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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Decorative ceramic bowl, early 20th century
This bowl was used in the home of Mrs. Laura Sommer nee Costa grandmother of one of the life members of Wodonga & District Historical Society who donated this item to our collection. It is representative of decorative household items in the early to mid 20th century.This item is an outstanding example of popular decorative household items from the 19th and early 20th century.A large ceramic decorative bowl featuring rural images. The primary colours of the bowl is a deep blue with gilt edges and markings. It features 2 rural scenes showing men with horses and a cart. The top edge is slightly contoured. There is a maker's mark underneath the bowl.Maker's map on base: A small flower within and larger flower shape with "MADE IN ENGLAND" written around it.decorative bowls, domestic items, ceramics, english ceramics and porcelain -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of Constable Albert Clement Theobald in front of a log lockup, Constable Albert Clements Theobald in front of a log lockup, circa 1913 to 1930
Murray Comrie Collection. Albert Clement (or Clements) Theobald was born in Tarnagulla in 1887, and married Laura Battye in Tarnagulla in 1908. He joined the police force on 21 June, 1913 and died in Warburton in 1962. He was also known as Clem or 'Catty'. Monochrome photograph depicting Albert Clement 'Clem' Theobald, wearing police uniform, and standing in front of a log lockup, place unknown. An accompanying note says 'The Logs Eaglehawk' but the building looks different to the Eaglehawk Log Gaol. This building looks quite similar to the log lockup at Myrtleford. tarnagulla, police -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS
James Goldsworthy Scholl had a private school in Clunes in early 1870's. He was born in Cornwall, U.K. in 1836 and married Emily Bennett in February 1857. James arrived in Melbourne on the "Agincourt" in November 1863 and Emily in July 1863 on the "Golden Land" James died in 1893 and Emily 19321. Enlarged photo of Mrs. James Goldsworthy Sholl (nee Bennett) Approx 1879 with 5 of 11 children (from left to right Albert 1875, Laura 1864, Emily Scholl, Bertha 1877, Arthur 1870, Anne 1868) 2. Original photo of Emily Scholl 3. Original photo of James Goldsworthy Scholl 4. Copy of parish map showing school location 5. Written account of family historyOn item 2. and 3. Printed gold lettering Yeoman, Paris Panel, Royal Arcade Melbournescholl, goldsworthy, private school, education -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Navarre (Alexander Wright of Smeaton), c1935
Alexander Wright and Frank Wright were brothers. Both born in Smeaton, lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. A black and white photograph of a man in a suit with a waist coat and fob chain standing with one foot on the lower step of a stone building. He is Navarre (Alexander Wright of Smeaton)Written on the back in black ink " a snap taken on the balcony. I'm beginning to get the tenor spread about the bottom-jaw"alexander wright, navarre, frank wright, smeaton, performing arts -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Kerosene Lamp, early 20th Century
Kerosene lamps were used as a main source of lighting throughout Australia prior to the supply of domestic electrical services. This was obviously later in many rural areas. This lamp was used in the home of Mrs. Laura Flower nee Sommer wife of Mr. Stanley Flower of Wodonga.This lamp is representative of the lamps used throughout Australia prior to the introduction of domestic electricity supplies. It was used in the home of a Wodonga resident.This item has a cast iron base in a pyramidal shape with the four sides having an identical leaf and flower design. A piece of brass attaches the base to a clear glass bowl. The bowl contains a white wick. The brass wick holder has an external knob for regulating the light intensity. There is more brass between the bowl and the mantle which is made of plain glass.Inside the base of the lamp: an Rd No which is uncleardomestic appliances, kerosene lamp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH - 1987 NETBALL - GRADE 5
Coloured photograph of the 1987 Netball - Grade 5 Team. The girls are wearing yellow Golden Square t shirts and dark blue skirts. Two girls in the centre of the front row are holding a netball between them. Their names are:- Back Row (L - R) Lisa Anastasi, Bree Ramsay, Mrs. Saunders (Coach), Tracey Saunders, Laura Metcalf. Front Row (L - R) Candice Reid, Wendy Chan, Angela Cook, Megan Baxter.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - 1987 netball - grade 5, lisa anastasi, bree ramsay, mrs saunders (coach), tracy saunders, laura metcalf, candice reid, wendy chan, angela cook, megan baxter -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ledcourt School Students at Glenorchy Oval Sports Day
Ledcourt State School Students at Glenorchy Sports Day Back: Margaret Mason, Shirley Walker, Laura Howard, Mervyn & Sylvia Launder, Joan Clark, Gordon Pickering, Bill Cunningham, Neville Howard Front: Lorraine & Mervyn Pickering, Margaret Howard, Arthur Clark Group of Sudent with Sashes and Flag -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Memorabilia - Matthews Collection
People collect items that help them remember a special time in their lives or some thing that appeals to them. Brownie cameras were used in the 1950s. Negatives and photos represent the life of the Matthews family.George and Laura Matthews lived at 12 Roper St. Mt Beauty from 1957 to the 1970s. The items in this collection belonged to them and represent part of their lives when living in the Kiewa Valley.1. Brownie camera - black vinyl. 2. Tin Box "Ted the Jester' biscuit tin. 3. Gold button & Queen Elizabeth badge 4. Silver plunger 5. Dunkling Jewellers Guarantee re ring 6. State Savings Bank Book 1957 - 1963 7. Laura M. Matthews Union Card 1963 8. LaTrobe Health Service Card. 9. Meat Ration Cards 1948 10. 18 Negatives of people/holidays in envelope 11. Photos1. Made in England by Kodak Ltd 2. Use by 1998 and 'Eileen' printed in texta on top george matthews, laura matthews, 12 roper st., mt beauty, brownie camera -
Federation University Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Photograph - Colour, Ballarat School of Mines Possum Skin Cloak "Dyirranga", 2002
The artists who contributed to this work were undertaking an Advanced Certificate in Koori Art and Design, which ran at the Ballarat School of Mines from 1995-2002)Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Possum Skin Cloak, along with details of each panel. .1) View of engraving .2) View of fur .3) Centre detail by Diane Nikkelson .4) Detail by Joe Lee .5) Detail .7) Detail of a swan .8) Detail of a snake by Sam Morrison .9) Detail of a turtle .10) Detail of a whale .11) Detail of an eel by Diane Nikkelson .12) Detail of an emu by Laura Guest .13) Detail of a parrot .14) Detail advanced certificate in koori art and design, possum skin cloak, greg clark, laura guest, tim karpany, kym krasa, joe lee, jason marks, sam morrison, bianca nikkelson, diana nikkelson, kelly saylor, val d'angri, fred cahir, paul lambeth, aboriginal, eel trap, whale, cockatoo, snake, turtle, fish, eagle, emu, swan, pelts, possum -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH - REGIONAL ATHLETICS TEAM 1987
Coloured photograph of the Regional Athletics Team 1987. The children are wearing yellow Golden Square t shirts. One is wearinga plain yellow t shirt.They are also wearing dark blue or light blue shorts or track pants. The names of the children are:- Back Row (L - R) Theo Gouskos, Tracey Saunders, Oliver White, Laura Metcalf, Sonya Webster, David Styles. Front Row (L - R) Paul Bennett, David Saunders, Travis Breheny, Jamie Bennett.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph regional athletics team 1987, theo gouskos, tracey saunders, oliver white, laura metcalf, sonya webster, david styles, paul bennett, david saunders, travis breheny, jamie bennett -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Household Lists & Accounts [Kew et al], 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Two miscellaneous sets of documents. One is an auction catalogue of the contents of Lauriston, 7 Laura Street, Moonee Ponds, by Graham & Harper (1923). The second includes items relating to 60 Normanby Road, owned by Mr Walter Joseph Martin (amongst others), and includes a copy of a Certificate of Title (including owners between 1923-80), insurance papers (1926, 1935-6), MMBW rates (1933, 1934) Council Rate Notices (1933, 1935), and mortgage payments (1928, 1929, 1933).lauriston - 7 laura street moonee ponds, 60 normanby road - kew (vic), george frederick frieberg, george william wray bennett, maxwell howard martin, bessie may martin, walter joseph martin, gertrude daisy martinlauriston - 7 laura street moonee ponds, 60 normanby road - kew (vic), george frederick frieberg, george william wray bennett, maxwell howard martin, bessie may martin, walter joseph martin, gertrude daisy martin -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Nurses, Committee & Wives seated at a function at the Pleasant Creek Hospital 1918, c1917
Of Pleasant Creek Stawell Hospital. Sent back from France for safe keeping . Mr Heal Laura McLeod, -Witney, Sister Mc Fay George Mitchell Mag Williams, Mabel Wennerbom, Ann Gullen, May Booth Theresa Healy Dr Fox Matron Jennie Wren Nurses seated at tables surrounded by committee at entrance to Pleasant Creek HospitalFavril France 1/12/15 This is the committeemen & their wives at afternoon tea with us . The unveiling of the Honour roll. Sincerely yours May 25-8-18hospital, ww1, medical, nursing -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1910
The cottage was located on East Boundary Road, near Caleb Street in East Bentleigh. It was owned by Caleb Porter and occupied by Laura Johnson (centre). Also in the photograph are her sister Boletta Hansen Wold (left) and daughter Anna Marie Johnson (right). The dog's name has not been recordedPart of East Bentleigh was inside the original grant of land bought by English farmer and brewer, Henry Dendy, in 1841. He bought 5,120 acres (20.7 km2) which was bounded on the west by Port Phillip Bay, then North Road, East Boundary Road and South Road.Black and white image of three women and a dog standing outside a small weatherboard cottage with a picket fence. Round white sticker with black printed text: 140 Handwritten in red ink: 55%east bentleigh, caleb porter, laura johnson, boletta hansen wold, anna marie johnson -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 10 Pembroke Street, Surrey Hills
William Valentine Hill (1854-1940) journalist, was the owner of 'Eignbrook',10 Pembroke Street from 1904. His wife was Annie Boak (1865-1943); they were married in 1885. William Hill (Bill) Dempsey was his grandson. His mother Laura Constance Hill married Herbert T Dempsey in 1925.Original sepia photograph of the street view of a weatherboard in the Queen Anne style with a steep pitched iron roof; house is fronted by a picket fence. There are 2 copies of this original photo; the better copy has been scanned. The second copy is slightly mottled and the edges left and right have been cropped so that the adjacent house is not seen. Back of photo 1 is inscribed “10 Pembroke St. Donor W Dempsey”. Photo 2 has inscribed on back "Hills home, 10 Pembroke St, Surrey Hills. Donor W Dempsey" Card has written underneath the photo, “10 Pembroke St”pembroke street, hills family, 'eignbrook', house names, surrey hills, (mr) william valentine hill, journalist, (mrs) annie hill, (miss) annie boak, queen anne style -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Text Book of Counterpoint by George Oakey, pre 1920
Text book of counterpoint by Geo. Oakey, b. 1841, 6th ed., rewritten and enl. London : J. Curwen & Sons, 1890, 112 p. : music ; 19 cm. This book was part of the collection of Frank Wright OBE.Green hard linen covered book, 117 pages, with gold lettering on front cover and spine.Embossed border on front and back covers with J.C.S. also embossed middle back cover.Handwritten notes in pencil and scroll drawn in black ink with "Frank Wright 'Laura Villa' Smeaton 18.2 1920" on front end papers. "Frank Wright Smeaton 1/2/1920 handwritten in black ink on title page tp right hand corner. Pencilled notes on back end papers.oakey, counterpoint, music, frank wright, wright, j. curwen & sons, smeaton, 1920 -
National Wool Museum
Book - Music Book, c.1909
One of three leather bound books of sheet music belonging to Laura Dennys, Ethel Dennys, (daughters of Charles Dennys), and Daisy White (Lascelles Family). Ethel married Edward Harewood Lascelles. These books illustrate an aspect of women's life in these wool families. They were found at an opp shop in 2011 and donated to the National Wool Museum by Catherine Carman in 2022.Navy blue leather bound book containing sheet music, with gold inscription on cover.front: MUSICdennys, lascelles, music, sheet music, songs, piano, women, laura dennys, ethel dennys, daisy white -
National Wool Museum
Book - Music Book, Daisy White, c.1909
One of three leather bound books of sheet music belonging to Laura Dennys, Ethel Dennys, (daughters of Charles Dennys), and Daisy White (Lascelles Family). Ethel married Edward Harewood Lascelles. These books illustrate an aspect of women's life in these wool families. They were found at an opp shop in 2011 and donated to the National Wool Museum by Catherine Carman in 2022.Black leather bound book containing sheet music.dennys, lascelles, music, sheet music, songs, piano, women, laura dennys, ethel dennys, daisy white -
National Wool Museum
Book - Music Book, Laura Dennys, 1800s
One of three leather bound books of sheet music belonging to Laura Dennys, Ethel Dennys, (daughters of Charles Dennys), and Daisy White (Lascelles Family). Ethel married Edward Harewood Lascelles. These books illustrate an aspect of women's life in these wool families. They were found at an opp shop in 2011 and donated to the National Wool Museum by Catherine Carman in 2022.Maroon leather bound book containing sheet music, with gold embossed edging and lettering, with the initials L.D. on the front.front: L. D.dennys, lascelles, music, sheet music, songs, piano, women, laura dennys, ethel dennys, daisy white -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, second half 20th century - 1980's?
These photographs are of winners in the Orbost Agricultural Show's Show Boy and Show Girl competitions. The first photograph is of Peter? Joiner and Jarod Forrester in the Master Show Bow Competition. The second is of Pauline Bommer (Weston) and her daughter at the Nowa Nowa Gymkhana. The third has Chloe Kenny on the left. in the fourth photograph are Dianna Munn with Laura; Sharon Chambers with Jessica and Sharon Cook with Tayla. These photographs are pictorial records of a social event in Orbost. They are associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history. Four black / white photographs related to the Orbost Show. 3086.1 is of three young boys wearing sashes. The middle boy is holding a trophy. 3086.2 shows a woman bending over a young girl wearing a sash. 3086.3 has three girls, one one right wearing a hat, one on left has a sash. 3086.4 is of three women holding babies. All babies have sashes and the one in the middle has a trophyOn the back of each photo are the details and names. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ledcourt School Students in front of shelter
Back 'Left Shirley Walker, Arthur Clarke, Mervyn Launder, Freddy Howard, Bill Cunningham, Lorraine Pickering, Sylvia Launder, Joan Clark, Anne Taylor, May Cunningham(Standing). Front: Stan Pickering, Mervyn Pickering, Dorothy Launder, Alf Taylor, Neville Howard, Cunningham, Beverley Rosenow, Maragret Howard, Ian Howard, ??, Laura Howard, Pauline MOrgan "??' Cunningham, ? < Margaret RallyLadies with tables in background of student and young infants in two lineseducation -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Regal Postcard Co Sydney, 1900 c
Message on back posted Dec 09 to Mrs A Westerson Cliff Crest Cunningham Dear Jennie Many thanks for PN will send shoes Tuesday or Wednesday I paid the freight on that parcel I sent so I will call and see about it when I go in...... was so bad. Do you get many crayfish Hope you are all well as we are Love Yours LauraBlue toned postcard of Sydney University showing building surrounded by vegetation, gate in foreground Sydney N.S.W. buildings, correspondence -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: PHOTOS OF PERFORMERS, Early 1900s
Document. Half sheet of newspaper page with portrait photos of members of the ''Hawtrey Comedy Company, now touring W.A.''. ''Photos specially by CLARKE and SONS, Royal Studio, Hay Street''. Page has been torn in half. Four photos have top half missig. Printed in blue ink. Nine complete photos are named as: Miss Winifred Austin. Mr L. Monk. Mr Sydney Redgrave. Miss Elsie Austin. Mr David Cope - Musical Director. Mr Bert Leighton. Mr C P Hammond. Miss Laura Nicholls. Mr St. Clair Bayfield.performing arts, elocution, photos of performers. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1911
Black and white photograph of a group of New Works residents, named are, back row Max Browne standing, Maddie Brown, Mrs Ada Grant, A Phillips, Mrs Lloyd, Boyd Thomson, Mrs Palmer, Mrs Ada Thomson, Mrs Elliot, O'Hara Browne, Mrs Phillips, Mrs Katherine Browne, W Sillet, G Gardner, Laura Phillips, Louise Phillips. Second row M Carpenter, Ted Grant, M Hooper, J Elliot, Audrey Brown. Third row I Elliot, D Carpenter, K Lloyd on the Government Jetty, Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH - ZONE ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE TEAM 2005
Colour photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Zone Athletics Representative Team 2005. Their names are: Back Row: Georgina Hyett, Tynille Knight, Kobi Worner, Demi Buck, Diona Hill, Eric Hayden-Bird, Mason Flint, Blake Lineham, Justin Semmens, Jake Hocking, Oscar Johnston, Harrison Logan Kimberley Hayden-Bird, Kory Holliday, Steffy Herbertson. Front Row: Heidi Bissett, Renee McCluskey, Gemma Roberts, Megan Anderson, Melissa Ludeman, Marissa Johnson, Laura Abley, Cameron Shand, Andrew Collins, Jake Nugent, Wilfred Johnston.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - georgina hyett, tynille knight, kobi worner, demi buck, diona hill, eric hayden-bird, mason flint, blake lineham, justin semmens, jake hocking, oscar johnston, harrison logan kimberley hayden-bird, kory holliday, steffy herbertson, heidi bissett, renee mccluskey, gemma roberts, megan anderson, melissa ludeman, marissa johnson, laura abley, cameron shand, andrew collins, jake nugent, wilfred johnston -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH DISTRICT SWIMMING TEAM 1987
Coloured photograph of the 1987 District Swimming Team. The children are dressed in swimsuits of various colours. Their names are:- Back Row (L - R) Nick McCauley, Jamie Bennett, Dehne Johnson, Michael Green, Oliver White, Ben McCauley, tim Wilkie, Daniel Holahan, Tim Croft, Scott Ellerton, Rodney Webster. Middle Row (L - R) Clare Baxter, Tonya McNamara, Melissa Goodwin, Tracey Saunders, Kylie Begg, Sonya Webster, Carryn Wallis, Laura Metcalf. Front Row (L - R) David Styles, Angie Phelan, Loren Matthews, Johanna White, Ben Rodda.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph district swimming team 1987, nick mccauley, jamie bennett, dehne johnson, michael green, oliver white, ben mccauley, tim wilkie, daniel holahan, tim croft, scott ellerton, rodney webster, clare baxter, tonya mcnamara, melissa goodwin, tracey saunders, kylie begg, sonya webster, carryn wallis, laura metcalf, david styles, angie phelan, loren matthews, johanna white, ben rodda -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Ramsden Bairnsdale, 1/08/1966 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of debutant ball in aid of Lakes Entrance Pre School and Welfare Association. Thirteen debutants were presented to Mr Peter Nixon MHR and Mrs Nixon and Tambo Shire Pres. Cr J Kilby and Mrs Kilby Back Row Sue Davis, June Mays, Pam Long, Mavis Barling, Janis Bulls, Rhonda Newman, Faye Ostler, Kay French, Front Row Margaret Allen, Joan Allen, Marion Bryce, Kathleen Allen, Laura Mitchelson. Flower Girl and page Lynette Houston, Gary Hubbard, Linda Hancock Lakes Entrance VictoriaBill Ramsden Photographer Bairnsdalesports -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH - GSPS YEAR PREP.-1/G 2001
Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Year Prep.-1/G 2001 class and their teacher. Their names are: Back Row, L to R: Liam Giri, Tayla Leverett, Allanah Croucher Tayla Carmichael, Mr Tong Gundry (Teacher), Helena Lehmann, Emma Hocking, Jai Marshall. Middle Row, L to R: Tanikka Johnson, Jesse Long, Harley Luke, Alex Hunt, Brendan Hurn, Jake Nugent, Rhianna Evans, Shermeka Wood. Front Row, L to R: Jessica Pin, Ashlee Harrison, Brodie Enever, Tom Kirk, Jackson Logan, Laura Winzar, Shaun King.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square primary school year prep.-1/g 2001, liam giri, tayla leverett, allanah croucher tayla carmichael, mr tong gundry (teacher), helena lehmann, emma hocking, jai marshall, tanikka johnson, jesse long, harley luke, alex hunt, brendan hurn, jake nugent, rhianna evans, shermeka wood, jessica pin, ashlee harrison, brodie enever, tom kirk, jackson logan, laura winzar, shaun king -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BELLE OF THE BALL
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Tuesday, March 25, 2003. Belle of the ball: on July 11, 1946, these women took part in a debutante ball at the Inglewood town Hall. From left to right, they are: (back row) Jean Stagg, Phyllis Wodetzki, Theresa Daniel, Marie Bourke, Claire Wilson, Merle Ashworth, Betty Sanderson, Lily Smith, Mavis Johns. Front row: Jean Bradley, Dorothy Howard, Laura di Nuzzo (chaperone) the mayoress Mrs Rochester, Edna Wilson and Rita Mooney. Seated at the front are flower girls Joan and Val Scanlon. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - R.F.C. Premiers 1930 B.A.F.L
.Named players:- 1. Charles Malloy - Charles Ernest Malloy (1901 -13/5/1989) was the son of Albert Malloy and Emma Lea. He married Euphemia (Effie) May Gascoigne in 1925. During WW2 he served in the 11th NSW Volunteer defence Corps with service number V374250. 2. Jack Malloy - (1906 -12/9/1978)brother to Charles was born in Bendigo in 1906. He married Dorothy Laura Batchelder in 1932.Black and white photograph of the R.F.C. team winners of the premiership in the 1930 season of the B.A.F.L. Charles Malloy Front row, 3rd from right. Jack Malloy, second row 3rd from left.football, premiers, 1930, r.f.c. -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs A. Truscott Mayoress 1945 - 46, c. 1946
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors from the 1960’s onwards the Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, international level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when the Mayor was unavailable. Laura Jane Truscott (nee Baxter) born New South Wales (1880-1967).Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail. Flat glass and print. ll; Vincent Kelly / Bendigo. lr; Mrs A Truscott / Mayoress 1945 - 46studio photography, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits