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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Brooch
... . They were a pioneer family in South Gippsland.... a pioneer family in South Gippsland. costume accessories female ...Brooch from Martin family originally from Paisley, Scotland. They were a pioneer family in South Gippsland.Small oblong gold brooch. Centre has a small compartment containing human hair. The compartment has a border of black enamel and a glass front.costume accessories, female -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK 'BY GRAVEL AND GUM' BY NANCY KEESING
... of a pioneer family in N.S.W. in the mid 1800s. Illustrated... and Gum' by Nancy Keesing, the story of a pioneer family in N.S.W ...BOOK: ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 170 page hardback book with dust jacket. 'By Gravel and Gum' by Nancy Keesing, the story of a pioneer family in N.S.W. in the mid 1800s. Illustrated by Roderick Shaw. Published by MacMillan & Co. Ltd. Melbourne in 1963. Printed by Griffin Press, Adelaide. '2176 KEE' catalogue number on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf 'For Alec Chisholm with thanks and good wishes, Nancy Keesing, 1963.'Nancy Keesingbooks, novels, australian history, alec h chisholm collection, nancy keesing, roderick shaw, pioneers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Ivy Medhurst, Information re the Medhurst Whatmough and Partington families by Ivy Medhurst, 24/04/1826
... Family memoirs of a descendant of Greensborough pioneer... memoirs of a descendant of Greensborough pioneer families. Deals ...Family memoirs of a descendant of Greensborough pioneer families. Deals mainly with the Medhurst family connection with the Methodist (Wesleyan) Church.Explains the connection between the Medhurst family and the early history of the Wesleyan Church in Melbourne from the 1840s.20 page exercise book with handwritten family memoirs. Title handwritten on cover: Information re the Medhurst Whatmough and Partington families by Ivy Medhurst, daughter of David and Martha.medhurst family, ivy medhurst, methodist church, wesleyan church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Cemetery: list of burials, 1863o
... continued into the 20th century. Many Greensborough pioneer families... pioneer families are buried here. A list of early residents ...Greensborough cemetery was established in 1863 and burials continued into the 20th century. Many Greensborough pioneer families are buried here.A list of early residents of the Greensborough district.Black folder with clear plastic cover. Contains a list of burials at Greensborough Cemetery with brief information on each one.greensborough cemetery, cemeteries, pioneers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Gold Brooch and Pearl
... , Scotland. The family were a pioneer family in South Gippsland...., Scotland. The family were a pioneer family in South Gippsland ...Brooch belonged to Martin Family, originally from Paisley, Scotland. The family were a pioneer family in South Gippsland.Curved gold bar with curled decoration inset with nine tiny pearls.costume accessories, jewellery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bruce Fisher, 1987
... Bruce Fisher, Member of Local Pioneer Family, repaired... which he had repaired. Bruce Fisher, Member of Local Pioneer ...Bruce Fisher, Member of Local Pioneer Family, repaired the Crest when it was found forgotten and neglected in Council Garage, 1987.Black and white photo of Bruce Fisher with Crest of City of Nunawading which he had repaired.fisher, bruce, city of nunawading, coat of arms -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Pioneer children's graves precinct, 1848-1860
... from pioneer families are buried here.... on the Plenty River in Greensborough. Children from pioneer families ...Map showing the location and surrounds of Pioneer Children's Cemetery on the Plenty River in Greensborough. Children from pioneer families are buried here.Official government planning map for the Pioneer Children's Graves Precinct.Printed coloured copy of map of Plenty River areapioneer childrens cemetery, greensborough, partington, whatmough -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cloth
... of Richardson family which was one of the pioneering families... was one of the pioneering families of the Orbost region from ...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
... was member of the early pioneering families of the Orbost district... of the early pioneering families of the Orbost district. She ...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_
... emigrants and pioneering families... emigrants and pioneering families australian history settlers ...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 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Magazine - The School Paper, Albert J Mullet, For Grades VII and VIII (1916), c1916
... Paper was owned by, Roy Marriott, a child of one of the pioneer... Marriott, a child of one of the pioneer families of City ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, History of Plenty River Children's Cemetery; by Anne Paul, 1848-1860
... pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River... of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery ...The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860.The significance lies in the association with two of the pioneer families of the Greensborough district. Descendants of both families still live in the area.2 printed pages of text, one page map (item 848).pioneer childrens cemetery, plenty river, partington, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Plenty River Children's Cemetery - location map, 1848-1860
... pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River... in the association with two of the pioneer families of the Greensborough ...The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860.The significance lies in the association with two of the pioneer families of the Greensborough district. Descendants of both families still live in the area.One page map accompanies article item #804 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Michael Moore, Peterborough Please Slow Down: a history of Peterborough, 2014
... of pioneering families and life in the small town.... of pioneering families and life in the small town. Peterborough, Michael ...History of Peterborough, VictoriaBlue cover with black and white photograph of the Peterborough sign. Title text is a pale blue and authors name is white. Colour plates inside front and back covers. 184 pages. non-fictionHistory of Peterborough, Victoria peterborough, michael moore, a history of peterborough, daniel curdie, james meek, jemima vans robertson, james irvine, tom mackenzie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, True bloods of our shire, 1992_03
... of the family connections with other pioneer families in the area.... some of the family connections with other pioneer families ...This article is the result of an interview with Alf Poulter about the Poulter family roots in Greensborough. Discusses some of the family connections with other pioneer families in the area.Memories of the early days of settlement in Greensborough and of the Poulter family.Copy of newspaper article. 2 pages, black and white photograph.alf poulter, poulter, chapman, splatt, stock, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Butterworths, 1910c
... pioneer family and later owned the Greensborough newsagency..... The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer family and later owned ...Photograph of Butterworth family, possibly enjoying a picnic circa 1915. The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer family and later owned the Greensborough newsagency.Digital copy of black and white photograph.butterworth family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Bowl, c1805
... . Esther came from a pioneer family and was married to Robert... Gledhill. Esther came from a pioneer family and was married ...Belonged to donor's grandmother, Mrs. Esther Gledhill. Esther came from a pioneer family and was married to Robert Gledhill who was a sleeper cutter for the railways.'Carnival Ware' glass bowl with three fluted edges standing on three legs. Leaf and berry pattern inside.glass technology, carnival -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Mont de Lancey Historical Home and Museum, Yarra Valley Historical: Vol.1. Issue 4, 1866o
... 1866, includes pioneer families and events. A publication... of the Wandin Yalloak district from 1866, includes pioneer families ...A history of settlement of the Wandin Yalloak district from 1866, includes pioneer families and events. A publication of the Mont de Lancey Historical Home and Museum in Wandin.Newspaper, 32 pages, illus."Early History of Wandin Yalloak & District" on cover.wandin, mont de lancey historical home and museum -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, The Kiel Family and Related Scottish Pioneers
... Keil Family and related Scottish Pioneers includes McAlphin... Scottish Pioneers Keil Family and related Scottish Pioneers ...Keil Family and related Scottish Pioneers includes McAlphin families of Ringwood - A Family Who's Who Volume II -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Addington photo, Addington Monument
... the Centenary of the Addington district and its pioneering families... district and its pioneering families. A memorial to the Aborigines ...This Monument was erected in1934,to commemorate the Centenary of the Addington district and its pioneering families. A memorial to the Aborigines in the form of a boomerang was at that time placed on a tree and later resited on the monument. Commemorating the Addington Pioneering families.A monument to commemorate the Centenary of Addington district,erected in memory of each pioneer family.A memorial in memory of the Aborigines in the Shape of a boomerang was placed on a tree at the same time. Over the years the tree died, the boomerang was resited and placed on the monument. (Boomerang)'' IN MEMORY OF THE BLACKS" (Plaque 1) " ERECTED BY A.J. BESELER IN 1994, RESITED BY LEARMONTH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY UNVEILED ON 1-4-1990 BY Cr.A.R. McDONALD BALLARAT SHIRE PRESIDENT". (Plaque 2) " ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE PIONEERS OF ADDINGTON 1934".1934, addington pioneer monument -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, Family Genealogy
... the book 'A Genealogical History of Pioneering Families... of the a Beckett family from the book 'A Genealogical History of Pioneering ...This is a printed genealogy of the a Beckett family from the book 'A Genealogical History of Pioneering Families of Australia' by P. C. Mowle, published by Angus Robertson, first published in 1939.Two and half pages photocopyOn top right in pen By P. C. Mowle. On back of the half page Alice Carse in handwriting.walsh st library -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Horace Whitman with mother (nee Padbury), c.1890
... The Padbury family were early pioneers of Kew, running... on the lap of his mother. His mother was member of the pioneering... mother. His mother was member of the pioneering Padbury family ...The Padbury family were early pioneers of Kew, running for over a century a funeral parlour in Cotham Road. The photograph of the mother and child can be dated to 1889-1900 when the Vita Studios were located at 125 Swanston Street.Rare photograph of members of a notable pioneering family of Kew (vic.). The photograph was donated to the Society in 1982, by Mrs Clarrie Thompson, a descendant of the family.Cabinet card, produced by Grant & Co., Vita Sudios, 125 Swanston Street, Melbourne of an infant, Horace Whitman, sitting on the lap of his mother. His mother was member of the pioneering Padbury family of Kew. "Horace Whitman with mother (nee Padbury)""grant & co -- vita studios - 125 swanston st -- melbourne (vic.), whitman-- cadbury families -- kew (vic.) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Edith Poulter, Greensborough Cemetery, 1907_
... Greensborough Cemetery. Post 2012 descendants of some pioneer families... of some pioneer families have been replacing damaged headstones ...Grave of Edith Poulter (died 1907) in Plot# G1/G2 Greensborough Cemetery. Post 2012 descendants of some pioneer families have been replacing damaged headstones.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.edith poulter, greensborough cemetery -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The story of the family called White 1852-1982, c1982
... The White were one of the earliest pioneer families... The White were one of the earliest pioneer families to select land ...The White were one of the earliest pioneer families to select land in the Ballarat district. Albert Telfer White attended Ballarat College 1912 - 1913 and was killed during WW1. Soft cover, stapled binding, black and white illustration to coveralbert telfer white, world war one, 1914, ballarat college -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Alf L. Bowden, The Studio
... and sisters of Roy Ready. The Ready family were an early pioneering... Ready. The Ready family were an early pioneering family ...Water fountain monument built to the memory of the brothers and sisters of Roy Ready. The Ready family were an early pioneering family of the district. Roy Ready was the undertaker for some years.Black and white photograph of a monument with water fountain, memorial plaque, and weather vane on topOn back of photo: "With R. Ready's complements. W.J. Williams"monument, memorial, ready family, drinking fountains -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Family History, Faye Fort, Lillian Colston (nee Partington) / by Faye Fort, 2013_
... Partington) 1921-2011, a member of the Greensborough pioneer family... Partington) 1921-2011, a member of the Greensborough pioneer family ...Faye Fort recounts the life of her aunt Lilian Colston (nee Partington) 1921-2011, a member of the Greensborough pioneer family. Lillian was the daughter of Ben Partington and Nellie Willoughby.Pioneer Greensborough familyFamily history story, 2 pages text and photoIncludes handwritten manuscript by Faye Fort.lillian colston, lillian partington, partington family -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Magazine - The School Paper for grads VII and VIII (1920), c 1920
... by W Marriott child of one of the pioneer families of City... Paper was owned by W Marriott child of one of the pioneer ...Issue no 242 - 253 of The School Paper Jan - Dec 1920, 12 Editions. This binder with copies of The School Paper was owned by W Marriott child of one of the pioneer families of City of Moorabbin,Issued by the Education Department of Victoria, printed Albert J Mullett, Government Printer, MelbourneThe School Paper For Grades VII and VIII (1920)EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA / SCHOOL PAPER / For Grades V11 and VI11 (1920); Issue no 242 Ed. Dept of Victoria / Poetry Number education, victoria, australian history, victorian education department, marriott william, marriott geoff, market gardeners, pioneers, moorabbin shire, henry dendy special survey brighto 1841, east bentleigh state school no. 2083, wilfred marriott -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Butterworth's house, 1925c
... Rouch. The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer.... The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer family and later owned ...Photograph of timber house in Greensborough. The Butterworth family lived here. The house was built in 1924 by Charles Rouch. The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer family and later owned the Greensborough newsagency.Digital copy of black and white photograph.butterworth family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grave of Susan Haylock Poulter, Greensborough Cemetery, 20/07/1886
... pioneer families have been replacing damaged headstones..... Post 2012 descendants of some pioneer families have been ...Grave of Susan Haylock Poulter (died 20/07/1886) in Plot# unknown Greensborough Cemetery. Post 2012 descendants of some pioneer families have been replacing damaged headstones.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.susan haylock, susan poulter, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Henry Anning Splatt at Greensborough Cemetery, 17/11/1886
... Greensborough Cemetery. Post 2012 descendants of some pioneer families... 2012 descendants of some pioneer families have been replacing ...Grave of Henry Anning Splatt (died 17/11/1886) in Plot#G9 Greensborough Cemetery. Post 2012 descendants of some pioneer families have been replacing damaged headstones.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.henry anning splatt, greensborough cemetery