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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Clock - Wall
Smiths were once the largest clock manufacturers in Europe. They produced clocks for the home.Used by a resident of the Kiewa ValleyWhite clock face with black hands and numbers. The seconds hand is red. Electric cord attached at the back with details of makers embossed in the centre circle. The face of the clock is attached to a round tin mantel. It has a white knob at the bottom (for adjusting the hands). The electric wall plug has 3 cylinder shaped prongs (they are not flat). On clock face "Smiths" On the back "Smiths / English clocks" Details re maker, watts etc. embossed on the back centre.smiths clock, wall clock -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, ASSOCIATION, 1937, 1938, 1952/3
Refer James Clarence WATT, Cat No 3554.2 for his service history..1) 21st Battalion Association 1937 badge. White background with red outer edge, black printing & battalion emblem in centre. Clasping pin at back. .2) 21st Battalion Association 1938 badge. White background with black outer edge, red printing & battalion emblem in centre. Clasping pin at back. .3) 24st Battalion Association 1952-53 badge. Battalion emblem on blue background, cream backing with clasping pin.badges, association, battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLIONS, One is 1937
Refer James Clarence WATT, Cat No 3554.2 for his service history..1) King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medallion. Dated 12.5.1937 with red / white / blue ribbon. .2) Silver medallion with man holding staff & supporting a child on his shoulder. Silver hanging chain attached.medallions, coronation, memorabilia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, MILITARY, 1) WW1 era
Refer James Clarence WATT, Cat No 3554.2 for his service history..1) War badge for services rendered. Awarded to service personnel who were wounded or contracted sickness of disability during service & were invalided out. Metal clasp at back. .2) Gold badge, red / gold stripe triangle with crown on top. Attachment pin on back with small gold chain..1) Printed on badge: “FOR KING AND EMPIRE, SERVICES RENDERED” .2) Printed on badge: “ARMY DESIGN ESTABLISHMENT”badges, services, army design, rendered -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1956
Black and white photograph of Doreen Watts, Judith Rickman nee Morton Judith East Delma Carstairs nee Mongomery Gwenda Mitchelson Valerie Brett Greta Watts Nora Cranston now Warseldine Annette Kerr Anore Newman now Geoff Barbara Ray Audrey Lancaster Dot Scott Edna Ostler Valerie Newman now Curtis Debbie Lancaster now Jerkins Debutantes, Matrons and flower girls posted for group photograph Lakes Entrance Victoriahistorical society -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, The Watter-mill, Meaulte, Somme
This card was most probably purchased by Harry Holmes while on service with the Australian Imperial Forces during World Way One.Black and white postcard showing a three story brick building. It is the Watter-mill, Le Moulin, Somme. This card was purchased by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War One. chatham - holmes family archive, chatham, holmes, harry holmes, world war, world war 1, world war one, world war i, france, somme, wtter-mill, meaulte, le moulin, amiens, aif -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SNIPPETS OF BENDIGO
Bendigo Weekly Friday 16 June 2000. Article ''Snippets of Bendigo History'' from Edith Lunn. The article details the history of real estate agent T. C. Watts and Sons. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: GUIDE FOR CHAIRMAN & SECRETARY, 1923
Book; Brown paper covered book.' Guide for Chairman & Secretary by John Monro B.A. Printed by Wyatt & Watts Melbourne 1923. J. Stanistreet Jnr. Charing Cross Bendigo, handwritten on front cover.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganisation, industry, mines & mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Fire Brigade, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1993
Black and white photograph Fire Brigade memebrs Alan Lancaster, Brad Lancaster, Paul Hardy, David Faille with CFA Regional Officer Colin Watt, standing in front of fire truck. Metung Victoriafire brigade, volunteering -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Fire Brigade, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1990
Black and white photograph Tambo Group Fire Brigade Awards, Regional Officer Colin Watt, Barry Johnston CFA Board, and Jim Thorne being awarded 3rd Clasp. Lakes Entrance Victoriafire brigade, volunteering, awards -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
PYE F60 VHF BASE STATION, PYE F60 BASE, 1966
Solid state Receiver using germanium transistors. Valve Base 50 WattsCommunications equipment that transisioned from valves to solid stateLarge Metal Blue cabinet holding a separate transmitter and recieverPye Base Station F60 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Halt City Loan Bids, 1976
Nunawading City Progress Association demanded a halt to further loan borrowings by Nunawading Council.Nunawading City Progress Association demanded a halt to further loan borrowings by Nunawading Council.Nunawading City Progress Association demanded a halt to further loan borrowings by Nunawading Council.city of nunawading, local government finance, nunawading city progress association, watt, jim, jane, ted -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, New Bridge over River Moyne Port Fairy East 1902
New Bridge over River Moyne Port Fairy East 1902Black and white photograph view of new bridge over the river Moyne taken in 1902New Bridge over River Moyne Port Fairy East 1902 (handwritten) Mr G.W.Scott C.E.Engineer. .......Watts Riordan Contractorsbridge, river, moyne, river moyne, traffic -
Orbost & District Historical Society
electric teapot, Chesters Trading Company, mid 20th century
This item wasdonated to the Slab Hut, the Orbost Visitor Information Centre. This item reflects the importance of tea drinking in 19th and 20th century Australia. A teapot of EPBM - electroplated britannia metal with an aluminium lid that has an electric plug connection. The lid is an Alanware, 240 volt 100 watt immersion heater with a coil suspended from it. The lid does not match the teapot.On the bottom of the teapot - EPBM James Dixon & Sons a trumpet symbol Sheffield 8578 4teapot electro-plated-britannia-metal appliances water-heating drink-food-preparation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE - LETTER
Typed copy of a letter from A. J. Watts, Town Clerk to The Mayor & Councillors, City of Bendigo regarding a museum and tourism at the Central Deborah Mine. Also mentioned are the Nell Gwynne Mine and the Victoria Hill site.mine, gold, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, a. j. watts, nell gwynne mine, victoria hill mine, cr. a. l. roy, the historical society -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, Barry Sutton, 20.07.1972
The photograph is taken in the Physiotherapy Department at Mount Royal Hospital. RDNS Sr. Sue Revill is from RDNS Moorabbin Centre and Sr. Helen Watt is from Footscray Centre, They are attending an Education session on Rehabilitation at Mount Royal. Hospital. They are wearing the RDNS winter uniform of a blue/grey skivvie under a V neck tunic style herringbone winter material dress with the RDNS insignia emblazoned on its upper left.Education was an integral part of Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), from its inception in 1885, later, in 1966, called Royal District Nursing Service, (RDNS). From 1885, only Trained Nurses (Nurses) who trained through the Hospital training system were employed by the Society, and on visits to patients they taught the necessity of hygiene and cleanliness, as well as the need for a good diet, to bring about good health. Doctor’s lectures were later given at the MDNS home to instruct patients and their families on prevention of disease. Education to patients continued throughout the years regarding health care and the use of equipment in the home. In 1961, Education programs commenced at MDNS with their Trained nurses (Sisters) receiving In-service education. Sister Pat (Paddy) Rowley was a leader in this In-service Education and established the MDNS, later called RDNS, Department of Community Nursing Education in 1962. Staff could also apply for scholarships to further their education outside of RDNS. Many of their senior Sisters received Postgraduate diplomas from the College of Nursing in Community Health Nursing, Education, and Administration, and several travelled overseas visiting nursing organizations viewing their public health and district nursing systems. Many programs were run at RDNS, including: a Post Basic Course, Cardiac Rehabilitation Nursing, Haematology/Oncology Nursing, Palliative Care program, Diabetic Stabilization Program, Leg Ulcer Management Program, Wound Care Specialist Program, HIV/AIDS Nursing Care, Cystic Fibrosis Home Support, Veterans Home Care Program, Breast Cancer Support Program, Continence Management Program, Stomal Therapy Program, In-Home Lactation Support Program and the Homeless Persons Program. RDNS staff attended several hospitals to observe and learn special care needed to some clients, e.g. to the Austin Hospital to learn the care required for paraplegic and quadriplegic clients at home, and to Mount Royal Hospital to observe the care of clients in the Rehabilitation ward. A Community Nursing Education Program was extended to Student nurses from Hospitals and to other nursing organizations. These Education programs kept the RDNS Sisters abreast of new techniques, such as changes in technology for e.g. new testing methods in detecting glucose levels in Diabetic patients. Sr. Nan Deakin did a Post Basic Course in Psychiatric Nursing and included this area in her education lectures. Sr. Daphne Geldard specialized in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. These Sisters visited patients in District areas with the regular RDNS Sister when required. Every member of staff, both professional and non professional staff, received regular education in the Education Department. In 1980, a Home Health Aide pilot study, funded by the Federal Government, the Brotherhood of St. Laurence and RDNS, with the program written and taught by Sr. Rowley, was evaluated as successful, and Home Health Aides were employed and worked in RDNS Centres under the supervision of the RDNS Registered Nurses. Black and white photograph depicting, on the left, a side-on view of a Hospital Physiotherapist with her long hair drawn back in a pony tail, and wearing a grey V neck dress over a white blouse and a dark cardigan who is facing right. She has her left hand on the arm of a standing lady and her right hand on the lady's hand which is on a walking rail. To the right rear of the Physiotherapist is Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) Sister Sue Revill who has shoulder length dark hair and is looking at the lady. To her right the elderly lady who is wearing glasses; has wavy white hair and is wearing a light grey frock, is standing in front of a wheelchair with her right hand on the walking rail. Her left arm hangs loosely by her side. To her right is a walking rail and standing to its right is Sr. Helen Watt who is looking towards the lady. She has short dark wavy hair, and has her right arm around the back of the lady and her left hand is on the walking rail. In the background of the photograph, the lower section of several 4 prong walking stick are seen hanging on the wall. Barry Sutton photographer's stamp. Quote KY 78rdns, royal district nursing service, rdns uniform, rdns education, sister sue revill, sister helen watt -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1892
The photograph shows a chaff cutter on John Watt's farm about 1892. Mr John Watt set up farming in 1879. He was a native of Port Fairy. He was educated in Scotland and came back to Victoria and selected 320 acres on the Snowy River.The property extended from Majors Creek Road to around about Gilbert's Gulch.this item is associated with John Watt an early Orbost settler.A black / white photograph of a large wooden slatted barn with motorised farm machinery outside . There are three men with the machines and a young girl watching.agriculture-machinery farming-orbost watt-john -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MCGIBBONY HOUSE
Photo: black and white - Written on back in pen : 'McGibbony house - croquet lawn.' Incomplete stamp on back ' T.C. Watts & Son, auctioneer, estate agents, imperial fire office, Beehive Chambers, Pall Mall, Bendigo.buildings, house, mcgibbony -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Falks Studio et al, Ina Higgins, c. 1895
Georgina (Ina) Higgins graduated with first full time female students . Top marks.Digitised Studio photograph of Ina (Frances Georgina Watts) Higgins taken in Falks Studio , Melbourne C. 1895. Ina Higgins was one of the first female students to graduate with a Diploma from Burnley Horticultural College in 1902.female students, ina higgins, georgina higgins, diploma -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Fire Brigade, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1991
Black and white photograph Tambo Group Fire Brigade Awards, Colin Watt Regional Officer, Ken Whadcoat, Alex Cooper and Colin Campbell awarede National Medal and Clasp for 30 years. Lakes Entrance Victoriafire brigade, volunteering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Blackburn Cool Stores
Papers of Blackburn Cool Stores Pty Ltd, established 1917, comprising Box 1-1a: Minutes of Board of Directors 1916-1935, 1940-1987 (10 vols.); Sundry debtors 1983-1987; Pool Storage, Wages, Rent records 1981-1987; Petty Cash Book 1936-1987; Receipt book 1985-1987. Box 2: Ledgers and account books (6 vols) with Audit reports, bank statements, superannuation, shareholder lists, rentals, operating costs; Box 3: Share scrip certificates, rebuilding, plant and equipment estimates; Box 4: Land, company formation, services, provision documents; Work records for Alan Riescheck, Harry Wilson, Don Watts (2 vols)Papers of Blackburn Cool Stores Pty Ltd, established 1917, comprising Box 1-1a: Minutes of Board of Directors 1916-1935, 1940-1987 (10 vols.); Sundry debtors 1983-1987; Pool Storage, Wages, Rent records 1981-1987; Petty Cash Book 1936-1987; Receipt book 1985-1987. Box 2: Ledgers and account books (6 vols) with Audit reports, bank statements, superannuation, shareholder lists, rentals, operating costs; Box 3: Share scrip certificates, rebuilding, plant and equipment estimates; Box 4: Land, company formation, services, provision documents; Work records for Alan Riescheck, Harry Wilson, Don Watts (2 vols)Papers of Blackburn Cool Stores Pty Ltd, established 1917, comprising Box 1-1a: Minutes of Board of Directors 1916-1935, 1940-1987 (10 vols.); Sundry debtors 1983-1987; Pool Storage, Wages, Rent records 1981-1987; Petty Cash Book 1936-1987; Receipt book 1985-1987. Box 2: Ledgers and account books (6 vols) with Audit reports, bank statements, superannuation, shareholder lists, rentals, operating costs; Box 3: Share scrip certificates, rebuilding, plant and equipment estimates; Box 4: Land, company formation, services, provision documents; Work records for Alan Riescheck, Harry Wilson, Don Watts (2 vols)blackburn cool store, cool stores, blackburn, wilson, harry, orchards, fankhauser, margaret, fankhauser, eric, watts, don, riescheck, alan -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Projector - 'Pictoral' Bogong State School, 1925 - 1935
As Bogong State School was located in a remote area especially in winter when the weather and therefore the road isolated the school for an indefinite time, the school was provided with up to date equipment with a comprehensive library and educational films that wouldn't disadvantage the students. Educational films covered all subjects and areas of the curriculum. The projector was very modern at the time. The Society for Visual Education Inc was founded in 1919 as a for-profit educational publisher dedicated to the use of new technologies in teaching.This projector was used at the Bogong State School which opened in 1941 for the children of the employees of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria who were working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The school was outstanding as reported by the school inspectors regarding the education of the pupils which was also supported by new and modern equipment. The nearest school was 14 km away over a dirt road that wound around the Victorian mountains and often closed due to bad weather. Bakelite box holding a globe and a small black tin projector on brown rectangular bakelite base with 4 round rubber stands at each corner. It is able to be moved upwards from the front to adjust the height within a cm. The back is a tall irregular box shape with ventilation on 2 sides of the bottom and at the top. There is a brass plaque attached above 1 vent and an electric cord, with switch, below it. Attached at each side of the front of this box is a cylinder fitted horizontally facing the front where the lense is fitted. At right angles above there is another cylinder, hollow, with a rod for the film to be placed. Globe also in Bakelite boxPlaque: Pictorial Projector / Model Q / 120 Volts. 100 Watts / No. 23736 / Manufactured / Society of Visual Education Inc. / Chicago U.S.Aprojector, bogong primary school, education, educational films, visual education, kiewa hydro electric scheme -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES RSL, 1) pre WW2
Items in collection re Sgt James Clarence WATT. Refer Cat No 3554.2 for his service records..1) Returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League metal badge with crown at top, white background, 2 gold figures in centre. 2 Attachment rings on back. .2) Returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League metal badge, a crown bearing 53 ( member year 1953) inside it at top, white background, 2 gold figures in centre. Attachment clip on back..1) Printed on red marking at bottom on front: “AUSTRALIA”, “Stamped: 80413” .2) Printed on red marking at bottom on front: “AUSTRALIA”, Stamped on back attachment clip: “A2920 2”rsl, membership, badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS & RIBBONS WW1, Post WW1
James Clarence WATT No’s 900 and 533 AIF. Refer Reg No 3554.2 for his service details..1) British Service Medal 1914 - 1918 & ribbon. .2) Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 & ribbon. .3) British Service Medal & Victory Medal service ribbon bar.Name, Regt No and unit stamped around edge of medals.medals, award, ribbon -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978 - 79
One of a pair of settlers homes on the property of the Cameron Family, Watts Road, Ventnor. built about 1880.Photograph of two houses at Cameron property, Ventnor. One intact - the other in ruins. Built of corrugated iron.local history, photographs, buildings - historic, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cameron's settlers homes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 25 WEBSTER STREET, BENDIGO, 1929
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white original photograph mounted on grey cardboard. Weatherboard house, corrugated iron roof. Return verandah with wooden decoration. 1 chimney. 2 decorative gables above windows. Garden with lawn, shrubs and garden seat. Written on back of image 'H. Liddall, Webster Street. Terms £500 bal 61/2 %. £775 on 30.1.41 £250 deposit, low interest to be arranged. 25 Webster Street. White sticker attached to bottom of photo board ' December 1927 Pyke Street - Bendigo £1150' 2012 photo of house attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree Photo Bendigoplace, building, residential -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: CORNER SOMERVILLE AND ELLIS STS, BENDIGO, 1928
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, two chimneys. Dog at gate. Woven wire fence. Written on back of photo board " £850 Geo Oldfield, Cnr Somerville and Ellis St. Corner Somerville and Ellis Streets Bendigo, Cr ?on terms, Deposit required about £150' 2012 photo of house site attached to record for comparison.Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, previous register no. ''mp12'' part of a collection of photographs used by estate agent t.c. watts and son -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: LANGSTON STREET, BENDIGO, 1927
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. Weatherboard double fronted house, verandah with brick piers and timber supports, Two chimneys visible, small gable LH side front. C1920 . Woven wire fence. Single gate next to double gate. Written on back of image ' Marrows Langston St £700.Frank A Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, see also; previous reg. no mp11 (2000-16-01):and previous reg. no. mp13 (200-14-01) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: HARNEY STREET, BENDIGO, 1930
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular brown board. House, weatherboard corrugated iron roof, bull nose verandah, picket fence, cast iron lace on verandah, 2 chimneys, central door, 1 window each side of door, wooden steps up to return verandah, Written on back of image 'Hunt, Harney Street, £575 Sewered' Faint stamp on back with date 11 April 1939. £250 deposit. Low interest to be arranged'Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, previous register no. ''mp 10'' part of a collection of photographs used by estate agent t.c. watts and son -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 29 PYKE STREET, BENDIGO, 1927
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white original photograph mounted on grey board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, verandah, picket fence, wooden fretwork on gables and windows. Decoration along roof line, one chimney visible , garden with two palm trees. Bay window RH side. Harrison's Est £1150, 29 Pyke Street Bendigo written on back of image. Date: 9 Dec 1927. stamped on back.A. Jeffree, Bendgoplace, building, residential, previous reg. no. mp81 part of a collection of photographs used by estate agent t.c. watts and sons, bendigo to show potential purchasers.