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Article, Mitcham Line-up in 1901, 1901
Workers at the Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty Ltd (Mitcham Tile Works) had their photo taken in 1901.Workers at the Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty Ltd (Mitcham Tile Works) had their photo taken in 1901. A boy aged 12 (circled) later gave this to the Nunawading Gazette in the 1960s. Also a photo of Norman Outram in the 1960s.Workers at the Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty Ltd (Mitcham Tile Works) had their photo taken in 1901.outram, norman, australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd -
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Article, Death of Mr S. N. Till, 1928?
Obituary in local paper (Reporter?) for Sydney Norman Till of Mitcham. Returned World War 1 SoldierObituary in local paper (Reporter?) for Sydney Norman Till of Mitcham, returned World War 1 SoldierObituary in local paper (Reporter?) for Sydney Norman Till of Mitcham. Returned World War 1 Soldiertill, sydney, world war 1914 - 1918 -
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Document, Mr T. Brockell, n.d
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Note on the Vermont bus service and its origin.Note on the Vermont bus service and its origin.Note on the Vermont bus service and its origin.armstrong, norman, brockell, tom, willis and brockell bus service, willis, jim, willis charles l, courtney, lucy, mitcham - vermont bus service -
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Document, Norman Foun - biography, 2011
Norman Foun's recollections of his early years in Box Hill and training and practice as a plumber.Norman Foun's recollections of his early years in Box Hill and training and practice as a plumber.Norman Foun's recollections of his early years in Box Hill and training and practice as a plumber.foun, norm, plumbing, hudson keen plumbers -
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Document, House plan, 1923
Plan of residence for S. Till, located at Clive Street Mitcham.Plan of residence for S. Till, located at Clive Street Mitcham, by A. Kennedy, approved by Shire of Nunawading 27 January 1923Plan of residence for S. Till, located at Clive Street Mitcham.till, sydney norman, shire of nunawading, clive street mitcham, plans -
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Document, Dedication service, 1945
Dedication service to commemorate the occasion of the proclamation of the City of Nunawading Sunday 27 may 1945.Dedication service to commemorate the occasion of the proclamation of the City of Nunawading Sunday 27 may 1945. Souvenir programme, with 'With compliments' slip from N Armstrong, Mayor.Dedication service to commemorate the occasion of the proclamation of the City of Nunawading Sunday 27 may 1945. city of nunawading, armstrong, norman -
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Article, First mayoress dies, 1977
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Article on the death of Mrs Nellie Armstrong, who was the wife of the first mayor of the City of Nunawading.Article on the death of Mrs Nellie Armstrong, who was the wife of the first mayor of the City of Nunawading.Article on the death of Mrs Nellie Armstrong, who was the wife of the first mayor of the City of Nunawading.armstrong, norman, city of nunawading, armstrong, nellie -
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Article, Hewlett Packard - IT jobs boom, 2001
Hewlett Packard announced that it would establish it Asia Pacific Consulting Centre of Expertise in Blackburn, creating 250 jobs.Hewlett Packard announced that it would establish it Asia Pacific Consulting Centre of Expertise in Blackburn, creating 250 jobs.Hewlett Packard announced that it would establish it Asia Pacific Consulting Centre of Expertise in Blackburn, creating 250 jobs.hewlett packard, city of whitehorse, mccaan, norman, brumby, john, buckingham, helen -
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Memorabilia - Document, Box Hill Ball, 1/06/1946 12:00:00 AM
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Invitation to Mr and Mrs H. E. Williams to ball in Box Hill Town Hall 16/7/1946.Extract from scrapbook of Mrs Jessie Williams. Invitation to Mr and Mrs H. E. Williams to ball in Box Hill Town Hall 16/7/1946.Invitation to Mr and Mrs H. E. Williams to ball in Box Hill Town Hall 16/7/1946.armstrong, norman, williams, h. e., wiliams, jessie, city of nunawading -
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Article, Shire Engineer resigns, 1937
The Shire Engineer, Norman George Roeszler, resigned from the Blackburn and Mitcham Council to take a new post in Sandringham.The Shire Engineer, Norman George Roeszler, resigned from the Blackburn and Mitcham Council to take a new post in Sandringham.The Shire Engineer, Norman George Roeszler, resigned from the Blackburn and Mitcham Council to take a new post in Sandringham.shire of blackburn and mitcham, roeszler, norman george -
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Article, Cr. Armstrong's interesting career, 1930
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Norman Armstrong, a President of the Shire of Nunawading, took an interest in many organisations.Norman Armstrong, a President of the Shire of Nunawading, took an interest in many organisations.Norman Armstrong, a President of the Shire of Nunawading, took an interest in many organisations.armstrong, norman, shire presidents, shire of nunawading -
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Article, Norman Munt, n.d
Norman Munt saw Nunawading grow.Norman Munt saw Nunawading grow ; article on long time real estate agent and Blackburn resident.Norman Munt saw Nunawading grow.real estate agents, j.b. thomson & co, munt, norman -
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Certificate - Land Title, Carlton Brewery Limited, 27/05/1901 12:00:00 AM
Certificate of Title in the name of Carlton Brewery Limited, dated 27 May 1901. Land located in Whitehorse Road [Blackburn]. Includes various mortgages and transfers, the final to Eugene Gorman and Harry Jackman in 1929. Photocopied.carlton breweries ltd, whitehorse road, blackburn, turner, emily, travellers rest hotel, johnson, richard, brookes, william, herbert robinson, norman everard, harold eric, commercial bank of australia ltd., ivey, charles thomas godfrey, gorman, eugene, jackman, harry -
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Newspaper - Article, Halliday Park, 19/10/1958
Article in Reporter by Norman Armstrong on how Halliday Park was acquired and its history. It was purchased in 1936 for 1560 pounds.halliday park -
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Article, Extracts from N. Armstrong's scrap book, 1924 - 1984
Articles from Norman Armstrong's scrap book.Articles from Norman Armstrong's scrap book. He was the first Mayor of Nunawading and died 7/1/1984 aged 91 years.Articles from Norman Armstrong's scrap book. mayors, armstrong, norman, city of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
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Article, Norman Armstrong, 6/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette about the city's inaugural Mayor, Norman Armstrong.Article in Nunawading Gazette about the city's inaugural Mayor, Norman Armstrong. He was an achiever in civic affairs, community, charitable and welfare work.Article in Nunawading Gazette about the city's inaugural Mayor, Norman Armstrong. mayors, armstrong, norman, armstrong, raleigh edward, city of nunawading -
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Article, Newspaper Cuttings 1928-1939, 1999
Newspaper cuttings from Nunawading area in the period 1928-1939 collected by Norman Armstrong.Newspaper cuttings from Nunawading area in the period 1928-1939 collected by Norman Armstrong, founder of Mitcham & Vermont Progress Association and late inaugural Mayor of Nunawading City presented to Nunawading Historical Society.Newspaper cuttings from Nunawading area in the period 1928-1939 collected by Norman Armstrong. mayors, armstrong, norman, armstrong, ian, armstrong, raleigh, sydenham, dr diane, city of nunawading, mitcham & vermont progress association, shire of blackburn & mitcham, drake & co real estate -
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Article, First Mayoress of city dies, n.d
... Armstrong Nellie Blackburn Road Blackburn South Armstrong Norman ...Copy of article about the death of Nellie Armstrong, aged 84.Copy of article about the death of Nellie Armstrong, aged 84, wife of Norman Armstrong, inaugural Mayor of the City of Nunawading.Copy of article about the death of Nellie Armstrong, aged 84. mayors, city of nunawading, armstrong, nellie, blackburn road, blackburn south, armstrong, norman, armstrong, dorothy jean, armstrong, raleigh edward, armstrong, douglas -
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Article, Raleigh Armstrong, n.d
Article in local paper about Raleigh Armstrong, director of Drake & Co Real Estate, Mitcham.Article in local paper about Raleigh Armstrong, director of Drake & Co Real Estate, Mitcham. His father, Norman was the first Mayor of the City of Nunawading. Raleigh has been involved in many local associations.Article in local paper about Raleigh Armstrong, director of Drake & Co Real Estate, Mitcham. drake & co, armstrong, raleigh edward, armstrong, norman, city of nunawading, vermont primary school, no. 1022, box hill high school, mitcham chamber of commerce, real estate and stock institute of victoria, nunawading high school parents association, armstrong, patricia -
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Document - Report, The Pound House, 1998
Report on The Pound House, 988 Canterbury Road, Box Hill South, by Andrew Ward, architectural historian.Report on The Pound House, 988 Canterbury Road, Box Hill South, by Andrew Ward, architectural historian. The report details the history of the site which was the first Shire Hall of the Shire of Nunawading and then the residence of the pound keeper. The building is described. Photographs. 7 pages.Report on The Pound House, 988 Canterbury Road, Box Hill South, by Andrew Ward, architectural historian. bills, annis, george, fairbanks, g, j, bennett, s, bishop, edward, bayley, leonard sherwin, blood, robert, norman & hayes, kennedy, bob, city of box hill, shire of nunawading -
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Newspaper - Article, Before the Divorce, 9/08/1972
Article in the Canterbury issue of Nunawading Gazette about the severance of Box Hill from the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham in 1925. In December, 1925 the Shire of Nunawading became the Borough of Box Hill which in turn was proclaimed a city in 1927. The name 'Nunawading' was revived in 1945 when the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, including the district of Nunawading (Tunstall) was itself proclaimed a city.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, box hill, shire of nunawading, armstrong, norman -
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Document, Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham, 1/04/1930
Report of receipts and Expences for the Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham. Reminders and general noteslocal government, armstrong norman, shire of blackburn & mitcham, bishop, h t -
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Document, Account of opening of Museum, 1977
Manuscript account of opening of museum on 20 November 1977 taken from the Minute Book 2 of the Nunawading Historical Society.nunawading historical society, city of nunawading, field, jean, armstrong, norman, patterson, keith arthur, schwerkolt cottage & museum complex -
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Accessory - earrings
Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Pair of silver Marcasite earrings.costume, female, costume accessories, jewellery -
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Accessory - Brooch
From the Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Gilt brooch two flowers each with a blue stone,four blue stones and two gilt leaves.costume, female, costume accessories, jewellery -
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Document - History Article, A History of Christ Church Mitcham, 1988
From Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Soft cover Book entitled 'A History of Christ Church Mitcham'. Black writing on white background with Picture of the church.books, religion -
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Book - Bible
Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Bible covered in black leather. Prayer card from League of Soldiers Friends. Cream card with printing in dark blue. Blue book ribbon Book mark with god printing.LSF Prayer Link, Holy Biblebooks, religion -
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Domestic object - Place Mat
Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Cream woven place mat with fringing.domestic items, table setting, handcrafts, weaving -
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Domestic object - Place Mat
Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Cream woven place mat with small pattern around edges.domestic items, table setting, handcrafts, weaving -
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Functional object - Sugar bowl and Lid
From the Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Round bowl with four feet,two handles and a lid. Antique design with embossed leaves and scroll handles. Bowl is silver plated.From Mother to C.V. 11/9/20domestic items, containers