Letter written by Lydia Mackellar (nee Shaw) former matron of the Alfred Hospital (1946-1952) Thanking Sue Tallis for sending her a copy of the first edition of 'The Panhandler '[Alfred Hospital nurses magazine of which Sue was editor). Lydia also responds to Sue Tallis' request to write an article for a future edition of 'The Panhandler'Provides background re a magazine articleThree page letter handwitten [blue ink] on two sheets of cream paper. A printed [black ink on white paper] trascript of the letter is includedPrevious catalogue number hand written at top right of first page [pencil] and transcript [ink]. Date has also been clarified [pencil] on first pagelydia mackellar (nee shaw), nurses magazine, alfred hospital nurses

Letter written by Lydia Mackellar (nee Shaw) former matron of the Alfred Hospital (1946-1952) to Sue Tallis, to accompanyi an article that was later published in the second edition of 'The Panhandler '[Alfred Hospital nurses magazine of which Sue Tallis was editor). Lydia Mackellar (nee Shaw) was a former matron of the Alfred Hospital (1946-1952) Hand written [blue ink] two page letter on blue paper. Paper written one side only. Letter has been transcribedPrevious catalogue number handwritten [black ink} at top right, partially on a small white sticker. Previous catalogue number also hand-written [pencil] at top right of transcript lydia mackellar (nee shaw), the panhandler, nurses magazine, alfred hospital nurses

Lydia was a daughter of William Garnsworthy Bennett and his wife Susan (née Williams). George was a a son of John McDonagh and his wife Martha (née Mathews). George and Lydia McDonagh later lived at Gunnedah in NSW. Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 9.Sepia wedding photograph with bride in long gown with train and veil standing with hands together on the right shoulder of a gentleman with moustache, wearing dark suit, white shirt, gloves and buttonhole, seated with hand on each lap."Gunnedah NSW Mr and Mrs Geo McDonagh, nee Lydia Bennett".george mcdonagh, lydia bennett, surman collection, weddings

Eulogy of Margaret Lydia Archer (1926-2021) mentioning her becoming the proprietor of a haberdashery shop in Blackburn in the mid sixties.non-fictionEulogy of Margaret Lydia Archer (1926-2021), mentioning her becoming the proprietor of a haberdashery shop in Blackburn in the mid sixties.archer margaret lydia, haberdashery, blackburn, mercy maternity hospital

Death notice for Mrs Lydia Mackellar (nee Shaw) outlining her distinguished wartime army and Nursing career.A column of printed type with a bold print heading and five short paragraphs, cut from a newspaper and attached to a backing card with two strips of tape.'H63' [Handwritten in blue ink at the top left of the page] 'PUBLISHED IN MUFTI / Vol.31 No.4 Dec. 8 1991' [Hand-printed in black ink above the article clipping]australian army nursing service, alfred hospital, lydia mckeller, lydia shaw, edith lydia shaw

Death notice for Mrs Lydia Mackellar (nee Shaw) outlining her distinguished wartime Army and Nursing career.Photocopy of a newspaper clipping that contains a column of printed type with a bold print heading and five short paragraphs, there are handwritten publication details above the printed article.australian army nursing service, alfred hospital, lydia mckeller, lydia shaw, edith lydia shaw

Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 14 right. Identification not confirmed, subject is possibly Lydia Bennett.Sepia photograph of a lady with hair drawn off face, wearing long sleeved waisted long gown with flounced skirt, frills at wrists decoration at throat, standing with hands together at flowers on stand. surman collection, lydia bryant

Grace Bennett (1875-1960), a daughter of William Garnsworthy Bennett and his wife Susan née Williams, married Neil Wishart in 1898. They had four children - Lydia, Neil, Millicent and William. Grace and Neil Wishart celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1948.Enlarged black and white copy of original photograph which has been mounted on white card. The photograph shows a young woman wearing a dress with a high neck and long sleeves, which has pintucking on the sleeves and bodice. The bodice also has appliqué decorations. The woman is seated on a cane chair and has a small child standing next to her. The child is holding a doll and is wearing a dress with smocking and a lace collar. She has a bow in her hair and is wearing button-up boots.grace wishart née grace bennett, lydia wishart

Obituary for Edith Lydia Shaw, an Australian Army Nurse, detailing her army service from 1940 and her time on the hospital ships in the Middle East. She went on to become Matron of the Alfred Hosptial in Melbourne from 1946-1952. Edith passed away on September 13th, 1991 and this obituary was given at the Afred Hospital Chapel.Three sheets of typed print using a typewriter.'H63' [Handwritten in blue ink at the top of the page] 'Betty C Lawson / 2/10/91' [Signed in blue ink on the last page] 'Address - Obituary -given at Chapel / Alfred Hospital Melbourne.' [Handwritten in black ink on the final page]edith lydia shaw, australian army nursing serive, middle east, 1st australian general hospital, hospital ship wanganella, alfred hospital prahran (vic)

Fortnightly reports from April 9, 1946, to November 4, 1954, by Matrons Lydia Shaw and Jean Hanna. Includes details of sick leave holidays and progress of nursing students and trained nurses Of significance to the AHNL as a record of nursing at the Alfred HospitalBlack leather-bound book. 'MATRON'S REPORT ' stamped in gilt on front cover. there is also a decorative stamped gilt borderSmall white sticker at top right of front cover on which previous catalogue number is written. Large white sticker on spine extending to front and back covers on which 'J 32' is written. Somel reports are handwritten and the others typedalfred hospital, nursing victoria

Given to Lydia Johns, mother of donor, by her cousin who lived at Strangways.Octagonal box made of gold embossed paper serviettes, Lined with pink cotton material and thick cellophane with holes punched around edges and then crocheted together with pink cotton thread. A lid made of the same material with a floral medallion in the centre with pink ribbon threaded through flower . Finished with lace crocheted around edge. Four pink ribbon bows placed around edge. Lined with pink cotton gathered . Seven rows of pink & blue flowered braid. The name of Lydia in gold printing on pink ribbon diagonally across lid with 14 small gold medallions placed between the rows. There is a tassel of pink cotton and two crochet cord to help hold up the lid.LYDIApersonal effects, containers

A commemorative booklet about the Australian Army Nurses Service (AANS), with forward by General Sir Thomas Blamey and editorial by E[dith] Lydia Shaw, Lieutenant-Colonel, Principal patron of AANS. Includes a short history of the organisation, short pieces and poetry, nurse portraits and service photographsCream booklet, cover has a colour red cross in the centre with a black outline drawing of a hospital ship. The cross is surrounded by a green wreath that has a red bow at the bottom. All text on the cover is black.non-fictionww2, australian army nursing serive, commemorative, world war ii, military nursing, world war two, edith lydia shaw

Personal letters (approx. 150) of Edward Howells sent to his wife during WW1 from Turkey, Egypt, France and England. Letters (in German) received from Lydia Imberger in Jaffa. Official correspondence from HQ. Picture postcards (approx. 130) of the above locations. Collection includes notebooks and some personal photographs. WW1 collection of personal and official letters, postcards, and notebooks, belonging to Captain Edward John Howells (23rd Battalion, B Company/1st Field Squadron). photographs, ww1, letters, edward john howells, 23 battalion, lydia imberger

Black and white photographs (6 images- 75113 a-f)Mrs Lydia Mary Honeyman's home at 82 Ringwood St Ringwood being demolished, including the enormous Cypress hedge that fronted the road in June 1970.The photos were taken from our property 85 Ringwood St, directly across from the Honeyman property. (The properties were all renumbered when the new police station opened in Ringwood St and we became #97). (Pam Payne)

The avenue of trees is along the main pathway of the old section of the Sunbury Cemetery. In 1862 the cemetery in Sunbury was laid out in Christian denominational sections. There were other sections set aside for paupers, heathens and pagans. Over the years the size of the cemetery has increased to keep pace with the growth of Sunbury's population.Sunbury Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in the local area.A non-digital coloured photograph of an avenue of trees in a cemetery. The photograph is one of a collection of images that was entered in a photograph competition organised by the former Sunbury & District Heritage Association in March 2001.cemeteries, sunbury, sunbury cemetery

Photograph of Mrs Edith Lydia Mackellar (nee Shaw). Edith was born in Melbourne on September 24th, 1901 and passed away on September 13th, 1991. She served as Lieutenant Colonel in World War II. The picture was presented by Betty C Lawson.Black and white photo of Mrs Edith Lydia Mackellar [nee Shaw) seated in her Australian Nurses uniform.'H63' [Handwritten in blue ink on the back of the card] 'MRS EDITH LYDIA MACKELLAR (NEE SHAW) / BORN IN MELBOURNE 24.9.1901 / DIED 13.9.91 / PICTURE PRESENTED BY BETTY C. LAWSON' [Handwritten in blue ink on the back of the card]australian military nurses, australian army nursing service, ww2, world war 1939-1945, wwii, edith lydia shaw

Hard cover Golden Square Patriotic League Annual Report and Minute Book. Lydia Pethard Hon. Sec. 1918 - 1942. Hard cover paper pages containing minutes of meetings of the Golden Square Patriotic League. This organisation affiliated with the Australian Comforts Fund in 1919 as the Golden Square Branch. Lydia Pethard was secretary of the branch. The ACF wound up in August 1920 and the local branch dispensed of its assets on 18 August 1920. In June 1940 Mrs Lydia Chancellor (nee Pethard) recommended the minutes of the ACF Golden Square. 'Minute Book' written on spine.Lydia Chancellororganization, club/society, golden square patriotic league, lydia chancellor collection, collection, golden square patriotic league, world war 11, war, australian comforts fund

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A black folder containing pages which are the minutes of the 3B0 Tennis Association which was part of the 3B0 Women's Club. All entered by Lydia Chancellor Hon. Gen. Sec. of the association. These notes were read out regularly on 3B0 by Lydia Chancellor. Entries dated 12/05/39 to 6/06/41. Written on the side of the folder are the remarks - Broadcasts over 3B0 by ''Chance.'' Formerly Folder 78. Removed to Box 803 on 8.11.2022Lydia Chancellor ''Chance''organization, club / society, 3bo ladies' tennis association, lydia chancellor collection, collection, 3b0 women's club, 3b0 tennis association, tennis, sport, radio, wireless, radio broadcasts, 3b0

This resource has been developed to assist teachers in bringing the topic of bushfoods and biodiversity into the curriculum. It is aimed at providing non-Aboriginal students (but does not preclude Aboriginal students from taking part in these activities) curriculum linked hands-on activities designed to introduce them to the world of Aboriginal bush foods.B&w illustrations, tablesenvironmental education, sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, sustainability, koori plants, curriculum development, classroom activities

The photograph of Sunbury Cemetery at sunset was entered into the Photograph Competition organised by the former Sunbury & District Heritage Association in March 2001.In 1862, land set aside in Cemetery Road for the Sunbury Cemetery was laid out in the following Christian denominational groups, Church of England, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian and Lutheran. Other non-denominational sites were set aside for paupers, heathens, Asians and pagans. Rebecca Jenkinson was the first person to be buried there in 1862. Over the years the size of the cemetery has expanded but it still occupies the original site off Shields Street in Sunbury and the names of the denominational divisions have changed over the years reflect a more inclusive outlook.Sunbury Cemetery replaced other smaller graveyards that were situated in some of the local church grounds and the earlier cemetery that was at The Gap township.A non-digital coloured photograph of a cemetery landscape with a number of old graves scattered across the open space. Some have small fences around them, while others simply display the headstones. There are trees in the background. sunbury cemetery, shields street, cemetery road, sunbury, cemeteries

The photograph was included in a completion organised by the former Sunbury & District Heritage Association in March 2001. It is photograph of the lake at The Nook that served as Sunbury's swimming pool from the time outdoor swimming became acceptable until 1965 when a new Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool and aquatic centre was opened in Ligar Street. The modern pool was built as a result of the Sunbury Community raising funds for the project. Since 1965, the local council has added an indoor pool and a heated pool to the site as well as a gymnasium. Prior to the building of the new pool in 1965, The Nook site was where swimming carnivals and other aquatic events took place. It is now a popular passive recreation area.A non-digital coloured photograph of a lake with trees growing around its banks and a hillside in the distance.the nook, swimming, swimming clubs, sunbury

A binder containing letters, magazine articles and documents all relating to the Golden Square Branch of the Australian Comforts Fund. Dated from 14-6-40 to 14-12-43. Much of the correspondence addressed to Lydia Chancellor who was the Hon. Secretary of the Branch. Formerly Folder 77. Removed to Box 802 on 8.11.2022Lydia Chancellororganization, club / society, australian comforts fund, lydia chancellor collection, collection, war, w.w.ii, australian comforts fund golden square branch, correspondence

Document. Hard cover book with the title inside the front cover ' Golden Square Branch Australian Comforts Fund. Badges, wool, material, car-stickers, donations. Badges, wool, material, car-stickers, donations. Also inside the front cover are the words Lydia Chancellor, Hon. Sec. 'Taraxville' Golden Square. 18-6-40.Lydia Chancellororganization, club / society, lydia chancellor collection, australian comfort fund, world war ii

Black soft covered book. On inside titled 'Golden Square Branch Aust. Comforts Fund Wool Book.' Under this is written 'Lydia Chancellor Hon. Sec. ''Taraxville'' Golden Square.' Paper pages, containing details of wool issued to members for knitting articles of clothing for soldiers. Indexed with names of ladies participating in scheme and what articles they completed and donated.Lydia Chancellororganization, club/society, australian comforts fund, lydia chancellor collection, collection, australian comforts fund, bendigo, world war 2., collection

A folder containing correspondence relating to the activites of the 3BO Ladies' Tennis Association dated from 5-5-39 to 12-11-1941. Much of the correspondence is addressed to 'Chance' ie Lydia Chancellor who had that radio name on 3BO and who used to give a radio report every week on 3BO. Formerly Folder 76. Removed to Box 801 on 8.11.2022Lydia Chancellororganization, club / society, 3bo ladies' tennis association, lydia chancellor collection, collection, 3bo ladies' tennis association, tennis, sport, women, clubs, societies, radio, wireless

three photographs of Mary Lydia Laughton daughter of Thomas and Mary Anne Laughton of Kalimna. Sepia toned complication of three photographs of Mary Lydia Laughton daughter of Thomas and Mary Anne Laughton of Kalimnagenealogy, hotels