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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 77 NEALE STREET, BENDIGO, 1930
... brown board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, verandah, brick half pillars. Lattice fence at R.H.S., 1 chimney. Woven wire fence, child on veranda. On back of photo: Mr...brown board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, verandah, brick half pillars. Lattice fence at R.H.S., 1 chimney. Woven wire fence, child on veranda. On back of photo: Mr ...BHS CollectionBlack and white photographs (2) mounted on rectangular brown board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, verandah, brick half pillars. Lattice fence at R.H.S., 1 chimney. Woven wire fence, child on veranda. On back of photo: Mr Whiffen, 77 Neale Street, £1030, sewered. 11 April 1930. T.C. Watts & Son, 253 Mitchell St., Bendigo.' On front of photo: Frank A. Jeffries, Photo, Bendigo'Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigobuilding, residential, t.c. watts and son, neale street, bendigo, frank a. jeffires, whiffen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 'GRACELINE' BEECH STREET, GOLDEN SQUARE, 1930
... brown board. House, Federation wooden house return verandah with cast iron lace work. Canopies over R.H. front window and side L.H. window Small room with door on end of return. Written on back of photo board ' Mr...brown board. House, Federation wooden house return verandah with cast iron lace work. Canopies over R.H. front window and side L.H. window Small room with door on end of return. Written on back of photo board ' Mr ...BHS CollectionBlack and white photograph mounted on rectangular brown board. House, Federation wooden house return verandah with cast iron lace work. Canopies over R.H. front window and side L.H. window Small room with door on end of return. Written on back of photo board ' Mr. L. Taylor 'Graceline' Beech Street, Golden Square, £1250' 2012 photo of house is attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree Photo Bendigoresidential, t.c. watts and son, beech street bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 'TIRRANNIE' GOLDEN SQUARE, 1929
... brown board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, return verandah with crossed wooden balustrade.4 chimneys. Garden with small palm tree. On back : Mr...brown board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, return verandah with crossed wooden balustrade.4 chimneys. Garden with small palm tree. On back : Mr ...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 ) Used by Estate Agent T.C. Watts & Son to show potential purchases in 1929. Previous Reg. No. 'MP 5'. See also Reg. No. 2000.006.01Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... Mr. A. Baggaley (vendor) and Mrs. A. M. Smyth (purchaser). Property: land delineated and coloured red on the map endorsed hereon part of allotment 23 section 3B Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in conveyance No. 619 book 495, together with all buildings thereon with a right of carriage way over the land coloured brown on the map. ...Mr. A. Baggaley (vendor) and Mrs. A. M. Smyth (purchaser). Property: land delineated and coloured red on the map endorsed hereon part of allotment 23 section 3B Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in conveyance No. 619 book 495, together with all buildings thereon with a right of carriage way over the land coloured brown on the map. ...Contract of sale of land dated 10th December, 1952 between Mrs. A. Baggaley & Mr. A. Baggaley (vendor) and Mrs. A. M. Smyth (purchaser). Property: land delineated and coloured red on the map endorsed hereon part of allotment 23 section 3B Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in conveyance No. 619 book 495, together with all buildings thereon with a right of carriage way over the land coloured brown on the map. Price: 1,950 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: AXEDALE SPORTS ASSOCIATION MEETING 1965
... Mr. J. Ellison Sponsors: Bendigo Pottery, Peter Wade, Axedale Service Station, V. G. & E. Morrison, The golden drive-in theatre, A. Brown...Mr. J. Ellison Sponsors: Bendigo Pottery, Peter Wade, Axedale Service Station, V. G. & E. Morrison, The golden drive-in theatre, A. Brown ...Axedale and District Schools' Sports Association. Annual Sports Meeting. Thursday, March 26, 1965. Admission by Programme 2/- Schools: No.1 Goornong Green - Handicap: 1 1/2 - Colour: Green No.2 Bagshot - Handicap: 25 - Colour: Maroon and Blue No.3 Longlea - Handicap 22 1/2 - Colour: Purple No.4 Huntly - Handicap 18 - Colour: Blue and White No. 5 Axedale - Handicap: 3 - Colour Gold No.6 Goornong Pink - Handicap: 1 1/2 - Colour Pink No.7 Epsom - Handicap: scratch - Colour: Red No.8 Knowsley - Handicap: 18 - Colour: Blue Points: First: 5 - Second: 3 - Third: 1 Officials: President: Mr. D. Long, Secretary: Mr. N. Williams, Master of Sports: Mr. J. Ellison Sponsors: Bendigo Pottery, Peter Wade, Axedale Service Station, V. G. & E. Morrison, The golden drive-in theatre, A. Brown, Every's, Wright's sports store. On the inside all the name of the boys and girls taking part in the various competitions. There are four copiesprogram, sporting event, axedale annual sports meeting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: AXEDALE SPORTS ASSOCIATION SPORTS MEETING 1962
... Mr. J. Ellison Sponsors: Bendigo Pottery, Harold G. Ross, Axedale Service Station, E. C. & K. Fowles, The golden drive-in theatre, A. Brown...Mr. J. Ellison Sponsors: Bendigo Pottery, Harold G. Ross, Axedale Service Station, E. C. & K. Fowles, The golden drive-in theatre, A. Brown ...Axedale and District Schools' Sports Association. Annual Sports Meeting. Thursday, March 15, 1962. Admission by Programme 2/- Schools: No.1 Knowsley - Handicap: 26 1/2 - Colour: Blue No.2 Longlea - Handicap 26 1/2 - Colour: Purple No. 3 Eppalock Res. - Handicap: 22 1/2 - Colour: Green and Yellow No.4 Bagshot - Handicap: 25 - Colour: Maroon and Blue No. 5 Axedale - Handicap: 14 1/2 - Colour Gold No. 6 Eppalock - Handicap: 25 - Colour: Pink No.7 Epsom - Handicap: 8 1/2 - Colour: Red No.8 Goornong - Handicap: Scratch - Colour: Green No.9 Huntly - Handicap 18 1/2 - Colour: Blue and White Points: First: 5 - Second: 3 - Third: 1 Officials: President: Mr. H. Green, Secretary: Mr. D. Derrick, Master of Sports: Mr. J. Ellison Sponsors: Bendigo Pottery, Harold G. Ross, Axedale Service Station, E. C. & K. Fowles, The golden drive-in theatre, A. Brown, Every's, Wright's sports store. On the inside all the name of the boys and girls taking part in the various competitions.program, sporting event, axedale annual sports meeting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... Mr. F. F. & Mrs. R. B. Sharpe 9purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: 43 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 14A section 58C described in certificate of title volume 4443 folio 546 with right of carriageway over the land coloured brown on the map on the said title, together with all floor coverings, carpet square in dining room, hall carpet runner, inside and outside blinds, curtains and lamp shades as inspected. ...Mr. F. F. & Mrs. R. B. Sharpe 9purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: 43 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 14A section 58C described in certificate of title volume 4443 folio 546 with right of carriageway over the land coloured brown on the map on the said title, together with all floor coverings, carpet square in dining room, hall carpet runner, inside and outside blinds, curtains and lamp shades as inspected. ...Contract of sale dated 22nd June, 1960 between Mr. I. M. Campbell (vendor) and Mr. F. F. & Mrs. R. B. Sharpe 9purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: 43 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 14A section 58C described in certificate of title volume 4443 folio 546 with right of carriageway over the land coloured brown on the map on the said title, together with all floor coverings, carpet square in dining room, hall carpet runner, inside and outside blinds, curtains and lamp shades as inspected. Price 2,700 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: NORMAN GEORGE CHANCELLOR
... A small brown envelope containing fragments of the Bendigo 'Advertiser.' These small pieces of newspaper are announcing the death and funeral details of Mr. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Individual Norman George Chancellor Lydia Chancellor Collection collection Bendigo male Bendigo Pyrites Works industry mining funeral bereavement cemetery A small brown envelope containing fragments of the Bendigo 'Advertiser.' These small pieces of newspaper are announcing the death and funeral details of Mr. ...A small brown envelope containing fragments of the Bendigo 'Advertiser.' These small pieces of newspaper are announcing the death and funeral details of Mr. Norman George Chancellor. There is also an 'In Memoriam' inserted by Lydia Chancellor 'in loving memory of my dear husband.' Mr. Chancellor was the loving father of Norma, Hilbert and Claude. There are also three name tags with the name Mr. Norman G. Chancellor on them. August, 1926.person, individual, norman george chancellor, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, male, bendigo pyrites works, industry, mining, funeral, bereavement, cemetery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - FRANK J EVERY COLLECTION: CITY OF BENDIGO RECEIPT
... Acknowledging receipt from Mr Every the sum of 2 pounds - 5 shillings amount of Local Government Act Rate made 10th December 1909 on the property situated in Napier Street and numbered above in the City Rate book and 14 shillings amount of Health Act Rate made 10th December, 1909 on the property situated in Napier Street and numbered above in the City Rate book . Signed by K Brown...Acknowledging receipt from Mr Every the sum of 2 pounds - 5 shillings amount of Local Government Act Rate made 10th December 1909 on the property situated in Napier Street and numbered above in the City Rate book and 14 shillings amount of Health Act Rate made 10th December, 1909 on the property situated in Napier Street and numbered above in the City Rate book . Signed by K Brown ...City of Bendigo receipt No.7821 issued June 10, 1910. Acknowledging receipt from Mr Every the sum of 2 pounds - 5 shillings amount of Local Government Act Rate made 10th December 1909 on the property situated in Napier Street and numbered above in the City Rate book and 14 shillings amount of Health Act Rate made 10th December, 1909 on the property situated in Napier Street and numbered above in the City Rate book . Signed by K Brown Acting Rate Collector.government, local, city of bendigo -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Grave of Carr Brown, Greensborough Cemetery, 26/07/1910
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Grave of Carr Brown (died 26/07/1910) in Plot# I17 Greensborough Cemetery. Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. ...Grave of Carr Brown (died 26/07/1910) in Plot# I17 Greensborough Cemetery.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.carr brown, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook - Photograph Album, Mavis Morgan, Farewell functions 1983: Bruce Morgan Collection Album 8, 1983
... Mr Morgan's retirement in July 1983. A snapshot of events in and around the Shire of Diamond Valley, 1964-1983 bruce morgan mavis morgan shire of diamond valley Written on front cover "Photos. Farewell functions. 21.7.83 &27.7/83". Each photograph is captioned. Brown ...Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary and CEO (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection of memorabilia was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacity. Album 8 contains captioned photographs from the many functions leading up to Mr Morgan's retirement in July 1983.A snapshot of events in and around the Shire of Diamond Valley, 1964-1983Brown photo album containing photographs and printed memorabilia.Written on front cover "Photos. Farewell functions. 21.7.83 &27.7/83". Each photograph is captioned.bruce morgan, mavis morgan, shire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMemorabilia - Invitation, Austin Hospital, Your invitation to Austin Hospital Centenary Garden Party, 11/03/1982
... Mr and Mrs Morgan attended the Centenary Garden Party in the hospital grounds of the Austin Hospital on Sunday, March 21, 1982. Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacity bruce morgan mavis morgan shire of diamond valley austin hospital Cream paper with brown text and logo with red illustrations, map Your invitation to Austin Hospital Centenary Garden Party Memorabilia Invitation Austin Hospital ...Mr and Mrs Morgan attended the Centenary Garden Party in the hospital grounds of the Austin Hospital on Sunday, March 21, 1982.Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacityCream paper with brown text and logo with red illustrations, mapbruce morgan, mavis morgan, shire of diamond valley, austin hospital -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaAdministrative record (item) - Annual report, Tait and Hall, The Eighth Annual Report Victorian Seamen's Mission, 1865, 1865
... brown...capt. mccallum...mr...Through the succession of years the annual reports provide a clear overview of the Mission fulfilling its purpose and the people who helped to accomplish that purpose. 1865 annual report mission to seafarers seamen's mission mission to seamen reverend kerr johnston judge pohlman administrative document-annual report captain mccallum mrs lush mrs browning mrs embling mrs d. long mrs geothe mrs jas. webb mrs derret mrs poolman mrs jenner mrs d. ingles mrs dove mrs gowan mrs birrel mrs mcallister miss jackson capt. mathews capt. dalgarno capt. dove capt. perry capt. c. brown capt. mccallum mr poolman mr derret mr c.j. ham mr t.h. hadley mrs goethe reverend m. goethe German church captain svenson captain kheil Melbourne hospital Green coloured book containing the annual report of Victorian Seamen's Mission (Mission to Seafarers) for the year 1865. ...The organisation is obliged to complete an annual report. This book contained the report for the year 1865 , only eight years after commencement of services aboard the Bethel Floating Chapel. The report was presented on Thursday 26 April 1866 during a public meeting taking place at the schoolroom of the Congregational church, Collins Street East. His Honor Judge Pohlman was chair of the meeting.The report lists the members of the executive committee, chaplain, patron and other prominent members of the organisation. Further the report provides a summary of the workings of the organisation for the year as well as financial details. Through the succession of years the annual reports provide a clear overview of the Mission fulfilling its purpose and the people who helped to accomplish that purpose.1865, annual report, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, reverend kerr johnston, judge pohlman, administrative document-annual report, captain mccallum, mrs lush, mrs browning, mrs embling, mrs d. long, mrs geothe, mrs jas. webb, mrs derret, mrs poolman, mrs jenner, mrs d. ingles, mrs dove, mrs gowan, mrs birrel, mrs mcallister, miss jackson, capt. mathews, capt. dalgarno, capt. dove, capt. perry, capt. c. brown, capt. mccallum, mr poolman, mr derret, mr c.j. ham, mr t.h. hadley, mrs goethe, reverend m. goethe, german church, captain svenson, captain kheil, melbourne hospital -
Lorne Historical SocietyFunctional object - Bag, circa1925
... Mr & Mrs Wright. Toll commenced circa 1925 and ended 2nd October 1936. Cars were charged at 2/6 for car and driver and 1/- for each passenger. Motor cycles 2/-. leather bag toll gates toll keepers Great Ocen Road Hand scratched on front of bag:-"GREAT OCEAN ROAD TRUST". Brown ...One of the toll bags used to collect tolls on the Great Ocean Road. First "Toll Gate" at Sunnymeade Estate as the road went through land owned by Mr C J Lane. Toll gates followed at "Stradbroke Point",later changed to "Stradbroke Knoll" named after the Govenor of Victoria, Lord Stradbroke, Grassy Creek and "The Springs". Mr W D McKay first toll keeper, then Mr & Mrs Wright. Toll commenced circa 1925 and ended 2nd October 1936. Cars were charged at 2/6 for car and driver and 1/- for each passenger. Motor cycles 2/-. Brown leather bag, with adjustable shoulder strap for carrying. Enclosed with a flap done up by 2 buckles.Hand scratched on front of bag:-"GREAT OCEAN ROAD TRUST".leather bag, toll gates, toll keepers, great ocen road -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1920
... Mr Collins, S Kennon, J Walton, S. Matthews, R Forrest, J Grayden, E Jenner, D Robb, H Jenner, W Walton, F Jenner, W McFee, T Leeson, W Ewen, B Smith, R Devall, A Brown, G Smith, H West and J Forrest....Mr Collins, S Kennon, J Walton, S. Matthews, R Forrest, J Grayden, E Jenner, D Robb, H Jenner, W Walton, F Jenner, W McFee, T Leeson, W Ewen, B Smith, R Devall, A Brown, G Smith, H West and J Forrest. ...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 a working bee on the Esplanade at Cowes - taken about 1920. Men in photograph are: A McLardy, Mr Collins, S Kennon, J Walton, S. Matthews, R Forrest, J Grayden, E Jenner, D Robb, H Jenner, W Walton, F Jenner, W McFee, T Leeson, W Ewen, B Smith, R Devall, A Brown, G Smith, H West and J Forrest.local history, photography, working bee at cowes, black & white photograph, the esplanade cowes, coastline., john jenner, bryant west -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 04/09/1950
... Mr A. Quinn, M.S. Mongabarra. The envelope has been re-addressed. On the lower part of the matching envelope (0847.b) a brown paper sticker, with H. ...Mr A. Quinn, M.S. Mongabarra. The envelope has been re-addressed. On the lower part of the matching envelope (0847.b) a brown paper sticker, with H. ...This letter contains news of family and friendsQuinn CollectionFour page letter written on four sheets of cream coloured, lined paper (0847.a1-4), headed 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda, Melbourne and dated 07/09/1950. The matching envelope is addressed to Mr A. Quinn, M.S. Mongabarra. The envelope has been re-addressed. On the lower part of the matching envelope (0847.b) a brown paper sticker, with H. Uner Aktiebolag, Sodra Stromsgatan 30, Norrkoping printed in purple ink, obscures the rest of the address. There is a one and sixpence stamp on the right upper corner and a Melbourne postmark.letters-from-abroad, quinn -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 15/09/1951
... The light brown envelope (0886.b) is addressed Mr Allan Quinn, Passenger on "Patricia", and below, in brackets, Arriving Sat. morning 15/9/51. ...The light brown envelope (0886.b) is addressed Mr Allan Quinn, Passenger on "Patricia", and below, in brackets, Arriving Sat. morning 15/9/51. ...This letter concerns the imminent arrival of Allan and Alette in London. Pat gives directions to the bed-sitting-room she shares with her husband in London.Quinn CollectionTwo sheets of thin, unlined off-white paper folded in book form (0886.a1-2). There is writing on both sides of the first sheet (four pages of writing); the second sheet of paper has some writing and a street plan on the first 'page' only. The letter is headed 19 Luxemburg Gardens, Hammersmith W6 and dated 12/09/51. The light brown envelope (0886.b) is addressed Mr Allan Quinn, Passenger on "Patricia", and below, in brackets, Arriving Sat. morning 15/9/51. The back of the envelope is badly torn. It would appear the letter was hand-delivered to the shipping office as there are no stamps or post-mark on the envelope Letter commences "My dear Allan" and concludes "...Until then, Yours, Patletters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 1948
... brown, one-shilling 1948 Olympic Games stamps in the right upper corner. A return address is stamped on the back and "Part 1" and "Ex & Correction" is pencilled on the back. One buff-coloured envelope (0382) addressed to Mr ...One buff-coloured envelope (0382) addressed to Mr Allan Quinn. No letter or papers enclosedUpper left-hand corner of envelope is pre-printed with Comdr. C. A. Lund R.N., The Anchorage, Headland Road, Torquay, Devon. Bottom left-hand corner is pre-printed with the Dart Nautical School emblem of a yacht in full sail. There are two brown, one-shilling 1948 Olympic Games stamps in the right upper corner. A return address is stamped on the back and "Part 1" and "Ex & Correction" is pencilled on the back. letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1948, commander c. a. lund, allan charles quinn -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 1949
... The pale brown envelope (0815.b), addressed to Mr Allan Quinn at the shipping office in Stockholm, has been re-addressed several times. ...The pale brown envelope (0815.b), addressed to Mr Allan Quinn at the shipping office in Stockholm, has been re-addressed several times. ...Quinn CollectionTwo-page letter written on two sheets of buff-coloured paper (0815.a1-2). Letter is headed Liddesdale Avenue, Frankston and dated 9/07/49. The pale brown envelope (0815.b), addressed to Mr Allan Quinn at the shipping office in Stockholm, has been re-addressed several times. It bears three Australian stamps. The four post-marks are indistinct. Letter commences 'My dear Allen......'and concludes '...Trusting to see you later on in the year. From your loving Dad.'letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949 -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 11/04/1950
... Mr Allan Quinn M.S. Mongabarra, William Street, C/- Birt Elder, Melbourne, Austra. has been partly obscured by a cream coloured piece of paper stuck onto the envelope which appears to contain an address in South Africa. This in turn is obscured by a brown...Mr Allan Quinn M.S. Mongabarra, William Street, C/- Birt Elder, Melbourne, Austra. has been partly obscured by a cream coloured piece of paper stuck onto the envelope which appears to contain an address in South Africa. This in turn is obscured by a brown ...The writer thanks Allan for his letter and adds "...I'm glad you have been at home in Sidney.....and wasn't it wonderful to see your folks and friends again?". He mentions that it is five years ago that Allan left home. Peer refers to Allan's next trip and advises Allan where to go and what to see when he is in Copenhagen and how sorry he, Peer, is that he will not to be there to show Allan around. Quinn CollectionThree page letter written on three pages of unlined cream paper (0837.a1-3). Letter is written in black ink, is headed Salinas,California and dated 11.04.1950. Below the address and date has been added, in pencil and in a different hand, 325 California Street, Salinas, California. Matching envelope (0837.b) has a large piece torn from the upper edge, centre, and has been re-addressed several times. The original address to Mr Allan Quinn M.S. Mongabarra, William Street, C/- Birt Elder, Melbourne, Austra. has been partly obscured by a cream coloured piece of paper stuck onto the envelope which appears to contain an address in South Africa. This in turn is obscured by a brown sticker stamped with purple ink 'Messrs. Nederiaktiebolaget Transatlantio, Gothenburg, Sweden. Below the green United States fifteen-cent air-mail postage stamp, is stamped in purple ink, Elder Smith & Co. Limited, Box 387 G.P.O. Adelaide, S.A. In the left upper corner the hand-written return address is P. Rasmussen, 325 California Street, Salinas, California. U.S.A. There are two Californian post-marks both partially torn off and one Capetown post-mark. On the back of the envelope are two overlapping South Australia GPO post marks, one Adelaide and one Melbourne postmark and a 'check address' post mark.The letter commences "Dear Friend!" and finishes "Many regards - your friend Peer". letters-from-abroad, quinn, peer rasmussen, copenhagen, california -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Visitors Book Erehwon Guesthouse
... Historical Tourism Erehwon Guesthouse Mr Dawson Davie Visitors' Book Visitors Book 1925-1936 Hard cover brown leather book with material on front and back. ...Erehwon was a popular guesthouse on the corner of The Esplanade and Steele Street, Cowes, purchased by Mr Dawson Davie family in 1923. From the 1920s it ran many activities for it's regular patrons and hosted notable guests eg Governor of Victoria, Earl of Stradbroke, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, . It burnt down in the 1960s.HistoricalHard cover brown leather book with material on front and back. Cream pages with columns for name, address, arrival, departure and remarks that have been filled in by guests.Visitors Book 1925-1936tourism, erehwon guesthouse, mr dawson davie, visitors' book -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewspaper clipping, The Weekly Times, Mr. J. Stewart, Headmaster, Eltham State School, 30 Jan 1926
... Heather Jenkins was the daughter of Constable John Thomas Cone, Badge #3935 served at Eltham Police Station 1 May 1911 to 9 July 1922. eltham eltham state school j. stewart Glued on a brown paper scrapbook page (torn from scrapbook) with 8 black and white/sepia photos of varying sizes, 1 newspaper clipping and one greeting card with printed sketch and handwritten captions in ink. On back of page is 1 black and white photo and a large newspaper clipping. Mr ...NEW TEACHER'S PRESIDENT (1926, January 30). Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved July 30, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223312429 "Mr. J, Stewart, the new president of the teachers union. He is headmaster of the Eltham State School." He was headmaster of Eltham Higher Elementary (first headmaster) and Primary Schools from 1924 to 1934. He was also President of the Eltham Progress Association. (Research notes from Alan Sheehan c.2014) Pages from a scrapbook belonging to Heather Jenkins (nee Cone) who lived as a child in the Police Residence at 728 Main Road, Eltham in the 1920s.Heather Jenkins was the daughter of Constable John Thomas Cone, Badge #3935 served at Eltham Police Station 1 May 1911 to 9 July 1922.Glued on a brown paper scrapbook page (torn from scrapbook) with 8 black and white/sepia photos of varying sizes, 1 newspaper clipping and one greeting card with printed sketch and handwritten captions in ink. On back of page is 1 black and white photo and a large newspaper clipping.eltham, eltham state school, j. stewart -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Black and White Print, Rural Photographic Service of Australia, Grade III, Eltham State School 209, Dalton Street, Eltham, 1953
... Mr Phillips...Nina Macbeth...Pam Geer...Pat Davison...Peter Brown...Reed Marjory Bredle Maureen Davis Max Goldsworthy Michael Sinclair Mr Jobling Mr Phillips Nina Macbeth Pam Geer Pat Davison Peter Brown Peter McCann Prue Kimber Rex Jobling Robert Eisma Robin Hayes Stafford Davison susan gill Teddie Mynott Thelma Baxter Yvonne Box Digital copy of black and white photograph x 2 Grade III, Eltham State School 209, Dalton Street, Eltham Photograph Black and White Print Rural Photographic Service of Australia ...Teacher: Mr Griffith Back Row (L-R): Mr Griffith, - , - , John Hopkins , Ronny Morris, Michael Oldfield, Rex Jobling , -, - , - , Geoffrey Jones, Barry Moar, David Stokes Middle Row (L-R): - , Avis Barnes , Pam Geer , Prue Kimber , Dirkie Herholdt, - , Bronwyn Conibear , Joy Chapman , - , - , Alan Pittman Front Row (L-R): Neil Twyford , - , Beverley Bradbury (nee Stokes), Susan Gill , Helen Taylor , Thelma Baxter , - . Students in grade either not present or unidentified include Faye Helmers, David Knight, Robin Hayes, Bruce Treganan Photography by Rural Photographic Service of Australia, 8a Bankly Avenue, Malvern, Vic. 5303/5 Digital copies scanned by EDHS from originals held by Barry Moar, of Greensborough, Vic, 17 Jul 2017 and Margaret Harding (nee Joy Chapman.) 15 Nov 2024. Keith and brother Barry Moar moved to Eltham in March 1944 where they attended the State School (elder brother Keith from 1949) in Dalton Street. They lived at 11 York Street in a house rented from Ernie Andrew at a cost of £2/week. Other items of note advised by Barry and Keith Moar: Michael Oldfield was killed in a car accident in South David Stokes, son of Frank Stokes who operated Stokes Orchard was killed in the Black Saturday fire of 7 Feb 2009. It snowed in Eltham in 1952 or 1953 Andy Matthews was on HMAS Voyager when it was sunk by HMAS Melbourne. Carleen Golgeth's mother used to drive her to school in a c.1928 Rolls Royce taxi (phaeton?)Digital copy of black and white photograph x 21953, eltham state school, state school no. 209, grade iii, alan pittman, barry moar, david stokes, geoffrey jones, michael oldfield, mr griffith, neil twyford, ronny morris, margaret harding (joy chapman) collection, barry moar collection, arthur roberts, avis barnes, barry (andy) matthews, ben rutley, beverley bradbury (nee stokes), bronwyn conibear, bruce treganan, carleen golgeth, class photo, david knight, dirkie herholdt, dorothy uren, eltham primary school, eltham state school no. 209, faye helmers, grade v, helen taylor, ian newlands, john hopkins, john squires, johnny morris, joy chapman, keith moar, margaret butterway, margie? reed, marjory bredle, maureen davis, max goldsworthy, michael sinclair, mr jobling, mr phillips, nina macbeth, pam geer, pat davison, peter brown, peter mccann, prue kimber, rex jobling, robert eisma, robin hayes, stafford davison, susan gill, teddie mynott, thelma baxter, yvonne box -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncDomestic object - Handkerchief Box, c 1920
... Mr Ron Dew in Charlton for many years. The word "Handkerchief" is written diagonally across the top in a cursive, gold-colored font. The box's material has a mottled brown...Mr Ron Dew in Charlton for many years. The word "Handkerchief" is written diagonally across the top in a cursive, gold-colored font. The box's material has a mottled brown ...Used by Mr Ron Dew in Charlton for many years. The word "Handkerchief" is written diagonally across the top in a cursive, gold-colored font. The box's material has a mottled brown and amber appearance, characteristic of tortoiseshell patterns, and is smooth and slightly reflective. Handkerchief box made of tortoise shell style bakelite, with hinged lid. The word 'Handkerchiefs' is written in gold lettering on the lid.The word 'Handkerchiefs' is written in gold lettering on the lid.charlton, dew ron -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: Photograph. Mounted image of Mr C.J. Curnow
... Mr C.J.Curnow (centre pointing) conducting an auction in late 1940s. There are about 15 men, most of them wearing hats, standing in front of him, in the background there 1940s motor vehicles. The photograph in is mounted on light brown...Mr C.J.Curnow (centre pointing) conducting an auction in late 1940s. There are about 15 men, most of them wearing hats, standing in front of him, in the background there 1940s motor vehicles. The photograph in is mounted on light brown ...IAN DYETT COLLECTION: Photograph. Mounted image of Mr C.J.Curnow (centre pointing) conducting an auction in late 1940s. There are about 15 men, most of them wearing hats, standing in front of him, in the background there 1940s motor vehicles. The photograph in is mounted on light brown card.c.j. curnow, !940s auction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: Photograph. Mounted image of Mr C.J. Curnow
... Mr C.J.Curnow calling for bids at the first Commonwealth disposal auction held in Alice Springs after WW2. C.J. Curnow is standing on some machinery in front of a crowd of manly men, a corrugated iron shed is in the background with three men standing in the doorway. Frederick Cullen Dyett is in the crowd below C.J. Curnow wearing a black hat with his collar up. The photograph in is mounted on light brown...Mr C.J.Curnow calling for bids at the first Commonwealth disposal auction held in Alice Springs after WW2. C.J. Curnow is standing on some machinery in front of a crowd of manly men, a corrugated iron shed is in the background with three men standing in the doorway. Frederick Cullen Dyett is in the crowd below C.J. Curnow wearing a black hat with his collar up. The photograph in is mounted on light brown ...IAN DYETT COLLECTION: Photograph. Mounted image of Mr C.J.Curnow calling for bids at the first Commonwealth disposal auction held in Alice Springs after WW2. C.J. Curnow is standing on some machinery in front of a crowd of manly men, a corrugated iron shed is in the background with three men standing in the doorway. Frederick Cullen Dyett is in the crowd below C.J. Curnow wearing a black hat with his collar up. The photograph in is mounted on light brown card. Black hand writing on the back - (C. J.) Cyril James Curnow Calling the bids First Commonwealth disposal auction Alice Springs. (F.C.) Frederick Cullin Dyett in crowd below C J with black hat and collar upc.j. curnow, !940s auction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Possible Debutant Ball photo - 10 females and older woman in centre, G. L. Powell Collection
... brown mount. Sepia photo. Labelled Bartlett Bros, Bendigo. Inscription on reverse reads "To Mr and Mrs Powell, from Myrtle Sanson". ...brown mount. Sepia photo. Labelled Bartlett Bros, Bendigo. Inscription on reverse reads "To Mr and Mrs Powell, from Myrtle Sanson". ...Ten younger woman seated in a group all holding bouquet of flowers. All dressed in lighter coloured dresses - possible debutant dresses. Older woman seated in centre of group - also holding flowers. On cardboard with brown mount. Sepia photo. Labelled Bartlett Bros, Bendigo. Inscription on reverse reads "To Mr and Mrs Powell, from Myrtle Sanson". debutant ball, women, formal, dancing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Photograph of Jane Williamson
... Behind glass in a brown plywood frame with wooden carvings of birds and flowers attached. Written in blue ink on white tape attached to the frame is MISS JANE WILLIAMSON THEN BECOME MR'S JANE LEWIS...Behind glass in a brown plywood frame with wooden carvings of birds and flowers attached. Written in blue ink on white tape attached to the frame is MISS JANE WILLIAMSON THEN BECOME MR'S JANE LEWIS Photograph Photograph of Jane Williamson ...John Lewis built a house and garage in Boort with a Weighing Bridge 1920 - 1940. He owned six buses in Bendigo.A retouched black and white photograph of head and shoulders of Jane Williamson wearing a black garment with a white frilled collar. Behind glass in a brown plywood frame with wooden carvings of birds and flowers attached. Written in blue ink on white tape attached to the frame is MISS JANE WILLIAMSON THEN BECOME MR'S JANE LEWISjohn lewis, jane lewis, jane williamson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Medal - Bendigo Easter Fair medal, 1902
... Mr Williams lived at 67 Vine Street, Bendigo. His obituary in the Bendigo Advertiser states that he was "the originator of the floral displays in the Easter Fair processions". The medal is possibly in recognition of his services for the Easter Fair. Easter Fair 1902 Floral display Medal Engraved on reverse of medal "Thomas Edward Williams" Heart shaped medal on a brown ...Thomas Edward Williams was a native of Glamorganshire, South Wales, and came to Victoria in 1857, in the sailing ship Morning Light. He came to live in Bendigo in 1872. Mr Williams lived at 67 Vine Street, Bendigo. His obituary in the Bendigo Advertiser states that he was "the originator of the floral displays in the Easter Fair processions". The medal is possibly in recognition of his services for the Easter Fair.Heart shaped medal on a brown plaited leather strap with metal clasp fittings. Embossed within a border around the edge "Bendigo Easter Fair 1902". The centre of the medal is decorated with scotch thistles. Obituary from the Bendigo Advertiser, 1914.Engraved on reverse of medal "Thomas Edward Williams"easter fair 1902, floral display, medal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Legal Power of Attorney between Mr. Sidney Myer and Messer. Collett & Meagher, dated 18th December 1909
... Mr. Sidney Myer and Messer. Collett & Meagher, dated 18th December 1909. Probably made to enable the business to continue as normal while Sidney Myer took an overseas buying trip. Messer. Collett & Meagher were long term employees of Sidney Myer. Brown...Mr. Sidney Myer and Messer. Collett & Meagher, dated 18th December 1909. Probably made to enable the business to continue as normal while Sidney Myer took an overseas buying trip. Messer. Collett & Meagher were long term employees of Sidney Myer. Brown ...legal Power of AttorneyLegal Power of Attorney between Mr. Sidney Myer and Messer. Collett & Meagher, dated 18th December 1909. Probably made to enable the business to continue as normal while Sidney Myer took an overseas buying trip. Messer. Collett & Meagher were long term employees of Sidney Myer. Brown envelope and legal Power of Attorney signed and sealed by both parties.social history
