Thomas Charman came to Australia with his brother Stephen and went to Sydney. Thomas came to Melbourne c 1853 with a large dray and bullock team and with his son took supplies to the Victorian Gold digging sites. Quite profitably. Stephen Charman, aged 21years, arrived in Melbourne in 1842 as one of Henry Dendy's Emigrants. 1852 he purchased 160 acres for £328 bounded by Charman Rd and Balcome Rd. 'The Spring' was an important water source for the local Aboriginal people and then for the early settlers. Charman's first wife Harriet and their infant child died and in 1850 he married a widow with 5 children, Mary Gettens. Their first home was made of wattle and daub and they had 7 more children. Later a weatherboard cottage was built c 1855 Together they developed a market garden and specialized in marigolds which were sold for medicinal purposes to the Melbourne Chemists - Martin & Pleasance Thomas Charman arrived in Australia 1842 with his brother Stephen and moved to Sydney where he obtained a large dray and bullock team. He delivered supplies to the Goldfields and realized this was more secure than chancing to find gold by digging. Thomas returned to Melbourne when the Victorian Mines became more numerous than NSW and profitably delivered to the Victorian gold fields .Letter, handwritten from Thomas Charman to his brother Michael in UK 1878 x 3 pagesHandwritten

The Grand National Eisteddfod of Australasia, South Street Socitey was established in 1879, and incorporated in 1908. In 1911 the registered offices were located at the corner of Grenville Street and Little Bridge Streets.To letters to the Ballarat School of Mines on Grand National Eisteddfod of Australasia Letterhead (South Street Society) .1)Typed letter (Carbon) inviting the Council of the Ballarat School of Mines to a patriotic demonstration to be held at the Coliseum Ballarat on 22 June 1911 to celebrate the coronation of King George V. he letter is signed by W.D. Hill (Secretary) .2) handwritten letter requesting a tour of the Ballarat School of Mines by seven Queenslanders. The letter is signed by F. Coltman.1) written in black ink on lower right " MM 26/5/11" .2) written in red ink on top right "807"grand national eisteddfod, grand national eisteddfod of australasia, south street society, south street, f.m. coltman, coltman, w.d. hill, ballarat school of mines, coronation, george v

Document. KELLY & ALLSOP COLLECTION. One page handwritten letter, dated 7 Nov. 1901, from Percy C. Baker, Auctioneer of Lyttleton St., Castlemaine to M.Kelly Esq, Sharebroker, Bendigo. Relates to sale of forfeited Specimen Reef G.M.Co., shares for non payment of call. Auction to take place at Baker's office on 9th Nov. Letter written under Percy C. Baker & Co. printed letter head that outlines all the functions of tPercy C. bakerbusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection, percy c. baker, m.kelly, letter, specimen reef gold mining co.

Handwritten letter on lined or ruled quarto paper with punch holes on the left hand side. Year of letter not known or who wrote it. Has in pencil "Maritaina?" and "22/11 - Roomette" under the letter which has been written in ink. Has notes regarding a visit to Melbourne?, a MMTB annual report of 1952. Notes builders plates at Preston workshops and austerity buses. Has a small sketch of a rail or tram lines in lower part of the letter. trams, tramways, melbourne, letters

Von Mueller, one of Australia's greatest botanists and contributor to the early development of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. He had a home on Phillip island and was engaged to Euphemia Henderson. 5 pages. One typed sheet from Mrs V. McHaffie and 4 photocopied handwritten pages of letter. Letter from Baron Von Mueller to Miss Euphemia Henderson [ sister of Mr J. D. McHaffie of Phillip Island]. Mrs V. McHaffie. 8 August 1973 Melbourne Botanic Garden, Sunday 22 February 1863baron von mueller, miss euphemia henderson, letters, mrs v. mchaffie

This small piece of wood was cut from a rib of the wreck of the Enterprise in c1885 by Mr John Flett (1869 – 1944), whilst it was lying on the beach in Lady Bay, Warrnambool. Mr Flett was about 16 years old at the time and used the wood (with other pieces from the wreck) to make a picture frame. A newspaper report published in the Gippsland Gazette on Tuesday 16th July 1912 titled "An Interesting Relic" describes a picture frame being displayed in Mr. Flett's shop in Warragul which was of interest as it had been made from wood taken from the wreck of the Enterprise when it was lying on the beach at Lady Bay, Warrnambool. This was still in his possession in the 1930’s when Mr. Flett presented the small sample of wood to Mr. Henri Worland of the Warrnambool Museum and Art Gallery - along with a signed letter of ownership. A transcription of the letter is as follows - “Kalos” 12 Yendon Road Glen Huntly S.E.9 Dear Mr Warland, I am enclosing herewith a small piece of timber which, about 50 years ago, I cut from a rib of the old wreck which at that time was well known as the old “Enterprise”. I am prepared to sign a sworn statement that this is a piece of that wreck and has never been out of my possession since I cut it from the wreck. Since returning to the city I visited the museum and inspected the walking stick and small model of a boat, presented I think, by Mr Richie. I notice the different grain of the timber and would suggest that they are not Blue Gum, and the piece I am enclosing is definitely of that Tasmanian timber. Of course there may have been other imported timbers used and only the frame of the vessel made of the Blue Gum; I am not suggesting an error on the part of Mr Richie, who evidently knew the old wreck [in an?] earlier date than I did. The piece I am enclosing was incorporated in an old picture frame which I made 50 years ago, and although not used for many years has always been in my possession. With kind regards Yours faithfully J Flett (signature) P.S. I have other small pieces in a small photo frame which I may let you see some day, but not just now. Mr R. Christian will recognise the other frame when he sees it, as we were working together when it was made. J.F. There were several branches of Fletts living in Warrnambool in the mid to late 1800’s. They were all related and had emigrated from Stromness in the Orkney islands – arriving mostly in the 1850’s on different ships. John Flett’s mother was Jessie Isbister who arrived in Australia in 1852 with her family on board the Ticonderoga. Over 168 passengers died on the voyage including two of Jessie’s sisters and one of her brothers. Mrs Jessie Flett's obituary (titled "An Old Colonist") which appeared in the West Gippsland Gazette on Tuesday 8th September 1914 describes her early connections to Warnambool and the Ticonderoga. John Flett moved from Warrnambool to Birchip, Warragul and later went to Melbourne where he worked for the YMCA. During WW1, he worked at the Caulfield Military Hospital and volunteered for active service with the YMCA in France -caring for the welfare of the soldiers. After the war, he continued to work with the YMCA in a secretarial capacity. THE ENTERPRISE 1847-1850 The wooden, two-masted schooner Enterprise was built in New Zealand in 1847 and registered in Melbourne, Australia. The Enterprise carried a cargo of agricultural produce and other commodities for trade between the ports of the Colony. On September 14, 1850, the Enterprise was at anchor in Lady Bay under its Master, James Gardiner Caughtt, loaded with a cargo of wheat and potatoes. A strong south-easterly wind caused the vessel to drag on its only anchor and the rudder was lost. The gale force wind blew it sideways and it became grounded. A local aboriginal, Buckawall, braved the rough sea to take a line from the shore to the Enterprise. All five members of the crew were able to make it safely to land. The Enterprise was totally wrecked. The Enterprise wreck was in an area called Tramway Jetty in Lady Bay. Since then the area became the location of the Lady Bay Hotel and now, in 2019, it is in the grounds of the Deep Blue Apartments. In fact, with the constantly changing coastline through built-up sand, the wreck site is now apparently under the No 2 Caravan Park in Pertobe Road, perhaps 150 metres from the high tide. Its location was found by Ian McKiggan (leader of the various searches in the 1980s for the legendary Mahogany Ship). DIFFERENTIATING the New Zealand Schooner “Enterprise” from John Fawkner’s “Enterprize“ Dr. Murray Johns, Melbourne, says in his article The Mahogany Ship Story “… In fact, as I documented in 1985, the Warrnambool wreck was of an entirely different ship, also called Enterprize [with the spelling ‘Enterprise’], but built in New Zealand in 1847. Fawkner’s ship had already been sold to a Captain Sullivan in 1845 and was wrecked on the Richmond Pier in northern New South Wales early in 1847. “ - (further details are in NOTES: and FHMV documents) Mr Flett had assumed the timber was Tasmanian Gum as he thought it had come from the Enterprise which had been owned by Mr Fawkner and built in Tasmania but we now know the ship was built in New Zealand and the timber was most probably New Zealand Rimu.This piece of wood is significant for its association with the wreck of the schooner Enterprise, now on the Victorian Heritage List VHR S238, being a New Zealand built but Australian owned coastal trader. The wreck is also significant, by connection with the Enterprise, for its association with indigenous hero Buckawall who saved the lives of the five crew on board. The original owner of the wood (Mr John Flett) is significant as a member of one of Warrnambool’s pioneering families, which has contributed to the growth of the community in several ways over the years, living and working in the area.Small square piece of brown wood with a handwritten inscription on the back. The front is polished with a prominent grain and a shallow indentation along two sides. The back has the words "FLETT" and "ENTERPRISE" written in ink with a line separating them. The back is rough and has two indentations - possibly from a nail or tack. The wood sample is accompanied by a letter. Handwritten letter (two pages) of authenticity by Mr. John Flett to Mr. Worland (Manager of the Warrnambool Museum and Art Gallery). Transcribed below"FLETT" and "ENTERPRISE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, carpentry, enterprise, lady bay warrnambool, schooner enterprise, wreck of the enterprise 1850, buckawall, shipwreck relic, john flett, warrnambool museum and art gallery, flett relic, letter, flett letter, ticonderoga, henri worland

2 page handwritten letter, signed Ema Pitson ( nee Werry?) 61 Raglan Street, White Hills, Bendigo, dated 21st March, 1991, regarding the Easter Fair Popular Girls. Letter includes reference to Red Emporium in Hargreaves Street, Matthews Bros., Ern Matthews. Ema worked at the Red Emporium in Hargreaves Street, the busiest shop in town. It was Mr Ern Matthews who brought forward the idea of having a Popular Girl competition on Easter Saturday.Ema Pitsonbendigo, bendigo easter fair, popular girls competition

Handwritten letter (copy) to Mr D. E. Hutchinson of Perth dated 10/7/1972 following on from a letter to The Age, 8/7/1972 about Mr Alfred Upton Alcock, billiard table manufacturer of Melbourne and his involvement with the Foundation Company of London in the cable tram conversion in Melbourne. Includes the cutting from The Age. D. E. Hutchinson was the Curator of History West Australian Museum Perth. Accessed 29-12-2016: http://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/1547273trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, conversion

The letter although unfinished is most likely written by Horace "Swag" LONG No 437 4th LH Regt. Refer Cat No 16P for his service details..1) & .2) Two ruled pages of a letter handwritten in indelible pencil on Souvenir of Egypt paper. Page or pages missing. .1) Handwritten top right: 1916 7th of November Abu Sueirdocuments, letters, correspondence

This file contains five items: 1/An official programme for the Glenhuntly Traders Association’s Annual Christmas Festivals on 22/11/1986. 2/A handwritten letter from Vice President Kaye Georgiades of the Glenhuntly Traders Association to Mr. Balentine thanking him for photos lent. The letter is undated. 3/A typed letter from the Glenhuntly Traders Association to Mr. R. Ballantyne of the Caulfield Historical Society thanking him for helping and supporting the Festival and Payment Art Competition. Dated 30/10/1986. 4/Two typed letters from the Glenhuntly Traders Association to Mr. Ballantyne of the Caulfield Historical Society regarding planned activities for the 1986 and 1987 Christmas Festivals. 5/A black-and-white photograph of members of the Glenhuntly Traders Association, including Gus Theobold pictured on the left. The photo is undated and was published in the Caulfield Contact newspaper.glenhuntly traders, glenhuntly traders associations, caulfield festival, glenhuntly road, booran road, grange road, caulfield, watsons grove, glenhuntly newsagency, royal avenue, campbell j., farey j. mr., manchester grover, mayors, ryall m., caulfield historical society, glenhuntly bowling club, caulfield grammar band, caulfield baton twirlers, glenhuntly christmas festival, glenhuntly festival, truscott v., balentine mr., ballantyne r. mr., truscott v. mrs., neville street, carnegie, georgiades kaye, ford p., glenhuntly, glen huntly, glenhuntly pavement art festival, truscott vanessa, georgiades k., caulfield contact, theobold gus, glenhuntly shopping centre, local government, local officials and employees, associations, historical societies, bowling clubs, festivals and celebrations, festivities, musical ensembles, educational and research establishments, schools, business people, competitions, art competitions, commercial events and activities, officer workers, shows and exhibitions

Correspondence and notes between the City of Northcote and the MMTB regarding the cable tram crossing with the Northcote Brick Company private siding at Langwell's Parade. Dated 1937. Copy of the Agreement provided by the City of Northcote. Multiple copies of some of the documents. Handwritten letter on MMTB letterhead, to the Northcote Brick Company regarding the cost of repairs to the tramway and crossing dated 21/1/1921 and a memo dated 16/10/1937. Items 2053 to 2057 within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "Northcote CC" in red pencil.trams, tramways, northcote, cable trams, railways

Photocopy of a letter of thanks written by Betty Constance Lawson [then secretary of the Returned Nurses Club] to Marjorie Gough thanking her for her letter and cuttings relating to Ivy Clyne. The photocopies of these articles are part of this document package. The article titles are: 'It's time to celebrate' in Regional News Tuesday, June 4, 1991, p9 'Sunbury farwells a grand lady' in [Telegraph 28/03/1995] 'Nurse recalls force' in Regional News April 20, 1993 'Nursing memories' in Regional News Tuesday, April 24, 1990, p8 'The women of war' in Telegraph Tuesday, April 25, 1989, p20Black and white photocopies of hand-written letters and newspaper clippings with varying article style examples and all articles having photographs. Photocopy of handwritten letter is a single A4 page. One A4 page containing a photocopy of two newspaper clippings. One A4 page containing a photocopy of a single newspaper clipping. Two parts of two A4 pages attached together with sticky tape making up a larger newspaper clipping. Another two A4 pages making up a larger newspaper clipping.'A / Ivy Clyne' [on the back of newspaper clipping held together with sticky tape in blue ink]australian army nursing corps, aanc, royal australian army nursing corps, raanc, ivy clyne, betty constance lawson, marjorie gough, returned nurses club

Large ornate certificate. Under the freemasons symbola drawing of Coppin Hall and two rows of houses at either side. Then the body of the certificate: Established A.D. 1867 Freemasons' Homes of Victoria. President: the Most Worshipful Grand Master. This is to certify that Wor.Bro. Samuel A. Bush, P.M. of the union of North Gippsland Lodge No.62 was enrolled a Life Governor of this Insitution in the year 1924. Signed by the Chairman: M. Marracott, the Treasurer: G. Rawson and the Secretary. Also Attached an handwritten letter dated 29-04-1925to Samuel Bush from the secretary ot the lodge.societies, freemasons, certificate

Handwritten letter from Jim Goodman of 43 Jackson St Long Gully, dated 1/12/1942, to Wal Jack. Gives details of the new line to North Bendigo, issues with construction, sources of rails, timetable services on the line, colour light signals. Also has notes regarding NSW and VR steam locomotives. Letter consists of three pages on light grey ruled or line paper. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.trams, tramways, bendigo, north bendigo, timetables

A letter dated 8th May 1973 details how the letter from Florence Nightingale was forwarded to Mrs E.G. (Janet) Wilson in 1955 by Gwendolen, Florence Nightingale's niece. The explanatory letter was forwarded by Elsa Halenstein and given to Royal District Nursing Service and remains in its Archives. From 1948 Mrs. Wilson served on the Committee of Management of Melbourne District Nursing Society (later Service), serving as President from October 1964-1967. In 1949 Mrs. Hallenstein served on the MDNS Committee of Management, becoming President of the now Royal District Nursing Service from 1967-1974. Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing. Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) only employed Trained nurses from its inception in 1885. They followed Florence Nightingale's basic rules of good hygiene, cleanliness, good nutrition and fresh air, which they learned during their Nursing Training at a Hospital, and taught to their patients by instruction and demonstration. In those days Trained nurses were called 'Nurse'. In 1892 MDNS employed Lucy Smith who, through the Nightingale Fund, did her nursing training at the Nightingale Training School at St. Thomas's Hospital in London. She was the first nurse from this school to work at MDNS. Florence Nightingale, born on the 12th of May 1820, was named after the place of her birth in Italy. Born into a wealthy family she was schooled at home where she excelled in her studies; spoke several languages fluently, and was taught home management. She believed she was ‘called’ to reduce human suffering and tended to ill members of her family and tenants on the family estate. She worked as a nurse at Salisbury Infirmary where she learned about nursing sanitation and hospital practice. Florence then enrolled at the Institution of Protestant Deaconesses at Kaiserswerth, Germany where she learned basic nursing skills, the importance of patient observation, and hospital organization. In 1853 she became Superintendent of the Institution for Sick Gentlewomen in Distressed Circumstances in London, where she reformed health care, working conditions, and hospital efficiency. The Crimean War broke out in late 1853 and a newspaper reported the injured and sick soldiers were being cared for by an “incompetent and ineffective medical establishment and that most basic supplies were not available for care”. After an outcry from the public, Florence was asked to lead a group of 38 nurses, whom she had trained, to Scutari where the wounded soldiers were sent. After arriving at the Barrack Hospital in October 1854, she found the soldiers were being cared for in overcrowded and filthy conditions; contaminated water, faeces on the floors and rats running freely. There were few supplies and equipment. Florence bought supplies and equipment and found help to assist in the laundry. The wards were scrubbed from floor to ceiling. Florence set a high standard of care with fresh air, hygiene, clean clothing, sufficient food and regular dressing of wounds being carried out. She realized the importance of psychological needs, and soldiers were assisted to write letters to relatives, and took part in education and recreational activities. Of a night Florence walked through the wards, carrying a lamp to light her way, to check on ill and wounded soldiers and became known as “The Lady with the Lamp”. She gained the respect of the soldiers and the establishment, and later, the public through the soldier’s letters and reports in the newspaper. After visiting Crimea she contracted ‘Crimean Fever’ from which she never really recovered. When she returned to London she was regarded a heroine. The public had given freely to buy her a gift but Florence preferred this money be used to establish a fund, which became known as the Nightingale Fund. Florence had kept excellent records on the running of the Barrack Hospital, medical and nursing staff efficiency, and the causes of illness and death. Many nurses from the training school became Matrons in many countries throughout the world. Florence pushed the Government for legislation to improve drainage and sanitation in homes and in the building of hospitals with fresh air a priority. She wrote the book ‘Notes on Nursing’ and many writings on health reform. She died, aged 90 years, in her home at 10 South Street, Park Lane on the 13th of August 1910. A handwritten letter, written in lead pencil, by Florence Nightingale. It is written to her niece Gwendolen.. The letter is on buff coloured paper and has the date 'Oct 17 1900'/ written in the top right hand corner; below this is, in capital letters, the two line black printed address - '10, South Street,/ Park Lane, W'/ is stamped. The bulk of the letter reads over eight lines: "Dearest Gwendolen",/ "Thanks for your / dear note,/ I shall gladly look / forward to seeing you, / on Friday at 5 ,/ ever your loving, / Aunt Florence./ . rdns, royal district nursing service, miss florence nightingale, mrs e.g. (janet) wilson, mrs d. (elsa) hallenstein

Australia in the War 1939-1945. Series 2 NAVY Volume 1Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Royal Australian Navy 1939-1942 Maps, Photographs and IllustrationsInside front page has a handwritten letter on personal paper from George Herman Gill to Oscar Esther - June 1958. Inscription - Presented to Lara Sub Branch RSSAILA Lara, Vic by Squadron Leader O.A. Mendelssohn an old friend and admirer of the author, commander G.H. Gill OBE June 1958. Australian War Memorialnavy, ran ships overseas to june 1940, ran ships overseas june-december 1040, western desert campaign, greece, crete, the middle east, mediterranean to end of 1941, south-west pacific, abda and anzac

A photo and two hand written notes about a former Legacy Girls' Class attendant in 1993. It appears there was a visit by a legatee and a legatee's wife to a former junior legatee, showing that people kept in contact with Legacy for a long time. The photo shows Florence Moore (nee Moll) and her husband Bert being visited by Legatee George Standish and Jane Sullivan, who was the wife of Legatee John Sullivan (President in 1991). The note with the photo says it was for the archive in 1993. The handwritten letter from the Moores says: Dear George (Standish), . . . Enclosed is the photo I promised to send you we are Bert and Florence Moore (nee Moll). . . We enjoyed the day very much and it was sad news to learn that Flo Kennedy (one of the original Legacy girls) had passed away. Regards, Bert and Florence. In an article in the Bulletin 1979 after a reunion it is mentioned that Florence Moore (nee Moll) was the first girl to enrol in classes and senior champion in 1928.A record of a Junior Legatees being in contact with Legacy for a long time.Photo of Flo and Bert Moore with Jane Sullivan and George Standish.Handwritten on the notes on the back 'Florence Moll (Now Moore) knew Flo Kennedy. Jane Sullivan, Bert Moore, and Florence Moore' in red texta. Also 'August 1993. Florence Moll was an original Legacy Girls' Classes attendant' in black pen.girls' classes, jane sullivan, florence moore, george standish

Essendon champion, John Coleman, was sensationally suspended before the 1951 VFL Grand Final. Many believe this cost Essendon the premiership.The letter is significant because it is one of the few hand-written letters by John Coleman held by the Hall of FameSheet of cream writing paper with pale blue lines and buff envelope; handwritten letter (VEF 2230.2.1) in dark blue ink from John Coleman to Mrs Geary thanking her for her kind words over his suspension against Carlton and subsequent missing of the Grand Final. Letter is dated 16/10/51 and address in top right corner is 13 Belmont Avenue, Kew. Envelope (VEF 2230.2.2) is addressed to Mrs D. Geary / 463 Dryburgh Street / North Melbourne and has a blue Australian 3 ╜ pence stamp in top right corner. essendon football club; john coleman; victorian football league; grand finals

Letter accompanied photographs taken around 1960 of Walsh Street House (Boyd House II), perhaps by six Japanese architect students who visited the house accompanied by Bruce Anderson, with permission granted by Robin Boyd. The photographs referred to are probably the ones in the reference below (item AV102).Torn top of A4 page. Sender details stamped in right hand top corner. Typed letter, handwritten signature "Bruce", with the addition "These are by Mark Strizic".

Letter: 2 handwritten foolscap pages headed 'The need and development of public transport in Bendigo 1880 - 1972'person, individual, basil miller

Document. KELLY & ALLSOP COLLECTION. One page handwritten letter from B. Allsop to Dr. Arthur, dated 14 th Nov.1901. Written on a Tattersall's Club, 224 Bourke St., Melbourne, letter head. B&W image of Sol Green, member of Tattersall's Club printed at top left corner. Relates to bank instructions not to pay a cheque of Frank Austin on the Union Bank, Geelong. Also a bit of personal chat. Names mentioned include Bill Moffat, Paddy Burns, Hautvillier, N. G. Lawrence, Charlie, George, Bank of Victoria, Heathcote, Tommy O'Brien, Lot Hood.B.Allsopbusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection, dr. arthur, b.allsop, tattersall's club, frank austin, paddy burns, union bank, hautvillier, n.g.lawrence, tommy o'brien, lot hood.

Handwritten letter from Jan Downman (nee Macauley). Typed biography of John Thomas Macauley, Manager/Curator of Poultry Testing Unit/Egg-laying Competition. Photocopies of photographs: (1) "John Thomas Macauley," as a child. (2) "J T Isobel Macauley." (3) "Picture appeared in 'The Weekly Times'." (4) "Macauley family c.1921." (5) "July 1942 3 generations" "J.T, Barry & W.E. (Bill) Macauley." (6) "c 1923." (7) "at Blackburn c.1946." Also Obituaries and a Memorandum for the Agricultural Superintendent from Mr. Jessep recommending that he continue to be employed after his retirement.jan downman (nee macauley, john thomas macauley, manager, curator, poultry testing unit, egg-laying competition, j t isobel macauley, barry macauley, w.e. (bill) macauley, obituaries