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Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Epergne, Epergne, Presented to Mrs. Donaldson, 1907, 1907
... Dr James Blair Donaldson Snr.... at the Presbyterian Church in 1907. Dr James Blair Donaldson had a medical... at the Presbyterian Church in 1907. Dr James Blair Donaldson had a medical ...The epergne was presented to Amelia Jane Donaldson (wife of Dr J.B. Donaldson Snr) "as a mark of esteem" by friends at the Presbyterian Church in 1907. Dr James Blair Donaldson had a medical practice in Linton from about 1889 until 1920, when his son, also named James Blair Donaldson, took it over.Silver-plate epergne for holding flowers. Epergne has a round base, and six branches radiating from a central stem. Branches each have a funnel-shaped small swirled-glass insert for holding flowers, while central stem has a matching, but larger glass vase insert.Engraved on base of epergne: "Presented to Mrs. J.B. Donaldson by her friends of the Presbyterian Church, Linton, as a mark of esteem. 26-4.07". Maker's marks stamped underneath base of epergne.amelia jane donaldson, dr james blair donaldson snr., ornaments, epergnes, vases -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Plaque, Dedication Plaque, Church Heating System
... Dr James Blair Donaldson Snr.... was installed by Dr Agnes Donaldson in memory of her parents, Dr James...Plaques Memorials Presbyterian Church Linton Dr James Blair ...Small, inscribed metal plaque nailed to wooden backing board. Plaque acknowledges that the heating service of a church was installed by Dr Agnes Donaldson in memory of her parents, Dr James Blair Donaldson Snr. and Mrs. Amelia Jane Donaldson. The church referred to is the Linton Presbyterian Church.Plaque reads: "The Heating System of this Church was installed by Dr. Agnes Donaldson in loving Memory of her Father Dr. J.B. Donaldson 1859 -1944 And her Mother Mrs A.J. Donaldson 1859-1946".plaques, memorials, presbyterian church linton, dr james blair donaldson snr., mrs amelia jane donaldson, dr agnes donaldson -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Programme, "Grenville Standard", Linton, Linton Horticultural Society Spring Show, 1915, 1915
... Dr James Blair Donaldson Snr. [President Linton... [Secretary Linton Horticultural Society] Dr James Blair Donaldson Snr ...Sheet cream-coloured paper approx. A4 size, black printing.linton horticultural society, programmes, william todd [secretary linton horticultural society], dr james blair donaldson snr. [president linton horticultural society] -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Donaldson Family
... James Blair Donaldson...James Blair Donaldson Amelia Jane George Robert Alexander ...Black and white copy of original photograph of four men and two women standing behind an elderly man seated with a woman kneeling on his right.james blair donaldson, amelia jane, george, robert, alexander somerville, amelia roberta, agnes, dr j.b. donaldson -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Children of Dr Donaldson
... James Blair Donaldson...James Blair Donaldson Alexander Somerville Donaldson Amelia ...Black and white copy of original photograph showing four children, two boys dressed in dark jackets and white collar. Two girls are wearing white dresses. Also featured are a tricycle, a doll, a football and a dog.james blair donaldson, alexander somerville donaldson, amelia roberta donaldson, agnes donaldson -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sons of Dr J.B. Donaldson Snr
... James Blair Donaldson...Dr J.B. Donaldson Snr James Blair Donaldson Alexander ...Black and white copy of original photograph showing two boys dressed alike in short pants and jacket buttoned and belted. One is seated and holding a wooden toy, with the other standing to his right with a cricket bat leaning next to him.dr j.b. donaldson snr, james blair donaldson, alexander somerville donaldson -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Dorothea Donaldson
... , married Dr James Blair Donaldson (the younger) in 1916 in England..., married Dr James Blair Donaldson (the younger) in 1916 in England ...Frances Dorothea Mary Port, born in England in 1890, married Dr James Blair Donaldson (the younger) in 1916 in England, where he was serving with the British armed forces during World War I. At the end of the war, she came to Australia. The Donaldsons lived at Linton with their two sons, Frank (born in England in 1917) and George (born 1920), before they moved to Skipton in 1926.Enlarged black and white copy of original photograph which has been mounted on card. The photograph is a head and shoulders portrait of a young woman with bobbed hair, who is wearing a jacket with a ruched collar, and a string of pearls. Dorothea Donaldson (Mrs. Blair Donaldson).On reverse of card mount: "Mrs Blair Donaldson".dorothea donaldson (née port) -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Dr Roberta Donaldson, 1891-1972
... The older daughter of Dr James Blair Donaldson Snr, Roberta...The older daughter of Dr James Blair Donaldson Snr, Roberta ...The older daughter of Dr James Blair Donaldson Snr, Roberta Donaldson was born at Linton in 1891. She studied medicine at the University of Melbourne before working at the Melbourne Children's Hospital. She then spent three years practising in India. She was in private medical practice at Surrey Hills (Melbourne) from around 1920 to 1970. Her sister Agnes Donaldson (1894-1977) also qualified as a doctor and practised with her at Surrey Hills.Black and white copy of original photograph, a head and shoulders portrait of a woman with short hair or hair drawn back from face and glasses. She is wearing a dark blouse or dress and a pearl necklace.dr roberta donaldson -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Drs Agnes and Roberta Donaldson and friends
... at the right. Their father James Blair Donaldson had been a doctor... is standing at the right. Their father James Blair Donaldson had been ...Agnes (b 1894, Linton; died 1977, Box Hill) had been a masseur before entering medical school at Melbourne University. She transferred to Edinburgh and graduated from there. She joined her sister Amelia Roberta, known as Roberta, at ‘Luxmee’, 4 Windsor Crescent. She was born in 1891 and died at Surrey Hills on 1 May 1972. She had a long illness before her death. Agnes is seated left foreground; Roberta is standing at the right. Their father James Blair Donaldson had been a doctor at Linton, near Skipton and a brother, James Blair Donaldson Jnr (1888-1971) was a doctor in Skipton. A second brother Alexander Somerville Donaldson (1887-1963) also lived in Surrey Hills. He had a number of addresses and occupations including: 1927 - 44 Albany Crescent (Chauffeur); 1949 - 5 Beatrice Avenue (mechanic) and 1963 - 28 Albert Crescent (gardener). Their mother was Amelia Jane Emerson. Transcription of grave in Section C, Baptist in Melbourne General Cemetery gives further family details: “In affectionate remembrance of Jane Duff the beloved wife of Robt. DONALDSON who died at Carlton, Victoria, 8 Aug 1889, age 56 years and of their children David Russell and Mary McIntosh who died in infancy. Until the Easter glory lights the skies; until the dead in Jesus shall arise and He shall come, but not in lowly guise Good night. East also Agnes SHEPHERD mother of Jane D. DONALDSON born at Dundee Scotland 30 Apr 1800, died at Carlton 8 Apr 1891. West also Robt. DONALDSTON teacher died 13 Jul 1910, age 80 years Emily Mary DONALDSON died 24 Jan 1923, age 64 years Alexander Somerville DONALDSON beloved husband of Mary died 26 Oct 1963 Dr. James Blair DONALDSON of Linton, Scotland born 11 Mar 1859, died 7 Sep 1944 also Amelia Jane beloved wife of the above born 11 Nov 1859, died 13 Jul 1946 beloved parents of Somerville, Blair, Roberta and Agnes.” A black and white photograph of seven ladies on the porch of a building.miss agnes donaldson, miss roberta donaldson, dr roberta donaldson, dr agnes donaldson, miss amelia roberta donaldson, dr amelia roberta donaldson