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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Dr Simon Smith, James SECCULL: A tale of two families, 2017
"James SECCULL. A tale of two families " Book with cover photo of a bearded man (James SECULL) above and behind the title. below are four small pictures, from left, Finn Barr House; Charles SECCULL; Red Baron Plane crash; Royal Melbourne Hospital. back cover has text and photo of author on a black background.families, industry, james seccull, mary anne seccull, nancy smith -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Port Melbourne Council Health Inspector re apratments/boarding houses, 1974 - 1978
Retained by donor from his service on Port Melbourne Council 1973-78Miscellaneous Port Melbourne Council documents 1974-78 Letter from Health Inspector re apartments/boarding houses, 24 May 1977local government - city of port melbourne, town planning, glen cosham -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Newspaper clipping, The Sun News-Pictorial, Fishermen's Bend wonderful airport site, says Minister, 1 Mar 1940
Found in 1940 newspapers under lino in house in Griffin Crescent, Port MelbourneSmall article about Fishermen's bend not being made available as Melbourne airporttransport - aviation and aerodrome, fishermans bend, mr fairbairn - minister for air, cr disney -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - Auction notice, 91 Cruikshank Street, Simon A Conquest Pty Ltd, RESI, 1985
Pale green A4 sheet with black printing. Notice for sale of 91 Cruikshank Street, Port Melbourne on 5th October 1985 after the death of Bill Hegarty (Barbara Gardiner's father). House details : entrance hall, 3 bedrtooms, lounge, dining room, sitting room, kitchen and 2 pantries.built environment - domestic, william (bill) hegarty, barbara hergarty gardner, graeme wilson, cruikshank street -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Memoir - Cahore, 348 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, Dawn Hayden, Ms Dawn Hayden, 1988
Photocopy of handwritten memoir, illustrated with drawing of house, Cahore at 348 Bay Street. Also one typescript of the same memoir. Written by Ms Dawn HAYDEN nee DANBY. Includes letter from Ms HAYDEN in 1988 to the owner of Cahore, Philip WEBSTER, with family photos and certificate of title for the house.families, cahore, dawn danby hayden, bruce lewis, phillip webster, ernest danby (dr) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Presbyterian kindergarten children, c. 1949
Photo of Garry COSHAM (second from right in the back row, the port side of the boat) and other Presbyterian kindergarten children c1949. Also visible in the photo is the surgery/home of Dr. GROVER at 141 Bridge Street (south-east corner of Nott Street), Creswick House at 139 Bridge Street, the grocer shop and residence at 180-2 Nott Street (north-east corner of Bridge Street) and residences at 184 and 186 Nott Street.education - kindergartens, religion - presbyterian church, garry cosham, harley grover, creswick house -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Ann Smallpage, Glen Stuart, 25 Sep 2000
Recording of PMHPS Meeting on 25.09.2000. Recording done by Glen Stuart at Port Town Hall. Speaker was Ann Smallpage discussing growing up in a Garden City Bank House. Additional input by other attendees. Recording duration 47:26built environment, domestic life, ann smallpage -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - I participated in the Great Port Melbourne Bake-Off '93, Anne Callaghan, Feb 1993
Made by Neighbourhood House co-ordinator Anne Callaghan to be given to those who brought baked goods to the house for judging on the festival Saturday. Following awards everyone was allowed to sample the goods (scones, bars, cakes, etc)Small tag, cream with gold edge and faded pink paper ribbon. "I participated in the Great Port Melbourne Bake-Off '93" from the Port Melbourne Festival 1993.celebrations fetes and exhibitions, anne callaghan, port melbourne neighbourhood house -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - For auction, 231 Princes Street, Port Melbourne, Pat Grainger, 1989 - 1990s
These taken by neighbour Pat Grainger during the old seaman's lifetime (.01 and .02) and after his death, as the old (c 1900) shop was replaced by a 1990s house.From a series of colour photos of the changing property at 231 Princes Street. .02 - Vic's house, a former shop, up for auction after his deathVarious numbers on back re some former use.built environment, victor cann, gladys cann -
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Photograph - Kitchen interior, 231 Princes Street, Port Melbourne, Pat Grainger, 1989 - 1990s
These taken by neighbour Pat Grainger during the old seaman's lifetime (.01 and .02) and after his death, as the old (c 1900) shop was replaced by a 1990s house.From a series of colour photos of the changing property at 231 Princes Street. .04 - Kitchen interior showing stove hood labelled Gladie's Gallery, for his deceased wife GladysVarious numbers on back re some former use.built environment, victor cann, gladys cann, princes street -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Auction, 231 Princes Street, Port Melbourne, Pat Grainger, 1989 - 1990s
These taken by neighbour Pat Grainger during the old seaman's lifetime (.01 and .02) and after his death, as the old (c 1900) shop was replaced by a 1990s house.From a series of colour photos of the changing property at 231 Princes Street. .05 and .06 -Neighbours gathering for auctionVarious numbers on back re some former use.built environment -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Auction, 231 Princes Street, Port Melbourne, Pat Grainger, 1989 - 1990s
These taken by neighbour Pat Grainger during the old seaman's lifetime (.01 and .02) and after his death, as the old (c 1900) shop was replaced by a 1990s house.From a series of colour photos of the changing property at 231 Princes Street. .05 and .06 -Neighbours gathering for auctionVarious numbers on back re some former use.built environment -
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Photograph - New double storey house, 231 Princes Street, Port Melbourne, Pat Grainger, 1989 - 1990s
These taken by neighbour Pat Grainger during the old seaman's lifetime (.01 and .02) and after his death, as the old (c 1900) shop was replaced by a 1990s house.From a series of colour photos of the changing property at 231 Princes Street. .07 - a new double storey house goes up in the site, with a team of women painters at workVarious numbers on back re some former use.built environment -
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Photograph - Commencing construction, 233 Princes Street, Port Melbourne, Pat Grainger, 1989 - 1990s
These taken by neighbour Pat Grainger during the old seaman's lifetime (.01 and .02) and after his death, as the old (c 1900) shop was replaced by a 1990s house.From a series of colour photos of the changing property at 231 Princes Street. .14 - commencing construction at 233 Princes St.Various numbers on back re some former use.built environment - domestic, victor cann, gladys cann -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Insurance Policy, CML Fire and General Insurance Co Ltd, 1963
House owner's insurance policy, taken out with CML Fire and General Insurance Co Ltd by George Simpson (father of donor) in 1963, for his bank house at 2 Tucker Avenue Garden City. Large, cream coloured.Signaturesdomestic life, garden city, george simpson, insurance -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Mantel Clock, c1890
Family heirloom. Originated in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. Came to Tasmania with the family of Thomas Johnstone, a blacksmith. He was not happy there and with the help of Joshua Black came to Portland, Victoria, opened a blacksmith business in the town and then took up a section at Swan Lake near Portland.No Churchill Island significance - suits the period of Amess HouseMantel clock placed traditionally above the fireplace. Ornate wood carving on top. Etched glass shows a bird on branches with a spider web. Lettering says 'Ansonia".mantle clock, fretwork -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Invitation, opening to exhibition of watercolours by Ray Johnstone, Ray Johnstone, Oct 1977
The artist, a member of this Society (self portrait inside cover), did several paintings of Creswick House, one of which was purchased by the owner Isobel Macbeth (also a PMH&PS member), who waved this item for the collection. Ray subsequently moved to France to paint.1997 invitation to the opening of watercolour artist Ray Johnstone's exhibition at Customs Wharf Gallery in Williamstown, in form of a folder of four polstcards, each with a 4 colour reprodction of a painting. One of these is Creswick House at 139 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne.arts and entertainment - visual arts, built environment - domestic, ray johnstone, creswick house, isobel macbeth -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Outline of demolished house (139 Station Street), 137 Station Street, Port Melbourne, Peter Libbis, 6 May 1998
Taken by Peter Libbis between demolition and rebuilding of 139One of four photos of 137 Station Street, showing outline of wall of demolished 139 Station Street (corner of Spring Street)demolitions -
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Photograph - Outline of demolished house (139 Station Street), 137 Station Street, Port Melbourne, Peter Libbis, 6 May 1998
Taken by Peter Libbis between demolition and rebuilding of 139One of four photos of 137 Station Street, showing outline of wall of demolished 139 Station Street (corner of Spring Street)demolitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Outline of demolished house (139 Station Street), 137 Station Street, Port Melbourne, Peter Libbis, 6 May 1998
Taken by Peter Libbis between demolition and rebuilding of 139One of four photos of 137 Station Street, showing outline of wall of demolished 139 Station Street (corner of Spring Street)demolitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Bottle, Burke's Pale Ale, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, 1850s
When house in Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter Libbis obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.Beer bottle c1850-60s Burke's Pale Ale. Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895)/ Dark green, fragments of label.hotels, all england eleven hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Bottle, Cognac, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, 1850s
When house in Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter Libbis obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.Cognac bottle c1850-60s, English? Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895). Dark green, no label, no incription; punted.hotels, all england eleven hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Bottle, Cognac, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, 1850s
When house at 282 Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter Libbis obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.Cognac bottle c1850-60s, English? Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895). Dark green, punted.hotels, all england eleven hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Bottle, Champagne, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, 1850s - 1860s
When house at 282 Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter Libbis obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.Champagne bottle c1850-60s, English? Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895). Dark green, punted, encrusted.hotels, all england eleven hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Bottle, Gin, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, 1850s - 1880s
When house at 282 Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter Libbis obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.Gin bottle c1850-60s, English? Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895). Pale green, punted, encrusted.'B 10'hotels, all england eleven hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Bottle, Beer or Wine, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, 1850s - 1880s
When house at 282 Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter Libbis obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.Beer or wine bottle c1850-60s. Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895). Brown, punted, sloping shoulderhotels, all england eleven hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Bottle, Beer or Wine, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, 1850s - 1880s
When house at 282 Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter Libbis obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.Beer or wine bottle c1850-60s. Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895). Brown, punted, rounded shoulderhotels, all england eleven hotel -
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Container - Bottle, Skipping Girl vinegar, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, c. 1920
When house at 282 Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter Libbis obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.'Skipping Girl' vinegar bottle c1920. Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895).Skipping Girl trademark, and 'Skipping Girl registered vinegar' 'This bottle is the property of the Vinegar Company of Australia, Abbotsford Melbourne'hotels, industry - food, all england eleven hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Port Melbourne Council, Sanitary Inspectors Report Book, J Mounsey, Sanitary Inspector, 1923 - 1936
Sanitary Inspector's Reports to Port Melbourne Council 1923-1936. Detailing conditions to be formulated for storage of large tanks of petrol on Fishermen's Bend; conditions for stevedore awaiting pick-up; regulations re boarding housepiers and wharves - waterside workers, local government - city of port melbourne, environmental issues, health - general health, business and traders, industry - noxious, nightsoil, built environment, livestock, engineering - canals and drainage, james mounsey - sanitary inspector -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Houses during construction on Dunstan Estate, Port Melbourne, Department of Public Works, 1936
Twenty five (25) black and white or sepia photographs of the houses of the Dunstan Estate during their building i.e. Griffin Crescent and Southwood Avenue .01 - sheet with 9 photos later enlarged as individual images Taken in 1936, some cars shown parked in streetsbuilt environment - domestic, domestic life, department of public works, dunstan estate, everett, percy e, pye, henry, dunstan, albert