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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, L-R: Charlie Harris, Shelley Harris, Robert Harris, c. August 1915, 1915
"Best wishes on the eve of his departure for the war from your old tennis mate, Private Robert Harris, No. 2073, 8th Reinforcements, 24th Battalion" Private Robert Jubilee Harris, printer of Kangaroo Ground, on the far right, was the son of Robert Charles Harris, printer and former editor of the Evelyn Observer which preceded the Advertiser. He embarked at Melbourne 26 August 1915 bound for Gallipoli and was killed in France, 19 July 1916. https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/P10238019 In the middle is his Uncle, Shelley Harris who later in life was the Ranger at Kinglake National Park 1936 'LIFE OF SERVICE', Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic. : 1922 - 1939), 19 June, p. 3. , viewed 03 Oct 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56842659 His brother Charlie Harris is on the far left. Their sister was Mrs H. Thomson.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, charles (charlie) thomas harris, charles thomas harris, charlie harris, first world war, honour roll, kangaroo ground, letters, lew howard collection, robert jubilee harris, shelley harris, william shelley harris, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sefton Thomas Cranton Howard (VX18606), c.1940, 1940c
Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loanlew howard collection, sefton thomas cranton howard, vx18606 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Lily Theodora Myrtle Thompson (nee May) and Sefton Thomas Cranton Howard
Wedding party photos given to Lew Howard by his cousin Lois - 12 siblings. All the names were written on the side of the tank at the family property.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loanlew howard collection, lily theodora myrtle thompson (nee may), sefton thomas cranton howard -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Letter, Letter to Lily Howard from Charlie Harris, No. 1723 Lewis Machine Gun Section, 14th Bat., 4th Brigrade, AIF, Scraprium, Egypt, 21 May 1916, 1916
First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, 14th australian infantry battalion, charles (charlie) thomas harris, charles thomas harris, first world war, kangaroo ground, letters, lew howard collection, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Letter, Letter to Lily Howard from Charlie Harris, 14th Bat., 4th Brigade, AIF, France, 3 September 1916, 1916
Mention of Jack O'day being killed First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan 14th australian infantry battalion, charles (charlie) thomas harris, charles thomas harris, first world war, jack o'day, kangaroo ground, letters, lew howard collection, ww1, aif -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Letter, Letter to Lily Howard from Charlie Harris, France, 29 July 1917, 1917
First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan 14th australian infantry battalion, aif, charles (charlie) thomas harris, charles thomas harris, first world war, france, kangaroo ground, letters, lew howard collection, ww1 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Naval Ceremonial Sword, This sword was made in London but has the name of the Melbourne retailer on the blade, being Craig Williamson and Thomas, Melbourne (Drapers)
This sword was a pre-colonial Victorian Navy Issue. (i.e. Pre-Federation). It came into the possession of of Allan John Rankin Watkins who used it during has naval service.Naval Officers Cermonial SwordThe sword has the Queen Victoria Coat of Arms on the Blade and the Crown on the Hilt. hmas sydney & the vietnam logistics support veterans association, naval sword -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, The Last of the Yarra Track Stopping Places, 1980
A history of the stopping points on the Yarra TrackPaperback. Front cover has a black and white photograph of a wagon being pulled by two horses which have stopped to drink from a wide river. The back cover has a black and white photograph of an area of snow with a snow covered bush in the foreground.Inside back cover / From Kim Harley / Cliffton Hill Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779marysville, yarra glen, wood's point, history, yarra track -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, The Last of the Yarra Track Stopping Places, 1980
A history of the stopping points on the Yarra TrackPaperback. Front cover has a black and white photograph of a wagon being pulled by two horses which have stopped to drink from a wide river. The back cover has a black and white photograph of an area of snow with a snow covered bush in the foreground.Sticker on front cover / Revised / Edition Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779marysville, yarra glen, wood's point, history, yarra track -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, David Thomas, The History of Joe White Maltings Pty Ltd-1858-2008, 2008
An updated history of Joe White Maltings which was first published in 1991.Dust cover has the White family crest above the title. Under the title is a series of small black and white photographs of various activities involved with the malt industry.non-fictionAn updated history of Joe White Maltings which was first published in 1991.joe white, joe white maltings, history, ballarat, victoria -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Steavenson Falls-Cumberland Valley Beauty Spot Scenic Reserve Committee of Management, The Big Culvert, 1992
A history of the Big Culvert in the Cumberland Reserve and its link to the Yarra TrackPaperback. Front cover has an old photograph of the big culvert.Stamp of the Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779big culvert, cumberland reserve, yarra track, victoria, history -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Steavenson Falls-Cumberland Valley Beauty Spot Scenic Reserve Committee of Management, The Big Culvert, 1992
A history of the Big Culvert in the Cumberland Reserve and its link to the Yarra TrackPaperback. Front cover has an old photograph of the big culvert.Stamp of the Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779big culvert, cumberland reserve, yarra track, victoria, history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Ash Leib, University of Ballarat Alumni: Alumination, 2012
University of Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation UniversityPostcard advertising and exhibition at the Ballarat Art Gallery of works done by University of Ballarat Alumni. Has an artwork on the front of a small female and a dingo with a red/orange and black background.alumni, alumination, university of ballarat, art gallery of ballarat, kim anderson, phil berry, amy devereaux, peter georgakis, tarli glover, debbie hill, dianne jacono, nerina lascelles, ash lieb, bren luke, ronnie mckeegan, suzanne mcrae, darren newby, john o'loughlin, melissa peacock, kat pengelly, travis price, kiri smart, emma stoneman, peter thomas, shane van den akker, claire blake, geoff wallis, dingo -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Annual Report, Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report, 1912
Photocopy of the 1912 Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report.ballarat school of mines, annual report, richard maddern, andrew anderson, w.h. middleton, woolcott, gwenda mann, repousse, daniel walker, a.g. gilchrist, thomas hart, f.w. hawkins, bickett, james bickett -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Prospectus, 1905-6, 1906
16 page prospectus relating to the Ballarat School of Mines. non-fictionballarat school of mines, andrew anderson, john warrington rogers, r.t. vale, james bickett, james oddie, s.e. figgis, george fitches, f. herman, m. lindsay, j. lonie, richard maddern, h.a. nevett, i. pearce, r. scott, j.e. woolcott, j.t. mitchell, r.e. williams, henry cuthbert, thomas hart, charles kent, daniel walker, alfred mica smith, h.j. hall, charles deane, arthur garrard, valentine anderson, hubert murphy, hugo eklund, william tucker, w. figgis, a.e.c. kerr, john m. sutherland, j.f> usher, charles e. campbell, mining engineering, associateship, metallurgy, geology, electrical engineering, assayer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 3; November 1977 to May 1978
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 15 November 1977 to 12 May 1978. Book with yellow cover, front. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, $5000 for reseach at bcae, art display by bcae third year students, government to increase expenditure on bcae, $1060000 contract for bcae education building, terry lee - rock drilling championship, graduate course for librarians, business degree course, engineer off to antarctic, ron brown, more want to study in ballarat, d taylor keeock retires, stained glass windows, no jobs for many new teachers, anne vine student counsellor, gifts for research, new bcae computer has all the answers, father ray gregory lectures, mr james tye - british safety chief, tv equipment to cae, criticism rejected by barker, building over drain, vertical windmill, top facilities, 'the lost generation', coaching panel visits ballarat, endurance test for students, accident prevention seminar, jim reid, ron moulds, derek viner, harold thomas, shake-up urged in tertiary education, education report - partridge report, maureen boon wins prize, 'scrap deakin' - 12 college principals, percy cerutty's ideas transplanted, romp through war years, hitz of the blitz, orienteering - canadian forest, education no answer to unemployment, future of bcae assured, canoe class, course on hearing conservation program, billycart designs -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 17; February 1986 to June 1986
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 15 February 1986 to 28 June 1986. Mention of the Solutions Data Bank developed within the VIOSH program conducted at Ballarat College of Advanced Education. . Book with beige cover, front. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, dr ray watson psychologist, moneghetti for world events, musical cultural exchange, annie begonia queen, "cool burn" may save animals, wombat state forest, trainees at queen elizabeth centre, course will benefit sport, council president to national organisation, dr don watts, engineering study awards, ricky calvert, barry walker, indian brewer returns, n c mohan ram, metallurgy medal to ian mckee, political desert images, geoff bonney, jack coman, garry kinnane lecturer, biography of george johnston, mayor crebbins graduates, education for the nation, degrees for dad and daughter, paul hotchin a busy man, robert morrow mining engineer, the flab kids, speech problems rife, brett sinclair wins $1000, roderick ramsay top geology student, pro david klein revisits, merit for geologist, filipino academic at bcae, method to assess skills, student nurses meet patients, schools compete for environment awards, students set to join vsu, victorian student union, first for local sculpture students, adrian thomas, head of perfoming arts, key role in inventions, head questions government plans, saga of survival on the ice, dick richards, dr jim thyer physics lecturer, old u s defence 'secret', safety solutions data bank, dennis else -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 20; February 1987 to May 1987
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 23 February 1987 to 21 May 1987. . Book with green cover, front. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, health and safety, jim goulding, australian academy of hypnotic science, community officer, hamlet has wide appeal, paul tolton as hamlet, pottery work chosen for melbourne exhibition, tax hits enrolments, call to scrap fees, colleges oppose fees, john sharpham next bcae head, arts mean tourist dollars, courses professionally recognised, janet rubin theatre expert, exercise to music, mike whitesideand secret tunnel, joint showing of local artista, rick calvert civil engineering, sino-australian relations, enrolments, new orchestra ready for first night, adrian thomas, bso concert a success, paul tolton, the lost generation, john sharrock, david lance - winemaker, degrees herald future, karen bibby engineering medal, jack's final degree ceremony, 'full tertiary fees', college will give nurses 'merited new status', mathews defends library $2m cut, rodney brown wins geology award, royal australian nurses' federation, irene bolger - secretary, education changes, stayers and sprinters compared, koji hoashi - ceramics, paul mason community arts officer, "barefoot in the park" -
Federation University Historical Collection
Decorative object, Ballarat School of Mines Council Monthly Report, 1915
Handwritten reportballarat school of mines, technical art school building, gribble building, a.w. steane, j.h.s. thomas, john c. grieve -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines Inspection of the Building and Fittings in the Ballarat Junior Technical School, 30/10/1913
The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines, and opened in 1913 in the Dana Street Primary School building. Typed pagesmrelating to the Ballarat School of Mines Ballarat Junior Technical School building.ballarat junior technical school, a.w. steane, whittington, museum, daniel walker, allan perry, dr gutheil, thomas hart, e.j. mcconnon, a.e.c. kerr, d.n. mullins, s.h. hedder -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, John Drinkwater, Outline of Literature, c1940
Red cloth covered book with red leather spline and marbled papers.non-fictionballarat school of mines library, literature, homer, book of the dead, first books, bible, sacred books of the east, greek mythology, roman, renaissance, william shakespeare, john milton, marvill, walton, john bunyan, pepys, john dryden, samuel dryden, pierre corneille, charles perrault, alexander pope, daniel defoe, samuel richardson, henry fielding, tobias smollett, maria edgeworth, samuel johnson, edmund burke, jean mielot, edward gibbon, robert burns, james hogg, french revolution, goethe, schiller, lessing, wordsworth, southey, coleridge, hood, thomas moore, william blake, byron, shelley, keats, walter scott, aleandre dumas, victor hugo, charles lamb, alfred tennyson, william morris, edward fitzgerald, charles dickens, william thackeray, anthony trollope, edward lytton, wilkie collins, charles read, charles kinglsey, bronte, george eliot, charlott yonge, mark rutherford, ralph emerson, nathaniel hawthorne, edgar allan poe, mark twain, george sand, balzac, james froude, george borrow, richard jeffereis, winston churchill, nietsche, hans anderson, lewis carroll, may sinclair -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, 1869 (exact); Made prior to November 1869
This medal is one of only a few medals donated by a group of generous gentlemen as tokens of their appreciation of the talent and industry of high achieving students in the years 1869 - 1870. The medal was awarded to Charles J Henderson when he completed his Matriculation Examination at the very young age of 13 years. The 1869 College annual report states that this examination, which granted entry into Melbourne University, was held in Ballarat for the first time in 1869. Candidates had to pass in at least six of the nine possible subjects in order to pass. Charles Henderson (born 3/02/1856) was the eldest son of the Rev. William Henderson of St Anderw's Kirk, Ballarat, distinguished founder of Ballarat College. Charles was only the third student enrolled at Ballarat College in July 1864. The Ballarat College annual report 1869 states the medal was awarded in appreciation of his 'success in passing so creditably the Matriculation examination at the age of thirteen years'. This medal has historic significance because it dates from the first decade of the history of the College. It has social significance because the recipient was the third student enrolled at Ballarat College, the eldest son of the founder of the College. The medal is unique and is one of only a few privately donated between 1869-1870 by a group of gentlemen affiliated with the college.This gold-plated round-shaped medal has front embossed with Minerva head, name of school and school motto. The rear of the medal is inscribed with names of medal donors. There is a straight metal pin hinged to the right side of the rear of the medal. There is a small catch attached to left side of the rear of the medal. The side edge of the medal is inscribed with name of the recipient and title of the award. The medal is housed in a rectangular cardboard box and nestled in cotton wool.The box has a blue lid and white base.Embossed around inner edge of medal front "Studiis Claritudo Venit. Ballarat College". Inscribed on rear of medal 'Presented by T. Cowan Esq.. G. Duncan Esq.. / A. Smith Esq.. W. P Martin Esq.. / J. Bell Esq..J. williamson Esq.. / S. Pike Esq..'; Maker's mark stamped below rear side inscription 'J.T.S'. Inscribed around circumference of medal 'C. J Henderson Matriculation Examination, Nov 1869'.medal, minerva, matriculation, 1869, c j henderson, thomas cowan, james willliamson, gilbert duncan, adam smith, w p martin, john bell, s pike, matriculation examination, gold medal, ballarat college school motto, ballarat college, school motto, studiis claritudo venit -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Gold Nuggets of Victoria, 1970
Five page booklet of Victorian gold nuggets listing the known nuggets that had a gross weight over 1,000 ounces.gold nugget, victoria, indicator, thomas chapman, welcome stranger, the welcome, blanche barkly, the precious, the canadian, the lady hotham, the sarah sands, blackman lead maryborough, the heron, the viscount canterbury -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, McPherson's Engineering Catalogue
Soft covered catalogue with illustrations and photographsnon-fictionengineering, catalogue, mcpherson's, thomas mcpherson and son, engines, drills, tools -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Document (Item) - Transcription of a newspaper article, New Bridge Named After Former Shire Councillor, 1965
A transcription of a newspaper article of the naming of the F.J. Barton Bridge in Marysville in Victoria.A transcription of a newspaper article of the naming of the F.J. Barton Bridge in Marysville in Victoria.marysville, victoria, fj barton, steavenson river, healesville shire council, fred barton, thomas barton, fj barton bridge -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, c1900
A copy of an early black and white photograph of the building which was the forerunner to Barton's Store in Marysville in Victoria.A copy of an early black and white photograph of the building which was the forerunner to Barton's Store in Marysville in Victoria. Thomas John Barton was born in 1836 in Gloucestershire and after his father died in 1850 arrived in Melbourne in 1852 along with his mother, adult sisters, younger brothers, his uncle, his uncle's wife Suzanna and their family. Thomas tried gold mining at Woods Point but found it too difficult. He then partnered with Ewen Hugh Cameron to provide the miners with meat. In 1864 they purchased a plot of land in Marysville and set up a butchers/abattoirs and from there began their business of taking supplies to the miners at the nearby Woods Point and Jamieson goldfields. In 1865 the business was firmly established and Thomas married Selina Croker at Heidelberg and brought her back to Marysville. Their first home was 'The Chestnuts', which included the store, and was situated on the town side next to the Steavenson River. Sadly, in 1876 Selina died of complications after giving birth to their sixth child. Thomas was in need of a nanny to care for his six children, including the newborn baby, and so he employed Emily Ada Sparke, who is the eldest daughter of the local school teacher. Thomas and Emily subsequently marry in 1878 and they go on to have a further 10 children over the next several years. Thomas assisted in the establishment of the first school in Marysville in 1870 and remained a very active member of the community including as a Councillor for the Shire of Healesville, Shire President and he was also appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Thomas died in Carlton in 1911. After their father's death, his sons Fred and Frank took over the family business, which was then known as Barton Bros Store which continued to operate until sometime in the 1970's.marysville, victoria, barton's store, thomas john barton, ewen hugh cameron, woods point, jamieson, gold mining, goldfields, selina croker, the chestnuts, emily ada sparke, shire of healesville, fred barton, frank barton, barton bros store, francis adam barton, frederick john barton, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, 1910
A copy of an early black and white photograph of Francis Adam Barton taken in Marysville in Victoria.A copy of an early black and white photograph of Francis Adam Barton taken in Marysville in Victoria. Man in photograph has been incorrectly identified as Frederick John Barton. Francis Adam Barton was the son of Thomas John Barton. Thomas John Barton was born in 1836 in Gloucestershire and after his father died in 1850 arrived in Melbourne in 1852 along with his mother, adult sisters, younger brothers, his uncle, his uncle's wife Suzanna and their family. Thomas tried gold mining at Woods Point but found it too difficult. He then partnered with Ewen Hugh Cameron to provide the miners with meat. In 1864 they purchased a plot of land in Marysville and set up a butchers/abattoirs and from there began their business of taking supplies to the miners at the nearby Woods Point and Jamieson goldfields. In 1865 the business was firmly established and Thomas married Selina Croker at Heidelberg and brought her back to Marysville. Their first home was 'The Chestnuts', which included the store, and was situated on the town side next to the Steavenson River. Sadly, in 1876 Selina died of complications after giving birth to their sixth child. Thomas was in need of a nanny to care for his six children, including the newborn baby, and so he employed Emily Ada Sparke, who is the eldest daughter of the local school teacher. Thomas and Emily subsequently marry in 1878 and they go on to have a further 10 children over the next several years. Thomas assisted in the establishment of the first school in Marysville in 1870 and remained a very active member of the community including as a Councillor for the Shire of Healesville, Shire President and he was also appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Thomas died in Carlton in 1911. After their father's death, his sons Fred and Frank took over the family business, which was then known as Barton Bros Store which continued to operate until sometime in the 1970's.Mr F.J. Barton 1910marysville, victoria, barton's store, thomas john barton, ewen hugh cameron, woods point, jamieson, gold mining, goldfields, selina croker, the chestnuts, emily ada sparke, shire of healesville, fred barton, frank barton, barton bros store, frederick john barton, francis adam barton, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, 1927
An early black and white photograph of the Barton's Store in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Barton's Store in Marysville in Victoria. Barton's Store was established by Thomas John Barton in 1864. Thomas John Barton was born in 1836 in Gloucestershire and after his father died in 1850 arrived in Melbourne in 1852 along with his mother, adult sisters, younger brothers, his uncle, his uncle's wife Suzanna and their family. Thomas tried gold mining at Woods Point but found it too difficult. He then partnered with Ewen Hugh Cameron to provide the miners with meat. In 1864 they purchased a plot of land in Marysville and set up a butchers/abattoirs and from there began their business of taking supplies to the miners at the nearby Woods Point and Jamieson goldfields. In 1865 the business was firmly established and Thomas married Selina Croker at Heidelberg and brought her back to Marysville. Their first home was 'The Chestnuts', which included the store, and was situated on the town side next to the Steavenson River. Sadly, in 1876 Selina died of complications after giving birth to their sixth child. Thomas was in need of a nanny to care for his six children, including the newborn baby, and so he employed Emily Ada Sparke, who is the eldest daughter of the local school teacher. Thomas and Emily subsequently marry in 1878 and they go on to have a further 10 children over the next several years. Thomas assisted in the establishment of the first school in Marysville in 1870 and remained a very active member of the community including as a Councillor for the Shire of Healesville, Shire President and he was also appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Thomas died in Carlton in 1911. After their father's death, his sons Fred and Frank took over the family business, which was then known as Barton Bros Store which continued to operate until sometime in the 1970's.marysville, victoria, barton's store, thomas john barton, ewen hugh cameron, woods point, jamieson, gold mining, goldfields, selina croker, the chestnuts, emily ada sparke, shire of healesville, fred barton, frank barton, barton bros store, francis adam barton, frederick john barton, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, 1953
A black and white photograph of the water wheel which provided power to the Barton Bros Store in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of the water wheel which provided power to the Barton Bros Store in Marysville in Victoria. This water wheel was located on the Steavenson River in Marysville. Barton's Store was established by Thomas John Barton in 1864. Thomas John Barton was born in 1836 in Gloucestershire and after his father died in 1850 arrived in Melbourne in 1852 along with his mother, adult sisters, younger brothers, his uncle, his uncle's wife Suzanna and their family. Thomas tried gold mining at Woods Point but found it too difficult. He then partnered with Ewen Hugh Cameron to provide the miners with meat. In 1864 they purchased a plot of land in Marysville and set up a butchers/abattoirs and from there began their business of taking supplies to the miners at the nearby Woods Point and Jamieson goldfields. In 1865 the business was firmly established and Thomas married Selina Croker at Heidelberg and brought her back to Marysville. Their first home was 'The Chestnuts', which included the store, and was situated on the town side next to the Steavenson River. Sadly, in 1876 Selina died of complications after giving birth to their sixth child. Thomas was in need of a nanny to care for his six children, including the newborn baby, and so he employed Emily Ada Sparke, who is the eldest daughter of the local school teacher. Thomas and Emily subsequently marry in 1878 and they go on to have a further 10 children over the next several years. Thomas assisted in the establishment of the first school in Marysville in 1870 and remained a very active member of the community including as a Councillor for the Shire of Healesville, Shire President and he was also appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Thomas died in Carlton in 1911. After their father's death, his sons Fred and Frank took over the family business, which was then known as Barton Bros Store which continued to operate until sometime in the 1970's.WATER WHEEL./ MARYSVILLE '53marysville, victoria, barton's store, thomas john barton, ewen hugh cameron, woods point, jamieson, gold mining, goldfields, selina croker, the chestnuts, emily ada sparke, shire of healesville, fred barton, frank barton, barton bros store, francis adam barton, frederick john barton, water wheel, steavenson river, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Sun-Herald, 1953
A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the water wheel that used to provide power to the Barton Bros Store in Marysville in Victoria.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the water wheel that used to provide power to the Barton Bros Store in Marysville in Victoria. This water wheel was located on the Steavenson River in Marysville. Barton's Store was established by Thomas John Barton in 1864. Thomas John Barton was born in 1836 in Gloucestershire and after his father died in 1850 arrived in Melbourne in 1852 along with his mother, adult sisters, younger brothers, his uncle, his uncle's wife Suzanna and their family. Thomas tried gold mining at Woods Point but found it too difficult. He then partnered with Ewen Hugh Cameron to provide the miners with meat. In 1864 they purchased a plot of land in Marysville and set up a butchers/abattoirs and from there began their business of taking supplies to the miners at the nearby Woods Point and Jamieson goldfields. In 1865 the business was firmly established and Thomas married Selina Croker at Heidelberg and brought her back to Marysville. Their first home was 'The Chestnuts', which included the store, and was situated on the town side next to the Steavenson River. Sadly, in 1876 Selina died of complications after giving birth to their sixth child. Thomas was in need of a nanny to care for his six children, including the newborn baby, and so he employed Emily Ada Sparke, who is the eldest daughter of the local school teacher. Thomas and Emily subsequently marry in 1878 and they go on to have a further 10 children over the next several years. Thomas assisted in the establishment of the first school in Marysville in 1870 and remained a very active member of the community including as a Councillor for the Shire of Healesville, Shire President and he was also appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Thomas died in Carlton in 1911. After their father's death, his sons Fred and Frank took over the family business, which was then known as Barton Bros Store which continued to operate until sometime in the 1970's.marysville, victoria, barton's store, thomas john barton, ewen hugh cameron, woods point, jamieson, gold mining, goldfields, selina croker, the chestnuts, emily ada sparke, shire of healesville, fred barton, frank barton, barton bros store, francis adam barton, frederick john barton, water wheel, steavenson river, photograph