Daughter of George Temple and Mary McAuslane of Castlemaine, Hilda married James Kerr in 1893 and lived at Lincluden, Raymond Street, Orbost. Her husband was a Scot who had come to Australia as a ship's doctor and practised in NSW before visiting Orbost on a government vaccination programme. He liked Orbost and returned there, its first doctor, until his death in 1928. Hilda was sometimes referred to as 'Mrs Dr Kerr.' She and her sisters Mabel Stewart Temple and Margaret Ferrie Temple were all talented writers and musicians.This book is an example of the talent of Hilda Temple Kerr. Hilda Temple Kerr (1874-1956) grew up in Orbost. She was very talented and published several books. It is reflective of the style of poetry in the early 19th century. A small green covered book of children's poetry. The title is in gold print within a small frame above a stylised gold flower. Below in gold print - "Hilda C. Temple Kerr" and "Illustrated by Mr H. Sherwood, Orbost". There is an ornate border around this.temple-hilda kerr-hilda poetry book-the-little-birthday-queen literature

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments made from angora wool.No. / 407 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 407 / P&B / WOOLS / 1'3d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney, during WWII and contains knitting patterns for womens bedjackets and undergarments.Sun-glo / Knitting / Book / DESIGN No. / 2666 / PAGE 3. / Series 61 / 7d.knitting handicrafts - history, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. This book was produced by Woolworths and contains knitting patterns for womens bed jackets, under clothes etc.No. 12 "Economy" / KNIT BOOK / BED JACKETS / and UNDERWEAR / including ... / DRESSING GOWNS / BED SOCKS, ETC. / Design No. / 1928 / 6 1/2d.knitting handicrafts - history, woolworths ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. Stitchcraft was a monthly craft publication containing knitting and embroidery patterns and was controlled by Patons and Baldwins (UK).STITCHCRAFT / No. 266 / PRICE IN / AUSTRALIA / 1'3knitting handicrafts - history embroidery, stitchcraft ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, embroidery

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. Stitchcraft was controlled by Patons and Baldwins (UK) and was produced monthly with patterns for knitting, embroidery and crochet projects.STITCHCRAFT / No. 269 / PRICE IN / AUSTRALIA / 1'3knitting handicrafts - history embroidery crochet, stitchcraft ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, embroidery, crochet

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. Stitchcraft was a monthly craft publication containing knitting and embroidery patterns and was controlled by Patons and Baldwins (UK).STITCHCRAFT / No. 274 / PRICE IN / AUSTRALIA / 1'3 / Free / inside / SPECIAL / SUPPLEMENT / OF / Italian / quicknitsknitting handicrafts - history embroidery, stitchcraft ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, embroidery

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was part of the English magazine "Woman and Home" and contains knitting patterns for mens, womens and babies clothes.Presented with WOMAN AND HOME / Easy-to-Wear KNITTING FOR ALL / In / 4-Ply / In / Double / Knittingknitting handicrafts - history, woman and home, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced as a supplement with the English womens magazine, "Woman's Own", and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.woman's own / Knitted Fashions / A supplement presented with Woman's Ownknitting handicrafts - history, woman's own, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens twin sets (cardigans and matching tops / jumpers).No. 423 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 423 / TWIN SETS / P&B / WOOLS / 1'3d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by the womens magazine "New Idea" in 1950 and contains knitting patterns for gloves, hats, socks etc.Gloves - Socks / and / Accessories / 6D. / A "NEW IDEA" PRODUCTION, No. 26knitting handicrafts - history, the new idea, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens dressing gowns, bed jackets and under garments.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / NO. 189 / "JANICE" / See page 10 / "CAMILLA" / See page 12 / 6d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for craft items such as toys, tea cosies, socks, rugs, and cushions.PATONS / BOOK / C.14 / GIFTS TO KNIT / Tea Cosies . Toys . Afghans / T.V. Socks Cushion / PATONS / BOOK / C.14 / Patons / CRAFT BOOK / No. C.14 / P&B / WOOLS / 2'-knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting and embroidery patterns for craft items such as tea cosies, dolls clothes etc.Gifts and / Crafts / "P&B" / BRAND / PATONS & BALDWINS' / SPECIALTY / BOOK / No. 43 / "P&B" / BRAND / PATONS & BALDWINS LTD. / SIXPENCEknitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. This knitting book was given away with the English magazine, "Housewife" and contains knitting patterns for mens, womens and childrens garments.HOUSE / wife / BOOK OF INSTRUCTIONS / KNITTING FOR / THE FAMILY / 25 EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS FOR YOU / YOUR HUSBAND AND THE CHILDREN / PRESENTED WITH THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF HOUSEWIFEknitting handicrafts - history, housewife, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by English Vogue in 1958 and was part of a twice yearly sereies. It contains knitting patterns for mens and womens garments.VOGUE KNITTING / BOOK / Make this a / KNITTED / summer / Instructions inside / No. 52 PRICE 3'10knitting fashion, vogue - english, knitting, fashion

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Coats Patons and contains knitting patterns for mens, womens and babies garments, as well as instructions on how to knit and crochet.Patons / WOOLCRAFT / A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO KNITTING AND CROCHET / COATS PATONS (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED / 35c - 3'6knitting handicrafts - history crochet, coats patons (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by the Alexandria Spinning Mills, Sydney, during WWII and contains knitting patterns for womens bed jackets and under garments.Series 71 / 7d. / Sun-glo / Knitting Book / DESIGN No. 2933 / PAGE 3knitting handicrafts - history, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. This free pattern was given away by K-Mart, the department store, in 1984 when large knitted jumpers were particularly fashionable.The / Wool Collection / FREE / PATTERN / FROM K-MART / Quality always makes its mark. / PURE NEW WOOLknitting handicrafts - history, k-mart, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced in the UK by Patricia Roberts, a knitting designer who brought out a range of her own wools and designed patterns using them.PATRICIA ROBERTS / knitting pattern book no. 8 / price 1.85knitting handicrafts - history, patricia roberts knitting, knitting, handicrafts - history

Research by O.D.H.S. suggests that the 'Oliver' who received this wallet from 'John' is likely Oliver George Scott but the identity of 'Jack' or 'John' is unknown. Oliver G Scott was born 19/2/1880, enlisted 13/9/15 after examination by Dr Kerr of Orbost, returned 7/5/19, died 3/8/1920, buried in Bairnsdale. His name is on the Orbost Roll of Honour. He was one of four Scott brothers who enlisted with three of the four dying in action. The Scott family lived at Ensay. A fifth son John was not accepted on medical grounds. Prior to enlisting, Oliver is described as a sawmiller and a single man. This is a personal item with high significance because it was owned by a man who enlisted from Orbost for World War I. It was a gift from one soldier to a mate during World War I and has personal inscriptions.A square black leather card wallet with metal binding and clip. It has two flat leather pouches inside.In pen - "From John to Oliver for birthday 18.2.18. Salisbury Road Fovant England Jack killed 4.4.18wallet

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Coats Patons and contains knitting patterns for mens and womens raglan sleeved cardigans. The photos were taken at the Chateau Tahbilk winery at Nagambie in Victoria.Patons / CLASSIC / SERIES / 2 / CARDIGAN WITH / RAGLAN SLEEVES / High & Medium Button / with and without Collar / BLUEBELL, PAT- / ONYLE, TOTEM, / MOHAIR & JET / 25c 2'6knitting handicrafts - history, coats patons (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. Knitcraft (Sydney) produced a regular series of pattern books, as well as one-offs like this. It was edited by Anne Bourne and contains knitting patterns for children's clothes.KNITCRAFT / CHILDREN'S / BOOK / 42 GARMENTS / FOR CHILDREN / 3 TO 14 YEARS / 2'-knitting handicrafts - history, bourne, anne, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced and given away by the magazine "Family Circle" in 1983 and contains knitting patterns designed by Jane Shepherd of New Zealand using Shepherd of New Zealand wools.WOOLLY WINNERS . . . / for beginners and dyed in the wool / knitting buffs / Designed by Jane Shepherdknitting handicrafts - history, shepherd of new zealand family circle, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was published by the Australian Wool Corporation to be given away with the magazine "Family Circle". It contains patterns for crocheted toy sheep, as well as knitting patterns for womens, mens and childrens garments.PURE NEW WOOL / Your / Family Knitting / with wool / Pattern Book / 11 Patterns for all your Family / from Family Circle and / The Australian Wool Corporation.knitting handicrafts - history crochet, family circle australian wool corporation, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments. The coupon value for each garment is given, indicating that the book was published during WWII after the rationing of clothes was introduced in 1942.Patons Knitting Book / (Specialty) / No. 160 / "JOY" / See page 16 / 2 1/2 COUPONS / A Patons & Baldwins' Publication - 7D.knitting handicrafts - history world war ii - rationing, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, world war ii - rationing

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments. This issue has a London theme - all the garments are named after London streets or districts and there are small sketches of London locations throughout.Style / "MAYFAIR" / See page 10 / Vol. 12 / A Patons & Baldwins' Publication / 1'4knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins (UK) in 1974 and contains womens knitting patterns taken from old Patons books and from Stitchcraft (the monthly UK craft publication controlled by Patons) from the 1930s-1950s.186 / 30p / PATONS / ALL TIME GREATS / 11 DESIGNS FROM THE 30s TO 50s IN / PATONS PUBLICATIONS & STITCHCRAFTknitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments. It was published during the Second World War and an attempt to acknowledge the war is made on page 11 where a woman is shown holding a steel helmet.PATONS / Specialty Knitting Book no. 151 / A Patons & Baldwins' Publication - 7D.knitting handicrafts - history world war ii, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, world war ii