The Australian Historical Records Society existed in Ballarat between 1896 and 1906. They were one of Australia's first historical societies, and were in the position to still be able to talk to early pioneers. They invited such pioneers to either submit letters or memoirs, or to address the Society's meetings, where their reminiscences were taken down in shorthand and later typed up. The Society also attempted to preserve memorabilia from Ballarat's early days, but on the disbanding of the group in 1906, materials were stored at the Ballarat Town Hall and were later lost. It is not known how the papers made their way to the then Ballarat Municipal Library, but they have been part of the Library's collection for many years.Mrs Charlotte Drew was a long term resident of Canadian, an area of Ballarat East. She first arrived in Australia in Adelaide. She and her husband George, who was a carpenter, arrived in Ballarat in 1851, and in these reminiscences she recalls a very lively life.

Set of three grocery invoicesInvoices made out to Mrs Pullen. Hand written grocery items with prices. Invoices dated 1.6.1953, 10.6.1953, 26.5.1953

Black and white photograph (2 copies)"Written on back of photograph " Opening of Ringwood Bowling Green. The first bowl, Mrs. Gil Aird, President, Ladies Club.

Catalogue card reads, 'Mayor F. Corr and Mrs. Corr. Mr. Geo Burns and Mr. A. Kelly, Town Clerk'.

Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Oliver was born Ellen May Robinson and she married Norman J Oliver in 1928. Ellen Oliver died in 1985 aged 82.Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail.lr, Mrs N. J. Oliver / Mayoress 1950 - 51 / 1964 - 65. ll, Raymond V Kelly / Bendigovincent kelly, studio photography, raymond kelly, ellen may robinson, norman j oliver, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits

Typed below photograph, "Mr. and Mrs. East camping in Illoura Ave., East Ringwood opposite "Alexandra Ave. Christmas 1941." Written on backing sheet, "Caravan in paddock opposite home of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Thomas, Alexander Road, Ringwood, Christmas 1941". (2 copies).

Mrs Vickers and family celebrating her 90th birthday, March 2010.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of colour photographvickers family, tom vickers, beryl vickers

Entertainment Irene May Berndt 1908 later Mrs N Maloneystawell entertainment

Golden Wedding 1932 Mr & Mrs George Mitchell with Family groupstawell

Portrait Mr Charles Thomas Hume of Deep Lead and Mrs Thompsonstawell deep lead

non-fictionJenny Brashs' memories of Mrs. Beretonbrash jenny, bereton mrs.

Mrs Lindsay's Dancing Class Central Park (includes the Langsford sisters)stawell

Mr J Young and wife Mrs L Young (nee Goldsworthy)stawell

Portrait of Irene May Berndt 1908 later Mrs N Maloneystawell entertainment

Mrs Harris seated and Stan Harris standing beside weatherboard cottage.great western

This apron was made by Marjorie Burton's Mother, Mrs Whiteman, in the 1920's and would have been worn when entertaining at home.. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the handcraft skills of women in the 1920's.A cream coloured crocheted apron. It has two bands of stripes at the bottom in green, pink, blue,purple, blue, pink and green.crochet handcraft apron

Harriet Frances Wicken, 1847_ 1937 was a cookery lecturer and demonstrator in London and published her first book " Kingswood Cookery Book" in 1885. She migrated to Australia in 1886 and gave cookery classes at Warrnambool. Over the ensuing years she worked as a Technical Teacher in Sydney and published a number of books on cookery and domestic economy and housekeeping.The author is one of reknown in her field and spent a period of time in Warrnambool. The contents of the book show methods of cooking and typical fish dishes of the time.Small, hardcover book, cream with regency style pattern printed in grey. Spine bound in watermarked maroon. The title, "Fish Dainties by Mrs H Wicken," is written in dark green with gold capitals. Back cover is same colour but blank of any text. Written at the request of the Mutual Provedoring Company Limited 1891, Name MA Hawkins written in black ink. numbers, warrnambool, wicken, harriet wicken, fish recipes, kingswood cookery book, the australian home, cookery, mutual provedoring co.

A copy of a famous book that was given to Legacy by the author, who inscribed the gift. An internationally famous book inscribed to Melbourne Legacy by the author.Green hard cover, black and white photographic plates, published by Robertson & Mullens Ltd., Melbourne. Cover illustration of rainforest black on green. Glued in newspaper clipping about Mrs Gunn and her books inside the front cover. No date or newspaper name.On title page: Completing the 93rd thousand Handwritten: Sincerely yours Jeannie Gunn For the Legacy Club-Melbourne Sept. 1. 1938-donors, donations

Mr and Mrs Buchan organised many picnics on the ground of their house Finhaven, Kew.on page 11finhaven, kew, mr john inerrarity buchan, cup day, wooden boat, picnic, lhlg, yarra river, reverend weller, fan album, social events

mr and Mrs Buchan organised many picnics on the ground of their house Finhaven, Kew.on page 12finhaven, kew, john reginald weller (1880-1969), mr john inerrarity buchan, picnics, social events, cup day, 1928, fan album

Mrs Cleverley's house, formerly a neighbour of the Barclays. Property now under redevelopment.Digital copy of colour photographeric barclay, barclay family, cleverley family, elder street greensborough

Mrs Merle Neumann at Watsonia High School Fete 19th March 1966.Digital copy of colour photograph. watsonia high school fair 1966

Plaque Unveiling – Methodist Church Site 1999. Mrs Swartz centre of photostawell

Mr and Mrs Hooper in Studio Portrait Ballarat. From Chapman family album. Sepia Studio Portrait Gentleman in hat and three piece suit resting on back of ornate chair. Woman in straw boater hat dress with puff sleeves holding small case in gloved hands sitting on another chair. Pot plant between couple.

People - "Crowe, Mrs" Buildings - Midwife'S Cottage Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection

Associated with - George Town Malmsbury Buildings - Fence People - "Main, Mrs George"

Wattle Golf Club trophies won by Mrs G (Toss) Bradley 1935stawell sport

Stawell Becomes a City 1989. Mayor Isabelle Humphries with Mrs Helen Bowker.stawell government

Stawell Water Supply Water Ranger’s Wife. Mrs. Cumming in jig Grampiansstawell