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Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph - Black and White, The Hedge (Tom Knee's House) 278 Yarra Road Wonga Park in 1949
The Hedge, aka Thomas Knee's house. Thomas Samuel Knee (born c. 1881in Lilydale) married Jane Maggs c. 1912, Thomas Samuel Knee's father Thomas Knee (married to Sarah Hardidge and who it appears was also an orchardist in Yarra Road) was rated for the land as vacant land at the turn of the century (c. 1900) Thomas Samuel Knee rated as owner of vacant land (CA14B of over 20 acres1911-12 and as a house 1912-13, next year CA 14C added making a total of 39 acres. It appears that Thomas Samuel Knee and his wife Jane lived at the property until 1949 when they moved to Montrose. In 1949 it was purchased by Hubert Victor (Vic) Eggleton after they migrated from Banstead in Surrey England. They had four boys Peter (who did a lot of the farming with Gladys), Brian, Michael and Roger. It was mixed farming: lemons, cherries, eggs, chickens and Gladys bred Spaniel dogs too. They had 2 dairy cows and a draft horse. The farm was larger then and was subdivided at a later date. The big dam was added too. the painting of the house was painted by a cousin of the Lusks. Ownership: Thomas Samuel Knee 1912-1949, Eggletons, 1949 - c.1953, then Timms, c. 1953 - early 1970s then Lusks early 1970s to c. 2012. The Lusks built a new house and after that the old house had various tenants. -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph - Black and White, Wonga Park: Gladys Eggleton picking lemons between 1949 and 1953
The Hedge, aka Thomas Knee's house. Thomas Samuel Knee (born c. 1881in Lilydale) married Jane Maggs c. 1912, Thomas Samuel Knee's father Thomas Knee (married to Sarah Hardidge and who it appears was also an orchardist in Yarra Road) was rated for the land as vacant land at the turn of the century (c. 1900) Thomas Samuel Knee rated as owner of vacant land (CA14B of over 20 acres1911-12 and as a house 1912-13, next year CA 14C added making a total of 39 acres. It appears that Thomas Samuel Knee and his wife Jane lived at the property until 1949 when they moved to Montrose. In 1949 it was purchased by Hubert Victor (Vic) Eggleton after they migrated from Banstead in Surrey England. They had four boys Peter (who did a lot of the farming with Gladys), Brian, Michael and Roger. It was mixed farming: lemons, cherries, eggs, chickens and Gladys bred Spaniel dogs too. They had 2 dairy cows and a draft horse. The farm was larger then and was subdivided at a later date. The big dam was added too. the painting of the house was painted by a cousin of the Lusks. Ownership: Thomas Samuel Knee 1912-1949, Eggletons, 1949 - c.1953, then Timms, c. 1953 - early 1970s then Lusks early 1970s to c. 2012. The Lusks built a new house and after that the old house had various tenants. -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph - Black and White, Wonga Park: Eggleton family's first Christmas in Australia 1949
The Hedge, aka Thomas Knee's house. Thomas Samuel Knee (born c. 1881in Lilydale) married Jane Maggs c. 1912, Thomas Samuel Knee's father Thomas Knee (married to Sarah Hardidge and who it appears was also an orchardist in Yarra Road) was rated for the land as vacant land at the turn of the century (c. 1900) Thomas Samuel Knee rated as owner of vacant land (CA14B of over 20 acres1911-12 and as a house 1912-13, next year CA 14C added making a total of 39 acres. It appears that Thomas Samuel Knee and his wife Jane lived at the property until 1949 when they moved to Montrose. In 1949 it was purchased by Hubert Victor (Vic) Eggleton after they migrated from Banstead in Surrey England. They had four boys Peter (who did a lot of the farming with Gladys), Brian, Michael and Roger. It was mixed farming: lemons, cherries, eggs, chickens and Gladys bred Spaniel dogs too. They had 2 dairy cows and a draft horse. The farm was larger then and was subdivided at a later date. The big dam was added too. the painting of the house was painted by a cousin of the Lusks. Ownership: Thomas Samuel Knee 1912-1949, Eggletons, 1949 - c.1953, then Timms, c. 1953 - early 1970s then Lusks early 1970s to c. 2012. The Lusks built a new house and after that the old house had various tenants. -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph - Black and White, Wonga Park: Peter Eggleton with Captain, a draught horse between 1949 and 1953
The Hedge, aka Thomas Knee's house. Thomas Samuel Knee (born c. 1881in Lilydale) married Jane Maggs c. 1912, Thomas Samuel Knee's father Thomas Knee (married to Sarah Hardidge and who it appears was also an orchardist in Yarra Road) was rated for the land as vacant land at the turn of the century (c. 1900) Thomas Samuel Knee rated as owner of vacant land (CA14B of over 20 acres1911-12 and as a house 1912-13, next year CA 14C added making a total of 39 acres. It appears that Thomas Samuel Knee and his wife Jane lived at the property until 1949 when they moved to Montrose. In 1949 it was purchased by Hubert Victor (Vic) Eggleton after they migrated from Banstead in Surrey England. They had four boys Peter (who did a lot of the farming with Gladys), Brian, Michael and Roger. It was mixed farming: lemons, cherries, eggs, chickens and Gladys bred Spaniel dogs too. They had 2 dairy cows and a draft horse. The farm was larger then and was subdivided at a later date. The big dam was added too. the painting of the house was painted by a cousin of the Lusks. Ownership: Thomas Samuel Knee 1912-1949, Eggletons, 1949 - c.1953, then Timms, c. 1953 - early 1970s then Lusks early 1970s to c. 2012. The Lusks built a new house and after that the old house had various tenants. -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph - Black and White, Wonga Park: Brian and Roger Eggleton picking lemons between 1949 and 1953
The Hedge, aka Thomas Knee's house. Thomas Samuel Knee (born c. 1881in Lilydale) married Jane Maggs c. 1912, Thomas Samuel Knee's father Thomas Knee (married to Sarah Hardidge and who it appears was also an orchardist in Yarra Road) was rated for the land as vacant land at the turn of the century (c. 1900) Thomas Samuel Knee rated as owner of vacant land (CA14B of over 20 acres1911-12 and as a house 1912-13, next year CA 14C added making a total of 39 acres. It appears that Thomas Samuel Knee and his wife Jane lived at the property until 1949 when they moved to Montrose. In 1949 it was purchased by Hubert Victor (Vic) Eggleton after they migrated from Banstead in Surrey England. They had four boys Peter (who did a lot of the farming with Gladys), Brian, Michael and Roger. It was mixed farming: lemons, cherries, eggs, chickens and Gladys bred Spaniel dogs too. They had 2 dairy cows and a draft horse. The farm was larger then and was subdivided at a later date. The big dam was added too. the painting of the house was painted by a cousin of the Lusks. Ownership: Thomas Samuel Knee 1912-1949, Eggletons, 1949 - c.1953, then Timms, c. 1953 - early 1970s then Lusks early 1970s to c. 2012. The Lusks built a new house and after that the old house had various tenants. -
Carlton Football Club
Black & White Team Photo, 1951 GF Reserves Winning Team, 1951
Picture of 1951 Reserves Premiership teamFirst Carlton Reserves Premiership since 1928. Carlton 2.5 17 4.8 32 8.13 61 8.15 63 Essendon 0.3 3 2.6 18 3.7 25 7.9 51 George Ferry (5), Doug Guy (1), Bill Milroy (1) and Johnny Blake (1). Best: Doug Beasy, George Stafford, Ken Aitken, Harry Dern, George Ferry and Bill Milroy. Carlton Reserves Player's Guernsey Numbers (Football Record, Preliminary Final) 1. Ken Aitken (Captain), 2. Bill Huntington, 3. Johnny Blake, 4. Doug Guy, 5. Morrie Williams, 6, Gerald Burke, 7. Jack Hedley, 8. N. Lee, 9. J. Ryan, 10. Keith Batchelor, 11. A. Max Thomas, 12, Doug Williams, 13. Harry Dern, 14. Adam Inglis, 15. Harvey Dunn jnr, 16. G. Neal, 17. Doug Beasy, 18. Alan Thynne, 19. Don Calder (Vice Captain), 20-28 not allocated, 29. Bill Milroy, 30. George Stafford, 31. not allocated, 32. Brian Molony, 33. G. Hunter, 34. Bernie Baxter, 35. G. Rich, 36. Tom Jones, 37. Ron Price, 38. Frank Bateman, 39. George Ferry, 40. Dick Gill. Metal & Plastic photo with stand -
Kilmore Historical Society
WHAT SHALL I BE OR A BOY'S AIM IN LIFE, 1881
Red hardboard cover with gold and black embossing detail 'What shall I be or a boy's aim in life' 191 pages ; 18 cmHandwritten inscription first page 'Kilmore Diggings S School, Prize awarded to Herbert Chapman Jan 1883' Stamp on multiple pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'chapman, kilmore diggings state school, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
THE BOY'S ILLUSTRATED LIBRARY HEROES. PATRIOTS & PIONEERS: COLUMBUS, The Boy's Illustrated Library Heroes. Patriots & Pioneers: COLUMBUS THE DISCOVERER OF THE NEW WORLD
Faded red/ brown cloth covered hardboard cover, with gold and black writing on cover and spine 'The boy's illustrated library Heroes, Patriots & Pioneers' 6 unnumbered pages ; 346 pages ; 18 cm; illuHandwritten inscription on first page 'Thomas George Chapman .. birthday present from his affectionate sister ..... Chapman March 10th/80 Goldie'chapman -
Kilmore Historical Society
ON HEROES AND HERO - WORSHIP, On Heroes and Hero-Worship, 1840
Red hardboard cover with gold writing on spine 'On Heroes and Hero - Worship' and black writing and embossed details on front and back cover 'On Heroes and Hero - Worship' Loose back cover 235 pages ; 18cm Handwritten inscription on first page '99' & '114' '920 R 86' '113' '43' Stamp on multiple pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Mont De Lancey
Book, T.S. Millington, A Great Mistake - a Story of Adventure, 1880
A novel from The Boy's Own Bookshelf No IV - a story of adventure of three boys who ran away from school, and later go to war and the siege of Paris.A blue cloth hardcover book, A Great Mistake by Rev. T.S. Millington, with a gold, red and brown illustration of a boy climbing into a hot air balloon basket already in flight and a city skyline in sunset at the bottom of the cover. The title and author are printed in gold and black lettering on the front. An illustration in gold and brown is on spine of a soldier and a woman holding hands. Black initials RTS for the publisher are at base of the spine. Numerous black and white illustrations are inside. On the middle of the back cover black leaves are printed on it.fictionA novel from The Boy's Own Bookshelf No IV - a story of adventure of three boys who ran away from school, and later go to war and the siege of Paris.children's books, adventure, war, friendship -
Mont De Lancey
Book, C. French et al, A Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria, with notes on the methods to be adopted to check and extirpate them, 1891
A non fiction handbook describing pest insects of Victoria published by the Victorian Department of Agriculture.Faded purple hardcover book, A Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria by C. French, F.L.S., F.R.H.S., with gold lettering for title and author. Delicate brown and white floral endpapers. Describes pest insects of Victoria. Coloured illustrated plates throughout as well as black and white illustrations.. Has an added yellow flap to title page - With the Compliments of the Secretary for Agriculture. non-fictionA non fiction handbook describing pest insects of Victoria published by the Victorian Department of Agriculture.insects, pest control, entomology victoria -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Mrs Sophie Amelia Prosser et al, The Cheery Chime of Garth and Other Stories, C 1874
Three Short Stories with strong religious themes, the Cheery Chimes of Garth set in a small village in England where a new vicar has been appointed. Mrs S. A. Prosser was known for her sentimental morality tales and fables.Red fabric hardcover book of three short stories, The Cheery Chime of Garth and Other Stories by Mrs Sophie Amelia Prosser, with a floral design in black on front cover with gold lettering for title. And Other Stories and author printed in black. Ornate Illumination style lettering for the first letter of each new chapter with some black and white illustrations throughout.fictionThree Short Stories with strong religious themes, the Cheery Chimes of Garth set in a small village in England where a new vicar has been appointed. Mrs S. A. Prosser was known for her sentimental morality tales and fables.religion fiction, morals fiction, young people's fiction -
Mont De Lancey
Book, R.C. Haldane et al, Subtropical Cultivations and Climates - A Handy Book for Planters, Colonists, and Settlers, 1886
A non fiction book by R.C. Haldane on subtropical cultivations and climates - agriculture for Australian planters, colonists and settlers.A green hardcover book, Subtropical Cultivations and Climates - a Handy Book for Planters, Colonists, and Settlers, by R.C Haldane, on agriculture for subtropical countries especially Australia. Plain front cover, gold lettering on spine of title, author and publisher. Contains some black and white illustrations and charts.non-fictionA non fiction book by R.C. Haldane on subtropical cultivations and climates - agriculture for Australian planters, colonists and settlers.agriculture, subtropical plants, australian climate, early settlers -
Mont De Lancey
Book, W.Gilhespy et al, Birds and Beasts at Home. Nelson's Bumper Books series, Unknown
A collection of birds and beasts at home fiction stories for young children. Clem Thiele presumably owned the book indicated by the stamps inside with his name.Children's hardcover collection of Birds and Beasts at Home stories by W. Gilhespy. The cover has a coloured picture of a squirrel sitting on a branch of a tree and a mother bird feeding her babies in a nest. The title is printed in blue. The spine has the title and an illustration of a dovecote, along with the publisher Nelson written below. A coloured plate is at the front and throughout there are black and white illustrations. A child has stamped birds and other pictures here and there.Clem Thiele Doncaster is stamped four times on the endpaper at the front with stamps of a gentleman and his dog too.children's fiction, animal stories, bird stories -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Grace Beaumont, Aunt Judith - the story of a loving life, 1889
A pretty tale of a wilful schoolgirl, Winnie Blake. Her brother Dick is mischievious and loveable. They both come under the benign influence of Aunt Judith, who is an author of books for girls and a happy Christian woman and learn some valuable lessons which help them in later years.Small blue hardcover with title and author written in gold lettering in a decorated linear square - Aunt Judith by Grace Beaumont. A blue and brown floral pattern is featured at the top and bottom of the from cover and spine. The title and publisher on the spine is written in a gold box. There are are black and white illustrations on pages at the front of the book. 220p.fictionA pretty tale of a wilful schoolgirl, Winnie Blake. Her brother Dick is mischievious and loveable. They both come under the benign influence of Aunt Judith, who is an author of books for girls and a happy Christian woman and learn some valuable lessons which help them in later years.children's fiction, religious stories, school life fiction -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Crona Temple, The Old Endeavour, a Book for Boys, c. late 1800's
An adventure story of a shipwreck and rescue.small dark green hardcover book with an illustration imprinted on the front in black ink of men and a woman standing on the shore retrieving items from a shipwreck. A barrel, ropes and anchor are shown on a wharf at the bottom left. The back cover has the initials of the publisher RTS ( Religious Tract Society) ornately written in black on a lifebuoy with the ocean bed below. The title, The Old Endeavour is imprinted with a gold coloured rope style lettering. The frontispiece illustration opposite the title page depicts rescue boats, a man saving a child in the sea with his mother close by. Some black and white illustrations throughout and ornate floral strips of decoration at the top of each new chapter. 158p.fictionAn adventure story of a shipwreck and rescue. ships fiction, adventure stories, stories for boys -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Sunday School Union, Arthur's Victory, 1873
A story depicting life in the C19th and schools. Arthur is a kid thoughtful pupil who goes through many trials and tribulations as he manages life each school day. Strong religious themes throughout to help with character development of boys who read this story.Small red cloth covered hardcover book for children with gold imprint picture of boys at school sitting at a desk in a classroom. The title and author are in red with a gold background. There are black lined patterns of fleur de lis on the front cover as well. Full page black and white illustrations are throughout as well as floral decorations at the top of each we chapter. Illuminated style lettering is used for the first word of each chapter. Gold edging to the pages and a printed coloured Presented To, page is at the front of the book. The back cover has a fleur de lis symbol in the middle. This is a fine book depicting the world of the C19th. It is believed to be published in 1873. 174p.fictionA story depicting life in the C19th and schools. Arthur is a kid thoughtful pupil who goes through many trials and tribulations as he manages life each school day. Strong religious themes throughout to help with character development of boys who read this story. religious stories, school stories, stories for boys -
Mont De Lancey
Book, A.M. Irvine, The Two J.G's - A Story for Boys, early 1900's
A story about two teenager boys who swap identities to fool a long term older man who has kindly offered to take them in to his care to tutor them due to the boys' family and behaviour problems.A red cloth hardcover book The Two J.G's - A story for Boys by A.M. Irvine with a black outline of a boy reading at the top of the front cover. The spine has the title, author and publisher in black lettering. The frontispiece has a black and white illustration of a man and boy rescuing a boy from a river. 96p.fictionA story about two teenager boys who swap identities to fool a long term older man who has kindly offered to take them in to his care to tutor them due to the boys' family and behaviour problems. fiction boys, family life, friendship stories -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Clement V. Durell, A New Algebra for Schools Parts 1 and 2 - on a separate sheet a Correspondence School Secondary Section. Terminal Report for Lance Sebire No. 1299 1st Test 1st Year 1940, 1930, 1936 Reprint
This is an Algebra textbook for secondary students with an Appendix at the back with Answers along with Supplementary Exercises and tests. Included are illustrations, diagrams and charts. The cover is badly ink stained, loose pages with pencil markings are visible throughout.Very stained grey cloth bound hardcover New Algebra for Schools Parts, 1 and 2 with Appendix and Answers by Clement V. Durell, M.A. Included in the book is a Correspondence School Secondary Section Terminal Report no. 1299 for Lance Sebire 1st test 1st Year 1940. It is signed by his parent, Thomas Sebire.328p. plus Appendix 66p.non-fictionThis is an Algebra textbook for secondary students with an Appendix at the back with Answers along with Supplementary Exercises and tests. Included are illustrations, diagrams and charts. The cover is badly ink stained, loose pages with pencil markings are visible throughout.mathematics, textbooks, algebra -
Mont De Lancey
Case, Besson and Sons Ltd, Circa 1900
Owned by Thomas SebireBlack leather clarinet case with accessories."Thos Sebire Wandin" "SUBB Sheppartonmusical instrument cases -
Mont De Lancey
Skirt and Jacket, Circa 1890
Worn by Mrs. Thomas Quayle in 1890Silk tartan (green, blue, red and black) skirt and jacket, with black fringe yoke. Satin peplum and fully lined, with black buttons down the front. Oval silver metal brooch with filigree work, worn at the neckline. evening dresses -
Mont De Lancey
Typewriter
Thomas Sebire brought this typewriter for his daughter Edna in the 1920's.Black cast iron typewriter with 48 round keys. Has the maker "Underwood" in gold lettering on front. Single keyboard with ruler. Has typewriter touch type guide card. Plus metal cover with handle. Plus two black typewriter ribbons in boxes. On metal cover - Underwood. Made in U.S.A.typewriters, typewriter cases, typewriter accessories -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Bequest of 12 Statues, The Stoddart Statues, After 2002
The statues have been degraded and repaired over the years and moved to secure premises. Statues are an important part of Ballarat's heritage and play an important role in BBG history and in the Gardens today. 1 sheet, white paper, print bold, Font 14. 1 copy.Ballarat Botanical Gardens by Lake Wendouree; heading superimposed on floral logo, black backgroundstatues, ballarat botanical gardens, bequest, vandalism, thomas stoddart, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat, gardens, stoddart -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Thomas Stoddart 1828-1905, The Stoddart Statues 1884, August, 2010
Comprehensive summary of statues in BBG and benefactor.example of brochure produced in 2010 by Jennifer Burrell, funded by The Ballarat Foundation.Brochure, printed on both sides in black and white. 2 photocopiesAugust, 2010 in biro on one copy.john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, stoddart, brochure, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - A Future Plan, The Stoddart Statue and the Future of the Collection, c 2010
Author unknown. Significant in detailing a plan for the future of the Statue Collection C 2010.2 photocopies of a pamphlet, printed on both sidesPrinted logo of Clark Conservatory in black and white, by"Lake Wendouree" and words "City of Ballarat".john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, thomas stoddart, the stoddart collection -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Photo of Thomas Rooney, Curator, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 1896-1914, Unknown
Thomas Rooney was born in Den Carvan, Ireland, spent 36 years in Australia. Tom was married with nine children, he died 6th May 1914, aged 57 years, and at that time he was the Curator of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.As Curator of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Thomas Rooney made the begonia and orchid houses famous throughout Australia, which was part of his valuable contribution to the development of the Gardens.Black and white reproduction of an old photograph of T.Rooney in an oval frame with a black backgroundT.Rooney is printed at the bottom of the photograph and underlined.john garner collection, garner, dr, rooney, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, curator, thomas rooney, charles robert rooney, john lingham, w.r guilfoyle, begonias, orchids., ballarat old cemetery, grave -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Oddie, Benefactor. the Ballarat Courier, April 21, 1890, Ballarat Philanthropists, April, 1890
James Oddie had returned from travels abroad and gave a speech at the Ballarat Art Gallery concerning the pleasure and importance of being a benefactor during one's lifetime in the light of Christian beliefs.The article indicates the esteem in which Oddie was held and notwithstanding other benefactors' contributions to Ballarat. Even if they were not as wealthy, their contributions were not forgotten.Two pages of small black and white print in columns.Bottom of the page, "Courier" is written in blue birojames oddie, benefactor, ballarat art gallery, ballarat botanical gardens, the ballarat courier, thomas stoddart, james russel thomson, frederick moses claxton, wealthy citizens, christian example, ballarat star, ballarat courier, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, oddie -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Thomas Stoddart 1828-1905, A Short Biography by Jennifer Burrell, 22/3/2010
A reasonably detailed account of Thomas Stoddart's life as of March, 2010.Thomas Stoddart was a generous benefactor who played a major role in "aesthetically enhancing [Ballarat's] colonial society."5 pages with black and white photos on pp.1,2,4 and photograph of new Stoddart plaque, p.5.None.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, thomas stoddart, stockbroker, miner, t.m.antcliffe, mining exchange, stoddart and binnie, ballarat art gallery, sporting clubs, ballarat philharmonic society, statues, james russell thomson, grave restoration, jennifer burrell -
Mont De Lancey
Book, James Nunn, A Sailor Boy's Adventures in the Land of the Sun, c1900's
Set in the early 19th century days of sailing and shipwrecks with a young boy as the main protaganist telling of his many adventures in far away lands. It has very strong religious themes.A small tan hardcover children's fiction book - A Sailor Boy's Adventure in the Land of the Sun by James Nunn who was the author of The Realm of the Ice King and Saved from the Wreck. The front cover has the title printed in gold lettering at the top with bands of black lines and leaf outlines. The spine too has the title in gold lettering with black leaves. The frontispiece in black and white depicts a lion attacking a man with hunters in the background. There are a few similar black and white illustrations throughout the book.128pp.fictionSet in the early 19th century days of sailing and shipwrecks with a young boy as the main protaganist telling of his many adventures in far away lands. It has very strong religious themes.religious stories, religious books, religious fiction, adventure stories, adventure fiction, stories for boys -
Mont De Lancey
Book, R.K. Burt and Co, The Leisure Hour 1887, 1887
A book of British general interest periodicals of the Victorian era which ran weekly from 1852 - 1905. Each issue mixed multiple genres of fiction, and factual stories, historical and topical. The articles were a mix, including biographies, poetry, essays and fiction. Each issue usually started with a piece of serialised fiction.An antique thick heavy brown covered children's book entitled - The Leisure Hour 1887. The front cover has the title printed in large gold lettering surrounded by black outlined flowers and leaves. It is a bound edition of a collection of British general interest periodicals of the Victorian era. It has a variety of genres of fiction and factual stories, historical and topical. There are black and white illustrations throughout with some large frontispiece ones too. The stained back cover has a bunch of wildflowers printed in black outline. 860p.non-fictionA book of British general interest periodicals of the Victorian era which ran weekly from 1852 - 1905. Each issue mixed multiple genres of fiction, and factual stories, historical and topical. The articles were a mix, including biographies, poetry, essays and fiction. Each issue usually started with a piece of serialised fiction.magazines, fiction books, historical fiction, children's books, non fiction book