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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Colonial Settlers, Walter John Wynd, "George Wynd & Margaret White" "Charles Trinder & Mary Halls" A Study of their linages, 2021
Convict and colonial Settlers Family Historywhite Soft cover. Black line framing title and small box around author.Rec 0340 -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Early Torquay Beach Scenes
Photograph shows a family frolicking on the Torquay beachfront in front of bathing boxes lining the foreshore.The bathing boxes in the background were a significant feature of the Torquay beachfront until 1953.Black and white photographtorquay beach, beach activities, bathing boxes -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Early Torquay Beach Scenes
Photograph shows a family group in swimwear, wrapped in towels and blankets, on the beach at Torquay with bathing boxes in the background.A record of beach fashions, and bathing boxes that had disappeared from the beach by the 1950s.Black and white photographtorquay victoria -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Quilt, 1921
Now 100 years old, this quilt belonged to the donor’s grandfather John William Huffstutter. John was Born in 1898 in a log cabin in the Ozark mountains of Missouri, USA. Tragically, John’s mother died when he was four years old. John said that he could always remember her voice calling his name as he hid under the porch in one of the many thunderstorms that frequent the area with his dog. John was raised by his grandmother and was treated as the youngest to her other children, growing up with his aunties and uncles rather than brothers and sisters. John began to study engineering at the State University of Iowa before serving in the US Army Engineer Corps in The Great War. He enlisted when he became eligible and served briefly before the Great War ended. He then returned to his engineering studies in Iowa, and shortly after finishing his studies got his first job with Westinghouse in Pittsburgh at age 23. It was when John was leaving for this job that he was given the quilts as a reminder of home from his grandmother Sarah Jane "Sallie" Tindall Coble, and her daughter (John's Aunt) Ottie Maude Coble Bittick. Widowed at age 78, John took to sleeping in his screen porch under one of these quilts. John remembered one winter in Missouri waking in his log cabin to find snow covering him and his quilt. When he died at age 94, the quilt he used was completely worn out and discarded. This remaining quilt was shipped to Australia, where Carol’s (the donor) immediate family had emigrated in 1970. Opening the box that contained the quilt released a wave of comforting smells, emotions, and a flood of childhood memories. Carol distinctly remembers sleeping under these quilts for afternoon naps at her grandparents' house. The quilt is 74 x 80 inches (1880 x 2030mm), matching the size of a modern-day king bed. It is made of various four-inch (100mm) squares. These squares are made of old men woollen suits in dark colours of browns and greys. The quilt is layered with a wool backing fabric and a batting lawyer of unknown material, possibly cotton or wool. The quilt is tied together with red wool yarn and the backing fabric is folded over the edge to be used as a binding. Embroidered across the front of the quilt in purple wool yarn is "John Huffstutter", "13 Oct 1921". A small, printed cloth label "HUFFSTUTTER" is pinned on the reverse of the quilt. The quilt is well-worn but in good condition considering its age. The care instructions passed down by word of mouth with the quilt were to "never wash, only air".Front embroidered. Purple handstitching: "John Huffstutter / 13 Oct 1921" Reverse. Printed cloth label: "HUFFSTUTTER"ozark, missouri, usa, textile history, quilt heritage -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Advertisement, Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Company, 1957
Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Crown of the glory box (ladies with blankets, lambs in bridal party)Crown of the glory box…./colour-bright….comfort-right….Onkaparinga/Choose Onkaparinga, the pure wool blankets you'll love and cherish for a lifetimeblanket, blanket fever, wool, onkaparinga, advertisement, australian women's weekly -
National Wool Museum
Leisure object - Game
Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Playing card set - double pack of cards in original boxWith Complements "Onkaparinga"/Onkaparinga Blankets/Onkaparinga Robes of Distinctionblanket fever, onkaparinga, marketing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Camera
Camera owned by Robert Gardiner in the 1950s. Purchased c 1954 at Michael's camera store, cnr Elizabeth and Bourke Street, Melbourne. Used during courtship with Barbara Hegarty Gardiner - Took sporting photos, family photos and Holiday trips.Twin Lens Reflex black camera in leather case - R (Flexo) with carrying strap. Strap holding a Weston light meter in zipped soft bag. Lens hood in leather case. Lens f 1.35 focal length 7.5cm. Film size 120|Cardboard Box. Hanimex - transparency mounts. A total of 9 items .Flexophotography, cameras, camera accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Slide Projector, c1968
Purchased by donor from Myer Emporium c1965. Used at home until 20000 to show slides of the familyAn Aldis 2000 35mm cartridge Slide Projector with an orange slide on top to slide in each slide to be viewed from a 40 slide cartridge on the side of the projector. Focus adjusted by turning lens at front of the unit (Projar f=85mm - 1300 - Gottingen). Height adjuster at front and power switch at back. A cotton twine covered covered power cable with three pin plug - overall length - 250cm. Three plastic slide cartridges and a plastic box for two of the cartridges is included. A total of five pieces.Rank Aldis; Aldis 2000; Serial No 10836photography, projectors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Report, Robert Bethel, 1/06/1997
Photocopy of school assignments. Includes description of several local war memorials and an investigation into the record of Robert Bethel whose name appears on the Box Hill and Mitcham War Memorials although he was a Tasmanian. Bethel was killed at Gallipoli, information includes copies of Bethel's military record and correspondence with his parents, his family background and details of his brother, Wilfred Michael Bethel also killed in action at the Somme. Maps show his travels. Illustrations. Approx 42 pagesbethel, robert, world war, 1914-1918. battle of gallipoli, wilfred michael, world war 1914-1918. battle of the somme, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New city makes progress, 1994
Although it may not be apparent to residents much has been happening at the council offices at Box Hill and Nunawading since the appointment of the three commissioners to the City of Whitehorse.Although it may not be apparent to residents much has been happening at the council offices at Box Hill and Nunawading since the appointment of the three commissioners to the City of Whitehorse. Australia Day Family festival is to be held 12 noon - 10 pm Thursday 26 January at the Nunawading Civic Centre grounds.Although it may not be apparent to residents much has been happening at the council offices at Box Hill and Nunawading since the appointment of the three commissioners to the City of Whitehorse. city of whitehorse, australia day, festivals and celebrations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Our forbears grew tobacco in Nunawading
Article in 'Eastern Times' - Local historical writer Jean Uhl relates that there was a toll gate called 'Ballyshanassy' and that the Nunawading Road Board once had a court case versus Cotter about this gate.Article in 'Eastern Times' - Local historical writer Jean Uhl relates that there was a toll gate called 'Ballyshanassy' and that the Nunawading Road Board once had a court case versus Cotter about this gate. Another discovery was that Nunawading had a tobacco plantation, family members of John Jacob Meyer who married a Miss Schwartz and settled in Hawthorn in 1852 used to work on this plantation.Article in 'Eastern Times' - Local historical writer Jean Uhl relates that there was a toll gate called 'Ballyshanassy' and that the Nunawading Road Board once had a court case versus Cotter about this gate.agriculture, toll gates, uhl, jean, nunawading road board, meyer, john jacob, schwartz (miss), tobacco farming -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Woodhouse Grove, c1980
Woodhouse Grove Methodist Chapel: letter written by Eliza Grace Aspinall to her sister-in-law, Kate Aspinall describing the wedding of her elder sister Emily and William Irwin at the Wesleyan Chapel at Woodhouse Grove in November 1881.woodhouse grove methodist church, aspinall family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Illustration, Box Hill Lyric Club, c1890
Copy of a photo of the Box Hill Lyric Club taken in the 1890's.Copy of a photo of the Box Hill Lyric Club taken in the 1890's. Donated by a descendant of the McDonnell Family. Pat McDonnell was an owner of the Reserve Hotel, Mitcham.Copy of a photo of the Box Hill Lyric Club taken in the 1890's. choirs, box hill lyric club, mcdonnell, pat, mcdonnell, jeannie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Reunion all Toogood, 2002
Article describing the reunion of more than 100 members of the Toogood family in May 2002 at the grounds of Box Hill High School.Article describing the reunion of more than 100 members of the Toogood family in May 2002 at the grounds of Box Hill High School.Article describing the reunion of more than 100 members of the Toogood family in May 2002 at the grounds of Box Hill High School.toogood family, toogood, jim, tarry, amy, gray, elisabeth, james, joan, viola, joseph, georgy, william -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Donors Help, 1991
The Forest Hill Rotary Club made a major contribution towards the donation of a machine which measures pulse and oxygen levelsThe Forest Hill Rotary Club made a major contribution towards the donation of a machine which measures pulse and oxygen levels. Ted Woolfe's grandson died from an undiagnosed condition. His family (Van den Hoeks) asked for a donation to be made to the Box Hill Hospital.The Forest Hill Rotary Club made a major contribution towards the donation of a machine which measures pulse and oxygen levelsclubs and associations, rotary club of forest hill, woolfe, ted, van den hoek, joanna, box hill hospital -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Clues Found on Artists' Camps, 1984
Article by Simon Kinch, more light has been shed on Blackburn's place in The Australian Artists' Camps era of 1890's. Mr. Ossie Green contacted present day members of the McCubbin family. A number of paintings were painted at Blackburn Lake and later after McCubbin married, he bought a cottage in Blackburn, the exact location is unknown.artists camps, mccubbin, frederick, abrahams, louis, green, oswald stuart, box hill artists camp, blackburn lake -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Wedding Dress, 1936
... Box Hill families costume female ceremonial 1937 cream ...Donated by grand daughter of Edith and Ron Palmer. Bride Ellen Lidgerwood married Ron Mathers on 4 September 1937.The Best Man was the brother of the Groom, George Mathers. The bridesmaid was the sister of the groom, Miss Mathers and the flower girl was the niece of the bride, June Lidgerwood. For full family history and photos of both weddings see Supplementary File NA3817 & NA3818. Dress worn by Ellen at her wedding and Veil worn by both sisters Edith and Ellen Lidgerwood at their wedding ceremonies, Edith in 1936 (see NA3817) and Ellen in 1937Prominent Box Hill families1937 cream seersucker dress featuring a cowl neck and long sleeve, slit at shoulder to create cowl effect. Slim at lower arm to a point over the hand and fastened at seam with press stud. Bodice cut on the cross under the bust. Cut on the cross figure fitting skirt to the floor, complete with long train. On the back is a slit opening fastened with hook and eye and glass clear buttons. Below the slit are eight glass buttons with false rouleau button loops. The train is made of an added detachable piece. Veil worn at both sisters weddings but with different headdresses. Headdress has small circle of flowers and berries. See sister's wedding dress NA3817.costume, female ceremonial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Wedding Gown, 1871
The wedding gown was worn by Lucy Kneeshaw Prout for her marriage to John Sommers on 29th November, 1871 at Trinity Church of England and Ireland, Williamstown, Victoria. Lucy was born in Woolwich, Kent, England in August 1850 and immigrated to Australia with her family in 1852 on the 'SS Coromandel'. She was the youngest of five children. Their parents were Edward and Elizabeth Prout (nee Hall). Lucy died in 1940 - 90 years of age. John E. Sommers was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1846 and emigrated to Australia with his family in June 1853 on the 'Tongataboo'. His marriage certificate shows that he was an engineer. He studied at the National Gallery's School of Design under both Clark and Campbell from 1872 to 1879. He drew a compressed charcoal and pencil portrait of Fred McCubbin in 1876. The portrait was displayed in the Golden Summers exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in 1985 and is shown on page 40 of the Golden Summers catalogue. Their grand-daughter, Mrs Marjorie Gibson (born 1910) said he was associated with the Heidelberg School and the Box Hill Artists Camp. He is also noted in the 'Book of Australian Artists'. He exhibited prolifically with the Victorian Artists Society until his resignation in 1898. In 1881 John Sommers took employment with the Education Department at Castlemaine (Ref. Golden Summer catalogue - pages 26 and 40). John died in 1930 aged 84 years. John and Lucy Sommers children John and Dora both studied at the National Gallery of Victoria, so senior was added to John E. Sommers Senior's works. There is a short biography on page 26 of Golden Summers. Researched by Valda and Ted Arrowsmith May 2006.One piece old gold Paper Taffeta wedding gown, stand up collar, piped in green taffeta. Forty covered buttons from neck to hemline. Shaped sleeve with 15cm cuff and three buttons. Two rows of seven cm appliqued green and gold shaped fans along hemline. Two rows of green and gold piping and 8cm deep gold fringe. Back of dress has central panel of pleats and six covered buttons and a square cut hem line for the train at back. Dress bodice is lined and has two 7cm bones in side seam.costume, female ceremonial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Watch
from the Till collection NA4003.THE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Ladies silver watch. Round pearl face with silver case which has leaf design around the edge. Watch has 'Citizen' presentation box made of cream cardboard.Swiss made watch. Citizen make box.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Hone Family Material, 2004
A history of the Hone family in Melbourne .A history of the Hone family in Melbourne including orchards in Box Hill and Blackburn and the involvement of Job Hone in the Woodhouse Grove Methodist Chapel. Also a list of material held at Box Hill Historical Society.A history of the Hone family in Melbourne . hone, job, woodhouse grove methodist chapel, hone, henry john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History in the making, 29/07/1970 12:00:00 AM
A brief history of NunawadingA brief history of Nunawading prepared by the Nunawading and District Historical Society to assist students requiring facts about the district's past. Published in 'Gazette Special Feature, 29 July 1970. Copy from Jessie Williams scrapbook.A brief history of Nunawadingschwerkolt, johann august, smith, l.l, dr, slater family, blackburn, gerard, tunstall, nunawading, ballyshanassy, mount pleasant methodist church, mitcham, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, blackburn road, railway road, potteries, railways, local history, box hill railway station, blackburn railway station, mitcham railway station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Jaboor orchard, 2007
This orchard was situated between the Toogoods Marshalls on Middleborough Road Box Hill North.This orchard was situated between the Toogoods Marshalls on Middleborough Road Box Hill North.This orchard was situated between the Toogoods Marshalls on Middleborough Road Box Hill North.orchards, toogood family, marshall family, o'neill, mortimer, jaboor orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Death of Mona Ready, n.d
Obituary for Mona Ready nee HughesObituary for Mona Ready nee Hughes whose family owned the first saddlery in the Box Hill district. She was organist for Christ Church, Mitcham for 25 years.Obituary for Mona Ready nee Hughesready, mona burgess, hughes, mona burgess, british and foreign bible society, ready, jack, mcintosh, a (mrs), christ church anglican church, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 1988
Silver coloured medal embossed with Nunawading crest presented on Australia Day Family Festival in a grey vinyl medal box.The Australian Bicentenary 1788 - 1988numismatics, medals - commemorative, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Bedspread, C1914
The bedspread and apron (NA2863) were owned by Maria Austin (born 25 August 1867 Buried at Box Hill Cemetery 15 November 1955)and used when she worked as a 'Nanny' in England. Many of the children she cared for kept in touch with her after she came to Australia with her family in 1914. They arrived on Show Day, 1914 on the last ship to leave England before the First World War was declared. She lived at 26 Nelson Road Box Hill now the site of the Box Hill R.S.L. Maria was born 25 August in 18?? and died in 1952 and is buried in the Box Hill Cemetery. She was the Great Aunt of the donor.White cotton bedspread with a 18cm deep frill around edge and a 4cm deep insertion of lace on a shamrock design 48 cm from top of bedspread.manchester, bedding -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Apron - Nanny
The bedspread (NA2862) and apron were owned by Maria Austin (born 25 August 1867 Buried at Box Hill Cemetery 15 November 1955) and used when she worked as a 'Nanny' in England. Many of the children she cared for kept in touch with her after she came to Australia with her family in 1914. They arrived on Show Day, 1914 on the last ship to leave England before the First World War was declared. She lived at 26 Nelson Road Box Hill now the site of the Box Hill R.S.L. Maria was born 25 August in 18?? and died in 1952 and is buried in the Box Hill Cemetery. She was the Great Aunt of the donor.White bib front apron with ties to back of neck - wide waist band ties - 12 cm hem line - also three 2cm pin tucks above hem line - two 12cm pin tucks at top of bib front. Pocket on right hand side.M Austin. 1.2.1901|Laundry mark in red 59costume, female working -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Bottle
Brown glass bottle with screw cap containing liniment including a brown cardboard box.Sloans Family Linament.medicine, first aid, glass technology, bottles -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Table Cloth
Table cloth purchased by donor from Pannam's store in vermont in 1948-49 for her glory box and was used by her in her family home in 6 McDowall Street Mitcham.White cotton table cloth with green patterned border design. The cloth has one hem on the right (top) side and one on the wrong (bottom )side.manchester, table linen, domestic items, table setting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Three pioneer families of Box Hill South, 20/05/1965
... and Britnell. Three pioneer families of Box Hill South Document ...Document by Marjorie De Freyne Bishop of Box Hill Historical Society on three pioneer families - Talbett, Bedford and Britnell.talbett, henry, bedford, charles james, britnell, jonah -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, One man and his time
1. Article on 'Uplands', Vermont home of Edward Bishop from 1885 - 1895. 2. Photocopy of photograph of Edward Bishop 3. Article re a family business Tom Bishop, Frank Bishop, E.F.G. Hodges and the Reporter newspaper. 4. Article re first combined picnic of Box Hill Wesleyan and United Methodist Sunday School teachers. 5. Photocopies of photographs of Edward Bishop and daughter Alice, 1873. 6.Note re 'Uplands' and references in book 'One man in his time' by Margery de F. Bishop.bishop, edward, local government, uplands, vermont, terrara road, vermont, canterbury road, vermont, vermont, bishop, tom, bishop, frank, hodges, e.f.g., box hill wesleyan church, box hill united methodist church