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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's slip bodice, c1900
This white cotton lady's slip bodice is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire. The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. Undergarment. Front opening soft, white cotton lady's slip bodice with short sleeves. Hand embroidered satin stitch scallops to both the sleeves and neckline. Five button opening - one button is missing. clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dendy henry, dressmakers, market gardners, craft work, early settlers, blackburn nance -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's slip bodice, c1900
This white cotton lady's slip bodice is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire. The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. Fine white cotton lady's slip bodice. Front opening with five buttons. Hand embroidered satin stitch scalloped edges to both the sleeves and neckline. Good condition.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dendy henry, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, blackburn nance -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, baby’s christening gown, c1900
This baby’s long, white cotton christening gown is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families The Peck family were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireA baby’s long, white cotton, christening gown with pin-tucks and bodice tiesclothing, moorabbin, ormond, bentleigh, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, mr peck, christening service, rites, baptism -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Haberdashery, napkins hand-embroidered, early 20thC
These 3 hand-embroidered cotton napkins are an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire early 20thC Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families 3 hand-embroidered cotton dinner napkinsclothing, brighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, dendy henry, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: bedroom light and ceiling rose, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: bedroom, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: ceiling rose, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: fireplace, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: front door, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: Hall, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: Kitchen, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: Leadlight over side door, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: Lounge, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: Lounge and dining rooms, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cloth
Donated and worked by Ruth Woodward. Ruth was a member of Richardson family which was one of the pioneering families of the Orbost region from the 1870s.A cream cloth runner, woven body with hand worked designs in diamond shapes, cream fringe.cloth-runner hand-embroidery -
Orbost & District Historical Society
tea cosy, c. early 20th century
This crochet tea cosy was made by Marjorie McKeown who was member of the early pioneering families of the Orbost district. She was an expert needlewoman.An example of Australiana in design.A hand crocheted white / echru coloured tea cosy with an Australiana design which incorporates two kangaroos and a bush setting on the front and back. The cosy is lined with yellow satin and a deep yellow ribbon is threaded through the sides to hold the tea cosy together. The ribbon ties into a bow at the top of the cosy.tea-cosy womens-arts-crafts crochet australiana-design -
Greensborough Historical Society
Audio - Compact disc, Founders of Australia and their descendants, 2007_
Book 1: discovery, exploration, settlement and economic development of Australia; Book 2: biographical details of early emigrants and pioneering familiesCompact disc in plastic case with printed, paper-insert coverFounders of Australia and their descendantsaustralian history, settlers, colonisation, european settlement, family history, pioneers -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, C1925
Re. Albert H Horton (1887-1942) was a pioneer home missionary in Tasmania and introduced the American “Go to church Sunday” movement.Matte, sepia, head and shoulders, studio portrait of Rev. Albert H. Horton on card."Very gratefully yours Albert H Horton"methodist, horton, ah -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Print
Rev. John Watsford (1822-1907) was the first Australian born minister of the Methodist Church. He served as a pioneer missionary in Fiji.Print of a photograph of Rev. John Watsford."Rev John Watsford"watsford, j, methodist, fiji -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Matcham Skipper at work; Eltham artist from Montsalvat, c.1970
Awarded the Churchill Fellowship Award Reproduced Page 122 of "Pioneers and Painters" Cross Ref: SEPP_0732 Source/Photographer: Mark StrizicThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image of black and white print 16 x 21.5 cmeltham local characters, pioneers and painters, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, matcham skipper -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Mr. J.L. Grimshaw; the man who found the first gold at Kinglake
J. L. Grimshaw, long time gold miner opened up the Kinglake Diggings in 1860. Reproduced on p95 of 'Pioneers & Painters'This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg B&W Print 25 x 20 cm and 12.5 x 9 cmsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kinglake, j.l. grimshaw, gold miners, pioneers and painters, j.l grimshaw -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Picnic at Kinglake National Park, c.1927-1936
L-R: Prof. Laver, Shelley Harris, Mr. Croll. Mr. Blair, Mr. Hewitt. Reproduced on p103 of 'Pioneers & Painters'This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kinglake, kinglake national park, mr. croll, mr. blair, mr. hewitt, prof. laver, ranger, shelley harris, pioneers and painters, professor laver, croll, blair, hewitt, picnic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive, The Liardet family, c. 1989
These records were kept by A J Stephen of Ringwood and the "Port Phillip Pioneers" and donated by Bernie McPhee. a member of both PPP and PMHPSBlue presentation folder with black plastic binding. Containing photocopies and notes of the history of the Liardet family, family notes, clippings, family record back to Edward the 3rd, 1312-1377. Also contains a loose packet of further family notes. red strip on binding "The Liardet family"Some notations on itemsliardet family, genealogy, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet, port phillip pioneers -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Photograph and label, Photograph of wheelchair athletes 1960, 1960
The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia.Black and white photo of wheelchair athletes at the Austin Hospital in 1960, along with a label attached naming those in the photograph.The label attached to the photo has the following: Balcony W*d (Ward?) 17 Austin 1960. Left to right: Kevin Coombs, Ron Hepburn, Fred Martin, Robin Luas, Graeme Philp, Brian Bird, Gordon Burch. The reverse of the photo contains the same text (written in pen), except with Graeme Philp written as Graeme "Phillp".kevin coombs, ron hepburn, fred martin, robin lucas, graeme philp, brian bird, gordon burch, austin hospital, wheelchair sport, disabled sports -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Photograph, Photograph of wheelchair basketball, Austin Hospital, 1960s
The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia.Black and white photo of wheelchair basketball at the Austin Hospital in the 1960s.The reverse of the photo contains the text (written in pencil), "Austin Hospital B'Ball Court".austin hospital, wheelchair sport, disabled sports, paravics sports club, wheelchair basketball -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Ballarat Star. Three Reports, May 1886, J.R.Thomson, Death, Funeral and Will, May 27, 29, 1886
The Death, Funeral and Will reported in the Ballarat Star indicate the importance and high regard in which J.R. Thomson was held as one of Ballarat's pioneers. J.R. Thomson left a generous bequest for the purchase of Statues in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Three photocopies of Articles from the Ballarat Star. the first photocopy is a column in length and is headed "Death of Mr J.Russell Thomson.The second contains a paragraph half way down the page about the funeral, without a heading and the third, a paragraph, 2nd half of the page about the Will; no heading.p.1 written vertically down the page in pencil, the Star, May 27 1886, p.3 written in pencil in the 1st column, The Star, p.2, May 29.doctor john garner, j.r. thomson, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, ballarat star, miner, eureka stockade., duncan gillies, ballarat art gallery., ballarat club., benefactor, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, banquet, thomson -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Clare Roper's Collection of C.W.A. booklets and newspapers
C.W.A.See KVHS 0891 Clare Roper KVHS 0891 Stockman's Hall of Fame represents the Pioneers of Australian Outback and commenced in 1974J. Roper and Miss M. Egan were members of the CWA state council in 1965-1966 See KVHS 0891 The C.W.A. still exists in Mt Beauty / Tawonga in the Kiewa Valley (2024). They volunteer as caterers and assist during times of natural disasters.The booklets consist of 1. CWA State Council and other papers 2. Booklets for 'Acting' (Drama) and Plays 3. Booklets of Songs (with music) and Song Parts 4. The CWA Journal 1949 (x2), 1950, 1958 5. 14 newspapers of 'Stockman's Hall of Fame' Sept. 1992 to Dec. 1996clare roper, country women's association, stockman's hall of fame -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, W.V. Chapman, Pioneer Study c1902 -- Studio Portrait
Circa 1902. Copied from Glass Negative. from W.J. Chapman by Mark Daswell. paid for by a grant 1991. Pioneer StudyB/W Studio Portrait. Elderly male with White Beard sitting on ornate wood chair. Male in 3 Piece suit holding a Small pipe. Medal / Medallion in Lapel -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph, Officer of the Light Horse c.1939
Lieutenant Des Martin took part in many Anzac Day Marches in Melbourne riding with a small group leading the march.Uncommon post-WWII photograph of a mounted officer of the Light Horse. Has added significance because the uniform is held in the 8th/13th VMR Collection.Coloured photograph with green fibreboard mount of Lieutenant Des Martin of Wodonga in Light Horse uniform on horseback.Officer of the Light Horse c. 1939. The tunic and Sam Browne belt was worn by Lieutenant Des Martin ( pictured ) of Wodonga who served in the 8th Light Horse Regiment in the pre-war militia and the 2/2 Pioneer BattalionAIF during WW11martin des lieutenant, 8th light horse regiment -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Magazine - The School Paper, Albert J Mullet, For Grades VII and VIII (1916), c1916
Issue no 206 of The School Paper December 1916. This School Paper was owned by, Roy Marriott, a child of one of the pioneer families of City of Moorabbin.Issued by the Education Department of Victoria, printed Albert J Mullett, Government Printer, MelbourneA 16 page magazineEDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA / SCHOOL PAPER / For Grades VII and VIII (1916); Issue no 206 Ed. Dept of Victoria education, victoria, australian history, victorian education department, marriott, moorabbin, bentleigh, school