENTED BY AVM JOHN LESSELS DGNDO... : " ORBOST & TOURIST ASSN PRESENTED BY AVM JOHN LESSELS DGNDO 30 ...Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) John Douglas Gordon Lessels, Marshal in charge of disaster relief, was a municipal councillor at Mallacoota where he had a holiday house.A wooden shield with a badge in the centre. Inside an orange circle is " in paratus adversitatem" with a larger CD inside a blue triangle. It has gold coloured decorations . around the circle. There are two small metal plates above and below this badge. On the back is a cut out for hanging.On plate at top : "NATURAL DISASTERS ORGANISATION CANBERRA ACT" On plate below badge : " ORBOST & TOURIST ASSN PRESENTED BY AVM JOHN LESSELS DGNDO 30 NOV 84" shield disaster-organisation orbost-tourism -
Orbost & District Historical Society
table linen, Bird, Mrs Jean W, early 20th century
... and Mrs J.W. Bird married Mr. John Russell of Caulfield in April... daughter of Mr and Mrs J.W. Bird married Mr. John Russell ...These cloths were embroidered by Mrs J.W. Bird of Orbost for her daughter's trousseau. Hilda Bird, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs J.W. Bird married Mr. John Russell of Caulfield in April 1940. Jane Annie (Jean) Herbert married John Whitney Bird on December 18 1902. she was a long-time member of the St James Church of England choir and a very keen tennis player. she died in 1953. (ref, Mary Gilbert - "Personalities and Stories of The Early Orbost District")This item has aesthetic significance and shows the needlework skill of the women of the early settler families.Two white linen cloths with drawn thread work and embroidery in white. 1582.2 has a fringed edge. 1582.1 has a crocheted edge. -
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book, Shakespeare's Works The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, 1910
... John Gillan Mundy owned this book. Miss Margaret Jane... 29.2.12" Stamped in red "John G. Mundy"... 29.2.12" Stamped in red "John G. Mundy" John Gillan Mundy owned ...John Gillan Mundy owned this book. Miss Margaret Jane Gillan died 22.11.1941, Orbost at the Jarrahmond residence of her niece, Mrs Jack Mundy. She was the daughter of James Gillan and Margaret Munro. Miss Gillan was an active member of the Orbost branch of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union. She spent three years in the New Hebrides where she engaged in missionary work. (info. John Phillips)This item belonged to a prominent member of the Orbost community. The Mundy family has a long history with the Orbost and Jarrahmond district.A red bound book of 1263 pp.It is titled "Shakespeare's Works" with gold lettering on the spine.. The pages are edged in gold.Handwritten in blue ink on fly : "To Miss Gillan wishing her many happy returns of the day from the school girls 29.2.12" Stamped in red "John G. Mundy"literature shakespeare mundy gillan -
Orbost & District Historical Society
C.D, Max & Jack Nixon Jarrahmond FARMING, first half 20th century
... Nixon-John-Harding-Jack agriculture Jarrahmond...John Harding Nixon (Jack) was born in Orbost on July 16... at Orbost. John Harding Nixon (Jack) was born in Orbost on July 16 ...John Harding Nixon (Jack) was born in Orbost on July 16, 1905. He married Lydia May Trewin and had two boys, Max and Brian.He was a successful farmer, making the most of the land he owned, growing maize, seed and green beans and also dairying.This item is a pictorial record of early agriculture in the Orbost district.A disc of farming scenes of Max and Jack Nixon Snr on the Jarrahmond flats at Orbost.nixon-john-harding-jack agriculture jarrahmond -
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trowel, 1915
... Russell-John Orbost-Butter-Factory...This trowel was presented to John Russell, director...Presented to John Russel Esq.; Chairmen of Directors.... Presented to John Russel Esq.; Chairmen of Directors ;To Commemorate ...This trowel was presented to John Russell, director of Orbost Butter Factory for fiftyyears and Chairman for nine years. John Russell was an early Orbost blacksmith in Orbost, and director of the Orbost Butter Factory for 50 years. He came to Orbost in c. 1890 at the invitation of another early settler, James Nixon, became a blacksmith, and later a farmer and landholder. Many of his descendants still live in the Orbost area.This item is significant because of its association with the Orbost Butter Factory as well as the connection with the Russell family, Orbost pioneers.A silver (plated?) trowel ornately decorated with engravings. It is attached to a bone(?) handle with a silver metal ferule. the trowel is triangular with a scalloped lower edge.Presented to John Russel Esq.; Chairmen of Directors ;To Commemorate the Laying of; Foundation Stone; of the Orbost Butter and Produce; Coy's New Factory; 22.9.15 on right hand side : silver marks - crown, lion H.G.H.russell-john orbost-butter-factory -
Orbost & District Historical Society
plaque, 1918
... Jessie Irene ROWE, daughter of John ROWE and Annie (nee... of John ROWE and Annie (nee PATERSON), married Joseph McKay ...Jessie Irene ROWE, daughter of John ROWE and Annie (nee PATERSON), married Joseph McKay ABERDEEN (a Technical School teacher) at Orbost in 1918. Her father was one of the first vestrymen of St James Church of England and her mother was a prominent church worker. It would seem an appropriate time of her marriage for Jessie to receive such a badge at the time of her marriage. John Rowe died 28-9-1920 and it is noted that Annie left Orbost in 1922. (ref. John Phillips) This badge was presented to Miss Rowe by pupils and staff of St Andrew's Church Kindergarten on April 9 1918. Miss Rowe was a Sunday school Teacher and pianist / organist? at the church. The Presbyterian Church in Orbost was officially opened in 1898. For many years the Presbyterian people of Orbost enjoyed the fellowship of the church and the children, in particular, were socially and spiritually involved. This item is reminiscent of that time.An oval shaped badge made of copper metal. It has a square washer and screw on the back.In block letters: Presented to Miss Rowe by the Pupils and Staff of the St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Orbost April 9 1918st-andrew's-church-presbyterian-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Society
buggy wheel lifter, 1910 -1920
... tool buggy-lifter russell-john blacksmith wheelwright...This item was made by John Russell Senior, a blacksmith...Russell, John snr... was made by John Russell Senior, a blacksmith, wheelwright, farmer ...This item was made by John Russell Senior, a blacksmith, wheelwright, farmer and later chairman of the Orbost Butter Factory, makers of Sunny South Butter (today part of Murray Goulburn Co Ltd). The buggy lifter was handed down to George Henry Russell (Doug), the second son between 1970 and 1973.Blacksmiths played an essential part in the regional parts of Victoria and were required to use their ingenuity and skills to design and make tools needed on local farms. This item is an example of a tool specifically designed for a horse-drawn wagon. Horse-drawn wagons are an important part of Australia’s agricultural history. Light buggies were popular with farmers for trips into town before the common use of motorised vehicles.A metal buggy wheel lifter. It has two hooks connected at the top by a bolt and a shackle. The hooks fit under the rim to enable the wheel to be lifted with a pulley / crane system operated by a man or a horse.tool buggy-lifter russell-john blacksmith wheelwright