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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Laurie Young's autograph book pages, c1957
This is an incomplete record of those people who signed Laurie's autograph book. Most of the pages contain remembrances from members of Laurie's extended family however some relate to Mont Albert Central School where Laurie was a student. Those entries which are dated are from 1957. This is part of a large donation relating to the Young / Mair / Deakin families. In Europe autograph books have a history that can be traced back to 15th century university students. In Australia autograph albums were particularly popular towards the end of the 19th century, although there are known examples as far back as the 1830s. The increase in popularity coincides with printing and book binding becoming more affordable. Autograph books came in many sizes but were typically small with blank pages, usually in pastel colours. The books were often exchanged so the gathering of autographs was a very social pastime. Pages were filled with not only names, signatures and personal details but also poems, limericks, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos, such as pressed flowers, locks of hair and even embroidery. Although they could be very personal, unlike a diary they were meant to be viewed as part of the exchange. Autograph books from the 1950s may have a different focus. Although it remained common to collect the autographs of friends it was also highly desirable to collect the signatures of the famous, especially rock and television stars. Autograph books are of social relevance because they reflect the sentiment of the era of creation; they can also be reflective of social change, major political events or new inventions. Nine pages which have been cut from an autograph book. The pages are faded pink, blue and green in colour with a gold edge. All but one have inscriptions on one side only. laurie young, beryl young, ernest lance young, ernest augustus young, arthur john young, m w damiel, e s hall, c c mansell, autograph books, teachers, head master, mont albert central school -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Barometer, Early 20th century
A barometer is an instrument used for measuring atmosphere pressure thus determining weather changes.The first apparatus generally accepted as a barometer was that set up in Florence in 1644 by Evangelista Torricelli (1608–1647), a mathematician and physicist. Torricelli filled a glass tube with mercury, sealed it at one end, and inverted it with its open end in a dish of mercury. The level always fell a short way down the tube, then settled at a height of about thirty inches. He concluded correctly that the mercury column was sustained by the weight of the air pressing on the open surface of mercury, and further experiments convinced him that the space above the mercury in the tube was a vacuum. He noted that the level rose and fell with changing temperature, but he was unable to use his apparatus to measure variations in the weight of the atmosphere because he had not foreseen that temperature would affect the level of the mercury. News of this experiment circulated quickly among European scientists, who hastened to replicate the experiment. Torricelli's conclusions were not universally accepted because some disputed whether the air had weight, while both Aristotle and the Catholic Church denied the possibility of a vacuum. In France, the philosopher René Descartes (1596–1650) seems to have been the first person, probably in 1647, to attach a graduated scale to the tube so that he could record any changes attributable to the weather. At around this time Duke Ferdinand II of Tuscany organized the first short-lived meteorological network among scientists in other Italian cities, gathering observations of pressure, temperature, humidity, wind direction, and state of the sky.Theis barometer is an example of a household item from the early 20th century, used to determine the day's weather. The barometer is significant as an aid to human social, material and scientific development.Barometer, round, brass housing inset into carved wooden casing (lacquer mostly worn off). Decorative lettering for weather conditions "Stormy, Rain, Change, Fair, Very Dry". Workings are visible through opening in centre of dial. Indicator needle and another adjustable needle . Hook screwed into back of case.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, barometer, scientific instrument, weather forcasting instrument, weather gauge -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Social gathering, c 1920 - 1930s
... Social gathering... Street Melbourne melbourne Photograph Social gathering A mounted ...The first official dance was held on April 23 1918, two years after the establishment of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society. The celebration depicted may have been a New Years Eve function. New Year's Eve celebrations were a very popular event through to the 1990s. Dances were popular social events for the Ithacan community and an opportunity for Ithacans to socialise and enjoy Greek music and dancing. A mounted sepia photograph of a crowd of people gathered for a celebration in a dance hall which has balloons hanging from the decorative ceiling. -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legatee gathering at Stanhope, c1977
Photos from a Comradeship album showing an outdoor gathering of Legatees and their wives for a social event. It appears to be at Stanhope from other events that were held there. Photos show men in chefs hats and people sitting under picnic umbrellas. In 1975 the Bulletin mentions a BBQ for legatees at Stanhope, it may have been an annual event. The Comradeship committee, including Fred Holdsworth gathered photos of events and compiled them in a Comradeship photo album for Legatees to look through. They were removed from the self adhesive pages of a photo album of Comradeship activities (from 1930 to 1977).The Comradeship photo album was put together by the Comradeship committee and records events that Legatees did and places they lived or visited. Some appear to be trips to visit other Legatees living overseas and social occasions held in different places. It shows the bond that Legatees have with each other.Colour photo x 10 of a gathering of Legatees and their wives from a Comradeship committee photo album.comradeship, legatee event, umbrellas -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Stamp sorting, Widows activities, 1988
A Legacy widow, Beryl Billing, with stamp albums and loose stamps. Beryl Billing was the co-ordinator of the stamp sorting for many years and wrote progress reports in the Answer in the 1990s. Photo reference 881117 on the back is assumed to mean the date was 17 November 1988 The widows clubs have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together. A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows and for fundraising. Colour photo x 3 of Beryl Billing with stamps.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic.widows, fundraising, stamps, beryl billing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widows activities - Stamp Sorting, 1991
A Legacy widow, Beryl Billing, with three mail bags and a lot of loose letters. Beryl Billing was the co-ordinator of the stamp sorting for many years and wrote progress reports in the Answer in the 1990s. Photo reference 910319 on the proof sheet (00851) is assumed to mean the date was 19 March 1991. The widows clubs have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together. Later information found shows that Mrs Billings is the wife of a legatee and not a Legacy Widow. She started the stamp group in February 1981 and by 2006 the stamp sales had raised $206,698.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo x 2 of Beryl Billing with post bags of letters.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic. Handwritten '910319B'widows, fundraising, stamps, beryl billing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Stamp sorting, Keesing Photographic Pty Ltd, Widows activities, 1991
A Legacy widow, Beryl Billing, with a group of widows all sorting stamps and trimming stamps from envelopes. Beryl Billing was the co-ordinator of the stamp sorting for many years and wrote progress reports in the Answer in the 1990s. Photo reference 910319 on the proof sheet (00851) is assumed to mean the date was 19 March 1991. The widows clubs have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together. A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows and for fundraising. Colour photo x 2 of Beryl Billing and a group of widows sorting stampsLabel on the back from Keesing Photographic. Handwritten '910319B'widows, fundraising, stamps, beryl billing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widows activities, 1987
Two photos of Legacy Widows Club gathering at Legacy House for craft group in 1987. It shows one of many activities that the widows were involved in. For many years there were workshops for craft and others for painting. The timetable for activities was published in The Answer (prior to Sept 1992 it was called the Melbourne Legacy Widows' Newsletter) each month. These regular meetings and workshops provided important opportunities for widows to meet, socialise and be active.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo a widows during craft meeting at Legacy House.widows, craft, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widows activities - Stamp Sorting, 1990s
A photo of widows in Legacy House sorting stamps. The names are unknown. The date is presumed to be late 1990s. The widows clubs have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises funds and provides a purpose for gathering together. The timetable for activities was published in The Answer (prior to Sept 1992 it was called the Melbourne Legacy Widows' Newsletter) each month. These regular meetings and workshops provided important opportunities for widows to meet, socialise and be active.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows and fundraising.Colour photo of widows at Legacy House sorting stamps.widows, stamps, fundraising, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Keesing Photographic Pty Ltd, Widows activities - Stamp Sorting, 1992
Six school girls from Siena College came to Legacy house to meet the weekly gathering of the stamp ladies. They had chosen Legacy as a cause they wanted to help and decided to collect stamps, they donated over 5,000 stamps. The widows clubs have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises funds and provides a purpose for gathering together. Photos included Beryl Billing, with two school girls from Siena College and a lot of loose letters. Also a cake and sandwiches enjoyed by the gathering. Beryl Billing was the co-ordinator of the stamp sorting for many years. This photo was featured on the back cover of The Answer newsletter in September 1992.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as fundraising and a social outlet for widows. Also that Siena College was appreciated for collecting stamps.Colour photo x 4 of school girls from Siena College at Legacy House.widows, fundraising, stamps, beryl billing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, Widow Lunch
A gathering of widow who attended widows exercise classes at Legacy House at a restaurant called Ruby Rose. Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows for many years and the swim classes at the City Baths were very popular. The instructor for many years was Betty Luders. Sir Weary Dunlop also attended the dinner.A record of the types of activities Legacy provided as a physical and social outlet for widows.Colour photo x 8 of widows and Sir Weary Dunlop at a lunch at Ruby Red restaurant and a white paper label.White paper label says 'Members of Legacy's Exercise classes celebrated their 14th anniversary at a newly established restaurant 'Ruby Red'. The warm friendly atmosphere and delicious food makes it a nice place to meet. Class Instructor Betty Luders ensured everyone had a good time.exercise classes, widows, activities, dunlop, betty luders -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Stamp sorting, Keesing Photographic Pty Ltd, Widows activities, 1992
A Legacy widow, Beryl Billing, with two school girls from Siena College and a lot of loose letters. Six school girls came to Legacy house to meet the weekly gathering of the stamp ladies. They had chosen Legacy as a cause they wanted to help and decided to collect stamps, they donated over 5,000 stamps. The widows clubs have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises funds and provides a purpose for gathering together. Beryl Billings was the co-ordinator of the stamp sorting for many years. This photo was featured on the back cover of The Answer newsletter in September 1992.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows and for fundraising. Colour photo of Beryl Billing with two school girls and bags of letters.Hand written "A / Pg 20 / Crop top" in blue penwidows, fundraising, answer, stamps, beryl billing -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, President's Fund Donations, 1935
The Presidents Fund was created in 1932 by a donation from Legatee Walter W Berry from his late father's estate "to help temporarily embarrassed Melbourne Legatees" towards the end of The Great Depression. The aim of the fund was the give the President a way to help needy cases with discretion and without having to gain approval from committees. In many cases the money was repaid by the recipient. The letters record donations from various people, including the Howard and Georgina Berry Benevolent Fund which made donations for many years. Other donations include Mr J D Lobb, Legatee Bill Fry, and Legatee Ron Austin. Ron Austin usually forwarded money from the 'Over 70s' gathering of legatees over the age of 70 who met socially. This document was in a folder labelled President's Fund Origin and Authorisation with many other documents that included correspondence, receipts of donations and material about when money was given to help appropriate cases. The folder was marked with H40 which is part of an early archive project from the late 1960s and early 1970s.The Presidents Fund was a significant help to legatees and junior legatees who were unable to obtain help from other sources.File letters from Legacy to various donors to acknowledge donations and enclose receipts for donation to the President's Fund.Handwritten 'File' on many letters.financial help, presidents fund -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, Senior Widows Garden Picnic
Large gathering of widows in an unidentified Botanic Garden listening to Navy and Army bands whilst they chat and drink tea. Some of them have brought flasks whilst others get their tea from an urn. We see one widow taking money from participants. TBC This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.Legacy providing a venue for widows of deceased ex service personnel and deceased veterans to give them a social outing. Significant in the manner of visual recording of the era, and the social benefit that Legacy provide.A film on a metal spool in a metal canister. Label says it is of a Widows picnic.Cannister lid L/Strickland. Senior Widows Garden Picnic, Reels 1&2, running time 12 min (hand written on paper in biro and pencil). Cannister base 20/9 (written in texta). 22 min 08 sec. 16mm sound no colour.widows, concert -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Phy Symth Melb Legacy Club, Unknown
This photo shows a regular meeting day of the ladies of the Melbourne Legacy Widows Club. The year and the participants are unknown. Phy Smyth was a President or committee member of the Widows club.Brings to life the activities provided for the widows and the work of Melbourne Legacy. Legacy House provides the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of widows meeting at Legacy House.Back of the photo: Written by hand, Phy Symth Melb Legacy Club / Box 4widows, widows club -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legatee function
... of an early gathering of legatees and wives at a social gathering ...This photo of a group of people, according to the back description is about John's aunt and friends, the names of people involved and when was taken this photo are unknown. It is most likely a social function with the early legatees. Probably in the 1920s or 1930s. Possibly on the ship Marella.A record of an early gathering of legatees and wives at a social gathering.Photo of a group of 10 people.Handwritten on reverse 'Johns aunt + friends'. Stamped, KODAK PRINT, C 268founding legatee, legatee event -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Competition Categories: various categories e.g. Grand Champion Tomato, Most Peculiar Shaped Tomato, etc
... in conjunction with SPC. A record of social gathering of legatees ...A group of card used to identify tomatoes. From photos of a legatee event it appears the cards were used as part of a competition at a comradeship evening. See the photos of 00489 which are of Legatees at an event holding these cards with many different types of tomatoes on the table. The event appears connected to SPC and examining different types of tomatoes. One man is dressed in a tomato costume. Names and date unknown. It could be a fundraising opportunity in conjunction with SPC.A record of social gathering of legatees with possible fundraising aspects.Thin white cardboard with various coloured borders. Eight different titles, hand written in black ink, printed in various script types. Eight different titles printed in black ink in various script. Best Cluster, Grand Champion Tomato, Biggest Tomato, Littlest Tomato, Best Decorated Tomato, Squarest Tomato, Supreme Champion, Non Tomato, most Perculiar Shaped Tomato.legatee event, comradeship -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legatee function
Photos of gathering of Legatees in the gardens of a house. Names and date unknown.A record of a social benefits of Legatees.Colour photo x 8 of Legatees and their families at an outdoor gathering.legatee event, function, comradeship -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legatee function, c.1989
... it may be when he is President in 1989. A record of a social ...Photos of Legatees at an event that appears connected to SPC and examining different types of tomatoes. One man is dressed in a tomato costume. Names and date unknown. It could be a fundraising opportunity in conjunction with SPC. See also 00340 which are competition headings such as Best Cluster, Grand Champion Tomato, Biggest Tomato, Littlest Tomato, Best Decorated Tomato, Squarest Tomato, Supreme Champion Non Tomato, Most Peculiar Shaped Tomato. Legatee Chas Wilks is in one photo so it may be when he is President in 1989.A record of a social gathering with possible fundraising aspects.Colour photo x 3 of a Legatee function with a focus on tomatoes.legatee event, function -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Stamp sorting, Widows activities
A group of widows gathered at Legacy House sorting stamps. Same film as 00629. Names unknown. The widows have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo x 2 of widows sorting stamps at Legacy House.Printing on the back " -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Stamp sorting, Widows activities
A group of widows gathered at Legacy House sorting stamps. Same film as 00603. Beryl Billing who was the co-ordinator of stamp sorting for many years, is seen standing in two of the photos in the white top. Other names unknown. Beryl would write reports for the Answer asking for stamps and reporting the sum of money raised. From 1981 to 1995 they raised over $78,000. With a group of photos about stamp sorting with post-it note "Stamp Ladies Past to 2004". The widows have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows and for fundraising. Colour photo x 3 of ladies at Legacy House sorting stamps.Printing on the back " -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Stamp sorting, Widows activities, 1996
A Beryl Billing and Elaine Ward at Legacy House sorting stamps in 1996. Beryl Billing (seated) was the co-ordinator of the stamp sorting for many years and Elaine Ward was President of the Melbourne Legacy Widows Club in 1996. Beryl would put reports in The Answer showing how much had been raised. With a group of photos about stamp sorting with post-it note "Stamp Ladies Past to 2004". The widows have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows and for fundraising. Colour photo of Beryl Billing sorting stamps with Elaine Ward.widows, fundraising, stamps, elaine ward, beryl billing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Stamp sorting, Widows activities
A group of widows gathered at Legacy House sorting stamps. Names unknown. With a group of photos about stamp sorting with post-it note "Stamp Ladies Past to 2004". The widows have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together. It has raised thousands of dollars for Legacy.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows and for fundraising. Colour photo of ladies at Legacy House sorting stamps.Printed on back " -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Stamp sorting, Widows activities, 1992
A group of widows gathered at Legacy House sorting stamps. Names unknown except Beryl Billings who is seated. With a group of photos about stamp sorting with post-it note "Stamp Ladies Past to 2004". The widows have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together. Beryl Billing was the co-ordinator for many years, she is seated at the table in this photo. The date is assumed as 1992 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 920609 means 9 June 1992.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows and for fundraising. Black and white photo of ladies at Legacy house around Beryl Billing sorting stamps and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic. Photograph reference no. 920609B-8 Yellow post-it note "Stamp Ladies Past to 2004"widows, widows club, stamps, fundraising, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Stamp sorting, Widows activities, 1991
A Legacy widow, Beryl Billing, with three mail bags and a lot of loose letters. Beryl Billing was the co-ordinator of the stamp sorting for many years and wrote progress reports in the Answer in the 1990s. Photo reference 910319 on the proof sheet (00851) is assumed to mean the date was 19 March 1991. Was with a group of photos about stamp sorting with post-it note "Stamp Ladies Past to 2004". The widows have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together. A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Black and white photo of Beryl Billing with post bags of letters.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic. "4" in a circle in pencil. Yellow post-it note "Stamp Ladies Past to 2004"widows, fundraising, stamps, beryl billing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Widows Club, 09/06/1992
Seven Legacy widows enjoying themselves at a widow club function, possibly singing. Their names are unknown. It was the 'Great Tea Party' in June 1992 when the widows rooms were opened after 9 months of renovations. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies. Pg 3 could mean the photo was used in an issue of The Answer. The date is assumed as 1992 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 920609 could mean 9 June 1992.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of 7 Legacy widows around a table and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 920609B-2 Pg 3 B in blue pen.widows, widows club, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Widows Club, 09/06/1992
Eight Legacy widows enjoying themselves at a widow function. It was the 'Great Tea Party' in June 1992 when the widows rooms were opened after 9 months of renovations. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies (Ref no 929609). Some of the same ladies are in 00655 and 00656. Their names are unknown. Pg 3 could mean the photo was used in an issue of The Answer. The date is assumed as 1992 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 920609 could mean 9 June 1992.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of 8 Legacy widows around a table and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 920609B-9 Pg 3 C in blue pen.widows, widows club, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Widows Club, 09/06/1992
A widows' function at Legacy House. It was the 'Great Tea Party' in June 1992 when the widows rooms were opened after 9 months of renovations. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies. Some of the same ladies are in 00654 and 00656). The two ladies behind the trading table are Vera Lang and Billie Sims. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies. Pg 11 could mean the photo was used in an issue of The Answer. The date is assumed as 1992 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 920609 means 9 June 1992.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of a Legacy widows' function with craft items exhibited on tables and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 920609A-10 Pg 11 A in blue pen.widows, widows club, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Widows Club, c1992
A widows' function, possibly a craft exhibition (some of the same ladies are in 00654 and 00655) or a time when craft items are sold on trading tables. Second from left is Billie Sims, president of the Widows Club in the early 1990s, the lady on the left is Vera Lang (see 00664), other names are unknown. The date is assumed as 1992 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 920609 could mean 9 June 1992.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of 4 Legacy widows at Legacy House with craft items exhibited on tables and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 920609A-19.widows, widows club, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Widows Club, 09/06/1992
A widows' function, that involved a raffle, (some of the same ladies are in 00654 and 00655). The lady drawing the raffle is Inez Bruce / President, and the lady holding the prize may be Joan Miller. The photo was featured in the July 1992 Widows Newsletter and explains the day was the 'Great Tea Party' in June 1992 when the widows rooms were opened after 9 months of renovations. Cakes were donated by Fergusson Plarre. In the 1990s Legacy was supported by generous donations from Fergusson Plarre Bakehouse with cakes often donated for events and the annual fete. The reference number from the photographic studio 920609 means 9 June 1992.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of a Legacy widow drawing at raffle at Legacy House and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 920609A-30. Pg 10 B in blue pen.widows, widows club, activities