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Federation University Historical Collection
Accessory - Object, School of Mines Ballarat Cuff Links, c1920s
Tertiary education at Ballarat began with the establishment of the School of Mines in 1870, making it Australia's third oldest tertiary institution. Classes began in surveying, mathematics, chemistry and a decade later they included metallurgy, assaying and geology. The technical division provided such programs as wool classing, plumbing and bricklaying. In 1967, it was split into three separate institutions, Ballarat School of Industries, Ballarat Technical School, and Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. Then in 1976 the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education became into Ballarat College of Advanced Education. The Ballarat School of Industries and Ballarat Technical School became the School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat (SMB). In 1998, the Ballarat School of Mines and Industries and the Horsham-based Wimmera Institute of TAFE merged with the University of Ballarat. The university merged with Monash University's Gippsland (Churchill) campus in 2013 and the merged schools are now the Federation University AustraliaThese circular cuff links are the Coat of Arms of the School of Mines Ballarat and are made of sterling silver and white, yellow, green and blue enamel attached by three links to a small bar with dumb bells. On face - Ingenio Effodere Opesschool of mines ballarat, school crest, cuff links -
Federation University Historical Collection
Object, School of Mines Ballarat Lapel Badge, c1920s
Tertiary education at Ballarat began with the establishment of the School of Mines in 1870, making it Australia's third oldest tertiary institution. Classes began in surveying, mathematics, chemistry and a decade later they included metallurgy, assaying and geology. The technical division provided such programs as wool classing, plumbing and bricklaying. In 1967, it was split into three separate institutions, Ballarat School of Industries, Ballarat Technical School, and Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. Then in 1976 the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education became into Ballarat College of Advanced Education. The Ballarat School of Industries and Ballarat Technical School became the School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat (SMB). In 1998, the Ballarat School of Mines and Industries and the Horsham-based Wimmera Institute of TAFE merged with the University of Ballarat. The university merged with Monash University's Gippsland (Churchill) campus in 2013 and the merged schools are now the Federation University AustraliaThese Coat of Arms of the School of Mines Ballarat are circular lapel badges and are made of sterling silver and enamel. The circular disc is attached to a long pin. 1). The enamel is yellow, green and blue 2). The enamel is white, yellow, green and blueOn face - Ingenio Effodere Opesschool of mines ballarat, school crest, lapel pins -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines President's Annual Report, 1906, 1906
In 1906 Andrew Anderson was President of the Ballarat School of Mines. Part of his report states: 'The Annual Reunion of the students was held in December last, and was largely attended by students and Members of the Council. Advantage was taken of this opportunity by the students to present Professor A. Mica Smith, who has completed twenty-five years service with the School, with a valuable silver coffee and dinner service and Miss J. Knox Smith with a large portrait of the Professor'. Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the year 1906.Ten page booklet relating to the Ballarat School of Mines in the year 1906. ballarat school of mines, andrew anderson, james oddie, chemical department, metallurgical department, engineering department, mining department, electricity and magnetism department, professor a. mica smith, thomas hart, moonta visit, moonta, moonta excursion, wallaroo copper mine, wallaroo copper mine excursion, lister and andel, frank tate -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster, The School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat: Centenary of Technical Education in Australia, 1870 - 1970, 1970
Poster made to celebrate the centenary of technical education at Ballarat and in AustraliaCard with silver, red and black design and textthe school of mines and industries, ballarat, technical education, australia, centenary -
Federation University Historical Collection
Medal - Numismatics, Ballarat School of Mines Centenary Medal, 1970, 1970
"A limited number of Centenary Medallions designed by Mr. V. Greenhalgh were produced by Stokes & Son, Melbourne to commemorate the Centenary of the School. The medallion was produced from copper base metal with a silver oxide finish and has been well received by past student, present students, staff members and the general public. A quantity of 50 medallions have been reserved for presentation purposes on special occasions."Medal struck for the Ballarat School of Mines centenary. .1) Two framed centenary medals, showing both sides of the medal .2) Sterling silver medal in a black hinged box. .3) Booklet listing receipients of Centenary Medallion .1) Presented to Professor Geoffrey Blainey, AO Guest Speaker Founders Day 26 October 1995"ballarat school of mines centenary medal, centenary, anniversary, victor greenhalgh, geoffrey blainey, stokes & son, e.j. barker, g. biddington, e.j. tippett, sir paul hasluck, l.j.f. hillman, miss b. archdale, sir douglas menzies, h.j trudinger, m.b. john, b.r. hames, v. grennhalgh, r.w. richards, a. senior, j. clark, n. crouch, h. dixon, p. law, nigel bowen, peter lees, mrs j. lawn, dr. j birrell, d. kellock, g. dixon, john baker, k. kelly, w. anderson, w titteridge, a.e. stohr, r. chambers, g. smith, m.g. beanland, j.v. robertson, v. white, mrs m. scott, r cairns, p. zass, j. england, h. sienering, i.g. whitcher, v. lisle, edith lawn, dr stephen murray smith -
Federation University Historical Collection
Numismatics, E.J. Tippett Medal
The E.J. Tippett medal was presented to a Ballarat School of Mines student for outstanding achievement. Silver medal in a black presentation boxe.j. tippett medal, numismatics, award, ballarat school of mines outstanding achievement award, e.j. tippett -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - coloured, Department of Lands and Survey, Portion of Victoria showing auriferous areas and mineral localities, 1935, 1935
... localities department of mines tin antimony copper silver lead ...Map included with book "Victoria: Gold and Minerals" issued by Mines Department Victoria, 1935Fold out coloured mapYellow mark indicating depositsvictoria, auriferous areas, mineral localities, department of mines, tin, antimony, copper, silver lead, tungsten, manganese, platinum, iron -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, D.C. Davies et al, Metalliferous Minerals and Mining, 1892, 1892
Brown hard covered, illustrated book of 518 pages. It includes a bookplate of the Ballarat Ironworkers' and Polytechnical Association Library Rules. The book was bequethed to the Ironworkers' Association by the late James Oddie.mining, minerals, quartz, nova scotia, california, germany, ural mountains, gold deposits, virginia, new england, new brunswick, brazil, australia, new south wales, mount morgan, new zealand, africa, statistics, india, phillipines, aruba island, silver, russia, nevada, ruby hill, nevada, utah, emma mine, nevada, colarado, red mountain district, colorado, yankee girl mine, arizona, mexico, peru, bolivia, chili\copper, south africa, italy, austria, norway, swedan, france, cornwall, dolcoath mine, sandstone, parys mines of anglesea, carnarvonshire, cardiganshire, wicklow, ireland, mississippi valley, wisconsin, lake superior, wyoming, cuba, jamaica, venezuela, south australia, york peninsula, flinders ranges, japan, tin, banca, malaysia, bohemia, saxony, sweden, spain, cligga point, rin lodes of cornwall, andalusia, belgium, shropshire, isle of man, durham, westmoreland, limestone, flintshire, dengigshire, canada, lead, zinc, siberia, hungary, silesia, sardinia, algeria, ireland, new jersey, iron, lancashire, missouri, michigan, superstitions, equipment, cages, stopes, winzes, timbering, ventilation, fans, drilling, boring, dynamite, electricity, blasting, horse whims, water wheels, boilers, petterson's elephant ore stamp, stamper battery, jogs, linkenbach table, panning, cradle, quartz mining, hydraulic mining, alluvia; mining, altai mountains, north wales, neugluck mine, freiberg, christbescherung mine, drei prinzen lode, miask, woodville, virginia, gongo soco, brazil, sierra nevada, california, st john del rey mine, brazil, leydenberg gold field, south africa, banket reefs, transvaal, kongsberg, norway, santa rosa mine, peru, huelva, spain, dolcoath mine, cornwall, parys mine, anglesea, waterbury copper mine, lake superior, copiapo, chilli, altenberg, saxony, whea; uny, cornwall, wast wheel mine. redruth, cornwall, cligga point, cornwall, old hewas mine, cornwall, hartz, germany, snailbeach mine, shropshire, llangynog, north wales, van mine, mongomeryshire -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from the South Australia Department of Mines to the Ballarat School of Mines, 22/08/1961
... shaft south australian department of mines new ediacara silver ...Professor F.M. Krause acted as consultant for the New Ediacara Silver Mining Co., N.L and the Ediacare Consols Silver Mining Co., N.L, both located at Beltana, South Australia.Foolscap typed letter from L.W. Parkin, Acting Directr of Mines at the South Australia Depatment of Mines to Harry E. Arblaster, Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines. The letter addresses information about former Ballarat School of Mines Professer Ferdinand M. Krause, and the hope his work may address the Ediacara Mine.ferdinand krause, south australia deparment of mines, harold arblaster, new ediacara silver mining co, beltana, greenwood's shaft, rosewarne's shaft, south australian department of mines, new ediacara silver mining co., n.l, ediacare consols silver mining co., south australia -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - coloured, Aerial view of SMB Lydiard Street Campus, March 1982, March 1982
SMB was established on the area on the area of the Ballarat Gaol. The Gaol has been demolished but the Brewery still stands. Hillman Recreation Centre is under construction. The tennis courts are still evident, now the site of the M B John Building.Timber frame with silver/red paint, pale blue and dark blue mount board with glass.ballarat school of mines, ballarat gaol, hillman recreation building, tennis courts, m b john, brewery -
Federation University Historical Collection
Accessory - Costume, Ballarat School of Mines Cufflinks and Pin
The cufflinks and pin were owned by Ballarat School of Mines Associate Albert Adams. Sterling Silver and enamel cufflinks and pin featuring the Ballarat School of Mines shield. albert t.h. adams, ballarat school of mines associate, cufflinks, pin, albert adams, jewellery -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Silver Birch in the Ballarat School of Mines Gardens
The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Black and white photograph of the garden at the back of the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building. In central position is a Silver Birch.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL CARD, 1900
Memorial Card: With angels, doves and funeral emblems and inscribed 'The Kiss dear Maid thy Lip has left, Shall never part from Mine, Till Happier Hours restore the Gift, Untainted back to thus,* on the front page. Ornate lace work is inside the card with an Angel in silver and a garland of coloured flowers underneath. A double heart inscribed Inseparable' is at the bottom. Box 625ephemera, mementoes, cards, memorial. funeral. remembrance. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
... Collection - Correspondence Silver Mines Hotel Court King ...Letter written on cream paper with grided watermark and dated August 15th 1871. Writer has enclosed Clearance from Court royal Oak, Doctors receipt, & renew his application for admittance as member of Court King of the Forest. Signature is mostly missing where page was folded?societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, silver mines hotel, court king of the forest, court royal oak -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BOWLEN (BOWLAN?) FAMILY: CORRESPONDENCE RE FAMILY HISTORY, 1980
... PERSON Family Bowlen Family Edward Timothy Bowlen (Bowlan) Silver ...Bowlen (Bowlan?) family - correspondence on enquiry from Mrs Philomena Bowlen, Heidelberg, 1980. re Family History. Seeking information - mention of Edward Timothy Bowlen (born ca. 1856 at Sandhurst or Eaglehawk). Son was John Bowlen (first white baby born at Back Creek?).person, family, bowlen family, edward timothy bowlen (bowlan), silver mines hotel. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 18 The Visitors, 1963
The mysterious spots were caused by mosquito bites, due to the stagnant water from the flood. They had run out of medicines, bandages, everything, with no money to buy more. The Dogtor discovered a gold nugget in his bag from the mines and told nurse Sister Spaniel to take it to the bank to change it for money. Life then returned to normal at Hilltop Hospital. Then one day, a big loud silver helicopter appeared in the sky with a notice: WOOMERA RANGE. V.I.P. TOP SECRET. SPACE SURVEY. ROCKET DIVISION.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesPage 1: handwritten 'CUT' on left hand side.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Enever, Jim, Short Shots - Wartime in Holland, 2012
A well researched account, gleaned from available sources, concerning the search for elusive silver/lead ore lode in the Buchan area of East Gippsland. From the 1870's to the early 1890's a few companies were formed. This article refers in particular tomines and mining -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, 30.7.2001
A COLOUR COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH OF A SILVER TEA SERVICE PRESENTED TO JOHN LEWIS ESQ. BY A FEW OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE NEW NORTH CLUNES QUARTZ MINING CO. IN RECOGNITION OF HIS SKILFUL, ECONOMICAL AND HONORABLE MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S MINE FOR NINE YEARS, DURING WHICH PERIOD THE SHAREHOLDERS RECEIVED IN DIVIDENDS Pounds 460.000 BALLARAT 1876.Image auto date; 30.7.2001local history, photography, photographs, mining -
Clunes Museum
domestic object - SILVER TEA & COFFEE SERVICE, 1876
PRESENTED TO JOHN LEWIS ESQ. BY A FEW OF THE SHAREHOLDERS IN THE NEW NORTH CLUNES QUARTZ MINING CO. IN RECOGNITION OF HIS SKILFUL, ECONOMICAL AND HONOURABLE MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY MINE FOR NINE YEARS, DURING WHICH PERIOD THE SHAREHOLDERS RECEIVED IN DIVIDENDS Pounds 450,000 BALLARAT OCTOBER 1876ORNATE SILVER TEA & COFFEE SERVICE COMPRISING; .1 TEAPOT .2 COFFEE POT .3 SUGAR BOWL .4 CREAM JUG .5 CIRCULAR TRAYINSCRIPTION ON TRAY: Presented to John Lewis Esq. By a few of the shareholders in the New North Clunes Quartz Mining Co. In recognition of his skilful economical and honourable management of the Company mine for nine years during which period the shareholders received in dividends 460,000 Pounds Ballarat October 1876local history, metalcraft, silverware, mining, lewis, john -
Unions Ballarat
Journal of Australasian mining history 2007, Australian Mining History Association, 2007
Periodical/journal: "Embracing all aspects of mining history, mining archaeology and heritage." Articles by various contributors Copper Triangle’s Spanish Legacy: Leaching the Waste Dumps at Moonta Mines 1901-1944. Australian Geochemical Mineral Exploration: It all began at Moonta through V.P. Sokoloff. Hegemony, localism and ethnicity: The ‘Welsh’ mining communities of Currawang and Frogmore in southern New South Wales. A Thirsty and Confusing Diggings: The Albert Goldfield, Milparinka-Tibooburra, north-western NSW. ‘Another Broken Hill’: The Mount Deddick Silver-Lead Field. Michael Dineen O’Keeffe: Union Leader - a ‘colourful personality. Radium Hill: Bindi To Boom Town. Tragedy on the Strickland: Jack Hides and the Investors Ltd Expedition of 1937 COMMENTS Observations on the History of the Blackwater Gold Mine. Comment on Brian R. Hill, ‘A Reinterpretation of the History of the Acquisition of the Blackwater Gold Mine’, Journal of Australasian Mining History, vol. 4, September 2006, pp. 156-165. BOOK REVIEWS Bullfinch and the Yilgarn Goldfield, Hesperian Press, Victoria Park, Western Australia, 2007; xvi +265pp Reviewer: Lenore Layman, Murdoch University Fool’s Gold: Myths and Legends of Gold seeking in Australia, Lothian Books, Sydney, 2006. Reviewer: Philip Payton, Exeter University Relevant to Australian and New Zealand history, particularly around miners and mining.Paperback. Front cover: crème coloured background; black and white photo; red and black lettering; 180 pages.Front cover: title and publisher.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, history - mining, moonta mines, albert goldfield, milparinka-tibooburra, mount deddick, michael dineen o'keeffe, radium hill, strickland, investers ltd, blackwater gold mine, bullfinch, yilgam goldfield, gold -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - SILVER DESK SET, 1907
Britannia metal deskset, base with six legs supporting 6 small figures joined by garlands of laurels, a container with 4 elephant heads and small lid with female bust, on either side are two cut glass inkwells with Britannia metal flip up lids sitting in recesses. Inscription reading 'Presented to the Hon & Mrs D.J.Duggan by F.Gillman & L.A.Trouchet on the occasion of their silver wedding 26.4.07. Hon. D J Duggan was the member for Dunolly and the first Minister for Lands and Mines in the State Parliament,Manufactured by Phillip Ashbury & Sons Sheffield Pattern 89Fdomestic equipment, writing equipment, deskset, di1449.1.1 - di 1449.1.3 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Gold and Silver, Photographs of Australian Goldfields from the Holtermann Collection, 1973
Soft cover book of 263 pages by Keast Burke. Gold and Silver, Photographs of Australian Goldfields from the Holtermann Collection. B&W photo of the top of a mine shaft on front cover. Includes biographical portraits of Bernard Otto Holtermann, Beaufoy Merlin and Charles Bayliss. Photos mainly of Hill End and Gulgong, NSW. Penguin Books Ltd, first published by William Heinemann, Australia Pty Ltd 1973 Designed by David Wire and printed by Alexander Brothers Pty Ltd, Mentone, Victoria.gold mining, hill end, gulgong -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of leather soled silk wedding shoes, 1891
An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.These shoes are significant as they are part of a 30-piece collection of women’s clothing owned by Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge), who was born in Clare, South Australia in 1867 and who died in Kew at the age of 81 in 1948. The items of clothing in the collection date from the 1880s to the 1940s and constitute outstanding examples of dressmaker’s skills from each of these decades. The collection includes day dresses, evening dresses, evening coats, capes, shoes and undergarments. As the wife of a mining engineer, and later mine manager, Edith Weir’s clothing has historic significance as examples of clothing worn by upper middle class Australian women in domestic circumstances and at social and civic events. The costumes in the collection represent the periods when Edith Weir lived in Broken Hill, New South Wales, and in Kew, Melbourne. A number of the costumes from the 1920s to the 1940s are of a particularly fine quality, being both rare, representative and intact examples of Australian fashion of the period. The garments in the Weir Collection were donated to the Kew Historical Society by the granddaughter of Edith Weir. Pair of ivory silk shoes, worn by Edith Mary Betteridge at her marriage to George Weir in Broken Hill in 1891. The shoes were worn with her ivory silk wedding dress.edith mary (betteridge) weir, 84 princess street (kew), footwear, women's shoes, wedding shoes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Black Chiffon Scarf with Multicoloured Silk Embroidery, c. 1926-1931
An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.This scarf is part of a 30-piece collection of women’s clothing owned by Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge), who was born in Clare, South Australia in 1867 and who died in Kew at the age of 81 in 1948. The items of clothing in the collection date from the 1880s to the 1940s and constitute outstanding examples of dressmaker’s skills from each of these decades. The collection includes day dresses, evening dresses, evening coats, capes, shoes and undergarments. As the wife of a mining engineer, and later mine manager, Edith Weir’s clothing has historic significance as examples of clothing worn by upper middle class Australian women in domestic circumstances and at social and civic events. The costumes in the collection represent the periods when Edith Weir lived in Broken Hill, New South Wales, and in Kew, Melbourne. A number of the costumes from the 1920s to the 1940s are of a particularly fine quality, being both rare, representative and intact examples of Australian fashion of the period. The garments in the Weir Collection were donated to the Kew Historical Society by the granddaughter of Edith Weir in 2017Very long, doubled chiffon evening scarf with a silk tassle at one end and multicoloured hand embroidered flowers at the other. The scarf was owned by Edith Mary Weir.edith mary (betteridge) weir, 84 princess street -kew, australian fashion, scarfs -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Silk & Lace Bed Jacket, c. 1902-11
An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.This garment is significant as it is part of 25-piece collection of women’s clothing owned by Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge), who was born in Clare, South Australia in 1867 and who died in Kew at the age of 81 in 1948. The items of clothing in the collection date from the 1880s to the 1940s and constitute outstanding examples of dressmaker’s skills from each of these decades. The collection includes day dresses, evening dresses, evening coats, capes, and undergarments. As the wife of a mining engineer, and later mine manager, Edith Weir’s clothing has historic significance as examples of clothing worn by upper middle class Australian women in domestic circumstances and at social and civic events. The costumes in the collection represent the periods when Edith Weir lived in Broken Hill, New South Wales, and in Kew, Melbourne. A number of the costumes from the 1920s to the 1940s are of a particularly fine quality, being both rare, representative and intact examples of Australian fashion of the period. The garments in the Weir Collection were donated to the Kew Historical Society by the granddaughter of Edith Weir. An Edwardian slik, net and broderie anglaise bed jacket, bought by and worn by Edith Mary (Betteridge) Weir. Given the date of the item, the jacket was initially worn in Broken Hill where the Weir's lived, when her husband was Manager of the North Broken Hill Mine and later brought to Kew, ca. 1917 when the Weirs moved to Princess Street, Kew. The jacket was gifted by Edith Weir's grandaughter. It forms part of the Society's Weir Collection.edith mary weir (nee betteridge), 84 princes street (kew), costumes, fashion & design collection - kew historical society, women's clothing, weir collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Silk & Guipure Lace Evening Coat with Quilted Pink Silk Lining, 1920s
An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in a mansion, originally named Illapa, at 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937), his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948) and their children. George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.This garment is part of a collection of women’s clothing, owned and worn by Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge) - born in Clare, South Australia 1867, died Kew 1948 - and also by her daughter. The garments date from the 1880s to the 1930s. The collection includes day dresses, evening dresses, evening coats, capes, and undergarments. As the wife and daughter of a mine manager, the collection includes representative examples of clothing worn by upper middle class Australian women in domestic circumstances, and at social and civic events. A number of the costumes from the 1920s to the 1930s are of a particularly fine quality, being both rare, representative and intact examples of Australian fashion of the period. The garments in the Weir Collection were donated to the Kew Historical Society by a granddaughter of Edith Weir in 2017.Beige silk theatre or opera jacket with multi-coloured guipure lace at the neck, on the front bordering the opening, and on the cuffs. The long sleeves have extensive old lace extending beyond the wide cuffs. The inside is lined with quilted pink silk, which has darker silk panels at the front. The jacket has a high neck. It is closed using three embroidered fabric buttons at the frontedith mary weir (nee betteridge), 84 princess street - kew, australian fashion, women's clothing, costumes, coats -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Black Silk & Chantilly Lace Evening Dress, 1920s
An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in a mansion, originally named Illapa, at 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937), his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948) and their children. George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.This garment is part of a collection of women’s clothing, owned and worn by Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge) - born in Clare, South Australia 1867, died Kew 1948 - and also by her daughter. The garments date from the 1880s to the 1930s. The collection includes day dresses, evening dresses, evening coats, capes, and undergarments. As the wife and daughter of a mine manager, the collection includes representative examples of clothing worn by upper middle class Australian women in domestic circumstances, and at social and civic events. A number of the costumes from the 1920s to the 1930s are of a particularly fine quality, being both rare, representative and intact examples of Australian fashion of the period. The garments in the Weir Collection were donated to the Kew Historical Society by a granddaughter of Edith Weir in 2017.Long black silk waisted dress, gathered at the waist with and featuring a full skirt. The short-sleeved bodice has a high round neck with a small amount of embroidery at the front in the form of abstract flowers. The skirt features an additional Chantilly lace overskirt that is scalloped at the hem. edith mary weir (nee betteridge), 84 princess street - kew, australian fashion, women's clothing, costumes, coats -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Navy Blue Day Dress, 1910s
An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in a mansion, originally named Illapa, at 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937), his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948) and their children. George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.This garment is part of a collection of women’s clothing, owned and worn by Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge) - born in Clare, South Australia 1867, died Kew 1948 - and also by her daughter. The garments date from the 1880s to the 1930s. The collection includes day dresses, evening dresses, evening coats, capes, and undergarments. As the wife and daughter of a mine manager, the collection includes representative examples of clothing worn by upper middle class Australian women in domestic circumstances, and at social and civic events. A number of the costumes from the 1920s to the 1930s are of a particularly fine quality, being both rare, representative and intact examples of Australian fashion of the period. The garments in the Weir Collection were donated to the Kew Historical Society by a granddaughter of Edith Weir in 2017.Long navy blue crepe fitted dress featuring long narrow sleeves. The round-necked bodice includes buttons at the neck bordered by navy blue silk embroidery. The dress has a deep pocket in the same fabric at the right front beneath the waist.edith mary weir (nee betteridge), 84 princess street - kew, australian fashion, women's clothing, costumes, dresses -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Black Crepe de Chine Day Dress, 1922-24
An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.This garment is part of a collection of women’s clothing, owned and worn by Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge) - born in Clare, South Australia 1867, died Kew 1948 - and also by her daughter. The garments date from the 1880s to the 1930s. The collection includes day dresses, evening dresses, evening coats, capes, and undergarments. As the wife and daughter of a mine manager, the collection includes representative examples of clothing worn by upper middle class Australian women in domestic circumstances, and at social and civic events. A number of the costumes from the 1920s to the 1930s are of a particularly fine quality, being both rare, representative and intact examples of Australian fashion of the period. The garments in the Weir Collection were donated to the Kew Historical Society by a granddaughter of Edith Weir in 2017.Elegant knee-length black crepe dress with long sleeves with black silk georgette over-layer.edith mary weir (nee betteridge), 84 princess street - kew, australian fashion, women's clothing, costumes, dresses -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Black Crepe de Chine Day Dress, c. 1920-25
An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in a mansion, originally named Illapa, at 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937), his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948) and their children. George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.This garment is part of a collection of women’s clothing, owned and worn by Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge) - born in Clare, South Australia 1867, died Kew 1948 - and also by her daughter. The garments date from the 1880s to the 1930s. The collection includes day dresses, evening dresses, evening coats, capes, and undergarments. As the wife and daughter of a mine manager, the collection includes representative examples of clothing worn by upper middle class Australian women in domestic circumstances, and at social and civic events. A number of the costumes from the 1920s to the 1930s are of a particularly fine quality, being both rare, representative and intact examples of Australian fashion of the period. The garments in the Weir Collection were donated to the Kew Historical Society by a granddaughter of Edith Weir in 2017.Elegant knee-length black silk dress with short sleeves with black silk crepe de chine over-layer. Abstract double fern pattern in diamentes on skirt edith mary weir (nee betteridge), illapa - 84 princess street -- kew (vic.), women's clothing, australian fashion -- 1920s