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Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Ticket, Linton Football Club, Membership Ticket, Season 1968, 1968
Small, rectangular, aqua-coloured ticket.Text: " LINTON FOOTBALL CLUB / Season 1968 / MEMBERSHIP TICKET. "tickets, linton football club -
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Ticket, Linton Football Club, Season 1960, 1960
Small, white, shield-shaped ticket, green printing.Text: " LINTON / FOOTBALL CLUB / Season 1960 / Member's Ticket. "linton football club, tickets -
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Card - Ticket, Linton Warriors' Football Club Grand Social, 1914, 1914
Cream card with dark blue printed text. Original date crossed out with red ink and alternative date written.Text: ' Linton Warriors' Football Club. / Grand Social / WILL BE HELD IN THE / Shire Hall, Linton, / Friday, May 22, '14 / GOOD MUSIC ENGAGED. EFFICIENT M.C. 'linton warriors' football club, socials, a.c. todd, r. cole, sports, football -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Linton Free Library, 1988, 1988
The Linton library opened in 1871 under the auspices of the Linton Mechanics' Institute. It was later funded by grants for Free Libraries, and operated as a lending library until the 1960s. It was known at different times as the Linton Public Library and the Linton Free Library. This photograph shows a somewhat dilapidated "Linton Free Library". The verandah shown in earlier photos of this building has been removed. The building next to it is the former Nelson family home and Nelson Bros. undertaker's office, which was restored in 1987 to become the LDHS Resource Centre.Colour photographs taken in 1988 showing front of a building with a square, pedimented parapet. The building is painted pale blue with white trim, and a chimney can be glimpsed on the right. Next to it a white-painted building with green trim, which has a verandah and pitched roof. Buildings formerly used as library and undertakers.linton free library, nelson brothers undertakers, ldhs resource centre, buildings -
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Gas light bracket, Gas Light, Presbyterian Church, Linton
Until Linton was connected to the statewide electricity grid in 1939, this gas light was used to light the altar at the Presbyterian Church in Linton.Curved gas light wall bracket, ornamented with leaves. One end designed to be attached to a wall, the other end has a valve, presumably to control the flow of gas. Beyond this valve, the end of the fitting is threaded, to facilitate attachment of a glass cover.gas lighting, presbyterian church linton -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bank of New South Wales, circa 1872, Copy made for exhibition in 1983
Original photograph thought to have been taken about 1872 (before the building was renovated and enlarged), however copy in "Bank of New South Wales" file gives date 1862, most likely the year the bank was built. This building was later known as "Traquair House". It was lived in by the Lewers family, and later by Mrs. Stella Surman.Black and white copy of an early photo of the Bank of New South Wales in Linton. Three men are standing in the street outside the building. Two copies of photo: 1. Has been mounted on card. Back of card is stamped "Easter 1983, Historical Exhibition, Linton Park"; 2. copy which appears to have been printed from a scan.bank of new south wales linton, traquair house -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Nelson Bros Undertakers Stained Glass Window, Linton, 1988, 1988
Colour photograph showing stained glass window at the front of the former Nelson Bros. building in Sussex Street, Linton (now LDHS Resource Centre).nelson bros. funeral parlour, ldhs resource centre, stained glass windows, buildings -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Linton State School pupils, grades I-II, 1955, 1955
Black and white photograph of pupils in grades 1 & 2 at Linton State School in 1955. Photograph is accompanied by hand-written list of pupils' names.linton state school no. 880, terry wilkie, david chasey, chris van bergen, lindsay greenbank, geoff morgan, theo chasey, nico van der ploeg, robert smith, willem verdoorn, ruth coleman, elaine jackson, claire mcdonald, valda bird, mavis cornish, elaine mark, judith chasey, mary hooper, nola bird, jean mcdonald, kay jackson, shirley mark, elsha verdoorn, ann getsom, joanne van der ploeg -
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Photocopied page, Transport in Linton, 1920s to 1950s
This collage of photographs may have been published in an edition of the Woady Yaloak Historical Society newsletter.Photocopy of a collage of photographs, showing various types of transport used in and around Linton between the 1920s and the 1950s. Owners of cars, trucks etc. are identified.transport, cars, trucks, horse drawn vehicles, delivery vans, kelvin and rose nunn, laurie bruty, mr smith (butcher), betty greenbank, roy greenbank, tom adams, jack gardner, maurice moynihan, harry and jane hayward, jean bath, viv and rae nunn, noel howlett, molly brumby, james and eleanor barr, eleanor reidy -
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Photograph, Mr. Wilson ("Daddy" Wilson)
William Wilson was a staunch member of the Linton Methodist congregation and a local preacher. He died in 1890 age 83 and is buried in Linton cemetery.Sepia CDV photograph of an old, bearded gentleman wearing suit with long jacket and fob chain, seated with left arm resting on lap, right arm resting on side table holding a book in his hand."Mr (Daddy) Wilson".mr w. wilson, william wilson ("daddy" wilson), old lintonian collection -
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Souvenir, Souvenir of Linton, 1940-?
The souvenir is believed to have been made by R.E. Hyatt.A home-made souvenir of Linton, which consists of a colour photograph taken in Sussex Street of the Linton Post Office and Bank of New South Wales buildings, with an early model Ford car parked in the street. The photograph has been mounted on a square of cardboard, and a border made of small green squares drawn or printed around it. "Linton" is inscribed within the border underneath the photograph. The square of cardboard with the photograph on it has in turn been mounted on a square of very thick cardboard, which has had its edges varnished. "My Home Town" and "R.E. Hyatt" are inscribed in ink on the back of the souvenir.souvenirs, buildings, linton post office, bank of new south wales linton branch, cars, r.e. hyatt -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Raine, William Macleod, Mavericks, Copyright 1911, 1912
Western novel.251 p. ; red cover, beige tape along spine. Title and author's name handwritten on tape.fictionWestern novel.fiction, westerns -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Memoirs, Sevey, Louis, The dark cloud : or, priestly influence in Ireland in the present day : a tale, 1862
Memoirs of the author's time in Ireland around the time of the Crimean War, when he attempted to set up a Protestant school amid Catholic opposition.Hardcover book, 215 pages. Book has a dark green cover.non-fictionMemoirs of the author's time in Ireland around the time of the Crimean War, when he attempted to set up a Protestant school amid Catholic opposition.ireland, catholic church, louis sevey, schools, history -
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Photograph, Centenary Celebrations Procession, Linton, 1939
Black and white image of a crowd of men, women and children plus a motor vehicle, motorcycle and bicycle outside buildings in Sussex Street, Linton. The car has been decorated with streamers. This photograph was taken during Linton's centenary celebrations in 1939. The double storey building on the left is Criterion House. The upper level of this building was used as a hospital. The Building on the right is Grenville Shire Offices.centenaries, centenary celebrations, hospitals, motorcycles, cars, bicycles -
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Photograph, Garry Jennings as a Child
The photograph appears to have been taken outside the Bennett Garage building in Sussex Street, Linton. Garry Jennings was the son of Kitty and Reg Jennings of Linton.Small black and white photograph of a young boy standing next to a 'Shell" petrol bowser and holding on to its hose with both hands.garry jennings, bennett garage -
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Photograph, Ethel Bersey and her brother George Bersey
Ethel Bersey was born at Linton in 1882. She married James Wishart in 1910. George Bersey was born at Linton in 1887, and married Wilhelmina Collins in 1910.Black and white copy of original photograph which shows a woman seated slightly sideways on a chair, with her hand resting on a table, and a man standing behind her, one hand in his pocket and the other appears to be resting on the back of the chair. The woman is wearing a dress with a high collar, sleeves decorated with large buttons, and a spray of flowers on the bodice. The man is wearing a suit, with a fob and chain, and a buttonhole flower.ethel bersey, george bersey -
Federation University Historical Collection
Map, Ballarat, 1936, 06/1936
Map of Ballarat and surrounds, including Lake Learmonth, Snake Valley, Linton, Newton, Durham Lead, Sebastopol, Lake Wendouree, Winter Swamo. It was surveyed in 1933.ballarat, map -
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Photograph, Norm Cornish with Nicol's Baker's Cart, 1940
Gentleman identified as Norm Cornish with Nicol's baker's cart and bread basket.Small B&W photograph of man in shirt sleeves with horse and two wheeled cart. Photo taken near Linton Pioneer Memorial (R.H. side)."3956 B".norm cornish, transport, horse drawn vehicles, nicol's bakery, linton pioneer memorial -
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Photograph, Wesleyan Church Choir, 1910, 1910
This framed copy of the photograph is in storage in room 03 as the frame lacks a backing sheet to hold the photograph in it. For other copies of the photograph see Registration no. 2018-84.Original photograph which shows members of the Linton Methodist Church choir. Photograph understood to have been take around the time of the Methodist Jubilee in 1910.linton methodist church, wesleyan choir, syd ball, miss adams, richard ching, mrs hansen, frank bryant, lucy bryant, oscar ball, lilly jennings, dan cornish, edgar nicholls, rose preston, mr hansen, mrs syd ball (née jane dudley), lou finlay, ern ball, edith ching (née bonthorn) -
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Photograph, Post Office Building, Linton, 1988, 1988
Colour photograph of old-style weatherboard building with pitched roof, three chimneys and verandah. Linton Post Office, located on corner of Sussex and Clyde Streets.linton post office, buildings -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Stretton Hesba (pseudonym of Sarah Smith), Max Kromer : a story of the siege of Strasbourg, [n.d.] [1871]
160 p. : ill.fictionchildren's fiction, hesba stretton (pseudonym of sarah smith) -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Gedge, G. C, Sunflowers : a story of today, [n.d.] [First publshed 1884. This edition early 1900s?]
Fiction for girls and young women. "A volume which mothers may place in the hands of their daughters to show that worldly marriages, however glittering and grand . . . are not to be purchased at the expense of religious conviction and truth."296 p. : ill. Pale green decorative cover, image of young woman sitting in a field, reading.fictionFiction for girls and young women. "A volume which mothers may place in the hands of their daughters to show that worldly marriages, however glittering and grand . . . are not to be purchased at the expense of religious conviction and truth."g. c gedge, children's fiction -
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Photograph, Sam Knight and Jack Francis driving wool to Railhead
Black and white copy of original photograph of two men on top of a wagon load of wool driving a team of four horses."Knights wool to Railhead Linton Sam knight driving with Jack Francis".sam knight, jack francis, wool, horses -
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Photograph, Group of Children at Linton Reservoir
Small black and white photograph of 13 children standing in a body of water. The children are identified by inscription as members of McCorkell and Fletcher families.Reverse: " Linton / RESERVOIR. OUT OF BOUNDS / McCORKELL & FLETCHER FAMILY / PLUS ?? ".linton reservoir (mortchup road reservoir) -
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Photograph, Ena and Nell Grigg Outside their Home, 1905, 1905
This house was the home of William Michael Grigg and his family. It later was lived in by Les & Gwen Kerr, Russell & Cathy Kerr, Cindy and Justin Liddy, Ivan and Mary Perrin. Christopher Grigg was given the photograph by his Great Aunt Nell Grigg.Original mounted photograph of weatherboard house with two girls standing in front."Grigg house - Geelong Road Linton/later owned by Kerrs/Ena & Nell Grigg/in garden at home/in Linton/Ena about 14 yrs Nell 4 yrs/1905".nell grigg, ena grigg, houses -
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Photograph, William Bennett
William Joseph Bennett, born at Linton in 1865, was a son of William Garnsworthy Bennett and Susan Bennett née Williams. He died in 136 and is buried in Linton cemetery.Sepia portrait of a gentleman with light beard, wearing jacket with flower in lapel.william joseph bennett, surman collection -
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Badge, Volunteer Air Observers Corps
During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered voluntarily to meet at the Linton Court House and observe any aircraft which might fly over.During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered voluntarily to meet at the Linton Court House and observe any aircraft which might fly over.Circular badge of blue, white and red enameled concentric circles depicting an eagle. Serial number 15285 stamped on reverse.Text, front: ' VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS / OBSERVER. 'volunteer air observers corps, world war ii, volunteers -
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Ribbon, Independent Order of Rechabites
Ribbon worn by members of Independent Order of Rechabites (Friendly Society). Found in attic of Bank of NSW, Linton, together with money tin labelled "Rose of Linton Tent No. 53".Rectangular, cream gross-grain ribbon, with letters "IOR" embroidered in salmon.independent order of rechabites -
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Photograph, S Fisher Johnson, Flossie Bersey
Florence Mary (May) Bersey was born in 1884 in Linton. She died at Linton on 30 May 1906, after her dress caught fire in the kitchen of the family home.Sepia portrait of a woman wearing a large hat.flossie bersey, surman collection -
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Photograph, G V Bolton - Artist, Linton State School, Grades V-VIII, 1923, 1923
Group photograph, mounted on brown card, showing Linton State School students in grades V-VIII in 1923. Names of pupils are inscribed in ink across the mount.linton state school no. 880, a. ching, h cornish, h commons, h thompson, r bolte, n mcdonald, j stapleton, c wishart, j reidy, t kennedy, m murrell, d megee, i mcdonald, m brett, e kennedy, g pettersen, j rowe, j lorbach, n brown., n murrell, n chasey, l mitchell, a armstrong, m stapleton, n sparrow, a gascoigne, j commons, i kirby, l pettersen, h pettersen(standing - all others sitting), h commons, j wishart, l allan, p megee, w wishart, s pyke, w jennings, j stapleton, r pye, j megee