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Brighton Historical Society
Accessory - Bag, 1960s-1970s
This item is part of the Di Reidie collection. Diane Reidie was a much loved volunteer and President of Brighton Historical Society from 1999 until 2016. Originally from New Zealand, Di and her family lived in Male Street, Brighton for many years. A vibrant and energetic person with a zest for life and a gift for bringing people together, Di was a friend to many in the Bayside community and active in local community organisations. Her tireless work as President of BHS saw her named Bayside Citizen of the Year in 2008. As a seller and collector of vintage clothing, she was passionate about fashion history; one of her many enduring contributions to BHS was her extensive work in preserving, developing and promoting the Society's costume collection. In 2018-19, Di donated more than one hundred items from her personal vintage clothing collection to the Society. The collection, which includes clothing, hats, handbags and shoes from local and international designers, is representative of Di's wide-ranging interests, colourful personality, creativity, humour and love of fashion and travel. Di purchased this bag from Tyabb Packing House Antiques in Tyabb, Victoria.Oval shaped bag made from armadillo leather with head and feet attached. Leather straps may be a recent addition. Metal clasp. Mirror on inside of lid. Interior lined with blue silk.handbag, armadillo, 1960s fashion, 1970s fashion, di reidie, vintage clothing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 25 WEBSTER STREET, BENDIGO, 1929
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white original photograph mounted on grey cardboard. Weatherboard house, corrugated iron roof. Return verandah with wooden decoration. 1 chimney. 2 decorative gables above windows. Garden with lawn, shrubs and garden seat. Written on back of image 'H. Liddall, Webster Street. Terms £500 bal 61/2 %. £775 on 30.1.41 £250 deposit, low interest to be arranged. 25 Webster Street. White sticker attached to bottom of photo board ' December 1927 Pyke Street - Bendigo £1150' 2012 photo of house attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree Photo Bendigoplace, building, residential -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: CORNER SOMERVILLE AND ELLIS STS, BENDIGO, 1928
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, two chimneys. Dog at gate. Woven wire fence. Written on back of photo board " £850 Geo Oldfield, Cnr Somerville and Ellis St. Corner Somerville and Ellis Streets Bendigo, Cr ?on terms, Deposit required about £150' 2012 photo of house site attached to record for comparison.Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, previous register no. ''mp12'' part of a collection of photographs used by estate agent t.c. watts and son -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: LANGSTON STREET, BENDIGO, 1927
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. Weatherboard double fronted house, verandah with brick piers and timber supports, Two chimneys visible, small gable LH side front. C1920 . Woven wire fence. Single gate next to double gate. Written on back of image ' Marrows Langston St £700.Frank A Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, see also; previous reg. no mp11 (2000-16-01):and previous reg. no. mp13 (200-14-01) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: HARNEY STREET, BENDIGO, 1930
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular brown board. House, weatherboard corrugated iron roof, bull nose verandah, picket fence, cast iron lace on verandah, 2 chimneys, central door, 1 window each side of door, wooden steps up to return verandah, Written on back of image 'Hunt, Harney Street, £575 Sewered' Faint stamp on back with date 11 April 1939. £250 deposit. Low interest to be arranged'Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, previous register no. ''mp 10'' part of a collection of photographs used by estate agent t.c. watts and son -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 29 PYKE STREET, BENDIGO, 1927
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white original photograph mounted on grey board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, verandah, picket fence, wooden fretwork on gables and windows. Decoration along roof line, one chimney visible , garden with two palm trees. Bay window RH side. Harrison's Est £1150, 29 Pyke Street Bendigo written on back of image. Date: 9 Dec 1927. stamped on back.A. Jeffree, Bendgoplace, building, residential, previous reg. no. mp81 part of a collection of photographs used by estate agent t.c. watts and sons, bendigo to show potential purchasers. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 320 BARNARD STREET, BENDIGO, 1927
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white original photographs (2) mounted on grey board house, weatherboard, bull nose verandah, picket fence, cast iron lace on verandah, three chimneys, central door, one window each side of door. Front of house, top section, painted white. Written on back of photo board (a) ' Mr. B. Murdoch, 320 Barnard Street Bendigo, £900 sewered' On back of (b) L. Simmonds, 239 Barnard St. £620' ( Address does not match with photo (a)) Date stamp 9 Dec 1927' 2012 photo of house attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: PLUMRIDGE STREET, WHITE HILLS, Approx. 1900-35
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof. Bull nose verandah painted with stripes, picket fence, 2 wrought iron gates, one chimney, central door, one window each side of door. Three boards painted white, half way up front wall. Pergola on RH side of house. Tank stand LH side middle distance, name of house to L of door. 'Phillips, Plumridge Street, White Hills' written on back of photo board. 2012 photo of house attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 'TIRRANNIE' GOLDEN SQUARE, 1929
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.'Black and white original photographs (3) mounted on rectangular brown board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, return verandah with crossed wooden balustrade.4 chimneys. Garden with small palm tree. On back : Mr. Taylor.. 'Tirrannie', Golden Square, £ 2100 , inc. billiard table, linos, overmantle, 4 1/2 acres. 'April 1929' written faintly on back of one image. On front a sticker attached ' April 1929 ' Tiirannie' Golden Square, £2500 - 4 1/2 acres' ( possibly a later attachment for display purposes )Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 454 HARGREAVES STREET, BENDIGO, c.1928
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.'Black and white original photographs (2) mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard and roughcast, tiled roof, porch, wooden fence, 1 chimney, small paned windows with lead lights, 'Beware of the dog' sign. House name 'Loloma' Car in back in driveway on left. On rear of photo : 454 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. A. Lienhop, £2500. 2012 photo of house attached to record.Frank A. Jeffries Bendigo Vic.place, building, residential -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: HOUSE 21 RUSSELL STREET, BENDIGO, C1929
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white original photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, gableroof LH side, bullnose verandah, wooden fence, one chimney. On back of photo ' Ferguson, 21 Russell Street, Bendigo.£ 500. ' £525 for house, and £600 for whole of land through to Houston St. 24.7.34' Stamped with T.C. Watts & Son. Sticker attached to bottom of photo board ' April 1929, 21 Russell Street, Bendigo. £750'Frank A. Jeffree, Photo, Bendigo Victoria.place, building, residential, t c watts, real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: HOUSTON STREET BENDIGO
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph: weatherboard house, corrugated iron roof, bullnose verandah, picket fence, cast iron lace, one chimney visible , central door, window each side of front door, wrought iron gate. 'Mr Syme, Houston Street, Bendigo' written on back of image. 'Date 16 May 1930'. 2012 photo of the house attached to the record.Frank A. Jeffreebendigo, business, t.c. watts & son, t.c. watts collection, real estate -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, Evening dress, 1974
The dress is an excellent example of mid-1970s evening wear and comes with its original box and dockets. It was purchased from a local op shop by a Brighton Historical Society volunteer, who subsequently donated it to BHS in 2017. The receipts tell us that the dress was originally purchased from Georges department store on Collins Street by Mrs Eunice Amelia Hill (b. 1917) of 6 Webb Street, Brighton. Eunice placed the dress on lay-by and paid for alterations in December 1974; it was delivered to her home in January 1975.Full-length knit dress of blue, green and silver patterned lurex with Georges box and receipts. High neck with metal zip centre back. .1 - dress .2 a-b - Georges box with lid .3 a-c - envelope & 3 layby & alteration receipts stapled together & separate delivery invoice .4 - Receipt for dress alteration & delivery chargeLabel, woven black on white acetate, centre back: PRINTED BY HAND / Pelilla / MADE IN ITALY Label, printed black on white acetate, centre back: 65% RAYON / 35% POLYESTER / MADE IN ITALYevening dress, maxi dress, 1970s, brighton, eunice amelia hill, georges of collins street, pelilla -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, Wedding dress, c.1878
This dress was donated to BHS in 1973 by local teacher Miss Jean Mole (1910-1984). Information provided on donation suggests that it was worn by Jean's mother, Lottie Richmond Bryan (1873-1959), on her marriage to Ernest Mole (1863-1929) in Daylesford on 27 May 1908. However, the style of the dress indicates an earlier date, circa 1878. It is possible that the dress was in fact worn by Jean's grandmother, Jane Crowe McNeil (1850-1933), who married James Bryan (1838-1886) in Daylesford on 9 February 1870.Beige taffeta silk dress with fine black woven stripe. Olive coloured bias satin trim and vandyked horizontal panels down front of the dress. The dress has a train.wedding dress, silk, 1870s, jean gertrude mole, lottie richmond bryan, jane crowe mcneil -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, Cocktail dress, c1980s
This item is part of the Di Reidie collection. Diane Reidie was a much loved volunteer and President of Brighton Historical Society from 1999 until 2016. Originally from New Zealand, Di and her family lived in Male Street, Brighton for many years. A vibrant and energetic person with a zest for life and a gift for bringing people together, Di was a friend to many in the Bayside community and active in local community organisations. Her tireless work as President of BHS saw her named Bayside Citizen of the Year in 2008. As a seller and collector of vintage clothing, she was passionate about fashion history; one of her many enduring contributions to BHS was her extensive work in preserving, developing and promoting the Society's costume collection. In 2018-19, Di donated more than one hundred items from her personal vintage clothing collection to the Society. The collection, which includes clothing, hats, handbags and shoes from local and international designers, is representative of Di's wide-ranging interests, colourful personality, creativity, humour and love of fashion and travel. Di purchased this 1980s cocktail dress second hand around 2000 to wear as part of a Dame Edna Everage costume to a hen's party. A blue mid calf length polyester dress with prominent gathered and padded shoulders, horizontally ruched bodice, high scoop neckline, full length sleeves and dropped waist. The skirt is of plain blue polyester mock wrap style with ruched blue spiral detail on left leg seam of bodice to skirt. The dress secures at the centre back with a nylon zip and self covered button. The sleeve is lined with mauve / pink polyesterManufacturers label "Teena Varigos" "Size 14, To Fit Bust 90cm, Waist 70cm, Hip 95cm" "Do not iron pleating" "100% Polyester, Warm Iron, Dry Clean Only"teena varigos, costume party, cocktail dress, 1980s, dame edna everage, di reidie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION: DUIGAN PLAQUE
Colour photograph of the plaque on the memorial erected to the Duigan brothers first aeroplane flight. Plaque reads: 'This pylon commemorates the first flight of an aeroplane built and flown by an Australian about one mile east of this spot on 16th July 1910. John Robertson Duigan first flew the aeroplane which he and his brother Reginald built on their father`s property "Spring Plains". Unveiled by Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams KBE CB DSO 28th May 1960 Photograph taken on a BHS tour, possibly 1990's.aviation, civilian, duigan brothers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NEW DON NO LIABILITY MINUTE BOOK
a, Minute book, 282 pages, green cover, red spine. 'Minute book' written on label on front with New Don N.L. handwritten on label. Record of meetings held between 5th December 1932 to 9 November, 1948, handwritten and later typed. Stuck to front page notice from Registrar-General's Office, dated 25th August, 1933, Notices of Manager and Office, filed 24/8/1933. b. Inside front cover, 8 page typed record of minute book entries, by Phyllis Toy, 2015, BHS member.business, mining, new don no liability mine, j.a. michelsen chairman of directors, j. trevena mine manager, jorgensen & sons, de gruchy company solicitor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - VICTORIAN GOLD JUBILEE EXHIBITION 1901 TO 1902 GOLD MEDALLION
15 carat gold medallion with hanging loop attached at top with gold coloured link. On obverse: figure of a gold miner down on one knee panning for gold. Miner has red enamel shirt. Word "Bendigo" is engraved below the figure. Around the edge are the words 'Victorian Gold Jubilee Exhibition 1901 - 1902' Reverse side: laurel wreath around edge. Engraved in centre 'Awarded to Sir A.J. Peacock MLA' Below laurel wreath is a small rectangle with engraving '15c' Medallion donated to BHS from estate of George Harris, Axedale.personal effects -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - REPORT OF JUDGING FOR BOOK JACKET AND POSTER COMPETITION, BENDIGO SCHOOLS BY W PENROSE C1958, c1958
REPORT OF JUDGING FOR BOOK JACKET AND POSTER COMPETITION, BENDIGO SCHOOLS BY W PENROSE C1958 One foolscap page report on Bendigo Schools , Book Jacket Competition: Topics: Power in this Modern World or Fashion Design Today. WINNERS 1st Prize : Ken Lindrea, BHS - 14 yrs 2nd Prize: Ralph Jones, JTS - 13 yrs 3rd Prize: Lynne Hoare, St Mary's Coll - 15yrs Bendigo High School, Junior Technical School, St Mary's College N Penrose, Teacher of Art at the Junior Technical College.bendigo, education, competitions, ken lindrea, ralph jones, lynne hoare, bendigo high school , junior technical school, st mary's college, w penrose, book jacket competition, poster competition, bendigo schools -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORRESPONDENCE: PRESENTATION TRAY TO MR & MRS ROBERT MOFFAT, 27th October, 1980
Correspondence (1980) re Presentation Tray to Mr and Mrs Robert Moffat, Ravenswood. Tray acknowledges ''their genial hospitality and many estimable qualities''.Presented to Moffats in 1884 on their departure to Ballarat. The tray is inscribed with the names of some 45 members of the Sandhurst community of the day. Enquiry re places and names mentioned on the tray came from Jules L Tardent (of Gold Coast) via the City of Bendigo who had received the enquiry in first instance. Reply from Hon Sec of BHS provides brief information re 13 of the names and states that ''to our knowledge there are relatives of the above in the district''.person, family, moffat, mr. t. crabbe, r. c. wilson, j.h. teague & co, j. ellison, w.p. simpson, j robertson, c. reade, j. crowley, h. trumble, e. hinchliff, c. cordner, j.g. weddell, t. putnam. j.g. pickles, o. randall, j. hatton. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FAMILY HISTORY NARRATIVE: ANCESTORS OF DAVID MOORHEAD, 8th February, 1995
Family history narrative - ancestors of author, David Moorhead, with covering letter dated 8 February 1995 (to Kingerlee, BHS). Approx 165 pages in total - numbered in sections according to the family under discussion.. Accompanying letter states that ''this material is not so much historical, but rather genealogical . . .''. Contents: Thoughts on Family History; Family surnames from our family tree; Barker family; Barrow family; Barry family; Merritt family; Moorhead family; Vahland family (includes listing of Vahland buildings);Bibliography. Largest section relates to the Moorhead family (85 pages).person, individual, david moorhead, familys barker, barrow, barry, marritt, moorhead, stevenson, mr david johnstone, mary johnstone, m.h. piekaar & sons, osborne king and megram, thomas or ltd, vahland, carl wilhelim (charles william) vahland, jacob cohn, talfer -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, Wedding dress, 1948
Louris Holly Larsen-Disney married Percy James White at Melbourne Grammar Chapel on 17 June 1948. In later years the dress was given to an opportunity shop and purchased by Mrs Landells of the Brighton Historical Society. Louris subsequently visited the Society and recognised her dress, and was able to provide BHS with information on it. Also in the Society's collection is a 1950s pink strapless silk chiffon dress worn by Louris, and a wedding photo of Louris taken at her mother and stepfather's home at 53 South Road, Brighton. The couple moved into a house just a few doors down, at 49 South Road.Wedding dress made from silver metallic thread crepe. Fastens down front with small self-covered buttons and loops. Long fitted sleeves fastened with 10 covered buttons and loops. Full bias cut skirt with train.wedding dress, 1940s fashion, louris holly white, percy james white, brighton -
Brighton Historical Society
Bodice, circa 1900
This bodice, which originally had a matching skirt, belonged to Phoebe Richardson (nee Brinsmead, 1885-1956), who married Charles William Richardson in 1911. The family lived in Geelong. Brinsmead Lane, off the Bellarine Highway in Leopold, is named after Phoebe's family, being the original location of the family home. The bodice was likely made by a seamstress as the family were quite fashion-conscious. Phoebe's daughter Edna Baker (nee Richardson, b. 1914) wore this bodice as a dress-up as a child. She donated it BHS in the 1980s and provided additional information on it when visiting the Society in 2004.Khaki green silk bodice, boned around waist. Ecru cotton lace overlay on sleeves and high neck. More lace over shoulders, gathered and tapered down front of bodice. Stripes of velvet ribbon around yoke. Four more stripes of velvet ribbon around upper sleeve, and three around each cuff. Velvet bows and metal buckle at waist. Tape at waist with hooks to attach to skirt. Lined with brown fabric. 20 mother-of-pearl buttons down front.phoebe richardson, phoebe brinsmead, edna baker, 1900s -
Brighton Historical Society
Outfit, Mandamatilda, Evening dress and jacket, c1975
This item is part of the Di Reidie collection. Diane Reidie was a much loved volunteer and President of Brighton Historical Society from 1999 until 2016. Originally from New Zealand, Di and her family lived in Male Street, Brighton for many years. A vibrant and energetic person with a zest for life and a gift for bringing people together, Di was a friend to many in the Bayside community and active in local community organisations. Her tireless work as President of BHS saw her named Bayside Citizen of the Year in 2008. As a seller and collector of vintage clothing, she was passionate about fashion history; one of her many enduring contributions to BHS was her extensive work in preserving, developing and promoting the Society's costume collection. In 2018-19, Di donated more than one hundred items from her personal vintage clothing collection to the Society. The collection, which includes clothing, hats, handbags and shoes from local and international designers, is representative of Di's wide-ranging interests, colourful personality, creativity, humour and love of fashion and travel. Di purchased this two piece ensemble from the influential fashion boutique "The House of Merivale and Mr John" to wear to a performance of "The Sleeping Beauty" by London Festival Ballet, featuring Rudolph Nureyev at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda in May 1975.A two piece ensemble consisting of long evening dress (.1) and matching jacket (.2), cropped jacket of black acetate. The jacket features a tie front and long buttoned sleeve. The full length dress is slim fitting with centre back zip, shoestring straps and shaped bust with ruched centre front."Mandamatilda", "Dry Clean Only, SSWdi reidie, 1970s, house of merivale, manda matilda -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, c1930s
This item is part of the Di Reidie collection. Diane Reidie was a much loved volunteer and President of Brighton Historical Society from 1999 until 2016. Originally from New Zealand, Di and her family lived in Male Street, Brighton for many years. A vibrant and energetic person with a zest for life and a gift for bringing people together, Di was a friend to many in the Bayside community and active in local community organisations. Her tireless work as President of BHS saw her named Bayside Citizen of the Year in 2008. As a seller and collector of vintage clothing, she was passionate about fashion history; one of her many enduring contributions to BHS was her extensive work in preserving, developing and promoting the Society's costume collection. In 2018-19, Di donated more than one hundred items from her personal vintage clothing collection to the Society. The collection, which includes clothing, hats, handbags and shoes from local and international designers, is representative of Di's wide-ranging interests, colourful personality, creativity, humour and love of fashion and travel. Di purchased this 1930s dress in 1983 to wear to her sister's Registry Office wedding in William Street, Melbourne. It was the first vintage clothing item she ever purchased and was the starting point of a lifelong love of collecting, preserving and promoting historical clothing. She subsequently wore the dress to a great number of events and considered it an important piece in her wardrobe. c1930s black cotton filet net dress with white cotton embroidered flowers. The dress fastens centre front with three hook and eyes, eleven black silk covered buttons and finished with black acetate ribbon band pussy bow at the neck , is slim fitting and finishes at approximately knee length. The head of the sleeve is gathered with a small shoulder band and finishes above the elbow with a black silk band. filet net, 1930s, di reidie, vintage clothing -
Brighton Historical Society
Trousers, Howard Showers, "Howard Showers" trousers, c1990s
This item is part of the Di Reidie collection. Diane Reidie was a much loved volunteer and President of Brighton Historical Society from 1999 until 2016. Originally from New Zealand, Di and her family lived in Male Street, Brighton for many years. A vibrant and energetic person with a zest for life and a gift for bringing people together, Di was a friend to many in the Bayside community and active in local community organisations. Her tireless work as President of BHS saw her named Bayside Citizen of the Year in 2008. As a seller and collector of vintage clothing, she was passionate about fashion history; one of her many enduring contributions to BHS was her extensive work in preserving, developing and promoting the Society's costume collection. In 2018-19, Di donated more than one hundred items from her personal vintage clothing collection to the Society. The collection, which includes clothing, hats, handbags and shoes from local and international designers, is representative of Di's wide-ranging interests, colourful personality, creativity, humour and love of fashion and travel. Di wore these novelty car print "Howard Showers" pants to many car rally events in Victoria, Australia and USA between 1990 and 2010, where she would perform the role of navigator and co-driver in a team with her husband David. Di's choice of clothing at the rallies is indicative of her sense of humour and attitude towards clothing. Cream coloured cotton French terry cloth pants with metal zip fly front, branded button closure, feature red stitching and printed cars in black ink. There are several car designs featured with each design appearing c1960s - 1970s. One car design features the name "Howard" on its number plate. Manufacturers label "Howard Showers, Holiday, size 12" Metal button inscription "Howard Showers, Syd (Sydney), Aust (Australia). "Made in Australia". Care label. howard showers, novelty print clothing, 1990s, di reidie -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, Evening dress, c1960s
This item is part of the Di Reidie collection. Diane Reidie was a much loved volunteer and President of Brighton Historical Society from 1999 until 2016. Originally from New Zealand, Di and her family lived in Male Street, Brighton for many years. A vibrant and energetic person with a zest for life and a gift for bringing people together, Di was a friend to many in the Bayside community and active in local community organisations. Her tireless work as President of BHS saw her named Bayside Citizen of the Year in 2008. As a seller and collector of vintage clothing, she was passionate about fashion history; one of her many enduring contributions to BHS was her extensive work in preserving, developing and promoting the Society's costume collection. In 2018-19, Di donated more than one hundred items from her personal vintage clothing collection to the Society. The collection, which includes clothing, hats, handbags and shoes from local and international designers, is representative of Di's wide-ranging interests, colourful personality, creativity, humour and love of fashion and travel. Di was gifted this dress by a former manager of the Bayside Gallery, who herself had worn it to a fancy dress event after finding it in a local opportunity shop. Di subsequently wore it to a party with friends at the Windsor Hotel in Melbourne to celebrate and watch the televised royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018.Purple silk full length dress with cream neckline and arm hole band trim and white decorative beading over waist. The bodice joins front and back at the shoulder with a decorative purple ring. The lining is made of magenta coloured silk."Exclusively Yours Hartnell REGD Melbourne", "Exclusive Finest Imported Fabric"costume party, fancy dress, royal wedding, hartnell of melbourne, ralph samuel, melbourne designers, flinders lane, di reidie, 1960s -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - QC BINKS COLLECTION: CLIFF BINKS IN FRONT OF MRS. KEATH'S BOARDING HOUSE
(2) Copy of original : image shows man standing on footpath leaning on gate post of house. Notation: Cliff Binks in front of Mrs. Keath's boarding house located at 270 High Street, Bendigo. Had 6 boarders. Mrs. Keath ran the very good boarding house with her daughter's help. Grenfell's two storey (residence above) butcher's shop is on far left of photo - next to Hawley's Grovers shop, now pizza hut. 1938. Note with photos 'Bruce Mainka personally paid Cliff Binks $3.30 for these unsolicited photocopies. Donated to BHS by B.G. Mainka but recorded as a purchase'person, individual, cliff binks, binks, bendigo, keath, grenfell, hawley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GRAPTOLITE COLLECTION: MINING AND GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL 1938
4 pages from the 'Mining and Geological Journal', July 1938. Front page is an index to figures in the graptolite collection. 'Numbers in brackets are taken from the Fossils Register of the Mines Department Museum, Melbourne, and refer to the specimens in the Museum.' Lancefieldian, Bendigonian, Chewtonian, Castlemainian, Yapeenian, Middle Ordovician, Upper Ordovician, Gisbornian, Estonian and Bolindian categories are described. The numbers on the BHS fossil collection relate to the numbers/names on the page. Two following pages illustrate the fossil types within the major categories. Small sign with pages ' 'Fossils, Bendigo & /surrounding Districts' was with the fossil display in a glass display cabinet, ex Museum of Mines Museum, Bendigo. -
Brighton Historical Society
Cover, Cushion cover, 1916
Items such as this cushion covers were purchased by Australian men and women serving during the First World War as souvenirs of their travels and gifts for their loved ones at home. The allies established a base at Thessaloniki in 1915. BHS records indicate that this cushion cover was among a collection of items received from the Harkaway studio of Brighton-born artist Jessie Traill following her death in 1967. During the First World War, Jessie served for three and a half years in hospitals in England and France with the Voluntary Aid Detachment. As she did not serve in Thessaloniki, where this item was made, it is unlikely she purchased it herself, but may have received it as a gift.Black velvet cushion cover featuring the embroidered image of a white and yellow dove bearing red, white and blue ribbons along with red and pink flowers. Embroidered in pale yellow are the words "Souvenir de Salonigue / 1916".cushion cover, 1910s, first world war, world war i, thessaloniki, jessie traill