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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Posed sepia studio photo of Kenneth Cyril Abbott, 1899
From Abbott Family album (Box 892). Kenneth Cyril Abbott was the 5th child and fourth son of Mary Hannah Gibbs and Richard Hartley Smith Abbott.A Bartlett Bros Bendigo sepia standing studio photo of Kenneth Cyril Abbott in sailor suit with arms crossed and cricket bat and cap to the sideIn pen on reverse is written 'Taken July 1st 97, Cyril Kenneth Abbott born Aug 28th 1890bartlett bros., k.c abbott -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record (Collection) - Grasmere cheese and Butter Factory Company Records, Grasmere Cheese and Butter Factory administrative employees, Records: Grasmere Cheese and Butter Factory, 1890-1959
Administrative Records of Grasmere Cheese and Butter Factory - source of collection unknown This collection of administrative records has been created for historical reasons and archival purposes.Items kept in two A2 size archival boxes in the Archives Room and stored in this way some years after the acquisition of these items at an unknown date.Four ledgers containing Minutes, two unbound packets of Minutes and one photographic supplement from a magazinegrasmere cheese and butter factory pty ltd, dairying in the warrnambool districtgrasmere cheese and butter factory pty ltd, dairying in the warrnambool district -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, History of Port Fairy
This is a typewritten account of the history of Port Fairy from 1810 to 1890. It was written by William Earle (1850 -1902). In an addenda at the back of this folder there is a note from William Earle which indicates that the booklet was written in 1896 ‘as a result of a prize offered by several residents in a Schedule issued in connection with a local Industrial Exhibition, which Prize it secured’. Does this refer to the 1896-7 Warrnambool Industrial and Art Exhibition? No evidence of this has yet been found. As this folder was given to the ShipLovers Society of Victoria Library in 1963, some ten years before Earle’s history was reprinted in 1973, it is an early copy of Earle’s original work and may have been produced in the late 19th century or early 20th century. The original material was first published by the Port Fairy Gazette in 1896.This folder is of great interest as it is an early copy of Earle’s History of Port Fairy, an important historical publication. This is a black cardboard folder containing 120 typewritten foolscap pages about the history of Port Fairy 1810-1890 (written by William Earle). Inside the front cover there is a stamp of the ShipLovers Society of Victoria Library. The front cover has a sheet of white paper stuck on with adhesive tape. It has a black and white sketch of an anchor, a sailing ship and a rope. The pages are attached to the folder with four metal studs. There is a loose sheet inside with a note about the donor of the folder and a name handwritten on the front cover. ‘W.Earle’ ‘Presented by Mr Owen, Warrnambool, May/1963’ history of port fairy, william earle, shiplovers society of victoria -
Clunes Museum
Document - SCHOOL OF MINES - CLUNES BRANCH, KEN CLEMMENTS
1889 BALLARAT SCHOOL OF MINES ENJOYED HIGH STATUS IN AUSTRALIA AND OVERSEAS. SEVERAL SMB STUDENTS WERE RESIDENTS OF CLUNES. SCHOOLS OF MINES HAD BEEN ESTABLISHED AT SEVERAL OTHER DISTRICT CENTRES INCLUDING MARYBOROUGH AND CRESWICK, OTHERS WERE TO FOLLOW AT ARARAT, STAWELL AND DAYLESFORD 1890 CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL WITH MR JOSEPH BRYANT LEADING, APPROACHED THE BALLARAT SCHOOL OF MINES REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR A BRANCH SCHOOL AT CLUNES OFFERING ELEMENTARY CLASSES WITH SMB STAFF AS LECTURERS SMB COUNCIL AGREED TO STAFF THE SUGGESTED CLASSES. SEVERAL PUBLIC LECTURES WERE ARRANGED AT CLUNES TO HELP CREATE INTEREST IN THE NEW CLUNES BRANCH OF SMB. CLASSES SOMMENCED SOME AT THE CLUNES FREE LIBRARY AND SOME AT THE NEW NORTH CLUNES MINE OFFICE/LABORATORY PER FAVOUR OF JOSEPH BRYANT WHO WAS HONORARY DIRECTOR OF THE BRANCH SCHOOL. 1891 LOWER STUDENT NUMBERS CAUSING CONCERN.. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS FOR SCHOOLS OF MINES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND CONFLICTING VIEWS OF GOVERMENTMINISTERS RE SUBJECTS THAT COULD BE TAUGHT , CAUSED DIFFICULTIES. ONE LOCATION FOR ALL CLASSES BECAME THE ANTICIPATED SOLUTION TO MOST PROBLEMS. TITLE CLUNES SCHOOL OF MINES NO 24 APPEARED IN MEDIA NOTICES AND REPORTS WEST PARADE SITE FRONTING SERVICE STREET GRANTED BY CLUNE SBOROUGH COUNCIL TO COUNCIL OF CLUNES SCHOOL OF MINES FOR ERECTION OF BUILDING FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES. BUILDING COMMENCED 1892 NEW BUILDING OPENED IN FEBRUARY. ALL CLASSES CONDUCTED IN NEW BUILDING.SEVERE LIMITATION IN FUNDING FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND IN MOST GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES WAS EVIDENT NEW REGULATIONS FOR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED FOR OPERATION IN 1893, THE RQUIREMENTS FOR FUNDINGS WERE MUCH TOUGHER. 1893 STUDENT NUMBERS STILL VERY DISAPPOINTING. INSPECTORS DENNANT AND SIMPSON VISITED AND ADVISED ON BEST POSSIBLE FUNDING PROCURABLE . CLASSES CEASED AT THE END OF SECOND TERM (JULY) EXCEPT ART CLASSES WHICH COULD COVER DIRECT COSTS FROM STUDENT FEES. 1894 BUILDING LEASED BY BOROUGH COUNCIL TO ANA ..1 GREEN FOLDER WITH HANDWRITTEN NOTE INSIDE WITH SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MINES 12/8/2003 .2 262 PAGES THE HISTORY OF THE CLUNES BRANCH OF BALLARAT SCHOOL OF MINES, INDUSTRIES AND SCIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE 1890 T0 1893 .3 OUTLINE OF THE STORY OF CLUNES BRANCH OF SMB.1 STICKERS ON FRONT: APPENDIX - CLUNES BRANCH OF SMB - CLUNES SCHOOL OF MINES NO. 24 APPENDIXclunes school of mines, ken clemments, 1890-1893 -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Signs
Totem of signs. 1. Hereford Stranded 1881. (Ship wrecked off Swampy Creek). 2. To Wensleydale Station Site 1890. (Railway Station Moriac to Wensleydale). 3. Pt Roadknight 1890. 4. Luggs Farm 1891. (orchard and dairy) called The Rookery. 5. First Toll Gate 1922. 6. Old Golf Link 1927. 7. Coal Discovery 1958. 8. Planet Oil Rig 1962.As abovehistoric signs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Shunting cable trams in Lonsdale St Melbourne, c1935
Newspaper Clipping - from a newspaper a photograph of the Gripman and conductor shunting a cable car set in Lonsdale St Melbourne and noting that this will no longer be witnessed in Lonsdale St. Could be related to the closure of the North Melbourne line on 20 July 1935 - see Reg Item 1813, or the Rathdowne St service on 1/8/1936 or Collingwood 15/4/1939 - See Reg Item 1815 Newspaper not known at the time of cataloguing could be The Age.trams, tramways, cable trams, north melbourne, lonsdale st, rathdowne st, collingwood, gripmen, conductors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROSALIND PARK - GROTTO AND FOUNTAIN, 1890 ?
sepia photo: garden with statue of female holding large shell. On pedestal, basin with rock surrounds, trees, shrubs, cacti, wire netting fence across. James Lerk 18.2.2000 ' Psychi' by E. Sempler, for W.C. Vahland. Top basin, Camp Hill Cascades' On back, ' grotto and fountain, Rosalind Park on Camp Hill above the sound shell, between 1881 - 1890, W.C. Harry ? RHSV stamp on back with '1959'/48.place, public gardens, rosalind park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Caroline (Carrie) Shillinglaw, c.1890
Photographers Yeoman & Co operated briefly from 107 Swan Street Richmond from 1890 to 1891. CABINET 1866-1905 The Cabinet photo was introduced in 1866 in answer to a demand for a larger format photograph which could be mounted for a cabinet or on the wall. They were 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches (11.5 x 16.5 cm), more than twice the size of the cdv. They cost about twice as much as a cdv but eventually displaced them. They were not extensively produced until 1880 and had ceased by 1905. Coloured mounts, especially maroon or green, indicate a date between 1880 and 1890. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991cabinet photo, marg ball collection, shillinglaw family photo album 3, caroline (carrie) watson (nee shillinglaw) 1876-1956, 1890, 1890-1891, yeoman & co photographer 107 swan st richmond -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Handbook of Athletic Sports Vol 1
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people 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. Handbook of Athletic Sports Vol 1 Cricket - Lawn Tennis - Tennis Rackets - Fives - Golf - Hockley Edited by Ernest Bell Publisher: George Bell & Sons Date: 1890Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 790 BEL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, handbook of athletic sports vol 1, ernest bell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: EMPORIUM
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Emporium: Mysia store, circa 1890. Picture taken by C. Boyle when the store closed in 1976. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ELAINE ROBB COLLECTION: POST OFFICE BENDIGO
Hand coloured postcard: image shows Post Office building, Pall Mall, Bendigo. Trees visible in Rosalind Park behind, quite immature. Possibly late 1890's ?bendigo, buildings, post office, pall mall, bendigo -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, State School, Rutherglen, 1910 to 1912
Probably taken at the opening ceremonies for the school, which were held on 3rd February 1909.Black and white photograph on a post card, with brown border, showing the Rutherglen State School with a large group of people in front of it. Women are in long dresses and large hats of the 1890-1910.rutherglen state school, murray street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Diamond Creek Football Club, c.1906
Thomas Edmund Fielding (1874-1957) was a significant member of the Diamond Creek Footbal Club during the early 1900s. Son of Robert Fielding (1820-1891) and Jemima Whatmough (1840-1926) and grandson of Plenty River pioneers Robert Whatmough (1815-1887) and Mary Hill (1813-1881)diamond creek football club, thomas edmund fielding, tom fielding collection, sports -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Medal, Medal; Diamond Creek Football Club (DCFC), 1906
Thomas Edmund Fielding (1874-1957) was a significant member of the Diamond Creek Footbal Club during the early 1900s. Son of Robert Fielding (1820-1891) and Jemima Whatmough (1840-1926) and grandson of Plenty River pioneers Robert Whatmough (1815-1887) and Mary Hill (1813-1881)Inscribed on front: D.C.F.C. Inscribed on reverse: "PRESENTED TO E. Fielding FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO THE CLUB 1906."diamond creek football club, thomas edmund fielding, tom fielding collection, sports -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Medal - Badge, Diamond Creek Football Club Life Member, c.1906
Thomas Edmund Fielding (1874-1957) was a significant member of the Diamond Creek Footbal Club during the early 1900s. Son of Robert Fielding (1820-1891) and Jemima Whatmough (1840-1926) and grandson of Plenty River pioneers Robert Whatmough (1815-1887) and Mary Hill (1813-1881)diamond creek football club, thomas edmund fielding, tom fielding collection, sports -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper - Booklet, St Vincent's Care Services, Building on strong foundations, 2015
Booklet produced by St Vincent's Care Services presenting a timeline of Eltham Retirement Centre 1955-2015 when it was purchased by St Vincent's Health Australia. Also includes Sisters of Charity Heritage timeline 1815-2015. Eltham Retirement Centre was previously known as Judge Book Village. judge book memorial village, judgebook, st vincent's health australia, timeline, chronology, sisters of charity, eltham retirement centre, aged care services -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Scale, F Quiney & Son, 1890-1920
Fredk Quiney & Sons established their company in 1890, council records show that Quiney began working at 4 Ranelagh Place in Leytonstone and from 1908 to 1926 he was at 268 High Road, Leytonstone. The name occurs on brass weights and balance scales dating from the early twentieth 20th century.A balance scale vintage giving a snapshot into mercantile life during the late 19th and early 20th centuriesBeam scale with stand, platform for weights and holding device for metal dish.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
East Gippsland Family History Group
Ledger Book, Shire of Bairnsdale Wire Netting Fund, 1890
Ledger accounts for wire netting advances made to landholders in the Bairnsdale district by the Shire of Bairnsdale starting in 1890. Lists many names of individuals from the area. Lodged with the East Gippsland Family History Group by the Shire of East Gippsland as part of the Place of Deposit program by the Public Record of Victoria in c2008.Green cloth leather bound indexed ledger 128 folio book recording advances of wire netting to individual landholders and payments under the scheme.LEDGER / WIRE NETTING FUND / SHIRE OF BAIRNSDALE on spine. Inside front cover ARNALL & JAKCSON / Engravers and Lithographers / PRINTERS / AND / MANAUFACTURING STATIONERS, / 478 Collins Street / MELBOURNE / No. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Minutes, Town of Port Melbourne, various special committees, 1890 - 1902
Book containing minutes of various special committees of the Town of Port Melbourne, 1890 to 1902: Special committee of retrenchment 06.05.1890 - 09.07.1890 (pp 1-9): Rate collecting committee 30.09.1890, p.15: Public works, finance and legilative and sanitary business 30.08.1892, pp. 20-22: Arrears of rates committee 05.04.1898, p.24: Rates committee 17.02.1902, p. 28: Revision of bye-laws sub-committee 18.04.1899, p.60local government - town of port melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. LIFE OF THE SELECTORS, c1860-1890
BHS CollectionDiggers & mining. Life Of The Selectors. A selector sitting outside his home with his dog smoking a pipe, his jacket lays to his right on a block. He has a bucket with something in it. There is a plant box out side his hut, possible for herbs or some vegetables. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No.11. Sunday at Home - a photograph of painting by J. A. Turner. ''Sunday At Home'' is the title of the picture. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Emma Leslie et al, The Lost Baby - a Story of a Flood, c1880
A schoolgirl story about friendship clashes. A baby is accidentally left in a washing basket and is washed away in a flood. All is resolved and the baby is reunited with the family. Strong religious theme.Brown small hardcover book with black leaf design and lines on front and back cover. Back cover also has the Publisher initials in a swirled design. Gold lettering of title: The Lost Baby - a Story of a Flood. Black and white illustrations throughout. Researched author as none listed on title page - Emma Leslie c. late 1800.fictionA schoolgirl story about friendship clashes. A baby is accidentally left in a washing basket and is washed away in a flood. All is resolved and the baby is reunited with the family. Strong religious theme.children's fiction, friendship, school, religion -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, John and Anne Farrelly's Headstone, Tower Hill Cemetery, 26/07/2009
John and Ann Farrelly was born at County Cavan, Ireland. They arrived in Australia with their family.John and Anne Farrelly Headstone, Tower Hill Cemetery."In Memory of John Farrelly who died June 5th 1890 aged ?6 Years. Also his wife Anne who died April 5th 1890 aged 90 years. Also their son Edward who died March 1st 1926 aged 76 years.tower hill cemetery, john farrelly, anne farrelly, edward farrelly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MEN OF FAITH AND VISION, c1989
... 1815-1890 ...Men of Faith and Vision. Archdeacon Archibald Crawford, Dean John Christian MacCullagh. Publisher Keith Cole Publication. Printed by D G Walker Pty Ltd, Railway Place, Bendigo Victoria 3550. 52 pages. Photographs and illustrations. Signed by Keith Cole. With Indexchurch, history, anglican church, archdeacon archibald crawford, 1815-1890, ministry in ireland, migration to australia, castlemaine, john maccullagh -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tobacco Jar
Tobacco Jar, brown in colour, glaze unstablized and peeling, lid missing, large crack and chip missing from lip, c 1850 - 1890. H 14cm x Dia 11cm.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, tobacco jar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEWSPAPER CUTTING: GEORGE ALBERT ROBINSON, 21st January, 2005
Newspaper cutting Bendigo Advertiser 21/01/2005- re George Albert Robinson, died 1890, Bendigo Railways in shunting accident. Also - reference to wife - Jessie Ann Robinson.The Advertiserperson, individual, george albert robinson, george albert robinson, bendigo station guards. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CHANGES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Changes: now called The Mill, the Grimsby Roller Flour Mill, built in 1890, was recently successfully restored and brought back to life.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Pepperell, 1991
An article about the Pepperell Family from the Burwood Bulletin, winter 1991 & stating James Alger Pepperell was a councillor in the Shire of Nunawading from 1887 - 1891 and its President in 1890 - 1891.An article about the Pepperell Family from the Burwood Bulletin, winter 1991 & stating James Alger Pepperell was a councillor in the Shire of Nunawading from 1887 - 1891 and its President in 1890 - 1891.An article about the Pepperell Family from the Burwood Bulletin, winter 1991 & stating James Alger Pepperell was a councillor in the Shire of Nunawading from 1887 - 1891 and its President in 1890 - 1891.pepperell family, pepperell, james alger, shire of nunawading -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Newspaper clipping: Laanecoorie Plans Big Celebration, Laanecoorie Plans Big Celebration, June 27, 1990
Donald Clark CollectionA clipping from the Bendigo Advertiser newspaper, article with title 'Laanecoorie Plans Big Celebration'. Discusses celebrations for the centenary of the Laanecoorie Mechanics Institute, as well as the story of its construction and opening in 1890. laanecoorie, community celebrations, anniversaries, commemorations, centenary, hall, mechanics institute -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Baby's Christening Gown, 1890
This Christening gown belonged to William Edward Housden who was born in Castlemaine in 1890 and died in Warrnambool in 1972. He served in World War One and married Lucy Knowles in 1921. It was on occasions, and still is, a common practice to make a special dress for a baby's Christening or to use a gown that has been handed down over the generations. This is a fine example of a Christening gown made for a baby 130 years ago.This is a Christening gown made of cream cotton. It is high waisted with a gathered skirt and a pintucked bodice with hand embroidered leaves and fine drawn thread work. The draw string waist opens at the back. It has long sleeves with lace and embroidered cuffs. There is lace and draw string tape around the neck. The seams have been machined.william edward housden, christening gowns -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETHARD COLLECTION: FAMILY PORTRAIT, 1890 (about)
Photograph - sepia - portrait of a man, woman, 2 children and 1 baby. Written on front of photograph. 'Warragul about 1890' Assumption is George Pethard (snr), Mirim (mother) baby on her knee is Lydia (1 or 2 yrs old), boy standing between mum and dad is George (jnr) aged 2 or 3 yrs. Girl sitting in front of dad is Agnes aged 10 or 11 yrs. Check with other family portrait 1332.9, taken in 1900.person, family, pethard family, photograph. pethard family portrait.