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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-34: Captain J. B. Lock. John Barnard Lock was associated with the trading vessels to operate from Phillip Island when the settlers had most of their goods brought from Melbourne. He died in 1908 and is laid to rest in the family grave. The grave is surrounded by metal railing and flowers. 466-35: David Charles Justice. David came to the Island in 1898. He was a blacksmith, coachbuilder, farrier, agricultural engineer, wheelmaker, shipbuilder and farmer. He purchased a farm from the Harbison Estate in 1911 in the Ventnor township. He assisted Mr Will Kennon in building a punt used to recover equipment from the wreck of the "Speke". "Dinny" as he was called, married Isabella Miller (an early settlers' family). He died in November 1943 aged 79. Isabella died in October 1936 aged 86. phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery, captain john barnard lock, david charles justice, isabella justice -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-36: Jessie Watson was a daughter of the McGregor family who came to the Island in the very early days. Their selection was one of the most exposed areas on the Island. Jessie was married for a brief period and continued, with her brother Charlie, to work the family farm. Jessie was a hard worker and died in 1963 aged 98. The Plaque on her grave was donated by the Phillip island & District Historical Society. 466-37: Malcolm Sutherland. Malcolm died age 8 years while on a holiday on Phillip Island. His father was Dr. Alexander Sutherland who conducted his own school "Carlton College" Melbourne. Dr Sutherland was also appointed to the Melbourne Public Library committee for the papers taken to England by Governor La Trobe in May 1894. Malcolm was the only son of Alexander & Lizzie Sutherland.phillip island cemetery, malcolm sutherland, jessie watson nee mcgregor, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-40: George Walton settled at Rhyll after the Land Settlement Act was granted 8 acres in the township of Rhyll. He was the father of a large family, many descendants still live on Phillip Island. He had the honour of being the first brickmaker on the Island. He died in 1912 in his 81st year. Also Harriet Walton, Richard Walton & George James. 466-41: The Gall Family. Robert and Sarah Gall came to Phillip Island about 1869 and selected Block 10, some 20 acres. They built their home and sunk a well which still exists in Settlement Road, Cowes. Their Plaque and the Walton Plaque were donated by the Phillip Island & District Historical Society. phillip island cemetery, walton, gall, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-44: Captain Johan Jansson. Capatain Jansson was born in 1862 and came to Australia on the ship "Nosstaljee" in 1886. In 1887 he came to the Island and started work with Captain Lock. He bought land at Rhyll in 1891 and built a house two years later, now known as Jansson's Cottage. Johan married Evelyn Power.. a daughter of Captain Powell. He purchased the ketch "Swan" and later :Stephen" in 1914. They took chicory, seaweed, hay and other farm produce to Melbourne, returning with general cargo. Captain Jansson died in 1928 aged 66 years. 466-45: Evelyn Jansson. Evelyn was the daughter of Captain Powell. She married Johan Jansson on her 18th birthday. She died 1971 aged 95 years. Their daughter Mavis is buried with Evelyn - died 1971 aged 72 years.phillip island cemetery, johan jansson, evelyn jansson, mavis jansson, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-46: Captain John Powell was born in Finland in 1843. He came to Phillip Island in 1892 and resided at Rhyll with his son-in-law, Captain Johan Jansson. He died in 1927 aged 84 years. His son Alfred is also buried with him. Alfred died in 1938 aged 54 years. 466-47: Lt Colonel A. G. Cameron DSO adn BAR. Lt Colonel Cameron was the commanding officer of the 2nd Australian Infantry Batalion. He was one of only 28 Australians decorated with the DSO and BAR during WWII. He died on 8th June 1960, aged 51 years. His wife Margaret phillip island cemetery, captain john powell, alfred powell, lt colonel cameron, margaret cameron, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.Stanley Joseph McFee; Stanley was born at Auburn Grove, Auburn on the 23rd January 1892. He was the seventh son of William and Annie McFee. The McFee family moved to Rhyll in 1894 where Stanley was educated at the Rhyll School. Later he took up farming at Long Point, now known as McFees Road. In 1917 Stanley married Isabell May Cherry who came to Rhyll in 1912 as the school teacher. His wife May supported him in his community activities. Stanley died 1980 aged 88. Isabell May died 1966 aged 78. phillip island cemetery, stanley mcfee, isabell mcfee, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Queenstown Cemetery, Smiths Gully Road, St Andrews, c.2004
The discovery of gold in Smyth's Creek in 1854 and subsequent gold rush to the Caledonia diggings led to the establishment of Queenstown (present day St Andrews). The first recorded burial was July 31st, 1861 and it was officially declared a Cemetery Reserve in 1866. Many graves are unmarked and unrecorded including many Chinese and other itinerant miners. The cemetery was closed for new burials in 1851. The last recorded burial was in 1981 in an existing family grave.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)queenstown cemetery, smiths gully road, st andrews -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Queenstown Cemetery, Smiths Gully Road, St Andrews, c.2004
The discovery of gold in Smyth's Creek in 1854 and subsequent gold rush to the Caledonia diggings led to the establishment of Queenstown (present day St Andrews). The first recorded burial was July 31st, 1861 and it was officially declared a Cemetery Reserve in 1866. Many graves are unmarked and unrecorded including many Chinese and other itinerant miners. The cemetery was closed for new burials in 1851. The last recorded burial was in 1981 in an existing family grave.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)queenstown cemetery, smiths gully road, st andrews -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Queenstown Cemetery, Smiths Gully Road, St Andrews, c.2004
The discovery of gold in Smyth's Creek in 1854 and subsequent gold rush to the Caledonia diggings led to the establishment of Queenstown (present day St Andrews). The first recorded burial was July 31st, 1861 and it was officially declared a Cemetery Reserve in 1866. Many graves are unmarked and unrecorded including many Chinese and other itinerant miners. The cemetery was closed for new burials in 1851. The last recorded burial was in 1981 in an existing family grave.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)queenstown cemetery, smiths gully road, st andrews -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Queenstown Cemetery, Smiths Gully Road, St Andrews, c.2004
The discovery of gold in Smyth's Creek in 1854 and subsequent gold rush to the Caledonia diggings led to the establishment of Queenstown (present day St Andrews). The first recorded burial was July 31st, 1861 and it was officially declared a Cemetery Reserve in 1866. Many graves are unmarked and unrecorded including many Chinese and other itinerant miners. The cemetery was closed for new burials in 1851. The last recorded burial was in 1981 in an existing family grave.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)queenstown cemetery, smiths gully road, st andrews -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, A walk through the cemetery at Kangaroo Ground, Diana Bassett-Smith, 1 October 2001, 2001
The simple brass plaque mounted on granite tells when the cemetery was established. 1851. See story of Judith Furphy. Other names observed were the plaque to Judith Furphy. The first burial and whose family name is recorded in our language, " A Furphy' . A brief collection of reminiscences by Diana Bassett-Smith of locals who are buried at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery along with 17 photographs following a visit on 1 October 2001.Colour photograph print1983 bushfire, air vice marshall wackett, ambrose erswell, barry roach-pierson, bill pelling, billy roach-pierson, birrarung, bourchiers road, ca 13, crichton, david grant, diamond street, diana bassett-smith, donald grant, donaldson road, dorrie bourchier, duff, early settlers, elizabeth cottee, ewan cameron mp, grey house, helen kohn, isabella grant (nee stevenson), jack bourchier, james balfour, james wilson, jean stewart, jessie bull (nee haughton), jimmy cook, jocelyn, joseph stevenson, judge book village, judith furphy, kangaroo ground cemetery, kay roach-pierson, keith jocelyn, kraft foods, lacey, lloyd stuart, louise grant (nee gordon), mardi crocker, marion erswell, ned haughton, nursery, pam chevallier, passiona, peter bassett-smith, pigeon bank, rath, ricketson, robinson, ruth boyd, steven crawford baes, tintagell, tosch, vera jackson, wackett trainer, watershed jackson, willandra poultry farm, zac crocker -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH, c.1918
The Soldier was probably FRED CARLTON.Photo album, fabric cover, leather strap with rusted metallic locking, contains 36 photos from WWI era? with black backing card, semi transparent cover of pictures have faint spider / spider web embossed pattern. Photos are civilian scenes from Gaza & a few of Gaza War Cemetery.Each picture has short text describing the subject.books-albums, photography-photographs -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - black and white, Estaires, France, c1917
WW1 Australian soldier Holmes Famiiy memento. Estaires is a town and commune in the Department of the Nord, about 11 kilometres west of Armentieres. The Estaires Communal Cemetery and Extension is on the eastern outskirts of the town and on the east side of the road to Bailleul. Estaires town was occupied by French cavalry on the 15 October 1914, and passed at once into British hands. On the 10 April 1918 it was captured by the enemy, after an obstinate defence by the 50th (Northumbrian) Division; and it was finally retaken by British troops at the beginning of September 1918. The town was a Field Ambulance centre as early as November 1914, and later the 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station was posted in it. (http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/26801/ESTAIRES%20COMMUNAL%20CEMETERY%20AND%20EXTENSION, accessed 11/07/2014)Australian soldier's WW1souvenirA black and white postcard with buildings along a river at Estaires in Northern France.estaires communal cemetery and extension, estaires, france, chatham-holmes family collection, 1st australian casualty clearing station, postcard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, History of Plenty River Pioneer Children's Cemetery by Anne Paul, 1848-1860
The Plenty River Pioneer Children's Cemetery contains unmarked graves of children from the Whatmough and Partington families who died between 1848 and 1860.The cemetery's significance lies in its connection with two of Greensborough's pioneer families. 4 pages, text and photographs.plenty river pioneer childrens cemetery, anne paul, partington, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Joseph and Dorothea (Dora) Goodman, Greensborough Cemetery, 04/07/1932
Grave of Joseph Goodman (died 04/07/1932) and Dorothea (Dora) Goodman (died 24/02/1955.) in Plot# P7[?] Greensborough Cemetery. Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.joseph goodman, dora goodman, dorothea goodman, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grave of Frances Jolley and James Jolley , Greensborough Cemetery, 14/05/1912
Grave of Frances Jolley (died 14/05/1912) and James Jolley (died 26/12/1916) in Plot# N10/N11 Greensborough CemeteryGreensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.jolley family, frances jolley, james jolley, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grave of Alice Splatt, Greensborough Cemetery, 15/05/1898
Grave of Alice Splatt nee Memmott (died 1898) in Plot# G10 Greensborough Cemetery. This headstone has been repaired/restored by descendants of the family.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.splatt family, alice splatt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of James Chapman and Susan Chapman at Greensborough Cemetery, 15/03/1875
Grave of James Chapman (died 1875) and Susan Chapman (died 1895) in Plot#H6 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 2009.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there.Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.james chapman, susan chapman, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of William Poulter and Mary Chapman Poulter, Greensborough Cemetery [damaged headstone], 13/03/1888
Grave of William Poulter (died 13/03/1888) and Mary Chapman Poulter (died 18/09/1899) in Plot#B8 Greensborough Cemetery. Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone [damaged]william poulter, mary poulter, mary chapman poulter, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of William Poulter and Mary Poulter nee Frost, Greensborough Cemetery, 22/02/1874
Grave of William Poulter (died 22/02/1874) and Mary Poulter [nee Frost] (died 24/101883) in Plot#C13 Greensborough Cemetery.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.william poulter, mary poulter, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Laurie Roy, Greensborough Cemetery, 23/02/1933
Grave of Laurie Roy (died 23/02/1933) in Plot# F3 Greensborough Cemetery. Headstone erected by members of the Victorian Amateur Cyclists Union.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.laurie roy, victorian amateur cyclists union, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Laurie Roy, Greensborough Cemetery, 23/02/1933
Grave of Laurie Roy (died 23/02/1933) in Plot# F3 Greensborough Cemetery. Headstone erected by members of the Victorian Amateur Cyclists Union. Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.laurie roy, victorian amateur cyclists union, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Mary England and Harry England, Greensborough Cemetery, 18/01/1951
Grave of Mary England (died 18/01/1951) and Harry England (died 12/01/1954) in Plot# P1/P2 Greensborough Cemetery.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.mary england, harry england, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Laurie Roy, Greensborough Cemetery, 23/02/1933
Grave of Laurie Roy (died 23/02/1933) in Plot# F3 Greensborough Cemetery. Headstone erected by members of the Victorian Amateur Cyclists Union. Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.laurie roy, victorian amateur cyclists union, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grave of Reginald E Sims, Greensborough Cemetery, 10/08/1918
Memorial to Reginald E Sims (killed in action France 10/08/1918, buried at Proyart France) in Plot# O4 or O5 Greensborough CemeteryGreensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.reginald emerson sims, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Victor and Mary Bonsak, Greensborough Cemetery, 11/04/1891
Grave of Victor Bonsak (died 1891) and Mary Bonsak (died 1938) in Plot# N3 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 2009.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district and an early set of records note that the cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites and 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.victor bonsak, mary bonsak, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Shirley Fraser, St Helena Cemetery, 28/10/2011
The Grave of Shirley Margaret Fraser (nee Black) (died 28/10/2011), St Helena Cemetery. Daughter of Lindsay Black and Hazel Stafford.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, shirley black, shirley fraser (black) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, The grave of Samuel and Harriet McCallum, St Helena Cemetery, 11/02/1930
The Grave of Samuel Cameron McCallum (died 11/02/1930) and Harriet Ann McCallum (died 07/02/1946), 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, mccallum family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Caroline and John McLaughlin, St Helena Cemetery, 25/11/1916
The Grave of Caroline E. McLaughlin (died 25/11/1916) and John C. McLaughlin (died 19/08/1927), 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, mclaughlin family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Eva and William Owen, St Helena Cemetery, 02/10/1969
The Grave of Eva Christina Owen (died 02/10/1969) and William Richard Owen (died 13/06/1972), 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, owen family