From the Till collectionRed covered Victorian reader. Seventh bookAlwyn Till (Name of child)books, children's

Displayed in original toy cabinet of museum for unknown length of time. Copy of an original lithographBiography of Outhwaite, Ida Sherbourne 188 - 1960 in Supplementary FileBlack and white etched print of children and pixies playing around open fire. Print is set in brown wooden frame. Copy of an original lithograph. The etching is by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite identified by her signature in the top right hand corner covered by the mounting.|On the back of this copy of the etching (the page appears to be cut from a book) is an etching of a koala and a camp fire on which he has brewed billy tea. A sweet four verse poem describing the picture accompanies the etching.|The initials I.S.R.O. are at base of the etchingillustrations, reproductions

Owned by Valda Arrowsmith, Society member and former Mayor of Nunawading. Used by Valda c 1960 'to save my children'Black book with white print 'First Aid to Injured' with, St John's Ambulance Association emblem; the 12th impression, 1957 editionSt John Ambulance Associationbooks, medical

Hard cover book ' Betty Lends a Hand' By Margaret Baines Read.Oxford University Pressbooks, children's

Book of empire describes countries of the empire. Book has twelve Colour plates and nearly three hundred illustrations.The Wonder Book of Empirebooks, children's

Carousel type book with six scenes.books, children's

The Australian Wonder Book, 351 pages comprising four books. Front cover of children, animals and pixies having a picnic. Also includes black and white illustrationsbooks, children's

Paper painting for children. Some pages are coloured with a further identical image for colouring - others are black and white outline ready for colouring in.The Playtime Book.|A painting Book for Little Ones.books, children's

On the slip enclosed in Bible i.e. in Supplementary Envelope are listed births of the children of Edward and Martha Fisher as follows:-| 2nd December 1809|Elizabeth Fisher, born 30 January 1811.|Rachel Fisher, born 21st March 1815.|John Fisher, born 20th December 1818|Ann Fisher, born 30th May 1823|Mary Fisher, born 23rd November 1825Leather bound Bible is gold embossed with brass decorated corners and brass clasps.books, religion

Hard cover book with illustration of Punch and Judy|Book had conservation work in March 2011 by Valerie Marshallbooks, children's

From the Till collectionDark green covered Victorian Reader. fifth book.Alwyn Till (Name of child)books, children's

From the collection of Dorothy WilliamsChild Film Star popular during 1930's and 1940'sShirley Temple Paper Doll 34 inches Cut out Doll. The Head to Waist, Waist to Feet in cardboard. Cut out pink dress in paper. The rest of her outfit and shoes - uncut. Three piecesShirley Temple 34 ins. Cut Out Doll.books, children's

Donated by Jean Cornell. It was owned by her Grandmother, Eliza Waite, who was born in Gippsland in 1867 & married a Cornish man John Tredilock & had five children. Eliza died in 1942 & grandfather died in 1945. Jean & her husband have lived in Mitcham since 1956.Cover made to hold knitting books. One side is hard board & the front cover is ply wood, handpainted with red (cottage) & green (trees). Two sides are tied together with brown wool & are bound with green linen binding.handcrafts, knitting, hand painted

Prescribed reader for Victorian State School children. Usually 1-8 books (will try to research)Blue cloth cover (hard cover) 241 pages Victorian Reading Book. Sixth Book (2nd Edition) Education Department VictoriaVictorian Coat of Arms on cover.books, school/educational

Coloured - Interior of children's bedroom of Schwerkolt Cottage to be used in the book 'Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum: the legacy of Johann August Schwerkolt, Pioneer' by Ted Arrowsmith which is in the process of being printed by the City of Whitehorseschwerkolt cottage and museum complex, arrowsmith, ted, city of whitehorse

Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn: a picturesque history' Blackburn Hall, built 1888 on present site of Blackburn Branch Library, demolished March 1965. Photo of an Arbor Day . gathering of local children outside the hall.|See page 85 of Da Costa book. Was also known as the "bug house"" when it was a picture theatre.Black & white photo of Blackburn Hall, built 1888 on present site of Blackburn Branch Library, demolished March 1965. Photo of an Arbor Day gathering of local children outside the hall..|See page 85 of Da Costa book.blackburn hall, blackburn branch library, blackburn

Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn - A Picturesque History.Black and white photo of local Blackburn School children outside Blackburn Hall on Arbor Day 1908. See NP703 and page 84 of Da Costa book.cairnduff, ann, davis, violet, eriksson, may, goodwin, doris, harrison, margery, bird, doreen, schwab, nellie, daintry, hamilton, rooks, ruby, phillips, annie, blackburn hall, arbor day 1908

Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn - A Picturesque History'.Black and white photo of Children at Coronation Celebrations, on 29 June 1911 in Blackburn. (Captioned)|Photo includes but not identified - Lillie Merton, Ruby Brookes, Myrtle Walker, Alice Creek, Vera Salisbury and Beatrice Henwood.|See Page 101 of Da Costa book.merton, lillie, rooks, ruby, walker, myrtle, creek, alice, salisbury, vera, henwood, beatrice, coronation 1911

Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn - A Picturesque History'. Motor cycle was made by Bill Thompson's Clifton Cycle Works circa 1913/1914. Most likely a 3 1/2 h.p. (500cc) Clifton Motor Cycle purchased from 211 Elizabeth Street branch.Black and white photo of an adult male with a motorcycle and cane side-car with three children outside Blackburn Hall.|See page 84 of Da Costa book. Pictured are Arthur Roberts, D Collins and M Chrystieroberts, arthur, collins, d., chrystie, m., blackburn hall

Used by Donor in 'Blackburn - A Picturesque History'.Black and white photo of Surrey Road, Blackburn, looking south from Springfield Road 1918. Children are Ormond and Jack Bird. Page 55 of Da Costa book.bird, ormond, jack, surrey road blackburn

Purchased at Warrandyte Book Shop, VictoriaBuff coloured booklet. On cover: Vitamins for Victory; Opportunity Clubs' Publication. (Author: Robert A. Gardiner)books, children's, school/educational

Red hard-covered bookbooks, children's

Book presented to school children on the occasion of 50 years of nationhoodBook with soft cover and Australian Coat of Arms on front. 'Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee 1901-1951'books, history/local history

Hard cover book depicting three children and stars. 'Starlight Tales'.books, children's

Old Register Book says this is a first editionSoft cover book with May Gibbs' drawing of wattle babies on frontTo Daisy/From Tossie/With lovebooks, children's

Hard cover book depicting girl and dogbooks, children's

Red hard cover book with picture of kneeling boy on front. Title 'Barton Todd' on spine.Presented to Thomas Power/as a reward for learning the 'Ten Commandments'/by his Sunday School Teacher/John G. Smith/April 7th, 1878.books, children's

The name 'Blanche Wooton' is written on inside coverGreen hardback cover with Pansies on front.The Pansy Booksbooks, children's

Hardcover book with two girls in bed on cover.This book presented to Ray Champion/Methodist Sunday School/Blackburn/April 1919books, children's