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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Archive - Parent Record, Ringwood Bowling Club / City of Ringwood Bowls Club Archive Collection of Photographs and Documents 1929 - current (Parent Record)
1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.This is the parent record for the large archives collection of the Ringwood Bowls Club formerly the City of Ringwood Bowls Club), consisting of various photos and documents from the club's beginning in 1929. Individual items fall in the VC Reference Number range 30000 - 31999 and where possible are grouped by year. city of ringwood bowls club, ringwood bowling club, ringwood bowls club, lawn bowls, bowling -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bat, Cricket bat, 1870s
This bat was awarded to Thomas William Southcombe in 1876 for the best batting average during the 1875-6 season at Warrnambool Cricket Club. Thomas William Southcombe was the son of Thomas and Mary Southcombe of Port Fairy. With his parents, Thomas and Mary, he arrived in Port Fairy in 1854. Thomas Senior was a carpenter who established several businesses in Port Fairy and served on the local Council for many years as a Councillor and Mayor. Thomas Junior appears to have migrated to U.S.A. and died there in 1904. The cricket bat was manufactured by the British firm of James Lillywhite, Frowd & Co. James Lillywhite was an English cricketer whose uncle had originally established the sports store and manufacturing business which lasted under various names until the 21st century. A cricketer named Lillywhite played in Warrnambool in 1874 with an All England Team under the captaincy of W.G.Grace. It is not known whether this was James Lillywhite or another member of the Liilywhite family as several of them played first class cricket.. The impression of the signature of W.H.Ponsford on the bat is an intriguing one. W.H. (Bill) Ponsford was a famous Australian cricketer who retired in the late 1930s. The Southcombe cricket bat was given by Mary Southcombe (Thomas’ sister) to the old Warrnambool Museum in 1923 and it is surmised that Bill Ponsford visited Warrnambool in 1957 (tthis appears to be the date under the signature imprint) and was shown the bat. It is then surmised that he rested a piece of paper or an album page on the bat while he signed his name and the impression of the signature has come through onto the bat. The old Museum closed in the 1960s and the bat was then passed on to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society from the Warrnambool City Council collection of items from the Museum. This bat is of considerable importance because of its provenance and its connection with the Warrnambool Cricket Club, the Southcombe family of Port Fairy, the Lillywhite manufacturers, the old Warrnambool Museum and Bill Ponsford. It is also a good example of the type of cricket bat used in Australia in the 1870s. This is a wooden cricket bat (light colour wood, presumably willow) with a handle covered in oiled thread. It has an etched inscription on one side of the bat and the names of the manufacturer and distributor on the other side. There is also a faint impression of another signature. The blade of the bat is slightly curved. ‘W.C.C. Season 1875-6 Presented to T.W. Southcombe, for Best Batting Average’ ‘James Lillywhite Frowd & Co., Manufacturers, Borough, England’ ‘Made for George Marsh, Melbourne’ ‘W.H.Ponsford, -/1/1957’ warrnambool cricket club, thomas william southcombe, w.h.ponsford, warrnambool’s old museum -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Research Recipe Book produced by Research Primary School Mothers' Club, 1972
"This book is a collection of favourite recipes of the children and their parents of the Research Primary School, 1972, and was compiled and collated by members of the Mothers Club. ... Mrs Cynthia Jenkins and Mrs Di Warrell who are responsible for all the illustrations and sketches". Recipes include name of contributor. Illustrated advertisements for local business also included. Actual maker unknown.This is a rare local community cookbook published by Research Primary School (established in 1892) documenting cookery customs in 1972 as well as a snapshot of local businesses at that time.82 pages. Thermal Bound.research primary school, community cookbook, cookbook, recipes, research (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : November 1989
Paper collections / p1. Community Assistance Grants / 1. Stop Press [Community Services Department, Planning and Development Department] / p1. Dates for November / p2. Residential policies review / p2. Cotham/Glenferrie traffic plans / p2. Christmas cards / p2. And more Christmas cards / p2. History tapestry nears completion [bicentennial project, Kew Historical Society] / p2. Commentary / Cr Michael Montalto [Council finances] / p3. Municipal Offices temporarily relocate [asbestos] / p3. Osteoporosis apparatus installed at St George's [Hospital] / p4. Camberwell joins holiday program [Teenage Holiday Program] / p3. Notices / p4. Early parenting / p4. Roadworks for Kew / p4. Where are you Clark Kent? [Interchange Inner East] / p5. Bushwalkers clean up [Studley Park] / p5. [St George's] Hospital signs first health agreement / p5. [Royal Women's] Hospital honours work of Kew women / p6. Council waste disposal costs up 30% / p6. Merri Yarra [Municipal Protection] Committee disbands / p6. Keeping you informed [Citizens' Advice Bureaux] / p7. Overdevelopment review put on hold / p7. Kew's Parks - Is there room for improvement / p7. [Woodlands Avenue] Playgroup enrolments open / p7. Neighbourhood Watch / p8. Bowls at East Kew [Kew East Bowling Club] / p8. [Kew Bowling Club] / p8. Kew brothers rowed for gold [Bradley Kinninmonth, Eugene Kinninmonth] / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionPaper collections / p1. Community Assistance Grants / 1. Stop Press [Community Services Department, Planning and Development Department] / p1. Dates for November / p2. Residential policies review / p2. Cotham/Glenferrie traffic plans / p2. Christmas cards / p2. And more Christmas cards / p2. History tapestry nears completion [bicentennial project, Kew Historical Society] / p2. Commentary / Cr Michael Montalto [Council finances] / p3. Municipal Offices temporarily relocate [asbestos] / p3. Osteoporosis apparatus installed at St George's [Hospital] / p4. Camberwell joins holiday program [Teenage Holiday Program] / p3. Notices / p4. Early parenting / p4. Roadworks for Kew / p4. Where are you Clark Kent? [Interchange Inner East] / p5. Bushwalkers clean up [Studley Park] / p5. [St George's] Hospital signs first health agreement / p5. [Royal Women's] Hospital honours work of Kew women / p6. Council waste disposal costs up 30% / p6. Merri Yarra [Municipal Protection] Committee disbands / p6. Keeping you informed [Citizens' Advice Bureaux] / p7. Overdevelopment review put on hold / p7. Kew's Parks - Is there room for improvement / p7. [Woodlands Avenue] Playgroup enrolments open / p7. Neighbourhood Watch / p8. Bowls at East Kew [Kew East Bowling Club] / p8. [Kew Bowling Club] / p8. Kew brothers rowed for gold [Bradley Kinninmonth, Eugene Kinninmonth] / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : April 1988
New Ward boundaries for Kew / p1. Community Recreation [Centre] / p1. Dates for April / p2. Immunisation reminder / p2. News from friends [of Kew Library] / p2. I say. I say, I say ... [Hawthorn Toastmasters’ International Club] / p2. Commentary [Powerlines] / Cr Jim Tutt p3. They've made it [Kew Emergency Housing Steering Committee] / p3. New personal counselling service for Kew ['Keriva', St Hilary's Anglican Church] / p3. Notices / p4. Bicentennial fashion parade [Friends of Bodalla] / p4. Second newsletter for parents [Kew Children’s Services Consultative Committee] / p4. Aids seminar for Kew / p4. Notes from the Bicentennial Authority / p4. Wednesdays at HKC / Chris Finkelstein p5. [Outdoor] Smoke. It's no joke / p5. Kew Community House / Judy Price / p6. Kew Easter School Holiday Program / p6. Tenants Information Service for Kew residents [Inner East Tenants Information Service] / p6. Asthma education / p7. Relics from the outer circle [railway] / Barry Butcher p7. Kew hockey news [Kew Men's Hockey Club, Kew Women's Hockey Club, Kew Junior Hockey Club] / p8. Kew [Citizens'] Band notes / p8. Footy News [Kew Football Club] / p8. New service club wants Kew members [IMPACT, Rotary Club of Camberwell] / p8. Keeping you informed [ Kew Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p8. Community Directory 1988 / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionNew Ward boundaries for Kew / p1. Community Recreation [Centre] / p1. Dates for April / p2. Immunisation reminder / p2. News from friends [of Kew Library] / p2. I say. I say, I say ... [Hawthorn Toastmasters’ International Club] / p2. Commentary [Powerlines] / Cr Jim Tutt p3. They've made it [Kew Emergency Housing Steering Committee] / p3. New personal counselling service for Kew ['Keriva', St Hilary's Anglican Church] / p3. Notices / p4. Bicentennial fashion parade [Friends of Bodalla] / p4. Second newsletter for parents [Kew Children’s Services Consultative Committee] / p4. Aids seminar for Kew / p4. Notes from the Bicentennial Authority / p4. Wednesdays at HKC / Chris Finkelstein p5. [Outdoor] Smoke. It's no joke / p5. Kew Community House / Judy Price / p6. Kew Easter School Holiday Program / p6. Tenants Information Service for Kew residents [Inner East Tenants Information Service] / p6. Asthma education / p7. Relics from the outer circle [railway] / Barry Butcher p7. Kew hockey news [Kew Men's Hockey Club, Kew Women's Hockey Club, Kew Junior Hockey Club] / p8. Kew [Citizens'] Band notes / p8. Footy News [Kew Football Club] / p8. New service club wants Kew members [IMPACT, Rotary Club of Camberwell] / p8. Keeping you informed [ Kew Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p8. Community Directory 1988 / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : August 1987
Rubella - can be prevented / p1. Full Day Care underway [Kew Full Day Care Centre, 3 Belford Road] / p1. Dates for August / p2. [Community] Notices [Gatehouse Day Centre AGM] / p2. Commentary - Community awareness new Mayor's priority [Cr Jim Tutt] / p3. Second concert [Kew Philharmonic Society] / p3. Willesmere [Park] revisited / p4. Memories recaptured [Lilian Gollan, Willesmere Billabong] / p4.Enrol now [Kew Kindergartens] / p4. Kew [Citizens'] Band tops / p5. More foster parents sought [Inner East Foster Care] / p5. [Council] Ward changes / p5. New program [Kew Community House] / Rhonda McCaw] / p6. Emergency house progress [Kew Community Action Group] / p6. Five Mile Press on the move [Roland Harvey] / p7. Bicentenary news / p7. Rates due / p7. Footy news [Kew Football Club] / p8. Keeping you informed [Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p8. New Minister [East Kew Uniting Church] / p8. Gardening notes / Peter Davies / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionRubella - can be prevented / p1. Full Day Care underway [Kew Full Day Care Centre, 3 Belford Road] / p1. Dates for August / p2. [Community] Notices [Gatehouse Day Centre AGM] / p2. Commentary - Community awareness new Mayor's priority [Cr Jim Tutt] / p3. Second concert [Kew Philharmonic Society] / p3. Willesmere [Park] revisited / p4. Memories recaptured [Lilian Gollan, Willesmere Billabong] / p4.Enrol now [Kew Kindergartens] / p4. Kew [Citizens'] Band tops / p5. More foster parents sought [Inner East Foster Care] / p5. [Council] Ward changes / p5. New program [Kew Community House] / Rhonda McCaw] / p6. Emergency house progress [Kew Community Action Group] / p6. Five Mile Press on the move [Roland Harvey] / p7. Bicentenary news / p7. Rates due / p7. Footy news [Kew Football Club] / p8. Keeping you informed [Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p8. New Minister [East Kew Uniting Church] / p8. Gardening notes / Peter Davies / p8.publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : June 1987
[Bill Martin, Senior Citizen of the Year ]/ p1&3. Dates for June / p2. [Community] Notices / p2. Commentary [Australia's Bicentennial] / Cr Joe Ormando, Mayor p3. Margaret Sasse's Gym [Toddler Kindy Gymbaroo] / p4. Children's Services / Elizabeth Sullivan p4. [Jubilee] Fountain research tells / Kew Historical Society p5. New home service / p5. New hours [Kew Senior Citizen's Centre] / p5. Open House [ Kew Community House] / Judy Price p6. Film finales [Parenting film nights, St Hilary's Anglican Church] / p6. Immunise soon / p6. Brave Melissa [Golds] fights on two fronts / p7. Car thefts [Kew Neighbourhood Watch] / p7. [Muscular] Dystrophy contact / p7. [Kew] Library / p7. Footy News [Kew Football Club] / p8. Keeping you informed [Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p8. Kew PMs [Prime Ministers] / p8. Council Briefs / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fiction[Bill Martin, Senior Citizen of the Year ]/ p1&3. Dates for June / p2. [Community] Notices / p2. Commentary [Australia's Bicentennial] / Cr Joe Ormando, Mayor p3. Margaret Sasse's Gym [Toddler Kindy Gymbaroo] / p4. Children's Services / Elizabeth Sullivan p4. [Jubilee] Fountain research tells / Kew Historical Society p5. New home service / p5. New hours [Kew Senior Citizen's Centre] / p5. Open House [ Kew Community House] / Judy Price p6. Film finales [Parenting film nights, St Hilary's Anglican Church] / p6. Immunise soon / p6. Brave Melissa [Golds] fights on two fronts / p7. Car thefts [Kew Neighbourhood Watch] / p7. [Muscular] Dystrophy contact / p7. [Kew] Library / p7. Footy News [Kew Football Club] / p8. Keeping you informed [Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p8. Kew PMs [Prime Ministers] / p8. Council Briefs / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
School Magazine, SUNVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL - 'A Scrap Book of Memories 1957 - 1997', Probably about 1997
... on the history of the school, the mothers club, the parents & friends ...The Sunvale Primary School was situated on Neil Street, near Hertford Road, Sunshine, on the former Moons paddock. The school was officially opened on the 9th of October 1957 with an enrolment of 214 students. Most of the students were transferred from the overcrowded Sunshine, and Sunshine East Primary Schools. The acting head teacher and five temporary teachers came from the East Sunshine Primary School from which about 170 students also came. During the later years the school operated as part of a three campus primary school complex formed between Sunvale Primary School, Sunshine East Primary School, and Braybrook Primary School. After the modern Sunshine Harvester Primary School was built on the East Sunshine Primary School site, the students from the Braybrook and Sunvale schools were transferred there. Sunvale Primary School was closed on 9th September 2009.The magazine is a historical record of the initial 40 years of the school and of activities associated with the school. It contains the names of the Principals, from Mr. Bartels in 1957 to Mr. A. Dash in 1997, and also the names of Chairs of the School Council, from Mr. F. Sanford to Mr. T. Cuddy. It also features articles on the history of the school, the mothers club, the parents & friends members, special events & features, class & staff photographs, sport, and has a memories section. The special events & features section includes the school ball, camps, the Governor's visit in 1995, and Sunvale's famous Olympian staff member Pam Kilborn.Bright yellow covered 40 page book with green and white printing on the cover. A large emblem of the no longer existing SUNVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL is featured on the front cover, and a smaller version is on the back. The magazine is described as "A Scrap Book of Memories", and covers the years 1957 to 1997.SUNVALE Primary School S/PS HONOURS WITH HONOUR A Scrap Book of Memories 1957 - 1997sunvale, primary school, school magazine, scrap book of memories, moons paddock, 1957, 1997, bartels, dash, sanford, kilborn, cuddy -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Photo of Slovenian migrants arriving to Port Melbourne, President of Slovenian Club Melbourne welcoming Slovenian migrants at Port Melbourne in 1956, 1956
The photo was taken at either Station or Princes Pier in Port Melbourne. President Verbič talked to the migrants in Slovenian language making them welcomed and helping them to overcome the trauma of leaving behind parents, relatives and friendsFor Slovenians the meeting of another Slovenian in a foreign land is very significant, especially with the promise of help and understandingBlack and white photo of the President Zlatko Verbič welcoming Slovenian migrants at Port Melbourne. The Slovenian Club welcomed as many migrants arriving as possible to make their stay in Australia more friendly and homely.slovenian migrants, port melbourne, president zlatko verbic, slovenian language, migrants, trauma -
Geelong Cycling Club
Pedal Club Records
... Pedal Clubs began in the late 1950's to encourage safety...-peninsula Pedal Club Records Handwritten minutes, reports ...Pedal Clubs began in the late 1950's to encourage safety, to stimulate interest in getting out into nature, to teach owners how to look after their bikes; to provide to young and old opportunities for healthy recreation; to provide enjoyment and fellowship for all lovers of the open spaces and to develop greater skills in cycling. From the 1970's onwards the clubs developed competitions to encourage safe bike handling and skills. These clubs generally relied on parents to run the competitions for the children in their locations. These clubs provided opportunities for healthy recreation and in addition contributed to social cohesiveness in local communities.Handwritten minutes, reports, correspondence of Geelong West Pedal Club 1986; photographs of club members at club activity days; newspaper articles.geelong west pedal club; sir hubert opperman; 1985; 1986; -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Container - Hanging Files
Robin Boyd used these hanging files for personal and professional documents. They are labelled "Puzzle of Architecture & Living in Australia". 'Stegbar", 'Letters", 'Flying Dogtor", 'Publications", 'Crawfords", 'Club", 'The Australian", 'Miscellaneous", "Historical Notes". 'The Aist'n Ugliness", 'Trips", "290 Walsh St", "Car", "insurance", "Foster Parents", "Penleigh & Suzy" and some are untitled. These were kept in a special built in space in the upstairs south shelves.walsh st miscellaneous, robin boyd -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Marjorie Haeffner, c1938
Marjorie Joyce Haeffner informed that she was born at Mosgiel Hospital in Mont Albert Road, Surrey Hills in 1924, soon after it opened. According to electoral rolls, her parents Henry Norman Neil and Mabel Haeffner were living at 22 Wharton Street, Surrey Hills at this time. Henry's parents Henry Thomas Haeffner (1858-1935) and Eliza Jane (ms Chesney - 1868-1940) were farmers in the Tallangatta area. Their farm was called 'Ferndale'. Another farm in the area - 'Spring Creek' - was the address of Marj's parents in 1922 before they moved to Melbourne. Some time after 1926 and by 1931 Marj's parents had moved back to Tallangatta to help out on his parents' farm. This was lost during the Depression. Marj's family moved back to Melbourne; her grandparents stayed in the North Albury area until they died. Electoral roll entries show that there was considerable movement of extended family members between town and country. Marj's parents moved back to Surrey Hills; the electoral roll lists them at 33 Clyde Street in 1936 but Chatham Primary School's list of students records that Marj was there from 1932-1937. She had siblings Jack (enrolled in 1933) and Donald (enrolled in 1934). In 2019 this Edwardian timber home still stands. Marj was an enthusiastic member of a women's cricket club in the 1940s and 1950s. According to Jocelyn Hall's photo register, this photo was taken at the Haeffner home in Clyde Street. After she married Marj did not moved far from her childhood home in Clyde Street. She and her husband Brian Lindsay (known as Lindsay) Higgins bought 31 Langford Street, Surrey Hills, a Californian bungalow on a wide block, and between 1961 and 1970 Marj's children Margaret, Wendy, Deborah, Robyn, Adam and Christopher Higgins were also enrolled at Chatham. Marj's home in Langford Street was sold in April 2019 for $2.08M.A black and white photograph of a lady dressed in white cricket gear standing in front of a house.cricket, women's cricket, (miss) marjorie haeffner, (mrs) marjorie higgins, clyde street -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, Louise Zalay plaque
Located in the garden at Kooyong, at the intersection of the path to Talbot Crescent and the path leading to the Club house, this plaque marks the contribution of Louise Zalay. Louise worked in the library area and was a familiar figure at Kooyong until her unexpected death in 2015. This plaque was unveiled by CEO Ron Hooten, with Louise's parents and many of her colleagues in attendance, and was accompanied with the planting of a rose bush.Metal plaque with inscription embedded in garden bed.In memory of Louise Zalay A friend and colleague for 20 years 1995-2015vision australia, nameplates -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, circa 1940s-50s
This dress belonged to Katherine Blair, a longtime resident of Brighton. Katherine Fennell Blair was born in April 1929 in Benalla to magistrate Douglas Granville Blair (1893-1976) and his wife Isabell Nora (“Billie”) Blair, nee McNamara (1895-1989). Katherine was a child when the family moved to Brighton, where she attended St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School and Star of the Sea College. After school, Katherine worked as a secretary and PA for various companies in the Melbourne CBD. Following a working holiday in the UK in 1959-61, she returned to Brighton, living first with her parents at 14 Kilrush Street and later in Burrows Street. An active part of the local community, Katherine was a member of the Brighton Red Cross, Brighton Probus Club and the St Joan of Arc Catholic parish and choir.Long-sleeved black velvet dress with shallow v-neck and self-covered belt. Smocked at shoulders and either side of waist. Floral embroidery around neck, cuffs and above smocking at waist.katherine fennell blair, 1940s, 1950s -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Stawell Tech & Secondary College Parents & Friends Minute Books, 1997 - 1991
2 Minute Books relating to support clubs for Secondary Education Schools in Stawellstawell, education -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Document - Methodist Order of Knights, To Parents : Pages proposal form
The Methodist Order of Knights was the official youth organisation of the Methodist Church of Australasia. It originated in Hurstville, NSW, on the 4th October 1914 by the then Mr and later Rev Alex Bray. Alex Bray was a Sunday School teacher and spoke to his class of the Knights of the Round Table. In 1917 the Order of Knights was officially recognised by the Sunday School Dept of the NSW Methodist Conference. Courts spread thoroughout Australia. In 1927 the High Court of NSW called for designs for a badge and in 1929 the General Conference of the Methodist Church of Australasia recognised the Order as an approved Organisation. In 1938 the Senior Section was organised into Degrees of Sincerity, Service and Sacrifice; the Junior Section into Pages' Degree with advancement to Esquire. In 1954 the Junior Section was reorganised into two groups: Pages 8 to 11 years and Esquires 12 to 15 years. The Knight's Motto: "Live Pure, Speak True, Right Wrong, Follow Christ the King, else wherefore born?" Courts of the Order: General Conference Department of the Christian Education - General Court - Provincial High Court - District Court - Local Court - Senior Court - Intermediate Court - Junior Court . Regalia: All members of the Intermediate and Senior Courts wore regalia consisting of a cloth shield superimposed by a cross of light and dark blue ribbons, and supported by a cloth collar. Esquire and Degree of Sincerity regalia: White collar and white shield. Degree of Service regalia: Green collar and shield. Degree of Sacrifice: Scarlet collar and shield. District Court regalia: Blue collar and gold shield. High Court regalia: Gold collar and purple sheild. General Court regalia: Purple collar and shield. Officers of the local courts wore their symbols as part of their regalia.Pale salmon bi-fold paper typed information and form addressed to parents of boys who are interested in Pages (Junior Boys' Club 9 years to 14 years)methodist order of knights -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, David Miller Mair, 20 Barton Street
David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). His parents were Isabella Brown (1856-1944) and William Mair (1850-1924). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Beryl initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. The children attended Mont Albert Central School. Dave was an extremely keen sportsman (particularly bowls and cricket). He started the Kangaroo Cricket Club and worked for the Melbourne Cricket Club.This is part of a large donation related to the Deakin, Mair and Young families with connections to the Surrey Hills / Mont Albert area.A sepia copy photo with a cream border of a man in suit and tie, wearing a bowler hat and standing on a concreted area with bushes with either side of him.REAR: In blue biro - "Dad / David Millar Mair / South sideway of / Barton St" Handwriting is thought to that of Beryl Young (nee Mair). "indeciperable number" in lead pencil. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Beryl and Geoffrey Mair, 1916
David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). His parents were Isabella Brown (1856-1944) and William Mair (1850-1924). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Beryl initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. The children attended Mont Albert Central School. Dave was an extremely keen sportsman (particularly bowls and cricket). He started the Kangaroo Cricket Club and worked for the Melbourne Cricket Club.This is part of a large donation related to the Deakin, Mair and Young families with connections to the Surrey Hills / Mont Albert area.A sepia coloured post card photo of (?) a studio portrait with a cream border of 2 children sitting on a couch. The infant is in a light-coloured dress with a lacy border along the hemline and lace embellishments to the sleeves and bodice. The top of the boy's shirt has a 'sailor' collar.REAR: In black ink - "Beryl taken at 8 months / Geoff " " (taken at) 3 years. / 10 Nov. 1916" Handwriting is thought to that of Lily Vipond Mair (nee Deakin). beryl mair, geoffrey david mair, children -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : November 1984
60th issue / p1. "Woodlands Avenue" to accomodate 3YO's [Kew Pre-School Support Group; East Kew Baptist Church] / p1. [Kew] Community Festival extended / p1. Books and games for children / p2. 68th Anniversary Hyde Park Uniting Church / p2. Seniors & Lions / p2. Kew [Daytime] Garden Club / p2. Action Programme [Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria] / p2. Hyde Park Uniting Church Fellowship / p2. Mayoral Column [Council Budget] / p3. A foster family's experience [Inner East Foster Care] / p4. Volunteer helpers needed / p4. Aspects of alcohol use in the community / p4. Kew Citizens' Band / p4. Youth Pages - Welcome [Kew appoints full time youth worker - Ian Patching; International Youth Year 1985; Youth Resource Centre] / p5. Summer - a time for recreation / p6. [Kew] Recreation Centre update - Report from Consultative Committee / p7. Traffic management / p7. Things to do in Kew / p8. Occasional Care Centre / p9. Library news / p9. Tipping facilities / p9. Senior Citizens' Activity Groups in Kew / p9. Kew/Hawthorn Citizens' Advice Bureau / p10. Kalker Montessori Kindergarten / p10. The Billabong Club / p10. Australian Labor Party / p10. Kew Garden Club and Native Plant Group / p10. Parents of Gays / p10. Kew Community House Annual Report [Glendonald; Elderly; Youth; Unemployed; Single parents; Counselling?; Citizens Advice Bureau; Churches; Mural; Courses & Activities; Drop-in Centre; Volunteers] / Mary Scomazzon p11-12. Kew Community House Youth Group / p12.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fiction60th issue / p1. "Woodlands Avenue" to accomodate 3YO's [Kew Pre-School Support Group; East Kew Baptist Church] / p1. [Kew] Community Festival extended / p1. Books and games for children / p2. 68th Anniversary Hyde Park Uniting Church / p2. Seniors & Lions / p2. Kew [Daytime] Garden Club / p2. Action Programme [Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria] / p2. Hyde Park Uniting Church Fellowship / p2. Mayoral Column [Council Budget] / p3. A foster family's experience [Inner East Foster Care] / p4. Volunteer helpers needed / p4. Aspects of alcohol use in the community / p4. Kew Citizens' Band / p4. Youth Pages - Welcome [Kew appoints full time youth worker - Ian Patching; International Youth Year 1985; Youth Resource Centre] / p5. Summer - a time for recreation / p6. [Kew] Recreation Centre update - Report from Consultative Committee / p7. Traffic management / p7. Things to do in Kew / p8. Occasional Care Centre / p9. Library news / p9. Tipping facilities / p9. Senior Citizens' Activity Groups in Kew / p9. Kew/Hawthorn Citizens' Advice Bureau / p10. Kalker Montessori Kindergarten / p10. The Billabong Club / p10. Australian Labor Party / p10. Kew Garden Club and Native Plant Group / p10. Parents of Gays / p10. Kew Community House Annual Report [Glendonald; Elderly; Youth; Unemployed; Single parents; Counselling?; Citizens Advice Bureau; Churches; Mural; Courses & Activities; Drop-in Centre; Volunteers] / Mary Scomazzon p11-12. Kew Community House Youth Group / p12. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, The Kewriosity Sheet Vol.1 No.4 : September 1979
What's doing in Kew for September / p1. A to Z of Road Safety: Safety for the children / p1. APECS-PLAN Pedal for people bicycle rally / p1. Kew Historical Society: Schools / p2. That school holiday feeling! [poem] / p2. How many young unemployed / p2. Athletics [Kew-Camberwell District Amateur Athletic Club]/ p2. Youth Accommodation Services Programme / p2. After School activities / p2. Are you a busy woman? / p2. Parent support [Kew Pre-School Support Group] / p2. Council News [Elections - Max Sartori; Peter Wallinga; Jim McCue; Bill Cook; Walter Haldun; Bob Pritchard; Joe Omando] / p2. Rotoractors celebrate / p2. Kew Girl Guides / p2. F.A.C.S. [Family and Community Services Program] / p2. Helping the community /p2.The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionWhat's doing in Kew for September / p1. A to Z of Road Safety: Safety for the children / p1. APECS-PLAN Pedal for people bicycle rally / p1. Kew Historical Society: Schools / p2. That school holiday feeling! [poem] / p2. How many young unemployed / p2. Athletics [Kew-Camberwell District Amateur Athletic Club]/ p2. Youth Accommodation Services Programme / p2. After School activities / p2. Are you a busy woman? / p2. Parent support [Kew Pre-School Support Group] / p2. Council News [Elections - Max Sartori; Peter Wallinga; Jim McCue; Bill Cook; Walter Haldun; Bob Pritchard; Joe Omando] / p2. Rotoractors celebrate / p2. Kew Girl Guides / p2. F.A.C.S. [Family and Community Services Program] / p2. Helping the community /p2. community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, The Kewriosity Sheet Vol.2 No.2 : July 1980
What's doing in Kew for July / p1. The origins of Kew / Elizabeth Mackie p1. Yooralla Seminars / p1. Lyrebirds / p1. Printers err / p1. East Kew Baptist Church news / p2. Kew Elder Citizens Club fete / p2. National Boys' Choir [Foster Parents Care Centre] / p2. Portrait of Kew [Exhibition - Donald Cameron; Gwen Walker] / p2. "Teenagers" - a seminar for professional staff who work with teenagers / p2. Kew Garden Club / p2. Fashion Parade [Wellington Clothes; St David’s Uniting Church] / p2. Poets Corner / p2. Council News [Urgently required school crossing supervisors; Search for outstanding young Australians; After School Programme; C.R.B. - Route E6 Environmental effects [Eastern Freeway] / p2.The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionWhat's doing in Kew for July / p1. The origins of Kew / Elizabeth Mackie p1. Yooralla Seminars / p1. Lyrebirds / p1. Printers err / p1. East Kew Baptist Church news / p2. Kew Elder Citizens Club fete / p2. National Boys' Choir [Foster Parents Care Centre] / p2. Portrait of Kew [Exhibition - Donald Cameron; Gwen Walker] / p2. "Teenagers" - a seminar for professional staff who work with teenagers / p2. Kew Garden Club / p2. Fashion Parade [Wellington Clothes; St David’s Uniting Church] / p2. Poets Corner / p2. Council News [Urgently required school crossing supervisors; Search for outstanding young Australians; After School Programme; C.R.B. - Route E6 Environmental effects [Eastern Freeway] / p2.community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, The Kewriosity Sheet Vol.2 No.10 : April 1981
The history of the Inter-Church Council in Kew / Elizabeth Mackie p1. Help! [Volunteers; Foster Parents Plan of Australia] / p1. Letter to the editor / Elizabeth Robin [Disability; Kew Post Office] p1. Access for the disabled [Holy Trinity Church] / p1. Kew Garden Club / p2. Henry Pride Volunteer Service / p2. What's doing in Kew for April / p2&3. North Kew Progress Association / p3. Durran Durra Players [theatre] / p3. Copy Shop / p3. C.A.B. [Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p3. F.A.C.S. [Family and Community Services Program Grants] / p3. Church News - 51st Annual Mission Concert [Missionary Sisters of St.Peter Claver]; Hyde Park Fellowship [Hyde Park Uniting Church]; Come join us sing [The Uniting Church East Kew Choir]; Easter Services [Uniting Church East Kew]; Easter Sunday Sunrise Service [East Kew Inter-Church Council] / p4.The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionThe history of the Inter-Church Council in Kew / Elizabeth Mackie p1. Help! [Volunteers; Foster Parents Plan of Australia] / p1. Letter to the editor / Elizabeth Robin [Disability; Kew Post Office] p1. Access for the disabled [Holy Trinity Church] / p1. Kew Garden Club / p2. Henry Pride Volunteer Service / p2. What's doing in Kew for April / p2&3. North Kew Progress Association / p3. Durran Durra Players [theatre] / p3. Copy Shop / p3. C.A.B. [Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p3. F.A.C.S. [Family and Community Services Program Grants] / p3. Church News - 51st Annual Mission Concert [Missionary Sisters of St.Peter Claver]; Hyde Park Fellowship [Hyde Park Uniting Church]; Come join us sing [The Uniting Church East Kew Choir]; Easter Services [Uniting Church East Kew]; Easter Sunday Sunrise Service [East Kew Inter-Church Council] / p4. community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Archive - Parent Record, East Ringwood Football Club - Archive Collection (Parent Record)
... East Ringwood Football Club - Archive Collection (Parent... Ringwood Football Club - Archive Collection (Parent Record) Parent ...Parent Record for Archive collection of photographs and documents relating to East Ringwood Football Club -
Orbost & District Historical Society
framed photograph
William Garnet Macalister's parents, Thomas Mewburn and Ruth Hannah Macalister, owned and operated "Orbost House". William Garnet Macalister was born at Bairnsdale in 1884 and at Sale, aged 72, in 1958. He operated a line of coaches conveying passengers and parcels from Orbost to Cabbage Tree Creek, Club Terrace, Cann River and surrounding districts. The service departed from Orbost on Wednesdays and from the Cann River Hotel on Fridays. He was also Orbost's first milkman. He married Ethel Roda SAYERS in 1909. ( Information from John Phillips) The Macalister family is associated with early Orbost.A copy of a b/w 1920 wedding photograph. It is in a wooden frame. The photo is of a groom, William Garnet Macalister, seated with his bride, Ethel, Roda Macalister, standing on his right an arm at his back.Handwritten on back - WILLIAM GARNET MACALISTER - SON OF THOMAS MEWBURN MACALISTER RUTH HANNAH MACALISTER OF ORBOST HOUSE B 1910 died 2003 (93 years old) ETHEL RODA MACALISTER (nee SAYERS)macalister-william macalister-ethel orbost-house -
Orbost & District Historical Society
medal, 1928
This medal was presented to J.G.Ralston by the Orbost Cricket Club in 1929 for Fielding. John Gavin Ralston was born 26 July 1914 at Eden, N.S.W. and came to Orbost in the early 1920's, with his parents and siblings. They lived at the corner of Tennyson and Salisbury Streets. Jack was educated at Orbost Higher Elementary School before being apprenticed to William Ross at the Snowy River Mail as a lino-type operator. He married Jean Cameron. After WW11 when he served overseas in the islands) He resumed his trade at the Snowy River Mail until 1949 when began J.G.& J.M. Ralston, Seed & Produce Merchants. Jack Ralston was very involved in the Orbost sporting community, the Presbyterian Church and the Orbost Municipal Band. He also served in the Orbost sub-branch of the R.S.L. He died on April 15 1967. (ref. Margaret Smith O.D.H.S. Newsletter)John Ralston was a prominent Orbost citizen.A 9 ct gold shield-shaped medal with a small hanging hoop. In the centre is an embossed picture of a batsman at the wicket. This is inside a circle. The bottom edge is decorated with leaves. The medal is inside a thin leather look wooden box which is hinged and has a push button metal latch. The box is brown and the inside lid is padded.on back - OCC At bottom - 9 ct Presented to J.G. Ralston Fielding Trophy 1928-1929cricket-orbost sport ralston-john-gavin medal -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - CD-ROM, Albert DAVIES scrapbook, AMS imaging, 1927 - 1932
Original scrapbook was given to Mr Bill PHILLIPS by Mr DAVIES' daughter after the death of her parents. Janet BOLITHO arranged for scanning and CD to be produced, with no restrictions on use.CD containing scans of 135 pages of a scrapbook compiled by Albert (Bert) DAVIES from approximately 1927- 1932. Main topics covered are Port Melbourne Council elections; housing development on Fisherman's Bend; the lagoon infill; Depresion relief; industrial and union issues; and the campaign for an airport on Fisherman's Bendlocal government, fishermans bend, politics, sandridge lagoon, state government victoria, albert (bert) davies, bill phillips, local government - city of port melbourne, depression, societies clubs unions and other organisations, transport - aviation and aerodrome -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Grave of Violet Feldbauer (nee Teagle), Eltham Cemetery, Victoria, 5 April 2021
FELDBAUER / TEAGLE Theodore Albert ‘Curly’ Feldbauer was born 15 October 1909 at Melbourne, the son of Theodore Henry (a naturalised German) and Jessie Margarette Feldbauer. The family moved several times during his childhood but before he was 20 he was living and working in the Eltham district. He became a well-known local sportsman. He played cricket for the Montmorency Imperials in 1929 and 1930 in the Eltham Cricket Association and excelled as a footballer and football coach. There are press references at the time to minor misdemeanours and accidents: evidently he was up for a brawl or two, but he was also able to do a recitation at a social night to launch the Eltham Girls Club in 1932. He married a local girl, Violet Amelda Teagle, in 1933, the 12th of 13 Teagle offspring who lived in Frank Street. Curly and Violet’s first child, June, was born the following year. By 1935 Curly was honorary secretary of the Research Cricket Club. He continued playing cricket regularly, mainly for Research, through till the 1940 season, after the war had begun. The girls started at Research State School in 1939 and 1940, respectively. They lived near Violet’s parents in Frank Street. Curly and Violet’s daughter, Valerie Waller recalls: “We lived near my Teagle grandparents, who had a cow. Dad took over the milking. He would rest his head against the cow and sing to her. When he left to join the army, it took weeks before she would settle down to allow anyone else to milk her.” Curly’s service record is not yet accessible from the National Archives of Australia. Valerie Waller gives us some insight into that period between Curly joining and ultimately embarking for Singapore: “Before he sailed to Singapore, Mum would travel by train, to Seymour, to spend a few hours with him. He sent her postcards and called her his “dear love”. His idea was that the sooner everyone eligible joined up, the sooner the war would be over. He had a great love for Australia.” “While he was a prisoner, Mum received a few postcards from him, not in his neat handwriting, but in block letter printing, to tell her he had received no mail or parcels from her. He must have felt we’d forgotten him, because, of course, Mum had sent lots of parcels and letters, and the Japanese hadn’t handed them on.” Theo was one of over 2,000 Allied prisoners of war held in the Sandakan POW camp in north Borneo, having been transferred there from Singapore as part of B Force. The 1,494 POWs that made up B Force were transported from Changi [Singapore] on 7 July 1942 on board the tramp ship Ubi Maru, arriving in Sandakan Harbour on 18 July 1942. Sergeant Feldbauer, aged 35, died as a prisoner of the Japanese on 27 March 1945 at Sandakan Number 1 Camp. The Japanese recorded his death from Malaria. He has no known grave, but it is believed to be at Sandakan Number 2 Camp. His death was not reported in Australia until some months later. Valerie noted: “I will never forget the sound my mother made when she received the telegram saying Dad had died months earlier, ostensibly from Malaria, but he died during the march. The sound still haunts me.” Violet’s husband Theo is recognised on the Eltham Roll of Honour, which was commissioned by the Eltham War Memorial Trust to be hung in the Baby Health Centre opened in 1952; the first of three buildings, the others being the Eltham Kindergarten and Children’s Library, that were established as the Eltham War Memorial a living memorial, with a specific focus for the welfare of children of the district. Violet and Theo’s son Albert, being the youngest child of the children of soldier fathers attending a school in the district, was given the honour of turning the first sod for the Eltham War Memorial Building, 15 July 1950. In Loving Memory of Violet Feldbauer Died 7. 11 .1982 aged 88 Loved wife of Theo (Curly) Died P.O.W. Borneo 1945 Re-united Alongside Violet lay her parents, John Thomas and Margaret TeagleBorn Digitaleltham cemetery, gravestones, charles louis layfield, edwina may layfield (nee teagle), john thomas teagle, margaret teagle, theodore feldbauer, violet feldbauer (nee teagle), annie lillian devine, frederick raymond devine, eltham war memorial, honour board, roll of honour -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Black and White Photograph, John Hogan Gervasoni, c1953
Jack Gervasoni is wearing a sportscoat from Fred Hesse. A member of the Fitzrpy Football Club, he was awarded the coat for being awarded the best on ground by broadcasters.John Hogan Gervasoni at his parents home in Raglan Street, Daylesford. john hogan gervasoni, award, daylesford, fitzroy football club -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Melton East end shopping, 1992
TOM COLLINS–from the reel to reel tape recording at Melton 1969 In the years between 1890 and to about 1913 Melton was a quiet little hamlet alongside the Toolern Creek, once called the Pennyroyal Creek, 24 miles from Melbourne on the Ballarat Road. There was a fair amount of woodland left around it, mostly grey and yellow box with sheoak, and golden wattle, which in spring time made a rather attractive setting. Most of the premises were in the main or High Street, with its line of elm and pepper trees on each side. Unitt, McKenzie and Henry streets each contained only a few dwellings. Hotels were four in number, Minns’s, Mrs Hay licencee, now Mac’s, Golden Fleece – Sheblers. The Royal or Ryan’s as it was then called, later Graham had the licence, and the Raglan - Kilpatricks had the licence and afterwards Tom Manning. This was situated about where Mr K. Young had his residence. There was a store attached to the hotel until about 1900. Both the Royal and the Raglan were delicensed, later on the Royal being converted to a green grocery and a boarding house, the Raglan was demolished. The Royal green grocery and boarding house was kept by E Carew and after he retired, E Radford. The Post and Telegraph Office was on the opposite side of the street to the Raglan Hotel about two doors west of the Shire Hall and was kept by Mrs Ferris and Lady Farmer until her retirement, when it was carried on by Miss Lottie Ross. A store was attached to the Post Office and was sometimes used as a store and at one time housed the National Bank. There were two full time banks at Melton, the other being the Commercial which built premises about 1904 and on the corner of High and Smith Streets, which it still occupies. Mr G Egan was the manager of the Commercial and Mr Stradling and later Mr Lee of the National. However as business was not thought good enough they reverted to a part time branch operated from Bacchus Marsh. Grocer shops were Chalmers, with a news agency and drapery now Arnolds, Jongebloeds had the bakery. Mr Fox also a produce merchant, was where Melton Real Estate is now, it was later occupied by Buchanans, Atleys, and Mrs Ross. Not long after the War Mrs Ross built the Post Office, since demolished where Miss Lottie Ross was the Post Mistress and later built the store which she conducted. It was later turned into a factory and in now the barbers shop. McNichols was just west of the Minns Hotel. He travelled as far a Ballan weekly, buying calves and dairy produce for sale in Melbourne. Afterwards he sold the business and bought Minns Hotel and changing the name to Macs. Blacksmiths were three in number. Blackwoods – later James Byrnes next door to Jongebloeds. Alex Cameron who learnt his trade with Blackwoods had his shop about the rear of where Ken Youngs Garage is now he later moved to the north west corner of High and Alexander Street. He was also the Registrar of Birth and Deaths and Electoral Registrar. After his retirement he was weighbridge keeper at Melton South. Two of his sons were engaged in the carpentry trade, but both died at an early age. Whittingtons shop was a few doors east of the Mechanics Hall and it was later occupied by Gordon Macdonald who did business there until about eight years ago. The butchers of the period were George Graham, that is where Mandy Lees hairdressing establishment is now. Euan MacDonald had premises later occupied by Whittingtons blacksmith shop. Later shifting next door. He left here about 1901, he slaughtererd animals at a slaughter house right where Chas Jones now resides, it had previously been a slaughter house and butcher shop of that site. George Spring also operated as a butcher for two or three years about the 1900 or so. Ted Simpsons shop was where John Kontek now has his Estate Agency, he used it as an branch shop from Bacchus Marsh bringing meat from there by a two horse lorry. Jimmy Butler the manager was well known and loved, his son was later a steeplechase jockey. The Court House and Police Station would be built sometime before 1900. The Constables at the time were McGuire, later Wade, Riely and McKenzie after that Robert Wilson and Seinfort were here, they were a bit later on. The Mechanics Hall was first opened by Ryan of the Royal Hotel who sold it to the Hall Committee. It was on Unitt Street and it was moved by McLellans the house shifters from Unitt Street to its present site. Bluestone premises formerly occupied by the bootmaker Carew, were later demolished and replaced by the brick frontage to the Hall. Keith Orensini [?] the local bricklayer built brick portion to the Hall. In the cottage adjoining the Hall a Frenchman named Baudin, had a boot repairing business.This cottage was the later residence of J Hill, a local carpenter and builder from whom I learnt my trade. Granny Watts was the well known local nurse and operated the Mid-Wifery Hospital in Yuille Street on the Sherwin Street corner. Mrs Nissen was on the opposite side of Yuille Street a short distance nearer the township. She conducted the laundry. Carew had a greengrocers shop next door to the Post Office in the High Street for some time before transferring to the Royal Hotel site. He also bought [?] calves for killing. W Cecil was a tank maker and also had a produce round, he lived on Pyke and Sherwin Street. Later Gus Shebler, builder and carpenter engaged in tank making being well known for good workmanship. Shebler was very energetic in forming the Gun Club which met for a good number of years where the golf course now has its headquarters. Of the four churches only three are in use, Christ Church, Scots and St Dominics. The Methodist closed down but later transferred to Melton South. Monthly stock sales were held at the yards in Unitt Street at Minns Hotel by McPhail Auctioneers, later held by McCarthur and McLeod. After the Council built the pound and sale yards they transferred sales to these premises, but lack of patronage caused them to be abandoned. A familiar sight in the district was blind Bob Nixon, who lived in a tumbled down cottage in Centenary Road near W Coburns, being led by his dog down the road to Melton, that is Palmerston street, to the Post Office, butcher and baker for his supplies and then back home. He was able to do his own cooking and other chores. Sundays he would come down Raleighs Road to the back of the church and tie his dog to a tree. Someone, mostly one of the boys would guide him into the church and out again after the service, when the dog would lead him home again. State School 430, a two roomed bluestone building it was the only school in the district, none at Melton South. The nearest would be Rockbank and Toolern Vale. Scholars had a fair distance to walk in most cases. The teachers were Mr T Lang Headmaster. I put a query here, Miss Winters, I’m not certain of the name, Mrs Skinner and Miss Silke as Assistant Teachers. Miss Augusta Cecil and Miss Maud Lang were Junior teachers. One boy who attended the school about the turn of the century was Hector Fraser who resided with his parents in Keilor Road, where Jim Gillespie now lives. He was an excellent gun shot and at the age of about 17 years his father took him to France or Monaco where he won the Gran Prix for pigeon shooting and became the champion boy shot of the world. However he died there from pneumonia. He shot under the name of “Parvo”. The Melbourne Hunt Club used to meet in Keilor Road north side just east of the Toolern Creek on what was originally Pykes Run. This was also the place where the races were held and the Sports Meetings. Dave Murphy, employed at Clarke’s Rockbank Station usually provided the fox which he liberated for the Club. Greyhound coursing was usually held on Moylans property Mt Kororoit, or Mt Misery as it was known then. Later it was held at Melton Park, Mr Matt Carberry was the judge and Percy Cook the slipper. Early in the 1900’s the Recreation Park was created and the Caledonian and the ANA sports meetings were held there, they were annual events. L Paterson from Melton South was a successful competitor in all the cycling events as a young man. He later in life became the Deputy Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. The present Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade is John Paterson, nephew of his, and spent his early life in Exford where his father was manager of the Exford Estate. Notes Tom Collins was born c 1895. He lived on the south side of the Ballarat Road near the intersection of Keilor Road.Historical image of Palmerston Street in Meltonlocal architecture, landscapes of significance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Documents, Group reports, 2000
... Society and Garden Club Utassy Parents Association Vermont ...Annual reports presented to the Nunawading Arts Council Annual meeting by affiliated bodies. Includes an obituary for Ossie Maxwell Max Grant, theatre director who lived in Mitcham from the early 1950s until his death 22 Sept 2000.nunawading arts council, grant, max, nunawading art and craft market, australian childrens choir, babirra music theatre, box hill art group, blackburn high school. friends of music, choral institute melbourne, chime choir, eastern victorian highland dancing association, maroondah symphony orchestra, mitcham arts association, maroondah singers, mullauna secondary college music department, mitcham repertory group, nunawading and district historical society, nova theatre, u3a nunawading, vermont horticultural society and garden club, utassy parents association, vermont secondary college. music support group, whitehorse film society