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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Newspapers - The Wodonga & Towong Sentinel, 1887 and 1888
This newspaper was printed during 1887 and 1888 for the residents of Wodonga and Towong with a supplement of the Melbourne Weekly Times. As this newspaper was published during the late 1880's the articles would have covered a large area. The articles, photos, advertisements etc. give a historical understanding of the times, the issues and the events of the time. A useful document for research.Bound selection of newspapers - 'The Wodonga & Towong Sentinel' dated Jan. 1887 through to Dec. 1888.wodonga. towong. melbourne weekly times. newspaper. -
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Folder - Cattlemen Families, Cattlemen of the High Plains
The Ryder and Edmondson families lived in the Kiewa Valley and had grazing licenses and huts on the Bogong High Plains.Pioneer families of the Kiewa Valley and Cattlemen of the Bogong High Plains.Plastic red folder with transparent front held by 2 gold metal slide clips. 16 clear plastic sheets holding 17 pages of photocopied print and pictures, 1 family tree, 1 photocopied photo, 1 birth document, 1 printed page, 3 photocopied letters and 7 printed pages. ryder family; edmondson family; kiewa valley -
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Folder - Voters List x2, Voters List for Mr Beauty Riding (13) & (14), 1975-1976
List of voters living in Mt Beauty during 1975-1976 Mt Beauty Riding, Shire of Bright.Document listing adult inhabitants of Mt Beauty township in 1975-1976.Purple plastic cover holding (13) 21 and in (14) 19 foolscap blue sheets of typed pages stapled together with one staple in the top left hand corner. Each page lists (13) 569 and in (14) 597 people - their names and addresses. These people are living in Mt Beauty 1975 - 19761st plastic sleeve has sticker marked (13) 2nd plastic sleeve has sticker marked (14) Some people have been added to the 'roll' in pencilvoters' roll; mt beauty; shire of bright -
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Evacuation Plans for children during WWII, 1941
During World War 2 the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence (Victoria) sent out forms to Municipal Councils requesting a survey to be carried out regarding the suitability of householders to accommodate persons, especially children, in the more dangerous parts of Victoria. Also, surveying parents as to their wishes regarding the evacuation of their own children if necessary. The documents list householders living in the Kiewa Valley including Gundowring giving an insight into the families (size, age, religion, sex), the homes (size, number and type of rooms), Water supply, Conveyance (motor or horse drawn), distance from railway station and school. Papers created by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Premier's Department 1941 requesting Municipal Councils to survey people in case of the billeting of persons who may be evacuated from the more dangerous parts of Victoria. The Accommodation Survey lists the householder, details of the house, how many people living there and how many could be accommodated.There are also forms asking householders if they wish their children to be evacuated if necessary.Forms filled out in ink. world war ii; evacuation plans; kiewa valley; gundowring -
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Book, Picturesque Warrnambool, C1891
This book presents a pictorial and written record of Warrnambool in 1891.It covers a wide range of topics. It provides statistical evidence relating to public buildings and organisations of that era, as well as basic information about district points of interest. The Mechanics Institute, the Common, Albert Park, the rivers, the Museum and the Sea Baths are all mentioned. The various drawings and advertisements provide a list of businesses which were prevalent at the time.As this book is one of only two complete copies documented to be still in existence, it is of considerable significance and importance to our collection. The drawings and text are artistically very much of the era and are aesthetically pleasing.Plain grey card cover with fabric binding. Handwriting on front cover and inside front cover. It contains a number of black and white and coloured plates depicting scenes of Warrnambool and the district. Approximately 70 pages.Old Warrnambool about 1891 hand written on label on front cover, underneath is also written “When I have finished with these please forward to Warrnambool Historical Society Warrnambool. D 77, 252 in bottom RHC of cover. picturesque warrnambool,, warrnambool 1891, -
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Document, Allan’s Ford Bridge 1852, 1852
... Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles ...This is an original Victorian Government document containing the printed version of 37 reports and letters regarding the building of the first Allansford bridge completed early in 1852. The correspondence dates from October 1850 to February 1852 and includes letters and reports from Melbourne Government employees such as Robert Hoddle, Chief Surveyor, David Lennox, Superintendent of Bridges and Lieutenant – Governor Charles La Trobe. The correspondence from local settlers included the names of William and John Allan, John Davidson and James Coulstock. The correspondence shows that some settlers in the Warrnambool/Port Fairy district wanted a portion of the Government allocated funds spent on the local roads and bridges in other locations. The 1852 Allansford bridge cost £480 and was replaced in 1870. This document has strong historical significance as it relates to one of the earliest State government works in the district and records the public imput into the decision.. It contains opinions and correspondence between a number of early settlers in the district at the time.Grey/blue paper document with black text. 21 pages plus 4 page index at back.allan's ford 1852, allansford bridge, allansford, history of allansford, warrnambool -
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Document, Celtic Concert
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Document, Biggest Morning Tea, 2009
This poster advertises a Biggest Morning Tea which is a fund raiser for cancer research, a Victorian annual event. It is held in Warrnambool each year at a different venue This item is of minor significance as a memento of a recent community event held in WarrnamboolA sheet of paper with multi coloured printing, images of pink roses, a cup and saucer with a rose pattern and one logo.Biggest Morning Tea @ The Gallery Thur, May 28th biggest morning tea warrnambool -
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Document, FLYING HORSE BAR & BREWERY, 21st century
This brochure has been produced to advertise a commercial business in Warrnambool, the Flying Horse Bar and Brewery located in Raglan Parade east of the city centre.This is a file item and is used as such . It has little significance. This is a sheet of paper with printed material on both sides, including five coloured photographs and a logo.FLYING HORSE BAR & BREWERYflying horse bar and brewery -
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Functional object - Packaging, Photo Wallet McKinney, 1940s or 1950s
This folder came from the photographic studio of Alex Wilkins. For over 35 years in the 20th century he was one of the best-known commercial photographers in Warrnambool. In 1938 he purchased the building known as Jordan Studios (94 Liebig Street) and worked there until the 1960s. In the 1940s he became interested in producing movie films documenting local news and scenes. The name ‘McKinney’ on this folder indicates that the contents belonged to someone in the Warrnambool area as William McKinney had a general store in Lava Street in the 1870s and 80s and there are still McKinney residents in Warrnambool today. This folder is of some interest as it comes from the studio of Alex Wilkins, one of Warrnambool’s most important photographers in the 20th century. This is buff-coloured paper folded in three places to make a folder with sleeves at each end to insert photographs or photograph negatives. The folder is stitched with cotton at the top and the bottom and some of the stitching is coming undone. The inside sleeves have black printed advertising material on them and the front cover has a red and black image of two little girls. The back cover has a red and black advertisement for Kodak Verichrome film.Back Cover: ‘McKinney’ Front Cover: ‘Alex Wilkins, Photographer, 94 Liebig St., Warrnanmbool’ (stamp) alex wilkins, mckinney family, warrnambool -
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Administrative record - Jill Heathcote Album and Folder, Jill Heathcote, Dennington, Jill Heathcote Collection, Second half of 20th century
The album is a collection of items of interest, mainly newspaper cuttings, from 1982, 1983 and 1984. The folder contains information and records relating to the Warrnambool Bird Observers' Group and includes records relating to Lake Pertobe, Tower Hill, The Maam, Kelly's Swamp, Nirranda, Allansford, Timboon, and Port Fairy. They were collected by Jill Heathcote (1927-2011), a Dennington resident who was for many years a member of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society, the Warrnambool Bird Observers' Group and the Warrnambool Field Naturalists Group. The cuttings and bird records reflect her interest in both local history and natural history. These two items are of considerable interest, particularly to those interested in local natural history. The scanning of the items has been completed.1. One brown plastic folder sold commercially for the storage of photographs and documents. The cover has an ornamental gilt border. The folder contains 24 cardboard pages and plastic sheets. The pages are bound with two metal screws. There are 77 items stored in this folder, most of them being newspaper cuttings dealing with natural history from 1982-3-4. The collector of the items in the folders was Jill Heathcote. 2. Black folder containing handwritten notes, articles, charts and typed listsjill heathcote, natural history, warrnambool -
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Booklet, Modern Print, W’Bool, Victoria, Enterprise Warrnambool Technical School 1959, 1959
This is a typical school magazine which documents the activities and people who were associated as either studens of staff during 1959. It records through photographs sporting teams such as football, basketball, softball, hockey and baseball. There are also staff photographs and lists of staff and their duties. The articles have been written by staff and students around topics such as sporting successes and events and excursions and notes written about the different students. The technical school taught trade orientated subjects such as dressmaking, plumbing, woodwork, turning and fitting, motor mechanics, commercial and cookery as well as some academic subjects such as English and mathematics.This magazine provides a photographic record of students and staff at one of Warrnambool's largest schools in 1959. It also reflects the types of subjects taught at that time and the many articles written by the students reflect the standard of education and topics which were relevant around the school at that time. It provides a worthwhile historical and social snapshot of 1959.Pale green cover in soft card with brown text and diagram in shape of a boomerang on front cover. Approximately 40 pages which contain a number of black and white photographs and lists of student groups and sports teams as well as staff and the positions held.Annual magazine Warrnambool Technical School.1959. Among the acknowledgements are Mr K Shepherd, Mr P Clarke, Mrs Laidler, Mr Reid and Mr Conry, Warrnambool Standard and Modern Print. C Crawford , business manager and G Brown, editor. J & L Bristol written inside front cover.warrnambool, warrnambool technical school, warrnambool tech school, tech school timor street, warrnambool technical school 1959,, enterprise magazine warrnambool -
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Document, Warrnambool Club committee meeting, 1870s, 1880s
These circular letters have been sent by the Secretary of the Warrnambool Club to committee members of the club in the 1870s and 80s. The Warrnambool Club, a club for men of some standing in the community, was established in the early 1870s and initially had rooms in the Warrnambool Club Hotel which was opened by John Amon Smith in January 1874. This hotel was in Kepler Street between Timor and Koroit Streets. By 1876 membership of the Warrnambool Club had grown to over 70 and the Warrnambool Club Hotel rooms were deemed to be too small. So the Warrnambool Club erected a new building in 1877 in Kepler Street. Today the Warrnambool Club operates today from the same building. These items are of historical significance because they are original 19th century documents associated with the Warrnambool Club, an important institution in Warrnambool for over 140 years. These are five sheets of paper folded to make four pages for each sheet. They date from the 1870s and 80s and are circular letters sent to committee members of the Warrnambool Club regarding forthcoming meetings. The letters are printed with handwritten material in the spaces of the first four items for the dates, signature of the Secretary and the business of the meeting. The handwriting is in black ink. Item One has been badly damaged by silverfish.warrnambool club, walter helpman, history of warrnambool -
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Administrative record - Cine Club Minute Books, Office Bearers of the Warrnambool and District Amateur Cine Society/ Warrnambool Movie Club, Warrnambool and District Amateur Cine Society, 1950s to 1980s
These two minute books document the activities of the Warrnambool and District Amateur Cine Society from its formation in 1954 to 1981. In January 1968 it changed its title to Warrnambool Movie Club. In the 1960s the Society made films of the Florado festivals and in 1960 the Florado film was viewed by more than 3000 people when it was screened at the Liberty Theatre, Warrnambool.These minute books are of considerable interest as the Warrnambool Cine Society was very active in the second half of the 20'th Century. We now hold some of the films they made and these are historically important..1 This is a hard cover ledger with a label on the front cover. The pages have printed red lines and typed and hand written text. There are many loose pages and inserted material. The linen spine is damaged and partly detached. .2 This is a hard cover ledger with a dark blue cover with the maker's emblem on it. The pages contain typed material and there are several loose pages, some hand written. A black and white photograph is pasted inside the back cover.warrnambool cine club, warrnambool movie club -
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Document (Item) - Minutes Book Childers Cove Progress Association, Childers Cove Progress Association, 1932 to 1938
This minute book documents activities, meetings and finances of the Childers Cove Progress Association between 1932 and 1938. Meetings were held in various location including the Criterion Hotel, Mepunga School, Cove School and the homes of various members.This minute book is of social and historic significance naming many district families associated with this community organisation in the period 1932-1938Red ink stamp Childers Cove Progress Associationchilders cove progress association, minute book, drake, laidlaw, mcgennan, abraham, murnane, mcdowall, keogh, boyle, bonnett, criterion hotel, mepunga school, cove school -
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Financial record (Item) - Warrnambool Mechanics Institute & Free Library Bank of Victoria Bank Book, The Bank of Victoria Limited Warrnambool, 1904-1911
The Bank of Victoria was located at 7a Liebig Street, Warrnambool. The building still exists in 2023 as a part of the Quest apartments. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute was formed in 1859 and the first reading room opened in 1884. Responsibility for all activities of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute activities were formally handed over to the Warrnambool city Council on 27th July 1911. This Bank of Victoria Limited passbook documents credits and debits of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute & Free Library from December 1904 until 30th June 1911 just prior to the transfer to the Warrnambool City Council. This passbook is an example of how banking records were kept in the early 20th century. W'Bool. Mech. Inst. in Account with the Bank of Victoria Limited. Page 742 783warrnambool mechanics’ institute library, bank of victoria, warrnambool -
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Container - Metal Tin for holding documents, late 19th century
This tin or trunk came from the old Kepler Street, Warrnambol Tait legal offices. The tin originally held legal documents connected to John Hyland (1830-1908). Irish-born John Hyland came to the Warrnambool district in 1850 working as a mounted trooper and a rate collector. He then farmed in the Mortlake district for some years before returning to Warrnambool and setting up as an auctioneer and stock and station agent. He was a Warrnambool Councillor (1880s and 90s) and Mayor (1891-2). His trunk of legal documents was first held by the lawyer, Henry Parrington, operating in Warrnambool from 1888 to 1917 (1888-1900 Higgins and Parrington, 1900 Parrington and Tait, 1901-1917 Parrington). Following Hyland's death in 1908 Henry Parrington has used the tin to house his probate documents and when John Sym Tait purchased the Parrington practice in 1917 he has obviously taken over the Hyland trunk. This tin is of some considerable interest as a memento of past Warrnambool identities - John Hyland and Henry ParringtonThis is a metal tin, rectangular in shape. It has a ridged top, two metal handles and a key mechanism.John Hyland Esq. Parrington Probates & Deeds (keep)henry parrington warrnambool lawyer, john hyland warrnambool, john sym tait warrnambool lawyer -
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Administrative record (Collection) - Building Society Records, Secretary of Warrnambool Permanent Building and Investment Society, Warrnambool Permanent Building and Investment Society, 1898 to 1955
These items have been in the collection of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society for many years and the source of the donation is not known.These items are the administrative records of a Warrnambool building society, mainly collated by the Secretary of the timeThese items are catalogued and stored in the Ledgers section of our collection and held in the Archives RoomThese items are administrative records in ledger form and include Cash Books, Day Books, Borrowers' Ledgers, Investors' Day Book. Docket Book, Stewards Book and Investment Ledgers.warrnambool permanent building and investment society, building societies in warrnambool, a.a. briggs warrnamboolwarrnambool permanent building and investment society, building societies in warrnambool, a.a. briggs warrnambool -
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Booklet - Memorandum and Articles of Association 003048.1 Tower Hill Park Butter and Cheese Factory Company Ltd; 003048.2 Koroit and Tower Hill Butter and Cheese Factory Company Ltd, Thomas Smith Printer, 003048.1 1893; 003048.2 1888
These booklets document the formation and the aims of two early dairy factories in the Koroit and Tower Hill area. These factories later became part of the Koroit FactoryThese two memorandums of association document the formation of two early butter and cheese factories in the Koroit and Tower Hill area, listing the first directors. A meeting at the Koroit Town Hall on May 23, 1888, unanimously decided to form the Koroit and Tower Hill Butter Factory coy. Ltd. Mr W J Anderson started the movement to establish a butter factory to suit the convenience of the share farmers of the Tower Hill Park estate in the early 1890's. Both of these factories were ultimately bought out by the Koroit Factory.003048.1 10 page small buff coloured booklet dated 1893 with pencilled note "Supplier names to Dept. Agriculture requesting Pamphlets be sent them" 003048.2 8 page cream coloured booklet dated 1888003048.1 Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Tower Hill Park Butter and Cheese Factory company, Limited. Warrnambool Printed by Thos. Smith, Koroit Street. 1893 003048.2 "The Companies' Statute, 1864" company limited by Shares Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Koroit and Tower Hill Butter and Cheese Factory, Limited. ~ Warrnambool: Thos. Smith, Machine Printer, Koroit Street, 1888memorandum and articles of association, butter and cheese factory, tower hill park butter and cheese factory, koroit and tower hill butter and cheese factory, thomas smith printer, dairying factory, john wilson anderson, john campbell jnr., joseph lamb wall, thomas gleeson, john quirk, michael hally, robert kerr, william crowe, james young, patrick mcgrath, richard skilbeck, peter mcvicar, tower hill park, illowa -
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Legal record - Two documents regarding purchase and sale of land, George Barber, Port Fairy solicitor, early 1850s
Thes two documents deal with the purchase and sale of land near Warrnambool by Thomas Simpson. The first document, called a Grant by Purchase, is dated 1852 and shows that Thomas Simpson purchased from the Crown, Allotment 146 (22 acres two roods) adjoining the property of Wollaston on the Merri River and the Mortlake Road, north of Warrnambool. The cost was 90 pounds. The second document is dated 1853 and shows that Thomas Simpson sold this Merri River allotment of 22 acres to Eliza Bromfield, in conjunction with her husband, John Davenport Bromfield, for the sum of 110 pounds. The property of Wollaston was owned by the Manifold family and in the 1850s was leased to William Simpson, the brother of Thomas who had an adjoining property called Wooramoota. John Davenport Bromfield was a Colac farmer who played a prominent part in the early history of that town. His brother James Astley Bromfield, an early chemist in Warrnambool is important in Warrnambool's history.These two items are of considerable significance because they are amongst the earliest legal documents we have connected to Warrnambool's history and because they concern three early pioneers of the district. They also have a connection to Wollaston, an important early property in the Warrnambool district..1 A piece of light parchment paper, stained with age and folded in three places. It contains printed and handwritten material, a copy of a signature and a white seal. .2 A piece of parchment paper folded in half and then folded again in two places. It contains ruled red lines, handwritten material in black ink and the remains of a red seal. The top of the first page has a cut-out fluted pattern.wollaston, john davenport bromfield, thomas simpson, eliza bromfield, george barber solicitor -
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Title Search Document, 1930s to 1960s
These documents concern the property in South Warrnambool, Jetty Allotment 7, Section 4. They include a search made of the title of this property in 1937 and information on later purchasers of the property. The first owner of this property was James Cust who purchased it in April 1853. James Cust (1815-1860) came from Ireland to Australia in 1841. From 1847 on he farmed first at Woodford and then moved into Warrnambool and began land speculating.. In 1856 his property was valued at £20,000 but by 1858 he was declared insolvent following the insolvency of his financial backer, William Bateman and his properties were sold. He died in 1860 following an accident at a Ballarat gold mine. Other notable Warrnambool identities who owned this property on Pertobe Road included Thomas King, Christopher Beattie, Thomas Goodall, William McMahon and Alan Lane.These documents are of interest as they detail the history of a property in Warrnambool up to the 1960s. They are also an example of the type of property once owned by James Cust, an important early land speculator in Warrnambool. These are nine loose sheets of paper concerning a legal search made of a block of land in Warrnambool and later documents on the same property The papers contain handwriting in blue and black ink and pencil and one red stamp. One of the pages is an invoice for the charge made for the search.‘Searched 25/5/37 W.D. Richardson Titles Searcher 418 Little Collins Street Melbourne C1’james cust,, history of warrnambool -
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Ledger, Ledger and Correspondence (Swinton), 1930s
.1 This is a ledger which was originally printed for the recording of agricultural and pastoral sales but has been used by the Warrnambool firm of Swintons Pty Ltd. to record sales of farm products and machinery from 1934 to 1945. .2 These are 13 items of correspondence, receipts, insurance documents, agreements etc. associated with the Warrnambool business firm of Swintons Pty Ltd. These were contained within the ledger referred to above. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter for a decade, erecting many buildings in the Warrnambool area, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a shop in Timor Street, Warrnambool selling groceries, glassware and china. In 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Wangoom, Cudgee, Nullawarre, West Warrnambool and South Warrnambool. When William died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split in two with George Swinton and Sons selling furnishings, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling produce, hardware and seeds. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. This ledger and the accompanying paper material are of considerable importance as they are associated with the Swinton businesses in Warrnambool. The ledger contains lists of customers of the Swinton business in the 1930s and 40s and provides names, addresses and the cost of the product sold. This is very useful to researchers. The current Swinton business in Timor Street is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the Swinton name associated with businesses in Timor Street for 152 years, is among the oldest family businesses in Australia..1 This is a hard cover ledger. It is beige-coloured with red leather edging on the corners and a red and gold label on the front cover. The pages are held in the folder with metal studs. The pages are white with red and blue printed lines and red leather tabs numbering 1 to 9. The entries are handwritten in blue and black ink. The ledger cover is slightly scuffed. .2 These are 13 items of correspondence from the 1930s and 40s. There is both handwritten and printed material. ‘The Perpetual Income Tax Recorder. No 5. Agricultural and Pastoral’. swinton family warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
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Box, Swintons, Box – early 20th century
This box contains a label from the Warrnambool business of W. Swinton & Sons and this tells us that the box dates from the early 20th century (pre 1912). The documents in the box are Swinton financial balance sheets from 1928 to 1970 (W. Swinton & Sons/Swintons Pty Ltd). William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street Warrnambool, selling groceries, glassware, china and hardware. By 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, West Warrnambool and South Warrnambool. After William Swinton died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split, with George Swinton and Sons selling clothing, furnishings and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seeds, produce and hardware. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. Both these items come from the Warrnambool business of W. Swinton & Son/Swintons Pty Ltd and both the box with its early 20th century label and the financial statements are of importance. The balance sheets will be useful to researchers. The current Swinton business in Timor Street is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the name Swinton associated with Timor Street businesses for 152 years, it is amongst the oldest family businesses in Australia. .1 This is a black cardboard box with a lid, with one side of the lid party detached. Some parts of the box are torn, especially the corners of the lid. The inside of the box is somewhat stained. The inside of the lid has a label pasted on and the top of the lid has a W. Swinton & Sons label pasted on. The Swintons label is partly torn away. .2 The paper material inside the box is mostly foolscap-size and consists of business financial balance statements. Some of these have coloured paper covers. ‘W Swinton & Sons Universal Produce Buyers and Exporters Timor Street Warrnambool’ swinton family, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
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Documents, 6 Postcards: from Bert/Robert Stanley Harper to Gladys Holmes, pre 7th Jan 1917
Correspondence from Bert/Robert Stanley Harper on overseas service to Gladys Holmes, Byaduk. Robert Stanley Harper, enlisted 19th April 1915, served as 1692 as Pte RS Harper with 22nd Infantry Battalion, Sailed on "HMAT 64 Demosthenes' Fought at Gallipoli, Pozieres, Bullecourt and returned to Australia in 1919.Original documents written by Robert S Harper to Gladys Holmes, Byaduk during WW1. 001802.1: London Bridge, London, 001802.2: St James Palace, London, 29th August 001802.3: Embroidered insert, Good Wishes 001802.4: Mt Lavinia, Colombo 001802.5: Gladys and pansy 001802.6: Marseilles001802.1: Weymouth, 8th Jan 1917 001802.2: London, 29th August 001802.3: In France 001802.4: Colombo 001802.5: 001802.6gladys holmes, postcard, ww1, bert/robert harper, byaduk, tuck's post cards, gallipoli,pozieres, bullecourt -
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Document, Letters: July 1917 To Gladys from 7358 Pte William Thomas Harper, pre 1917
Original documents, envelopes, diet sheet,letters and photograph sent from abroad from William Thomas harper to Gladys Holmes, Byaduk 7358 Pte William Thomas Harper b. 1896, Byaduk, 8th Battalion - 24th Reinforcements, embarked on 19th February 1917 on HMAT A70 Ballarat. Killed in France on 3rd May 1918. Buried Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul France. Cousin to twin AV Harper and RS Harper. one of eight correspondents to Gladys Holmes, ByadukOriginal documents, part of 14 sets of correspondence to Gladys Holmes and local Byaduk residents from local servicemen during WW 1..001803.1: Envelope 001803.2 -.6R: Buff coloured paper, 6 sheets with YMCA logo on map of Australia and red triangle. 001803.7 - 7R: Envelope has a red 1d stamp with 20 SEP 17 black ink postmark and blue ink handwritten address with sender's details. 001803.8 - 8R: note and Diet sheet Week Aug 26 - Sep 2 1917 001803.9 - 9R: Small sepia photograph of physical training soldier, and reverse has handwritten notes001803.1: Envelope, addressed to Miss Gladys Holmes/Byaduk/Hamilton/Victoria/Australia. Postmark ...CAMP B.O. SALISBURY 10 UY 17 001803.2-.6R: Leeter: 24th Reinforcement/2nd Battn/Aust Imp Forces/Abroad/Sunday July 29.17 to Dear Gladys 001803.7- 7R: Envelope: Red id stamp with black postmark 11.45AM, 20 SEP 17, Address-Miss Gladys Holmes/Byaduk/Hamilton/Victoria/Australia. Sender: 7538 8th Batt. Reverse: Received 24th Nov 1917. 18.8.17/Use old/address/still/ 24.8 A.I.F. etc 001803.8- 8R: Note andDIET SHEET Week Aug 26 to Sep 2, Breakfast Dinner & Tea 1001803.9 - 9R: Photograph of physical trainer and reverse has 11 lines of informationwilliam thomas harper, gladys holmes, byaduk ww1, letter, photograph, envelope, a.i.f. -
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Letter and Envelope, Letter: from - - Johnson to Gladys Holmes, Dec 27 1917, pre Dec 1917
Writer not confirmed, - - Johnson Letter received by Gladys Holmes in Feb 1918 from abroad. One item of fourteen of original documents- letters, postcards and photographs received from local servicemen during WW 1.001805.1 - 001805.1R: Envelope- light blue/aqua writing paper with gray lead pencil handwriting and red 1d stamp with black ink postmark.. Reserve- 27th Dec 1917/Received 21st Feb 1918 001805.2 - 001805.2R: Letter, one sheet written on both sides.001805.1: Red censor stamp with overwritten signature (- Johnson), addressed to Miss Gladys Holmes/Byaduk/Hamilton/Victoria/Australia and hand drawn flourish 001805.1R: 27th Dec 1917/Received 21st Feb 1918. three censored phrases, blacked out script. 001805.2 - 2R: Thurs Dec 27/Dear Gladys.......'You must see it to realize what it is like'signed with 3 initials - - Jgladys holmes, byaduk, mona, johnson, ww1, letter, envelope, gladys holmes, byaduk, johnson, ww1, letter, envelope -
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Documents, Letter: 30 July 1917 Unknown (NCO's School) To Gladys, pre 18/9/1917
NCO's school, Jellelabad Barracks, Tidworth, England Letter part of correspondence to Gladys Holmes and local Byaduk residents from local servicemen abroad in WW 1. Letter written from NCO's/Jellalabad Barracks/Tidworth Eng.Gladys Holmes, daughter of Byaduk baker, Joseph and Agnes Holmes. Eldest of Vida, Frank and Una. She married Alexander George Henderson 1924.Original document, part of correspondence sent by servicemen abroad to Gladys Holmes and Byaduk residents, 7/14 items. White translucent paper with blue/black handwriting on both sides. The sheet has been stored folded three times.Letter to Gladys, Tues. Sept. 18 1917 from NCO's School/Jellalabad Barrack/Tidworth Eng.gladys, nco's school, 18/9/1917, jellalabad barracks, tidworth, ww 1, captn colley, byaduk -
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Documents, The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co Ltd, Letter and postcards: Orford Critchlow to Gladys Holmes, pre 1917
Gladys Holmes born 1897, Byaduk, eldest daughter of Joseph (Baker) and Agnes Homes. She married Alexander George Henderson in 1924. James Orford Critchlow born 26/08/1896. He enlisted in Casterton, Victoria on 26/08/1916. The Nominal AIF Roll indicates he was a clerk, single, son of James Critchlow and Cof E and a Gunner 33322. in 1924 he married Brice Violet Payne in Victoria. His death is recorded in New South wales on 15/08/1962 with probate granted 06/12/1962.Original documents sent by James Orford Critchlow, Gunner 33322 abroad to Gladys Holmes of Bydauk during WW1, 1917 to 1919. Part of 14 sets of items forming the Gladys Holmes collection.1808.1 Sepia photograph 1808.2 Colour, child holding two pot plants and basket of flowers 1808.3 Embroidered floral envelope in a white mount with small card inside 1808.4 Embroidered 'Forget Me Not' scene in white mount 1808.5 Black and white photograph of Town hall and Gardens, Durban 1808.6 Through the Pines, Kloof Road 1808.7 Embroidered flower, small, in pink mount with gold text 001808.08-001800.8.12; Letter, 5 pages 1808.1 Yours sincerely/Orford/15/2/1919, on reverse note Dear Gladys...Yours sincerely 1808.2 Reverse 'a Fraire/Belgique/Janvier 29th 1919, note Dear Gladys...from yours sincerely Orford 1808.3 Revers: Gladys...from Orford/France/23/10/1918, Insert- Front-Merry/Christmas/from/France; Revers- Gladys/from/Orford/Longpre, France/28/10/1918/Heaps of good luck 1808.4 Front- Forget Me Not, reverse-Gladys/with best wishes/from Orford/France/20/1/1918 1808.5 Reverse- Dear Gladys..Yours sincerely/Orford and address 1808.6 Reverse- 20/5/1917,At Sea/SS Shropshire, Dear Gladys..Yours sincerely Orford 1808.7 Reverse- Dear Gladys..from Orford Critchlow 001800.8-001808.12R: Letter on Y.M.C.A. letterhead paper, written on both sides of 5 pages. Boyton,1/8/1917-1/9/1917/Dear Gladys.... Yours sincerely Orfordgladys holmes, james orford critchlow, letter, photograph, postcards, ww 1, byaduk, casterton, belgium, embroidery, france, 4th battery, australian field artillery, durban, ss shropshire, the valentine & sons publishing co ltd -
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Documents, Postcards, unknown
Diorama photographs at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra001810.1: Colour photograph of Uniforms diorama, Australian War Memorial 001810.2: Colour photograph of Lighthorse diorama, Australian War Memorial 001810.3: Colour photograph of Lone Pine diorama, Australian War Memorial001810.1: UNIFORMS WORN IN EASTERN CAMPAIGNS. 1914-1918 001810.2: LIGHT HORSE IN ACTION, ROMANI,PALESTINE,1916 001810.3: PICTURE MODEL OF ACTION AT LONE PINE, GALLIPOLI, 1915 Reserve: POST pictorial logo CARD Austraian War Memorial Series 1canberra, australia, lone pine, gallipoli, uniforms, light horse, romani, palestine, gladys holmes -
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Book, Silent Lives: women of Warrnambool & district 1840-1910, November 2017
Warrnambool has never done justice to the women who shared their menfolk the hardships of the pioneering days. Silent Lives fills a void in the history of Warrnambool and surrounding districts, during the early decades 1840s to 1910, providing a narrative about some of the people, in particular women, missing so far in our documented history. Elizabeth O'Callaghan has meticulously researched the period, drawing on early newspapers, diaries, letters, unpublished family histories, honour board listings as well as public documents such as hotel licensing and teacher records held in the Public Record Office of Victoria and State Library of Victoria. By their unremitting labours and self-sacrifice the pioneering women of Warrnambool and district helped to lay the foundations of our communities today.This publication is of significance as it documents the lives of 19th century women in Warrnambool and district between 1840 and 1910 covering Aboriginal women, schools and teachers, specialist teachers of art, writing and cookery, sporting activities, political and charitable activities, how the law treated women, medical treatment, and the everyday lives of women and their families. It contains images of art produced by some of these women.A4 size book with photograph of 7 women and 3 children in c1890sworking clothing and long white aprons, sitting and standing in front of a hedge with washing draped over the hedge. The two girls on the right are wearing wide-brimmed hats. The title is in white print on a band of dark blue across the middle. The bottom third features an early image of Warrnambool and the author's name in dark blue.Elizabeth O'Callaghan/November 2017warrnambool, history of warrnambool, 19th century women, women pioneers, silent lives, elizabeth o'callaghan, cover design james colquhoun