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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Julius Kokx, Letter to Lillie from Julius Kokx, 14 June 1926
The "letters to Lillie" show the international nature of the Mission to Seafarers. They are an important display of the handwriting style of the time, revealing courting attempts and give us an insight into life in 1925.Lillie Duncan was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild and this letter forms part of a collection of letters sent to her by different seafarers.Letter addressed to Miss Lillie Duncan, 11 Paxton St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia from J. Kokx M.S.S. Medusa c/o PM San Francisco 5th Div Cal. in two parts: Part 0098.1 Envelope Part 0098.2 Letter Both the envelope and the letter are creamy yellow in colour with black curly writing on one side of the envelope and both sides of the letter. The letter begins with "Dear Miss Duncan. I am very..." and concludes with "I will answer your letter most promptly I swear I will, Lovingly Julius Kokx"The envelope is torn across the top for access to its contents. It has three 2 cent stamp with the text "United States Postage" across the top and "Washington" underneath.handwriting, correspondence, melbourne, lillie duncan, julius kokx, san pedro, california, uss medusa, lhlg -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to Lillie from Alex, July 1926
Lillie Duncan was a member of the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, the women's auxiliary group of the Mission to Seafarers organisation. The LHLG was formed in 1902 and organised social events for visiting seafarers and were directly responsible for much of the fundraising for the construction of the facility at 717 Flinders Street. As a member of the Guild, Lillie was expected to entertain and support visiting seafarers, although within a strict set of rules. This letter, along with a number of others, was sent to Lillie from abroad.This letter, along with a number of others sent to Lillie Duncan by visiting seafarers, underscore the social conventions of the time and the work of the Mission to Seafarers in provide comfort and support to visiting seafarers. The letters speak of the many events and activities undertaken at the Mission and provide a snapshot of the era.Letter addressed to Miss L. Duncan, 11 Paxton St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia from Alex (no return address on the back or in the letter). It is in two parts. Part 0099.1 Envelope Part 0099.2 Letter Both the envelope and the letter are creamy yellow in colour with black curly writing on one side of the envelope and both sides of the letter. The letter begins with "Dearest Lily,I know you will forgive..." and concludes with "ever yours, Alex".There is a round ink stamp on the top middle of the envelope with the text "Cristobal, Jul 28 1130 AM 1926 Canal Zone". There is also an ink stamp in seven wavy lines covering the small blue 5 cents stamp. This stamp has the text "United States Postage, Roosevelt" on it.lhlg, alex, lillie duncan, panama, canal -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to Lillie from Nelson, May 1926
The "letters to Lillie" show the international nature of the Mission to Seafarers. They are an important display of the handwriting style of the time, revealing courting attempts and give us an insight into life in 1925.Lillie Duncan was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild and this letter forms part of a collection of letters sent to her by different seafarers.Letter addressed to Miss L Duncan, 11 Paxton St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia from N.H. (Nelson), Paul & Gray, Ship Chandlers, Scott St, Newcastle, NSW in three parts. Part 0100.1 Envelope Part 0100.2 Newspaper clipping Part 0100.3 Letter Both the envelope and the letter are creamy yellow in colour with black curly writing on one side of the envelope and on both sides of the letter. The letter begins "My Dear Lilly, Once again at seas, I am..." and concludes with "P.S.S Don't forget to answer this soon and write to...". In the top right hand corner of the letter is the ships details (S.S. Peterson, Brisbane). The newspaper clipping is titled "Oversea Vessels" dated London, April 13.The envelope has been torn across the top and alongside the flap to access its contents. It has an ink stamp with the text "Brisbane May 21 7-PM 1926" in the top middle of the envelope. Towards the right corner is a six wavy line ink stamp with the text "Post Early/Queensland/Each Day" partially covering an upside down red 1 1/2 cent stamp with the text "Australia Postage Three Halfpence"handwriting, correspondence, love letters, lillie duncan, nelson, lhlg, ss peterson, brisbane -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to Lillie from Ted
The "letters to Lillie" show the international nature of the Mission to Seafarers. They are an important display of the handwriting style of the time, revealing courting attempts and give us an insight into life in 1925.Lillie Duncan was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild and this letter forms part of a collection of letters sent to her by different seafarers.Letter addressed to Miss L Duncan, 11 Paxton St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia from Ted in three parts: Envelope (0112.1) Letter page 1 (0112.2) Letter page 2 (0112.3). Both the envelope and the letter are creamy yellow in colour with black curly writing. Both sides of each page of the letter are written on. The first page of the letter begins with "Write. c/o Graham Trading Co. Calcutta. cancelled" placed at the top left of the page and "S.S. Matheran Calcutta 28-8-27" placed at the top right of the page. The first line begins with "Dear Lillie, Very many thanks for...". The reverse side of the first page starts "...thickness of solid steel fracturing is it not?". The second page begins with "...be home two months..." and the reverse side concludes with "Hope if you write to me you will use the address below, that will find me. 'Lyndale 117 Greenway Road, Taunton, Somerset, England".The envelope is torn across the top for access to its contents. The address has been typed in black ink. It has one red stamp to the top right hand corner of the envelope with the text "Ceylon 9c". There is also a black ink stamp in the form of several horizontal lines running from top left to top right of the envelope with "Colombo" written in the middle.ss matheran, calcutta, ss mangalore, colombo, ted, lillie duncan, lhlg -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard, c.1918
The postcard shows how the Mission to Seafarers, then known as the Seamens Institute, looked early in its operation - probably circa 1920. It also documents the types of activities were offered to visitors, and how the visitors used the facilities.The postcard records the fittings and furnishings of the Mission to Seafarers, then known as the Seamens' Institute: tables, chairs but also the paintings which were often donated. The largest one on the main wall above the stage is "Start Point Light, Devonshire" (see item 0230), painted and donated by Miss Madeline R. Lewellin (1854-1944) in 1918. A sepia-toned postcard, of the main hall/club room of the "Seamens Institute" Mission to Seafarers. The image shows the arrangement of tables, pool table and bar in the club room, as well as the decorations and fitting of the room.On front: INTERIOR OF SEAMENS INSTITUTE, FLINDERS STREET MELBOURNE VALENTINES SERIES M. 4968 printed in black. On reverse: VALENTINES / REAL PHOTO SERIES logo in the middle of the top of the postcard. Along the left-hand edge: PUBLISHED BY THE VALENTINE PUBLISHING CO. PTY. LTD / QUEEN ST., MELB. printed in black.postcard, seamens-institute, club-room, bar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough from Jean Partington's house, 1930s
Digital copy of a photograph of Greensborough township from Miss Jean Partington's house in Greensborough (taken from near the present day entrance to Greensborough Plaza from the Circuit, near McDonalds). Digital copy of black and white photographjean partington, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Japanese visitors to Greensborough Primary Gr2062, 1995_
Miss Kumi Yamagata conducted Japanese cultural activities during her visit to Greensborough Primary School.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and image.greensborough primary school, kumi yamagata -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Mrs Greenwood with two apples; and, older Gladys Greenwood: group of photographs, 1927c
A young Mrs Greenwood is seen posing with two apples; an older Miss Gladys Greenwood (daughter of Mrs Greenwood) is seen at a celebration. The Greenwood family share farmed with the Bosch family.The area of Greensborough along the Plenty River was known for its orchards, which might explain why Mrs Greenwood is photographed holding the apples.Digital copy of one black and white photograph and one colour photograph.greenwood, gladys greenwood -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Scarf - Black Beaded, n.d
Part of Birmingham Collection, donated by the family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland. Displayed at History House.Black silk crepe with black beading. Possibly a collar - type accessory. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Miss McLaughlin - Aunt Sarah, 1880c
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows Miss Sarah McLaughlin.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, sarah mclaughlin, mclaughlin family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Miss Flowers and Dorothy Brown, 1940c
... of black and white photograph. Miss Flowers and Dorothy Brown ...Miss Flowers and Dorothy brown; facing Para Road with Main Road strip behind them. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn, flowers family, dorothy brown -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jean Partington, 1925c
Miss Jean Partington (1903-1992) was Headmistress at Preston Girls’ School. She lived in the family home at 25 Hailes Street until it was demolished for Greensborough Plaza. Her ashes were spread at the old oak tree, next to the railway line, opposite her old home site which in 2017 is the site of the McDonald's franchise in the Greensborough Plaza car park.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.jean partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1964 Staff, 1964_
Staff photograph 1964 from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. Staff names are identified: back row L-R: Max McEvoy; Mrs Ryan; Miss Collins; Ron Grey; Mrs Steele; Jan Hancock; Graeme Maggs; Miss Forbes. Front Row: Jan Wood; Peter Gurry; Glenis Schultz; Mr Romeril (head teacher).Digital copy of black and white group photograph.greensborough state school, greensborough primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Fred and Albert Tanner with Miss Barrett, 1895c
Photograph sent to Mrs Partington from J.M.Tanner.Digital copy of black and white photograph.Caption on back of photo.partington, tanner family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John Gibson et al, Plant stall ladies at the Old English Fair 1935; All Saints Anglican Church, 1935_
Plant stall ladies, All Saints Anglican Church "Old English Fair" 1935. From left Jean Luxford, Doreen Olley, Margaret Cordner, Mrs Harry Ryan, Miss Cox - known as 'Queenie'.Digital copy of black and white photographluxford family, all saints anglican church greensborough -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Miss Dutton Beach, 1953
Con Kroker CollectionBlack & White photo of a young woman in bathers & sandals, holding a posy of flowers & a trophy cup. She is wearing two sashes. One with Miss Dutton Beach 1953 on it, the other one ----of the ...1953 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Bathing Beauty Competition, n.d
Con Konker CollectionBlack & white photo of women in bathers, standing on a platform, in front of a building with a striped roof. People standing between platform and building. Women are all wearing shashes which read : L to R. Miss Henty Beach 1953; Miss Dutton Beach 1953; Miss Portland 1953 ; Miss Coleraine 1953; ? ; ? ; Miss Hamilton 1953 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Stole, n.d
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Black fringed stole. Silk Georgette. Large fringe at both ends. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - Quill Pen - Collection of quill pens, c. 1900
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Brown/black feather quill. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - Quill Pen - Collection of quill pens, c. 1900
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Brown/black feather quill. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Merino High Street, n.d
... ' to Miss Etta Simpkin, Beeac Black and white photo postcard, white ...Black and white photo postcard, white border right side,. View of High Street Merino. 'Merino' and 'High st', written in white, lower edge of postcardBack: Hand written message, black ink, from ;Auntie' to Miss Etta Simpkin, Beeacpostcard, glenelg shire, merino -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard, n.d
Buff coloured cardboard folder, with a strip of black and white postcard size views of Portland, 6 on each side. Red 21/2 penny stamp. Addressed to 'Miss M. Kerr, "Cherrywood" West Portland'. Inside cover of folder 'Wishing all at Cherrywood a Merry Xmas from Stan, Rae & the girls' - handwrittenFront: 'ROSE SERIES picturesque views of Portland, Australia' For E.M. JENKIN, BENTINCK AND JULIA STS. PORTLAND' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, E.N.T. HENRY, Historic Portland Street Names, 1972
Book of historic Portland street names, including their origin, location and significance. A street map of Portland is attached to inside of back cover. Semi gloss card covers, grey with red and blue print. Inside pages pale yellow, black print. Map of Portland white with black print.local history, street names, portland, directory -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Ticket - Portland Historic Buildings Tour, n.d
Ticket for Portland historic buildings tour. Proceeds to restoration of historic buildings in Portland. Yellow card, folded, black print and image on front of woolstore, Portland 1843.Front: 'No.6' - red biro Back: 'Bus Depts 10.30 AM - opp Tourist ?I.' - blue biro Inside: ' Miss B. Vivian' - blue biro -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland's First Postman - Bill Smith, Portland's First Postman - Bill Smith, n.d
Displayed at History HouseBlack and white photograph, showing postman, Bill Smith delivering mail to the shop of Barsby, Seedsman and Florist.Front: Portland's 1st Postman, Bill Smith. Back: Portland's 1st Postman Miss L. Carthew, Portland, Vic. 70 years ago. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Social Amusement Club, n.d
Black and white photo, mounted on two-tone grey matt board. Group of 10 people, 7 sitting, 3 standing behindFront: Above photo: 'PORTLAND SOCIAL AMUSEMENT CLUB' H.L. Vivian, F. Row P. Burnett' Below photo: 'S. Brewster, L. Ferguson, E.N.T. Henry, Mrs. TEC Henry, Mr. T.E.C. Henry, Miss McEachern, MRS T. JOHNSON' -handwritten, blue biro Back: 'B. Vivian' P. Burnett F. Row H.lL. Vivian Mrs. T. Johnson, Miss McEachern, Mr. T.E.C. Henry, ENT Henry, L. Ferguson, S. Brewster' handwritten, blue biroportland social amusement club -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Glenelg River Nelson Bridge, Victoria, n.d
Transparency for black and white photo - Glenelg River with Nelson Bridge in the distance. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Sapling Creek, Nelson, Victoria, c. 1936
Transparency for black and white photo. Sapling Creek, Nelson, Vic. View of creek through trees on bank -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - View of Glenelg River, 1934
Part of a collection of photographs taken by Zillah Maschmedt in 1934. She was a teacher from South Australia.Negaative for black and white photo. View of the Glenelg River near Nelson, Victoria. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Simpson's Creek, Nelson, Victoria, 1934
Part of a collection of photographs taken by Zillah Maschmedt in 1934. Zillah was a teacher from South Australia.Negative for black and white photo. Simpson's Creek at Nelson, Victoria. View along creek.zillah maschmedt, photography, nelson, glenelg shire