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Greensborough Historical Society
Documents, A Celebration of the life of Beryl Kathleen Vickers; with tributes from Bryan Henderson and Rosie Bray, 10/01/2018
Beryl Vickers (21/03/1920 - 10/01/2018) was a long-term resident of Greensborough and member of the Greensborough Methodist, now Living Faith Church. Tributes written by Rosalie Bray and Bryan Henderson, accompanied by a copy of the Funeral order of service.3 p. documents, colour photograph, with 4 p. order of service with colour photographsberyl vickers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Commonwealth War Graves Commission. German War Cemetery, 1961 - 1963
Letters and documents relating to reburial of German nationals at Tatura War Cemetery. Also exhumation of Japanese Buried at Tatura for reburial at Cowra War Cemetery. Material held by E. J. Mitchell, Funeral Director and Cemetery Trustee (father of Judy Forster)Maroon plastic covered multi ringed folder with printed matter in plastic sleeves.Commonwealth War Graves Commission.documents, reports, cowra war cemetery, tatura war cemetery, german nations buriels, japanese reburied -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Memorials of Gweneth Horman 1918-2013 Ringwood East
Gwenneth Horman was Lady Mayoress of Ringwood when her husband was Mayor and was involved in many local oganisations4 pages of typed notes and 4 hand written by Richard Carter as his tribute to Gwenneth Horman at her funeral on 19 November 2013 giving her life achievements. 2 computer copies of family death notices and a Memorial card of the Order of Service. 5 pages of memories of Ringwood East. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Printed account, Court King of the Forest, Dr. to The Bendigo United District, dated June 1871 for £2/3/3. Account is from March to June 24 for Report, sash, stationary and use of Funeral Regalia. Signed by Thomas Exeter. Paper has Bendigo United District A.O.F. impression stamp.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district, thomas exeter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of unknown Chaplain
Three b/w photos of a Chaplain (name unknown). Note: In 1 of the photos a soldier is holding a doll. The other b/w photo is of a funeral service with a coffin draped with the Australian flag. An officer has placed some flowers on the coffin while some soldiers stand by on guard including a SVN officer (?)vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia, 1 rar, chaplains, military - australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MULQUEEN FAMILY COLLECTION: BOOK MARK
Book mark, red with white writing. On one side the words: Book Mark a little memento from the Mulqueen family, Bridge Street, Bendigo. On the other side: Mulqueen family, funeral directors, Bridge Street, Bendigo on the left and on the right, the logo of a dove flying estd. 1853. In loving memory. WWW.mulqueen.com.aubendigo, business, mulqueen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: J. G. EDWARDS
Account from John G. Edwards, Printer. The Bendigo Independent General Printing Office, dated Oct 1 1886 for Funeral Notice Sep 1886 for Wilson 4/6. Total 4/6 Marked paid 25/10/86. Mr. Rowe written on the account and 100 in the top left corner.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - j g edwards, the bendigo independent general printing office, court king of the forest, mr rowe, wilson -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Typed Notes, 'The Ballarat Tramways Social Welfare Benefit and Mortality Club, "The Constitution and Rules of 'The Ballarat Tramways Social Welfare Benefit and Mortality Club'", mid 1960's
Yields information about a social welfare or friendly society part of the Ballarat Tramways - group who looked after their fellow workers through contributions. Gives the rules of the 'The Ballarat Tramways Social Welfare Benefit and Mortality Club'Carbon copy of a six page quarto sized document titled "The Constitution and Rules of 'The Ballarat Tramways Social Welfare Benefit and Mortality Club'". Details the objects, membership, committee, elections, operation, meetings, trustees, contribution, benefits (in $ terms) of sickness or death (funeral expenses contribution), accounts and references to the Friendly Society Act. social welfare, sickness, secv, ballarat -
Women's Art Register
Book - Monograph, Alison Carroll, Barbara Hanrahan. Printmaker, 1986
Traces three periods of Hanrahan's practice: early development; first major period of printmaking 1963 to 1967 and her second since 1967. Focuses on major themes and motifs and contains a small proportion of images made since 1960, many exploring her family and womens' lives. These themes and the tactile quality of her practice are woven into her 9 published novels, and text often appears in the prints. Includes list of solo exhibitions, a bibliography and biographical details.non-fictionTraces three periods of Hanrahan's practice: early development; first major period of printmaking 1963 to 1967 and her second since 1967. Focuses on major themes and motifs and contains a small proportion of images made since 1960, many exploring her family and womens' lives. These themes and the tactile quality of her practice are woven into her 9 published novels, and text often appears in the prints. Includes list of solo exhibitions, a bibliography and biographical details.printmaking, lithography, etching, linocut, screenprinting, wood engraving, writing, sexuality, family, identity, drypoint, popular culture, body, motherhood, ageing, gender -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Wedding dress, 13.5.1945
Worn by Jessie Allan for her marriage to William Thomas Kenny on 13 May 1945 at St Stephens Church, Richmond. They lived in 19 Baldwin Road, Blackburn from 1965. Jessie deceased 1.4.2010. Funeral at St Alfred's Anglican Church, Blackburn South.1945 Cream satin wedding dress with a rouched bodice to a centre panel, high neckline and pointed collar. Bead work on centre panel and edge of bodice, long sleeves to a pointed wrist and beading. Thirty covered buttons down centre back. Skirt cut on cross and three metre train at back.|.2|Champagne coloured Wedding Veil - (approx 6ft in length) - complete with orange blossom 3 1/4' headdress. Headdress is handmade, attached to a wire frame|.3|Cream satin slipper. Machine stitched half in rows. Bow with satin loop and spray of wax orange blossom attached.|.4|Horse shoe shaped wedding item to hang over bride's arm. Rouched satin with ornamental - artificial (wax) orange blossom and buds with 2 mm ribbon to hang over arm. Cream coloured to match wedding dress.|.5|Satin horse shoe, rouched, with satin ribbon handle.|.6|Cream braided horse shoe with gilded wishbone and wax orange spray attached. A bow with long loop to hang on the arm.|.7|Satin Horseshoe Good Luck charm with 'petal' flowers surrounding it, made of cut material - ribbon bow with pearls in centre.|.8|Doll in taxi - Rosy-cheeked, dark hair, blue eyes, dressed in bridal dress with veil, with pearls and 'flowers' decorating the doll. The doll stood across the back seat, under the window. Lavender in base of stand.|.9|Bridal Ring Box - 'Good Luck' horseshoe charm box - in the shape of a prayer book. Cream box with silver motifs printed on.|.10|Groom's Buttonhole of spray of wax orange blossom - 4 flowers and 3 leaves. Cream flowers with yellow stamens - green leaves. 10 Items in total..7 'Wishing you all The Best' 'Good Luckcostume, female ceremonial -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1930-1940 (Approximate)
Donated by Presentation Sisters of Mt Carmel Convent. Father James Lawless (later Monseignor) was a much loved Parish Priest of St Mary's Parish Rutherglen for well over 30 years. His funeral was one of the largest ever seen in Rutherglen. A true gentlemanSmall black & white photograph, unmounted and unframed, of Father James Lawless, with kookaburra on hand.mount carmel convent, st marys church, james lawless, presentation sisters, mt carmel convent -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1930-1940 (Approximate)
Donated by Presentation Sisters of Mt Carmel Convent. Father James Lawless (later Monseignor) was a much loved Parish Priest of St Mary's Parish Rutherglen for well over 30 years. His funeral was one of the largest ever seen in Rutherglen. A true gentlemanSmall black & white photograph, unmounted and unframed, of Father James Lawless on left with two unknown Priests.mt carmel convent, mount carmel convent, james lawless, st marys church, presentation sisters -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1930-1940 (Approximate)
Donated by Presentation Sisters of Mt Carmel Convent. Father James Lawless (later Monseignor) was a much loved Parish Priest of St Mary's Parish Rutherglen for well over 30 years. His funeral was one of the largest ever seen in Rutherglen. A true gentlemanSmall black & white photograph of Father James Lawless on right with two unknown Priests & an unknown Army Chaplain."L. J. Romey, Chemist & Chiropodist. Rutherglen Tel 36"james lawless, priests, army chaplain, mt carmel convent, mount carmel convent, st marys church, presentation sisters -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Cream and light green receipt from the Bendigo Adveertiser Office, Market Square, Sandhurst, dated 27th may 1864. Received from Mr J. F. Holl the sum of Seven shillings sterling, for Advertising AOF Funeral I. Wolton insertion. Signed ? Printed by Maurice Moran, Printer, Advertiser Office, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, bendigo advertiser, j f holl, i wolton, maurice moran -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTO OF A MASONRY BUSINESS IN MITCHELL STR WITH ST PAULS CHURCH IN THE BACKGROUND
Black and White photograph of a stone mason's business located at the corner of Myers Street, Lyttleton Terrace and Mitchell Street Bendigo. Names and other on the fence are; W. & R. Quin - late- P. Finn & Co. A partial name on the left makes reference to Funeral Masons. Inside the yard are models of the types of Headstones that may be purchased.business, retail, funeral masonry, stone mason and st pauls cathedral. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Mitchell, Nancy
At the funeral of Nancy Badger (also known as Mitchell) Eltham residents and others recalled her life and activities around Eltham. Contents Newspaper article: "If you knew Nancy...", Diamond Valley News, 30 April 1985. Remembers Nancy Badger (also known as Mitchel).Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcnancy badger, nancy mitchell, denise bertrand, e ware, st margaret's anglican church, denis o'brien and son pty ltd, martin o'brien, eltham football club, daphne baker, jim baker, father ron dowling -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Glenfern
Newspaper article in THE AGE, dated Friday 06/07/1973, entitled GOTHIC GABLES, STORY TO MATCH by Alix Macdonald regarding the property Glenfern. Includes funeral notices in THE SUN dated 05/04/1984 and 09/04/1984, for Amy Ostberg owner of Glenfern.dexter nancy, glenfern, gothic style, balaclava, ostberg amy, ostberg sarah ann, caulfield, mcdonell francis, boyd john theodore thomas, boyd martin, macdonald alix, architectural styles, st kilda east, inkerman road, inkerman street -
Clunes Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS, 1879
GEORGE CHAPMENT& CO WERE TIMBER MERCHANT, BUILDER, IRONMONGERS, UPHOLSTERERS AND UNDERTAKERS. THEY SUPPLIED AGRICULTURAL IMLPEMENTS FENCING WIRE, MINING TOOLS,FUSE,POWDER,PRINTS,OILSAND BUILDING MATERIAL, FURNITURE,HOSE,SHOT,PLATED GOODS CUTLERY AND FUNERALS FURNISHED ON SHORTEST NOTICE..1 - .11 DOCUMENTS FROM GEORGE CHAPMAN & CO.TO M& F WILKINSON FOR MINING REQUIREMENTS.1879. .2 TWO SECTIONS OF ACCOUNTS FROM GEORGE CHAPMAN& CO 1879 TO MRS. WILKINSON & PARTY.local history, document, accounts, wattleworth, lena. mrs. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Studio portrait, Wedding Photograph Jessie (Allan) Kenney
Jessie and William Kenney married at St. Stephens Church, Richmond in 1945. They moved to 19 Baldwin Road, Blackburn in 1965. William predeceased Jessie. Jessie passed away on 01/04/2010 aged 90. Her funeral was held at St. Edwards Church, Blackburn South.Sepia wedding photo of Jessie Allan (Age 25) on her wedding day 13/05/1945 to William Thomas Kenny. St. Stephens Church, Richmond, Victoria. Photographer Austing Murcott, Melbourne.1945kenney jessie, kenney william, blackburn, wedding -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy banners, 1995
Colour photo of banners with the Legacy symbol on flagpoles. It is probably 1995 as the banners appear in photos from badge day in 1995. The slogan 'Lest YOU forget' was used in Legacy Week promotion through the early 1990s. Allison Monkhouse funeral directors were sponsors of Legacy at the time.A record of promotion of Legacy Week in the 1990s.Colour photo of Legacy symbol on banners on flag poles.legacy week, promotion, banners -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph, Mullawullah (King Billy) memorial in the Ballaarat New Cemtery, 2021
Mullawullah was born c1821, and was thought to be a member of the Burrumbeet Balug of the Wadawurrung people. For some time Mullawullah lived at Ercildoun Station, owned by Sir Samuel Wilson. Mullawullah died at Ballarat Base Hospital on 23 September 1896, and his funeral on 23 September attracted a large crowd.Memorial to Mullwullah in the Ballaarat New Cemeteryking billy, mullawullah, frank wilson, william wilson, ballaarat new cemetery, grave -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper - Broadsheet, Ballarat Courier, 01 December 1902, 01/012/1902
The Ballarat Courier has been published in Ballarat for over 100 yearsTwelve page broadsheet with information including Melba's performance at her Majesty's Theatre, Opening of Loreto Chapel, Hospital presidential protraits of Alexander Milelr and J.G. McDonald, Lal Lal Races, Henry McEwan obituary, James Long funeral, bullfight, Buninyong Lodge Masonic Installation, the bill giving female suffrage, and much morenewspaper, ballarat, women's vote, loreto convent, h. marshall, mrs becker, george brehaut, caroline tarrant, melba at her majesty's, nellie melba, alex miller, bull fight, masonic installation, buninyong masonic lodge, lal lal races, henry mcewan, ballarat courier -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
Account written on blue paper with printed letterhead and dated June 25 1872. Court King of the Forest Dr. to The Bendigo United District. March To 1 Report, Miscellany 1/3, 1 ?ht Cash Book 1/-/-, May & June Funeral Regalia 1/-/-, May 250 Envelopes 5/-. Total £2/6/3.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme, Order of Service for Funeral for Winifred Alison McCook, long standing Ringwood solicitor - 24th August 1923 - 23rd November 2015
Bifold Card featuring three photographs of Ms McCook, words of "Abide with me" by Henry F. Lyte, biblical readings and religious referrals. The card mentions eulogies by Margaret Fankhauser, Anne Hartnett, Julie Turner, and prayer by Rev. John Huynh. Service conducted at Le Pine Funerals, Box Hill on Wednesday 2 December, 2015. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Iredale Family, 1878o
Contents: My story of the Iredales and old Greensborough by George Iredale; Family tree of George Iredale and Sarah Hurst; James Iredale and descendants; 1878 news article 'Shooting case at Greensborough'; funeral notice for James Iredale 1885; advertisement for staff Iredale & Co, Para Road Greensborough.History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Iredale family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.iredale family, george arthur iredale, sarah hurst, james iredale, george gilding -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Keith Dunstan, 'Boyd was a fighter' and 'Australia carries his creative mark', 18.10.1971
The first article 'Boyd was a fighter' by Keith Dunstan, is a personal tribute of the man. The second article, 'Australia carries his creative mark', reports on what various people said at the funeral, including Henry Bolte, Peter McIntyre, Osborn McCutcheon, Joseph Burke, Roy Grounds, B.B. Patten.p 23henry bolte, peter mcintyre, osborn mccutcheon, joseph burke, roy grounds, b.b. patten, walsh st library, tribute -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Keith Dunstan, Boyd was a fighter' and 'Australia carries his creative mark', 18.10.1971
The first article 'Boyd was a fighter' by Keith Dunstan, is a personal tribute of the man. The second article .'Australia carries his creative mark' reports on what various people said at the funeral, including Henry Bolte, Peter McIntyre, Osborn McCutcheon, Joseph Burke, Roy Grounds, B.B. Patten.Handwritten in pencil top left names of organisationshenry bolte, peter mcintyre, osborn mccutcheon, joseph burke, roy grounds, b.b. patten, walsh st library -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
photograph, Photograph of Br Purton's burial
Br Purton was the retired principal of St Patrick's College Ballarat and this image shows the scene at Ballarat New Cemetery 28 September 1948, with graveside prayers being led by Fr John Shelley. The funeral was attended by civic leaders and leaders of Ballarat's schools and churches Catholic and non-Catholic.br purton, ballarat, fr j. shelley, st patrick's college. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Fielding, 1955-1957
Folder Contents 1. Newspaper clippings: Death and Funeral notices; Thomas Edmund Fielding, Publication unknown, Nov. 1957 2. Letter: L. C. Yandell to Thomas Fielding, 21 September 1955 requesting information pertaining to the history of St Katerine's Church, St Helena and Rose ChapelFolder of information on Fielding family of Researchdeath notice, funeral notice, thomas edmund fielding, tom fielding collection, jim beale, l.c. yandell, mrs mclennan, robert wingrove, rose chapel, st katherine's church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Log bridge to Willis Vale [1], 16/10/1903c
Photograph shows visitors crossing the river to "Willis Vale" homestead, home of the Partington family. For many years this log bridge was the quickest way of reaching the Greensborough township from Willis Vale. [Thought to have been taken on or about 16/10/1903 during the funeral week of Ellen Partington.]Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, plenty river