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Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage CollectionBook, "Moorabbin: A Pictorial History, 1862 - 1994", 1995
Copy of pictorial history book written by John Cribbin significantly signed by councillors and the author on the first page.The words "Moorabbin: A Pictorial History, 1862 - 1994" printed in brown colour in and oval at the top of a red, hard paper cover book, copy of an image of horse and carts and Gregg's Plough and Harrow Hotel, South Brighton below. Below that name of author "John Cribbin" is printed. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Book, Thomas Arthur Sheehy, A Shire Preceded Three Cities Moorabbin, Sandringham, Mordialloc, 1965
The story of Moorabbin as seen by its people.46p. : illus., ports., folded map; indexnon-fictionThe story of Moorabbin as seen by its people.moorabbin, pioneers, early settlers -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage CollectionPainting - oil on canvas on board, Charles Douglas Richardson, After the rain, Moorabbin, 1910
oil on canvas on boardlandscape, moorabbin, road, charles douglas richardson, horse, cart, tree, farm -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing, Baby's white nylon dress size 1 c1960, c1960
Nylon was a new synthetic material that became very popular c 1960 because it was easy care, had machine embossed decoration and required no ironing. Women in City of Moorabbin made clothes for their families while settling in the new estates opened in Ormond, Bentleigh and Moorabbin post World War 11.Nylon was a new synthetic material that became very popular c 1960 because it was easy care, had machine embossed decoration and required no ironing. A Baby's white nylon dress size 1 with machine embossed flowers, short sleeves, lace trim, plastic buttons and appliqued nylon flowers. Size 1clothing, baby clothes, nylon, dressmaking, layette, knitting,craftwork, wool, early settlers, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40 sharp valma, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Lady's top silk, lace skirt c1930, c1930
This silk top with handmade lace skirt is an example of the dressmaking, crochet and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1930 Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and this top was used by her family c1930This white silk top with hand made lace skirt is an example of the style worn by women in the Shire of Moorabbin c1930 a white silk v neck sleeveless top with hand made lace skirt and fine horizontal pintucks clothing, reed gladys, reed george, clark judy, ormond choral society, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing, Lady's mop cap white cotton, lace c1910, c1910
This type of a lady's mop cap in white cotton with lace edging was commonly worn by women in the early settler households of Moorabbin Shire c1910 This Lady's mop cap in white cotton, with lace edging is typical of the head and hair protection worn by women in Moorabbin Shire c1910 A Lady's mop cap in white cotton with lace edging. clothing, hats, hair covers, housewear, housework, dressmaking, knitting, craftwork, wool, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin shire, city of moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, hunt ailsa, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, Theatrical prop, Hat, beaded evening wear, c1950
Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. and these clothing props were used in the plays and musicals when performed in the City of Moorabbin c1950 Drama, Musical and Choral Societies were founded by local residents in the City of Moorabbin c1950 to provide social, artistic and musical entertainment and development in their communities A theatrical prop for the Ormond Choral Society c1950 that simulates a 1920's flapper beaded evening wear cloche hat. White lace is over sewn with small pearl beads and 3 rows of shiny beading with large pearls and beading around edge of hat. Loops of small pearls hang from each side . Shown with beaded waistband MAV 00297 early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing, Lady's black evening shoulder cape, c1910
The women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire were accomplished dressmakers, craftworkers and made the clothing for their familiesA typical evening shoulder cape worn by early settler women in Moorabbin Shire c1910 The family of Nance Blackburn were pioneer market gardeners.A lady's evening shoulder cape made of black Guipure lace,satin and voile blackburn nance, pioneers, market gardeners, early settlers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, cheltenham, moorabbin, dressmaking, clothing, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Craftwork, knitting green cotton glove , needles, c1950
Craftwork, Crochet, Knitting Sewing were all popular in post World War 11 Moorabbin as the new settlers established their homes on the previous market garden estates.Craftwork, Crochet, Knitting Sewing were all popular in post World War 11 Moorabbin as the new settlers established their homes on the previous market garden estates.A partly knitted green cotton glove with 4 steel knitting needles wrapped in a silk scarf knitting, clothing, manufactured lace, dressmaking, blouses, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Newsletter CMHS August 2013 pdf, August 2013
The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Jim Dale continued to produce the Newsletter in 2013 after Helen resigned3 x A4 paper pages printed on one side. CMHS members, Jim, Frank, Daniella, Andre and Joan attended the MAV Awards night, Box Cottage was acknowledged as being in the top 5 out of 150 for Cataloguing artefacts by Volunteers. Bill and Joan visited Mentone Park Primary School on July 12th. Bill prepared a Power-point Display and Joan handed interesting items to the children - flat iron, stereoscope, butter churn etc. Notices for the Open Day August 25th celebrating Harry Hawker. Local Dignitaries and the Hawker family are expected. September 29th Open Day . Jim has attached a history of Harry Hawker's War City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter August 2013ty of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, dale jim, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, east bentleigh, city of kingston, harry hawker, world war 1914-1918, aeroplanes -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - History of Moorabbin Airport, Wings Alive '99
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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, baby's long cotton christening dress, c1900
This baby’s long cotton gown is an example of the dressmaking and lacework skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shirec1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A baby's long, fine white cotton christening dress with short sleeves, lace bodice ,and lace inserts on front panel. Pin tucks and lace form the lower part of gown and the cuffs and neckline have lace edgingclothing, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Theatrical prop, waistband beaded eveningwear, c1950
This beaded sequined waist band for evening wear was a clothing prop used in the plays and musicals performed in the the City of Moorabbin. Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. and this beaded sequined clothing prop was used in the plays and musicals when performed in the the City of Moorabbin A Theatrical prop, evening wear as a taffeta waistband with beading, multi coloured sequins, and corded cotton waist ties.c1950 Shown with Theatrical prop white beaded lace hat MAV 00295clothing, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Moorabbin Saints Junior Football League
This file contains 1 item, an article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader on the success in athletics and football of Malcom Neiwand, dated 19/07/2011neiwand malcom, athletics, football, australian rules football, moorabbin saints junior football league, leader sports star, tac cup, sandringham dragons, victorian athletics championships, all schools athletics championships, sports, recreations, competitions, wesley college, entertainment, clubs, associations, sporting clubs, football clubs, leisure, cultural events, cultural activities, sports establishments, recreation establishments, sports people -
City of KingstonMap - Parish of Moorabbin
Warning: This object includes historical language referring to First Nations Peoples which is no longer appropriate but has been recorded for historical purposes. Produced in 1853, this map shows the land holdings of European families. While the majority of holdings are small there are also large land holdings as can be seen with Henry Dendy's Special Survey. Of particular note is the "Reserve for Aborigines" which was established in approximately 1841 and consisted of over 830 acres. This area is the current location of Mordialloc township and Attenborough Park, in Mordialloc, is the last remnant of the reserve. An Alfred Sikes, possibly the surveyor/cartographer who drew this parish plan, purchased land in Berwick in 1854.A handrawn map on fabric, with blue markings representing the coastline to Port Phillip Bay, red markings representing a proposed train line to Mordialloc, major roads and street, as well as a "Reserve for Aborigines", which constituted approximately 830 acres. In the bottom right hand corner, the map has been signed and dated.Handwritten in ink: Alfred Sikes / 38 Collins St East / June. 1853moorabbin, mordialloc, dendy, port phillip bay, aboriginal reserve, attenborough park -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing, Hat feathers x 8 c1910, c1910
Victorian and Edwardian ladies adorned their hats with various bird feathers. Although living conditions in Moorabbin Shire c1910, were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society. Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she was skilled in craftwork, hand knitting, crochet and dressmaking. Her garments were used by her family and the Ormond Choral Society C1910 Women in Moorabbin Shire followed the fashion from Europe and made their own clothes and accessories using their dressmaking, craftwork and design skills 8 x feathers of various sizes and colours for adorning a Lady's hat c 1910 a) Blue & b) White Ostrich, c) Black Cockerel, d) Black Emu Feathers. e) Brown stripped Coque Diamond Tail f) Pink dyed ostrich, g) Black duck, h) black fur clothing, millinery, hat feathers, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire,reed gladys, clark judy, dairy farms, fruit orchards, footwear, shoes, buckles, clothing, silver, pewter, brass, victorian fashion, edwardian fashion, mckinnon, moorabbin, cheltenham, wedding dresses, evening wear, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's long cotton nightgown c1900, c1900
This lady’s cotton nightgown is an example of the dressmaking and lacework skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A lady's long white cotton nightdress with long sleeves , heart shaped neckline,and lace bodice.fastened with mother of pearl button. The cuffs have wide lace edging and ribbon insert lace midriff.clothing, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's combination drawers, c1900
This lady’s cotton combination drawers is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Lady's white cotton combination drawers with buttoned crotchclothing, underwear combination, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing,Lady's Black long crepe skirt, c1910
A typical long black crepe skirt worn by women in Moorabbin Shire c1910 whilst doing housework during spring and summerTypical day wear skirt worn by women in the early settler families of Moorabbin Shire c1910 The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlersA woman's full length black crepe skirt with side fasteners, pleats and side inserted pockets blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh clothing, dressmaking, moorabbin shire -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, baby outfit c 1900, c1900
This baby's crocheted outfit is an example of the clothing made for their children by the families who had settled in the Moorabbin Shire c1900. The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireThis baby's crocheted cape and dress aesethetically significant as an example of the skill of the women of the families who were pioneer settlers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire who made their own clothing for their families. It was made by a member of the early settler Blackburn family and passed down through the generations. This is a white cotton baby's two piece, cape and dress outfit, with extensive hand-crotchet lace trim.clothing, moorabbin, crochet, bentleigh, pioneer settlers, baby outfit -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, baby's cotton christening gown, pintucks, c1900
This baby's white cotton Christening gown is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Baby's long sleeved white cotton christening gown with 2cm bands of pintucks on yoke and long ties. Bone button fastens at napeclothing, needlework, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, milne meryl, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's lawn sleeveless bodice, 20thC
This lady’s fine lawn sleeveless bodice is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Lady's white lawn sleeveless bodice with tiesclothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, marshall d, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's lawn slip c1920, c1920
This lady’s cotton full length petticoat is an example of the dressmaking and needlework skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Lady's fine lawn Full Length slip with hand embroidered floral design at centre front bodice and hem and on shoulder straps. The hem has a hand sewn scalloped edge .clothing, underwear combination, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's F/L nightdress lacework, c1900
This lady’s cotton full length nightdress is an example of the dressmaking and lacework skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the dressmaking and lacework skill of the women of these families Lady's white cotton, Full Length , V neck, sleeveless nightdress with lace shoulder straps and bodice. The bodice has pintucks and front bone buttons at opening.clothing, needlework, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, milne meryl, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Lady's ightdress, white silk, cap sleeves, lace, c1950
This simple white silk, full length, v-neck nightdress with lace insert and capped sleeves and waist ties, is an example of the style worn by women in the post World War 11 Estates in the City of Moorabbin c1950 Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. and this simple white silk nightdress is an example of her dressmaking skill A white silk, full length, v-neck nightdress with lace insert , capped sleeves with lace edging and waist ties clothing, dressmaking, lacework, nightdress, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Ticket - "Neighbourhood ticket - Caulfield Moorabbin - Sandringham", The Met, 1983
Issued at the time (1982) of part of the trial for the Neighbourhood ticket system, a flat fare time based system that became part of Melbourne's multi-modal public transport system. The development of this system is well covered in the article by Rob O'Regan attached to this record as a pdf file.Demonstrates the first use of a Melbourne time based, multimodal ticket system.Set of four Edmondson sized tickets - "Neighbourhood - Caulfield Moorabbin - Sandringham" - printed on pasteboard, same size as a then railway issued tickets; Adult Off peak - No 46053 Concession - No. 23408 Adult - No 00290 - used 6-12-1982 Concession off peak - No. 48669 used 4-12-1982 public transport, tickets, trams, tramways, concession card, the met, railways, neighbourhood tickets -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's underwear combination 'teddy', c1900
This lady’s white cotton combination petticoat , commonly called a 'teddy', is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C . Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A lady's white cotton combination underwear with a buttoned crotch and hand worked decoration on bodice clothing, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Personal Effects, Lady's Silk Scarf & Voile Shawl, c1910
Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were accomplished with needlework and crochet and made their own clothes and accessories. These Silk Scarf and Shawl are examples of the evening wear women made. Lady's Silk Scarf and Shawl are examples of the skilled needlework and craftwork of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire Lady's cream silk scarf with needle work flowers and loosely plaited fringed and a white voile shawl with lace edging. dressmaking, craftwork, lacework, needlework, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham,moorabbin shire, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing, lady's white cotton, 1/2 petticoat, c1910
This cotton 1/2 slip with large lace flounce was made by a woman of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and shows the needlework and lace work skills . The Cotton 1/2 petticoat is an example of the dressmaking, and lace work skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Lady's white cotton 1/2 Petticoat cotton lace flounce, elastic waist and 2 bone buttons at side seam clothing, petticoats, underwear, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of KingstonPhotograph - Black and white, c. 1930
During the 1930s Moorabbin was an area with open grasslands, still often used for market gardening. The development of the city (and, later, suburb) can be seen emerging from the railway station.The Nepean Highway is a major highway running through the City of Kingston. This image is one of many that depicts its importance to the local community as it undergoes many changes over time.Black and white photograph of aerial view of intersection of Nepean Highway and South Road. Moorabbin Council Chambers are situated on the corner with the library, old shire building, Moorabbin railway station, St David's Anglican Church market gardens and open paddocks in the background.White round sticker on reverse with black printed text: 143 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 156% / k000786moorabbin, council, railway station, railway, suburbs, paddocks, nepean highway
