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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Birth of the Borough of Ringwood 1905-1957. Council elections, notes and Correspondence
Birth of Borough; From Shire of Lillydale - 1905.; Notes and Correspondence - 1922 & 1927, 1949, 1957.; Council Elections. -
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Photograph - Black and White, G. E. Hains, Winnington Grammar School, Ringwood, Class Photo, c1930's
B&W Class photo in front of Winngton Grammar School, 35 Ringwood St, Ringwood.On separate handwritten note: (Left to Right) 2nd Row: Alice Astee, Joan Miles, ? , ? , ? , Edith Blood (Gluth) -
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Photograph - Black and White, W. H. Whiter, Winnington Grammar School, Ringwood, Class Photo, c1930's
B&W Class photo in front of Winngton Grammar School, 35 Ringwood St, Ringwood.On separate handwritten note: (Left to Right) Top Row: ? , ? , ? , Joan Miles, Pat Austin, ? , ? , ? , Alice Astee Centre: ? , ? , ? , Edith Blood (Gluth) -
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Book, City of Ringwood, City of Ringwood 1992 Community Guide, 1992
Community information book issued by City of Ringwood for 1992 - covering the facilities and activities of the Ringwood Council and other local organisations and associations. Includes two Aquatic Centre entry vouchers valid until June 30th, 1992.CONTENTS: (page no.) 1991/92 COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES 4 1992 CALENDAR 51 AQUATIC CENTRE 8 AQUATIC CENTRE VOUCHERS 49 CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT 6 CIVIC CENTRE TELEPHONE INDEX — DIRECT DIALLING 53 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 35-47 COMMUNITY SERVICES 17-19 COUNCIL & COMMITTEE CYCLES 4 COUNCIL FINANCES & 1991/92 RATES 16 COUNCILLORS 3 FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 15 HISTORY OF RINGWOOD 5 HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 29-30 INFRASTRUCTURE 34 LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 32 MANAGEMENT TEAM 14 MAYORAL MESSAGE – Cr. Max Williams 1 NEIGHBOURHOOD MAP 26-27 NOTES 52 PAPER & CARDBOARD COLLECTION SERVICE 22 PARKS & RESERVES — PUBLIC FACILITIES 31 PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY 23-24 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT 20-21 RINGWOOD FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND CARNIVAL 13 RINGWOOD GOLF COURSE 7 STRATEGIC BIKE PLAN 11 STREET INDEX A-L 25 STREET INDEX L-Z 28 THE LIBRARY 12 THE RINGWOOD CONVENTION & PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 10 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 33 YOUR PERSONAL DIRECTORY 50 rinx -
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Documents - Misc, Hugh Andersons Railways notes - Ringwood District
Miscellaneous research notes of Railways in the Ringwood District. Collated by Hugh Anderson -typed and hand written. Includes newspaper cuttings, official letters and various other documents. -
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Document - Documents - Misc, Hugh Andersons notes re Bushwhackers and Bullockies- Ringwood and District
Miscellaneous documents -typed and handwritten- collated by Hugh Anderson for research into Bushwhackers and Bullockies for "Place of Many Eagles" Includes newspaper cuttings, book extracts, and other documents -
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Book, This is Vermont - The Green Hill White I Live, 2010
History of Vermont, Victoria - including interviews and photographs dating from European settlement circa 1830, compiled from research over four years to 1987 by Tim Shambrook.Author's note includes acknowledgement to Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. (previously Nunawading). First published 1987; first reprint 1989; second reprint 1994. This is a revised edition printed in 2010. -
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Booklet, Ringwood - Short notes on its development 1857-1963, Feb-64
Notes prepared by Mrs M. Burnside with help from the Ringwood Historic Research Group for use in schools for history projectsPublication by Ringwood Historical Research Group intended to aid in studies and understanding of the beginnings of Ringwood, Victoria, compiled by Mrs. M. Burnside for use in school projects, distributed to school libraries throughout Ringwood.Printed first in February 1964; reprinted December 1964 with some amendments; third reprint September 1965. -
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Painting - Oil, Charles Wheeler, Orchard In Wantirna Road - oil on board. Unsigned, reportedly by Charles Wheeler (1881-1977), c.1900
Charles Wheeler biography link http://www.portrait.gov.au/people/charles-wheeler-1881 Painted by a prominent artist. Refer to Sir Ronald East's history of the Greenwood family pp. 336-371, noteably page 343 that mentions about Henrietta Carr, only daughter on George F. Carr, who married AV Greenwood in 1896. Also reference to The Wattle Club pp. 356-7. Thus giving the connection of the Greenwood and Carr families, the subjects of Charles Wheeler's painting.Painting in glass-fronted frame.Typewritten notation behind the frame - "Greenwood oral family history says that this unsigned painting was done by Charles Wheeler as a demonstration for Rose Greenwood, (A.V. Greenwood's sister). They shared a studio at the Wattle Club Hall at Box Hill circa 1890s. The subject matter was said to be Grandfather Carr's orchard in Wantirna Road (Ringwood - Still standing in 2003). Source: Mary Greenwood, youngest Granddaughter of A.V. Greenwood." -
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Photograph, Geoffrey Baker Studios, Wedding of Joan Fankhauser and Graeme Frazer, 1957
Wedding Photo - no identification on photo but subsequently identified as Joan Fankhauser and Graeme Frazer 1957. (By Betty Fuller, whose sister attended the wedding - see Notes). Geoffrey Baker Studios -
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Book, The Third Decade 2003-2013 - Probus Club of Ringwood, 2013
Probus Club of Ringwood Inc - The Third Decade 2003-2013 into the twenty-first century. Includes notes by Richard Carter, President of Ringwood Historical Society, who gave the keynote talk at the book launch on 21st October 2013. Also address by Bob Gallacher, past-president of the Probus Club of Ringwood and Club historian. -
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Book - Book draft, Probus Beyond 2013 The Final Years - Probus Club of Ringwood, 2018
A4 ring binder with USB and final draft pages of notes and photographs prepared for 4th book on Ringwood Probus Club but never went to print prior to the club closing on Monday 17th December, 2018. Folder includes photographic record of the Probus Club of Ringwood by Ron Thorn who was inducted into the Club in 1985. The total collection of Ron's photos fell into three main groups: Club functions, tours and excursions; Activities of special interest groups; and Members, speakers and special guests. -
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Book, The Journal of the Department of Agriculture of Victoria - June, 1920, June 1920
Vol. XVIII Part 6. Principal Contents - Report on Victorian Egg-Laying Competition, Loganberry Culture, Agricultural Display at the Special Show, Farm Notes.Includes article on Loganberries - "Small Fruit Culture in Victoria" by A.A. Hammond, Orchard Supervisor. Article also includes a photograph of "Mr. Murfet's Loganberry Plantation at Ringwood". -
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Packet, Gwen Reed nee Woodford family memorabilia c.1880s-c.1980s, Circa 1880s to c1980s
Collection of various family and personal documents, photographs, and early 1900s greeting cards. Papers of Gwen Reed from Edith Graham of Ware Cres, Ringwood East. (Provided by Nicki Shea, Granddaughter of Stan & Jo Bridgman of Eastwood Cycles) Contents: Hand-written notes – Woodford Family Tree, by Gwen Reed Autograph book with entries "To Gwen" Bookmark - with name "Lorrie B" Christmas card to May with love from George 1906 Christmas card from May to George 1906 Christmas card from Edie to Gwen (Cousin Ede) Christmas card from Dot to Gwen 1925 (from Dot Grundy, dc'd) Christmas card from Ollie S to Gwen 1924 Happy New Year card to Gwen from Grandma (Woodford) Christmas card from Mum & Ethel to Gwen 1926 Christmas card to Gwen from Emily (Gawith, Jeparit East) Christmas card from Olive to Gwen 1919 (Olive Janetski, Jeparit East) Christmas card from Hilda (Obst) to Gwen 1929 Postcard to Miss G Woodford "Bygalorie Park" Tullibigeal PO NSW (To Gwen from Effie - Effie Robson, Jeparit East) Christmas card to Gwennie from C. S. Graham 1915 (School teacher) Christmas card from Mum to May & George Christmas postcard from Grandfather to Gwenny Christmas card to Dear Daddie from Gwen Christmas card from May with love to George Christmas card from Nellie Parker (Nell Rodgers - Albury) to Gwen 1924 Greeting card from Hilda to Gwen 1919 (Hilda Obst Jeparit East) Christmas card from Ethel to Gwen 1927 Christmas card from Anne (MCGrath) to Gwen Christmas card from S. Hoober(?) (School teacher, Bygalorie) to Mr & Mrs Woodford, Gwen & Ollie) 1924 Christmas card from May and George to Mum and Dad 1925 Christmas card to Gwen Syd & Family from May Dad & Kiddies (Stepmother) Christmas card from George to May 1907 Postcard (signed Dulcie) to Mrs G. Reed, 9 Laurence Grove, East Ringwood Vic 3055 postmarked 1993 Envelope (only) addressed to Mrs. G. Reed, 9 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East Vic. 3135 Birth Certificate District of Balmoral, Victoria – Sonia Woodford b.1856 (Issued 1987) Death Certificate District of Stawell, Vic – Archibald Brown d.1914 Marriage Certificate District of Hamilton, Vic – John Brown & Margaret Dale m.1895 Coroner’s Post-Mortem report – Edward John Reed d.1981 Family Data Tree (Family Tree) William Walker/Elizabeth Silk, Hamilton Vic & children b.1842-1862 Newspaper clipping – May & Archibald Brown drowned at North Hamilton, 1887 Pictorial Souvenir – Selected Views of Mount Gambier to Miss L. Boyce, postmarked 1959 Hand-written poems/song lyrics by Gwen Reed (4 pages) Newspaper extract - Weekly Times Magazine Section “At Hamilton”, 1937 Photograph – “My mother standing with Foster parents” Photograph of Gracie (?) Grandma (?) Murray (?) Photograph of costumed performers Photograph of child Photograph of lady at John Mansell dispensary (Chemist at Forest Hill Vic?) Postcard photograph – Gwen & Ethel Woodford Photograph of grave – Victoria May Woodford (died 1957 aged 56 years) Photograph of grave – William Woodford and Sarah Woodford Photograph of un-named male Photograph of baby on chair Photograph – “Myself. Hope you like it May" Photograph (colour) – un-named group on train at Currumbin Qld Photograph – 2 un-named girls Autographs include Arthur Young Rosie Sturgess Joff Ellen Carlu Carter Toni Lamond Dick Curtis Billy Daniels Margaret Whiting Horrie Dargie Duo Moreno Therese Talbert Richard Gray Three Apollos Robert Leeman -
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Photograph, Reynolds Avenue, Ringwood, opposite new units in item 10548. Note the survey peg. 27 May 1992
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Photographs, Suda and Khassa Ave Ringwood, Before and after Ringwood Bypass Construction 1993
B&W photograph taken by Ringwood Historical Research Group. Also added extract from Melways showing the roads before the Bypass (1987) showing the planned Bypass cutting these two roads, and Melways (2018) showing new alignment with Bypass11063A: 17.1.93 Suda Ave Still intact towards Maroondah Hwy. Taken near Khassa Pde 11063B: 17.1.93 Suda Ave. House gone. Near Khassa Pde 11063C: 17.1.93 Ringwood Bypass from cnr Khassa Pde and Suda Ave towards Mt Dandenong Rd 11063D: 17.2.93 Suda Ave. House gone. 11063E: 21.2.93 cnr Khassa Pde and Suda Ave. Direction of next cut for the Ringwood Bypass. Trees to go. 11063F: 21.2.93 Connection from ??? St to North end of Suda Ave 11063G: 22.2.93 Adelaide St to right (closed). Mile Ave in front and turning left. Note the grey wall along Miles St to support the new car park development. Shrub on left is in the bowling club. -
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Document - Booklet, Blue & Gold - Ringwood Cricket Club Through the Years
Scanned, searchable PDF of photocopy version. 49 pages. Provided by Peter Vergers (junior) through Neville Burns.Not sure of author - either David Penny or Peter Alford, as per inscriptions on the document. Covering the years from 1901 to 1980. Also partially on RCC website - http://ringwood.vic.cricket.com.au/content.aspx?file=217|37459h. Note that the last paragraph of page 44 should read, "While the 4th Eleven Pennant was intended to close up this brief history, we cannot possibly finish without the tremendous news that in 1979/80, the fourths again got into the Final again led by Jim Myerscough and again won. They were set 295 runs to win and finished with 9/296. Plenty of heart attack and blood pressure material there! The star performer was Stephen Crump who made 138. While he would be the last to agree there is little doubt that the "Myerscough" guidance and skill played a major part in the victory and history will show that many of these lads gained enormously from Jim’s guidance and would go on to outstanding individual successes with the club." Also note that much of the Ringwood history seems to have been copied from the "Place of Many Eagles" book. Some further research on Trove has revealed that a Ringwood team was playing in 1886. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - Army Survey Regiment Minute - Activity Changes at Fortuna, Army Survey Regiment, 10.03.1995
A 'Minute' paper describing the Army Activity Changes at Fortuna as a result of the Commercial Support Programme. The new organisation to be called "The Army Topographical Support Establishment" (ATSE). contains information concerning the transition from an Army to a civilian establishment including the proposed manning and pay rates. The other items in the folder are listed under the Notes heading.A4 Paper in a Manilla folder with A "Arnos" fastener, 6 x pages. This is one of 23 miscellaneous documents in a four ring binder. Items are listed "A to V" under this item number 6264. The binder is labelled DIGO Historical Archives Vol 74.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, army topographical support establishment, atse -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Notes, Lecture Notes - type written
These typed notes have been prepared by Tom Wicking to be used in conjunction with his collection of slides on local history. Tom Wicking was a noted local historian, particularly well-known in the 1970s and 80s. He was an early active member of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society and was involved in the establishment of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in the mid 1970s. He also produced a revised edition of the booklet containing notes on the origin of street names in Warrnambool. Wicking Place in Warrnambool is named after him.He died in the late 1990s. These notes and slides were part of Wicking’s deceased estate and have been de-acquisitioned from the Flagstaff Hill collection and passed to the Warrrnambool and District Historical Society through the estate of Les O’Callaghan.These notes were for use in slide shows etc and have a limited use today as the historical information contained therein is continually being revised and technology has changed The slide material has been scanned and will be better utilized this way in a power point presentation etc. Typed sheets on aspects of Warrnambool and district history – note-book size (13 packs); quarto size (1 pack). warrnambool, tom wicking -
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Folder, Hotels, Pubs and Taverns, Late 20th century
These notes relate the story of the large number of hotels in Warrnambool and district from the 1840’s through to the 1960’s. It includes information on breweries and licensees. This folder represents a comprehensive listing of hotels in the district. Original notes typewritten in black folder with Brian Mansbridge in gold lettering on front cover. Pages are in plastic pockets. Pages show corrections.: Hotels, Pubs and Taverns of Warrnambool and District by B T Mansbridge and CGW Healey. warrnambool pubs and taverns, cgw healey, b t mansbridge -
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Document, Program Latry
This is the program for an organ recital in St. Joseph’s Church, Warrnambool in April 2013. It contains a list of the music played and some notes on the life and work of Olivier Latry and information on the organ at St. Joseph’s ChurchThis program is of interest as an example of the musical entertainment in Warrnambool in 2013. Olivier Latry is considered one of the world’s finest organists and St. Joseph’s Church organ is one of two important examples existing today of the 19th century work of the firm of Fincham and Hobday. This is a one-page sheet with printing on both sides.olivier latry, st. joseph’s church -
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Letter - Thank you from HRH Prince Alfred to Shire of Warrnambool, Date Made: 1867
The Warrnambool Shire commenced in 1863 and it was only 4 years later that HRH Prince Alfred visited the Western District in December 1867.The visit by Prince Alfred would have been of some importance to the people of the district.Handwritten letter in brown wooden frame. Sepia coloured paper with black ink. Explanatory note on separate piece of paper in top RHC.warrnambool, warrnambool shire, warrnambool shire councillors 1867, prince alfred -
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Book, Agricultural Notes 1909-1912, Circa 1909
A. J. Perkins was an agricultural scientist and viticulturist and his teaching of European viticultural methods was his first major contribution to Australian agriculture. He was appointed Principal of Roseworthy College in 1904. He also did research into stock, cereal growing manure use and wheat varieties.Comprehensive notes on agriculture which were well used as a reference point for farmers and is well linked to the district through George Rolfe and his familyMaroon hard cover with tan suede corners and spine. 270 pages with purple text Agriculture Notes 1909-1912 on spine. G Rolfe Webb handwritten in block capitals inside front cover. Sticker inside front cover: Bound by F Binns and Co., Adelaide. Lectures by Pro. A J Perkins in grey lead above title. warrnambool, boorcan, bonnington, g. rolfe webb, a. j webb, roseworthy college -
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Currency - Australian 1962 & 1966, 1962 & 1966
In value the penny was the second smallest denominator in the old imperial currency in Australia in the mid 20th century (halfpenny was the smallest). Decimal currency was introduced in 1966 and the two cent coin was the second lowest in value. It was withdrawn from circulation in 1992 but it is still legal tender in some circumstances. This coin was minted in the first year of decimal currency in Australia. The dollar note was introduced in 1966 and it in turn was replaced in 1984 by the dollar coin. These coins are kept as mementoes of notes and coins no longer in use and are therefore of historical interest. 000496.1 Australian decimal currency bank note: $1 note 000496.2 Australian decimal currency coin: 2c 000496.3 Australian pre-decimal currency coin: 1 penny The one dollar notes are orange, yellow, black and white in colour. They have images of Queen Elizabeth 11 and the Australian Coat of Arms on one side and aboriginal motifs on the other side. The metal two cent coin has the Queen’s head on one side and an image of a frilled lizard on the other. The metal penny has the Queen’s head on one side and a kangaroo image on the other.One dollar note- numbers CJA 061539 and CEU 647543 Two cent coin: Elizabeth 11, Australia 1966 One penny: Australia, Penny, 1962 australian currency, australian decimal currency, pre-decimal currency in australia -
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Plaque- Warrnambool Baby Health Centre, Miss Florence Lake 1927, 1927
in the early part of the 20th century, Warrnambool's residents had their share of health problems.according to the Annual report by Dr H I Holmes in 1921. Diphtheria, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, polimyelitis and scarlet fever were common afflictions. The sanitary system or lack thereof was the primary source of much of this illness. The healthcare facilites were much better and the hospital was well run and was further improved by the opening of the baby health centre which was opened in October 1921. The centre was situated in Liebig street at the Town Hall and was open three days a week to offer advice to mothers regarding their babies. and Sister Riley was in charge. Miss Florence Lake who opened the centre was a well known resident of the town and generous benefactor of the Warrnambool base hospital.. Florence along with her sister inherited the Lyndoch estate from George and Annie rolfe in 1920. She was well known around the district for her good nature and humour. As her sister married and moved to Italy, she continued to run Lyndoch as it had always been. She died in November 1946 This plaque has historical and social significance as it notes the time in the history of Warrnambool when health came to the fore of public interest and importance. It also commemorates one of Warrnambool's better known citizens and the beginnings of the maternal health system in the cityThis heavy stone plaque grey in colour, with polished surface, is rectangular, with lettering cut and coloured in gold. all the lettering is in capitals. It is possibly graniteWarrnambool Baby Health Centre. This stone was laid by Miss Florence Lake 1st October 1927. F M Pattison President, C M Merrett Hon Sec.warrnambool, warrnambool baby health centre, sister riley, florence lake -
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Book, Peloubet's Select notes 1895. 1898. 1904, 1895, 1898, 1904
These are three volumes of Peloubet’s Select Notes. The book contents are described as ‘Inductive, Suggestive, Explanatory, Illustrative, Doctrinal and Practical’. The books were issued as curriculum material for Sunday Schools and were first published in the mid 1870s and continued to be published for the next 100 years. These three volumes belonged to M. P. McMeekin and this is presumed to be Margaret Parker McMeekin (1868-1948), the daughter of John McMeekin and Isabella Parker of Warrnambool. John McMeekin was the Rate Collector and Inspector and then the Valuer for the Warrnambool Shire in the 1860s, 70s and 80s. Two sons, William and James, operated a produce export business in Kepler Street under the name of McMeekin Brothers and another son, Charles was an auctioneer in Warrnambool. It is surmised that Margaret McMeekin was a Sunday School teacher either in Warrnambool or Port Fairy. These books are of interest as examples of what was taught in Sunday Schools in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They are also of interest because they belonged to Margaret McMeekin, a member of a prominent family in Warrnambool at that time. These are three books of a religious nature written by F. and M. Peloubet and published in 1895, 1898 and 1904. .1 A hard cover book of 346 pages with a greenish brown cover and gold lettering on the spine. Two blue stamps of the Warrnmbool & District Historical Society and a handwritten name are on the first page .2 A hard cover book of 344 pages with a brown cover and gold lettering on the spine. Two blue stamps of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society are on the first and last page. The cover has worn edges. .3 A hard cover book of 358 pages with a greenish brown cover and gold lettering on the spine. There are two blue stamps of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society on the first and last page. There is a black and white full page plate at the beginning of the book and this is protected by a piece of tissue. ‘M.P. McMeekin, Port Fairy’ (1895 volume) sunday schools, margaret mcmeekin, warrnambool history -
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Book, The Holy Bible, Early 20th century
The original inscription in this Bible is interesting but no information has been found on Mary MacLeod or Hazel O’Moore-Skelly except to note that Eleanor Hazel Cameron, nee O’Moore-Skelly, (1914 -1989) is buried in the Allambie Park Cemetery, Albany. The Bible was given to Berenice Angus by Sister Ingpen of Warrnambool. The accompanying note that indicated that it came from Sister Ingpen is now missing. The later inscriptions indicate that Berenice Angus had this Bible in the early 1950s at her school in Geelong, ‘The Hermitage’. Sister Amy Ingpen (1878- 1965) was an important figure in Warrnambool’s history. She trained as a nurse and was said to be the first Victorian country nurse to qualify for the Midwifery Certificate. She initially assisted Dr Thomas Scott and later Doctor Gerald Baldwin at the ‘Alveston’ Private Hospital (corner Darling and Banyan Streets, Warrnambool). She then took sole control of the private hospital and ran this hospital for a great number of years, providing expert care for midwifery, surgical and medical cases. Berenice Angus (Berry McDade) is the daughter of Dr Roy and Gladys Angus. Dr Angus (1901-1970) came to Warrnambool in 1939 and practised at ‘Birchwood’ in Koroit Street and in later years as an ophthalmologist. This book is of interest because of its connection with Sister Ingpen, a prominent nurse in 20th century Warrnambool and the Angus family of Warrnambool. This is a black soft leather- covered Bible of 1208 pages. The cover extends over the edges of the pages. It has gold lettering on the spine and gold edging on the pages. The inside covers are black. The book has been silk bound but is now partly detached from inside the spine. Some pages are loose and have been mended with glue. Some of the pages have ink staining and the cover is worn with the top and bottom of the spine cover broken and torn. There is an inscription on the black inside cover and one of the first pages and a stamp from the Warrnambool & District Historical Society.‘Mary’ ‘Mary MacLeod with love from Hazel O’Moore-Skelly’ ‘When this you see, Remember me’ ‘Berenice Angus, 1952’ ‘Berenice Angus, The Hermitage, Geelong, 1952 (almost indecipherable) hazel o’moore-skelly, mary macleod, berenice mcdade (angus), dr angus, sister ingpen, history of warrnambool -
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Document, Postcard embroidered, 1918
Embroidered cards such as this one were made by the French (usually women) for use as post cards for World War One soldiers to send home as greeting cards. The gift card with the embroidered card may not have been originally with it. The embroidered card has the date of October 1918, just one month before the official end of the war in November 1918. The name of the person who wrote ‘Somewhere in France’ on the back of the card is not listed but the handwriting appears to be similar to that on another card in our collection which is from R. Kerr from Kerr Street in Warrnambool. No information has been found on this soldier named Kerr. This embroidered card is of considerable significance as a very attractive memento of World War One and one, presumably, with local provenance. .1 The embroidered card is a World War One post card. The embroidery is on silk mounted on a white card. The embroidery is in yellow, blue, red, white and green colours and features a trail of flowers, a rising sun, six national flags, the words ‘Happy Christmas’ and other ornamentation. The embroidery is in two sections with a lift up section that could hold another card or note. The handwriting on the back has been written in pencil. The post card section has not been franked or posted. The card has marks at the edges where it has been attached to a surface with pins. The card is a little stained. .2 This is a small gift card with a coloured image of a girl with a basket of flowers.Embroidered card - ‘Happy Christmas’ ‘Somewhere in France 8/10/18’ Small gift card – ‘A Christmas Wish’ world war one and warrnambool, warrnambool historical society -
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Book, Artithmetical examples, 1887
This school text book, written by Dr William Davis, was one of several used by the Giles children at Wangoom State School. This arithmetic book has the name, ‘Henrietta Giles’. The Giles family lived on the Allansford Road. Wangoom State School, No. 645, was opened in 1865 on the Warrnambool/Wangoom Road as a Common School and became Wangoom State School after 1872. It is now closed. This book is of interest as an example of a 19th century arithmetic book (note that it has the caption, ‘for school and home use’). It is also of significance as a textbook used by the Giles family, early settlers in the Warrnambool area. This is a hard cover book of 114 pages. The cover is green-black with embossed lettering on the front cover (no longer fully decipherable). The pages are dog-eared and a couple of pages are splotched with ink. The cover is partly detached and very stained and the edges are torn away in some places. The inscriptions are handwritten in black ink and there is scribble on some pages. There is a blue stamp of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society on the first page. ‘Henrietta’ ‘Henrietta R.V. Giles, Wangoom State School, No. 645’wangoom state school, history of warrnambool, giles family -
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Artefact, Silver plate note pad, Early 20th century
This note-pad and holder perhaps belonged to Jessie Bell whose name is written on the first page. There are several entries on the pages and the dates range from 1908 to 1929. The entries include references to a Banquet for Mr J. Duffus, Purnim, 1912, Jack Ross’ Wedding Party, Dennington, 1912, R.J. Jones’ Dance, Woolshed, 1928 and Leila Jenkins’ 21st Birthday Party, 1928. This notebook and holder is of interest because it is an example of the type of appointment book used by the more affluent in the early 20th century. This is a heavily-embossed silver note-pad holder with a hinged lid on the front and clips at the side to hold a pencil. The writing material inside the pencil is missing. The back of the holder has a blank space in the middle where a name can be inscribed. At the top of the holder is a ring, holding a chain with an ornamented clip at the end. This enables the holder and pad to be hooked over a belt or lapel. Inside the holder are fifty paper pages on which to write appointments or notes. The pages are gilt-paged. The paper contains several notes handwritten in pencil re dances, parties etc. First Page: ‘Jessie A. Bell, Warrumyea, Wangoom, Warrnambool’ jessie bell, appointment book, warrnambool history