George Knapman was born c.1851 in Ashburton, Devon, England, the son of George Knapman and Elizabeth Grant nee Wyatt. George, his mother and three sisters arrived in the Port of Melbourne, 28 Jul 1857 aboard the ship, Mindoro from Plymouth, his father having preceded them some eighteen months earlier. George married Mary Jane Williams in 1877 and they settled in Eltham where they had five children; Percival George (1878), Florence Maud (1880), Laura Blanche (1882), Alfred Edgar (1886) and Gladys Victoria (1897). In 1879 George was elected a vestryman for St Margaret’s Church, a position he would be re-elected to for many years. Both he and Mary were active members of the church and social activities. In 1884 George was also engaged in collecting funds for the renovation of the St Helena church George was also a member of the Eltham Cricket Club. In May 1884 following completion of the cricket season, several players banded together to form a group holding fortnightly meetings for the purpose of giving readings, recitations, etc to relieve the dullness of the long winter evenings. Charles Wingrove was elected President, Rev. J.B. Gason Treasurer and George along with Messrs Evans, Bourke, D. McColl, C. Jarrold, George Hill and William Brown, members of the Committee. In 1885, George advertised two horses had strayed from his premises (reward £2) and in 1891 he had a cultivator for sale (price £7/10/-). In 1902 he was treasurer of the Eltham Rifle Club. His children attended Eltham Primary School. In 1904 he was a member of the school's Board of Advice and addressed children at an Arbor Day planting activity. In 1907 he was elected president of the Eltham Progressive League, calling for public toilets to be erected at a local picnic spot. George along with William John Taylor and Isaac Hill was also appointed a Trustee of the Eltham Rechabite Hall in Henry Street on behalf of the Hope of Eltham Tent No. 195 Victoria District Independent Order of Rechabites from December 1901 until its sale to the community in December 1921 for use as a public hall. George ‘Snowy’ Knapman was a blacksmith by trade. He owned and operated a shoeing forge and wheelwright workshop, known as Snowy Knapman’s Forge, in Main Road Eltham, next door to the Eltham Court House. The location was well chosen. Mail coaches from Melbourne passed through Eltham enroute to Christmas Hills and Yarra Glen, with another heading to Kingstown (now Panton Hill). It was common practice for horses to be changed at Eltham. Two photos taken June 4, 1907, captioned ‘Election Day Eltham’, show a large crowd of men assembled in Main Road outside Knapman's premises. They are waiting to vote at the Court House. There are no women in the crowd; they were not empowered to vote. George's brothers William and John were also blacksmiths at Heidelberg, continuing the business established by their father George, who had died in 1900. After William died in 1909, George moved to Heidelberg to take over from him. George died at his residence, ‘Devon’, Yarra Street, Heidelberg on March 16, 1923, and is buried in Eltham Cemetery with his wife Mary who died July 16, 1935, at Kew. Their former house at Eltham was located near where the WW1 Monument was erected in 1919, after they had moved to Heidelberg, at the corner of Bridge Street and Main Road and occupied by Mr. R. Trevena at the time of Mary’s death. Mary was sister to E.J. Williams, W. Williams and Mrs Fawkner, all residents of Eltham. In Loving Memory of George Knapman Died 15th March 1923 Also his wife Mary Jane Died 16th July 1935 Sadly Missed Born Digitaleltham cemetery, gravestones, george knapman, mary jane knapman (nee williams)

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a three piece suit standing in clear yard backed by the end wall of a brick building containing a large arched window. The man is Frank Wright and the place is the school where his friend George Elliot went to school.Written in pencil on the back -Frank Wright in Geo Elliot School yard. (Geo Elliot went to this school), Aug 1934frank wright, geo elliot, george elliot, school, arched window

This plaque commemorates the decision in July 1892 at a meeting in the George Hotel, Ballarat of The Amalgamated Mining Managers Association of Australasia to form The Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers which was established in Adelaide in February 1893. Now know as The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy. April, 1993.ballarat, george hotel, ausimm, amalgamated mining managers association of australasia, australasian institute of mining engineers, australasian institute of mining and metallurgy

This plaque commemorates the decision in July 1892 at a meeting in the George Hotel, Ballarat of The Amalgamated Mining Managers Association of Australasia to form The Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers which was established in Adelaide in February 1893. Now know as The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy. April, 1993.ballarat, george hotel, ausimm

Golden Wedding 1932 Mr & Mrs George Mitchell with Family groupstawell

People - "Lim George, Margaret (Lipp), Arthur, Ada, Raymond, Herbert"

Portrait of Norm Florence and George Hume. Three of Charles Hume's children.stawell deep lead

St. George Battery dam c1920 with Drill Hall in centre of photostawell

George Cox and Georgina Wilson Bride and Groom Wedding bridal Partystawell portrait

Photograph of President George Woodward welcoming the Legatee David Mille at his first function as incoming president. It would have been taken at the end of 1994. The photo appeared in the February 1995 edition of The Answer with an article written by George Woodward as his final message as President.A record of the intended president for 1995 being welcomed by the outgoing president.Colour photo x 2 of Legatees Millie and Woodward shaking hands.past presidents, david millie, george woodward

George Ernest Castledine (1914-1941) from Lower Plenty with friend Emily Beckett and possibly his fiance Jean Simonson of Montmorency. George would be the first soldier from the Shire of Eltham to be killed in the Second World War after he enlisted in January 1940. Digital file only created from scan of print on loangeorge ernest castledine, pier

These badges with the image of King George V of England were sold during World War One to raise funds for allied nations in the war, especially Serbia, Russian Poland and Italy. King George V reigned from 1910 to 1936. The badges were sold the day before the King's birthday celebrations with one known date being 2nd June 1916. These badges are a good example of the many badges or buttons produced and sold in Victoria to aid the war effort in World War One. .1 Circular metal concave badge featuring coloured image of King George V. in uniform and flags surrounded by text on a blue background. A pin clip is on the back. .2 As above but some rust damage .1 KING GEORGE'S DAY COPYRIGHT .2 KING GEORGE'S DAY COPYRIGHTking george v of england, world war one, history of warrnambool

Photo taken 1910-1911 at Lake Tyrell on the way to Mittyack where Frank Preston bought a block of Mallee scrub to farm. Frank Preston on wagon looking back, his father George T. Preston Snr standing by post (difficult to see) and George Forman on horse.Black and white copy of original photograph showing a covered wagon and horses with a man looking over the wagon. A man riding behind on a horse and another man standing by a post. A lake in the background, trees and an old fence. Dry ground in foreground.lake tyrell 1910-1911., mittyack, frank preston, george t preston snr., george forman, wagon, horses

Lydia was a daughter of William Garnsworthy Bennett and his wife Susan (née Williams). George was a a son of John McDonagh and his wife Martha (née Mathews). George and Lydia McDonagh later lived at Gunnedah in NSW. Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 9.Sepia wedding photograph with bride in long gown with train and veil standing with hands together on the right shoulder of a gentleman with moustache, wearing dark suit, white shirt, gloves and buttonhole, seated with hand on each lap."Gunnedah NSW Mr and Mrs Geo McDonagh, nee Lydia Bennett".george mcdonagh, lydia bennett, surman collection, weddings

Silver tray or plate - presentation for 25 years service to George Neil Alfick, pressed silver plated metal with etched centre scroll work with details of the presentation in the centre. "YARRA TRAMS PRESENTED TO George Elfick IN RECOGNITION OF 25 YEARS CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT" Has a small "Made in Indonesia" yellow label on rear. Donated with the presentation box - a light blue fitted box with two openings, the words "Whitehill and Whitehill Resource Design whitehill.com.au Has a name label on back for person receiving presentation and the model of the tray - "WP147 Tray Gadroon 30cm" See also Reg Item 204 for another example.trams, tramways, personnel, presentations, southbank depot, 25th anniversary, yarra trams, silverware

The Illustrator of the book George Browning was a resident of Ringwood. He was a war photographer in WW2.Book illustrated by local Ringwood resident. Dust cover and book have blue covers with gold printing. 30 pages with illustrations.

George Henry Boyce was killed at Doullens, France during World War One.boyce, george boyce, world war, world war one, doullens, france, mmm

People - "George Lim, Margaret (Lipp) Lim, Raymond Lim, Ada Lim"

People - "Mackenzie, George; Mclure, Mary Ann" Buildings - House Associated with - Wedding

Two Black and White photograph of a in-bound bogie tram No. 3, 12/1971 descending Mitchell St Bendigo, just after the start of the double track near the railway station. Photo has Glendon House on the left hand side. Photo by George Bishop. Tram has the destination "Eaglehawk"On the back of the photos in ink "Outside Glendon House Bendigo / G. Bishop photo" and in pencil on 3609.2 "No. 3 near Rly Station Bendigo, Dec 1971, Destination Eaglehawk: and "George Bishop Photo"tramways, trams, bendigo, mitchell st, railway station, tram 3

Female in Nurses Uniform c1910 – Love and best wishes from Ivy George on back.stawell

Two Boys on verandah of miners cottage Home - Cnr. Barnes & Cypress Sts. - George Robsonstawell

Young barefooted child with bucket and spade at St. George Battery dam. Child is Lindsay McDonaldstawell

Portrait of Four Soldiers in Uniform Reg Chapman. George Hughes? Bob Henderson. Harry Chapman.stawell ww1

non-fictionnursery catalogue, ballarat, horticulture

This photograph shows a Scottish soldier, George MacDougall. The caption asks Charles to send the photo to his sister.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "You can send this one home to your sister from me, Yours Aye, Geo MacDougall"charles marshall, world war 1, george macdougall