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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - HOLY BIBLE, Oxford University Press, C.1930’s
Card within Bible from E. PARKINSON, 10 Brooke Crt. Bendigo (M: 041429946620) stating: "Bert WATSON was I believe despatch rider (motorbike) for Sir Thomas BLAMEY carried this bible through WWII. (Was a certificate from View St. Church of Christ)" The Nominal roll shows an Albert Searle Watson No VX1315 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.10.1939 aged 27 years. At discharge from the Army on 4.3.1946 he was serving in 2/8th Field Coy with the rank of Sapper. Brown leather covered bible. Paper, printed and illustrated with colour plates. Page edges gilded; 1152 pages, gilded cross motif on cover.“92 GINGELL ST CASTLEMAINE ALBERT SERLE WATSON A.I.F. ARMY Number VX1315 2/2n FLD COY. R.A.E. & 80 L.A.D. Workshops All Coth Div. A.I.F.”books - religion, religion - christian, bible -
Federation University Historical Collection
Map, Plan subdivision: Allotment 12 Holmes Street, Ballarat
The Allotments drawn in Holmes Street appear to be hand drawn and showing one of the first subdivisions in Ballarat. This was begun in the 1860s. Some names are marked on the blocks - Taylor (9), Holmes (6), Robert Watson (3), Watson (16), Walter (18),Wetherly (11), Vacant (7)Blue paper with black ink showing the land blocks either side of Holmes Street Each block is numbered - 20 in all Names on some blocksNorth indicated with arrow Sizes of blocks - depth and width holmes street, subdivision, allotment 12, holmes, taylor, robert watson, watson, wetherly, vacant -
National Wool Museum
Book, Textile design and colour
"Textile design and colour" - William Watson (1921)THE FEDERAL WOOLLEN MILLS PROPRIETRY/ T22 ROBERTSON'S BOOKSELLERStextile industry - education textile design textile calculations, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, dyeing, jacquard, weaving, watson, mr william, textile industry - education, textile design, textile calculations -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Boy Scouts Certificate, 1928
'Harry' (Richard Henry) Watson was the son of John (Jack) and Edie Watson of Cromie Street Murtoa. This is his Registration Certificate for the Boy Scouts 1st Murtoa Troop. An illustrated rectangular certificate in blue, navy blue and orange colours on a greyish background with a white border. Illustrations of scouting activities are included along with the Motto - Be Prepared - and a picture of Baden Powell. The hand written names of the scout (Harry Watson); the troop (1st Murtoa); and two representatives of the State Executive Committee and the date (1/9/1928) are included with the Scout's Promise. Certificate Register No.380/4 The slash could be a 1 or a 7 but does not rest on the line as do the other numbers. Verso: An advertisement for the Boy Scout's Equipment Department.murtoa, 1st murtoa boy scouts troop, scouts murtoa, boy scouts, harry watson, richard henry watson, the boy scout's association, the boy scout's association victorian branch, boy scout's equipment department, scout's promise, baden powell, charles hoadley, c.a. hoadley, boy scout's association -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Watsons Creek Bridge, 1970c
Black and white photograph of Yarra Glen Road Bridge over Watsons Creek at Watsons Creek (Kangaroo Ground) c.1970bridges, watsons creek, kangaroo ground, yarra glen road, eltham yarra glen road -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ADVERTISING POSTERS FOR AVIATION DISPLAYS OF B WATSON, 1916- 1917
Collection of advertising posters for aviation displays of Basil Watson: a. ''Aeroplane'' - gymkhana at Aspendale Racecourse, 30th Dec, (1916); b. ''Sensational Aviation'' - general leaflet on Basil Watson with picture of plane; c. ''Aerial Mail'' Mt Gambier to Melbourne includes photo of biplane and Basil Watson; d. ''Sensational Aviation'' Basil Watson is coming.person, individual, basil watson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PROGRAMME - AVIATION EXHIBITION, 1917
16 pages souvenir programme - aviation exhibition of Basil Watson. Dated Warrnambool on Saturday Jan 27th 1917. Includes introduction on Basil Watson, an interview with Basil Watson on the war and aviation, photos of a seaplane, bi-plane and Basil Watson. Includes 7 pages of advertisements. Printer: E A Green, 14 McKillop St, Melbourne.person, individual, basil watson -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Tally Band
Tally bands HMAS Watson (2)uniform, ww2, ran -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, c1930
.1) George Edgar Godlip Yung seated on a swing and two children, possibly grandchildren Alice (b1914) and Grace (b1915) Watson. Note bridge in background so perhaps Peterborough? .2) A family outing to the beach on a cold, windy day. Uncle Ted was Charles Edward Smith, an Anglican minister and the son of George Henry and Emma (b Keys) Smith and a sister of Clara Emma Yung (b Smith). On the left of the photo is George Edgar Yung, his brother-in-law and most likely the lady on the right is his sister Clara. They are rugged up for the day. Note the steel tips on 'Clara's shoes. Two black and white photographs at Warrnambool Beach..1) G E Yung ;( crossed out - Alice and Grace) Watson .2) Uncle Ted and partywarrnambool, warrnambool beach, charles edward smith, clara emma yung, george edgar godlip yung, peterborough -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1955
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Phillip Island Football Captain Bob Watson taking a mark during a football match in 1955. Uncle to Essendon Star Tim Watson.local history, photographs, bob watson playing football, black & white photograph, bob watson, bass valley wonthaggi district football league, phillip island football club captain bob watson, john jenner, bryant west -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: ACCOUNT ESTATE OF JOHN WATSON DECEASED
Account rendered by Connelly, Tatchell & dunlop to the trustees of the Estate of John Watson deceased and Mrs. Watson & others. For services given in 1901, account for 63.0.0.business, legal, john watson, john watson, connelly, tatchell & dunlop -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: STUDIO PHOTGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON AS A YOUTH, c. 1906
Studio sepia photograph of Basil Watson as a youth, possibly in school uniform. Aged about 12 years. 'Basil Watson' handwritten in biro on back.Melba & Co., Melbourneperson, individual, basil watson, melba photography melbourne -
Essendon Football Club
Essendon Football Club jumper, adidas, 2010
Worn by Essendon's captain, Jobe Watson, in his 100th AFL gameSleeveless 100% polyester Essendon Football Club jumper with round neck, black bib and no collar; Samsung logo on red sash on left breast; AFL logo on right breast; "adidas" below neckline; AFL and adidas logos on bottom left hip; white number 4 on back with "Samsung "in a blue rectangle below number. Label on inside neck says "AFL On-Field Team Gear adidas"; tape around inside of neck says "Official licensed product" with adidas logo. Has been autographed in black texta on the front sash and on the number on the back by Jobe Watson. essendon football club; jobe watson -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate - Certificate of Progress, F.W. Niven & Co. Ballarat, Department of Education Certificate of Progress, 1 1885 .2 1886
These certificates were given to John Richard Watson, the son of Thomas and Eliza Watson of "Gracedale," Yendon. He was their 5th child of 11 children, the first to be born at Yendon. A large printed certificate given to State School students in the 1880's. Beige background with gold, red and blue lettering. Personal details hand written in black ink..1 Department of Education, Victoria. Certificate of Progress. This is to Certify that John Richard Watson has been Examined in the Third Class at Yendon State School, and has Passed in every subject. Dated at Yendon this 30th day of July 1885 (Signed) Samuel Summons MA LLB Inspector of Schools John Kemp Head Teacher .2 As above except "Fourth Class" and "Dated 10th day of August 1886" Letters after inspector's name not added. certificate of progress, department of education victoria 1880's, state schools victoria 1880's, yendon, yendon state school, samuel summons, jonh kemp, john richard watson, gracedale yendon -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Phasmatid Insect Plague Control in the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Works Catchment, Victoria, Australia. 1964, by R. L. Newman, B.Sc. (For.), Works Forestry Officer - Kiewa Territory
The Phasmatid Didymuria Violescens have been increasing and causing defoliation in south eastern Australia.The author R.L.Newman is the 'Works Forestry Officer - Kiewa Territory reported for the SECV'Fears have been held for the survival of stands of certain eucalypt species the destruction of which might have affected the stability of the Kiewa catchment. Spraying was carried out by the SECV in 1961 and 1963. This was found to be successful indicating that there will be no need for further spraying in the treated areas at least for some years.'Yellow book with 74 pages. Cover has the SECV emblem at the top centre. Print with black and white pictures / illustrations.In Pen - J. Watson on the cover.phasmatid insect plague, r.l.newman, forestry officer kiewa territory -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, John Blyth, 1879
Folder of information on John Blyth, Watsons Creek, 1879john blyth -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Jane Cleave, 1860s
Folder of information on Jane Cleave, Watsons Creek, 1860sjane cleave -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, William Cleve, 1860
Folder of information on William Cleve, Watsons Creek, 1860william cleve -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Jas. Brown et al, Edith and Maud Yung and Yung Family, 1 1909
.7 Richard Henry Watson was Edith Emma Watson's (nee Yung) son. Edith Emma was also the mother of Alice Watson, artist and dressmaker, who trained at the Ballarat School of Mines in the 1930's. .1 Black and white photograph of two women, one standing and the one seated, on a grey background 1909 .2 Black and white photograph of a reverend and seven altar boys, on and dark cream background, within folder c1897 .3. First Confirmation Certificate, with prayer,1902 .4 Sepia photograph on cream background of young boy,1917 .5 Small black and white photograph with black border of young male .6 Black and white circular photograph of a woman and girl, on cream background postcard,1908 .7 Black and white photograph with white border of bride and bridesmaid,1946.1 Front: Celoron Cabinet, Edith and Maud Yung 1910. Versa: Nanna and Aunty Maud .2 Front: Rev Greenham + choir boys.Versa: 2nd from left is William John Yung (John) died at age 8 1897. Nhill, William Yung. John (second from left, died young aged 8 in Allendale. Parents John Yung and Mary Ann Sudweeks .3 Baptised Ethel Emma Yung; Confirmed 14th December 1902; First Communion 25th December 1902; Signed by C Allanby; A Daily Prayer (eight lines); Confirmed by Arthur(?) V Bishop of Ballarat. S.P.C.K. Riddle & Couchman Lith, London .4 Front bottom: Copies may be obtained. Melbourne Photographic company, *Bridge Street Ballarat*. Verso: G.A. Yung died at Ypres, Belguim 1917 .5 Front bottom:Willetts Elite Studio. RHS H. Yung. Verso: Elite Photographic Studio. Patronised by the Royal Princes and Suite. Special photographer to His Excellency the Govenor. Willetts Bridge Street Ballarat. Paper note with photo: Henry( Harrie) Yung ( George Edgar's brother) was born at Loch in Gippsland and became a railway worker. Richard Henry (Harry) Watson Edie Watson's (nee Yung) son was named after him. .6 Front: Lena and Ethel Yung Verso:Postcard: a note to her sister Miss E Yung Yendon from Lena Yung - "Dear Edie, Received PC(?) I don't know whether you know anyone here. This is Mother's cousin with me. She was up on holiday. Hoping you are all well. Love to all. I remain yours Lena." 1908. Pink postage stamp showing RAT 08 (Alice Watson, Murtoa) .7 Verso: Elite Photos 278 Flinders Lane Melbourne C.5540 Beryl Yung - bride Margaret Middleton - maid, 9th Feb 1946 POST Correspondence 4213 celeron cabinet, edith yung, reverend greenham, choir boys, john yung, william yung, mary sudweeks, nhill, allandale, ethol emma yung, c allanby, arthur b, h.yung, beryl yung, margaret middleton, elite photos, g a yung, willetts studio, elite photographic studio ballarat, confirmation certificate 1902, millinery, bride, bridesmaid -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Sepia photograph, Benson & Stevenson, Emma Eliza Jane Phillips, c1860's
Emma was one of the first white children born in the Barrabool Hills (Geelong) to parents Richard and Elizabeth Phillips. Emma Eliza Jane Phillips was one of the first white children born in the Barrabool Hills (South Geelong) in the Port of New South Wales on 25/04/1844 and died at "Gracedale" Yendon 12/10/1925, age 81. Emma was the daughter of Richard Price Phillips and Elizabeth Anne Goodenough. Richard, originally a coach plater, was the licensee of "The Thistle Inn", a small hotel on the corner of Corio and Yarra Streets. Elizabeth appears to have had a dressmakers shop around the corner in Yarra Street. Emma married Thomas Watson in Ballarat in 18--? Thomas William Watson was born in Harston, Cambridge, England on10/11/1838 and died at "Gracedale", Yendon, Victoria, Australia 27/04/1920, age 81. He came to Australia seeking gold but instead of finding a fortune he worked for the Victorian Railways. After living in Sebastapol and Ballarat North they settled on a small farm at Yendon named "Gracedale" They were married in Ballarat at Saint Paul's Church of England in Ballarat East. Emma sang in the choir and was a member of the Ballarat Philharmonic Society. They first lived in Sebastapol, then Crompton Street, Ballarat North before building a house at Yendon. Thomas and Emma had 10 children, five boys and five girls, also rearing 3 grandchildren. Thomas and some of his sons ( including John Richard) helped to cut the original steps at Lal Lal to the bottom of the Lal Lal Falls.Photograph of a woman seated at a table with one elbow resting on books. Her jewllery has been hand painted in gold and the top book cover in green. C1860Front: Benson & Stevenson 108 Elizabeth Street Melbourne Copies can be obtained at any time Verso: Emma Eliza Jane (Phillips) Watson; 1844-1925; 81yrs; Died "Gracedale" Yendon, Vic; Born - South Geelong/Barrabool Hills; Dad's (John Richard Watson) motheremma eliza jane phillips, emma eliza jane watson, barrabool hills, yendon, thomas watson, richard price phillips, elizabeth goodenough, lal lal falls -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: STERLING SILVER CARD CASE, 1917
Sterling silver card case (B Watson) - hinged with single brass leaf insider engraved with details of Watson's flights and achievements in Australia - destinations,distance, time, date inscribed on inside of case.. On front ''Basil G. Watson''; on back ''First Australian to Loop the Loop in Australia'' (engraved inscriptions)person, individual, basil watson -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bid for brothel in Blackburn
Article on application to establish a brothel in Blackburn has prompted local protests and objections. The Application was submitted on behalf of Janice Sharp. Al Watson, chairman of the Brothel Action Reform Group was one of the first official letters of objection. The Planning Appeals Board still has to give its decision.brothels, sharp, janice, watson, al, brothel action reform group, victoria. planning appeals board, city of nunawading, alfred street, blackburn no 1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION RE BASIL WATSON, 1967
Biographical Sheet - re Basil Watson, Typed A3 sheet with brief biography of Basil Watson - b. 12/10/1894, Bendigo; d. Point Cook, near Laverton 28/3/1917. Grandson of Bendigo mining investor, J B Watson. Source: Eustis, H N (1967)Eustis H.N.person, individual, basil watson -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph, Photographer unknown
Postcard showing the BASP lifeboat under sailRealismPostcard photograph in sepia of the BASP being a Watson Class lifeboat.On the reverse - National Lifeboat Museum - Bristol with a full description [refer notes for full details]lifeboat, watson class, sails -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Bruce, Marjorie and Max Myers, Unknown
Marjorie Gretchen MYERS was born on 21 February 1912 in Melton, Victoria, Australia.She died on 10 September 2004 in Frankston, Victoria, Australia. Arthur Bruce MYERS was born on 29 April 1925 in Melton, Victoria, Australia.He died on 26 March 2015 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Maxwell Douglas MYERS was born on 10 August 1927 in Melton, Victoria, Australia.He died on 03 May 2005 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.Three of Frederick Thomas Myers and Martha Mary Watson' childrenlocal identies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AVIATOR'S CERTIFICATE, 1915
Aviator's Certificate issued to Basil Watson. Blue leather cover with Basil Watson's photo on inside leaf. 'Federation Aeronautique Internationale' British Empire Aviator's Certificate No. 1910 issued by the Royal Aero Club of United Kingdom 18 Oct 1915. Reference to Basil Watson's birthplace Bendigo 12th Oct 1894.person, individual, basil watson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Kevin Fewster, Gallipoli Correspondent - F/Line Diary of C. E. W. Bean, 1983
Edited correspondence from the Gallipoli front line diary of CEW Bean.217 page, cut edged, illustrated hardcover book. Black buckram covers with illustrated dust jacket. Title in gold on spine. Illustrated end papers.On title page "Kath Watson 3566"books- military, documents diaries -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON IN BIPLANE, c. 1916
Black and white mounted photograph of Basil Watson in biplane . Half head of Basil Watson peering out of cockpit. Lower RHS: Photographer's logo: ''Kalm'' 57-59 Pall Mall, BendigoKalma, 57 & 59 Pall Mall Bendigo.person, individual, basil watson -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Madeley Photo, Rokewood Rifle Club, 1898
In 1901 Cameron was captain of the Rokewood Rifle Club. John Cameron was a Rokewood blacksmith in 1902. John (Jack) Richard Watson was the son of Thomas Watson (10/11/1838 - 27/04/1920) and Emma Eliza Jane Phillips (25/05/1844 - 12/10/1925) and was born at Yendon on 16/12/1876 and died 11/10/1973 aged 96 at the Wimmera Base Hospital in Horsham while residing in Murtoa. Still a teenager Thomas reached Melbourne in the 1850's and found work helping to build the Spencer Street Bridge over the Yarra Yarra, as it was known then, before making his way to the Ballarat Goldfields. After being tricked out of a claim he sought work with the Victorian Railways, and later acquired a farm at Yendon. Emma Phillips was born in Geelong and had moved with her mother to Ballarat. Emma was a member of the Ballarat Philharmonic Orchestra and sang in the choir of St Pauls Church in East Ballarat, where they were married. Jack worked in the gold mining industry - firstly as a braceman at the New Kohinoor Mine at Sebastapol and then to a mine at Rokewood, both times following his older brother Frederick George. He later worked in 15 different mines before changing occupations. He was employed as an engine driver for the Murtoa Waterworks Trust at the Murtoa Power Station when he lost his lower left arm when it was caught in an engine belt in 1929. Jack married Edith Emma Yung (01/07/1887 - 05/10/1988 ) who was born at Allendale and died aged 101 at Wendouree after livivng most of her married life at Murtoa. They had five children all born in Murtoa: Richard Henry (Harry); Edith 'Alice'; Grace; Ernest Alfred (Alf) and Jonn Grenville (Gren). They were married at Yendon. Sepia photo of eighteen men and one girl. Eight are in uniform, and two are identified as Boer War soldiers. They all stand in front of Cameron Coach Builders showroom and workshop. The person fifth from the left is J.R. Watson.Front top Rifle Club (Murtoa - crossed out) Rokewod 1898; Lower LHS South Africa Boer War; C - Rokewood Rifle Club; Loer RHS J.R.Watson. Sign on Building: Agricultural & Mining & Smith above Cameron Coach Builder. Verso: Madeley Photo Corindhap plus a signature.corindhap, rokewood, rokewood rifle club, j.r. watson, cameron coach builder, john cameron, emma eliza jane phillips, thomas watson, john richard watson, edith emma watson -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated
Born 1916 in Kettering Tasmania. Attended Clemes College Hobart. Served with 2nd A.I.F. Ordained Methodist minister March 1948. Married Muriel Campbell 1948. Stationed at: Foster-Toora, Terang, Eltham/Greensborough, Balaclava, Kew, Northcote/Thornbury. Served AMF in Korea and Japan. Chaplain Balcombe Army Camp. Retired 1981. Died March 7 2000.B & W waist length studio portrait of Horace Morrisby Watsonrev horace morrisby watson, methodist, minister