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Melton City Libraries
Booklet, The Community Church Service- Melton Choral Society, 1978
... The Community Church Service- Melton Choral Society...Melton Choral Society. Edna Barrie was the Director... Melton Choral Society. Edna Barrie was the Director and Conductor ...Melton Choral Society. Edna Barrie was the Director and Conductor in the 1970s performing at many community events such as Carols by Candle Light, Church Services, Easter and Palm Sunday services, Mothers Union and the 1976 Community Services Week Combined Church Service. The October – November 1978 Program covered the following: songs from the Musicals, Choral and Solo with Narratives, Guest Instrumental Item, Recitation Negro Spirituals and Australian Songs.Service held at the Senior Citizens clubroomschurches -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, A Century of Witness and Worship, 1990
... Mitcham Choral and Orchestral Society... their formation as the Mitcham Choral Society in 1932... their formation as the Mitcham Choral Society in 1932... their formation as the Mitcham Choral Society in 1932 Ivanhoe Uniting ...Program for the Celebration Concert, Saturday 20 October 1990.Program for the Celebration Concert, Saturday 20 October 1990. Includes a history of the Melbourne Singers from their formation as the Mitcham Choral Society in 1932Program for the Celebration Concert, Saturday 20 October 1990.ivanhoe uniting church, melbourne singers, mitcham choral and orchestral society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
programme - The Melbourne Singers, 2022
... Mitcham Choral and Orchestral Society...' College by The Melbourne Singers, formerly Mitcham Choral Society...' College by The Melbourne Singers, formerly Mitcham Choral Society... Society, including tickets Melbourne Singers Mitcham Choral ...Concert programme on 26/11/2022 at the Methodist Ladies' College by The Melbourne Singers, formerly Mitcham Choral Society, including ticketsConcert programme on 26/11/2022 at the Methodist Ladies' College by The Melbourne Singers, formerly Mitcham Choral Society, including ticketsmelbourne singers, mitcham choral and orchestral society -
National Wool Museum
Program
... of 'The Creation' by The Geelong choral society... The Geelong Choral society In The Creation... The Geelong Choral society In The Creation Small one page cream ...This was obtained by Ken Hirst who's Uncle Cedric Hirst was President and founder of The Geelong Association of Music and Art. The brochure was a program that included the playing of 'The Creation' from a music book originally owned by Godfrey Hirst.Small one page cream booklet outlining the acts of 'The Creation' by The Geelong choral societyThe Geelong Association of Music and Art Presents The Geelong Choral society In The Creation -
Clunes Museum
Programme - CONCERT PROGRAMME
... MITCHAM CHORAL SOCIETY... WITH MUSIC ITEMS TO BE PERFROMED BY THE MITCHAM CHORAL SOCIETY... VOICES MITCHAM CHORAL SOCIETY CLUNES METHODIST CHURCH BLUE FOLDED ...A SACRED CONCERT AND RECITAL, HELD IN THE CLUNES METHODISTCHURCH WITH 70 VOICESBLUE FOLDED PROGRAMME WITH BLACK PRINTING, PRINTED WITH MUSIC ITEMS TO BE PERFROMED BY THE MITCHAM CHORAL SOCIETYmitcham choral society, clunes methodist church -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Programme - Program, Thomas Drenen, 1930
... rutherglen choral society... by Rutherglen Choral Society 13 Aug 1930...-country music concerts rutherglen choral society higher elementary ...Souvenir Program, printed on paper, of a concert given by Rutherglen Choral Society 13 Aug 1930music, concerts, rutherglen choral society, higher elementary school choir -
Clunes Museum
Programme
... choral society... CLUNES CHORAL SOCIETY FROM CLUNES TO CLUNES IN MELBOURNE.... choral society WHITE CARDBOARD WITH BLACK AND RED PRINTING ...WHITE CARDBOARD WITH BLACK AND RED PRINTING. PROGRAMME CLUNES CHORAL SOCIETY FROM CLUNES TO CLUNES IN MELBOURNE.programme, choral society -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Choral Society in St Matthews Church c1953-1954
... Choral Society in St Matthews Church c1953-1954.... Choral Society in St Matthews Church c1953-1954 Photograph ...This Photograph was loaned by Mrs Gwen Reeve to be copied. Black And White photograph of a Large group of People most Standing apart from One Man and Woman seated in front of a Pipe Organ and the group. Men Standing in suits with Black Bow Ties, Man seated has White Bow Tie. Women in White Dresses.st mattews, choral -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; HANDEL'S MESSIAH
... Golden Square Choral Society...A cream programme with blue print. 'Golden Square Choral... Golden Square Choral Society Handel's Messiah singing event ...A cream programme with blue print. 'Golden Square Choral Society conducted by Cyril Warne presents Handel's Messiah.' City Hall Bendigo. December 19, 1959. Programme: One Shilling.program, music, handel's messiah, lydia chancellor, collection, music, golden square choral society, handel's messiah, singing, event, programme, program, entertainment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge, 1935/36
... Badge of the Mitcham % District Choral & Orchestral Society....Mitcham & District Choral & Orchestral Society with treble... % District Choral & Orchestral Society. Badge Badge ...Badge of the Mitcham % District Choral & Orchestral Society.Mitcham & District Choral & Orchestral Society with treble cleft and note.numismatics, badges -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOUNOD'S ''FAUST.''
... bendigo choral society..., ''The Bendigo Choral Society.'' Souvenir program 3d. ''Gounod's Faust... PROGRAM Music bendigo choral society Lydia Chancellor collection ...A cream souvenir programme with black print and black and white photos of the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum and Mr. W.C. Frazier A.R.C.O., Conductor. Also on the front cover are the words, ''The Bendigo Choral Society.'' Souvenir program 3d. ''Gounod's Faust, '' for the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum 5000 pounds appeal. Town Hall, Bendigo, Wednesday, June 14th., 1922, at 8 p.m. Inside is the programme. 4 pages.Cambridge Press Print.program, music, bendigo choral society, lydia chancellor, collection, music, concert, entertainment, amusement, 'the bendigo choral society, ' gounod's ''faust, '' bendigo town hall, buildings, singing, choir, programme -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Fifty Years of Harmony, 1982
... Mitcham Choral and Orchestral Society... Choral Society) 1932 - 1982 - First Conductor - Graham Burgin.... Choral Society) 1932 - 1982 A History of the Melbourne Singers ...A History of the Melbourne Singers (formerly The Mitcham Choral Society) 1932 - 1982A History of the Melbourne Singers (formerly The Mitcham Choral Society) 1932 - 1982 - First Conductor - Graham Burgin.A History of the Melbourne Singers (formerly The Mitcham Choral Society) 1932 - 1982choirs, the melbourne singers, burgin, graham, mitcham choral and orchestral society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - PROGRAM: CASTLEMAINE MUSIC & ARTS SOCIETY PRODUCTION THE MESSIAH 20.12.1955
... Square Choral Society... Society Production - The Messiah 20.12.1955 - Castlemaine Town... /The Messiah /The Golden Square Choral Society stapled cream paper ...stapled cream paper PROGRAM - Castlemaine Music & Arts Society Production - The Messiah 20.12.1955 - Castlemaine Town Hall , Final Subscription Concert , The Golden Square Choral Society Conducted by Cyril Warne , Soloists Elsa Haas , Dorothy Langford , Max Worthley , Morris Williams ,event, entertainment, music, - castlemaine music & arts society /the messiah /the golden square choral society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: MALDON AND MUSIC COMPETITION PRIZE CERTIFICATES, 1901
... Choral Society...Prize certificates on card awarded to Golden City Choral... PERFORMING ARTS Elocution Choral Society Prize certificates on card ...Prize certificates on card awarded to Golden City Choral Society Bendigo, for second prize in their second annual Musical, Literary and Elocutionary Competition for Choir Competition, Printed in gold on off white card, bordered with butterflies, flowers and vines. Markings - Sands & McDougall Ltd. Printers Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, choral society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: MALDON AND MUSIC COMPETITION PRIZE CE, 1901
... Choral Society...Prize certificates on card awarded to Golden City Choral... PERFORMING ARTS Elocution Choral Society Prize certificates on card ...Prize certificates on card awarded to Golden City Choral Society Bendigo, for second prize in their second annual Musical, Literary and Elocutionary Competition for Choir Competition, Printed in gold on off white card, bordered with butterflies, flowers and vines. Markings - Sands & McDougall Ltd. Printers Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, choral society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Jessie hits high note on birthday, 01/10/1991
... diamond valley choral society... Valley Choral Society and other choirs. ... association with the Diamond Valley Choral Society and other choirs ...This article celebrates the 80th birthday of Jessie Angus (nee Partington) and outlines her association with the Diamond Valley Choral Society and other choirs. A tribute to a Greensborough identity including background information on the Choral Society. Newspaper article and black and white image.jessie angus, jessie partington, jessie scholes, diamond valley choral society, cordner, e r cordner festival choir -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Ticket - concert, Grand Choral Entertainment, 1940
... Preston Tramways Male Choral Society...Ticket to a concert by the Preston Tramways Male Choral... by the Preston Tramways Male Choral Society in aid of the St Kilda ...Ticket to a concert by the Preston Tramways Male Choral Society in aid of the St Kilda Patriotic Society at St Kilda Town Hall on 11 August 1940Blue coloured card printed in pink on one sidest kilda patriotic society, preston tramways male choral society, wwii fund-raising -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Concert program, Grand Choral Entertainment, 1940
... Preston Tramways Male Choral Society...Program for a concert by the Preston Tramways Male Choral... by the Preston Tramways Male Choral Society in aid of the St Kilda ...Program for a concert by the Preston Tramways Male Choral Society in aid of the St Kilda Patriotic Society at St Kilda Town Hall on 11 August 1940Pink coloured paper printed in blue on one sidest kilda patriotic society, preston tramways male choral society, wwii fund-raising, arnold colman -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing, white cotton lace blouse, c1960
... , moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral...Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c... Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who ...Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she was an accomplished dressmaker and made this blouse for her daughter Judy.Manufactured lace became affordable and plentiful so it was used by home dressmakers like Gladys Reed in City of Moorabbin c1960A white cotton lace, sleeveless blouse c 1960 with opening front fastened by hooks and eyes clothing, manufactured lace, dressmaking, blouses, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Peter Staples, Citation: Australia Day Awards 1993: Jessie Partington Angus, 26/01/1993
... diamond valley choral society... Valley Choral Society and as Convener of the Diamond Valley Shire... service to the Diamond Valley Choral Society and as Convener ...Certificate awarded to Jessie Partington Angus on Australia Day 1993 in recognition of devoted service to the Diamond Valley Choral Society and as Convener of the Diamond Valley Shire Festival of Carols Choir since 1926.Award honouring a notable local resident and descendant of a pioneer family.Photocopy on green paperpartington family, shire of diamond valley, australia day awards, jessie partington, diamond valley choral society, diamond valley shire festival of carols -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Work on paper - Documents, Typed, 'One Act Play ' 2pp, 'Playing a Waiting Game' Gladys Reed 1950, c1950
... ormond choral society... by Ormond Choral Society c 1950. Judy Clark, her daughter, donated... by the Society. Drama, Musical and Choral Societies were founded by local ...Gladys Reed created this script for a One Act Play by Ormond Choral Society c 1950. Judy Clark, her daughter, donated this typed script and some clothing props used in the play when performed by the Society.Drama, Musical and Choral Societies were founded by local residents in the City of Moorabbin to provide social, artistic and musical entertainment and development in their communities. 2x Note paper sheets with typed script for a One Act Play - ;' Playing a Waiting Game 'Typed script x 2 pages signed G.Reedearly settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Kitchen Equipment, Bakelite Green, Cup,saucer, eggcup, c1930
... , ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates... quality. . Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c.... . Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who ...Bakelite crockery became inexpensive and popular c 1930 and was used for a variety of goods because of its almost unbreakable quality. . Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin. Bakelite became affordable and plentiful so it was used in many homes like Gladys Reed in City of Moorabbin c1960 Green bakelite cup, saucer, egg cup c1930bakelite, crockery, clothing, manufactured lace, dressmaking, blouses, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Baby socks silk c1930, c1930
... , moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral... of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950 that performed plays and musicals... .of residents . Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c ...These baby's silk socks x2 were made by a member of Gladys Reed's family c1930 in Moorabbin Shire and show the needlework skills .of residents . Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950 that performed plays and musicals in the the City of Moorabbin These baby's silk socks x2 were made by a member of Gladys Reed's family c1930 in Moorabbin Shire and show the needlework skills .of residents 1 pair x Finely hand knitted cream silk baby socks . Sole of foot is plain with decorative stitches on upper foot and leg. clothing, craftwork, silk, baby wear, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Lady's top silk, lace skirt c1930, c1930
... choral society, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton... of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals... of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals ...This silk top with handmade lace skirt is an example of the dressmaking, crochet and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1930 Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and this top was used by her family c1930This white silk top with hand made lace skirt is an example of the style worn by women in the Shire of Moorabbin c1930 a white silk v neck sleeveless top with hand made lace skirt and fine horizontal pintucks clothing, reed gladys, reed george, clark judy, ormond choral society, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Booklet - Patons Knitting Book No.182, Patons & Baldwins Ltd, c1950
... ormond choral society...Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c... Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who ...Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she was skilled in hand knitting, crochet and dressmaking. Her garments were used by her family and the Ormond Choral Society . Patons' & Baldwin Ltd began as two separate companies: J & J Baldwin and Partners, founded in the late 1770s by James Baldwin of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son & Co., founded in 1814 by John Paton of Alloa, Scotland. The two companies merged in 1920 and diversified into producing wool for home knitters, as well as publishing knitting patterns under the "Patons Rose" and "Baldwins Beehive" trademark. By the mid-1930s, the company had establishments across Scotland and Northern England, Canada, New Zealand, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.Patons' knitting books have been used by hand knitters in many countries since they were published early in 20thC Gladys Reed and other residents of the City of Moorabbin used these pattern guides to make clothing for their families and community c1940A printed black and white booklet with 31 pages of knitting instructions and photographs c 1940Front Cover ; Patons / Knitting Book / No. 182 / 'Rhumba' See page 14 'Swing" See page 15 / 6d ( decimal = 5cents) Back Cover ; Patons / No. 182 / Knitting Book / 'Fandango ' /See page 17 / 'Tarantella' /See page 18knitting, crochet, craftwork, john paton son & co., baldwin j &j ltd, aloa scotland, launceston tasmania, melbourne, knitting mills, knitting books, coates j&p ltd, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Object, Hair 'Butterfly clips' stainless steel, c1960
... ormond choral society... of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals... of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals ...These are stainless steel Hair styling Clips that are used for creating definite, non permanent Waves in a lady's hair c 1920 to 1960. Ladies usually went to the hairdresser for this styling but they could do it themselves at home Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin Finger waves were very a fashionable Hairstyle 1920 - 1960. Gladys Reed, who was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950.that performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin used these 'butterfly clips'Steel spring 'butterfly clips' used for crimping hair to form waves. Sanitarium Health Food Company Box c 1960 used for storage.hairdressing, finger wave hairstyle, steel, fashion, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george, hairdressing salons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MOZART REQUIM MASS
... The Golden Square Choral Society... concert 1961 series 'The Golden Square Choral Society, Conductor... PROGRAM Music Mozart Requim Mass The Golden Square Choral Society ...The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo presents the third concert 1961 series 'The Golden Square Choral Society, Conductor - Cyril Warne. 'Mozart Requiem Mass. City Hall, Bendigo on Saturday, 8th July, 1961 at 8.15 p. m. Soloists: Bettine McCaughan - Soprano, Betty Fairbank - Contralto, Gregory Dempsey - Tenor, Morris Williams - Bass. Accompanists: Shirley Clark - Piano, Hedley Jones - Organ. Book of Words - One shilling. Boltons Print, Bendigo.program, music, mozart requim mass, the golden square choral society, bettine mccaughan, betty fairbank, gregory dempsey, morris williams, shirley clark, hedley jones, madge edgar, mary stanistreet, l r harvey, edgars authorised newsagnecy, e. m. i. recordings, allan's, cyril warne -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Melbourne Singers, 22/08/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham Choral and Orchestral Society... Jubilee of the Melbourne Singers (formerly the Mitcham Choral...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...[Performance programme] in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Melbourne Singers (formerly the Mitcham Choral Society), 1932 - 1992, Saturday 22 August 1992, Trinity Presbyterian Church, cnr Riversdale Road and Waterford Street, Camberwell.[Performance programme] in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Melbourne Singers (formerly the Mitcham Choral Society), 1932 - 1992, Saturday 22 August 1992, Trinity Presbyterian Church, cnr Riversdale Road and Waterford Street, Camberwell.[Performance programme] in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Melbourne Singers (formerly the Mitcham Choral Society), 1932 - 1992, Saturday 22 August 1992, Trinity Presbyterian Church, cnr Riversdale Road and Waterford Street, Camberwell.melbourne singers, mitcham choral and orchestral society -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Lady's nightdress crepe de chine, floral c1950, c1950
... , mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war...Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c... Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who ...Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals in the City of Moorabbin and she made this nightdress c1950 Crepe de Chine, also spelled Crêpe De Chine, (French: “crepe of China”), light and fine plain woven dress fabric in silk, wool, or synthetic fibre fabric with a distinctively crisp, crimped appearance produced either with all-silk warp and weft or else with a silk warp and hard-spun worsted weft. This material was easy to sew, wash and dry and required no ironing . . This crepe de chine nightdress is an example of the popular style worn by women in the post World War 11 Estates in the City of Moorabbin c1950 A lady's floral crepe de chine, full length, nightdress with shoulder straps and waist ties clothing, nightdress, crepe de chine, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Booklet - 'Universal Knitting Book' Paton, John Paton, Son & Co. 6th Edition 1923, c1923
... ormond choral society...Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c... Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who ...Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she was skilled in hand knitting, crochet and dressmaking. Her garments were used by her family and the Ormond Choral Society . Patons' & Baldwin Ltd began as two separate companies: J & J Baldwin and Partners, founded in the late 1770s by James Baldwin of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son & Co., founded in 1814 by John Paton of Alloa, Scotland. Both men had formed their businesses using the spinning mule developed by Samuel Crompton. They mainly produced yarns for commercial knitting machines. The two companies merged in 1920 and diversified into producing wool for home knitters, as well as publishing knitting patterns under the "Patons Rose" and "Baldwins Beehive" trademark. By the mid-1930s, the company had establishments across Scotland and Northern England, Canada, New Zealand, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. The company branched out into various related lines of business, and the development of new products such as nylon and Terylene. In 1961, the company was merged with J & P Coats Ltd. The Patons trademark is still in use today.The yarn production facility at Alloa was closed in 1999 and the large factory in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia,closed in 1997. In 1952 J. & P. Coats and the Clark Thread Co. merged.and in 1961 a merger with Patons and Baldwins created Coats Patons. In 2015 the business returned to the market as "Coats Group".Patons' knitting books have been used by hand knitters in many countries since they were published early in 20thC Gladys Reed and other residents of the City of Moorabbin used these pattern guides to make clothing for their families and community c1950A printed paper booklet with 64 pages of knitting and crochet patterns, instructions, photographs bound by 2 metal staplesFront Cover ; UNIVERSAL/ KNITTING BOOK / SIXTH / ED / ITION / PRICE / NINE / PENCE / Photo of lady knitting / Trade Mark / JOHN PATON, SON & CO. / BRANCH OF PATONS & BALDWINS LTD. / ALLOA / LONDON, MANCHESTER / MELBOURNE / MONTREAL Written top right ; G Reed Back Cover ; Trade Mark / Registered / THIS TRADE MARK / IS YOUR GUARANTEE / WHEN BUYING / PATONS' ALLOA / KNITTING WOOLS knitting, crochet, craftwork, john paton son & co., baldwin j &j ltd, aloa scotland, launceston tasmania, melbourne, knitting mills, knitting books, coates j&p ltd, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george