The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This Air Raid Precautions booklet was one of thousands distributed to households across Australia during WW2. They provided instructions on what to do during an air raid and were based on emergency response protocols established in Britain. Other measures adopted by State Governments during this period included the installation of air raid sirens and bomb shelters, and the training of volunteers in firefighting and first aid. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of life in Australia during WW2. A small booklet containing illustrations and text instructing people what to do during an air raid. Front cover in pen: "Donated: Merrilyn/Hamilton-Smith"ww2, world war two, world war, war, 1940s, air raid, defence, bomb

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, bounded by Johnston Street, Silver Street and Cavanagh Street, incorporating lots on either side of Sunray Avenue.The developing urban area of Cheltenham within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising for sale lots in The Ridge Entrance Estate, Cheltenham. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Johnston Street, Silver Street and Cavanagh Street, including subdivision lots on either side of Sunray Avenueland sales, estate, cheltenham

Ill, p.288.non-fictionReminisces of the personal servant of Earl Haigworld war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france, generals - great britain - biography

p.284.fictionCoketown is dominated by the figure of Mr Thomas Gradgrind, school headmaster and model of Utilitarian success. Feeding both his pupils and family with facts, he bans fancy and wonder from any young minds. As a consequence his obedient daughter Louisa marries the loveless businessman and 'bully of humanity' Mr Bounderby, and his son Tom rebels to become embroiled in gambling and robbery. And, as their fortunes cross with those of free-spirited circus girl Sissy Jupe and victimized weaver Stephen Blackpool, Gradgrind is eventually forced to recognize the value of the human heart in an age of materialism and machinery. english fiction, charles dickens 1812-1870

Ill, bib, p.283.non-fictionA guide collectors of old furniturefurniture - history, furniture - collectors and collecting

Ill, p.80.non-fictionAn illustrated catalogue of the works of John Sargentpainting - english, john singer sargent 1856-1925

Ill, p.77.non-fictionAn illustrated catalogue of the works of August Johnpainting - english, augustus john 1878-1961

Letter written on behalf of Tho. MacGibbon, Secretary for Lands, to C. Stratton, Secretary, Argyle Common, Linton. Acknowledging receipt of Argyle Common accounts for 1896, and informing of their passing by the Board of Land and Parks. Also requesting that in future the accounts should be prepared on the prescribed form, a copy of which was enclosed. Found in the home of Miss Margaret Gorman after her death. See form sent with letter - Registration No. 1617Handwritten letter on grey paper headed Department of Lands and Survey, dated 18th May 1897. Addressee C. Stratton Esq.-Secretary-Argyle Common-Linton.argyle common linton, animal grazing, agricultural activity

Copy of sepia photograph showing young woman standing by a pedestal. Upholstered, straight back chair to her right. Young woman wearing long dress with ornate three-quarter overdress, fringed and ruched."Jane Dunstan born Linton-29.4.1862, daughter of Nicholas- and Catherine (nee Martin)-Married at Moonta Mines 2.2.1882-Thomas Allen".jane dunstan, jane allen

This document proposes the change of land use from farming and quarrying to residential. This also includes the proposal for a Civic Centre in the (then) Shire of Diamond Valley. The plans listed in the 'Schedule of Plans' on last page are missing.Includes proposal for the Aqueduct to be converted to an underground system. Includes statistics relating to population increase. Dark brown plastic folder. 23 foolscap-size pages. Maps, Application for Permits to subdivide land in the Greensborough area.partington family, mitchell family, whittingham family, albion reid, diamond valley civic centre, shire of diamond valley

508 p. ; Faded burgundy cloth and cardboard cover, gold embossing.fictionhistorical fiction, english interregnum, english restoration, james dodds, original collection

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

Hardcover book with red cover.fictionRomance novel.john buchan, romance, fiction

Hardcover book, 207 pages, one illustration. Front cover of book has a colour image of a battleship. Frontispiece illustration: "There was a rending crash when the destroyer struck the submarine".fictionNaval novel.t.m. jones, naval history, children's fiction, world war ii

ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA short history of the restoration of the 2'6" narrow gauge Puffing Billy railway from Belgrave to Lakeside in Victoria.vr narrow gauge railways - victoria - history, puffing billy - victoria - history

ill, p.80.non-fictionPictures of New Zealand trains in the North Island in the steam and diesel period.railroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads -- new zealand.

ill, p.240.non-fictionA bound book of a series of books of Pictures of New Zealand trains in the North Island South Island, an On the West Coast in the steam and diesel period.railroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads -- new zealand.

Portrait was framed by T.J. Haymes - Paint/Wallpaper Merchants, Ballarat. Photographer not known. Ray Flanagan was a long-time resident of Buninyong. Framed and mounted black and white photograph of Ray Flanagan. A note of the back of the photograph states that Ray lived with Miss Handley as a child boarder, at the back of the 'Sand and Soil (business), next to the Buninyong Cemetery. On front of mount board: Ray Flanagan, Lived S/E of Buninyong Cemetery. Label affixed to the back of the frame: T.J. Haymes - Paint/Wallpaper Merchants, Ballarat.ray flanagan, buninyong

The date on the photo 1.11.1904, appears to identify this as the 'Hero' aground October 1904 when her cables parted while sheltering from a gale near Cape Woolamai, Victoria. Reference 'Wrecks along the Gippsland Coast', 8th Edition p84, Jack Loney.Black and white photograph mounted on card, of auxiliary ketch Hero aground as seen from water Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Hero safely beached 1.11.1904boats and boating, shipwrecks