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Williamstown High School
Mr W. Richards - Headmaster 1927-40
Photocopy of a photograph of Mr W. Richards, headmaster 1927-40, taken from The Argus, March 3, 1940, laminated. Accompanied by a caption.Caption reads: Mr W. Richards Headmaster 1927-1940. The school has no photo of Mr Richards.williamstown high school, 1927, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, principals, mr w. richards -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, Wedding dress, 1921
Worn by Elizabeth Goodwin of Liverpool, England, who married Horace Book at St Andrew's Church, Brighton in 1921. The fabric was purchased by her father, a ship's captain, when he was in China. The bride had her dress made in Liverpool and made to a Butterick's pattern. Elizabeth was very active in public life and a well-known member of the Book family. Wedding dress made from cream silk purchased in China. The bodice is made of fine silk embroidered tulle with a vest of cream silk that floats over the top. The skirt has been permanently pleated, has has floating side panels of tulle and features a large butterfly-shaped bow at the back.wedding dress, silk, 1920s, elizabeth goodwin, horace book, st andrew's church brighton, brighton -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
Probably taken between 1911 and the 1920s when Australia operated a system of conscription which included school boys in cadet units. Children who did not attend could be prosecuted.Mounted b/w photograph of three boys in army uniform, at ease, holdiing rifles. Unidentified.Printed on front: THE SWISS STUDIOS MELBOURNEarmed forces, soldiers, george evans collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bill Sargeant, son of Constable W.C. and Mrs Sargeant
They also had a daughter Cath Pages from a scrapbook belonging to Heather Jenkins (nee Sargeant) who lived as a child in the Police Residence at 728 Main Road, Eltham in the 1920s.Heather Sargeant was the daughter of Constable W.C. Sargeant, the local police officer in residence at Eltham, 1922-1927Glued on a brown paper scrapbook page (torn from scrapbook) with 9 black and white/sepia photos of varying sizes, 1 newspaper clipping and handwritten captions in ink.On verso in pencil "Const. W.C. Sargeant 1922-1927 - see Police list"heather jenkins (nee sargeant), eltham, police residence, constable w.c. sargeant -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Digital image, Black and white, c.1928
Image of the newly opened Mentone Picture Theatre located on Point Nepean Road in Mentone. Local picture theatres abounded in the in the suburbs of Kingston from the 1920s through to the late 1950s. The New Mentone Picture Theatre was dreamt up and developed by Albert Lydford who along with other promoters, formed a company that provided the finance for the erection of a large cinema right at the junction of Balcombe Road and Point Nepean Road. The New Mentone Picture Theatre operated in competition with a council owned facility on Brindisi Street and within three years of opening, the council theatre was closed. The New Mentone Theatre flourished until the late 1950s. It offered three changes of program each week. Two movies screened on Mondays and Tuesdays. On Wednesday a new bill went on for just one night, and then the main feature of the week, a movie the likes of Casablanca, was shown from Thursday through to Saturday. During its heyday there were full houses almost weekly. Saturday night shows were often booked out in advance and some families had permanent bookings at weekends. Locals treated the place as a centre of social activity, a venue for an enjoyable night out that did not involve great expense or long travel times. The advent of television in the 1950's, saw the theatre close forever in 1960.Sepia toned image of the New Mentone Picture Theatre, located on Point Nepean Road, Mentone.theatre, movies, mentone, entertainment -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Teacher Reference, An English Grammar for Higher Standards and Junior Teachers by Tucker Part 1, 1926
The Grammar in this book is studied in depth which was more common for all students and teachers in the 1920s than it is now. All parts of a sentence are described and illustrated from the simple sentence to the complex sentence.Jean Williams may have come from the Kiewa Valley after studying at a local Primary School.Small brown soft covered book with black title on the cover and MacMillan logo.Inside the first page: Jean Williams, Methodist Ladies College, Remove A.education, english, grammar, jean williams, junior teachers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Red Store, Mitcham
No. 7 of Set 1 series of historic post cards printed in 1920s of Red Store, Mitcham on Whitehorse Road showing a double fronted shop with two salesmen in front and goods for sale.Photo taken from a 1920's post card of Red Store, Mitchamred store, mitcham, nunawading library information service -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Archive - Vertical file, Surrey Hills Baby Health Centre
The Baby Health Centre opened in the Surrey Gardens in 1930 on the site previously occupied by the screen for outdoor pictures. Previously during the 1920s it had operated in the room underneath the rotunda in the Surrey Gardens.A vertical file of information related to the baby health centre in the Surrey Gardens: 1. ‘Surrey Hills baby health centre’ photo in ‘The Argus’, 2.6.1930 (1 page). 2. ‘Surrey Hills big day’ ‘The Reporter’, 6.6.1930 (1 page). 3. ‘Health association disbands’, ‘Progress Press’, 11.12.1974 (1 page). 4. ‘The Surrey Hills baby health centre – Surrey Gardens’: notes obtained by Mrs Daphne Wisewould in discussion with committee members, c. 1975 (1 page). 5. Copy of letter from City of Camberwell to Mrs. C.T. Lancashire, 10.2.1975 (1 page). 6. Handwritten copy of No. 4 (3 pages). 7. Handwritten ‘A now story for 1981’, Mrs. Dorace Lancashire (1 page). 8. Typed copy of No. 7 (1 page). 9. Precis history compiled by Susan Barnett from information provided by Mrs. D. Lancashire (1 page). surrey hills baby health centre, infant welfare, maternal and child health, (mrs) daphne wisewould, (mrs) dorace elizabeth lancashire, (mrs) cyril thomas lancashire -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Percy V. Bradshaw, 'Art in Advertising' by Percy V. Bradshaw, 1925
Large, brown, cloth covered book. A lengthy survey of 1920s graphic advertising in both the USA and England, with the aim of educating the public on what exactly made good advertising. Subjects include “Art & the Public,” “Art & the Business Man,” “The Art of the Printer,” “Commercial Studios & Their Work,” “The Art Agent & His Work,” “Retail Store Advertising,” “Notable Advertising Campaigns,” and much more. Many black and white images, with some in colour. press art school, percy v. bradshaw, ballarat technical art school, posters, advertising, graphics, lettering, press, bookplates, ballarat technical art school library -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, July 1922
Jean Stirling , born 1901 in Orbost, married Charles Frances Reginald Joyes on 15th July 1922 in Orbost. Jean's father was John Stirling, son of James Stirling and Ann Gray. Her mother was Robina Harvey McNair, Aged 19 James Stirling arrived in Melbourne on January 26, 1842 with his family - parents, three sisters and two brothers. James Stirling moved around a lot to Whittlesea, Ballarat goldfields, Cunninghame, (now Lakes Entrance), then to the Old Station about 36 miles to the east along the coast near the mouth of the Snowy River and for a time settled there with his wife also from Wigton, Scotland, and their family four sons two daughters (James, John, William, George, Margaret and Polly). The first settler to occupy the Marlo township area was James Stirling around the year 1875. He built a bark hut on the bluff that had two rooms, bark walls, earthen floors and a shingle roof. By 1884, this structure had expanded to a 9 roomed accommodation house and in 1886 became the Marlo Hotel when a liquor license was granted. (more information from “Snowy River Mail”, Wednesday, April 13th 1977: MEMORIES OF MARLO by Mrs Elsbeth Conlon (nee Stirling )This photograph is associated with the Stirling family early settlers of Marlo. It is also a pictorial record of styles of wedding dress popular in the 1920s.A black / white studio portrait / photograph of a bridal couple. The bride on the left is wearing a typical 1920s wedding dress. tTe front is short with a hem that is in different length in front than behind. She is wearing a hat in the cloche-style. She is holding a bouquet of flowers and her train is draped to the left. The groom is wearing a three piece morning suit. he has a with a wingtip collar white dress shirt and a cravat tie.on front - hand - written "Jean Stirling's wedding (Marlo) ? Joyce"stirling-jean-wedding melba-&co wedding-clothing-1920s joyes-charles-francis-reginald -
Tennis Australia
Ball container, Ball, Circa 1937
A Slazenger (UK) 'Lawn Tennis Ball' box. Printed on lid: 'BRITISH MADE/MADE ACCORDING TO/ THE REGULATIONS OF THE / LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION /AND OFFICIALLY AUTHORISED'. On front of box is printed: ' EXCLUSIVELY USED AT/THE CHAMPIONSHIPS/WIMBLEDON/ SINCE 1902'. Colour advertisement adhered to underside of lid, depicting 1920s/30s tennis racquets. Contains all six original balls, all printed with '1937'. Materials: Ink, Cardboard, Paper, Rubber, Wooltennis -
Yarra Glen & District Historical Society
Maps
Hand drawn map of Steels Creek and Yarra Glen in black biro on sheets of white paper glued together. The map shows the area from the Yarra River in the south to Mount Slide in the north, in the late 1920s. It includes roads, lanes and creeks; the location of houses with name of resident, features such as water trough and tennis court. Late 20th century features such as Henderson Road have been added in pencil by Eric Tetlow.yarra glen, steels creek, mud map, sketch plan -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Book, Gippsland - Gate: Vol 42; No. 1; April 2015, 1 April 2015
Family and business history of the Linton family, who bought the old, established business of CA Nobelius and Sons, after it began to decline in the 1920s. The Linton family grew ornamentals such as Camellias, Rhododendrons and Conifers.Paper back book -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, The Pavilion, St Kilda Beach
postcard of an old photograph (1920s-30s?) St Kilda Baths House Post card made 1980s-90s? 40 Jacka Boulevard St Kilda Photo: City of Port Phillip collectionblack and white post card good conditionThe Pavilion, St Kilda beach. 40 Jacka Boulevard St Kilda VIC 3182 Australia. Telephone 03 9534 8221, Faxsimile 03 9525 3595. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days. Photo City of Port Phillip Collection. -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Iconic photograph taken by Edgar Dower on Ridge Road in 1913 from an area known as Point Clear that shows the buildings of early Mt Dandenong before the CRB road went through in the 1920s.Black and white photograph with tall, dead trees in foreground and a view of hills in the distance. Buildings can be seen across the centre of the photograph. There are handwritten annotations around the border with arrows referring to areas in the photograph. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Front from top left: Namoora (Lumeah), Dower's Shop, First school, Talent's, Langford's house, School. Reverse: 1913 view from O'Halloran's LOT 4, Section 3 on Ridge Road. Showing Lumeah (Namoora) Farndons Road (fence) School, Lowes House?, Falls Road Shop (Dowers) Langford's Falls Road (LOT 9, Section 1) Shed on Colomb's LOT 19, Sect 2 Colomb's House (Fergusons) First school Campbell's Blythes Road Lil Badenhop's P.O. In middle distance - Talent's homestead and sheds.point clear, namoora, lumeah, langford, dower, talent, colomb, ferguson, campbell, farndons road, mt dandenong school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association. 26th Feb., 1973. Edition No. 1/73, 25/02/1972
This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's February 1973 meeting, The subdivision of our District, The Plenty - 1920s, Roads report, Plastics and the environment, Talking about natives, School news, Letters to the Editor.Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1924
History unknown. Oswald Stuart Green taught at the Bete Bolong State School in the 1920s /30s. He wrote many books about East Gippsland including several on thee Orbost / Marlo district.Oswald Green has an association with the Orbost area.A black / white photograph of a dirt road in the bush with a motor vehicle on the road and a man standing beside it.on back - " O.S. Green 31 Malcolm St Blackburn Princes Highway east of Coolwater Creek."princes-highway-coolwater-creek green-oswald-stuart -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Black and White Print, Old settler's cottage, Floods Lane, North Warrandyte, c.1935
An early settler's cottage of 1920s vintage near Floods Rd taken in the 1930s. Was originally Floods Lane and became Floods Road off Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd near boundary of North WarrandyteInscribed in pencil on reverse "early 20's near Flood Rd taken 30's. 21/1.89" and in pen ".16/1.80"cottage, floods lane, floods road, houses, kangaroo ground-warrandyte road, north warrandyte, pioneers -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Phillipos Varvaregos (Regos), c1920s
The photograph is of Phillipos Varvarigos (Regos), taken in the 1920s. He arrived in Australia from Ithaca during the early decades of the twentieth century. He was married to Olympia and they had two sons, Nick and Nonda Regos. Many of the early Greek immigrants anglicized their surnames after settling Australia. 'Varvarigos' was often changed to 'Regos', 'Rigos' or 'Varigos'. A sepia studio photograph of a head and shoulders view of well-dressed man wearing a tweed suit and bows tie. The photograph is in post card format.rigos, varvarigos -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, North Western Fruit Growers, Ballarat circa 1928
North Western Fruit Growers building, Ballarat c.1920s. This business was operated by F. Morrell, the building was located on the corner of Peel and Sheppard Streets. Peel St railway bridge can be seen in the distance.north western fruit growers, ballarat, f. morrell, commercial, railway bridge, peel street, sherrard street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Morant family
History of Charles Morant (silk merchant in London until the 1920s) and descendants who lived in Eltham area. Contents Document outlining history of Charles Morant and descendants, by Ena Jarvis (nee Morant), 2001Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etccharles morant, antony morant, ena morant, ena jarvis, joyce morant, joyce webb, eltham high school, christopher jarvis, margaret jarvis, thredbo landslide 1997, peter jarvis -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, c1920s
This photograph is part of a donated sub-collection relating to the history of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. This photograph is of Lillie Duncan in her early adulthood, presumably taken in the 1920s based on the fact that she was born in 1897.This is a photograph of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation. This photograph was used for the poster of the exhibition, My Little Melbourne Girl in 2015.Small black and white photograph of Lillie Duncan sitting in a wicker chair in a garden, in front of a hedge with a large tree in the background.On reverse "LILLIE DUNCAN" is written in pencil as well as "5-109" At the base of the photograph there is a black line at an angle which slightly crosses over the image ladies harbour lights guild, lillie duncan, lhlg, my little melbourne girl -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - CHOCOLATE BOX COLLECTION: PASCALL BOX, 1920s
Object.Pascall 1920s Yellow Chocolate Box. Design Flanged Sexangular Box with Curved Sectional Top, Sepia Photograph with Subject's Hat and Dress tinted in Pale Yellow in Centre of Lid. Photograph Surrounded by Gold Border. Subject Young Woman & Her Pet Cat. Photograph has White Mark PC Parts in a circle and the number 524 underneath. Inside Lid Pascall 1 lb Net. Contained in Box Labels Packers No 493 and Checkers No 476. Packaging Brown Paper and Fine Paper Shavings in Pale & Dark Colours. Also Another Tag Buff Paper & Red Text In Top Left Hand Corner is the Pascall London Trademark Purity & Sweetness Seal & In The Top Right-hand Corner is A Floral Emblem & The Words Furzedown. The Title On This Tag Reads Co-operation Between The Manufacturer & Consumer. The Remaining Text Reads: - These chocolates were packed with the greatest care and left in our factory in perfect condition. Extremely hot weather or contact with steam pipes may turn these chocolates grey. This is not an indication of age but of the temperature to which they have been exposed. Goods are all packed full weight; the paper shavings used are for packing and protection only. If any complaint necessary please return this ticket with the goods. James Pascall, Ltd London England. Chocolates are also still contained within the box all these years later.domestic equipment, containers, decorative chocolate box -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Canterbury Mansions, Jan Pigot, 1993
Coloured photograph of Canterbury Mansions on the western corner of Wattle Valley Road and Canterbury Road, Canterbury. Built in 1889 for William Malone whose family owned it until the 1920s (known as Malone's Hotel and later Canterbury Club Hotel). Several other licensees until the local option poll of 1920 resulted in its closure as a licensed hotel. Continued as a guest house or private accommodation until its sale and redevelopment in the 1990s as professional suites.canterbury, canterbury mansions, malones hotel, canterbury club hotel, hotels, canterbury post office, wattle valley road, canterbury road, maling road, telegraph and light poles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WES HARRY COLLECTION: TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF BENDIGO CHOIR
two black & white mounted photographs of the Bendigo Choir,circa 1920s, Conductor Mr W. C. Frazier B Bendigo & Castlemaine Choirs combined with Melboure Oriana Choir performing at the Melbourne Town Hall, approx. 1920 A Bendigo Choral Society at the Bendigo Town Hall Owner Elva Jean Brown, of E.J. Brown Bookshop; from her brother Bernard Allen Brown (unknown how he came to him)A W. Vincent Kelly, Bendigo B Garge Photos, Collins Street, Melbourne -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Document - Plans, Andrew Wood, Building plans associated with Andrew Wood, builder of Surrey Hills, 1920s
These plans were associated with Mr Andrew Wood, a contract builder who worked in the 1920s and built many Californian bungalows in Surrey Hills and surrounding suburbs. Andrew Wood was born in Chiltern in 1861 to Andrew and Ellen Wood (MS: Green). His father had emigrated from Falkirk, Scotland. As a young man Andrew worked as a carpenter in the mines in South Africa (c 1899). He married Eleanor Agnes Stuchbery in Hamilton, Victoria in May 1901. They had 5 children - Doris (M Roberts), Robert Andrew, Donald Allen, Jean (M Cowan), and Gwenyth (M Bray). The first 2 children were born in Hawthorn; the other 3 in Surrey Hills. The family home at 286 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills (on the corner of Middlesex Road) was built by Andrew. Andrew died in 1940; Eleanor died in 1977, aged 100 years. After Eleanor's death the house was sold and demolished. Surrey Lighting was established on the site. Gwenyth May Wood (3 May 1917, Surrey Hills - 5 Jan 2004) married Leslie David Charles Bray (1921-1983). Gwenyth was the donor's mother. Andrew, Eleanor and one son Robert are buried in Box Hill Cemetery - B-071-0028. .1: Specifications & plans for the kinder hall, Howard Street, Mont Albert for the Mont Albert Methodist Church, May 1925 .2 Plans for a proposed villa, 48 Payne's Paddock, Highfield Road, Canterbury for Mr E H Sillifant, dated 22/4/1920 .3 Plans for a timber villa for Mrs J A Burchell at Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills, stamped 9/5/1922 .4 Plan of a garage at Victoria avenue, Canterbury; stamped 14/2/1922 .5 Building permit & receipt from City of Hawthorn re Lot 16 Homebush Crescent; dated 7/4/1925 .6 Plans for a concrete house at Camberwell for Mr H W Field andrew wood, builders, box hill cemetery, kindergartens, mont albert methodist church, building plans, highfield road, ernest horatio sillifant, victoria avenue canterbury, lot 16 homebush crescent, californian bungalows, h w field -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, 3 St Helena Road Greensborough, 1920c
Comparative photographs of the house at 3 St Helena Road Greensborough (corner Diamond Creek Road). The house was built in 1920. The first (black and white) photograph taken in the 1920s, the second (colour) photograph taken 2017.Digital copy of 2 photographs, one black and white, one colour.st helena road greensborough, diamond creek road greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Greensborough Hotel Bistro 2019, 23/08/2019
The Greensborough Hotel is on the corner of Main Street and Hailes Street Greensborough. Built in the early 1920s, the hotel has been refurbished and extended over the years. In 2019 the bistro or dining room was renovated and these photos show the result. 4 colour digital photographsgreensborough hotel, main street greensborough -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Label, Mainland, Early 20th century
J Mainland was a jeweller and watchmaker at 166 Timor Street, Warrnambool opposite the old Post Office. The business was operating from the late 19th century to at least the mid 1920s. He also sold prescription spectacles.This is an important label as one of the few remaining from the business of J Mainland.White paper rectangular label with green text and lines. It is adhered to a piece of pink card.J MAINLAND & CO., WARRNAMBOOL. Practical Watchmakers, Opticians and Manufacturing Jewellers.j mainland, warrnambool, watchmaker, jeweller -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
The structure shown is the Mt Dandenong Observatory, also the Trig Point at the top of Mt Dandenong. It was a popular viewpoint and walking destination. The SkyHigh Restaurant now stands on this location. The photograph was taken by Ivy Child in the late 1920s.Sepia coloured photograph showing two people standing on top of a stone work structure below a wooden pyramid structure.Written below photograph in album - OBSERVITORY 2700FT.observatory, mt dandenong, trig point, ivy child