Harriet Cecilia Hordern Williams (1889 - 1968) was the grand-daughter of William Hordern (1830 - 1881) and Cecelia Monger (1830 - 1914). William Hordern was the sixth of seven children of Anthony Hordern Snr. who established the Anthony Hordern & Sons department store in Sydney which operated from 1923 to 1970. Harriet's mother Cecilia (1854 - 1934) was married to Christopher Williams. Harriet's uncle William was appointed commissioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia in 1903. Her cousin Doris Amelia Hordern (1889 - 1970), as Doris Blackburn won the Federal seat of Bourke in 1946 following the death of her husband who had previously held the seat. This branch of the Hordern family has a strong connection to Hawthorn through their home "Stramshall" in Auburn Road Hawthorn and also with the Auburn Baptist Church. Harriet Williams enlisted in the Australian Army Nurse in December 1916 and served as a Staff Nurse until her marriage in London in 1919. This certificate is significant to the history of Hawthorn and Australia through its connection with the Hordern family, the home Stramshall in Hawthorn and with the Auburn Baptist Church. It is significant to the history of the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne as an example of early 20th century training protocol, in the persons who signed the certificate and the photographs of the hospital buildings of that time. Leather bound certificate of two pages hinged together as a book. Gold lettering embossed on the front. Gold ornamental border embossed on front and back. Inside a personalised presentation certificate on one page. Second page has photographs of the Melbourne Children's Hospital circa 1916.Certificate Reads: Childrens Hospital/ Training School For Nurses/ Melbourne October 5th 1916 This is to certify that Harriet Cecilia Hordern Williams has attended the prescribed course of Three Years Teaching at the Training School for Nurses in connection with the Childrens Hospital and has passed the examinations necessary for registration as a TRAINED NURSE. Signed by: Lalla Williams - Signature of Nurse M. J Turnbull, President Cora C. Oakden , Honorary Secretary Examiners: F. Hobill Cole M.D. A. Jeffreys Wood M.D. E. Alan Mackay M.B.B.S. Douglas Stephenson M.D.M.S. A. E. Rowden White M.D. Stuart W. Ferguson M.D. Captions on the photographs read: Convalescent Home Brighton Nurses Home Children's Hospital Princess May Pavilion Red Cross with banner beneath reading BY LABOR MUST THE PRIZE BE WON Printed on certificate: Sands & McDougall Limited Melb.childrens hospital, certificate, nurse, hordern, williams, hawthorn, harriet williams, lalla williams, rowden white, cora oakden, hobill cole, jeffreys wood, mary jane turnbull, alan mackay, douglas stephenson, stuart ferguson, brighton convalescent home, princess may pavilion

2.5x1.5 inch black and white photograph of 1 Powlett street, the Court House Hotel, former colonial bank of Australasia. Corner of Powlett Street and Lancefield Road. Copy printed on card stock. Two story light coloured rendered building. The intersection of Lancefield Road, Powlett Street, Sydney Street and (modern day) Skehan Place. With a view straight down Sydney Street. One figure crossing the road.Writing on the back: PHO-00004hotels, historical towns

Is on the site of the Oriental Bank Corporation, but in a different building. 18cm x 12.5cm black and white photograph of the Senior Citizens Club Rooms at 7 Sydney Street Kilmore. Single story brick building with an access ramp on the south side of the building. Two cars are parked on the street, one on each side of the road. Printed on glossy standard photo stock. Possibly the same cite as the Oriental Bank Corporation. Stamped on the back of the item: John Squire Photography 633 Rathdowne Street N. Carlton - Phone 347 4922 NEG No. B4049-16banks

30cm x 21cm black and white photograph of the building at 19 Sydney Street which was occupied by The Advertiser Office. Purchased from the State Library of Victoria. There is two men standing outside of the office which is a light coloured single story building with advertising in the windows and a smal ramp out the front of the building connecting the footpath and the road.Written on the back: Photo purchased from SLV July 2006 1894 19 Sydney Streetnewspapers

30cm x 20cm colour photograph from the top of the Old Town Hall looking south. You can spot the Hey Dey Arcade and Bramford Funerals. Many cars on the road and two people crossing the road.Written on the back: May 2015 From the top of Old Town Hall Looking South Photo Simon Marshall Photo by Simon Marshal Construction + Building Design

Slender clear glass bottle of Castor Oil (half full) with a blue and white label that describes the medicinal use and manufacturer. It has a metal screw on cap. TASTELESS CASTOR OIL/A pure Castor Oil specially refined for Medicinal Use/ FOR INTERNAL USE/Children: 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls/ Adults: 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls/ 5 FL. OZ. NET. PITT & PARTNERS/SYDNEYmedication bottles, apothecary bottles, medications

In November 1932, Frank Packer and Ted Theodore purchased the World, a struggling afternoon newspaper owned and operated by the Australian Workers' Union in Sydney, and re-branded it as the Star. Approached by Sir Hugh Denison, who enjoyed a monopoly over the Sydney newspaper market, they were offered 86,500 Pounds to close the paper if they agreed not to publish a morning, evening or Sunday newspaper within a 300-mile radius of the city for three years. Packer and Theodore accepted the offer, the the Weekly was a way of skirting the embargo, it would be a women's newspaper, and it would be self-sufficient. George Warnecke envisioned the Weekly as a publication with an Australian outlook, appealing to all sections of society, and offering an element of news in every article, whether it concern fashion, cookery, or parenting. When the first issue appeared in Sydney on June 10, 1933, it was printed in black-and-white newspaper format and priced at twopence per copy, "the biggest value in the world". It had sold out by lunchtime. 4 x Australian Women's Weekly magazines. Dated:- 1. December 4, 1943; 2. July 29, 1944; 3. August 5, 1944; and 4. September 2, 1944. All were priced at 4d.magazines

Metal cylindrical drum with hand-cranked turning wheel for fruit juice pressing, with a shute, and a manufacturer's plaque on the front. On a cast iron base.Mauri Bros & Thomson Limited Manufacturers Sydney Brisbane & Wellington N.Z.juicers, presses

'Free' Treadle Sewing Machine'Free' barnd treadle sewing machine mounted in a wooden cabinet with two small drawers on each side at the front. It has ornate gold floral design decals on the machine. The treadle is surrounded by a wooden base.'The Free' 'Free Sewing Machine Co. Rockford Ill. USA' 'Designers Patented and Manufacturers Australian Registration Numbers RD 2163 RD ? New Zealand Numbers 862-863. General Offices and Factory 608-644 Harris Street Sydney'.sewing machines, machines, sewing equipment, cabinet sewing machines, cabinets

A vintage weighing machine used by merchants or grocers or in kitchens for food sale or preparation. It came from the home of Mr Thomas Gaudion and was used in the 1920's.An antique blue and white speckled cast iron and metal balance scale and weights for weighing food. On one side is a dish shaped oval tray sitting on a claw frame for holding food items and opposite is a smaller plate for holding the steel weights: 4lb, 2lb, 2x 1lb, 8oz, 4oz and 1oz. There are seven in total.'....Ters' with an indecipherable ....'Watters Sydney'kitchen equipment, kitchenware, cooking, scales

A small slim rectangular paperback brochure with a lithograph of the "New Toll Gate" on Parramatta Road, published in J.G. Austin's Sydney Views. Green and white edging surrounds the picture with the title Toll Roads and Bridges printed in black lettering at the top right of the cover. On the back is a photograph of Toll cabins at the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge showing automatic and manual toll booths with the symbol for NAASRA and National Association of Australian State Road Authorities printed in black and white at the bottom. Pp. 20. There are many photographs inside.non-fictionA brief history of tolls used throughout history, dating back around 1950 B.C. Early English and USA use is mentioned. Road and bridge tolls in Australia were collected for construction and maintenance of particular roads and bridges similar to their use in England. The clear photographs show the development in the this country up to 1981 when the brochure was published.road tolls, roads, bridges, history of tolls

The tin was used by Mr Des BlythA small rectangular, metal tobacco tin with red edging around the yellow, hinged lid. It has the label "LOG CABIN" Flaked Gold leaf Tobacco printed in three scroll shapes. There is an outline of a cabin in the bush, with a horse and man in the foreground. The manufacturer's details are written at the bottom. The tin is worn with age and use, and the lid is loose.On the lid: '"LOG CABIN" Flaked Gold Leaf Tobacco' is printed in three scroll shapes as well as 'Manufactured by W.D. & H.O. Wills )Australia) Ltd, Sydney, Successor in Australia to Lambert and Butler.'tobacco tins, tobacco containers, smoking equipment

Mrs G. I. McCabe invented the ruler around 1930 in Sydney NSW and founded several branches of the McCabe academy of Dressmaking based on its use in Australia and London.A light coloured 'McCabe Faultless System of Cutting', dressmaker's folding, wood and metal ruler, Australia, 1950 - 1970. One side has six proportions for cutting bodices, the back has measurements for cutting coat and blouse sleeves only, as well as 12 inches markings. Copyright patented details are stamped onto the back side in black, as well as all measurements. 'McCabe Faultless System of Cutting' as well as many detailed measurements for dressmaking. 'Copyright Patented No 6783 54637' is stamped on the back. 'Patented Com No 6783 N.Z No 54637' is tam[ed on the front top.dressmaking equipment, sewing equipment, measuring instrument, measuring rulers

Oil painting showing HMAS Sydney and SMS Emden in the final moments of the battle in the Indian OceanSigned by H Press. Plaque with title 'Last of the Emden' donated by the late Captain H. Press

1914 Photo of the wreck of the German Raider, Emden'The result of the HMAS Sydney and Emden engagement off the Cocos -keeling Island. November 1914'emden, hmas sydney 1914, german shipping raiders, cocos island,

An empty small blue, and gold cardboard Capstan Medium Strength Cigarette packet with white lettering, which contained 10 Fine Virginia Leaf Medium Cork cigarettes. There is a white nautical capstan symbol in an oval shape at the bottom right on the front with Fine Virginia Leaf written below in gold lettering. One side of the packet has written, Virginia Cigarettes and the other has Trade mark (with an eight pointed star) Mark W.D. & H.O. Wills (Aust.) Ltd. Sydney and a 3/4 number in a circle on the right. It opens at the top with a cardboard flap. Inside is a brown cardboard flapped tray with the inscription Every Genuine 'Capstan" Navy Cut Cigarette bears the name W.D. & H.O Wills printed on the two smaller flaps. On the back of the tray is written - Prevent Bush fires! Extinguish your butt. Details are listed above.cigarette packets, cigarettes, smoking equipment

Pale green glass bottle with white, metal, screw-on lid. It has a beige-coloured label with red and blue writing, and a picture of an orange and a lemon, green leaves and one white flower.On the label: "Kia-ora 50 - 50 Fruit Juice Cordial, made from oranges and lemons. 26 FL. OZ NET. Preservatives: This food contains not more than 2 grains of sulphur dioxide to the pint. Kia-ora Industries Limited, Melbourne - Sydney - Australia".containers, bottles

The plaque of Oppy reads: Hubert Opperman was born in Rochester, his early job as a Telegraph Boy encouraged his love of cycling. Throughout the 1920’s and 1930’s “Oppy” was the dominant figure in Australian cycling. He first won the Australian Road Cycling Championship in 1924. He won it again in 1926, 1927 and 1929. At the same time he was becoming and international star. This statue is modelled on his on his stunning victory at the Bol D’Or in Paris in the same year that he was highly placed in the prestigious Tour de France. His first place in the 1265 kms Paris - Brest- Paris road race was the highlight of his sporting career. That year he was voted Sportsman of the Year by a French newspaper. In 1991 Sir Hubert attended the Centenary Celebrations of the race and was honoured with Gold Medal of the City of Paris “Oppy” retired from cycling in 1940. Typically he celebrated his retirement with a 24 hour marathon at the Sydney Velodrome breaking one hundred and one records in the process. After war service with the RAAF he entered Federal politics holding the Victoria seat of Corio for the Liberal Party from 1949 until 1967. During this period he served as Minister for Shipping and Transport and Minister for Immigration. In 1967 he was appointed Australian High Commissioner for Malta, receiving the OBE in 1952 and was knighted in 1968. This Statue was officially unveiled by SIR HUBERT OPPERMAN On his 90th birthday, 29th May 1994Oppy signing Edna Barrie's leatherbound copy of 'Melton-Plains of Promise'. . The Inscription reads - To Edna with my Melton remembrances as the place I first rode a bicycle Hubert Opperman ‘Oppy’ [ 29/5/1904 – April 1996]. Edna Barrie contacted and organised for Hubert Opperman to launch the book. (She was also present at his last bike ride at Rochester in 1995.)local identities, local significant events

Square Grey album with lettering on cover."60 Years Ahead Conference" Melbourne, and Sydney ,Australia., photograph albums, farm equipment

Used by Mr. A. Baker Snr. early 20th Century. A small damaged rectangular, metal tobacco tin with red edging around the yellow, hinged lid. It has the label "LOG CABIN" Flaked Gold leaf Tobacco printed in three scroll shapes. There is an outline of a cabin in the bush, with a horse and man in the foreground. The manufacturer's details are written at the bottom. The tin is worn with age and use, and the lid is loose.Tobacco Tin - 'Log Cabin Flaked Gold Leaf Tobacco W.D. & H.O. Wills (Australia) Ltd. Sydney Successor in Australia to Lambert & Butler.'tobacco tins, tobacco containers, smoking equipment

These bottles were common in the late 1800's and 1900's. Bottle Nos 1 and 2 were made by Angus & Co, a Sydney company producing ink and gums (glue and clag) from about 1880 to 1920. Their products were sold in stoneware and glass containers in varying sizes. 1. Small pottery bottle referred to as a "Penny Ink" bottle, made by Angus & Co. The small bottle got its name because of the price of 1d. = 1 penny. This bottle is missing. Nos. 3 and 4 The two tall thin Erven Lucas bottles with handles at the top were usually referred to as "Dutch Gins". In fact they actually contained "'Seltzer Spa water' or a form of Quinine Tonic, both supposed to be health drinks. These types of bottles first arrived in Australia with the Gold-seekers from Europe. Early samples are somewhat crudely made. The potter would have formed the bottle with a young apprentice applying the handle, name stamp and the glaze prior to being fired in the kiln. There is evidence of fingerprints from these processes on both samples.A collection of five handmade rare stoneware bottles with a salt glaze: 1. Small pottery bottle referred to as a "Penny Ink" bottle, made by Angus & Co. The small bottle got its name because of the price of 1d. = 1 penny. This is missing. 2. Medium glazed brown pottery bottle with a pouring spout (Angus & Co Ink Commercial). 3. Medium glazed brown pottery bottle with a pouring spout (Bourne Denby). 4. Large glazed brown pottery bottle with a pouring spout (Bourne Denby). Sample is from England probably sold for 2/- or 2/6d. Two shillings or two shillings & sixpence. 5. and 6. Two tall thin brown pottery bottles, one with a broken cork stopper and one without a stopper with Erven Lucas Bols - Het Lootsje Amsterdam stamped at the top of both. They were usually referred to as "Dutch Gins". 6. Green/black bottle is a traditional Dutch Gin with tapering sides, which made it easy to remove from the mold after being blown by hand and the cork top was applied by an apprentice. This sample dates from approximately 1900. Earlier samples are very crude with later samples being machine made with embossing.(This bottle is missing, 13.10.2022). 2. 'Angus & Co Ink Commercial' 3 and 4. 'Bourne Denby' stamped inside an oval lined shape. 5. and 6.Erven Lucas Bols - Het Lootsje Amsterdambeverage bottles, bottles, storage containers, stoneware bottles

Narrow glass bottle containing Citronella Compound Mosquito Oil (approx. 20-25 ml) Has metal screw-on lid and label.On label: "Citronella compound mosquito oil. Will effectively prevent the bites of mosquitoes and sand flies. Apply freely. Will not harm the skin." The Eastman Pharmacal Co. Ltd. Sydney, Australia. bottles, containers, medicine containers

Clear glass liquid paraffin oil bottle with black bakelite screw-on top and label. 3/4 full of liquid.On label: "Liquid Paraffin. Specially prepared for Internal use. Non inflammable. The most modern method of treating CONSTIPATION an d has been found most valuable in chronic cases, the action on the bowels being that of a lubricant. DOSE: from one teaspoonful to 2 tablespoonfuls. To avoid loss of food vitamins, do not use other than at bedtime, except on the advice of a physician. BB 1932 CHEMICALLY PURE. PITT & PARTNERS SYDNEY."bottles, containers, medicine bottles

3 glass ink bottles: 1. Regular-shaped ink bottle containing red powder (1/2 teaspoon) with label and damaged cork stopper. 2. Regular-shaped ink bottle containing blue powder (1 teaspoon) with label and metal screw-on lid. 3. 9-faceted ink bottle, containing red powder (1/2 teaspoon) with label and cork stopper.1. On label: "Red V.A.N.A - Vic. Auth. News. Acts. Ink" 2. On label: " "Swan" Ink for fountain and steel pens. A blue black ink of the finest quality. Contains 2 1/2 fluid ozs. Mabie, Todd & Co. London Sydney. Makers of "SWAN" pens, gold pens and ink" "Triple Filtered" on metal lid. 3. On label: "Caldwell Red Ink".bottles, containers, writing equipment