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Federation University Historical Collection
Card - Greeting Card, Greeting card from Mr & Mrs W.H. Ellwood
Mr. W.H. Ellwood was the principal of Ballarat Teachers' College when it was located at the Ballarat East Library. Christmas greeting card with black and green picture of country road and cottage on the front and verse and wishes from Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Ellwood ballarat teachers' college, mr w h ellwood, greeting card, christmas -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mrs Clarence Weber's candidature, 1937
Transcription of articles on election of Mrs Clarence WeberTranscription of articles on election of Mrs Clarence Weber as independent candidate for the seat of Nunawading in the Victorian State Assembly elections on 2 October 1937.Transcription of articles on election of Mrs Clarence Weberweber, ivy, victoria. parliament. legislative assembly, parliamentary representatives -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Documents, Ringwood Town Hall Ball invitations and letters to Mr and Mrs Painter 1956-1961, 1956-1961
Documents and invitations to Mr. C. Painter; 1 Envelope addressed to Mr. C. Painter 1960; 2 Envelope addressed to Mr. C. Painter 1961; 3 Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. C. Painter to a Ball in Ringwood Town Hall on 15th. June 1956 from the Mayor and Mayoress (Councillor and Mrs. B J. Hubbard); 4 Invitation to a Complimentary Return Ball on 24th. July 1956; 5 Letter detailing the Complimentary Ball +Additional Keywords: Painter, Mr C. Painter, Mrs. Hubbard, Mr. B.J.(Mayor) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ADDRESS TO MRS C HEINZ, May 1896
Conrad Heinz (1846-13/2/1896) was born in Germany and came to Australia aged 15. He married Franziska Ingelfinger in 1866. He established the Happy Valley Butchers shop in 1872 with his two brothers. This continued to expand and eventually moved to Korong Road. He was patron of the Bendigo Athletics Club and was elected unopposed to the Barkly Ward of the Bendigo council in 1892 and served as Mayor and Chief Magistrate in 1894. He died of cancer of the knee after preferring Chinese traditional medicines rather than the advised amputation.Address to Mrs. C. Heinz. Dear Madam. We are directed by the members of the Bendigo Athletic Club to express to you their deepest sympathy in the great loss you have sustained by the death of your late beloved husband the late Mayor. Councillor Heinz. Signed by President. Treasurer. Secretary. Bendigo May 1896. Sketch of Cricket Gear. Rugby Player. 2 Runners. Pennyfarthing bike. Weeping Willow tree. Gilt frame. By curtesy of Mr & Mrs.A.Hufer. DP 553. F.Fearn.F.Fearn ?person, individual, certificate -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Transcript of lecture given by Frank Forster, "Mrs Howlett and Dr Jenkins: Listerism, and early Midwifery practice in Australia", 14 June 1965
This paper was read on 14 June 1965 by Dr Frank Forster at a meeting of the section of Medical History, Victorian branch, Australian Medical Association, according to Ann Tovell, who worked at the AMA and in association with Frank. It was likely that Frank Forster acquired the midwifery box belonging to Mrs Mary Howlett at the former Eastern market that was located on the corner of Bourke and Russell Streets up to the early 1960s.Mary Howlett (1840-1922) began practising as a country midwife in 1866 in the western district of Victoria. She qualified as a 'ladies monthly nurse' in 1887 and continued to practise as a nurse and midwife until 1920.She began her six months training at the Melbourne Lying-In Hospital. She was known by many as 'Auntie', and her career spanned more than 50 years. Mrs Howlett's midwifery box and contents were given to Dr Frank Forster, and he donated them to the museum collection in 1993.A5 size paper transcript of lecture. Reprinted from The Medical Journal of Australia, 1965, 2. Pages are numbered 3 to 21.midwifery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Obituary of Mrs Louise Mary Esther Morton, c1925
Obituary of Mrs L.M.E. Morton, widow of Councilor Thomas Richard Burrows Morton, formerly of Blackburn, who died on 16 January c.1925.Obituary of Mrs L.M.E. Morton, widow of Councilor Thomas Richard Burrows Morton, formerly of Blackburn, who died on 16 January c.1925.Obituary of Mrs L.M.E. Morton, widow of Councilor Thomas Richard Burrows Morton, formerly of Blackburn, who died on 16 January c.1925.morton, louisa mary esther, obituaries -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mrs Cath Waugh cuts Celebratory Cake at St. John's Church, 2/02/1992 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Mrs. Cath Waugh, descendant of John McGlone who gave the land in 1872, cuts Celebratory Cake at St. John's Church.waugh, cath, mcglone, john, st. john's catholic church, mitcham -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - WOODEN BOX AND ILLUMINATED ADDRESS FOR MRS. ANNA B.F. MUELLER
Wooden box with plaque on the top ''In Memoriam''. Inside a large ornate black leather bound book with metal plaque. On the first page a black and white oval photo of Ernst Mueller. The photo is surrounded by flowers. Next page a dedication to Mrs. Anna B.F Mueller Lancewood House, McLaren Street, Bendigo, with an eulogy from the representatives of the various companies in which Mr. Mueller was involved, date at the bottom September 1910. The following three pages are full of cards from mining company with signatures of directors and managers.person, individual, mr. ernest mueller, from dudley house. stored at the bendigo art gallery from 2000. returned to bhs 03/02/2023. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Mrs William Hermon Snr, nee Alice Mackay
B&W photo of Mrs William Hermon Snr, Alice nee Mackay, mother of Bill Hermon. She looks to be about 60yo. She is seated on a long wooden bench. She is wearing a dark long-sleeved top and a darker skirt, and mary jane-style shoes. Her hair appears grey and seems to be pulled back into a bun or similar on the crown of her head. Behind her on the left is a paling fence and on the right is a brush-type fence. In the background is a building and a few parked vehicles. There are power lines. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Mrs. A Waldock invoices
10556a Groceries invoice for Mrs. A Waldock, provided by James Pitson 19 May 1890 for the sum of fourteen shillings and seven pence. 10556b Invoice for Mr Waldock from T. Nosworthy, Butcher for seven itemised butchery items for the sum of seven shillings and eleven pence. Paid by L Waldock 1 April 1887 10556c A request from Mr. Waldock directed to Inspector McVeigh requesting four days leave and for a station to station rail pass for himself and his wife, dated Nov 1889.waldock, nosworthy, pitson -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mr & Mrs J.McAlpin in horse drawn carriage- Ringwood, c1918
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Mr & Mrs J.McAlpin in horse drawn carriage. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mr & Mrs T.Grant's house in Adelaide Street, Ringwood. c1918
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Mr & Mrs T.Grant's house in Adelaide Street -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Pioneer Mrs. Pett of Heathmont in later life (undated)
Typed below photograph, "Pioneer Mrs. Pett of Heathmont in later life". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, The Rev'd. A. J. Thomson and Mrs. Brenda Thompson (undated)
Written below photograph, "The Rev'd. A. J. Thomson and Mrs. Brenda Thompson". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mr. W. Gray, MLA and Mrs. Gray (undated)
Written on back of photograph, "Mr. W. Gray, MLA and Mrs. Gray" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Cr. Penny and Mrs. Penny, Jennifer Parker (undated)
Written on back of photograph, "Cr. Penny and Mrs. Penny, Jennifer Parker" -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs E.G. Batchelder Mayoress 1928 - 1929, c. 1929
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, national level. Mayoresses were also required to undertake Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Batchelder was born Elizabeth Helen Wilkinson and is recognised for her work among the poor of the district. Art NouveauFramed, oval photographic portraits with convex glass and print, created using a collodion wet plate process. Hand coloured detail.Mrs E.G. Batchelder / Mayoress 1928 - 1929 / Vincent Kelly / Bendigoelizabeth wilkinson, mayoress batchelder, mayor batchelder, vincent kelly photographer, city of bendigo, city of greater bendigo portraits -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs W. Ewing Mayoress 1925-26
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, The Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, international level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Ewing was born Victoria Keighley in East Melbourne. Her father Edward Keighley was one on the district's earliest mine managers and part owner of the Rose of Denmark Mine. Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail.Mrs W Ewing / Mayoress 1925 - 26 / Vincent Kelly / Bendigovictoria keighley, mayoress ewing, mayor ewing, vincent kelly photographer, city of bendigo, mayoress portrait -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Mrs and Mrs Gary Partington, 1964_10
Mr and Mrs Gary Partington outside the Greensborough Methodist Church in October 1964. Background is Uncle Bill Leed and Jessie Scholes. Gary said he had to get his hair to grow with a part in it, he previously on had a crew cut but relatives told him to grow a decent head of hair for his wedding.This was one of the last weddings in this Church before its demolition prior to the development of Greensborough Plaza.Digital copy of black and white photographmethodist church greensborough, gary partington -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Picnic in the Auckland district, New Zealand, 1910
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A sepia photograph showing a group of women and two children seated on the grass with picnic baskets open. Two wicker prams are behind the group. The three women named are Mrs W. Wright, Mrs C. Cane and Mrs W.G. WrightFront face of photograph written in white - "Snaps.", Auch.1R.R.10, R34; in pen - 0, X and a crossed 0. On the back - Printed - New Zealand Post Card; Hand written - Mrs W.Wright (Marked with a X) snapped during a 6 months holiday in New Zealand 1910. Mrs C. Cane marked with a 0, Mrs W.G. Wright (jn) marked with a crossed 0frank wright, mrs w wright, cane, pram, picnic, new zealand -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, FLORENCE GODFREY'S FAITH, c. 1883
Novel, Florence Godfrey's Faith' by Mrs. E.R. Pitman. Hard cover, bronze background, gold lettering, red and black decoration. Black and white illustrations -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Looking towards Mrs Seggie's backyard (used to be a Shetland pony paddock) and the HUGE pine in the Webber's backyard 93 Ringwood Street c1970
Looking towards Mrs Seggie's backyard (used to be a Shetland pony paddock) and the HUGE pine in the Webber's backyard 93 Ringwood Street c1970. (Pam Payne) -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, C J Brooks, Individual Sandstone block, awaiting incorporation into reconstruction of wall, for Mr. H & Mrs. D Westbrooke, 1995, at 405 Learmonth St. Buninyong, July 1995
Stone of which wall is constructed is believed to have been used in the construction of Jamieson's Buninyong Inn, built for Margaret Jamieson starting about 1853. She owned the earlier Buninyong Inn which impinged on they surveyed Learmonth St. and was demolished. Margaret died in 1854 before the building was completed by her son, who built the third Buninyong Inn on the corner of Learmonth and Warrenheip. The two story hotel was tenented for a while, then bought by Dr. Sparling who demolished it.Colour photo, Individual Sandstone block, awaiting incorporation into reconstruction of wall, for Mr. H & Mrs. D Westbrooke, 1995, at 405 Learmonth St. Buninyongbuninyong, jamieson, sparling, buninyong inn, wall, sandstone -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Interview with Mrs G.E.M. Stacker, n.d
Report on an interview with Mrs G.E.M. Stacker who owns the property at 261 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn on which 16 o.y.o. units are now being built.stacker, grace e.m., whitehorse road, blackburn, no 261, private zoo -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black & white photo, Mrs. Jessie Watts
Black and white photo of Mrs Jessie Watts (aged 21) nee Kirkwood 1904 - 1972. She came to Blackburn in 1929 and ran Watt's Dairy.watts, jessie, kirkwood, watts dairy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Mrs Lang and Daughter Jeannie, c1899, 1897
According to the donor these image copies were used in an exhibition, and distributed at the conclusion. Mounted black and white photograph on strawboard showing a seated Mrs Lans and Jeannie Lang on a hammock on the grounds of Titanga Station, Lismore-Skipton Road Lismore. lang, jeannie lang, totanga, lismore, hat, hammock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE STRAND MUSICAL MAGAZINE RE MRS LUCY HILL, BENDIGO, 1897 -1954
The Strand Musical Magazine a musical monthly published by George Newnes, Strand, WC (London) . Inside cover is plate for 'School Choir: First Prize' won by Gravel Hill State School, Austral Competitions, Bendigo, May 1897 (Presented to Lucy Robotham - 'a member of the successful choir'). Inside cover: penned detailed inscriptions relating to Mrs Lucy Hill, journalist for Bendigo Advertiser, especially in relation to Dec. 1953 Anniversary of the Advertiser. Stuck on to first page of book is cutting from Advertiser (1954) re farewell of Lucy Hill from Bendigo for Melbourne.bendigo, history, city history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Debutante group 1951, 1951
Donated by Betty Bradley, one of the debutantes. Some names provided by Betty. Checked and others added by Elly Berryman and her mother, Charlotte Berryman nee Cleeland. 2/6/2020 Mrs Jones was the wife of the Shire president, Mr Arthur Jones and Mrs Leggatt was the wife of the MP for the area Sir William Leggatt.. June and Gladys Williams were sisters from Bass.Black & White photograph of Debutante Group. Back row: Carol Bennett, June Barton, June Williams, Betty Bradley, Marie Regos, Gloria Jenner [added by Elly Berryman 23/4/2024] Front row: Standing Mrs Sainsbury, Gladys Williams, Jean Denham, ??, Mrs Roz Jones, Mrs Dorothy Leggatt, Deidre Cleeland, Heather West, ?? Mrs Harry Harris debutantes phillip island, betty bradley, carol bennett, june barton, marie regos, jean denham, heather west, gladys williams, mrs harry harris, deidre cleeland, mrs roz jones -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Cabinet Photograph, Mrs J Teagle & Aunt Julia & some of family, c.1899
Margaret Rose Crenny (1875-1946) married John Thomas Teagle (1864-1948) in 1893. Their children were: Albert Edward (Ted) Teagle 1894-1917 Mary Elizabeth (Bess) 1896-1958 Louisa (Lou) Helen 1896-1919 Ernest Thomas 1897-1969 William George 1899-1982 Leslie John 1901-1976 - never married Francis David (Frank) 1903-1958 James Michael (Jim) 1905-1951 Clifford Joseph (Cliff) 1907-1986 Reta Agnes (Rta) 1910-1961 Margaret Rose (Rosie) 1912-1982 Violet Amelda 1914-1982 Edwina May Theresa (Ted) 1917-2002 Margaret's sister was Julia Crenny 1871-1936. This photo shows Margaret Teagle and her older (spinster) sister Julia Crenny with her twin daughters Bess and Lou and most likely eldest son Ted and possibly son Ernest (dressed like the twins). It was common place in those times for young boys to wear dresses until they were toilet trained.Inscibed on back in ink Mrs J Teagle & Aunt Julia & some of familyalbert edward teagle, ernest thomas teagle, julia crenny, louisa helen teagle, margaret rose teagle (nee crenny), mary elizabeth teagle, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mrs. Pett and Charlotte
Black and white photograph of lady sitting in chair holding a child. Image has a mottled appearance.Written on backing sheet, "Mrs. Pett and Charlotte (b. 13/2/1865)."