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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Hurstbridge Advertiser, Charles Partington: Obituary, 26/02/1932
Death notice for Charles Partington (1862-1932); also, notice of probate on Charles Partington's will 26/02/1932Greensborough pioneer familyCopy of newspaper obituarycharles partington -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Charity Ball, March 24th, 1961 – Dancing, Mr and Mrs Alan Robertson (City Engineer) (far left bottom), Mr and Mrs Vic Faravoni (far right centre)
Ringwood Charity Ball, March 24th, 1961 – Dancing, Mr and Mrs Alan Robertson (City Engineer) (far left bottom), Mr and Mrs Vic Faravoni (far right centre). All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1949
Quinn CollectionTwo-page letter written on two sheets of buff-coloured paper (0815.a1-2). Letter is headed Liddesdale Avenue, Frankston and dated 9/07/49. The pale brown envelope (0815.b), addressed to Mr Allan Quinn at the shipping office in Stockholm, has been re-addressed several times. It bears three Australian stamps. The four post-marks are indistinct. Letter commences 'My dear Allen......'and concludes '...Trusting to see you later on in the year. From your loving Dad.'letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles Edward Morgan, 1914-1918
A short article about Charles Edward Morgan and his service in World War 1. Charles Morgan was born in Bundoora.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles edward morgan -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Charles Withers (left) and Mervyn in the orchard at Southernwood, Eltham, c.1920
According to his son John Withers, Charles Withers was known as "Bill" and Mervyn Britain was a good friend of Charles from school.Inscribed on back of photo: "Mervyn, Bill on edge of picture" Many items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, eltham, southernwood, orchard, charles meynell pitt withers, mervyn britain -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Two scouts and Mervyn Britain and Charles Withers, Brougham Street, Eltham, c.1920
According to Charles Withers's son, John Withers, Charles was known as "Bill" and his good friend from school was "Mervyn Britain"Many items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, eltham, southernwood, scouts, mervyn britain, charles meynell pitt withers, brougham street -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Image, Clare Gervasoni, https://cms.victoriancollections.net.au/catalogue/items, 2016
The Wilson homes were completed in 1966. One of the first objectives of the Association was "to provide the shelter of a hose for those Pioneers of the Goldfields whom the reverses of fortune have deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years." The first home at Charles Anderson Grove was built in 1925. Before that time the Association provided relief for needy pioneers. relief included monthly monetary payments, loads of firewood, medical assistance and distribution of Christmas bosed of groceries to deserving pensioners, and in some cases payment of burial costs. ::a) The dominant purpose of the Association is to give public benevolent relief as a charity, but providing independent living accommodation in our Retirement Village for person in need who are over 65. ::b) To raise funds by membership subscription, commercial and residential rents, donations, gifts and voluntary work, for the purpose of providing direct relief of poverty, distress, misfortune or helplessness. ::c) To maintain the important heritage and ongoing viability of the Old Colonists' Association. (Revised Rules of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc., 2016) Colour photograph pf a cream brick building known as the Wilson Homes. They are a part of the Old Colonists' Association, Ballarat Retirement Village at Charles Anderson Grove. old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, charles anderson grove, wilson, wilson homes -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Image, Thornton Richards, Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village Residence - Ian Rollo Currie Foundation Homes, 1982
These homes were built in 1981. One of the first objectives of the Association was "to provide the shelter of a hose for those Pioneers of the Goldfields whom the reverses of fortune have deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years." The first home at Charles Anderson Grove was built in 1925. Before that time the Association provided relief for needy pioneers. relief included monthly monetary payments, loads of firewood, medical assistance and distribution of Christmas bosed of groceries to deserving pensioners, and in some cases payment of burial costs. ::a) The dominant purpose of the Association is to give public benevolent relief as a charity, but providing independent living accommodation in our Retirement Village for person in need who are over 65. ::b) To raise funds by membership subscription, commercial and residential rents, donations, gifts and voluntary work, for the purpose of providing direct relief of poverty, distress, misfortune or helplessness. ::c) To maintain the important heritage and ongoing viability of the Old Colonists' Association. (Revised Rules of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc., 2016) Black and white photograph of the Ian Rollo Currie Foundation Cottage at The Old Colonists' Assiation of Ballarat Inc retirement village at Charles Anderson Grove, Ballarat.old colonists' association, ballarat, ian rollo currie foundation, charles anderson grove, ian rollo currie homes, old colonists' association retirement village -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Image, Lisa Gervasoni, Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Residence - Williams Cottage, 13/06/2021
This home was the first cottage built by the Old Colonists' Association, and was the gift of Mr and Mrs F.J. Williams. It was completed in 1925. From the minute books: "Mr and Mrs F.J. Williams, both natives of Ballarat, offered to build a cottage on the Association's ground at Perry Park [now known as Charles Anderson Grove] something after a style of the Hassell Homes. That offer was immediately followed by another from Mr S.W.J. Clark, a member of the Council. Both offers were promptly and gratefully accepted." One of the first objectives of the Association was "to provide the shelter of a hose for those Pioneers of the Goldfields whom the reverses of fortune have deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years." The first home at Charles Anderson Grove was built in 1925. Before that time the Association provided relief for needy pioneers. Relief included monthly monetary payments, loads of firewood, medical assistance and distribution of Christmas bosed of groceries to deserving pensioners, and in some cases payment of burial costs. ::a) The dominant purpose of the Association is to give public benevolent relief as a charity, but providing independent living accommodation in our Retirement Village for person in need who are over 65. ::b) To raise funds by membership subscription, commercial and residential rents, donations, gifts and voluntary work, for the purpose of providing direct relief of poverty, distress, misfortune or helplessness. ::c) To maintain the important heritage and ongoing viability of the Old Colonists' Association. (Revised Rules of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc., 2016) Mr and Mrs Fred John and Matilda Anne Williams of Melbourne made a generous donation to enable this cottage to be built. It was opened in their presence in 1925. Fred John Williams was the son of John Williams and Thomassina Whilley. Together with his brother Frank Williams, Fred Williams was the proprietor of J. Williams and Sons. The brothers took over the business when their father, John Williams, retired in January 1893. In 1918 Fred Williams left Ballarat for Melbourne, at which time he was described as someone who had ‘tried to benefit the whole of Ballarat’. He was highly involved with the Forward Ballarat Movement At the time of his death in February 1926 at Lorne F.J. Williams was a partner in the firm Williams Shoemen Pty. Ltd. By 2021 the cottage had numerous cracks and required work. These photographs are a record of the condition of the cottage at that time.Colour photograph of the exterior views of Williams Cottage at The Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc retirement village at 3 Charles Anderson Grove, Ballarat.old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, charles anderson grove, f.j. william, retirement village, williams cottage, fred john williams, matilda anne williams, fred williams, matilda williams -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Image, Lisa Gervasoni, Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Residence - Williams Cottage, 13/06/2021
This home was the first cottage built by the Old Colonists' Association, and was the gift of Mr and Mrs F.J. Williams. It was completed in 1925. From the minute books: "Mr and Mrs F.J. Williams, both natives of Ballarat, offered to build a cottage on the Association's ground at Perry Park [now known as Charles Anderson Grove] something after a style of the Hassell Homes. That offer was immediately followed by another from Mr S.W.J. Clark, a member of the Council. Both offers were promptly and gratefully accepted." One of the first objectives of the Association was "to provide the shelter of a hose for those Pioneers of the Goldfields whom the reverses of fortune have deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years." The first home at Charles Anderson Grove was built in 1925. Before that time the Association provided relief for needy pioneers. Relief included monthly monetary payments, loads of firewood, medical assistance and distribution of Christmas bosed of groceries to deserving pensioners, and in some cases payment of burial costs. ::a) The dominant purpose of the Association is to give public benevolent relief as a charity, but providing independent living accommodation in our Retirement Village for person in need who are over 65. ::b) To raise funds by membership subscription, commercial and residential rents, donations, gifts and voluntary work, for the purpose of providing direct relief of poverty, distress, misfortune or helplessness. ::c) To maintain the important heritage and ongoing viability of the Old Colonists' Association. (Revised Rules of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc., 2016) Mr and Mrs Fred John and Matilda Anne Williams of Melbourne made a generous donation to enable this cottage to be built. It was opened in their presence in 1925. Fred John Williams was the son of John Williams and Thomassina Whilley. Together with his brother Frank Williams, Fred Williams was the proprietor of J. Williams and Sons. The brothers took over the business when their father, John Williams, retired in January 1893. In 1918 Fred Williams left Ballarat for Melbourne, at which time he was described as someone who had ‘tried to benefit the whole of Ballarat’. He was highly involved with the Forward Ballarat Movement At the time of his death in February 1926 at Lorne F.J. Williams was a partner in the firm Williams Shoemen Pty. Ltd. By 2021 the cottage had numerous cracks and required work. These photographs are a record of the condition of the cottage at that time.Colour photograph of the interior views of Williams Cottage at The Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc retirement village at 3 Charles Anderson Grove, Ballarat.old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, charles anderson grove, f.j. william, retirement village, williams cottage, fred john williams, matilda anne williams, fred williams, matilda williams -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Alan Partington, Jim Medhurst and others, 1980c
Alan Partington with James W. Medhurst. Jim Medhurst, born 1900 at Greensborough. A tall boy at age 15 he was asked why he was not fighting in the war. As a result he went to Sydney, put his age up and changed his name to McPhee. He returned from the war and joined the police. He later worked for Melbourne City Council. Married to Olive Eddy, they had 3 children and lived in Warwick Road Greensborough.Pioneer Greensborough families, the Partingtons were related through the marriage of Annie May Medhurst and William Partington.Digital copy of colour photograph.alan partington, jim medhurst, james william partington -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Image, Thornton Richards, Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Residence - Williams Cottage, c1982
This home was the first cottage built by the Old Colonists' Association, and was the gift of Mr and Mrs F.J. Williams. It was completed in 1925. From the minute books: "Mr and Mrs F.J. Williams, both natives of Ballarat, offered to build a cottage on the Association's ground at Perry Park [now known as Charles Anderson Grove] something after a style of the Hassell Homes. That offer was immediately followed by another from Mr S.W.J. Clark, a member of the Council. Both offers were promptly and gratefully accepted." One of the first objectives of the Association was "to provide the shelter of a hose for those Pioneers of the Goldfields whom the reverses of fortune have deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years." The first home at Charles Anderson Grove was built in 1925. Before that time the Association provided relief for needy pioneers. Relief included monthly monetary payments, loads of firewood, medical assistance and distribution of Christmas bosed of groceries to deserving pensioners, and in some cases payment of burial costs. a) The dominant purpose of the Association is to give public benevolent relief as a charity, but providing independent living accommodation in our Retirement Village for person in need who are over 65. b) To raise funds by membership subscription, commercial and residential rents, donations, gifts and voluntary work, for the purpose of providing direct relief of poverty, distress, misfortune or helplessness. c) To maintain the important heritage and ongoing viability of the Old Colonists' Association. (Revised Rules of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc., 2016) Mr and Mrs Fred John and Matilda Anne Williams of Melbourne made a generous donation to enable this cottage to be built. It was opened in their presence in 1925. Fred John Williams was the son of John Williams and Thomassina Whilley. Together with his brother Frank Williams, Fred Williams was the proprietor of J. Williams and Sons. The brothers took over the business when their father, John Williams, retired in January 1893. In 1918 Fred Williams left Ballarat for Melbourne, at which time he was described as someone who had ‘tried to benefit the whole of Ballarat’. He was highly involved with the Forward Ballarat Movement. At the time of his death in February 1926 at Lorne F.J. Williams was a partner in the firm Williams Shoemen Pty. Ltd. Colour photograph of Williams Cottage at The Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc retirement village at Charles Anderson Grove, Ballarat. It features a colourful flower border. old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, charles anderson grove, f.j. william, retirement village, williams cottage, fred john williams, matilda anne williams, fred williams, matilda williams -
Victorian Apiarists Association
Publication, The History Of Bees ( Charles Bvtler. Magd), January, 1985
A5 sized hardcover book. Mustard colour fabric like cover with gold markings. Also a mustard coloured sleeve Copy of book from early works to 1800British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data. Butler, Charles The Feminine Monarchie 1. Bee Culture - Great Britain- Early works to 1800 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Manley-Breen, Charles
Reverend Charles Manley-Breen's ordination was celebrated at the Eltham Assembly of God, the service conducted by the Reverend Philip Hills; Charles' wife Bronwyn included in the ceremony. Contents Newspaper article: "Pastor ordained", Diamond Valley News, 9 December 1986, report of ordination of Charles Manley-Breen.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etccharles manley-breen, bronwyn manley-breen, philip hills, eltham assembly of god church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles Henry Swanwick, 1914-1918
A short article about Charles Henry Swanwick and his service in World War 1. Charles Swanwick is remembered on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles henry swanwick -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles George Clayton, 1914-1918
A short article about Charles George Clayton and his service in World War 1. At the time of Charles George Clayton's enlistment, he was living at Greensborough2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles george clayton -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Deep Lead Primary School Number 721 with Pupils & Teacher Mr Alan Gabriel 1921
Deep Lead Primary School Pupils 1921. Teacher Mr Alan Gabriel. Back Row: Mr. Gabriel, Ann Rogers, Thelma Mitchell, Edith Jeffson, Hazel Potter, Doris Launder, Jack Mitchell, Colin Ratcliff. Centre Row: Muriel Mullins, Laura Rogers, Amy Rogers, Melva Potter, Vincent Ratcliffe, Robert Freeland, Mervin Potter. Front Row: Norman HUme, Len Launder, Bill Potter, Norman Ratcliffe, Stan Launder, Richard Launder.stawell education -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, MacKnight, Charles
MacKnight, CharlesBlack and white photograph of profile of gentleman with dark hair and curly beard. he has his arms crossedpioneer, settler, portrait, people, family, charles macknight -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Mills, Charles
Mills, CharlesBlack and white portrait photograph of man with hair parted on left and a full outline beard wearing a wide collared jacket and a watch chain is visible on his chestpioneer, portrait, settler, people, family, sailor -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Image, Thornton Richards, Wilson Homes at the Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village, c1982, c1982
The Wilson homes were completed in 1966. One of the first objectives of the Association was "to provide the shelter of a hose for those Pioneers of the Goldfields whom the reverses of fortune have deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years." The first home at Charles Anderson Grove was built in 1925. Before that time the Association provided relief for needy pioneers. relief included monthly monetary payments, loads of firewood, medical assistance and distribution of Christmas bosed of groceries to deserving pensioners, and in some cases payment of burial costs. ::a) The dominant purpose of the Association is to give public benevolent relief as a charity, but providing independent living accommodation in our Retirement Village for person in need who are over 65. ::b) To raise funds by membership subscription, commercial and residential rents, donations, gifts and voluntary work, for the purpose of providing direct relief of poverty, distress, misfortune or helplessness. ::c) To maintain the important heritage and ongoing viability of the Old Colonists' Association. (Revised Rules of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc., 2016) Black and white photograph pf a cream brick building known as the Wilson Homes. They are a part of the Old Colonists' Association, Ballarat Retirement Village at Charles Anderson Grove. old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, charles anderson grove, wilson, wilson homes -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Charles C Reilly, Oriental & North Cross Reef Mine showing underground drives, 3/5/1900
Underground Survey of Mines Stawell c1900Charles C Reilley 3.5.00 mining, gold, map -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles Benjamin Scrivener, 1914-1918
A short article about Charles Benjamin Scrivener and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was working at Guildford WA; Charles was born in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles benjamin scrivener -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William Charles Bigmore, 1914-1918
A short article about William Charles Bigmore and his service in World War 1. At the time of William Charles Bigmore's enlistment, he was living in Kent Town, S. A.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william charles bigmore -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Charles Honore Pierlot
Charles Honore Pierlotstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Charles Macintosh JP -- Studio Portrait
Macintosh Charles (JP)stawell -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 05/11/45
A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1945 depicting his time spent in Seattle and Vancouver.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Letter (0303.A1) written on light blue paper which also converts into an envelope.Inscription on top right hand corner on the first page: "M.I. Goonawarra, Vancouver/B.C. Canada 5-11-45" Inscription on top left corner: "Give my love to all" followed by letter content. Inscription on back page: "S Quinn, 63 Ocean Beach, Manly N.S.W. Australia/Allan Quinn Goonawarra"allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, seattle, vancouver -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Digital photograph, Lisa Gervasoni, Traffic Lights Obscured in Cotham Road, Kew, 2017, 2017
Colour photograph of the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street in Kew. kew, cotham road, charles street, intersection, traffic lights, citipower, vicroads, boroondara council, safety, poor location -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Opening of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village Community Centre, 2017, 23/09/2017
Panaromic photograph of the interior of the Charles Anderson Grove Community Centre.charles anderson grove, old colonists' association ballarat, community centre, retirement village -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Opening of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village Community Centre, 2017, 23/09/2017
Panaromic photograph of the interior of the Charles Anderson Grove Community Centre.charles anderson grove, old colonists' association ballarat, community centre, retirement village -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Charles Partington Junior, 1883c
Photograph of Charles Partington Junior.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington junior, partington