Formal photograph of the Park family who took up Lot 16, Section 3 of the Mooroolbark Village Settlement. L - R are George, Jack, Mrs Park (Elspeth), Will, Mr Park, Mary (Mrs McGowan). The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.The Park Family of Olinda L to R George Jack Mrs Park (Elspeth) Will Mr Park Mary (Mrs McGowan) george park, will park, jack park, park family, elspeth park, mary park, mary mcgowan, olinda

Thick card black in colour with white writing and picture. Corrupt-a-ball Gangster picture. Friday August 10th. White Hills Technical School Hall 8.30pm.- 2.00am. Fancy Dress or Formal Gear B.Y.O.G. and Glasses. Rear reads: B.I.T. Students Social Committee. Table 5.person, individual, peter ellis oam

A programme from the Bendigo Old-Time Dance Club at the Spring Gully Hall on 14/05/1976 featuring the Merrymakers Orchestra. On the inside is a list of order of dances. Printed on blue card with navy blue text. The front features a drawing of a man and a lady in formal attire dancing together.emu creek bush band, bush ball programme, merrymakers orchestra, bendigo old-time dance club

The donor's aunt, Margaret E. Hollis nee Piesse (18/2/1919-2008) wore this gown to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. She was one of a total of 8,251 guests who attended the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London. Margaret Piesse was born in Hobart and grew up in the Piesse family home, 'Merridale', Sackville Street, Kew. She was residing at 4a Little Cloister, Westminster Abbey at the time of the Coronation and was married (on 14/2/1942) to Rev Howard Hollis, a minor Canon at the Abbey and a deputy Priest in – Ordinary to the Queen (1954-1959). Howard chanted the litany and carried the sceptre. Margaret’s daughter-in-law, Sue Hollis, Margaret’s sons, Julian who attended the Coronation with his mother, and Richard, gave the photograph to Felicity Renowden, the donor. Margaret Hollis died in Kew on 16/4/2008.Single piece, formal silk brocade gown worn to the Coronation of Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. The bodice is informally draped with horizontal folds of fabric above an antebellum waistline below which is a full skirt. An accompanying photograph of the wearer in the dress can be viewed in the final image above. coronation elizabeth ii, piesse family, merridale -- sackville street -- kew (vic.), margaret e hollis, margaret ellen piesse, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s, women's clothing -- 1950s

Joshua Black was an Irish Stonemason who came to Portland. He helped to build many significant buildings including what is now the Royal Hotel and Julia Street Creative Space as well as the Scotts Presbyterian Church.Portrait of a man against a blank brown and black background. He is in formal attire, with black jacket, high-collared white shirt and black cravat. His hair (black) is parted on the left and he has side burns descending past his cheekbones. Framed in a black frame with gilding.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions) Conservation Centre, Melbourne - label.portrait, portraits, male, man, victorian, portland, buildings, builder

The Grinton Collection. Life after 1919. Bert Grinton DCM, Jacks brother carves roast dinner. Bert Grinton DCM refer Cat No 1320P for his service details. Refer Cat No.1280 for Jack Grintons service details. Photograph - Framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting a dining room scene. Table with tablecloth, cutlery, china plates and bowls of food. Male person dressed formally - appears to be "carving a chicken". Sideboard in background. Frame - Timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing." Group 6: Life after 1919". "D. Bert Grinton (carves chicken)".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityBlack and white formal photograph of School of Mines Ballarat Basketball Team 1940. Names P. Martin, L. Halliday, L. Morish, C. Clogan, M. Cartledge, E. Bell, J.Martin, J. Daniel, W. Hender. Two caricatures of June (by Joe W.) and Joyce (by Max Coward)ballarat school of mines students' magazine committee, ballarat school of mines basketball team 1940, school of mines basketball team 1940, j. martin, j. daniel, p. martin, l. halliday, l. morish, c. clogan, m. cartledge, e. bell, w. hender, max coward

Black and white photograph mounted on brown frame. Formal 2 row structure portrait in front of brick building - all in sharp suit clothing. 7 men [police officers?] standing cheerfully looking to the camera. On the front row 3 men sitting and woman in the middle (perhaps office assistant).victoria police museum, police officers, police force, police woman

There is no information with this item.This is a pictorial record of local Orbost people in typical mid 20th century fashion clothing which tended to be more conservative than current fashion..A black / white photograph of three people in - a man on the left in a suit and tie; two women with hats and pearl necklaces.The woman in the middle is wearing a spotted dress and holding a white hat with a handbag over her arm. The other woman, in glasses, is wearing a plain dark dress and a more formal hat.on back - "Jack Irvine, Audrey Cameron, Elsie Norman (nee O'Brien)"irvine-jack cameron-audrey norman-elsie

Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet a Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Invitation to a Presentation of Works by Ola Cohn from the President, Committee of Management and the Director of the Bendigo Art Gallery and the Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee. Two copies of a printed formal invitation to a reception to celebrate the presentation by Miss Norma Young A.M., Chairman of the Committee at 7.30 pm at the Bendigo Art Gallery.history, amy huxtable, bendigo, ola cohn, norma young bendigo, bendigo art gallery

One of a series of photographs and documents donated by Jean Woollard relating to her father, Wilfred Charles Woollard, (and to herself). Wilfred Charles Woollard (1892-1971) was the grandson of William Woollard (1834-1923) and Charlotte Woollard, nee Lott (1828-1902), early settlers in Kew. Wilfred's father and mother were Walter Herbert Woollard (1856-19) and Rosa Anna Woollard, nee Morgan, (1859-1936). Wilfred Woollard's siblings were Walter James Woollard (1882- ), and Arthur Reginald Woollard (1888-1973).Black and white photograph mounted on card of workers at Richardson's Glass. The formally posed portrait of the workers was taken out of doors with buildings in the background. Wilfred Charles Woollard is seated on the far right of the second row. All the workers assembled for the photo are men. The name of the photographer is printed on the lower right of the mount.Richardsons Glass / Wilfred Woollard d 1975 1927glass manufacturers, wilfred charles woollard, woollard family, jean woollard

David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Lily initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Dave walked across the gardens to work at the MCG. He never drove or owned a car. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. Electoral roll details: 1919 1922 24 Louise Avenue, Mont Albert 1924 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert Dave Mair was a very keen sportsman. This is part of a large donation of material from the Deakin, Mair and Young families. The Deakin, Mair and Young families had many connections with Mont Albert and Surrey Hills.A black & white photocopy of a man with a moustache identified as David Miller Mair. The original is a formal portrait of him wearing a bowler hat and 3 piece suit, the jacket with flower in the buttonhole and the waistcoat with fob watch chain. He has his hands in his pockets and is looking in part profile at the camera. On rear in grey lead pencil: "David Millar Mair / 22.4.1879-16.9.1938". david miller mair, dave mair, lily vipond mair, lily vipond deakin

Identification has been given as follows: L to R: front: Derek Manley and (?) Jeff Holland; Queen: Leila Hanslow; young women: Connie Eastwood, Mary Clucas (nee Holborn), Hazel Bodley, Olwyn Powys. Girls: L - unknown; R - Barbara Fair. The Queen Carnival was a fundraiser for the Holy Trinity Tennis Club. The Queen Carnival Coronation was held in the Canterbury Memorial Hall on 11 June 1940. Mrs F Eastwood was the trainer and the Honorary Secretary of the tennis club. The donor Mary Holborn married Geoffrey Stroud Clucas in 1946 in Surrey Hills.The photo documents a social fundraising practice common in the early 20th century. Queen carnivals were also popular in New Zealand. In both countries they were particularly common during World War I and in the years after, when they were used to raise funds for returned soldiers. The first such carnival is believed to have been held in Napier, New Zealand, in 1913. The carnivals were not always annual events, and were held in various locations throughout a year.Black and white group photo of 5 women, 2 girls and 2 boys in formal and / or mock-Elizabethan costume. The Queen is seated in the centre and the 'page boys' are seated in front and on her train. The young girls and young women are standing beside her. The photo appears to have been taken in a hall. REAR: "Holy Trinity Tennis Club Queen Carnival / June 11 / 1940 / M Clucas / 33 Jurang St / Balwyn"sport, tennis, holy trinity anglican church, 1940, clothing and dress, miss mary holborn, mrs mary clucas, miss connie eastwood, miss hazel bodley, miss olwyn powys, miss leila hanslow, mr derek manley, mr geoff holland, miss barbara fair, queen carnivals, mrs f eastwood, canterbury memorial hall

The Ballarfat School of Mines Mining Plant and Laboratory were formally handed over on 23 May 1902Ground floor plan of ore laboratory drawn on coated cotton cloth, hand colouring Drawing No 3. Initialed "C.B.A. Jan 1900) H [Illegible} 31 1 00smb ore treatment laboratory, mining, ballarat school of mines, department of public works victoria, architecture, plan, laboratory, ore sampling floor, furnace, boiler house engine bed, gaol ground, ballarat gaol ground, laboratory