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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - MEDAL COLLECTION: PEACE MEDAL 1919, 1919
Object. Silver coloured metal medal with suspension piece at crest with suspension ring.Obverse: The figure of Peace on a pedestal with two flying doves. Inscribed ''PEACE 1919 AUSTRALIA''. A figure in chains on the left and another entangled in bushes. Reverse: An Australian Soldier and Sailor support a wreath. Above the wreath is the word ''VICTORY''. Within the wreath is ''THE TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE''. Below the wreath on a plaque, ''THE PEACE OF 1919''. These Peace medals were issued to every child in Australia aged 0-14 years (and up to 16 years if their parents were in the Armed Forces. 1.670.000 medals were made. They were issued with a red, white and blue ribbon and a pin. Victorian children received their medals on 18/19 July 1919.numismatics, medals - civil, peace medal 1919 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society et al, Human Services, 1997
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a three-part ‘Field Analysis’ / Major Assignment for RMIT Coursework by Lisa D’Acri and Simon Chambers on the History of Kew. Part 1 covers a ‘Community Area Profile’ (8 pages), Part 2 covers ‘Community Issues - The Effects of Amalgamation’ (4 pages), Part 3 covers ‘Human Service Organisation: Kew Residential Services’ (9 Pages). The research includes an analysis of demographic change over time, and summaries of interviews with residents and council officers. The file also includes the text of a talk provided by Lisa D’Acri to the Society in 1997 on Researching Kew’s History. Specific organisations covered include: Kew Cottages, St Nicholas Parents Assn. Inc.kew historical society - archives, kew - history, social services - kew (vic), local government amalgamations - kew (vic)kew historical society - archives, kew - history, social services - kew (vic), local government amalgamations - kew (vic) -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 2000
Woolshed is a small area about five kilometres north west of Beechworth, and almost about 225km north east of Melbourne. When gold was discovered at the nearby Spring Creek in February 1852, Woolshed was one of three settlements set up to house miners and their families. At its peak in 1857, Woolshed was also populated by 29 storekeepers and 14 hotels, as well as the Woolshed State School, which stood near where this photograph was taken. The school often played host to public meetings, as well as a public dance in 1897. The school was subject to some controversy in 1874 when one parent complained about the head of the school in the local newspaper, the Owens and Murray Advertiser, and at least three letters to the editor were exchanged between the two. According to the parent, C. O'Donoghue was not providing enough amusement for the children and was disrespectful to parents and staff. When the State Governor, Sir Reginald Talbot, visited Beechworth in 1906, the school organised a celebratory welcome. The Woolshed State School was ultimately closed in 1922 as miners had exhausted the Spring Creek gold supply and were moving elsewhere. This photograph, taken in about 2000, shows the trees that grew on or near the site of the original school. The Woolshed State School Honour Roll, with a list of the men from the school who served in the First World War, also still exists. It is stored in the Beechworth RSL as of 2015.This photograph is significant for its connection to an important site in Beechworth's gold mining history. Woolshed served a significant community of miners, with a population of at least 138 according to the 1911 census, with families that needed the school site to ensure their children's education. The image is also useful for prompting discussion about how Beechworth has changed over time, with the photograph taken 78 years after the school closed down.A colour rectangular photograph printed on glossy photographic paper.Woolshed State. / School site / 2000 / - remnant trees / / cobeechworth, burke museum, school, education, trees, nature, state school, woolshed, gold mining, teachers, over time, owens and murray advertiser, public meetings, public dance, c. o'donoghue, spring creek, state governor, sir reginald talbot, miners, honour roll, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greensborough Tennis Club, 1960s, 1963c
From caption on back: Photograph of Robert (Bob) Maurer (left) and Barry Keith Taylor, now dec. (right). Greensborough Tennis Club near Plenty River mid 1960s. Barry's parents lived behind the Commercial Bank of Australia in Main Street; Greensborough. He attended Ivanhoe Grammar early 1960s. Very good tennis player.Original photograph of Greensborough Tennis Club players 1960s.Black and white photograph of two men at tennis club.Caption on back of photo.greensborough tennis club, robert maurer, barry keith taylor, rosemary isaacs -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Alfred Amos , Gertrude Emma Box 1941, c1941
William and Elizabeth Box migrated from Sussex England c1850 and established a market garden in the area of Henry Dendy's 'Special Survey Brighton 1841' in the Parish of Moorabbin, County of Bourke. William's parents, George & Mary Box followed in 1856 bringing 6 of their 10 children and joined William in East Brighton ( Bentleigh) Gertrude Emma Box is a descendant of this family.The Box family were pioneer settlers in the area of 'Henry Dendy's Special Survey 1841' Brighton and established market gardens .Black & White photograph of Alfred Amos and Emma Gertrude Box c1941box william, box mary nee cripps, box elizabeth avis, box george b 1808, box gertrude emma, amos alfred, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, s horse drawn carts,, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - William Raeburn STUART on milk float with horse, 'Goatie', Bridge Street, near Ross Street, Port Melbourne, 1930s
'Goatie' was William STUART first horse. William's parents owned the Gladysdale Diary on the corner of Bridge street and Williamstown Road. The newsagent and Milk Bar on the corner of Ross & Bridge Street is still in operation (2024). The Photo was printed from a 620 box Brownie-size negative which was found in a box of negatives taken by the late Mrs M F StuartPhoto of William Raeburn STUART on his two wheeled milk float with horse 'Goatie' standing in Bridge Street near Ross Street, late 1930s-early 40s. In background is the newsagent/milk barbusiness and traders - dairies, transport - horse, william raeburn stuart, gladysdale dairy, business and traders - milkbars, bridge street, ross street, mrs m f stuart -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
Joanna Neal married William Semin (widower) on 30th April 1863 aged 18 years. Her occupation states dressmaker. Her father John Neal was an upholsterer, her mother's maiden name Joanna Cluney. William's parents were Solomon Neal and Anna Semin (nee Carter). William's occupation was miner BDM Reference 17889Framed black and white photographic portrait of Joanna Semin (nee Neal)On reverse: written in blue biro Pamela Gray's GG Mother 3 great to our grandchildren Johanna Neal, Gran Melville's (Aimee) mother semin, neal -
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 -
Unions Ballarat
Proposition and clearance forms for members. Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, Ballarat Branch, 1901-1902; 1904; 1906
The membership was affiliated with its British parent union from the 1850s. It officially registered as Australian District of Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners in 1911. In 1945 it changed its name to Building Workers' Industrial Union (BWIU). The BWIU was deregistered in 1948 and re-formed in 1952. After subsequent amalgamations, the Australian Workers Union (AWU) now has coverage of these members.Demonstrates union practices.Paper in folder.proposition forms, clearance forms, amalgamated society of carpenters and joiners, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, unions, awu, australian workers' union, fimee, federation of industrial, manufacturing and engineering employees -
Bialik College
Newspaper Clipping, "Trifle Large", The Sun, 7 May 1969, 1969
"Trifle Large", The Sun, 7 May 1969. "Dean Frewker, 5, of Toorak had trouble finding his size.. But Dean couldn't resist trying on the clothes at Richmond Town Hall yesterday. They are part of a jumble sale which will be held at the town hall next Tuesday from 9.am. to noon. It is organised by the Bialik College Parents' Asociation."parents association, fundraising, shakespeare grove -
Bialik College
Flyer (item) - Oneg Shabbat invitation, 1965
Invitation to oneg shabbat at Bialik College, 6 Shakespeare Grove, Hawthorn on Friday 4 June 1965. Joe Solvey is noted as being a speaker at the event. There is a note on the back from Honorary Secretary of the Parents' Association Esther Gross, addressed to outgoing president of the Bialik Council Julian Mercer. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1960s, judaism, parents association -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, Louise Zalay plaque
Located in the garden at Kooyong, at the intersection of the path to Talbot Crescent and the path leading to the Club house, this plaque marks the contribution of Louise Zalay. Louise worked in the library area and was a familiar figure at Kooyong until her unexpected death in 2015. This plaque was unveiled by CEO Ron Hooten, with Louise's parents and many of her colleagues in attendance, and was accompanied with the planting of a rose bush.Metal plaque with inscription embedded in garden bed.In memory of Louise Zalay A friend and colleague for 20 years 1995-2015vision australia, nameplates -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Digital image, Sepia
Black and white image of Norman McSwain (1838-1908), Councillor of Shire of Moorabbin 1882-1893. Norman was born in Skye Scotland and arrived in Australia with his parents Ewen and Margaret (nee McLeod) McSwain & five brothers & sisters on the 'Miltiades'. He married Margaret Mary Macdonald, daughter of Isabella and Alexander McDonald, and later in their marriage, they moved to Western Australia.Head and shoulders portrait of Norman McSwain. -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Digital image, Black and white
Black and white image of Norman McSwain (1838-1908), Councillor of Shire of Moorabbin 1882-1893. Norman was born in Skye Scotland and arrived in Australia with his parents Ewen and Margaret (nee McLeod) McSwain & five brothers & sisters on the 'Miltiades'. He married Margaret Mary Macdonald, daughter of Isabella and Alexander McDonald, and later in their marriage, they moved to Western Australia.Norman McSwain standing between a chair and a table, dressed in a three piece suit. -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
Early settlers to Clunes from South Australia in the 1870'sPhotocopy of sepia photograph of John and Grace Beer (nee Mitchell) and their son (probably John Jnr)Copy of sepia photograph of John and Grace Beer (nee Mitchell) and their son (probably John Jnr), arr SA 3.4.1849 aboard "Mary Ann" ex Plymouth. Parents of Caroline Parker (G-Grandparents to Dennis), dep to Vic 1870/71. John died 25/4/1893, Grace died 20/1/1905; they are buried Clunes Vic. Meth section row J2, plot 63, no headstone. Note the missing fingers of John. Plaque placed June 2017 by Dennis Parkerbeer, parker, mitchell -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Meditations & Contemplations, 1807
This book belonged to Charity Lamerton Phillips and may have belonged to her parents before her. On the inside front cover are the names of George Phillips and Jessie Kerr, giving their marriage date and the birth dates of four of their children. Charity Lamerton Phillips (1872-1942) was the daughter of George and Jessie Phillips of Nirranda and she married Frederick Bonnett and farmed in the Mepunga district. This book is of interest because of its age and because it contains family information on the Phillips family of Nirranda. Many 19th century people recorded family information in a Bible or other old book kept in the home. This is a hard cover book of 325 pages. The cover is brown leather with some sections eroded away. The spine has gold lettering. The book contains several black and white illustrations. Some of the pages are stained and torn at the edges. There are two loose sheets – an undated newspaper cutting and a notice regarding an anniversary service at the Westdown Congregational Chapel. The inscriptions are handwritten in black ink. There is also pencil scribble on some pages. Inside front cover: Details of the marriage of George Phillips and Jessie Kerr and the birth dates of four of their children. charity phillips, george and jessie phillips of nirranda, history of warrnambool -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Egg Cup, 1940's
Made as a Christmas present for a child in camp 3 by a German POW. Gretl Frank was bought to Australia in September 1941 with her German parents who were residents in Palestine (a British Protectorate at the end of WW1). Temple society members. She was born in Palestine October 1939. Married Hornung, 2 children - Ingrid and Jennifer. She is now resident is Los Angeles USA.Polished wood turned egg cup.GS german pow, christmas present, egg cup, internment camp wood work, gretl frank -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Singer Sewing Machine - Miniature working model, C1928
The Singer sewing machine was purchased [in New Plymouth, NZ] by the donor, Yvonne's, parents as a birthday/Christmas present when she was about six or maybe a little older – therefore about 1935. Much, much later, in the 1960s, it was given to her daughter, Susan, who like Yvonne seldom used it because if the seam was not correctly tied off the whole seam unravelled.Singer sewing machine and original box. Intended as girls sewing machine to teach them to make dolls clothes. Metal with Singer logo and clamp to secure to table top, with appropriate needles.Singerdomestic items, sewing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Gloves
Isobel Caldwell was born 3 August 1930. She married John McNamara in Numurkah on 4 April 1953. Isobel was skilled knitter and won many prizes in local shows. Her parents were Caroline(Carrie) May Tyack (24/5/1894 -23/5/1983) and Joseph Charles Caldwell. They were married at Bulkamaugh South on 27/2/1926Hand knitted gloves - rust coloured Wool Lace patterned back -
Unions Ballarat
Contribution book. Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, Ballarat Branch, 12 October 1915-14 March 1929
The membership began affiliation with its British parent union from the 1850s. It officially registered as Australian District of Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners in 1911. In 1945 it changed its name to Building Workers' Industrial Union (BWIU). The BWIU was deregistered in 1948 and re-formed in 1952. After subsequent amalgamations, the Australian Workers Union (AWU) now has coverage of these members.Records income/member contributions to the union. Paperfinances, union dues, building workers' industrial union, bwiu, awu, australian workers union, btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall -
Unions Ballarat
Savings bank book. Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, Ballarat Branch, 16 November 1901-14 March 1905
The membership began affiliation with its British parent union from the 1850s. It officially registered as Australian District of Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners in 1911. In 1945 it changed its name to Building Workers' Industrial Union (BWIU). The BWIU was deregistered in 1948 and re-formed in 1952. After subsequent amalgamations, the Australian Workers Union (AWU) now has coverage of these members.The bank book is a financial record of the union's Ballarat Branch.Bank book. Paper.bank book, finances, australian district of amalgamated carpenters and joiners, btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, awu, amalgamated workers union, bwiu, building workers' industrial union, fimee, federation of industrial, manufacturing and engineering employees -
Unions Ballarat
Correspondence received, 1903; 1906
The membership began affiliation with its British parent union from the 1850s. It officially registered as Australian District of Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners in 1911. In 1945 it changed its name to Building Workers' Industrial Union (BWIU). The BWIU was deregistered in 1948 and re-formed in 1952. After subsequent amalgamations, the Australian Workers Union (AWU) now has coverage of these members.Correspondence is an example of the Union's activities at this period in time.Three letters in one folder.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, amalgamated society of carpenters and joiners, building workers' industrial union, bwiu, australian workers union, awu, fimee, federation of industrial, manufacturing and engineering employees, correspondence -
Unions Ballarat
Printed materials retained by the branch. Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, Ballarat Branch, 1901-1916
The membership began affiliation with its British parent union from the 1850s. It officially registered as Australian District of Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners in 1911. In 1945 it changed its name to Building Workers' Industrial Union (BWIU). The BWIU was deregistered in 1948 and re-formed in 1952. After subsequent amalgamations, the Australian Workers Union (AWU) now has coverage of these members.Printed materials retained by the Branch. Indicative of contemporaneous events and interests of the union.Printed material in three boxes. 1. Monthly reports of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners of Australasia 1901 September, November, December 1902 February, July 1903 April, May, November 1904 February-July 1908 May, December 1910 April, July, September-December 2. Monthly reports of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners of Great Britain 1902 Nos. 474-480, June-December 1903 No. 481, January; No. 483, March; No. 485, May; Nos. 487-488, July-August; No. 491, November. 1904 Nos. 494-498, February-June. 1905 No. 506, February; No. 511, July; No. 513, September. 1906 No. 519, March; Nos. 522-524, June-August. 1907 No. 533, May. 1908 Nos. 546-547, June, Jul; Nos. 549-552, September-December. 1909 No. 552, Jan; Nos. 556-557, April, May; No. 564, December. 1910 No. 565, January; Nos. 567-569, March-May. New Series 1911 Nos. 6-8, June-August; No. 10, October. 1912 Nos. 13-15, Jan-March; Nos. 18-20, June-August; No. 22, October; No. 24, December. 1913 No. 26, February. 1914 No. 42, June. 3. Annual reports of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners of Great Britain 49th Report December 1907 - December 1908 52nd Report December 1910 - December 1911 53rd Report December 1911 - December 1912 4. Lists of branches, officers and nights of meetings of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners of Great Britain January 1909 January 1910 Minutes of proceedings of the meeting of the General Council of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners of Great Britain, held in Manchester, 13th February-29 February 1912 6. Suggestions for the consideration of the meeting of the General Council held 28 June (1904?). 7. Returns of the votes on proposals of the General Council of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners of Great Britain for amending the rules, November 1910. (2 copies) 8. Circulars published by the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners of Great Britain: to Branch Secretaries, 5 May 1906; and June 1912; advertising the Society ca? 1910; and regarding removal of the General Office, 1 February 1904. 9. Circulars published by the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, Victorian Branch: giving extract of the Determination of the Carpenters' Board, 29 April 1911 (3 copies); and advertising the Society ca? 1910. 10. Notice of special meeting of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, Ballarat Branch, 27 November 1911. 11. Entrance card to the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, Ballarat Branch, in the name of C. Rawlings, 18 May 1908. 12. List of proposals to be submitted to the votes of the members, together with the General Council's reasons for suggesting amendments to the rules. n.d. 13. Annual Report to the Members of the Victorian Branches of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, for the year ending 1911. (1 bundle) btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, building workers' industrial union, bwiu, fimee, federation of industrial, manufacturing and engineering employees, unions, amalgamated society of carpenters and joiners of australasia, amalgamated society of carpenters and joiners of great britain, minutes, general council of the amalgamated society of carpenters and joiners of great britain, amalgamated society of carpenters and joiners, victorian branch, carpenters' board, amalgamated society of carpenters and joiners, ballarat branch, entrance card, c. rawlings -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Sewing Box, C.1850
This work box belonged to Miss Mary Southcombe who, with her parents Thomas and Mary came from Devon Wales to Portland on the sailing ship "Clara" in 1854. Later that year they settled in Belfast (Port Fairy). Miss Southcombe resided in Port Fairy all her life and carried a wonderful record of citizenship extending over a period of more than 80 years.This workbox used by Miss Mary Southcombe a pioneer of Port Fairy is also a beautiful piece of it's type.Pearl inlaid wooden sewing box with many compartments made of card and covered in purple silk each compartment had a lid made of the same componentsdomestic items, sewing, box, miss mary southcombe -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: March 21, 2000
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. March 21: Parent support group for Bardet-Biedl syndrome – Sue McCoy, Media and the law – Steven Hurd. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Vision Australia
Flag - Image, George Vowell Squares & Rounds
Banner used during square dancing at George Vowell centre. Made by Margaret Fox, who along with her husband Colin, volunteered to teach square dancing at the AFB. Her son remembers that his parents rarely ever drove to a dance together, as they would need both cars to ship down the food made by Margaret to the hall, or ferry dancers to and from dances.White satin banner with AFB logo in sequins and yellow dancing couple and writing in blueGeorge Vowell Squares & Roundsrecreation, association for the blind, margaret fox -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, “Eyrecourt” House now 5 Scallan Streetin c1900's, Approx 1902
Postcard of “Eyrecourt” 1900s now 5 Scallan Street. Bill Kinsella's parents William Jennings Kinsella and wife Sarah nee Peardon lived there when first married in 1902 until they moved to farm in Ashens 1911. In 1919 the Chinese Herbalist Dr. Charles Lum lived at "Eyrecourt". It is not know who built the house or when it was demolished but the block was vacant in 1960's.B/W. Photograph of a Brick housewith an iron roof with a veranda, lots of Plants in foreground. On Rear Post card "Eyrecourt" Scallan Street No 5 Scallan Street A Picard Stawellstawell -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Wattle Glen Primary School No. 4060 - 75th anniversary 1922-1997, 1997
Includes black and white photos and sections: General history of Wattle Glen and surrounding area, gold mining, 4060 Wattle Glen, Opening school buildings (newspaper articles from The Advertiser, 1922), Sunnyside Estate Wattle Glen, Wattle Glen 4060, copies of early documents, parents protest for a new classroom, I remember Wattle Glen School Days (various recollections over various years includes class photographs), Wattle Glen Primary School Today inc. lists of staff and students 1982. Second Section titled: 1997 - 75th anniversary update From the Principal, School Council, Parents Association, Newer memories, computers at Wattle Glen, Past teachers 1983-1997, 1997 classes, memories Kathleen Cuxson, Reunion 1997, Memories of Cyril Cummins (Principal 1950-52), 1997 memories, 1997 update compiled by Naomi Windisch. No page numbers This book is significant in that it documents the history of the Wattle Glen Primary School and its wider community to 1997. It is one of a very few publications written specifically on this rural community within the Shire of Nillumbik.Spiral Bound. Inscribed - For the Eltham Historical Society Collection in exchange for the '1999 Chronology', 27/4/9975th anniversary, state school no. 4060, wattle glen primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - FRIEDA KAHLAND COLLECTION: WEDDING DRESS
Clothing. Bright green cotton wedding dress with small lined pattern on fabric. Long sleeves. Floor length skirt.Fitted bodice with front opening with eleven hooks and eyes. Front opening on skirt with three hooks and eyes. Gathers at centre back of skirt. Large decorative bow at centre back of skirt. Sleeves and bodice have black velvet ribbon and black lace trim at back and front. Black velvet ribbon trim around hemline. Broiderie lace edge around neckline.Estate of Frieda Kahland, born 1891 died 1988 in Bendigo. Parents --Johann Detlef and Elizabeth Sarah Fly. Johann was a well known wine and cordial maker. See also records: 11400.363, 11400.364, 11400.365, 11400.366.costume, female, dress -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The 'Mullens House', n.d
Story of the 'Mullens House', originally small dwelling made of hand made bricks by Mrs Mullens' father, Mr Forbes of Glen Waverley. Came from Scotland 93 years ago. As the family increased more rooms were added. Hugh Mullens was a woodcutter and later an orchardist and later still a road contractor. Mrs Tainton, a daughter, still lives in part of the original property. Another daughter, Mrs Stocks who was a widow stayed on with her mother at the old home. It is now the property of Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works. Mr & Mrs Hugh Mullen's had 12 children. Mr Mullen's parents lived in Highbury Road, near East Burwood Primary School and were pioneers of East Burwood.hugh, forbes, tainton, r (mrs), stocks, (mrs), melbourne and metropolitan board of works, highbury road, mullen's