Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Bessie McPhee (Mrs Sambury)Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, bessie mcphee, bessie sambury

Mrs Jane Finn (nee Stock), born Greensborough. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.peter blackbourn, jane stock finn

Letter from Shire Engineer, Shire of Diamond Valley to Mrs Margaret Willimott of Watsonia High School, confirming a donation of plants for the school's 25th Anniversary Garden. Single page typed on letterhead.shire of diamond valley, watsonia high school, margaret willimott

Travel Itinerary for Mr and Mrs J Davies, from 12/09/1989 to 07/10/1989 to London, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Melbourne.

2 Photos of Red Cross Vice President Mrs Marion Shirreff presenting certificates of appreciation to cadet Megan Croft for assisting with "Door Knock Appeal" 1999.stawell medical

Two elderly citizens seated in front of Deep Lead Pioneers Memorial. Gentleman on right is 100 year old Mr Edward Stephens and Mrs Stephens. 1937stawell monument memorial

Mrs VE Knee competing at the Ferntree Gully Gymkhana. Winner of the Open section. Horse was call Turn Out. Also won the Hack at Colac Show, Templestowe Gymkhana Cup Day (1st Hearey Hack Ladies), Bunyip Show (1st Hearey Weight Hack). "Eisenhower". Photographer - Vivian Harrison, Melbourne.

Mrs G. I. McCabe invented the ruler around 1930 in Sydney NSW and founded several branches of the McCabe academy of Dressmaking based on its use in Australia and London.A light coloured 'McCabe Faultless System of Cutting', dressmaker's folding, wood and metal ruler, Australia, 1950 - 1970. One side has six proportions for cutting bodices, the back has measurements for cutting coat and blouse sleeves only, as well as 12 inches markings. Copyright patented details are stamped onto the back side in black, as well as all measurements. 'McCabe Faultless System of Cutting' as well as many detailed measurements for dressmaking. 'Copyright Patented No 6783 54637' is stamped on the back. 'Patented Com No 6783 N.Z No 54637' is tam[ed on the front top.dressmaking equipment, sewing equipment, measuring instrument, measuring rulers

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Annie McLaughlin (later Mrs Fuller). Digital copy of black and white studio photograph. shirley fraser, mclaughlin family, annie mclaughlin

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Barbara Downey (Mrs James Ryan)Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, barbara downey, james ryan

Dark green linen hard cover book with black embossed decoration on the cover and a arch shaped panel of blue, white, pink, red and green flowers. Gilt stamp on the front cover and gilt text on the spine. 278 pages. Black and white illustrations. Biographical sketches of female missionaries by Mrs Emma Raymond Pitman. non-fictionlondon missionary society, female missionaries

Invitation from the Ringwood Historical Research Group on 25th October 1974. From the Ellie Pullin MBE and members of the RHRG to Mrs G Horman. To hear Hugh Anderson, author of the "Place of Many Eagles" at the Civic Centre, Maroondah Highway, Ringwood. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned.

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Letter to Dorothy Rogers from the Junior Red Cross. Letter to Mrs Rogers written in 1939 by Robert Hogan on behalf of the Junior Red Cross movement thanking her for the loan of toys made by her son and wishing him a permanent recovery from his illness. The letter is on Central School Kew East letterhead.junior red cross, central school kew east, dorothy rogers

c1950 Mrs Gladys Reed made this 1/2 petticoat from white cotton and knitted pink wool which she wore during winter to keep herself warmGladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals in the City of Moorabbin and she was an accomplished dressmaker and knitted this warm winter petticoat for herself.A 1/2 petticoat with a wide cotton waist band, knitted pink wool skirt and elastic waist insertclothing, underwear, petticoats, knitting, dressmaking, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george

Written on back of photographs, "Mr. and Mrs. Bert Milne, Ringwood Old Timers. Sec. M.U.I.O.O.F. for many years". Stamp on back of photograph reads, "Geoffrey Baker Studios".

Certificate recording a winner at Wonga Park’s Easter Show in 1932 – Mrs. Heims for a ‘plain cake’! This show was an annual event for many years in Wonga Park. Certificate in original colour.

These cloths were embroidered by Mrs J.W. Bird of Orbost for her daughter's trousseau. Hilda Bird, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs J.W. Bird married Mr. John Russell of Caulfield in April 1940. Jane Annie (Jean) Herbert married John Whitney Bird on December 18 1902. she was a long-time member of the St James Church of England choir and a very keen tennis player. she died in 1953. (ref, Mary Gilbert - "Personalities and Stories of The Early Orbost District")This item has aesthetic significance and shows the needlework skill of the women of the early settler families.Two white linen cloths with drawn thread work and embroidery in white. 1582.2 has a fringed edge. 1582.1 has a crocheted edge.

Dark green fabric covered novel, Mother's Little Girl by Ethel Turner (Mrs H.R. Curlewis) and illustrated by A.J. Johnson, with gold lettering on front cover for title and author with a gold illustration of two children sitting on a bank. Spine has gold title and author and floral pattern. Has black and white illustrations throughout.fictionAn Australian story of a family that has too many children and not enough money, so gave up for adoption their last baby, Sylvia to its aunt. young people's fiction, australian fiction, family life

Invitation from the Ringwood Historical Research Group on 26th October 1974. From the Ellie Pullin MBE and members of the RHRG to Mrs G Horman. To unveil the plaque in remembrance of Ringwood Pioneers and Orchardists at the garden of Ringwood Library by the Mayor Cr SC Morris JP. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned.

Ringwood Charity Ball, March 24th, 1961 – Mayoral Party greeting Mr and Mrs Clarrie Smith. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

Mrs John Draffin was the wife of a Shire President of Orbost Shire Council. She is reported to have made this lace herself. The design might have been copied from a book of laces.Associated with the wife of an early resident of Orbost who was Shire President. A large white cotton lace collar, roughly rectangular in shape, made from tape lace and with decorative infills. This collar is very pretty and beautifully made. tape-lace lace-collar women's-clothing

Reproduced on p84 of 'Pioneers & Painters' Built by Mr A. Thomson in 1880. In 1970 - owned by Mr. F. Smith and named "Greenacres". Source: Mrs. McMinn, Kinglake Cross Ref: SEPP_0003 and SEPP_0005This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg and B&W print sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kinglake, a. thomson, f. smith, greenacres, the oaks, thomson family

Cr. Geoff and Mrs. Dreverman greeting a guest at the door of the West Riding Hall, Henry Petrie Community Centre, Montmorency on occasion of a buffet dinner as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, henry petrie community centre, centenary celebrations, buffet dinner, cr. g.c. dreverman, mrs. dreverman

Letter to the Association for the Advancement of the Blind from Mrs Emma I Parkins (of 1498 Malvern Road, Glen Iris) suggesting a way to raise funds. The original handwritten letter is also held.1 brown envelope, 4 pages of handwritten letter and 2 typed page transcript of handwritten letterassociation for the blind, fundraising

Written on back of photograph, 'Mayor S.C. Morris and Mrs. E.V. Pullin, MBE President of RHR [Ringwood Historical Research] Group at unveiling of pioneers plaque outside library on 26.10.74.'

Black and white photograph. Portrait of woman.Typed below photograph, "Mrs. Lade, Mother of the Secretary of Methodist General Conference". Catalogue card also states, "Lades lived in Ringwood - cows - dairy - Strathallyn St. is their subdivision".

Typed above photograph, '1975 awarding Honorary Life Membership of Ringwood Historical Research Group to Mrs. Ellie Pullin. Presented by Mr. H. M. Thompson the Vice President.'

These bows would have been attached to either the front of a blouse or back of a long dress as an accessory to change an outfit or give it style. It was probably worn by Mrs Whiteman and passed on to her daughter Marjorie Burton.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the handcraft skills of women in the first half of the twentieth century.Two hand-made bows - accessories for a dress or blouse. 2483.14 is a yellow/gold colour made of satin or rayon. It is a bow with a long hanging tail. 2483.15 consists of 4 strips of green, red and black material gathered together with a safety pin.dress-accessories fashion burton-marjorie clothing