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Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, The coming of the strangers : life in Australia 1788-1822, 1988
Contents: The coming of The Strangers; The environment & its shapers; The Governors & Their Circle; Staying & leaving ; The Lot of Women; Australia & the World; Australia in 1822.Blurb: The Coming of The Strangers challenges our ideas about the European settlement of Australia. Through a selection of the many document, painting and engravings held in the Mitchell and Dixon collections of the State Library of New South Wales, a picture of life in Australia is reconstructed - spanning the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to 1822 when the first generation of white Australians had accepted the continent as their home.Those who left no written records: the Aboriginal people; white women and convicts, have been brought to the foreground to give a balanced perspective of history during the earliest decades of European habitation in Australia.The Coming of The Strangers accompanies a major exhibition being held at the State Library of New South Wales during 1988. In co-ordinating both this book and the exhibition, the Mitchell Librarian, Baiba Berzins brings to public view many letters, journals and works of art that have not been published or displayed for over a century.144 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., ports. ; 27 cm.Contents: The coming of The Strangers; The environment & its shapers; The Governors & Their Circle; Staying & leaving ; The Lot of Women; Australia & the World; Australia in 1822.Blurb: The Coming of The Strangers challenges our ideas about the European settlement of Australia. Through a selection of the many document, painting and engravings held in the Mitchell and Dixon collections of the State Library of New South Wales, a picture of life in Australia is reconstructed - spanning the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to 1822 when the first generation of white Australians had accepted the continent as their home.Those who left no written records: the Aboriginal people; white women and convicts, have been brought to the foreground to give a balanced perspective of history during the earliest decades of European habitation in Australia.The Coming of The Strangers accompanies a major exhibition being held at the State Library of New South Wales during 1988. In co-ordinating both this book and the exhibition, the Mitchell Librarian, Baiba Berzins brings to public view many letters, journals and works of art that have not been published or displayed for over a century.australia -- history -- 1788-1851 -
National Wool Museum
Quilt, Dressage Quilt, 1985
‘Dressage Quilt’ was made by Jan Ross-Manley for the Running Stitch exhibition Wool Quilts Old and New in 1985. The quilt is made from the sashes of winning female participates of Equestrian Sports in Victoria. The central diamond is divided into quarters, one for each woman who won the ribbons. The piece is about dedication, strength, exertion and achievement. The artist's statement reads: "I have been collecting pennants and sashes for some time now, intending to collate a series of pieces on Australian country life and people. This is a woman's quilt, made entirely from 'horse' sashes won at competition. The central diamond is divided into quarters, one for each lady who won the ribbons. 'Hurdles' are set into the inner borders. The piece is about dedication, strength, exertion and achievement. The all pervading yellow letters cast a tawdriness over the otherwise clean colour scheme." This quilt was later part of an identically titled exhibition held at the National Wool Museum in 1989.Large quilt consisting of numerous winning horse sashes sewn together to create a patchwork quilt separated into quarters, bordered by a royal blue trim. The centre of the quilt is a diamond shape made from various pink cotton strips and bordered by multi coloured horses heads. The quilt is backed with blue cotton and has a polyester fill.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, highlights of the national wool museum: from waggas to the wool quilt prize - exhibition (22/09/2001 - 02/12/2001), ross-manley, ms jan, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Australia's First Lady: the story of Elizabeth Macarthur
"Australia's First Lady: the story of Elizabeth Macarthur" - L. Bickel, 1991. This book is a biography of Elizabeth Macarthur, wife of John Macarthur, and details her early life and her role in the Australian wool growing industry.AUSTRALIA'S / FIRST LADY / THE STORY OF / ELIZABETH MACARTHUR / LENNARD BICKELsheep breeding - history, macarthur, mrs elizabeth -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Passing of an era
Article traces the colorful life of a unique piece of Melbourne's history, the Forest Hill Residential Kindergarten for Emergency Care. With photo.Article traces the colorful life of a unique piece of Melbourne's history, the Forest Hill Residential Kindergarten for Emergency Care. With photo.Article traces the colorful life of a unique piece of Melbourne's history, the Forest Hill Residential Kindergarten for Emergency Care. With photo.child care, forest hill residential kindergarten, gregory, kathleen maie, holder, audrey, syme, wendy, lark, diana, curtain, carmel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lasting legacy lives on, 2003
History of wandinong Sanctuary and its links to the deaths of Phyl Hooke and Margaret Layland.History of Wandinong Sanctuary and its links to the deaths of Phyl Hooke and Margaret Layland.. Information about the Layland Family and the life and work of Phyl Hooke.History of wandinong Sanctuary and its links to the deaths of Phyl Hooke and Margaret Layland.wandinong sanctuary, hooke, phyl, layland family, layland, margaret, ellemor, bill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Life of Dr L.L. Smith, 1867 - 1992
1. minutes of Box Hill historical Society including talk by A.F. McInnes 2(a) Life of Dr L.L. Smith by Alan F. McInnes (b) News cutting re L.L. Smith and his son Sir Harold Gengoult Smith (c) Argus cutting re free banquet for people of Melbourne on the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh (e) Note on possible origin of the name of Whitehorse Road (f) Report by L.L. Smith on oyster beds in Westernport. (g) report by inspector of Vermont School, 1898 (h) Residence of Dr L.L. Smith (j) Article, byways of history (k) extracts from Phillip island in pictures and stories (l) Article by David Dunstan on wine making at L.L. Vale (m) Notes on property near Middleborough Road (n) Dr L.L. Smith's ointment, photocopies of 2 jar lid labels.smith, l.l., dr, pioneers, whitehorse road vermont, vermont primary school, no. 1022, smith, harold gengoult (sir) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Shops in Nunawading, 1995
List and history of shops in Whitehorse and Springvale Roads and neighbouring streets in 1938 with sketch showing locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area.List and history of shops in Whitehorse and Springvale Roads and neighbouring streets in 1938 with sketch showing locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area.List and history of shops in Whitehorse and Springvale Roads and neighbouring streets in 1938 with sketch showing locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area.businesses, bakes, harold arthur, whitehorse road, nunawading, springvale road, walkers road, railway street, silver grove -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Crops yield to city sprawl, 19/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
History of the Fulton family and its life in Burwood as market gardeners.History of the Fulton family and its life in Burwood as market gardeners until the encroachment of the suburbs led to the sale of the land.History of the Fulton family and its life in Burwood as market gardeners.market gardeners, fulton, jim, fulton, mary, fulton, charles, fulton, ann, fulton, nell, fulton, olive, fulton, bill, old burwood road, burwood east, no 89 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading historic orchard study, 1992
... history of orchard life in 1917 - 1930's. Also included a plan... history of orchard life in 1917 - 1930's. Story of Nunawading ...Story of Nunawading Council's acquisition of the Matheson Orchard and the history of the orchard, to be prepared as a living history of orchard life in 1917 - 1930's.Story of Nunawading Council's acquisition of the Matheson Orchard and the history of the orchard, to be prepared as a living history of orchard life in 1917 - 1930's. Also included a plan of Strathdon Orchard.Story of Nunawading Council's acquisition of the Matheson Orchard and the history of the orchard, to be prepared as a living history of orchard life in 1917 - 1930's.orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading, strathdon orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Orchard to bring history to life, 1992
... Orchard to bring history to life... to bring history to life Article Article ...Nunawading Council, with bicentennial funding, have purchased Matheson's Orchard.Nunawading Council, with bicentennial funding, have purchased Matheson's Orchard. Working with the National Trust, Parks and Recreation staff have developed an outline for the orchard. to conserve and maintain the property and incorporate activities common to Nunawading of the 1930's including an environmental living programme. Children will be able to live on the property over-night. Nunawading Council, with bicentennial funding, have purchased Matheson's Orchard.orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading, kavanagh, brendan, matheson orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Reliving Our Local History, 1/08/1974
Article with brief outline of August Schwerkolt's life and of the restoration of his cottage by Nunawading City Council. Cutting from Nunawading Regional Mail, 27th August, 1974. 2 pages. Photographs of people in costume and various artefacts. Also called Nunawading Gazette, 1974.schwerkolt, johann august, schwerkolt cottage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Ephemera, 60th anniversary, 1987
Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L.Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L. On the back is a history of the Blackburn R.S.L. adapted from 'Sixty years of standing still' by the late Ron Alexander, life member and state councillor.Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L. clubs and associations, blackburn returned servicemens league, alexander, ron -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Blackburn Lake, ca 1972
'Blackburn Lake: report to the Minister for Local Government' Blackburn Lake Committee of Management (?), c1972.'Blackburn Lake: report to the Minister for Local Government' Blackburn Lake Committee of Management (?), 1972(?). Includes brief history, detailed description, photographs, lists of flora, bird life.'Blackburn Lake: report to the Minister for Local Government' Blackburn Lake Committee of Management (?), c1972.blackburn lake sanctuary, native plants, wildlife, environment, birds -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Simple life of not keeping up with the Joneses, 2005
Obituary for Niall Brennan, writer and lecturer in humanities, author of 'The History of Nunawading'.Obituary for Niall Brennan, writer and lecturer in humanities, author of 'The History of Nunawading'.Obituary for Niall Brennan, writer and lecturer in humanities, author of 'The History of Nunawading'.brennan, niall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Rose Vicenzi, 28/04/2008 12:00:00 AM
Rose Vicenzi talking about her Italian origins and life in Australia since 1953.Rose Vicenzi talking about her Italian origins and life in Australia since 1953. Interviewed by Valda Arrowsmith 28 August 2006. With copy of menu of the Captain's Dinner, M.V. 'Neptunia' 26 September 1953 (ship in which Rose migrated to Australia). Tape at NP3399.Rose Vicenzi talking about her Italian origins and life in Australia since 1953. italians in australia, vicenzi, rose, oral history migration program, emigration -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, George Djoneff, /04/2006
Interview with George Djoneff about the emigration and life in Australia of his Bulgarian father and German mother, who migrated to Australia in 1950.Interview with George Djoneff about the emigration and life in Australia of his Bulgarian father and German mother, who migrated to Australia in 1950. Interviewed by Barbara Gardiner 1 April 2006.Interview with George Djoneff about the emigration and life in Australia of his Bulgarian father and German mother, who migrated to Australia in 1950.djoneff, george, emigration, oral history migration program, germans in australia, bulgarians in australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Anne Seeney, 1/09/2006 12:00:00 AM
Anne Seeney on coming to Australia in 1958 as a 'ten pound Pom', and life in Blackburn.Anne Seeney on coming to Australia in 1958 as a 'ten pound Pom', and life in Blackburn. Interviewed by Fred Smith 18 September 2006. Tape at NP3398Anne Seeney on coming to Australia in 1958 as a 'ten pound Pom', and life in Blackburn. seeney, anne, emigration, english in australia, blackburn, oral history migration program -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History notes supplied by Bert Mock, n.d
... details of life in the area. Mock Family Pioneers Orchards Burwood ...History of the Mock Family.History of the Mock Family who came to East Burwood in 1885 and took over one of the Fankhauser properties to plant orchards. Also gives details of life in the area.History of the Mock Family. mock family, pioneers, orchards, burwood east -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Outline of life in Nunawading c1920 - 1985, 25/09/1985
Letter from Hilda George to Norma Jamieson telling of life in and around McCulloch Street c1920.local history, brunson, sarah ann, brunson, catherine, mcculloch street, nunawading, brunson, lucy, robinson, j.r., plant (mr), chugg, william harold, pavey (mr), george family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Three years in Australia, n.d
Document written by Norma Jamieson re Clara Aspinall during the years 1858 - 1861 regarding life in Melbourne.aspinall, clara, social history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Oral history on Harold Bakes, 1996
... Oral history on the life of Harold Bakes provided by his... Mitcham melbourne Bakes Harold Arthur Oral history on the life ...Oral history on the life of Harold Bakes provided by his daughter, Wendy Ingham.bakes, harold arthur -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Childhood memories for my sister Nancy, 10/03/1986
Childhood memories for sister, Nancy written by Wal Grundy starting from 1917 and written on 10/3/1986. .Childhood memories for sister, Nancy written by Wal Grundy starting from 1917 and written on 10/3/1986. Covers early memories of life in Mitcham and some of the local identities and businesses.Childhood memories for sister, Nancy written by Wal Grundy starting from 1917 and written on 10/3/1986. .oral history, grundy, walter, grundy, nancy, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, William Witt, n.d
Collection of documents on William Witt J.P., first President of Shire of Nunawading, owner of land on cnr of Heatherdale and Canterbury Roads. Contents: 1. Summary of life. 2. Mail coach ticket. 3. List of dates and places of birth of William Witt, his wife and their children. 4. Obituary #1 5. Obituary #2 (South Yarra Gazette). 6. Autobiography typewritten by Mr Matthews. 7. Extract from Jubilee History of Victoria. 8. Newspaper article. 9. Sketch by Norma Jamieson.witt, william, shire of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - History Article, A History of Christ Church Mitcham, 1988
From 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.Soft cover Book entitled 'A History of Christ Church Mitcham'. Black writing on white background with Picture of the church.books, religion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Glass Jug, 1970s
Donated by Don , who grew up in Blackburn. Our Society did an Oral History ( NK 6057 ) on his life. The tape is held in our files.Pyrex Juice jug with orange & lemon print & yellow lid with gold tip.PYREX R U.S.A.domestic items, food & drink consumption -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - CD Rom, Recording - Interview Doris Evans, nee Morgan - 11 September, 1997 - Oral History - her life in Mitcham 1926 to 1950, 11/09/1997
... September, 1997 - Oral History - her life in Mitcham 1926 to 1950... - Oral History - her life in Mitcham 1926 to 1950 Mixed media CD ...Doris Evans lived in Mitcham from 1926 to 1950. This record incorporates many aspects of family life in those years and mentions many local families and business people.Interviewee provides a personal account of Mitcham from the 1920's including the development of essential services and the residential and commercial areas.Audio Cassette and CD - Recording of interview with Doris Evans conducted by Valda Arrowsmith on 11th September, 1997, on her early life in Mitcham and surrounding areas. Transcribed: See ND5466 See Photos on NP1824 to NP1834 and History in ND 150 & ND152.cassella street mitcham, doris evans, valda arrowsmith -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, 'A Record of Achievement and Service', 1/01/1969 12:00:00 AM
The booklet contains two reports tracing the history of Mitcham RSL and the building of the Mitcham Memorial Hall. The first, by Mr.A.C. Cook in 1951 covers the period from 1919. The second, by R. Morgan, J. Phillips and R. Harry covers from 1952 to 1969. The reports emphasize the building and use of the Memorial Hall but include general information on activities of the Mitcham and Nunawading Sub-branches of the RSL. Lists are included of Presidents, Secretaries and Life Members of the Mitcham RSL between 1919 and 1968.mitcham returned servicemens league, mitcham memorial hall, exservice organisations, cook, a, morgan, r., phillips, j, harry, r -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Exploring Military History - Amazing Women of Whitehorse and Manningham, 2017
... History of the life of Janet Muir Gaff - including... skins History of the life of Janet Muir Gaff . History ...History of the life of Janet Muir Gaff .History of the life of Janet Muir Gaff - including an urgent appeal for rabbit skins to be used in lining warm clothing for the troops.History of the life of Janet Muir Gaff .gaff, janet muir, world war 1914 - 1918, nurses, nursing, shire of nunawading, rabbit skins -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Victorian Community History Awards 2017, 2017
'The Amazing Life of Mary Schwerkolt' was entered in the Victorian Community History Awards 2017.'The Amazing Life of Mary Schwerkolt' was entered in the Victorian Community History Awards 2017 and this booklet showcases the eleven winners from different categories.'The Amazing Life of Mary Schwerkolt' was entered in the Victorian Community History Awards 2017. history, awards, whalen, rosalie, royal historical society of victoria, public record office victoria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Richard Toogood
... Black and white photo of Richard Toogood. History of his... orchards Black and white photo of Richard Toogood. History of his ...Black and white photo of Richard Toogood. History of his life with phototoogood, richard, brocklesby, m.l., koonung vale, orchards