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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Stebbings, 2009-2010
Initially collated by Harry Gilham as part of a file on Eltham Cemetery. Gravestones record name as Stebbings but probate documents have no 's', also death registration and newspaper report for probate - no 's'george stebbings, mary ann stebbings, nillumbik cemetery, george stebbing, mary ann stebbing -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, June Hall, The Noel Withers story, 2011
Noel Withers recounts his background in England, emigrating to Australia and settling in Greensborough. He discusses the development of his interest in the Greensborough cemetery and local history. A told to June Hall 2011.A primary source account of Noel's background and interest in local history. 3 typed pages. noel withers, greensborough historical society, june hall, greensborough cemetery -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph, Wayne Phillipson, Graves at Torphichen, Scotland, 2001
Torphichen graveyard is situated within the churchyard. Located west of Edinburgh it was the seat of Knight Hospitallers. Many ancestors of the Russell family who settled around Ballarat, Victoria, Australia are buried in this cemetery.Postcard size coloured photograph of multiple exposures showing graves at Torphichen, ScotlandVerso: Gran at graveyard - Torphichenrussell, torphichen, scotland, ballarat -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Albert Jacka VC home (1925-32) - images collection
Lived in Murchison Street 1925-1932. Buried in St Kilda Cemetery 19th January 1932. Plaque was unvieled 18th Feb 1986 by Cr John Callanan, Mayor of St Kilda.Historiccolour photograph unmountedAlbert Jacka (1893-1932). VC, MC and BAR, 14th Battalion AIF. First Australian awarded the Victoria Cross in World War I. Mayor of St Kilda 1930-31. Lived in Murchison St 1925-1932. Buried in St Kilda Cemetary 19th January 1932. This plaque was unveiled 16th February 1986 by Councillor John Callanan, Mayor of St Kilda, City of St Kilda. plaques, albert jacka, murchison street, st kilda east, st kilda -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Carol Ann Jones, Mr William McLachlan's Grave & Headstone at Stawell Cemetery1806-1889 with new headstone 2018 -- 5 Photos -- Coloured, 9/3/2018
Five coloured photographs of grave of William McLachland in Stawell Cemetery 1806-1889 with new headstone. He discovered the first Gold in Stawell in May 1853. Taken 9/3/2018. -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Miss Martha Eveleen O'Meara
Miss Martha Eveleen O'Meara, born 1886 at Spring Vale (Pittong), a daughter of John and Maria O'Meara. Died 27 September 1953 Aged 67 years. Buried Linton Cemetery.Black and white copy of original photograph showing the side profile of a young woman wearing a light coloured, flora-print, long sleeve dress with high neckline. Her dark hair is up in a loose style bun."Miss Martha O'Meara".martha eveleen o'meara, portrait, photograph -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Brighton Cemetery, North Road, Caulfield South
Photocopy of the entry in the Caulfield Conservation Study, dated 01/1995, by Andrew Ward for the Miller Mausoleum at Brighton Cemetery. The study includes a description of the tomb’s architectural features, a brief history and a photograph of the tomb.miller mausoleum, brighton cemetery, caulfield south, north road, ward andrew, miller septimus, miller clara johnstone, miller gwendoline stewart, cantala, dandenong road, cemeteries, graves, tombstones, gravestones, monuments and memorials, architectural styles, gothic (revival) architecture, architectural features, gables, roofs, windows -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
The grave is that of Martha Williams and her father John and is the only existing grave in the old Mickleham Cemetery which was associated with the Wesleyan Chapel and is a reminder of the strength of the Wesleyan faith in the Mickleham district in the 19th century.A coloured photograph of a grave site with a concrete edge and low iron fence around it and a simple tombstone with a curved top. There are clumps of tussocky grass scattered across the grass and two sprawling eucalyptus are growing behind the grave.former mickleham cemetery, mt. ridley road, williams, martha, john, george evans collection -
Mont De Lancey
Photograph - Framed Photograph, Twites Art Picture Framers, Unknown
Hilda was born in Wandin Yallock in 1899 and was the eldest daughter of William and Frances sebire.. She died on 14th August 2906. aged seven years in Wandin Yallock. She is buried at the Lilydale Cemetery.A framed photograph of Hilda Rihoy Sebire 1899 - 1906, taken standing next to a decorative stand with a pot plant fern on top of it. Hilda is wearing a frilly long sleeved white dress with a large collar and tie at the neck. She wears a very large frilled hat with ribbon ties. The decorative gold painted wooden frame has a cream cloth mount with a gold edge around the black and white photograph. Attached to the bottom of the frame is' Hilda Rihoy Sebire 1899 - 1906'. The framer has a sticker on the back, 'TW REF. 3006' portrait photographs, pictures, frames, photograph frames, photograph accessories, family life -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Article - Women, Ballarat School of Mines: Women of Note; Emily Stitfold, Photographer, (1866-1948)
Emily Ann Hanson Stitfold was born in Ballarat in 1866 to Thomas Stitfold and Sarah Stitfold (Hanson). There were six children, one boy and five girls. Emily attended photography classes at Ballarat School of Mines in 1896 (Grade !) and 1898. Photography was a new course offered and she was one of the first students to attend. She became a member of the Ballarat Amateur Photographic Association. Emily died in 1948 and is buried in the Ballarat Old Cemetery. (BN Section 19 Grave 9). Her parents, Thomas and Sarah are also buried in the Old Cemeterywomen of note, ballarat school of mines, emily stitfold, photography, student, ballarat amateur photographic association, ballarat old cemetery, thomas stitfold, sarah stitfold -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - BRIGHTON GENERAL CEMETERY
This file contains a six-page handwritten list of tombstone inscriptions from a select number of graves at the Brighton General Cemetery, dated August 1973 and 10 11 1973, author unknown. Details include names and date of death, with some entries also stating date of birth, family relationships, the mason of the tombstone and other significant details relating to the internment. A short handwritten note is attached to the end of the list, of what appears to be details of four internments in the INDEPENDENT section of the cemetery, including crossed-out details previously mentioned in the list.cemeteries, brighton cemetery, ricketson sophia, ricketson henry joseph, ricketson georgina sherbourne, ricketson olive elaine, a and c ballantyne, ballantyne a, ballantyne c, stonemasons, grimwade edward norton, grimwade phelia maude, casey james joseph, tope h., 4 tope and co., dempsey. isabella, dempsey william james, caulfield, huxley parker and co., liddiard henry w.w., liddiard anna susanna, stark robert m., ford sarah, ford henry, ford elizabeth, bent thomas, bent elizabeth, bent gertrude huntley, bleazby elizabeth h., people by circumstance, huntley john jnr., shand mary, kentucky, irving william, irving winter, noorilim, dandenong road, irving frances amelia, miller septimus, miller clara johnstone, miller gwendoline, stone robert, pearson william, pearson eliza laura, craigellachie, pearson hugh, pearson henry travers, pearson alexander buchanen, pearson hugh boyd, pearson alex l., webb charles, webb emma, webb ethel mary, the poet gordon, gorden annie lindsay, langdon william, langdon constance annie, langdon h.j., langdon ell, langdon john barry, langdon george rupert webb, langdon frank harry webb, langdon w.f., langdon s.s.a., langdon dottie, langdon william farquhar, croton hurst, higginbotham george, higginbotham edith, morris edith, morris edward e., reade maude, sproule george, elsternwick, st. clements, sproule mary elizabeth, sproule may, sinnatt farley, stanley henry, stanley mary elizabeth, todman madge brown, todman charles, long john, fox e. phillip, trott harry, plaques, boyd pamela, boyd theodore penleigh, artists, clarke alice lovell, bishops court, bevan ann, bevan philip, bevan margaret maybery, bevan richard, bevan amy constance, bevan laurie adelaide, ormond -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BATTLEFIELDS, Kangaroo Press, Australian Battlefields of the Western Front 1916-1918
.1) Soft card cover with black & white photo of battlefield on front & back. Coloured photo of soldier carrying a wounded comrade over his shoulder. History of Author, John Laffin on back cover. 204 pages black & white with photos & maps. Complete history covering cemeteries, battlefields, commemorations, etc. .2) - .6) Tourist Information in Belgium, French & English.“3rd Edition on front cover”books - military history, battlefields -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat Conservation Guidelines, 1981, 1981
The Guidelines were commissioned by the City of Ballarat , Historical Buildings Preservation Council and the Australian Heritage Commission.Cream soft coloured book of 60 pages. Contents include - Contributary Commercial Buildings, New COmmercial Buildings, Contributary residential Buildings, New Residential Development, Public and In stitutiona Buildings, Railways, Cemeteries, Botanic Gardens, Lake Wendouree, Public Open Spaces, Street Works, Fences and Landscaping, Advertising Guidelines, Lydiard/Camp Street Precinct Case Studyballarat, conservation guidelines, lydiard/camp street precinct case study, railway, botanic gardens, guttes, footpaths, signs, signage, fences, robin nuttall, gerald jenzen, ray tonkin, conservation study, architectural styles, verandahs, shopfronts, cast iron, wndy jacobs, miles lewis, gary vines, heritage planning, heritage guidelines -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Relating to John Hambleton Kitchen, c. 1920
Four articles relating largely to John Hambleton Kitchen. .01 - Seven photocopied pages including newspaper articles about John Hambleton Kitchen (e.g Daily Telegraph Jan 2, 1922), also photos of his tomb in Monte Carlo cemetery .02 - family tree .03 - copy of photos of four "John Kitchens" .04 - death certificate for Joseph Kitchen industry - manufacturing, families, deaths and funerals, business and traders - soaps/candles, john hambleton kitchen, john ambrose kitchen, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Report, Charles William Gilbert Blake, 1/06/1997
Photocopy of school assignment. Includes information about a number of local war memorials and an investigation of Charles William Gilbert Blake whose name is on the Mitcham War Memorials. Blake enlisted in East Burwood. He trained in Egypt and was then sent to England where he died in hospital of an abscess in the brain. He is buried at the Tidworth Military Cemetery. Photographs. Maps. Approx 28 pagesblake, charles william gilbert, war memorials, world war, 1914 - 1918, tidworth military cemetery -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Certificate Of Burial, 1872
A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth, death and burial records, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Transcript of document (partly printed, partly handwritten): Certificate Of Burial SCHEDULE [G.] I, John Hamilton of Newbridge, Undertaker do hereby certify that the body of Charles Gray who died at Newbridge , was on the 12th day of June 1872 duly buried at Newbridge Cemetery, in _________ presence. WITNESS our hands this 12th day of June 1872 John Hamilton (partial signature) -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Certificate Of Burial, 1872
A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth, death and burial records, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Transcript of document (partly printed, partly handwritten): Certificate Of Burial SCHEDULE [G.] I, Wesley Williams of Tarnagulla, Undertaker do hereby certify that the body of Charles Wesley Williams who died at Tarnagulla , was on the 17th day of June 1872 duly buried at Tarnagulla Cemetery, in _________ presence. [section missing] day of June ____ Williams (partial signature) Wesleyan Minister (Name and Religion) -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1990
This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. This is the grave of Capt. William Grossard who was accidentally shot on 17 December 1868. The grave is situated at Grossard point, Ventnor, Phillip IslandPhotograph of grave of Captain William Philip Grossard, at Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island"Sacred to the memory of William Philip Grossard, 1812 - 1868"local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, captain grossard's grave, coloured photograph, grossard point ventnor, phillip island, captain william grossard -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1990
This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. This is the grave of Capt. William Grossard who was accidentally shot on 17 December 1868. The grave is situated at Grossard point, Ventnor, Phillip IslandPhotograph of grave of Captain William Phillip Grossard at Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island"Sacred to the memory of William Philip Grossard, 1812 - 1868local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, captain grossard's grave, coloured photograph, grossard point ventnor, phillip island, captain william grossard -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1990
This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. This is the grave of Capt. William Grossard who was accidentally shot on 17 December 1868. The grave is situated at Grossard point, Ventnor, Phillip IslandPhotograph of grave of Captain William Phillip Grossard at Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island"Sacred to the memory of William Philip Grossard, 1812 - 1868local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, captain grossard's grave, coloured photograph, grossard point ventnor, phillip island, captain william grossard -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1990
This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. This is the grave of Capt. William Grossard who was accidentally shot on 17 December 1868. The grave is situated at Grossard point, Ventnor, Phillip IslandPhotograph of grave of Captain William Phillip Grossard at Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island"Sacred to the memory of William Philip Grossard, 1812 - 1868local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, captain grossard's grave, coloured photograph, grossard point ventnor, phillip island, captain william grossard -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1990
This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. This is the grave of Capt. William Grossard who was accidentally shot on 17 December 1868. The grave is situated at Grossard point, Ventnor, Phillip IslandPhotograph of grave of Captain William Phillip Grossard at Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island"Sacred to the memory of William Philip Grossard, 1812 - 1868local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, captain grossard's grave, black & white photograph, grossard point ventnor, phillip island, captain william grossard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, John Huxley Carse, 1914-1918
A short article about John Huxley Carse and his service in World War 1. John Huxley Carse is buried in Greensborough Cemetery. John Carse’s father Hubert was Headmaster at Greensborough State School.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john huxley carse -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 134 September 2000
Contents: • Next meeting, Speaker Panel: Personal Projects • September Meeting • Eltham Cemetery Visit • Kangaroo Ground Boundaries • Chronology • ‘Not Just a Pretty Place’ • Family Histories of Eltham • Other News Items The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Black and White, George Gervasoni of Yandoit Creek
George Gervasoni was the son on Luigi and Eliza Gervasoni. He was born at Yandoit Creek, Victoria. George Gervasoni married Anne Pedretti and they lived in Daylesford, where they both died. They are buried in Eganstown Catholic Cemetery. Black and white photograph of George Gervasoni, the Australian born son of Luigi Paolo gervasoni, of San Gallo, Bergamo, Italy. yandoit creek, george gervasoni -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Luigi Gervasoni of Yandoit Creek, Victoria, Pre 1895
George Gervasoni was the son on Luigi and Eliza Gervasoni. He was born at Yandoit Creek, Victoria. George Gervasoni married Anne Pedretti and they lived in Daylesford, where they both died. They are buried in Eganstown Catholic Cemetery. Black and white photograph of Luigi Paolo Gervasoni, of San Gallo, Bergamo, Italy. Luigi was the Son of Nicola Gervasoni and Giovanina Gervasoni of San Gallo. yandoit creek, luigi gervasoni -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Luigi Gervasoni of Yandoit Creek, Victoria, Pre 1895
George Gervasoni was the son on Luigi and Eliza Gervasoni. He was born at Yandoit Creek, Victoria. George Gervasoni married Anne Pedretti and they lived in Daylesford, where they both died. They are buried in Eganstown Catholic Cemetery. Black and white photograph of Luigi Paolo Gervasoni, of San Gallo, Bergamo, Italy. Luigi was the Son of Nicola Gervasoni and Giovanina Gervasoni of San Gallo. This photo is a detail from the Mt Frankklin Shire Council. yandoit creek, luigi gervasoni, mount franklin shire council -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group, WW1, 82069 Pte. A. Warner
Pte Albert WARNER (3537) was a driver with 4th Australian Machine Gun Bn. He died in action in France on 18 Aug 1918 and is buried in a cemetery near Picardie (see AWM person records)British War Medal - The medal was struck by the Royal Mint, is a silver disc 36mm in diameter with a straight clasp suspended without swivel. The obverse shows Sir Bertram Mackennal's bare headed effigy of King George V facing left with the legend 'GEORGIVS V BRITT:OMN:REX ET IND:IMD - "George V, King of all the British Isles & Emperor of India". The reverse, designed by William McMillan, shows St George, naked on horseback and armed with a short sword, an allegory of the physical & mental strength which achieved victory of Prussianism. The horse tramples on the Prussian eagle shield and the emblems of death, a skull and cross bones. In the background are ocean waves and just off centre near the right upper time is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914-1918 appear on the perimeter in the left and right fields respectively. The watered silk ribbon is 32mm wide with 3mm wide royal blue band, 2mm wide black band, 3mm wide white band repeated in reverse order and separated by 16mm wide orange band. Victory Medal - The medal is bronze disc 36mm in diameter with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words 'THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION 1914-1918', all surrounded by a laurel leaf. The watered silk ribbon is 32mm wided has two rainbow design with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges, moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet.The recipients name, rank, service number and unit are impressed on the bottom edge of the medal - 82069, PTE WARNER R.A.M.C -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Luigi Gervasoni and Eliza [Ritzau] of Yandoit Creek, Victoria, Pre 1895
George Gervasoni was the son on Luigi and Eliza Gervasoni. He was born at Yandoit Creek, Victoria. George Gervasoni married Anne Pedretti and they lived in Daylesford, where they both died. They are buried in Eganstown Catholic Cemetery. Black and white photograph of Luigi Paolo Gervasoni, of San Gallo, Bergamo, Italy, and Eliza Ritzau who was born in Mt Blackwood, Victoria to Prussian parents Auguste Ritzau and Charlotte Benneckendorf. Luigi was the Son of Nicola Gervasoni and Giovanina Gervasoni of San Gallo. yandoit creek, luigi gervasoni, eliza gervasoni, eliza ritzau -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Photo, Jacinda Brown, Common Bird Orchid, May 2014
The Common Bird Orchid (Chiloglottis Valida) is one of many orchids within Nillumbik Shire. Postcard sent by Karen and fellow U3A Walkers to Harry Gilham thanking him for conducting an insightful tour of the Eltham Cemeterypostcard, common bird orchid, arts environment heritage, nillumbik shire, u3a, activities, eltham cemetery, heritage excursion, harry gilham, eltham district historical society, chiloglottis valida