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Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.F.J. Williams' Home, Charles Anderson Grove
The Old Colonists' Association Ballarat Inc. is a not for profit charitable organisation providing accommodation for elderly people. It manages a 27 Home retirement village at Charles Anderson Grove Ballarat. Accommodation is offered at significantly below market rates. It has been providing low cost accommodation to the elderly since the 1920s. The Association Council overseas the running of this facility on a voluntary basis. "GIFT COTTAGES.- Ballarat Old Colonists Benefit BALLARAT.— High tribute to the good citizenship of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Williams, now of Melbourne, and Mr. S. Clark, of Ballarat. was paid by a representative gathering at Gillies-street on Thursday afternoon, when the two cottages respectively presented by them for the use of old and indigent colonists were handed over to the council of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association. The cottages are handsome brick structures, modern in design and equipment, and cost about £650 each. Mr. A. H. Nevett, president of the Ballarat organisation, expressed the gratification of the association at the commencement of a scheme of cottages for old colonists, which had been the aim of the association for many years. Mr. Williams said that when in Ballarat he had been in many public movements as President of South-street and president of the amalgamtion (sic) movement, but in giving this cottage for the use of the old people he had established a tangible and definite link between himself and Ballarat. Similar sentiments were expressed by Mr. Clark, who said his benefaction had given him a great and genuine pleasure. Both donors were warmly thanked on be half of citizens generally by the mayor (Cr. A. E. Nicholson). At subsequent social gathering appropriate toasts were honored, and assurances were given that the association's scheme for 50 gift cottages on the lines of Melbourne would be furthered by several in the not far distant future. (The Age, 30 October 1925.)ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, s. clark, f.j. williams, charles anderson grove, philanthropy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GOLD - THE ROMANCE OF ITS DISCOVERY IN AUSTRALIA, 1944
96 page soft cover booklet 'Gold - the Romance of its Discovery in Australia' By Charles Barrett, editor of 'The Swagman's Notebook' Published 1944 by United Press, Melbourne. Illustrated with B&W sketches, some by ST Gill. Pages are discolouredCharles Barrett -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Original Members at Southesk, 1956
The Kew Elder Citizens Club Rooms at 'Southesk' were officially opened by the Hon EP Cameron MLC on 12 November 1956. The Club met at the Council-owned 'Southesk' until 1963 when new club rooms were opened at the corner of High and Childers Streets in 1963.One of a seminal group of photographs and documents (invitations) relating to the formation of the Kew Elder Citizens club at Southesk in the 1950s.Annotated black and white photographic positive of eleven women standing in the garden of Southesk on the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street, Kew. Apart from the handwritten annotation on the front there is no other information on the obverse or reverse of the photograph. It is assumed, given the clothing and age of the women that this was a group of members of the Kew Elder Citizens Club. Individuals within the group have not yet been identified.Original Members at Southeskkew elder citizens, kew senior citizens, southesk -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, The Boorara arriving at Suez, 20/06/1917
This photograph shows Charles Marshall' transport 'Boorara' on arrival at Suez, Egypt 20 June 1917.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "To Mother with best wishes from Charlie"charles marshall, world war 1 -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Bollards in the water in San Francisco, 23 November 1949
Alan Charles Quinn went to sea at the age of 16 and photographed his work and the places he visited. He has left behind a pictorial autobiography enclosed in a number of photograph albums. Also included in the Alan Charles Quinn Collection are a series of letters written to and from his mother during his time at sea.Black and white photograph of bollards in the water at San Francisco. There is some rippling of the water in the front of the photograph with complete calm toward the rear. In the background and to the right is a pier with what appears to be an upturned boat on the pier. There is a visible fog or mist through the background of the photograph.Blue/green ink, handwritten on reverse: "23.11.49". Pencil markings: "K8/B" mission-to-seafarers, missions-to-seamen, alan-charles-quinn, docks, san-francisco, bollards, pier, california, united states of america, usa -
Bendigo Military MuseumJournal - POCKET DIARIES OF R. C. WIGHT, 1. Charles Letts & Co, London, 1918 - 1919
1. Small pocket diary. The cover is red buckram. It is embossed with the words "Charles Letts's Diary No.24" It was printed for 1918 but 1918 has been crossed out in numerous pages with 1917. 2. Pocket size diary with light brown buckram cover, printed for 1919.1. Written inside front cover in ink is No.7588 Pte R. C. Wight, 6 Batt Aust Imp Forces abroad. 2. Written on front cover is written 1919. 7588 R.C. Wight, 6 Btn, AIF. On the page edges are letters R. C. W.passchendaele barracks trust, 22-653-t, diaries, ww1 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Copy of Charles FORBES, Baker, Swallow & Ariell, 1930s - 1940s
Photocopy of Charles FORBES, baker, with machinery at Swallow & Ariell c 1930s-40sIn pencil on back: charles Forbes 59 Graham Street Albert Parkindustry - food, charles forbes, swallow & ariell ltd -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian scene, 1920_
Victorian scene. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian scenes 3 and 4, 1920_
Victorian scenes. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian scene 2, 1917_
Victorian scene. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian ladies, 1920_
Victorian ladies. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian gents, 1920_
Victorian gents. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian country grandstand, 1920_
Victorian grandstand. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photograph"Les.R. Fitzroy Cup"charles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, George MacDougall, Scottish soldier, 1917_
This photograph shows a Scottish soldier, George MacDougall. The caption asks Charles to send the photo to his sister.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "You can send this one home to your sister from me, Yours Aye, Geo MacDougall"charles marshall, world war 1, george macdougall -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, George MacDougall, Scottish soldier 2, 1917_
This photograph shows a Scottish soldier, George MacDougall. The caption asks Charles to send the photo to his sister.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "This is me and my little grey home in the East, Geo MacDougall"charles marshall, world war 1, george macdougall -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyButter Knives, Charles Perry & Co + W.I. Broadway & Co, 1916
Two silver butter knives with mother-of-pearl handles. Etchings on handles are different with different maker's marks.Anchor Birmingham Lion - silver r = 1916 1. C.P. (Co) Charles Perry & Co. 2. (B) & Co - W.I. Broadway & Co. Etchings on blades - each one differentbutter knives, silver, mother-of-pearl -
Latrobe Regional GalleryPrint, BLACKMAN, Charles b. 1928 Sydney d. 2018 Sydney, Orpheus - Phoenix, Not dated
LithographSigned 'Charles Blackman' to lower right corner under printed image. Title 'Orpheus - Phoenix' centred under print. Edition A/P, lower left corner under printed image. -
Latrobe Regional GalleryPrint, BLACKMAN, Charles b. 1928 Sydney d. 2018 Sydney, Orpheus - Metamorphosis, Not dated
LithographSigned 'Charles Blackman' lower right under printed image. Titled 'Orpheus - Metamorphosis' centred below printed image. Edition A/P, lower left corner under printed image. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, early 1970's
Yields information about the use of the appearance of City terminus and vehicles during the early 1970's and demonstrates night photography.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 30 at the City terminus at night. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North. In the background is the SEC offices and Racey's store. The small stop pole with the End of Section sign is in the photograph. Photo by Charles Craig possibly early 1970's. trams, tramways, sturt st, city, night photo, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, early 1970's
Yields information about the use of the appearance of City terminus and vehicles during the early 1970's and demonstrates night photography.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 30, stopped at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St North with the Post Office in the background. The tram has a SEC roof advert - "Everything's Under control in my all electric kitchen" Photo by Charles Craig possibly early 1970's. trams, tramways, sturt st, city, night photo, lydiard st north, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, early 1970's
Yields information about the use of the use of the Sebastopol line and the terminus during the last days of the SEC operated system when a number of Special trams were operated.Black and White photograph of two bogie cars at the Sebastopol terminus - No. 43 is on the way to Lydiard St North and the tram at the terminus, possibly No. 41 (see previous Reg item 6778) is waiting. The style of the houses at the terminus is in the background. Photo by Charles Craig possibly early 1970's. trams, tramways, albert st, sebastopol, tram 41, tram 43 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, 1971
Yields information about the appearance of the Olympic Monument in Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree and the trams that passed by. Black and White photograph of tram of 39 passing the site of the Olympic rings in Wendouree Parade, near Hamilton Ave. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West. Shows the lake and the parklands at the time. Photo by Charles Craig - during 1971. Two copies held. trams, tramways, wendouree parade, olympics, lake wendouree, tram 39 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillagePhotograph - Historical, maritime, Charles Nettleton, Mid-to-late 19th century
Photograph of Port Melbourne, typical scene of a large port in the 19th century, loading and unloading cargo from tall ships vial cranes and a network of rails and carriages.Photograph, black and white, framed, mounted on Masonite timber, behind glass. Several tall ships docked at a pier, with rails and carriages for cargo. Buildings on pier, small boats in water. Location is Williamstown, Melbourne. Victoria. Photographer is Charles Nettleton. Inscriptions below photograph and on backing board.Under matte at base of photo: "NETTLETON PHOTO" and "(undecipherable)" Handwritten on backing board "WILLIAMSTOWN, MELB., VIC."photograph, photo, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, williamstown breakwater, breakwater, nettleton, charles nettleton, williamstown pier, 19th century williamstown -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian post office, 1920_
Victorian post office. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian country scene, 1920_
Victorian country scene. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, late 1950's
Yields information about the trams at Hospital Corner during the late 1950's.Black and white photograph of trams 28 and 33 at the intersection with Sturt and Drummond St North. Tram 33 has destination of Sturt via Drummond North. Tram 28 is inbound. Has the Shell service station bowser in the background. Photo by Charles Craig possibly late 1950's. trams, tramways, sturt st, drummond st nth, hospital corner, tram 33, tram 28 -
Latrobe Regional GalleryPrint, BLACKMAN, Charles b. 1928 Sydney d. 2018 Sydney, Orpheus - The Descent, Not dated
LithographSigned 'Charles Blackman' lower right corner under printed image. Title 'Orpheus - The Descent' centred below printed image. Edition A/P, lower left corner under printed image. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White copy, Charles Pratt, "Ballarat looking west ca 1925-40"
Original photograph by Charles Daniel Pratt, with the original image held by the State Library of Victoria. Edited by Richard Conn. Purchased by the Museum.Provides information about the appearance of Ballarat East and views across over the Railway Station to Lake Wendouree and along along Sturt St. Shows the nature of the Bridge St shopping centre and other places.Black & White copy photograph aerial view A4 size, titled "Ballarat looking west ca 1925-40" - looking along Sturt St with the Railway yards, Bridge St and Victoria St in the view. Some trams can be seen at Grenville St.ballarat, aerial photo, sturt st, victoria st -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Sydney W. J. Clark House, Charles Anderson Grove, Ballarat
The Old Colonists' Association Ballarat Inc. is a not for profit charitable organisation providing accommodation for elderly people. It manages a 27 Home retirement village at Charles Anderson Grove Ballarat. Accommodation is offered at significantly below market rates. It has been providing low cost accommodation to the elderly since the 1920s. The Association Council overseas the running of this facility on a voluntary basis. "GIFT COTTAGES.- Ballarat Old Colonists Benefit BALLARAT.— High tribute to the good citizenship of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Williams, now of Melbourne, and Mr. S. Clark, of Ballarat. was paid by a representative gathering at Gillies-street on Thursday afternoon, when the two cottages respectively presented by them for the use of old and indigent colonists were handed over to the council of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association. The cottages are handsome brick structures, modern in design and equipment, and cost about £650 each. Mr. A. H. Nevett, president of the Ballarat organisation, expressed the gratification of the association at the commencement of a scheme of cottages for old colonists, which had been the aim of the association for many years. Mr. Williams said that when in Ballarat he had been in many public movements as President of South-street and president of the amalgamtion (sic) movement, but in giving this cottage for the use of the old people he had established a tangible and definite link between himself and Ballarat. Similar sentiments were expressed by Mr. Clark, who said his benefaction had given him a great and genuine pleasure. Both donors were warmly thanked on be half of citizens generally by the mayor (Cr. A. E. Nicholson). At subsequent social gathering appropriate toasts were honored, and assurances were given that the association's scheme for 50 gift cottages on the lines of Melbourne would be furthered by several in the not far distant future. (The Age, 30 October 1925.) OBITUARY MR. SIDNEY W. J. CLARK BALLARAT, Friday. - After a long illness Mr. Sidney W. J. Clark, 76, a member of the Courier Pty. Ltd., died at Ballarat today. He was a son of the late Mr. Robert Clark, one of the founders of the journal. Mr. Clark was president of the Ballarat Bowling Club for 10 years, and was a member of the Australian bowling team that visited Britain some years ago. He was a benefactor to Ballarat charities, and gave a cottage to the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Cottage Scheme. (The Argus, 27 December 1941.)s. clark, sidney clark, sidney w.j. clark, old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, charles anderson grove, philanthropy -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Charles Withers (aka Bill) and Sgt Tyrrell George Evans at work on the Withers property, Southernwood, Bolton Street, Eltham, c.1917
Charles Meynell Pitt Withers (aka Bill) was the youngest son of artist Walter Withers and Fanny (nee Flinn). He was born at Eltham 5 February 1902. Tyrrell George Granville Evans was born on 17th August 1892 Enlisted (No. 789) 7 July 1915 as a Private and was assigned to the 31st Battalion. Promoted to Sergeant 1 Nov 1915. Disembarked Suez 7 Feb 1916 Admitted to 32nd Stat. Hospital in France 21 July 1916 with a gunshot wound to the left arm. According to daughter-in-law, Janet Evans, on 19 July 1916, in the battle near Pozieres on the Somme, he was hit by a German high explosive shell and was unconscious and badly wounded. His left arm was shattered, and he had a bullet wound on his leg. Embarked at Boulogne on H.S. Cambria for Middlesex War Hospital, England 24 July 1916. Evans returned to Australia and was discharged medically unfit, 7 April 1917. After months in the Caulfield Hospital his arm could not be saved, and it was amputated 18 July 1917. On July 6, 1918, Tyrrell George Granville Evans married Mary Pitt Withers at Eltham, daughter of artist Walter Herbert Withers (deceased) and wife Fanny (nee Flinn). They had three children, Mary Roberta Evans born February 8, 1921, at Balwyn and twins Shirley and Joyce born June 10, 1922. Mary died 17 days later, June 27, 1922, at Balwyn. Tyrrell had to cope with three children under three years old and a missing left arm. He had been lefthanded before his war injuries. He had help from the family, especially his sister. On August 1, 1924, Tyrrell George Granville Evans married Marian Frances Wilcox and they had two children: Barbara Marian, born 27 July 1925 and Tyrrell Granville, born 3 July 1928. The children were all brought up together in Glen Iris. Tyrrell became renowned as a one-armed golfer and tennis player. He was Senior Vice-President of the Lawn Tennis Association of Victoria and was on the committee of the Metropolitan Golf Club. At the time of his retirement, he was General Manager of the Colonial Meat Company. Tyrrell died September 3, 1962 and was succeeded by sixteen grandchildren. Contributed to by Janet Evans (daughter-in-law), 27 May 2024Many items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, eltham, tyrrell george granville evans, 1917, bolton steet, scan - 620 format 6x9 negative, southernwood, charles meynell pitt withers
