School closed , demolished and land sold for housing .Coloured Photo of Forest Hill State School No. 4251.Springvale Road, Forest Hill. Since demolished. Part of a group of 24.forest hill state school. no. 4251, school

School closed , demolished and land sold for housing .Coloured Photo of Forest Hill State School No. 4251.Springvale Road, Forest Hill. Since demolished. Part of a group of 24.forest hill state school. no. 4251, school

School closed , demolished and land sold for housing .Coloured Photo of Forest Hill State School No. 4251.Springvale Road, Forest Hill. Since demolished. Part of a group of 24.forest hill state school. no. 4251, school

School closed , demolished and land sold for housing .Coloured Photo of Forest Hill State School No. 4251.Springvale Road, Forest Hill. Since demolished. Part of a group of 24.forest hill state school. no. 4251, school

Black and white photo of Pupils at Vermont State School, C.1887 - 1913.vermont state school, no. 1022

Black and white photo of McClare Familymcclare

2 Copies of Black and white photo of Husband, Mary Chalmers Finlay, nee Main 1858 - 1945.husband, mary c, main, mary chalmers finlay

Bought by Valda Arrowsmith during 1980sBeaded handbag. Background beading is in small grey beads. There are four square sections on each side with coloured beads forming geometric patterns in red, green, pink and white beads. There are two handles which are beaded in small grey beads with grey silk lining. The bag is lined with grey silk. There is a zipped compartment inside and a metal clip to close it.costume accessories, female

Bought at South Melbourne market in 1950s.Pearl Collar. Intricate pattern made of small and large cream coloured pearls. Backing is made of satin. There is a metal hook and eye to fasten collar.Made in Japancostume accessories, jewellery

Bought by donor c. 1950Silver coloured metal necklace. Scene of 16 metal plates hanging from metal chain.costume accessories, jewellery

Belonged to Donor's GrandmotherPale Green Plastic Box deep base with a clear plastic lid containing a green velvet puff.Poudr Dream Flowers, Perfumed Dusting Powdercostume accessories, female

Worn by Donor 1970sBlack Silk Slacks 1970s. 4cm Pleated Front waistband. Elastic back waistband. 16cm Zip Closing, six pleats across front. Material has an effect of lines randomly sewn to look like the material is crushed.MEOS Fashionscostume, female

Worn by donor 1970sPale blue jeans 1970s. Zip at centre front. Small pocket each side of zip with metal buttons. Metal button at waist. Two pockets at back with tan leather trim.costume, female

Worn by Rosalie Whalen as part of her going-away outfit after her wedding on 1st June, 1966. Hat purchased along with a kangaroo fur coat but donor does not remember where purchased.Rosalie is the great granddaughter of Johann August Schwerkolt, pioneer of Mitcham.1966 cream kangaroo fur pill-box style hat with oyster satin lining. See also NA4579 wedding dress accessories. Supp. file under NA4579costume, female headwear

Worn as part of her trousseau by Rosalie Whalen on her honeymoon after her wedding on 1st June 1966 at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gardiner, Vic.|Bought at a shop at the top of Collins Street 'The Paris End'.Rosalie is the great great grand-daughter of Johann August Schwerkolt, pioneer of Mitcham.1. 1966 white sleeveless batiste nightgown with salmon pink silk Rouleau ties on shoulders. The armholes and neckline are edged with the salmon silk. 2. The elbow-length sleeved coat has a gathered neckline edged with salmon pink Rouleau and tied at the opening (which does not have any fastenings). The sleeves are raglan with elastic casing and decorated with a salmon pink bow. See also wedding dress NA4579 and hat NA4597.costume, female nightwear

Plastic cream sandals with open toe and heel. Two straps over front in rope design.Made of Utoilon (Feet by Utriolun)costume, female footwear

Short white lawn nightdress. Missing button. Pintucked.costume, female nightwear

Black spectacle case with hinged lid at one end. Small metal framed spectacles in case.Shepherds Friendly Society, East Anglia District - On Case.personal effects, seeing aids

Probably belonged to late husband's grandmotherWhite voile round neck yoke, with lace trim; four sets of pin tucks from the yoke, two lace insertions down front. Long sleeves to a deep cuff, closing with two buttons and trimmed with care. Blouse closes down back, with buttons.costume, female

Purchased at David Jones, Melbourne, and worn by Donor.Men's Harris Tweed Sports Jacket. Fully lined, centre back vent. Two grey buttons on front closing and two buttons on sleeves.Harris Tweed. Hand woven in the Outer Hebrides. From Scottish Woolcostume, male

Stocking. Belonged to mother-in l-aw of donor.Pair of ladies stockings. Hilton Elation, seamed sheer nylons. Size 10 1/2; in box; colour 'Colorado Tan'Hilton Elationcostume, female

Purchased and donated by donorOne pair of black Andersons. Shiny Shapes Pantyhose, with control brief and cotton gusset. Colour 'Nearly Black', size Tall.Andersonscostume, female

Lemon Squeezer donated by Donor and used by grandmother through 1920s and 1930s on farm 'CLEBYARRA' in Gippsland.17cm x 9cm Glass Lemon Squeezerdomestic items, food & drink consumption

Egg whisk donated by Elsa McFayden; used by her grandmother in the 1920s on the family farm CLEBYARRA in Gippsland.Whisk. Steel wire.domestic items, food preparation

Local Council TieWhitehorse Council Tie. Navy Blue, with embroidered white horses scattered all over.Hollu Greencostume accessories, male

Donated by donor and belonged to late husband's grandmotherFine Cotton Supper Cloth 98 cm sq.Drawn threadwork, and white embroidery. Flower design of three petal flowers, long leaves in four corners, and 10cm crochet lace border around the edge. Design is of diamond shaped lozenges with zig-zag edge. Drawn threadwork squared in corners intersect embroidered stems. Drawn threadwork rectangular shape in centre has round needlework medallions in corners.MM in black inkmanchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery, crocheting or crochet work

This is the twenty-first key presented to Ronald Arthur Edwards in August 1935. The celebration, held at his parents home in Husband Road, Forest Hill, was attended by many well known local people who signed his birthday key. Ronald Edwards was the youngest child of Arthur and Martha Edwards. In 1929 aged 15 he contracted poliomyelitis and became an invalid. He died in 1955 at Forest Hill.This item is significant in the history of Forest Hill as all the attendees and Ronald Arthur Edwards are from the pioneering families of the area of the Shire of Nunawading.Large wooden plywood key made to celebrate the 21st birthday of Ronald Arthur Edwards in August 1935. Written on handle end in pen Ron Edwards 21st - 19.Key end signed Anna Course, Herbert Course, R.J. Bird, D.J. Bogle.Reverse side R. Course, A.H. Course, Aunt Corrie, F. Bogle, Aunt Harriet, Marjory Course, S. Edwards, Edwards, H. Edwards, E. Edwards, Doug Edwards, Charlie Course, Jean Course, Tom Bailey, H.S. Tainton, N. Tainton, ?Luen Edwards, C.W. Bird, ?S.U. Course, J. Porter, Bob Course, J.E. Bird, M.P.? Course, ?Edwards, L. Tainton, J. Bird, Shirley Edwards, H. Edwards, Ed, A.E. Edwards, Albert H..., V. Edwards, F. Smith, W. Smith, L.James, E. Galley ?, A.E. Edwards, Mother and Father. Gold traces on one side; 21 carved out in key end.See Descriptionhandcrafts, woodwork

Belonged to donor's late husband's grandmotherDoiley 29cm x 15cm colour ecru. Fillet Crochet. Two dogs facing each other in the center and block design around edge.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work

Cream elbow length kid gloves with 3 pearl fastening at wrist.costume, female

Book - Handbook of Destructive Insects of Victoria - Part 1books, reference