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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, 1949
Alan Charles Quinn went to sea as a 16 year old and photographed his work and the places he visited. This photograph is one object from the Alan Charles Quinn Collection consisting of a number of photograph albums and letters written to and from his mother.Black and white photograph of a seaplane tied to the dock. There are a number of buildings in the background and some rippling on the water.Blue/green ink, handwritten on reverse: "20.0.49" Handwritten on page from original photograph album: "Private seaplane tied to dock - Brooklyn"mission-to-seafarers, missions-to-seamen, america, seaplane, brooklyn, docks, allan charles quinn, hydroplane, usa -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, 14 September 1949
Alan Charles Quinn went to sea at the age of 16 and photographed his work and the places he visited. In keeping all of his photographs he created a pictorial autobiography. Also included in the Alan Charles Quinn Collection are letters written to and from his mother during his time at sea.Black and white photograph of the bow of the Queen Mary taken from a "street-level" view. On the very front of the ship there is a person visible as well as several people to the left of the photograph, peering over the railing.Blue/green ink, handwritten on reverse of photograph: "14.9.49" Handwritten on original page within photograph album: "Bow on at pier ninety"allan charles quinn, queen mary, ship liner, passenger ship, passenger liner, new york, usa -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 15 July 1945
The letter was written by Allen Quinn to his mother. Allen started working as a seafarer when he was 16 years old, and frequently wrote to his mother during his travels. He also created an extensive photograph collection, which corresponds with the letters.The letter is part of an ongoing correspondence between Allan and his mother. This letter mentions the M.T. Joonawarra, the ship Allan was working on at the time, as well as its sister ship, the "Kookaburra".Letter addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "Sanlorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, in five parts. Part 0151.1 Envelope Part 0151.2 Letter Page, 0151.3 Letter Page, 0151.4 Letter Page, 0151.5 Letter Page . Both the envelope and letter were white paper, which is now a yellow-white. The letter begins "My Dear Mum, This is just a short note..." and concludes with "P.S. I have a photo of myself...". In the top right hand corner of the letter is "M.T. Joonawarra / San Francisco / U.S.A / 15.7.1945Front of envelope: MRS. S. QUINN, / "SANLORENZO", / 63 OCEAN BEACH, / MANLY / N.S.W. AUSTRALIA handwritten in blue ink. In the top right hand corner is a red Australian stamp. In the middle of the top of the envelope is postmark: SP (indecipherable) / O'LAND / 1 AM / 2 9 AUG 2 / 1945 / POSTED IN / PILLARS.photograph, allan-quinn, mt-joonawara, 1945 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Australians: Our lives through time. Volume 1, 1988_
A history text published for Australia's bi-centenary in 1988. Looks at the social history of Australia.Shows the development of the Australian culture over 200 years.Soft cover. 256 pages, black and white illus., maps.Cover illustration of Charles Hill's "The Proclamation of South Australia"australia history, australia social conditions, libby tudball -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical chart, Charles Partington/Ellen Whatmough, 2011
Details the family of Charles Partington and Ellen Whatmough, From Colston and Wenck GenealogyCharles Partington is a pioneer of the Greensborough district, arriving in Greensborough c1840,3 x A4 pages detailing the children of Charles Partington (c1825-1905) and Ellen Whatmough (c1829-1903)charles partington, ellen whatmough, partington family, family trees -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine Clipping, Woman's Weekly, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, 22/12/1951
... royal tour of australia 1954 prince charles princess anne 4 page ...Gives photographic information about the young Royal family, before the Queen ascended the throne.An example of the importance of Royalty to Australians at this time.4 page supplement to the Woman's Weekly December 22 1951. Black and white illus of the Royal family including Prince Charles and Princess Anne.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954, prince charles, princess anne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond valley Leader, Paying tribute to the fallen, 24/04/2019
The sounding of the Last Post makes Charles Harris 'cry like a baby' every Anzac Day - but the World War II veteran from Greensborough said he would go into battle again to protect his country.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.charles harris, anzac day, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The history of Greensborough Toll Gates: by W. A. Partington, 1850c
A short history of the Greensborough Toll Gates in Grimshaw Street, first erected to raise funds for road building in the area.The first Toll Keeper was Charles Partington, grandfather to the author, Alan Partington.2 typed pagesgreensborough toll gates, charles partington, alan partington -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, The Life of Lord Russell of Killowen, 1902
Maroon coloured cloth covered spine and cardboad covers. Text in gold.lord russell of killowen, political history, social history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Halstead Press, Wreck of the Admella, 1966
Blue hard-copy book. Gold text on spine. Two double-sided pages of black & white photos half way through book. Book has dust jacket with coloured reproduction of a painting of the wreck of the Admella, by Charles Hill. Photo of author inside back of dust jacket.admella, portland lifeboat, book -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Whatmough's "Cock Robin", 09/01/1850
Photograph of the horse "Cock Robin" owned by Robert Whatmough. Mr Robert Whatmough operated an orchard and commercial nursery on the property 'Willis Vale' at Greensborough and was related to Charles Partington by marriage. [Reference: The Argus - Wednesday 9 January 1850 Page 4... The River Plenty Races. – These races came off yesterday. The Plough Inn Cup of £25 was won by Mr. Beale’s Wallaby, beating three others. A pony race was won by Mr. Whatmough’s Cock Robin. A purse of £10 was won by Mr. Haye’s Gazelle.] The Whatmough family were Greensborough pioneersDigital copy of colour photograph.Photograph has printed caption: Celebrated Cock Robin aged 30 years. The property of Mr Robert Whatmough, Greensborough River Plenty. Date is illegible.cock robin, robert whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Diary, [Partington family sail to Melbourne], 1857c
Transcription of diary written during the Partington family's voyage from England to Melbourne. Covers entries for May.3 typed pages. Transcription of diary.In pencil on front page "Partington family sail to Melbourne"partington family, charles partington, ellen partington, ellen whatmough, lookout point, diaries -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph (copy), Partington and Price family photographs, 1860-1915
Four studio portraits of members of the Partington and Price family: 1] Grandma Gibbs of Kew who was the Grandma of Sarah Jane Gibbs (William Partington's first wife) who in turn was the Grandmother of Eva Partington. 2] Grandma Ellen Partington. Ellen was one of 7 children of Benjamin and Sarah Whatmough. She married Charles Partington and they migrated to Australia in 1857, living at Point Lookout, the Watsonia Toll Gates and Willis Vale. Their children include Prudence, Maria, Charles [Junior]; Ben, Tom, Joe, and Will. 3] Archibald Price of Williamstown and Doris and Ivy Partington. [The Funeral notice for Archibald Price appears in the Williamstown Chronicle Saturday 22 January 1876, page 2]Copy of 4 photographs, sepia studio portraits.partington family, ellen partington, archibald price -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Noel Withers, Willis Vale Homestead 1841-1962, 1841-1962
... charles partington 3 pages, text and black and white images Willis ...Willis Vale was built in 1841 by George Maygar and named after his wife's maiden name of Willis. This article outlines the lessees and owners of the property, Robert Whatmough (1863) and Charles Partington (1878).Outlines the history of this Greensborough property.3 pages, text and black and white imageswillis vale, robert whatmough, george maygar, charles partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Family History, The Partington Family by Faye Fort, 2012
In this oral history, Faye Fort relates the arrival of Ellen and Charles Partington in Australia and the stories of subsequent family members.The Partingtons are a pioneer Greensborough family. Descendants still live in the area.Two typed pages of text. Includes original hand written manuscriptpartington family, faye fort -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles Edward Morgan, 1914-1918
... page, text and colour images. Charles Edward Morgan Article ...A short article about Charles Edward Morgan and his service in World War 1. Charles Morgan was born in Bundoora.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles edward morgan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Herbert Charles Poulter, 1914-1918
... charles poulter One page, text and colour images. Herbert Charles ...A short article about Herbert Charles Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Richmond Victoria, he was related to the Poulter family of Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, herbert charles poulter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles Allan Rawson, 1914-1918
... project charles allan rawson One page, text and colour images ...A short article about Charles Allan Rawson and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he and his family were living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles allan rawson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles Benjamin Scrivener, 1914-1918
... scrivener One page, text and colour images. Charles Benjamin ...A short article about Charles Benjamin Scrivener and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was working at Guildford WA; Charles was born in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles benjamin scrivener -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Colourgravure (The Herald and Weekly Times), Wild life in Australia illustrated, by Charles Barrett, 1950_
An illustrated book on Australian wild life - animals, birds, reptiles - published in 1950. This volume belonged to the Fort family.Hardback, 240 p. illus. (some col.). Signed Melinda & Dale Fort on title page; Faye Fort on fly-leafaustralian fauna, fort family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles Henry Southern, 1914-1918
A short article about Charles Henry Southern and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was living in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.charles henry southern, world war 1 project -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles Henry Swanwick, 1914-1918
... project charles henry swanwick 1 page, text and colour images ...A short article about Charles Henry Swanwick and his service in World War 1. Charles Swanwick is remembered on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles henry swanwick -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Miles Lewis, Happy Hollow farm: File note, by Miles Lewis, 1994_
This is a File note written by Professor Miles Lewis, of Faculty of Architecture, University of Melbourne on Happy Hollow Farm, reputed to be the home of Emmett Whatmough and his family and subsequently by Charles Partington and his family and at time of compilation (1994) home of Dr. Christopher Bell. His examination was intended to assist in determining the age of the building, with a view to seeing whether it be nominated for inclusion on the Historic Buildings Register5 page photocopy of typescript, with house plan.happy hollow farm, christopher bell, whatmough, partington, betty bell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William Charles Bigmore, 1914-1918
... , S. A. world war 1 project william charles bigmore 1 Page ...A short article about William Charles Bigmore and his service in World War 1. At the time of William Charles Bigmore's enlistment, he was living in Kent Town, S. A.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william charles bigmore -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles George Clayton, 1914-1918
... at Greensborough world war 1 project charles george clayton 2 Pages, text ...A short article about Charles George Clayton and his service in World War 1. At the time of Charles George Clayton's enlistment, he was living at Greensborough2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles george clayton -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Charles E. Beale et al, Gately's Universal Educator, 1886
Dark green cloth cover, impressed graphics on cover and spine, black, red and gold. Portland Free Library label inside front cover. A note describing an ordering procedure for the book attached to first page (dated 13 September 1886). -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, The Methodist Hymn Book with Tunes. Australian Edition, 1904
This edition prepared for and copyrighted in the Australian Commonwealth and New Zealand. The hymn book was located in an antique shop 'Granny's Chattels' by Alan G. Cleland of Portland while on holidays in Echuca, Vic. After purchase he discovered that it was believed to have been originally purchased in Portland - see label for Charles French, Bookseller, Portland, inside front cover.Navy blue cloth-covered board binding. Two horizontal panels of embossed decoration at top and bottom of covers and spine. Embossed title on front cover. Title pages missing.Front: Charles French Book Seller Portland (sticker, fly leaf verso) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - The English at the North Pole, c. 1883
Novel, 'The English at the North Pole', by Jules Verne. Hard cover, royal blue, black print and decoration. Gold banner with blue print, front cover and spine. Gold edge on pages -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, CHARLES DICKENS, A Christmas Carol, c. 1918
A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens, blue soft cloth cover, black print and decoration, edited by W.H.D. Rouse.A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Victorians Celebrate, Victorians Clelebrate, c. 1985
Book, the Official Anniversary Souvenir Record of Victoria's 150th. Paperback, covers multi-coloured, various views of Victoria, photo of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, 150th logo bottom left, white pages, black and coloured print, coloured and black and white photosFront: Book, the Official Anniversary Souvenir Record of Victoria's 150th. Paperback, covers multi-coloured, various views of Victoria, photo of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, 150th logo bottom left, white pages, black and coloured print, coloured and black and white photos