Doris Mercy Willmott was born in May 1896 in Stamford Hill, London, the eldest of three daughters of Albert and Minnie Willmott. The family lived in various parts of north London until the beginning of the First World War, when they moved to Redhill in Surrey. It was in Redhill that Doris met her future husband, Frederick John (Jack) Bennett. Although Jack Bennett returned to Melbourne in March 1919, he and Doris continued to correspond and they were engaged in March 1923. She came to Melbourne on her own, and was married in the Congregational Church in Canterbury on 23 December 1923. In 1937, the Bennett family moved back to the United Kingdom, spending the war years in Uxbridge and Torquay. The family returned to Melbourne in October 1946, after the deaths of Doris’ parents. The family lived at 12 Stanhope Grove, Camberwell and 51 The Ridge, Canterbury before Jack died in February 1952. After this Doris moved to 12 Stanley Grove, Canterbury, her home until c. 1970 when she moved to 25 Corhampton Road, North Balwyn. She died in May 1980 in Princeton Nursing Home, 3 Bellett Street, Camberwell. (Adapted from notes provided by Sue Barnett, the donor).The collection of evening clothes owned and worn by Doris Mercy Bennett, of which this item is one, date from the 1930s and may have been purchased in Australia or in the United Kingdom. Each of the items, apart from the evening dress, which has a few minor tears in the lace, is of fine quality and evidences Doris Bennett’s love of glamour and style. While the evening dress and the mantilla are of the same fabric, the two capes might have been worn with the dress as alternative fashion accessories. None of the items has a maker’s mark, however each displays evidence of fine dressmaking skills. It is however probable that the two fitted capes were commercially made.Black silk chiffon or georgette loose-fitted evening capelet, decorated with a wide border of silvred sequins. Sequins are also used in the body of the cape, either individually or in circles. The capelet was owned and worn by Doris Mercy Bennett (nee Willmott) [1896-1980], and donated to the Society by her granddaughter. women's clothing, evening wear, evening dresses, capes, susan barnett, doris bennett (nee wilmott)

Cyril Henry Woodford Kett FBOA FSMC (1890-1971) was one of the five people who signed the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Australian College of Optometry in 1939. He was a councillor of the College from 1940 to 1970 and First Vice President 1944 to 1947. He was made an honorary life member of the College in 1954. He donated numerous items of historical interest to the College that provided the foundation of the Museum which now bears his name. It was painted by another optometrist, John Nathan.This painting is significant to the College as it is one of only ten portraits in oils of individuals who have been leaders in the development of the College.This framed oil painting shows Mr Cyril Henry Woodford Kett FBOA FSMC (1890-1971),Councillor and Vice President of the Australian College of Optometry, an important figure in Optometry in Victoria. It was painted in 1980 by another optometrist, John Nathan,and is signed by the artist at lower right corner: 'John Nathan'.Signed by artist at lower right corner: 'John Nathan'. Plaque on frame reads:'Cyril H W Kett FBOA(Hons) FSMC FVOA c1890-1970/ Councillor of the College 1940-1970/ Vice President 1940-42, 1944-47, 1948-50, 1954-70/ Chairman of Council 1944-1947/ One of the five signatories to the original Memorandum of Association of the Victorian College of Optometry'.optometry, painting, oil painting, portrait, cyril h w kett

1980's 'Sportscraft' Brown jacket with white rayon spots. Jacket has short sleeves, round neck, centre closing with four pearl buttons and is lined with brown rayon. Two false slit pockets, above lower edge forming vest shape. Jacket has shoulder pads.'Sportscraft'costume, female

A civic campaign for new public offices developed in Kew in the 1880s. After much deliberation, the location chosen was the junction of Bulleen and Cotham Roads. The buildings were designed by George Watson and John Henry Harvey, architects within the Department of Public Works (Victoria). Building was commenced in 1887, and after one year, the buildings were opened. The Post Office was transferred to the new Commonwealth Government in 1901. The Police Station and Court House, sold by the Victorian Government to the City of Boroondara in 2007, are now a community cultural centre and performing arts venue.The buildings were listed on the Victorian Heritage Register Register (HO885) in 1991. They are historically and architecturally significant to the State of Victoria because Watson and Harvey's designs exhibit diversity in integrating civil offices, they accommodate the apex of road junctions, and they demonstrate a departure from the contemporaneously favoured High Victorian Classical to the Queen Anne style in the design of civic buildings. 35mm colour transparency of the central pediment, clock and chimneys of the Kew Post Office on the corner of High Street and Cotham Road. The [former] post office is a significant example of the English Queen Anne Revival style. The photograph was taken as part of a series by Ralph Andrews (Department of Building, RMIT) in April 1980.kew post office, khs - slides, new public offices -- kew (vic.), architectural styles -- english queen anne revival

A civic campaign for new public offices developed in Kew in the 1880s. After much deliberation, the location chosen was the junction of Bulleen and Cotham Roads. The buildings were designed by George Watson and John Henry Harvey, architects within the Department of Public Works (Victoria). Building was commenced in 1887, and after one year, the buildings were opened. The Post Office was transferred to the new Commonwealth Government in 1901. The Police Station and Court House, sold by the Victorian Government to the City of Boroondara in 2007, are now a community cultural centre and performing arts venue.The buildings were listed on the Victorian Heritage Register Register (HO885) in 1991. They are historically and architecturally significant to the State of Victoria because Watson and Harvey's designs exhibit diversity in integrating civil offices, they accommodate the apex of road junctions, and they demonstrate a departure from the contemporaneously favoured High Victorian Classical to the Queen Anne style in the design of civic buildings. 35mm colour transparency of the ornamental stucco treatment of a window of the Kew Post Office on the corner of High Street and Cotham Road. The [former] post office is a significant example of the English Queen Anne Revival style. The photograph was taken as part of a series by Ralph Andrews (Department of Building, RMIT) in April 1980.kew post office, khs - slides, new public offices -- kew (vic.), architectural styles -- english queen anne revival

Instruction or policy document - printed in green ink on yellow A4 paper titled "South Melbourne Depot Policy", advising of the dos and don'ts work practices, stemming from the Award, Depot Resolutions, Association Branch policy. Very detailed. mid 1980's, refers to a depot resolution of 1984.trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, unions, personnel

Accident reports prepared at the conductor's Training School during July 1980 to show trainees the forms and how they were to be filled in. "Collisions - Trams" - 4 pages - sample where a tram has hit a car doing a right hand turn. Have been photocopied onto foolscap sized sheetstrams, tramways, mmtb, accidents, training, operations, instructions, forms

2 copies Green Paper cover with black print. Stapled Australian Coat of Arms above Print "Australian Natives Association" "Centenary History of A.N.A Stawell Branch (Branch No.10) at bottom right (1980 1 copy has Morris Robson handwritten on topstawell

Colour print of W4 class tram 671 in Wendouree Parade possibly on its first day of operation, 11-10-1980 for the BTPS. Photographer unknown.Yields information about BTPS W4 671 in Wendouree Parade on its first day of operation.Colour print - on plain papertramcars, btps, tram 671, w4 class, wendouree parade

Front view of two Honda 750 motorcycles, with riders, on either side of yellow marked police Commodore V8 vehicle. Circa 1980police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles; honda motorcycle

Documents, Bert Graham Collection, Victorian Amateur Swimming Association, registrations for the years 1971-72 to 1980-81. 10 registration forms.bendigo, clubs, victorian amateur swimming assoc..

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club to members who hit a "hole in one". Winners include: Nick Kaziro, 8th hole Whittlesea 27/01/1980; Mick Brasher, 16th hole Kilmore 07/09/1980; Joe Maletic, 8th hole Whittlesea 26/06/1983; Bruce Ryan, 16th hole Kilmore 26/02/1984; Sam Sia, 13th hole Bacchus Marsh 14/06/1987.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy in the shape of a timber number one with metal plaques."Thomastown Golf Club. C Grade Hole in One" engraved on plaque, winners' names on small plaques.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, hole in one

.1 - Tender document - Tender "O" 614 - 3 foolscap duplicated sheets (were stapled in the top left hand corner) - titled "Tender for the Purchase from the Board of Eighteen Second-hand AEC Mk III Motor Buses Complete", giving details of the bus numbers, engines, chassis, date entered service, body maker and general description. Third sheets gives MMTB's "Conditions of Tendering for the Purchased of Material from the Board." Tenders closed 7-7-1980. .2 - ditto - "O" 615 - titled "Tender for the Purchase from the Board of five (5) Second-hand AEC MK IV Motor Buses Complete", as above, with tenders closing 7-7-1980.trams, tramways, mmtb, buses, tenders, sales items

A civic campaign for new public offices developed in Kew in the 1880s. After much deliberation, the location chosen was the junction of Bulleen and Cotham Roads. The buildings were designed by George Watson and John Henry Harvey, architects within the Department of Public Works (Victoria). Building was commenced in 1887, and after one year, the buildings were opened. The Post Office was transferred to the new Commonwealth Government in 1901. The Police Station and Court House, sold by the Victorian Government to the City of Boroondara in 2007, are now a community cultural centre and performing arts venue.The buildings were listed on the Victorian Heritage Register Register (HO885) in 1991. They are historically and architecturally significant to the State of Victoria because Watson and Harvey's designs exhibit diversity in integrating civil offices, they accommodate the apex of road junctions, and they demonstrate a departure from the contemporaneously favoured High Victorian Classical to the Queen Anne style in the design of civic buildings. 35mm colour transparency of the decorative stucco treatment of architectural elements of the Kew Post Office on the corner of High Street and Cotham Road. The [former] post office is a significant example of the English Queen Anne Revival style. The photograph was taken as part of a series by Ralph Andrews (Department of Building, RMIT) in April 1980.kew post office, khs - slides, new public offices -- kew (vic.), architectural styles -- english queen anne revival

Printed documents - MMTB By-Laws. .1 - 12 pages - side stapled - 3 foolscap sheets folded and printed both sides - By Law No. 28 - detailing Tolls, Fares and Charges - dated 17 -7- 1980 .2 - as for .1, By Law No. 29 - dated 23-9-1981 - introduces zone tickets.trams, tramways, mmtb, by laws, fares, tickets

Programme of Training diary for half year ending December 1980. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.Light blue coloured card flyer with four folded sections. Text on all sections in black type.Handwritten in black ink on front: "MAJ. HERDMAN"army reserve, 3rd training group, training programme, kevin john herdman

A civic campaign for new public offices developed in Kew in the 1880s. After much deliberation, the location chosen was the junction of Bulleen and Cotham Roads. The buildings were designed by George Watson and John Henry Harvey, architects within the Department of Public Works (Victoria). Building was commenced in 1887, and after one year, the buildings were opened. The Post Office was transferred to the new Commonwealth Government in 1901. The Police Station and Court House, sold by the Victorian Government to the City of Boroondara in 2007, are now a community cultural centre and performing arts venue.The buildings were listed on the Victorian Heritage Register Register (HO885) in 1991. They are historically and architecturally significant to the State of Victoria because Watson and Harvey's designs exhibit diversity in integrating civil offices, they accommodate the apex of road junctions, and they demonstrate a departure from the contemporaneously favoured High Victorian Classical to the Queen Anne style in the design of civic buildings. 35mm colour transparency of the red brick walls and rendered decorative architectural features used at the Kew Court House on the corner of High Street and Cotham Road. The building is a significant example of the English Queen Anne Revival style. The photograph was taken as part of a series by Ralph Andrews (Department of Building, RMIT) in April 1980.kew post office, khs - slides, new public offices -- kew (vic.), architectural styles -- english queen anne revival

Set of four colour prints of the TMSV's operations at Bylands - late 1980's. Photographer unknown. Printed on Kodak paper. .1 - general view of site. .2 - 427 inside shed on jacks .3 - W2 643 at the museum terminus .4 - Ex Ballarat 36 returning to the museum terminus carrying passengers..trams, tramways, tmsv, bylands, tram 427, tram 36, tram 643

Book - 2 folded sheets (4 pages) centre stapled within an manila coloured cover, titled "The Tower and Tram at Doncaster", published by the Doncaster - Templestowe Historical Society 1980. Written by Irvine Green and Ken Smith. Gives a brief history of the Tower and Doncaster Tram including a reproduction of the Timetable on the inside of the cover.Has remnants of "K. Stodden" in ink on the top right hand corner of the cover,trams, tramways, doncaster, box hill, tramways

Set of two completed "Special Day Report", MMTB form No. 3/241 recording events that had to be advised to the depot, completed by Carolyn Dean. 222.1 - Block of tickets obtained from another Conductor - c1980 222.2 - Change dispute 27/8/1980. See Reg Item 3336 for an original of this form.trams, tramways, mmtb, conductors, tickets, operations

A set of three accident reports prepared at the conductor's Training School during July 1980 to show trainees the forms and how they were to be filled in. "Report of Accident to Employee" - 2 pages "Collisions - Trams" - 4 pages "Falls - Trams and Buses" - 2 pages. Have been photocopied onto foolscap sized sheetstrams, tramways, mmtb, accidents, training, operations, instructions, forms

Wooden shield. Plaque on top of shield reads: ‘ B.N.P.S. Stamp Club Tappe Perpetual Shield Oct 1979’ Three small silver shields fixed underneath are engraved with the names of the winners in 1980, 1981 and 1982. 1980: T. Purdon, Y. Bergmeir. 1981: J. Bake, J. Barrington, N. Lee. 1982: K.Sanders, M. Huthnance.bendigo, education, bendigo north primary school

Clear port glass, engraved with Florence Nightingale lamp, Queens Crown and writing.1980 - 1990 Royal Australian Nursing Corps Assn - Pro Humanitate. Commemorating a decade of comradeship and service.souvenir, wine glass

metal canister with valve, black body and white top, OXYGEN stencilled on both sidesS.G&C LTD/ WP 1980 PS/ Hot/ PS1 1062/ OXYGEN/ CTCO/ 855536/ SCLport melbourne authority (pma)