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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mr George Cox, fisherman, Cowes
Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984B&W postcard. Photograph of Mr George Cox, an elderly fisherman sitting outside his hut, which was near the end of the Cowes Jetty (East).No Inscriptionslocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, local identities, black & white postcard copy, george cox, fisherman, jetties, cowes, phillip island -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, George Schillinger, 1/11/2016 12:00:00 AM
George Schillinger of Blackburn gained a gold medal in the men's 70-79 age-group pole-vaulting event at the Perth World Masters Athletics Championship.schillinger, george, athletics -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, George Tinkler, Edna Barrie and Pearl Walker at First Hundred Years Celebration Melton State School 430, 1970
Edna attended Melton State School 430 from 1924 – 1933. Her father Fred had also attended the same school. Edna was also the co-author with Mabel Rogers “The First 100 Years, 1870 – 1970”, and assembled a collection of School Class Photograph and identified and compiled lists of names for future school history. George Tinkler, Edna Barrie and Pearl Walker at First Hundred Years Celebration Melton State School 430. This event was held at Mechanics Hall, Melton.education, local identities, local significant events -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Sheet Music, W H Paling & Co., music publisher, 1900s-1920s
The tunes in the set of sheet music are mostly marches, jaunty and bright songs from the 1910s. The sheet music were published by W H P & Co., which was the company of William Henry Paling, Sydney. Paling was born in the Netherlands in 1825. He was a musician, composer, and violin teacher at the Academy of Rotterdam. In 1853 he arrived in Sydney where he became a piano and violin teacher and a professor of music at a ladies' college. He opened the W H Paling music warehouse around the same time, at 85 Wynyard Square in Sydney. He initiated clubs and groups, was involved in fundraising in the community, and conducted a Philharmonic Society concert. He seized the opportunity to supply the growing demand for pianos and local sheet music, becoming an agency for European manufacturers. He made several trips to Europe to supply his business. In 1875 the firm opened up premises in George Street Sydney. On his 1884-85 trip, he met Pietro Marich, an Austrian musician and businessman who then joined Piling's company and successfully expanded it into large premises with showrooms. In 1886 Piling's brother John joined the firm as partner. In 1883 it became a limited liability company, setting up in other major cities. He had many civic involvements and eventually presented his model farm at Campden for use as a hospital, along with finances to erect buildings on the land. He became ill after a trip to Europe, passing away in 1895, but the company continued in business.The collection of sheet music represents the musical and entertainment taste of the early 20th century. Sheet music was collected from Europe and locally and played in homes and public gatherings for listening to, for dancing and for background music. It was even recorded and played on portable gramophones with wax cylinders.Sheet Music wet; three sheets of printed music, comprising two large sheets with two pages of music printed on each side in black ink, and one small sheet with one page of music printed on one side in red ink. Music on the large sheets is March Music by W H P & Co. no. 1437, which is the same company as the music on the last sheet, The Music on the small sheet is Tango Music by Paling & Co. Ltd, of Sydney, and established by William Henry Paling (W H & P Co). Music Titles on the large sheets are: - - Parade of the Tin Soldiers - Guard of Honour - Irish Guards March - Slope Arms Music title on the small sheet is: - - Caro Mio Tango (My Dear) by Silvo ArnoOn the large sheets: printed "W.H.P. & CO." "1437" and handwritten in pencil "268" On the small sheet: printed "THE LATEST SUCCESS" "Try this on your piano" "Price 1/6 or Post Free 1/7, From all Music Stores, or direct from the Publishers" "PALING & CO. LTD. George-st., SYDNEY."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, sheet music, music, guard of honour, parade of the tin soldiers, irish guards march, caro mio tango (my dear), w h p & co., william henry paling, pietro marich, john piling, jos j kaiser, silvo arno, leon jessel, george street sydney, early 29th century, march music, tango music -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, George Sodbonov, Nov. 1957
Yields information about the appearance of one of Ballarat's trams, now operated by the BTM in 1957, and used in a publication that featured all three of the SEC tramways.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 14 at Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade, 11/57. with the blinds drawn. Photo used in Jack Richardson's publication, Destination Eaglehawk, page 11. Photo by George Sodbonov.On rear in ink are two numbers "9263#", 5632", printer direction marks, "Increase to 31ems" and in bottom left hand corner "Photo George Sodbonov 11/57"tramways, trams, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 14 -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Map, Plan of Subdivision [Allotments along Lerderderg, George and McFarland Streets]
This map shows allotments of land on the northern side of Lerderderg Street from Gisborne Road through to the approximate site of the present day Bacchus Marsh Primary School. There are also allotments shown on the southern side of McFarland Street between George Street and Gisborne Road. Larger allotments of land are shown extending northwards towards Masons Lane. Inscribed at the top of the map are the words, 'Plan of Subdivision of Cr Pors (Crown Portions) 12 & 13 & Allotments 1,2,3,4, Block 3, Parish of Korkuperrimul, County of Bourke'. The date of the map has not been established but the absence of the Bacchus Marsh Primary School on the map suggests it may have been produced prior to 1865 when the primary school was built in Lerderderg Street.Single page map showing house block size land allotments in the Lerderderg, George Street and McFarland Street area of Bacchus Marsh with larger allotments north of this area towards Masons Lane also shown. Scale 150 feet to 1 inch. Part of a set of maps which are pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. High resolution digital image stored on BMDHS computer network. bacchus marsh victoria maps, lerderderg street land allotments, mcfarland street land allotments -
Ruyton Girls' School
Literary work - Ruyton Prize Book, Geoffrey Cumberlege Oxford University Press, Poems of Tennyson, 1950
This book contains a collection of poems written by English poet, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, between 1830-1870. It also contains an introduction written by Sir Thomas Herbert Warren, former President of Magdalen College at Oxford University, plus 91 black-and-white illustrations by Millais, Rossetti, Maclise, and others. Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson FRS, was the Poet Laureate during much of Queen Victoria's reign. In 1829, Tennyson was awarded the Chancellor's Gold Medal at Cambridge for one of his first pieces, "Timbuktu." Ruyton Girls' School has a long tradition of awarding prizes to students at annual "Speech Night" events. Speech Night at Ruyton is an extraordinary occasion. It is a time when we gather to celebrate both the year just lived and the contribution of our Year 12 girls to the life of our School. It is a night of stirring student speeches, acknowledgement of student endeavour and excellence and awe-inspiring performances by School choirs and ensembles. The Maisie Brodribb Memorial Prize was named in honour of former Ruyton Girls' School student, Maisie Anderson (maiden name Brodribb), who attended the School between 1898-1903. The Prize, now discontinued, had been awarded for Mathematics and Science.The record has strong historic significance as it was awarded to a former notable student, Helen Gordon (maiden name Cole). Helen started at Little Ruyton in Prep 1940 and finished Year 12 in 1952 as School Captain, Bromby Captain, Form Captain for Matric, Tennis Captain, Hockey Captain, Swimming Vice Captain, and an award for Best All-Round Girl. She also played baseball for Victoria. After finishing school, Helen went on to graduate from the University of Melbourne as a physiotherapist in 1956. Her first position at age 19 involved setting up clinics with the Victorian Health Department Poliomyelitis Rural division. Helen’s strong ties to Ruyton continued when she held the position of President of the Old Ruytonians’ Association from the start of 1966 to the end of 1967. In 2019, Helen received an Order of Australia Medal for service to community health as a physiotherapist. She was also the recipient of the 2022 Victorian Senior Achiever Award at Parliament House. Helen passed away in July 2023 at age 88. The record's significance is further enhanced by its strong provenance, having been produced by Ruyton Girls' School and donated to the Archives by a familial connection.Navy leather hardcover bound book with gold detailing on front cover and spine. 882 pages.Front Cover: R / RECTE ET FIDE LITER / RUYTON / Spine: POEMS OF / TENNYSON / Inside Cover: R / RECTE ET FIDE LITER / RUYTON / PRIZE / AWARDED TO / Helen Cole / FOR / Biology / Form Matriculation / H. Daniell. / 11th Dec. 1952 / Maisie Brodribb Memorial Prize /ruyton girls' school, school, students, prize, speech night, poetry, lord tennyson, queen victoria, senior school, high school, ruyton, old ruytonians' association -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Journal, Charles Greville, A Journal of The Reigns of King George IV and King William IV Vol 1, 1875
This volume is one of three volumes in the work ‘A Journal of The Reigns of King George IV and King William IV’ that extends over the years from 1817 to 1837. The set of books was written by Charles C.F. Greville, Esq. (1794-1865), Clerk of the Council to those Sovereigns. The books were edited by Henry Reeve, Registrar of the Privy Council, and published in 1875 after Geville's death, according to his instructions. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill’s Pattison Collection of books which originated from the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. The publisher firm, Longmans, Green & Co, was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The set of books provide an insight into the public and personal lives and duties of British Roay Families and the roles they played in the 19th century. The book is significant for its connection to the publisher Longmans, Green and Co., of London, a firm that has been established for over two centuries, renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.A Journal of The Reigns of King George IV and King William IV Vol 1 Author: Charles C. F. Greville, Esq. Editor: Henry Reeve Publisher: Longmans Green & Co Date: 1875 Fourth Edition. One of three volumes. Part of the Pattison Collection. Green hardback covers with gold embossed spine. Inscriptions on a label, stickers and stamps.Label: "PAT 920 GRE" Sticker: " Warrnambool Public Library" covered by a sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamp: "WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS' INSTITUTE" Handwriting: "P/W" "5312"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co., 1724, thomas longman, paternoster row london, a journal of the reigns of king george iv and king william iv, charles c. f. greville, esq., henry reeve, 1817 to 1837, charles greville, the greville memiors -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Journal, Charles Greville, A Journal of The Reigns of King George IV and King William IV Vol 2, 1875
This volume is one of three volumes in the work ‘A Journal of The Reigns of King George IV and King William IV’ that extends over the years from 1817 to 1837. The set of books was written by Charles C.F. Greville, Esq. (1794-1865), Clerk of the Council to those Sovereigns. The books were edited by Henry Reeve, Registrar of the Privy Council, and published in 1875 after Greville’s death, according to his instructions. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill’s Pattison Collection of books which originated from the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. The publisher firm, Longmans, Green & Co, was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The set of books provide an insight into the public and personal lives and duties of British Roay Families and the roles they played in the 19th century. The book is significant for its connection to the publisher Longmans, Green and Co., of London, a firm that has been established for over two centuries, renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.A Journal of The Reigns of King George IV and King William IV Vol 2 Author: Charles C. F. Greville, Esq. Editor: Henry Reeve Publisher: Longmans Green & Co Date: 1875 Fourth Edition. One of three volumes. Part of the Pattison Collection. Green hardback covers with gold embossed spine—inscriptions on a label, stickers and stamps.Label: "PAT 920 GRE" Sticker: " Warrnambool Public Library" covered by a sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co., l & co., 1724, thomas longman, paternoster row london, a journal of the reigns of king george iv and king william iv, charles c. f. greville, esq., charles greville, henry reeve, 1817 to 1837, the greville memiors -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Journal, Charles Greville, A Journal of The Reigns of King George IV and King William IV Vol 3, 1875
This volume is one of three volumes in the work ‘A Journal of The Reigns of King George IV and King William IV’ that extends over the years from 1817 to 1837. The set of books was written by Charles C.F. Greville, Esq. (1794-1865), Clerk of the Council to those Sovereigns. The books were edited by Henry Reeve, Registrar of the Privy Council, and published in 1875 after Geville's death, according to his instructions. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill’s Pattison Collection of books which originated from the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. The publisher firm, Longmans, Green & Co, was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC.The set of books provide an insight into the public and personal lives and duties of British Roay Families and the roles they played in the 19th century. The book is significant for its connection to the publisher Longmans, Green and Co., of London, a firm that has been established for over two centuries, renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.A Journal of The Reigns of King George IV and King William IV Vol 3 Author: Charles C. F. Greville, Esq. Editor: Henry Reeve Publisher: Longmans Green & Co Date: 1875 Fourth Edition. One of three volumes. Part of the Pattison Collection. Green hardback covers with gold embossed spine—inscriptions on a label, stickers and stamp..Label: "PAT 920 GRE" Sticker: " Warrnambool Public Library" covered by a sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamp: "WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS' INSTITUTE"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co., 1724, thomas longman, paternoster row london, a journal of the reigns of king george iv and king william iv, charles c. f. greville, esq., henry reeve, 1817 to 1837, charles greville, the greville memiors -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Land Title, Land Department, Titles, Maps: George Thomas Wiggin. Near Cnr Whitehorse Rd and New St Ringwood. 1917-1953
7 photocopied pages of land area maps and titles showing names of owners from 1917 to 1953 - copied in 2004 +Additional Keywords: Wiggin, George Thomas -
Federation University Historical Collection
Card - Document, Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Christmas Card, 1981, 1981
Richard W. Richards was Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, and was a member of the Shackleton Antarctic Expedition. He was one of seven survivors of the Ross Sea Party who were stranded in Antarctical during Ernest Shackletyon's ill-fated 1914 expedition. Dick Richards died in 1985.A Christmas card which included a photograph of Queen Elizabeth 11 and the silver jubilee Reunion Dinner of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association at the Savoy Hotel, London. Signed "With Love Dick and Joyce"dick richards, richard w. richards, ballarat school of mines, antarctica, ross sea party, george cross, victoria cross and george cross association, queen elizabeth, prince charles -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Illustration, George Gatter, n.d
Photocopy of photo of George Gatter, 1828 - 1886, market gardener, purchased land in Box Hill 1861.Photocopy of photo of George Gatter, 1828 - 1886, market gardener, purchased land in Box Hill 1861. First secretary , Horticultural and Agricultural Society of South Bourke.Photocopy of photo of George Gatter, 1828 - 1886, market gardener, purchased land in Box Hill 1861. gatter, george, market gardeners -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria, Cr. W. George Terry, Mayor of Nunawading, 1965
Black and white photo of Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria, Mayor Cr. W. George Terry, Mayor of Nunawading. Official Opening of Schwerkolt Cottage, 1965.delacombe, rohan, sir, terry, w. george, rogalski, barbara, schwerkolt cottage -
Camperdown & District Historical Society
Photograph - Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George), c1874
When he died at Camperdown in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun, also known as 'Camperdown George', was the last member of the Liwira Gundidj clan of the Djargurd Wurrung still living on Country.Image of Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) wearing traditional possum skin cloak and holding a walking stick Back: George Camperdowncdhs, wombeetch puyuun, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, camperdown george -
Old Castlemaine Schoolboys Association Inc.
Book, Khancoban Calling and Other Verses
Extract from Khancoban calling by George E. Scott -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Bulletin VALE Legatee Alfred Newcombe Kemsley
An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Alfred Newcombe (Kem.) Kemsley, a long serving Legatee. The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. The article includes the words of Legacy President Bruce Wilson at the service at Brighton Town Hall and Legatee Ken Clark's address. Also the Eulogy from Wing Commander Peter Isaccson. He enlisted in March 1915 in the AIF as Private Kemsley and sailed for Egypt. By the end of his war service in 1919 he was Staff Captain, Australian Corps HQ. In the second World War he began his service as a Staff Captain DADOS 4th division. In 1942 Lt Colonel AAOC and in 1943 he was promoted to Colonel as business advisor to the Minister for the Army. He joined Legacy in December 1923."His life is the history of Legacy. He served as an advisor to countless Legacy widows and children, and took a dominant leadership role in all Legacy activities." 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 life and service of Legatee Kem Kemsley. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of 4 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee William Donovan Joynt.Bulletin No. VAW 1209. 5.3.1987. Pages 3 to 6.vale, donovan joynt, eulogy, past presidents -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, Sir Alfred Kemsley dies, aged 90
An article from The Age about the death of Sir Alfred (Kem) Kemsley in 1987. It mentions that is was a loss of one of Melbourne's 'great characters'. Between the wars he served as secretary to the Melbourne Metropolitan Town Planning Commission and as secretary to the Liquor Trades Defence Union. In 1934 he became general manager of 3UZ. In world war 2 he was appointed director of the organsation of The Australian Army with the rank of Colonel. After the war he was one of those who founded the advertising agency United Service Publicity (later USP-Needham). He served as chairman and long remained director. Sir Kemsley was one of the earliest supporters of the Shrine and was instrumental in its construction. He was a shrine trustee and governor of the Corps of Commissionaires. An early and long serving member of Legacy. His many honours included KBE (1980), CMG (1973), CBE (1960), and ED. He was survived by a wife, son Liston, and daughter Jean by a previous marriage. The article was part of an album of past presidents 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 that the death of Legatee Kem Kemsley a past president of Legacy, was reported in the press. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Newspaper article about the death of Legatee Kem Kemsley in 1987.Handwritten 'The Age, 25/2/87 Wendy F.' in blue ink.past presidents, kem kemsley, obituary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, George - a big wheel who made champions, n.d
George Robinson, one of the last of the old-fashioned bike shops in Melbourne, reminisces with John Hamilton about his experiences in his Blackburn shop and his ideas on cycling.robinson, george, bicycle shops, rob's cycle and sports -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Margot George Working in the Orchard, c. 1950
Black and white photograph. Student tying up a root ball of a fruit tree in hessian in the Orchard. Identified by T.H. Kneen 10 June 1992 as Margot George (1951).fruit trees, margot george, student working outside, orchard -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Grave of George and Mary Knapman. Eltham Cemetery, Victoria, 5 April 2021
George Knapman was born c.1851 in Ashburton, Devon, England, the son of George Knapman and Elizabeth Grant nee Wyatt. George, his mother and three sisters arrived in the Port of Melbourne, 28 Jul 1857 aboard the ship, Mindoro from Plymouth, his father having preceded them some eighteen months earlier. George married Mary Jane Williams in 1877 and they settled in Eltham where they had five children; Percival George (1878), Florence Maud (1880), Laura Blanche (1882), Alfred Edgar (1886) and Gladys Victoria (1897). In 1879 George was elected a vestryman for St Margaret’s Church, a position he would be re-elected to for many years. Both he and Mary were active members of the church and social activities. In 1884 George was also engaged in collecting funds for the renovation of the St Helena church George was also a member of the Eltham Cricket Club. In May 1884 following completion of the cricket season, several players banded together to form a group holding fortnightly meetings for the purpose of giving readings, recitations, etc to relieve the dullness of the long winter evenings. Charles Wingrove was elected President, Rev. J.B. Gason Treasurer and George along with Messrs Evans, Bourke, D. McColl, C. Jarrold, George Hill and William Brown, members of the Committee. In 1885, George advertised two horses had strayed from his premises (reward £2) and in 1891 he had a cultivator for sale (price £7/10/-). In 1902 he was treasurer of the Eltham Rifle Club. His children attended Eltham Primary School. In 1904 he was a member of the school's Board of Advice and addressed children at an Arbor Day planting activity. In 1907 he was elected president of the Eltham Progressive League, calling for public toilets to be erected at a local picnic spot. George along with William John Taylor and Isaac Hill was also appointed a Trustee of the Eltham Rechabite Hall in Henry Street on behalf of the Hope of Eltham Tent No. 195 Victoria District Independent Order of Rechabites from December 1901 until its sale to the community in December 1921 for use as a public hall. George ‘Snowy’ Knapman was a blacksmith by trade. He owned and operated a shoeing forge and wheelwright workshop, known as Snowy Knapman’s Forge, in Main Road Eltham, next door to the Eltham Court House. The location was well chosen. Mail coaches from Melbourne passed through Eltham enroute to Christmas Hills and Yarra Glen, with another heading to Kingstown (now Panton Hill). It was common practice for horses to be changed at Eltham. Two photos taken June 4, 1907, captioned ‘Election Day Eltham’, show a large crowd of men assembled in Main Road outside Knapman's premises. They are waiting to vote at the Court House. There are no women in the crowd; they were not empowered to vote. George's brothers William and John were also blacksmiths at Heidelberg, continuing the business established by their father George, who had died in 1900. After William died in 1909, George moved to Heidelberg to take over from him. George died at his residence, ‘Devon’, Yarra Street, Heidelberg on March 16, 1923, and is buried in Eltham Cemetery with his wife Mary who died July 16, 1935, at Kew. Their former house at Eltham was located near where the WW1 Monument was erected in 1919, after they had moved to Heidelberg, at the corner of Bridge Street and Main Road and occupied by Mr. R. Trevena at the time of Mary’s death. Mary was sister to E.J. Williams, W. Williams and Mrs Fawkner, all residents of Eltham. In Loving Memory of George Knapman Died 15th March 1923 Also his wife Mary Jane Died 16th July 1935 Sadly Missed Born Digitaleltham cemetery, gravestones, george knapman, mary jane knapman (nee williams) -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Lewis
It is not clear which George Lewis this is. It could be George Lewis 1855-1935, or his son George Edward Lewis, c.1887-1956.Black and white portrait of a young man standing, resting his left hand on a timber gate in front of a treed background. He is wearing a high collar and three-piece suit and black shoes. His right hand is in his pocket.george lewis -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, George Djoneff, /04/2006
Interview with George Djoneff about the emigration and life in Australia of his Bulgarian father and German mother, who migrated to Australia in 1950.Interview with George Djoneff about the emigration and life in Australia of his Bulgarian father and German mother, who migrated to Australia in 1950. Interviewed by Barbara Gardiner 1 April 2006.Interview with George Djoneff about the emigration and life in Australia of his Bulgarian father and German mother, who migrated to Australia in 1950.djoneff, george, emigration, oral history migration program, germans in australia, bulgarians in australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mrs Collier and baby George
Series of photographs loaned for copying by Robert Collier through Keith Rooney. Photographs have been scanned by Ted Arrowsmith at 300dpi as a 'tiff' and burnt onto a CD Rom. copies of photographs were produced from the CD Rom for inclusion in the album.Black and white photograph of Mrs Collier carrying Baby George Collier in front of their house on 50 acres in Canterbury Road, Forest Hill, Then Blackburn. This was site of the Nunawading High School.collier mrs, collier george, canterbury road, orchards, tunstall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, George Bills, 1859 -1927
George (Joe) Bills left a legacy to provide watering troughs for horses and money to combat the cruelty to animals and he was made a Life Governor of the Victorian Society for the Protection of Animals in 1924.bills, george, bills water troughs, rspca -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Geo. Mitchell & Sons shop in Main Street Stawell c 1920
Copied photo of George Mitchell drapery shop in Main St. Stawell. Taken early c 1920's. This print taken from the original show the same display window of the c 1984 photograph but has a different awning with around 6 or 7 columns holding up the awning. Copied photograph of George Mitchell shop front in Main St. Stawell. The original of this photo was taken in c 1920.George Mitchellstawell -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SHIRT COLLARS, RAAF, Alfred Portrate, 5) and .6) 1946
Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record..1) to .8) Detachable starched blue/grey shirt collars by various manufacturers..1) Stamped on the inside: 'Pelaco 15' and 'Ian Lyons'. .2) and .3) Stamped on the inside: 'VAN HEUSEN, 15 1/2, STYLE RAF, PATEND AND MADE IN AUSTRALIA'. .4), .7) and .8) Stamped on the inside: ' Ian Lyons, A (upwards arrow) E, 15 1/2'. .5) and .6) Stamped on the inside: ' ALFRED PORTRATE, 1946, MADE IN AUSTRALIA'.uniform, raaf, ian a. lyons -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Postcard (Item), "Elderly Man In A Horse & Buggy, Sent To Mrs George Main", Malmsbury c1910
Associated with - George Town Malmsbury Buildings - Fence People - "Main, Mrs George" -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Sand, Sweat & Camels, 1995 (first published by Rigby Ltd in 1976)
This book contains the story of the Australian Companies of the Imperial Camel Corps in the First World War. The authors are George and Edmee Langley. George Langley (1891-1972) was the principal of Warrnambool High School from 1924 to 1940. He and his wife Edmee were prominent in community affairs in Warrnambool during that time. George Langley served with distinction in both World Wars and rose to the rank of Brigadier in 1944. He intended writing the history of the Australian Camel Corps but died before he could complete the work. Edmee Langley, herself a talented journalist and writer, used her husband’s collection of letters, diaries and writings to publish Sand, Sweat and Camels.This book is of interest as it was written by George and Edmee Langley who were important Warrnambool residents in the 1920s and 30s. Extracts from Edmee’s memoirs of her time in Warrnambool are held by the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. This is a soft cover book of 188 pages. It has a brown cover with white and yellow lettering and, on the front cover, a colour image of several men riding camels. The back cover has blurbs on the two pieces of writing in the book. The book contains many black and white photographs. The book also contains another piece of writing – ‘Australian Aviator, Sir Norman Brearley.’george and edmee langley, world war one, history of warrnambool, warrnambool high school -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, Clive Brooks, Buninyong Cemetery, Monument for George Innes and his daughter, 9/4/1994
Part of series to record changes in BuninyongGrave of Buninyong Pioneer.A B/W and a colour photo, monument, polished granite, pillar on engraved plinth, urn cap, cast iron fence, for early settler George Innes and his daughter.. in Buninyong Cemetery.buninyong, cemetery, headstone, graves, innes, king of splitters, pound, buninyong defiance mine