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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, LP Newspaper, 1/09/1993 12:00:00 AM
Also a second colour photograph of Mrs Jessie Coates sorting mail inside Post Office 04550.1Colour photograph of Mrs Jessie Coates retiring postmistress in side post Office at Buchan Victoriabridges -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
SEPIA COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF JOHN SHRIGLEY (1861-1922), DOROTHY SHRIGLEY, MARY JANE SHRIGLEY (DIED 1909)SEPIA COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF JOHN SHRIGLEY, [1861-1922] MRS. MARY SHRIGLEY AND DAUGHTER DOROTHY (SMALL CHILD)LEFT TO RIGHT - JOHN SHRIGLEY (1861-1922), DOROTHY SHRIGLEY (DAUGHTER), MRS. SHRIGLEY(MARY JANE) DIED 1909local history, photography, photographs, crick, shrigley, mc lennan, lazarus -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOOK - THE WIDOW GREEN AND HER THREE NIECES
116 hardcover (embossed) titled 'The Widow Green and Her Three Nieces' By Mrs Ellis addressed to her friends in the Cottage and the Kitchen. Part of S. W. Partridge Collection of Illustrated Books suitable for presents and distribution. For the Cottage and Kitchen. Many engravings. Cloth, 1s. London: S. W. Partridge, 9 paternoster London. C1862. A present from Miss E. Drake to Jane Astler? In black ink x 2. Sandhurst. In pencil by 1 on cover page.Mrs Ellisbook, book, the widow and her three nieces, mrs ellis, s w partridge, miss e drake, jane astler? -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medallion, Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy
Presented to Montmorency RSL by Major GA Van der Walt Officer Commanding Victoria Wing on November 24th, 2014. To show their appreciation and to thank the RSL for their support. A certificate item no. 0060 explain details.The importance of Return Servicemen League are integral establishments for returning service men and women and it is reflected in the appreciation given.House in a wooden box and nestled on red felt with white satin lining, brass with colours orange and green.Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Lead Mentor Train, Insignia Australian Coat of Arms, Insignia for Sergeant, Insignia for Corporal, Insignia for Warrant Officerappreciation, medallion, victoria wing, certificate, australian coat of arms -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1897
Alice Amelia Holloway married Arthur William Brooke in 1897 in Melbourne, Victoria. Alice was 25 years old at the time of her marriage. Alice died in 1959 in St. Kilda, Victoria. Her parents were James Charles Holloway and Mary Martha Bennett. Alice was born at Indigo via Rutherglen in 1872. This is her in her wedding finery. Photograph of Mrs Arthur Brooke (nee Alice Holloway). Confirmed as her wedding photograph.Written on back: "Dec. | Auntie Alice nee Holloway (Mrs Arthur Brookes, 11 Spencer St., St Kilda | Great Grandfather's brother and sister"alice holloway, arthur brooke, alice brooke, brooke family, holloway family -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letter of Mrs Fagan, Sir William Birdwood, 25 August 1921
Birdwood's letter dated 25th August 1921 (Headquarters Northern Command, India), in reply to Mrs Fagan's previous request during WW1 relating to her son being underage.Signed letter by Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood sent to a Mrs Fagan.ww1, letters, mrs fagan, sir william birdwood -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Red Cross Association, Ringwood Red Cross record cards, 1941, 28-Nov-41
Certificate awarded to Mrs. Klix for attending First Aid lectures and demonstrations by the Australian Red Cross.Pale buff coloured cards with black printing and Red Cross emblem +Additional Keywords: Klix, Mrs. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Printed image, 1930
Reverend James Noble MacKenzie was born on 08/01/1865 on the Isle of Ewe and died on 02/07/2956. He arrived in Victoria in 1894. He served in Santo and Korea. He is notable for his work among lepers. Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria in 1939. He authored two books. B&W full length printed image of Reverend Mackenzie with Mrs. Mackenize and four children." Rev J N & Mrs Mackenzie and Family". Photo for "Young People's Mission Bands of Presbyterian Church of Victoria 27th Annual Report 1930.mackenzie, james noble, rev., presbyterian, minister, moderator, young people's mission bands -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Commercial
Colour slide in a mount. President and Mrs. Eisenhower on White House Lawn, Washington DC, USAMade in USA / Henry Cobb Shaw / 8 Bosworth St., Boston 8, Mass / WN6 / President & Mrs. Eisenhower on White House Lawnslide, robin boyd -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
Built as a home for Mrs Jessie Smith - it was later used as a billiard room and finally as the Penguin Cafe. Mrs Smith was a member of the 'Small' Family of San Remo. She was the only Estate Agent in Cowes until 1954. Mrs Smith was in her late nineties when she died in 1977.The Penguin Cafe was built as a home for Mrs Jessie Smith. It was situated in Thompson Avenue on the east side near Chapel Street and the Phillip Island Bakery.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, penguin cafe, cowes -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1920c
Mrs F G Haymes, proprietor. Photo taken prior to 1924 - memorial trees not yet plantedBlack and white tinted photograph of Victoria House, showing group of buildings, fronted by white picket fence. Wooden spoke wheeled motor vehicle in front of guest house. Bluestone wall at edge of lake, two people sitting on seat at waters edge. Lakes Entrance VictoriaVictoria House Mrs F.G Haymes Prop.guesthouses, waterfront, transport, fences -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Mrs Jack Clayton Bob Harrison Gov General & wife blue biroport of portland -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medallion, Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy
Presented to Montmorency RSL by Major GA Van der Walt Officer Commanding Victoria Wing on November 24th, 2014. To show their appreciation and to thank the RSL for their support. A certificate item no 0060 explain exact details.The importance of Return Servicemen Leagues are integral establishments for returning service men & women and it is reflected in the appreciation given.Housed in a wooden box and nestled on red felt with white satin lining, brass with colours orange and grreen.Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Lead Mentor Train, Insignia Australian Coat of Arms, Insignia for Sergeant, Insignia for Corporal, Insignia for Warrant Officerappreciation, medallion, victoria wing, certificate, australian coat of arms, insignia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE GOLD DIGGINGS OF AUSTRALIA, c1963
A Lady's Visit To The Gold Diggings Of Australia In 1852-53. Written on the spot by Mrs. Charles Clacy Introduced by Patricia Thompson. Publisher Lansdowne Press, Tattersall's Lane, Melbourne. Edition: Second. 160 pages. One illustration.. Inscriptions/Markings: underlining in red and black on many pages, some notes. Harold Curnow 19/8/64 written in the front. Bendigo Historical Society stamp in front and back covers.Mrs. Charles Clancybook, gold diggings of australia, gold diggings -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1880
Mrs Anne Harcourt (nee Anne Sargeant Turner) was born in Hobart in 1823, the daughter of the Rev. Nathaniel Turner. She married the Rev. John Harcourt in 1849. Anne Harcourt died in 1900. Sepia toned head and shoulders carte de visite of Mrs Anne Harcourt.harcourt, john, president of vic/tas conference, 1875, nathaniel turner, wesleyan, minister, anne harcourt, anne sargeant turner -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Bank Passbook, Depositors Passbook Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia, 17.10.1962
Passbook in the name of Mrs Maria VASSALLO, trustee for Miss Mary VASSALLO. Passbook used from 1965 to July 1966. Changeover from pounds to decimal currency Commonwealth Savings bank of Australia savings book for Mrs Maria VASSALLO 1965 to 1966Handwritten deposit and withdrawals entriesbusiness and traders, banks, commonwealth savings bank of australia, maria vassallo, mary vassallo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - SILK CARDS, C.WW1
“Your Bro RTH” relates to Robert Thomas Heard No 5105, KIA. Refer Cat no 1893.2P for his service history..1) Card sent to Mrs J Hendry from France. .2) Card sent to Mrs J Hendry from France..1)” Kisses from France” .2) “From a loving Heart “ “France 3.5.17 Mrs J Hendry 78 Ophir St Golden Square Bendigo Vic” “My dear sister Just a card to let you see I am still thinking of home letter follows Your bro RTH”documents cards, silk -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
MRS. HOLLY BARKELL DONATED THIS BUILDING TO BE USED AS A MUSEUM. IT IS NAMED WILLIAM BARKELL MEMORIAL ARTS & HISTORIC CENTRE.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF MRS. WILLIAM BARKELL, TAKEN ON STEPS OF HER SUTHERLAND STREET HOME IN CLUNES.local history, photography, photographs, barkell family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Women in Nunawading Dinner, 1989
Menu for dinner held 10th March 1989.Menu for dinner held 10th March 1989; with invitation from Cr. Jan Plummer, Mayor, to Mrs Betty RooneyMenu for dinner held 10th March 1989.city of nunawading, plummer, jan, rooney, betty -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Yesterday's Evening
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Yesterday's Evening Author: Cecil Lewis Publisher: Peter Davies Date: 1946Label on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC LEW Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, yesterday's evening, cecil lewis -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Cabinet Photograph, Stewart & Co, Possibly Albert Key with sons Robert and Colin, c.1909
Written on the back of the photo is Mrs Key. She clearly is not the subject so presumably she ordered the print and it is of her family. Given the time period, it is probably Albert Key with sons Robert and Colin. This is consistent with other photos of Albert, Robbie and Colin at similar ages. Mrs Key would be Isabella (nee Roberts) Cabinet Photo Stewart & Co Photographer, 284-286 Bourke Street, Melbourne Stewart & Co operated from 284-286 Bourke Street from 1901-1910+Inscribed on back in pencil Mrs Keyalbert key, colin hutchinson key, key family, robert dalrymple key, stewart & co photographers 284-286 bourke st melbourne, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1935c
Enlarged from postcard produced for Mrs Allen to advertise Allens's Tearooms at the brow of Myer St, known as Allen's Hill.Black and white photograph of township, situated between Cunninghame Arm and North Arm. Shows cleared and fenced paddocks on eastern side of North Arm, some clearing and ring barked trees on western side, the high point sometimes referred to as Bernies Point after Bernie Sutherland, who lived and built boats here. Lakes Entrance VictoriaMrs Allens Seaview Cottage Lakes Entrancewaterways, topography, township, room display -
Mont De Lancey
Irons, 1875
Early examples of Mrs. Potts' irons. First patented in 1871. These irons were in sets of three - with one interchangeable handle.2 metal irons with a metal and bakelite interchangeable handle. "Mrs. Potts' iron pat. Oct 18, 1875." "Mrs. Potts' iron pat. Oct 18, 1875/No./Pat. ground." irons, laundry irons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Receipt, 25 Ti Tree Grove Rental Receipt, 30 June 1946
Rental receipt for Mrs Schwerkolt's house at 25 Ti Tree Grove, ParkdaleReceipt (30 June 1946) issued to Mrs F Schwerkolt from G L Oliver. Real Estate Agent, 232 Como Parade, Parkdale, for 4 weeks rental by Knott for 25 Ti Tree Grove, Parkdale, which was the holiday home of Francesca Schwerkolt called " Mitcham". Record includes an envelope addressed to Mrs Hogan, Mrs Schwerkolt's daughter.Rental receipt for Mrs Schwerkolt's house at 25 Ti Tree Grove, Parkdaleschwerkolt. francesca, eriksson pearl eileen, hogan frances dora -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Ceremonial object - Presentation Trowel, Kew Baptist Church School Hall, Phillip Ashberry & Sons, 1905
"Infant Department The interest in this branch of the school work (under the able guidance of Misses F. Chapman and A.E. Ratten) is well maintained. It is largely through the generosity of Nr. and Mrs. Griffiths that the officers were enabled to have a new brick school hall built. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October, 1905, by Mrs. John M. Griffiths, the new building being erected on the site of the old church. It is both attractive and comfortable and is well lighted. It is also used for the week-night services. The old building which for so long had served as a schoolroom for the little ones was not considered suitable and was in 1905 disposed of for removal. When removed it was renovated, and is now used as a mission church in a neighbouring district." Source: Kew Baptist Church History 1856-1906The trowel is historically significant for its association with the Kew Baptist Church and its ownership by and association with the Griffiths family of Kew who were important tea merchants in Australia.Silver-plated commemorative trowel with bone handle, in black leather case lined with blue velvet. The trowel is engraved with information about the occasion.It was presented to Mrs J.M. Griffiths, who lived at Goldthorns, Normanby Road, Kew. [The trowel in its case was presented to the Kew Historical Society on 24 April 2018 by the Manager of Bupa Aged Care, Edithvale.]Engraved front: "Presented to Mrs. J.M. Griffiths on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the Baptist School Hall, Kew, Oct 21st 1905". Maker mark on reverse: "PA & S E P"griffiths family - kew (vic), mrs. j.m. griffiths, commemorative objects, baptist church (kew), presentation trowels -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Making the Customer No. 1", c1990
Instruction or book - 16 pages, centre stapled titled "Making the Customer No. 1" customer services guide for PTC staff, mainly rail, with a introduction by David Davies, about providing information, keeping stations clean, displays, personal presentation and appearance.trams, tramways, ptc, behaviour, railways, staff, personnel -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Invitation, City of Kew, Opening of the East Kew Baby Health Centre, 1925
The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.CITY OF KEW / THE MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS / REQUEST THE PLEASURE OF THE COMPANY OF / Mrs FGA Barnard / AT TH EOPENING OF THE / EASK KEW BABY HEALTH CENTRE / civic invitations -- kew (vic), mrs fga barnard, east kew baby health centre, countess of stradbroke, social services -- kew (vic.) -
National Wool Museum
Certificate, Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate of Appreciation from the Salvation Army, presented to Mr & Mrs R D Pettitt.Appreciation/ presented to / Mr & Mrs R D Pettitt/..salvation army, pettitt, mr r. w. -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Letter - Letter to relative
Letter from Pte B A Bristow commander 2LT A H Ethinage to the next of kin Mrs B A Bristow advising that her husband was missing in actionLetter address to Mrs A.B Bristow 42 West Avenue Road, Hoe St Walthamstowe soldier at war missing in action -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, 1990
Photograph of President John Sullivan presenting flowers to Mrs Ruth Ellis for her 89th birthday. Also another photo of her involved with a preparing newsletters for posting with other widows. The yellow paper label says: "Legacy widow, Mrs Ruth Ellis, would not let the fact the it was her 89th birthday interfere with her 'work' at Legacy House. For the past 14 years Ruth has faithfully helped prepare the fortnightly bulletin ready for posting. But Legatee President John Sullivan, did not let her escape without presenting a beautiful bouquet of flowers on behalf of his fellow legatees and staff at Melbourne Legacy." It was with a group of photos from 1990/91 in a folio with paper labels.A record of a widow being appreciated for her volunteer work at Legacy and reaching 89 years of age.Colour photo x 2 of the 89th birthday of Mrs Ruth Ellis.Yellow paper label describing her 89th birthday in black type.widows, birthday, widows club