Metamec was a manufacturer of domestic clocks in the second half of the 20th century, and was based in Dereham, Norfolk, England. The name "Metamec" is derived from "metal-work and mechanics". The company started as an offshoot of the furniture manufacturers Jentique in about 1941, which made boxes for instruments and bombs during World War II.The first Metamec model was a mains-powered mantle clock numbered "701" (approx. 1947). All clocks produced by Metamec were produced to a high standard, The company declined in the late 1980s and went into receivership in December 1984 and sold to FKI of Halifax, West Yorkshire, who continued to use the name until 1993. Now another company is producing clocks under the Metamec name in Derbyshire England Gladys Reed who used this clock was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin Metamec was a manufacturer of domestic electric clocks in the second half of the 20th century, and was based in Dereham, Norfolk, England Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin.Dressing table brass, electric clock with floral pattern.METAMEC / Made in Englandclocks, metamec ltd., norfolk england, reed gladys, clark judy, brighton, moorabbin, furniture, pioneers, clocks, market gardeners, early settlers, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh,

Dr Amanda Liebert was instrumental in the forming of the Mitcham Choral Society ( later the Melbourne Singers) in 1932. The choir is still entertaining (*2008) but in 1972 changed its name to the Melbourne Singers.Black & white photo of Dr. Amanda Liebert. Photo reproduced from '1932 - 1982 Fifty Years of Harmony'. See ND2718liebert amanda, mitcham choral and orchestral society, melbourne singers

Blue and White Enamelled Stawell Choral Society Badge (2)stawell

South Street competitions have been held in Ballarat since 1991.Official guide to the 1907 South Street competitions. Images include: Prince of Wales, Lord Northcote, W.D. Thomas, South Street Competition Executive Committee (W.H. Pearson, W.H. Chandler, A. Prichard, W.H. Richards, W.D. Hill, Col. Williams, W.D. Thomas, F. Besemeres, F.J. Martell, J.T. Morris. F.J. Williams, R. Maddern, R.J. Gribble), Sir John Madden, Lord Tennyson, W.D. Hill, Frederick Bevan, Ballarat (Sturt Street), Lake Wendouree (Yachts), J.W. Beswick, Lawrence Campbell, City of Ballarat Mayor and Councillor (Mayor Brawn, E. Williams, E. Morey. Cr Brokenshire, J. Whykes, J.M. Barker, G. Crocker, W.D. Hill, R. Pearse, T. Hollway), Ballarat East Mayor and Councillors (J. Gent, Cr Glendenning, J.N. Dunn, I. Pearce, C. Bunting, A. Levy, J. Ritchie, J. McNeil, A. McKenzie, Cr Penhalluriak), Sturt Street Looking West, Old Curiosity House, Entrance to the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Interior of the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Ballarat East Town Hall and Gardens, Lake Wendouree Ferry, W.E. Swenson, S.B. Swenson, J.G.M. Swenson, Rev. T. Flynn, Edwards' Pyrites, Lestor's Hotel, Sunshine Sheild, W to W Shield, Frank Herman, W.F. Coultman, Marks' Trophy, Lighthouse Port Fairy, R. Correll Music Seller, James Smith, Isaac Pitman, Arthur Brumfield, Hugh Leschen, John Robson, St Augustine's Band Geelong, Moorabool Falls, Kirks Dam, Ballarat Choral Society, Alfred Deakin, James Long, Hugh McKay Advertisements include: Huttons the Jewellers, Sam Jamieson, Sun Foundry, City Saw Mills, Blomeley Bros Iron and Brass Founders, G. Bongiorno- Railway Fruit Palace, Henry Brind & Co., Andrew Cant, Harrison's Foundry, Umbrella and Sunshade Emporium, Ballarat City Baths, Ballarat Coffee Palace, Irwin's Provincial Hotel, Victa Studio; D. Lem Chinese Medical Practitioner, Bosisto's Eucalyptus Oil, Ronaldson Bros & Tippett, Unicorn HOtel, Mrs F. Allen Caterer, Coles & Pullum, J.C. Dillon & Co., Surrey Tannery, Coulthard's Ballarat Business College, George Farmer, MrBride's Boots, L.J. Austin, Dyason's, Ballarat Brewing Company, Phoenix Brewery, Royal Standard Brewery, Edwards' Pyrites, Lestor's Hotel, Robson's College of Music, James A. Gear, Williams Shoemen, Tekardo Brothers, Powell & Co.south street competitions, eisteddfod, chinese herbalist, south street, r.b. lemmon, g. bongiorno, w.d. thomas, john madden, lord tennyson, w.d. hill, frederick bevan, j.w. beswick, lawrence campbell, boer war memorial, queen victoria statue, curiosity shop, m.b. john foundry, ballarat east town hall and gardens, sunshine shield, hugh victor mckay, w to w shield, w.j. coltman, frank herman, j. hutton-jones, t. downer, j. marks, hutton and co trophy, marks trophy, hugh leschen, john robson, st augustine's band, geelong, downer trophy, trekardo brothers, moorabool falls, kirks dam, ballarat choral society, alfred deakin, challenge cup, james long, grand national eisteddfod of australasia, ballarat east gardens, ballarat east town hall

This was obtained by Ken Hirst who's Uncle Cedric Hirst was President and founder of The Geelong Association of Music and Art. The brochure was a program that included the playing of 'The Creation' from a music book originally owned by Godfrey Hirst.Small cream one page booklet outlining the acts for they performance 'The Creation'The Geelong Association of Music and Art Presents The/geelong Choral society In The Creation

sepia print on card of Golden Square Methodist Choral Society. 21 males, 32 females. Stage type backdrop at rear of group, carpet in front. Females dressed in long satin dresses: men in dinner suits. Written in blue ink on back: Golden Square Methodist Choral Society, State Champions, Bendigo Competitions.unknownorganization, club/society, golden square methodist choir

This article celebrates the music of Jessie Angus (nee Partington) and outlines her association with the Diamond Valley Choir and other choirs. , A tribute to a Greensborough identity including background information on the Choral Society. Newspaper article and black and white image.jessie angus, jessie partington, jessie scholes, diamond valley choral society, diamond valley choir, eleanor simms

This article celebrates the music of Jessie Angus (nee Partington) and outlines her association with the Diamond Valley Choir and other choirs. A tribute to a Greensborough identity including background information on the Choir and her family, Greensborough pioneers. Newspaper article and black and white image. 2 copiesjessie angus, jessie partington, jessie scholes, diamond valley choral society, diamond valley choir, eleanor simms

George Reed was a draftsman who lived in Bentleigh , City of Moorabbin in mid 20th C and his daughter Judy married Mr Clark c1950 After World War 2 the population in The City of Moorabbin increased rapidly and diverse businesses developed to serve the new settlers.An empty blue coloured cardboard box engraved ' Ezard & Clark JewellersTop ; EZARD & CLARK PTY.LTD. /MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS / MOORABBIN, VICjewellers, ezard & clark company moorabbin, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers,housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george, draftsman, architect,

c1950 Mrs Gladys Reed made this 1/2 petticoat from white cotton and knitted pink wool which she wore during winter to keep herself warmGladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals in the City of Moorabbin and she was an accomplished dressmaker and knitted this warm winter petticoat for herself.A 1/2 petticoat with a wide cotton waist band, knitted pink wool skirt and elastic waist insertclothing, underwear, petticoats, knitting, dressmaking, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george

Craftwork, Crochet, Knitting Sewing were all popular in post World War 11 Moorabbin as the new settlers established their homes on the previous market garden estates.Craftwork, Crochet, Knitting Sewing were all popular in post World War 11 Moorabbin as the new settlers established their homes on the previous market garden estates.A partly knitted green cotton glove with 4 steel knitting needles wrapped in a silk scarf knitting, clothing, manufactured lace, dressmaking, blouses, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george

Lieutenant General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, OM, GCMG, GCVO, KCB, KStJ, DL, was a British Army officer, writer, founder and first Chief Scout of the world-wide Scout Movement, and founder, with his sister Agnes, of the world-wide Girl Guide / Girl Scout Movement Kingston H Pack was a group located in South East Melbourne The Scout and Guide movement was a very popular post war youth movement that taught children self confidence, reliability, outdoor survival skills, with companionship, adventure, fun and discipline.A brown cotton Brownie Guide Uniform with achievement badges sewn on sleeves, shoulder and chest and a yellow tie with buttons and a brass clover badge On Right Sleeve ; 8 Achievement Badges, Right Chest ; Highway, Vent Pack On Left Shoulder ; Kingston H Pack Sth Metro Region , Patch with Star 2 ; Left Sleeve: Venture Triangle , Pack Holiday; Left Chest: Brownie , 2 yellow stripes girl guides, brownies, general baden-powell, baden -powell agnes, kingston h pack brownie guides, scouting, clothing, underwear, petticoats, knitting, dressmaking, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george

Post World War 11 settlers in the newly opened estates of Ormond, Bentleigh, Cheltenham, Highett made their own clothes using the new fabrics and new sewing machines in the 1950s This pink silk nightdress, with an appliqued lace yoke, lace shoulder straps and waist ties is typical of the style c1950 in the City of Moorabbin Clothing, Nightdress, pink silk lace top clothing, nighdress, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george, dressmaking, machined lace,

This simple white silk, full length, v-neck nightdress with lace insert and capped sleeves and waist ties, is an example of the style worn by women in the post World War 11 Estates in the City of Moorabbin c1950 Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. and this simple white silk nightdress is an example of her dressmaking skill A white silk, full length, v-neck nightdress with lace insert , capped sleeves with lace edging and waist ties clothing, dressmaking, lacework, nightdress, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george

George Reed was a draftsman who lived in Bentleigh , City of Moorabbin in mid 20th C Phrenology is a process that involves observing and/or feeling the skull to determine an individual's psychological attributes. Franz Joseph Gall believed that the brain was made up of 27 individual organs that determined personality, the first 19 of these 'organs' he believed to exist in other animal species. Rev. Brown acknowledges that this printed delineation for self assessment is only approximate and proper analysis would cost time and money for personal consultation.After Charles Darwin, 1809 - 1882, English naturalist whose scientific theory of evolution by natural selection became the foundation of modern evolutionary studies. His nonreligious biology appealed to the rising class of professional scientists and the general public. Phrenology became a popular interest.A paper booklet with diagrams, charts and photos explaining Phrenology in 54 pages by Rev. J.J. Brown Coloured front and back covers have a drawing of a model of the human skull divided into 36 sections Front Cover ; SEVENTEENTH EDITION/ PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PHRENOLOGICAL / CHART / ( IN BOOK FORM) /BY / REV. J.J. BROWN/ Illustrated with 70 Engravingson Wood by S. Calvertgall franz joseph, phrenology, darwin charles, naturalists, jewellers, ezard & clark company moorabbin, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers,housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george, draftsman, architect,

5 pgs single sided, printoutOverview of the history of arts and culture and sports and recreation in the city of Whitehorse arts culture, sports recreation, atheletics, choir, mary pearce, mary matheson, beatrice pooley, amanda liebert, hazel mourney, corinne kirby, keith satchwell, mitcham choral society, maroondah singers, nunawading arts council, nunawading arts centre, forest hill tennis club, enid miller, dawn black, dot browne, mitcham tennis club, gwen holmes, hilites netball club, doncaster womens athletic club, charles matheson, walter j frankhauser, strathdon community, blackburn presbyterian church, mitcham presbyterian church, vermont presbyterian church, fred pooley, blue moon fruit cooperative, william slater, utassy ballet, m pearce

A collection of papers presented at meetings of the Box Hill Historical Society detailing history of local families, churches, schools and other significant histories.A collection of papers presented at meetings of the Box Hill Historical Society detailing hsitory of local families, churches, schools and other significant histories.box hill historical society, box hill, (mr) arundel wrighte, wattle club, box hill state school, (mr) frank bamford, (mrs) mona webster, a. b. mcintosh, (mrs) l. turner, 1971, 1973, toogood family, box hill chess club, box hill repertory, box hill choral society, box hill country women's association

A collection of papers presented at meetings of the Box Hill Historical Society detailing hsitory of local families, churches, schools and other significant histories.box hill historical society, box hill, wrighte, arundel, wattle club, box hill state school, bamford, frank, webster, m. (mrs), mcintosh, a. b., turner, l. (mrs), 1971, 1973, toogood family, box hill chess club, box hill repertory, box hill choral society, box hill country women's association

Collection of approximately 11 receipts from various sources The Bendigo Choral Society, Lambeth Fuller Buckell & Jeffrey Stilwell's C. Button All issued to Miss (Merle) Bush.person, individual, bush collection - personal

Black and white photograph of a group of people posing with a trophy.At top on back of photo: "Rutherglen Choral Society (1927-1934 approx.) Names on separate sheet" At bottom right on back of photo: "Iggsten"choirs, choral societies

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and Miners. Most of the entertainments were locally arranged. Sports meetings, debating and choral societies, a 'Mountaineer Band', and a Carneigie library formed some of the means of relieving the monotony of this secluded township. Markings: 50 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Collection of receipts/accounts relating to S. A. Bush Girls Guides' Association The Late Dean MacCullagh's Portrait in oils Memorial Fund The Bendigo Choral Society Bendigo Sewerage Authority W. H. Osborne & Co. Bendigo Musical, Literary, Elocutionary and Callisthenics Competitions E. G. Lucas Stilwell's.person, individual, bush collection - personal

Victorian and Edwardian ladies adorned their hats with various bird feathers. Although living conditions in Moorabbin Shire c1910, were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society. Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she was skilled in craftwork, hand knitting, crochet and dressmaking. Her garments were used by her family and the Ormond Choral Society C1910 Women in Moorabbin Shire followed the fashion from Europe and made their own clothes and accessories using their dressmaking, craftwork and design skills 8 x feathers of various sizes and colours for adorning a Lady's hat c 1910 a) Blue & b) White Ostrich, c) Black Cockerel, d) Black Emu Feathers. e) Brown stripped Coque Diamond Tail f) Pink dyed ostrich, g) Black duck, h) black fur clothing, millinery, hat feathers, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire,reed gladys, clark judy, dairy farms, fruit orchards, footwear, shoes, buckles, clothing, silver, pewter, brass, victorian fashion, edwardian fashion, mckinnon, moorabbin, cheltenham, wedding dresses, evening wear,

Black and white photo: large group of men and women standing on stage in front of organ. Women are dressed in white dresses, stockings. Men dressed in dinner suits. Front RH side of photo, woman playing piano. Written on back of photo (twice ) in biro and pen : Orana Castlemaine and Bendigo Choral Societies at Melbourne Town Hall. Conductor W.C. Frazier. 6th. October, 1924.'Darge' photo, 175 Collins Street, Melbourne.cottage, miners

Craftwork, Crochet, Knitting and Sewing were all popular in post World War 11 Moorabbin as the new settlers established their homes on the previous market garden estates. Gladys Reed was and accomplished dressmaker and was involved in local community activities like the Ormond Choral Society Craftwork, Crochet, Knitting and Sewing were all popular in post World War 11 Moorabbin as the new settlers established their homes on the previous market garden estates.A ball of silk thread and 2 steel crochet hooks, 1 completed cotton handkerchief, 2 squares of fine cotton and a small length of lacework 2 Crochet Hooks ; a) Made in England / 4 / CROSS FOX b) ARGOBY / 6 / ; packet MILWARD Silk Cotton ; J & P COATES / MERCER CROCHET / 80

two black & white mounted photographs of the Bendigo Choir,circa 1920s, Conductor Mr W. C. Frazier B Bendigo & Castlemaine Choirs combined with Melboure Oriana Choir performing at the Melbourne Town Hall, approx. 1920 A Bendigo Choral Society at the Bendigo Town Hall Owner Elva Jean Brown, of E.J. Brown Bookshop; from her brother Bernard Allen Brown (unknown how he came to him)A W. Vincent Kelly, Bendigo B Garge Photos, Collins Street, Melbourne