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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, B&W, Possibly 2 children of Heny Box 1839 -1913, c1900
Henry Box ,who was born in Withyham in 1839 , was the 3rd son of George and Mary Cripps Box and came to Australia in 1856 with the family. Henry paid his own fare so was not ‘bound’ to any employer. Henry helped his brother William establish his market garden on the site of Box Cottage, Jasper Road 1865 and by 1870 was purchasing property in East Brighton (Bentleigh.). He continued to purchase land, which he rent / leased to family members, and at his death in 1913 owned property in East Boundary Road, Murrumbeena and Elsternwick. Henry married Elizabeth ‘Emma’ Ward in 1868 and they had 9 children but 2 died in infancy. ‘ Emma’ was the daughter of William Ward 1820- 1908 who was born in Norfolk and emigrated with his wife Ann Ostler in 1853. Henry was a member of the Court Pride of St George AOF, and a lay preacher at the Bentleigh Baptist Church.. Surviving Children were - Caroline Alma Box 1863-1943, Mary Anne Box 1865- ?, Lydia Elizabeth Box 1867- 1957, William Henry Box 1869- 1945, Emma Elizabeth Ellen Box 1875 – 1964, Olivia Christina ‘Chrissie’ Box 1878 – 1963, Archibald Ward Box 1882 -? Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841 . Henry Box, a brother of William Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. He purchased property and helped the family establish market gardens in East Brighton (Bentleigh). Henry and his wife Elizabeth Emma Ward Box had 9 children, Henry was a lay preacher for the Baptist Church Bentleigh. Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh A black and white photograph of a young girl and boy who may be 2 of the surviving 7 children of Henry Box 1839 -1913Goulter Prahran -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, B&W, possibly Elizabeth Emma Ward wife of Henry Box, 1880
Henry Box ,who was born in Withyham in 1839 , was the 3rd son of George and Mary Cripps Box and came to Australia in 1856 with the family. Henry paid his own fare so was not ‘bound’ to any employer. Henry helped his brother William establish his market garden on the site of Box Cottage, Jasper Road 1865 and by 1970 was purchasing property in East Brighton (Bentleigh.). He continued to purchase land, which he rent / leased to family members, and at his death owned property in East Boundary Road, Murrumbeena and Elsternwick. Henry married Elizabeth ‘Emma’ Ward in 1868 and they had 9 children but 2 died in infancy. ‘ Emma’ was the daughter of William Ward 1820- 1908 who was born in Norfolk and emigrated with his wife Ann Ostler in 1853. William Ward JP was a prominent figure in East Brighton . William was elected to the Moorabbin Road Board in 1863, JP at Cheltenham Court, and Shire President 1875-82. He was appointed Post Master at East Brighton in 1865 and held the position until his death in 1908 Henry was a member of the Court Pride of St George AOF, and a lay preacher at the Bentleigh Baptist Church.. Surviving Children were - Caroline Alma Box 1863-1943, Mary Anne Box 1865- ?, Lydia Elizabeth Box 1867- 1957, William Henry Box 1869- 1945, Emma Elizabeth Ellen Box 1875 – 1964, Olivia Christina ‘Chrissie’ Box 1878 – 1963, Archibald Ward Box 1882 -? Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841 . Henry Box, a brother of William Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. He purchased property and helped the family establish market gardens in East Brighton (Bentleigh). Henry and his wife Elizabeth Emma Ward Box had 9 children, Henry was a lay preacher for the Baptist Church Bentleigh. Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh A black and white photograph of a young woman who may be Elizabeth Emma Ward 1863 - 1921,the wife of Henry Box.1839-1913Stewart & Co ' Coat of Arms" Melbourne -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, wedding gown 1937, 1937
This wedding gown was worn by Dorothy Forbes, nee Hunter, for her marriage to Mr David Norman Hunter on May 29th 1937. The dress was simply made, using many yards (metres) of satin material, with numerous hand-turned rouleau loops around the train. Mrs Forbes' mother made the dress and her daughter Mrs D Booth kindly donated it to Box Cottage Museum. A princess line or A-line describes a woman's fitted dress or other garment cut in long panels without a horizontal join or separation at the waist. Instead of relying on darts to shape the garment, its fit is achieved with long seams and shaped pattern pieces.. The Princess line was a staple of dress design and construction throughout the 20th century. In 1951 the couturier Christian Dior presented a princess-line based fashion collection. A princess line, dark cream satin wedding gown with a cowl neckline, long sleeves with cuffs and a long train. clothing, brighton, moorabbin, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, dairy farmers, craftwork, princess line dress, satin, christian dior fashion, dress patterns, forbes dorothy -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Objects, safety matches 'Redheads' 2015, c2015
This is a current example of the 'Redhead' logo used by Bryant & May Ltd Richmond,Victoria, Australia c 1946 - 1980 On 15th December 1909, Bryant & May, Australia’s first match factory at Church Street, Richmond, Victoria. was opened by The Honourable Alfred Deakin, Prime Minister of Australia, and Mrs. Deakin. It was heralded by the first Commonwealth Government of newly-federated Australia because the government of the day was anxious to encourage secondary industry and pledged tariff protection of local manufacturers. The building was constructed in 1909 as the Empire Works to a design by prolific Melbourne architect William Pitt and was purchased soon after by British safety match manufacturer Bryant and May, who significantly expanded the building, adding another level and the landmark clock tower. Bryant and May were unique in that they operated as a model factory, providing workers with conditions and amenities that even today seem generous. These included a dining hall and sports facilities such as a tennis court and bowling green which were constructed in the 1920s. Bryant and May ceased Australian match manufacture in the early 1980s as a result of import competition. Their iconic Redheads matches are now imported from Sweden. The complex has since been converted for use as offices and showrooms but is extremely well preserved. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. Bryant and May was a United Kingdom (UK) company created in the mid-nineteenth century specifically to make matches. Their original Bryant and May Factory was located in Bow, London. They later opened other match factories in the United Kingdom and Australia, such as the Bryant and May Factory, Melbourne; and owned match factories in other parts of the world. Bryant and May survived as an independent company for over seventy years, but went through a series of mergers with other match companies and later with consumer products companies. To protect its position Bryant and May merged with or took over its rivals. In 1971 the Northern Ireland factory, Maguire & Patterson closed down following a terrorist attack.. In the 1980s, factories in Gloucester and Glasgow closed too leaving Liverpool as the last match factory in the UK, until December 1994. . The registered trade name Bryant and May still exists and it is owned by Swedish Match Industries as are many of the other registered trade names of the other, formerly independent, companies within the Bryant and May group. Two French chemists, Henri Savene and Emile David Cahen, proved in 1898 that the addition of phosphorus sesquisulfide meant that the substance was not poisonous, that it could be used in a "strike-anywhere" match, and that the match heads were not explosive. British company Albright and Wilson, was the first company to produce phosphorus sesquisulfide ( Red Phosphorous) matches commercially. The company developed a safe means of making commercial quantities of phosphorus sesquisulfide in 1899 and started selling it to match manufacturers. Matches were first produced by Bryant & May in Australia in 1909. The Redhead name applies to the red striking heads of the matches which were introduced to Australia in 1946. The logo on the matchbox depicted the head and shoulder of a redheaded woman and has had four major updates since that time with a number of special issues depicting animals, birds and notable persons also producedThe Bryant & May Ltd factory in Church St Richmond is a listed building and has been converted to apartments following the closure of the Company 1980. Bryant & May's Ltd were influential in fighting against the dreadful disease known as Phossy jaw which was caused by white phosphorus used in the manufacture of the early matches. They were also the object of the 'Match Girls Strike' in London 1888, which won important improvements in working conditions and pay for the mostly female workforce working with the dangerous white phosphorus. The public were slow to purchase these safety matches because of the higher price An empty box of 'Redheads' safety matches made in Sweden for ST-Group, Springvale, Victoria, Australia c2015. The tray for the matches slides inside the open ended cover. The striking patch is on both sides of the cover. The matches have been removed. Matches were first produced by Bryant & May in Australia in 1909. The Redhead name applies to the red striking heads of the matches which were introduced to Australia in 1946. The logo on the matchbox depicted the head and shoulder of a redheaded woman and has had four major updates since that time with a number of special issues depicting animals, birds and notable persons also produced. Bryant and May ceased Australian match manufacture in the early 1980s.Top of cover ; Redheads / 45 safety / matches . Logo ; head & shoulders of a female with red hair Base of coverMade in Sweden / Redheads (R) is proudly marketed / by ST- Group Australia. / 718 Princes Highway Springvale Vic. 3171 / .............../ Readheads is a registered trademark / of Swedish Match Industries AB. / Complies ith European / Match Standard EN 1783-1997-SAF/ WARNING; / KEEP OUT OF REACH / OF CHILDREN. STRIKE / GENTLY AWAY FROM BODY . / barcode.redheads safety matches, safety matches, bryant & may pty ltd, phossy jaw disease, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, lights, lamps, tobacco, white phosphorous, phosphorus sesquisulfide, swedish match pty ltd, pitt william, savens henri, cahen emile david , richmond victoria, match girls strike 1888, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 4 Vol. 3 May 1963, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No. 4 Vol. 3 May 1963, 1963
This is Newsletter No. 4 Vol. 5 produced in May 1963 by Mr T. A. Sheehy, CMHS, for members and visitors Topic ; Moorabbin 1901, Dr F Joyce The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ (1961) The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This is Newsletter No. 4 Vol. 3 of the CMHS May 1963 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 1 x Foolscap paper printed on 2 sides folded for 4 pages CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / (Affiliated with the Royal Historical Society ) / NEWSLETTER No 4 Vol. 3 May 1963 / HISTORICAL SOCIETY; President ; R Ashley ...... / Secretary; Mrs L. Harvey……./ MOORABBIN COUNCIL RESEARCH : T.A.Sheehy city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., harvey l, , cheltenham & district co-operative society limited, ashley r, moorabbin city council, standard newspapers ltd., bent thomas, dr joyce fleming, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 4 Vol. 6 May 1966, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No 4 Vol. 6 May 1966, 1966
Topic ; Beaumaris Young Mens Improvement group 1863 The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ (1961) The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This is Newsletter No. 4 Vol. 6 of the CMHS May 1966 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 2 x L 26cm x W 21cm page 1 printed both sides CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / AFFILIATED WITH THE ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF / VICTORIA AND THE CHELTENHAM ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY/ President Mrs N. Blackman….Editor of Newsletter Mr T.A.Sheehy Secretary Mrs F.Neville / VOLUME 6 No.4 NEWSLETTER APRIL 1966city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., newsletters, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 4 Vol. 7 May 1967, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No. 4 Vol. 7 May 1967, 1967
Topic ; R K Healey family; Charles Tuck; St Matthew's Church Centenary; The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ (1961) The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This is Newsletter No. 4 Vol. 7 of the CMHS May 1967 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 1 x L 26cm x W 21cm printed both sides CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / AFFILIATED WITH THE ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF / VICTORIA AND THE CHELTENHAM ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY/ President Mrs N. Blackman… Secretary Mrs F.Neville...... / VOLUME 7 No.4 NEWSLETTER MAY 1967 city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., newsletters, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 4 Vol. 8 May 1968, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No.4 Vol. 8 May 1968, 1968
Topic ; CAE request for local history; shop hours; MCC discuss saving buildings; The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ (1961) The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This is Newsletter No. 4 Vol. 8 of the CMHS May 1968 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 1 x L 26cm x W 21cm printed both sides CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / AFFILIATED WITH THE ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF / VICTORIA AND THE CHELTENHAM ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY/ President Mrs N. Blackman…. Secretary Mrs F.Neville.... / Volume 8 No.4 NEWSLETTER May 1968city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., newsletters, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Craftwork, crochet wool circlet roses, c1950
Craftwork was very popular c1950 and these crochet circles, like roses, in pink, blue, and white wool may be sewn together for a light baby wrap Craftwork, Crochet, Knitting and Sewing were all popular in post World War 11 Moorabbin as the new settlers established their homes on the previous market garden estates. Crocheted pink, blue, white wool circlet roses for a rug or baby wrapormond theatrical society, mckinnon, bentleigh, moorabbin, reed gladys, clark judy clothing, actors, early settlers, post world war 11 estates, knitting, crochetwork, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 1 Vol. 5 March / April 1965, City of Moorabbin Historical Society, Newsletter No.1 Vol. 5 March / April 1965, 1965
This is Newsletter No 1 Vol. 5 produced in March / April 1965 by Mr T. A. Sheehy CMHS for members and visitors. The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Topics The History of the 20thC from 1900-1915 ;next Meeting at Cheltenham State School May 20th ; 'Three Pieces of Paper' by Nance Blackman from "Moorabbin News' Oct . / Nov. 1907 This is Newsletter No. 1 Vol. 5 of the CMHS March / April 1965 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 2 x L 26cm x W 21cm 1x page printed both sides CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL / SOCIETY / - Affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria - / President ; R Ashley ...... / Secretary; Mrs L. Harvey……./ Treasurer Mrs D.M.Wright ..../ Historian : T.A.Sheehy. / NEWSLETTER March / April Vol.5 No 1 1965 -
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Photograph - Photograph, Mrs Carroll c1910, Mrs Carroll c1910, possibly c1910
Date unknown: Mrs Caroll and children. In 'Moorabbin A Pictorial History 1862 - 1994 ' by John Cribbin, The Carroll family migrated from Ireland and purchased land in the East Brighton ( now Bentleigh ) area of Henry Dendy's Special Survey 1841. Edward, J.W. & Daniel are shown in the Rate Book 1862 as owner occupiers and owner of property in Tuckers Road, Bryants Road and Centre Road.Photograph is black and white. There are three women in this photograph, a mother and her two children. The mother is sitting down on a chair to the left and her daughter sitting next to her, on the right (they are both holding hands), and her other daughter (child) right in between her mother and sister, with he arm around the mother's shoulder. All three of them are wearing their best dresses that have lace collars. As the clothes are similar to MAV Cat No. 00519 the photo may have been taken c 1910Front of Mount : Yeoman Co 287 Chapel St. Prahran, Victoria.children, chapel st, 287, prahran, carroll edward, carroll, j.w., carroll daniel, ireland, brighton, henry dendy's special survey 1841, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, dairy farmers, poultry farmers, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond, prahran, yeoman photographers co. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter - City of Moorabbin Historical Society Apr 2007, April 2007 1st Issue, April 2007
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. The approaching Centenary of the area as a Municipality in 1962 , - formation of the Moorabbin Roads Board 1862, - encouraged interest in the ‘History of Moorabbin’ and the Mayor Doug Clark was persuaded to call a public meeting for the formation of an Historical Society. Thirty citizens attended this meeting in November 1960 at which Mr Latham , Royal Historical Association, encouraged them to do so. Mr Tom .A. Sheehy, Author of ‘Battlers tamed a Sandbelt - Moorabbin 50 years a City ‘, moved for the formation of the ‘City of Moorabbin Historical Society’, and was seconded by Councillor E A Le Page. A vote was taken among attendees and Mr Tom A Sheehy was elected Foundation President, Cr E A Le Page Vice President, Mr J A Stretton Secretary and they and the other members “ began a programme of research in order to have reliable information available in time for the Centenary.” p148 Following a call for donations of items of Historical interest, the residents of the City of Moorabbin donated a wide variety of artefacts, photographs, household goods, farm machinery, letters, documents, clothing, and personal effects which have been carefully preserved by succeeding CMHS members and are displayed at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newslletter is an important record of the activities of CMHSA4 paper printed both sides x1 This is the first of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in April 2007. An introductory paragraph is followed by notification of upcoming meeting in May 27th 2007 at which Ms Vicki Court, RVHS, will talk about small historical groups and on 28th October 2007 Dr Graham Whitehead, City of Kingston Historian, will discuss ‘Murder’ in Moorabbin Shire. A photocopy of an advertisement, in the ‘Cheltenham Leader’ September 17th 1887, by Chemist J.H.Niemann , of Middle Brighton.. On the reverse side of the Newsletter Helen provides quotes from a Box Cottage Museum library book “ The Colonial Child” describing ‘larrikins’ in the streets of Melbourne c1880 and the damage to roadways caused by the heavily laden horse-drawn lorries. A roster of members is given for attendance at Box Cottage monthly open daysCITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / APRIL 2007 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, sheehy tom a, le page e a, stretton j a, clark doug, stanley helen, court vicki, whitehead graham, neimann j a, chemists, pharmacy, druggists, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, cheltenham leader newspaper, sharpe valma, sturt lesley, lawson nan, featherstone guy, the colonial child, box cottage museum, battlers tamed a sandbelt, moorabbin roads board, steel plateway, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire -
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Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Apr 2011 pdf, April 2011
The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin 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 which 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 interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS The Brewer family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.3 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 21 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in April 2011. Notice that the next meeting will be May 29th because April 24th is Easter Sunday and reminders about subscriptions, the Volunteer Hours Record Book, and the South Metro History Group April meeting . Joan Moore, attended a Training Day on March 28th, organised by Peta Knott, Museums Australia Victoria, for small museums to record their artefacts, photos, documents, clothing etc. on the MAV Website. The first item entered on ‘Box Cottage Museum’ site is The Keys Trophy Cup 1881. Cat No. MAV 00001. Helen has compiled a brief history of John and Ann Brewer market gardeners c1841, with photograph CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / APRIL 2011 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, mckinnon, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, city of moorabbin, box william, glen eira historical society, museums australia victoria, knott peta, south metro history group, brewer john, brewer ann, jasper road, point nepean road, brewer’s road -
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Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Feb 2012, February 2012
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 which 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 interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS. 6 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 25 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in February 2012. Notice of meeting February 26th, subscriptions are due, reminder to all members to encourage visitors to ‘sign in’, offer all children the ‘Treasure Hunt Quiz’ cards, and to complete the Volunteer Hours Record Book. Members are asked to help on the monthly Roster for Open Days. Unfortunately Jim Dale, President, found a disposable lighter and water bottle and at the working bee members found a ‘bong’, so Glen Eira Property Manager, Amanda Mills was notified. Thankfully there was no damage to our property. As May 2012 will be the 150th Anniversary of ‘The Moorabbin Roads Board’, Ms Elizabeth Triarico, Glen Eira CC History & Heritage , has requested a CD of photos, which has been sent, and Ms Suzanne Snooks, Arts & Culture Manager Kingston CC, invited CMHS to assist with a Celebration of this event. Helen has given a précis of The William Green Family History which has been given to CMHS Library by Ms Denise McAvoy , a descendant CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / FEBRUARY 2012 NEWSLETTER city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, the moorabbin roads board 1862, city of glen eira, city of kingston, moorabbin shire, parish of moorabbin, brighton east, south brighton, bent tommy, green william, convicts, convict ship asia, eyre edward john, mair william -
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Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Jun 2012, June 2012
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 interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS.4 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 27 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in June 2012. Notice for the meeting June 24th , an interesting visit to Box Cottage Museum by members of The Brighton Antiques Club May 30th , and Jessica Bennett, Reporter for Moorabbin Glen Eira Leader Newspaper, will publish a photo and brief article about the Open Day June 17th for the Celebration of 150th Anniversary of The Moorabbin Roads Board. A new volunteer photographer has assisted our efforts to catalogue the artefacts in the museum for MAV website. A note explaining the timeline of the Moorabbin Roads Board. Helen also sends 3 x A4 pages of an interesting essay about the ‘Baptist Church Pioneers in East Brighton ( now known as Bentleigh)’, referring to the ‘Historical Reflection Notes’ of Dr. Robert Bell, that have been donated to CMHS, and the ‘Box Family History’ with 4 photocopied photos. CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / JUNE 2012 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, the moorabbin roads board 1862, city of glen eira, city of kingston, moorabbin shire, parish of moorabbin, brighton east, south brighton, bent tommy, mair william, baptist church, vickery street bentleigh, bell dr. robert, box henry, box william, box martha, box rebecca, grewar, religion, vickers street -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Kitchen Equipment, sad iron with Mrs Potts handle, c1900
Sad-irons or "solid" irons were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. A piece of sheet -iron was placed over the kitchen fire and the irons placed on it could be heated whilst remaining clean of ash.. The women used 2 irons - one heating while the other was used. Thick cloth or gloves protected their hands from the hot irons. The handle was removed from the cool iron and re- attached to remove the hot iron from the fire. The cool iron was replaced on the fire or stove to heat again. Mrs Florence Potts invented in 1871 a detachable handle made from walnut wood with a metal latch to release the handle. These wooden handles prevented burned hands and were sold to grateful women all over the world. These irons were cleaned with steel wool to prevent them marking the material. If the iron was too hot the material would scorch. Most homes set aside one day for ironing and some large households had an ironing room with a special stove designed to heat irons. However, most women had to work with a heavy, hot iron close to the fireplace even in summer.Mrs Florence Potts invented this type of detachable walnut wood handle with a meta release latch for sad irons in 1871 and it sold widely throughout the world to grateful women including those in Moorabbin Shire. The family of Ms May Curtis were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireA) A sad iron, made of cast iron , has a special handle invented in 1871 by Mrs Florence Potts of Iowa, USA. B) The detachable handle made of walnut wood to prevent burned hands, was attached to the iron by a metal latch.A) UNITED/ N0 / 50 / AUSTRALIApotts florence, iowa usa, melbourne, moorabbin, sad irons, kitchen equipmentn fireplaces, walnut wood, sewing, laundry, table ware, linen, pioneers, early settlers, washing days, craftwork -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Flyer - Killearnan Estate, Bentleigh, 1930
The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleKillearnan Estate - 70 Homes Sites - Auction Saturday 10 May 1930thomas street, yawla street, huntley road, whitmuir road, bentleigh, whitmuir, killearnan, robert gray ford, mrs betsy armstrong, arthur crozier, real estate, auction, a. f. always & son, wilson bros., moorabbin, bentleigh club -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Glass Bottle, mid-19th century to 1902
This handmade glass bottle was recovered from the wreck of the 1895-1902 ship Inverlochy and is part of the John Chance Collection. The bottle has side seams that extend from base to mouth, indicating that it would have been made in a mould. The parallel, diagonal lines are likely to have been made by the molten glass being mouth-blown into the mould. The mould would have also had the pattern for the embossed numbers in the base. The seamless applied mouth would have been added after the bottle was removed from the two-piece mould. The even neck of the bottle would have probably been sealed with a cork or glass stopper. Bottles similar to this one were used for medical (apothecary) and cosmetic purposes. Bottles with these features date from around the late 19th to early 20th century. Bottles began to have embossed numbers on the bases from the late 19th century and the practice continues into modern times. The numbers may represent the date of manufacture i.e. “4188” may be 4th January 1888. It may instead be the date of the patent or design pattern number. This bottle may have been made around 1888 and the latest it could have been made was 1902, the year of the wreck of the Inverlochy. THE INVERLOCHY (1895-1902) - The Inverlochy was a steel sailing barque built in Scotland in 1895 for international trade. In 1902 the Inverlochy left Liverpool under the command of Captain E.R. Kendrick. There were 21 officers and crew and the captain’s wife Mrs Kendrick, on board, bound for Australia with cargo that included tools, chemicals, liquor (beer, whisky, stout, rum, and brandy), steel, iron, wire netting, hoop iron, tinplate and pig iron), and steel wire for the Melbourne Tramway Company, tiles, soap, soft goods and earthenware. On December 18 almost at their destination, the Inverlochy ran aground on Ingoldsby Reef at Point Addis, near Anglesea. The crew and passengers left the ship via lifeboat and landed at Thompson’s Creek, then walked about 20 kilometres to Barwon Heads. Salvagers were interested in the 10 miles of cable in the hold. Mrs Kendrick’s ‘high grade’ bicycle was amongst the items salvaged but she lost her jewellery and two pianos. By February 1903 the ship had broken up and objects such as bottles and casks of liquor were washed ashore. Bad weather shook the wreck in June 1903, causing the ship’s spars and figurehead to be washed ashore. This glass bottle is historically significant as it represents methods of storage and manufacture that were used from the 19th century and into the early-20th century, before machine made bottles were becoming common. The shape and size of the bottle are similar to bottles used for medical and cosmetic purposes in that period. The glass bottle also has significant as it was recovered by John Chance, a diver from the wreck of the Inverlochy in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Items that come from several wrecks along Victoria's coast have since been donated to the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village’s museum collection by his family, illustrating this item’s level of historical value. This glass bottle is significant because of its historical connection to the barque Inverlochy, which is an example of a commercial international steel sailing barque and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Database VHR S338. The Inverlochy is significant for its cargo, which is a snapshot of the kind of goods imported into Australia at the turn of the 19th century, including cable for the Melbourne Tramway Company. The wreck of the Inverlochy is important as an accessible dive site that shows the remains of a large international trading vessel and its contents. It is valuable for an insight into Victorian era of shipping and maritime history. Bottle; clear glass, round, handmade. Narrow lip is flat across top and on side edge, neck is straight, about a third of the bottle’s height. The shoulder is rounded, and the body has straight sides with two side seams from below the lip to the base, which is shallow. Outer glass surface is rough, inner surface has areas of dried, light coloured substance. The body has several diagonal parallel lines and areas with opalescent shine. Base has embossed inscription. Embossed inscription on base "4188".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, john chance, inverlochy, scotland, captain e.r. kendrick, melbourne tramway company, ingoldsby reef, handmade, glass bottle, apothecary, cosmetic, mould blown, vintage, two-piece bould, point addis, medicine -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Glass Bottle, mid-19th century to 1902
This handmade glass bottle was recovered from the wreck of the 1895-1902 ship Inverlochy and is part of the John Chance Collection. The bottle has side seams that extend from base to mouth, indicating that it would have been made in a mould. The parallel, diagonal lines are likely to have been made by the molten glass being mouth-blown into the mould. The mould would have also had the pattern for the embossed numbers in the base. The seamless applied mouth would have been added after the bottle was removed from the two-piece mould. The even neck of the bottle would have probably been sealed with a cork or glass stopper. Bottles similar to this one were used for medical (apothecary) and cosmetic purposes. Bottles with these features date from around the late 19th to early 20th century. Bottles began to have embossed numbers on the bases from the late 19th century and the practice continues into modern times. The numbers may represent the date of manufacture i.e. “463” may be April 1863. It may instead be the date of the patent or design pattern number. This bottle may have been made around 1863 and the latest it could have been made was 1902, the year of the wreck of the Inverlochy. THE INVERLOCHY (1895-1902) - The Inverlochy was a steel sailing barque built in Scotland in 1895 for international trade. In 1902 the Inverlochy left Liverpool under the command of Captain E.R. Kendrick. There were 21 officers and crew and the captain’s wife Mrs Kendrick, on board, bound for Australia with cargo that included tools, chemicals, liquor (beer, whisky, stout, rum, and brandy), steel, iron, wire netting, hoop iron, tinplate and pig iron), and steel wire for the Melbourne Tramway Company, tiles, soap, soft goods and earthenware. On December 18 almost at their destination, the Inverlochy ran aground on Ingoldsby Reef at Point Addis, near Anglesea. The crew and passengers left the ship via lifeboat and landed at Thompson’s Creek, then walked about 20 kilometres to Barwon Heads. Salvagers were interested in the 10 miles of cable in the hold. Mrs Kendrick’s ‘high grade’ bicycle was amongst the items salvaged but she lost her jewellery and two pianos. By February 1903 the ship had broken up and objects such as bottles and casks of liquor were washed ashore. Bad weather shook the wreck in June 1903, causing the ship’s spars and figurehead to be washed ashore. This glass bottle is historically significant as it represents methods of storage and manufacture that were used from the 19th century and into the early-20th century, before machine made bottles were becoming common. The shape and size of the bottle are similar to bottles used for medical and cosmetic purposes in that period. The glass bottle also has significant as it was recovered by John Chance, a diver from the wreck of the Inverlochy in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Items that come from several wrecks along Victoria's coast have since been donated to the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village’s museum collection by his family, illustrating this item’s level of historical value. This glass bottle is significant because of its historical connection to the barque Inverlochy, which is an example of a commercial international steel sailing barque and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Database VHR S338. The Inverlochy is significant for its cargo, which is a snapshot of the kind of goods imported into Australia at the turn of the 19th century, including cable for the Melbourne Tramway Company. The wreck of the Inverlochy is important as an accessible dive site that shows the remains of a large international trading vessel and its contents. It is valuable for an insight into Victorian era of shipping and maritime history. Bottle; clear glass with opalescent shine in places, round, handmade. Narrow lip is flat across top and on side edge, neck is straight, about a third of the bottle’s height. The shoulder is rounded, and the body has straight sides with two pronounced side seams from below the lip to the base, which is shallow. Outer glass surface is smooth, inner surface has areas of dried, light coloured substance. Base has embossed inscription. Embossed "463" and logo symbol [trident]flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, john chance, inverlochy, scotland, captain e.r. kendrick, melbourne tramway company, ingoldsby reef, handmade, glass bottle, apothecary, cosmetic, mould blown, vintage, two-piece bould, point addis, medicine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN T. HAYES COMMERCIAL BAKERY, 04/05/1891
... print. Hole in invoice. Hargreaves St, Sandhurst, May 4th 1891... in invoice. Hargreaves St, Sandhurst, May 4th 1891 To: Mrs Waldock ...John Y. Hayes Commercial Bakery: Blue paper with black print. Hole in invoice. Hargreaves St, Sandhurst, May 4th 1891 To: Mrs Waldock. Dr to John T Hayes, Bread & biscuit Baker. The invoice £71 was paid May 12th by cash. A Hayes. Box 625business, retail, general, john t. hayes baker. mrs waldock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SERVICE WITH A SMILE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, May 6, 2002. Service with a smile: this group of women prepared the dinners and afternoon teas at the Bendigo Show in 1940 during World War 2. The soldiers changed the guard at the Park Street entrance during the day. The caterers were Cornell and Wild, of Coburg. Mr and Mrs Wild are pictured on the right with Violee, who was in charge of the staff, standing fifth from the left. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... Contract of sale of land dated 29th May, 1954 between Mrs... of land dated 29th May, 1954 between Mrs. E.M. & Mr. H.A. Knight ...Contract of sale of land dated 29th May, 1954 between Mrs. E.M. & Mr. H.A. Knight (sellers) and Mr. W.H. Randall (buyer) for land being lot 2 on plan of subdivision No. 19227 being parts of lots 27 and 28 on plan of subdivision No. 4134 being part of Crown allotment 97 and being the balance of the land comprised in certificate of titles volume 6441 folios 021 and 022 and situate Albion Street, Bendigo. Together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 2,200 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 17th April, 1956 between Mr. F.L. & Mrs. M. Hopley (sellers) and Mr. A. & Mrs. V.E. Runting (buyer) for land being Crown allotment 2 section 60C having a frontage of 100 links to Mitchell Street by a depth of 250 links described in certificate of title volume 835 folio 996 and situate No.68 Mitchell Street, Bendigo, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Also all floor coverings, inside and outside blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades. Price 4,750 pounds. Also attached letter from Curnows (Bendigo) to Mr. A. Runting dated 23rd May, 1956 policy of insurance renewal.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 23rd May, 1956 between Mr. W.T. & Mrs. A. Fuzzard (sellers) and Mr. W.T. & Mrs. J.A. Rundell for land being part of allotment 5 section A, Sailors Gully, having a frontage of 66 feet to Sailors Gully Road, Eaglehawk by a depth of 82 feet 6 inches being land described in deed of conveyance book 463 memorial No.742 and situate No. 64 Sailors Gully Road, Eaglehawk, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling. Also all linos, blinds, electric light fittings and shades and electric copper. Price 2,650 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... Conditions of sale by private contract dated 20th May, 1935... of sale by private contract dated 20th May, 1935 between Mrs. E.A ...Conditions of sale by private contract dated 20th May, 1935 between Mrs. E.A. Adams (seller) and Miss M. Shearer (buyer) for land situate 43 Jackson Street, Long Gully being Crown allotment 181 section A and described in certificate of title volume 5564 folio 1112609, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 190 pounds. Also 2 receipts from City of Bendigo for rates.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 31st May, 1935 between Mr. E.T. Thomas (seller) and Mrs. A.M. Smyth for land, as fenced, situate corner Hargreaves and Wattle Streets, Bendigo, being Crown allotment 25 section 97C described in certificate of title volume 1662 folio 332318. Also land adjoining the above, together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 435 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... Conditions of sale by private contract dated 13th May, 1937... of sale by private contract dated 13th May, 1937 between Mrs. M.H ...Conditions of sale by private contract dated 13th May, 1937 between Mrs. M.H. Amor (seller) and V.F. Sutch (buyer) for land situate Hayes Street, Bendigo being lot 2 on plan of subdivision, having a frontage of approx. 57 feet to Hayes Street, by a varying depth, being part of Crown allotment 510 section A. Price 60 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 20th May, 1938 between G. Earl Snr. (seller) and Mrs. M.A. Speechley (buyer) for land situate No.144 Victoria Street, Ironbark, being the land described in right to occupy residence area No. 4785, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling, brick and concrete kitchen and all sundry. Also copper and stand, electric light fittings, wire doors and window screens. Price 210 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 30th May, 1944 between W.S. & A. Frost (sellers) and Mrs. T. M. Swale (buyer) for land situate No. 212 Queen Street, Bendigo being Crown allotment 2 section 139C described in certificate of title volume 4557 folio 911246, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 385 pounds. Also attached 6 receipt 2 issued by George Rasmussen, 2 by Langley & Son, 1 by J.S. Barker plus 1 Unknown for various materials.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... Conditions of sale by private contract dated 7th May, 1935... of sale by private contract dated 7th May, 1935 between Mrs E ...Conditions of sale by private contract dated 7th May, 1935 between Mrs E. D'Arcy (seller) and W.C. Thomas (buyer) for land situate no.55 Wattle Street, Bendigo being Crown allotments 5 & 5A section 129C described in Crown grant volume 563 folio 112554 and Crown grant volume 2079 folio 415637 together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 500 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate