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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Post Office, Eltham, 1906, 1906
Postcard sent to Mrs W. Heber Green (Adelaide May Green), 10 March 1906 From Millie. William Heber Green was a lecturer according to the 1909 Electoral Roll. Looking south along Maria Street (Main Road) from intersection with Bridge Street, Eltham, c.1906. Burgoyn'e Post Office on left. The footpath was about 2 feet above the road level. Horse and cart near the entrance to John Street. Webster's house was on the the northeast corner of Pitt and Maria (Main Road) and the verandah was over the footpath. Watson's Hotel on southeast corner, Fountain Hotel on southwest corner and Morrison's house on the northwest corner. (Doug Orford) Used post card with notePostage stamp and post marked Eltham Victoriaadelaide may green, bridge street, burgoyne, eltham, fountain hotel, main road, maria street, millie, morrison home, pitt street, post office, watsons hotel, webster home, william heber green -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Bedspread, C1914
The bedspread and apron (NA2863) were owned by Maria Austin (born 25 August 1867 Buried at Box Hill Cemetery 15 November 1955)and used when she worked as a 'Nanny' in England. Many of the children she cared for kept in touch with her after she came to Australia with her family in 1914. They arrived on Show Day, 1914 on the last ship to leave England before the First World War was declared. She lived at 26 Nelson Road Box Hill now the site of the Box Hill R.S.L. Maria was born 25 August in 18?? and died in 1952 and is buried in the Box Hill Cemetery. She was the Great Aunt of the donor.White cotton bedspread with a 18cm deep frill around edge and a 4cm deep insertion of lace on a shamrock design 48 cm from top of bedspread.manchester, bedding -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Apron - Nanny
The bedspread (NA2862) and apron were owned by Maria Austin (born 25 August 1867 Buried at Box Hill Cemetery 15 November 1955) and used when she worked as a 'Nanny' in England. Many of the children she cared for kept in touch with her after she came to Australia with her family in 1914. They arrived on Show Day, 1914 on the last ship to leave England before the First World War was declared. She lived at 26 Nelson Road Box Hill now the site of the Box Hill R.S.L. Maria was born 25 August in 18?? and died in 1952 and is buried in the Box Hill Cemetery. She was the Great Aunt of the donor.White bib front apron with ties to back of neck - wide waist band ties - 12 cm hem line - also three 2cm pin tucks above hem line - two 12cm pin tucks at top of bib front. Pocket on right hand side.M Austin. 1.2.1901|Laundry mark in red 59costume, female working -
Yarra Glen & District Historical Society
Black and white photographs, House and post office owned by John Hicks Petty 1866
Built in 1861 on the south side of Symonds Street opposite Irvine Crescent this building was the home of John Hicks Petty. He operated the first Post Office in Yarra Flats from here. Mr Petty, holding a baby, is standing alongside his wife Maria Louisa Petty. The cottage is built of sawn timber, placed vertically, and a shingle roof. There is an established garden surrounding the house with creeper climbing the walls.post office, original post office, john hicks petty, maria louisa petty, symonds street, irvine crescent, shingle roof, timber house, cottage garden, baby, yarra flats post office, yarra flats -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE FIGHT AT FONTENOY
A book titled ' The Fight at Fontenoy. Its Causes and Results. The story of England's Chivalrous Enterprise on Behalf of Maria Theresa of Austria.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 369 - 384 pgs.(ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, fight at fontenoy, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biography, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, fight at fontenoy, english history, australian history, maria theresa of austria, advertisements, european history, book, books, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE BENTHIEN QUARTET
The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo presents the Second Concert 1963 Series. Presenting by arrangement with Musica Viva Society of Australia 'The Benthien Quartet. Ulrich Benthien Violin, Rudolf Maria Muller Violin, Martin Ledig Viola, Wolfram Hentschel Cello. St. Andrew's Hall, Myers St. Bendigo on Friday, 10th May, 1963 at 8.15 pm. Programme One Shilling. Boltons Print. Bendigoevent, entertainment, music, the benthien quartet, the music advancement society of bendigo, musica viva society of australia, ulrich benthien, rudolf maria muller, martin ledig, wolfram hentschel, boltons print -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM
Harris collection, Leather bound photograph album containing 33 + 16 loose photographs in sepia & black & white and 1 black remembrance card for Maria Dowsey. Many photographs by Bendigo or Sandhurst photographers, some album pages decorated with coloured illustrations of flowers. Leather cover heavily embossed, pages gilt edged. Inscription in front reading E. E. Dowsey. Hare Street Echuca.Bendigo and Sandhurst Photographersphotograph, person, male/ female, bendigo-photographers-dowsey family history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Certificate of Title, Partington land, 30/09/1878
Certificates of title and associated documents relating to land owned by Charles Partington: Vol. 3200 Vol. 639882; 30/09/1878. Includes transfer of title to executors William James Partington and Maria Partington on the death of Charles Partington 16/05/1907.Shows part of the chain of ownership of this parcel of land in Greensborough. The Partingtons were Greensborough pioneers5 pages. Copies of land titles and associated documentsland titles - greensborough, partington family -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard, Two Temple Place, c. 2022
Representing the Santa Maria, one of Christopher Columbus' caravel, the beaten copper weather vane made by metalworker J. Starkie Gardner and located on the roof of the Two Temple Place (known for many years as Astor House), was damaged in 1944, restored and re-erected in 1950.After the theft of its weathervane in March 2022, the Mission is aiming at replacing it. Sepai tone postcard reproduction of a photograph of a man erected the windvane in 1950windvane, weathervane, christopher columbus, santa maria, caravel, two temple place, london, astor house, william waldorf, bulldog trust, 1950, j. starkie gardner -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard, Two Temple Place, c. 2022
Representing the Santa Maria, one of Christopher Columbus' caravel, the beaten copper weather vane made by metalworker J. Starkie Gardner and located on the roof of the Two Temple Place (known for many years as Astor House), was damaged in 1944, restored and re-erected in 1950. After the theft of its weathervane in March 2022, the Mission is aiming at replacing it. Sepai tone postcard reproduction of a photograph of a man erected the windvane in 1950windvane, weathervane, christopher columbus, santa maria, caravel, two temple place, london, astor house, william waldorf, bulldog trust, 1950, j. starkie gardner -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Photocopy, Letter to Fortunatus Elworthy Evelyn Wright for his mother, Louisa Felicia Maria Liardet-Wright-Moffitt, 1700 - 2000
From red binder of family history of Caroline and Willbraham Liardet consisting of photocopies of various photos and documents, family trees, etc.donated by Philippa Gamlin, granddaughter of Leonora. .10 - Letter to Fortunatus Elworthy Evelyn Wright from his mother Louisa Felicia Maria Liardet-Wright-Moffitt. Contains copy of the translation of certificate of marriage of Lady Perpetue Felicite DePaul De Lamanon D'Albe to William Tell Liardet.Each leaf is numberedliardet family, phillippa gamlin, ynys grecian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Years of service, 20/03/1991 12:00:00 AM
Article by Katy Ashley-Griffiths on the Italiano fruit shop, cnr Boronia and Canterbury Roads, with photograph.Article by Katy Ashley-Griffiths on the Italiano fruit shop, cnr Boronia and Canterbury Roads, with photograph.Article by Katy Ashley-Griffiths on the Italiano fruit shop, cnr Boronia and Canterbury Roads, with photograph.italiano, vince, italiano, maria, boronia road, vermont, canterbury road, vermont, vermont, greengrocers -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Ithacan Philanthropic Society Committee 1991, 1991
The Ithacan Philanthropic Society Executive Committee 1991. Pictured L-R: Back row - Dennis Katsamas, George Coutsouvelis, Anthony Drakopoulos, John Tscoucalas, Christos Lourantos. Front row - Antoni Razos, Maria Dellas, Sia Andrews (President), Helen Vlass, Nick LourantosAlthough women played a very active role in the organisation of social functions and fund raising activities, they were not eligible to become full members until 1985 after which they could also be elected to the executive committee. Prior to this there was a Ladies' Committee formed in 1944 which organised social events. Sia Andrews, Maria Dellas and Helen Vlass were the first women to be elected to the executive committee in 1985. In 1991, in the Society's 75th year, Sia Andrews became the first female president. A coloured photograph of the executive committee of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society photographed standing in front of an honour board. Five men are standing behind three women and two men who are seated. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Leah and Charles Partington, 1856c
Photographs taken circa 1856. Portraits of Leah Partington (born 1826) and her brother Charles Partington (born 1827) before Charles and his wife Ellen came to Australia in 1857. Leah had a daughter, Maria, born in 1851. Leah was 25 and unmarried. (notes by Faye Fort)Copy of sepia studio photographs.charles partington, leah partington -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Black and White, Batten Family, 1870+
Children of William Henry Batten L to R back: Lucy Alice, Anne, Florence Ellen Centre: Agnes, Margaret, Robert (Their mother Anna Maria Brommell died 1869) Sitting: Sarah Amy, Mabel Jessie (mother Kate Taylor - 9 more children came later)Photograph sepiaBATTEN FAMILY verso "2"william batten, william henry batten, lucy batten, anne batten, florence batten, agnes batten, anna batten, anna brommell, mabel batten -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COPIES OF LETTER FROM JOHN GRIMSON (1856), 1856
Copies of handwritten letter from John Grimson (1856) to 'My Dear Maria'. Page is copied in four (overlapping) sections. First section is notable for using as an illustration an S T Gill etching by James Blundell entitled 'Deep Creek - Mail Passengers en route to Melbourne' (approx size 10 x 20 cm). Letter describes journey to Bendigo and crossing of Deep Creek. Refer to 2007.1 for information about the letter in question.person, individual, john grimson, john grimson (1856) s t gill, james blundell, deep creek. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Weekly Review, "Off the Rails", 11/04/2013 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from "The Weekly Review" titled "Off the Rails", noting it is nearly 60 years since Geelong trams stopped running and their passing is still mourned. Written by Kevin Norbury, features photographs of Moorabool St Geelong, Paddy and Maria McMahon, David Angus, Joan Peachy and Jim Fidge providing memories of the trams, a souvenir bell presented to the Mayor Fidge at the time of closure and details of the closure and what happened to the trams. geelong, closure -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Camp 3 study group, 1942
German camp 3 internees formed a study group. The girls are: Annelies Bulach, Eleonore Ehnis, Gertrud Beilharz, Irene Beilharz, Magda Beilharz, Lotte Muller, Ruth Vollmer, Anny Kubler, Gertrud Scheerle, Helga Eppinger, Maria Streker, Liselotte Steller, Liselotte Streker and Evan Ruff.Black and white photograph of 10 young ladies standing, 4 seated. The number 828 centre front. To their right a tree stump in front of a hut several yards behind the stump.the number 828 internee children, camp 3, templer society, camp 3 study group -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Prudence Partington, 1888c
Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Sepia studio photograph.prudence partington, portrait photographs, partington famiy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Prudence Partington, 1875c
Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Prudence Partington, 1883c
Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Prudence Partington, 1888c
Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Prudence Partington, 1900c
Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Librio Family
The Librio family were Italian internees in camp 3 at Rushworth VIC. Photograph taken 10 March 1945. Back row (l to r): Andrea Librio, Giuseppina Librio, Concetta Librio and Giuseppe Librio (brother of Andrea). Front row (l to r): Umberto Librio and Maria Librio (children of Andrea).Black and white photograph, taken from A W M. Shows a family of 5 Italians, 4 adults at back with 2 children at front. Tree behind just right of centre. Huts behind them. Number 853 on ground in front of them.andrea librio, giuseppina librio, concetta librio, giuseppe librio, umberto librio, maria librio, italian internees, camp 3 rushworth, 853, private herbert cubbin, wendy hicks -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Belford Farm (Kew East), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing genealogical research material on the Wades of Belford Farm, all photocopied. One item was prepared for a reunion of the descendants of Peter Robert & Mary Ann Mansergh (Blair) and James & Maria Mullins (Dartnell) who arrived in the Colony on the Sailing Ship ‘China’ on 1 May 1840. The item includes lists of passenger names and the names of their descendants. The other item is an inquiry from Elvania Balcombe, which includes her own research into the Wade family.wade family - kew (vic.), farming -- kew (vic)wade family - kew (vic.), farming -- kew (vic) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Set to be a camper's delight, 1992
Opening of Ausco Disposals at 554 Whitehorse Road, MitchamOpening of Ausco Disposals at 554 Whitehorse Road, MitchamOpening of Ausco Disposals at 554 Whitehorse Road, Mitchamtents, ausco disposals, whitehorse road, mitcham, no 554, rykers, bill, avril, kuyken, judy, maria -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Alice McClelland by Alan Nuske, 1/4/1987
Oral history interview of Alice McClelland by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. Interview conducted at the Villa Maria Nursing home.2 audio recording2 of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, alice mcclelland -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, E. Strawbridge, Caroline Shillinglaw (1876-1956), c.1896
Caroline (Carrie) Shillinglaw was the third child of Phillip and Sarah Shillinglaw, born 29 February 1876 in Bundoora. She commenced school at Eltham State School No. 209 in Dalton Street in April 1882. She married Christopher Watson on 23 Oct. 1907. Christopher Watson was the owner of Watson's Hotel on the corner of Pitt Street and Maria Street (Main Road).E. Strawbridge 129 Park St. Parkville Melbournecaroline shillinglaw, caroline watson (nee shillinglaw), caroline (carrie) watson (nee shillinglaw 1876-1956), carrie shillinglaw -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Alistair Knox Park, Eltham, c.1970, 1970c
View from northwest corner showing survey pegs for trees and two ponds. Main Road has been duplicated. Bridge Street intersection showing the rock wall on the east side of the original Main Road (Maria Street). Burgoyne's Store and Eltham Uniting Church in distance at centre right and Our Lady Help of Christians at centre left.In February 1968 an unknown person took a series of photos from the Eltham Hotel at Pitt Street heading north along Main Road through the shopping centre to just north of Elsa Court covering the length of the section of Main Road which was duplicated shortly thereafter. Shows the condition and environment of the streesscape of Main Road, Eltham immediately prior to the duplication between Pitt Street and Elsa Court through the shopping centre. Also shows a number of shops and businesses that operated at that time.Black and white photographduplication, eltham, main road, bridge street, burgoyne's shop, eltham uniting church, our ladys church, maria street -
Bialik College
Mixed media (series) - Early Learning Centre
elc, 1990s, 2000selc, 1990s, 2000s