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Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, James Venn Morgan, circa 1923, c. 1923
James Venn Morgan suit the first house in Kew. This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand.The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Photograph of James Venn Morgan, probably taken on the occasion of his 100th birthday in 1923. He was one of the most important pioneers of Kew.James Venn Morgan about 100 years. Born Lancashire 1823.james venn morgan, dorothy rogers, kew -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Oral History - Williamstown Botanic Gardens - Cyril Curtain, 24 July 2014
The interview is one of a series recorded in 2013-2014 to document memories and experiences of the Williamstown Botanic Gardens Cyril Curtain was born in Williamstown in 1928. He attended North Williamstown Primary School and Williamstown High School. Shortly after marrying he purchased a house on the Esplanade, where he still lives and in which this interview took place. Cyril’s work in conservation of the natural and built heritage is highly regarded. The recently developed Cyril Curtain Reserve in Williamstown is named in his honour. In this interview Cyril discusses the Gardens and the foreshore area including the beach and L A Parker Reserve A primary source of information on memories of the Gardens.CD and transcript of interview with Cyril Curtain and his memories of the Gardens and surrounding environs.fish pond, curator, cannons, williamstown botanic gardens, hobsons bay city council, aviary, pinetum, centennial reserve, midsummers night dream, cable tram car seats, infrared photography, , rotunda, gloucester reserve, 1934 storm, national trust, bateman house, clarke statue -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, Wedding dress, 1948
Louris Holly Larsen-Disney married Percy James White at Melbourne Grammar Chapel on 17 June 1948. In later years the dress was given to an opportunity shop and purchased by Mrs Landells of the Brighton Historical Society. Louris subsequently visited the Society and recognised her dress, and was able to provide BHS with information on it. Also in the Society's collection is a 1950s pink strapless silk chiffon dress worn by Louris, and a wedding photo of Louris taken at her mother and stepfather's home at 53 South Road, Brighton. The couple moved into a house just a few doors down, at 49 South Road.Wedding dress made from silver metallic thread crepe. Fastens down front with small self-covered buttons and loops. Long fitted sleeves fastened with 10 covered buttons and loops. Full bias cut skirt with train.wedding dress, 1940s fashion, louris holly white, percy james white, brighton -
Brighton Historical Society
Badge, School badge, circa 1900s
This Shirley College school badge belonged to Gladys Elvira Linton, nee Richardson (b. 1891). Shirley College was a private girls' school situated in a large single-storey house in Seymour Grove, Brighton from around 1898 until 1912. The school was first run by the Misses Bird and later by Miss Elizabeth Stewart. Gladys married First World War veteran and Brighton local Richard Vivers Linton in 1919. She looked back fondly on her days at Shirley College and helped to organise school reunions well into the 1930s, long after the school itself was gone.Metal Shirley College school badge in the shape of a hollow crest containing the interlocking letters "S" and "C". The back has a hook rather than a proper clasp; possibly it was originally attached to a school hat.Motto engraved around border: "NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA" (Latin, "without God, [it is] in vain").shirley college, schools, school uniform, 1900s, gladys elvira linton, gladys elvira richardson -
Mentone Grammar School
Principal (1988-2004) Neville J. Clark MC OAM
The untimely death of Principal Keith Jones paved the way for the appointment of decorated Vietnam veteran Neville Clark who valued the School’s character-building ethos and, whereas Jones saw academic results and sport as paramount, Clark believed these were only part of the education of a well-rounded individual. To this end he extended the function of the House system which now had a leading role in pastoral care, rather than just being for sporting purposes. The arts became more prominent and the Gregory Fish Library and a new swimming complex were built. (taken from '90 Years in the Making') -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Property of the Raleigh family, 1970
Raleighs Road - Property of the Raleigh family descendants of Reiersen family from Norway. Henry and wife Catherine had a small wooden house near Djerriwarrh Creek. Their daughters Catherine married Robinson, and Henrietta married Isaac Robinson of “Creighton” Toolern Vale Road. Henry’s Brother Oliver married Margaret McLean. Their children were, Elsie, Rupert, Lois, Annie, Albert and Olga. She died in September 1986. She was a long term organist at the Presbyterian Church. Lois and Annie were dressmakers ref 100 Years at Melton Isaac and Henrietta - Jeanette Robinson 1985Miss Raleigh's Shop, High Street Meltonpioneer families, local identies -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Souvenir Booklet for Princes Court Amusement Park, Melbourne c. 1904-1905
Princes Court was an amusement park in Melbourne, located on St Kilda Road. Established in 1904, it closed its doors in 1909 after poor ticket sales due to Melbourne's temperamental weather. The park featured a toboggan ride and water chute ride where patrons inside open carriages were plunged down sloping structures from a height at great speeds. The park's other facilities and activities included a rifle range, a tug of war game, a Japanese tea house, a wine bar, a variety show, an open air cinema, and roller skating and bicycle races.This item contributes to our understanding of social life and recreation in early twentieth century Victoria. A souvenir booklet for Princes Court, an amusement park in Melbourne, printed for the years 1904-5. The booklet features photographs of the park's attractions, and advertisements for local businesses in Melbourne. wodonga, melbourne, princes park, amusement park, rides, fair, fairground, japanese tea house, st kilda -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, World War 1 Widows Lunch 1994, 1994
A special luncheon was held for World War I widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. This is 1994 as the author Patsy Adam Smith was a guest and she was the Personality of the Year in 1994 and helped promote Legacy during Legacy Week. The photo of her and L/- Eddie Jowett also appeared in the October edition of the Answer. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled. A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo of a World War 1 widows' luncheon in 1994 and an article from the Answer.widows, function, answer -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Governor of Victoria with Victoria Cross Winners
Page of a photo album (Cat.No. 01588) about the life of Legatee Donovan Joynt. This page featured two photos and a caption. 01592.1 is of Donovan Joynt and Captain Mick Moon, whilst 01592.2 is photograph taken in the 1940s when they were considerably younger. The note identifies the men in 01592.2 as follows: "Lord Somers, Governor of Victoria (17.7.1939/20.2.1945) at State Government House: Lord Somers with Victoria Cross Winners. Rear row: Joynt, Dunstan, Rodgers, Ingram, Peeler, McNamara, Moon. Front Row: Jacka, Smyth, Somers, Lord Stonehaven (host), Ruthven, Smith."Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Joynt, a prominent Australian.Black and white photo x 2 featuring L/ Joynt and a typed note originally stuck in a photo album together.Extensive notes on the back of the photograph of Lord Somers with VC winners in blue and black biro identifying the men. Rear Row: Joynt, Dunstan, Rodgers, Ingram, Peeler, McNamara, Moon. Front row: Jacka, Smyth, Somers, Lord Stonehaven (host), Ruthven, Smith.donovan joynt, governor of victoria -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Colonel W. Donovan Joynt, V.C
An brief account of the life of Colonel William Joynt VC, written according to the letterhead by Sir Alfred Kemsley, KBE, CMG, who was President of Melbourne Legacy 1932-33. Although the document was undated it was probably written in 1986 for the funeral of Colonel Joynt. (see also Cat. No. 01303). It gives a brief overview of Joynt's life and notes that Kemsley wrote the foreword to Joynt's autobiography, 'Breaking the road for the rest' (Melbourne: Hyland House 1979. ISBN 13: 9780908090129). Joynt also wrote of his war experiences in 'Saving the Channel Ports' (UK: Wren 1975. ISBN 13: 9780858852020).Indication of the high esteem in which Colonel Joynt was held by Melbourne Legacy.2 typed photocopied sheets, one letterhead, black on whiteSigned 'A.Kemsley'donovan joynt, obituary -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Document, article, The Age, Legacy Asks for Help Today, 1960
A newspaper article promoting Legacy Week in The Age on 9 September 1960. The caption of the photo says 'Junior Legatee Jim Illingworth wore an appealing smile as he proudly displayed a Legacy Appeal poster at Legacy House yesterday. The target of today's appeal is £30,000.' He could be the same junior legatee that posed for an image of a Legacy Boy that was printed as a brochure in 1960 with the slogan 'The Legacy Boy, worthy son of a worthy father.' The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book of press clippings. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity.A record of publicity photos taken in 1960 for promoting Legacy during Legacy week.Newspaper article of a junior legatee for Legacy week in 1960 pasted to brown page of a scrap book .legacy week, fundraising, junior legatee -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows outing, Walking group
Colour photos of a trip by the Walking for Pleasure group for a walk by the sea. Participants would meet at Legacy House and make their way to a destination, sometimes by bus, or train or even ferry in the case of trips to Williamstown. Walks were generally on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. The sessions were a fun way to exercise and enjoy the company of others. The events were advertised in the Answer and anyone was welcome to join. Legacy organises outings and events for the widows to participate in. Names are not known. Location and date is unknown, probably about 2005 due to then other photos they were stored with. More photos at 02190 and 02191.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows.Colour photo x 4 of a walking group outing to the seaside.widows, widows outing, walking -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, George Salpigtidis, Legacy Appeal 1991, 1991
A newspaper article with a photo of Barbara Leach, volunteering with a badge tray, and a bag piper in the centre of St Kilda Road. The slogan says "Please buy a badge". The photo appeared on the front page of the Herald Sun on 6 September 1991 to publicise Legacy Week. The accompanying article says that police piper Constable Ross Bates played outside Legacy House to pipe in Legacy Day, which saw hundreds of collectors spread across Melbourne for the badge appeal. The appeal was aiming to reach $500000 to beat the previous year's total of $467,702. The picture is attributed to George Salpigtidis.A record of promoting Legacy during Badge Week.Newspaper article with a photo of a bag piper and a lady collecting for the Legacy Appeal.fundraising, legacy appeal, legacy week, badge week, leach -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, World War 1 Widows Lunch 1993, 1993
A special luncheon was held for 61 World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. Legatee waiters included Lucky Luscombe George Woodward and Alan Woodward. Ron Austin, a World War I veteran spoke to entertain the ladies. See also 00907 for colour photos of the same day. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Black and white photo x 8 of a World War 1 widows' luncheon in 1993 and two proof sheets.widows, ron austin, function -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows Committee, 1991
Two Legacy widows, from Essendon, Tess Bendon and Lorna Tozer. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies and some were committee members at different clubs. Presumably there had a been a meeting at Legacy House of members from the many clubs (including Hampton, Highett, Caufield). The photo was used in an issue of The Answer in May 1992. It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030B-15 could mean 3 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00650, 00651 and 00661 - 00666. Photos of the committee members of Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer in 1991.Black and white photo of two Legacy widows and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030B-15. Pg 3 in and "Tess Bendon, Lorna Tozer" in pencil.widows, widows club, committee -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widow Committee member, 30/10/1991
Four Legacy widows from the Caulfield Legacy Widows Club. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies and some were committee members at different clubs. Presumably there had a been a meeting at Legacy House of members from the many clubs (including Hampton, Highett, Caufield). Pg 3 could mean the photo was used in an issue of The Answer. It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030A-28 could mean 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00650. Photos of the committee members of Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer.Black and white photo of a Legacy widow and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030A-28. Pg 3 D in pencil.widows, widows club -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Holmbush picnic, 194X
Photos of what appears to be a excursion in the bush with Holmbush children and legatees, possibly in the 1940s. The names of the children and legatees are not known. They appear to be playing basketball on a rudimentary court. Also some of the cars that transported them. Picnic tables can be seen with the cars. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of the matron and junior legatees from the Legacy residences on an outing with legatees.Black and white photo x 2 of children and Legatees on a an excursion and playing basketball pasted to the page of an album.residences, holmbush, picnic, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge - Legacy badge wallet, 2007 Badge Wallet, 2007
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week in 2007. The badges are all stick pins. The total donation value is $110. The wallet was given out to Legatees for them to sell and then bank the proceeds using the banking slip and returning the green form to Legacy House for reconciliation. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt, the different colours correspond to the different badge colours and values.Example of how Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. White cardboard badge wallet with 19 badges of various denominations with accompanying coloured receipts, plus a banking slip, green form and letter explaining the process.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong power station, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1926
Photograph shows Geelong power station after completion. Power house building on the SW corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra Sts, Geelong, with new furnace room on the left, turret removed from the corner of the building, a third floor added on the Corio Tce. side but offices and concreted company name above where the trams entered the depot from the street not yet built. Date between 1924 and 1928 (based on photograph of Pengelly tramcar arriving and recently received, secondhand Melbourne tramcar). The ground floor offices facing Corio Tce. appear to be boarded up.Yields information about the Geelong Power station c1926Black and white print on paper.Plate number 1-8 in ink on back of photo.tramways, geelong, mesco, power station -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - National View, Nucolorvue Publishing, Wellington Parade Melbourne, early 1970's
One of a series of postcards published by National View by Murfett Publishers Australia. Has the details on the rear with place for a stamp, address etc, and logo. Shows W2 546 (Spencer St Route 38), possibly about to pick up passengers at the Jolimont Road Stop. At the time Wellington Parade was effectively a one-way street with extensive car parking on the south side. Shows a Safety Zone on the north side of the tram tracks. Has the CRA building, the hotel on the corner of Flinders and Spring St that was demolished for Shell House. See Reg Item 3555 for a later view by the same company.Yields information about the appearance of Wellington Parade, Jolimont, mid to late 1970's.Postcard - National View - plain edges, Wellington Parade looking west towards the CBD. Card No. P-1014-2w2 class, postcard, souvenir, wellington parade, route 38, tram 546, national view -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong power station, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1926
Photograph shows Geelong power station after completion. Power house building on the SW corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra Sts, Geelong, with new furnace room on the left, turret removed from the corner of the building, a third floor added on the Corio Tce. side but offices and concreted company name above where the trams entered the depot from the street not yet built. Date between 1924 and 1928 (based on photograph of Pengelly tramcar arriving and recently received, secondhand Melbourne tramcar). The ground floor offices facing Corio Tce. appear to be boarded up.Yields information about the Geelong Power station c1926Black and white print on paper.Plate number 1-8 in ink on back of photo.tramways, geelong, mesco, power station -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Weight, Thomas & James Middleton, 1840-1852
Thomas and James Middleton owned the Britannia Bedstead Works and were based at the Victoria Iron Foundry in Smethwick’s Rolfe Street Birmingham England. The Britannia Bedstead Works was not a particularly large employer by local standards in 1851 it employed 80 men but it was profitable enough to enable James Middleton and his wife Elizabeth to live in a house in New Street, North Harborne, and to employ a servant. The foundry had been in production from before 1830 or possibly earlier and had become specialist manufacturers in the Birmingham area by the 1840s making many other cast iron items at the foundry, weights being one. An item made in England around 1850-1860 by a renowned company making items various cast iron items at its foundry in Smethwick, Birmingham. Weight cast iron disc black colour4lb "Middleton"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Archives
Postcard, C.W. Series, Melbourne, St Vincent's Hospital, Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Circa 1914
The postcard shows St Vincent's Hospital, on the northern side of Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, circa 1914. At left is the original hospital building, a converted terrace house, alongside the first purpose-built wing opened 1905 and the Cullen Wing (with facilities for medical students and residents) on the right. A group of two men and three boys stands on the footpath outside the Cullen Wing and a car is parked outside the main hospital building in the centre of the photograph. The reverse of the postcard is a letter from a niece to her uncle and aunt detailing their day trip into Melbourne, the places they saw, the people they met and the activities they took part in.This postcard is significant since it provides a rare view of the hospital from this location at this point in its history.Black and white postcard showing photograph of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne on the front and a letter is written in pencil on the reverse.On the reverse is a handwritten letter in pencil from a niece to her aunt and uncle about a day trip they took into Melbourne. The message is dated January 27, 1914.st vincent's hospital melbourne, streetviews, postcards, hospital buildings, fitzroy -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Reports, The Met et al, Royal Exhibition Building and Vintage Tram Route, 1986
Set of three documents that were prepared to explore the concept of reusing the Royal Exhibition buildings and providing a Vintage tram route between them and the City. The first, an extensive report by The Met is an Addendum to the Fitzroy Feasibility Study of August 1986. The second is a document titled "1888 Street: A proposal for a Museum of Victorian Home and Street Life by Charles Sowerwine, University of Melbourne, and a handwritten note about the possible tram service and its operation written by Doug Prosser commenting on the proposal. The proposal included the reuse of the cable tram winding house on the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St. Fitzroy.Demonstrates a report on a proposal for a Fitzroy Vintage Tram service.Set of three documents related to the provision of a Royal Exhibition Building and Vintage Tram Route: 1 - Approx 150A4 pages, black comb bound with The Met covers 2 - 66 page, photocopied - stapled in top left hand corner 3 - four page hand written on MTA memo ruled paper.tramways, the met, vintage trams, royal exhibition buildings, proposals, fitzroy, winding house -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Audio - Audio Compact Cassette Tape, Maurie Fabbro, Audio Recording; Maurie Fabbro with Doug Orford, c.2000
Oral history Interview with Maurie Fabbro conducted by Doug Orford with Mary Reagan at Maurie Fabro's home in Kirby Street, North Eltham, Victoria The interview covers Maurie's life in Eltham. Maurie took over his parents farm which was located opposite Eltham High School and between the Diamond Creek. The house was located in Faulkiner Street. When the land was subdivided, Maurie moved up the hill to the site of the interview. Topics of discussion include: Maurie's Harley Davidson Motorcycle (mention of Keith Gibson), lack of electricity in Faulkiner Street, extreme weather of the past.Audio Cassette tape TEAC mdxi 100 min (yellow) Converted to MP3 file; 79.9MB, 1:03:08oral history, fabbro family, fabbro farm, faulkiner street, eltham, weather, motorcycles, doug orford, maurie fabbro -
Darebin Art Collection
Artwork, other, Megan Evans, Millie Yarran, Ian Johnson, Les Griggs, Elaine Trott and Ray Thomas, Koori Mural, 1983
The Koori Mural was designed by artist Megan Evans in consultation with a committee from the Aborigines Advancement League consisting of the late Lin Onus, the late Molly Dyer, the late Ron Johnson and the late Elizabeth Hoffman. It was painted by Evans and renowned Aboriginal artist Ray Thomas along with Ian Johnson, Millie Yarram, Les Griggs, Elaine Trott and a number of volunteers. The mural has considerable historical and cultural significance and refers to the experiences of the the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, from early colonial history to the more recent struggle for social justice. In 2014 the mural was replicated onto a vinyl banner and installed at its current site. The Northcote Koori Mural was originally located on Council land in High Street, Northcote, opposite the Northcote Town Hall. A huge, free-standing wall was built specifically to accommodate the mural which was painted on site. The land on which the mural was housed was later sold, however, and the mural was relocated to the Aborigines Advancement League in St. Georges Road, Thornbury. Conservation work in 2014 and original panels decommissioned and vinyl banner hung in its place (with Total Outdoor Media). In 2015 solar lights were installed along with landscaping to the front of the mural and a plaque depicting the history on the mural. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - 100 YEAR HISTORY of BENDIGO RSL, Murray POUSTIE, A Century of Service, 2015
“A Century of Service. The Events, People and Places that shaped The RSL in Bendigo 1915 - 2015 “, By "Murray Poustie". The Author served on the Committee of the Bendigo District RSL from 2003 - 2009. He was Treasurer for 4 years. He also served on a number of Sub Committees, House and Finance, Welfare, Commemorative (Chair of) and the Memorial Walls. He is also Returning Officer and a Sub Branch Historian. Murray was made a Life Member 2019. Within the subjects, brsl, smirsl, a large amount of the information supplied re people, events, life membership, committee, dates/times were from this book. Soft cover book. Cover- cardboard ,red, blue and white print on front, spine and back. Background illustration, blue colour tones. The Memorial Hall, Pall Mall C1924 with image of a soldier on front. The Memorial Hall 2014 with 2 x RSL badges in colour on back. Inside cover- end papers- illustrated collage of images in colour. 239 pages. Paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated block and white photographs, graphs and certificates smirsl, brsl, century, service -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Warrnambool Racing Club Annual Reports 1985,86, 1909
This booklet contains the address given by the Rev. W. Gray Dixon in 1909 at St. Paul’s Christchurch to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. It was published at the request of the General Assembly and the proceeds of the sale of the booklet went into Presbyterian Church funds. The Rev. William Gray Dixon was born in Scotland and was the Presbyterian Minister at St. John’s Warrnambool from 1889 to 1900. In 1900 he went to New Zealand to St. David’s Church, Auckland and later to Dunedin. Rev, Gray Dixon was the author of several publications relating to Presbyterian Church history and activities. This booklet was sent from Auckland by Rev. Gray Dixon to Marcus Saltau, his friend in Warrnambool. Marcus Saltau (1869-1945)followed his father in the produce business in Warrnambool and expanded it to include management of the Warrnambool tramway (which took freight from the town to the port) and a shipping business that had its own vessels and an interstate and international trade. Marcus Saltau was prominent in Warrnambool’s community as a Councillor, Mayor and a politician (Upper House Member for the Western Province 1924-1940). He was a founding member of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill Company, concerned with the establishment of the Nestles Factory at Dennington and a Warrnambool Hospital committee member and Chairman for over 30 years. The Jean Buick Saltau Maternity Ward and Marcus Saltau House at the Warrnambool Hospital survived as important community buildings for many years. This little booklet is of high significance as it is connected to two important Warrnambool people of the past – the Rev. William Gray Dixon and Marcus Saltau. It is the only Gray Dixon piece of writing that the Historical Society possesses and it is of double significance when it is noted that Marcus Saltau, the owner of the booklet was a friend of Gray Dixon’s, and was also a most important person in Warrnambool’s history. This is a soft-cover booklet of 22 pages. The cover which is completely detached and very torn is grey-coloured with dark blue and grey ornamental scrolls and shields around the title of the book. The book contains a portrait of John Calvin, three black and white photographs of places in Geneva, the music of a song, ‘The Marseillaise of the Reformation’ and some verse. The book was stapled but the staples have been removed. The pages are made of lightweight parchment paper. The illustrations have been glued in. The text is a publication of an address given by the author, Rev. W. Gray Dixon to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand in 1909. Front Cover: ‘John Calvin and the Modern World, Rev. W. Gray Dixon, M.A., Price Sixpence’ Inscription on first page: ‘To Marcus Saltau, Esq. with the esteem & affection of the Author, Auckland, 9th February 1910’ rev. w. gray dixon, marcus saltau, warrnambool -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Rosemont, Kooyong Road, 112A, Caulfield North
Eight items about this property: Handwritten notes from 1870 Caulfield rate book along with list of owners 1870-1890; unsigned and undated. Short history of Rosemont from 1860’s with owners listed up to 1895. Includes description of land and architectural features of house with sketch of pillar. Unsigned and undated with both typed and handwritten information. Unsigned and undated note (original and photocopy) about 112 Kooyong Road and Rosemont’s changing address over time. Photocopy of Andrew Ward’s Heritage Study (two pages) on 112 Kooyong Road (rear) describing significance, history and description of property. Includes photo. Online print without photo of same Heritage Study with handwritten note about brick exterior provided by owner/occupier to compiler Andrew Frederick 2010. Excerpt from Caulfield’s Building Heritage p.47-48 Volume 1 by Dr. Geulah Solomon about Rosemont giving description and history (start of entry on page 46 omitted). Added by Claire Barton date unknown. Notes taken by Andrew Frederick from Caulfield Heritage Vol.1 pages 47-9 re history; and from Sands and McDougall Directories of 1874, 1903, 1911, 1913 and 1923; plus 1913 entry in Vict. P.O Directory. These show house numbers and owners for those periods. Three pages of plans relating to Rosemont covering ground and first floors.rosemont, caulfield north, howitt godfrey dr., kooyong road, blake arthur, grice james, cast iron work, cellars, campbell john a., campbell john archibald, stables, verandahs, king thomas, howitt’s corner, howitt alfred william, farm houses, bakewell john, architectural features, bricks, mcwilliams robert, rosemont estate, mansions, howitt william godfrey dr., arches, balaclava road, coach houses, outbuildings, timber houses, squatters, campbell john, connelly mrs., king florence, slate tiles, ward andrew, chimneys, fireplaces, allen george, warburton james, mirfield professor, hall william sir, hall lady, land subdivision, cellars, embossed leather features, bay windows, house names, victorian style, ceilings, stairs, gardens -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Real Estate Flyers, J. Chatham, Daunt Pty. Ltd, Various years
The Ballarat-based firm, J Chatham and Co, serviced the Hotel Industry in Victoria, particularly Victoria’s Wimmera and Western Districts. Established by Jack { John} Chatham in 1956, The business was based at 7 Lydiard St South, Ballarat. As a regional hotel and motel broking specialist, he worked closely with other Ballarat businesses, including the Ballarat Brewery. On Jack's death in 1967, the business was taken over by his son, Philip, and renamed J Chatham Pty Ltd. The business continued to grow. Chatham House, the building the business operated from, and subsequently purchased and named, at 7 Lydiard St South, Ballarat still stands today. In the 1970's a Melbourne branch also opened in Dudley St, Nth Melbourne, In the 1980s the Melbourne branch, J Chatham and Daunt Pty Ltd, operated from 205 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, a few blocks west of the Carlton United Brewery. Philip's son, Andrew, joined the business, then called J Chatham, Daunt and Foley Pty Ltd., in the late 1980s. The business at this time operated from a terrace house [?Bouverie Street] Carlton near Grattan St. By 2005, the Daunt and Foley partnership had dissolved. Philip predeceased his wife, Elizabeth Chatham (nee Holmes), a Director of the Company in 2001. His share of the business was inherited by Andrew. Elizabeth died in 2005 and the business was sold in 2006. [Jane Dyer (nee Chatham).16 June 2024]Thirty-one real estate flyers j chatham, daunt, auction, "greenslopes" haddon, "mindai park" cape clear, kingston district, the mill restaurant malmsbury, "emu downs" beaufort, "wattlw grove" mount mercer, "rowan lodge", centennial hotel kensington, "ben nevis estate" elmhurst, "paddlesteamer lodge" wodonga place albury, "woodlands" ararat, lake wallace hotel, edenhope, cremorne hotel newtown geelong, terang hotel, avoca hotel, woori yallock hotel, ballarat tram family restaurant, victoria hotel woodend, patersons siding restaurant and bar, ballarat, the coorrabin motor inn, stawell, clifton hill hotel, clifton hill, albion hotel, kyabram, "stag hotel" learmonth, "osborne" rokewood, shamrock hotel echuca, willaura hotel, willaura, "boggy creek pub" curdie vale, shamrock hotel, dennington, "mt elephant hotel/motel" derrinallum, narmbool, ballarat, brighton inn hotel, khyat's, posters, real estate, hotels., restaurants