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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Australian Consolidated Press Ltd, The Bulletin (Special Bicentennial Edition) January 26th.1988, 1988
A large dark blue soft cover book with the the title written in large red letters at the top,on a white stripe underneath this is written Special Bicentennial Edition and under this on the dark blue are five white stars depicting the Southern Cross four of the stars has the face of a historical person on it and the fifth star has an old sailing ship.non-fictionbicentennial, settlement, politics, religion, sport, food, 1788, business, population, booms, anglo australia. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, B&W, Eleanor Rushall 2nd wife of John Box 1841-1913, c1890
John Box 1841 - 1913 the 4th son of George and Mary Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex England and came to Australia in 1856 with his parents. He lived and worked on his fathers market garden in East Brighton ( now Bentleigh) for several years and then rented a property in Tucker Road in 1862. John married Martha Sheldrake and they had 10children who were all born in East Brighton ( now Ormond ). After Martha died 1895 John Box married Eleanor Rushall c1900 Eleanor (Nellie) Rushall b 1866 in Fitzroy daughter of George Rushall b 1823 in London and Mary Ann Jones b 1823 in Battersea, who arrived in Portland 1849 and later settled in Fitzroy. George was an Auctioneer and was elected to Council 1874 becoming Mayor of Fitzroy 1875 and the family enjoyed the benefits of their prosperity. She had singing lessons with Dame Nellie Melba. His business foundered during the 1892/93 Bank Crash. However Nellie is recorded as the owner of the 10 roomed Terminus Hotel in Williamstown a favoured watering hole for the sailors from the many ships that came to the port. Nellie had a daughter Lavilla who sadly died aged 1 year in 1898. Nellie is then recorded as a housekeeper to a medical doctor in Cockatoo and later working for John Box, in Brighton. She married John Box in 1900 and they had 3 children Nellie, Jack and Alexander. After John Box died 1913, Nellie rented a house on the family estate in Oakleigh. She raised 2 other children Ray and Thelma and received some income by caring for several welfare children. In her later years Nellie lived with each of her children who had inherited from the John Box Estate when they turned 21 years. John Box is the brother of William Box who, with his wife Elizabeth Box, lived in Box Cottage . John Box was a pioneer market gardener in East Brighton now Bentleigh. He married Martha Sheldrake and they had 10 children. The eldest daughter Rebecca was a Methodist Missionary in China and Alonzo, their 9th child, served in the Army WW1 at Gallipoli, France and Flanders. Rebecca sent the hand embroidered Chinese silk material for the Wedding Dress worn by Mary Closter at her marriage to Alonzo Box 1918. After Martha died he married Eleanor Rushall and they had 3 children. John was well respected by the community and also a Methodist lay preacher. Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who, with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children, lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841. Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh A black and white photograph of Eleanor Rushall b1866 the 2nd wife of John Box 1841 -1913F.C Burman Photos / 196 Smith St. Fitzroybox william, box elizabeth, box george, box john, sheldrake martha, box alonzo, box mary, box rebecca, rushall eleanor, moorabbin, bentleigh, brighton, ormond, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, withyham sussex england, rushall george, fitzroy melbourne, dame nellie melba, helen porter mitchell, terminus hotel williamstown, williamstown melbourne, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photographs x 3 , B&W Eleanor Rushall 2nd wife John Box, c1880
John Box 1841 - 1913 the 4th son of George and Mary Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex England and came to Australia in 1856 with his parents. He lived and worked on his fathers market garden in East Brighton ( now Bentleigh) for several years and then rented a property in Tucker Road in 1862. John married Martha Sheldrake and they had 10children who were all born in East Brighton ( now Ormond ). After Martha died 1895 John Box married Eleanor Rushall c1900 Eleanor (Nellie) Rushall b 1866 in Fitzroy daughter of George Rushall b 1823 in London and Mary Ann Jones b 1823 in Battersea, who arrived in Portland 1849 and later settled in Fitzroy. George was an Auctioneer and was elected to Council 1874 becoming Mayor of Fitzroy 1875 and the family enjoyed the benefits of their prosperity. She had singing lessons with Dame Nellie Melba. His business foundered during the 1892/93 Bank Crash. However Nellie is recorded as the owner of the 10 roomed Terminus Hotel in Williamstown a favoured watering hole for the sailors from the many ships that came to the port. Nellie had a daughter Lavilla who sadly died aged 1 year in 1898. Nellie is then recorded as a housekeeper to a medical doctor in Cockatoo and later working for John Box, in Brighton. She married John Box in 1900 and they had 3 children Nellie, Jack and Alexander. After John Box died 1913, Nellie rented a house on the family estate in Oakleigh. She raised 2 other children Ray and Thelma and received some income by caring for several welfare children. In her later years Nellie lived with each of her children who had inherited from the John Box Estate when they turned 21 years. John Box is the brother of William Box who, with his wife Elizabeth Box, lived in Box Cottage . John Box was a pioneer market gardener in East Brighton now Bentleigh. He married Martha Sheldrake and they had 10 children. The eldest daughter Rebecca was a Methodist Missionary in China and Alonzo, their 9th child, served in the Army WW1 at Gallipoli, France and Flanders. Rebecca sent the hand embroidered Chinese silk material for the Wedding Dress worn by Mary Closter at her marriage to Alonzo Box 1918. After Martha died he married Eleanor Rushall and they had 3 children. John was well respected by the community and also a Methodist lay preacher. Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who, with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children, lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841. Three black and white photographs of Eleanor Rushall the 2nd wife of John BoxA Nellie Rushall; B Mum ( Nana) C possibly 'Eleanor'* box william, box elizabeth, box george, box john, sheldrake martha, box alonzo, box mary, box rebecca, rushall eleanor, moorabbin, bentleigh, brighton, ormond, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, withyham sussex england, rushall george, fitzroy melbourne, terminus hotel williamstown, williamstown melbourne, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph - Back to Cheltenham State School - A memento 28.11.1936, 1936
A reunion gathering for past students of Cheltenham State School held in November 1936A black and white photograph of a large group of men and women in a semicircle on a school play yard beside a weatherboard building .They all appear to be smartly dressed, many women wearing hats and the men in suits. Cheltenham School Reunion. The third annual "Back to Cheltenham State school" reunion attracted an attendance of 600 former scholars to the school on Saturday afternoon. The proceedings were opened by tho mayor of Moorabbin (Cr. J. W. Allnut). The oldest teacher present was Mrs. Grant, of Sorrento, who, as Miss Fraser, had charge of the school from 1880 to 1883. Another old identity was Mr. T. Evans, of Kew, who is 82 years of age — he was the head teacher from 1802 to 1800. Photographs were taken of Mrs. Grant with fifteen of her former pupils, and of Mr. Evans, who mustered 72 of his old scholars. The roll call showed that there were 50 pupils present who attended tho school more than half a century ago. Mrs. Buckley, of Mentone, who is 84, and Mr. W. P. Fairlam, of Cheltenham, 80 years, were the oldest former scholars in attendance. Mr. Fairlam, notwithstanding his age, still carries on the business of an auctioneer. Bouquets were presented to Mrs. Grant and Mrs Buckley by the president of the mothers' club (Mrs. Marshall). An enjoyable day was wound up by a dance at night in the mechanical institute, when 200 attended. (Age, Monday 30 November 1936, page 5)cheltenham primary school, state school, charman road, cheltenham, school, charman stephen, gettens mary, spring grove, balcombe road, nepean road, dairy farmers, market agrdeners, poultry farmers, methodist church, cancel, 1936 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, black & white Cheltenham Tennis Club 1920, and 2 Documents, 1920
Cheltenham Tennis Club was established 1883 when Shire of Moorabbin released land in Cheltenham Park for recreational use. 1924 The Shire of Moorabbin gave permission for the development of extra Courts.Cheltenham Tennis Club 1883 was one of the first Tennis Clubs established in Melbourne.A black and white photograph of men and women seated and standing in and around the Cheltenham Tennis Clubhouse in Cheltenham Park, Cheltenham in 1920. Letter Handwritten 1883 Shire of Moorabbin, South Brighton , release of land in Cheltenham Park for the development of Tennis Courts. Letter Typed 1924 Shire of Moorabbin, permission for extra Courts, signed by the shire secretary, Alexander Chalmers Smith.PHOTO ; written on back : Cheltenham Tennis Club 1920 / Cheltenham Park Letter ; signed John Keys Shire of Moorabbin South Brighton Logo 1871 Letter ; Shire of Moorabbin Logo 1924charman road, cheltenham, 1920, tennis club. charman stephen, gettens mary, spring grove, charman road, balcombe road, nepean road, dairy farmers, market agrdeners, poultry farmers, methodist church, keys john, shire of moorabbin, colsamix, cheltenham park melbourne, sabbath victorian law article 26, cheltenham golf club -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Document, Photocopy Letter Stephen Charman to Michael Charman UK 1853, 1853
Stephen Charman, aged 21 years arrived in Melbourne in 1842 as one of Henry Dendy's emigrants. He established purchased land in 1852 and established a market garden at Spring Grove Cheltenham with his 2nd wife Mary nee Gettens. Stephen died 1906 in Gippsland. He wrote letters to his brother Michael who had remained in England Stephen and Mary Charman were pioneer market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire 1842 and were involved in the development of Church, school and community in the area now called Cheltenham. Charman Road Cheltenham was a boundary of their land. Letter, handwritten from Stephen Charman to his brother Michael in UK 1853 x 3 pages Handwritten signed Stephen early settlers, pioneers, spring grove, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, parish of moorabbin, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, charman mary, gettens mary, marigold flowers, pharmacy, methodist church, state schools, education, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardens, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Black & White, J L Smith, H Higgins Overloaded Ford Truck at Chaff & Grain Store and Mill Bentleigh c1926, c1926
J.L.Smith was an early settler in East Brighton now Bentleigh and established successful Wood cutting, Grain & Chaff cutting and Motor garage businesses in Centre Road . He was elected Councillor of the Shire of Moorabbin and, with Mary Ann, his family were involved with local Church, Red Cross, and other community organizations. Herbert John Higgins ran a dairy farm with 40 cows on some acres fronting Jasper Rd ( Higgins Rd today ) he grew corn crops to feed his herd and also bought grain from J L Smith.Herbert Higgins , Dairy farmer, along with the Allnutt, and Long families were members of the Methodist Church Bentleigh from 1880s and involved in community organizations, J.L.Smith was an early settler in East Brighton now Bentleigh and established successful Wood cutting, Grain & Chaff cutting and Motor garage businesses in Centre Road . He was elected Councillor of the Shire of Moorabbin and, with Mary Ann, his family were involved with local Church, Red Cross, and other community organizations.Black & White photograph showing an upended Ford truck that has been overloaded with bags of grain with Herb Higgins and 2 men and a boy. They are outside J L Smith Chaff & Grain Store Centre Rd Bentleigh c 1926 higgins,herbert, dairy farmer, allnutt victoria (queenie), smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, smith harry redvers, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman s, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards, methodist church bentleigh, milk, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Black & White x4 Maypole Dance Moorabbin State School 1922, 1922
In October 1872, State School 1111 Box Rise opened on the corner of Worthing Road and Dane Road. In order for this school to open, School No 442, a Wesleyan School, on the corner of Wickham Road and Chapel Lane, had to agree to close to meet pupil number requirements. Charles Sadgrove was head teacher of the new State School when it opened on October 1st 1872 and he remained until 1878. The school was renamed South Brighton in 1887 to accord with the nearby railway station which opened around that time. The main part of the present building dates from 1890. By the early 1900s the school had been extended to the north. . The school contains a plaque for Harry G Hawker, one of the pioneers of aviation, who attended the school in the closing years of the nineteenth century. The school was renamed Moorabbin in 1909.During the 1940s and 1950s population in the area surged and school enrolments peaked to over 800 under head teacher CS Lansell. Enrollments decreased to 470 in 1969. By the 1990s however, enrollments began to increase again. ( G Whitehead KCC Historian) Since 1890 Moorabbin Primary School No.1111 has been socially significant at a local level providing education for the families of the early settlers in Moorabbin ( South Brighton) Black & White photographs x 4 of pupils at Moorabbin State School Maypole Dancing c1922keys robert, marriott charles, gregg barriecity of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, parish of moorabbin, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, methodist church wickham road, box rise state school no.1111, methodist chapel cheltenham, education, early settlers -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Black & White 'Edith Cavell Tableau' Easter Parade Cheltenham 1916, 1916
The Friendly Societies Carnival at Mentone 1916 during WW1 was arranged to showcase the local activities and raise funds for the 'Discharged Wounded Soldiers Fund' = £140 was raised. As elsewhere in Australia most of the local young men had enlisted in the AIF and some were coming home wounded - many were killed on overseas battlefields. This Parade was led by the Cheltenham Brass Band, followed by the Friendly Societies AOF, IOR, HACBS, PAFS, and ANA. The PAFS - Protestant Alliance Friendly Society - had 2 entries 'Fruit & Vegetable Display' and 'The Murder of Nurse Edith Cavell' both floats won their category. Ella Allnutt portrayed Nurse Cavell. The Carnival gave prizes for sports events on the Mentone Oval and a concert was held at night at the Mentone Ice Skating Rink. World War 1 1914-1918 had a devastating impact on many early settler families whose sons had volunteered to serve in AIF. 1916 many of these young men were returning injured or had been killed overseas The Community rallied around to support these men and their families by holding fund raising events like the CarnivalBlack & White photograph of a decorated float with a Tableau ' The Murder of Nurse Edith Cavell' in the Friendly Societies Carnival Cheltenham 1916Front Handwritten ; Procession ( part of ) to honour Sister Edith Cavell an English nurse executed by the Germans in Brussels (BELG.) in 1914 (1st World War)cheltenham brass band 1916, ww1 1914-1918, cavell edith, friendly societies, protestant alliance friendly society, moorabbin, cheltenham, dendy henry, dendy's special survey 1841, assisted emigrants early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, marigold flowers, pharmacy, charman stephen, gettens mary, charman harriet, methodist church, primitive methodists, box william, box elizabeth, state schools, education, moorabbin shire, moorabbin roads board, city of moorabbin, kingston city council -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Black & White, Cycling Group Cheltenham c1908, c1908
Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire came together for social, religious, sporting and entertainment. This group is probably from the Cheltenham area, possibly a Church Group , and are preparing for a day of riding.Community Groups with Church or Sporting associations were integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.Black & White photograph of a large group of male cyclists with their bicycles c1908, bicycles, moorabbin, cheltenham, dendy henry, dendy's special survey 1841, assisted emigrants early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, marigold flowers, pharmacy, charman stephen, gettens mary, charman harriet, methodist church cheltenham, primitive methodists, box william, box elizabeth, state schools, education, moorabbin shire, moorabbin roads board, city of moorabbin, kingston city council -
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Photograph, Black & White, John Morey House Cheltenham c1900, c1900
Mr John Morey, was a pioneer settler in Cheltenham where he developed a market garden on his property in Weatherall Rd. Dick Morey, John's son died in WW1. John Morey jnr., another son, inherited the property and eventually moved to Bay Rd Sandringham, Descendants of John Morey lived in the area John Morey was an early settler in Cheltenham and established a market garden in Weatherall Road Cheltenham.Faded Black & White of John Morey with 2 children outside his home in Weatherall Rd. Cheltenham c1900Hand written information / Hayward ........morey, john, weatherall road cheltenham, sandringham, world war 1 1914-1918, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, parish of moorabbin, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b., bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, cheltenham state school no.84, methodist school cheltenham, beaumaris west state school, meeres frederick, meeres walter, early settlers, cancel -
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Photograph, 1936 Back to Cheltenham State School, 1936 Back to Cheltenham State School, 1936
1936. Back to Cheltenham State School, Charman Road, Cheltenham. Photograph is black and white. Four rows of men and women dressed in their best clothes. School photo of coming back to Cheltenham in 1936. The men are wearing suits, some with waistcoats, and white shirts with neckties. The women are wearing dresses some with jackets,. On every man and women, they have a sticker against their chest with their names on it. Most of the ladies are wearing hats on their head, and about four ladies have their hats on their lap. The front row are sitting on the ground, second row sitting on a chair and third and fourth rows are standing.Front of Mount : Back to Cheltenham 1936 / CHARMAN RD. SCHOOL Stamp on back of Mount : N. R. McGeehan. / 154 / Hotham St / Ripponlea / Photographer.state school, charman road, cheltenham, 1936, school, cheltenham primary school, charman stephen, gettens mary, spring grove, balcombe road, nepean road, dairy farmers, market agrdeners, poultry farmers, methodist church -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, 1950 Cinderella Dance, St Matthew's Church of England, Cheltenham, 1950 Cinderella Dance, St Matthew's Church of England, Cheltenham, 1950
1950. The St Matthew's Church of England, Cheltenham, Cinderella Dance in aid of the Church Tennis Club. The Dance was held in the Cheltenham Mechanics Institute and Temperance Hall. This building was demolished in 1960 to be replaced in the same year by the Cheltenham Hall and Library. Photograph is black and white. There are rows of men and women, either holding hands, or just standing. All the women are in gowns and the men are in suits. Also have flags of various countries hanging from the walls.Top of Mount : The hall is the 'Cheltenham Mechanics Institute and Temperance / Hall" demolished in 1960 to be replaced by the Cheltenham Hall / and Library / in 1960 Base of Mount : St. Matthews Church of England Cheltenham / Cinderella Dance in aid of the Church Tennis Club 1950cinderella dance, st. matthew's church of england, cheltenham, hall, 1950, methodist church, dancing, ball gowns, fashion, market gardeners, early settlers, city of moorabbin, temperance halls, mechanis institutes, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Jun 2012, June 2012
The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS.4 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 27 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in June 2012. Notice for the meeting June 24th , an interesting visit to Box Cottage Museum by members of The Brighton Antiques Club May 30th , and Jessica Bennett, Reporter for Moorabbin Glen Eira Leader Newspaper, will publish a photo and brief article about the Open Day June 17th for the Celebration of 150th Anniversary of The Moorabbin Roads Board. A new volunteer photographer has assisted our efforts to catalogue the artefacts in the museum for MAV website. A note explaining the timeline of the Moorabbin Roads Board. Helen also sends 3 x A4 pages of an interesting essay about the ‘Baptist Church Pioneers in East Brighton ( now known as Bentleigh)’, referring to the ‘Historical Reflection Notes’ of Dr. Robert Bell, that have been donated to CMHS, and the ‘Box Family History’ with 4 photocopied photos. CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / JUNE 2012 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, the moorabbin roads board 1862, city of glen eira, city of kingston, moorabbin shire, parish of moorabbin, brighton east, south brighton, bent tommy, mair william, baptist church, vickery street bentleigh, bell dr. robert, box henry, box william, box martha, box rebecca, grewar, religion, vickers street -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Instrument - 'Estey' Harmonium (Portable), Circa 1870
Circa 1870, “Estey”, American-made, small Harmonium, (commonly known as a Gospel Organ). Initially purchased by Mr John Box, This example folds up into a small wooden case. It was often borrowed and could frequently be seen on the roadside, waiting to be picked up by horse and cart for delivery to a place of worship, often a local hall or private home. This organ was donated to the Baptist Church in the 1920s, from the estate of John Box, and was in constant use. This 'Estey' harmonium belonged to the local Bentleigh Baptist Church, Vickery Street, Bentleigh. It was often borrowed for delivery to a place of worship, often a local hall. There was also a “Methodist Mission to Chinese”, located in Lydia Street, Bentleigh, where the Methodist religion was taught to those interested Chinese. Pioneer settlers welcomed the support and fellowship provided by their gatherings for regular religious worshipCirca 1870, “Estey”, American, small Harmonium, (commonly known as a Gospel Organ). This example folds up into a small, wooden case so that it could be easliy transported to Religious Servicesmoorabbin, harmonium, baptist church, pioneers, settlers, bentleigh, worship, mckinnon, cheltenham, organs, estey, methodist mission -
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Clothing, Baby's long white calico Christening gown c1900, c1900
A traditional Baby's long white calico Christening gown with cut-work and pintucks on the front yoke and fastened at back by a mother of pearl button and draw string at neck with long waist ties. The women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire were skilled dressmakers and craft workers and made the clothes for their families. There were times when prices for produce were not good and families struggled to support their families until prosperity returned. However they still made simple materials special by their dressmaking and craft work skills The early settler families followed the religious traditions of their Churches. This Baby's long white calico Christening gown is an example of the simple dressmaking skill of a woman making a special garment with inexpensive material and her cut- work decoration. A Baby's long, white calico Christening gown with pintucks,cut-work, lace, long sleeves, long waist ties and a draw string neck. clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, lace work, cut work, christening gowns, methodist church, religious services, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, moorabbin shire blackburn nance, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
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Clothing, Baby's Christening gown , fine muslin, cut work, c1900, c1900
This Baby's long white Christening gown is made from fine muslin, with short sleeves and cut-work and pin tucked front panels The women of the early settler families were very skilled dressmakers and made the clothes for their families. The early settler families followed the religious rites of their Christian Church and this Baby's Christening gown shows the dressmaking skills of the pioneer women of Moorabbin Shire c1900 , A Baby's Christening gown of fine white muslin with cut-work and needlework on yoke, gathered skirt and short sleeves with a draw string waist and neck . The front panel has 5 sections of pin tucks and cut work . clothing, christening gown, methodist church, church of england, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, lacework, cutwork, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, , moorabbin shire blackburn nance, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
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Book - New Testament Bible, World War II, c1939-1945
Active Service Pocket Bible - New Testament National Bible issued by the National Bible Society of Scotland to men and women on active duty during WWII. A message from George VI is printed on the inside.This bible was issued to men and women on active duty during WWII. It has been bought home by one of the citizens of City of Moorabbin who served in WWII.Small pocket sized New Testament Bible, bound in blue materialNew Testament - Royal Air Force Emblemreligion, world war ii, bible, george vi, national bible society of scotland, active duty, city of moorabbin, returned services league bentleigh, cheltenham -
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Badge - Sunday School Scholars Demonstration Pin, 1934
The Sunday School Scholars Anniversary Celebration was to be held on 1 December 1934, but due to an abnormal storm on the day before it was postponed to 8th December 1934. 15000 Sunday school scholars and teachers marched through the streets of Melbourne to demonstrate the strength of youth organisations associated with the Churches. The march ended at the Treasury Gardens where a thanksgiving service was held, more than 35,000 people attended. Some of the families of the City of Moorrabbin would have attended this march.Silver pin in the shape of a shieldCentenary Melbourne Victoria 1-12-34 - Sunday School Scholars Demonstrationsunday school, religion, melbourne, treasury gardens -
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Functional object - Travel Trunk ,wood, brass handles, hinges and lock c1860
A handmade wood travel trunk, with internal cupboard fastened by wing clips, side brass handles, brass hinges and a central brass lock with latch for padlock Early settlers used these handmade trunks to bring their worldly goods to the new Settlements in Australia c1850A typical travel trunk used by pioneer settlers as they traveled on sailing ships from Europe to Australia c 1852A Handmade wood Travel Trunk , with internal cupboard, brass handles, lock and hinges c 1860NILpioneers, moorabbin shire, dendy's special survey 1842 brighto, dendy henry, were j.b., moorabbin roads board, market gardeners, early settlers, bent thomas, sailing ships, emigration to melbourne 1850, methodist church, henry box, holloway josiah, box willian, poultry farmers, flower farms, orchards -
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Plan - Building Plans for the proposed vicarage of St George's Church of England Church in Mavho Street, Bentleigh, 1959
St George's Church of England held services in Mavho Street, Bentleigh from 1926 to 1984. A new Church was built in 1955. In 1996 the church property was divided into two lots. On one lot was the church which was converted into apartments. The other lot had the old timber church and the vicarage.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinTwo pages of architectual designs for the building of the proposed vicarage St George's Church of England Church in Mavho Street, BentleighArchitectural drawings by The Designers Panelst george's church of england, bentleigh, vicarage, plans, religion -
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Plan - Extension Plans for St.Anne's Church of England, Moylan Street, East Ormond
St Anne's Church of England in Moylan Street, East Ormond was closed in 1995. These plans were drawn up to add an extension to the existing church - but it was never built.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinArchitectural Drawings for St Annes Church of England East Ormond - proposed plans for extension 2 pagesst anne's church of england, moylan street, east ormond, religion, building plans -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book - A Journey of Faith - The Stained Glass Windows of St Paul's Bentleigh Holy Trinity Parish, by Patrick Ferry, 2015
St Paul's Church is in Jasper Road, Benlteigh. A foundation stone reads " This stone symbol of Christ, Chief corner stone of the church was blessed and set by His Grace Archbishop Simonds 13th November 1960, T O'Sullivan P.P. S. J. Morgan and Associates Architect H.P. Yunken Pty Ltd Builder". The stained glass windows were commissioned by Father Timothy O'Sullivan and the artist was Alan Sumner. The window were progressively installed from 1961, and took nearly 20 years to complete.St Paul's Catholic Church Bentleigh was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.A book about the stained glass windows in St Paul's Catholic Church in Jasper Road, Bentleigh - containing photos and diagram.city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, nepean highway, st paul's catholic church, bentleigh, jasper road, religion -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book - The Living Harvest - A history of St. Peter's Parish, East Bentleigh, by W. T. Dobson, 1974
The first building that was erected in the Parish of St Peter's was a little wooden school house, built by local market gardeners in February 1865. The school was demolished and a brick school building was erected and opened in1903. St Peter's School, East Bentleigh was erected by the many Irish Market Gardeners of Moorrabin in 1865 and was integral to the education, spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.A book on the history of St Peter's Parish, Centre Road, East Bentleigh, with pictures. 57 pages. Contains local history, history of early pioneer families, St Peter's School and the church.early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, center road, irish settlers, east bentleigh, st peter's church east bentleigh, religion, catholic -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Pamphlet - St Finbar's Parish Church, East Brighton - Celebrating 150 Years 1848-1998, 1998
St Finbar's Roman Catholic Church corner of Nepean Highway and Centre Road, East Brighton.St Finbar's Roman Catholic Church East Brighton was erected in 1871 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Four page AO5 brochure inviting people to join in historic 150 year celebration. Contains brief history of the Parish of St Finger's East Brighton.early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, were j.b., market gardeners, nepean highway, east brighton, st finbar's parish, centre road, religion, roman catholic -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Document - Reflections - Bentleigh Baptist Church Diary
The Baptist Church was built in 1881 in Tucker Road, in 1916 on land donated by Henry Box, a local market gardener. The wooden Church was moved to the to Vickery Street Bentleigh, the current site of the Bentleigh Baptist Church . The removal was made on a horse drawn jinker.The Baptist Church was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.22 Page typed document which outlines the history of the Baptist Church, Bentleigh.early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, baptist church bentleigh, vickery street, religion, bentleigh -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Document - Tenth Anniversary - Presbyterian Church East Bentleigh, 1957 - 1967, 1967
Presbyterian Church East Bentleigh, built in 1957 in Cecil Street East Bentleigh. The site and building is now (2022) being used by Chabad, Bentleigh, which serves to cater to the needs of the Jewish Community.Presbyterian Church Bentleigh was formed to cater for the growing population of Bentleigh when the market gardens were subdivided into residential blocks.Document with blue cover, 18 pages. Contains text and pictures.parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, presbyterian church east bentleigh, cecil street, east bentleigh, subdivision of land, religion -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Booklet - Cheltenham Church of Christ - Our Heritage - The History of the Cheltenham Church of Christ, by K. G. Hilbig and G. L. Daff, 1970
Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and is still in use today. Built on Chesterville Road, Cheltenham.Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Booklet 10 pages with typed textearly settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, nepean highway, church of christ cheltenham, religion, chesterville road -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Booklet - Souvenir History of the Church of Christ Cheltenham - 80th Anniversary May 2 & 3, 1937, by J. Ernest Allan, 1937
Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and is still in use today. Built on Chesterville Road, Cheltenham.Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Booklet 19 pages with typed text and photosearly settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, nepean highway, church of christ cheltenham, religion, chesterville road -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Booklet - One Hundred Years - Church of Christ Chesterville Road, Cheltenham 1857-1957, by J. Ernest Allan, 1957
Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and is still in use today. Built on Chesterville Road, Cheltenham.Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Booklet 12 pages with typed text and photosearly settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, nepean highway, church of christ cheltenham, religion, chesterville road