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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Pelling, Charis
Charis Pelling, daughter of Professor William Osborne and Dr Ethel Osborne, was active in local activities, including being Eltham Shire's first female president and a councillor. Contents Newspaper articles: About Whittlesea Show 1964, Diamond Valley News, 1964 (photocopy). Magazine article: "A woman who gets things done", The Australian Women's Weekly, 26 October 1966. Charis Pelling's life and activities. Note card: Thanks for sympathy following destruction of "Woodlands" and "The Hall" in 8 January 1969 bushfire. Newspaper article: "Quietly proud of her life", Diamond Valley News, 19 June 1984. Charis Pelling's childhood and activities. Note card: Thanks for sympathy following death of Edwin Oswald Pelling. Newspaper notice: Death notice, Charis Meta Aleander Pelling. Order of Service: Celebration of life of Charis Meta Aleander Pelling, 2006. Letter: Eltham District Historical Society to Charis Pelling, 21 June 1995, Invitation to be presented with certificate to her as foundation President of the Society. Note card: Charis Pelling, Thanks for presentation. Newsletter: Eltham District Historical Society, number 172, January 2007. Obituary of Charis Meta Alexander Pelling.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etccharis pelling, whittlesea show, kangaroo ground victoria, michael pelling, margaret pelling, nicholas pelling, deborah pelling, warrandyte water works trust, eltham arts council, eltham old people's committee, eltham art show, shillinglaw cottage preservation committee, woodlands kangaroo ground victoria, gareth jones roberts, peter glass, alkis astrix, matcham skipper, mervyn horton, the flavor of eltham, bush fire january 1969, the hall kangaroo ground victoria, professor william osborne, dr ethel osborne, william pelling, alistair knox, harold bartlett, gerald yunken, edwin oswald pelling, charis meta alexander pelling -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Rev. Jacob John Halley, 1850-1869
Born Highbury College London 1834, died Melbourne June 19, 1910. Ordained in Pitt Street Sydney Congregational Church 21/3/1860. Ministry: Bush Mission, Lower Darling River 1860–61; Maryborough 1861–64; Dawson St Ballarat 1864–72; Williamstown/Secretary CUV 1872–84; Secretary CUV 1884–1908. Chairman CUV 1871–72 & 1908–09. Son of Rev. Dr Robert Halley, Principal of Highbury College. Arrived Sydney c. 1853. Had a holiday home at Queescliff/Point Lonsdale and tried to establish a Congregational Church there. Obituary read: "For 37 years in the office of Union Secretary he had proved himself a faithful preacher of the Gospel, a leader of the general interest of the churches of peculiar force, knowledge and devotion, and an earnest and high principled citizen of the State, devoting hmself to the social amelioration of the people and the extension of the Kingdom of God. Our late Secretary was a man of vigorous intellectual power. His early life had given him a bent in the direction of the study of natural history. He was a keen observer, a lover of counry life, and the science and art of gardening, in which he occupied the leisure moments of a busy life."Portrait of Halley c. 1850–1869."C. 1850–1869 Rev. J. J. Halley, Cong. Union"halley, j. j., congregational church -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photocopy of engraving, Rev. Jacob John Halley
Born Highbury College London 1834, died Melbourne June 19, 1910. Ordained in Pitt Street Sydney Congregational Church 21/3/1860. Ministry: Bush Mission, Lower Darling River 1860–61; Maryborough 1861–64; Dawson St Ballarat 1864–72; Williamstown/Secretary CUV 1872–84; Secretary CUV 1884–1908. Chairman CUV 1871–72 & 1908–09. Son of Rev. Dr Robert Halley, Principal of Highbury College. Arrived Sydney c. 1853. Had a holiday home at Queescliff/Point Lonsdale and tried to establish a Congregational Church there. Obituary read: "For 37 years in the office of Union Secretary he had proved himself a faithful preacher of the Gospel, a leader of the general interest of the churches of peculiar force, knowledge and devotion, and an earnest and high principled citizen of the State, devoting hmself to the social amelioration of the people and the extension of the Kingdom of God. Our late Secretary was a man of vigorous intellectual power. His early life had given him a bent in the direction of the study of natural history. He was a keen observer, a lover of counry life, and the science and art of gardening, in which he occupied the leisure moments of a busy life."Photocopy of engraving from the Congregational Year Book for 1893.halley, j. j., congregational church -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Rev. Jacob John Halley
Born Highbury College London 1834, died Melbourne June 19, 1910. Ordained in Pitt Street Sydney Congregational Church 21/3/1860. Ministry: Bush Mission, Lower Darling River 1860–61; Maryborough 1861–64; Dawson St Ballarat 1864–72; Williamstown/Secretary CUV 1872–84; Secretary CUV 1884–1908. Chairman CUV 1871–72 & 1908–09. Son of Rev. Dr Robert Halley, Principal of Highbury College. Arrived Sydney c. 1853. Had a holiday home at Queescliff/Point Lonsdale and tried to establish a Congregational Church there. Obituary read: "For 37 years in the office of Union Secretary he had proved himself a faithful preacher of the Gospel, a leader of the general interest of the churches of peculiar force, knowledge and devotion, and an earnest and high principled citizen of the State, devoting hmself to the social amelioration of the people and the extension of the Kingdom of God. Our late Secretary was a man of vigorous intellectual power. His early life had given him a bent in the direction of the study of natural history. He was a keen observer, a lover of counry life, and the science and art of gardening, in which he occupied the leisure moments of a busy life."Photocopy of engraving from the Congregational Year Book for 1893.halley, j. j., congregational church -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Rev. Jacob John Halley
Born Highbury College London 1834, died Melbourne June 19, 1910. Ordained in Pitt Street Sydney Congregational Church 21/3/1860. Ministry: Bush Mission, Lower Darling River 1860–61; Maryborough 1861–64; Dawson St Ballarat 1864–72; Williamstown/Secretary CUV 1872–84; Secretary CUV 1884–1908. Chairman CUV 1871–72 & 1908–09. Son of Rev. Dr Robert Halley, Principal of Highbury College. Arrived Sydney c. 1853. Had a holiday home at Queescliff/Point Lonsdale and tried to establish a Congregational Church there. Obituary read: "For 37 years in the office of Union Secretary he had proved himself a faithful preacher of the Gospel, a leader of the general interest of the churches of peculiar force, knowledge and devotion, and an earnest and high principled citizen of the State, devoting hmself to the social amelioration of the people and the extension of the Kingdom of God. Our late Secretary was a man of vigorous intellectual power. His early life had given him a bent in the direction of the study of natural history. He was a keen observer, a lover of counry life, and the science and art of gardening, in which he occupied the leisure moments of a busy life."Photocopy of engraving from the Congregational Year Book for 1893.halley, j. j., congregational church -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Booklet - School Yearbook, Salesian College, Rupertswood, "Certantes in Vita" 1975, 1975
School yearbook, presenting details of the events and students of Salesian College, Rupertswood, Sunbury.A stapled, card-covered, forty-eight-page book with loose card cover. Oil stain bottom right of page 11 and bottom left of p.12.non-fictionSchool yearbook, presenting details of the events and students of Salesian College, Rupertswood, Sunbury.salesian college, rupertswood, sunbury, yearbook, "certantes in vita", 1975 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - War Experiences Book, E. M. Robertson, WAAAF at War, 1974
This book tells of the WW2 experiences of an Australian service womanThis is a book of 112 pages. The cover is white with black printing and there is a black and white photograph on the front cover. The pages contain printed text and black and white photographs.non-fictionThis book tells of the WW2 experiences of an Australian service woman world war two in australia, australia women serving in world war two -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Cards - Owned by Nesta Drew, 1. The Mt Beauty Wine and Dine Club and 2. The Lodge of Beauty Programme
The Mt Beauty Wine and Dine club existed during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme as part of the social life. These cards were owned by Nesta Drew nee Cooper. The Celebrity Concert dated 20th April 1956 was held at the Community Centre Mt Beauty during the construction of the KHES.A good example of social activities partaken during the 1950s in the Upper Kiewa Valley during the construction of the KHES. Nesta Drew lived on a farm in the Kiewa Valley.1. Buff coloured cardboard hand-made Christmas card sent to Richard Nicholson from the Mt Beauty Wine and Dine Club. Xmas 1954. and 2. Pale purple cardboard cover with cream paper centre. It includes sponsors advertisements and has the programme in the centre. Celebrity Concert run by the Lodge of Beauty Masonic Lodge No. 658.nesta drew, beauty maonic lodge, mt beauty wine and dine club -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Kitchen Equipment, assorted metal pastry cutters 20thC, 20thC
The early settler women of Moorabbin Shire managed the household while their market gardener husbands cultivated the produce to be sold at the market Normal daily life involved washing clothes, ironing, cooking meals and baking cakes, scones, bread, and pastries. whilst caring for the children and making and mending the family's clothes The early settler women of Moorabbin Shire had to be self sufficient and were skillful cooks providing meals for their familiesAn a assortment of metal pastry, biscuit and scone cutters and tartlet tins with straight and scalloped edges in original condition with no repairs. kitchen equipment, cooking, baking, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, cheltenham, market gardeners, farmers, -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Mixed media - Passages Exhibition CD-ROM, Pat Grainger et al, 2017
The Passages exhibition looked back to Port Melbourne in the 1970s when the make-up of the Council changed and the Greek community became even more a part of life in Port. This CD covers the valuable contribution made by the members of the Greek community who came from Greece to make Port Melbourne their home.CD-ROM containing information relating to the Passages Exhibition launched at Port Melbourne Town Hall, 28 Aug 2017. The disc includes family stories, working documents, photographs of display items, photographs taken during the launch, Powerpoint presentation prepared by John Kirby and display panels prepared by Pat Grainger.pat grainger, jill dawson, john kirby, greek community, celebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed Medals, Private Mervyn HARRIS
Service Medals x 2 and Life Membership Badge awarded to Private Mervyn S HARRIS 6th Aux. Horse Transport Coy - HARRIS MERVYN SYLVESTER WALTER : Service Number - V22764 : Date of birth - 04 Oct 1914 : Place of birth - BENDIGO VIC : Place of enlistment - WANGARATTA Timber frame containing two WW2 service medals mounted on red felt backing.Plaque: Private Mervyn S HARRIS V22764 6 Aux Horse Transport Coy m.s. harris, 6th aux horse transport coy, ww2 -
National Wool Museum
Rug, The Egyptian
A rug designed to celebrate the exhibition of Egyptian art 'Life & Death Under the Pharaohs' from 'The National Museum of Antiquities' in Leiden, The Netherlands. It was made onsite at the National Wool Museum on the 1910 Axeminister loom. The rug was gifted to Brintons Carpets in 1999 as a gesture of thanks along with framed photographs and a certificate of authenticity.W7185 'The Egyptian' Rug Photograph of the wool bobbins on the loom Photograph of the wool bobbins on the loom Photograph of design being prepared for loom Photograph of design being prepared for loom Photograph of design being prepared for loom Photograph of rug being manufactured. Photograph of rug being manufactured. Photograph of rug being manufactured. National Wool Museum Catalogue Worksheet for W7185 page 1 National Wool Museum Catalogue Worksheet for W7185 page 2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.furnishing textile industry, brintons australia pty ltd, carpet, geelong, victoria, furnishing, textile industry -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Colonel W. Donovan Joynt, V.C
A photo of Legatee Donovan Joynt from the initial page of a photo album (Cat.No. 01588). The album has information on his life and gives prominence to Donovan Joynt being a foundation member of Melbourne Legacy in 1923. There is no indication of where or when the photograph was taken, but he would appear to be in his sixties.Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Donovan Joynt, a prominent Australian.Black and white photo and white typed sheet label.donovan joynt, memorial -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legatee Donovan Joynt and Lt-Gen Sir Phillip Bennett
Page of a photo album (Cat.No. 01588) about the life of L/ Donovan Joynt. This photo shows Lt-Gen Sir Phillip Bennett with Col Donovan Joynt, VC, in front of the memorial plaque at the opening of the Donovan Joynt VC Memorial Sportsman's Club in Puckapunyal, on Wednesday 23 March 1983.Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Donovan Joynt, a prominent Australian.Black and white photo of L/ Donovan Joynt and Lt-Gen Sir Phillip Bennett and a typed note.On back of photo "Melb 83/87/16 Sat Wiseman" - very faint and difficult to read.donovan joynt, memorial -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legatee Donovan Joynt and Lt-Gen Sir Phillip Bennett
Page of a photo album (Cat.No. 01588) about the life of L/ Donovan Joynt. This photo shows Lt-Gen Sir Phillip Bennett with Col Donovan Joynt, VC, in front of the memorial plaque at the opening of the Donovan Joynt VC Memorial Sportsman's Club in Puckapunyal, on Wednesday 23 March 1983.Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Donovan Joynt, a prominent Australian.Black and white photo of L/ Donovan Joynt and Lt-Gen Sir Phillip Bennett and a typed note.donovan joynt, memorial -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Garrie Hutchinson, Remember Them, A Guide to Victoria's Wartime Heritage - Previously Cat No 3630, 2009
Behind each of the thousands of War Memorials in Victoria is a story of courage and sacrifice, of devotion to duty, and of a family's terrible loss. This detailed guidebook brings to life some of the stories of Victoria's Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Nurses, providing a unique insight into our wartime heritage, from colonial times to the present day.This book was funded by the Victorian State Government & produced by the Veteran's Unit. Dept of Planning and Community Development.Dust Jacket: Colour Photograph of A Statue of a soldier with the Rising Sun Emblem on the lapel. Red Hard cover with withe print on spineA Guide to Victoria's Wartime Heritage REMBER THEMstawell ww1 ww2 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Sheehan, Frank
Diamond Creek resident Frank Sheehan became a teacher after years of agricultural work, later taking up painting. Contents Newspaper article: "The teacher who had cut cane, but never used one", Diamond Valley News, 23 September 1986. Life story of Frank Sheehan,Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcfrank sheehan, kathleen josephine sheehan nee o'shea, olympic village school heidelberg, wattle glen primary school, research primary school, macleod primary school, lesley sinclair, diamond valley arts society, retarded foundation of victoria, ivanhoe primary school, tony harkin -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, RIDDELL DISTRICT 100 YEATS OF FOOTBALL
This book is the story of the Riddell Football League between 1872-1972. It names various teams, presidents, secretaries and some life members. The book outlines games played, trophy winners, leading goal kickers and has numerous other information. There is also a list of the Belle of Belles between 1948-1971.Cream coloured front and back 144 page book with black binding on spine.RIDDELL/DISTRICT/100/ YEARS/of FOOTBALL/Compiled by/JOHN STOWARDfootball, riddell and district football league, sunbury football club, belle of belles, 1940s, 1970s, sunbury & district heritage association inc, social history, sports, sporting stories and clubs, sporting clubs -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper (collection) - Vertical file of information re Culliton family
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The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, John Watson, 22 June 2000
John Watson's story shows insight to the families that moved to Beechworth and the motivation behind this. It showcases the nuances of life in the district and the day to day ways of living. This history speaks of land cultivation and the innovation of industry in the region, in particular cattle farming and butchering. Watson's account speaks of the way that the practice of breeding cattle effects the rural lifestyle, and the hardships that come with working on the land. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Watson's account is historically significant due to its ability to illustrate the lifestyle and industry of those in Beechworth during the twentieth century. It is a rare insight into the the practices of residents of this time. This oral history also shows deep insight into the social structure of the community. It describes the family and community dynamics over a long period of time, the motivations behind behaviour, and the greater community fabric. This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.John Watson1800s beechworth, 20th century beechworth, beechworth, farming and agriculture, farm, farm work, farmers, farming, cattle, industry, oral history, john watson -
Orbost & District Historical Society
tennis racquet, 1930-1940
The tennis racquet belonged to John Phillips who used it in the late 1950s / early 1960s. It was not a new racquet when Ihe started using it, but a pass-me-down from his father. He purchased his first new racquet in the mid 60s and gave this racquet to the Orbost Museum to go in the racquet press so that people would have an idea of what the item (press) was used for - to stop wooden framed racquets with gut strings from warping. John played tennis at Orbost Tennis Club from 1969-1981 - vice president 1971-77, president 1977-81, secretary of Orbost & District Tennis Association 1975-81. He is a Life Member of the Orbost Tennis Club (1980). John is also a Life Member of the Orbost & District Historical Society.This item is an example of an early piece of sports' equipment which was manufactured using different materials.A wooden tennis racquet with a reinforced cane handle. The handle has a black leather grip. The frame is wooden ash with gut strings.ALL ENGLAND Genuine Weather Proof SLAZENGER Reinforced Cane Sealed finishtennis-raquet sport recreation phillips-john orbost-tennis-club -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Speke, 22/02/1906
The Speke was an all steel ship of 310 feet, beam of 35 feet and weight of 2,712 tons and triple masted. She was built in 1891 at Carnarvon in Wales for a cost of 22,000 pounds. The wreck of the Speke was purchased for a mere 12 pounds after it went aground in 1906. The Speke had come from Peru to Sydney. She was then on her way to load wheat in Geelong when she ran aground on the 22 February 1906. Captain Tiltson confused a bushfire, near Cowes, for navigation lights. The ship drifted close to shore in Kitty Miller Bay and was eventually holed at 3 pm on the rocks. Life boats were immediately lowered and the ship’s crew all made it to shore except Seaman Frank Henderson, who lost his life.Black & White photograph of The Speke running aground on the south coast of Phillip Island.wreck of the speke, the speke, jack loney -
Hume City Civic Collection
Magazine, ASH WEDNESDAY 1983 BUSHFIRES, 1983
A large size printed magazine consisting of 78 pages with red border top and bottom of front and back cover with white writing in red border. A picture of a burnt out house and car is on the front and back cover.non-fictionash wednesday fires, victoria, the herald, the sun, newspapers, geelong, bendigo, south australia, 1980s, bushfires, macedon ranges -
Melton City Libraries
Artwork, other, Edna Barrie: Collo Character, 2001
Part of the PeopleScape Federation Celebration An initiative of the National Council for the Centenary of Federation, celebrating the contribution of Australians to their community and country. The final event of the year long celebrations, held in Canberra, the city that Federation created. The public art installation told the individual stories of Australians from all walks of life, from those living and those who had died. The massive sculpture depicted the life of the nation. The figures were nominated and decorated by individuals, groups of individuals and organisations from across Australia with every state, territory and region represented with approx. half from regional and the remote areas of Australia. The sculpture was installed in alphabtical order, each with a plaque at its base outlining the individual's achivement. The yellow colour of the figures against the green grass represented the colours of Australia.Close ups of Edna's Collo Characterlocal identities -
Merri-bek City Council
Giclee print, Rennie Ellis, Policeman, Jolimont 1973, 1973
Rennie Ellis (1940–2003) was as a pivotal figure in Australian visual culture. He was both a documentary photographer and a prominent presence in advertising, television and photography. Ellis was known for his candid documentary images of contemporary Australian life. His photographs of social events, such as music festivals, fashion parades or nightclubs are iconic, but his practice also encompassed the grittier side of life. In his AFL series, Ellis skilfully portrays the nation’s passion for the game, extending his lens beyond the boundary line to showcase the spirited fans alongside the on-field action. In Ellis' photo, a young police officer stands on the stadium ground with his arms sternly crossed, while the crowd waits for the game. This photo highlights the tension between passionate crowds and the police at AFL games. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph, Melbourne Harbour Trust, Dance in the Flying Angel Club, 1959
The life buoy from the Largs Bay located above the bar helps dating the photograph to post 1957: Largs Bay was launched in 1921, as a mixed passenger/cargo ship. During WW2 she took part in a large number of convoys.nIt was scrapped in 1957 so had a service life of 36 years. Her sister ships were Jervis Bay, Moreton Bay, Esperance Bay and Hobsons Bay. She carried many passengers to Australia to start new lives after WW2. In the bar we can notice advertising helping dating: Peters ice cream Choc Wedge (launched in 1949) at 6d, Cottee's flavoured drinks (Passiona, Lime Coola, Orange, Lemon) In the 1950s, the ladies from the LHLG were still active and dancing with seamen was part of their activities.BW photograph depicting couples dancing in the Flying Angel Club of the Flinders Street Mission.lhlg, dance, seamen, flinders street, cottees, lime coola, passiona, orange, lemon, choc wedge, life buoy, largs bay, ice cream, peters -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Terry Davidson, Man of Stature : J.A. Panton Law, Land and Service 1832 - 1913, 2024
Joseph Anderson Panton lived through the entire reign of Queen Victoria and in over 60 years of being in Australia saw the country advance from the earliest gold-rush days through to the first decade of Federation. Arriving from Scotland intending to pursue a pastoral life in Victoria, the discovery of gold dramatically changed that direction for the 20 year-old student, fresh from a military Academy education.Not a bystander to the myriad of events of the era, he soon carved out a life of some significance in the administration of justice in the dramatic early days and maturing of Sandhurst (Bendigo), then advancing through by postings to country regional areas and finally become extremely well known as Melbourne's Police Magistrate for some 30 years until his retirement in 1907. joseph anderson panton, magistate, gold commissioner, eltham, north warrandyte, glynns reserve, police magistrate -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Nink, Ron
The Nink family is one of the oldest in the St Andrews area. Ron Nink remembered his early life, especially schooling and the Depression. Contents Newspaper article: "Memories of St Andrews", Diamond Valley News, 15 November 1983, interview with Ron Nink for the 125th anniversary of the St Andrews Primary School.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcnink family of st andrews, ron nink, st andrews primary school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Nixon, Bruce
The Nink family is one of the oldest in the St Andrews area. Ron Nink remembered his early life, especially schooling and the Depression. Contents Newspaper article: "Memories of St Andrews", Diamond Valley News, 15 November 1983, interview with Ron Nink for the 125th anniversary of the St Andrews Primary School.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcnink family of st andrews, ron nink, st andrews primary school -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Patkin, Nehama Ruth
1.Article from ‘The Age’ newspaper of 31/03/2010 about the life of Nehama Patkin, performer and music teacher, resident of Caulfield, who died on 26/03/2010. 2.Article from ‘The Leader’ of 17/04/2010, about Nehama Patkin, includes coloured photograph copy of herpatkin nehama ruth, caulfield, grodeck peter, madl kenneth, musicians, dancers, teachers, music, pianos, education, radio broadcasting, television broadcasting