Ellen Selina Gray was a daughter of Linton miner William Hodge. She married Thomas Henry Gray in 1881. They had four children, including Nellie Gray who was noted for her singing voice. Ellen Gray died in 1923.Black and white copy of original photograph of a seated woman wearing a black dress and hat and holding a book on her lap.ellen selina gray (née hodge)

A series of photos of Pugh at work. Clifton Pugh (1924-1990) was born at Richmond Victoria, and educated at various schools including Briar Hill Primary, Eltham Higher Elementary School and Ivanhoe Grammar. He studied art at the National Gallery School of Victoria 1948-52. Pugh is recognised as a one of Australia’s foremost painters. He is represented in major galleries throughout the country and overseas. He founded the “Dunmoochin” artists colony at Cottles Bridge. This front image from "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall, page 128 shows Pugh working on his portrait of Dame Mabel Balcombe Brookes (1890-1975). According to an entry in the Australian Dictionary of Biography for Dame Brookes, this Pugh portrait remains in the family. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image Various prints and colour reversal films artists, clifton pugh, cottles bridge, dunmoochin, eltham local characters, painters, "pioneers and painters", sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, painting, dame mabel brookes

Dame Gracie Fields, DBE (born Grace Stansfield; 9 January 1898 – 27 September 1979) was an English actress, singer and comedienne and star of both cinema and music hall. When World War II was declared and whilst recovering from surgery she threw herself into her work and signed up for the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA). Fields travelled to France to entertain the troops in the midst of air-raids, performing on the backs of open lorries and in war-torn areas. She performed many times for Allied troops, travelling as far as New Guinea, where she received an enthusiastic response from Australian personnel. In late 1945 she toured the South Pacific Islands. In 1979, seven months before her death, she was invested a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the entertainment industry.Reproduced black and white photograph of female wearing army jacket with soldiers kneeling and standing in background. Handwritten on rear - Gracie Fields in Pacificgracie fields, ww2, new guinea, 1945, south pacific islands

This book belonged to John Draffin. John Draffin came to Australia as a child with his parents from the north of Ireland . He came to Orbost in 1894 and was Shire Secretary from then until 1910 He had four children: Andrina, Eva, George, Maggie, Sally and Nellie.This item is associated with John Draffin who was a prominent Orbost citizen involved in many community activities. This item is a useful research toolA small black leather bound 782 pp book with the title, "Molesworth's Pocket Book of Engineering Formulae" in gold print inside an ornate gold border. Pages are gilt edged. Contains line drawings and charts. inside front cover - "John Draffin, Orbost 24.12.04"book-enginering-formulae molesworth-sir-guilford-lindsay science

Letter handwritten in biro by Ellen Blandford ( Washington ) Huntly, Victoria. Mounted on red board. Letter recalls concert held at the school in the 1920. Names on image of girls (dressed in witches outfits), May Meager, Rita Holland, Mavic Davidson, Gwen Henderson, …. Jackson? Nellie Washington. Also on board copy of photo of two women dressed as school students in the 'back to in 1926'Ellen Blandfordbendigo, education, golden square school 1189, golden square primary school 1189

MEMBERS OF THE FORD FAMILY, TAKEN IN FRONT OF TOTTY TREMBATH'S HOUSE IN 1910, FROM LEFT VIV, NELL, NELLIE, (MOTHER) DULCIE, FRONT ROW - ESME, HARRY, AND TOM WITH THOMAS (FATHER) SITTING IN CART, VIV IS HOLDING A WHALE'S BACK BONE, THEY HAD PICKED UP IN PORT FAIRY.1 FRAMED WITH GLASS PHOTOGRAPH OF THE FORD FAMILY IN 1910, WITH HORSE AND BUGGY. .2 HANDWRITTEN NOTE OF THE PEOPLE IDENTIFIED IN THIS PHOTOGRAPH, SEE BELOWTHIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN OF THE FORD FAMILY IN 1910. THEY CAME FROM DUNACH NEAR TALBOTlocal history, photography, photographs, trembath, perry, richard ford

New Years Eve was celebrated enthusiastically by guest at all accommodation houses in Lakes Entrance prior to WW2. The back row is Molly Beveridge, above the 'groom', Bob Baade behind the 'reverend' (in hat), 2nd back row - 3rd from the left - Mr Beveridge (father of Molly and Nellie)Black and white photograph of guests at Kiora House, taking part in a mock wedding on New Years Eve 1937. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, tourism, recreation, people

This object relates to Herbert Swain Greening. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, Victoria. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, Victoria before being discharged from duties with the 5 Battalion as a Army Non-Commissioned Private on 15/02/1918, being determined medically unfit for service. Herbert Swain sustained a gunshot wound to his wrist during service. Herbert Swain Greening's next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Pocket New Testament with navy ribbon bookmark attached to top of spine, pages edged in gold, in canvas pouch with metal press stud. Interior inscriptions include lists of places where Private Greening traveled on service as well as a personal message. Pouch - "3292 Pte H S Greening. B Coy 5th Battn" Testament - Front & back - List of towns/cities & dates; Names, service numbers & addresses Inscription - "To my dearest brother Charlie, as a loving keepsake from Nellie. Knowing that whenever you look at it you will think of those who love you and who will always be thinking of you. God grant you good health and a safe return. Your loving sister, Nellie"first world war, world war one, the great war, 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

These letters were written and sent by John Draffin to his son. John Draffin came to Australia as a child with his parents from the north of Ireland . He came to Orbost in 1894 and was Shire Secretary from then until 1910 His children were Andrina, Eva, George, Maggie, Sally and Nellie.John Draffin was a prominent Orbost citizen involved in many community activities. This item is a useful research tool.Hand-written correspondence, on ruled paper. Central horizontal fold, some foxing on edges.draffin family, john draffin, george draffin, east gippsland shire councillor, northern ireland heritage, c.1900s

Photograph of Federal Mills Inter-House Sports team at Corio Oval. In photo are Nellie Bawden, Beryl Hadden and current boyfriend?? Mrs Alsop was a mill worker from early 1930s till early 1970s. She worked at Federal and Foster Mills in Geelong District and Yarra Falls, Melbourne.textile mills sporting teams, textile mills staff, federal woollen mills ltd, sport, textile mills - sporting teams, textile mills - staff

A Golden Celebration A Gala Tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland and Mr Richard Bonynge was held at Opera Theatre Sydney Opera House on Thursday 22 January 2004. The major patron was Australia Post who issued stamps with Joan Sutherland's image on them. Many singers took part in the Celebration Concert, including Jacqueline Dark and David Hobson both born in Ballarat. A4 white page with black typed textjoan sutherland, stamps, richard bonyngne, jacqueline dark, david hobson, opera, a golden celebration

A Golden Celebration A Gala Tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland and Mr Richard Bonynge was held at Opera Theatre Sydney Opera House on Thursday 22 January 2004. The major patron was Australia Post who issued stamps with Joan Sutherland's image on them. Many singers took part in the Celebration Concert, including Jacqueline Dark and David Hobson both born in Ballarat. 4 page booklet with order form at back. Green background with coloured photographs and gold text.joan sutherland, stamps, richard bonyngne, jacqueline dark, david hobson, opera, a golden celebration

A Golden Celebration A Gala Tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland and Mr Richard Bonynge was held at Opera Theatre Sydney Opera House on Thursday 22 January 2004. The major patron was Australia Post who issued stamps with Joan Sutherland's image on them. Many singers took part in the Celebration Concert, including Jacqueline Dark and David Hobson both born in Ballarat. Cream card covered A4 booklet. Gold writing text on cover. Gold blue and black writing on white paper, with images throughout of Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge. A synopsis of the life and celebration of the works of Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge, the program of events of the celebratory concert, a list of performers and artists.joan sutherland, stamps, richard bonyngne, jacqueline dark, david hobson, opera, a golden celebration

Won by Nellie Alsop when a member of the Federal Mills Basketball team. May be the same ribbon which can be seen being worn in W1283. Mrs Alsop was a mill worker from early 1930s till early 1970s. She worked at Federal and Foster Mills in Geelong District and Yarra Falls, Melbourne."A" Runners-uptextile mills - sporting teams textile mills - staff sporting teams, federal woollen mills ltd classweave industries pty ltd, sport, textile mills - sporting teams, textile mills - staff, sporting teams

Photograph. The Patricia Coles (nee McLean) collection. Bendigo Easter Parade Queen Competition 1927. Copy of an original black and white photograph of four older girls and two small girls seated on a raised carpeted step. The older girls carry posies. Unidentified except for the small girl seated on the front right - Shirley McLean, daughter of Nellie and Tom McLean, United Kingdom Hotel, Golden Square.bendigo, entertainment, easter parade queen competition, bendigo easter fair. bendigo easter parade queen compettion. mclean family of golden square. united kingdom hotel.

Photograph of Federal Mills Premiership Basketball Team 1935. L to R: Nellie Baldwen, Mary Mollie O'Brien, Beryl Hadden, Jean Devin, Alice Schrier, Mavis Anderson. Mrs Alsop was a mill worker from early 1930s till early 1970s. She worked at Federal and Foster Mills in Geelong District and Yarra Falls, Melbourne.Federal Mills Basketball team premiers, 1935.PREMIERS / 1935 N. Alsoptextile mills sporting teams, textile mills staff, federal woollen mills ltd, sport, textile mills - sporting teams, textile mills - staff

Camp 4 administration staff. Back row: Captain A. Maddison, Nellie Collins, Lt Hugh Scholes, Capt Lidlow MO, Frances Sproat, , Lt Wally Callaby, Lt James Sullivan, Pat Tonsing, Lt. Crichley Front row: Miss George Bunting, Captain Wright (the new CO), Major W. Scurry, Captain T. Love and Vi Collins.Black and white photograph of Army garrison personal: 9 standing and 5 seated. All in uniform. Tree behind to the right. camp 4 administration staff, captain a. maddison, lt. h. scholes, lt. w. callaby, lt. j. sullivan, lt. crichley, miss n. collins, captain (dr) lidlow, miss f. sproat, miss p. tongs, miss g. bunting, captain wright, major w. scurry, captain t. love, mrs collins

Andrew Balsillie (30/8/1874-28/7/1949. For 50 years he was associated with the Bendigo Mutual Permenant Land and Building Society and was its secretary from 1916 to 1945. He was the son of Andrew and Maria (nee Laing), who operated Edinburgh House selling ladies and gentlemen's clothing. Andrew Jnr. married Helen (Nellie) Calder in 1903.Black and white photographs (2) mounted on rectangular brown board. House, stained weatherboard board to sill height, rough cast above, bow lead- light window on right, leadlight windows on left, louvred vents to both front gables, tiled roof, roughcast verandah surround and pillars, 3 steps to veranda level, one chimney visible, small white veranda lamp, woven wire fence. Gate wooden gateway with lintel. On back of photo 18a: 'Sold Balsillie £875 sewered, or £825 plus sewerage. Stamp with T.C. Watts & Son, 253 Mitchell St., Bendigo., 12 April, 1929' On back of 18b. A. Balsillie, Marks St., £950 (crossed out ) £875, sewered or £825 plus sewerage.' May 1929.Frank A. Jeffree Bendigobuilding, residential, t.c. watts and son, balsillie, marks street bendigo

Photograph.The Patricia Coles (nee McLean) collection. Bendigo Easter Parade Queen Competition 1930. Copy of a black and white photograph. Four women and two small girls. The Easter Queen holds a large bouquet. The two small girls are identified. Joyce Jeffries, on the left, daughter of Mary & Joe Jeffries, Quarry Hill hoteliers. On the right, June McLean, daughter of Nellie & Tom McLean, United Kingdom Hotel, Golden Square.bendigo, entertainment, easter parade queen competition, bendigo easter fair. bendigo easter parade queen compettion. mclean family of golden square. united kingdom hotel.

A visit by the Governor of Victoria to an formal function in Legacy House. It is an award ceremony. One of the ladies is Dame Beryl Beaurepaire who receives a golden plaque for her services to Legacy. Including a speech being given by the Governor, The Hon. Richard E. McGarvie, AC QC. It is 1995 and was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Misc guests of the club . . Governor - 95". The President David Millie and Irene Noll, the President of the Widows Club are also seated at the table and in the photos.A record of an award function for a Legacy widow or Legatee. The Governor of Victoria is a patron of Legacy and this visit shows the closeness of the relationship.Colour photo x 5 of an event with Beryl Beaurepaire and Governor McGarvie at Legacy House.Printing on the back "governor of victoria, legatee event, david millie, irene noll

Certificate given to Hugh Jeffrey in 1972 upon his being awarded the Paris Medal. The certificate features a brown classic etching-style drawing of Parisian-style buildings and canals, including Notre Dame Cathedral. Inset into the drawing is the following inscription, translated from the original French: "The Council Office of Paris in its session of 13th March 1972 awarded Monsieur Hugh Jeffrey the silver medal of the City of Paris." Dated 20th March 1972.1 plastic frame with paper certificatehugh jeffrey, awards

The bridal coat was part of a wedding ensemble worn by Peg Young in 1939. The final two images in the carousel include a wedding photograph of Peg and her husband. A letter accompanying the donation on file describes the outfit as: "Rosemary [Peg] looked very nice indeed in a simple white satin dress that made her look very tall and slim. It had trimming round the neck, down the front and on the shoulders that looked like quilting, with a little gold in it, and she wore gold slippers and a lovely lace veil, lent by Auntie Nellie. She carried a large sheaf of bright red roses." Mrs Peg Young, a Kew resident was at one stage President of the Children's Book Council of Australia. She was also a member of the Kew Historical Society. The coat was donated by her daughter, Mrs Helen Tutt.Floor-length satin bridal coat with a buttoned full length opening at the front extending the length of the garment. The front of the coat is hand-quilted in an abstract design of arabesques. The buttons are covered with the same satin fabric as the coat. Accompanying the dress there is a photo of the couple on the steps of the unnamed church in London and a letter describing the event, including the coat.Transcript of accompanying letter: Red Cottage Mallory Road Hove 4 Sussex England July 21.39 Dear Faith I have been up to London today to Rosemary's (Peggy) wedding. Though you might like to hear about it. To my mind the one sad part was that your Uncle Bertie and your adopted sister could not be there. Daisy (Margaret) has been simply splendid in all she has done. Rosemary looks very nice indeed in a simple white satin dress that made her look very tall & slim. It had trimming round the neck down the front & on the shoulders that looked like quilting, with a little gold in it, & she wore gold slippers & a lovely lace veil lent by Auntie Nellie. She carried a large sheaf of bright red roses. Her two bridesmaids were Mary & Brenda. They wore the same bridesmaids dresses as they wore at their sister Peggy's wedding a few weeks ago. They were very pale blue satin, simply made, with long skirts & they had lovely little flat bouquets made of the heads of all sorts of flowers out in the gold holder which I am sending you & tied round the handle with gold ribbon. They had wreaths of the same flowers in their hair. Nevil gave Rosemary away."costumes, wedding dresses, wedding coats, peg young, helen tutt, fashion design, fashion -- united kingdom, fashion -- 1930s

Melber sewing machines were first sold in Australia in the late 1870s. The 'Box Cottage' Melber Treadle Sewing Machine was owned by Mary Box, nee Kloster / Closter, wife of Alonzo Box , the nephew of William and Elizabeth Box who purchased 'Box Cottage' in 1865 from a pioneer settler The machine was bought in 1909, and is a good example of its kind. This type of sewing machine was widely used in many homes, in an era when hand-made clothes were the “norm.”, and clothes were mended, or ‘re-made’ into another garment. The cottage has both the Receipt, cat 00004.1 and Guarantee, cat 00004.2, for the sewing machine. This machine was possibly built by Wertheim Pty Ltd Hugo Wertheim (1854 – 1919) arrived in Melbourne in 1875. He became a successful agent for sewing machines manufactured by his father’s cousin Joseph Wertheim in Frankfurt, Germany. Hugo married Joseph’s daughter Sophie Emilie and they settled in Richmond Melbourne Australia. Hugo made many trips back to the main factory in Germany and, with extensive advertising, established a thriving business for sewing machines, bicycles, pianos under various ‘brand names’ - Wertheim, Electra, Planet, Griffin, Hapsburg. It has been said that Dame Nellie Melba preferred a Wertheim piano for her performances. In 1908 Hugo opened a large piano factory in Bendigo St Richmond, Victoria and his son Herbert maintained the business until 1935 The sewing machine was donated in 1985 by, a descendant of the Box family. The machine is complete, and in good condition. William and Elizabeth Box purchased 'Box Cottage' in 1865 from a pioneer settler who had bought part of the land noted in Dendy's Special Survey 1841 Brighton. They raised their family there and established a market garden to supply produce to the population of Melbourne. Their nephew Alonzo married Mary Kloster/ Closter in 1918 and she brought with her this 'Melber' sewing machine that she used to provide clothing for the family. 'Melber'Treadle Sewing Machine that was owned by Mary Box, nee Kloster/ Closter. It was bought in 1909, and it is a good example of its kind. This type of sewing machine was widely used in many homes, in an era when hand-made clothes were the “norm.”, and clothes were mended, or ‘re-made’ into another garment. The Box Cottage Museum has both the Receipt, and Guarantee for the sewing machine. 'MELBER' stamped on sewing machine.dendys special survey, treadle sewing machine, box cottage, mary kloster, alonzo box, melber, wertheim hugo, wertheim sewing machine manufacturer, richmond melbourne victoria,