"Going away" wedding photograph of Lynn Murrell, daughter of Linton Newsagent William Murrell, and Bill Cushing - Linton Bank NSW Teller. Photograph taken at rear of Murrell's Newsagency, Sussex Street, Linton, in 1932.Copy of original black and white photograph. Photo shows a couple standing beside a decorated car.lynn murrell, bill cushing, weddings

Ira Gelling ("Paddy") Craine (1877-1940), born at Linton to parents William and Jane Craine, and sometimes referred to as "Linton's funniest man", had a mine in Carngham Road, Linton, in the years between WWI and WW2.Sepia photograph of a man wearing working clothes and hat, squatting at stream with a gold panning dish."Paddy Crane"paddy craine, gold panning

John Henry Baker was the son of James Henry Baker and Mary Ann Ross, who was born in Linton in 1860. After the death of his mother John was cared for by his maternal grandmother in Linton, and attended Linton State School. He enlisted for service during WWI and his name appears on the Linton School honour board.Photograph of John Henry Baker in military uniform. One of two photographs of John Henry Baker.john henry baker, baker family, corlett family, allan family, ross family

John Henry Baker was the son of James Henry Baker and Mary Ann Ross, who was born in Linton in 1860. After the death of his mother John was cared for by his maternal grandmother in Linton, and attended Linton State School. He enlisted for service during WWI and his name appears on the Linton School honour board.The second of two photographs of John Henry Baker.john henry baker, baker family, corlett family, allan family, ross family

Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 104. Jimmy was said to be the last Chinese miner to live in the Linton area. He died in 1928 and is buried in the Linton cemetery. Photograph shows Jimmy selling vegetables in Linton, c.1900.Black and white photograph of a man wearing long jacket, trousers and cap, balancing sacks on a pole across his shoulders."Jimmy the Chinaman".jimmy lee ching, "jimmy the chinaman", chinese settlers, old lintonian collection

Original photograph thought to have been taken about 1872 (before the building was renovated and enlarged), however copy in "Bank of New South Wales" file gives date 1862, most likely the year the bank was built. This building was later known as "Traquair House". It was lived in by the Lewers family, and later by Mrs. Stella Surman.Black and white copy of an early photo of the Bank of New South Wales in Linton. Three men are standing in the street outside the building. Two copies of photo: 1. Has been mounted on card. Back of card is stamped "Easter 1983, Historical Exhibition, Linton Park"; 2. copy which appears to have been printed from a scan.bank of new south wales linton, traquair house

This house was the home of William Michael Grigg and his family. It later was lived in by Les & Gwen Kerr, Russell & Cathy Kerr, Cindy and Justin Liddy, Ivan and Mary Perrin. Christopher Grigg was given the photograph by his Great Aunt Nell Grigg.Original mounted photograph of weatherboard house with two girls standing in front."Grigg house - Geelong Road Linton/later owned by Kerrs/Ena & Nell Grigg/in garden at home/in Linton/Ena about 14 yrs Nell 4 yrs/1905".nell grigg, ena grigg, houses

Black and white copy of original photograph of two men on top of a wagon load of wool driving a team of four horses."Knights wool to Railhead Linton Sam knight driving with Jack Francis".sam knight, jack francis, wool, horses

Black and white photograph of a young boy standing with arms crossed, wearing a checked shirt."James Draffin, son of Howard and Kaye Draffin "Emu Hill" Linton".james draffin

160 p. : ill.fictionchildren's fiction, hesba stretton (pseudonym of sarah smith)

Black and white photograph of two young girls with long fair hair, wearing identical long sleeved short dresses standing either side of an ornate chair, girl on left resting left forearm on back of chair, right arm by side, girl on right holding right arm up on prop behind, left arm by side."Kitty and Lizzie Burke father was train engine driver from Linton".kitty burke, lizzie burke

House in Clyde Street, formerly Di Piazza's, last lived in by bachelor brothers Bill and Les Ching, 1980s-1990s.Black and white photograph of rear view of house with man standing on roof."Cameron Ching on roof of Ching family home, Clyde St, Linton".cameron ching, ching family, di piazza, houses

296 p. : ill. Pale green decorative cover, image of young woman sitting in a field, reading.fictionFiction for girls and young women. "A volume which mothers may place in the hands of their daughters to show that worldly marriages, however glittering and grand . . . are not to be purchased at the expense of religious conviction and truth."g. c gedge, children's fiction

Map of Ballarat and surrounds, including Lake Learmonth, Snake Valley, Linton, Newton, Durham Lead, Sebastopol, Lake Wendouree, Winter Swamo. It was surveyed in 1933.ballarat, map

Black and white copy of original photograph of O'Meara headstone in Linton cemetery, with names Roger Patrick, Maria Agnes, Maria, Thomas Charles and John O'Meara. grave, linton cemetery, headstone, o'meara family

William Wilson was a staunch member of the Linton Methodist congregation and a local preacher. He died in 1890 age 83 and is buried in Linton cemetery.Sepia CDV photograph of an old, bearded gentleman wearing suit with long jacket and fob chain, seated with left arm resting on lap, right arm resting on side table holding a book in his hand."Mr (Daddy) Wilson".mr w. wilson, william wilson ("daddy" wilson), old lintonian collection

Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 57. William Wilson was a member and preacher in the Linton Methodist congregation. He was known as "Daddy" Wilson. He died in 1890, age 83, and is buried in the Linton cemetery. He is mentioned in an article on the history of the Linton Methodist church, in the 'Methodist Church' file at LDHS.Photograph of a bearded gentleman seated with right arm holding an article and resting on table, left arm resting on his lap.mr w. wilson, william wilson ("daddy" wilson), old lintonian collection

255 p. : frontispiece illustrationchildren's fiction

Ethel Bersey was born at Linton in 1882. She married James Wishart in 1910. George Bersey was born at Linton in 1887, and married Wilhelmina Collins in 1910.Black and white copy of original photograph which shows a woman seated slightly sideways on a chair, with her hand resting on a table, and a man standing behind her, one hand in his pocket and the other appears to be resting on the back of the chair. The woman is wearing a dress with a high collar, sleeves decorated with large buttons, and a spray of flowers on the bodice. The man is wearing a suit, with a fob and chain, and a buttonhole flower.ethel bersey, george bersey

15 receipts from Community Aid Abroad for donations given by Linton district fund raising efforts. C.A.A. Treasurer - F. O'Beirne per Mrs Surman.Text: " COMMUNITY AID ABROAD / FORMERLY FOOD FOR PEACE CAMPAIGN. "community aid abroad, documents and records, receipts

During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered voluntarily to meet at the Linton Court House and observe any aircraft which might fly over.During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered voluntarily to meet at the Linton Court House and observe any aircraft which might fly over.Circular badge of blue, white and red enameled concentric circles depicting an eagle. Serial number 15285 stamped on reverse.Text, front: ' VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS / OBSERVER. 'volunteer air observers corps, world war ii, volunteers

William Joseph Bennett, born at Linton in 1865, was a son of William Garnsworthy Bennett and Susan Bennett née Williams. He died in 136 and is buried in Linton cemetery.Sepia portrait of a gentleman with light beard, wearing jacket with flower in lapel.william joseph bennett, surman collection

Mr Wilson was a member of the Linton Methodist congregation, and a local preacher, who was known as "Daddy" Wilson. He died in 1890, age 83, and is buried in Linton cemetery.Sepia photograph of an older bearded man wearing jacket waistcoat fob chain and trousers, seated with left arm on lap, right arm resting on side table hand holding a book."Mr Wilson".mr w. wilson, william wilson ("daddy" wilson), surman collection

Janet Angus was born in Linton and was a daughter of John Angus, a miner, and his wife Wilhelmina (nee Statemann) who ran a draper's shop in Linton. Janet married Richard Egan in Western Australia in 1898. She died in Western Australia in 1949. Janet's daughter Elsie married Fred Jennings of Linton in 1925.Black and white copy of original photograph, which shows a young woman wearing a dark coloured dress or coat which is buttoned at the front and has a large white lace or crocheted collar. Janet Angus, afterwards Janet Egan The photograph has been glued to an information sheet which provides birth, death and marriage details.janet angus, janet egan

Ribbon worn by members of Independent Order of Rechabites (Friendly Society). Found in attic of Bank of NSW, Linton, together with money tin labelled "Rose of Linton Tent No. 53".Rectangular, cream gross-grain ribbon, with letters "IOR" embroidered in salmon.independent order of rechabites

Ribbon worn by members of Independent Order of Rechabites (Friendly Society). Found in attic of Bank of NSW, Linton, together with money tin labelled "Rose of Linton Tent No. 53".Rectangular, cream gross-grain ribbon, with letters "IOR" embroidered in salmon.independent order of rechabites

Alex Kennedy (Darkie) was manager of the Victory Mine. He first came to Linton in 1863, having previously worked for the Bridge Head Company at Brown's Diggings. He worked as engine driver at the Pioneer and Argyle Mines in Linton Park. He lived in Linton until his death in 1892. Albert Kennedy was his son.Sepia portrait of a young man wearing suit, high collar and bow tie.alex kennedy (darkie)