This brooch was typical of those produced at the beginning of the 20th century. It belonged to Mrs Alice Flora May Yardy, mother of Mrs. Jean Raper. Mrs Yardy died on 2 Dec 1974 in Albury, New South Wales aged 84 years old.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A small gold butterfly brooch. The brooch includes the body of the butterfly with lines marking different segment and the 4 wings which have a hatched line pattern. The wings also featured a glitter decoration, although most of it has worn off over time. The metal pin at the back is also missing.fashion accessory, women's jewellery

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 20th May, 1935 between Mrs. E.A. Adams (seller) and Miss M. Shearer (buyer) for land situate 43 Jackson Street, Long Gully being Crown allotment 181 section A and described in certificate of title volume 5564 folio 1112609, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 190 pounds. Also 2 receipts from City of Bendigo for rates.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 7th May, 1935 between Mrs E. D'Arcy (seller) and W.C. Thomas (buyer) for land situate no.55 Wattle Street, Bendigo being Crown allotments 5 & 5A section 129C described in Crown grant volume 563 folio 112554 and Crown grant volume 2079 folio 415637 together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 500 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 2nd May 1957 between Mrs. I. Campbell (vendor) and Miss N. J. Schier - Mrs. M. Turner (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Hogan & Hogan. Solicitor for purchaser: Cohen, Kirby & Co. Property: land being part of Crown allotment 6A section 107C Parish of Sandhurst, City of Bendigo, described in certificate of title volume 6141 folio 189 and situate No. 5 Eadie Street

Contract of sale of land dated 12th May, 1953 between Mrs. F.M.T. Crameri (seller) and Mr. H.A. Pitson (buyer) for land being part of Crown allotment 2, section 125C described in certificate of title volume 6429, folio 692 situate No. 79 Garsed Street, Bendigo, together with a right of carriage way over the land coloured blue on the certificate of title with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 1,825 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Reproduced on p21 of 'Pioneers & Painters' Mrs. R. Thornton notifies that she has taken over the Kangaroo Ground Hotel from Mr. Walker, and the house will be made attractive for weekenders, the table, wines, and spirits being A1 quality" - Advertiser 7 July, 1922" Mrs Ruby C. Thornton sold her interest in the Kangaroo Ground Hotel in September 1928 and moved away after seven years in the district. This photo is therefore dated between July 1922 and 1928. Other newspaper articles identify Mrs Thornton's first name. The lady to the left of frame appears to be taking a photograph of the car in front of the hotel. This may be Mrs Ruby Thornton taking a picture of her car in front of her hotel. A young boy with others standing near their horse and buggy look on.Roll of medium format 120 6x6 black and white negative film, 3 framesAgfa APX 100kangaroo ground, automobile, kangaroo ground hotel, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, thornton, ford model t, horse drawn carriage, mrs ruby thornton, pioneers and painters

These are the Merry Moreland Maidens, a WW 2 fund raising group who sang and performed sketches in costume around Melbourne for the Red Cross Comforts Fund. They were led by Mrs May Lecky. Back row. Left to right: Mrs Patterson, Noake, Noble, Cork, Huntley, Egginton, James, Smith, Wakelin, Johnson Front row. Left to right: Mrs George, Pye, Chapple, Millist, Luke, Gallant, Thompson, Luckherd (?), Denman, Numa, Bartlett. (Mrs Violet Johnson). Black and white photographmoreland, world war two, red cross

Contract of sale of land dated 29th May, 1954 between Mrs. E.M. & Mr. H.A. Knight (sellers) and Mr. W.H. Randall (buyer) for land being lot 2 on plan of subdivision No. 19227 being parts of lots 27 and 28 on plan of subdivision No. 4134 being part of Crown allotment 97 and being the balance of the land comprised in certificate of titles volume 6441 folios 021 and 022 and situate Albion Street, Bendigo. Together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 2,200 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Albert Jacka No 465 enlisted in D Coy 14th batt AIF on 18.9.14. Embarked for Eygpt 22.12.14. He rose through the ranks from Pte to Captain by 15.3.17. He was WIA 3 times and hospitalised twice with illness. Awarded the Victoria Cross at Courtney's Post 19/20th May 1915. The Military Cross at Pozieres on 7.8.16 and a Bar to the Military Cross on 10.4.17 near Queant. He was discharged from the AIF on 10.1.20. This is a very brief history of "Jacka". Collection re Mrs May Burns.Postcard photo, B & W re Albert Jacka VC MC & Bar. On the rear of the original, “Egypt 26.3.15. best wishes Albert Jacka"photography, portrait, military history

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Alec Craig ( Mayor) at the opening of the , Mr. & Mrs. Tully gates at the Eastern Park in May 1957,on the gate pillar on the left is a plaque which reads ; Erected to Honour the Services rendered by Mr. & Mrs. J.P.Tully, May 1957. On the back. A.B.Martin 207 Williamson St. ( 100 yards above Roundabout) Bendigo Phone 150, 9.6.57 AHG..bendigo, clubs, eastern park

Contract of sale of land dated 7th April 1955 between Mr. G.B. & Mrs. N. M. Seddon (vendor) and Mrs. May Phillips (purchaser). Property: land being part of allotment 4 section 85C being land described in certificates of title volume 2915 olio 817 and volume 2618 folio 510 and situate No. 12 Phillips Street, Bendigo together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry, also all linos, blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades, electric stovette and electric copper. Price: 1,750 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Elias Samuel BABIDGE No 1312 enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 6 th Batt AIF on 18.11.1914. Embarked for Egypt 2.2.1915 then Gallipoli 5.4.1915. WIA 14.5.1915 GSW to the shoulder. Hospitalised 3.12.1915 with enteritis. Embarked for Australia 9.2.1916 enteric. He embarked for England on 3.7.1916 with the 18th reinforcements 6th Batt. Regt No. changes to 2194. Transferred to the 59th Batt 8.10.1916. WIA 21.12.1916 with GSW to the buttocks but changed legs slight. Hospitalised 21.7.1917 with old GSW (ulcer). WIA 25.6.1918 with GSW chest penetrating. DOW's 25.6.1918. Collection re Mrs May Burns.Post card photo of the grave of Sam BABIDGE, other graves and buildings in the back ground.On photo “2194 Pte S BABIDGE”. On rear “Sam Babidges grave at Gallipoli” in blue ink.photography, war graves, head stones, military history

There is an Alexis Harold Safstrom No 1723, 38th Batt 1st reinforcements then 59th Batt. He was WIA twice and discharged on 31.8.1919. There are two Woodheads with an initial L. This is possibly L.H.B Woodhead No 728, 8th Batt then late in the war 25th Batt. He was WIA twice coming home late 1918. The colour patch on the uniform is possibly 8th Batt. Safstrom was from Heathcote which fits in with the donor of the items Mrs May Burns. Woodhead was from Mildura. The only connection could be that they were both in England at the same time the card was written. Photo post card B & W, portrait of a single person in uniform.Rear of photo: “ 8.7.17 to A.H Safstrom With best wishes for a safe return home & Australia from L Woodhead”documents, postcards, photography

Contains pictures of nursing staff and patients at No 1 Australian Auxilliary Hospital 1914 - 1919. Tom will be Charles Thomas Chapman No 325, enlisted in E Coy 5th Batt AIF on 17.8.1914. Embarked for Egypt 21.10.1914 then for Gallipoli 5.4.1915. WIA 16.5.1915 GSW to upper extremities and hernia. Hospitalised England No 1 Aust Aux Hospital. Finally back to France 28.6.1917. Hospitalised 16.11.1917 with Tachy Cardia and then Laryngitis. Promoted Cpl 18.8.1918. Embarked for Aust 14.9.1918 transport duty (1914 men). Discharged 23.3.1919. Collection re Mrs May Burns.Letter card to Mrs C. CHAPMAN, Kyneton Road Heathcote, from her son Tom. Contains commercial photos of the Australian Auxilliary Hospital No.1 Harefield, Middlesex, England. Stamped: Australian Auxillary Hospital, Harefield, Middlesexdocuments, letters, cards, military history, hospitals

Contract of sale of land dated 23rd May, 1956 between Mrs. M. A. L. Tobin - Mrs N. McMahon as executors of estate G. C. La Franz - deceased (sellers) and Mr. A. C. & Mrs. M. E. Tait (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 6 section 12B Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 2592 folio 274 and having a frontage to Violet Street, Bendigo, together with all buildings thereon, fly wire doors, window screens and gas stove and blinds. Price: 4,075 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

This book was awarded to May Adelaide Anstis in 1897 for first prize in Arithmetic. May entered Clarendon Ladies' College in 1891. On the original register father's name is listed as William and the residence as Neil St, Ballarat.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in soft brown calf with gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Floral end papers with slight foxing on pages. Red gilt edges, 664 p.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Ladies' College/ BALLARAT./ First Prize./ Arithmetic-Class II/ Awarded to/ May Adelaide Anstis/ MRS. KENNEDY,/ PRINCIPAL./ DECEMBER 1897. Book plate on fly leaf: Clarendon Presyterian/ Ladies' College/ Ballarat/ college crest/ Presented by:/ Miss Kimberly/ Date: 30/11/61may-adelaide-anstis, book-prize, 1897, clarendon-ladies'-college, william.

Contract of sale of land dated 23rd May, 1956 between Mrs. M. A. L. Tobin - Mrs N. McMahon as executors of estate G. C. La Franz - deceased (sellers) and Mr. A. C. & Mrs. M. E. Tait (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 6 section 12B Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 2592 folio 274 and having a frontage to Violet Street, Bendigo, together with all buildings thereon, fly wire doors, window screens and gas stove and blinds. Price: 4,075 pounds. Office copyorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

The badge belonged to Mrs May BALDWIN. Two stars on the badge showed she had two sons in the 2nd A.I.F, Ted & Robert. Ted (short for Edward) is believed to be George Edward BALDWIN No VX120046. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.7.1942 age 20 years. On discharge from the Army on 2.4.1946 he was a Pte in the 29/46th Aust Infantry Battalion. Robert is believed to be Walter Robert BALDWIN No VX55835. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 14.5.1941 age 20 years. He was in the 2/29th Batt and is listed in their history as being in D Coy. He was taken POW and is listed as died while a POW on 27.5.1943. Refer 1895.Badge, metal, "To the Women of Australia". Centre section is round with a crown over two circular wreaths with a map of Australia Centre. Attached by 2 rings is a clasp with 2 stars. A fine chain and pin attached at the top. Rear has 2 lugs and pin."ISSUED BY THE C'WLTH GOVT A77484"numismatics - badges, metalcraft

In 1894 the Victorian Braille Writers Association was established in order to create a braille lending library. Such an endeavor also meant a need of space for storage. At first the library was accommodated in the home of Mrs May Harrison before moving to the home of Mrs Dickinson two years later. Eventually, with the help of donors, a space was rented in the Block Arcade to house the 1300+ volumes it held and the yearly increase produced by its braille transcribers. Fortunately in 1918 the Trustees of the Edward Wilson Estate provided 4000 pounds to pay for a new building in Commercial Road. Despite some misgivings from the RVIB at the time, this building was home to both braille volumes and talking books (albums and cassettes) for many years.1 b/w photograph of people on a stageFree Lending Library for the Blind. Senator G. Fairbairn, on behalf of the Edward Wilson Trust, presenting the key of the building to Miss Aston, a Braille reader, representing the Braille Writer’s Association. 26th April 1919. (Label on mount board)tilly aston, braille and talking book library

This book was awarded to May Adelaide Anstis in 1898 for first prize in Botany. May entered Clarendon Ladies' College in 1891. On the original register father's name is listed as William and the residence as Neil St, Ballarat.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in brown cloth with gilt and black illustrations on front cover and spine. Gilt edges on pages, floral end pages, foxing on pages throughout. Black and white illustrations throughout with fold out colored map. 221 p.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Ladies' College,/ BALLARAT./ First Prize./ Botany-Class I/ Awarded to/ May Adelaide Anstis/ MRS. KENNEDY,/ Principal./ DECEMBER, 1898. "Clarendon Ladies' College" stamped on title page. Book plate on fly leaf: Clarendon Presyterian/ Ladies' College/ Ballarat/ college crest/ Presented by:/ Miss Kimberly/ Date: 30/11/61may-adelaide-anstis, book-prize, 1898, clarendon-ladies'-college, william.

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including membership of 333, with the support of Mrs W.H. Edgar and the Lady Mayoress of Melbourne, 'Woodburn' was purchased and there were sufficient funds to reconstruct a wing to the present brick building, and plans are being drawn up under the supervision of Mr Paterson for some necessary extensions, the North Melbourne and Essendon Electric Tramway and Northcote Cable Tramway were added to the Railway Pass concession scheme, a successful concert tour was made of the Goulburn Valley from Alexandra down to the Murray, the loss of Mr Bacon - who was the first Blind Collector appointed by the Association - and Mrs May Harrison, VABW secretary who tirelessly promoted the welfare of the blind.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Contract of sale of land dated 20th May, 1954 between Mrs. B. S. Grant (vendor) and Mr. J. C. & Mrs. V. C. Tarr (purchaser). Solicitors for vendor: Noel & Woodward. Solicitor for purchaser: T. M. Williams, Watson & James. Property: that piece of land part of Crown allotment 12 section 19B Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 2734 folio 653 and situate No. 30 Shamrock street, Bendigo, together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also electric stovette, electric copper, all electric light fittings and shades, rotary clothes line, all blinds and linos. Price: 2,000 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

This book was awarded to May Adelaide Anstis in 1897 for first prize in Geography. May entered Clarendon Ladies' College in 1891. On the original register father's name is listed as William and the residence as Neil St, Ballarat.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in red calf with gilt and black illustrations on front cover and spine. Gilt edges on pages, color and black and white illustrations throughout. 507 p.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Ladies' College/ BALLARAT./ First Prize/ Geography-Class II/ Awarded to/ May Adelaide Anstis/ MRS. KENNEDY,/ PRINCIPAL./ DECEMBER 1897. "Clarendon Presbyterian ladies' college" stamped inside first page. Book plate on fly leaf: Clarendon Presyterian/ Ladies' College/ Ballarat/ college crest/ Presented by:/ Miss Kimberly/ Date: 30/11/61may-adelaide-anstis, book-prize, 1897, clarendon-ladies'-college, william.

Sinai desert Asia Minor Feb 13th. Dear mother, just a card in answer to your ever welcome letter I received today. Sorry to hear Dad in not to well. I wrote a long note to him this week. Send it onto Ella to see. I had a letter from Jack to day. He is getting better. I had a letter from Tom yesterday. I heven’t been getting his letters lately. We are both well. Roy had no word from you, wondering what’s the matter. Going on patrol duty 4 in the morning, no fighting here yet. All for this time, goodbye, best love to all from Bill. Remember me to the boys. Collection re Mrs May Burns.Postcard photo, B & W, pyramids - several trees in foreground. The rear has a hand written letter in pencil.Top right: Cairo - Pyramidsdocuments, photographs, postcards

A lady showing a decoupage vase she had made next to a table of craft items. This was an Annual Art and Craft Exhibition that was run by the widows club. The items could be sold at trading tables and at the table outside Legacy House during Badge Week in September to raise funds. There were craft afternoons throughout the year for widows to learn new skills and gather together at Legacy House. Assumed to be 1990 as it was used to promote the 1991 fete in the Answer newsletter published 31st May 1991. It is Mrs Norah Howard from Southport Club.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo of a widow displaying her handiwork at a craft exhibition.This paper manufactured by Kodak.widows, craft, activities

Contract of sale of real estate dated 5th May, 1966 between Mrs. G. J. Wilkinson (vendor) and Mr. C. & Mrs. L. Sartori (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Schleiger & Smalley, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Mr. H. E. Every, Dispensary Walk, Bendigo. Property 52 Queen Street, Bendigo being Crown allotment 16 section 29C land described in certificate of title volume 2585 folio 307 together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains & electric light fittings and shades. Price 11,800 dollars. Attached plans of inside, Insurance cover note, engagement or appointment in writing pursuant to section 33 of the estate agents act and statement pursuant to section 34 of the estate agents act.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

This book was awarded to May Adelaide Anstis in 1898 for first prize in English. May entered Clarendon Ladies' College in 1891. On the original register father's name is listed as William and the residence as Neil St, Ballarat.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in green cloth with color illustrations on front cover and spine. Floral end papers, gilt edges, foxing on pages throughout, black and white illustrations throughout. 176 p.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Ladies' College,/ BALLARAT./ First Prize./ English-Class I/ Awarded to/ May Adelaide Anstis/ MRS. KENNEDY,/ Principal./ December, 1898. Book plate on fly leaf: Clarendon Presbyterian/ Ladies' College/ Ballarat/ college crest/ Presented by:/ Miss Kimberly/ Date: 30/11/61. "Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies' College" stamped on fly leaf and title page.may-adelaide-anstis, book-prize, 1898, clarendon-ladies'-college, william.

This book was awarded to May Adelaide Anstis in 1897 for first prize in Arithmetic. May entered Clarendon Ladies' College in 1891. On the original register father's name is listed as William and the residence as Neil St, Ballarat.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in soft red calf with gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Red gilt edges and floral end papers. 576 p.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Ladies' College/ BALLARAT./ First Prize./ Composition-Class II/ Awarded to/ May Adelaide Anstis/ MRS. KENNEDY,/ PRINCIPAL./ DECEMBER 1897 "Clarendon Presbyterian ladies' college" stamped on title page adn fly leaf. Book plate on fly leaf: Clarendon Presyterian/ Ladies' College/ Ballarat/ College crest/ Presented by:/ Miss Kimberly/ Date: 30/11/61may-adelaide-anstis, book-prize, 1897, clarendon-ladies'-college, william.

Reproduced on p21 of 'Pioneers & Painters' Mrs. R. Thornton notifies that she has taken over the Kangaroo Ground Hotel from Mr. Walker, and the house will be made attractive for weekenders, the table, wines, and spirits being A1 quality" - Advertiser 7 July, 1922" Mrs Ruby C. Thornton sold her interest in the Kangaroo Ground Hotel in September 1928 and moved away after seven years in the district. This photo is therefore dated between July 1922 and 1928. Other newspaper articles identify Mrs Thornton's first name. The lady to the left of frame appears to be taking a photograph of the car in front of the hotel. This may be Mrs Ruby Thornton taking a picture of her car in front of her hotel. A young boy with others standing near their horse and buggy look on. The property was destroyed by fire at 1.45 am on Friday 8 August 1930. The licensee was Mr Hugh Crichton who had taken over from Ruby Thornton. He and his wife just managed to escape the fire with nothing but their night attire. The property was owned by Mr Bruce Donaldson of Ivanhoe and had been erected over 60 years earlier (according to the Advertiser). In older times it was a famous hostelry at which Cobb & Co.’s coaches had a changing station on the journey from Alexandria to Melbourne.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 image 120 format B&W negative Print 20 x 25 cm Print 9 x 12.5 cmshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground hotel, thornton, automobile, pioneers and painters, mrs ruby thornton, cobb and co, ford model t, horse drawn carriage, hotel

Carnival glass is moulded or pressed glass, always with a pattern and always with a shiny, metallic, 'iridescent' surface shimmer. Carnival glass gets its iridescent sheen from the application of metallic salts while the glass is still hot from the pressing. A final firing of the glass brings out the iridescent properties of the salts, giving carnival glass the distinct shine it is known for. (ref. Wikipedia) This bowl belonged to Mrs Edith May Hanrahan (nee Whitford), a WW1 war bride, who came to Orbost around 1920 on the Orcades. Oliver ( a farm hand) and Edith Hanrahan lived at 37 Gladstone Street, Orbost.This item is an excellent example of amber / orange carnival glass.A bronze / apricot glass sweets bowl. It is orange carnival glass with flowers cut into the base and scalloped edges. It has a small handle on each side. the base is flat. carnival-glass bowl hanrahan-edith