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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, The day hope died for a soldier's wife, 26/06/1941
Rosalie Bray (nee Thrupp) recalls events at the end of World War 2, following her father's death.A personal story of the aftermath of World War 2.Photocopy of news article. 2 pages, black and white text and photos.rosalie bray, thrupp family, world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Godwill Family, 1950s
The Godwill family in front of their William Street home. Right to left: Walter, Jarvis, Ada (nee Splatt) and Ted.Copy of photograph. Family group with house in background.Written on back: "Jarvis and Ada (Splatt) Godwill. Sons Walter and Ted.godwill family, jarvis godwill, ada splatt godwill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Alan and Wyn Partington, 1949c
Alan and Wyn Partington (nee Leed) with son Gary at the Whatmough Park home "Alwyn", built circa 1945.Alan is a descendant of Charles Partington whose came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, wyn partington, wyn leed, alwyn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Mavis Solum (nee Thomas), 1950s
Photograph of Mavis Solum (nee Thomas) who provided the photograph to accompany an oral history, published in "As I Recall"Digital copy of black and white photograph.mavis solum, solum family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, My childhood memories by June Hall (nee Evans), 1936o
June Hall (nee Evans) tells her own story of growing up in Port Melbourne and later Greensborough.A primary source recollection of growing up in Port Melbourne and Greensborough in the mid-20th century.3 typed pages.evans family, june evans, june hall, port melbourne, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Annie May with Jessie on cow, 1914c
Jessie Partington (on cow) (born 1911) and her mother Annie May Partington (nee Medhurst) at Willis ValeA pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.jessie may partington, annie may medhurst, annie may partington, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Report Card - Digital Image, Margaret Hassett, 1960 - Gr1539, 1960_
A collection of school report cards from Margaret Scott (nee Hassett) at St Mary's School Greensborough, 1960.Copies of 4 school reportsPrinted report with handwritten marks and comments.margaret scott, margaret hassett, st marys parish primary school greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Wyn Partington and family at Coburg home, 1940c
Photograph of Wyn Partington (nee Leed) and three of her children, Elinor, Trevor and Faye, at the family home in Coburg.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, wyn partington, wyn leed -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grave of Dorothy Oakley, St Helena Cemetery, 04/07/2006
The Grave of Dorothy Oakley (nee Forbes, descendant of Fielding) (died 04/07/2006), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, oakley family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate (Framed), Shirley Fraser - Honorary Life Governor of Royal Children's Hospital [Melbourne], 18/10/1973
Certificate awarded to Shirley Fraser (nee Black) in 1973 for her fundraising efforts for the Royal Melbourne Children's Hospital.This certificate is an example of Mrs Fraser's contribution to the wider community.Coloured certificate in gilt wooden frame, under glass. Has the crest of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Melbourne."This is to certify that Mrs Shirley Margaret Fraser is an Honorary Life Governor of Royal Children's Hospital. 18th October 1973.shirley fraser, shirley black, honorary life governors, royal childrens hospital melbourne. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
boudoir cap, c. 19th, early 20th century
This beautiful cap has been passed down through the McKeown family. It was donated by Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford). Womens art / handcrafts.A boudoir cap made from cream silk, sections are crochet silk thread with an insertion of silk brocade. Small pieces of bone have been inserted into the sides of the cap giving a stiffening effect over the ears of the wearer. boudoir-cap sleep-apparel female-costume -
Orbost & District Historical Society
school badge, C 1960's
This badge was probably worn by Nancye Wallace (nee Warren). It would have been sewn on to part of the school uniform.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant role in the education of senior students in the district. It is the sole institution for secondary education. This item is representative of its history.A shield shaped felt school badge. It has a dark blue background outlined in a lighter blue, gold lettering "ORBOST' written diagonally and the initials H S and O beneath.education orbost-high-school badge uniform -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Sampler-embroidery, 1920-1945
Probably made by Katherine Whitlow (nee Booth) who was an aunt of the donor. Made between the two world wars.Handicraft of the timesLinen embroidery withe Australian coat of Arms. Kangaroo, shgield, emu, cross, crown, sheaves, star, eagle, swan, lion, AUSTRALIA. Stem stitchAUSTRALIAembroidery, sampler -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Clothing - Child's dress with vest
Made by Rosa Bacher, nee Graze, for her niece Ingeborg Graze, aged 7, whilst in Camp 3.Child's Crocheted vest and white frock.ingeborg graze, camp 3 hand crafts, rose bacher, rosa graze -
Williamstown High School
Girls of 1938
Girls of 1938 outside the prefect's pavilion. Irene Wescott (nee Burkitt) 2nd from right, front row.Black and white photograph mounted on board.williamstown high school, 1938 -
Williamstown High School
Sports badge 1960
These badges were presented to students for sporting achievements in the 1960s. This badge was presented to Iris Whitehurst (nee Webb). in 1960.Metal badge enameled in red, black and gold. Stylised S in the centre and 'Williamstown High School Hold Fast' around the edge.Makers mark on back but too small to read.williamstown high school, sports award, 1960, badge, iris webb, iris whitehurst -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Reading Family -- Elsie Emily Reading, Mr Charles Stanley Reading & Mrs Eliza Reading nee Turrell
Reading Family 3 photos. Elsie Emily Reading. Charles Stanley Reading. Eliza Reading (nee Turrell).stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mrs Caroline Perry nee Davidson AKA Aunt Carrie from Deep Lead -- Studio Portrait
Deep Lead – Portrait Victoria. Caroline Perry nee Davidson known as Aunt Carrie. Charles Davidson's Sister.stawell -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, 1918
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPH OF JIM AND AMY CLARK, (NEE HAMILTON) ; MARRIED 18TH MAY 1918. AMY LIVED AT AMHERST.SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF JIM AND AMY CLARK - WEDDING DAY, JIM SITTING, AMY STANDINGW.B.LATIMER, 222-4 GERTRUDE STREET FITZROYlocal history, photographs, clark, amyclark, jimhamilton, amy1918weddingamherst -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Tray Cloth, not known
Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandIvory rectangular tray cloth with a knitted lace edge and drawn thread work and embroidery in ivory of four circles of flowersnonemanchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Table runner, not known
Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandFine white linen table runner with drawn threadwork hem and whitework embroidery of flowers, leaves and ribbonnonemanchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Table Cloth, not known
Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her as she came from Galasheils ScotlandA round cloth, white with tape lace border attached to scalloped white linen. Lace includes four net inserts also decorated with tape designmanchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Costume - Doll's dress and bonnet, 1945
Dress and bonnet was used on the childhood doll of Rosalie Whalen (nee Schwerkolt). Doll NA5163 and another dress NA5166.Doll, whose name was Janet was given to Rosalie Schwerkolt Whalen as a child in 1945 with a lemon voile dress and matching bonnet and a patterned voile dress.Lemon coloured doll's bonnet and match lemon coloured doll's dress. Dress has bodice with V shaped bib style collar two lines of blue stitching and pink and white variegated thread trim. Sleeves have pink braid with blue stitching vertically from armhole to cuff. Gathered skirt has three lines of blue stitching around hem line. Bonnet has frill and a sun visor trimmed with pink and white variegated thread. Doll is NA5163 and other dress is NA5166doll, dolls clothing, handmade, sewn -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mr and Mrs Ellis Jeeves in Mountjoy Garden
Ellis and Eliza Jeeves (nee Hand) ran the Mountjoy Guest House and coaching service above Kalorama FiveWays.Sepia posed photograph of couple. Man standing and woman seated in garden setting. Formally dressed in dark, winter clothing.eliza jeeves, ellis jeeves -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mrs George Woolrich, Mrs Eliza Hand, Unnamed Woman
L to R -Mrs Woolrich, nee Kate Hand with her widowed mother Eliza Hand and an unnamed woman.Sepia photograph showing three women sitting on a bench. All dressed as if for an outing.eliza hand, kate hand, kate woolrich -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Tablecloth
Lace tablecloth owned by a member of the Piesse family of Kew. Later owned by Margaret Hollis (nee Piesse) of Castlemaine.Square linen tablecloth bordered with a wide band of machine-made lace.tablecloths, lace -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Lace doily
Lace doily owned by a member of the Piesse family of Kew. Later owned by Margaret Hollis (nee Piesse) of Castlemaine.Lace doilylace, doilies -
Mont De Lancey
Gramophone
Used at the home of Margaret Lewis (nee Aitken) and her husband, Joseph Lewis, 'Yuonga' in Seville, Victoria, Australia.Wooden gramophone cabinet with hinged lid, 2 doors at front with 3 shelves each. Metal turntable with felt covering, and a Broadcast vinyl record from Palings.'His Master's Voice' 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd. Patents Applied For'gramophones -
Kilmore Historical Society
If I Were King George, 1911 or earlier
From the childhood collection of Monica Smith, nee Turner, descendant of early Kilmore business families, the Morrisseys and Hartnells. Deep cream coloured paper on board cover, paper worn in places and some marks left side front. Stained and worn back cover. Foxing and small marks/stains throughout. Reinforcing repair front & back hinges. Binding tight. 55 pp. Good condition.Front flyleaf, 'Monica M. F. Turner/Stokesay/Melbourne - 1911./from Nin'.children's literature, turner collection -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Monkey That Would Not Kill, 1898
From the childhood collection of Monica Smith, nee Turner, descendant of early Kilmore business families, the Morrisseys & Hartnells.Blue-green cloth-bound hardcover book, worn extremities, minor tearing at back bottom right. Binding loose. Pages gilt edged.16 full page B&W illustrations. Front flyleaf and back pages missing. 112 + pp. Poor condition.Inside front cover,'M. Monica Smith', ink, cursive.children's literature, turner collection