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Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - DeCoite family
Information folder containing items pertaining to the DeCoite family. Contents:- A3 photocopy of calendar with historical photos of DeCoites' blacksmith & iron works, Ferntree Gully. Order of service for John DeCoite's funeral service, Boyd Chapel, The Necropolis, Springvale, 26th April 2005. Card, from DeCoite family to Peter & Susan Downard, thanking them for their kindness re. John's death. Copy of speech delivered by Susan Heywood-Downard at the opening of the Society's launch of "Playing To Win" (Commonwealth Games exhibition), 2 Dec 2005 Photo, Betty de Coite, running Photo, John de Coite Jr, wedding Photos, various de Coite family photos. Photo, school group, inc. Betty de Coite. Telegram, dated 1947, congratulating Betty de Coite on a win, Article, "Farewell to an Anzac", Ferntree Gully Belgrave Mail, 29th April 2008. Order of service, funeral of Betty de Coite, 2015 (water damaged).decoites blacksmiths, jack decoite, bob decoite, john decoite, sir george knox, gus powell, moss trooper -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Order of Service, Les O'Callaghan, 2014
This is the funeral Order of Service for Les O' Callaghan. Born in Balmoral Victoria, he came to Warrnambool in 1932 to study at the Warrnambool Technical School. He worked for forty years in the laboratory as a microbiologist in the Kraft Cheese Factory based at the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory in Allansford . His research work here formed the basis of the Department of Agriculture guidelines for dairy production in Victoria. He was a noted Warrnambool historian and was President of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society for forty years.This item is a memento of Les O Callaghan a prominent 20th century identity in Warrnambool.A sheet of white paper folded in two to make four pages. There are three photographs and black printing. Two of the pages have black edging.A Celebration of the life of Leslie Alexander O'Callaghan 1st August 1918 -26th November 2014les o callaghan, kraft factory allansford -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - MANUALS, CEREMONIAL, British War Office, 1. Manual of Ceremonial 1935. 2. Ceremonial 1950 Provisional, 1935
Items in the collection re Lt Col J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.1. This is a pocket sized booklet. Cover is red buckram. printing in black ink. Inside are printed descriptions of drill movements for ceremonies. It also has B & W photos of a soldier demonstrating funeral (?) positions and paces. It has 171 pages plus end plates. There are some modification slips glued in there. 2. This is a khaki coloured, covered pocket book. It has the Crest of Great Britain top centre. In the centre is the title and above that is supersedes 1935 edition.1. Inside front cover, written in ink is "V59401 Col. J.W. Swatton, 4 Div". On first page it looks like the original owner's name has been cut out. 2. On rear cover is a sticky label "On loan from the Estate of Colonel J.W. Swatton".passchendaele barracks trust, booklets drills and ceremonial -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.2 Photographs: 466-08 Notice of the Unmarked Graves. Although the land for the cemetery was granted in 1870, a survey was not made until 1903 hence the existence of unmarked graves. 466-09 A disastrous fire swept through the cemetery in 1943, destroying many structures around the graves - hence the rule "no wooden structures". the Hitching Posts were used for tying up hrses during a funeral service. They were erected in 1912 and now only two remain.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffrey -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HENRY HOLMES DOCUMENT
Henry Holmes - one page re HH entitled'' Memoir to a Charitable (sic) Man''. This is an annotated page (draft?) re Henry Holmes - Bendigo pioneer and businessman. Reference to monument to him in the grounds of the Bendigo Base Hospital. Maybe first of a number of pages?? (TD). Clarke, Holmes & Samuel Ironmongers where Bendigo Funeral Parlor is in Bridge Street. A branch shop opened in McCrea Street near Mundy Street. The name Holmes is still on the building.person, individual, henry holmes, henry holmes - one page re hh entitled'' memoir to a charitable (sic) man''. this is an annotated page (draft?) re henry holmes - bendigo pioneer and businessman. reference to monument to him in the grounds of the bendigo base hospital. maybe first of a number of pages?? (td). clarke, holmes & samuel ironmongers where bendigo funeral parlor, bridge street, mccrea street, mundy street, holmes, mr henry holmes, hustlers mine, samual and clarke. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ALBUM OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS ABOUT BASIL WATSON, 1916
16 page hardcover ALBUM OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS ABOUT BASIL WATSON compiled by Robert Keith Munro. On spine: 'Basil G Watson Aviator Dec 9th 1916' Comprising newspaper cuttings of the flying exploits of Basil Watson, his accidental death, funeral and inquest. Cuttings from the Bendigo Advertiser, Bendigo Independent, Herald and other local papers. Also includes cuttings of 50th anniversary of mail flight from Mt Gambier to Melbourne (1967).aviation, civilian, basil watson -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard - Postcard, Black and white, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd, Baptistry in the Chapel, Missions to Seamen, Melbourne, Vic, c. 1920
Possibly produced as one of a series of photographic post cards of various areas of the Mission especially of the Chapel in the pre-war WW2 period of the 20th century. There are several such cards in the MTSV Collection. The Chapel, opened in 1917, was a special fundraising project of the Ladies Harbour Light Guild and was originally dedicated as a Memorial Chapel in remembrance of those who served in the Merchant Navy of WWI. The Chapel is still used for marriages, baptisms,funerals and memorial services, and is often referred to as St Peter's, the Mariners' Chapel. Photographic postcards were produced soon after the new 1917 Mission to Seamen building was first opened. Available to supporters and visiting seafarers alike, effectively promoting the Mission and the role it played in ensuring both spiritual and pastoral care available to seamen and shipping to and from Australia. Black and white gloss print postcard featuring an interior view of St Peter's Chapel at the MTSV 717 Flinders St showing the baptismal font and front door.Pencil inscription " Ret to B. Kent" (see also gift comments below) ; Printed : "POST CARD / A Real Photograph Produced in Australia"mtsv, missions to seamen institute, baptism, merchant navy, st peter chapel, mission to seafarers, baptistry, baptismal font, seamen's mission, flinders street -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document (Item) - Biography of Norma Madeline Watters, Robyn WATTERS, 15 May 2021
A biography of the life of Norma Madeline WATTERS plus a transcript of the eulogy delivered at her funeral. Includes pictures of Norma as a schoolgirl, teenager & in her later years. Norma grew up in Port Melbourne in the 1930's and went on to work in various clerical positions in the firms of Rootes, Austral Silk and Cotton Mills Pty Ltd, The Myer Emporium, W.E. Bassett & Associates, The Metropolitan Gas Company, Hardware Co. of Australia, Gill Glass and The Phosphate Co-operative Company of Australia Ltd.education - secondary schools, norma madeline watters, rootes/chrysler -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph
The older fenced-off grave without a headstone is that of Cornelius Ford who had a private funeral when he was buried in Sunbury Cemetery on 7 December 1908, aged seventy-one. He is buried in Section H, plots 1 - 4. The registrar was McMahon and the undertaker was Trask. Cornelius Trask conducted a butcher's business in Brook Street and O'Shanassy Street. He also worked for some time as a publican at the Ball Court Hotel. He was also known as Gus.A black and white photograph of a recently dug grave in readiness for an internment. A short distance from the recently dug grave is a fenced-off grave without a headstone. There are a number of graves with headstones in the middle distance.ford, cornelius., sunbury cemetery -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, 1998 Legacy National Conference Commemorative Service, 1998
Programme for the commemorative service held at the Shrine of Remembrance on 4th October 1998. It was the 75th anniversary of Legacy. The Programme includes anthems, hymns, prayers and a reading from the bible. Also an address by the Governor of Victoria, Sir James Gobbo. Also attended by Legacy President Tom Butcher and Legatee Gilmore, the Chairman of the Legacy Co-ordinating Council. Sponsors include John Allison Monkhouse Funeral Directors, AMP, ANZ and Tattersalls. Past President Legatee D.J. Simonson was responsible for the organisation of the entire conference.A record of the annual conference being in Melbourne for the 75th Anniversary of Legacy. Blue 4 page programme of the commemorative service for the 1998 Conference.conference, 75th anniversary, governor of victoria, wreath laying ceremony -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Stawell Historical Society, Ridgwell George Book 2 - Previously Cat No 3652b, 2000
The family history of George Ridgewell. This Information was mainly obtained from records held by the Stawell Historical Society which comes from various Stawell Papers; from Stawell cemetery records, from baptisms at ST. Patricks Roman Catholic Church, Stawell; from Stawell rate records; from Hotel Licenses and Hotel records; from residential areas obtained under Miners Right and the Land Board; from accounts of Weddings and funerals and from the Victorian Index of Births, deaths & Marriages.Teal Plastic cover and spine on white sticker on spine - George Ridgewell Book 2stawell, family history -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Alumni, General
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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Wood Plane, Late 19th century
This tool is part of a large collection of vintage tools and they are believed to have belonged to a Warrnambool businessman, Henry Phillips. English-born carpenter, Henry Phillips (1821-1896), with his wife, Elizabeth, came to Australia in 1849 and lived in Port Fairy for some time. In 1865 he formed a partnership with Christopher Beattie and established the undertaking firm of Beattie and Phillips. The funeral business continued on after the deaths of the two founders and lasted until the year 2000. In Warrnambool Henry Phillips was involved with the management of the Mechanics’ Institute.This tool is of interest as an example of a vintage tool and also as a memento of the 19th century Warrnambool businessman, Henry Phillips.This is a large rectangular-shaped wooden plane tool. It has a curved wooden handle with a flattened top and this is inserted into the top of the body of the tool. The middle section of the top of the tool had been gouged out and a metal blade inserted at an angle and this blade partly protrudes at the base to make a planing tool. The metal blade is held in place by a covering piece of wood and a metal screw holds both the inserted wood and the blade in place.vintage tools, henry phillips,, history of warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Property Binder, 846 Main Road, Eltham
Photocopy Newspaper Article: An old grain store faces a new role; Diamond Valley New, Tuesday, February 11, 1986, p13 (donated Geoff Watt28/2/2023). Photocopy Letterhead: Watt + Partners Pty Ltd, Architecture, Project Management (donated Geoff Watt28/2/2023). Photocopy Heritage Assessment: Former Grocer's Shop, 846-848 Main Road, Eltham by Graeme Butler & Associates, 1997. Newspaper article: Diamond Valley News, 16 July, 1997 Funeral parlour gets permit.main road, eltham, property, shops, businesses, charles cockroft, edna brown, don brown, c r nicholls, josiah holloway, john holloway, samuel holloway, robert galagher, john wright, anne hunniford, a g cole -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Jorgensen, Sebastian
1. Newspaper Article: Sebastian set for 2 recitals, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, July 12, 1983, p33 about the commencement of his third extenmsive tour of the east coats commencing at the Eltham Commujnity Centre also "Drew was artist in residence" about Strathewan artist Drew Gregory's time as artist in residence at Eltham High School 2. Newsclipping: Sebastian Jorgensen at Montsalvat (Photo: Lawrence Pinder), publication unknown 3. Funeral Service Booklet: Sebastian Jorgensen, 10.07.1938 - 19.08.2019Folder of information on Sebastian Jorgensen, classiical guitarist, Christmas Hillssebastian jorgensen, artist, drew gregory, eltham community centre, eltham high school, musicians, funeral service, montsalvat -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 51 The Well, 1963
A sea serpent or lake monster had been frightening people in the Snowy Mountains area. The Flying Dogtor discovered that it was only Crafty Carson Carpetbag, the sneaky snake in disguise. But Crafty and Old Man Redback caught the Dogtor, and held him in a cave where there was a dark, cold well of water so deep that they said it connected with the bottom of the ocean. And the Dogtor, helplessly bound up with ropes, fell into this well. It seemed to the ministry, that the Dogtor had been swallowed by the serpent, and they were to organise a glorious state funeral.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesHandwritten pencil edits and additions.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, 1998 Legacy National Conference Opening Ceremony, 1998
Programme for the ceremony held at the concert hall in the Victorian Art Centre to mark the start of the 1998 National Conference on 2nd October 1998. It was the 75th anniversary of Legacy. The Programme includes an official party of the Governor General of Australia, Sir William Deane, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Ivan Deveson, and Legatee Gilmore, the Chairman of the Legacy Co-ordinating Council. Sponsors include John Allison Monkhouse Funeral Directors, AMP, ANZ and Tattersalls. Past President Legatee D.J. Simonson was responsible for the organisation of the entire conference.A record of the annual conference being in Melbourne for the 75th Anniversary of Legacy. White 4 page programme of the opening ceremony of the 1998 Conference.conference, 75th anniversary, governor general -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Cutting from The Mail 25-3-1987 - death of Mr. Kevin Pratt a well known Ringwood resident
Kevin Pratt was one of Ringwood's best known residents when he died at the age of 77 in 1987. An amputee from the age of three he overcame his own physical handicaps and went on to encourage and help the youth of the district. He was President of the Ringwood Football Club for 25 years. His memory is perpetuated by a pavillion in Mullum Reserve which bears his name. Mr Pratt's Funeral service in Our Ladies Church in Bedford Road was well attended. See also photographs in PersonalitiesNewspaper article about Mr Kevin Pratt who died in 1987 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, Louise Amy Breaks
Louise Amy Breaks, also known as Lulu, died on the 8 May 1943. An error on the plaque mentions 1945 which was likeky erected later. In her obituary published on the Williamstown Chronicle, Friday 14 May 1943, page 1: A well-known and very highly respected resident of this city, Miss Louise Amy (Lulu) Breaks, of 4 Jackson Court, Ferguson St., died on Saturday morning, after a brief Illness. Deceased was born .ocally and was the eldest daughter of the late Engineer Commander James L. Breaks, R.N., and Alice Breaks. Deceased was a very prominent member and worker of Holy Trinity Church and actively identified with every caritable movement in this City. She leaves a sister, Miss Maude Breaks, to mourn her loss. The funeral took place on Monday afternioon, leaving Holy Trinity Church after a service conducted by the Rev. J. H. Raverty, assisted by the Revs. S. P. H. Martin and Oliver. The large congregation in the Church, lengthy cortege, and very large number of floral tributes received testified to the esteem in which deceased was held. Ernest W. Jackson. had charge of the funeral arrangements, and the Rev. J. H: Raverty officiated at the cemetery.Louise Breaks and her family were active members of the Mission. Her father James Lennox Breaks, aged 22 years, sailed from England on the Cerberus on her maiden voyage, and was associated with the ship for 34 years until he retired. Commemorative Plaque for Louise Amy Breakswilliamstown, seamen's institute, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, nelson place, st nicholas chapel, james l. breaks, engineering commander, alice breaks, maude breaks, alice breaks nee jobson, hms cerberus, lhlg, lightkeepers' auxiliary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - ENVELOPE- PHOTOS WW2, 1942 - 1945
Most of the photos were pasted on something originally so that now most of the writing is unreadable. Two large photos have stamped in red & blue on rear "Gepruft Stalag XVIII A". These were censored POW post cards. .1)The man standing centre is Walter FORBES VX953, on his right is Doug Gregor VX981. Both were POW's. Refer 1101, 1102, 1106..1) Envelope, fawn colour with B & W copy of original photo showing 3 soldiers set in photo corners on one end. The other end has typed details re the contents. .2)-.47) Forty-six photos inside the envelope, B & W, Sepia, all sizes up to Post card size covering the following subjects. War damage, scenes from N/Africa, prison camp, funerals in Germany, Group photos in Prison camp, working parties & concert parties in P.O.W camps.photography - photographs, documents - envelopes, military history, pow, forbes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: LARGE SCALEBUOY UNIT
Black and white photograph of a large Scalebuoy Unit and other various parts and units arranged on the floor in front of the large unit. Photo pasted onto an album page and some newspaper cuttings from The East Anglian Daily Times dated Wednesday, April 7, 1937 on the back. Cuttings mention the Funeral of Capt. J. Brooks Close, Auckland Registrations of New Private Companies including Electronic Company of New Zealand, Ltd, Scalebuoys (New Zealand) Ltd and some travel arrangements of Richard H. S. Abbott.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, scalebuoy, east anglian daily times 7/4/1937, r h s abbott, capt james brooks close, electronic company of new zealand ltd, scalebuoys (new zealand) limited -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Tram Rises Not Happy Thought", 2003
Yields information through letters to the Editor about the impact of tram fare rises on Ballarat Residents, noting wages at the time.Photocopy, of part of the front page of The Courier, 16/6/1951, titled "Tram Rises Not Happy Thought". Gives the impact of the fare rises, doubling the weekly travel cost. Has a map showing the tramway routes and section destination to apply from 1/7/1951. The main problem was the cancellation of the concessional weekly ticket, revision of sections. Quotes Mr. T. A. Farr, Manager SEC Ballarat, notes differences in fares, penny surcharge on Sundays and holidays. On the front page are notes on the death and funeral arrangements of Ben Chifley.trams, tramways, public transport, fares, sec -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, McCormick, Josephine Gordon
Josephine Gordon McCormick (1925-2009) was active in the Eltham Community, including as a member of the Eltham District Historical Society. During the Second World War she served in the Women's Royal Navy. Contents Newspaper notices: Death and Funeral notices, Josephine (Jo) Gordon McCormick. Text of eulogy by Josephine McCormick's daughter Sue. Pages from Eltham District Historical Society newsletter 187 July 2009, reproducing eulogy by Josephine McCormick's daughter Sue. Order of Service, thanksgiving for life of Josephine Gordon McCormick, 4 May 2009.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjosephine gordon mccormick -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Ephemera - Sargood Family
This file contains three items about Sir Frederick T. Sargood: 1/Reprinted photo of the Honourable Lieut-Colonel Sir Frederick T. Sargood, photograph by Webb and Webb, undated. 2/Two copies of reprinted page from THE AUSTRALIAN dated 24/01/1903 of F. T. Sargood’s funeral cortege arriving at St Kilda Cemetery, along Dandenong Road. 3/Photocopied letter from F. T. Sargood's son to his New Zealand staff on the death of his father, dated 05/01/1903.sargood frederick thomas, webb and webb, photographers, dandenong road, st kilda cemetery, cemeteries, sargood percy rolfe, funerals -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Functional object - Vase
Marion Rosalie Mapperson, 1920-1946, was the daughter of the Mr and Mrs C Mapperson and was born in a home mission parsonage where she grew up to realise the presence and power of Jesus Christ. She became a fully-accredited local preacher then joined the staff of the Methodist Homes for Children at Cheltenham from there she began her training to be a Methodist Deaconess. Her funeral service was held at the Palmerston Street Church, Carton; it was conducted by the Warden of the Deaconess Institute, the Rev A W Pederick and Rev D W Risstrom. Marion Mapperson was buried at Fawkner Memorial Park. G135.1 and G135.2 brass conical shaped vases with a dedication engraved at the base.G137.1: "Presented by the W.H.M.L. I Memory of Marion Mapperson" G137.2: "Presented by the Deaconesses In Memory of Marion Mapperson"women's home missionary league, marion rosalie mapperson, methodist deaconess, methodist home mission -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - "St. Leonards" in Don Street
Charles Perry was born in Cornwall in 1832 and came to Victoria when he was 25. He and John Hunter established a fuse factory in Wattle Street. Perry designed and patented a safety fuse that he was then able to put into production in 1875. In 1889 the business was sold to Bickford Smith and Co., English fuse manufacturers, who continued to manufacture fuses until 1912. Perry was active in community affairs and served as a councillor for the Sutton Ward in 1902. He died in 1912 and the funeral was conducted from his home "St Leonards" in Don Street. 10563.6 "St. Leonards" in Don Street, Bendigo. Former home of Charles Perry, Safety Fuse inventor. B&W photocopy of the original B&W photo.bendigo residence, don street, bendigo -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white
The unidentified man has decorated his wagon to take part in the Easter Carnival of the Australian Native's Association. The Australian Natives Association was formed in Melbourne in 1871 and originally known as the Victorian Natives Association. The association was a friendly society and membership was restricted to white people born in Australia. Friendly society membership required a small fortnightly contribution and, in return, members received free medical care for their whole family, a funeral benefit to avoid a pauper’s grave and sick pay if they were unable to work. The ANA, as it became known, did not admit women members until the 1960s.A man in a bowler hat is holding the reins of a Clydesdale horse that is attached to a decorated wagon which is stacked with produce. Handwritten in red ink on reverse of image: A26 / 71% Handwritten in pencil: A26 / Chap 3market gardens, friendly societies, australian natives association, welfare, horse, horse drawn wagon -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Claude Blatchford, Legacy. The Story of the Melbourne Legacy Club, 1932
Red leather bound copy of Claude Blatchford's account of Legacy with metal Legacy badge on the cover.non-fictionhistory, blatchford, shrine of remembrance -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Article, Donovan Joynt, VC. Legacy Memorial Address
A reprint of the Legacy Memorial Address for Legatee Donovan Joynt VC. a long serving Legatee. The address was given as part of the funeral service held at St Mary's Anglican Church in Caulfield on 12 May 1986. The initial on the page implies it was given by KDG. It mentions Legatee Joynt was allocated badge number 7 of the newly formed Legacy Club in 1923. The article was part of an album of past presidents and prominent legatees from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of the Legacy service of Legatee Donovan Joynt. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopy of 4 pages of the memorial address of Legatee William Donovan Joynt.donovan joynt, eulogy -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Colonel W. Donovan Joynt, V.C
An brief account of the life of Colonel William Joynt VC, written according to the letterhead by Sir Alfred Kemsley, KBE, CMG, who was President of Melbourne Legacy 1932-33. Although the document was undated it was probably written in 1986 for the funeral of Colonel Joynt. (see also Cat. No. 01303). It gives a brief overview of Joynt's life and notes that Kemsley wrote the foreword to Joynt's autobiography, 'Breaking the road for the rest' (Melbourne: Hyland House 1979. ISBN 13: 9780908090129). Joynt also wrote of his war experiences in 'Saving the Channel Ports' (UK: Wren 1975. ISBN 13: 9780858852020).Indication of the high esteem in which Colonel Joynt was held by Melbourne Legacy.2 typed photocopied sheets, one letterhead, black on whiteSigned 'A.Kemsley'donovan joynt, obituary