Fan was made for Mary Jane Schroder for her marriage to Ralph Pardy Rudd on 24th Nov 1886 in Ceylon. Later carried by three family members at weddings during 1941 by Mrs Kathleen Hubbert then Mrs Mary Barry in 1947 and finally by Sharlene Barry, now Mrs Ron Draeger.1886 bamboo fan mounted with white feathers. Spray of artificial flowers and cream satin ribbon tied in bows and wound round the bamboo handle. Back of fan has circle of boa to conceal joins of white feathers. See also Bodice NA3580, shoes NA3578 and bridal headdress NA3489.costume accessories, female

Autobiography of Mavis Lucas Nee Pepperell. Ms Lucas grew up in Tunstall, now Nunawading and vividly describes her life from about 1920, growing up in a working class family on a flower farm, her career in a soft furnishing factory, social life based around her church, the depression, her Marriage in the 1930's and the changes during and after the war. She tells her story to 1954. Autobiography of Mavis Lucas Nee Pepperell. lucas, mavis, pepperell, wesley college junior school, tunstall, flower growing, pepperell family, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, mount pleasant methodist church, hawthorn, frank, ashburton, hartwell, julie, helen, yos, arie, heathmont post office and store

Donated by grand daughter of Edith and Ron Palmer. Bride Ellen Lidgerwood married Ron Mathers on 4 September 1937.The Best Man was the brother of the Groom, George Mathers. The bridesmaid was the sister of the groom, Miss Mathers and the flower girl was the niece of the bride, June Lidgerwood. For full family history and photos of both weddings see Supplementary File NA3817 & NA3818. Dress worn by Ellen at her wedding and Veil worn by both sisters Edith and Ellen Lidgerwood at their wedding ceremonies, Edith in 1936 (see NA3817) and Ellen in 1937Prominent Box Hill families1937 cream seersucker dress featuring a cowl neck and long sleeve, slit at shoulder to create cowl effect. Slim at lower arm to a point over the hand and fastened at seam with press stud. Bodice cut on the cross under the bust. Cut on the cross figure fitting skirt to the floor, complete with long train. On the back is a slit opening fastened with hook and eye and glass clear buttons. Below the slit are eight glass buttons with false rouleau button loops. The train is made of an added detachable piece. Veil worn at both sisters weddings but with different headdresses. Headdress has small circle of flowers and berries. See sister's wedding dress NA3817.costume, female ceremonial

Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Cream china dish, with fluted lid and five china flowers and leaves arranged on top of lid. Gold branch around edge.domestic items, ornaments / decorative

From the Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Gilt brooch two flowers each with a blue stone,four blue stones and two gilt leaves.costume, female, costume accessories, jewellery

Belonged to Margaret ScarlettMargaret Ord, local girl, family of flower growers in Blackburn.Pink plastic doll's purse with metal chain handle.Cheerio. Made in England. Two dogs embossed in front and back.toys, dolls' accessories

Bette Jones married into the Jones family, who had a flower farm in Mt Pleasant Rd Nunawading. The ticket is probably from her parents in law who attended the concert.Concert Ticket to be held in Blackburn Recreation Hall for Thursday, Dec 2nd 1990.State School No. 2623performing arts, concert

Black and white photograph of Jones family home on flower farm in Mt Pleasant Road Nunawading. Now site of Nunawading South Primary School.jones, bette, mount pleasant road, nunawading, nunawading south primary school no. 4808

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of rows of daffodils growing in Jones' Flower Farm in 1928. in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of daffodils growing on Jones' Flower Farm, in 1928, in Mt Pleasant Road Nunawading.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of reflections in the dam on Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading, in 1928.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of cow in dry out dam on Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading, in 1932.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of Keith Jones working in the Jones's Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading in 1930jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of rows of dahlias growing in Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading, in 1930.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of gladiolis growing on Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant, Road, Nunawading.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of agapanthus growing in Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading in the early 1930s.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of liliums growing on Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading, in 1935.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of dahlias growing Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading, in1935.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of hydrangeas growing Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading, in 1930.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of rhododendrons growing on Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading, Also shown is the Azalea Shade House.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of the Cookfield children on 'Jack', the Jones' farm horse. Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading,jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading, cookfield children

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of Arthur with daughter Muriel Jones in a horse and buggy, drawn by their pet horse 'Jack',on Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading, in 1936.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of Azalea sheds and bulb storage shed on Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading, taken from windmill.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of the Lorraine Lee Roses growing on Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading, in 1940.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of Scarlet Flower Gum, sweet pea and ageratum growing on Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading,jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading