Contract of sale of land dated 4th October, 1955 between Mr. R. F. & Mrs. B. Wootton (vendor) and Mr. E. W. & Mrs. S. Peers (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Neal & Woodward. Solicitor for purchaser: Cohen, Kirby & Co. Property: land being part of Crown allotment 201 section K land described in certificate of title volume 7304 folio 627 and situate No. 33 Moran Street, Bendigo, having a frontage of 100.5 links y a depth of 170 links, together with 5 room weatherboard dwelling also all blinds electric stovette, all linos and curtains with the exception of the curtains in the front 2 rooms. Price: 2,600 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 12th January, 1955n Mr. L. W. & Mrs. L. M. Dennis (vendor) and Mrs. A. M. Praetz (purchaser). Property: land delineated and coloured purple on the map in the margin being lot 11 on plan of subdivision 21180 lodged in the office of titles being part of Crown allotment 457 section H Parish of Sandhurst, City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 7793 folio 149 and situate 7 Margaret Crescent, Bendigo, together with 5 rooms weatherboard dwelling and all sundry buildings on said land, also all floor coverings, blinds and electric light fittings and shades. Price: 4,150 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Black and white photograph commemorating the opening of the Bendigo Agricultural Society's Jubilee Show in 1912. The photo is attached to a beige cardboard. The show was opened by his Excellency the Governor General Lord Denman. There are three rows of ladies and gentlemen posing for the photo, The names of the people sitting on the front row are recorded and are from left to right: Cr. W. & Mrs. Wilkie; Bishop Langley; Cr. J.H. Curnow Mayor of Bendigo; Lord Denman Governor General; S.H. McGowan President Agricultural Society; Lady Denman; Mrs. McGowan; Mrs. Lansell; Hon.. J. Sternberg. The photo was taken by W.H. Robinson, Bendigo. Donated by A. Wilkie, grandson of William Henry Wilkie, Mayor of Bendigo 1911, 1914-15.organization, society, bendigo agricultural society

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of members of Walton and Jenner families on the verandah of wattle and daub house. Built in 1903 by H Jenner Senior. People in the photograph are from Left to Right: W Jenner, Mrs Geo Walton Snr., Mr Geo Walton Snr., F Jenner, Mrs H Walton, H Jenner Snr.local history, photography, jenner, black & white photograph, houses, wattle & daub construction, walton, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of 28 representatives of notable island families taken at a gathering at Erehwon in May 1942 Back row: L to R - G Smith, W E Thompson, S J McFee, R McIlwraith, W Evans, D Justice, Mrs P McFee, P McFee, Mrs J Bell, W Walton, Mrs A Churchill. Centre - Mrs J Spavin, W J Kennon, G Lock, F Piggott, A D Hardy, Mrs W Findlay, J Jansson, H West. Front row: Mrs H Bennall, Mrs E Matthews, Mrs Blamey, Mrs C West, Mrs Watson nee McGregor, Mrs Hardy, Miss M Evans, Mrs D Justice, C McGregor.local history, photography, photographs, centenary gathering at erehwon, black & white photograph, centenary celebrations, notable families, john jenner, bryant west

.1) .2) letter sent from Pte Alfred Ferris No 2156 AIF. .3) Was found in the envelope which relates to the death of William Ferris who died on 24.7.1918. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope, "On Active service" combined with Salvation Army, has crossed flags on, flags in colour, print in Black, address in black pen, postage stamp and Passed by censor stamp in red. .2) Letter, hand written in pencil, incomplete. .3) Newspaper cutting, yellow colour, print in black..1) "Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia", In bottom corner, "A Ferris"stationary, letters, envelopes

Letters written by Alfred Ferris No 2156 AIF to “Mrs W Ferris & Mr J Ferris”, his family in Terrick Terrick. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1).4) Envelopes, “On Active Service” rectangular shape, blue colour, Field PO stamp, all print in black, hand written in purple pencil, dated, .1) 5 May 1917, .4) 4 Apr 1917. .2) Letter, “YMCA” letterhead, ruled lines, print in B & W, handwritten, dated 3.5.1917. .3) Dried leaf. .5).6).7) Letters, hand written.letters, on active service, envelopes

Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, The Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Taylor was born Hannah Ellen Mullany and died 9th September 1963 aged 83. Hannah Taylor served as Mayoress from 1930 -31, 1937 - 38 and 1942 - 43.Framed, oval photographic portraits with convex glass and print, created using a collodion wet plate process. Hand coloured detail.lr, Mrs W H Taylor / Mayoress 1930 - 31 / " " 1937 - 39. ll, Vincent Kelly / Bendigohannah mullany, taylor, studio photography, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayoress

The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966. A large part of this collection of civic ephemera was assembled by W. D. Birrell. This is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.ephemera, civic ephemera, civic invitations, city of kew, mrs f w dods, recreation hall -- kew (vic.), receptions

Contract of sale of real estate dated 22nd December, 1960 between Mr. W. B. Nicholls (vendor) and Mr. C. W. & Mrs. F. L. Silk (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs Hyett, Willis & Hyett, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalloy & Balmer, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Property: vacant land corner Derna Court and Poplar Street, Golden Square, being lots 20,21,22,23,24, 25, 26 and 27 fronting Derna Courton plan of subdivision no. B80611 and lot 1 on plan of subdivision no. 51583 lodged in the office of titles and being part of Crown allotment 11 section 24A at Bendigo described in Crown grant volume 8217 folio 121. Price 4,900 pounds .organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

An orange soft covered booklet titled, 'Mayoral Dinner Ball.' Published City Hall, Bendigo, Friday 7th. June, 1968. The Debutantes are Margaret Ham, Marilyn Parr, Sharon Pang, Alana Grant, Robyn Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Michell, Elizabeth Williams, Kerry Dewhirst, Meta Goodrich and Kay Marwood. Partners are Malcolm Lundberg, Ross Holmes, Terry Harrington, Rodney Pike, Don Kerr, Howard Osborne, David Harries, Graham Burt, Roger McGauchie and Ian Johnson. Trained by Mr. L. Johns. The Debutantes were presented to Cr. R. W. & Mrs. Cambridge Mayor & Mayoress of the City of Bendigo. The menu for the evening is also included. Item part of the Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.civic mementoes, presentations, debutantes, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, debutantes, menu, bendigo city hall, entertainment, program, photo

This photo shows seamstresses at their sewing machines at what could be, Tylers which is located on the first floor of the corner of Bridge and Grenville Streets. The lady in the foreground is 'Baby' Gingell who later became Mrs W. Wallis.tylers, sewing, business, commerical, fashion, ballarat, bridge street, grenville street, manufacturing, costume work

Mrs Grail was a well known social singerFirst prize certificate printed in black on medium blue background on light card, Awarded to Mrs William Grail at the Corowa Eisteddfod in 1944"First Prize Awarded to "Name: Mrs. W. Grail Item: Folk Song Points: 93 Adjudicator: Harold Rodgers" mrs grail, corowa, corowa eisteddfod, folk song, first prize

Mrs Grail was a well known social singerFirst prize certificate printed in black on medium blue background on light card, Awarded to Mrs William Grail at the Corowa Eisteddfod in 1944"First Prize Awarded to "Name: Mrs. W. Grail Item: Contralto Solo Points: 93 Adjudicator: Harold Rodgers"

Margery Beacom eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs W F Beacom of Boyeo, married Reginald John Morrison, youngest son of Mr & Mrs S Morrison, of Perenna, at Nhill Methodist Church on the 15th February 1947Wedding took place in Nhill Methodist Church, on 15 February 19471947 English Wedding dress: an attractive trained gown of cream figured crepe, beautifully beaded at the shoulders and on the diamond shaped front panel waist-line. beading on shoulders & waistreg morrison, wedding dress, 1947, nhill methodist church, beacom, margery beacom, reginald john morrison

black and white photo. Two ladies sitting, one standing, display of clothing being sent to the troops overseas through the Bendigo Municipal Branch of the Australian Comforts Fund. Mrs. Hope Whitney at left, Miss Violet W. Hesse at right. Written on back Miss. Violet W. Hesse, Mrs. Hope Whitney. Stamped Sun News, Pictorial copyrightSun News Pictorial, copyrightorganization, club/society, aust. comfort fund

A short article about Percival Albert Amiet and his service in World War 1. At the time of Percival Albert Amiet's enlistment, he was living at Korumburra. Percival Amiet's next of kin was Mrs. W. Mitchell (Sister) of Greensborough.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, percival albert amiet

Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Campbell request the pleasure of Miss Prout company at the marriage of the daughter Jessie to Mr. Rupert C. McWhinney at Wilson Street Methodist Church, Long Gully, Bendigo on Saturday, November 21st, 1925.ephemera, mementoes, wedding invitation

The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.w d birrell, cr t s nettlefold, city of melbourne -- invitations, civic invitations

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. 2 black and white photographs of Frank Wright and his parents outside the front of their house, Laura Villa at Smeaton. .1) small original photograph probably taken on a Box Brownie .2) Kodak postcard reproduction.1) verso "Mr W. Wright, Frank Wright, Mrs W. Wright, At Laura Villa, Smeaton, 1922., V Holt. (An)"frank wright, smeaton, brass band, miners cottage, william wright, sarah wright, laura villa

Mrs Grail was a well known social singerFirst prize certificate printed in black on red background on light card, Awarded to Mrs William Grail at the Corowa Eisteddfod in 1945"Second Prize Awarded to Name: Mrs. W. Grail Item: Folk Song Open Points: 91 Adjudicator: Harold Rodgers"

Mrs Grail was a well known social singerFirst prize certificate printed in black on medium blue background on light card, Awarded to Mrs William Grail at the Corowa Eisteddfod in 1945"First Prize Awarded to Name: Mrs. W. Grail Item: Sacred solo. Ladies Points: 95 Adjudicator: Harold Rodgers" mrs grail, corowa, first prize, sacred solo ladies

Mrs Grail was a well known social singerFirst prize certificate printed in black on medium blue background on light card, Awarded to Mrs William Grail at the Corowa Eisteddfod in 1945"First Prize Awarded to Name: Mrs. W. Grail Item: Vocal Duet. Open Points: 90 Adjudicator: Harold Rodgers" mrs grail, corowa, corowa eisteddfod, vocal duet open, first prize

Mrs Grail was a well known social singerFirst prize certificate printed in black on medium blue background on light card, Awarded to Mrs William Grail at the Corowa Eisteddfod in 1945"First Prize Awarded to Name: Mrs. W. Grail Item: Contralto Solo Open Points: 93 Adjudicator: Harold Rodgers" mrs grail, corowa, corowa eisteddfod, contralto solo open, first prize

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, surrounded by young people at the pool, Mrs. W. Galvan is presenting a trophy to Tony Busschev, who has a striped towel over his shoulder.Their names are on the back as well as Graham in red.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

Mrs Grail was a well known social singerFirst prize certificate printed in black on medium blue background on light card, Awarded to Mrs William Grail at the Corowa Eisteddfod in 1945"First Prize Awarded to Name: Mrs. W. Grail Item: Vocal solo (Aust. Composer) Points: 95 Adjudicator: Harold Rodgers" corowa, corowa eisteddfod, vocal solo (aust. composer), first prize, mrs grail

Mrs Grail was a well known social singerFirst prize certificate printed in black on medium blue background on light card, Awarded to Mrs William Grail at the Corowa Eisteddfod in 1945"First Prize Awarded to Name: Mrs. W. Grail Item: Mezzo-Soprano Solo. Opera Points: 95 Adjudicator: Harold Rodgers" mrs grail, corowa, corowa eisteddfod, mezzo-soprano solo. opera, first prize