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Linton and District Historical Society IncBottle opener, Bottle Opener, Presbyterian Church, Linton
Used by the Presbyterian Church Linton, for opening the communion grape juice. Donated to the Society on the Church closure in 1996.Gold painted bottle opener in shape of a right hand.presbyterian church linton, bottle opener -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mary Jane Linton
Black and white portrait, oval shaped, of a lady posing on a chair. She is wearing a light coloured dress with a high neckline with frills down the front of the bodice. Her hair is parted in the middle and pulled back to reveal drop earrings. Mary Jane Linton, née Young."Mary Jane Linton (nee Young) wife of John Gow Linton"mary jane linton (nee young) -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, View along Sussex Street to the North, Linton, 2014
The public toilet block in Linton is decorated with hand-made terracotta tiles depicting historic themes. The tiles were produced as part of the Press Mould Tile Project 2001-2002 by Linton Primary School students and community members. Tile design and project coordination was by Pam Farey and Anne Dietrich, and instructors were Pam Farey, Anne Dietrich, Anne Bray and Jeannette Vervaart. The site the toilet block was built on was formerly occupied by 'Criterion House', a building used in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a shop and also a hospital. Criterion House was demolished in 1938/39, to make way for new, enlarged municipal offices, which are still in use in 2019.Colour photograph which shows trees and buildings in Sussex Street, Linton, the Linton public toilet building, and the Golden Plains Shire local offices.golden plains shire offices linton, public toilet building linton, press mould tile project 2001-2002 -
Linton and District Historical Society IncNotice, Linton Water Supply, 1918
Notice printed on single sheet of paper, distributed by the Grenville Council, which outlines water restrictions applying in Linton. Notice prepared by A. J. Smith, Shire Secretary, dated 16th February 1918.Text: " NOTICE. / Linton Water Supply. "water restrictions, a. j. smith [shire secretary], shire of grenville -
Linton and District Historical Society IncBadge, K.G. Luke, Melbourne, Treasurer, Linton and District Bowling Club
This badge belonged to Selwyn Morgan who was the first treasurer of Linton & District Bowling Club. Donated to Linton & District Historical Society by the Morgan family in 2009.Dark blue and gold, diamond-shaped metal badge, attached to dark blue bar with pin.On badge: "Linton & District Bowling Club". On bar: "Treasurer".badges, linton & district bowling club, selwyn morgan -
Linton and District Historical Society IncBadge, Back to Linton Silver Jubilee, 1939
Badge showing pair of clasped hands surmounted by the letter "L". Beneath the hands is a dark blue boomerang shape. Badge made for the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Old Lintonians Association which was held in 1939 (none being held in 1938).Text: ' BACK TO LINTON / SILVER / JUBILEE / 1939. 'silver jubilee, celebrations, linton, reunions, old lintonians association -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Ansett Transport Going Through Linton, 1936, 1936
Very small, slightly blurry black and white photograph shows a large car driving through Linton, going past the Bank of New South Wales/Traquair House building. This car was the Ansett "bus" used on the Ballarat to Hamilton line.In biro across bottom left-hand corner (almost illegible): "Mr Ansett's car". In pencil on back: "1936"; "Ansett's Car".transport, ansett -
Linton and District Historical Society IncFootball Jumper, Loco Sportswear, Football Jumper - Commemorative, Carngham Linton Football Netball Club, 2018, 2018
A heritage jumper worn by the Cargnham Linton Football Netball Club senior football team in the 2018 match against Skipton commemorating the 50th year of the amalgamated Cargnham Linton club. The jumper features the club's red, white and black colours on the front with logos and all football premierships of the Cargnham, Linton and Cargnham Linton football teams. The back of the jumper features a combination of the royal blue and gold sash of the former Linton Football Club and the royal blue and red sash of the former Cargnham Football Club. This jumper was donated to the Linton and District Historical Society has player number 22 on the back. This appropriately recognises 100 years since the Linton Football Club premiership year of 1922. Donated to the Society 100 years later in 2022.Football jumper made from synthetic material to commemorate 100 years of when Linton Football Club won the premiership in 1922. Front of jumper is made up of black, white and red stripes. Across centre front of jumper are three shields representing Carngham, Carngham Linton and Linton football clubs prior to and since amalgamation to one club. Below the shields are lists of when the above teams won significant premierships. Reverse of the jumper has a large number 22 which signifies winning a premiership in 1922 and the centenary year 2022.carngham linton football netball club, linton football club, carngham football club, michael o'beirne -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Aeroplane Landing at Linton, 1928, 1928
Part of photo album donated by Mrs Faull. The plane landed at Linton Park as part of an advertising campaign by AWA radios in 1928.Sepia photograph of biplane surrounded by a group of people. One of three photographs of this occasion.events, faull collection, aeroplanes, linton park, biplanes -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Gert Cox outside her Linton home
Gerte Cox, born 1895, was a daughter of John Henry Cox and Maria Cox (nee Kennedy) and a well-known Linton identity. Black and white photograph of a lady standing at front fence of a house."Gertrude Cox outside her home in Skipton Rd.".gert cox -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Miss Helen Milne, Linton school teacher
Miss Milne was a teacher at Linton State School for many years. It is understood she is the Assistant Teacher in the photograph of school pupils and teachers, c.1888. (Registration no. 179). Miss Milne's efforts at training the children for school concerts were often commended in newspaper reports. Linton Presbyterian Church records held at show that Helen Milne was a communicant from 1886, having transferred from Inglewood. The 'Ballarat Star', 2 July 1902, p. 6, reported that Miss Milne had been presented with a gold brooch and purse, as she had been transferred to another school and was leaving Linton. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 67. A book of hymns owned by Miss Milne is in the LDHS collection (Registration no. 2013-62).Sepia portrait of a lady wearing high necked gown."67 Miss H Milne"helen (heather) milne, old lintonian collection -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, MCR Drafting Office, Corner Sussex and Clyde Streets, Linton, 1988, 1988
Built 1858-9, originally Bennett-Todd butcher shop. Jim Ryan hairdresser and billiard-snooker parlour in 1930s.Colour photograph showing a long white painted building with green roof and verandah fronting onto footpath. Photograph taken in 1988 of building on corner of Sussex and Clyde Streets, Linton, at that time the home of Barry Jarvis and used as business premises by MCR Drafting.mcr drafting [business], barry jarvis, buildings, shops, houses -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Former Methodist Church, Grantley Street, Linton
This building was formerly the Methodist Church in Linton, built in 1913 to replace an earlier timber building, and used as a church until 1977. The building is now a private home.Colour photograph which shows a red brick building with a high gable. Steps lead to an entrance porch, which has a window in three sections.methodist church linton, 10 grantley street linton -
Linton and District Historical Society IncTablecloth, Signature Cloth, the Linton Embroidered Tablecloth, 1930s-1940s
The rectangular white damask tablecloth was owned by Mrs Murrell (Lily Murrell, née Young, wife of William Murrell) who ran the Linton newsagency during the 1930s and 1940s. Mrs Murrell asked people who came into the newsagency to sign and date the cloth, and later she embroidered the names and dates in various coloured thread. Traditionally such ‘signature cloths’ were used as a fundraiser for charity purposes and date back to the 1890s at least. They were at their height of popularity during World War I and the inter-war period, often embroidered in red or blue. The Linton tablecloth has a number of signatures and dates, some not embroidered, the dates ranging from 1931 to 1945. It is a delightful example of the genre and a wonderful visual record of people who lived in or visited Linton over a period of 15 years.Large ivory damask tablecloth embroidered with signatures in various coloured threads.tablecloths, fundraising, mrs murrell, murrell's newsagency -
Linton and District Historical Society IncBadge, Linton Centenary, 1839-1939
Produced for Linton centenary celebrations in 1939.Small, round dark blue badge with pin. Badge has white lettering around edges, red & white representation of Australian coat of arms at top, Shire of Grenville insignia in centre."LINTON CENTENARY 1839-1939" around edge of badge.badges, centenary celebrations, linton centenary 1839-1939 -
Linton and District Historical Society IncInstrument - Cornet, Brass, Cased, Cornet, Owned and Used by W H Nicholls, Linton Brass Band
The cornet was owned and used by W H Nicholls, a member of the Linton Brass Band, most likely in the 1890s or early 1900s. The cornet was donated to Linton & District Historical Society in 2017 by Robyn Nicholls, of Blackburn. It is understood in the Nicholls family that Robyn's late husband, Graeme Nicholls, inherited the cornet from his great-grandfather, William Henry Nicholls (1845-1902). However it is also possible that the cornet was owned and played by Graeme's grandfather, also named William Henry Nicholls (1880-1943).Brass cornet with mouthpieces, in original dark wooden case which has red fabric lining. Instrument is approximately 30cm in length, has a 12 cm bell and three valves. A small portable sheet-music holder is also in the carrying case. The manufacturer's name "Gautrot Brevete, Paris" is imprinted on the bell, along with the inscription "Exposition Universelle de Paris, 1889, Medaille d'Or". EXHIBITION / UNIVERSELLE / DE PARIS / 1889 / MEDAILLE D'OR / Gautrot Brevete / PARIS.linton brass band, musical instruments -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph, LJ Gervasoni, Scarsdale/Linton Milepost (or Milestone), 20-06/2009
Stone mileposts dating from the 1870s are found on the Glenelg Highway. Stone and iron mileposts are now a rarity, and have remanining markers have become a tourist attaction in many smaller towns with remnant markers. The stone mileposts on the Glenelg Highway are listed on the Victorian Heritage Reigister as being significant to the State of Victoria. Their primary purpose is to inform the travelling public of distances and directions to various destinations. The stone milepost in the current City of Ballarat are located on the Glenelg Highway (between Ballarat and Scarsdale), Smythes Creek and Delacombe, and have been registered by Heritage Victoria, (HO155) Other stone mileposts are located In Golden Plains Shire at Smythesdale (Victorian Heritage Register H1701) Metrication in Australia caused former mile markers to be gradually replaced with 10 km markers on highways and country roads, which are referred to as "kilometre plates".Colour photograph of a stone mile post on between Ballarat, Scarsdale and Lintonmilepost, mile post, scarsdale, linton, ballarat, mile marker, stone milepost, milestone -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Sussex Street, Linton, late 1890s
This scanned and labelled image has been copied from an original image lent from the LDHS collection in June 2001; copied by John O'Sullivan, the great grandson of Patrick and Ellen O'Sullivan. The photo is dated to the 1890s by the other shops in Sussex St (G.G. Bennett is known to have established a butcher's shop in about 1896).Black and white photograph of row of shops in Sussex Street, Linton, including P. O'Sullivan, saddler and harness maker, and G. G. Bennett, butcher.On front: "Patrick O'Sullivan's Saddlery, Sussex Street, Linton in late 1890s"sussex street linton, john o'sullivan, patrick o'sullivan, ellen o'sullivan, saddlers, butchers, c.g. bennett -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, LDHS Resource Centre Building, Linton, 1988, 26.1.1988
Colour photograph showing front and side view of a wooden building painted white with dark green trim, next to a double storey brick building (Railway Hotel). Formerly the Nelson Bros funeral parlour in Sussex Street, Linton, restored in 1987 as the LDHS Resource Centre.ldhs resource centre, nelson bros. funeral parlour, railway hotel linton, buildings -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Dumbrell's Southern Cross Motors, 52 Sussex Street, Linton
This garage was on the site of the Ball family's blacksmith's workshop. In 2017 parts of the building are still on the site, although in a very dilapidated condition.Photograph copied from original of a petrol station/mechanic's workshop. At the time the photograph was taken the workshop was owned by John and Alice (Jill) Dumbrell. The date the photograph was taken is unknown. The car that is parked in the workshop was owned by Ernie Page, an employee of the Bank of New South Wales in Linton.john dumbrell, alice (jill) dumbrell, dumbrell's southern cross motors linton, holden dealership linton, atlantic petrol, buildings, petrol stations, mechanics, dark family -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Taylors Super Snaps Ballarat, Electricity to Linton, 1939, 1939
Linton was connected to the Victorian electricity grid in September 1939.Black and white photo of SEC pole being erected outside Railway Hotel and Nelsons Undertakers, Sussex St, Linton. "Pole for SEC".electricity to linton 1939, events -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Signature Cloth, Linton Embroidered Tablecloth, 1930-1940
This photograph is of a rectangular white damask tablecloth, which was owned by Mrs Murrell (Lily Murrell, née Young, wife of William Murrell). The Murrell family ran the Linton newsagency during the 1930s and 1940s. Mrs Murrell asked people who came into the newsagency to sign and date the cloth, and later she embroidered the names and dates in various coloured thread. Traditionally such ‘signature cloths’ were used as a fundraiser for charity purposes and date back to the 1890s at least. They were at their height of popularity during World War I and the inter-war period, often embroidered in red or blue. The Linton tablecloth has a number of signatures and dates, some not embroidered, the dates ranging from 1931 to 1945. It is a delightful example of the genre and a wonderful visual record of people who lived in or visited Linton over a period of 15 years.Colour photograph of a cream cotton tablecloth that has signatures embroidered on it. -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Theo Nelson Leading First Motor Hearse Funeral in Linton, circa 1925
Black and white copy of original photograph showing Theo Nelson walking in front of the first motor hearse funeral in Sussex Street, Linton.theo nelson i, funeral, linton, cars, sussex street -
Linton and District Historical Society IncProgramme, Linton 150th Celebrations, 1989
Duck-egg blue paper, black printing. Sheet folded in three. Linton 150th celebrations programme of events. Acceptance for Dinner section. Sponsored by Hewitt & Whitty.Text: ' LINTON / 150th CELEBRATIONS / SATURDAY & SUNDAY / NOVEMBER 4th & 5TH, 1989 / All persons connected with Linton / through sport, employment, residency, / etc., are most welcome to attend. 'lintonj 150th celebrations, sesquicentenary celebrations -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Linton Brass Band, Hospital Sunday, Recreation Reserve, 1910
Black and white image of seventeen men dressed in uniform and holding instruments. One of the men has a small drum sitting in front of him. A man and a woman are visible in the background, behind the band members, sitting on the ground. Further behind them is a post and rail fence with three men standing behind it and a child sitting on the top railing of the fence. Image has been mounted on dark grey card.Text, handwritten, front: ABOUT 1910 LINTON BRASS BAND W. TODD BANDMASTER / Mr TRENGROVE DRUM MAJOR. Text, handwritten, reverse: BACK ROW: GEO PRESTON PADDY TODD / BILLY TODD Mr J SHEPHERD / WILLIAM TODD BAND MASTER / MILTON TODD Mr TRENGROVE DRUM / MAJOR / (HOLDING BATON) / Mr GEO BENNETT Mr ANGUS / DIDDY POWELL / FRONT ROW: ALBERT SIMPER / SOMER DONALDSON ERN CHING / CHARLIE ROBERTS DRUMMER / ARTHUR POWELL PERC ROBERTS J BERSEY / HOSPITAL SUNDAY RECREATION RESERVE / ABOUT 1910.brass bands, musicians, geo preston, paddy todd, billy todd, mr. j. shepherd, william todd, milton todd, mr. trengrove, geo bennett, mr. angus, diddy powell, albert simper, somer donaldson, ern ching, charlie roberts, arthur powell, perc roberts, j. bersey, linton -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Jimmy Lee Ching, Linton, circa 1900
Black and white image of a man with moustache, wearing working clothes and boots. Bundles of twigs propped against fence post and rail behind him. The clothing appears quite ragged in appearance. His trousers are held up by rope tied at his waist. Jimmy was said to be the last Chinese miner to live in the Linton area. The photograph shows Jimmy in his market garden on Snake Valley Road, Linton, circa1900.jimmy lee ching, chinese, miners, linton -
Linton and District Historical Society IncReceipt, J. & F. O'Beirne, Wool and Skin Merchants, Linton, 1941
Receipt issued to Mrs. W. Grigg 20/10/1941.Text: " Phones - Linton Nos. 3 and 8. / LINTON / J. & F. O'BEIRNE / WOOL AND SKIN MERCHANTS. / Wool-scouring and Fellmongery Works at Breakwater, Geelong. / Distributing Agents for Thomas' Sheep Dip, Gold SeEal Motor Lubricating Oils. / Manufacturers of Neatsfoot Oil. "mrs. w. grigg, j. & f. o'beirne, linton -
Linton and District Historical Society IncCard - Membership Ticket, Linton Brass Band, 1910
Small oblong blue & beige cardboard ticket. Probably unused (space for member's name is not filled in). Ticket is for year ending 31st December1910, to be issued to [non-playing] band member on payment of 2/6 subscription. Ticket authorised by W.J. Todd, Hon Sec. A small hole has been punched through upper left corner.Text: Linton Brass Band. / MEMBER'S TICKET / Issued to / For Year ending 31st December, 1910. / SUBSCRIPTION, 2s 6d. / W.J. Todd, / Hon. Sec.brass bands, musicians -
Linton and District Historical Society IncCard - Ticket, Linton Annual Catholic Ball, 1952
Red ticket, black printing. Ticket is for Linton Annual Catholic Ball, held 29th August 1952. Ticket price five shillings. "Laidler's full orchestra, novelty dances, excellent supper".Text: ' Linton Annual Catholic Ball / Linton Parish Hall / Friday, 29th August, 1952 / Lidler's Full Orchestra Novelty Dances ' Excellent Supper. 'linton parish hall, linton annual catholic ball, social gatherings, balls -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Linton Brass Band, 1903
Black and white image of Linton Brass Band members in uniform with their instruments. Image has been mounted on cream coloured card. There are nineteen band members in the image. Two of the band members have drums in front of them. The rest of the band members have brass instruments. The Band Master is standing in the centre of the image.brass bands, musicians, billy powell, george bersey, dave allen, ern ching, perc roberts, jack todd, arthur suttee, jack simper, lionel trengrove, albert simper, charley roberts, arthur todd, milton todd, george bennett, billy todd, w. angus, arthur powell, albert simper (jnr)
