The construction of these boots suggests that it was not purchased locally or from any large town. It may have been introduced by a wandering caravan trader in clothes and shoes. In this era of rural development shoes, especially children footwear, were regarded as a longer term requirement that only required the soles and heels to be replaced. Multiple shoe types were not common only basics that could be handed down. The policy of one main work/play shoe and one church shoe (special occasion) was the norm at this point in history.Worn by Everil Fisher (girl) at Dederang in 1880. They have 'copper toes' and are 'Hob Nail' These items although very basic were what the region required and was applicable to all levels of society at this time. Durability and no fashion infiltration from larger cities resulted in a spartan attitude to basic living requirements. The rural regions of this area were more in focus to the character of the person rather than what was worn. The personal interactions of everyone in the region were more "true blue" than that of the cities. The concept of "mate-ship' far outweighed the type of fashion being wornBrown/Black ankle high boot for child age 4 (approx). Tongue and six eyelets with broken leather laces. Hob Nail visible on soles and heel. Copper Toes. costume, children's footwear, boots, anklets

The 19th of March 1886 proved an important day in the lives of many early settlers in the Orbost area, because on this day the Orbost State School opened. The fact that the school had first operated tem­porarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the local inhabitants as they saw their offspring commence their education under the guidance of HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948. When fire destroyed the school in 1941 local halls were used as classrooms until a new school was built. Work was quite rapid and a new brick structure was opened by the Hon. A. E. Lind, MLA, on 13th of February 1942. This new building was a fine type of school of which both the pupils and the HT Leslie Collins were indeed proud. But Orbost continued to develop and the new school was soon over­taxed. This resulted in the erection of two Bristol classrooms in 1947. By 1950, when the school population had reached 500 pupils the opening of the new school at Orbost North was welcomed by all concerned. In 1963 the Department purchased land diagonally opposite the school and developed it as a playing area. In 1965 two LTCs were opened in November, and in October 1968 the Brodribb School building was moved to SS2744 Orbost for use as a general purpose room. (info. Schools east Gippsland) This item is associated with the history of education in Orbost.A black / white photograph on a grey buff cardboard frame. It is of students outside the Orbost State School. A child in the centre bottom row is holding a sign reading " Grades 5 & 6".on back - "Mary Gilbert"education-orbost orbost-state-school

Sepia photograph of a pregnant woman holding the hand of a child standing outside a picket fence on a very steep slope. The fence encloses a brick house. The house is quite possibly in Ballarat.woman, unidentified woman, house, steep street

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died in England in 1970 at the age of 69.Black and white photograph of a group of men, most dressed in band uniforms. On the left hand side are three men dressed in suits and in the front middle is a young child wearing a cap.Written in pen on the back - The city of Ballarat band- Exhibition ground, Brisbane, Q, Easter 1923, Taken by Frank Wright (au)frank wright, city of ballarat band, band uniforms, brass band

Small 1934 Calendar & Diary with pencil / Cream cover with picture of female child feeding a pigeon contains Calendar, notes space and postal info. /telephone directory / printed in Australia.personal effects, pocket books, small 1934 calendar & diary with pencil

Certificate of a child being sufficiently educated - Education Department, Victoria.(George Harris) Dated 17/7/89. Axedale. Signed by ? Gamble, Inspector. From Harris family Axedale.document, certificate, child being sufficiently educated

Clothing. Child's cream coloured linen underpants with casing and drawstring at waist. Tied at front with cotton tape. Legs trimmed with 1.5 cm lace. Garment matches 11408.61 (Petticoat).costume, children's, child's cream linen underpants.

Photo dated 09/05/82 showing four children and a dog on a wodden structure in front of McArthurs shoes and accessories shop. Also in the photo a man holding a small child.place, mall, hargreaves mall, bendigo hargreaves mall, mcarthurs

Painting / Sketch in Black (Sienna?) in rough timber. Blackened frame depicting Vietnamese man playing a 'Tin Can Fiddle' Vietnamese woman holding child in arms in the side/background.(On Back) Joy with a beer can fiddle 60 Dollars.artwork - vietnamese

farm life 1930'sScotsburn "Young Farmers Club Record Book" 1936 by Doris Hopgood, hardcover exercise book, containing child's observation on farm life 1937, drawings, maps, cuttings etc.farm life, sheep, scotsburn

The Goetzelmann, Eiermann, Kirsch and Winkler families were interned in Camp 3 during WW2. Photograph taken 4 December 1943. Back row (left to right standing): Leonhard Goetzelmann, Linus Eiermann and Karl Kirsch; Front row: Line Goetzelmann, Anna Eiermann, Marianne Kirsch, Babette Kirsch, Karl Heinz Kirsch, Erika Goetzelmann, Dietrich Winkler, Hedwig Kirsch, Adelhaid Kirsch and Gerhard Kirsch. Black and white photograph of a 3 men standing, 3 women sitting with child on one ladies lap and 6 children standing in front of a hut, camp 3. Photograph is laminated.kirsch family, internment camp 3, goetzelmann, eiermann family, winkler family

Note by T.H. Kneen, "The vacant ground behind these pens was used by the School of Horticulture for Nursery work during the period of training ex-servicemen and women under the Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme (CRTS). The house under construction was a replacement for the original house occupied by the Macauley family."Black and white photograph. Row of poultry pens approximately where the new Administration Building was subsequently constructed. House under construction behind. 2 men and a child looking into the pens.On reverse, "Note: Poultry Branch Curators Residence under construction."poultry branch, t.h. kneen, school of horticulture, nursery, ex-servicemen, ex-service women, commonwealth reconstruction training scheme, crts, macauley family, egg curator's residence, poultry pens, single testing laying tests

Colour photograph of signs on tree marking Childs grave of Willie Humphrey. Died 1857 aged 8 son of pioneers Joseph & Francis Humphrey. Frenchmans - Navarre Road Barkly

Pamphlet inside The Age called 'Inside' with a front page article on Virginia Trioli, Walkely Award winner and Age Journalist. Author of 'Generation F'' Formerly a resident of Nunawading as a childPamphlet inside The Age called 'Inside' trioli, virginia, the age

Sepia photograph of Ronald Peck, orchardist of Tally Ho from 1920 to 1933. He is standing on a beach in front of beach boxes and carrying a small child. See also ND5539peck, ronald, orchardists, tally ho, fruit industry

Amey Cook, infant daughter of William Cook and Jane nee Maggs.Sepia mounted photograph of very young dark haired child (2-3 years of age) sitting on a padded chair holding a basket. White dress and socks, dark boots.cook, amey

Studio portrait of Edgar Ronald Tanner at 5 months. He is seated on a cushion on a table. Edgar is the first child of William Tanner and Alice Bertha Schwerkolt (granddaughter of August Schwerkolt.)tanner edgar, tanner alice bertha nee schwerkolt, tanner william

A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth and death registration forms, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Registration of Birth form for: Child's name: Louise Addison Date of Birth: section missing Place of birth: Tarnagulla Father: Andrew Addison Mother: Isabella Addison (nee Lawson)

A young children's collection of Bible stories with an illustration of a man talking to a mother and her child on the front cover. The title, Little Samuel is printed at the top of the front cover in green text.fictionA collection of bible stories for young children Retold by Catherine Shaw.children's books, bible stories, children's fiction

A bound volume of 96 pages featuring an image of an Australian soldier carrying an injured child on the cover. This publication includes 11 maps in colour as well as black and white and colour illustrations.A revised short history of the Australian Army beginning with Aboriginal resistance to settlement; through an examination of the service of colonial forces in the Sudan and Boer Wars; both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. It contains a detailed section explaining the history and traditions of the Australian Army including patches, badges, the slouch hat and the Rising Sun badge.australian military, military history

Black and white photograph Rotary Club members Barry Peel and Sandy Kee presenting cheque to Uniting Church Child Care volunteer Marg Zarec. Lakes Entrance Victorialions club, volunteering, fundraising, churches