The WWI Death Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War between 1914 and 1918. John Mercer Walker entered ballarat College in 1902 and was Dux of the school in 1904. He enlisted as a Private in the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance and served on Gallipoli. He transferred to 21st Squadron AFC in November 1917 and served in Palestine. He was killed a 22 August 1918 and buried at the Ramleh War Cemetery. Of the 305 Ballarat College old collegians who enlisted in WW1 65 gave their lives for their country. This 'death penny' is representative of the incredible sacrifice given by this huge percentage of the school's community. Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelope. The medallion is accompanied with Walker's wings RFC and RAAF,Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed: John Mercer Walkerjohn-mercer-walker, death-penny, ballarat-college, w-w-1, world-war-one,

The Flying Dogtor and the bush children followed clues on an old map they found which led them to the place where a bushranger had buried treasure 100 years ago. Crafty Carson Carpetbag and Old Man Redback stole the map, and followed the same clues to the same spot. Crafty started digging immediately but Wilbur Wombat, who was doing the digging for the Dogtor's party, wanted to wait until night. He was the sort of animal who worked better at night, explained The Flying Dogtor.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesPage 1 & 2: minor handwritten editsthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript

Mary Forrest Gardner married Joseph Bartlett Davies on 6th February 1872 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Launceston, Tasmania. She was the sister-in-law of Sir Matthew Davies, first Australian-born Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Her father was the Rev. John Gardner. She died on 28th October 1887 and was buried at the Boroondara Cemetery. The Mentone Presbyterian Church was built as a memorial to her. The foundation stone of the church was laid by J. Bartlett Davies on 17th August 1889.Sepia toned cabinet card. Waist-length studio portrait of Mary Forrest Davies (nee Gardner).

Mary Forrest Gardner was born on 26th April 1845 and married Joseph Bartlett Davies on 6th February 1872 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Launceston, Tasmania. She was the sister-in-law of Sir Matthew Davies, Governor of Victoria. Her father was the Rev. John Gardner. She died on 28th October 1887 and was buried at the Boroondara Cemetery. The Mentone Presbyterian Church was built as a memorial to her. The foundation stone of the church was laid by J. Bartlett Davies on 17th August 1889.Sepia toned carte de visite, full-length studio portrait of Mary Forrest Davies (nee Gardner) in her wedding gown, 6th February 1872.mary forrest gardner, joseph bartlett davies, sir matthew davies, rev. john gardner, mentone presbyterian church

The plot in the Boroondara General Cemetery is located at C/E C 0840. The Cemetery records list the following burials in the plot: Mabel Mary Helen Blom 28 Aug 1902 [wife of Pieter Blom] Katherine Green 8 May 1934 Kathleen Ruth Green 30 Dec 1976 Others named are commemorated rather than buried there. The Green family were the owners of 'Reno' in St John's Parade, Kew. Kathleen Green was an early member of the Kew Historical Society.Early photograph of a grave in the cemetery.Graves, Boroondara General Cemetery. The headstones commemorate are of Mabel Mary Helen Blom, Pieter Blom, and William Thomas Napier MacDowell.Inscription on reverse: "Boroondara Graves. Relatives of the late Miss Green, 'Reno', St John's Parade Kew, 1977. Obtained by the Kew Historical Society when Reno was sold and prior to demolition 1977."reno, boroondara general cemetery

The folder containing the photograph of Sergeant Huf's grave in Egypt was sent to his father. The card is inscribed 'Cpl' but Huf had been promoted to Sergeant just prior to his wounding and evacuation from Gallipoli on HMT "Royal George". He died of his wounds at sea and was buried in Egypt. This folder was part of a collection of items donated to Albury RSL by his surviving sister Miss Edna Huf of Albury about 1970 and passed to the 8/13th VMR Collection. Part of a unique collection of items relating to a single Australian soldier who died in the Gallipoli campaign, WWI, and kept by a sibling till close to her death and passed to a local military collection for keeping.Green-grey heavy paper folder containing photograph of grave marker of 533 Sergeant CW Huf 7th Battalion AIF who died of wounds sustained at Gallipoli on 13 May 1915. Sgt Huf was 20 years of age.Inside cover "Huf C.W,/ 533 Cpl / 7th Bn / Chatby Mil Cem / Alexandria / Egypt" and on back cover "(Father) C W Huf / Australia"huf, grave, photograph, chatby military cemetery

Albert George Harbert was a local builder. His family home was built c1910. He married Phoebe Rebecca Georgina Colton in 1912. They had 2 daughters Norma Phoebe and Unice Ada (18 Jan 1918 - 6 Jan 2014). Norma was married to and divorced from Henry Jamieson. Albert died 31/8/1968; Phoebe died 15/6/1971; they are buried in Boroondara Cemetery. Photo probably taken in late 1980s-early 1990s.A black and white photograph of a Queen Anne style house. It has a steeply pitched iron roof, is weatherboard with a veranda and fretwork around it. A picket fence runs along the front.queen anne style, union road, surrey hills, builder, 1910, federation style, albert harbert, mrs norma phoebe jamieson, miss norma phoebe harbert, miss unice harbert, mrs phoebe rebecca georgina harbert, miss phoebe rebecca georgina colton, union road

These photographs were taken by Caroline Winter, lecturer at the University of Ballarat. Horace Pickford was born at Clunes, Victoria. He was killed in action on 27 September 1917. According to his dossier Pickford was in the 58th battalion and was buried in the vicinity of Polygon Wood. Glyndwr Evans was a native of Treorchy in the Welsh Rhondda Valley. He emigrated to Australia with his parents who lived at Randwick in New South Wales. He attended the Ballarat School of Mines, and served on the Student's Magazine Committee in 1905. The following year Glyndwr took up a position as a solutionist at the Golden Horseshoe Mine at Kalgoorlie. In the application for a commission in the AIF Glyndwr stated at he had completed three years at the Ballarat School of Mines, obtaining a Mine Manager's Certificate of Competancy, an Assayers Certificate and additional certificates in Land Surveying, Electrical Technology, Metallurgy and Geology. Gyndwr was a member of the AIF 1st Australian Tunnelling Coy. He was killed in Action at Hill 60 on 25 April 1917 and is buried in Belgium at the Railway Dugout Burial Ground (Plot VII, Row G, Grave 33). (http://guerin.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/is/library/collections/art_history/honour-roll/honourroll_Evans.shtml) A number of colour photographs of World War One war graves of soldiers from the Ballarat district. .1) Horace Pickford's headstone, Tyne Cot Cemetery .2) Glyn Evans tombstone, Railway Dugouts Cemetery south of Ypres. 3. Railway Dugouts Cemetery, Glyn Evans tombstone has a poppy on it. university of ballarat, world war one, war graves, war cemetery, world war i, world war, pickford, evans, horace pickford, harry pickford

Eliza Rutledge (1820-1888) was the daughter of Rupert and Jane (nee Newby) Kirk. She married William Rutledge in St James’ Church, Sydney on 18th August, 1840. She and William had five children, two sons and five daughters. Recorded accounts tell that Eliza was “beloved for her kindness and hospitality” and that she and William kept open house for all manner of social events and occasions. Eliza died at Farnham Park, Dennington, on 31st August 1888. She is buried at Tower Hill Cemetery. The marriage of Eliza to William Rutledge, a man of historical importance in the development of Port Fairy, Warrnambool and the western district of Victoria, places her as a person of importance.Their daughter Susan Fleetwood is also memorialised in a window in Christ Church, Warrnambool. Their son Thomas Forster is also memorialised with a tablet positioned near the Eliza Rutledge windows. Stained glass, lancet window, south wall, main nave. Depiction of the ascension of Christ."By Thy Glorious Ascension Good Lord Deliver Us" In Latin: +In Memoriam+ Elizae Rutledge quae pridie idus Februarias/ MDCCXX nata pridie kalendas Septembres MDCCCXXXVIII obit/ liberi amantissimi Gulielmus Rutledge et Susanna Fleetwood pietatis/ indicio hane Jenestram posuerant Beati qui sunt mundi corde.rutledge, christ church warrnambool, eliza rutledge, eliza kirk, farnham park

Original documents, envelopes, diet sheet,letters and photograph sent from abroad from William Thomas harper to Gladys Holmes, Byaduk 7358 Pte William Thomas Harper b. 1896, Byaduk, 8th Battalion - 24th Reinforcements, embarked on 19th February 1917 on HMAT A70 Ballarat. Killed in France on 3rd May 1918. Buried Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul France. Cousin to twin AV Harper and RS Harper. one of eight correspondents to Gladys Holmes, ByadukOriginal documents, part of 14 sets of correspondence to Gladys Holmes and local Byaduk residents from local servicemen during WW 1..001803.1: Envelope 001803.2 -.6R: Buff coloured paper, 6 sheets with YMCA logo on map of Australia and red triangle. 001803.7 - 7R: Envelope has a red 1d stamp with 20 SEP 17 black ink postmark and blue ink handwritten address with sender's details. 001803.8 - 8R: note and Diet sheet Week Aug 26 - Sep 2 1917 001803.9 - 9R: Small sepia photograph of physical training soldier, and reverse has handwritten notes001803.1: Envelope, addressed to Miss Gladys Holmes/Byaduk/Hamilton/Victoria/Australia. Postmark ...CAMP B.O. SALISBURY 10 UY 17 001803.2-.6R: Leeter: 24th Reinforcement/2nd Battn/Aust Imp Forces/Abroad/Sunday July 29.17 to Dear Gladys 001803.7- 7R: Envelope: Red id stamp with black postmark 11.45AM, 20 SEP 17, Address-Miss Gladys Holmes/Byaduk/Hamilton/Victoria/Australia. Sender: 7538 8th Batt. Reverse: Received 24th Nov 1917. 18.8.17/Use old/address/still/ 24.8 A.I.F. etc 001803.8- 8R: Note andDIET SHEET Week Aug 26 to Sep 2, Breakfast Dinner & Tea 1001803.9 - 9R: Photograph of physical trainer and reverse has 11 lines of informationwilliam thomas harper, gladys holmes, byaduk ww1, letter, photograph, envelope, a.i.f.

The Kangaroo Ground Cemetery celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2001. Celebrations included the opening of a new rotunda on the 26 October 2001. This photo is a part of a brief collection of reminiscences by Diana Bassett-Smith of locals who are buried at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery along with 17 photographs following a visit on 1 October 2001. "We wanted to see how the construction of a rotunda at the cemetery was progressing and were surprised and pleased to see it finished. A new green plastic water tank was atop a stand not far away." Colour photograph printkangaroo ground cemetery, rotunda

The Kangaroo Ground Cemetery celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2001. Celebrations included the opening of a new rotunda on the 26 October 2001. Ths photo is a part of a brief collection of reminiscences by Diana Bassett-Smith of locals who are buried at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery along with 17 photographs following a visit on 1 October 2001. "We wanted to see how the construction of a rotunda at the cemetery was progressing and were surprised and pleased to see it finished. A new green plastic water tank was atop a stand not far away." Colour photograph printkangaroo ground cemetery, rotunda

Copy of original Gallipoli diary of B N EDWARDS No 909. Original diary held in Canberra. Benjamin Noel EDWARDS enlisted on 18.8.1914 in C Coy 7th Bn AIF age 20 years 5 months. Promoted L/Cpl 13.9.1914, Cpl 29.9.1914. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.1914. Records show that he was to be Sgt on 30.4.1915 but was actually promoted 2nd Lieut from 29.4.15 on account of Lieut A.D Henderson DOW’s. KIA 8/9th August 1915. Buried at Browns Dip. Diary of B N EDWARDS beginning 10/04/1915. Black & white photocopy, 61 loose handwritten pages.documents-diaries-copies, military history

Leonard Jordan TRIPP No VX25096 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 11.6.1940. Posted to 2/21st Bn on 15.7.1940, hospital 23.1.1941 with Fractured Tibula, rejoin unit 29.4.1941, embark for the Middle East 28.6.1941, disembark 25.7.1941, posted to 2/24th Bn 23.8.1941, DOW’s 24.10.1942. His records offer nothing else re wounding or death. He is buried at El Alamein Box Cemetery grave No 8, plot 4, row A, map reference 1/50000- 88602946. Refer also Cat No 2336.8PPhotograph of Len Tripp VX25096 2/24 Battalion A.I.F. in uniform. Slouch hat. Frame is simple wooden design with gold rim.photography-photographs, portraits, military history

Frederick Henry Laurence Rankin (Laurie) VX 139086 was an Australian Army cook who served from May 1943 to June 1945 within Australia (including Darwin). he was born 24/7/1914 at Jumburra, Victoria and enlisted on 27/5/1943 at Clifton Hill, Victoria. His "Next of Kin" was Eunice Rankin. He was discharged on 4 June, 1945 and he was then posted to 2 Australian Field Artillery Regiment. He died on 27 July 1983 and buried at Fawkner Memorial Park.Leather money belt worn during World War 2 military service by Frederick Henry Laurence Rankin, service number VX139086. This belt has three zippered pockets for carrying money or other valuables. One pocket contains a ration coupon for one packet of smokes (cigarettes). world war 2, ww2,

Two Harris (Blue) trains can be seen in the Hurstbridge storage yard. Full seven coach trains would be stored here at weekends to permit rapid start of weekday services on a Monday. Meanwhile, Single Motor Carriage trains ran the Eltham-Hurstbridge service adequately at weekends. Two single carriages can be seen here. The Harris trains operated in Melbourne 1956-1988. They were full of asbestos and were taken out of service, wrapped in plastic and buried in land fill near Clayton.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparencyharris (blue) train, hurstbridge line, red rattler, single motor carriage, tait train

The Melbourne General Cemetery opened in June 1853. The first male buried there was John Alexander Burnett, chief clerk to the mercantile firm of Dalgety, Borradale & Co. The headstone reads: In Memory of James Alexander Burnett, Merchant, Who Died 25 May 1853, Aged 36 Years. Burnett Street, St Kilda, is named after him. The street was created by F. G. Dalgety when he sold his land in St Kilda (12 acres known as 'Dalgety's Paddock') on 12 April 1853.Colour photographIst Grave in Melbourne Cemetery of St Kilda identity John Alexander Burnettst kilda, john alexander burnett, melbourne cemetery

'Fairyland' at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew - the home and garden of Jim and Grace Tabulo - was a major local, state and international tourist attraction from the 1940s to the mid 1960s. The Kew Historical Society's collection contains original photographs, visitor books and items that were once displayed in the house by the Tabulos. Grace Tabulo died in 1973 and is buried with her husband Jim in the Boroondara General Cemetery (PRES B 1973). Following her death at the age of 88, the house was sold and its contents distributed. The cottage is now a private residence.The 'Fairyland' collection is of local and statewide significance, as a varied and comprehensive record of this major Melbourne tourist attraction.Large, original black and white print positive of the owner of 'Fairyland' Grace Tabulo, with two visiting children who watch a pet myna bird take food from Mrs Tabulo's mouth. The room, like the rest of the house (and garden) includes numerous mementos and decorative items. While there is no marking to the reverse, it may be that this photo was professionally taken by a press photographer.Nilgrace tabulo, fairyland, 57 malmsbury street

'Fairyland' at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew - the home and garden of Jim and Grace Tabulo - was a major local, state and international tourist attraction from the 1940s to the mid 1960s. The Kew Historical Society's collection contains original photographs, visitor books and items that were once displayed in the house by the Tabulos. Grace Tabulo died in 1973 and is buried with her husband Jim in the Boroondara General Cemetery (PRES B 1973). Following her death at the age of 88, the house was sold and its contents distributed. The cottage is now a private residence.The 'Fairyland' collection is of local and statewide significance, as a varied and comprehensive record of this major Melbourne tourist attraction.Large, original black and white print positive of the owner of 'Fairyland' Grace Tabulo, with two visiting children who watch a pet myna bird take food from Mrs Tabulo's mouth. The room, like the rest of the house (and garden) includes numerous mementos and decorative items. While there is no marking to the reverse, it may be that this photo was professionally taken by a press photographer.Nilgrace tabulo, fairyland, 57 malmsbury street

'Fairyland' at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew - the home and garden of Jim and Grace Tabulo - was a major local, state and international tourist attraction from the 1940s to the mid 1960s. The Kew Historical Society's collection contains original photographs, visitor books and items that were once displayed in the house by the Tabulos. Grace Tabulo died in 1973 and is buried with her husband Jim in the Boroondara General Cemetery (PRES B 1973). Following her death at the age of 88, the house was sold and its contents distributed. The cottage is now a private residence. The 'Fairyland' collection is of local and statewide significance, as a varied and comprehensive record of this major Melbourne tourist attraction. Original, small black and white photographic positive, of Mrs Grace Tabulo standing in the rear garden of 'Fairyland', at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew.fairyland, 57 malmsbury street -- kew (vic.), grace tabulo, jim tabulo

'Fairyland' at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew - the home and garden of Jim and Grace Tabulo - was a major local, state and international tourist attraction from the 1940s to the mid 1960s. The Kew Historical Society's collection contains original photographs, visitor books and items that were once displayed in the house by the Tabulos. Grace Tabulo died in 1973 and is buried with her husband Jim in the Boroondara General Cemetery (PRES B 1973). Following her death at the age of 88, the house was sold and its contents distributed. The cottage is now a private residence. The 'Fairyland' collection is of local and statewide significance, as a varied and comprehensive record of this major Melbourne tourist attraction. Original, small, black and white photographic positive, of the rear garden of 'Fairyland', at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew.fairyland, 57 malmsbury street -- kew (vic.), grace tabulo, jim tabulo

'Fairyland' at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew - the home and garden of Jim and Grace Tabulo - was a major local, state and international tourist attraction from the 1940s to the mid 1960s. The Kew Historical Society's collection contains original photographs, visitor books and items that were once displayed in the house by the Tabulos. Grace Tabulo died in 1973 and is buried with her husband Jim in the Boroondara General Cemetery (PRES B 1973). Following her death at the age of 88, the house was sold and its contents distributed. The cottage is now a private residence. The 'Fairyland' collection is of local and statewide significance, as a varied and comprehensive record of this major Melbourne tourist attraction. Original, small, black and white photographic positive, of the rear garden of 'Fairyland', at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew.fairyland, 57 malmsbury street -- kew (vic.), grace tabulo, jim tabulo

'Fairyland' at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew - the home and garden of Jim and Grace Tabulo - was a major local, state and international tourist attraction from the 1940s to the mid 1960s. The Kew Historical Society's collection contains original photographs, visitor books and items that were once displayed in the house by the Tabulos. Grace Tabulo died in 1973 and is buried with her husband Jim in the Boroondara General Cemetery (PRES B 1973). Following her death at the age of 88, the house was sold and its contents distributed. The cottage is now a private residence. The 'Fairyland' collection is of local and statewide significance, as a varied and comprehensive record of this major Melbourne tourist attraction. Original, small, black and white photographic positive, of Grace Tabulo and two girls in the rear garden of 'Fairyland', at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew.fairyland, 57 malmsbury street -- kew (vic.), grace tabulo, jim tabulo

'Fairyland' at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew - the home and garden of Jim and Grace Tabulo - was a major local, state and international tourist attraction from the 1940s to the mid 1960s. The Kew Historical Society's collection contains original photographs, visitor books and items that were once displayed in the house by the Tabulos. Grace Tabulo died in 1973 and is buried with her husband Jim in the Boroondara General Cemetery (PRES B 1973). Following her death at the age of 88, the house was sold and its contents distributed. The cottage is now a private residence. The 'Fairyland' collection is of local and statewide significance, as a varied and comprehensive record of this major Melbourne tourist attraction. Original, small, black and white photographic positive, of items displayed in the rear garden of 'Fairyland', at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew.fairyland, 57 malmsbury street -- kew (vic.), grace tabulo, jim tabulo

'Fairyland' at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew - the home and garden of Jim and Grace Tabulo - was a major local, state and international tourist attraction from the 1940s to the mid 1960s. The Kew Historical Society's collection contains original photographs, visitor books and items that were once displayed in the house by the Tabulos. Grace Tabulo died in 1973 and is buried with her husband Jim in the Boroondara General Cemetery (PRES B 1973). Following her death at the age of 88, the house was sold and its contents distributed. The cottage is now a private residence. The 'Fairyland' collection is of local and statewide significance, as a varied and comprehensive record of this major Melbourne tourist attraction. Original, small, black and white photographic positive, of a woman and two children in the rear garden of 'Fairyland', at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew.fairyland, 57 malmsbury street -- kew (vic.), grace tabulo, jim tabulo

'Fairyland' at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew - the home and garden of Jim and Grace Tabulo - was a major local, state and international tourist attraction from the 1940s to the mid 1960s. The Kew Historical Society's collection contains original photographs, visitor books and items that were once displayed in the house by the Tabulos. Grace Tabulo died in 1973 and is buried with her husband Jim in the Boroondara General Cemetery (PRES B 1973). Following her death at the age of 88, the house was sold and its contents distributed. The cottage is now a private residence. The 'Fairyland' collection is of local and statewide significance, as a varied and comprehensive record of this major Melbourne tourist attraction. Original, small, black and white photographic positive, of items displayed in the garden of 'Fairyland', at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew.fairyland, 57 malmsbury street -- kew (vic.), grace tabulo, jim tabulo

George and Anne Evans settled in Sunbury in 1836 after migrating to Van Diemens Land from Plymouth in 1825. He took upland along the Jacksons Creek and built his Emu Bottom Homestead. He married Anne, who was forty years younger than him on 11 May 1843 and they had six children. He and his wife Anne are buried in Melbourne General Cemetery in Compartment 'H'.George died on 26 August 1876 and Anne died on 12 January 1893. George Evans was a one of the first Europeans to take up land in the the area that was originally known as Buttlejork ( Batterjork) in the area now known as Sunbury. A black and white photograph with a cream border of the headstone of George and Anne Evans.evans, george., evans, anne., emu bottom, headstones

Built c1920 - Home of Mr and Mrs William James Donaldson. William James Donaldson married Kate Amelia Larard in 1901. He died in 1933 and the property passed to his wife and thereafter to their only son Allan Larard Donaldson, born 1917. The house was known as "Goodwood". Kate Amelia Donaldson was a music teacher. It is almost certain that it is William Donaldson and son Allan in the photo. Donor: Mrs Betty Margaret Donaldson, wife of Allan Larard Donaldson. William and Kate Donaldson are buried in Box Hill Cemetery.A black and white photograph of a Californian Bungalow attic style brick house with a man and a young boy sitting at the front steps. The garden is well established.califorian bungalow, house styles, zetland road, surrey hills, house names, "goodwood", mr william james donaldson, miss kate amelia larard, mrs kate amelia donaldson, mr allan larard donaldson, mrs betty margaret donaldson, box hill cemetery