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Kew Historical Society Inc
Uniform, 2nd AIF, RAAF Kit Bag, 1939-45
This RAAF Kit Bag is one of a number of objects gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2015. A number of the items relate to F.C.M. McArdle, the donors' father. Others belonged to his relatives. Some of the items testify to the family's close connection with the Sacred Heart Church in Cotham Road, Kew.A kit bag made of khaki cloth with brown leather handle, trim and nameplate belonging to F.C.M. McArdle (no 94449) of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The address on the plaque is 3 Wills Street, Kew, Victoria, Australia. second world war 1939-1945, mcardle, kew, royal australian airforce, raaf -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Daguerreotype of a woman, c.1855-65
One of a pair of separate half-length studio portraits of an unidentified man and a woman photographed using the daguerreotype process. Both portraits are contained within pinchbeck frames, bound in brown-tooled leather cases, with red, cut-velvet binding. Each daguerreotype required an individual negative, presented to the sitter as a positive, and was not reproducible. Due to an exposure time that could extend to many minutes, people were often seated for portraits. Sitters were almost exclusively drawn from the middle to upper classes because of the cost of production of the photograph. It is assumed that the subjects of the two daguerreotypes were unidentified members of Gwen Steele's family. They are the earliest photographs in the pictures collection.Half-length studio portraits of an unidentified woman photographed using the daguerreotype process. The portrait is contained within a pinchbeck frame, bound in a brown-tooled leather cases, with red, cut-velvet binding. The portrait of the woman is notable for her centre-parted hairstyle with the fullness of the hair drawn into a single chignon at the base of the neck. This style set off the tilted-back angle of bonnets and hats. The seated woman wears a dark silk day dress with a voluminous skirt. The bodice is set-off by a large lace collar on its high neckline and at the cuffs. daguerreotype, portraits -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Daguerreotype of a gentleman, 1855-65
One of a pair of separate half-length studio portraits of an unidentified man and a woman photographed using the daguerreotype process. Both portraits are contained within pinchbeck frames, bound in brown-tooled leather cases, with red, cut-velvet binding. Each daguerreotype required an individual negative, presented to the sitter as a positive, and was not reproducible. Due to an exposure time that could extend to many minutes, people were often seated for portraits. Sitters were almost exclusively drawn from the middle to upper classes because of the cost of production of the photograph. It is assumed that the subjects of the two daguerreotypes were unidentified members of Gwen Steele's family. They are the earliest photographs in the pictures collection.Three quarte-length studio portrait of an unidentified man photographed using the daguerreotype process. The portrait is contained within pinchbeck frames, bound in brown-tooled leather cases, with red, cut-velvet binding.daguerreotype, photograph, portrait -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, The Galleon Press, The Pickwick Portfolio, Vol.1 No.1, 1904
Pickwick Clubs were established around the world in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, inspired by the first novel of Charles Dickens. A Kew branch was formed in Kew in 1897 and lasted until c.1912. Its membership was drawn from a number of notable Kew families. The club published two booklets, the first in 1904 and the second in 1912. In addition to holding meetings, club members performed in productions of Shakespearian plays in the Recreation Hall in Wellington Street Kew. Members of the club adopted pseudonyms based on characters in Dickens' novels. Contents of The Pickwick Portfolio, Vol.1, No.1 - Frontispiece [Illustration] Pickwick Portfolio / Mark Tapley (Alice Bale); Foreword / Mantalini (Mr A. Barlow); D. Copperfield (Mr H. Brown); Sonnet to celebrate Pickwick Club's birthday's eight and to congratulate it on its happy fate / John Jarndyce (Mr G. Bell); A new planet / Mikawber (Mr H. Mollard); The melancholy heart / Samuel Weller (Mr P. Vines); Time / Florence Dombey (Miss C. Turner); A day in Japan / Miss Moucher (Dr G. Halley); His yellow affability / Mark Tapley (Alice Bale); A tragedy / N. Nickleby (Mrs J.T. Dill, nee Miss Pullar); Bill Sykes [Illustration]/ (Micawber (Mr H. Mollard); The norseman's song / Pickwick (Rev W. Slack); The maker of the soul / Squeers (Mr N. Brown); Glory / Jingle (Mr H.M. King); My first conquest / Agnes Wickfield (Miss A. Vines); The mosquito / D. Copperfield (Mr H. Brown); The blind baggage / Mantlini (Mr A. Barlow); The Pickwick Tree [Illustration] / Mark Tapley (Alice Bale); The freedom of life / Toots (Mr W. Shum)Pickwick Clubs were established around the world in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, inspired by the first novel of Charles Dickens. A Kew branch was formed in 1897 and lasted until c.1912. Its membership was drawn from a number of notable Kew families. The club published two booklets, the first in 1904 and the second in 1912. In addition to holding meetings, club members performed in productions of Shakespearian plays in the Recreation Hall in Wellington Street Kew. Members of the club adopted pseudonyms based on characters in Dickens' novels.Literary publication of of artistic (literary) significance recording the social and cultural activities of a group of residents of Kew and its environs that operated from 1897 to c.1912. Copies of volume 1 are held by the State Libraries of Queensland and New South Wales.Contents of The Pickwick Portfolio, Vol.1, No.1 - Frontispiece [Illustration] Pickwick Portfolio / Mark Tapley (Alice Bale); Foreword / Mantalini (Mr A. Barlow); D. Copperfield (Mr H. Brown); Sonnet to celebrate Pickwick Club's birthday's eight and to congratulate it on its happy fate / John Jarndyce (Mr G. Bell); A new planet / Mikawber (Mr H. Mollard); The melancholy heart / Samuel Weller (Mr P. Vines); Time / Florence Dombey (Miss C. Turner); A day in Japan / Miss Moucher (Dr G. Halley); His yellow affability / Mark Tapley (Alice Bale); A tragedy / N. Nickleby (Mrs J.T. Dill, nee Miss Pullar); Bill Sykes [Illustration] / (Micawber (Mr H. Mollard); The norseman's song / Pickwick (Rev W. Slack); The maker of the soul / Squeers (Mr N. Brown); Glory / Jingle (Mr H.M. King); My first conquest / Agnes Wickfield (Miss A. Vines); The mosquito / D. Copperfield (Mr H. Brown); The blind baggage / Mantlini (Mr A. Barlow); The Pickwick Tree [Illustration] / Mark Tapley (Alice Bale); The freedom of life / Toots (Mr W. Shum)fictionthe pickwick club - kew, literary clubs, pickwick clubs, charles dickens -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Oxford University Press, The Narrative of George Russell of Golf Hill with Russelliana and selected papers, 1963
Account of early pastoral settlement in Tasmania and Port Phillip focusing on the progress of the Russell family; includes observations on relations between settlers and Aborigines; account of the Black War in Tasmania; story of William Buckley, description of Port Phillip Aboriginal shelters, corroborees, missions, rapid extinction.London : Oxford University Press, 1935 469 p. : ill. map, ports., geneal. table ; 25 cm. non-fictionAccount of early pastoral settlement in Tasmania and Port Phillip focusing on the progress of the Russell family; includes observations on relations between settlers and Aborigines; account of the Black War in Tasmania; story of William Buckley, description of Port Phillip Aboriginal shelters, corroborees, missions, rapid extinction.russell family, clyde company, voyages and travels -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Alice (Henty) Hindson (1852-1932), 1906-1930
The Henty family and their descendants were notable settlers in Australia, initially in Western Australia, then in Launceston and finally in Victoria. While most family members settled in Victoria from 1834, others remained in England and in Tasmania. The portrait was purchased by the Society as part of a small collection of Henty memorabilia and portraits from the owner of Moorabool Antiques, Geelong in 2021, which had in turn acquired the item from the estate of Dennis Alston of Alston's Antiques in Hamilton, Victoria.Members of the extended Henty family were notable British settlers of southeastern and southwestern Australia. The connection to Kew (Vic.) is that members of the Henty family owned important mansions in Kew in the 19th century. Stephen George Henty's family lived at 'Findon', and Francis Henty of 'Merino Downs' in the Western District lived in his final years at 'Field Place', Kew. Alice (Henty) Hindson, born in Portland in 1852, died at 'Field Place' in Kew in 1932. She was the daughter of Francis Henty. The portrait has added artistic and aesthetic significance as a signed photographic portrait by Lafayette Photographic Studios, Collins Street, Melbourne. The studio flourished from 1906-1930. Photographic portrait of Alice (Henty) Hindson (1852-1932), one of the daughters of Francis Henty and Mary Ann Lawrence, taken and signed by the internationally renowned London photographer 'Lafayette'. The oval photograph is encased in a brown calf skin case. The portrait represents the sitter in middle age, wearing a black dress and a white lace collar. Alice Henty had married John Hindson in 1875 at Trinity Church, East Melbourne. The couple were to live at 'Shrublands' in Canterbury from 1883. Her husband died in 1919 and it is likely that the portrait was taken after that date. She was to donate 'Shrublands' to the Anglican Church in 1923, after which it became St John's Home for Boys (and girls). Alice Henty's sister Louisa Henty died at her home 'Field Place in 1924. Alice was also to die at Field Place in 1932. Signed: "Lafayette / Melb."henty family, alice henty, alice hindson, shrublands, field place, john hindson, francis henty, louisa henty, mary ann lawrence, mary ann henty, lafayette photographic studio -- mebourne (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Boxed scissors and penknife, Unknown
An item from an outstanding and diverse collection of photographs, artefacts and publications, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Small brown cardboard box containing folding metal scissors, metal and bone pen knife and cylindrical metal container. Minor corrosion on knife and cylinder.functional accessories, scissors, christian-washfold collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Frank Clarke, In the Botanic Gardens Melbourne, 1924
In the Botanic Gardens their history and design with stories of the trees. Illustrated by Frank Clarke.Melbourne : Robertson & Mullens, 1924 50 p., [11] leaves of plates : ill. ; 26 cm. non-fictionIn the Botanic Gardens their history and design with stories of the trees. Illustrated by Frank Clarke. botanic gardens -- melbourne (vic.), frank clarke, christian-washfold collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Robertson & Mullens, In the Botanic Gardens : their history, art and design, with stories of the trees, 1944
History, art and design of the Botanic Gardens Melbourne, with stories of the trees, illustrated by Frank Clarke. 3rd edition.Brown booklet with black and white photo on front cover. Illustrated by Frank Clarke.non-fictionHistory, art and design of the Botanic Gardens Melbourne, with stories of the trees, illustrated by Frank Clarke. 3rd edition.royal botanic gardens (vic.), national herbarium of victoria, christian-washfold collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, Greetings From Melbourne
One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.Postcard/s produced by the Rose Stereograph company in brown coverpostcards -- melbourne (vic.), christian-washfold collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Boy's Leather Shoes, c.1920
... May 1917. The family moved to ‘Merridale’ 43 Sackville Street ...This pair of shoes were the first shoes of Robert Lyndhurst Piesse [the donor's father], born at ‘Tarrangower’ 39 Broadway, Camberwell 24 May 1917. The family moved to ‘Merridale’ 43 Sackville Street, Kew in 1922. The shoes were kept as a treasured item belonging to her father by his daughter. Pair of toddler's brown leather shoes done up with a single loop and button. Leather soles and uppers. The sole has a small leather heel. footwear - children's, boys' shoes, merridale, robert lyndhurst piesse, piesse family -
Bendigo Tramways (managed by the Bendigo Heritage Attractions)
Rule Book, Rules Governing Employees, March 1948
This object is part of a collection of items donated by the Hopgood family that belonged to Bendigo Tramways employee, Barry Hopgood.Small booklet with hard, brown cover.Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd (Publishers) -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Primary School - Portable classroom, c1990s
The building was one of the classrooms brought to the Bulla Primary School in the early 1990s to accommodate the increased school enrolments. These rooms were easily transportable and were uses extensively in Victorian Government schools from the early 1950s onwards to cope with growing school attendances. A non-digital photograph of a weatherboard building with a low pitched metal roof and brown and white striped sun-blinds erected in an open ground with tall conifer trees in the background.bulla primary school, portable classrooms -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Primary School, c1993
The weatherboard building was one of three erected in the former Bulla Primary School grounds. The original school building was constructed from bluestone as was the case with many other buildings in the district. A non-digital coloured photograph of a cream weatherboard building with brown trims. There are tall conifers and gum trees trees in the background and a concrete pathway leading to the building's front door.bulla primary school, school buildings -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Former Sunbury Methodist Church
The church in the photograph is the former Methodist Church which is on the NW corner of Barkly and Harker Streets inn Sunbury. It was built on land donated by Thomas Woods at Lot 14 Barkly Street where in 1870 a small weatherboard building was built. In 1879 John Browning gifted land at 13 Barkly Street for the building of a new brick church on that site. The brick church continued to be a place of worship until the June 1977 when the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational churches came together and worshipped as the Uniting Church. St. Andrews Uniting Church have been the owners of this building since that time. A non-digital black and white photograph of a little Church building with the words Methodist Church written across the bottom of the image.methodist church, methodism, barkly street, harker street, uniting church -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph
A sepia portrait photograph of a well-dressed man framed in an oval outline. The image is backed onto a light brown board. A crown is in the top LHS and a lion in the centre underneath the photograph. Written on the back in pencil - MRS. J. MURPHY. -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph
A sepia portrait photograph backed onto lighter brown board of a man. -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph
The following information is written on then back of the photograph - 'Wee Georgie Wood, English tutor'.A sepia studio photograph backed onto a light brown board of a lady and a young boy.Handwritten across the lower RHS: BEST WISHES/GEORGIE BOY. -
Clunes Museum
Clothing - RIDING APPAREL
Worn by Chris Durie's mother Rose Fawcett who lived with her family at Powlett Hill, Glengower. She was one of ten children of Christopher and Anne Fawcett. Rose's father was Mast of the Hunt, coursing was popular sport at this time.1 Ladies lined jodhpurs, lacing at bottom each leg .2 Ladies lined riding jacket, brown/green tones Nilcoursing, riding habit, rose fawcett, chris durie -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bennet family home 51 Smith Street Stawell with cars parked in front c.1943
Bennet family home 51 Smith Street with two cars parked in front. First church of England is just visible in background. Lady on left is Jessica Bennett. Young lad leaning on mudguard Graeme Bennett born 1933 later mayor of Stawell. The lady at center is Margaret Bennett. and gentleman with hat is John Bennett Senior, original owner of North Western Woolem Mills. Photo taken outside john Bennetts home in smith street with no kerb or nature strip, looking towards Seaby Street. Note the canvas Water bags on front of one car to keep water cool. John Bennet Sen born in 1895 in Yorkshire. his wife Jessie Brown married in Warrnambool.Two 1940's cars parked with a group of people posing for photo.stawell industry -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Jean Reece, Descendants of William Henderson, 1826 – 1909, 1982
Family tree and Infromation inc. Photographs. THe Henderson Family were Early settlers in the Stawell Area.Blue Card Cover with Black Print and Brown tape on spineDescendants of William Henderson 1826-1909stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Woollen Mills Advertising Memorabilia
Brown Folder holds a variety of Advertising Memorabilia. Used by Bennett Family.stawell, industry -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1950's
Brown Canvas Creel Fishing Bag with Leather Strap and trimmings. J.E. Bennett family.stawell -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Robert Benjamin Stevens: leather merchant, 1981
72p; ill; fascims; ports This book is about Robert Benjamin Stevens, a leather merchant and his family and their descendants, who lived in Surrey Hills.72p; ill; fascims; ports This book is about robert Benjamin Stevens, a leather merchant and his family and their descendants, who lived in Surrey Hills.stevens family, genealogy, (mr) john fidler, (mrs) jane fidler, (mrs) jane sebeston, (miss) jane sebbison, (miss) ann selina stevens, (miss) mary jane stevens, (mr) robert benjamin stevens, (miss) mary ann matilda stevens, mont albert road, surrey hills, (miss) margaret fidler, (miss) christina fidler, (mr)william cromarty, (miss) mary fidler, (mr) robert stevens, (mr) (rev) andrew mitchell ramsay, (prof) (mr) frederick sargood, union road, (mr) eric marshall, (mr) robert archer, (mr) frederick stanley, (mr) jim cerato, (mr) norm bainbridge, (capt.) - pearson, (mr) john rae brown, (mr) james barclay, (ms) agnes sarah goding, (ms) mary ann wilkins, (miss) - bowes, box hill market, mosgiel hospital, leather merchant, (mr) clifford james, (mr) keith mackay, arbee handcraft, (mr) noel stevens, (mr) don fowler, (mrs) doris may, (mrs) doris stevens, (miss) grace elizabeth archer, (rev) j morley, (rev) p schweiger, (rev) g shepherd, a michaelis, a cromie, a cravino, w h doery, r king, b j parkinson, h perrin, e williams, (mr) bruce torode, (mrs) illma bruce, (mr) malcolm gill, (ms) sandra shepherd, (mr) don lewis, (mr) clive shepherd, (ms) fiona mccaughey, (mr) alan stevens, (ms) helen skilbeck, (ms) patricia stevens, (mr) peter austin, (mr) ross shepherd, (mr) geoff stevens, arp warden, pembroke road, mont albert, (miss) zilla bertha loughrey, (mr) cliff snape, (miss) lyn bull, gascoyne street, (miss) cheryle patricia charlton, scouts, (mrs) margaret duckworth, (mr) barry duckworth, chatham state school, (ms) gwen dovey, (miss) agnes millicent, (miss) joyce shepherd, (miss) elsie may good, langford street -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Parer family portrait
... of the Parer family mounted on brown board. There are 4 men standing... of 8 members of the Parer family mounted on brown board ...Members of the Parer family began arriving in Australia from 1852. By the 1890s several had settled in Surrey Hills and Box Hill. Identification is as follows: Back L to R: Phillip ( ), Stephen, Joseph, Francis. Front L to R: John, Tici, Eulalia, Tia. Phillip lived at 'Monserrat' in Mont Albert Road (land later subdivided so that house was renumbered as a Weybridge Street address. Stephen was was the youngest child of Antonio and Josefa Parer. He left for Australia when he was 17 years old and landed in Melbourne in 1888 and went straight to work at Parers’ Crystal Palace for his brother Francis. Stephen preferred the outdoors and went to work on the family market garden in Box Hill. Joseph was the first Parer to arrive in Australia, in 1855. He and his brother Francis created the Parer dynasty in Australia, bringing all the family members from Spain and offering them work in their hotels. Francis Parer was born in Alella in 1836 and left for Australia when he was 17. In partnership, he commenced a business of general produce dealers in Little Bourke Street. He later entered the hospitality business buying in partnership the ‘Spanish Restaurant’ on Elisabeth Street and later, the Victoria Restaurant on Bourke Street with his brothers. In 1870 he purchased 40 acres of land at Box Hill at £15 per acre. The property became a famous market garden where he grew all kinds of vegetables and orchards. It is believed the first tomatoes in Australia were grown there. Juan or John lived in 'Gerona' in Weybridge Street. Eulalia Parer married Marcus Clota at Alella on 9 September 1867 and came to Australia in 1876. They lived in Guildford and Union Roads. Tia Marieta married and lived in Guildford Road. There are many members of the family buried in Box Hill Cemetery. Black and white formal studio portrait of 8 members of the Parer family mounted on brown board. There are 4 men standing and one man and 3 women seated.White paper label stuck to rear: "THE ORIGINAL PARER FAMILY WHO SETTLED IN AUSTRALIA - 1852. / Photograph with compliments of SANS family."phillip parer, stephen parer, box hill cemetery, joseph parer, francis parer, john parer, tici parer, eulalia parer, tia parer, "monserrat" -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, David Miller and Lily Vipond Mair and family, c1921
David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Lily initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Dave walked across the gardens to work at the MCG. He never drove or owned a car. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Electoral roll details: 1919 68 Park Street, Hawthorn 1922 24 Louise Avenue, Mont Albert 1924 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert So, Shirley would have been born while they were at Barton Street. On the basis of these dates, this may have been taken in Hawthorn. Identification of 'Grannie': If this is Lily's mother her name is Janet Deakin (nee Longmore - 1851-1939). If it is Dave's mother her name is Isabel Brown (1855-1944). The other woman is identified as May Little, who helped in the house. Dave Mair was a very keen sportsman. A sepia photo of a well-dressed family in and beside a buggy. The group is comprised of a man, 3 women and 3 children. The chimneys of Victorian or perhaps Edwardian houses are in the background.On rear: "Grannie Dad Mum / Beryl Geoff Isabel" (in hand 1 and blue biro) "on left Isabel on knee" (in a different hand in black biro) "May Little (Helped in / House" (in hand 1 in blue biro). On the basis of inscriptions in family autograph books, the first and third inscriptions look to have been written by Beryl Mair.david miller mair, dave mair, lily vipond mair, lily vipond deakin, geoffrey david mair, beryl mair, gwynneth mair, isabel lillian mair, janet deakin, janet longmore, isabel brown, isabel mair, horse-drawn vehicles, children, may little -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, David Miller Mair's extended family
David Miller (Dave) Mair's (1879-1938) extended family - Grannie would be his mother Isabel / Isabella Brown (1856-1944); Grandpa would be William Mair (1850-1924); Uncle Will Mair would be his brother William (1877-1948); Minnie Mair would be William Mair's wife Agnes Minnie Morice (1875-1910); Rita Mair is their daughter Rita Florence Mair (1908 - ?); Don Mair is their son Donald Douglas Mair (1910-1984); Auntie Elsie is Dave Mair's sister Elsie Brown Mair (1886-1954); Uncle Lloyd is Elsie's husband Lloyd Mortimer (1893-1950 TBC). Elsie married Lloyd Mortimer on 7 December 1917 at Rippon Lea. At the time her parents were living at 'Roslyn', 283 Hotham Street, Rippon Lea. This is also the address for Elsie and Lloyd in the electoral rolls 2 years later. The writing is identified as being that of Beryl Mair on the basis of her inscriptions in her and her daughter Laurie Young's autograph books. A sepia photo mounted on grey paper of a well-dressed family in and beside a car. The group is comprised of 3 men, 3 women and 3 children. The road is not sealed; in the background are 2 single storey terrace houses with bull-nose verandas which are set behind a picket fence. The paper mount is well-worn and discoloured around the edges.On rear: "Grannie Grandpa / Uncle Will Mair / Minnie Mair / Rita " / Don " / Auntie Elsie / Dave Mair's sister / Uncle Lloyd / Mortimer" On the basis of inscriptions in family autograph books, the first and third inscriptions look to have been written by Beryl Mair.isabel brown, isabella brown, isabel mair, isabella mair, william mair, minnie mair, agnes minnie morice, rita mair, rita florence mair, don mair, donald douglas mair, elsie brown mair, lloyd mortimer, elsie mortimer -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Ephemera, T & S Press Pty Ltd, Flyer for Miss B Mair, Milliner, c1937
David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Beryl was born on 1 March 1916; she married Lance Young in 1939. She is listed at 20 Barton Street as a milliner in 1937 at which time she would have been 21 years old. As she married 2 years later it can be assumed that her career as a milliner was relatively short. This is part of a large donation of material from the Deakin, Mair and Young families. The Deakin, Mair and Young families had many connections with Mont Albert and Surrey Hills.A light brown flyer with brown printing advertising the services of Miss B Mair, milliner located in the Moran & Cato's Building at the corner of Whitehorse and Union Roads, Mont Albert.Nil beryl mair, milliner, moran & cato, t&s press, businesses -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Mont Albert Central School Honour Certificate, 1956
Laurie Young was the daughter of Beryl Mair (1916-1976) and Ernest Lance Young (1915-1999). The family lived at 5 York Street and later 11 York Street, Mont Albert. Laurie was born on 18 August 1947.A cream honour certificate with printing in red, brown and black awarded to Laurie Young in 1956 for attaining 97.3% in Grade IV. Signed by the class teacher M W Daniel and the Head Master, E [?] Hall. It includes the school crest and motto - 'Fighting Through'.laurie young, laurie newton, mont albert central school, school, education, e hall, m w daniel, certificate -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Pamphlet - Ephemera, Brochure for Holmsdale Convalescent and Rest Home, 257 Union Road, Surrey Hills, 1936
Holmsdale Convalescent and Rest Home was built by John Mawson for his sisters Muriel, Beatrice and Harriet (and ? Ethel or Dorothy), all nurses. It was named after the sailing ship that their parents, Frederick W and Mary Mawson and baby Beatrice migrated on from England in 1882. John was a partner in the Box Hill building firm Garre tt and Mawson. The sketch of the nursing home used in the brochure was his work. It was opened on Saturday 14 March 1936 by Mr M J Boyland, MLA. The home was closed in the mid-1950s and converted into 4 self-contained flats, one of which was occupied by the sisters in their retirement; the others provided them with an income. Initial photocopies of this brochure, an invitation to the official opening of Holmsdale, photos of the ship Holmsdale, passengers' ticket for Fred W Mawson, Mary Mawson & Beatrice Mawson and notes compiled by John Howden about his late aunts (Bea, Hadge & Mouse) were donated to the collection by Randy Johnson, a tenant of John Howden's in late 2004. Subsequent research papers and photocopies of other family ephemera from John Howden are also filed in the Mawson vertical file.A brown bi-fold leaflet advertising the Holmsdale Convalescent and Rest Home located at 257 Union Road, Surrey Hills under the direction of the Misses Mawson (late Australian Army Nursing Service A I F). Inside is an artist's sketch of the exterior of Holmsdale.holmsdale convalescent and rest home, garrett and mawson, nursing homes, nurses, builders, john mawson, beatrice mawson, harriet mawson, muriel mawson, ethel mawson, dorothy mawson