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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate (Item) - The Boy Scouts' Certificate - Wolf Cubs, Victorian Education Department, 12 Sep 1931
Wolf Cub certificate presented to Robert WATTERS when joining the 1st Albert Park troop.Robert Watters, 1st Albert Park robert cornelius watters, club societies, 1st albert park wolf cubs -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document (Item) - Life and career of James Renton WATTERS, c. 2022
The collection of documents relating to the life, career and family of Captain James Renton WATTERS was compiled and written by his great granddaughter, Robyn WATTERS. It includes copies of his wife and family as well as James' grave in Melbourne General Cemetery.families, james renton watters, robyn watters -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Band at Royal Children's Hospital benefit c1928
The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Band at Royal Children's Hospital benefit c 1928. Bob Watters junior with bugle second row. Patsy Watters nurse on left. In St Vincents Gardenswatters, bob junior, patsy, st vincents gardens -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
Mr John Watt set up farming in 1879. He was a native of Port Fairy. He was educated in Scotland and came back to Victoria and selected 320 acres on the Snowy River.The property extended from Majors Creek Road to around about Gilbert's Gulch.This is associated with John Watt, a prominent early settler in Orbost.A black / white photograph of a dilapidated farm shed with three horses in the foreground. A house can be seen in the background (left) behind a fence. on back - "Watts Farm"watt-john-orbost farming-buildings -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, c.1939-45
Three Bendigo Brothers. William Francis Watts V59667 & VX138000. First enlisted in the 38th Bn on 17.7.1940, transferred to the 2nd AIF 2.4.1943 age 27 years, embarked from Darwin for New Britain with 16th Australian Infantry Bn on 24.12.1944, disembark Jacquinot Bay 30.12.1944, discharged from the AIF on 10.1.1946 in 16th Aust INF Bn. Ernest John Harold Watts VX62580 enlisted 27.8.1941 age 29 years, embark for the Middle East on 2.11.1941 with Aust Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 7.2.1942, discharged from the AIF 31.10.1945 with the rank of Cpl in Aust Army Postal Unit. Charles Edward Watts VX58447 enlisted on 7.7.1941 age 31 years, embark for the Middle East 3.9.1941 with Australian Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 4.2.1942, hospital aboard ship, Cardiac Neurosis, discharged from the AIF on 6.7.1942. Both Ernest and Charles were Postal Workers pre enlistment..1) Photo black & white, copy of original, portrait of William Francis Watts VX138000. .2) Photo black & white, copy of original, 2 soldiers outside a hut re Ernest John Harold WATTS (Jack) VX62580 & Charles Edward WATTS VX58447.photography-photographs, military history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Domestic object (Item) - Shaving Mug, Hecworth, 1940
The silver plated shaving mug was presented to Robert Cornelius WATTERS by his sister Norma WATTERS. She had it engraved with his name, P.M. 2990 for his port of embarkation and R.A.N.R.as a member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. He served as a Leading Sick Berth Attendant from 11 September 1940 - 21 March 1944.P.M.2990. R. C. Watters. R.A.N.R.robert cornelius watters, norma watters, armed services - navy, royal australian naval reserve -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, M.Jefferson, Watts Bridge Hotel, Fernshaw, Vic
... M.Jefferson, Watts Bridge Hotel, Fernshaw, Vic. ...Source: National Library, Canberra from Album of Victorian Views, photographed by C. Nettleton This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagefernshaw, other areas, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, watt's river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, New pipeline replacing Watts Reservoir aqueduct, 1977_
... New pipeline replacing Watts Reservoir aqueduct ...Photograph of new aqueduct pipe near Plenty River Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph.aqueduct, maroondah aqueduct, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pipes over Plenty, construction of original bridge for Watts Reservoir aqueduct, 1950-1970
... Watts Reservoir aqueduct. ...Photograph of the Maroondah aqueduct bridge over the Plenty River in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph.maroondah aqueduct, aqueduct, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Report, Examining Draughtsman's Report - Watts River Aqueduct, 20/07/1897
... Examining Draughtsman's Report - Watts River Aqueduct ...This Field Survey was commissioned by the Melbourne Board of Works and was used to position the Maroondah Aqueduct bridge north of Greensborough at its crossing point on the Plenty River. It incorporated the use of wrought iron water pipes and therefore is of lighter construction than other similar bridges in the district. It features a traverse of the Plenty RiverThe Maroondah Aqueduct bridge is a significant example of late 19th century engineering. A 4 page reproduction of an Office of Titles document. Copy of handwritten report includes maps.maroondah aqueduct, watts river aqueduct, bridge, greensborough, office of titles, 1897, wrought iron water pipes, plenty river, melbourne board of works -
Nillumbik Historical Society Incorporated
Photograph - Black & white photograph, Concrete weir across Watts River
... Concrete weir across Watts River ...Black & white photographdiamond creek state school, diamond creek, nillumbik school -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Document - School Records - Individuals, Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen, Watts, Annetta Constance, 1928
... Watts, Annetta Constance ...From School records, some more complete than others. Reports should contain information on the pupil's school work and give details of what they did when they left school. They should also show the name of a parent and the occupation. All sheets are indexed on a spreadsheet at the Common School Museum.Individual school records of the pupils of the Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen.rutherglen higher elementary school, pupils, students, school reports -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Duckworth and Co, GF Watts, 1909
... GF Watts ...A critical and interpretive study of the art of GF WattIndex, ill, p.169.non-fictionA critical and interpretive study of the art of GF Wattartists - england - biography, george frederick watts 1817-1904 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Methuen and Co, Watts, 1904
... Watts ...A critical and interpretive study of the art of GF WattIndex, ill, p.182.non-fictionA critical and interpretive study of the art of GF Wattpainters - england, art - england -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DOCUMENT: RECEIPT OF OWNER'S STATEMENT AND VALUATION CERTIFICATE, 2nd September, 1943
Document - Receipt of Owner's Statement and Valuation Certificate - sale by Florence Emily Melrose (National Security - Economic Organization - Regulations, Commonwealth of Australia. Sale of land by Florence Emily Melrose to Henry Thomas Broughton. 2nd September 1942. Agent's name: Messrs. T C Watts & Son, 253 Mitchell St, Bendigo.T.C. Watts & Songovernment, federal, statement and valuation certificate, commonwealth of australia, national security regulations, florence emily melrose, henry thomas broughton -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Financial record (Item) - Tax Assessment notice, Commonwealth of Australia, 16 May 1947
The 1946-7 Tax Assessment is for Mr Robert C WATTERS of 400 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne.60189/993robert cornelius watters, finance -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Robert Cornelius Watters in front of palm tree c 1928
The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Robert (Bob) Cornelius Watters in front of palm tree c 1928 bob watters junior, robert cornelius watters -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Robert Cornelius Watters at the controls of the prized radio in Garden City home c 1937
The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Robert (Bob) Cornelius Watters at controls of radio at home c 1937bob watters junior, robert cornelius watters -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Robert Cornelius Watters (Bob junior) with cornet in band c 1930, c 1930. Taken from metal plate for reproduction in newspaper
The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Robert (Bob Junior) Cornelius Watters with cornet in band c 1930bob watters junior, robert cornelius watters -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, early 20th century
Mr John Watt set up farming in 1879. He was a native of Port Fairy. He was educated in Scotland and came back to Victoria and selected 320 acres on the Snowy River.The property extended from Majors Creek Road to around about Gilbert's Gulch.The Watt family settled in Orbost as farmers being one of the first farming families in the district.A black / white photograph showing wooden farm sheds and wagons. a small wooden house is on the right hand side and there are tall trees in the fioreground.on back - Mrs Watts farmwatt- farm agriculture-buildings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T.C. WATTS & SON COLLECTION: HOUSE, as above
Photographs: collection of house photos taken by T.C. Watts & Son for advertising purposes in late 1920's/early 1930's. Houses were photographed again in 2009 by Ray Smith, member of BHS. The photos are contained in a black folder, photos presented as 'then and now' photos in individual pockets..C. Watts & Son and Ray Smithplace, house, t.c. watts & son, t.c. watts & son, house, architecture, ray smith -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Maroondah River - Fernshaw, c1900
An early black and white photograph of the Watts River at Fernshaw. The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as the Maroondah River - Fernshaw.An early black and white photograph of the Watts River at Fernshaw. The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as the Maroondah River - Fernshaw.ARMSTRONG COLLECTION 42 STATION STREET/ SANDRINGHAM 3191/ TEL. (03) 9521 5442/ IAN M.L. ARMSTRONG OAMwatts river, fernshaw, maroondah river, victoria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Brick or two from the past, 8/06/1988
... Watts ...Article in Nunawading Gazette about Don Watts with a souvenir brick made by Blackburn brick and tileworks from the demolished Blackburn Dairy his father built in Railway Road in 1933.watts, don j., watts, felix (fred), watts, fred, ireland's dairy, parton's dairy, budd, m (mrs), blackburn dairy -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Norma (bumblebee), Bob junior (fireman), Patsy (maiden). Watters children c 1928, Photo taken by AH Williams South Melbourne c 1928
The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Watters children. Norma (bumblebee), Bob junior (fireman), Patsy (maiden) c 1928norma madeline watters, ellen patricia watters, bob watters junior -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document (Item), Trustees of the Melbourne General Cemetery, Certificate of Right of Burial for James Renton WATTERS, 1902
The Certificate of Right of Burial was issued to Captain James Renton WATTERS (mis-spelled as WATERS) gave him he right, for the sum of One pound, to be buried in an 8 x 3 at Melbourne General Cemetery. James died in 1919 and was buried in his purchased plot/As well as the handwritten information, there are 2 date stamps ( Jun 25 1907 and Jun 22 1908) and an undertaker's stamp.james renton watters, death and funerals -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
Mr John Watt set up farming in 1879. He was a native of Port Fairy. He was educated in Scotland and came back to Victoria and selected 320 acres on the Snowy.The property extended from Majors Creek Road to around about Gilbert's Gulch.This is associated with John Watt, a prominent early settler in Orbost.A black / white photograph of a horse-drawn wagon with a man, lady and a dog standing beside it. There is a young boy holding a whip sitting on top of the wagon. Behind the wagon is a large wooden slatted barn.on back - " a farm down Marlo Rd - Watts)farmhouse transport-horse-drawn watt-john -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Norma Watters (left) at MacRobertson Girls High 1939
The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Norma Madeline Watters (left) and fellow student at MacRobertson Girls High c 1939norma watters -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Robert Cornelius Watters in front of Williamstown Road home c 1935
The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Robert (Bob) Cornelius Watters in front of Williamstown Road home in Melbourne High School uniform 1935bob watters junior, robert cornelius watters, education - secondary schools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, World beater, 28/07/1992
... Watts ...Article in Nunawading Gazette about Blackburn girl, Kathy Watts, who was the first Australian woman to win Olympic gold for cycling at the Barcelona Olympics, 1992.watts, kathy, cycling, olympic games 1992 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Watters family photo in St Vincents Gardens c 1927, c 1930. Taken from metal plate for reproduction in newspaper
The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Watters family in St Vincents Gardens c 1927. Norma and Bob standing mother Ellen and Patsy sittingbob watters junior, ellen watters, patsy watters, norma watters