Photocopied extract from Robin Da Costa's 'Blackburn: a picturesque history' pp 92 -94.Extract from Robin Da Costa's 'Blackburn: a picturesque history' blackburn lake sanctuary, adult deaf and dumb society, blackburn swimming club, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, walling, edna, stones, ellis

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of telegram. from Blackburn PO. Page 20 of Da Costa booklillington, j. b., telegram, stirling

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Gordon Crescent, Blackburn See page 38 0f Da Costa book.gordon crescent blackburn, history

During the Victorian era, the period (1837-1901) in which Queen Victoria ruled England. The queen’s influence was felt throughout the world, including in the United States and Australia where Victorian values shaped society and style, especially in home décor. This period’s distinct style presents an eclectic mix of highly ornamented furniture, wallpaper, and knick-knacks. Particularly in terms of furniture, and the characteristic floral patterns and rich, contrasting colours, wall hanging that enjoyed the height of its popularity during the Victorian era were of the spiritual type with an either embroidered or punched paper religious motto or bible quote. Mottoes were commonly hung high up on the wall or in an area of prominence, to remind the viewer of their important message, such as “He Leadeth Me” and “Honesty, Industry, and Sobriety.” Short and pithy, they embodied the ideals of Victorian society. Technological advances contributed to the boom of religious mottoes whereas before the Industrial Revolution home décor of this sort was handmade and therefore minimal, now consumers could purchase and fill their homes with all sorts of mass-produced ephemera goods similar to the subject item. Many of these mass-produced period pieces still exist today, often in their original frames, ceramic, or paper formats. Flagstaff maritime museum has many examples of mottoes on display that serve to reflect the period in which values of home, faith, and Christianity were very prominent in everyday Victorian society.An item that reflects the social values and attitudes of the late Victorian era that was used to promote good Christian and moral values in many households. These items of decoration were very popular at this time and the subject item is significant as it gives a snapshot into the social norms of past generations. Wall decoration white china with relief circular hanging pieces, paper folds pinned back to reveal words Paper is pinned by metal studs. Paper folds create star shape. (set of 2)Watch and Pray and Come Unto Meflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, paper wall decoration

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Blackburn Post Office Opened in September 1960. Page 20 of Da Costa book.blackburn post office, 1960

Mary was married to William Sneddon who was a postman in Surrey Hills for many years. His father James ran an estate agency in Surrey Hills which had been established by his father, also James, in the 1880s. William married Mary nee Bird in 1903 at his father's home. They lived at 'Cliburn' 14 Suffolk Road, named after Cliburn, Westmorland (later Cumbria) where Mary's mother, Mary Coulston came from. According to the donor, all their homes were given this name. WIlliam and Mary had the following children: Jim (James 3rd) b 1905, Balwyn Jack (John William) b. 1908, Camberwell Norman Alexander b 1910, Camberwell Alan Coulson b 1914, Surrey Hills Jean Isabel b 1916, Surrey Hills Douglas Haig b 1918, Surrey Hills. William and Mary are buried in Box Hill Cemetery: P-061-0033. The donor Robin da Costa-Adams is related to the Sneddon family through her first marriage. Formal sepia photo of Mary Sneddon seated in a studio or against a backdrop provided by a travelling photographer. "Mary Sneddon" - Robin da Costa-Adams' hand in grey lead pencil. "nee Bird) / (wife of Wm Sneddon" in black ink in Jocelyn Hall's hand.(miss) mary bird, (mrs) mary sneddon, william sneddon

Phonograph record, A side: Massa's in de cold, cold ground, B side: Old Dark Joe. Efrem ZimbalistRed label "HIs Masters Voice" Cat. No. Da 493

David ALEXANDERFramed watercolour landscape depicting water in the foreground and mountains in the mid-ground.Signed and dated in ink lower left "DA Alexander '04"art, artist, david alexander, murray river, gippsland campus, landscape, watercolour, churchill

Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)" is a popular song that was made famous by Glenn Miller and by the Andrews Sisters during World War II. Its lyrics are the words of two young lovers who pledge their fidelity while one of them is away serving in the war.This item is an example of the kind of music that was popular in the first half of the 20th century.Sheet music for "Don's sit Under The Apple tree (With Anyone Else But Me). The cover is red with black print. Underneath the title are details of the composer and lyricist. Ther is a black/white photograph of the Andrews sisters who recorded the song on a background of a couple sitting under a tree in the moonlight. In the bottom right corner is the price 2/-.sheet-music don't-sit-under-the -apple-tree

Poster, promoting Pure New Wool.Hold me./ Comfort me./ Protect me./ PURE NEW WOOL WOOLMARKwool marketing

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Blackburn looking south from Albert Street. Page 103 0f Da Costa book.blackburn, albert street blackburn

This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.me1940s; west sydney; australia; women

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of original St John's Anglican Church built in 1890. |See Da Costa Book page 84st john's anglican church, blackburn

Varnished wooden shield with me rectangular metal plaque at the centre."Presented to Rev & Mrs Saynor Tatura by friends of Tatura Methodist Church 1 - 4 - 43"tatura methodist church

(1) Herbaceous Border 1984-5 (pre-Rainforest) #277. (2) View Admin Building from between Emily Gibson Beds. (3) Admin Building. (4) View of Bull Paddock, Dairy and beyond from roof of Admin Building. (5) Rear of Burnley. Tennis Court replaced by PSL 4-6 (DA) (6) Shady Walk Mondograss (Ophiopogon japonicus) Umbrella Grass (Cyperus alternifolius) (David Aldous). (7) Admin Building and Student Amenities Building. (8-10) Luffmann Ponds. (11) Frank's/Rock Point. (12-13) Oak Lawn. (14) Oak Tree lawn on reverse "Please return to Stuart Miller, Burnley College." (15) E. cladocalyx. (16) The Victorian College of Agriculture & Horticulture-Burnley Campus. U. procera to the left E. cladocalyx to the right DA. (17) Sugar Gum E. cladocalyx Burnley Gardens 1989 DA. (18) Burnley College in background DA Crack Willow in winter. (19) Tree unidentified. DA (20) DA View of trees behind Luffmann Ponds. (21) View of Burnley Gardens Pinus canariensis to the left Agathis robusta centre and sequoia sempervirens to the right DA. (22) Students in Citriodora Courtyard. (23) View of Emily Gibson Beds from roof of Admin Building. (24) Admin Building from Oak lawn. Annotated by David Aldous and Stuart Miller. herbaceous border, administration building, emily gibson beds, bull paddock, dairy, tennis court, shady walk, luffmann ponds, oak lawn, david aldous, stuart miller, student amenities building, sugar gum, citriodora courtyard

Black and white photo of Blackburn Private Hospital, cnr Gordon Crest and Clarke Street. See page 102 of Da Costa book.blackburn private hospital, gordon crescent, blackburn., clarke street

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of T. J. Higham, Printer's shop, Railway Road, Blackburn.|See page 127 of Da Costa book.higham, t. j., railway road blackburn

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a Picturesque history'Black & white photo of Blue Moon Co-operative, Railway Road Blackburn in Blackburn 1977 Page 118 of Da Costa book.blue moon fruit co-operative ltd, blackburn

Verse in the form of embroidery. 'Teach me The art of patience when I am well And give me the use of it When I am sick.' In red and black yard against a cream background on vinyl.recreations, amusements, embroidery, lydia chancellor, collection, embroidery, tapestry, verse, recreation

This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.PhotographMe, Mumwest sydney; australia; 1940s; 1930s

This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.me, mumum; west sydney; australia; 1930's; 1940's

This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.Photographme, 1934children; 1930's; australia; west sydney; portrait

North West corner of Canterbury and Blackburn Roads Blackburn.Black & white photo of 'Bills' Horse Trough, north-west corner of Canterbury and Blackburn Roads See page 97 of Da Costa book.blackburn road blackburn, canterbury road blackburn, horse troughs

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white Photo of Blackburn Tennis Club (Captioned) in early 1900s. Club founded in 1908. See page 41 of Da Costa book.blackburn tennis club, founded 1908

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of H.W. Poyntz, Postmaster & Confectioner's store, Blackburn Road. (1978 Rob's Cycle Shop) Da Costa page 19poyntz, henry, blackburn road blackburn, blackburn post office