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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, National Seniors Australia Whitehorse/Box Hill Branch, 2003-2005
... Aged people... Mitcham melbourne Attendance Registers Sep 2003-Feb 2005 Aged ...Papers: Annual Reports 2004-2007Papers: Annual Reports 2004-2007; Attendance Registers Sep 2003-Feb 2005Papers: Annual Reports 2004-2007aged people, seniors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Whitehorse Seniors, 2011
... Aged people... Mitcham melbourne Aged people disability Aged and disability ...Aged and disability services available in the City of Whitehorse.Aged and disability services available in the City of Whitehorse.Aged and disability services available in the City of Whitehorse.aged people, disability -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Place for a village, 1983?
... Aged people... Mitcham melbourne Inala Village Salvation Army Aged people ...Historical background of Inala to 1983.Historical background of Inala to 1983.Historical background of Inala to 1983.inala village, salvation army, aged people, middleborough road blackburn south, no. 220 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Inala's continuing story, 2004?
... Aged people... Mitcham melbourne Salvation Army Inala Village Aged people ...An historical overview of Inala Village, 1983-2003.An historical overview of Inala Village, 1983-2003.An historical overview of Inala Village, 1983-2003.salvation army, inala village, aged people, middleborough road, blackburn south, no. 220 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Resource Guide for older people, 1/09/1985
... Aged people... Mitcham melbourne Aged people City of Nunawading Resource Guide ...Resource Guide for older people. City of Nunawading, September 1985.aged people, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Cluster Housing, 1993
... aged people... Mitcham melbourne wroe chris hostels aged people o'shaughnessy ...The City of Nunawading is building a hostel of five cluster homes each designed for 10 residents with communal facilities.The City of Nunawading is building a hostel of five cluster homes each designed for 10 residents with communal facilities. Chris Wroe is the co-ordinatorThe City of Nunawading is building a hostel of five cluster homes each designed for 10 residents with communal facilities.wroe, chris, hostels, aged people, o'shaughnessy, anne, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, A Guide For Over 60's, 1/01/1980 12:00:00 AM
... Aged people... Aged people A guide for over 60's booklet . A guide for over 60 ...A guide for over 60's booklet .A guide for over 60's booklet . issued by the City of Nunawading, compiled by Maree Buckle, Welfare Officer.A guide for over 60's booklet .city of nunawading, buckle, maree, aged people -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Whitehorse Meals on Wheels, June 2023
... Aged People... this service to residents of Whitehorse Meals on Wheels Aged People ...An article regarding the continuation of Meals on Wheels in Whitehorse by a new providernon-fictionAn article regarding the continuation of Meals on Wheels in Whitehorse by a new providermeals on wheels, aged people -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Vermont Elderly Peoples Home, 1968 - 2005
... Aged People... of the Vermont Elderly Peoples Home Vermont Elderly Peoples Home Aged ...A collection of documents relating to the Vermont Elderly Peoples HomeMinutes 1968 - 2005. Palmer Gift - land. Vermont Church and Community Aid Group. Annual reports. Financial statements. Annual meeting minutes.non-fictionA collection of documents relating to the Vermont Elderly Peoples Homevermont elderly peoples home, aged people -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Shifts in a turning wheel; history of Canterbury Centre, 1998
... aged people... the half century since World War 11 canterbury centre aged people ...The story of Canterbury Centre provides a vignette of Australian life and social service over the half century since World War 11The story of Canterbury Centre provides a vignette of Australian life and social service over the half century since World War 11Title Page : For Sue / with best wishes / Susan Priestleycanterbury centre, aged people, senior citizens centres -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Garden of "Roquebrune" corner of Canterbury Road and Gascoyne Street Canterbury, c1920
... Aged People... Edwardian Style Baptist Nursing Home Aged People Nursing Homes ..."Roquebrune" built in 1912 or 1914 by G.H.Tarrrant and demolished in 1971 to make way for the Baptist Nursing Home on the corner of Canterbury Road and Gascoyne Street Canterbury. Now apartmentsGarden and side of the house "Roquebrune" built in 1912 or 1914 by G.H.Tarrrant and demolished in 1971 to make way for the Baptist Nursing Home on the corner of Canterbury Road and Gascoyne Street Canterbury. Now apartmentscanterbury, canterbury road, gascoyne street, roquebrune, edwardian style, baptist nursing home, aged people, nursing homes, garden -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - CAULFIELD CENTRAL RSL
... Aged People... Servicepeople Armed Forces Soldiers Aged People Senior Citizens Centres ...This file contains six items pertaining to the Caulfield Central RSL: 1/A page to which is attached a black-and-white photograph (date, source and photographer unspecified) of the Caulfield Central RSL, outlying garden and Australian flag. Some writing on the rear identifies the subject. 2/A typewritten letter, (1 page) dated 1946 (no date more specific than that specified), from the Chairman & Honorary Treasurer of the Caulfield Central RSL Appeal Committee (name unspecified) to the Mayor of Caulfield (name also unspecified), imploring the latter for a donation of $20,000 dollars for purposes of constructing a Memorial Hall to eulogize servicemen killed during WWII. Some rough working notes on rear side. 3/A flyer, undated (although presumably published in 1950), printed by Peter Isaacson Pty. Ltd., advertising a concert presented by the Ugly Ugly Man (Frank M. Beard) and the Malvern Tramways’ Harmonica Band to be held at Caulfield Town Hall on 06/06/1950 to assist the Welfare Funds of the Caulfield Central RSL and the Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen’s Mothers’ Association. Also contains an advertisement for a drapery business called Tallents. 4/The annual report of the Caulfield Central RSL, for the period 1952 – 1953. Contains announcements of the annual general meeting and annual elections, the President’s report (in which he principally discusses the club’s charity work and sporting activities), the subcommittee staff roster, the sportsmen’s honour roll, the annual accounts (e.g. balance sheet, income & expenditure statement) and the roster of nominees for office in the committee of management election. 5/A typewritten letter, (1 page) dated 26/11/1982, from Max Brian Blair, Treasurer of the Caulfield Central RSL, to Mr. R. Ballantyne, Secretary of the Caulfield Historical Society, thanking him for his donation to the RSL. 6/A photocopy of an article titled ‘RSL pays $30,000 to buy off objector’ (from the Sunday Herald, by Mary-Anne Toy, dated 16/09/1990), about the Caulfield Central RSL paying local resident Mr. Chris White to withdraw his objection to the RSL’s intention to re-allocate its clubrooms, and the consequent response of the relevant authorities.caulfield, caulfield central returned servicemen league (rsl), ex-service organisations, clubs and associations, returned servicepeople, armed forces, soldiers, aged people, senior citizens centres, mayors, city of caulfield, war memorials, blamey thomas general sir, white t. w. group capt., gullett h. b. major, beaurepaire frank sir m.l.c., kennedy j. a. m.l.c., warner a. g. m.l.c., michaelis archie m.l.a., dennett a. h. lt.-col. m.l.a., don john capt. m.l.a., reid h. squire m.l.a., brooks w. r. cr., packer j. t. cr., parton e. m. cr., prior p. l. cr., morris t. w. cr., sinclair a. j. g. cr., sims h. e. cr., smith h. c. h. cr., smith james e. cr., tyers s. w. cr., webster harold cr., yorston j. s. cr., briggs r. jas., disney j. s., donath h., llewellyn evans, goddard s. a. padre, lynch p. j., nilsen oliver j. cr., pidd padre a. t., robinson norman, reece harold j., wootton harold s., wallace gordon w., nelson harold g., halls, concerts, musical events and activities, fundraising events, bands, musical ensembles, sailors soldiers and airmen’s mothers’ association, ‘the ugly ugly man’, beard frank m., malvern tramways harmonica band the, caulfield town hall, tallents, drapers, glenhuntly road, glen huntly road, elsternwick, peter isaacson pty. ltd melbourne, annual reports, financial documents, fisher s. w., finch f., williams f., salmon j. e., mallyon v. k., woods w., mayne t. v., lanyon r. j., rowney w. p., williams j. d., pepper e., bathurst t., patterson r., nuzum e. j., phillips e. v., turner g., hawthorn road, byrne l. j., eva a. r., bunny c. l., hoy c. a., orken a., hiam s. f., rawson n. l., coleman g. h., cohen a. s., mason j., goode l. p., nelson h. g., crosbie m. r., mcsweeney t., westley g. de v., greeves c. g., festivals and celebrations, community services, social services, service clubs, ladies auxiliary, returned servicewomen’s section, blamey house, social sub-committee, sport, sporting clubs, tennis, golf, billiards, table tennis, lawn bowls, thompson peter, cricket, children’s health bureau, family welfare bureau, buley doug mr., tomlins m. i., lang a. r., kendall h. i., ford c., munro w., gordon h., rowe s., green j. h., o’brien j., ring t., anderson g. j., croft r. m., jones p. j., la cerf g., roper i., lawrence f., eustace r. c., hanley a., moore a., strachan w. d., gilbert w. f., blair m. r., scriven e. g., miller j. l., hosking b. e., cheeseman r. n., summers s., croy l. w., mclatchie s., williams stan, hattersly cliff, day alf, rawson noel, johnson alby, banham bill, kersey b., williams s., jones a., witten f., waters r., dash r., meldrum i., grant j., haggar l., nightingale n., hallett r., somers r., young g., rawson n., croft r., barton m., o’grady w., cooper p., manton j., sutcliffe a., maver a., challender d., hunt a., parrott e., leicester j., westwood a., rae alex, smith harry, forbes jimmy, johnson jack, higgins w., fink s., hall s., ross m., anderson h., fleming j., bottoms a., peek e., stark j., mathews e., gursansky l., morres r., alenson j., holland i., wallace p., craig h., lucas j., smith h., bretel l., berryman p., reid a., swann j., tully f., henderson g., fields w., johnson j., gloster p., tennat j., boyd a., butterworth k., chapman k., curran j., elkington a. b., evans w., mckenzie d. a., nicol a. b., thompson w., wanliss t. w., watson g. j., williams g., yeomans p., mcgowan h., o’connor k., atherton r., batson s. s., bull e., fletcher a., gorman s. c., hall w., jellett l., lesar h., mather r., nelson n., ratford d., rowe p., turner w. j., wehsack f., williams s. c., wilson a., carter w., forbes i., purvis l., datson r., jackson e., wolstencroft w., smith c., mitchell r., harward j., gillespie ray, hill wally, parkinson w. g., greeves colin mr., water stan mr., selleck f. p., luckins l., andrews f., young v. l., king e. j., mccutcheon j. o., grenfell d. j., hurley c., shand a. r., yeates l., hogue h., mather j., wardrop j., lyons a. m., ross a. r., bradley t., walker r. n., cox f. c., mornane j. s., fletcher a. e., mcneil j. g., rose n., lyons l. j., trevorrow g., wright d. e., walker r., maxwell j., hutchinson j. c., mclean r., caulfield historical society, ballantyne r. mr., blair max brian, toy mary-anne, ruxton bruce mr., administrative appeals tribunal, caulfield city council, white chris mr., northcote avenue, independent church of australia, marsden ian mr., mccutcheon mr -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newspaper - CAULFIELD RSL
... Aged People... and Associations Returned Servicepeople Armed Forces Soldiers Aged People ...This file contains five items of newspaper articles pertaining to the Caulfield RSL: 1/A pamphlet titled ‘A Chance to Honour – The Men Who Saved Australia’, date and parent organisation unspecified, advertising a presentation ceremony and film screening of Chris Masters’ documentary The Men Who Saved Australia to take place on 21/10/2005, to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII. Included are two sepia photographs of the 39th Victorian Battalion – the first of them travelling up the Kokoda Track and the second of them parading after being relieved by the 7th Division – and one colour photograph of Michael Danby MHR, Federal Member for Melbourne Ports, attending the 2005 Anzac Day service in Port Melbourne. 2/A clipping from the Caulfield/Glen Eira Leader (Titled ‘Conflict of war continues’, dated 09/11/2010, and authored by Jenny Ling) advertising the year’s Remembrance Day service to be held by the Caulfield RSL on 07/11/2010/ Special tribute is to be paid to service persons killed in Afghanistan. (There exists a discrepancy between the date offered for the article, which is written on the page to which the clipping is attached, rather than the clipping itself, and the date offered for the event, which is written in the clipping itself. The event is described as taking place before the publication of the publication of the article advertising it. Presumably, the date offered for the article, written on the page to which the clipping is attached, is erroneous). 3/A clipping from the Caulfield Leader (titled ‘Our True Anzac Spirit’, dated 19/04/2011, and authored by Jenny Ling) noting that the New Zealand national anthem is to be played alongside Advance Australia Fair at all RSLs across Victoria on Anzac Day following lobbying by the Caulfield branch. Included is a colour photograph of New Zealand sub-branch vice-president Danny Allen and president Sam Smith standing in front of the New Zealand flag. 4/A clipping from the Caulfield Leader (titled ‘Veteran’s Vivid Memory’, dated 08/11/2011, and authored by Jenny Ling, consisting of a short biography of WWII veteran Eric Sparks. Included is a colour photograph of Sparks. 5/A clipping from the Melbourne Weekly Bayside – Your Community Voice (titled ‘Sun Up and Two-Up’, dated 18/04/2012, author unspecified) noting a visit to the Caulfield RSL by WWII veteran John Supple, and advertising a service to be held by the RSL on 25/04/2012. Included is a colour photograph of Supple outside the RSL.caulfield, caulfield returned servicemen league (rsl), exservice organisations, clubs and associations, returned servicepeople, armed forces, soldiers, aged people, senior citizens centres, st. george’s road, elsternwick, anzac day, memorial services, moore alan ‘kanga’, danby michael mhr, masters chris, ling jenny, sammon jason, larkin bob, gutnick dovid, remembrance day, blore jeff, mcbean jon, allen danny, smith sam, stewart mark, spark eric, spark eric ‘ned’, elder vin, supple john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Middle Melbourne's Moment, 1985
... Article in The Age talking to people about the By-Election... Oswald Stuart Brown Gordon Article in The Age talking to people ...Article in The Age talking to people about the By-Election in Nunawading Province next week.Article in The Age talking to people about the By-Election in Nunawading Province next week.Article in The Age talking to people about the By-Election in Nunawading Province next week.elections, ferguson, alex, trewarth, alan, green, oswald stuart, brown, gordon -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, "Seeking and finding harmony in a confused world - but it's costly", 1985
... Part of an article about the UC's work amongst aged people... work amongst aged people. Cameron House was in North Fitzroy ...Part of an article about the UC's work amongst aged people. Cameron House was in North Fitzroy where day care programs were being offered, but funding was being withdrawn, and a public meeting was reported on. Pamela Walsh was the manager of the programs.Walsh is shown standing in front of a 19th C. Cameron House.Identification of person and source.aged care programs, cameron house -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, 15 to 21: the stuff that surrounds us, 2001
... people aged 15 to 21 capturing aspects of life in the City... of photographic images produced by young people aged 15 to 21 capturing ...Produced as part of the City of Boroondara's Milennium record.A collection of photographic images produced by young people aged 15 to 21 capturing aspects of life in the City of Boroondara of importance to them.photography, boroondara, millenium project, 2001, (ms) elise baro, (mr) daniel hender, (ms) elizabeth gonsalves, (ms) jess bartlett, (ms) sophie basseghi, (ms) georgia biggs, (ms) teagan boscia, (ms) robyn bowden, (ms) jennifer grindrod, (ms) jo fraser, (ms) jessie fowler, (ms) michaela brown, (ms) melanie cass, (mr) damian corney, (ms) denise damianos, (ms) laura edwards, sam forsythe, yi ya huang, branka injac, (mr) daniel ippoliti, fintona girls school, methodist ladies college, balwyn high school, xavier college, camberwell high school, camberwell girls grammar, hawthorn secondary college, carey grammar school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Dance at Montague Hall, 1920s - 1940s
... the crowd all seated or standing for the photo. All ages of people.... Showing the crowd all seated or standing for the photo. All ages ...Series of photos loaned for copying by Thelma Nixon Edgar and Emily Nixon Davis .02 - Dance at Montague Hall. Showing the crowd all seated or standing for the photo. All ages of people, smartly but not formally dressed. Dinner tables are around perimeter.families, montague, sam nixon, mary nixon, thelma nixon edgar, emily nixon davis, montague hall -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Booklet, University of the Third Age, (U3A), Emerald, A History 1992-2013, 2012 - 2103
... refers to mature age people, homemakers of retirees aged 55 years... in 1992 until 2013. The third age refers to mature age people ...The book was written to describe the 21 year history of Emerald U3A from its inception in 1992 until 2013. The third age refers to mature age people, homemakers of retirees aged 55 years and over. And the group offers classes, discussion groups and physical activities, generally from tutors who are members of the group. Memoirs were written by a number of Emerald identities, regarding bushwalking, gardening, language and literature, local history and armchair travel and book discussion. Soft back booklet, white cover.Signed by the author; Brenda E. Webbu3a emerald, brenda e. webb, emerald -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Free water safety lessons open to seniors, 16/04/2014
... for people aged over 60.... a lifesaving course for people aged over 60. watermarc life saving News ...Watermarc Greensborough offers a lifesaving course for people aged over 60.News clipping, black text, colour image.watermarc, life saving -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, Tram Inquiry likely, Mar. 1962
... otherwise. 1 - "Tram Protests" - 4 letters - 10/3/62 - aged... otherwise. 1 - "Tram Protests" - 4 letters - 10/3/62 - aged ...Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal in particular local views and the setting up of the Save the Tramway Committee.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 4 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system March 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Tram Protests" - 4 letters - 10/3/62 - aged people, lack of a car, Council operated, buses not as good, alternatives 2 - "Tram Enquiry Likely"- Editorial - 12/3/1962 - reporting - government supporting an enquiry, alternatives, Geelong residents, bus operators and private enterprise. 3 - "Tram Questions" - 13-3-62 - set of 2 longer letters - one from an ex Tramwaymen - gives alternative control / operator system and one about political control. 4 - "Tram Fares" - 14/3/62 - would bus operators support the current fare system, pensioners etc - at the time it was an expense to the SEC.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, parliament, fares -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Souvenir Bottle Opener, 1965
... for people aged from 18 to 40 to encourage better citizens... are an international not for profit organization for people aged from 18 to 40 ...Jaycees are an international not for profit organization for people aged from 18 to 40 to encourage better citizens. This item is a souvenir from the 20th annual Victorian conference held in Warrnambool in 1965. Linked to a local club, people and local event.Aluminium oversized bottle opener with lettering embossed on both sides.Junior chamber Vic 20th zone conference 1965 Warrnambool on one side, Compliments from host chamber Warrnambool on back.warrnambool jaycees 1965, jaycees souvenir 1965, warrnambool souvenirs, jaycees -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Mantel Clock, 1880's - 1920's
... to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age... to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age ...The mantel clock has a rich history that dates back to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age when people wanted elegant timepieces that fit on mantels or shelves. Their compact size and decorative designs made them a popular choice for homes of the time. They graced the mantelpieces or tables in homes, serving as both functional timepieces and sophisticated decorations. These clocks often feature ornate wooden carvings and intricate designs, with their gentle ticking and chimes adding a cozy ambiance to living spaces.A small vintage decoratively carved dark timber steeple mantel pendulum clock with a white cardboard face, black roman numerals and black metal hands. There is a brass trim around the face. The turned wooden frame at the front has has It is in working order. The very ornately white painted pattern on the glass door has a leaf and floral pattern. The door opens with a small decorative brass catch to reveal the inner workings. It has an ornate hanging brass pendulum and the internal workings are visible.There are two spirit plumb levels inside, one is aluminium metal and is attached to the wall. There is a brass key which does not wind the mechanism. clock keys, clock components, timepieces, clocks, mantel clocks -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Mantel Clock
... to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age... to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age ...The mantel clock has a rich history that dates back to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age when people wanted elegant timepieces that fit on mantels or shelves. Their compact size and decorative designs made them a popular choice for homes of the time. They graced the mantelpieces or tables in homes, serving as both functional timepieces and sophisticated decorations. These clocks often feature ornate wooden carvings and intricate designs, with their gentle ticking and chimes adding a cozy ambiance to living spaces. It was used by Harold and Jean Parker.An antique wooden mantel clock made in USA with an Australian made Duff brand oak case with a plain angled top with round shaped pillar styled sides. It has a white ceramic dial face with black digits and black metal hands. The dial is covered by a glass and gold trimmed covering that may be opened on the right side. Inside the case is a Waterbury Clock Co of USA key and the internal workings are visible. It is not in working order.'Duff' brand brass plaque on back of cover. The key has 'Waterbury Clock Co USA' stamped on it.clocks, timepieces, clock components, clock keys, mantel clocks -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Mantel Clock, Circa 1900
... to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age... to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age ...The mantel clock has a rich history that dates back to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age when people wanted elegant timepieces that fit on mantels or shelves. Their compact size and decorative designs made them a popular choice for homes of the time. They graced the mantelpieces or tables in homes, serving as both functional timepieces and sophisticated decorations. These clocks often feature ornate wooden carvings and intricate designs, with their gentle ticking and chimes adding a cozy ambiance to living spaces. It was owned by Lance Sebire.A black wooden cased mantel clock with Roman classical design on the front and sides. It has a hinged brass and glass face cover. The face has a blue floral decoration.mantel clocks, clocks, timepieces -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Mantel Clock
... to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age... to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age ...The mantel clock has a rich history that dates back to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age when people wanted elegant timepieces that fit on mantels or shelves. Their compact size and decorative designs made them a popular choice for homes of the time. They graced the mantelpieces or tables in homes, serving as both functional timepieces and sophisticated decorations. These clocks often feature ornate wooden carvings and intricate designs, with their gentle ticking and chimes adding a cozy ambiance to living spaces. It was used by the Manders family. Peter Mander.A wooden steeple cased mantel clock with a hinged highly decorative glass front, black roman numerals and metal hands on the enclosed white face. It has a decorative brass pendulum with an eight sided star with a woman's face design on the star. Brass trimmings are seen throughout the mechanism.mantel clocks, clocks, timepieces, shelf clocks -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Mantel Clock, The Ansonia Clock Co. Manufacturers USA, 1880's - 1920's
... to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age... to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age ...The mantel clock has a rich history that dates back to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age when people wanted elegant timepieces that fit on mantels or shelves. Their compact size and decorative designs made them a popular choice for homes of the time. They graced the mantelpieces or tables in homes, serving as both functional timepieces and sophisticated decorations. These clocks often feature ornate wooden carvings and intricate designs, with their gentle ticking and chimes adding a cozy ambiance to living spaces. It is from the home of Mr and Mrs Parker. It belonged to Mr Parker senior.A very ornately carved dark timber mantel pendulum clock with a white face and a brass clock face surround. It has black roman numerals and black metal hands. The Ansonia Clock Co. Manufacturers USA Trademark A is printed on the face. It has an ornate brass pendulum and the internal workings are visible. The very ornately embossed in gold decorated glass front door opens. There are two spirit plumb levels inside, one is aluminium metal and is attached to the wall, the other is brass with Wm Hunt Level Co with a triangle on top stamped on it. There is a brass key No.7 with two holes on the top of the winder handle. The Ansonia Clock Co. Manufacturers USA Trademark A. printed on the dial. Wm Hunt Level Co. stamped on the level.mantel clocks, clocks, timepieces, shelf clocks -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Mantel Clock, Late 19th Century
... to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age... to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age ...The mantel clock has a rich history that dates back to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age when people wanted elegant timepieces that fit on mantels or shelves. Their compact size and decorative designs made them a popular choice for homes of the time. They graced the mantelpieces or tables in homes, serving as both functional timepieces and sophisticated decorations. These clocks often feature ornate wooden carvings and intricate designs, with their gentle ticking and chimes adding a cozy ambiance to living spaces. It was used by Henry and Martha Sebire at Mont De Lancey. It was part of the original furnishings of the dining room. Marie Colling (Sebire) is the great granddaughter of Henry and Martha Sebire.A dark brown wooden carved cased pendulum mantel clock with a highly decorated floral and column transfer design on the hinged glass front and black roman numerals and hands on the white face. It chimes on the hour.Marked inside "Ansonia Clock Co"clocks, mantel clocks, shelf clocks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Time to backtrack on Connies", 28/07/2008 12:00:00 AM
... they return, Recent headlines, What the Age says and what people say... they return, Recent headlines, What the Age says and what people say ...Newspaper clipping - titled "Time to backtrack on Connies", The Age 28/7/2008 written by Lisa Martin with a photograph of a Connie on a tram by John Woudstra. Part of the Education section. Looks at Who were tramcars, What happened to them Why should they return, Recent headlines, What the Age says and what people say - fore and against.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tickets, conductors, ticket machines, education -
Orbost & District Historical Society
program, Orbost Young Farmers Club, 1973
... Young Farmers is a network of clubs for young people aged... gippsland Young Farmers is a network of clubs for young people aged ...Young Farmers is a network of clubs for young people aged 16 to 30. Young Farmers helps people meet new friends, improve skills, participate in their community and have fun. Activities range from weekends away to casual BBQs, field days, balls, farm tours and team events. (ref. Victorian Young Farmers Inc.) Traditionally a debutante ball was held for debutantes to formally come out into society. Debutante balls continue to have a devout following in parts of Victoria, particularly in smaller regional areas.Community dances/ balls are an important part of Orbost's social history and this item reflects that.A white/cream sheet of paper folded in half. It has black print "ORBOST YOUNG FARMERS CLUB DEBUTANTE BALL 5th OCTOBER 1973 President Mr Colin Granter Secretary Miss Helen Codey". Inside are lists of the official party, flower girls and debutantes with partners.dancing ball debutantes-ball -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Footpath gum is her memorial, 4/07/1974
... who died on 9th July at the age of 92. Many people in Mitcham... Fielding Barnsley who died on 9th July at the age of 92. Many ...The death of Mitcham identity Katherine Fielding Barnsley who died on 9th July at the age of 92. Many people in Mitcham will remember her as the lady who succeeded in a lone fight against the Council over the footpath in Lucknow Street, also as a breeder of champion whippets, one of Britains leading authorities of the breed. Outside her home still stands the gum tree for which she fought and around which the footpath loops..barnsley, katherine fielding, memorial gum tree, lucknow street mitcham