A telegram that was sent to a Miss J. Briggs c/of Mt. Kitchener House in Marysville on the occasion of her birthday. The telegram was sent via the Melbourne office on 17th February, 1945.A telegram that was sent to a Miss J. Briggs c/of Mt. Kitchener House in Marysville on the occasion of her birthday. The telegram was sent via the Melbourne office on 17th February, 1945.marysville, victoria, australia, mount kitchener house, mt kitchener house, kitchener house, accommodation, miss j. briggs, telegram, commonwealth of australia, postmaster-general department

A telegram that was sent to a Miss J. Briggs c/of Mt. Kitchener House in Marysville on the occasion of her birthday. The telegram was sent via the Melbourne office on 17th February, 1945 by someone named Betty.A telegram that was sent to a Miss J. Briggs c/of Mt. Kitchener House in Marysville on the occasion of her birthday. The telegram was sent via the Melbourne office on 17th February, 1945 by someone named Betty.marysville, victoria, australia, mount kitchener house, mt kitchener house, kitchener house, accommodation, miss j. briggs, telegram, commonwealth of australia, postmaster-general department

A telegram that was sent to a Miss J. Briggs c/of Mt. Kitchener House in Marysville on the occasion of her birthday. The telegram was sent via the RAAF 5200 office on 19th February, 1945, and was from someone named Muriel.A telegram that was sent to a Miss J. Briggs c/of Mt. Kitchener House in Marysville on the occasion of her birthday. The telegram was sent via the RAAF 5200 office on 19th February, 1945, and was from someone named Muriel.marysville, victoria, australia, mount kitchener house, mt kitchener house, kitchener house, accommodation, miss j. briggs, telegram, commonwealth of australia, postmaster-general department

A telegram that was sent to a Miss J. Briggs c/of Mt. Kitchener House in Marysville on the occasion of her birthday. The telegram was sent via the St. Kilda Rail office on 17th February, 1945, and was from someone named Dottie.A telegram that was sent to a Miss J. Briggs c/of Mt. Kitchener House in Marysville on the occasion of her birthday. The telegram was sent via the St. Kilda Rail office on 17th February, 1945, and was from someone named Dottie.marysville, victoria, australia, mount kitchener house, mt kitchener house, kitchener house, accommodation, miss j. briggs, telegram, commonwealth of australia, postmaster-general department

Telegram from Queen - 100th Birthday of Miss Annie Lansell, Barkly Place, Bendigoperson, individual, lansell family

Jack Lockett lived to the age of 111 years and one of Australia's longest lived men. These family photographs capture family and public moments of Jack Lockett.Four photographs of Jack Lockett and his family on various occasions. a Jack Lockett on his 100th birthday with 15 grandchildren at Strath Park. b Jack Lockett opening telegram from Queen Elizabeth on the occasion of his 100th birthday. c Jack Lockett at a ceremony commemorating the service of World War 1 soldiers. Date unknown. d Jack Lockett on the bowling green aged 107 years.a Jack Lockett 100 years with 15 grandchildren. Birthday at Strath Park. b Da d & family with Queens Telegram January 1991 d Jack Lockett bowling aged 107 years 5-98jack lockett, birthday, 100th birthday, queen elizabeth telegram, burt sargent circa 1900. open garden nanga gnulle a parade of quilts

Jack Lockett lived to the age of 111 years and one of Australia's longest lived men. The photographs and information was to commemorate his 100th birthday.Collection of newspaper articles, birthday invitation and telegram commemorating Jack Lockett's 100th birthday. a Newspaper photograph of Jack Lockett and his daughter Joyce Floyd commemorating Jack's 100th birthday by the Bendigo east Bowling Club and RVBA. Date of article unknown. b Newspaper article about Jack Lockett's 100th birthday. Photograph is of Jack Lockett with great granddaughter Kelly and Madison dated January 19th 1991, Bendigo Advertiser. c Family notices congratulating Jack Lockett on 100th birthday dated January 22nd 1991 in Bendigo Advertiser. d Invitation to celebrations of Jack Lockett's 100th birthday. e Original telegram sent to Jack Lockett on his 100th birthday by Queen Elizabeth II.jack lockett, birthday, bendigo advertiser, 100th birthday

This photograph shows Nelson Burn reading a telegram from the queen to his grandmother, Mrs Paul Hocking, on her 100th birthday. Her husband, James Hocking, was the first watchmaker in Orbost. He had been a lay preacher at Wangaratta and Yan Yean before coming to Orbost. He was an 1891 Rechabite and an Orbost Shire Councillor. Eliza Ann Hocking (nee Eddy) was born on 16.7.1856 at Blackwater Hall in England, She had arrived in Australia on the sailing boat "Poocia" on 8-7-1880. The voyage following the Cape route took about 7 weeks. For a time, with her husband, she lived at Chewton, on the gold fields, before coming to Orbost. She was a foundation member of the Methodist Ladies’ Guild in 1912. She lived in Salisbury Street, Orbost. She died on 9.4.1957. Colin Nelson Burn, born 7.7.1921, was her grandson, son of Robert Alfred Burn and Edith Jane Hocking. He began Sta-Brite' Painting and Decorating Services in Salisbury Street, Orbost. He served in the forces during World War II. He was a Life member of the Snowy Rovers Football Club. He joined the Orbost Fire Brigade on 1-5-1946. He died 1.2.2015. His son, Peter continues the painting business in Orbost. (info. from John Phillips)This is a pictorial record of an Orbost resident reaching 100 years. A 100 year birthday is a significant milestone. The Hocking / Burn family have been associated with the Orbost district since 1889.A large black / white photograph of an elderly lady standing beside a younger man who is holding a letter and reading to her.hocking-mrs burn-nelson telegram-queen-100th-birthday

The "letters to Lillie" show the international nature of the Mission to Seafarers. They are an important display of the handwriting style of the time, revealing courting attempts and give us an insight into life in 1925. Page 1 S/S City of Norwich Port Said My Dear Old Lillie, Well, I never got so much of a shock in my life, when your postcard turned up 2 days before my birthday, wishing me many happy returns, for which I thank you sincerely, and am sorry to say I had forgotten yours, or being very quiet about your various qualities, you would not tell me. Well to get on with the news, the next day I had a telegram to report at the Line head office, on the 15th Aug. early, imagine how I swore, as a little do was to [be] held at night, they immediately shored me on this ship S/S City of Norwich to go to Port Said, then join the City of Corinth bound for Boston & New-York so I may come out to “little Aussie” again from there with a little luck, any way we ought to be in New-York about the 19th Sept to stay a month, I will write you more in detail from there, if you feel inclined and have forgiven me for being so long about answering your last letter, could you write to S/S City of Corinth, C/o Norton Lilly & Co, New-York. U.S.A. I would jump like L”l Page 2 how is the cow milking going on, but still that joke is as unfair as the small joke about my age now, both afflictions being cured by now I hope. Well really I am no letter writer and can find very little to interest you on paper Lillie, and my photo, I hate being taken as much as you, but will do my best, if you can wait a little please, hoping you are getting one that awfully exciting week with the mission as you call it. You must be A.1 actresses to amuse such a motley crew. Hoping you are all well at home, give Mr & Mrs Duncan my kind regards, sending my best love to you dear. Hoping you will recognize me if I can come along. with tons of love, Howard. P.S. I hope to be a little more sophisticated when I come next time [-] you may be able to tell me. Lillie Duncan was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild and this letter forms part of a collection of letters sent to her by different seafarers.Letter addressed to Miss L Duncan, 11 Paxton St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia from Howard in three parts: Part 1.1 (0007.1) Envelope Part 1.2 (0007.2) First page of letter Part 1.3 (0007.3) Second page of letter The pages, as is the envelope, are a creamy yellow colour with black cursive writing on one side of the page. Page 1 of the letter begins with the salutation "My Dear Old Lillie...". Page 2 of the letter concludes with "...you may be able to tell me".The envelope is torn across the top for access to its contents. It has two stamps on the top right hand corner both with the text "Port Said 23AU25.4.5P".lillie duncan, howard, port said, lhlg, ss city of norwich

Telegrams sent to Alva Bennetts on the occasion of her 21st Birthday. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". 1. to 10. Rectangular cream coloured paper with title and text in blue type. Message details printed in black type. Date of issue stamp in purple ink. 11. Rectangular cream coloured paper with title and text in blue type. Message details handwritten in blue ink. Date of issue stamp in purple ink. 12. Rectangular cream coloured paper with title and text in blue type. Message details printed in blue type. Date of issue stamp in purple ink.1. to 12. Date of issue stamp in purple ink: "Carlton N., VIC, 31 AUG 1944.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, telegrams

Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan 2nd aif, cairo, dave thomson, egypt, letters, lew howard collection, second world war, sefton thomas cranton howard, ww2

Telegrams sent to Alva Bennetts on the occasion of her 21st birthday in 1944. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Bennetts VFX128835.1. Telegram form with text in blue type. Details of message written by hand in black ink. 2. Telegram form with text in blue type. Details of message in black type.1. Handwritten details in black ink: “Carlton, 26, 9/20 AM, Pte A Bennetts, LHQ Dept Med and Vet Stores, 94 Pelham St. N.3. Congrats and all the best for today Alva, Love Audrey and Joy, 9/40” Stamped in purple ink on top RHC: “CARLTON N.3 VIC 31 AUG 1944” 2. Typed in black ink: “MELBOURNE, COLLINS STREET 23/1 10AM, VF 515106 PTE A BENNETTS LHQ DEPOT OF MED VET STORES 94 PELHAM STREET CARLTON. CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES FOR HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WHITE FAMILY 10-55AC.”alva bennetts, bennetts collection, telegrams, ww2

Document. Gertrude Perry Collection - Assorted cards. Assortment of cards, telegrams, notes sent to Gertrude Perry on various occasions such as Birthday, Easter, etc.person, greeting cards, gertrude perry collection, gertrude perry collection, cards

Document. Gertrude Perry's 21st items. 4 Congratulatory Telegrams plus card & cutting for Gertrude Perry's twenty first birthday.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, gertrude perry's 21st birthday items

In the June 1968 Queen’s Birthday Honours, Mrs Zara Holt was made a Dame of the Order of the British Empire. This telegram thanks Mr and Mrs Robin Boyd for their warm telegrams of congratulations.ohm2022, ohm2022_41

Birthday, engagement, wedding, silver wedding cards to Isobel & John McNamara. Description of wedding.Green Flip back-Olympic-Sketch Book-with 21st birthday cards, engagement cards, wedding day cards, kitchen tea cards, wedding day gift cards, telegrams, silver wedding anniversary, baby boy card, Mother's Day, for Isobel CaldwellOlympic, Flip back. Sketch bookscrapbook, heather mcnamara, isobel calwell, wedding

Photograph of 100th birthday celebrations for Gladys Troke on 20 December 1994. The picture was published in The Answer in April 1995 with the story saying: "Latrobe Valley Group Legacy widow Gladys Broke, 100 years old on 20th December 1994 celebrated her birthday at Latrobe Valley Village Hostel with 100 family members and friends, some of whom had made the trip from England. She had a wonderful day and Telegrams and messages were received from the Queen, The Australian Governor General, Prime Minister Keating, Governor of Victoria and Premier Jeff Kennett."A record of a widow reaching 100 years of age and being celebrated by Legacy.Black and white photo of the 100th birthday of Gladys Troke.widows, answer, birthday