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Eltham District Historical Society IncFolder, Andrew Harkness, 1850s
... Andrew Harkness...Folder of information on Andrew Harkness, Kangaroo Ground, 1850s...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Andrew Harkness Folder of information on Andrew Harkness, Kangaroo Ground, 1850s Andrew Harkness Folder ...Folder of information on Andrew Harkness, Kangaroo Ground, 1850sandrew harkness -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - MALONE COLLECTION: SONGS OF SALVATION
... Booklet contains music and words for 'songs of salvation'. Robert Harkness, born 1880 in Bendigo, was the son of Abraham and Jane Harkness of the Victoria Foundry business....Robert Harkness...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Bendigo Robert Harkness Robert Harkness Pale green cover booklet "Songs of Salvation' by Robert Harkness. ...Pale green cover booklet "Songs of Salvation' by Robert Harkness. Sung by the King's Heralds and Del Delker on the voice of prophecy broadcasts. Booklet contains music and words for 'songs of salvation'. Robert Harkness, born 1880 in Bendigo, was the son of Abraham and Jane Harkness of the Victoria Foundry business.Robert Harknessperson, bendigo, robert harkness -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchPlaque, Memorial, 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque, 1920 (estimated); Issued from 1920
... ...harkness...This round, bronze memorial plaque was presented to the family of Private Richard Evans Harkness, service number 3426, of the 37th Battalion, (8th Reinforcements) who was killed in action at Villers-Bretonneux on 12th August, 1918. ...Harkness was killed in action on 12th August, 1918, near the French village of Proyart, during the 3rd Division's advance along the Somme Valley. ...Around the edge are the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR' On the righthand side of the plaque is the name of the soldier, in this case Richard Evans Harkness....Harkness was killed in action on 12th August, 1918, near the French village of Proyart, during the 3rd Division's advance along the Somme Valley. ...This round, bronze memorial plaque was presented to the family of Private Richard Evans Harkness, service number 3426, of the 37th Battalion, (8th Reinforcements) who was killed in action at Villers-Bretonneux on 12th August, 1918. Colloquially known as 'Dead Man's Penny' or 'King's Penny', this plaque was given to the next of kin of service personnel who died on active service in WW1. 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque In early 1920 it was announced that the next-of-kin of all Australian servicemen and women whose deaths were attributable to the First World War would receive a memorial plaque and scroll "as a solace for bereavement and as a memento". The memorial plaques were not uniquely Australian. In fact they were designed and produced in Britain and issued to commemorate all those who died as a result of war service from within the British Commonwealth. The idea for the plaques was originally conceived mid-way through the war. In 1917 a competition was announced to obtain a suitable design and 800 entries were eventually received. The winner, Mr. E. Carter Preston of Liverpool, England, was chosen in 1918. He was awarded a prize of 250 pounds. Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. Some later plaques were also made at the Woolwich Arsenal. The cost of manufacturing so many plaques must have been considerable. Each plaque had the name of the soldier commemorated individually embossed (some were engraved) as part of the design. The full name was given without any indication of rank or honours to show the equality of sacrifice of all those who had lost their lives. The scroll designed to accompany the plaques was of thick paper, headed by the royal coat-of-arms, and bore the following message: "He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those that come after see that his name is not forgotten". Underneath the message the serviceman or woman’s name, rank, honours and unit were written by hand in red ink. Because of the late arrival in Australia of the plaques many scrolls were sent out separately. A message from the King, "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War", was included with the scroll. The first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922. Each plaque was sent out from Base Records Office at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne by second-class mail. Approximately 60,000 plaques were issued in Australia. Families of deceased members of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army Nursing Service also received plaques and scrolls This plaque is significant because it commemorates the death of an Australian soldier on active service in World War 1. It is representative of some 60,000 issued to next of kin of soldiers killed in World War 1. Although Richard Harness was living at 52 Victoria Street, Abbotsford when enlisted, together with a scroll from the King, it was donated by a Frankston Family.This round, bronze memorial plaque was presented to the family of Australian Army private Richard Evans Harkness, service number 03426, of the 37th battalion, 8th re-inforcement. Harkness was killed in action on 12th August, 1918, near the French village of Proyart, during the 3rd Division's advance along the Somme Valley. further details can be found here: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U51477 Colloquially known as 'Dead Man's Penny' or 'King's Penny', these plaques were awarded to the next of kin of service personnel who died on active service during WW1. refer to link for further information : http://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/memorial_scroll/plaque.aspAround the edge are the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR' On the righthand side of the plaque is the name of the soldier, in this case Richard Evans Harkness.commemorative, memorial, plaque, dead, man s, penny, king s, richard, evans, harkness -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Archie Harker's Photographs and Postcards of trip to Middle East 1931, Karachi Jersusalem and Cairo. Family and friends in England
... Archie Harker married Ruby Baker whose sister Thelma married Stanley Wieland and they are mentioned in the book "Wieland's of Heathmomt". ...50 Black and White photographs of Archie Harker and friends and postcards of scenes. ...Scanned in groups Archie Harker's Photographs and Postcards of trip to Middle East 1931, Karachi Jersusalem and Cairo. ...Archie Harker married Ruby Baker whose sister Thelma married Stanley Wieland and they are mentioned in the book "Wieland's of Heathmomt". They are notable for their collection of letters to each other and the memorabilia they retained.including these photographs.50 Black and White photographs of Archie Harker and friends and postcards of scenes. Scanned in groups Many of the photos have annottions on the reverse but these were to scanned (except for one postcard) -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNegative, Photographic negatives from Archie and Ruby Harker Collection - Early 1960's
... Archir Harker was married to Ruby Wilson and mentioned in the "Wielands of Heathmont "book. ...Best guess in terms of the date – Mrs Harker looks a touch older. Pictures of Mrs Harker at home with their cat and some mountain ranges, perhaps the other side of the Dandenong’s. ...Best guess in terms of the date – Mrs Harker looks a touch older. Pictures of Mrs Harker at home with their cat and some mountain ranges, perhaps the other side of the Dandenong’s. ...Archir Harker was married to Ruby Wilson and mentioned in the "Wielands of Heathmont "book. From Greg Coker: In August 2023, RDHS asked Greg Coker to scan a set of negatives. He was able to work out, through various notes, that the pictures were taken by J A Harker of 9 Grange St, Mont Albert in the mid 50s to the mid 60s. Most of the film was 9cm X 6cm B&W negatives. All pictures have been cropped and where appropriate, put through a light filter. They have been scanned at 1600ppi resulting in ~3meg B&W shots (~5meg for the half dozen colour shots). The Harkers certainly liked their hiking – they were ahead of their time. Images scanned from Kodak Print packet of negatives, undated. After scanning in 2023 by Greg Coker, the negatives were disposed and just the packet retained. Some photos may be duplicated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated. Greg's comments: Early 60s – Original Negatives. Best guess in terms of the date – Mrs Harker looks a touch older. Pictures of Mrs Harker at home with their cat and some mountain ranges, perhaps the other side of the Dandenong’s. Your Kodak Prints -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyLetter, Archie Harker's correspondence and receipts with Myer Emporium, re gifts to Ruby Wilson in Mitcham 1931-1933
... Archie Harker and Ruby Wilson (whose sister Amy married Stan Wieland) conducted their courtship between England and Melbourne.in the early 1930s....Colection of letters from The Myer Emporium to Archie Harker and 4 receipts for goods bought. 1 receipt for pearl necklet from Ciro Pearls , Cheapside London. !...Archie Harker's correspondence and receipts with Myer Emporium, re gifts to Ruby Wilson in Mitcham 1931-1933 Letter ...Archie Harker and Ruby Wilson (whose sister Amy married Stan Wieland) conducted their courtship between England and Melbourne.in the early 1930s.Colection of letters from The Myer Emporium to Archie Harker and 4 receipts for goods bought. 1 receipt for pearl necklet from Ciro Pearls , Cheapside London. ! -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionCeremonial object - Engraved Silver Trowel, c 1899
... Abraham Harkness was Mayor of the City of Bendigo when St Andrew's Presbyterian Church school hall was erected. ...Engraved: PRESENTED / TO / A. HARKNESS. ESQ. J.P. / MAYOR OF BENDIGO / ON THE OCCASION OF HIS LAYING / THE / FOUNDATIONAL STONE / of / St Andrew's School Hall / 15th March, 1899. ...Abraham died in 1912 and Jane in 1927. Mayor Harkness Mayoress Harkness City of Greater Bendigo Education Engraved: PRESENTED / TO / A. ...Abraham Harkness was Mayor of the City of Bendigo when St Andrew's Presbyterian Church school hall was erected. The foundation stone was laid on Wednesday the 15th March 1899 to much ceremony including hymns and speeches. Abraham Harkness had arrived in Victoria in 1857 aged 28. He was initially successful in his search for gold and after a return trip to England in 1862 returned to Bendigo were he opened a general store and then a foundry whereby his company manufactured mining machinery. He stood for council from in 1880 and was elected a further eight times over the next twenty years. Cr Harkness served as Mayor in 1882, 1897 and 1898. His son Andrew became Mayor in 1908-09. Abraham Harkness married Jane Noble in Bendigo in1864 and together they had six sons and five daughters. Abraham died in 1912 and Jane in 1927.Sterling Silver ceremonial trowel with silver collar and bone handle. Front surface is ornately engraved with fern leaf pattern scrolled around central middle section which holds the engraved dedication. Back section is plain. Engraved: PRESENTED / TO / A. HARKNESS. ESQ. J.P. / MAYOR OF BENDIGO / ON THE OCCASION OF HIS LAYING / THE / FOUNDATIONAL STONE / of / St Andrew's School Hall / 15th March, 1899. Hallmark: P.A & S E P (Peter Atkin ?) + (windmill or pump) mayor harkness, mayoress harkness, city of greater bendigo education -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Archie and Ruby Harker 's residence 16B Churchill St, Mont Albert Built in 1961 - Collection of black and white and colour photographs including interior
... Archie and Ruby Harker were connected to the Wieland Family through Ruby's sister Thelma who married Stan Wieland. ...6 Black and white photos of the Harker house and garden and 38 coloured photos of rooms and particularly the chandeliers and ceilings. ...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Archie and Ruby Harker were connected to the Wieland Family through Ruby's sister Thelma who married Stan Wieland. ...Archie and Ruby Harker were connected to the Wieland Family through Ruby's sister Thelma who married Stan Wieland. Archie did well in the printung company he worked for and was a Manager.6 Black and white photos of the Harker house and garden and 38 coloured photos of rooms and particularly the chandeliers and ceilings. (Scanned as groups of 3 or 4 photos due to the number) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - MALONE COLLECTION: THE AUSTRALIAN PROHIBITION SONGSTER
... Robert Harkness...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BENDIGO Clubs Prohibition Movement Robert Harkness Grey cover, A5 booklet 'The Australian Prohibition Songster' Price one shilling (net). 2nd Edition. ...Grey cover, A5 booklet 'The Australian Prohibition Songster' Price one shilling (net). 2nd Edition. Written on cover in blue ink "P. Mills" Booklet contains music and words for songs that promote prohibition. Example: 'Vote for the little boys and girls' by W.A. Williams.Robert Harknessbendigo, clubs, prohibition movement -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNegative, Photographic negatives from Archie and Ruby Harker Collection April 1958
... Archir Harker was married to Ruby Wilson and mentioned in the "Wielands of Heathmont "book. ...Some photos may be duplciated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated. ...Photographic negatives from Archie and Ruby Harker Collection April 1958. Negative ...Archir Harker was married to Ruby Wilson and mentioned in the "Wielands of Heathmont "book. From Greg Coker: In August 2023, RDHS asked Greg Coker to scan a set of negatives. He was able to work out, through various notes, that the pictures were taken by J A Harker of 9 Grange St, Mont Albert in the mid 50s to the mid 60s. Most of the film was 9cm X 6cm B&W negatives. All pictures have been cropped and where appropriate, put through a light filter. They have been scanned at 1600ppi resulting in ~3meg B&W shots (~5meg for the half dozen colour shots). The Harkers certainly liked their hiking – they were ahead of their time. Images scanned from packet of negatives with name of Harker, and receipt dated April 1958. From Andrews Camera Store. (1 copy of each negative ordered) After scanning in 2023 by Greg Coker, the negatives were disposed and just the packet retained. Some photos may be duplciated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated. Greg's comments: 1958 – Original Negatives. Marysville Holiday. April 58 was when these were developed, as there was a note on the packet. There is a picture at the top of Woods Point that identifies Marysville.Your Snapshots, by Andrews Camera Stores, 69-71 Elizabeth St, Melbourne. For Dependable Developing Printing and Enlarging. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNegative, Photographic negatives from Archie and Ruby Harker Collection - Early 1960's Seaside holiday and mountain views
... Archir Harker was married to Ruby Wilson and mentioned in the "Wielands of Heathmont "book. ...Some photos may be duplicated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated. ...Some photos may be duplicated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated. ...Archir Harker was married to Ruby Wilson and mentioned in the "Wielands of Heathmont "book. From Greg Coker: In August 2023, RDHS asked Greg Coker to scan a set of negatives. He was able to work out, through various notes, that the pictures were taken by J A Harker of 9 Grange St, Mont Albert in the mid 50s to the mid 60s. Most of the film was 9cm X 6cm B&W negatives. All pictures have been cropped and where appropriate, put through a light filter. They have been scanned at 1600ppi resulting in ~3meg B&W shots (~5meg for the half dozen colour shots). The Harkers certainly liked their hiking – they were ahead of their time. Images scanned from R&K Developing and Printing Services packet of negatives, undated. After scanning in 2023 by Greg Coker, the negatives were disposed and just the packet retained. Some photos may be duplicated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated. Greg's comments: Early 60s – Original Negatives. Sea side holiday and valley views The date is best guess. Mrs Harker looks around the same age as the 1958 set. There is a prominent lighthouse in shot – that may help identify where the holiday was. I suspect the valley may be near it. Reverse of packet includes Printing and Developing Price List -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyCertificate, Certificate and letter from the Wallop Family in Burwood to Don and Pat Talbot in Toowoomba 2001
... Certificate and letter between members of the Wallop family in an attempt to find out if the Harker /Wilson Archie and Ruby , are related to them and the Earl of Portsmouth. ...Tha aim is to find a connection with this family and the Harked / Wilson part of the Wieland Family. ...Tha aim is to find a connection with this family and the Harked / Wilson part of the Wieland Family. ...Certificate and letter between members of the Wallop family in an attempt to find out if the Harker /Wilson Archie and Ruby , are related to them and the Earl of Portsmouth. Ruby is the connection with the Wieland Family.Original scroll pertaining to the Earl of Portsmouth in England, and a printed photocopy. Letter on blue airmail paper with family tree. Tha aim is to find a connection with this family and the Harked / Wilson part of the Wieland Family. All contained within PostPak cyclinder. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNegative, Photographic negatives from Archie and Ruby Harker Collection - Early 1950's to Mid 1960's, B&W and Colour
... Archir Harker was married to Ruby Wilson and mentioned in the "Wielands of Heathmont "book. ...Some photos may be duplicated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated. ...Some photos may be duplicated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated. ...Archir Harker was married to Ruby Wilson and mentioned in the "Wielands of Heathmont "book. From Greg Coker: In August 2023, RDHS asked Greg Coker to scan a set of negatives. He was able to work out, through various notes, that the pictures were taken by J A Harker of 9 Grange St, Mont Albert in the mid 50s to the mid 60s. Most of the film was 9cm X 6cm B&W negatives. All pictures have been cropped and where appropriate, put through a light filter. They have been scanned at 1600ppi resulting in ~3meg B&W shots (~5meg for the half dozen colour shots). The Harkers certainly liked their hiking – they were ahead of their time. Images scanned from Kodakl packet of negatives, undated. After scanning in 2023 by Greg Coker, the negatives and packet were. Some photos may be duplicated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated. Greg's comments: Early 50s to Mid 60s – Original colour & B&W negatives Largest packet of negatives with multiple sets clearly combined in this one envelop These were made up of: - 8 colour 9X6cm negatives – late 60s - ~40 B&W 9X6cm negatives – Early - late 50s - 3 large B&W 12x9cm negatives – Mid 50s Most of the pictures in this set are portraits pictures of Mr or Mrs Harker. Many in the front and back yards of 9 Grange street, Mont Albert. A few negatives of Phillip Island here also (Identified the Nobbies). Kodacolor Prints. -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionDomestic object - Silver tea set, Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall), 1876
... Abraham Harkness arrived in Victoria in 1857 aged 28. ...Bodies are decorated with foliate decoration and central finial entwined with cartouche which holds either the Bendigo Coat of Arms, or the entwined initials J E H except the large coffee pot which has engraved dedication to Mayoress Harkness instead of the Coat of Arms. Insulated handles on pots. 0432.1 Coffee pot 0432.2 Teapot 0432.3 Sugar Pot 0432.4 Cream Jug ...Abraham Harkness arrived in Victoria in 1857 aged 28. ...Mayor Harkness is best known for abolishing liquor from the Town Hall and replacing the Mayor's Ball with a Monster Sunday School Picnic for children which took place in Ravenswood in 1883 and was attended by 15,000 people. Abraham Harkness arrived in Victoria in 1857 aged 28. He was initially successful in his search for gold and after a return trip to England in 1862 returned to Bendigo where he opened a general store and then a foundry manufacturing mining machinery. He stood for council from in 1880 and was elected a further eight times over the next twenty years. Cr Harkness served as Mayor in 1882, 1897 and 1898. His son Andrew became Mayor in 1908-09. Abraham Harkness married Jane Elizabeth Noble in Bendigo in1864 and together they had six sons and five daughters. Abraham died in 1912 and Jane in 1927. This elegant silver service was gifted to Mrs Harkness by her husband the Mayor in remembrance of the event and then gifted back to the City by their grandson Vern Harkness.Four piece Victorian tea and coffee silver service consisting of tall coffee pot, tea pot, two handled covered sugar basin and covered cream jug. Oval, chamfered shaped base tapering at top. Bodies are decorated with foliate decoration and central finial entwined with cartouche which holds either the Bendigo Coat of Arms, or the entwined initials J E H except the large coffee pot which has engraved dedication to Mayoress Harkness instead of the Coat of Arms. Insulated handles on pots. 0432.1 Coffee pot 0432.2 Teapot 0432.3 Sugar Pot 0432.4 Cream Jug Stamped back top left of each part and inside lids - Makers Mark: Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall). Hallmarks; (Lion) sterling silver, (Panther head) London Assay Office, (Women's head in left profile) duty paid, (A)1876 on coffee pot, (G) 1882 on other three pieces.mayor harkness, mayoress harness, jane noble -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNegative, Photographic negatives from Archie and Ruby Harker Collection - Mid 1950's Mountains - possibly Grampians
... Archir Harker was married to Ruby Wilson and mentioned in the "Wielands of Heathmont "book. ...Some photos may be duplicated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated. ...Some photos may be duplicated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated. ...Archir Harker was married to Ruby Wilson and mentioned in the "Wielands of Heathmont "book. From Greg Coker: In August 2023, RDHS asked Greg Coker to scan a set of negatives. He was able to work out, through various notes, that the pictures were taken by J A Harker of 9 Grange St, Mont Albert in the mid 50s to the mid 60s. Most of the film was 9cm X 6cm B&W negatives. All pictures have been cropped and where appropriate, put through a light filter. They have been scanned at 1600ppi resulting in ~3meg B&W shots (~5meg for the half dozen colour shots). The Harkers certainly liked their hiking – they were ahead of their time. Images scanned from The Block Pharmacy packet of negatives, undated. After scanning in 2023 by Greg Coker, the negatives were disposed and just the packet retained. Some photos may be duplicated in other VC Harker/Weiland family records if the original prints were donated. Greg's comments: Mid 50s – Original B&W negatives; Seems to be a set of holiday snaps in mountain country – the Grampians I think. Your Snapshots by The Block Pharmacy (J.H. Beyer Ph.C, M.P.S.), 102 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne C1. Telephone MF 1380 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Award - HARKNESS COLLECTION: ILLUMINATED ADDRESS FOR A. HARKNESS
... Abraham Harkness, Esq., J.P. was an influential Australian pioneer, industrialist, and civic leader who served as the Mayor of the City of Sandhurst (now known as Bendigo, Victoria) for the 1882–1883 council term. ...Wording states: @ To Abraham Harkness Esq. JP, Mayor of Sandhurst 1882-1883. ...HARKNESS ...Abraham Harkness, Esq., J.P. was an influential Australian pioneer, industrialist, and civic leader who served as the Mayor of the City of Sandhurst (now known as Bendigo, Victoria) for the 1882–1883 council term. He served as a local magistrate hence 'JP' (Justice of the Peace)Large wooden framed illuminated address presented to Mayor Abraham Harkness. The frame has a flowery motive on the edges, with Australian animals (possums, rosellas, duck, bilby? ) in small circles at each corner and half way vertically. The edge including circles is golden in colour. Under a glass cover an ornate illuminated address to Abraham Harkness Esq. J.P. Mayor of Sandhurst 1882-3. Presented March 1883. Wording states: @ To Abraham Harkness Esq. JP, Mayor of Sandhurst 1882-1883. Dear Sir, We, the members of Parliament and officers of the City Council, the magistrates, the clergy, superintendent, teachers and pupils of the sunday school and other citizens of Sandhurst who accepted the invitation of yourself and Mrs Harkness to a Grand Picnic at Ravenswood on Wednesday January 17th 1883, hereby beg to express our united and cordial appreciation of your kindness and liberality on that occasion and to congratulate you on the success of the demonstration not only as regards the attendance of 10,000 adults and children but equally so on the excellent arrangements which enabled you and all to so thoroughly enjoy themselves. AS a souvenir of the picnic and as a small token of the high esteem in which you are held, both as mayor, chief magistrate, citizen and friend, we respectfully beg your acceptance of this Illuminated Address and we pray that you and you amiable partner in life and family may long be spared to each other and that you may continue to discharge the duties of the important civic offices held by you with so much credit to yourself and advantage to the citizens generally. On behalf of the subscribers, we are, dear sir, yours most respectfully. Signed, Chairman of Committee and signed, Secretary. Sandhurst March 1883.bendigo, history, mayor harkness, from dudley house. stored at bendigo art gallery from 2000. returned to bhs 03/02/2023. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Picture Lettercard and separate shipboard letter from Archie Harker to Ruby Wilson 1933
... Archie Harker and Ruby Baker conducted their love affair through correspondence betwen England, where Archie lived , and Heathmont where Ruby lived. ...Letters from Archie Harker to Ruby Wilson on his voyage to Australia on the SS Oronsay (part of the Orient Line). ...Picture Lettercard and separate shipboard letter from Archie Harker to Ruby Wilson 1933 Photograph ...Archie Harker and Ruby Baker conducted their love affair through correspondence betwen England, where Archie lived , and Heathmont where Ruby lived. They became engaged in 1931 and Archie sent Ruby an engagment ring. He came to Australia on the Oronsay and lived in Carlton for a while. They were married in 1937, lived in Mitcham Ruby's sister Amy married Stanley Wieland hence the connection with the Wieland FamilyLetters from Archie Harker to Ruby Wilson on his voyage to Australia on the SS Oronsay (part of the Orient Line). One letter sent via Paquebot, and a fan-fold picture letter sheet with letter and shipboard photos sent via Airmail from Perth. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - The Bendigonian April 26, 1897. Pages 7-10. The Shamrock 1897 and new hotel structure under construction
... Other pages cover: Messrs. Harkness and Co Victorian Foundry, The North Bendigo Football Team, The latest Parisian fashions and one page on "Social Gossip"....Other pages cover: Messrs. Harkness and Co Victorian Foundry, The North Bendigo Football Team, The latest Parisian fashions and one page on "Social Gossip"....Other pages cover: Messrs. Harkness and Co Victorian Foundry, The North Bendigo Football Team, The latest Parisian fashions and one page on "Social Gossip". ...The Bendigonian April 26, 1897. Pages 7-10 of the newspaper. Full page article covering The Shamrock in 1897 and new hotel structure under construction. Other pages cover: Messrs. Harkness and Co Victorian Foundry, The North Bendigo Football Team, The latest Parisian fashions and one page on "Social Gossip".The Bendigonian April 26, 1897. Pages 7-10 of the newspaper. Full page article covering The Shamrock in 1897 and new hotel structure under construction. Other pages cover: Messrs. Harkness and Co Victorian Foundry, The North Bendigo Football Team, The latest Parisian fashions and one page on "Social Gossip".full page article covering the shamrock in 1897 and new hotel structure under construction. other pages cover: messrs. harkness and co victorian foundry, the north bendigo football team, the latest parisian fashions and one page on "social gossip". -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Colour, Archie and Ruby Harkeer with two teenagers
... Coloured photograph of the harkers and two teenagers...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Ruby and Archie with two young people Coloured photograph of the harkers and two teenagers Archie and Ruby Harkeer with two teenagers Photograph Colour ...Ruby and Archie with two young peopleColoured photograph of the harkers and two teenagers -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Leicagraph Pty Ltd, Archie and Ruby Harker c. 1980s (Part of the Wieland collection)
... Black and white photo of Archie and Ruby Harker...Archie and Ruby scratched on back of original backing board (discarded) Black and white photo of Archie and Ruby Harker Archie and Ruby Harker c. 1980s (Part of the Wieland collection) Photograph Leicagraph Pty Ltd ...Ruby and Archie were related to the Wielands through Ruby's Sister Thelma who married Stan Wieland . Black and white photo of Archie and Ruby HarkerArchie and Ruby scratched on back of original backing board (discarded) -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyMemorabilia, Large collection letters from Archie Harker, in England to Ruby Wilson in Mitcham 1930 -1935 and others. (Private)
... John Archibald (Archie) Harker answered her request and thus started a long correspondence between the couple.eventuating in Archie sending Ruby an engagement ring. in July 1931. ...Large number of personal letters, separated into pockets - letters written on lined note paper from Archie Harker to Ruby Wilson. Some postcards. Due to the private nature of these letters, they have not all been scanned and will not be made public. ...John Archibald (Archie) Harker answered her request and thus started a long correspondence between the couple.eventuating in Archie sending Ruby an engagement ring. in July 1931. ...Ruby Wilson wrote to an English paper asking for a pen friend in 1930. John Archibald (Archie) Harker answered her request and thus started a long correspondence between the couple.eventuating in Archie sending Ruby an engagement ring. in July 1931. The correspondence continued till Archie came to Melbourne in June 1933 on the" Oronsay" and they married in December 1937. 280 letters in all. Ruby's elder sister Amy Thelma married Stanley Wieland thus placing the couple in the Wieland family and their story is in the Wieland's of Heathmont book by Pat and Don Talbot.Large number of personal letters, separated into pockets - letters written on lined note paper from Archie Harker to Ruby Wilson. Some postcards. Due to the private nature of these letters, they have not all been scanned and will not be made public. They can be inspected by appointment at the RDHS Archives -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, Sard Harker
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Sard Harker Author: John Masefield Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd Date: 1924 ...The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village shipwrecked-artefact book sard harker john masefield warrnambool mechanics’ institute pattison collection warrnambool library ralph eric pattison corangamite regional library service warrnambool city librarian mechanics’ institute library victorian library board warrnambool books and records warrnambool children’s library The label on the spine with typed text PAT FIC MAS Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Sard Harker Author: John Masefield Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd Date: 1924 Sard Harker Book ...Pattison Collections This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much - loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Sard Harker Author: John Masefield Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd Date: 1924 The label on the spine with typed text PAT FIC MAS Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, sard harker, john masefield, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - ROBERT HARKNESS THE BENDIGO HYMN WRITER
... ROBERT HARKNESS, THE BENDIGO HYMN WRITER. 56 pages with photos and illustrations. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BIOGRAPHY robert harkness Bendigo Robert Harkness church Keith Cole music. ...ROBERT HARKNESS, THE BENDIGO HYMN WRITER. 56 pages with photos and illustrations. Written by Keith ColeKeith Colebiography, robert harkness, bendigo, robert harkness, church, keith cole, music. -
Clunes MuseumBook, ANDY THE ACROBAT, 1907
... BLUE HARDCOVER BOOK - ANDY THE ACROBAT OR OUT WITH THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH BY PETER T. HARKNESS...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields local history books novel BLUE HARDCOVER BOOK - ANDY THE ACROBAT OR OUT WITH THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH BY PETER T. HARKNESS ANDY THE ACROBAT Book BOOK ...BLUE HARDCOVER BOOK - ANDY THE ACROBAT OR OUT WITH THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH BY PETER T. HARKNESSlocal history, books, novel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - VICTORIA FOUNDRY
... Assumption is Victoria Foundry (A. Harkness)?...Assumption is Victoria Foundry (A. Harkness)? Photograph VICTORIA FOUNDRY. ...Photograph - sepia. A picture of men standing with very large equipment. Assumption is Victoria Foundry (A. Harkness)?organization, business, foundry, victoria foundry. -
Dandenong & District Historical SocietyJournal, Dandenong & District Historical Society, Gipps-Land Gate Vol48 No2, 2025
... Celebrates 100 Years Going Places Harking Back 110 Years Ago Harking Back 60 Years Ago Harking Back 30 Years Ago Harking Back 15 Years Ago Our Living Treasures Pictures From The Past Upcoming DDHS Events ...Celebrates 100 Years Going Places Harking Back 110 Years Ago Harking Back 60 Years Ago Harking Back 30 Years Ago Harking Back 15 Years Ago Our Living Treasures Pictures From The Past Upcoming DDHS Events Gipps-Land Gate Vol48 No2 Journal Dandenong & District Historical Society ...An interesting group of Early Dandenong Personalities, Places and EventsA5 size publication of the Gipps-Land Gate, May, 2025 featuring an old picture of Dandenong on the cover. History Is What We Make It Letters To The Editor A Word From Our President Who Lived In Laurel Lodge? Dandenong Show - - The Beginnings TraIN'S Wheels Were "On Fire" An Answer To Prayer Dandenong West P.S. Celebrates 100 Years Going Places Harking Back 110 Years Ago Harking Back 60 Years Ago Harking Back 30 Years Ago Harking Back 15 Years Ago Our Living Treasures Pictures From The Past Upcoming DDHS Events An interesting group of Early Dandenong Personalities, Places and Eventshotel history, early education in dandenong, interesting milestones, family histories -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionArtwork, other - Harkness trophy
... Light Automatic Trophy / Presented by D Harkness Esq., / to No 3 Troop (Alexandra) / "A" Squadron / 20th Light Horse Regiment / 1937 ...It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII. military 20th alexandra light horse Light Automatic Trophy / Presented by D Harkness Esq., / to No 3 Troop (Alexandra) / "A" Squadron / 20th Light Horse Regiment / 1937 Large silver cup won by No 3 Troop ( Alexandra ) 20th Light Horse 1937 Artwork, other Harkness trophy ...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.Large silver cup won by No 3 Troop ( Alexandra ) 20th Light Horse 1937Light Automatic Trophy / Presented by D Harkness Esq., / to No 3 Troop (Alexandra) / "A" Squadron / 20th Light Horse Regiment / 1937 military, 20th, alexandra, light horse -
Leopold Tennis ClubPhotograph, Robert Pockley Studios, Geelong & District Churches Tennis Association Leopold United Tennis Club Juniors D2 Grade Premiers - Season 1968-69, 1969
... Standing: J Dando, M Holmes, L Harkness Seated: Miss D Bergshoeff, Miss D Ireland, Miss D Palmer...Leopold Tennis Club Geelong & District Churches Tennis Association J Dando M Holmes L Harkness D Bergshoeff D Ireland D Palmer Standing: J Dando, M Holmes, L Harkness Seated: Miss D Bergshoeff, Miss D Ireland, Miss D Palmer 1 photograph of Premiership tennis team Geelong & District Churches Tennis Association Leopold United Tennis Club Juniors D2 Grade Premiers - Season 1968-69 Photograph Robert Pockley Studios ...Image taken of the Geelong & District Churches Tennis Association - Juniors D2 Grade Premiers for Season 1968-69.1 photograph of Premiership tennis teamStanding: J Dando, M Holmes, L Harkness Seated: Miss D Bergshoeff, Miss D Ireland, Miss D Palmerleopold tennis club, geelong & district churches tennis association, j dando, m holmes, l harkness, d bergshoeff, d ireland, d palmer -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 1906
... Printed on front: Chris Christiansen|Handprinted on front: Sunbury Tennis Team (1906) V The Hill Handwritten on back: Gilchrist Harker Street, Sunbury...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne sunbury tennis team tennis sports chris christiansen photographers gilchrist harker street sunbury hill team 1900s george evans collection Printed on front: Chris Christiansen|Handprinted on front: Sunbury Tennis Team (1906) V The Hill Handwritten on back: Gilchrist Harker Street, Sunbury Mounted sepia photograph of the Sunbury Tennis Team and the Hill Team taken 1906. ...Mounted sepia photograph of the Sunbury Tennis Team and the Hill Team taken 1906.Printed on front: Chris Christiansen|Handprinted on front: Sunbury Tennis Team (1906) V The Hill Handwritten on back: Gilchrist Harker Street, Sunburysunbury tennis team, tennis, sports, chris christiansen, photographers, gilchrist, harker street, sunbury, hill team, 1900s, george evans collection -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, Moama Press, Almost HMNZS Neptune, 1991
... Your onetime shipmate Jack Harker...Your onetime shipmate Jack Harker Book Almost HMNZS Neptune Book Moama Press Jack Harker Wright and Carmen Ltd ...Book
