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Mount Evelyn History Group
Queen's visit, We Did But See Her Passing By; The 1954 Royal Visit Through Lilydale, 2004
The Queen's journey through Lilydale and district during her Australian tour, 1954Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh passed through Lilydale by train 6 March 1954 on their way to Warburton. Residents along the route turned out to see the royal couple. The royal visit made such an impression that it is still vividly remembered six decades later. Stapled booklet with white cover; b&w photo of floral banner 'Lilydale' with group of men and women In ink on front cover: 'Donated to Mt Evelyn History Group by Anthony McAleer 23/5/09' Mt Evelyn History Group stamp on front cover.queen elizabeth, lilydale, warburton, royal tour, royal train -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Garden City Residents Community Planting Day, 27 Jun 2008
Volunteers, Janet BOLITHO and Lois DALY helping to plant some of the over 1000 small shrubs in Garden City.Colour photograph of two volunteers weeding.janet bolitho, lois daley, garde, garden city, built environment - recreational facilities -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, View of Exoghi and Afales Bay - Ithaca, c1970s
At an altitude of 340m, the picturesque village of Exogh in northern Ithaca, lies on the Homeric mountain of Neion. The village overlooks Aphales Bay and across the water the neighbouring island of Lefkada. During the Middle Ages and at the beginning of the Venetian rule, it was one of the most populated villages of the island, offering safety from the pirates, and an excellent view of the channel, the sea and the bays around the northern Ithaca.Some of the earliest Ithacan settlers in Melbourne were from the mountain village of Exoghi, including the founding president AJ.J. Lekatsas (Lucas). The village now has very few permanent residents with most having migrated or moved to the cities of Greece. A coloured photograph of a view overlooking the village of Exoghi and Aphales Bay on the island of Ithaca. The photograph was taken from the bell tower of the church of Panagias (the Virgin/Our Lady) sta Pernarakia located at the top of the mountain. The mountains which are visible across the skyline are the neighbouring island of Lefkada. mountain villages, ithaca -
Ithacan Historical Society
Print, View of Vathi, Ithaca
The reproduction print is of artwork depicting 'old' Vathi. Vathi is the main town and the largest settlement on the island of Ithaca in Greece, possibly established during the period of Venetian rule. The town resembles an amphitheatre, built around the coastline of one of the most natural ports of Greece. Many of the old buildings were destroyed in the catastrophic earthquakes of 1953. The length of the port is 926 m. with an entrance of 300 m. in width. It was once the main port for ferries transporting goods and people to and from the mainland. Ferries now dock at Piso Aetos. In the summer the harbour of Vathi is filled with sailing boats and yachts. During the periods of Venetian (c1500 - 1797) and English (1809 - 1864) rule, the population of Vathi grew significantly, reaching a total of 5,000 residents. During this period Vathi became an important centre for trade and commerce, political activities and legal proceedings.A black and white drawing of the harbour of Vathi . The drawing has a white surround. Printed in Italian across the top of the drawing: LUDRO LITTORICO Printed in Italian underneath the drawing: VISTA DE VATHI IN ITACAlittoricio, luadro -
Cockatoo History & Heritage Group
Recording, Dave Oliver recording on the history of Cockatoo 1995
After the devastating fires that hit Cockatoo on February 16th 1983. Dot Griffin recorded many of Cockatoo's earlier residents so their stories weren't lost like so much of Cockatoo's written history. Audio File, originally recorded on cassetterecording, cockatoo, cockatoo creek, audio file -
Stratford and District Historical Society
Telephone Directory, 1972 Telephone Directory Bairsndale, Foster, Korumburra, Mornington, Morwell, Sale, Warragul
Important historically as the last year the directory was published in exchange order, with subscribers shown under those exchanges, rather than as an overall alphabetical directory. It is therefore important as a record of those small exchanges, now all closed, as well as a record of residents in small rural areas and the larger towns.1972 Telephone Directory Bairnsdale, Foster, Korumburra, Mornington, Morwell, Sale, Warragul. It is paperback with an image of a fungus on the front cover, with a pink background.communications -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Athenaeum safe & contents - Cash box #1
Found in safe which has been in the building for over 100 years. Documents found in the safe indicate that it was used by the trustees of the Foresters, StanleyThat the object was used by Stanley groups/ residentsRectangular metal box with removable cash drawer. Black interior gold & copper coloured detail on exterior. Brass handle on lid.stanley athenaeum, foresters, temperance hall, safe, victorian -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Colour photograph, Colour photograph of 'Clifton Villa', 1980s
One of a series of photographs taken for Buninyong Shire Council 1980sClifton Villa is one of Buninyong's earliest homes built for Edward Newman a well known resident and chemistColour photograph of 'Clifton Villa'buninyong shire council, clifton villa, buninyong, buildings, edward charles newman -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - CAC - Terms And Conditions For Non-CAC Personnel Resident At CAC,NTF Program Directive No.6
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St Kilda Historical Society
Book - School book, Shakespeare, William, The Junior School Shakespeare Coriolanus, Early 1900s (estimate)
Student text used in the early 1900s by resident of St Kilda.156p includes notes and introduction by William Dent; indexnon-fictionStudent text used in the early 1900s by resident of St Kilda.water dent, kathleen o'callaghan, the palms st kilda -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Shield, Dockers Plains, 1921
This Honour Shield was the work of the school Sloyd pupils and Head Teacher. The honour book written by the Head Teacher Mr Thomas Kidman contains the names of 14 past students of Docker's Plains Primary School who served during the First World War. Handwritten summary of service pertaining to each past student including Nurse Alice M BYRNE who served in Egypt and France.Honour Board in the shape of a shield and carved from timber originally made by the Sloyd students and head teacher of Docker's Plains State School in 1921. The Honour Board centrally houses a casket with glass door containing a velvet covered book containing the names of 14 past students who served during World War 1. When the school closed in the 1940's resident were invited the take items and William Richardson, brother of Private Leslie George Richardson who died in June 1916 from meningitis prior to embarkation, chose the shield and framed photograph collection which his mother contributed to. After William died in 1964 and his wife in 1977 their daughter Clarice and husband Jim Tobias took on guardianship prior to donating to the RSL in 2003.An honour board in the shape of a shield ornamental carved ornamental from wood featuring a glass faced casket mounted in the centre,Our Boys Docker's Plains Honor Bookdocker plains, ww1, docker plains state school -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photographs, Courtney's Thelma Studio, Wangaratta, WWI Honour Roll State School No 1962 (Dockers Plains)
A framed collection of their photographs was donated by Mrs. J.B. Richardson. These were unveiled in a special ceremony at the school on the 17th October 1921. Also in 1921 an Avenue of Honour of gum trees was planted by schoolchildren and residents, along both sides of the Boorahaman road in front of the school. I do not know the exact date most of these trees remain. When the school was closed in 1949, local residents were invited to remove what ever they fancied, so Mr W.B. Richardson chose the two above mentioned items. After the death of both parents - last one in 1977 - Clarice Tobias and her Husband Jim took care of the shield and the photo`s. During 2002 the photo`s were presented to Wangaratta R.S.L. Sub/Branch,Timber frame with ornate edging containing 12 oval framed photographs of men in uniform with writing above and below. At top - State School No 1962 Roll of Honour Below - August 1914 - June 1916 The following soldiers are depicted from top left to right: Pte S Grossman, Pte S Plum, Pte W Byrne, Pte C Smith, Pte B Cummins, Pte H Perkins, Pte F Perkins, Pte A Perkins, Pte A C McDonald, Pte F Vonarx, Pte T Frasca, Pte G Richardson (centre)frasca, francis john vonarx 1981, william thomas byrne 5692, stanley w grossman, alexander mcdonald, richard cummins, sydney plum, leslie richardson, john claude smith, albert perkins, harry perkins, frederick perkins -
The Foundling Archive
Book, One Fella Lost, c.1920-1940
Picture story book written by Mission teacher, Miss Muriel Burthon, with illustrations based on drawings by Nugget James, from the Baptist Mission, Warrabri Native Settlement, Northern Territory. The book is published by Mission Publications Australia. This book states its uses as: as a story book and as an evangelizing tool. Historic Significance: this item reflects the nature of the relationship between Indigenous residents of Aboriginal missions and the mission masters. It provides an indication of the perception and representation of indigenous Australians during the early to mid- 20th Century. This item is a tangible reminder of the systematic captivity of indigenous Australians across the late 19th and 20th Centuries. Ring-bound paperback publication."One/Fella/Lost"aboriginal mission, indigenous history, colonialism, christianity, -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
.1 RED VINYL PHOTO ALBUM CONTAINS 101 COLOUR PHOTOS OF PATIENTS AND STAFF OF CLUNES HOSPITAL CIRCA 1987-1993, ALL PEOPLE NAMED .2 RED VINYL PHOTO ALBUM WITH APPROXIMATLEY 200 COLOURED PHOTOS OF STAFF AND PATIENTS OF CLUNES HOSPITAL, ALL PEOPLE NAMED .3 BLUE SPIRAL BOUND CONTAINING COLOURED PHOTOS OF STAFF AND PATIENTS OF CLUNES HOSPITAL, ALL PEOPLE NAMED.1 SUPER DELUX PHOT ALBUM LIBRARY EDITION, NAMES ON INDEX .2 PHOTOS- NAMES BESIDE PHOTOS .3 NAMES BELOW PHOTOS clunes hospital, hospital staff 1988-1993, residents of clunes hospital 1988-1993 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Hay and Its People Since 1900, 1980
Many aspects of Hay, including schools, council, shops, historical society, transport, families, WW2, services clubs.Written to record life in Hay. NSW. Red cover showing swing bridge 1906.hay, hay goal, hay pow camp, hay residents -
Cobram Historical Society Inc
Nurse's uniform 3 pieces
Owned by Isabel Gilmour later Mrs Leo Pinnuck. Owned and worn by a Cobram resident.White short sleeved waisted front button through collared uniform dress of mid calf length. Four darts in upper back of dress. Red woollen collared cape with epaulets on shoulders. Monogrammed on left side of collar with RMH. Bottom front left of cape cloth badge with Royal Melbourne Hospital coat of arms. White head veil of organza. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter and Life Summary, W. T. BYRNE
1.Photocopy of letter dated 24/12/1914 handwritten by William Thomas Byrne of Docker's Plain whilst at training camp - 3rd light horse brigade train - to his sister. 2.Photocopy of brief summary of W.T.Byrne's life to when he was discharged in 1918 - photocopied from Docker Plains School Honor Book William Thomas BYRNE was born on 21/9/1890 at Docker Plains to William and Johanna Byrne. He was educated at Docker Plains and Wangaratta State schools. A farmer when he enlisted on 13/10/1914. He trained at Broadmeadows and embarked on Hororata on 17/4/1915. He served with the 3rd Light Horse and 12th and/or 27th ASC - Army Service Corps as a Driver. Newspaper article dated 7/11/2003 states letter was found inside second hand book and the writer of the letter identified as the uncle of local Wangaratta resident and historian Bill O'Callaghan. The letter written prior to embarking overseas was addressed to Mrs Connell Ford Street Wangaratta but intended for his sister Nora, a Nun at Brigidine Convent, Albert Park. Photocopy of handwritten letter and life history summary in black ink on white paper 3rd Light Horse Brigade train 24/12/14william thomas byrne 5692, docker's plains -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, John Hunter Kerr, Glimpses of life in Victoria (1872) : by a resident [L. Massey]
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Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Photograph (1963), SUNSHINE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1963
The hospital was established (circa 1920's) by the Carruthers sisters, who both were qualified nursing sisters. It was later known as St Andrews. The hospital became the Sunshine & District Community Hospital on 15 September 1946. Many local people were born in this hospital. The First Annual Report for period 15 September 1946 to 30 June 1947 states that there were 182 births, and that 413 patients were admitted. The daily average of patients during this period was 15.3 of whom 37.8% were members and 62.2% non members. It ended its use as a hospital in 1989, and the buildings were demolished to be replaced by residential units.This was the main hospital in the Sunshine area serving the local residents for several decades. Its usefulness as a local hospital became irrelevant when the significantly larger Sunshine Hospital in Furlong Rd became operational.Black and white photograph of the former hospital which was of weatherboard construction, and which was located at 9 King Edward Ave, Albion Vic.sunshine community hospital, st andrews hospital, carruthers sisters, sunshine & district community hospital, king edward avenue hospital, 9 king edward avenue -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
L to R, Algie Graham - Dispensor, Lawrie Trudinger - Medical Superintentant, Phillip Griffith - Resident Dr, Ewan Evans - Manager, P C King, 1944
Photoalgie graham, dispensor, lawrie trudinger, medical superintentant, phillip griffith, resident dr, ewan evans, manager, king, 1944 -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
1973 - Medical Senior & Junior Medical Residents & Senior Nursing Staff
Front L-R: Dr J. Acheson (Medical Sup), Sr Betty Wilson (Dep Matron), Mr I. McVilly (Manager), Miss M.S. Ogden (Matron), Sr Winsome Menadue (Asst Matron), Sr M. Ormsby (Clinical Sup), Sr Grace Cameron (Midwifery Sup). Taken on Front Steps, Eildon House, Drummond St, BallaratPhoto1973, medical, senior, junior, residents, nursing staff -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Painting - Oil painting on gumleaf by Alfred William Eustace, circa 1851 to 1907
This gum leaf painting is one of a pair displayed on foil in the same frame. It is typical of many paintings by the self-taught Australian artist Alfred William Eustace (1820-1907). A.W. Eustace, a well-known Australian artist, was born in Berkshire, England, where he was an assistant gamekeeper to the Earl of Craven at Ashdown Park. He migrated to Australia with his wife and children in 1851 and camped on the Ullina and Eldorado Runs on the Black Dog Creek at Chiltern, which was in excess of 50,000 acres of grazing land. A.W. Eustace was employed as a shepherd by Jason Withers and while tending his flocks in the solitude of the bush, Eustace turned his attention to painting and music to while away the long and weary hours. He endeavoured to capture the spirit of the bush painting on board, canvas or tin plate, but as these materials were not always readily available he then started painting on large round eucalyptus leaves from the White and Red Box trees that grew around about him. About 1856 he painted a small picture of the famous Woolshed goldrush and during the next few years became well known in North-East Victoria. John Sadlier, a police officer stationed at Beechworth said that Eustace painted 'some really exquisite scenes. He was of an easy-going dreamy temperament, a student of nature only, despising the works of men. Unfortunately his drawings were on eucalyptus leaves, the largest and roundest he could find and not on canvas, and no doubt have all perished long ago.' In 1876 the Melbourne Age newspaper reported, 'Eustace’s celebrated paintings on gum leaves are again attracting attention,…Mr Eustace is an elegant artist…he seems without effort to catch the colour and spirit of Australian scenery…' In 1864 A.W. Eustace held an Art Union in Albury, and again in 1884 in Ballarat. He exhibited at the Victorian Academy of Arts in 1877 and also held an exhibition of gum leaf paintings at Stevens Gallery, Melbourne in 1893. By 1896 he was receiving orders from heads of states in Europe, with his works acknowledged by Queen Victoria, Emperor Frederick of Germany and the Czar of Russia, as well as the Governors of New South Wales and Victoria. His paintings reflected his ability to paint the sky in his realistic style which is still noted by art critics of the day. A.W. Eustace was also a skillful taxidermist. The collection of birds and animals that can be seen at the Beechworth Museum are examples of his taxidermy skill. When not doing his work, painting or taxidermy, he regularly contributed letters and verse to the Chiltern newspaper, The Federal Standard. A book of verse in his hand writing was presented to The Athenaeum Trust by the Boadle family. In the 1870’s he became interested in spiritualism often being involved in lively debate at lectures and séances. Alfred William Eustace died in 1907 and is buried in the Chiltern New Cemetery with his wife Sarah and one of his daughters, Elizabeth.An oil painting on gum leaf by the well-known Australian artist Alfred William Eustace. He was a self-taught artist during the 19th and early 20th century and a prominent resident of Chiltern. Oil painting on gum leaf by Alfred William Eustace. A scene of a log cabin on Black Dog Creek Road, Chiltern, with Skeleton Hill in the background. The canvas is a juvenile Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) leaf. It is one of a pair of Eustace gum leaf paintings mounted on gold foil, under glass in a brown frame. Inscription on back. Labels on back: Rehoused by The Centre for Cultural Materials/ Conservation, University of Melbourne "Oil on Gum Leaf"/ by Alfred William Eustace/ Donor:- Cam & Connie Boadle/ Wales U.K. Crescent/ MUSEUM/ GRADE/ 24 OCT 1998/ CONSERVATION BOARD ALBURY/ PICTURE FRAMERS/ Shop 15 & 16/ AMP Lane,/ Albury, 2640/ Ph: 02 6021 7088black dog creek, chiltern, alfred eustace, skeleton hill, gum leaf, painting, eustace -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Ottoman War Medal, 1915
Ottoman War medal was give by Ottoman Empire to soldiers during WW1 for gallantry. Australian soldiers began to see these after the Gallipoli campaign particularly during the conflict in Sinai and Palestine. Martin Balsarini fought in the Battle of Beersheeba in Palestine. It is likely that he collected this medal during that campaign. This object is significant because Martin Balsarini was Chiltern Valley resident who fought in the Gallipoli campaign. This is a rare medal highly prized by Australian soldiers. Martin is listed on the Chiltern Shire Great War Honour Roll Star shaped medal with five points, inlaid with red enamel with silver edges. Large crescent moon in centre as well as Islamic patterns and writings, including calendar date. Reverse side has a pin holder inscribed with BB&co. Silver is tarnished and scratched.BB & Co. Islamic inscriptionschiltern, martin balsarini, ottoman, medal, world war one, gallipoli, beersheba, gallipoli star -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Uniform Insignia
Worn by Martin Balsarini, in WW1Martin Balsarini was a Chiltern Valley resident, who fought in WW1, including at the Battle of Beersheba.3 AIF Shoulder epaulettes 2 Jacket buttons 2 Lighthorse insignia 1 Field Ambulance insignia 2 4th Battalion Insignia 1 Infantry Insignia Epaulettes pins chiltern, chiltern valley, martin balsarini, military accoutrements -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Greeting Postcard, 1916
WW1 1914-1918 Greetings postcard WW1. Sent to Ethel (Mrs. William Fuge) from brother Bert WW1 soldier.WW1 The Great War 1914-1918Buff coloured greeting postcard WW1 with yellow embroidery wording "I'm Thinking of you". Card contains lace overlay envelope which is empty but has flowers embroidered in white, green and pink. Card has yellow embroidered wording " I'm thinking of you ". ww1, the great war 1914-1918, ethel fuge (mrs. william fuge) cornishtown resident via chiltern -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Life Member Badge Auckland Workingmen's Club : S. W. Eustace, Circa 1900-1920
late 1800's and early 1900s clubs designed to bring working men from all walks of life together in a relaxed, friendly and companionable manner. A majority of these types of clubs catered to ex-servicemen which assisted with their integration back into social circles after their challenging war experiences. Early 1900's, belongs to S.W. Eustace, former Chiltern Resident who was involved int he Boer War and WW1 Campaigns. Round silver badge, missing back hinge and pin. Inscribed "Auckland Workingmen's Club" S.W. Eustace. auckland working mans club, s.w. eustace life member badge, cica 1900-1920, s. w. eustace boer war and ww1 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW2 German Combat Helmet, Circa 1940-1945
Associated with WW2 german issue helmet for combat purposes. Associated with WW2 German combat helmet issue. Once owned by Harry Dyson, Chiltern Resident. Manganese metal Combat Helmet used by German Troops WW2. Hard metal exterior. ww2 german helmet, german ww2 combat helmet -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Campaign Ribbons for medals and awards WW1 : Military Cross, 1914 Star, French Croix de Guerre, 2 ANZAC Corps colours (The Joseph Nott Collection), Circa 1914 - 1919
Associated with WW1 campaign medals and bravery awards. Items from the Joseph Nott collection WW1 soldier. Joseph Nott was a Military Cross recipient. WW1 colored ribbons associated with campaign medals and bravery awards. The Joseph Nott collection (Chiltern and Rutherglen resident). Medal and Award ribbons associated with WW1 : 1 x bright green with thin red striping (French 1914-1918 Croix de Guerre), 1 x red, cream, white and blue stripes (the 1914 Star), 1 x red and white flag shape cloth patch (2 ANZAC Corps)), and 1 x cream, purple and cream striped ribbon (The Military Cross). The thin ribbon strand consists of cream, crimson and royal blue colored ribbons (Empire colors and the 1914 Star colors). 2 anzac corps colours (light horse unit), joseph nott colleciton ww1 soldier rutherglen and chiltern resident., military cross, croix de guerre and 1914 star ribbons ww1, ww1 medals and awards ribbons -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Document - Memorial Card from W.C.Busse Collection, c1897
Wilfred Clarence Busse was born in Chiltern, Victoria in 1898. Busse attended secondary school at Wesley College before graduating and studying law at the University of Melbourne. After graduating from University, Busse went on to become a barrister, often in the chambers of Sir Leo Finn Bernard Cussen a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Busse was also a fictional writer seen by his novels "The Blue Beyond; A Romance of the Early Days in South Eastern Australia" was written in 1928 and published in 1930 and "The Golden Plague: A Romance of the Early Fifties" written in 1930. "The Golden Plague: A Romance of the Early Fifties" won the T.E.Role gold medal for the best historical novel published that year and went on to become a best seller. Busse wrote a series of articles for "The Federal Standard" newspaper in Chiltern, about the history of Chiltern. Wilfred Clarence Busse was a member of the Chiltern Athenaeum upon his death in 1960. Frederick Busse was born Henry Louis Friedrich in 1827, in Salzgitter Germany. He is the grandfather of Wilfred Busse. Upon his death, he was survived by his sons Reinhold and William and his wife Wilhelmina. This memorial card is important to Chiltern Athenaeum as it is of a resident who spent many years in the region before being buried in a cemetery in Indigo Shire. It is also important as it is a familial extension of Wilfred Clarence Busse who was born and raised in Chiltern and drew inspiration for his novels from his life in Chiltern. A brown rectangular card with golden boarders and writing memorialising Frederick Busse. There is an angel in the top left corner and bible verses in the top right corner and at the bottom. Obverse: The Lord/ Gave/ And the/ Lord hath/ Taken away/ Blessed be/ the name of/ the Lord In/ Loving Remembrance/ Of/ Our Dear Father/ Frederick Busse/ A colonist of 43 Years/ Died September 3 1897, Aged 70 Years/ Tis hard to break the tender cord;/ When love has bound the heart;/ Tis hard, so hard to speak the words:/ We for a time must part./ Dearest loved one, we have laid thee/ In the peaceful grave’s embrace,/ But thy memory will be cherished/ Till we see they heavenly face/ DEEPLY REGRETTED/ The Art Engraving Company (unknown) Street Melbourne wilfred clarence busse, chiltern, chiltern athenaeum, busse, law student, barrister, fictional writer, "the golden plague: a romance of the early fifties.", "the blue beyond, a romance of the early days in south eastern australia", t.e.role gold meda, the federal standard, indigo shire -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Document - Sympathy Card from W.C.Busse Collection
Wilfred Clarence Busse was born in Chiltern, Victoria in 1898. Busse attended secondary school at Wesley College before graduating and studying law at the University of Melbourne. After graduating from University, Busse went on to become a barrister, often in the chambers of Sir Leo Finn Bernard Cussen a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Busse was also a fictional writer seen by his novels "The Blue Beyond; A Romance of the Early Days in South Eastern Australia" was written in 1928 and published in 1930 and "The Golden Plague: A Romance of the Early Fifties" written in 1930. "The Golden Plague: A Romance of the Early Fifties" won the T.E.Role gold medal for the best historical novel published that year and went on to become a best seller. Busse wrote a series of articles for "The Federal Standard" newspaper in Chiltern, about the history of Chiltern. Wilfred Clarence Busse was a member of the Chiltern Athenaeum upon his death in 1960. Clara Jane Busse was born in 1870 and was married to William Friedrich Busse. She was the mother of Wilfred Clarence Busse. She survived her son Wilfred by 8 years and died on the 15th of September 1968This memorial card is important to Chiltern Athenaeum as it is of a resident who spent many years in the region before being buried in a cemetery in Indigo Shire. It is also important as it is a familial extension of Wilfred Clarence Busse who was born and raised in Chiltern and drew inspiration for his novels from his life in Chiltern.Off white rectangular card with black cursive writing printed Obverse: Clara Jane Busse/ Passed away at Chiltern/ September, 23rd 1968/ Aged 98 years/ At rest/ Miss Claire Busse and/ Mrs Doreen Martin/ Wish to thank you sincerely for/ Your kind expressions of sympathy/ In their recent sad bereavement/ Reverse: With sincere thanks/ “Roseville”/ Main Street/ Chiltern wilfred clarence busse, chiltern, chiltern athenaeum, busse, "the golden plague: a romance of the early fifties., "the blue beyond, a romance of the early days in south eastern australia", clara jane busse, claire busse, doreen martin