(1)1 copy donated by T.H. Kneen and he has identified them on the reverse, L. To R. J.L. Provan, Jim Davis, A.W. Jessep, T.H. Kneen, Eric Litlejohn, Brian Pell. Used as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried. (2) Similar to (1). (3, 4, 5) With wives. (6) J.L. Provan with wife. (7) T.H. Kneen with wife. (8) B.G. Pell with wife. (9, 10) J. Davis with wife. Photographs taken by Jim Pleasance.Colour photograph. Collection of photographs taken in the Ornamental Garden on 26.03.1982 when the Principals met at Burnley for A.W.Jessep's 90th birthday. principals, a.w.jessep, t.h. kneen, j.l. provan, jim davis, eric b. litlejohn, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, mrs provan, mrs kneen, mrs pell, mrs davis, a. w. jessep's 90th birthday, brian pell

Note by T.H. Kneen 11 December 1991, "L to R: Jill Gasking (1951) married Ian Smith (CRTS 1948). , Margot George (1951) Mr. Cliff Nowell (Gardening Instructor) (43-53)." Note by THK and EBL 17 June 1992, " Authority for Cliff Nowell's years of service is "Green Grows Our Garden." We feel that he retired later than 1953." and on 24 June 1992, "Inscription 'PRL' is incorrect." (Plant Research Laboratory.) Dahlias and Gladioli were still being trialled by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1974.Black and white photograph. 2 students with Cliff Nowell (Gardening Instructor)looking at Dahlias.On reverse, "Margot George, Jill Gasking (Smith), Mrs Plum P.R.L. (Name of dahlia).students, cliff nowell, margot george, jill gasking (smith), mrs plum, jill gasking, ian smith, crts, green grows our garden, dahlias, gardening instructor, gladioli, royal horticultural society of victoria trials

Index, p.356.non-fictionA history of the Colony of Victoria : from its discovery to its absorption into the Commonwealth of Australia volume two 1854-1900victoria - history 1854-1900, victoria - settlement

Ill, map, p.256.non-fictionA history of United States Antarctic expeditionsantarctica, polar exploration

Ill, p.500.non-fictionA short history of England from the earliest times to the death of King Edward VIIgreat britain - history, british empire

Index, maps, p.248.non-fictionA regimental history of the 40th Battalion 1st AIFworld war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france, world war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia

Maps, p.246.non-fictionA story of the jungle and the sea, of man against nature and man against man... Green Armour is the courageous story of fighting men in the swamps and jungles of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. From the earliest days of forlorn hopes to the large-scale, well-organised attacks by land, sea, and air this terrifying first-hand account is distilled from the bloody, despairing experiences of the Australian and American forces in the early days of the Second World War... world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - new guinea, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area

Index, bib, maps, p.458.non-fictionA history of Hanoverian England from 1714 to 1815house of hanover, great britain - history

Index, bib, ill, maps, p.387.non-fictionA history of Italian independence and the role of Garibaldiitaly - history, italy - revolution of 1848-1849

Ill, p.274.non-fictionA century of British monarchy from 1851 to 1951great britain - monarchy - history, great britain - royal family

Index, ill, maps, p.398.A comprehensive history of Chinachina - history, china - civilization

TOM COLLINS–from the reel to reel tape recording at Melton 1969 In the years between 1890 and to about 1913 Melton was a quiet little hamlet alongside the Toolern Creek, once called the Pennyroyal Creek, 24 miles from Melbourne on the Ballarat Road. There was a fair amount of woodland left around it, mostly grey and yellow box with sheoak, and golden wattle, which in spring time made a rather attractive setting. Most of the premises were in the main or High Street, with its line of elm and pepper trees on each side. Unitt, McKenzie and Henry streets each contained only a few dwellings. Hotels were four in number, Minns’s, Mrs Hay licencee, now Mac’s, Golden Fleece – Sheblers. The Royal or Ryan’s as it was then called, later Graham had the licence, and the Raglan - Kilpatricks had the licence and afterwards Tom Manning. This was situated about where Mr K. Young had his residence. There was a store attached to the hotel until about 1900. Both the Royal and the Raglan were delicensed, later on the Royal being converted to a green grocery and a boarding house, the Raglan was demolished. The Royal green grocery and boarding house was kept by E Carew and after he retired, E Radford. The Post and Telegraph Office was on the opposite side of the street to the Raglan Hotel about two doors west of the Shire Hall and was kept by Mrs Ferris and Lady Farmer until her retirement, when it was carried on by Miss Lottie Ross. A store was attached to the Post Office and was sometimes used as a store and at one time housed the National Bank. There were two full time banks at Melton, the other being the Commercial which built premises about 1904 and on the corner of High and Smith Streets, which it still occupies. Mr G Egan was the manager of the Commercial and Mr Stradling and later Mr Lee of the National. However as business was not thought good enough they reverted to a part time branch operated from Bacchus Marsh. Grocer shops were Chalmers, with a news agency and drapery now Arnolds, Jongebloeds had the bakery. Mr Fox also a produce merchant, was where Melton Real Estate is now, it was later occupied by Buchanans, Atleys, and Mrs Ross. Not long after the War Mrs Ross built the Post Office, since demolished where Miss Lottie Ross was the Post Mistress and later built the store which she conducted. It was later turned into a factory and in now the barbers shop. McNichols was just west of the Minns Hotel. He travelled as far a Ballan weekly, buying calves and dairy produce for sale in Melbourne. Afterwards he sold the business and bought Minns Hotel and changing the name to Macs. Blacksmiths were three in number. Blackwoods – later James Byrnes next door to Jongebloeds. Alex Cameron who learnt his trade with Blackwoods had his shop about the rear of where Ken Youngs Garage is now he later moved to the north west corner of High and Alexander Street. He was also the Registrar of Birth and Deaths and Electoral Registrar. After his retirement he was weighbridge keeper at Melton South. Two of his sons were engaged in the carpentry trade, but both died at an early age. Whittingtons shop was a few doors east of the Mechanics Hall and it was later occupied by Gordon Macdonald who did business there until about eight years ago. The butchers of the period were George Graham, that is where Mandy Lees hairdressing establishment is now. Euan MacDonald had premises later occupied by Whittingtons blacksmith shop. Later shifting next door. He left here about 1901, he slaughtererd animals at a slaughter house right where Chas Jones now resides, it had previously been a slaughter house and butcher shop of that site. George Spring also operated as a butcher for two or three years about the 1900 or so. Ted Simpsons shop was where John Kontek now has his Estate Agency, he used it as an branch shop from Bacchus Marsh bringing meat from there by a two horse lorry. Jimmy Butler the manager was well known and loved, his son was later a steeplechase jockey. The Court House and Police Station would be built sometime before 1900. The Constables at the time were McGuire, later Wade, Riely and McKenzie after that Robert Wilson and Seinfort were here, they were a bit later on. The Mechanics Hall was first opened by Ryan of the Royal Hotel who sold it to the Hall Committee. It was on Unitt Street and it was moved by McLellans the house shifters from Unitt Street to its present site. Bluestone premises formerly occupied by the bootmaker Carew, were later demolished and replaced by the brick frontage to the Hall. Keith Orensini [?] the local bricklayer built brick portion to the Hall. In the cottage adjoining the Hall a Frenchman named Baudin, had a boot repairing business.This cottage was the later residence of J Hill, a local carpenter and builder from whom I learnt my trade. Granny Watts was the well known local nurse and operated the Mid-Wifery Hospital in Yuille Street on the Sherwin Street corner. Mrs Nissen was on the opposite side of Yuille Street a short distance nearer the township. She conducted the laundry. Carew had a greengrocers shop next door to the Post Office in the High Street for some time before transferring to the Royal Hotel site. He also bought [?] calves for killing. W Cecil was a tank maker and also had a produce round, he lived on Pyke and Sherwin Street. Later Gus Shebler, builder and carpenter engaged in tank making being well known for good workmanship. Shebler was very energetic in forming the Gun Club which met for a good number of years where the golf course now has its headquarters. Of the four churches only three are in use, Christ Church, Scots and St Dominics. The Methodist closed down but later transferred to Melton South. Monthly stock sales were held at the yards in Unitt Street at Minns Hotel by McPhail Auctioneers, later held by McCarthur and McLeod. After the Council built the pound and sale yards they transferred sales to these premises, but lack of patronage caused them to be abandoned. A familiar sight in the district was blind Bob Nixon, who lived in a tumbled down cottage in Centenary Road near W Coburns, being led by his dog down the road to Melton, that is Palmerston street, to the Post Office, butcher and baker for his supplies and then back home. He was able to do his own cooking and other chores. Sundays he would come down Raleighs Road to the back of the church and tie his dog to a tree. Someone, mostly one of the boys would guide him into the church and out again after the service, when the dog would lead him home again. State School 430, a two roomed bluestone building it was the only school in the district, none at Melton South. The nearest would be Rockbank and Toolern Vale. Scholars had a fair distance to walk in most cases. The teachers were Mr T Lang Headmaster. I put a query here, Miss Winters, I’m not certain of the name, Mrs Skinner and Miss Silke as Assistant Teachers. Miss Augusta Cecil and Miss Maud Lang were Junior teachers. One boy who attended the school about the turn of the century was Hector Fraser who resided with his parents in Keilor Road, where Jim Gillespie now lives. He was an excellent gun shot and at the age of about 17 years his father took him to France or Monaco where he won the Gran Prix for pigeon shooting and became the champion boy shot of the world. However he died there from pneumonia. He shot under the name of “Parvo”. The Melbourne Hunt Club used to meet in Keilor Road north side just east of the Toolern Creek on what was originally Pykes Run. This was also the place where the races were held and the Sports Meetings. Dave Murphy, employed at Clarke’s Rockbank Station usually provided the fox which he liberated for the Club. Greyhound coursing was usually held on Moylans property Mt Kororoit, or Mt Misery as it was known then. Later it was held at Melton Park, Mr Matt Carberry was the judge and Percy Cook the slipper. Early in the 1900’s the Recreation Park was created and the Caledonian and the ANA sports meetings were held there, they were annual events. L Paterson from Melton South was a successful competitor in all the cycling events as a young man. He later in life became the Deputy Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. The present Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade is John Paterson, nephew of his, and spent his early life in Exford where his father was manager of the Exford Estate. Notes Tom Collins was born c 1895. He lived on the south side of the Ballarat Road near the intersection of Keilor Road.Historical image of Palmerston Street in Meltonlocal architecture, landscapes of significance

Green cloth bound cover and embossed detailing on front and back, with gold embossed detail on the spine 'Voyage in the Sunbeam by Mrs Brassey' xvi ; 512 pages; 23cm ; IlluHandwritten inscription on first page '61' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'kilmore mechanics institute library.

Conversations and letters of Nicholas Herman of Lorraine. Translated from the French. Introduction by Mrs. Pearsall Smith.Grey/green board cover. Some foxing and marks throughout. P.45 probably missing. 44 pp. Good conditionNil.christianity, kilmore mechanics institute library.

From the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, second wife of Thomas.White china small milk jug with Kookaburra and leaf design on sides. Also crocheted milk jug cover with green beads around edge.milk jugs, food covers

Belonged to Mrs. H. N. LordA large padded tea cosy to enclose a teapot. It is made of pale green satin with a white diamond pattern, and pink roses. It has two silver metal handles with a metal clip and a green satin lining.A crown with olive leaves is on clip.tea-cosies, household textiles, domestic equipment

From the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, 2nd wife of Thomas.Fine china floral cup, saucer and plate with gold trim with daffodils and green leaf design. Three piece set."Royal Albert bone china England friendship series of 12 daffodil'.cups and saucers, tableware, drinking cups

Dark green fabric covered novel, Mother's Little Girl by Ethel Turner (Mrs H.R. Curlewis) and illustrated by A.J. Johnson, with gold lettering on front cover for title and author with a gold illustration of two children sitting on a bank. Spine has gold title and author and floral pattern. Has black and white illustrations throughout.fictionAn Australian story of a family that has too many children and not enough money, so gave up for adoption their last baby, Sylvia to its aunt. young people's fiction, australian fiction, family life

Made for Mont De Lancey, by Mrs. Swankie, Eileen Sebire and Alison Sebire.Floral pattern front and green back, square cushioncushions

Made for Mont De Lancey by Mrs. Swankie, Eileen Sebire and Alison Sebire.Burgundy with green trim, round cushion with frilled edging.cushions

Worn by Mrs. Thomas Quayle in 1890Silk tartan (green, blue, red and black) skirt and jacket, with black fringe yoke. Satin peplum and fully lined, with black buttons down the front. Oval silver metal brooch with filigree work, worn at the neckline. evening dresses

Worked by Mrs. Paul Mudrack - 1910Rectangular, brown canvas mesh mounted on green velvet table runner with hand embroidered green, yellow, pink and white pattern on the mesh.tableware., table runners, table linen.

A faded badly damaged black miniature leatherette softcover book, The Book of Common Prayer Hymnal Companion. On the front cover and the spine is stamped in gold lettering - Common Prayer Hymnal Companion. At the back there is an Index of First Lines. The pages have gilt edges. 549p. Inside there is a small paper Book-mark with a bunch of yellow and orange flowers printed on a green background with the words - Order my steps in thy word PSA 119.133. At the back of the book is inserted a small Christmas gift card with a black and white church drawing on the front surrounded by a grey frame with gold leaves and green and red holly. The words printed on the front are - With Every Good Wish in ornate lettering. Inside the card is printed - 'With all the Season's Greetings To - Emily ( handwritten in black ink) and printed Wishing you a Joyous Christmas from (handwritten) Mrs and Mrs S Dunn. Do come over for Xmas Love to Katu.non-fictionA miniature The Book of Common Prayers and Hymnal Companion.religious books, hymns, prayers

The handmade basket has a variety of pieces of vintage sewing items as listed in the detailed Description. These would have been used in the home for repairs as well as pieces sewn. Mrs Pratt owned the sewing basket and it's contents - she lived in Beenak Road, Wandin, Victoria.An open rectangular shaped cane woven sewing basket with three bands of green and tan raffia woven around the sides. It had a lid which is missing but there is one twisted wire loop where the lid would have been attached. Inside are various pieces of vintage sewing items including; large and small cotton reels with cotton thread, very small cotton cardboard reels with thread, plastic container of pins, a handmade wooden darning mushroom, a brightly coloured tin of pins and needles, two short zips, a piece of embroidery material stamped with a pansy pattern to sew, a Birch brand packet of sewing needles, a Delyta brand "Nu-Bras" Brassiere Repair Set, two "Mendex" Cuff Savers for Men's Trousers, a Happy Home Needle Book with a few needles, and a paper pattern for Cross Stitch. See above for the brands and details of the sewing items included in the basket.containers, sewing, baskets, sewing equipment

The Green House on the corner of Jumping Creek Road and Hartley Road in the early 1900’s, which was used as tea rooms by Mrs. Florence Sharpe.

Bakery Square–Site of 19th Century Jongebloed family bakery, grocery shops and residence demolished 1970 and later hardware shop erected c 1960. Gorrfried Jongebloed was born in 1857 and came to Melton in 1887 as a Captain in the Mercantile Marine. In 1888 he married Marie Antionette, second daughter of Mr Shebler, and took over the bakery and green grocers business. Ten children were born to the family- Gerhard, Annette, Gorrfried (dec 1937), Emil, (dec 1947), Nicholas, Julius, Theckla, Augustus, Marie and Margarethe, - who settled in various parts of Victoria and are, in the bakery businesses. Mr and Mrs Jongebloed senior carried on the businesses in Melton until 1926, when one of their sons Emil, took over. Mr Jongebloed, senior, died in 1930 at the age of 73 years; and his wife living until 8th October 1946, when she died at the age of 80 years. After the sudden death of Emil, in Jan., at the age of 49 years, the business had been conducted by two sons “Pat” and Bryan. Store closed down in 1970 and was demolished in 1976/1977. In the photo left to right isBryan, sister-in-law Shirley. Her children Meryl, Daryl and Debra. Mrs Martha Myers mother of Edna was the photographer. local identities

The Practice of Divine Love; Being an exposition upon the Church Catechism: to which are added directions for prayer.Green cloth-bound hardcover book, embossed decoration to front and back covers. Cover totally detached from body, tear to spine. Foxing throughout. 140 pp. Fair condition.On 2nd flyleaf, 'Mrs. Hanniford/With Walter's, Best and/Kindest Wishes/May 25, 1859'.religion, mrs. hanniford

Published under the direction of the Tract Committee.Green clothbound hardcover book with images of foliage with yellow flowers. Cover faded, extremities moderately worn. Previous hinge repairs. Title page loose, hinges & binding loose. Foxing throughout. Undated. 240 pp. Fair condition.Inside front cover a stick on label, 'from/Mrs. Berry'. Front flyleaf handwritten cursive, 'Christ Church/Sunday School Library/Kilmore'. At bottom of page, 'No ID: -'.religious fiction, christ church sunday school library, whitburgh cottage collection

From the home of Mrs Wilms. Large jugs were used in bedrooms to contain water for washing oneself. Many had a large basin underneath it too, but this one doesn't.Large white porcelain bedroom jug with pink and white flowers and green leaves. Fine gold lines are around the top and bottom of the jug and on the ornate handle. Numbers 2266 - 2 are painted underneath the bottom of the jug.2266 - 2 painted underneath the bottom of jugjugs, bedroom jugs, domestic object, functional object