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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade 6C, 1961
Black and white photograph - Grade 6C,1961"Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: Gary Goodman, ?, Robert Taylor, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. 2nd Row- L to R: Mary Attik, ?, ?, Cheryl Collings, Margaret Parker, ?, Judith Kennedy, ?, Marilyn Marshall, ?, ?. 3rd Row- L to R: ?, Colin Fitzgerald, ?, Bruce Rosel, Kelvin Nann, Russell Littlepage, ?, ?, ?, ?. Front Row- L to R: Robin (?), ?, ?, Judith Whitford, Ruth Reeves, Ann Blore, Jennifer Hall, ?, Susan (?), Jill Bryant, Janice Spackman. Teacher: -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Portrait, about 1930
This photograph is of Angela Elizabeth Pearce, granddaughter of Tom Pearce - one of only 2 survivors from the shipwreck LOCH ARD. Angela Elizabeth Pearce had written in her grandfather’s Bible in childish handwriting the words “This Bible belongs to Angela E. Pearce”. Angela was born in England in 1925 and died in Woollahra N.S.W. in 1944, aged 19. She was one of Tom Pearce’s granddaughters. Her father, Robert Pearce was Tom’s second son. Tom Pearce is a famous hero, the rescuer of Eva Carmichael, the only other survivor from the 1878 shipwreck of the LOCH ARD. The Bible was given to Tom Pearce in recognition of his bravery at the wreck of the LOCH ARD. It is on loan to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village from Parks Victoria. The ‘official’ inscription in the Bible reads, “Presented to Mr Thomas Pearce, In recognition of invaluable service performed in saving life when the Loch Ard was wrecked off the coast of Australia., by the Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria, Protestant Hall, Melbourne, August 1878” The photograph is accompanied by a letter, dated 4th May 2010, and is written by Angela’s cousin, Pamela Dormer of Devon, U.K. Her letter includes the words “Dear Mr Abbott, re Tom Pearce’s Bible, As you know, I have been in contact with Mr Peter Yarnis about means by which my grandfather’s presentation Bible can be released to be exhibited with his other effects, like the binoculars at Flagstaff Hill Museum. In the event that it will be, I have enclosed a photograph to join it. When my son Bill Dormer was at Port Campbell he was about to handle his great grandfather’s Bible and was surprised by a childish inscription opposite that of his presentation, which reads (I think this is the way it goes), THIS BIBLE IS THE PROPERTY OF ANGELA ELIZABETH PEARCE. Angela is my late cousin. Her father was Tom Pearce’s second son Robert Strasenburgh Pearce. I and my brother Raymond Simpson are the surviving grandchildren of Tom, by my mother Edith May Pearce, his only daughter. Angela and her mother, at the beginning of W.W.2, evacuated from England to Sydney, N.S.W. but sadly both were dead by early in the 60’s. Robert (my uncle Bobby) went down with his ship on the Malta Convoy, code named PEDESTAL, escorting with other ships the vital oil tanker OHIO to the island. (signed) Pamela Dormer” THE LOCH ARD’S STORY The sailing ship LOCH ARD was built in Glasgow in 1873 and belonged to the famous Loch Line. She made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its final voyage which ended in tragedy near Port Campbell. The LOCH ARD left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of Captain Gibbs, a newly married, 29 year old. The ship carried a general cargo which reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. On board were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionary, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. LOCH ARD also had a crew of 37, and 17 passengers. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. At 3am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land and the passengers were becoming excited as they prepared to view their new homeland in the early morning. But LOCH ARD was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4am the fog lifted. A man aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the boat out to sea. On coming head on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and LOCH ARD's bow swung back. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time LOCH ARD was among the breakers, and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind the ship. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef running out from Mutton Bird Island. Waves broke over the ship and the top deck was loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. It took time to free the lifeboats and when one was finally launched, it crashed into the side of LOCH ARD and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael had raced onto deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "if you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke open a case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance, upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached LOCH ARD Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland, this time by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the LOCH ARD disaster. The media of the time had created one of Australia's first media celebrities. Everyone followed the story of Tom Pearce and Eva Carmichael with great interest and were disappointed when the two went their separate ways. It was felt by many that Tom should have proposed to Eva - given they had spent an evening together unsupervised in the cave and had drunk brandy to keep warm. Coleman Jacobs composed the music “The Young Hero Schottische” and dedicated it, by permission, to Mr. Thomas R. (Tom) Pearce. The sheet music was published in 1878 by the Messieurs Roberts, professors of dancing etc. Melbourne. It was on sale for 3/- (3 shillings) and in aid of the “LOCH ARD” fund. [This is Coleman Jacobs’ only surviving musical work Coleman Jacobs, accomplished pianist, musical performer, singer, composer, professor of music and music teacher, was born in 1827 and died on 4 July 1885, aged 58 years. Coleman Jacobs was buried in the Melbourne Cemetery (grave 461, Church of England section).] The wreck of LOCH ARD still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island and much of the cargo has been salvaged. Some was washed up into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge following the shipwreck. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. The photographic is of significance because of Tom Pearce and his association with the disaster of the LOCH ARD shipwreck, which is of State significance ― Victorian Heritage Register S417 Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. Photograph, sepia coloured, with accompanying letter. The photograph is a portrait of a young girl in a short sleeved top with a flower on her left shoulder. The girl is "Angela Elizabeth Pearce, granddaughter of Tom Pearce" as inscribed on back of photograph. Tom Pearce was one of two survivors of the 1878 shipwreck LOCH ARD. Included with the photograph is a letter from its donor, Pamela Joan Dormer, other granddaughter of Tom Pearce. The letter dated 4th May 2010 explains the connection between Angela Pearce and Tom Pearce's Bible.Back of photograph, written in blue pen “ANGELA ELIZABETH PEARCE / TOM PEARCE’S GRANDAUGHTER / PHOTO PRESENTED BY / HIS OTHER GRANDAUGHTER / PAMELA JOAN DORMER / 2010” Letter from Pamela Dormer verifying the connection between Angela Pearce and Tom Pearce’s Bible.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, angela pearce, tom pearce, thomas r pearce, eva carmichael, loch ard shipwreck, tom pearce bible, loch ard presentation bible, hero tom pearce, loyal orange institution of victoria, royal humane society of victoria, mutton bird island, coleman jacobs, the young hero schottische -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Councillors and Mayor, City of Ringwood, Victoria - 1986, 1986
Councillors and Mayor, left to right, back row - Robin Gardini, Frank Corr, Neil Hamilton, Alan Henderson, Jim Llewellyn, ? Hall, front row - Bill Wilkins, Alan Robertson, Lilian Rosewarne, Robert Catterall, Pat Gotlib.Black and white photograph of eleven councillors including the Mayor. Above group is photo of Queen Elizabeth, City of Ringwood 1960 crest and Prince Philip. +Additional Keywords: Gardini, Robin / Corr, Frank / Hamilton, Neil / Henderson, Alan / Llewellyn, Jim / Wilkins, Bill / Robertson, Alan / Rosewarne, Lilian / Catterall, Robert / Gotleib, Pat -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Class Group, Ringwood High School - 1954, Form 2A
School Group 1954 Form 2A: Boys standing (L-R): 1. David Reese, 2. Robert Gruar, 3. Ray Cornell, 4. Ken Tuppen, 5.Eric Brooks, 6. John Allsop, 7. David Lyall, 8. Ray Horsey, 9. Robert Finnis, 10. John Murnane, 11. Victor Greenham, 12. David Storrar, 13. Andrew Sprogis, 14. Volkar Sawatsky. Girls standing: 1. ?, 2. Norma Traverton, 3. Leslie Gibson, 4. Valerie Noble, 5. Margaret Rankin, 6. Merle Kneebone, 7. Noelene D'Hurville?, 8. Dorothy Hancock, 9. Lorraine Smith, 10. Shirley Dobson, 11. Iris Allen, 12. Janice Garrett, 13. Heather Anderson. Girls seated: 1. Wendy Hatfield, 2. Ruth Beveridge, 3. Glenda Hall, 4. Dawn Simpson, 5. Jeanette Melville, 6. Margaret Buck, 7. Anne McDowell, 8. Jennifer Pickford, 9. Judith Nott, 10. Lilian Thompson, 11. Margaret Denis. Boys seated: 1. Barry Ring, 2. Ashley Barker, 3. Louis Stevenson, 4. Terry Drummy, 5. Ian Chambers, 6. Ian Morris.Written on back of photograph, "Form 2A". No date. List in sleeve reads, "High School - Bedford Rd. Ringwood. Photo Pupils Form 2A. Reading from Left to Right. Back row boys: no.1. ??, 2. ??, 3. ??, 4.??, 5.??, 6. John Allsop, 7.??, 8. ??, 9. ??, 10. John Murnane, 11. Victor Greenham, 12. ??, 13. ??, 14. ??. Boys sitting front: 1. ??, 2. ??, 3. ??, 4. ??, 5. ??, 6. ? Morris".Girls standing: 1. ?, 2. Norma Traverton, 3. ?, 4. Valerie Noble, 5. ?, 6. ?, 7. ?, 8. Dorothy Hancock, 9. ?, 10. ?, 11. Iris Allen, 12. ?, 13. ? Anderson.Girls seated: 1. ?, 2. Ruth ?, 3. ?, 4. ?, 5. ?, 6. Margaret Buck, 7. Anne McDowell, 8. Jennifer Pickford, 9. Judith Nott, 10. Lilian Thompson, 11. ?. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mayor A.T. Miles laying foundation stone of the Ringwood town hall - Corner of Main Street and Melbourne Street 19.2.1927
Typed below photograph, 'Mayor A.T. Miles laying foundation stone of the town hall - Corner of Main Street and Melbourne Street 19.2.1927'. Written on backing, 'Mayor A.T. Miles laying stone of town hall, C/r Main St. & Melbourne St. 19.2.1927. A.T.M., Long, Town Clerk, A.C. Leith, Architect, J. Roberts, Builder, and J. Hyden from Lilydale.' -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Shops Maroondah hwy (built 1927) Tarax Milk Bar, 2 copies. View from Town Hall roof 1962
Includes C.E.Carter & Son, Ringwood Lamb Centre, Simpsons Bakery, Roberts Milk Bar -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Borough Council. Councillors, officers and architect and builder of Town Hall 1927
Catalogue cards reads, "Ringwood Borough Council. Councillors, officers and architect and builder of Town Hall. Left to right - Front Row. A.F.B. Long, Cr. A.T. Miles, J.B. McAlpin. Second Row. J. K. McCaskill, R.G., Wilkins, F.R. Lucas, Eng. Third row. M. J. Jenkins (rate collector), A.C. Leith, architect, A.J. Roberts (builder), Mr. Taylor, Health Inspector. Taken on steps of new town hall, August 1927". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Borough of Ringwood Councillors and officers-on steps New Town Hall, August, 1927"
Written on back of photograph, "First Borough of Ringwood Councillors and officers (Architect and Builder, Town Hall). Reading from left to right, Front Row - Mr. A.F.B. Long, Town Clerk, Crs. A.T. Miles and J.B. McAlpin. Second Row - Crs. J.K. McCaskill, R.G. Williams, A. Blood, W. MacKinlay, F.R. Lucas, Engineer. Third Row - Mr. Jenkins, Rate Collector, Mr. A.C. Leith, Architect, Mr. A. Roberts, Builder and Mr. Taylor, Health Inspector. On steps New Town Hall, August, 1927". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper Article, Some of Ringwood's War Workers - Weekly Times Article 1944
Copy of page from Weekly Times November 29, 1944 headlined "Some of Ringwood's War Workers)Names in photograph are: A.V. Aird, R.V. Taylor, F.W.Collins, J.W. Gillespie, A.J. Shields, L. Beal, C.J. Birchall, A.E. Parker, J.K. Wedge, L.V. deVous, G.W. Pratt, A.J.B. Aird, T. Matherson, G.F.S. Allen, F.S. Dunn, J.G. Aird, H.E. Parker, P. Vergers, A.T. Miles, E. Organ, T. Williams, J. Knox, E. Nethercote, A. Burgess, W. Hannon, W. Leviston, R.W. Bartlett, P. Vergers, S. Johnston, A. Astle, A.V. McArthur, J. Roberts, W. Hewitt, G. Dawes, T. Hall. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 16.7.1956
This photograph shows Nelson Burn reading a telegram from the queen to his grandmother, Mrs Paul Hocking, on her 100th birthday. Her husband, James Hocking, was the first watchmaker in Orbost. He had been a lay preacher at Wangaratta and Yan Yean before coming to Orbost. He was an 1891 Rechabite and an Orbost Shire Councillor. Eliza Ann Hocking (nee Eddy) was born on 16.7.1856 at Blackwater Hall in England, She had arrived in Australia on the sailing boat "Poocia" on 8-7-1880. The voyage following the Cape route took about 7 weeks. For a time, with her husband, she lived at Chewton, on the gold fields, before coming to Orbost. She was a foundation member of the Methodist Ladies’ Guild in 1912. She lived in Salisbury Street, Orbost. She died on 9.4.1957. Colin Nelson Burn, born 7.7.1921, was her grandson, son of Robert Alfred Burn and Edith Jane Hocking. He began Sta-Brite' Painting and Decorating Services in Salisbury Street, Orbost. He served in the forces during World War II. He was a Life member of the Snowy Rovers Football Club. He joined the Orbost Fire Brigade on 1-5-1946. He died 1.2.2015. His son, Peter continues the painting business in Orbost. (info. from John Phillips)This is a pictorial record of an Orbost resident reaching 100 years. A 100 year birthday is a significant milestone. The Hocking / Burn family have been associated with the Orbost district since 1889.A large black / white photograph of an elderly lady standing beside a younger man who is holding a letter and reading to her.hocking-mrs burn-nelson telegram-queen-100th-birthday -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c.1980
This photograph depicts the entrance to the Burke Museum in Beechworth, most likely in 1980. The building was originally established as the Beechworth Athenaeum in 1857 to provide a lecture hall and reading room at the peak of the gold rush. In 1859, it became the Beechworth Public Library, which is why the writing embossed above the main entry says 'Library' rather than 'Museum'. The building was turned into a museum and renamed the Robert O'Hara Burke Memorial Museum in 1863 in honour of Robert O'Hara Burke, former Police Superindendent of Beechworth who died in 1861 on the Burke and Wills expedition. The Burke Museum has been in almost continual operation since that time. In the 1970s, the building underwent renovations to create several verandas, though the main façade visible in this photograph remained as it was when originally built. The Burke Museum currently contains over 30,000 individual objects, including the Gold Rush era items and the Ned Kelly collection advertised on the a-frame in the photograph. The photograph itself is also part of the Burke Museum collection.The Burke Museum itself is very significant to Victorian history. It is on both the Victorian Heritage Register and is part of the National Trust due to its relevance to the history of the Gold Rush period, its architectural features, and its significant collection. Photographs of it throughout its history are an important part of telling the museum's story. This photograph in particular highlights what the museum staff believed would be appealing to a 1980s public, evident by the A-frame advertising board.A black and white rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper.Top right text: 5147. Bottom left text: Beryl Seatt (or possibly Scatt) & friend 1980beechworth, burke museum, beechworth museum, beechworth historic precinct, architecture, museum, library, 1980s, 1980s australia, museum staff -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
This photograph depicts the façade of the Burke Museum in Beechworth. Originally built in 1857 by the Young Men's Association as the Beechworth Athenaeum, the building provided a public lecture hall and reading room for men at the peak of the gold rush era of Beechworth. In 1859, it became the Beechworth Public Library, which is why the writing embossed above the main entry says 'Library' rather than 'Museum'. The building was turned into a museum and renamed the Robert O'Hara Burke Memorial Museum in 1863 following the death of Robert O'Hara Burke on the Burke and Wills expedition in 1861, as Burke had been the Police Superintendent of Beechworth. The museum has had several additions built onto the property, most notably significant extensions in the 1970s, but the main façade depicted in the photograph has remained largely intact. The architecture is an example of provincial conservative classicism. The Burke Museum contains over 30,000 individual objects, including Gold Rush era items, taxidermy specimens, a Ned Kelly collection, and this very photograph.The Burke Museum itself is very significant to Victorian history. It is on both the Victorian Heritage Register and is part of the National Trust due to its relevance to the history of the Gold Rush period, its architectural features, and its significant collection. Photographs of it throughout its history are an important part of telling the museum's story. Although this is a modern photograph, it captures the façade of the building with similarity to the mid-nineteenth-century provincial conservative classicism style.A colour rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper.3440.1burke museum, beechworth, beechworth museum, australian museum, museum, architecture, classical architecture, conservative classicism, museum facade, library -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, An early design for St Margaret's mudbrick hall by architect, Robert Marshall which was not adopted for construction in 1978
... An early design for St Margaret's mudbrick hall by... melbourne Photograph An early design for St Margaret's mudbrick hall ...Digital scan of photograph - Original Source Copy: St Margaret's Parish Archives. church of england, churches, eltham, st margarets church, mud bricks, robert marshall -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Methodist Church, 1909
Situated at 810 Main Road on the corner of John Street. The Church was surrounded by a picket fence and tall pine trees. The Church was built by George Stebbings in the 1850s and is an example of fine craftmanship. Formerly Wesleyan, Methodist then Uniting church; the foundations of the church building were constructed with stone from the walls of the first Eltham State Primary School (No. 209) building which collapsed in 1874 and were purchased by Robert David Taylor. REVISED STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE, CONTEXT, 2010 via Victorian Heritage Database What is significant? The 1880 bichromatic brick church and the surrounding site to the title boundaries. How is it significant? The church is architecturally, historically, socially and spiritually significant to the Shire of Nillumbik. Why is it significant? The church is architecturally significant as a finely detailed example of a brick 19th century rural community church, one of only four in the Shire (Criteria E & B). The church is historically significant as an important link with the time when Eltham was a small, insular country settlement. Also for the historical evolution visible in the complex, with the modest 1880s church and larger red brick rear hall from the early 20th century as a reflection of population growth in the area (Criterion A). The church is historically, spiritually and socially significant because it has played, and continues to play, an important part in the spiritual and social life of the community (Criterion G).Sepia postcard of Eltham Methodist Church, 1909eltham, methodist church, church, state school no. 209, eltham state school, robert david taylor, eltham uniting church, uniting church, wesleyan church -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Ledger, Leahy's Electrical Industries Committee, Circa mid 20th century
J. J. Leahy set up his retail electrical business in 1946 selling fridges, stoves and washers after commencing work wiring peoples’ homes in the late 1940’s. He developed the business into a large retail store and electrical contracting business which operated locally and Australia wide... He also ran Beattie and Phillips Funeral directors. The electrical business had several locations along Koroit Street before finally establishing on the south east corner of Fairy and Koroit Street. Jim died in November 26th 2008. The store is still run by his nephew Robert Askew. Jimmy Leahy was involved in the City council for a number of years and served as town mayor. The minutes contained in this book especially the information written in the Managing directors reports, provides an overview not just of a business but of business practice and the changes which occurred in life over the 40 year period. It contains events such as the introduction of television, refrigerated dairies and dates for tenders for major building programs such as WIAE, East Warrnambool School, Town Hall. Large dark blue fabric and leather bound ledger. The index pages are A –Z but contain no entries. Pages 1- 108 are handwritten minutes of Leahy’s Electrical Industries Committee. Pages 109-114 contain typed pages re AGM. Remaining pages are blank. Time period ranges from March 28th 1951 to December 1986. Signatures: J B Dwyer, W J Gleeson J J Leahy. Names included J.B. Dwyer, J.J. Leahy, M White, W.W. Croft, J.J. Walter, W Ross, J.J. Affleck, C.A. Richards, S J Wilson, J Croft, I.L. T Mahoney, P Conheady, J Meade.warrnambool, j.j. leahy, leahy’s, jimmy leahy, ledger, leahy’s electrical -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Hodder and Staughton, Corporal Campion, 1912
... This book belonged to Robert Giles. He obtained it in 1914... and newsagency in the Oddfellows Hall in Koroit Street. Robert Giles ...This book belonged to Robert Giles. He obtained it in 1914 and the bookseller was Mrs Tilly Rowan who was a well-known businesswoman in Warrnambool with a book shop and newsagency in the Oddfellows Hall in Koroit Street. Robert Giles (1895-1967) was born in Wangoom and went to the Wangoom State School and the Warrnambool Agricultural High School. He served in World War One and worked at the State Savings Bank in Warrnambool from 1911 to 1921 (excluding war service). He later worked in banks in Koroit, other Victorian country districts and Melbourne and retired to Mailors Flat. He was married to Vera King and they had one child, Joyce Aurelin. A Warrnambool branch of the Savings Bank was opened in Warrnambool in 1859 and it moved into a new building in Timor Street in 1885. (This building in now part of the Archie Graham Senior Citizens’ Centre). The State Savings Bank became the State Bank of Victoria in 1980 and in 1990 was subsumed into the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. This book is retained because it belonged to Robert Giles who lived in the Warrnambool area for part of his life and who worked at the State Savings Bank in Warrnambool early in the 20th century. This is a hard cover book of 408 pages. The cover is red with a gold-coloured image of a horse and a mounted policeman on the front cover and gold printing on the spine. The book has 25 chapters of text. Two labels of the book’s seller are affixed to the front cover and a title page. The cover is much scuffed.‘July 9th 1914 Robert P. Giles State Savings Bank Warrnambool’giles family, warrnambool, state savings bank warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kew Historical Society, Newsletter No.118, March 2017
Women's History / Robert Baker p1.Society news p2. Women working: a short history of the Kew Ladies' Benevolent Society / Suzanne McWha p4. Dwellings for people of small means / David White p6. Remembering Kew [Kew Town Hall 1865-1971; Ordsall 1858-1970] / Kerry Fairbank & Robert Baker p8. William James Runting / Desley Reid p.9. Mayoral mementoes in the collection / Robert Baker p10. Recent donations / Robert Baker p10.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionWomen's History / Robert Baker p1.Society news p2. Women working: a short history of the Kew Ladies' Benevolent Society / Suzanne McWha p4. Dwellings for people of small means / David White p6. Remembering Kew [Kew Town Hall 1865-1971; Ordsall 1858-1970] / Kerry Fairbank & Robert Baker p8. William James Runting / Desley Reid p.9. Mayoral mementoes in the collection / Robert Baker p10. Recent donations / Robert Baker p10.kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kew Historical Society, Newsletter No.115, June 2016
What Price Memory? / Robert Baker p1. What’s On - June to September: Exhibitions, Monthly meetings p3. Heritage Issues: Dorothy Rogers Reserve / Brad Miles p4. The Great War in Kew 1916: The conscription debate / Andrew Frost p6. Victorian Collections [Hat collection] / Robert Baker p7. More Examples of Lost Kew: Studley Park Toll Bridge, Salvation Army Citadel, Harp of Erin Hotel, Kew Recreation Hall p9. Membership & Donations p10.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionWhat Price Memory? / Robert Baker p1. What’s On - June to September: Exhibitions, Monthly meetings p3. Heritage Issues: Dorothy Rogers Reserve / Brad Miles p4. The Great War in Kew 1916: The conscription debate / Andrew Frost p6. Victorian Collections [Hat collection] / Robert Baker p7. More Examples of Lost Kew: Studley Park Toll Bridge, Salvation Army Citadel, Harp of Erin Hotel, Kew Recreation Hall p9. Membership & Donations p10. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kew Historical Society, Newsletter No.106, March 2014
Preserving our heritage [Sports in Kew] / Robert Baker p1-2. Society activities: Exhibitions [Sport in Kew]; 2014 McIntyre Lecture [Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE]; Past Meetings; Future Meetings; New website / p3. Exhibition - Sport in Kew [Kew Croquet Club, Kew Golf Club, Greenacres Golf Club, North Kew Tennis Club; Sacred Heart Tennis Club] / p4-5. Letters to the editor [Tara Hall; Kew Flyer] / Dione McIntyre; Lindsay Goold p5. Scouting in Kew / Brad Miles p6-7. The MMBW Plans of Kew / Robert Baker p8. The Princess Hotel / Robert Baker p9-10. The Noble family of Kew / Judith Vimpani & Robert Baker p10. It happened in the past [150-years ago; 100-years ago; 50 years ago] / p11. Support Kew's history / p11. Mystery House / p12. Book sale / p12. Dates for your diary / p12.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionPreserving our heritage [Sports in Kew] / Robert Baker p1-2. Society activities: Exhibitions [Sport in Kew]; 2014 McIntyre Lecture [Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE]; Past Meetings; Future Meetings; New website / p3. Exhibition - Sport in Kew [Kew Croquet Club, Kew Golf Club, Greenacres Golf Club, North Kew Tennis Club; Sacred Heart Tennis Club] / p4-5. Letters to the editor [Tara Hall; Kew Flyer] / Dione McIntyre; Lindsay Goold p5. Scouting in Kew / Brad Miles p6-7. The MMBW Plans of Kew / Robert Baker p8. The Princess Hotel / Robert Baker p9-10. The Noble family of Kew / Judith Vimpani & Robert Baker p10. It happened in the past [150-years ago; 100-years ago; 50 years ago] / p11. Support Kew's history / p11. Mystery House / p12. Book sale / p12. Dates for your diary / p12. kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kew Historical Society, Newsletter No.105, December 2013
Development in Studley Ward / Robert Baker p1-2. Society Activities: Exhibitions [Kew Living 25 years on; Kew High School]; Past meetings; Future meetings; McIntyre Lecture / p3. Wilton [Kew RSL] / Don Garden p4-5. Did you know? [Dickens Village; Jellis' Bakeries; Images of Kew / p5. President's 54th Annual Report 2012-13 / Alex Wilson OAM p6-7. Vale [Ray Boothroyd; Beth Brodribb OBE; Robert (Bob) Johnson] / Judith Vimpani p7. Subdivision plans / Robert Baker p8. The Kew Flyer / Tony Michael & Robert Baker p9-10. It happened in the past [50-years ago; 100-years ago] / p11. Support Kew's History / p11. Tara Hall / p12. Book sale / p12.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionDevelopment in Studley Ward / Robert Baker p1-2. Society Activities: Exhibitions [Kew Living 25 years on; Kew High School]; Past meetings; Future meetings; McIntyre Lecture / p3. Wilton [Kew RSL] / Don Garden p4-5. Did you know? [Dickens Village; Jellis' Bakeries; Images of Kew / p5. President's 54th Annual Report 2012-13 / Alex Wilson OAM p6-7. Vale [Ray Boothroyd; Beth Brodribb OBE; Robert (Bob) Johnson] / Judith Vimpani p7. Subdivision plans / Robert Baker p8. The Kew Flyer / Tony Michael & Robert Baker p9-10. It happened in the past [50-years ago; 100-years ago] / p11. Support Kew's History / p11. Tara Hall / p12. Book sale / p12. kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kew Historical Society, Newsletter No.103, June 2013
Kew's War Memorial / Robert Baker p1-2. Society Activities - Collection [Tara Hall; Thames pulling boat; Photograph albums]; Book sale; Kew Festival; Past meetings; Future meetings / p3. 2013 Kew Festival / Alex Wilson OAM. The streets of Kew - Part 2 / Andrew Frost p5-6. KHS focuses on the future / Alex Wilson OAM p7. Vale [Rosemary Vaughan-Smith] p7. Relic from the golden years of boating / p7. Who was Charles Vickers? / Robert Baker p8. Robert Gordon Menzies in Kew / Judith Vimpani p9-10. Kings Bromley / Dione McIntyre p11. Support Kew's history / 11. 2013 Calendar / p12.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionKew's War Memorial / Robert Baker p1-2. Society Activities - Collection [Tara Hall; Thames pulling boat; Photograph albums]; Book sale; Kew Festival; Past meetings; Future meetings / p3. 2013 Kew Festival / Alex Wilson OAM. The streets of Kew - Part 2 / Andrew Frost p5-6. KHS focuses on the future / Alex Wilson OAM p7. Vale [Rosemary Vaughan-Smith] p7. Relic from the golden years of boating / p7. Who was Charles Vickers? / Robert Baker p8. Robert Gordon Menzies in Kew / Judith Vimpani p9-10. Kings Bromley / Dione McIntyre p11. Support Kew's history / 11. 2013 Calendar / p12. kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Buildings (Kew), 1964
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing newspaper articles/clippings, research and correspondence from and to the Society. The earliest item, dating from 1964 is a letter from the Society to the City of Kew seeking Council support for the use of Ellesmore, 80 Princess Street as a cultural heritage centre. Other items of correspondence relate to the Masonic Hall (Walpole Street), Fernhurst, Southesk, Roberts House, Park Hill, Butleigh Wooton, Villa Alba, D’Estaville, Charleville, Roseneath, Merridale, La Verna, Otira, Raheen, Willsmere, Holy Trinity Church. Some of these letters contain information about construction of the buildings and architects. In addition to this correspondence, the file includes brief undated research notes on the Clock Tower at the Kew Cemetery, Tarring, Southesk, the Alexandra Gardens, Studley House (Burke Hall), Ellesmore, the Masonic Hall, Xavier College, Genazzano, Trinity Grammar, Carey Baptist College, Abbotsford, Fernhurst, Illapa, Madford, Morganville, Otira, Parkhill, Monnington, Field Place, Lalla Rookh, Merridale, Kew Mental Hospital, and D’Estaville.buildings -- kew (vic.), heritage -- kew (vic.)buildings -- kew (vic.), heritage -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kew Historical Society, Newsletter No.131, June 2020
The Things You Keep / Robert Baker p1. History News: McIntyre Lecture / Judith Scurfield p3. Tracing Her Steps / Judith Voce p3. Range View: a former mansion in Mont Victor Road / Felicity Renowden p4. The Remarkable Life of Louis Kahan 1905-2002 / Desley Reid p6. Former Methodist Men's Hall / David White p8. Hallatrow: a notable vila in Studley Park / Robert Baker p10. Membership & Donations p12.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionThe Things You Keep / Robert Baker p1. History News: McIntyre Lecture / Judith Scurfield p3. Tracing Her Steps / Judith Voce p3. Range View: a former mansion in Mont Victor Road / Felicity Renowden p4. The Remarkable Life of Louis Kahan 1905-2002 / Desley Reid p6. Former Methodist Men's Hall / David White p8. Hallatrow: a notable vila in Studley Park / Robert Baker p10. Membership & Donations p12.kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Concert Program, Now Music Now (orchestral) by Jane Manning performed at Melba Hall, Faculty of Music, University of Melbourne circa 1986
photocopied program good conditionjane manning, melba hall, faculty of music, university of melbourne, robert smallwood, the new audience ensemble, now music now -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre Program, Robert Barr Printer, Accountants and Clerks' Association Grand Concert held in the Melbourne Athenaeum Hall on 30 April 1889
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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Scout Hall at 7 Robinson Road, Surrey Hills in 1990
The Box Hill Reporter noted on 22 January 1926 that at the monthly meeting of the Surrey Hills Progress Association the Secretary reported that “the ground had been purchased for the Boy Scout Hall, that plans had been prepared, and accepted by the building committee. As soon as the timber was available the work would be proceeded with. The Boy Scout Hall movement has been taken up by the association to try to secure a permanent meeting place for the boys of the district. Up till now they have no fixed place, nor have they had a qualified scout master. Mr. Bert Chenu, one of the committee, has been appointed to that position, and is carrying out his duties energetically. Having raised enough money to purchase the land (situated in Robinson's road, Surrey-Hills near the Drill Hall) the association's committee is now about to erect the building by means of properly organised working bees.” The Association organised markets, card evenings and dances to raise necessary funds. The volunteer labour included the parents of boys who had become scouts, led by builder Robert Hayes of 186 Union Road and his son, who was also a builder. Early ownership is unclear as it is believed that it was not purchased by the scouting movement until 1955. The hall was used by other groups as well as the scouts. Benmont Kindergarten operated on the site from c1930. This is confirmed by oral testimony, Sands & McDougall entries and the Alan Hold property register (part of the SHNC Heritage Collection.) It was also used as a ballet school and for local dances. The hall was situated on a small block of land, just 410 sq m, and in late 2019 it was put up for sale by Scouts Victoria. Most recently home to 1st Boroondara Scout Group and previously 11th Camberwell Scouts, it was sold for something near $1.3M. During May 2020 the modest hall was demolished. Items of significance were removed before the sale by Scout Heritage. A black and white photograph of a building with a small sign identifying it as 11th Camberwell Central Scout Group.robinson road, surrey hills, scout halls, scouts, buildings, structures and establishments, (mr) robert hayes, union road, builders, surrey hills progress association, benmont kindergarten, dances, ballet schools -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Dorothy Selby (nee Emerson), How green were my hills - my Surrey Hills, September 1979
A biographical history by Dorothy Selby (nee Emerson) recollecting the people she came into contact with during her time in Surrey Hills from 1915-1937.A4, comb binding, 9 pageshouse names, kookaburra, albany crescent, surrey hills, (miss) dorothy emerson, (mrs) dorothy emerson, warrigal road, boundary road, st stephen's presbyterian church, (mrs) - gillies, (mr) tom ward, dentist, (mrs) - bowen, edwardian style, royal hotel, broughton road, (mrs) - brogan, (mr) - brogan, (mr) - tuckett, tacey's butcher, (mr) james tait, draper, (mr) alfred rose, state savings bank, surrey college, tower house college, balmoral crescent, (mr) - clewett, (mr) percy blood, stenning and holyoak, grocers, (mr) - pell, greengrocer, confectioner, fishmonger, (mr) tommy everon, (miss) beatrice bligh, (mr) - lyons, (mr) - ray, surrey hills station, transport, (ms) kitty mcewan, golfer, taxis, (mr) - collins, surrey hills primary school, (dr) (mr) - forsythe, (dr) (mr) - gandever, windsor crescent, valonia avenue, victoria avenue, (mr) john blogg, progress association, rechabite hall, (mr) claude wardle, (miss) beatrice oakley, empire day, (mr) robert gordon menzies, girl guides, (ms) nancy steele, (ms) hattie steele, (dr) (mr) - blaikie, (mr) - richards, stationmaster, crime, (mr) - cockerill, (mr) horrie breedon, first enlistment, (mr) (rev) brazier, (mr) (rev) - oakes, (mr) (rev) - gillies, (mr) (rev) - mudford, (mr) (rev) - millikan, (mr) (rev) - cockett, (mr) (rev) alfred gifford, (mr) (fr) david gleeson -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
book, Early history of Wattle Park, Surrey Hills 1853-1915, 1984
Author: Alan Judge Holt amassed a significant collection of historical material related to the Surrey Hills area. Born in Moonee Ponds in 1912 to Edmund Holt and Ellen Ruby Sutton, he married Edna Jean Pallot in 1937. They lived at 62 Broughton Road, Surrey hills, had 3 sons and were strongly associated with the Surrey Hills Methodist Church. Alan was Secretary of the Victorian Lands Department and in his spare time recorded the occupancy of every property in Surrey Hills and Mont Albert at the beginning of each decade from 1890 to 1980. His collection of files and individual cards covers people, places, churches, clubs, businesses and other organisations in the area. Alan used this information to give talks and tours of the area and gifted his material to the local history collection through Jocelyn Hall.A spiral bound manuscript which includes a physical description of Wattle Park as well as covering aboriginal occupation, pastoral and timber cutting, the original purchasers and locations of neighbouring farms.back creek, wattle park, delany's paddock, cleary's paddock, blood's paddock, conran's paddock, udimore lodge, (mr) george thomas usher, (mr) orlando fenwick, phoenix grange, (mr) john filson, (mr) denis delany, (mr) john crimp, (mr) james atkinson, (mr) john lawler, (mr) henry de carle, (mr) walter craig, (mr) daniel dunn, (mr) frederick goyder, (mrs) eliza welch, metropolitan tramways, d h dureau, (mr) robert beckett, (mr) alexander gerald proudfoot, (mr) james conran, (mr) thomas blood, (mr) william smith, payne and glass -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Surrey Hills Literary Institute : a history, 2015
62p; illus, The Surrey Hills Literary Institute was a mechanics' institute. Many concerts, and a debating society used the hall. Many fundraising efforts were held to support the library and reading room62p; illus, The Surrey Hills Literary Institute was a mechanics' institute. Many concerts, and a debating society used the hall. Many fundraising efforts were held to support the library and reading roomsurrey hills literary institute, literature, surrey hills - societies, (mrs) elizabeth ellerker, (miss) elizabeth osmond, (mrs) william henry ellerker, (mr) james sneddon, (mr) francis dutton, (mr) stewart scott, (mr) bertram dillan steele, union road, windsor crescent, mont albert road, surrey hills, surrey hall, c mcdowell, (mr) john greenwood, (mr) john hill, (mr) thomas hogg, (mr) ernest vine, (mr) george doery, (mr) robert beckett, (ms) andreas heinrick hansen, (mr) gustavus james boudry, (mr) john barton, (mr) edward gibbs, jackson, (mr) (dr) percy liddle, (mr) william alexander lind, (mr) james wise, (miss) rosalie hansen, (mr) ken james -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Alan Judge Holt (deceased), Pre-Suburban Surrey Hills 1839-1883, 1989
Author: Alan Judge Holt amassed a significant collection of historical material related to the Surrey Hills area. Born in Moonee Ponds in 1912 to Edmund Holt and Ellen Ruby Sutton, he married Edna Jean Pallot in 1937. They lived at 62 Broughton Road, Surrey hills, had 3 sons and were strongly associated with the Surrey Hills Methodist Church. Alan was Secretary of the Victorian Lands Department and in his spare time recorded the occupancy of every property in Surrey Hills and Mont Albert at the beginning of each decade from 1890 to 1980. His collection of files and individual cards covers people, places, churches, clubs, businesses and other organisations in the area. Alan used this information to give talks and tours of the area and gifted his material to the local history collection through Jocelyn Hall.Unpublished manuscript / notes written by Alan Holt about settlers in and around Surrey Hills bound in-house. It is supported by maps showing landowners over various years from about 1840-1885(mr) henry jamieson, (mr) ken hall, (ms) edna holt, (mr) frank bamford, (mr) harrison buchanan, scouts, grange hill, wattle park, round hill, bona vista, mount albert, barton street, (mr) john raeburn, (mr) edmund holt, (mr) james dunn, butter merchant, mont albert road, elgar road, view hill, new street, surry mont, delany's hill, reservoir hill, riversdale road, middlesex road, surrey hills, (mr) aldo massora, aborigines, damper creek, back creek, west creek, kooyongkoot creek, (mr) john gardiner, (mr) chas mullins, (mr) henry elgar, (mr) robert campbell, (mr) alexander dyce, (mr) robert brooks, t budds payne, (mr) hugh glass, (mr) patrick trainer, w virtue, (mr) t fulton, (mr) john crimp, (mr) w dempsey, (mr) w e stanbridge, (mr) james atkinson, j porter, j collings, w edde, (mr) orlando fenwick, (dr)(mr) l l smith, (mr) j h knipe, (mr) george cockcroft, (sr) (mr) john martin kleinert, w morton, d delaney, a moeller, (mr) william smith, (mr) e.p.s.sturt, (mr) thomas blood, (mr) patrick mornane, (mr) henry de carle, w craig, j hill, w oliver, j keogh, a laing, vineyards, toll gates, (mr) david staig, (mr) phillip kleeper, (mr) goyder usher, (mr) james lawler, (mr) w.e. stanbridge, (mr) gideon rutherford, c a f mater, j gadsby, w h wrixon, e h lamont, i ainger, (mr) james henty, (mr) henry henty, w freemantle, w palmer, beckett park, maranoa gardens