Martha Downes was born at Codrington in 1880. She was grand-daughter of the first Presbyterian minister of Clunes. As a child she belonged to the Erskine congregation. She was trained at the Deaconess' Institute and was appointed to the Fitzroy Mission, where the Rev. A.I. Davidson was Superintendent. Miss Downes was placed in charge of the Gore St. branch of the Mission. She started a Sunday morning children's church, a Sunday School, a Sunday evening service, a mothers' meeting, a girls' and boys' club and other activities. She helped raise funds for the Young St. Mission Hall, which was built in 1912. In 1914 Sister Downes retired due to ill health, but returned in 1915 to take charge of the Erskine Mission. Her interest in girls led to the establishment of Erskine Hostel, in a delicensed hotel in Rathdown St. Carlton, where classes, guilds, club meetings and services were held. Martha Downes died on 24 February 1920.Sepia toned postcard format photograph of the Presbyterian Church, Clunes, Victoria. Two ladies and a gentleman stand on the steps of the Church. "Presbyterian Church" on front. Handwritten letter to Martha Downes on reverse.martha downes, sisterhood, presbyterian, clunes, deaconess' institute, fitzroy mission, rev. a.i. davidson, erskine mission, erskine hostel, young street mission hall

From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. Old Cataract Aswan Hotel is in the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island.The majestic hotel sits on a pink granite cliff overlooking the world's longest river. Postcard depicting image of large rectangular building and palm treeAssouan Cataracte Hotelalbum, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, assouan, hotel

PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN DURING PEACE CELEBRATIONS AT THE END OF WORLD WAR 1 - 1919.1 .2 ORIGINAL SEPIA POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH, FRASER STREET, CLUNES, PEACE CELEBRATIONS, FLAGS, PEACE SIGN AND CROWDS IN 1919. .3 .4 SEPIA COPIES OF THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPH PRINTED ON GLOSS PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER .5 BLACK AND WHITE ENLARGED COPY OF THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPH PRINTED ON MATTE PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPERPHOTO BY C. WEICKHARDT CLUNES,FRASER STREET, NO. 1 PHOTO BYC. WEICKHARDT CLUNES CHS. SHIRE OF TALBOT & CLUNES. NO.1local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations, peace 1919

After the flood damage of 1934, the bridge was repaired with a new section in the middle. This bridge remained largely unchanged until its final demolition in 1975 after construction of the new concrete bridge and Orbost by-pass which exists today. This photograph is one of a collection of photographs produced by Murray Views, Gympie. It features eight scenic b/w photographic prints of Orbost and surrounding tourist areas.Photographs like these allowed tourists to send many images of their holiday destination or hometown in the one small package. Fred Murray opened Murray Studios in Gympie in 1906. The postcard and souvenir production side of the business initially covered Gympie and surrounding regions, but Murray expanded the business to include North Queensland, New South Wales and even Adelaide. It was opened under a separate name, Murray Views, in 1929. In 1945 the business was taken over by Murray’s nephews who began postcard folder production. This is a pictorial record of an early bridge across the Snowy River at Orbost.A black / white photograph / postcard of the Snowy River Bridge at Orbost.on front bottom printed - Murray Views No.4 Traffic Bridge , Snowy River, Orbost, Vic.orbost-snowy-river-bridge

Donated by Bernard GraydenPhotograph postcard of Pyramid Rock with two figures on top of the rock.The Rose Series. P. 663 The Pyramid, Cowes, Phillip Is., Victoria. On the back: Xmas 1918. To Capt. & Mrs A McLeod wishing them a bright and prosperous New Year. From their old friends C & M L Grayden.pyramid rock phillip island, phillip island, bernard grayden

This postcard shows us what Britnells Road (now Mountainview Road) looked like in the WW1 era. Britnell Road is a former name of the Mountain View Road section between St Helena Rd and Sherbourne Rodd.A sepia toned postcard featuring a photograph of a rural road scene.2 photo mount remains on rear, nil on front.britnell road, greensborough, mountain view road.

A postcard containing a photograph of King Edward V11 and Queen Alexandra.postcard, photograph, royalty, lydia chancellor collection, collection, british royalty, royal family, person, male, female, postcard, king edward v11, queen alexandra

PHOTO BY C. WEICKHARDT, CLUNESBLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH POSTCARD - POSSIBLY A TRAVELLING CONCERT PARTYON REVERSE SIDE 1919 1937 X 2local history, photography, photograph, local entertainment

Black and white postcard showing a photograph of the Rutherglen Railway Station.Message on back: "Dear Mother. Am sending parcel by rail to Windsor Railway Stn by this mail. Love from Eve. Hope you get it safely." "Just going down to Auntie Mats. Writing in shop. Love Eve"railway stations, railway yards, trains

Elwyn Kinnane (nee Hamilton) worked at the Lucas factory in the 1920s (as Elwyn Hamilton). She married David Kinnane, lived at Bungaree, Bacchus Marsh, Tempe (Mallee) and Bendigo before settling in Ballarat. She went back to Lucas's to work in the 1950s. Postcard size colour photograph of an elderly woman sitting on a couch.elwyn kinnane, elwyn hamilton, lucas factory, lucas girl

part of the historic botanical gardens in Port FairyHand tinted Photograph/postcard of garden avenue Port FairyGardens Port Fairygarden avenue, botanical

Postcard of early photograph of the Forest of Arden near Marysville.Postcard of early photograph of the Forest of Arden near Marysville.POST CARD PLACE/ POSTAGE/ STAMP/ HEREforest of arden, marysville, forest, tree fern, postcard, souvenir, victoria

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White photograph copy of the Phillip Island HotelOn back: "Phillip Ils Hotelphillip island hotel, hotels, cowes hotels phillip island, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White photograph of roadway to the Bridge from Newhaven side.Sign across the road before the bridge: Load limit 6 tons gross - Speed limit 20 MPHsuspension bridge san remo/phillip island, phillip island suspension bridge, bridges, phillip island, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White photograph of a postcard showing the "Killara" leaving the Cowes Pier packed with people. People standing on the Pier at left.The "Killara" leaving Cowes.the killara, ferries, cowes ferries, phillip island ferries, phillip island, cowes pier, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyColoured photograph of a Certificate presented to D. H. Robb Esq. in appreciation of services rendered. Dated March 1932Phillip Island Band Presented to D. H. Robb Esq. in appreciation of services rendered March 1932. Names provided by Murray de la Haye November 2022 Back Row left to right- Percy Double, Bryant west, Any Morrison, Clarrie Williams, frank towns, harry De La Haye, Keith McIlwraith Middle row - Alan Murray, Noel Cleeland, Jack McLardy, Ruick De La Haye, Cecil Leeson, Alf Towns, R. Guerson, W Little Front row - Herbert Watchorn, Bill McLardy, Ron Scott, H. Warren [Band Master], David Robb, Roy Richardson, A.Bauerphillip island band, brass bands, d h robb, certificates, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White photograph of the Phillip Island Band as shown on the Appreciation Certificate presented to D H Robb Esq for services rendered. Dated March 1932.phillip island band, brass bands, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White photograph of a postcard showing the SS Genista leaving the pier at Cowes.The Rose Series P 655 S.S."Genista" leaving the pier, Cowes, Victoria.s.s. genista, ferries, phillip island ferries, cowes pier, ferry "genista" - cowes jetty, cowes jetty, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyCopy of a photograph showing two men standing either side of the Gravestone for Alexander Robb and John W Robb. The Robb Bros owned the General Store in Cowes.robb family, alexander robb, john w robb, cowes cemetery, cemeteries, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyCopy of a Black & White photograph of The Baths at Cowes. The Baths, Cowescowes sea baths, sea baths, the baths cowes, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White copy of a postcard. Lover's Walk, Cowes. Track with fencing along both sides."Lovers' Walk Cowes 12"lover's walk cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, lovers' walk cowes, phillip island, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White copy of a postcard. Summerland beach where the largest numbers of penguins come in at night. People on the beach and cars parked in the foreground."Penguin Beach, Summerlands."penguin parade, summerland beach, phillip island, wildlife - penguins

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneySepia photograph copy of a postcard. Beach Road, Cowes with fences and trees lining the road."Along Beach Road, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria." "Real Photo Series M 1258"beach road, cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White postcard of Carisbrooke Guesthouse, Cowes."123 - Carisbrooke, Cowes". Front of house.guesthouses, carisbrooke guesthouse cowes phillip island, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White copy of postcard. View taken from San Remo overlooking township across the water to Newhaven, with Churchill Island and Rhyll in the background."Overlooking San Remo, Newhaven, Churchill Island; Rhyll in the distance. 285"san remo, newhaven phillip island, churchill island, rhyll phillip island, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyColour copy of postcard. View from San Remo to Newhaven, Phillip Island. Christmas Greeting Postcard"Merry Christmas" "Newhaven from San Remo, Phillip Island"newhaven phillip island, san remo, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyColour copy of postcard. View from San Remo to Newhaven Phillip Island"Newhaven from San Remo Phillip Island"newhaven phillip island, san remo, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White copy of a postcard showing the eastern entrance to Westernport from Newhaven. A ferry and yacht in the foreground and a vessel on the other side."Eastern Entrance to Western Port from Newhaven. 16."westernport bay, newhaven phillip island, eastern entrance to westernport, mary karney

One of 20 Photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White copy of a postcard. The Koala Cafe in Cowes - 1938"Koala Cafe" "Cowes - Jan 1938koala cafe cowes, cowes cafes, cowes phillip island, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White copy of a postcard showing sheep grazing on pasture in Newhaven Phillip Island, with gentleman in the distance."The Rose Series P. 685" "A Pastoral, Newhaven, Phillip Island, Victoria"pastoral scene, newhaven pasture, sheep, phillip island, mary karney