Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet a Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable - two short biographies each typed on A4 sheets. Amy was the women's editor for the Bendigo Advertiser from 1957 and involved with local activities up to her death in 1980.history, amy huxtable, bendigo

1991 centenary, field station, garden week, amrad site

Coloured photo. Portland Library - group of six children and three adults sitting on floor, taking part in an activity. Another woman, standing, watching them. A string of CFA bunting across room.portland library, community facility, event

The photo was commissioned by the City of Port Melbourne and shot by photographer John KIRBY from the height of a cherry picker positioned beside the former Quinn's Hotel. Put on exhibition at various festivals for identification of those in photo. Approximately 280 people and a dog took partCity of Port Melbourne handbill inviting citizens of Port to 'take part in the last photo of the city' and attend the pre-amalgamation activities at the town hall 26 June 1994. Pale blue, A5port melbourne town hall, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, amalgamation, john kirby, local government - city of port melbourne

New Adult Day Activity and Support program (ADASS) to provide day respite for the frail older people; to provide relief for the carer and to provide an environment in which frail older people can socialise.New Adult Day Activity and Support program (ADASS) to provide day respite for the frail older people; to provide relief for the carer and to provide an environment in which frail older people can socialisecity of nunawading, community services, o'shaughnessy, anne, aged people, nunawading adult day activity and support program

Nunawading Tennis Club is providing a chance for disabled people to learn tennis. Club members will work with 'Recreation Activities for Integration Development' on an ongoing basis. Club secretary, Enid Miller, initiated the project.Nunawading Tennis Club is providing a chance for disabled people to learn tennis. tennis, nunawading tennis club, anderson, murray, clark, matthew, west, tammy, miller, enid, recreation activities for integration development

Bark roof held in place by log framework attached to ridge pole. Mended in one place by two sheets of corrugated ironBlack and white photograph showing five cows and four men engaged in activities at a bark roofed milking shed. One man appears to be either an inspector or a vet. Location believed to be Gippsland Victoriaaccommodation, historic buildings

Flyer advertising Upwelling Festival at Portland 3rd Nov, 2012. White card, blue and green motifs and print, Rotary club logo, front , bottom right. Reverse, list of activities, event sponsors.upwelling festival, marine ecology, whales, portland

Bowerbird MuseumPoster, single page, white paper with maroon and black print. Printed both sides. Portland Summer Activities Calendar 1994-1995. Includes calendar of events, things to do and see in Portland, advertising.