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Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Ballantyne, R. M, Life in the Red Brigade by R.M. Ballantyne, [n.d.] [Preface dated 1887]
Novel relating to firemen and fire fighting.Hardcover book, 241 pages, four illustrations. Front cover of book is red with black printed text. Gold embossed image of a fireman and a young boy holding a fire hose. fictionNovel relating to firemen and fire fighting.r.m. ballantyne, fire fighting, firemen, fiction -
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Photograph, Mary Hunter and Margaret Hollins
Black and white copy of original photograph of two ladies standing in a gateway in front of a stone cottage."Mary Hunter & Margaret Hollins, grand daughter of Jean Hunter - Cook's Cottage 1948. born Linton".mary hunter, margaret hollins, cooks cottage -
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Letter, Skipton Boot Store, 1877, 1877
Letter written by William Parsons of Spring Hill to Mr. Lewers, who was manager of the Bank of New South Wales in Linton. Note sent with a cheque, requests that the cheque be deposited into the writer's bank account. Found at "Traquair House", Linton, former Bank of New South Wales, by Mrs. Stella Surman.Small handwritten note written on Skipton Boot Store docket, dated Oct 27th, 1877. Picture of boots and shoes and" Skipton Boot Store" at top of docket.samuel lewers, william parsons, correspondence, banking -
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Photograph, The Queen Studio Ballarat, V R Chuck, Artist, Isabella Edwards (afterwards Mrs Taylor)
Isabella Edwards, born at Linton in 1867 to parents George and Margaret Edwards, became a pupil-teacher at Linton State School no. 880 in 1883 and taught there for three years before transferring to other schools. She married James Edward Taylor in 1899. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 129.Sepia photograph of a young woman in long, high necked dress with long sleeves, hair drawn severely back off face, left hand resting on high rail in front of her."Isabella Edwards".isabella edwards, mrs taylor, old lintonian collection -
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Card, A Brownie Beam, Marie Grigg, 1930
Card is part of collection of items donated by the Grigg family to LDHS after the death of Marie Grigg.Small Christmas card given to members of Linton Brownie Pack in 1930 by 'Brown Owl' L? Nicol. Card depicts a girl in Brownie uniform, sitting next to a very large owl which is winking at her.Inside the card, on line for name, handwritten: "Brownie Maree" Printed message: "With all Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year / from" On line for name, handwritten: "L? Nicol / Brown Owl / Xmas 1930".christmas cards, brownies, girl guide movement, marie grigg legacy, christmas cards, l? nicol [brown owl] -
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Photograph, Mrs. Annie Meredith Nicholls
Black and white copy of original photograph showing a lady standing behind a ornate chair, her left hand resting on top of chair her right hand at her chin. Her hair is up in a bun, and she is wearing a dark coloured dress with darker possibly black trim around cuffs, buttons, across shoulders in zigzag pattern and in bows down the front of her dress. Mrs. Annie Meredith Nicholls nee Smith.mrs annie meredith nicholls (nee smith), born ross tasmania june 1846., linton, happy valley, mrs william henry nicholls, married april 13th 1874. -
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Photograph, William and Elizabeth Todd and Family, circa 1906
Elizabeth Bennett (b. 1858), married William Todd (b. 1855) in 1882 and they had nine children. They were actively involved in the Linton community, particularly with the Church of England, where Mrs. Todd was organist for many years. They celebrated their Golden Wedding at Linton in 1932, by which time they were living in Ballarat.Scanned/modified copy of a photograph of the Todd family, believed to have been taken in Ballarat around 1905/1906. Members of the family are identified by names and dates, which have been printed across the photo.todd family, elizabeth todd, elizabeth bennett, william todd snr., arthur (paddy) todd, john (jack) todd, william j. (billy) todd, milton todd, susie (lucy agnes) todd, charles (charlie) todd, violet todd, millicent todd, stella todd -
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Photograph, Elizabeth Lock and Nanette Hunt, circa 1937
The girls are Elizabeth Lock and Nanette Hunt. The photograph was taken in the garden at the former Donaldson family home in Sussex Street, Linton. Unfortunately, the house is not shown - the view is across Sussex Street to a cottage on the other side of the road. Elizabeth Lock's aunt and uncle, Vera and James Johnson, bought the house from the Donaldson family in the mid 1930s. Elizabeth Lock, b.1934, often stayed for extended periods with her aunt and uncle and briefly attended school at Linton in 1941. Nanette Hunt, b.1931, was the daughter of William George Hunt, Postmaster at Linton in the 1930s.Black and white copy of original photograph which shows two small girls dressed in fairy or butterfly costumes. They are standing underneath trees in a garden. A cottage with a verandah can be seen in the background.On reverse: "L - Beth Watson, age 3 / R - Nanette Hunt / (Post Master's daughter) / Front garden, / Dr. Donaldson's / circa 1937".elizabeth lock, nanette hunt -
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Photograph, Joyce Rowe, age 5, 1914
Joyce Rowe (afterwards Joyce Chung) was born in Portland in 1912 (#33359), the daughter of Joseph and Florence Rowe (née Nicol). Joyce seems to have been living with her Nicol grandparents in Linton when she started at Linton State School in 1917. In 1931 she married Martin (Mick) Chung (#6196)Black and white image of a young girl standing next to a chair. Image has been made as a postcard."To Ruby / with Love / Wishing you a / Merry Xmas & / a Happy New Year / Joyce age 5 / 5/10/14".joyce rowe, joyce chung -
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Letter, Commonwealth Treasury to Mrs. L. Todd, 1932
Stanley Bruce was an Australian politician and diplomat, who served as Prime Minister between 1923 and 1929, when he became the first Prime Minister to lose his seat at an election. Lizzie Bennett married William Todd at Linton on New Year's Day 1882, and the Todds celebrated their Golden Wedding at Linton in 1932.Letter of thanks dated 19th February 1932, from S. M. Bruce, Commonwealth Treasury, Canberra, F.C.T. to Mrs L. Todd 10 Raglan Street, Ballarat.Text: COMMONWEALTH TREASURY / CANBERRA, F.C.T. " On back of letter: "My mother like myself used to write to congratulate any one for a good job done. australia gave this man a rough handling which didn't please my mother so she wrote to him this is the reply".stanley bruce, elizabeth (lizzie) todd -
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Photograph, Corrie Wishart as a baby
Coronation Wishart was born at Linton in 1911, a son of Neil Wishart and Ethel Wishart, nee Bersey.Black and white photograph of a young child wearing long gown, seated on a chair with left arm on lap."Corrie Wishart"corrie wishart, coronation wishart -
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Photograph, Mrs. Neil Wishart and Mrs. Allen
Early index to LDHS photographs says the photograph was taken during Linton's centenary celebrations in 1939.Small black and white photograph which shows two women standing in a garden. The woman on the right side has long plaits, is dressed in light coloured clothing and is carrying a bag. The woman on the left is also wearing light coloured clothing but she has short, curly hair. She is holding a book in her right hand (on left side of photograph). Mrs. Neil Wishart (née Grace Bennett) and Mrs. Allen (née Amelia - Millie - Bennett)grace wishart, grace bennett, amelia (millie) allen, amelia (millie) bennett -
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Battery cell jar, Leclanche Indiarubber Co. Silvertown, Leclanche Cell Jar
Excavated from the back yard of Linton & District Historical Society's resource centre in October 2001.Square, green glass jar with pouring lip. The jar formed part of an early type of electric battery. The battery cell consisted of a jar which held carbon and zinc plates, standing in a solution of ammonium chloride. The chemical reaction between the plates and the solution produced a small electrical charge. This type of battery was used where only a small charge was required, for example in telegraphy, also to operate doorbells etc.In raised glass on side of jar: "PILE" and "Leclanche Indiarubber Co Silvertown".batteries, battery cell jars, electricity generation, leclanche [company] -
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Photograph, O'Beirne Residence, office and buildings, wool and skin business
Original O'Beirne family home on Skipton Road, Linton, adjacent to office of their wool and skin business.Black and white copy of original photograph showing a weatherboard house with verandah and lattice work, next to a smaller building (office) which has two windows, a door and no verandah. One pine tree behind the buildings and one to the right of photograph. A light coloured picket fence in front of the buildings with a gate half way along. Six men, two children, a dog and two horses (one with cart) in front of the buildings.o'beirne residence, house, home, building, office, shed, business, children, horse cart, dog (buller), francis o'beirne, francis john (frank), harry o'beirne, rod o'connor (bookkeeper), charlie todd, jack cox, roger o'beirne, frank hall butcher from piggoreet, wool and skin business -
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Photograph, William Thomas Rowe
William Thomas Rowe was the son of William Thomas Rowe (1835-1893) of Glenfine Station, Pitfield. He was an innovative farmer, horse breeder and Grenville Shire Councillor. He married Beatrix Norman, and they had five children. The oldest, born in 1915, was also called William Thomas Rowe.Photograph of William Thomas Rowe (1873-1935). This image is a copy of a photograph which is on display at the Golden Plains Shire offices in Linton. Cr. W. T. Rowe served as Shire President in 1917-1918 and in 1928-1929.william thomas rowe 1873-1935, narringal station, shire of grenville councillors -
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Photograph, Mrs E R Sayce (née Phemie Nicol), 1915
Phemie Nicol was a daughter of Linton baker James Nicol. She married Alfred Sayce in 1886. Her recollections of life and people in Linton in the early days of the township (1860s to 1880s) are recorded in the 1939 history booklet: 'Looking back over 100 years. 1839-1939'. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 79.Sepia oval portrait of a lady wearing blouse and jacket."E R Sayce July 1915 St Kilda"mrs e r sayce, old lintonian collection, phemie nicol, phemie sayce -
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Photograph, Ewen Rankin
Ewen Rankin migrated from Scotland to Victoria in 1852 with his parents and brothers and sisters. He became an important figure in Linton, being involved with both agricultural and mining activities. He was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church. He married Anna Woods in 1874 and they had several children, who also went on to become Linton identities.Black and white image of a man with a short beard. He is wearing a jacket and bow tie.ewen rankin -
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Photograph, Charity Austin
Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 46 top right. Charity Austin, née Ford or Foord was the wife of Thomas Austin, who ran a post office and stationery shop, afterwards a tailor's shop, next to the Grenville Shire offices in Sussex Street, Linton. Charity Austin acted as a nurse and midwife in the Linton district.Sepia portrait of a lady wearing decorated top lace fichu at throat.charity austin, mrs thomas austin, surman collection -
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Photograph, Bill Todd, Frank O'Beirne and Mr Williams at Bill Todd's 92nd birthday, 1974
William Joseph Todd (Billie Todd, Bill Todd), a descendant of the Bennett and Todd families of Linton, was born at Linton in 1882. He was a son of William and Lizzie Todd. He worked as a chauffeur for the Guest family of Melbourne (proprietors of Guest's Biscuits), was known for his musical talent, and celebrated his ninety-second birthday in Melbourne in 1974..Colour photograph of three older gentlemen wearing suits and spectacles seated together talking."L-R Mr Bill Todd Mr Frank O'Beirne Mr Williams taken on Bill's 92 birthday 14.10.1974 at 13 Pabo St, Melbourne".bill todd, frank o'beirne, mr williams -
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Photograph, Mr & Mrs John Cox : John Cox and Eliza Cox, née McDonald
John Cox had mining and farming interests at Linton from about 1860. He was an uncle of John Henry Cox, also a Linton identity. This photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 15. Another very similar (but damaged) photograph of same pair (Registration no. 393) shows a young boy, presumably a son, standing behind the woman. Portrait of a man wearing coat and trousers with arms folded across chest, and a lady wearing a gown buttoned down the front and hat, with hands crossed on lap, both seated.On back - "Mr and Mrs J Cox". eliza cox née mcdonald, john cox, old lintonian collection -
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Photograph, John Robertson
Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 12 top left. John Robertson was a highly popular early teacher at Linton State School No. 880. He was presented with an "illuminated address" when he left Linton in 1884. He married Annie Gray in 1884, and died at Malvern East in 1929, age 72.Sepia portrait of a bearded young gentleman, wearing jacket, shirt and large bow tie."John Robertson".john robertson, surman collection, teachers -
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Photograph, Samuel Steele
Samuel Steele lived in Linton from at least 1860 and built the drapery store known as Criterion House in 1862/1863. His first three children were born at Linton. Samuel Steele moved into Ballarat in the late 1860s and established a drapery store in Sturt Street. He afterwards lived at Stawell and ran businesses there and in Ararat.Scan of original photograph which shows the head and shoulders of an older man who has a short beard. He is neatly dressed in a jacket, shirt with a stiff collar, and cravat.samuel steele, criterion house -
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Book, Overton, Ella Eldersheim, The schoolmistress of Haven's End, [n.d.] [1900?]
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Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Payn, James, The Canon's Ward by James Payn, [1884]
Romance novel.Hardcover book, 298 pages. Book has a dark blue cover with black text. Title page missing, information for catalogue record from cover and spine.fictionRomance novel.james payn, romance, fiction -
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Photograph, Eden, Sturt St, Ballarat, Osie and Athol Cornish
Black and white postcard photograph of two well dressed young children standing side by side, clothes late 1800's early 1900's."To Grandma from Osie and Athol with love. Mrs Y Preston, Linton. Cornish sons of Benjamin and Priscilla Cornish".osie cornish, athol cornish, mrs y. preston -
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Programme, Old Lintonians' Association 23rd Annual Reunion, 1936
Programme for 23rd annual reunion of the Old Lintonians' Association, held 10th to 13th April 1936 (Easter 1936). Second page contains programme of events for each day, third page is detailed programme for a "Grand Concert" held on Easter Saturday, at which Moorabbin City Band were guest performers. Copies of the programme were sold for 1d each.Single sheet of beige-coloured paper, folded in two to form four pages, printed with brown-coloured ink. Photograph of Moorabbin City Band on back page. Text: " EASTER 1936 / 10th to the 13th April / Old Lintonians' Association / 23rd Annual Re-union / at LINTON. "old lintonians' association, events, reunions, programmes, moorabbin city band, n. g. wishart [president ola], mrs g. e. hall [hon secretary ola] -
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Photograph, Mr Thomas Austin Snr
Thomas Austin was born in Tunbridge Wells, England, in about 1822. He married Charity Ford (or Foord) in England and they migrated to Australia with their first three children in 1849. They had eight more children in Australia. The Austins lived in Linton from about 1861, where Thomas Austin ran first a post office, newsagent and stationery shop, and afterwards a tailor's shop, in Sussex St Linton next to the Grenville Shire offices. Thomas Austin moved to Kyneton in 1882. He died in Melbourne in 1888, and is buried at Linton. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 1.Portrait of a bearded man wearing jacket collar and tie."Arrived in the year 1854" (part of message on back)thomas austin snr., old lintonian collection -
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Photograph, Yeoman and Co, Sturt St, Ballarat, Mr Clarke (Mrs William Murrell's father)
James Young migrated to Australia in 1887 with his daughter Lily, living first at Yarrawonga and then moving to Linton. For reasons that are not known, he changed his surname to Clarke. He ran a small tobacconist and barber's shop in Sussex Street near the Shire offices. (An advertisement for "J Y Clarke, hairdresser & tobacconist" appeared in the first edition of the "Grenville Standard", 12 April 1895.) He died in 1917 and is buried at Linton. His daughter Lily married William Murrell (son of Ambrose and Mary Murrell). His granddaughter Carrie Murrell ran the Linton newsagency for several decades.Oval black and white portrait of a gentleman with moustache wearing a suit, high collar and tie."Mr Murrell / Mrs Hall".james clarke, james young, j y clarke [barber & tobacconist], lily murrell (née young/clarke) -
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Photograph, Mr E. Jermyn
Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 69. Ellis Jermyn was an active member of the early Linton Methodist congregation.Photograph of a bearded man wearing suit coat and shirt collar.ellis jermyn, old lintonian collection ; no. 69 -
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Photograph, Dulcie Jennings
Dulcie Jennings was a daughter of William Jonathan and Matilda Jennings (née Michell). She was born at Linton in 1906.Head and shoulders portrait photograph of a young woman who is wearing her hair swept back and tied with a large bow at the back. Her dress has a wide collar with decorative stitching.dulcie jennings