This is one of two books donated together and believed to have belonged to the Purvis family. The books were rescued from recycling. It has the name of C A. Purvis on the front endpaper. The other book from the same donor has the inscription "C. Purvis". The inscription on the back endpaper of this book is of interest, 'Edith Fox, Gheringhap, 1879' as it is earlier than the earliest journal in the book. Perhaps it is the birth date of Edith. It is also interesting that an notice was printed in the Geelong Advertiser in 1922 stating that Edith Susan Fox of Box Hill had an interest in land in Gheringhap. Gheringhap is a town on the Midland Highway, Victoria, 15 km northwest of Geelong, and 6.7 km southeast of Bannockburn. This is one of two journals of ladies fashion, fancy work and stories that reflect the interests of women the late 1800s. They are a useful source of historical information and include advertising and thought provoking articles .Young Ladies Journal 1884 - 1885; a collection of journals in a burgundy leather-bound spine and hardcovers with a black, blue, burgundy and cram pattern. The Journal contains illustrations and articles of a wide variety including fashion, fancy work and family reading. Inscriptions are on the spine and the front and back end pages. Inserted between pages is a loose Christmas Magazine from The Sun, dated 24th Dec 1954. Published by the Curtis Publication Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Inside the front cover on the first page, handwritten in pen; "C.A. Purvis 1955" Inscription, script in black ink; "Edith Fox / Gheringhap / 1879"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, young ladies journal 1884 - 1885, young ladies journal, 1884-1885, ladies journal, women's journal, fashion, fancy work, family reading, illustrated magazine, purvis, c a purvis, edith fox, gheringhap, 1879, edith fox gheringhap 1879

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 24th April 1930 between H.A. Wilkinson (seller) and R. Rigby (buyer) for land situate Vinton Street, California Gully being such parts as lie above the depth of fifty feet below the surface and being Crown allotment 589 section M borough of Eaglehawk described in Crown grant volume 3293 folio 658581, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 85 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 24th April 1930 between H.A. Wilkinson (seller) and R. Rigby (buyer) for land situate Vinton Street, California Gully being such parts as lie above the depth of fifty feet below the surface and being Crown allotment 589 section M borough of Eaglehawk described in Crown grant volume 3293 folio 658581, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 85 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Beige ticket with a green top right corner. Ticket is to aid the Bendigo Base Hospital and Benevolent Home. Tickets cost 1/- and prize value £100 consisting 5 piece bedroom suite, lounge suite, 6 piece dining room suite and kitchen setting. Ticket no 1229 and drawn publicly Friday, May 24th, 1946. Goods donated and supplied by Beehive Stores, Myers, Maples, Morley Johnsons and L. A. McKenna.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, raffle ticket 1946, document, the bendigo easter fair society house furniture raffle ticket 1946, bendigo base hospital, benevolent home, cr a truscott, cr geo pethard, e g ham, victoria chambers, beehive stores, myers, maples, morley johnsons, l a mckenna, bendigo advertiser, cambridge press

Photograph of a lady posing with her head on her hand leaning against a cloth covered table. She is wearing a full skirt with black squares all over it, with a shirt and a frilly bolero. On the reverse in biro is written: Mrs. Louisa De Ravin, Born 24th November 1839, Died 28th October 1904, copied from the original for her daughter -in-law, wife of her youngest son, the late Dr. Garret De Ravin.person, individual, portrait, mrs. louisa de ravin, dr. garret de ravin

Printed invitation on off-white card with MMTB letter head invitation to the "Official Opening of the Bourke Street - Northcote Electric Tramway", Friday 24th June 1955 at 3pm at the new tramcar depot in Plenty Road Preston. Has been handwritten for "H. S. McComb Esq." in blue ink. Has a map of the route, the Nicholson St line show dotted and schedule for completion in 1956, details of the project and a brief history of the route.trams, tramways, opening, civic functions, bourke st, preston depot, northcote, cable trams

Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Easter Fair Society letter and envelope, dated 15th May 1941, inviting Miss Perry to join an official inspection of the Bendigo Base Hospital to aid the Bendigo Base Hospital and Benevolent Home on Saturday 24th May 1941. Workers associated with the recent Bendigo Easter Fair; afternoon tea will be provided. The envelope is addressed to Miss G. Perry, c/o Coles, Mitchell Street, Bendigo.Signed by E G Ham, secretary of the Bendigo Easter Fair Societyphysical culture class, fitness, exercise, bendigo easter fair

Italian grenade, one of a number slightly different, mostly aluminium and all called Mod 35. Outside components missing. Nicknamed Red Devils by the Allies. This one was souvenired by William Humphrey Robert Jeffers No VX52782, enlisted 5.4.1941. Served in the 2/24th Batt 9th Div and served in the Siege of Tobruk and Middle East Campaigns. He was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 19.10.1945.Main section two piece aluminium case/container; rectangular slot on sides of top half. Small knob, 7mm in diam. mounted on side of top section.Red case, empty.ordnance, weapons, red devil

Regarding trotting history at Port Melbourne Speedway. Includes an extract from "Trove" of the "Record " Emerald Hill covering the opening of the speedway on 24th August 1918. MLA J L MURPHY (president of the club) opened the track in the presence of Port Melbourne Mayor J P CRICHTON and other dignitaries. The club was formed to encourage and support the breeding of trotters and enjoy the sport free from gambling.Four digital images relating to trotting in Port Melbourne. (.01) "Darkie" GATH and horse Grand Logan in the streets of Port Melbourne where brother George operated his first stablesjames laurence murphy, james peter crichton, sport - trotting, pearl kelly, george gath, 'darkie' gath, will whitbourn, cumming smith and co, john peck, dick cullen

Regarding trotting history at Port Melbourne Speedway. Includes an extract from "Trove" of the "Record " Emerald Hill covering the opening of the speedway on 24th August 1918. MLA J L MURPHY (president of the club) opened the track in the presence of Port Melbourne Mayor J P CRICHTON and other dignitaries. The club was formed to encourage and support the breeding of trotters and enjoy the sport free from gambling.Four digital images relating to trotting in Port Melbourne. (.02) George GATH seated on trotting sulkyjames laurence murphy, james peter crichton, sport - trotting, pearl kelly, george gath, 'darkie' gath, will whitbourn, cumming smith and co, john peck, dick cullen

Regarding trotting history at Port Melbourne Speedway. Includes an extract from "Trove" of the "Record " Emerald Hill covering the opening of the speedway on 24th August 1918. MLA J L MURPHY (president of the club) opened the track in the presence of Port Melbourne Mayor J P CRICHTON and other dignitaries. The club was formed to encourage and support the breeding of trotters and enjoy the sport free from gambling.Four digital images relating to trotting in Port Melbourne. (.04) Pearl KELLY riding a trotter in harness (but without sulky) at Royal Melbourne Show. No certainty of a link to Port Melbourne.james laurence murphy, james peter crichton, sport - trotting, pearl kelly, george gath, 'darkie' gath, will whitbourn, cumming smith and co, john peck, dick cullen

Personal diary of John William ELLIS Born: Rupanyup. Home Town: Nyarrin Occupation: Farmer Private 5334 Enlisted 1915 aged 37 24th Battalion Fought on the Western Front. Wounded on 9/10/1917 at Ypres - gunshot wound to right leg and returned to Australia 16/4/1918. Diary entry ......"Oct 9 was in the charge this morning and got wounded ankle and arm".....Diary contains principal events written in pencil between leaving Australia on the 10th April 1916 and arriving back in Melbourne on the 16th April, 1918.Thin brown leather book with attached holder for pencil.private john william ellis, 24th battalion, ww1, diary

RAVENSHOE, QLD. 1944-06-19. THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, ALLIED LAND FORCES, SOUTH WEST PACIFIC AREA, VX1 GENERAL SIR THOMAS BLAMEY, GBE., KCB., CMG., DSO., ED., AND HIS STAFF WATCHING PERSONNEL OF HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2/24TH INFANTRY BATTALION ENGAGED IN THEIR 3" MORTAR DRILL DURING HIS TOUR OF INSPECTION OF ARMY UNITS IN THE ATHERTON AREAThe 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honourReproduced black and white photograph of soldiers and Army Officer watching on as two soldiers in foreground demonstrate equipment2/24th battalion, ww2, ravenshoe, blamey

Application by Mr and Mrs R O Goldsmith of Elwood for the position of Manager of the Legacy Club Hostel. It lists his war service with 1st A.I.F. 24th Battalion. And later work as an architect and instructor of wood work. Mrs J Goldsmith was a trained nurse and served with Queen Alexandra's Military Nursing Service in WWI. The note in red ink shows the application was unsuitable, with no reason noted.A record of written correspondence regarding job applications for roles at Holmbush in 1943.White notepaper, lined, black ink handwriting, two hole punched."Seen by Doug Unsuitable" in red ink and underlined.holmbush, residences, staff

This is an early photograph of St. Mary's Anglican Church in Sunbury. On 13th October 1863, the Government granted one acre of land on the corner of Stawell and O'Shanassy Streets for the building of a church. he first service was held on 24th November 1867. After that date subsequent additions were made. The gas lamp outside the church indicates that the photograph was taken before electric power was installed in Sunbury. St. Mary's Anglican Church is one of the earliest places of worship to be built in Sunbury.A non-digital sepia post card photograph of a small bluestone church with a slate roof with a wooden picket fence and two gates across the front. A gas lamp is on the pathway. Peter Collett's signature is on the back as well as a sticker with number 7 written on itst. mary's church of england., o'shanassy street, stawell street

This letter was sent by William Henry Paterson and his wife Ethel on 24th February 1933. The agreement states that the couple have in the past made interest-free loans to the Trustees of the Sports Ground and Club House for the Blind in Kooyong. The agreement documents the intention of the Patersons that, in the event of their deaths, any past debts remaining from any of the loans will be considered expunged, and the Institution will no longer be held responsible for them. 1 typed agreement with signatures of William and Ethel Paterson and Milton Gray J.P.kooyong club house, william paterson, ethel paterson, milton gray

'Jane Eyre' base on the novel by Charlotte Bronte, was presented by The University of Ballarat Arts Academy in October 24th, 27th at 7.30pm and 28th at 2.30pm, 2007 at the Helen McPherson Smith Theatre, Camp Street, Ballarat. Music and Lyrics by Paul Gordon; Book and additional Lyrics by John Caird. Tickets Adults:$20, Concession$14.50, Student $12, UB Student $7.50, Arts Academy $5. Original Posterjane eyre, paul gordon, john caird, helen mcpherson smith theatre

The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Two cream coloured charters with blue and gold print and handwritten information. E3094.2.1 Traralgon No 148 and E3094.2.2 Traralgon No 404.E3094.2.1 "TRARALGON NO 148 - LINARIA 26th AUGUST 1946 Joyce Edgcumbe Charles Gallacher" E3094.2.2 "Traralgon Junior Rays Branch No. 404 "Linaria" 24th October, 1966 Barbara Brown Joan M. Williams State Chief Ray"methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, charters, methodist church of australasia, youth groups, traralgon junior rays branch no. 404 "linaria", traralgon no 148 "linaria, barbara brown, joan m williams state chief ray, joyce edgcumbe state superintendent, charles gallacher chief director

Charles Wood MM, staff member of Beehive Stores, Bendigo volunteered for the Great War. Regt No 2453 enlisted 7.7.1915 in 5th reinforcements 24th BN AIF, awarded Military Medal 20.9.1917 at Westhoeck, awarded Bar to the Military Medal 14.6.1918 at TREUX near Albert, both times as a Signaller repairing telephone lines under fire. Refer Cat No 4978P for the restored Beehive Bendigo Honour Roll.Three photographs - black and white, portrait photos of WW1 soldier, photographic paper, photocopy of original photo.beehive staff, ww1.

Thomas Stoddart (1828 - 1905) bought 12 white marble statues during a visit to Italy. Stoddart arranged for them to be shipped to Victoria and placed on pedestals of Sicilian marble and on bases of Victorian granite. These statues were unveiled in the gardens on Queen Victoria's birthday, 24th May, 1884. His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. Mercury is the messenger of the gods and is represented with a winged helmet and pouch.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble figure shown with winged helmet and pouch.Mercurymercury

Thomas Stoddart, 1828 - 1905, bought 12 white marble statues during a visit to Italy. Stoddart arranged for them to be shipped to Victoria and placed on pedestals of Sicilian marble and on bases of Victorian granite. These statues were unveiled in the gardens on Queen Victoria's birthday, 24th May, 1884. His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. The figure of Autumn is holding a bunch of grapes symbolic of the vintage.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble figure of a man holding a bunch of grapes Autumn by Angelo Bertozziautumn

Photos of plaques at the base of trees at the Shrine of Remembrance. One is of the Lone Pine planted from by Legacy from the seeds of a cone from Gallipoli and planted by Legatee Stan Savige in 1933 in remembrance of fallen comrades of the 24th Battalion. The plaque is in the form of the red and white diamond badge of the 24th Battalion. This tree had to be removed in 2012 due to its age had led to safety concerns. Also a plaque from the Olive tree of peace planted by Legatee Frank Doolan in 1973 which was the 50th anniversary of Legacy. Other trees were for Netherlands' Service Personnel, and the 18th squadron NEI-RAAF Forces Association, and the fallen comrades of the RAAF Beaufort squadrons. There is also a tree for the 'Carry On' Club of Victoria. These photos were taken at the same time as views of the Legacy Garden and photos of the man and donkey statue at the Shrine of Remembrance. Believed to be late 1980s when the garden was renamed for Legacy, and before 1998 when the statue of the Widow and Children was installed. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991.A record of trees at the Shrine.Colour photo x 5 of plaques at the base of trees planted at the Shrine of Remembrance.Printed on reverse '

Brown leather bound bible. Rag-paper page. Family inscription page at beginning of New Testament.joshua black, western district families, family bible, religious text

Programme for comic opera ''Iolanthe'' commencing November 24th, 1902 at the Princess Theatre. Main actors: Mr. Alex Hamilton, Mr. S. Horwood, Mr. W. Cahill, Mr. E. Allen Bindley, Mr. R. Eddy, Mr. Tom Pritchard, Miss Beatrice English, Miss Eva Crowther, Miss Rose O'Mahoney, Miss Addie Campbell, Miss Else Crowther, Miss Rose Spargo, Miss Lillian Orchard and Miss Florence Quinn.program, theatre, princess theatre bendigo

Object. Pewter like metal medal with 2mm hole drilled at top and 1.5mm hole on lower RHS(Obverse). Obverse: Engraved around edges ''QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM MARRIED FEB 10TH 1840''. Engraved in the centre: ''AND EMPRESS OF INDIA BORN MAY 24TH 1819, ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 29TH 1837. Reverse: In the centre a head profile engraving of Queen Victoria - crowned and veiled. Engraved around the edge, ''VICTORIA REG. JUBILEE YEAR 1887.numismatics, medals - commemorative, queen victoria jubilee medal 1887

A copy of the urgent telegram was was sent to Mr Walter Henry Noack (father of Errol Noack) saying " It is with deep regret that I have learned that your son 4717546 Private Erroll Wayne Noack has died of wounds received in action on 24th May 1966 in Vietnam. I desire to convey to you in your sad bereavement my sincere personal sympathy as well as that of the Government Of The Commonwealth Of Australia and of the Military Board. .. Malcolm Fraser - Minister for the Armytelegram, noack, errol, pte noack, killed in action, malcolm fraser, minister for the army