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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's nylon gloves, c1960
... . The family of Carole Pedersen-Green were early settlers in Moorabbin ...Ladies' gloves for formal and semi-formal wear come in three lengths for women: wrist, elbow, and opera or full-length (over the elbow, usually reaching to the biceps but sometimes to the full length of the arm). In the late 19thC and early 20thC Gloves were expected to be worn for both daytime and evening wear with most types of outfits. These gloves were probably made in Hong Kong then as now a place where fashions can be made cheaply because the cost of labour is inexpensive.The family of Carole Pedersen-Green were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire and their Danish heritage is an example of the many nationalities who lived and worked there.A pair of lady's cream nylon 3/4 length gloves. c1960clothing, gloves, formal wear, craftwork, lace making, dress etiquette, satin, silk, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, fashion, hong kong, rayon, nylon, pedersen-green carole, green carole, denmark -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Functional object - Clocks, small 'Ansonia' c1887, c1887
... Ansonia clock was owned by the pioneer family of Miss Carol Green... Ansonia clock was owned by the pioneer family of Miss Carol Green ...Ansonia Clocks were made by a clock manufacturing business which started in Ansonia, Connecticut, in 1851 and which moved to Brooklyn, New York, in 1878. An enormously successful business, it turned out thousands of clocks in a large number of styles.This Ansonia clock was owned by the pioneer family of Miss Carol Green in Moorabbin Shire c 1887This Ansonia clock was owned by the pioneer family of Miss Carol Green in Moorabbin Shire c 1887A small ANSONIA clock. c1887 with a winding key and pendulum and a hinged front glass door This Ansonia clock was restored by Mr Frank M. Gowan.c 1960damaged label on back : AWARD PARIS..... / SMALL SHAR..... / ANSONIA CLOCK / none genuine without ' ( symbol) ' / factories at ANSONIA Conn. Brook / Salesroom .....19 Cliff Street ....../ansonia clock company, connecticut, america, phelps anson, terry theodore, andrews franklin, brighton, moorabbin, furniture, pioneers, clocks, market gardeners, early settlers, green carol, gowan frank -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Furniture - Furniture, mahogany chest of drawers 20thC, c1900
... of many donated by Ms Carole Green whose family were early ...This type of Chest of drawers was a common and practical piece of furniture 20thC . The 8 eight various sized drawers were suitable for the secure storage of small and large items of clothing, haberdashery, linen, Bouquets of lavender, bay leaves, camphor etc prevented damage by moths, silverfish and the strong wood deterred mice .This item is one of many donated by Ms Carole Green whose family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.A french-polished mahogany wood chest of drawers often mistakenly known as a 'tallboy.' There are ornate carvings at the top drawers.furniture, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, wood work, craftsmen, carpenters -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Haberdashery, 3 doiley tray covers, c1900
... Shire c1900. The family of Carole Pedersen-Green were of Danish...Family of Carole Pedersen-Green... Shire c1900. The family of Carole Pedersen-Green were of Danish ...3 doilies or tray-covers, with hand-made lace, hand embroidery and machine embroidery are an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900. The family of Carole Pedersen-Green were of Danish origin.Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families. The Danish heritage is an example of the many nationalities that were working and living in Moorabbin Shire3 tray – covers / doilies with hand made lace, machine embroidery and hand embroidery.brighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, green carole, pedersen-green carole -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Haberdashery, tea-towels embroidered, early 20thC
... Family of Carole Pedersen-Green... scandinavia Family of Carole Pedersen-Green ...These 3 hand-embroidered linen tea-towels are an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire early 20th century. Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families.The Danish heritage is an example of the many nationalities that lived and worked in Moorabbin Shire3 hand-embroidered linen tea-towelsbrighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, pedersen-green carole, green carole, denmark, scandinavia -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Haberdashery, tray-covers x 3, c1900
... Family of Carole Pedersen-Green... Family of Carole Pedersen-Green ...These 3 hand-embroidered and crocheted tray-covers are an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families. Danish heritage is an example of the many nationalities that lived and worked in Moorabbin Shire 3 large cotton tray-covers with hand-embroidery and crochet-work.brighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, early settlers, pedersen-green carole, green carole, denmark, scandinavia -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Haberdashery. supper cloth, early 20thC
... Family of Carole Pedersen-Green... pedersen-green carole green carole denmark scandinavian Family ...This hand-embroidered supper cloth is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families. Danish heritage is an example of the many nationalities that lived and worked in Moorabbin Shire. A linen supper cloth with hand-embroidered Chinese lanterns and a crocheted edgebrighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, early settlers, pedersen-green carole, green carole, denmark, scandinavian -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Decorative object - Ornaments, lady's dressing table set, 20thC
... decoration can also be seen. The family of Miss carol Green were ...The family of Miss carol Green were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireFour piece lady's white ceramic dressing table set. Comprising of a small rectangular tray, and three small lidded-pots - one pot has a knob. There is a hand-painted dainty red and green floral garland decoration on each of the pots as well as the tray. Remnants of gold painted decoration can also be seen.ceramics, ornaments, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, ormond, market gardeners, green carol -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Domestic object - Rocking Horse, c1977
Child-size rocking horse made and sold by a patient of Mayday Hills Asylum. Purchased in 1978 and used by a family for generations.Mayday Hills Asylum was one of the three largest psychiatric hospitals in Victoria, and played an important role in the treatment of mental health illnesses from its establishment in 1867 to its closure in 1995. As part of prescribed treatment, many patients participated in craft activities were they were able to create an array of objects. A small wooden rocking horse painted in green, white and brown, with carpet lining on seat.beechworth, burke museum, mayday hills asylum, rocking horse, children's toys -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Benchmark Publications for the Montmorency RSL, The Club in the park: an illustrated account of Montmorency RSL Club Inc, 1946-2003. by Max Dimmack, 1946-2003
A history of the people and events that shaped the Montmorency RSL, including the Montmorency pioneers, the Barling and Petrie families.Includes a short history of the Montmorency area and some of the early settlers in the district.Paperback book, 168 p., illus, Green cover with illustration of RSL building. 2 copies.montmorency rsl, max dimmack, returned services league of australia, petrie family, barling family, montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Butterworth Family, 1900o
Contents: assisted British immigrants file; newspaper cutting 1940History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, green cover. Contains documents relating to the Butterworth familyCollected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.butterworth family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Paul Hamlyn Pty Limited, Australia's Heritage Sketchbook: by Keith Norris and Wendy Norris, 1976_
Sketches of historic building from around AustraliaRecords notable Australian buildings358pages. Illustrated with line sketches. Hard cover, green. Dust jacket contains sketch of old house near Toowoomba Qld on front and sketch of old jewellery shop in Charters Towers Qld on back cover.Name and address of owner on two pages (W. A. Partington/Alan Partington)partington-family historic-buildings wendy-norris keith-norris -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Robert Whatmough, 1830o
A collection of 31 articles on Robert Whatmough and his orchards in Greensborough in the 19th century. Included information on the Batman Apple Tree and Whatmough applesDetails the importance of the Whatmough family and orchards in early Greensborough.CD with green labelRobert Whatmough written in marker pen.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, orchards greensborough, willis vale, whatmough apples -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Book of Life - The Moorfoot Family, 2019
The Book 'The Book of Life is Brief' is the family history of the Moorfoot Family. In the book is reference to Kenneth Thomas Moorfoot a Geelong man who served during WW2. Kenneth Thomas Moorfoot was a Service Member of the Geelong RSL and graced the RSL Bowls Green with distintion for many years, he appears on the Championship Boards at the Geelong RSL Bowls Club.A Family History of the Moorfoot/Burrows Family.Book, 111 pages, hard cover with a dust cover, gold colour covers.Inscribed to the Geelong RSL from the Moorfoot (Burrows) Family,moorfoot, burrows -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Family records: various sources, 06/02/1854o
Family details collected and transcribed from various sources: rolls, directories, insolvency lists, etc. Families include: Mayger, Lecky, Britnell, Garthwaite, Green, Beale, Coulstock, Sherwin, Batey, Cobham, Partington, Catchpole, Whatmough. Item 365 contains transcript of land ownership in Greensborough area 1840-1906.One page of details transcribed from various rolls and directories. Also Item 365 Land ownership 1840-1906.Land ownership notes are hand written.greensborough, mayger, lecky, britnell, garthwaite, green, beale, coulstock, sherwin, batey, cobham, partington, catchpole, whatmough. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Invitation, The B.P. Award to Greig Wanless, 29/10/1982
Issued by the 1st/2nd Greensborough Group as an invitation to an award ceremony. Greig Andrew Wanless was to receive the BP Award on 29/10/1982.The Greensborough Scout Group have had a long history with the youth of the area. The Wanless family held a large area of land to the immediate north of the township.An invitation on white card with green printing.Nilwanless, greig wanless, scouting, diamond valley district, greensborough group, the bp award -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, As I Recall: a collection of stories - country to suburbia, 2013_
Compiled and published by the Greensborough Historical Society, this book contains 26 stories of and by people who lived in the Greensborough area including Watsonia, Briar Hill and Montmorency. The book was initially funded by a grant from Banyule City Council.The first book published by Greensborough Historical Society, this volume includes oral and written histories of many local families. Copies available from the Society.90 pages, black and white illustrations. Cover has a green background with a collage of photographs.greensborough historical society, as i recall, bill cecil, bonnie dickson, val wilson, collins, thatcher, diamond valley community hospital, hutchinson, eric barclay, norm hyde, ida brown, faye fort, sculli, hazel amos, tom vickers, willimott, june hall, evans, spear family, trinnie di giacomo, elaine drakeford, ian foard, jack waites, vera lay, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Family records: various sources, 15/02/1840o
Families include: Mayger, Lecky, Britnell, Garthwaite, Green, Beale, Coulstock, Sherwin, Batey, Cobham, Partington, Catchpole, Whatmough.Contains transcript of land ownership in Greensborough area 1840-1906.One page of details transcribed from Land ownership 1840-1906.Land ownership notes are hand written.greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greensborough streets and their residents / compiled by Faye Fort (nee Partington), 2012_
This is an incomplete list of families who resided in some central Greensborough streets. Compiled by Faye Fort (nee Partington) from her own memory assisted by various members of Greensborough Historical Society. This is a work in progress.Compiles a list of Greensborough residents according to the street in which they lived.Spiral bound notebook, bright green cover. handwritten pages. Incomplete. Handwritten pages throughout.greensborough streets, faye fort (nee partington) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Maternal ancestors of Valerie Joan Wilson (nee Rolfs) 1936, 02/11/1936o
Val Wilson's family had a 146 year connection to the Greensborough area beginning with James and Susan Chapman in 1849, Family connections include the Poulter, Brown, Splatt, Kennedy and Memmott families. Val has illustrated her story with family photographs and relevant newspaper clippings.The story of family connections in Greensborough district.37 pages, illus. (some col.). Bound in green folder with clear cover.val wilson, james chapman, poulter family, splatt family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Flour Sifter, Kande, Metal flour sifter, 1954c
This sifter was used at Poulter Avenue Greensborough for over 55 years.Owned and used by the Colvin family for over 55 years.Metal sifter with metal handle and green painted winder. Some rust damage and a hole in wire."Kande" brand inside outline map of Australia, stamped on side with patent information.flour sifter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, 1937, 1937_
This membership ticket belonged to John Ely. Tickets admit bearer to games. Some tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club.Gary Partington is a lifetime member of the football club and a GHS member. The Ely tickets were given to the late Trevor Partington when John Ely left the area and have been passed to Gary. Season ticket, cardboard. Front face: green with black printing, in shape of shield."Greensborough Football Club. Member's ticket 3/-. Season 1937. J. Malone. Secretary"greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family, ely family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, 1948, 1948_
This membership ticket belonged to Alan R. Ely. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's draw.Gary Partington is a lifetime member of the football club and a GHS member. The Ely tickets were given to the late Trevor Partington when John Ely left the area and have been passed to Gary. Season ticket, cardboard. Cover: dark green with silver printing. Inside: white with green textCover: "Greensborough Football Club. Season 1948". Inside: "Alan R. Ely" in black pen. Membership number "106" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family, ely family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, 1949, 1949_
This membership ticket belonged to John Ely. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's draw.Gary Partington is a lifetime member of the football club and a GHS member. The Ely tickets were given to the late Trevor Partington when John Ely left the area and have been passed to Gary. Season ticket, cardboard. Cover: dark green with silver printing. Inside: white with green textCover: "Greensborough Football Club. Season 1949". Inside: "Master John Ely" in black pen. Membership number "25" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family, ely family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, 1950, 1950_
This membership ticket belonged to John Ely. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw.Gary Partington is a lifetime member of the football club and a GHS member. The Ely tickets were given to the late Trevor Partington when John Ely left the area and have been passed to Gary. Season ticket, cardboard. Cover: dark green with silver printing. Inside: white with green textCover: "Greensborough Football Club. Season 1950". Inside: "Alan John Ely" in blue pen. Membership number "58" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family, ely family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, 1952, 1952_
This membership ticket belonged to John Ely. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw.Gary Partington is a lifetime member of the football club and a GHS member. The Ely tickets were given to the late Trevor Partington when John Ely left the area and have been passed to Gary. Season ticket, cardboard. Cover: dark green with silver printing. Inside: white with green textCover: "Greensborough Football Club. Season 1952". Inside: Membership number "62" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family, ely family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, 1953, 1953_
This membership ticket belonged to Alan R. Ely. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw.Gary Partington is a lifetime member of the football club and a GHS member. The Ely tickets were given to the late Trevor Partington when John Ely left the area and have been passed to Gary. Season ticket, cardboard. Cover: dark green with silver printing. Inside: white with green textCover: "Greensborough Football Club. Season 1953" and social activities. Inside: "Alan R. Ely" written in pen. Membership number "248" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family, ely family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, 1956, 1956_
This membership ticket belonged to Alan R. Ely. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw.Gary Partington is a lifetime member of the football club and a GHS member. The Ely tickets were given to the late Trevor Partington when John Ely left the area and have been passed to Gary. Season ticket, cardboard. Cover: dark green with silver printing. Inside: white with green textCover: "Greensborough Football Club. Season 1956". Inside: Membership number "141" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family, ely family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, 1957, 1957_
This membership ticket belonged to Alan R. Ely. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw.Gary Partington is a lifetime member of the football club and a GHS member. The Ely tickets were given to the late Trevor Partington when John Ely left the area and have been passed to Gary. Season ticket, cardboard. Cover: dark green with silver printing. Inside: white with green textCover: "Greensborough Football Club. Season 1957". Inside: Membership number "227" written inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family, ely family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, 1958, 1958_
This membership ticket belonged to John Ely. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. The Ely tickets were given to the late Trevor Partington when John Ely left the area and have been passed to Gary. Season ticket, cardboard. Cover: dark green with silver printing. Inside: white with green textCover: "Greensborough Football Club. Season 1958". Inside: "John Ely" written in pen. Membership number "110" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family, ely family