The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken by Rick Lowell following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture

The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken by Rick Lowell following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Splendor: located at 12 Bannerman Street, Bendigo. R.A. Love designed this grand eight roomed, two-storey house for his neighbour, William Purcell in 1871. The sloping site has been excavated to the depth of one storey so the first floor is at ground level to the rear. The stone stables are now a separate dwelling. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Black and white copy of original photograph which shows four of the six surviving children of Linton policeman Denis Barry and his wife Ellen (née Quirk). The children are most likely: Albert Milton, b. 1868 (on left, standing), Dora Ethel, b. 1874 (next to Albert, sitting), Evelyn Maud, b. 1878 (youngest, sitting), and Edith Mary Frances, b. 1871 (on right, standing).barry family, albert milton barry, edith mary frances barry, dora ethel barry, evelyn maud barry

William (1872-1941) and Annie May Partington (1884-1966) lived at Willis Vale in Greensborough with their family. They were active in all aspects of community life. (RIP 26/02/1965 Annie May)The Partingtons and Medhursts are pioneering families in the Greensborough district.Obituary articles and death notices for William James Partington and Annie May (nee Medhurst) Partington. Mounted on white card.partington family, medhurst family, william james partington, annie may medhurst, annie may partington

Experiments with intravenous anaesthesia were undertaken in 1872 using chloral hydrate. The high mortality rates discouraged further experimentation until the early 20th Century. Thionembutal, or Pentothal Sodium, was one of these early developments. This ampoule has "Experimental" stamped on it. It has come directly from the manufacturing process. Pentothal Sodium is its trade name. It is now more commonly known as thiopentone.Glass ampoule of Pentothal Sodium (Thiobarbiturate No. 8064) 1.0 gm with large yellowed white label.Printed in black ink on label: Experimental / A 512738 / Abbott Laboratories / North Chicago. Ill., USA.pentothal, sodium, thionembutal, thiopentone, experimental, drugs, intravenous, anaesthesia, anaesthetic, john lundy, ralph waters

The Bendigo Easter Fair was established in 1871 to fundraise for the hospital and the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. These family snap shots were donated by the Sandner family who were long associated with the Bendigo Hospital. Photograph 0319.3 features the Chinese Dragon.Set of three black and white photographs. All photographs are taken on the streets of Bendigo during the Easter fair and parade, year unknown. 0319.1; Marching Brass band on street with crowds on both sides. 0319.2; Street view of parade float. 0319.3 Chinese dragon on street with crowds on both sides. Verso; 0319.1, 0319.2, 0319.3 Handwritten; B 622eugene and mollie sandner collection, bendigo hospital, eugene sandner, mollie sandner, mollie sibson, bendigo easter fair, mayor sandner, mayoress sandner, bendigo chinese dragon

At the beginning of the 1890s, the Kew businessman and Town Councillor, Henry Kellett, commissioned J.F.C. Farquhar to photograph scenes of Kew. These scenes included panoramas as well as pastoral scenes. The resulting set of twelve photographs was assembled in an album, Kew Where We Live, from which customers could select images for purchase.The preamble to the album describes that the photographs used the ‘argentic bromide’ process, now more commonly known as the gelatine silver process. This form of dry plate photography allowed for the negatives to be kept for weeks before processing, hence its value in landscape photography. The resulting images were considered to be finely grained and everlasting. Evidence of the success of Henry Kellett’s venture can be seen today, in that some of the photographs are held in national collections.It is believed that the Kew Historical Society’s copy of the Kellett album is unique and that the photographs in the book were the first copies taken from the original plates. It is the first and most important series of images produced about Kew. The individual images have proved essential in identifying buildings and places of heritage value in the district.When the Kew Lunatic Asylum was opened in 1871, its extensive 340 acres of grounds were intended for farming, agriculture and recreation for the inmates. The point-of-view chosen by Farquhar for this panoramic photograph focuses on the ordered open fields, haystacks and remnant trees that extended from the foreground to the rear of the Asylum. The inmates are the absent players in this pastoral idyll. In 1891, The Argus reported on the Annual Asylum Picnic: “Wednesday saw the Kew picnic, the yearly festival of the mad folks and their keepers. Once a year the public subscribes for cakes and ale for all these mad folks, and their keepers, from superintendent to lowest wardsman, turn out, and use their best endeavours to make one day in the year sanely merry.” Regardless of such merriment, the Asylum’s development and ongoing status were frequently a source of disquiet to the residents of Kew, who regularly petitioned the State Government for its removal. Despite these views, the Asylum was to remain a functioning institution from 1871 to 1988. Kew Asylum & Groundskew illustrated, kew where we live, photographic books, henry kellett, kew lunatic asylum

Paterson's Fibreglass Factory on the site of former garage and Golden Fleece Hotel (1874 - 1914). Two storey building built for Peter Johnson as the Bridge Store in 1872. Photo is part of a series taken for the Charlton Shire.Colour photograph showing Paterson's Fibre Glass factory. Green two storeu building with verandah over the footpath and part of Eddie Harris Mensland to the right. Red car parked in front of two storey building.paterson, fibreglass factory, golden fleece hotel, peter johnson, the bridge store

The memorial fountain was erected at the main entrance to the fernery of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in 1890 by public subscription. It was a tribute to Frederick Moses Claxton, Councillor and Mayor of Ballarat (1872-1877), who was devoted to beautifying the Lake and Gardens.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble bust atop a decorative fountain with swan and cherub figures on a bluestone base, concrete surrounds the pond base with a low iron rail.claxton, fm claxton fountain

In 1872, pupils began the school year in the building. By 1958 a new site opened in Nurlendi Road, Vermont. After standing derelict for many years, the old Vermont Primary School was moved to the Nurlendi site in 1992Coloured photo of Vermont Primary School No.1022 on the original site on the north-west corner of the junction of Mitcham and Canterbury Roads.vermont primary school no.1022, primary schools

Aunt Emma is Emma Nightingale (1859 - 1949) Albert John (Jack) Bedggood was son of Emma's sister Ester Ruth (1872 - 1952). Jack and Winnie were married at Box Hill on 9/8/1928Thompson CollectionB/W photograph on grey board of couple in 1920's (wedding portrait)Inscription on Back: To dear Aunt Emma with love from Jack and Winnie Markers Mark: Burlinston Melbourne thompson, nightingale, bedgood

Printed account from Thomas Oakley, Furnishing Undertaker, dated March 15 1872 for Coffin Hearse Grave & ?ester. For burial of late Brother Goeler, Signed Paid T. Oakley. Account has black border on sides and top. Account has dividers with set square and a hand with a heart in the centre on the left and a part moon with a face surrounded by seven stars and two hands shaking on the right.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, thomas oakley, br goeler

Australian Natives' Association was a mutual society founded in Melbourne in April 1871. The last branch closed in 2007 in Western Australia. The Australian - American Association of Victoria was formed in the 1940s for the betterment of relations between Australia and the USA including that in the area of education. The Bogong State School entered many competitions successfully. The Australian Natives' Association supported social well-being which, in this case, involved presenting a book to the Bogong State School in 1949 and 2. Australian-American Association of Victoria's letter is dated November 22nd 1950 to the Bogong School for first prize in the Project Book competition.A4 cream cardboard with Australian emblem at the top. The shield in the emblem is red. Below the title - Bogong school is the recipient of a book for most improved school garden and grounds. 2. The letter: 'Re-Project Book Competition, 1950" declaring that Bogong State School won first prize.Letter has the signature of the Executive Officer of the Australian-American Association.bogong state school, garden competition, school projects, education

The Southern Cross Organisation had its origin in a small Foundry in Toowoomba, Queensland, in 1871, and has grown into a Commonwealth-wide organisation with a selling network serving the whole of Australia and supplying Southern Cross Products as far away and Deccan, in India.This object is significant because it is complete and the pages are clean, straight & unmarked with the binding is in good condition.Soft Red CoverSouthern Cross Catalogue for 1939-40windmills, petrol engines, kerosine engines, pumps, milking machines, tanks, lighting plants, home light batteries

George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits

Property - 43 Bridge Street, Beechworth - Section 10A, Town Allotment 2 - 100' x 440' Ownership details and history - 6 Jan 1871 - J. Reeve Architectural Index Card - Brian Pump and Tony Dugan - Photographers beechworth, george tibbits

Occasion for painting not known, but was displayed in Coles, Hampshire Road, Sunshine. Donated to Sunshine & District Historical Society Inc.A large watercolour painting drawn to life of the Shire Hall, Deer Park in 1885, with a yellow golden building, white picket fence and a gentleman standing dressed in brown suit and white cap."Shire Hall, Deer Park 1885. Braybrook road district was redefined as Braybrook Shire in 1871, and this hall, the first municipal building in the area, was erected in 1885. It was used for shire purposes until the Memorial Hall was built after World War". Note: The Memorial Hall was demolished many years ago and gardens established on the site.braybrook shire hall, ballarat road, deer park

James Bulloch Galloway - b. 1872 Govan, Scotland; 1889 ordained Townsville Qld; 1900 Charters Towers Qld; 1907 South Melbourne Dorcas Street (colleague with John Meiklejohn); 1913 Brisbane South (Park Church). John Meiklejohn MA BD b. 1841 Glasgow; University of Glasgow; Theological Hall of U.P. Church; 1872 ordained Glasgow City Mission; 1874 Kirkmairhill, UP. Lanarkshire; 1868 South Melbourne Dorcas Street Vic; 1901 First Moderator General Assembly of Australia; First Principal Emmanuel College, Brisbane; 1915 died 28 September.Galloway and Meiklejohn are seated adjacent to each other, facing the camera, dressed in clerical clothing. Meiklejohn is holding a sheaf of papers, and there is a small table at the rear between them."Rev. James Galloway and Rev. John Meiklejohn"meiklejohn, john, galloway, james

Written for the centenary of State education in Victoria (1872-1972), this series of books relates the history of each State run school in Victoria, primary, secondary and technical. A short history of pre-1874 education is included in volume 1.A comprehensive history of education in Victoria3 volumes with red binding. Vol 1, 1652p., illus. Vol 2, 1104p., illus. Vol 3, 1389p., illus.education - victoria, state schools, education act 1872

The original Nurse family business began in 1841 in Maidstone Kent until 1861 where they were plane makers, moving to London in 1887 the company became C Nurse & Co. And continued until 1937 under that name at the (Invicta works). The majority of their plane making was done in London but there are Sheffield and Brighton marks on their tools as well. The company was not only wood plane makers but tool makers in general with the Charles Nurse & Co catalogue having 350 pages of tools for sale of varying types for different building trades and over 138 pages dedicated to woodworking tools. Records show that the company was at 182 Walworth Road London from 1887-1949. However, they had several retail outlets before this time and records indicate before 1887 Charles Nurse was at 32 Mill St Maidstone Kent, from 1844 -1860 but were in business before then. Also in Brighton at 135 Queens Road from 1865 -1871 and at 3 Mill Street Maidstone, again from 1872 - 1889 listed on records of the time as “plane and tool makers.”A vintage item made by a significant tool maker and retailer from the middle of the nineteenth century and into the first half of the twentieth century. These items were made commercially for firms and individuals that worked in wood and needed a tool that could produce an ornamental finish to timber. The tool was used before electric or mechanical routers or spindle moulders came into use. They were used by craftsmen to produce decorative mouldings by hand. These profiled planes came in various shapes and sizes. A significant tool that today is quite rare and sought after by collectors. It gives us a snapshot of how furniture and other decorative finishes were created on timber by the use of hand tools only. Moulding plane Side Bead - Single Box Size 5/16 Maker Charles and Co 1863 Stamped W. Burden (previous owner)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Victorian Seamen's MissionChronologicalannual-report, victoria-missions-to-seamen, victorian-seamens-mission, melbourne-missions-to-seamen, port-melbourne-seamens-institute, williamstown-sailors-rest, 1906, financial reports, members, rules for members, war memorial fund, administrative document-annual reportannual-report, victoria-missions-to-seamen, victorian-seamens-mission, melbourne-missions-to-seamen, port-melbourne-seamens-institute, williamstown-sailors-rest, 1906, financial reports, members, rules for members, war memorial fund, administrative document-annual report

The original Nurse family business began in 1841 in Maidstone Kent until 1861 where they were plane makers, moving to London in 1887 the company became C Nurse & Co. And continued until 1937 under that name at the (Invicta works). The majority of their plane making was done in London but there are Sheffield and Brighton marks on their tools as well. The company was not only wood plane makers but tool makers in general with the Charles Nurse & Co catalogue having 350 pages of tools for sale of varying types for different building trades and over 138 pages dedicated to woodworking tools. Records show that the company was at 182 Walworth Road London from 1887-1949. However, they had several retail outlets before this time and records indicate before 1887 Charles Nurse was at 32 Mill St Maidstone Kent, from 1844 -1860 but were in business before then. Also in Brighton at 135 Queens Road from 1865 -1871 and at 3 Mill Street Maidstone, again from 1872 - 1889 listed on records of the time as “plane and tool makers.”A vintage item made by a significant tool maker and retailer from the middle of the nineteenth century and into the first half of the twentieth century. These items were made commercially for firms and individuals that worked in wood and needed a tool that could produce an ornamental finish to timber. The tool was used before electric or mechanical routers or spindle moulders came into use. They were used by craftsmen to produce decorative mouldings by hand. These profiled planes came in various shapes and sizes. A significant tool that today is quite rare and sought after by collectors. It gives us a snapshot of how furniture and other decorative finishes were created on timber by the use of hand tools only. Moulding Plane a Casing Moulding Plane with two Scotia profiles Maker C Nurse and Co London. Owner A. E. NunnMaker C Nurse & Co & A E Nunn (previous owner)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

The original Nurse family business began in 1841 in Maidstone Kent until 1861 where they were plane makers, moving to London in 1887 the company became C Nurse & Co. And continued until 1937 under that name at the (Invicta works). The majority of their plane making was done in London but there are Sheffield and Brighton marks on their tools as well. The company was not only wood plane makers but tool makers in general with the Charles Nurse & Co catalogue having 350 pages of tools for sale of varying types for different building trades and over 138 pages dedicated to woodworking tools. Records show that the company was at 182 Walworth Road London from 1887-1949. However, they had several retail outlets before this time and records indicate before 1887 Charles Nurse was at 32 Mill St Maidstone Kent, from 1844 -1860 but were in business before then. Also in Brighton at 135 Queens Road from 1865 -1871 and at 3 Mill Street Maidstone, again from 1872 - 1889 listed on records of the time as “plane and tool makers.”A vintage item made by a significant tool maker and retailer from the middle of the nineteenth century and into the first half of the twentieth century. These items were made commercially for firms and individuals that worked in wood and needed a tool that could produce an ornamental finish to timber. The tool was used before electric or mechanical routers or spindle moulders came into use. They were used by craftsmen to produce decorative mouldings by hand. These profiled planes came in various shapes and sizes. A significant tool that today is quite rare and sought after by collectors. It gives us a snapshot of how furniture and other decorative finishes were created on timber by the use of hand tools only. Cornice Moulding plane type Maker C Nurse and Co. Has A E Nunn stamped on end (Owner)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

The Society of Old Bendigonians (1853), Rules and Regulations booklet for the rules and regulations established on 27th September 1870. The booklet was printed by Maurice Moran, Mundy Street in 1871. the booklet includes the 27 rules and a list of members on 31 October 1870. The front and back covers of the booklet are blue, with the pages inside an aged creamy brown. The print throughout is black. A photocopy of the original documents has been made and is located with the original.old bendigonians, rules and by-laws, 1870s, rules and regulations

The student's atlas of physical geography consisting of twenty maps, constructed and engraved by Edward Weller F.R.G.S. with descriptive letterpress by James Bryce L.L.D F.R.G.S. Published by William Collins, Sons & Company, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh 1871. Brown cover with the title of the book in gold letters. to the left of the title, also in gold, three circles with different pictures inside. the first of two boats on the sea, a volcanic eruption and a mountain peak.On first page in pencil the name Carrie Van Damme.geography, atlas, 1871

Photo taken in 1912 at the Macdonald family farm at Alfredton, North Island, New ZealandPhotograph of Josephine Antoinette MacDONALD (nee LIARDET) in 1912 (holding baby). Other adults are Josephine's son Evelyn Poniatowski MacDONALD (1871-1962) and his wife Mignone Caroline - nee WILSON (1878-1940). Children from left to right ; Robert Ian (b1910); Ardis Mignone (b 1908); Alan Lowell (b1907); Ronald Evelyn (b1904); Frank Leon Gordon (b1912) - on Josephine'slap; John Sylva (b1905) families, liardet family, josephine antoinette macdonald nee liardet

Ancient Order of Druids was formed in London in 1871. Their motto was "Justice, Philanthropy and Brotherly Love". The Order was established in Australia in 1851.The Sandhurst Lodge 247 met at Queens Head Hotel (Lockwood cross roads) and was first mentioned in the Bendigo Advertiser in 1863.Ceremonial collar in red velvet with gold metallic bullion fringe around outside edge and lower inside edge and gold metallic lace to edge. At one end (LHS) there is a large gold metallic star in sequins and gold metallic bullion. At the other end (RHS) the initials PA are worked in zardozi work in gold metallic thread 5cmx7cm.ceremonial collar, ancient order of druids