Members of the Aston family in front of Tilly’s father’s boot making business in Carisbrook, where Tilly was born in 1873. From left: Sophie Aston (Tilly’s sister), William Aston (Tilly’s brother), Ann Aston (Tilly’s mother) and Edward Aston (Tilly’s father) and dog. The female figure on the far left of the image is unidentified. This image is a copy of a copy, and not the original.1 x b/w photograph of four people outside a shoptilly aston, edward aston, ann aston, william aston, sophie aston

The people in the photograph are not identified, but the man is believed to be Frederick Mitchell, who farmed at Argyle (on road now known as Mitchells Road). The farm was known as Clifford Farm. Frederick Mitchell ran a butcher's shop there from the late 1880s to the mid 1890s. Frederick Mitchell's first wife was Jane McDonagh, and his second wife was Jane's sister Isobel McDonagh.Enlarged black and white copy of original photograph. Photograph shows a shop building with a verandah, which has a shingled roof in fairly poor condition. A sign "CLIFFORD BUTCHERY" is over the shop building, and the name "F. MITCHELL" on the fascia board of the verandah. Three adults and a child are standing outside the shop under the verandah - a man wearing a coat and hat and a long apron, a woman wearing a dark dress and an apron which has a white trim, a young boy, and an older girl who is wearing a dark top and a light-coloured apron. A horse and cart are also under the verandah - horse only partly visible.mitchell family, frederick mitchell, clifford butchery, clifford farm

The photograph was taken at the wedding of Spiro and Effie Cominos (nee Raftopoulos) in 1951. In the front from L-R: Nina Kallinikos, Diamantina Cominos (nee Vlassopoulos) and baby Xenofon, the bride's sister, Aspasia (Sia) Raftopoulos. Standing back L-R: Gerry and Elly Galatis, Diogenis Cominos, Spiro and Effie Cominos and the bride's parents, George and Ioulia Raftopoulos. A sepia studio photograph of a wedding party. There are eleven people in the group and they have been photographed in from of drapes. Information about the people in the photograph has been written on the back.

Jim and Toula Kandiliotis are standing with family and friends outside Evangelismos Greek Othodox Church, East Melbourne following the baptism of their younger daughter, Alexandra (Alex). At the back are Takis and Koula Makris, and Agathi Drakopoulos. Middle row: Chrisostomi Kandiliotis, Jim holding baby Alex and Toula Kandiliotis, Georgia Andrianatos, Ilias Andrianatos. At the front is Alex's sister, Chrissa. A black and white photograph of three men, five ladies, a little girl and a baby standing in a large doorway. One of the men is holding the baby.christening

Niko and Zaharati Vlassopoulos (Kopela) returned to live permanently in Ithaca in the 1980s. They lived in Niko's paternal home in Lahos and during the summers welcomed many visitors from Australia. In the photograph are: Helen Vlass (sister-in-law to Niko) and Kassiani Raftopoulos, both of whom were visiting from Australia, and locals Artemisia Benias, Adamandina Raftopoulos and Niko and Zaharati Vlassopoulos. Ithaca in the summer time comes alive with families returning from Athens and abroad. Many Australians of Ithacan descent return regularly to enjoy the natural beauty of Ithaca and the magic of a Greek summer and to reconnect with their heritage.A coloured photograph of five women and a man seated at a round coffee table enjoying coffee/tea. kopella, entertaining

The photograph was taken at the 1992 IPS Bursary awards. Ioannis Coutsouvelis was a bursary recipient. He is photographed with his parents, George & Spyridoula and sisters Anastasia & Ioanna. Tony Drakopoulos, president of the IPS is in the photograph together with Anastasios Tamis (second from right) and George Papadopoulos (far right). Spyridoula became president of the IPS in 2000, the second woman to hold this position. In 1987 Panoyiannis Raftopoulos proposed to the IPS Executive the introduction of Tertiary Bursaries to recognise and encourage academic achievement amongst young people of Ithacan descent. Introduced in 1988, the highest achieving Year 12 students (male and female) received an award. The awards continue to this day and are now known as the 'Year 12 Awards' and all students who successfully complete 12 are recognised. George Papadopoulos, whose father was a founding member of the Society, was active in many areas of public life and a member of numerous community and welfare organisations, including Chair of the Victorian Ethnic Affairs Commission. In 2013 he was awarded the Order of Australia (AO) for his significant contribution to the multicultural community of Victoria.A coloured photograph of 8 people ( 5 men, 2 females and 1young girl) standing in a room. The youngest man is holding a large envelope in his hands.

The fruit shop photographed was owned and run by Spiros Kallinikos and was one of the many similar businesses that Ithacans, who had settled in Melbourne during the first half of the twentieth century, operated within the CBD and surrounding suburbs. Pictured us Spiro's wife Evrilikia holding her daughter Calliope together with her Spiro's sister Chrisoula Sikiotis (nee Kallinikos). A black and white photograph of two ladies standing in the doorway of a suburban fruit shop. One of the ladies is holding a little child. The display window is attractively stocked with a variety of fruit and vegetables. There are also cauliflowers stacked on the right side of the doorway, and fruit in boxes on the left.

Black and white wedding photograph, mounted on cardboard.On back of photo: "Wedding of Doris Williams of Brimin to John S.P. Stafford - circa 1920-1 | Attended by ___ Stafford (brother to Groom) and Grace Williams (sister to Doris) | Dress worn by Doris (silk)" Written in another hand: "Doris May Williams to John Sayers Percival Stafford 20-12-1921 Methodist Church, Wangaratta."wedding photographs, doris williams, john stafford, grace williams, doris stafford

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. The Apothecary's: the residence and surgery of Dr. J. McIntyre Eadie. Lured by gold fever in 1852, John McIntyre came to Bendigo from Scotland. In 1855 he married Jean Grant (sister of Dr. James Eadie) and immediately formed a partnership with Eadie to establish an apothecary (chemist) shop at View Point, Sandhurst. James Eadie had arrived at the diggings in 1854 from Scotland. The partnership was dissolved in 1869, yet Dr. Eadie continued his work as a surgeon until 1897. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Collection of various items relating to the Pethard family. A. Classification Report of National Trust (Victoria) relating to the Pethard House, (''Roseview'') 407 High St, Golden Square - commissioned by George Pethard, Constructed 1939.; b. handwritten note from Lydia Chancellor re the death of her sister-in-law Hilda Pethard (1966); c. approx 8 pages with letterhead of George A Pethard; d. Notes on back of letter-headed paper relating to ''Gifts'', ''Cards and gifts'' and ''Visitors for Birthday'' - lists of items in each case, handwritten (by Lydia Chancellor?).person, bendigo, pethard family

Coloured photo from the pedestrian overpass on Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, looking north-east towards the Mitcham Shopping Centre.- North - side. House with Spanish taste belonged to Mr. Peake of Peake and Cox, the timber yard directly across Whitehorse Road from this house which became the new site of St.John's Roman Catholic Primary School. This house was on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Albert Street. Upon the sale of the timber yard and mill the catholic church the house was also sold to the church and was occupied as a residence for the school's teaching Sister's. (House since demolished)whitehorse road, mitcham, pedestrian overpass

Cr William Wishart was Mayor of Kew in 1906-7, his wife Lily serving as Mayoress during his term of office. Unique handwritten manuscript about a family pet15-page hand written manuscript, bound in brown leather as a small book entitled 'Rollo My Good Dog'. The undated manuscript is unsigned and was attributed to William Wishart of 'Noranook', Fernhurst grove, Kew (Vic) when donated to the Kew Historical Society in c.2002. The manuscript is part of a collection of Wishart items owned by Lily Clara Wishart (nee Annear), donated by Rosemary McArthur, the granddaughter of Lily's sister, so it may be that the story was written by her rather than by William Wishart. The entire manuscript can be viewed in the carousel.Handwritten title and narrativedogs - kew, william wishart, clara wishart (nee annear), 'noranook', fernhurst grove (kew)

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Original page from the Bendigo Advertiser on 19 November 1970. Includes photograph of three nurses with a skeleton with the caption " The skeleton came out of the closet this week at Northern District School of Nursing - but it was all in a good cause - for the edification of nurses attending the refresher course at the school. Pictured are Sisters V.Mills Mincha, J. Gourley, Inglewood and P. Byrne, Bendigo. In the accompanying information is about nurses undertaking a six week refresher. Seventeen nurses attended from Rochester, Kerang, Campbell Town, Mincha, Swan Hill, Mildura, Heathcote, Inglewood, Kamarooka and Bendigo. Original page from the Bendigo Advertiser folded. memoir, nursing, ndsn, mr norm phillips, nancy winifred long mbe

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has a yellow cover with title and author's name printed in white on front and spine. Dust jacket has a pale-yellow background, title and author's name printed in brown on front and spine. The front of the dustjacket also has a black and white photograph of the author (Alice Bowman) (seated) and Joyce McGahan (standing) they are wearing Sisters uniforms; a building of the Namanalu Hospital, Rabaul is behind them (1939). On the back cover is another black and white photograph: Rabaul panorama, and a summary of the book in brown print. non-fictionA true story of a civilian nurse from the Government Hospital in Rabaul, who was held prisoner in New Britain (six months) and Japan (3 years) following the Japanese attack of Rabaul in 1942world war 1939-1945, prisoners of war-papua new guinea, prisoners of war-japan, nurses

This is the second edition of "Personalities and Stories of Early Orbost which was collected and compiled by Mary Isabelle Gilbert. Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.This is a useful research tool on the history of Orbost.Two copies of a 141 pp soft covered book titled "Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District". It has a light brown cover and is stapled. On the front cover below the title is a sketch of the Orbost Bean Factory in dark brown print. It contains personal reminiscences of early Orbost. There are also some b/w photographs and sketches.2267.1 - "Len and Mary Best Wishes Mary Gilbert" hand-written in blue pen. 2267.2 - in pencil on front cover "Ron Cameron".history-orbost gilbert-mary book-personalities-and-stories-of-early-orbost

These Certificates recognized the work of Miss F. Hutchinson (Florride)and Miss D Hutchinson (Doll) in reaching 10 years of Volunteer work for the Eaglehawk RSL Ladies Auxiliary dated 21.5.1960. It appears that there has been a misprint as "Miss D" was actually Hanna, Doll being known as is Florrie’s sister. Refer Cat No 8211 re Hanna. Refer Cat No 8200P for photos of both..1) & .2) Certificates for Long Service, one framed, cardboard, light yellow colours, ornate edging in blue and gold, all text in black and blue, dated at the bottom.Main Points, " "Long Service Certificate" Presented to Miss F Hutchinson", Miss D Hutchison"brsl, smirsl, certificate, 10 years, ehrsl

The photograph taken on the Saturday 12 November 1932 was published in November 1932 in a newspaper. (clipping in the MTSV Collection) with the following capture: "Show Boat Committee: Members of the Victorian Chamber of Manufactures yesterday inspected the Nieuw Zeeland, the sister ship of the Nieuw Holland, which is the proposed Show Boat for the advertisement and exhibition of Australian products in the East. Watching flour being loaded for the East."The ship was sent to Java with Australian products.large b & w photograph loading of goods onboard shiploading, bags, shipping, nieuw zeeland, nieuw holland, show boat, victorian chamber of manufactures, flour, eastern trade

This book belonged to Mary Gilbert and was probably used by her whilst at Melbourne University as a student. Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.Mary Gilbert was the first curator of the Orbost Museum, and a local teacher. She was a highly respected Orbost citizen.A black paged botany book with a leatherette cover. Inside are hand -drawn botanical specimens. On the front, in gold, is the Melbourne University insignia with its motto -"Postera crescam laude" ( "May I grow in the esteem of future generations").MARY I. GILBERT BOTANY 1 1926 No. 437gilbert-mary

This folder of newspaper articles was compiled by Mary Gilbert. Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community. The articles are generally pertaining to Gabo and Point Hicks.These articles are contemporary records of interest in places close to Orbost and are a useful reference tool.A manila folder of black / white newspaper articles relating to Orbost and the surrounding district. 744.2 is titled, " Miranda Tells About a Holiday at Mallacoota". 744.3 is from the Snowy River Mail and is titled, " Historic Spot Now Pt Hicks". 744.4 is from the Snowy Mail and is titled, "Riverina Floats Back on Beach". 744.5 is from the Snowy River Mail and has three articles: "When Gabo Light Keepers Nearly Quit"; "Sydney Convicts For Gabo?'; "Nothing to Eat But Shark".newspaper-articles-gabo- point hicks riverina

Used as a pickle bottle by Mary Gilbert, local historian and Orbost high school teacher. . Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.Mary Gilbert, B.E.M. was devoted to Orbost. She taught in Orbost for 40 years. She fostered the Orbost Historical Society and initiated the establishment of the Orbost Museum.Cut glass square shaped bottle with lid (202.2). Square designs with large diamond shape in centre.glass-container gilbert-mary

Thought to have been made and used by one of the two Struss brothers who were both carpenters in Scotland before coming to Victoria in 1848 and 1854. They dealt in hardware, living and selling in Walhalla, Woods Point and Matlock. It finally became the property of Elsa Struss of South Yarra, the sister-in-law of the donor. Many tradesmen had chests such as this to carry and store tools.Large wooden box/trunk, painted Mission Brown. Three tin braces support each corner joint. Four hinges, two at the back and two inoperational at the front. Lid corners and edges braced with tin strips and shaped corners. Loop and hasp at front. Metal handles on the side. Pink paint on base.trades

The car has been identified as belonging to Natale and Ethel Cerini who lived at 215 Union Road. The Victorian style home in the background is their home. Ethel May Cerini is standing centre right. The girl standing up may be Jocelyn Cerini. Her sister Lynette is also in the photo. Other children are local friends and neighbours. The 'driver' is possibly Jocelyn's cousin.Black and white photo of children in a car outside houses, identified as being in Union Road. Two women stand behind the car which has the hood down and has registration number 46063. The house on the right is Victorian style with a verandah with iron lacework. The house on the left is a later style typical of the 1920s.union road, cars, houses, victorian style, natale cerini, ethel cerini, ethel swan, jocelyn cerini, jocelyn hall, lynette cerini

Date is approximate. In 1904 Fr George Robinson had a weatherboard school hall erected beside Our Holy Redeemer Church, which had opened in 1902. The hall was opened on 20 November 1904 by Archbishop Thomas Carr and the following January the Sisters of St Joseph took charge of the school. Fr David Gleeson was parish priest from 1911-1933.Black and white photo of students of Our Holy Redeemer School in c1915. There are 50 students - 29 boys and 21 girls taken on the veranda of a building with a corrugated iron roof. education, primary education, children, our holy redeemer primary school, 1915, sisters of st joseph, fr david gleeson

This hat belonged to Mrs Moyra Rasmussen, who lived at 389 St Kilda Street, Brighton for over 50 years with her husband Rae Rasmussen, a bank manager with the State Bank of Victoria. The Mooney sisters, Nell and Ida, were situated beside the Regent Theatre in Collins Street, Melbourne and were well respected milliners and dressmakers. The hat's style is typical of the 1960s. Woven turquoise silk taffeta turban style ladies hat with half bow, circa 1960s. White mesh interior with teal grosgrain binding, thin black elastic band.Label, woven black on white: MISSES MOONEY / OF MELBOURNEhat, turban, rae rasmussen, brighton, misses mooney, millinery, melbourne designers, moyra rasmussen

Article mentions Agnes Ross Riddell, she came to Melton as a girl with her twin sister. Her mother was the Post Mistress at Melton. ( Daughter Zan m Ron Durham of Bacchus Marsh). Agnes was a music Teacher who taught Marjorie G Myers until she went to the Conservatorium of Music at age 16. Agnes also taught Mabel Dixon.Concert event for the Melton Football Club, article featured in the Melton Expresslocal identities, sport

George Seddon, Gardener and Foreman, Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Carole Townsend, daughter of George Seddon at opening of the "Faces in the Street: Portraits of Ballarat Lives" exhibition at the Gold Museum. Courier newspaper. Also Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 1954. Also snow in the gardens, November 1949 at 7.30am, matron and nursing sisters from the Ballarat Base Hospital.Firsthand account of a Gardener and Foreman of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens for 25 years, c.1952-1977.All visibleAll visiblejohn garner collection, garner, dr, seddon, gardener, ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens, interview, townsend, courier, newspaper, gardens, foreman, tom beaumont, keel house, quarantine, begonias, statues, ballarat city council, changes in the ballarat botanical gardens over time., queen elizabeth, mayor, 1954, snow, nurses

Agnes Ross Riddell came to Melton as a girl with her twin sister. She taught Marjorie G Myers until she went to the Conservatorium of Music at age 16, she was then taught by Elsie Fraser. Melton for 30 years. Her mother, Annie Ross was the Post Mistress at Melton for 30 years, and her daughter Zan married Ron Durham of Bacchus Marsh. A pupil of Miss Agnes Ross, music teacher at Melton State School.local identities, education