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Ballarat Clarendon College
Memorial plaque
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.This plaque was given to honour the service of Ballarat College old collegian Harry Spencer Holgate who entered the school in 1894. On leaving school he became an auctioneer at Muswellbrook and Scone. He enlisted on 24 May 1916 and was awarded the Military Medal at Polygon Wood in September 1917. He was killed at Zonnebeke on 11 October 1917. His brother Edward Spencer Holgate was also killed while serving his country during World War 1. 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 packaged in a heavy card envelope.Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour. A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed 'Harry Edward Spencer'. harry-spencer-holgate, ballarat-college, world-war-one, death-penny, -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Drill Brace, 1800s
The subject item is an early Victorian Scotch Brace with a 10-inch sweep. They were also known as a six penny or "gentleman's" brace and were designed to accept tapered square shank bits, early designs have a thumb screw to help secure the bit. Later designs had a catch to secure drilling bits. This type of brace was used in wagon making for boring & drilling holes into the wood for a variety of purposes, including driving screws. The subject item is unmarked but could have been made in Glasgow Scotland by John Fray in the 1800s, early drill braces of this type were often unmarked by their makers. A significant early example of a drill brace made in the UK during the 1800s demonstrates the evolution of this type of tool from this time that today is a rare and collectable example of woodworking tools.Brace metal with wooden handle. Has a screw in the holding socket item also has an auger bit. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, brace, carpenders wheel brace, cabinet makers tools, drilling tool, wagon makers drill -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia - Numismatics, Collection of assorted Jewelry, Badges & Coins
Found wrapped while metal detecting in Ironbark's. Royal Engineer's Bage and Royal Australian Engineer's Badge both c 1949 Brass Uniform badge with English Coat of Arms, city of Melbourne 1897 Queen Victorial Jubilee. 1902 Penny, Replica (Poor) Prussian Iron Cross 1913, Pair of Cufflinks, 1916 Halfpenny's Pair of White on Black Cameo earrings. Pair of Marquisate earrings, Spiral Sailing theme bracelet with 5 coloured images. Two Small blue badges with symbol and organ note. Red key shaped broach for lions 21 st Multiple district covention Sydney 1973.collection of Jewelery, Badges & Coins found in the Ironbarks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and white - Flinders St, looking west from Swanston St, c1905
Photograph of Flinders St looking east from Swanston St - shows the entrance to Flinders St station prior to the construction of the current building. In the view are one cable tram, many pedestrians and some horse-drawn vehicles. A hoarding on the left hand side possibly indicates work is underway on the new station building. A sign on the pole advises that cable trams went to Spencer St for a penny and for 3d to Port Melbourne or South Melbourne. In the background are buildings for Sargood Bros, Thomas Whitelaw Home Decorators, The Hub, a sign on the Young & Jackson Hotel advertising a Women's Exhibition. There is a telephone pole line on the south side of Flinders St.Yields information about Flinders St, c1905.Black and white photograph on paper.In pencil on rear "163 OB"trams, tramways, cable trams, flinders st, flinders st station -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF SHAFTESBURY
A pink book titled 'The Life of the Right Hon. The Earl of Shaftesbury by Dr. J.W. Kirton, Author of Buy your own cherries, &c. A True Nobleman, who, by his self-denying labours on behalf of the poor, is entitled to be called the greatest philanthropist of modern times. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 1 - 16 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' There are advertisements of note.Dr. J.W. Kirtonbooks, biography, the earl of shaftesbury, lydia chancellor, collection, the earl of shaftesbury, famous people, individual, person, male, penny books, philanthropy, english politics, english history, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETHARD COLLECTION: FAMILY PORTRAIT, 5.9.1915
Photograph - Postcard - Black & white - family portrait.Written on back of postcard. ' Liverpool 5.9.15. Leaving today for Australia via Canada with evergreen memories of our visit to England and the Continent - a panorama of delightful scenes and varied experiences - crowned with glorious weather and many good wishes. G.A.P. It is addressed to Miss L.Pethard, Golden Square. Also a penny stamp.-In the 2nd row from bottom, you can see George (snr) Pethard and wife Mirim to his left.person, family, pethard family, photograph. pethard family. 5.9.1915 in liverpool. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: POSTCARD AND NOTE FROM CUSTOM HOUSE
2 buff coloured post cards. A. addressed to Messrs Bennett & Co., Solicitors, Sandhurst. Buff coloured post card, one penny embossed stamp, dated 29/4/85, acknowledging receipt of letter from Shire Hall Kerang. B. Addressed to Messrs Bennett Attenborough Wilks & Connelly, Solicitors Sandhurst, dated 3 Feb 1887. re account for 4/4/- being passed and forwarded to Treasury for payment at Sandhurst. Inspector of Accounts.business, legal, connelly & tatchell collection:, connelly & tatchell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: HENRY LARKIN TO JAMES ANDREW
Legal document, Deed of Covenand and extension of term of mortgage. Written on front of document ' dated 27 January 1896, Mr. Henry Larkin to Mr. James Andrew, deed of covenant, and extension of term of mortgage., on bottom Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop, solicitors, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Document details indenture between Henry Larkin of Pyramid Hill and James Andrew of Hargreaves Street, Bendigo., Auctioneer. Brown one penny stamp at the top left of the document .business, legal, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, connelly, tatchell & dunlop., henry larkin, james andrew. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: OILETTE
Raphael Tuck & Sons 'Oilettte' Connoisseur postcard 2747. Tuck's Post Card. Carte Postale. Postkarte. The 'Crayon' series. Four ladies are enjoying tea in a formal room. There are pictures on the walls and a lamp and clock on a mantelpiece. On a stand or auto tray are teapots and cups and saucers. Art Publishers to the King and Queen. The post card is addressed to Miss L. Pethard, Fir St. Golden Square. The one penny (1d.) Victorian stamp dated 3/11/?.postcard, lydia chancellor collection, collection, female, entertaining, entertainment, costume, fashion, clothing, recreation, tucks post card -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NAPOLEON GOLD MINING CO. N.L, July 1940
Documents: 84 Cheques of the English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited Bendigo Victoria, ranging from No. 038163 to 038249 (Not all from book, no book), all stamped PAID and have various bank stamps, all have signitures on back of recipient, one cheque has 2 Queensland Adhesive duty stamps on back (1 penny each), Markings: 'The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited', 'Central Napoleon Gold Mining Company No Liability'.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon, cheques -
Yarra Glen & District Historical Society
Sepia postcards, Yarra Glen bridge
Photograph of wooden bridge over the Yarra River taken from a point just north of the river crossing at Yarra Glen early 20th century. The town of Yarra Glen is to the right (out of frame). A post and rail fence indicates the road to Yering and Lilydale to the east of the bridge. A bend of the river is in the foreground and trees line the eastern bank.On back of postcard at the top "POST CARD". On the left hand side "THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR PRINTED OR WRITTEN MATTER". On the right hand side "ONLY THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN HERE". In a box in the right hand corner "A HALF-PENNY STAMP TO BE PLACED HERE". Along the left hand margin "Ajax series. Printed in England" yarra river, post and rail fence, wooden bridge, river crossing, river bridge, yarra glen bridge, yering -
Yarra Glen & District Historical Society
Sepia postcards, The watering place Yarra Glen
Sepia photograph taken from a point just north of the bridge over the Yarra River at Yarra Glen. A small herd of cattle and a horse are on the river bank and in the water. A horse with rider stands on the bank.On back of postcard at the top "POST CARD". On the left hand side "THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR PRINTED OR WRITTEN MATTER”. On the right hand side "ONLY THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN HERE”. In a box in the right hand corner "A HALF-PENNY STAMP TO BE PLACED HERE". Along the left hand margin "Ajax series. Printed in England". horse, yarra river, yarra glen, cattle, horse and rider, river -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Memorial plaque
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.Edward S Holgate entered Ballarat College in 1894. On leaving school he became on auctioneer with the family firm S Holgate & Son, Ballarat. Before enlistment he was secretary of the Ballarat College Old Collegians Society. 'Ted' was killed at Villers-Bretonneux on 27 April 1918 two dats after his commendation in military dispatches for 'gallantry in the field on 24-25 April 1918'. Edward's brother Harry Spencer Holgate also enlisted and was killed at Zonnebeke on 11 October 1917. 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 envelopeInscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed: Edward Spencer Holgate.edward-spencer-holgate, ballarat-college, world-war-one, death-penny, -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Documents, Deacon & Jay, Envelope, Letter, Military Pass and Postcard to Vida Holmes from Bill ( WT Harper ) 7358, pre 17 May 1917
Vida Evelyn Holmes born 1903, Byaduk, second daughter of Joseph and Agnes Holmes, Byaduk. Worked as a nurse and died in Warrnambool hospital in 1928. 7358 Pte William Thomas Harper, born 1896, Byaduk, 8th Battalion-24th Reinforcements, embarked in Melbourne on HMAT A 70 Ballarat, and killed 3rd May 1918, aged 22 years, buried in Outtersteene Communnal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, France, Grave HMAT A70 Ballarat, a transport ship sunk by a submarine in the English Channel1809.1-1R envelope 14.5 x 9.00cm, opened along upper side 1809.2-4R letter 22.5 x 15.00cm, 3 pages of buff writing paper, handwritten blue on both sides 1809.5-.5R military pass 19,00 x 10.00cm, commercial pull out sheet, slight pertains on left hand side 1809.6-.9R postcards 14.00 x 9.00cm, sepia photographs/views, green ink, red 1d penny stamp and handwriting. 1809.1-1R envelope: light sepia, ink postage stamp and black ink address and sender details, reverse has lead pencil calculations 1809.2-4R letter: buff writing paper, blue ink handwriting on both sides 1809.5-.5R military pass: printed, blue stamped and handwritten information, red signature Wm T Harper; reverse - black printed instruction and chart 1809.6-.9R postcards: Souvenir of Salisbury/Views Only, partial postmark.Miss Vida Holmes/Byaduk/Hamilton/Victoria/Australia Reverse inside note signed 'Yours Sincerely/Cousin Bill/ One of the "Ballarat' heroes/...s the King calls you/ Wednesday May 9th 1917Love to all the children/and Mother and Fathervida holmes, bill harper, hmat a70 ballarat, ww 1, byaduk, letter, postcard, military pass, 7358 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - SYMPATHY CARD and ENVELOPE, ATLAS PRESS Marlborough series, Both 1917
Items in the collection relating to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 1891P for his service details..1) four page folding card, front cover has a map of Australia, crossed rifles, wreath, Corolla, inside has a short poem headed “He hath fought the good fight”. Next page a brief sympathy message with hand written entry in ink, a small black ribbon holds the pages together. .2) Yellowish envelope with two circular stamp marks, red 1 penny stamp and addressed in black pen. Envelope is stamped “20 NOV 2017.1) front cover,” A world of Sympathy”. Inside in ink from “Hilda C Stephens” .2) on front in black pen, “Mrs J Pierce Sebastian Post Office Via Bendigo”sympathy, cards, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - SYMPATHY CARD and ENVELOPE, Atlas Press Marlborough series, printed in Australia, 1917
Items relate to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 1891P for his service details, award and death..1) Four page folding card, front has an embossed map of Australia, central in gold a scroll, Rising Sun, crown and a wreath. Inside has a short poem headed by “Greater love hath no man than this”, next page a brief sympathy message, under in ink an entry by hand. A small string holds the pages together. .2) yellowish envelope with black edging, mail stamps and a 1 penny red stamp. Envelope dated 21 Nov ....... .1) On the front “ Duty - Valour - Honour”. Inside in ink from, ”Mr and Mrs F Stevens"sympathy, cards, military -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, From RC Horman scrapbook, Mayor of Ringwood 1960/61
August 1962, Elizabeth Penny elected as first woman Councillor of Ringwood Open Day of Ringwood Technical School as part of the Commonwealth Technical Training Week by Mayor RC Horman 80,000 pound to build Aged-Care home in Kirk St, Ringwood. Work expected to start in February 1962. Land donated by Ringwood Council. The Richmond Lions Club has donated a sizable amount. Pam Deuter awarded American Field scholarship Ringwood CWA 12 birthday. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: RENT RECEIPT
6 receipt from the Bendigo and Eaglehawk Star Permanent Building Society The receipt are dated 05/03/1931 - 10/04/1931 - 08/05/1931 - 30/05/1931 - 18/06/1931 - 30/06/1931. Received from Wilkinson for rent Wright property. The amounts are: 2 pounds, 3 pounds, 2 pounds, 1 pound 7 shillings, 2 pounds, 1 pound 15 shillings 9 penny. The receipt are in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN DAYS HISTORICAL EXHIBITION COLLECTION: BOB PRATT AND ALFRED RUTLAND
Black and white image : Bob Pratt talking to Alfred Rutland at the Golden Days Historical Exhibition 1960. Man on left is wearing a gabardine overcoat, scarf, shirt and tie, - man on RH side, sports coat, jumper, collar and tie. Men are standing in front of displays - photos, penny farthing. On back of photo in blue pen: Bob Pratt talking to Mr. Alfred G. Rutland of Chewton re Alf's model ships and paintings 12th - 17th August 1960.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: MOYLAN TO FAIRCLOUGH & BROWN
Document : on front 'dated 7th. August, 1896, Mr. T.F. Moylan to Messrs Fairclough & Brown. Deed of Covenant and extension of term of mortgage. Connelly, Tatchell & dunlop, Solicitors, Williamson Street Bendigo. J.R. Young, Printer &c, Bendigo' Document contains details of indenture between Thomas Francis Moylan of Loddon Vale and William Fairclough of the Bank of Victoria, London Bank manager, and Gilbert Wilson Brown of Mathoura Road, Toorak. Brown one penny stamp at top of documentbusiness, legal, connelly, tatchell & dunlop:, connelly, tatchell & dunlop:, fairclough, t. moylan, brown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - TOWN HALL, BENDIGO
Postcard: hand coloured image of Town Hall, Bendigo. On rear: written in black ink ' Dear Auntie, We got here allright, & Billy Bush & Ronny kept us laughing most of the time. I started school today and Reg started School of Mines. It is not very nice starting again. This is the only postcard I can find; but suppose it will do. With love from Reg and Merle' Card is postmarked with a penny stamp. No date visible. No address on card.bendigo, streetscape, town hall, bendigo, post office, merle ( bush ? ) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: RETURNED LETTERS
3 x envelopes addressed to Mrs Owen, Cemetery Road, Back Creek, unopened, Mr Steel, Carpenter St Bendigo, empty and Mrs McFarlane, Garsed St Bendigo with account dated July 6 1894. Purple stamp above Connelly and Tatchell, Solicitors, mentions Connelly Tatchell & Dunlop Late Connelly and Tatchell, Solicitors. All envelopes have purple Two Penny Victoria Stamp Duty stamps, Unclaimed at Bendigo and Not Known by Letter Carrier.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection: returned letters, mrs mcfarlane, mrs owen, mr steel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: CHAS GAINS LETTER
Letter (a) and envelope (b) addressed to Chas Gains, c/- Paul Carpenter, California Gully. Account for 10/-. 2 August 1894. Letter returned as 'unclaimed at Bendigo' Letterhead Connely and Tatchell, Solicitors, Williamson Street, Sandhurst. Overstamped with rubber stamp : Connelly Tatchell & Dunlop Barristers and Solicitors .The small envelope has two one penny red Stamp Duty stamps and a Postmark dated 4.8.1894 an Unclaimed at Bendigo stamp .On the back is written 'Gone away 6.8.94business, legal, connelly, tatchell, connelly, tatchell & dunlop -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - GLADYS DEAN COLLECTION: POSTCARD, 1906 - 1908
Coloured photographic postcard with 1cm white border at bottom edge. Image depicts an avenue of plane trees opposite a flower border. A person is seated on a white bench on the right hand side of the avenue. The words Plane Tree Avenue, Botanic Park, Adelaide are printed in red in the border. On the reverse, the words South Australia Post Card are printed with a map of Australia at the top. Card is addressed to Miss R Dean Golden Square Victoria and a one penny stamp is affixed.South Australia Post Cardpostcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CHILDRENS BOOK COLLECTION
Children's story book "How Peter's Pound became a Penny", 64 pages. Bound with tape over maroon coloured cardboard. black and white illustrations writtenby Mrs C. E. bowen. Published by Seeley, Jackson, and Halliday, 54 Fleet Street; S. W. Partridge, 9, Paternoster Row. this book has a handwritten entry by Matthew Arkle, Mifionary Collector, Eaglehawk 1871.to Elizabeth June Hall for her birthday by Uncle Matthew 12 of May 1886.books, children's, how peter's pound became a penny. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - GILBERT RULE COLLECTION: Letter from Billy Hughes, 1883
1917 Australian Federal Election. The incumbent Nationalist Party, led by Prime Minister Billy Hughes, defeated the opposition Labor Party led by Frank Tudor in a landslide. At this election, Hughes had abandoned West Sydney, which he won with 75.3% of the vote as the Labor candidate at the previous election in 1914, and moved to Bendigo instead, winning it as the Nationalist candidate. Sourced from Wikipedia.Letter of appreciation from William (Billy) Hughes addressed to Mr. Rule. Cream coloured paper with Commonwealth of Australia letterhead with coat of Arms. Dated Melbourne 8th May 1917. The letter expresses appreciation for the support of Gilbert Rule for the National Party campaign supporting Mr Hughes. Brown paper envelope is addressed to Gilbert Rule Esq. Bendigo. Printed on thr letter - On His Majesty's Service. Commonwealth of Australia Prime Minister's Department. It has a red 1 Penny stamp. gilbert rule, billy hughes, national party -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Swanston St Melbourne, showing Flinders St station, 1913
Yields information about Swanston St Melbourne and demonstrates German printed colour photo postcards.Black and white view of Swanston St Melbourne, showing Flinders St station, with cable trams, located within a map of main land Australia, with a colour printed background containing a kangaroo, emu and kookaburra. Title "Scenes in Melbourne". On rear of card "Printed in Saxony" Has been sent by a person on the RMS Medina, from Sydney, 29/10/1913 to Miss M Fenton at the "All Nations Hotel", Port Melbourne. Has an Australian 1d one penny stamp.Written on reartrams, tramways, postcards, melbourne, swanston st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Commonwealth of Australia, Drummond St Ballarat, 1909
The photograph is marked "Drummond St. Ballarat" In the background is the Ballarat hospital, with a cab stand/shelter shed with two horse-drawn cabs at either end. Large trees in Drummond St. - conifers. Also shows other tram track and poles at the time of the photograph being taken. The ESCo tram is not fitted with windscreens. The second copy has an undated letter on the rear. with a handwritten note "1911 period"Yields information about the Ballarat Hospital c1909.Black and white postcard with a green (17mm wide) border acting as a frame to the postcard picture. The picture measures 49mm High x 97mm wide. Has a Victorian One Penny stamp with a "168" cancellation stamp and two cancellation stamps, one Ballarat 7/7/09 and the other with a large "5" in the middle.. The card has been published by the Commonwealth of Australia with a coat of Arms. In the bottom left hand corner is a symbol "HB" within an artists paint palette.Short message from "Nell" to her sister Jean Hall of Blackwood.esco, horse cabs, trams, tramways, ballarat, hospital corner, drummond st. -
Yarra Glen & District Historical Society
Sepia postcards, Bell St Yarra Glen
Sepia postcard view of Yarra Glen taken from the top of hill near hotel in Bell St looking south. On left hand side is a shop behind which is Victoria Hall. In centre of the road is horse and wagon presumed to be owned by Charles Bath. On right hand side is the Grand Hotel. Unpaved road. Mount Dandenong in the distance.On back of postcard at the top "POST CARD". On the left hand side "THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR PRINTED OR WRITTEN MATTER". On the right hand side "ONLY THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN HERE". In a box in the right hand corner "A HALF-PENNY STAMP TO BE PLACED HERE". Along the left hand margin "Ajax series. Printed in England". Handwritten in pencil "$12"hotel, yarra glen, grand hotel, victoria hall, horse drawn vehicle, bell street, tree guards, charles bath -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Postcard – Williamstown Botanic Gardens, c1900-1920
On 18 July 1891, a statue of local MLA Alfred Thomas Clarke was erected in a circular plot at the intersection of the major axial paths. AT Clarke was Williamstown's representative in the Legislative Assembly from 1871 to 1887, and a Commissioner of Trade & Customs in the third Berry Ministry. He did his utmost to defend Williamstown against the Melbourne Harbour Trust and was also the founder of the Advertiser. The statue was sculpted by Enrico Luchinelli in Cararra marble. The likeness was taken from a photograph.The postcards are evidence of the interest the gardens held as a subject for postcard publishers. The text and images provide a snapshot into fashions, social interests and concerns of the time. The professionally produced images provide a pictorial history of Gardens including changing planting styles, various structures and features of the Gardens eg the aviary, cannons, the fountain, the second Curator’s Lodge and gates. The images offer an opportunity to compare garden vistas with the present day. This postcard shows the main east-west axial path with a typical Victorian/Edwardian mown grass strip which in turn borders formal shrub beds with herbaceous plantings. The Cordylines which line the avenue in this image were replaced by Mexican Fan Palms (Washingtonia robusta) planted in 1915, which in turn were replaced with the same species in 1987 A colour image of main east west axial path looking towards the statue of A C Clarke enclosed with a white fence. The path is lined with grass, shrubs and Cordylines. This image is before the Cordylines were replaced with palm trees, which was 1915.Front: ‘The Botanic Gardens, Williamstown’. Reverse: Top ‘POST CARD’ Left side ‘The Space may be used for Correspondence’; Right side: ‘For Address Only.’ Top right corner is a red Victorian one penny stamp. The card is addressed to Mr R Fraser / Collins St. / Essendon from his niece, whose name is unclear. postcard, gardens, post-card, williamstown-botanic-gardens, hobsons-bay-city-council, garden-path, cordylines, clarke, 1891, enrico luchinelli, cararra marble