Seven unclaimed letters from Connelly & Tatchell, Solicitors, Sandhurst and Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop, Barristers & Solicitors, Bendigo. Letters in the name of - J. McCarthy Senr., Axe Creek, re fencing land at Axe Creek, dated Sept 26 1891; Mr. Richards, Miner, New Chum, dated 16 Feby 1888, re perusing summons for assault and taking instructions for defence; Mr. James Baker, High Street, Sandhurst, re Attending Mr. Hopkins with respect to contract, dated 3 Nov 1886; Herbert Stokes Fernshaw, re Coffee Palace, St. Kilda, re appearance, letters and advice, dated Sept 11, 14, 16, 28, 30, Oct 5 and 6 1891; Mrs. A. Williams, c/ Mrs. Pinder, Carpenter St. Bendigo re Divorce, dated Dec 1900; Mr. Joseph Metcalf, Mining Manager, Gapsted, re Mortgage, dated 1901, has pink Return to Sender ink stamp; Mr. Gardner, Breen Street, Quarry Hill, re Opie, dated Nov 1901. Four letters have mauve Victoria Two Pence Stamp Duty stamps, one has no stamp, one has a red Victoria One Penny Stamp Duty stamp and one has a lighter red Victoria One Penny Postage stamp.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection - document, connelly tatchell & dunlop, j mccarthy senr, mr gardner, joseph metcalf, mrs a williams, mrs pinder, herbert stokes fernshaw, james baker, mr hopkins, mr richards

A cut glass and embossed sterling silver serving dish (known as an epergne) presented to Mrs. Mary Williams at a banquet held at Knuckey's California Gully Hotel in October 1889. The banquet was held to honour Mr. Richard Williams, who had been the Mine Manager of the Johnson's Reef Gold Mines for the past 24 years. Mrs. Mary Williams (nee Thomas) was born in St. Austell, Cornwall in 1830. She migrated to Australia with her husband in two children in 1857, arriving on the 21st December on the 'Shakespeare'. The family lived in California Gully. Richard Williams was a mine manager, firstly for George Lansell and then for thirty seven years at the Johnson's Reef Gold Mines. Mary received the epergne at a presentation banquet for her husband in October 1889. She received the accolade as 'she was a kind and charitable lady, a genuine wife and a good mother'. Transcript of address presented to Mr. R. Williams, Mine Manager, Johnson’s Reef Gold Mines, Bendigo at a banquet held at Knuckey’s California Gully Hotel, California Gully, Bendigo. Description of presentation of epergne to Mrs. Mary Williams at the same function. “To Richard Williams, Esq., J.P., Fenton Gove, California Gully. Dear Sir, We, the undersigned, on behalf of the employees of the Johnson's Reef Gold Mines Company, California Gully, Bendigo, desire to place on record the very high esteem which we have always entertained for you in your responsible position of General Manager of the above company for the past 24 years. During the whole of that time the relations which have existed between you and those under your supervision have been of the harmonious kind. You were ever ready to appreciate and acknowledge our efforts in carrying out your orders, thus making it a pleasure for us to possess your confidence and to give satisfaction to our employers. We trust that you may long continue to maintain the position which you now occupy, feeling assured that in the future, as in the past, you will render faithful service to the company whom your instructions represent, and that we, by our efforts in following your instructions may succeed in retaining the good feeling which has hitherto existed between us. In presenting you with this small token of our esteem, we sincerely trust that Mrs. Willliams and yourself may be long spared amongst us to continue in the good works in which you are so thoroughly appreciated by those with whom you are intimately connected. With every feeling of respect to yourself and family, we subscribe ourselves, George Roberts, Andrew Leahy, Robt. Thomas, Geo. Smith, John Holt, Henry Tonkin, and 220 others. The chairman then presented Mr. Williams with a very handsome diamond locket, manufactured at the establishment of Mr. J. Moody. The large gathering of employees that night showed a genuine feeling of gratitude for past kindness, and was a means of keeping up the kindly feelings which always ought to exist between employers and employees. Much what is said with regard to there being no gratitude among workmen was false, as gratitude will be shown where fair play is given, which could always be relied on from a large-hearted man like Mr. Williams, was received with loud applause”. ‘Banquet to a Mining Manager’ Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918), Tuesday 29 October 1889, page 3 The epergne comprises of a silver and mirrored glass base, a decorative silver centrepiece, a cut glass bowl with a conical base, and a small silver plaque. The silver centrepiece features two twining palm trees with a stag deer at the base. Epergne is from the Tui Mitchell Collection. Separate shield shaped silver coloured plaque.Presented to Mrs. R Williams By Her Friends As a slight token of esteem California Gully. October 28/89epergne, tui mitchell collection, richard williams, mary williams, california gully, knuckey's california gully hotel, johnson's reef gold mines

Army Ball, Greenwood Park Kindergarten - 1953 - Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Pullin, Mrs. Edge, Sgt. Hall, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. J. Anderson.Typed below photograph, "1953 - Greenwood Park Kindergarten Army ball - Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Pullin, Mrs. Edge, Sgt. Hall, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. J. Anderson".

Extract from scrapbook of Mrs Jessie Williams. Invitation to Mr and Mrs H. E. Williams to ball in Box Hill Town Hall 16/7/1946.Invitation to Mr and Mrs H. E. Williams to ball in Box Hill Town Hall 16/7/1946.armstrong, norman, williams, h. e., wiliams, jessie, city of nunawading

Document. An invitation for Mr & Mrs J. Williams to the Blessing of our school community, and Opening of the New building.document, memo, invitation to building opening

* Princess Style (1940's). Black silk Grograin material.Maygar sleeves, open down the front with eight buttons. Turn back cuff on sleeves. Worn with pink silk scarf at neck.|* Shoulder to hemline seams. No seam at waist.Mrs Williamscostume, female

Copy from Mrs Jessie Williams scrapbook of article about the building of the Old Orchard Shopping Centre in Blackburn in about 1966.article about the building of the Old Orchard Shopping Centre in Blackburn in about 1966.shops, old orchard shopping centre, blackburn, williams, jessie

A letter written by Pte Wayne Maschette 8RAR to his family while he serving in Vietnam. A four page hand written letter to family back home on Wednesday 14th..... The letter is written on standard issue Australian Force Vietnam letterhead paper. The letter starts with "Dear De & Dennis" Air mail/Australian Force Vietnam/Mr. & Mrs. D. Williams 8rar, maschette, letter & envelope, aust. force vietnam, w.a., 5716538

Municipal elections for West Ward, City of Nunawading 24/8/1946. Pamphlet for L. J. Sutherland, Blackburn Progress Association. Extract from scrapbook of Mrs Jessie WilliamsMunicipal elections for West Ward, City of Nunawading 24/8/1946. williams, jessie, sutherland, l j., blackburn progress association, stephens, r., h. e., city of nunawading

Copy from Mrs Jessie Williams scrapbook of article from Nunawading Gazette 12 February 1969 about the subdivision of Trove Park Drive Estate by Mr Hilary Watson.Article on Council decision to demolish Moreton Park Hall (used as Regal Theatre) in order to build a branch library (ca 1965). williams, jessie, trove park drive estate, vermont, land subdivision, watson, hilary, cantley lane, brentford square shopping centre, forest hill, nunawading swimming pool, nunawading memorial swimming pool, nunawading pool, aqualink nunawading

The homes were presented by the donors for the use of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat. The homes fulfil the original 1888 aim of 'aid and assist indigent or suffering old colonists' and 'to provide the shelter of a home for old and indigent pioneers of the gold fields, their widows, or anyone connected with the association'. From the minute books: "Mr and Mrs F.J. Williams, both natives of Ballarat, offered to build a cottage on the Association's ground at Perry Park [now Charles Anderson Grove] something after a style of the Hassell Homes. That offer was immediately followed by another from Mr S.W.J. Clark, a member of the Council. Both offers were promptly and gratefully accepted." The Old Colonists' Association Ballarat Inc. is a not for profit charitable organisation providing accommodation for elderly people. It manages over 40 Home retirement village at Charles Anderson Grove Ballarat. Accommodation is offered at significantly below market rates. It has been providing low cost accommodation to the elderly since the 1920s. The Association Council overseas the running of this facility on a voluntary basis. One of the first objectives of the Association was "to provide the shelter of a hose for those Pioneers of the Goldfields whom the reverses of fortune have deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years." The first home at Charles Anderson Grove was built in 1925. Before that time the Association provided relief for needy pioneers. relief included monthly monetary payments, loads of firewood, medical assistance and distribution of Christmas boxed of groceries to deserving pensioners, and in some cases payment of burial costs. == Purposes == ::a) The dominant purpose of the Association is to give public benevolent relief as a charity, but providing independent living accommodation in our Retirement Village for person in need who are over 65. ::b) To raise funds by membership subscription, commercial and residential rents, donations, gifts and voluntary work, for the purpose of providing direct relief of poverty, distress, misfortune or helplessness. ::c) To maintain the important heritage and ongoing viability of the Old Colonists' Association.Two black and white images of Old Colonists' Association homes from a Special Christmas edition of the Courier in 1925. The top image shows 'Clark Cottage', erected by S.W.J. Clark, and the lower image shows the 'Williams Cottage' erected by Mr and Mrs F.J. Williams. The cottages are locate in Charles Anderson Grove, Ballarat. old colonists' association ballarat, old colonists' club, charles anderson grove, clark cottage, williams cottage, perry park, s.w.j. clark, f.j. williams, old colonists' assocoation

Extract from scrapbook of Mrs Jessie Williams. Death of Frank Paice, Mayor of Nunawading 1951-52, President Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 1938-39. Worked for 43 years with Humes Ltd.Extract from scrapbook of Mrs Jessie Williams. Death of Frank Paice, Mayor of Nunawading 1951-52, President Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 1938-39. williams, jessie, price, frank ernest, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of nunawading, good neighbour council

Donated by Mrs N. Williams, daughter of Mr.Harry Alderton.Photo of Presentation of a silver medal by Mr. Don Walker to Mr. Harry Alderton for 50 years service to Australian Tesselated Tile Company. Mrs Alderton is also in the picture.walker, donald, alderton, harry, emily, australian tesselated tile co pty ltd

Photograph - black and white. Sitting - Mrs Doyle (Treas.), Mrs Johanson (Sec.), Sister Nicholas, Mrs Sayers (Pres.), Mrs Perry, Mrs Jones. Standing - Mrs Medwell, Mrs Williams, Mrs Swatton.Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne.organization, public utility, health centre auxilary., health centre auxilary. bendigo.

Committee formed to organise campaign for 'Popular Girl Competition' in aid of annual appeal for Box Hill and District Hospital, June 1947 including Box Hill, Blackburn, Mitcham, East Burwood and Doncaster. Extract from scrapbook of Mrs Jessie Williams.Committee formed to organise campaign for 'Popular Girl Competition' in aid of annual appeal for Box Hill and District Hospital, June 1947sell, marjorie, cruse, audrey, gepp, nancy, fankhauser, joan, johns, francis, fulton, john, sparks, r.h., williams, jessie, box hill and district hospital, popular girl competition

Seated studio portrait of Miss Marie Studholmeblack and white postcard, unmounted, original, fair conditionOn front Xmas 1906. On back Dear Lalla I wish you a Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year. H B Davey. Address Mrs Lall Williams c/- Mrs Williams, the Grove, Morelands Victoria

Sepia photograph of man and woman. Man wearing stained dust coat, collar and tie. Woman wearing floral dress. Lare tree with large leaves in background. On back of photo in biro: Mr. and Mrs. Owen Williams. He managed Rosella Factory, Brougham Street.person, family, husband and wife

Copy from Mrs Jessie Williams' scrapbook of articles in 'The Sun' from the early 1940's announcing the names of men killed or missing in action during World War II including Flying Officer F.R. Tickle, Private John Dalley and Sgt Pilot Stan Hattersley.Copy from Mrs Jessie Williams' scrapbook of articles in 'The Sun' from the early 1940's announcing the names of men killed or missing in action during World War II world war 1939 - 1945, tickle, f. r., dalley, john power, hattersley, stan, williams, jessie

Extract from scrapbook of Mrs Jessie Williams. 100 year old bell re-dedicated and re-installed at Mitcham Uniting Church as part of the centenary celebrations. Descendants of founding families, the Barellis and the Walkers joined celebrations. Church historian Jean Cornell's book 'Gathered into one' launched.Extract from scrapbook of Mrs Jessie Williams.williams, jessie, mountview uniting church, mitcham, cornell, jean, arrowsmith, valda, beale, julian, rosenthall, luke, julia

Wedding dress donated by local resident, Mrs Dorothy Williams. Worn by her on her wedding day in 1958 and the dress worn again by her daughter 07/05/1983 as per photographs.1958 Cream embroidered Nylon wedding dress. Fitted long sleeves to a point at waist, fastened with thirteen self covered buttons. Boat neckline trimmed with frill. Long waisted to a point at centre back. Full gathered skirt to a long train. Bodice lined to waist over a cream satin underskirt. Wedding shoes NA4122costume, female

Typed below photograph, "1950 - Parish Hall Xmas Party. Just seen Mrs. J. Mason, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. McCrae Snr., Mr. and Mrs. G. Williams".

Possibly Rev Dr William Williams (1848 - 1913) with his wife Edith Skelton Williams nee Wimble (1857 - 1942) and son Percival Wimble Williams (1881 - 1936)Sepia toned studio portrait of Mr Williams with his wife and son."To Mr & Mrs Holden with Christian Love from Mr & Mrs Williams"

Extract from scrapbook of Mrs Jesse Williams. Celebration of the diamond wedding of Fred and Gene Ballantyne. Fred, an architect, was indentured to Walter Burley Griffin. Later buildings included Tintern CEGGS and St Luke's original vicarage. Gene taught mainly at Melbourne CEGGS and Tintern CEGGS and was also District Commissioner for Girl Guides in Boronia.williams, jessie, ballantyne, fred, gene, griffin, walter burley, 'plumstead' terrara road, vermont, st lukes anglican church

Dear Mrs Williams. All well will will arrive in Emerald. Wednesday if anything should happen that I could not go will send a wire. M.H.place, streetscape, alexandra fountain