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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, McMillan, The makers of Florence: Dante, Giotto, Savonarola and their city, 1901
A history of the individuals who made FlorenceIll, p.422.non-fictionA history of the individuals who made Florenceflorence - history, savonarola, dante -
City of Greater Geelong
Watercolour, Mrs F Owen, Aireys Inlet Vista
Hilly coastal view with ocean and hills in the background -
Mont De Lancey
Doily, Circa 1940
Hand made, Irish crocheted.Round, white doily with 10 embroidered flowers in the cotton hand-crocheted surround.doilies, table linen. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Stories of Three Saints, 1906
"Told to the Children Series", edited by Louey Chisholm. Mary MacGregor (1872 - 1961), b. Ontario Canada. Author of several novels and biographies. Books of Monica Smith (nee Turner) donated by her daughter, Joan Smith. Descendants of early Kilmore pioneering business families. the Morrissey and Hartnell families.Brown paper on board cover with colour plate pasted on front. Missing dust jacket. Slightly worn edges. Evidence of earlier hinge repair front & back. Slightly ragged appearance to page edges. Binding tight. Eight colour plates all present in good condition. Probable First Edition, undated, 1906.116 pp. Good condition.On front flyleaf, 'Monica Turner/1909'.children's literature -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Channings, Reprint 1908
First published 1862. This reprint 1908 for 'The People's Library'.Red cloth-bound hardcover book, spine decorated in gilt. Binding tight and square. 463 pp. Good condition.Half title page at top, 'R. Hiscock', handwritten cursive.adult fiction., whitburgh cottage collection -
Kilmore Historical Society
Book - Childre's Birthday Book, F.E. Weatherly, THE ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN;S BIRTHDAY BOOK, Undated. Pre-1892
Children's birthday book with front coloured book plate & black & white line illustrations & verse throughout. Alternate pages allow for recording birthdays.Small red leather-bound book with title in gilt lettering on front cover. Small tears to upper front & back covers, some whitish spotting and three regular looking indentations to front cover. Partial hinge joint break at rear cover. Several birthdays recorded throughout. Wear, staining, & mildew to outer perimeters of most pages. Fair - good condition.fictionChildren's birthday book with front coloured book plate & black & white line illustrations & verse throughout. Alternate pages allow for recording birthdays.sugden, birthday book, children -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Mrs Henry Keary, Ben Froggatt; or Little Lonesome, late 1800's
A story about two young orphaned boys who have to make their way in the world. They have strong religious teachings from their grandmother and after she dies they struggle to survive. Through various hardships the main character Ben manages to make something of his simple life, marries a girl he adores and eventually is reunited with his long lost brother who has mended his ways.A grey children's book with the title Ben Froggatt; or Little Lonesome printed in gold lettering on the front cover surrounded by black illustrations of plants, a highly patterned wide diagonal stripe with a circle at the bottom right showing inside it a boy looking at another boy lying on the ground. The back cover has a large black drawing of a plant. The spine has the title in gold at the top. There are some full page black and white illustrations and a list at the back of suggested books to read and give for Presentations. Some damage to pages and tanning. 151p.fictionA story about two young orphaned boys who have to make their way in the world. They have strong religious teachings from their grandmother and after she dies they struggle to survive. Through various hardships the main character Ben manages to make something of his simple life, marries a girl he adores and eventually is reunited with his long lost brother who has mended his ways.children's fiction, religious fiction -
Mont De Lancey
Pillow sham, Mrs. Frances Quayle, 1897
Off-white, muslin pillow sham with shadow embroidery depicting flowers, leaves, a bow and two butterflies in opposite corners. It has a 10 cm. wide scalloped, white lace border.bed linen., bed accessories. -
The Celtic Club
Book, Browne and Nolan, Stories from Irish history: told for children, 1824
Short stories of Ireland history for children.Ill, p.162.non-fictionShort stories of Ireland history for children.childrens stories - ireland, irish fiction -
The Celtic Club
Book, Mrs Cobden Unwin, The hungry forties, 1904
Life under the bread tax operating in Ireland in the 1840s.p.274, ill.non-fictionLife under the bread tax operating in Ireland in the 1840s.ireland - economic conditions, irelend - social conditions -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Methuen and Co, Our lady in art, 1904
A critical and interpretive study of artistic representation of our ladyIndex, ill, p.196.non-fictionA critical and interpretive study of artistic representation of our ladyreligious interpretation, religious art -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Methuen and Co, Christ in art, 1904
A critical and interpretive study of artistic representation of JesusIndex, ill, p.174.non-fictionA critical and interpretive study of artistic representation of Jesusreligious interpretation, religious art -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Dodge, Mrs M. E, Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates, [1865]
303 p.fictionice skating, mystery, james dodds, original collection, fiction, mrs dodge, m. e. dodge -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Adams, Bertha [Mrs Leith Adams], Colour Sergeant No. 1 Company, 1892
351 p.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Swan, Annie S. (Mrs Burnett Smith), The strait gate, [n.d.] [1909?]
284 p.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Oliphant, Mrs et al, Miss Marjoribanks by Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant, [n.d.] [First published 1865]
This series was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Chronicles of Barsetshire', and focuses on religious and domestic life in the fictional English town of Carlingford.608 p. : Red cover, gold embossing. Author's signature 'M.O.W. Oliphant' embossed across centre of front cover. fictionThis series was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Chronicles of Barsetshire', and focuses on religious and domestic life in the fictional English town of Carlingford.fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Oliphant, Mrs, Salem Chapel by Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant, 1872 [First published 1863]
This series was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Chronicles of set in the delightful country town of Carlingford, was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Barsetshire' series.It focuses on religious and domestic life in the fictional English town of Carlingford.368 p. ; plain brown cover. Title, and names of author and publisher embossed in gold on spine.fictionThis series was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Chronicles of set in the delightful country town of Carlingford, was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Barsetshire' series.It focuses on religious and domestic life in the fictional English town of Carlingford.fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Swan, Annie S. (Mrs Burnett Smith), Warner's Chase : or the gentle heart, [n.d.] [First published 1885. Numerous later editions.]
192 p. : ill. Burgundy cover, embossed coloured decoration featuring leaves and flowers. Endpapers missing.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Swan, Annie S. (Mrs Burnett Smith), The magic of love, [n.d.] [first published 1909]
250 p. : plain red coverfictionfiction, annie s. swan -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Riddell, Charlotte (Mrs J. H. Riddell), The mystery in Palace Gardens : Vol. 1, [n.d.] [1880?]
Volume 1 of 3(?) volumes. 313 p. : dark blue cover with brown leather trim. Title page missing, information for catalogue record from online sources and British Library catalogue.fictionfiction, charlotte riddell (mrs j. h. riddell) -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Riddell, Charlotte (Mrs J. H. Riddell), The mystery in Palace Gardens : Vol. 2, [n.d.] [1880?]
Volume 2 of 3(?) volumes. 307 p. : dark blue cover with brown leather trim. Title and volume number embossed in gold on spine. Title page missing, information from catalogue record from online sources and British Library catalogue.fictionfiction, charlotte riddell (mrs j. h. riddell) -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Penny, Mrs Frank (Fanny Emily Penny), A forest officer : being episodes in the life of Jim Burns, 1900
The life of a forest officer in Madras.289 p. : dark green cover with illustration of a man in a turban and a man in a pith helmetfictionThe life of a forest officer in Madras.fiction, fanny emily penny, mrs frank penny, colonial india -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Martin, Mrs A. H. (Mary Emma Martin), Roses from thorns : or the old manor house, [n.d.] [1880?]
152 p. : ill. Blue, red and gold cover, embossed in black - geometric design and leaves. fictionmary emma martin (mrs a. h. martin), children's fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Riddell, Charlotte (Mrs J. H. Riddell), Her mother's darling : Vol. 1 (of 3 volumes), [n.d.] [1877? This reprint 1890s.]
Explores "the complexities of the marriage market, and social constraints place on women in the [Victorian] era".288 p. : Bound in cloth which is printed with product advertisements.fictionExplores "the complexities of the marriage market, and social constraints place on women in the [Victorian] era".fiction, charlotte eliza riddell, t. craig [bookbinder] -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, Theatrical prop, Hat, beaded evening wear, c1950
Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. and these clothing props were used in the plays and musicals when performed in the City of Moorabbin c1950 Drama, Musical and Choral Societies were founded by local residents in the City of Moorabbin c1950 to provide social, artistic and musical entertainment and development in their communities A theatrical prop for the Ormond Choral Society c1950 that simulates a 1920's flapper beaded evening wear cloche hat. White lace is over sewn with small pearl beads and 3 rows of shiny beading with large pearls and beading around edge of hat. Loops of small pearls hang from each side . Shown with beaded waistband MAV 00297 early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Book prize, Isabel Maud Peacocke (Mrs G E. Cluett), Brenda and the babes, 1927
Grey linen hardcover book with black and brown image on the front and black text on the spine. B&w line drawings. non-fictionscots' church sabbath school heidelberg, jean wilson, william lindsay superintendent -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Mrs O. Anderson, 08-10-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mrs o. anderson -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Mrs J. Richards, 04-12-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House for three weeks from January 8th, 1934. The writer has also requested the accommodation be priced at a discounted amount. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House for three weeks from January 8th, 1934. The writer has also requested the accommodation be priced at a discounted amount. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mrs j. richards -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Mrs Grace Dickinson, 07-12-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter written in reply to an inquiry regarding the availability of accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter written in reply to an inquiry regarding the availability of accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Mrs A. Munroe, 30-10-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability and tariff of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability and tariff of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mrs a. munroe