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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Guntram Gohl Funeral
Guntram Gohl was an internee with his family in Camp 3 Rushworth. He died on the 28 September 1945 and was buried in Tatura Cemetery.Sepia photograph of a group of people removing a coffin from a hearse. People to the right of the picture and graves behind them. Photograph is blurry on right hand side.guntram gohl, camp 3 rushworth, tatura cemetery, internee deaths -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Guntram Gohl Funeral
Guntram Gohl was an internee with his family in Camp 3 Rushworth. He died on the 28 September 1945 and was buried in Tatura Cemetery.Sepia photograph of a hearse behind a row of graves. Pine trees in the background. Photograph is blurry on right hand side.guntram gohl, camp 3 rushworth, tatura cemetery, internee deaths -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Guntram Gohl Grave site
Guntram Gohl was an internee with his family in Camp 3 Rushworth. He died on the 28 September 1945 and was buried in Tatura Cemetery.Sepia photograph of a the cross and flowers at a grave site. Weeds and pine trees in background.G H Gohlguntram gohl, camp 3 rushworth, tatura cemetery, internee deaths -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Guntram Gohl Grave site
Guntram Gohl was an internee with his family in Camp 3 Rushworth. He died on the 28 September 1945 and was buried in Tatura Cemetery.Sepia photograph of a grave covered with flowers. A couple of women to the left and a man and child to the right. Pine trees in back ground.guntram gohl, camp 3 rushworth, tatura cemetery, internee deaths -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Folder, Those Who Died in Action from Tatura in WW1
The sleeves contain sheets of typed material detailing the background, military history and circumstances of death, burial place and commemoration of people from Tatura and surrounding areas who were killed in action in WW1. Some have photographs as well. 1 page list of personal details of Tatura's WW1 roll of honour. 1 page list of names, dates enlisted, regiment number, last unit, rank, action, DOB and burial place of those listed. 5 page list of Tatura and District WW1 Nominal Roll. 2 page list of Decorations and Awards to Tatura and District men. Black folder with multiple sleeves each containing typed sheets with pictures.harry rowan agnew, robert ernest alexander, daniel allan, joseph stanley bainbridge, henry saundry bazeley, arthur boot, john connors, thomas cross, albert blackburn crossley, james lawrence cummins, charles patrick fitzpatrick, richard fuzzard, charles alfred philip josiah hampton, haswell harding, joseph arthur head, thomas patrick keating, john mackay layton, richard goulburn layton, robert mactier vc, thomas james maher, stanley george mars, john archibald duncan mccoll, angas ewen mclennan, michael joseph meagher, robert alexander mitchell, thomas james port, albert reddrop, albert charles joseph robinson, charles john seamons, george sinclair swanson, alfred tavener (curran), william robert wheeler, tatura's ww1 roll of honour, tatura and district ww1 nominal roll, decorations and awards to tatura and district men -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 1941
First Edition, Australian War Memorial Canberra displays history of all who fought in the Wars. Names listed of all who died.Red and beige cover. Brown linen binding, exterior sketch of forecourt and dome n front and back. Includes floor planww1 and ww2, military, australian deaths in ww1 -
City of Ballarat
Public Artwork, Sir Edgar Bertram MacKennal, Queen Victoria Memorial Statue by Bertam MacKennal, 1902
The Queen Victoria Monument by Australian Sculptor Sir Bertam MacKennal has a granite plinth with 4 bronze picture plates and granite bowl. The work was once a drinking fountain with decorative bronze spouts and taps set into the columned granite base. Queen Victoria died 22 January 1901, this work was commissioned and gifted to the City of Ballarat by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. This work marked the end of her long reign on the English throne and as Empress of the British Empire including Australia. This magnificent statue commemorates the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901), and is located in Sturt Street, Ballarat, just outside the Town Hall. Listed on the Victorian Heritage Database (B7272), the Queen Victoria Monument is significant to the people of Victoria. The Queen Victoria Monument, Ballarat, is a key component of Sturt Street in Ballarat, a notable streetscape of the late Victorian era. It represents a pivotal element in the extensive series of public art forms erected during the late nineteenth century in the heyday of Ballarat and added to during the twentieth century. The Queen Victoria Monument is an over life size statue mounted on a freestone pedestal containing four bronze relief interpretive plaques. It is situated in front of the Ballarat Town Hall, a prominent position on the wide notable picturesque boulevard of Sturt Street. The presence of the monument in the notable Sturt Street gardens precinct together with other significant statues is of importance. The Queen Victoria Monument at Ballarat is historically significant as a fine example of a tribute to the reigning monarch, initiated by citizens, on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee, prior to her death. It reflects the fervour of the citizens of the town that played an important role in the development of the State of Victoria during the latter half of the nineteenth century. The Monument is important for its aesthetic characteristics in that it displays a combination of excellent examples of the artistry and technical skills of the sculptor E.B. MacKennal. These elements are evident in design, carving, and in casting of relief modelling.Sicilian marble statue of Queen Victoria with hand outstretched holding the Sovereign's Orb with small gold angel figure. Includes granite plinth with 4 bronze elements and granite bowl. Victoria Dei Gratia Britt Regina Fid. Def. Ind. Imp. 1900. Incorporates four fine bronze scenes from her life; Accession to the Throne (1837), Coronation (1838), Diamond Jubilee (1897) and Signing of the Constitution of the Australian Commonwealth (1900).queen victoria -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorial Penny, James Eric White, circa 1919
Private James Eric WHITE 513 - Draughtsman/clerk from Camberwell Victoria. Enlisted on the 17/8/1914 with the 5th Battalion F Company and embarked on the Orvieto on 21/10/1914. He was killed in action on 25/7/1916 and is buried at Villers-Brettonneux. Upon his death his family received a Memorial Plaque also known as "Dead Man's Penny" or"Death Penny"Round plaque with image of Britannia holding a trident and a lion"He Died for Freedom and Honour" James Eric WHITEjames eric white, 5th battalion ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge, unknown
Badge commemorating the Sandakan death marches, one of the worst atrocities suffered by Australian troops during WWII.Australian prisoners were sent to Sandakan in 1942 to build an airstrip. At first they were treated reasonably well. Gradually, however, rations were reduced and bashings increased. By late 1944, with Allied forces advancing toward Borneo, the Japanese decided to send about 2,000 Australian and British prisoners westward to Ranau, in Borneo’s rugged interior. Weak and sick prisoners staggered for about 260 kilometres along jungle tracks. Many died on the way, their bodies never recovered. Those unable to continue were killed; those too weak to march had been left behind in Sandakan, where all died or were killed. Only six – all Australians – out of about a thousand sent to Ranau survived the war. The Sandakan “death march” remains the greatest single atrocity committed against Australians in war.Circular badge with green background and black text and figures. Six soldiers are silhouetted next to a tree. Safety pin clasp on back."LEST WE FORGET" "Sandakan Ranau / Death March"pow, world war two, death march, sandakan death marches, borneo -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Honor Book, Docker's Plains
This is a velvet covered book with gold edged pages beautifully written in fine calligraphy depicting the history of all the pupils who offered for War service in the 1914-1918 war. Nurse Alice M Byrne, William Thomas Byrne, Richard Cummins, George Delaney, William George Elliot (Military Medal), Stanley William Grossman,29th Battalion; Alexander Cluny McDonald, Albert Arthur Perkins,KIA 1/10/1917; Harry Perkins,37th and 38th Battalions; Frederick Perkins,37th Battalion; Sydney Spencer Plum, Leslie George Richardson,trained at Wangaratta before contracting menigitis and died 25/6/1916; John Claude Smith,18th Battalion KIA 18/4/1916; This is a velvet covered book with gold edged pages beautifully written in fine calligraphy by Docker's Plains Head Teacher Mr Thomas Kidman, recording the military history of all the pupils at Docker's Plains State School who offered for War service in the 1914-1918 war. . Fixed inside the book's back cover are four original newspaper articles, two relating to the unveiling of the Honour Roll and Book at the children's annual picnic held on 17/10/1921 and dated 19/10/1921. The other two articles relate to the death and funeral of Albert D Lowerson VC of Myrtleford in 1946.The school was closed in 1949 and no longer existsA brown velvet covered book with gold edged pages written in fine calligraphy depicting the history of past pupils who offered for War service in the 1914-1918 war.Docker's Plains Honor Bookdocker's plains, ww1, honour book -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Standard (Warrnambool, Victoria), Tower Hill Centre designer dies, 18.10.1971
This article contains an announcement of Robin Boyd's death on Friday 16th October and gives a short summary his career.walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Border Morning Mail (Albury, NSW), Robin Boyd dies, 18.10.1971
This article contains an announcement of Robin Boyd's death on Friday 16th October and gives a short summary his career.walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Sunday Observer (Melbourne), Robin Boyd dies aged 52, 18.10.1971
This article contains an announcement of Robin Boyd's death on Friday 16th October and gives a short summary his career.walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Times (Canberra), Architect Robin Boyd dies, 18.10.1971
This article contains an announcement of Robin Boyd's death on Friday 16th October and gives a short summary his career.walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Sun Herald (Sydney), Famous architect dies, 52, 17.10.1971
This article contains an announcement of Robin Boyd's death.walsh st library -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Rev. Charles Same/Sane, Undated c.1870
Rev Charles Lane (1823 - 1910) Wesleyan Methodist minister. The Observer 15 January 1910, p.36: The Rev. Charles Lane, better known In South Australian Methodism as "Father" Lane, died at his residence, Dorset Cottage, Magill, on Saturday, at the advanced age of 88 years. The deceased clergyman attended the Methodist Conference in 1900 —the year of his jubilee as a minister--and was accorded a vote of congratulation. Mr. Lane was born in Dorset, and be associated himself with the Congregational Sunday school at an early age, and when 16 years old took a practical part in religious matters. Then he removed to another town and joined the Methodist Church. In 1855 a request for a number of energetic Christian workers came from Australia, and 10 were sent out in the ship Walmer Castle, among the number Mr. Lane. He was received into the Victoria ministry in the following year, and received his first - charge at Ballarat. He proved a successful preacher in the early days of the Victorian goldfields, and accomplished much valuable work. He was impressive in the pulpit, humorous on. the platform, and welcome everywhere. About 1878 he wag transferred to the South Australian Conference, and from that time until being placed on the supernumerary list in 1889. he laboured in all the most important circuits. He was President of the Wesley an Conference in 1886, and displayed conspicuous ability in fulfilling the important duties associated with that office. He had resided at Magill for 17 years, and up to the time of his death had evinced a deep interest in work to which he had devoted .the best years of his life. Sepia toned carte de visite: seated studio portrait of the Rev. Charles LaneRev Chas Lanerev charles lane, methodist, minister, south australia -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Memorial card, Rev. Ray Schmidt, May 2001
Raymond Schmidt was ordained as a Methodist minister in 1967. He served in Yallourn, Charlton, Ballarat South, and was chaplain of Ballarat and Clarendon College from 1983. Died 2000.Waist length colour photo of the Rev. Ray Schmidt printed on a card of thanks from the Schmidt family after his death on 29 November 2000.Rev. Ray Schmidt 1st March 1937 to 29th November 2000 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Document - Memorial Card from W.C.Busse Collection, c1897
Wilfred Clarence Busse was born in Chiltern, Victoria in 1898. Busse attended secondary school at Wesley College before graduating and studying law at the University of Melbourne. After graduating from University, Busse went on to become a barrister, often in the chambers of Sir Leo Finn Bernard Cussen a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Busse was also a fictional writer seen by his novels "The Blue Beyond; A Romance of the Early Days in South Eastern Australia" was written in 1928 and published in 1930 and "The Golden Plague: A Romance of the Early Fifties" written in 1930. "The Golden Plague: A Romance of the Early Fifties" won the T.E.Role gold medal for the best historical novel published that year and went on to become a best seller. Busse wrote a series of articles for "The Federal Standard" newspaper in Chiltern, about the history of Chiltern. Wilfred Clarence Busse was a member of the Chiltern Athenaeum upon his death in 1960. Frederick Busse was born Henry Louis Friedrich in 1827, in Salzgitter Germany. He is the grandfather of Wilfred Busse. Upon his death, he was survived by his sons Reinhold and William and his wife Wilhelmina. This memorial card is important to Chiltern Athenaeum as it is of a resident who spent many years in the region before being buried in a cemetery in Indigo Shire. It is also important as it is a familial extension of Wilfred Clarence Busse who was born and raised in Chiltern and drew inspiration for his novels from his life in Chiltern. A brown rectangular card with golden boarders and writing memorialising Frederick Busse. There is an angel in the top left corner and bible verses in the top right corner and at the bottom. Obverse: The Lord/ Gave/ And the/ Lord hath/ Taken away/ Blessed be/ the name of/ the Lord In/ Loving Remembrance/ Of/ Our Dear Father/ Frederick Busse/ A colonist of 43 Years/ Died September 3 1897, Aged 70 Years/ Tis hard to break the tender cord;/ When love has bound the heart;/ Tis hard, so hard to speak the words:/ We for a time must part./ Dearest loved one, we have laid thee/ In the peaceful grave’s embrace,/ But thy memory will be cherished/ Till we see they heavenly face/ DEEPLY REGRETTED/ The Art Engraving Company (unknown) Street Melbourne wilfred clarence busse, chiltern, chiltern athenaeum, busse, law student, barrister, fictional writer, "the golden plague: a romance of the early fifties.", "the blue beyond, a romance of the early days in south eastern australia", t.e.role gold meda, the federal standard, indigo shire -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Smith, Dennis K, Once in each lifetime : a social history of care for the dying in Eastern Melbourne (1901-2001), 2001
... dying in Eastern Melbourne (1901-2001) ...A history of care for the dying which concentrates upon the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.97 ppnon-fictionA history of care for the dying which concentrates upon the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.death and dying, palliative care, community services -
Clunes Museum
Document - OBITUARY, CLUNES GUARDIAN&GAZETTE, 1942
PHOTOCOPY OF OBITUARY AND DEATH NOTICE OF ANNA RYAN OF "QUAMBY"'CLUNES, PUBLISHED IN THE CLUNES GUARDIAN AND GAZETTE ON FRIDAY 27TH 1942EDWIN DIED 1910-1942. ANNA RYAN DIED 1942local history, document, obituary, ryan family -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Neil Family Members -- 3 pages of 7 photos with Identifying names
Neil Family Members - John Neil born Scotland c 1827 died Australia 1906. William Neil, born Scotland c 1853 died Australia 1901. Alexander Neil, born 17.11.1879 died 14.1.1953. Catherine Neil nee Callum, born c 1851 died 1915. Hank Neil & Edna Neil nee unknown, Annie Justina Watkins Neil nee McPherson (two photos) born 1890 died 1974.Series of 7 photos of the Neil Family. John Neil, William Neil & Alexander Neil. Cathern Neil, Hank & Edna Neil and Annie Justina Watkins Neil. The photos also include information of births & deaths.stawell -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Report, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, The first step : a report on the initial community consultations on the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, 1992
In October 1987, the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody was established to find out why so many Aboriginal people were dying in prison - 99 between January 1980 and May 1989 alone. Since then, tragically, there have been another 25 deaths.The findings of the Royal Commission and its recommendations have been widely publicised since their release in May 1991. They catalogue the terrible history of dispossession and oppression of our people. The Commission makes 339 recommendations on how the past hurt and current disadvantage of the Aboriginal people can be redressed... The main themes to emerge not surprisingly, underline many of the issues raised in the Royal Commission's Final Report - the plight of families of the deceases, Aboriginal / police relations, the lack of access to land, substance abuse, appalling health, inadequate housing, and the pressing need to provide education and employment for our youth.41 p. ; 25 cm.In October 1987, the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody was established to find out why so many Aboriginal people were dying in prison - 99 between January 1980 and May 1989 alone. Since then, tragically, there have been another 25 deaths.The findings of the Royal Commission and its recommendations have been widely publicised since their release in May 1991. They catalogue the terrible history of dispossession and oppression of our people. The Commission makes 339 recommendations on how the past hurt and current disadvantage of the Aboriginal people can be redressed... The main themes to emerge not surprisingly, underline many of the issues raised in the Royal Commission's Final Report - the plight of families of the deceases, Aboriginal / police relations, the lack of access to land, substance abuse, appalling health, inadequate housing, and the pressing need to provide education and employment for our youth.australia. royal commission into aboriginal deaths in custody. | prisoners, aboriginal australian. | prisoners, aboriginal australian -- death. | prisoners, aboriginal australian -- mortality. | prisons and race relations -- australia. | police -- complaints against -- australia. | aboriginal australians -- social conditions. | aboriginal australians -- criminal justice system. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Aboriginal Services Unit: Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE, Victorian Aboriginal Community Meeting, December 4th : Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody : implementation and monitoring, 1991
General Directions:1/ Considerations of the families whose relations have died in custody is of paramount importance.2/ The issue of justice/ retribution/ compensation is an on-going concern which has not been adequately addressed by the Royal Commission.3/ Ongoing consultations about implementing and monitoring the recommendations need to recognise Koorie meeting styles.The Meeting Overwhelmingly Endorsed These Statements.62 p. : 30 cm. General Directions:1/ Considerations of the families whose relations have died in custody is of paramount importance.2/ The issue of justice/ retribution/ compensation is an on-going concern which has not been adequately addressed by the Royal Commission.3/ Ongoing consultations about implementing and monitoring the recommendations need to recognise Koorie meeting styles.The Meeting Overwhelmingly Endorsed These Statements.australia. | royal commission into aboriginal deaths in custody. | aboriginal australians -- victoria. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, City's founding father dies, 1984
Article reporting the death of Norman Armstrong, Nunawading's first mayor.Article reporting the death of Norman Armstrong, Nunawading's first mayor.Article reporting the death of Norman Armstrong, Nunawading's first mayor.armstrong, norman, city of nunawading, shire of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Oldest citizen dies, 29/11/1993
Article from Nunawading Gazette 29 Nov 1993 reporting the death of Catherine St Clair, long time resident of Mitcham at the age of 110 years.st clair, catherine -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Butch dies, 23/02/1993
Article in Nunawading Gazette, 23 Feb 1993 reporting the death of Edwin Schwab aged 82. Mr Schwab who was born in 1910 lived his entire life in Blackburn and ran a shoe repairing business from 1936 until 1977.schwab, edwin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Mrs Smith dies, 98, 27/08/1975
Article from the Nunawading Gazette 27 Aug 1975 reporting the death of one of Nunawading's oldest locally born residents, Mrs Louise Smith of Rooks Road, Nunawading at the age of 98.smith, louise, pioneers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Australian Filet Crochet - Weekly Times Book of Patterns
Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue book Australian Filet Crochet - Weekly Times Book of Patterns. Picture of filet crochet piece with house & tree and spray of leaves on left side. Underneath is written 'Original Designs by Australian Women' price Two Schillings. Across bottom is written ' The Whole of the Contents of this book are protect4ed by Federal Copyright Act 1912. 46 pagesbooks, handcrafts -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Watch
from the Till collection NA4003.THE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Ladies silver watch. Round pearl face with silver case which has leaf design around the edge. Watch has 'Citizen' presentation box made of cream cardboard.Swiss made watch. Citizen make box.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Dish
Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Cream china dish, with fluted lid and five china flowers and leaves arranged on top of lid. Gold branch around edge.domestic items, ornaments / decorative