Father of John Robertson (Jnr.), who was one of the first teachers at Linton State School. Died 1875 and is buried in Linton cemetery. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 19.Portrait of an seated gentleman wearing suit, with right arm folded across front.old lintonian collection, john robertson snr.

255 p. : frontispiece illustrationchildren's fiction

Small, pale pink polygon-shaped invitation card with decorative black printing. Name of invitees handwritten in ink. The dance would have been a way for young singles of the area to meet and socialise with members of the opposite sex.Text: The Young / Ladies OF Linton and / District / Present their Compliments to the / Misses Kellys / And request the pleasure of their Company at a Return / Social to the Bachelors of Linton to be held at the Shire / Hall on the evening of the 8th February, 1901.linton shire hall, dances, social gatherings

Mary Elizabeth Yeoman was born in England and married Edwin Ball in 1861. They migrated to Victoria in 1866 and were living in Linton by 1868. In Linton Edwin Ball and his sons established a blacksmith's business. Mary and Edwin Ball's children were Barrington, Oscar, Agnes and Kate (all born in England), Ernest (born in Melbourne), and Sydney (born at Linton).Black and white copy of original photograph of woman in dark clothes and a hat tied with ribbon under her chin."Grandma Ball July 1881:Mrs Edwin Ball"edwin ball, mary elizabeth ball (nee yeoman), grandma ball

Family and business history of the Linton family, who bought the old, established business of CA Nobelius and Sons, after it began to decline in the 1920s. The Linton family grew ornamentals such as Camellias, Rhododendrons and Conifers.Paper back book

Mary Ann Poultney, née Hisshion was born at Linton in 1864. She married John Poultney at Ballarat on December 31, 1888. It is understood that they lived in Sydney until John Poultney died in 1902, after which Mary Ann returned to Linton with her three daughters, Annie, Nell, and Lillian. She was librarian at the Linton Free Library between 1907 and 1911.Copy of original black and white photo of middle-aged couple. Man with moustache & buttonhole, lady seated with lace fichu. John and Mary Ann Poultney (nee Hission)."John & Mary Ann Poultney (nee Hisshion) undated"john poultney, mary ann poultney, mary ann hisshion

Black and white image of a general store in the main street of Linton. Petrol bowser at front of store. Other commercial businesses to the right. Two early model vehicles in street.commercial buildings, linton

The diary has been used to briefly record daily events in the life of Nell Grigg, formerly of Linton, who was living in Melbourne at the time. It mentions attending the Linton State School centenary celebration in 1967.Dark green, miniature diary, produced by the Victorian branch of the RSL. RSL emblem and motto on front cover at top, with date '1967' in centre and 'Victorian Branch' beneath. Contains a guide to repatriation benefits and other social services available at that time to returned servicemen and their dependents.diaries, nell grigg

East Jubilee Gold Mining Company share receipt issued on March 3rd 1897, to Mr Cork (manager of Bank of NSW at Linton) for a charge of one pound. Found in attic of Linton Bank of NSW.White, oblong paper receipt, with block printing, dated March 3rd 1897."Scarsdale March 3rd 1897/Mr Cork/One/thirteenth share/1-0-0 in East Jubilee G.M. Coy/H. Blarneepi/Hon. Secy".mr cork, east jubilee gold mining company, m.c. blarneepi

Used in shearing shed near Linton.Metal blade hand shears used for shearing sheep. String-bound handles and leather strap.sheep shearing, hand shears, rural activity

Used by Colin Kerr and family at Linton.Match-box container, dark wood with metal adornments.containers, matches, kerr family

S.L. Linton and I. Linton bought Gembrook Nurseries from the Nobelius Family in the 1950s. The catalogue is a selected list of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Flowering Shrtubs, Conifers, Fruit and Flowering Fruit Trees for Season 1956.Mustard cover with black print title

Married to John Robertson Snr. Mother of John Robertson (Jnr.), who was one of the first teachers at Linton State School. Died 1881 and is buried in Linton cemetery. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 20.Portrait of woman wearing a dress and jacket which has frills at neck and wrists. She is seated with left arm resting on table.old lintonian collection, jean robertson (née jean wright)

Black and white image of a man with moustache, wearing working clothes and boots. Bundles of twigs propped against fence post and rail behind him. The clothing appears quite ragged in appearance. His trousers are held up by rope tied at his waist. Jimmy was said to be the last Chinese miner to live in the Linton area. The photograph shows Jimmy in his market garden on Snake Valley Road, Linton, circa1900.jimmy lee ching, chinese, miners, linton

Participating in LDHS exhibition at Linton Park, 1983.Colour photograph of bearded man wearing hat, blue shirt, yellow tie and white trousers, riding horse in country setting, part of buggy in foreground."Len McDonald 9A".ldhs activities, ldhs exhibition linton park 1983, len mcdonald

Participants in LDHS exhibition at Linton Park 1983.Colour photograph of two ladies wearing period costumes driving horse drawn buggy with man riding horse beside."Len McDonald, Gaye Mason, (D. Jim) Cheryl McDonald (nee Rutherford)".ldhs activities, ldhs exhibition linton park 1983, len mcdonald, faye mason, cheryl mcdonald

Found in the loft of Bank of NSW, Linton, 1980s.Printed and handwritten certificate appears to have been detached from sheet or book. Certifies that John Garvey is proprietor of a one-third share in the Engineers Mining Company. Dated 15th August 1898 and signed Samuel Devy.Text: " Engineers' Mining Company / IN three SYNDICATE SHARES. "engineers mining company, samuel devy, john garvey, gold mining, mining leases, mining share certificates

Found in loft of Linton Bank of NSW in 1980s.Pink Little Birthday syndicate, share certificate in name of F.J.VoutierText: " Little Birthday Syndicate, / BERRINGA DISTRICT. " Signed on front: "F.J. Voutier". On back: "Received from Mr S Lewers three pounds 6/8 for one third share in with(?) in Syndicate eleven(?), S Lewers 3/7/99". "Received from Mr.A.H.Horan the sum of three pounds 6/8 for 1/3 share in this certife. A.Clark". On back across top RH corner: "Sat 7.30 George Hotel".little birthday syndicate, berringa, f. j. voutier, s. lewers, a.h. horan, a. clark

Found in the loft of Linton Bank of NSW in 1980s.Certificate for North Red, White and Blue Quartz Mining Company, No Liability, Blackwood. One hundred shares in the name of E.A. Lester, of Ballarat.Text: " NORTH RED, WHITE AND BLUE, / QUARTZ MINING COMPANY, NO LIABILITY, / BLACKWOOD. " "E A Lester Ballarat - One hundred - 19907-2000- 27th June - WM Ellis - E A Lester - Deeble".north red white and blue quartz mining company, blackwood, e.a. lester, william ellis, g. deeble

Postcard which has a black and white image of a steam engine and carriages at Linton Railway Station. The R class engine was constructed at the Phoenix Foundry, Ballarat, between 1881 and 1886.Text, reverse: "Boy sitting on engine is Harold Morgan, man wearing bowler hat standing beside engine thought to be Mr Bourke, engine driver, father of Kitty and Lizzie. White house behind station master's cap, weatherboard cottage occupied by Mrs Howe, her daughter Myra and son Billy. Man on station wearing cap thought to be station master, Alec Thompson's father".linton railway station, steam engines, transport, railways

Undated clipping, source not written on document, but understood to have been cut from the Grenville Standard, July 22, 1911. Briefly describes the inaugural meeting in of the Linton Orchestral Society.linton orchestral society, grenville standard [newspaper], h.b. williamson, miss barry, miss simper, a. todd

Black and white photograph of Linton Railway Station taken around 1970, showing the ticket office, waiting room, parcel/store shed and toilets. An unidentified man is standing on the platform.linton railway station