These items were donated by Arnold Goetz of Alfred M Nott optometrists, shortly before he retired. Some were found on the Bay Street premises, once Johnny AllsortsOne of a group of framed documents donated by Arnold Goetz: 15x15 framed receipt to Johnny Allsorts Pawnbroker from MMBW 1st July 1896. utilities, business and traders - pawnbrokers, johnny allsorts pawnbroker

These items were donated by Arnold Goetz of Alfred M Nott optometrists, shortly before he retired. Some were found on the Bay Street premises, once Johnny AllsortsOne of a group of framed documents donated by Arnold Goetz: 16x16 wood framed receipt from Johnny Allsorts Pawnbroker December 1892 depression, domestic life, johnny allsorts pawnbrokers

B&W lasercopy, one of four on a page of photos of Bert Turner family home, 190 Nott Street: Bert and Lily Norton Turner in kitchen. (See also items 949; see item 914 re furnishings)domestic life, built environment - domestic, bert turner, lily norton turner

Peter LIBBIS obtained these copies from the MMBW when he researched his family history in the 1980s. He has annotated them, colour in hotels etc. Donated to Society in 1997.One of a group of 19 photocopies of various 20th century MMBW plans, annotated/coloured in to indicate residences of Libbis family and local hotels, by Peter LIBBIS in family and hotel research - Nott to Dow, Graham to Bridge, post 1938business and traders - hotels, built environment - domestic, transport - railways, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, libbis family

Ken Turner kept these invoices. They were from when his parents moved into 298 Nott Street, Port Melbourne in 1913. They lived the rest of their lives in this house, which later became 190.Photocopies of two page invoice for furniture purchased by H. Turner, with list of items purchased when furnishing a new home 10.4.1913. Furniture purchased from H Ackman Pty Ltd, Smith St Fitzroydomestic life, herbert turner, h ackman

During demolition of the 1937 Missions to Seamen building in October 1995, this stone was removed intact by developers Mirvac Victoria, and placed in the care of the PMH&PS.Photograph taken by member Bob Gooding showing severe damage to the stone on July 2015 Cornerstone laid at the Missions to Seamen building, Beach Road and Swallow Street, in 1937. Now located in the seawall surrounding the carpark at the foot of Nott Stmissions to seamen, harry a norris, lord huntingfield

Peter LIBBIS obtained these copies from the MMBW when he researched his family history in the 1980s. He has annotated them, colour in hotels etc. Donated to Society in 1997.One of a group of 19 photocopies of various 20th century MMBW plans, annotated/coloured in to indicate residences of Libbis family and local hotels, by Peter LIBBIS in family and hotel research - Beach, Nott to Dow,South of Graham - date unknownbusiness and traders - hotels, built environment - domestic, transport - railways, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, libbis family

Donor was researching property on the corner of Stokes and Graham St, as old timers claim it was "the Nelson Hotel" although there is no record of such in licensing records. Particular building is at upper left of this image.Large photocopy of an aerial photo. 1950 view over Swallow & Ariell and the Counting House shows St Joseph's Catholic Church; Methodist Church on Graham St (no longer there); Nott Street factories. The "Nelson Hotel" partially showing in the upper left corner.built environment - industrial, industry - food, swallow & ariell ltd, religion - anglican (holy trinity), religion - wesleyan methodist church, religion - roman catholic church (st josephs), nelson hotel, frederick thomas derham, hotels, built environment - domestic

Black and white photo on brown card of class of Grade V!B of Nott Street school. Two rows of seated boys and one row standing, two rows of girls at rear.. Man in hat on right hand end of 3rd row of boysJ F Armstrong. 4 Armadale St, Northcoteeducation - primary schools, nott street state school

Kept by Robert POWELL at 173 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, and discovered at rear of the premises c1980 by Arnold GOETZ of Alfred M NOTT when moving in. (Fred NICHOLAS, Chemist, had been previous occupant for 50 years).'Particulars of pledges' register from pawn shop Johnny Allsorts of Bay Street. Dark blue fabric cover bound in leather. One of three from the 1890s, this one 7/4/1892 - 6/11/1896.depression, business and traders - pawnbrokers, robert powell, elizabeth powell, bay street, johnny allsorts pawnbroker, arnold w goetz

Kept by Robert POWELL at 173 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, and discovered at rear of the premises c1980 by Arnold GOETZ of Alfred M NOTT when moving in. (Fred NICHOLAS, Chemist, had been previous occupant for 50 years).'Particulars of pledges' register from pawn shop Johnny Allsorts of Bay Street. Dark green fabric cover bound in leather. One of three from the 1890s, this one 1/12/1896 - 21/7/1899.depression, business and traders - pawnbrokers, robert powell, elizabeth powell, bay street, johnny allsorts pawnbroker, arnold w goetz

Plan of Heath, Bridge, North and South Spring Streets 1868 showing Bay St, Raglan St,Spring St, and Nott St, labelled. Spring St North, Spring St South, Bridge St and Heath St unlabelled; and transverse sections of the streets with measurements.Signed "Peter Mackey, Nicholas Mackey 16/5/68" Other names have been crossed out with pencil.built environment - civic, engineering department - borough of sandridge, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, heath street, bridge street, borough of sandridge

Posted to the Society anonymously. Richmond postmark, explanatory note included. The Society investigated the origin with no success.Mustard coloured hessian wall hanging of Noah's Ark animals. Very colourful appligue work using wool, feathers, buttons, various fabrics. Made by Year 3 children at Nott Street State School in the early 1960s. Also 3.5 metre blue cord.education - primary schools, arts and entertainment - community arts, nott street state school

During demolition of the 1937 Missions to Seamen building in October 1995, this stone was removed intact by developers Mirvac Victoria, and placed in the care of the PMH&PS.Cornerstone originally laid at the Victorian Seamen's Institute corner Nott and Beach Street (Fox Hay building today) during extensions in 1930. Was relocated to interior wall near the chapel doors when the new Mission building at corner of Beach Road and Swallow Street was built in 1937.Engraved in gold lettering on a black background: To the glory of God and the welfare of seamen this stone was unveiled by the Most Rev. Frederick Waldeerave, Head B.D. Archbishop of Melbourne on the 23rd day of January 1930mission to seamen, frederick waldegrave

Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.A set of 61 colour photographs of demolitions in Port Melbourne, including Doc's house in Byrne Street, Milk bar/paper shop/sub PO cnr Graham and Albert Streets, Gainsborough House 184 Station Street plus new buldings on the site, Earl's site and replacement in Bay and Nott Streetsbuilt environment, demolitions, ron laing

Sample of working papers relating to the valuation of 29 premises in Port Melbourne. These papers were maintained by Mr George LEVEY, who was the City Valuer for PMCC from around the mid 1950s to about 1974. Details are all in manilla folders. .16 - McPhee (J Wattie Chemicals) 54-58 Nott Streetbuilt environment - commercial, business and traders, industry, george levey, mcphee (j wattie canneries)

Postcard c1900 showing large group of children coming out of Nott Street School yard at rear of school, later known as 'girls' yard'. School shown in background. In lower left, 'State School Port Melbourne'. Message on back from son to mother in country after finding work at Swallow & AriellOn rear, handwritten letter to 'Dear Mum' and signed 'Percy'; in pencil $10built environment, education - primary schools, nott street state school

"History of SS No 1427, Nott St, Port Melbourne". Photocopy of two typed pages signed by F R Tonkin 31 March 1969. Information is included about earlier schools : 542 Sandridge (National), 590 Sandridge (Wesleyan) and 602 Sandridge (Roman Catholic) that all closed after No 1427 opened on 1 July 1874.education - primary schools, built environment - civic, nott street state school

The Victorian Kennett government, which had already closed Nott Street State School in 1992, declared that due to falling attendance, Graham Street Primary (the last in Port Melbourne) would also have to close. This was at a time which saw housing for thousands of new residents under way or planned in Port. This correspondence has to do with protest against closure.44 pages of correspondence regarding possible closure of Graham St Primary School 1996education - primary schools, town planning, lloyd finch, louise asher, phillip gude, graham street state school, port melbourne primary school

This tablet was originally erected at the Victorian Seamen's Institute, corner Nott and Beach Streets, and was relocated to the new Mission building, corner Beach Road and Swallow Street, in 1937. Several years prior to demolition of the building in October 1995, this tablet was removed and stored, eventually being donated anonymously to the PMH&PS.. It commemorates her service since helping to found the Harbour Lights Guild.Missions to Seamen Harbour Lights Guild memorial to Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (1933). The border of this tablet is made up of small blue tiles. The inscripture is set in a light stone face. which is in two halves, bordered by a rectangle of small gold-coloured stones. Surrounding is a mosaic in various shades of blue stones. A small red cross is set in the centre top. Extremely heavy for ot's size'To the glory of God, and sacred to the memory of Alice Sibthorpe Tracy, one of the founders of the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, of which she was Honorary Treasurer for 23 years. Ever a devoted worker. ...12th Dec 1932. This memorial erected October 1933.'missions to seamen, memorials, religion - anglican (holy trinity), alice sibthorpe tracy, ladies harbour lights guild

During demolition of the 1937 Missions to Seamen building in October 1995, this stone was removed intact by developers Mirvac Victoria, and placed in the care of the PMH&PS.Photograph taken by member Bob Gooding in September 2015 of the cornerstone Cornerstone originally laid at the Victorian Seamen's Institute corner Nott and Beach Street (Fox Hay building today) during extensions in 1930.. Was relocated to interior wall near the chapel doors when the new Mission building at corner of Beach Road and Swallow Street was built in 1937.Engraved in gold lettering on a black background: To the glory of God and the welfare of seamen this stone was unveiled by the Most Rev. Frederick Waldeerave, Head B.D. Archbishop of Melbourne on the 23rd day of January 1930mission to seamen, frederick waldegrave