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National Wool Museum
Fabric Sample Book, The New Fashion, 1933
For nearly a century, Paris was the most important centre for textile design. From all over the world textile entrepreneurs came to Paris for inspiration. From the 1930s, style services developed in Paris in which companies collected the latest textile samples and circulated them around the world. Subscriptions to this service was expensive, but it not as expensive as going to Paris and other places where new trends arose. Textile designers, in Geelong and Melbourne, subscribed to books such as John Claude Freres books to get the latest colour fashions.Unbound book comprised of 114 separate pages of fabric samples from John Claude Freres.fashion, john claude freres -
Victorian Bands' League
Postcard, Malvern Tramways Band, 1921, c. 1921
The Malvern Tramways Band (Stonnington City Brass) was one of the leading brass bands in Victoria and Australia for many years. The conductor, Mr Harry Shugg, arrived to conduct the band in 1915 having previously been conductor of the Geelong Harbour Trust Band. Harry Shugg went on to conduct the band for an amazing 31 years where they won numerous competitions. On the back of the postcard is a handwritten message dated 16/12/1921 from Harry Shugg to a M. W. BoinaThis postcard is significant as it presents an photo of a very famous band and their conductor. It is also significant as it has a message on the back written by Mr Harry Shugg with no address which means that the postcard was handed to the recipient. It is part of a series of four postcards which show the different groups that Harry Shugg conducted over his lifetime.Rectangular black and white photograph printed on a postcard. On the back is a hand written message.Back: Printed: "Postcard", "Kodak Australia" "Correspondence | Address Only" Vertical print: " Muntz Studio, Malvern" Message: "To M. W. Boina, Wishing the Compliments of the Season Harry Shugg (Winners South St 1921)"malvern tramways band, stonnington city brass, brass band, victorian bands' association, victorian bands' league, harry shugg -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), PTUA, 2006
Pulblic Transport Users Association newsletters 1 - May 2006 - 8 pages - Government Transport Plan flops, issues, management, Box Hill, smoking ban, St Kilda Road shuttles, myths - free transport 2 - August 2006 - Govt. plan fails 15 min test, Geelong and MPs using public transport, tram priority, weekend transport 3 - Oct. 2006 - State Election, 30 years of the PTUA and reports about a focus on Melbourne's transport.Yields information about the Melbourne's public transport in 2006Set of three newsletters A4 size of varying page numbers.tramways, operations, newsletter, oublic transport, ptua, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, Trams 2002, 2002
Containing full colour photographs of Adelaide, Melbourne, Ballarat, Melbourne, Fremantle, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Geelong, Launceston and Dunedin. Provides dates for holidays, school holidays and phases of the moon. Produced by Topmill Pty Ltd and distributed by Gordon & Gotch Pty Ltd. Has photos of Melbourne trams SW5 810, PCC 1041, Melbourne tram strike in Swanston St and W2 223. Photos by Arthur Perry, Les Horsburgh, Ken Smith, Warren Doubleday and Barrie Hitchens. Demonstrates production of calendars featuring tram photographs, containing many historic photographs of closed tramway systems.Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 16 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2004" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.Has a $9.95 price label.tramways, trams, melbourne, adelaide, perth, fremantle, ballarat, geelong, launceston, brisbane, tram 810, tram 1041, tram 223 -
Merri-bek City Council
Acrylic on canvas, Marlene Gilson, Marngrook Football, 2015
Aunty Marlene Gilson is a Wathaurong (Wadawurrung) Elder who lives on Country in the Ballarat area. A self-taught artist, Gilson has received considerable acclaim and attention for her painting of historic encounters, in particular with regard to the retelling of events in which early colonial depictions excluded First Nations people. Marngrook Football depicts the first game of Australian Rules football played between Ballarat and Geelong while a parallel game of Marngrook takes place within view. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Tramway Depot with trams and personnel
Tram line up at the depot with the same personnel (Item 9235), in formal poses in each photo. They are attired in the MESCo uniform that suggests that the photographs were taken before the State Electricity Commission of Victoria takeover on 1 September 1930. The ex-Melbourne Meadowbank cars 27 and 28 first ran in Geelong in 1928. Date of the photos would therefore be restricted to 1928-30, but it is possible that they were taken close to or on the handover date as a final record. See associated item 9235.Black and white print on paper12-10 and No. 1 written on the back in ink. GRS710/12/1/10 written on the back in pencil.geelong tram depot, geelong tramways tramcars, geelong tramways personnel, state electricity commission of victoria -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Tram Depot, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. MESCo
Tram line up at the depot with the same personnel (Item 9234) in formal poses in each photo., They are attired in the MESCo uniform that suggests that the photographs were taken before the State Electricity Commission of Victoria takeover on 1 September, 1930. The ex-Melbourne Meadowbank cars 27 and 29 first ran in Geelong in 1928. Date of the photos would therefore be restricted to 1928-1930 but it is possible that they were taken close to or on the handover date as a final record. See Item 9234.Black and white print on paper.12-11 and No. 1 written on the reverse in ink. GRS710/12/1/11 written on the reverse in pencil.geelong tram depot, geelong tramways tramcars and personnel, mesco tramway uniform -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Tram 38 Mercer Street, Laurie Gallop, early 1956
Photo shows Tram 38 Mercer Street, near The Esplanade with the destination of Belmont. One of a set of photos was taken between 15/2/1956 and 3/3/1956 when services operated only between Belmont and North before the final closure of the Belmont route on 25/31956 and that bogie tram 31 is not shown on the board, having gone to Ballarat on 15/2/1956 - see item 5554. See item 8213 for an article on the Geelong system by Keith Kings. Yields information about the Geelong operations toward the closure of the tram system.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetramways, geelong, tram 38, mercer st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Moorabool St, looking south at the Kardinia Park loop, Laurie Gallop, early 1956
Photo shows Moorabool St, looking south at the Kardinia Park loop. One of a set of photos was taken between 15/2/1956 and 3/3/1956 when services operated only between Belmont and North before the final closure of the Belmont route on 25/31956 and that bogie tram 31 is not shown on the board, having gone to Ballarat on 15/2/1956 - see item 5554. See item 8213 for an article on the Geelong system by Keith Kings. Yields information about the Geelong tram system.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetramways, geelong, moorabool st, kardinia park loop -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Planning Greenhill Enterprise Centre, 1996, 1996
At the Ballarat Technology Park (BTP) the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship enables techno-driven businesses to thrive and prosper, in a dynamic and supportive environment. This fast evolving precinct encourages and supports the development of emerging and existing technology-oriented enterprises. Currently, more than 30 enterprises are located at the Park, including IBM, State Revenue Office, Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority, Primary Health Care and others. The Park's ideal location on the outskirts of Ballarat provides great lifestyle opportunities as well as having the convenience of being close to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and Western Victoria. The BTP is a prestigious 29 hectare site set in a park-like environment, 7km from the thriving regional city of Ballarat. It is easily accessible from Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo. Adjacent to Federation University's Mt Helen Campus, the BTP is ideally situated to support innovative technology-based enterprises grow and prosper. Enterprises can access skilled graduates through the University, as well as take advantage of the applied, academic and research knowledge available. BTP has been successfully supporting and fostering industry, innovation and job creation since 1995.Colour photograph of four men are seated at a low round table viewing design development drawings of the Greenhill Enterprise Centre prior to commencing documentation for tender purposes. They are Alan Webb (University of Ballarat Director, Buildings and Grounds), Professor David James (University of Ballarat Vice Chancellor), Michael Vincent (architect) and James Crisp (architect).ballarat technology park, university of ballarat., greenhill enterprise centre -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, RS&S Woollen Mills, Champions 1932
Photo depicts the RSS Mill girls interhouse sports team of 1932.R.S.&S. Woollen Mills, Champions 1932. / Girls Inter-house Sports. / U. Stephenson. I. Conder. C. Lofts. E. Osborne. H. Conder. / M. Morgan (Capt.) R. Ellis / G. Jones. / Presented / to / Mr. C. Lofts. / In Appreciation of Services / Rendered as Coac The / Lockwood Studios / Geelongtextile mills - sporting teams textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill, sport, textile mills - sporting teams, textile mills -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - GOLD ESCORTS
Two typed copies of Gold Escorts, Some Statistics. First one is South Australia - Mt. Alexander to Adelaide for 1852 and 1853. Mentioned are number, Escort Commdr, departure and arrival, days return, parcels, weight of gold and value in pounds. For Victoria - Ballarat to Melbourne, Geelong and Mount Alexander to Melbourne for 1852 mentioning date, Govt. Gold, Private Gold, ounces and value in pounds. Escort Loadings Sample - Castlemaine 1853, ounces and cash. Escort Loadings - All areas, 1860, number of ounces and total. Also mentioned are Total Escort Loadings, Victoria for each year 1851 to 1862 in ounces and dwts.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, gold escorts, tolmer, alford, rose, stuart, lamb, cromie, wyndham, howell, malcolm blume, l j blake -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: LETTER TO DR. ARTHUR FROM B.ALLSOP, 14/11/1901
Document. KELLY & ALLSOP COLLECTION. One page handwritten letter from B. Allsop to Dr. Arthur, dated 14 th Nov.1901. Written on a Tattersall's Club, 224 Bourke St., Melbourne, letter head. B&W image of Sol Green, member of Tattersall's Club printed at top left corner. Relates to bank instructions not to pay a cheque of Frank Austin on the Union Bank, Geelong. Also a bit of personal chat. Names mentioned include Bill Moffat, Paddy Burns, Hautvillier, N. G. Lawrence, Charlie, George, Bank of Victoria, Heathcote, Tommy O'Brien, Lot Hood.B.Allsopbusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection, dr. arthur, b.allsop, tattersall's club, frank austin, paddy burns, union bank, hautvillier, n.g.lawrence, tommy o'brien, lot hood. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, late 1950's
Colour photograph of SEC Ballarat Bogie trams 43 and 34 crossing at the Russell or Murray St. Loops in Sturt St. West. Tram 43 inbound, showing destination "CITY". Tram 34, outbound, has an auxiliary board. Both trams fitted with large reflective triangles. Taken prior to fitting dash canopy lights. Photo taken mid to late 1950's (43 ex Geelong in 1956 and dash canopy lights fitted early 1960's. Print has a serrated edge. High gloss surface both sides of print. Image is going brownish - greens appear to be darkening out.Stamped on rear - fading - "Ansco ?? / P.M. Colour Finishing Service"sturt st. west, russell st, murray st., tram 43, tram 34 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Keith Kings, 9/01/1952 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo tram 17 at the Quarry Hill terminus. Date of photo 9/1/1952. Tram showing destination of Quarry Hill. Has driver walking alongside the tram. Keith Kings No. F(k)(3) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph. 1919.1 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 10/7/2013.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. F(k)(3) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / No.17 / Quarry Hill terminus / 9/1/52". .1 - has the additional words "ex Melbourne C-44"trams, tramways, bendigo, quarry hill, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative, John Webster, 21/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of the appearance of the Bar Traffic light at the corner of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets and two trams in the backgroundBlack and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing trams 17 and 10 in Ryrie St at the corner with Moorabool Street. Has the National Mutual Life Association and Geelong Gas Co. buildings and the ANZ Bank in the background and a number of cars in the street. Shows in detail the traffic bar lights and overhead pole and bracket arm details at the intersection. Assumed photo taken on the same day as the others - 21-8-1955. Black and White prints made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "EI 13"tramways, trams, geelong, tram stops, ryrie st, traffic lights, overhead, tram 17, tram 10 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine - Illustration/s, Colin Jones, "Tramway Heydays", 1979?
Pages 32 to 40 of an article titled "Tramway Heydays" with illustrations from a magazine titled "This Australia", late 1970's. Article authored by Colin Jones has photographs of Brisbane Horse trams, Sydney steam trams, Adelaide horse trams, Melbourne cable cars, Geelong soon after opening featuring an overhead truck, Brisbane electric trams, Adelaide and Sydney electric trams. On the last page is a series of small photographs of Ballarat, Bendigo, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne including Z class trams. Article notes the Burwood extension in Melbourne of 1978. Four sheets stapled in the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, australian trams, melbourne, brisbane, sydney, adelaide, geelong -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 25/03/1956 12:00:00 AM
Yields information - Photo printed from a slide of Geelong No. 4 decorated for the last tram in Geelong.Colour print from a Agfachrome Professional plastic mount reproduction slide of a colour slide of Geelong No. 4 decorated for the last day of service, outside the depot in Corio Tce. Tram has the destination of Belmont. Sign on the end of the tram, notes that the tram was the first car in 1912 and was to be the last car in 1956. Photo taken on 25/3/1956. See also Reg Item 2667 for a the original slide of this photograph. Two copies - on Canon hyper photo paper. See btm4388doc.pdf for a scan of a letter and the rear of the photograph identifying that Keith Kings took the photo. Photo added to collection - 8/2/2020trams, tramways, geelong, depot, last tram, corio tce, closure, tram 4 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1930
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Bendigo tram No. 19, 1st of the ex MMTB cars to Bendigo, prior to any conversion work. Tram has "Bendigo Tramways" painted on the side of the tram, a sign at the front of the tram saying "Pay as you Leave", the destination of Golden Square. Has one conductor and five drivers? (motormen) standing alongside the front of the tram. Wal Jack has written in on the album "No. 19, 1st of ex MMTB cars at depot 1930" Peter Duckett photo or collection. On the rear in blue ink "PWD"trams, tramways, bendigo, new trams, signs, crews, tram 19 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Bendigonian, Jan. 2005
Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Charring cross looking from Pall Mall towards High St and the south west corner buildings in the photograph. Features three ESCo trams, 2 x two window and 1 x 3 window at the location. In the background are the buildings on the south west corner of Charing Cross, featuring an advertisement for The Age, Cooperative Distribution centre, Warrens View Point Hotel, Hamptons Newsagency and Connelly & Co. Copied by Keith Kings from The Bendigonian 3/1/1905. On rear in ink " SA776 Tramcars at Charing Cross, Note" 3 window saloon" Copied ex "The Bendigonian 3/1/1905."trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 6/01/1963 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of the Bendigo 7 at Eaglehawk 6-1-1963. Wal's album notes note that the tram ex Ballarat No. 19. The tram has the destination of Eaglehawk and has advertisements for Ilford Film and Electricity cooking on roof and Hutton's ham on rear drivers dash panel. In the background is the Park Hotel with the wall painted for Beaurepaires Olympic tyres. Printed on Ilford Paper. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. On the rear in blue ink "SEC Bendigo, 3rd No. 7 ex Ballarat No. 19. Eaglehawk, 6-1-63" with Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner and the number "T1311" written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, eaglehawk, tram 7 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CITY OF BENDIGO BRASS BAND: MARCHING THROUGH THREE CENTURIES
Paper advertising the book launch of 'Marching Through Three Centuries with the City of Bendigo Brass Band (1862 - 2001). Book launch took place on Saturday, 2nd November 2002 at the Campbell Theatrette, Bendigo. Mentioned is a short history of the City of Bendigo Brass Band, About the Author - Bob McCaskill, a photo of the band in the 1800's and a photo of the band at the 2002 Nationals in Geelong (Victoria). There is also a photo of the ornate cornet presented to John Northcott by the citizens of Bendigo in 1871. Included is a green flyer titled 'Become a Friend of City of Bendigo Brass'. It lists some advantages of becoming a member. Cost of membership $20.00 per year.city of bendigo brass band - marching through three centuries, campbell theatrette, city of greater bendigo, victorian state government, james northcott, northcott's city band, george lansell's sister, oscar flight, flight's city band, allans, arthur taylor, bendigo municipal band, bob mccaskill snr, arthur swift, bert pierce, gordon regan, alf swift, edward flood, frank taylor, bob mccaskill jnr, len ryan, trevor trewartha, city of bendigo brass band, andrew trewartha, david hague, bob mccaskill, jacinta allan mla, rod fyffe, bendigo historical society, peter darlow -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: COPIES OF THREE BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS
Page with copies of three black and white photos. One is a group - The Peanut Set 'Knuts' 1914. The ladies are in fancy dress. Their dresses are knee length with bobbles on the hem s and diagonally around the skirts. They are also wearing various head dress. The other two are head and shoulder photos. They are dressed in clown costumes. Both are wearing high peaked hats. The one on the left is wearing a dark collar with long triangular edges. The one on the right is wearing a collar and tie and a jacket with beads along the edge of the collar. The one on the right is Daisy Kline, Geelong and the one on the left is not named. Written on the bottom of the page is Feldheim & Gotthelf.photo, group, female, peter ellis collection, fancy dress sets, the peanut set 'knuts' 1914, daisy kline, feldheim & gotthelf -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Let Me Go to Bendigo (No. 181 Allan's Popular Sixpenny Edition), 1908
Frederick "Fred" Fifield Hall was born in Carlton, Victoria in 1878. Son of Frederick Hall and Jessie Wallace Hall (nee Lloyd), Fred would marry Elsa May Daegner in 1899 with whom he had a son named Anthony. Hall died on 27th September 1956 in Mont Albert, Victoria and was buried at the Box Hill Cemetery. Hall was known as a solo pianist and the first conductor of the Station Orchestra at 3LO (ABC Radio Station). He was also a notable music editor at Allan & Co. Earning early recognition at 16 years of age when he conducted the Sydney Orchestra, Hall was a versatile composer having written in a variety of styles including solos for the piano, violin and cello, operas, foxtrots and orchestral suites. Publications indicate that between 300 and 400 of his compositions were published. The most famous of which was "Goodbye Melbourne Town" which he wrote with Lyricist Leonard Nelson. "Let Me Go to Bendigo" was another of their joint compositions. Leonard Nelson Snell, professionally known as Leonard Nelson, was born c. 1874 in Melbourne and grew up in Kew (he was 76 in 1950). Nelson married Lily Maud Haight in Victoria in 1897 and had six children named Roy, Dorothy, Leonard, Lionel, Austin and Marie. Nelson died on the 13 August 1962 in Blackheath, NSW and was buried at the local cemetery. Nelson had a varied resume including Cattle station work, song writing and public speaking. Nelson was known for his enjoyment of Australian poetry having known many of the greats personally and could recite works from memory. In his later life, Nelson worked as an entertainer for hire at banquets and other social gatherings. No. 181 Allan's popular sixpenny edition "Sung with great success by Leonard Nelson" Allan & Co. Pty Ltd. Melbourne, Bendigo & Geelong 1 score A B4 size document containing sheet music titled "Let Me Go to Bendigo". The document has a black and white cover with bold lettering and a cartoon of a man boarding the Bendigo Train. The music was written by Fred Hall and the lyrics were written and sung by Leonard Nelson who is pictured on the cover. The music covers 3 pages (1 double sided page and 1 single side) making up this 3-page document including the cover.The front cover contains a handwritten name in the top right-hand corner "Mrs Sinclair"sheet music, leonard nelson, fred hall, allan's popular sixpenny edition, bendigo, piano, songs and music, frederick fifield hall -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Courier 8/3/1938 p 9/10, Mar. 1938
Pages 9 and 10 of the Centenary issue of the Ballarat Courier, 8/3/1938 p9 - Article - "Prisoners aide in Municipal Work" - rifle range at Victoria Park, photo of "first train" Geelong Ballarat crossing Moorabool viaduct, Advertisements for Sherry stores, Berger Paints - S.E. Hobson and Harry Davies & Co. Department Store. p10 - article on Ballarat Banking, (see also archive item No. 200) - large ad from "The Bank of Australasia" - illustration of Ballarat in 1856 from Bath's Hotel - towards the Australasia Bank. Record reviewed and images of three pages added 7-9-2013.trams, tramways, ballarat, centenaries, banking, victoria park, rifle range -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams - 2006", 2005
Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 12 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2006" containing full colour photographs of Rockhampton, Ballarat, Fremantle, Grenoble France, Geelong, Sydney, Brisbane, VR Sandringham and Transporting Art Melbourne trams. Has a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use. Provides dates for holidays, school holidays and Pension payment days and phases of the moon. Produced by Topmill Pty Ltd and distributed by Gordon & Gotch Pty Ltd. Photos by Archer Park, William Scott, A. W. Perry, Ben Parle, Maurice Kelly, Ken Smith,trams, tramways, rockhampton, ballarat, fremantle, geelong, sydney, brisbane, victorian railways, sandringham, brisbane, transporting art, tram 2107, tram 50, tram 384, tram 340, tram 497, tram 567 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Metlink, "Metlink 2007 in review", 2007 and 2008
.1 - Report - 24 pages + card cover, printed in full colour on gloss paper, centre stapled landscape format titled "Metlink 2007 in review" with table of contents, including message from CEO Bernie Carolan, provides details about the bodies activities, campaigns, events, fare evasion, the public transport challenge, celebrity Metcards, marketing and customer services. .2 - Report - 42 pages + card cover, printed in full colour on semi gloss paper, centre stapled, portrait format titled "Metlink Annual Review 2008" as above, but with details of Southern Cross station, website and Geelong stations - includes VLine.trams, tramways, metlink, annual reports, reports, melbourne, connex, yarra trams, buses, metcard, vline -
Westbourne Grammar Heritage Collection
Photograph - Mabel Molland at Monomeith 1962
This reproduction photograph was donated at a major reunion in 2008, organised by students of the school from the 1950s. It pictures Mabel Molland and a young student at Monomeith, home to the school since 1956. Monomeith is a Victorian Heritage Register listed (VHR number H0452), italianate styled brick villa, built in 1887 for one of Williamstown’s most important identities, James Styles. Styles’ distinguished career in public life included membership of the Williamstown Council, a stint in state parliament as the Member for Williamstown (1894-1900) and, in 1901, election to the first commonwealth parliament as a senator. During the 1890s he was also a commissioner of both the Melbourne Harbour Trust and the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works and one of the trustees of the Williamstown Grammar School. The property comprises the residence designed by W Bennett Hall and built by James Styles in 1887 and the former migrant hostel buildings (now administration and classrooms), erected around 1951 by the then owner the Melbourne Harbour Trust, and intended to house migrant workers during the dredging of Port Phillip Bay. By the 1950s, the School had outgrown its home at Holy Trinity Hall and Mabel Molland reached out to Mr. Keith White, president of the Parent's Association and well-respected member of Williamstown Council for assistance. In 1956, following lengthy negotiations led by Mr. White, Monomeith was leased from the Melbourne Harbour Trust under a seven-year lease, which eventuated as a twenty-one year lease, followed by purchase of the property in 1972. Since then this historic building has come to be a much-loved symbol of the history of Westbourne Grammar School. This is a rare image of Mabel Molland at Monomeith, taken in the year prior to her retirement having taken over the school in 1914 and then set it on a path for the future as an incorporated company in the hands of a school council, with Mr Keith White as president, in 1956. Black and white reproduction photograph of a a residence (Monomeith) with steps in the middle ground, leading up to a verandah with ornate ironwork. Mabel Molland stands on the steps and a young student can be seen on the verandah. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Recognition of Service World War II - Ian Darnton Watson, 1946
Ian Darnton Watson was a member of a prominent family of civic leaders in Wodonga. He was born on 6th July 1925 in Albury, the first son of Kenneth Darnton Watson and Phyllis Lenore Emily Austin. He completed his primary education at Albury Grammar School, and later became a boarder at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School. He enlisted for service at Albury on 25th January 1944 and commenced full time service on 8th February 1944 at Royal Park in Melbourne, Victoria and was allocated to the 2nd Medium Regiment. He embarked for overseas service in Borneo on 30th July 1945 and disembarked in Australia on 15 April 1947 after serving with the Australian occupation forces in Japan. Mr Watson was discharged on 22 April 1947 at which time he was a member of the Australian 2nd Medical Regiment. On discharge he returned home to help his father farm his property, De Kerilleau in Wodonga. De Kerilleau was classified by the National Trust in 1974. Ian described his father, Kenneth as a hardworking, practical man, who for two years from 1929 - 1931, had been the Wodonga Shire President. Cr K. D. Watson was again elected to the Council in 1943 and served until he died in October 1951. In March 1957, he married Miss Lesley Buttfield, of Sydney, NSW. They had three children, Fiona, John and Rowena. John was later to become a member of Wodonga Council and served as mayor. Ian was past President of the RSL branch at Wodonga, Captain of the Wodonga Rural Fire Brigade, and President of the West Wodonga Primary School Committee. He also served on Wodonga Council from 1974 until his death on 14 December 1981, aged 56.This certificate is significant because it acknowledges the War Service of a prominent member of the Wodonga communityA colour printed certificate presented to Ian Darnton Watson in appreciation for his service for "King and Empire" during World War II. The text is surrounded by columns and an arch. The Australian and British flags are at the top as well as representations of the Navy, Army and Air Force. It also features the logo of the Shire of Wodonga above the text. The badge of the Commonwealth Armed Forces is at the centre bottom of the certificate. This small collection also includes black and white photographs of Ian Watson from his Service Records and another photo in uniformOn Certificate: PRESENTED TO Ian Darnton Watson BY THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS AND CITIZENS OF THE SHIRE OF WODONGA as a record and an appreciation of Your Services to King and Country during the Great War which commenced 3rd September, 1939. Given under the Common Seal of the Shire of Wodonga by the President, Citizens this Councillors and Citizens this 26th day of February 1947watson family wodonga, ian darnton watson, de kerilleau -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Recognition of Service to RSSAILA Wodonga - Ian D. Watson
Ian Darnton Watson was a member of a prominent family of civic leaders in Wodonga. He was born on 6th July 1925 in Albury, the first son of Kenneth Darnton Watson and Phyllis Lenore Emily Austin. He completed his primary education at Albury Grammar School, and later became a boarder at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School. He enlisted for military service at Albury on 25th January 1944 and commenced full time service on 8th February 1944 at Royal Park in Melbourne, Victoria and was allocated to the 2nd Medium Artillery Regiment. He embarked on overseas service in Borneo on 30th July 1945 and disembarked in Australia on 15th April 1947 after serving with the Australian occupation forces in Japan. Mr Watson was discharged on 22nd April 1947 at which time he was a member of the Australian 2nd Medical Regiment. On discharge he returned home to help his father farm his property, de Kerilleau in Wodonga which was classified by the National Trust in 1974. Ian described his father, Kenneth as a hardworking, practical man, who for two years from 1929 - 1931, had been the Wodonga Shire President. Cr K. D. Watson was again elected to the Council in 1943 and served until he died in October 1951. In March 1957, he married Miss Lesley Buttfield, of Sydney, NSW. They had three children, Fiona, John and Rowena. John was later to become a member of Wodonga Council and served as Mayor. Ian was President of the RSSAILA (Returned Sailor's, Soldier's and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia) branch at Wodonga from 1953 to 1955 and remained as a member after that time. The League was renamed to the Returned Services League in 1965. Mr Ian Watson died on 14 December 1981, aged 56.This certificate is significant because it recognises the service of Ian Darnton Watson in support of Returned Servicemen in Wodonga.A framed certificate mounted on card. The frame is plastic with a wood grain finish.On Certificate:- R.S.S.A.I.L.A. VICTORIAN BRANCH Presented to Ian D. Watson, As a token of esteem and in grateful recognition of valuable services rendered as President of the Wodonga Sub Branch Years 1953 to 1955.wodonga rssaila, ian darnton watson, watson family wodonga, rsl wodonga