William Murrell ran a newspaper shop on the west side of Sussex Street until 1932, when he moved his business to a site formerly occupied by Dan Cornish (who ran it as a shoe shop). The newsagency was run for many years by William Murrell's daughter, Carrie Murrell.Black and white photograph which shows buildings along the east side of Sussex Street, including Murrell's newsagency, the fire brigade building, and another shop or dwelling.murrell's newsagency, linton fire brigade building, buildings, shops, sussex street linton

Photograph taken in 1988 of Linton CFA building and Murrell's newsagency. Murrell's shop was originally Cornish family home and boot shop. Brick faced c1950.Colour photograph showing small single cream brick fronted building with verandah near building with pitched roof and huge garage door at front.murrell's newsagency, linton cfa, buildings

Murrell's newsagency, originally the home & shop of the Cornish family. (Dan Cornish's shoe shop.)Colour photograph showing a brick two storey building with chimney, green trim and verandah, next to a smaller building with brick front and verandah.railway hotel, murrell's newsagency, buildings

Murrell's Newsagency, which Carrie Murrell ran from around 1918 until her death in 1998, is in the background.Colour photograph showing Carrie Murrell standing near the median strip in Sussex Street, Linton, admiring the colourful array of flowers growing there. carrie murrell, murrell's newsagency, shops, sussex street linton

Carrie Rogers Murrell, b.1905 at Daylesford, was a daughter of William Murrell and his wife Lily, née Clarke/Young. She was a grand-daughter of Ambrose and Mary Murrell. Carrie Murrell attended Linton State School, completing Grade 8 in 1n 1918. She then assisted her father in the Linton newsagency, before taking over as its manager, a role she enjoyed for some seventy years. In 1932 she moved the business from its site on the west side of Sussex Street to the east side, into a shop next to the Railway Hotel that had previously been run as a shoe shop by Dan Cornish. This shop remained as the Linton Newsagency until Carrie retired. It is now used as a private residence. Carrie Murrell died in 1998.Colour photo of Murrell's Newsagency, Miss Murrell seated in front doorway.carrie murrell, linton newsagency

Black and white photograph showing three buildings along the east side of Sussex Street as they were in 1982.murrell's newsagency, cfa building, linton fire brigade building, bennett bros garage, 75 sussex street linton, 77 sussex street linton, 79 sussex street linton

The house lived in by Maisie Hart is thought to have been moved to the site in the 1950s after the house formerly on the site burned down. The Linton Library had closed in 1975, and the Nelson Undertakers' building had not yet been renovated to become the Linton & District Historical Society Resource Centre. The licensees of the Railway Hotel at the time were O. & E. Webley. Carrie Murrell ran the Linton newsagency until her death in 1998.Black and white photograph showing five buildings in Sussex Street, Linton, as they were in 1982. From left-right in photo, buildings are (1) house, at the time lived in by Maisie Hart, on the site of a former Todd family home, (2) the Linton Free Library building, (3) the former Nelson undertakers' building, (4) the Railway Hotel, (5) Murrell's Newsagency.maisie hart, linton free library building, nelson undertakers building, railway hotel, murrell's newsagency, o. & e. webley, carrie murrell

Stamp set used in Carrie Murrell's lending library, run in conjunction with Murrell's Newsagency and shop, Sussex Street, Linton.Oblong, wooden stamp, with black handle and rubber face. When printed, stamp reads 'C. Murrell / Linton Library'. Stamp pad in shallow, metal container, "Stephen's No. 2 size 'Atlas' Rubber Stamp Pad" on lid."C. Murrell's/Linton Library".stamps, stamp pads, office equipment, murrell's newsagency and library

Photograph is thought to have been taken after 1932, as it depicts Bennett's Garage, built 1928, and also Murrell's Newsagency, which moved into premises on the east side of Sussex Street in 1932.Black and white copy of original photograph, showing east side of Sussex Street between public library building and Bennett's Garage.east side sussex street linton, linton public library, railway hotel, murrell's newsagency, linton weighbridge, bennett's garage

Buildings shown on west side of Sussex Street: Criterion House, at the time occupied by Murrell's Newsagency, the Grenville Shire civic hall and offices, the shop at one time occupied by J. Y. Clarke, barber & tobacconist. The roof of Barr's shop and dwelling can be seen (the building itself is obscured by a tree), and houses further along the street owned by J.G. Allan, Ernest Ball and Oscar Ball. The Royal Standard Hotel appears to have been demolished. On the east side of the street, the roof and signage of the Railway Hotel is visible, and the roof of Cornish's shoe shop. The photograph is undated but was probably taken in between the late 1920s (when the Royal Standard Hotel was demolished) and 1932, when the Murrell family moved its newsagency into the building on the other side of the street previously occupied by Dan Cornish. Note: a gap between the Shire Hall and the next building suggests that the shop and dwelling originally occupied by the Austin family has been demolished.Black and white copy of original photograph which has been mounted on blue card. Photograph shows shops and houses in Sussex Street, Linton, and appears to have been taken from a high vantage point, possibly the fire tower which was located in Sussex Street. View is to north-west of the township.criterion house, murrell's newsagency, j. y. clarke, j.g. allan, ernest ball, oscar ball, houses, shops, linton shire hall, linton town hall, railway hotel

The rectangular white damask tablecloth was owned by Mrs Murrell (Lily Murrell, née Young, wife of William Murrell) who ran the Linton newsagency during the 1930s and 1940s. Mrs Murrell asked people who came into the newsagency to sign and date the cloth, and later she embroidered the names and dates in various coloured thread. Traditionally such ‘signature cloths’ were used as a fundraiser for charity purposes and date back to the 1890s at least. They were at their height of popularity during World War I and the inter-war period, often embroidered in red or blue. The Linton tablecloth has a number of signatures and dates, some not embroidered, the dates ranging from 1931 to 1945. It is a delightful example of the genre and a wonderful visual record of people who lived in or visited Linton over a period of 15 years.Large ivory damask tablecloth embroidered with signatures in various coloured threads.tablecloths, fundraising, mrs murrell, murrell's newsagency

"Going away" wedding photograph of Lynn Murrell, daughter of Linton Newsagent William Murrell, and Bill Cushing - Linton Bank NSW Teller. Photograph taken at rear of Murrell's Newsagency, Sussex Street, Linton, in 1932.Copy of original black and white photograph. Photo shows a couple standing beside a decorated car.lynn murrell, bill cushing, weddings

The photograph is dated to between 1927 and 1932, as the Nelson house has been renovated (this happened in 1927). Dan Cornish sold his shoe shop in 1932 (it became Murrell's newsagency). Black and white image which shows buildings in Sussex Street, Linton. The building in the foreground, the Linton Public Library, has a car parked in front of it. Other buildings are the house owned by the Nelson family, the Railway Hotel, Dan Cornish's shoe shop and the weighbridge. A gas lamp is attached to the verandah of the library building. The library building still has the curvilinear parapet which is shown in a photo of the building taken between1901 and 1914.linton public library, nelson premises, railway hotel, dan cornish shoe shop, weighbridge

Photograph is dated to 1930s as G. G. Bennett is shown trading at the store formerly owned by Joseph Shepherd/Alf Darling. Criterion House appears to be unoccupied, suggesting photo was taken after 1932 when Murrell's Newsagency moved from this site across to the west side of Sussex Street (to shop previously occupied by Dan Cornish).Somewhat grainy copy of original black and white photograph which shows buildings in Sussex Street, Linton, in the 1930s. Cars and a horse in the street. Buildings are G. G. Bennett butcher's shop, Criterion House, and the house built and formerly occupied by Joseph Shepherd. A glimpse of the Linton Economic Store (owned by Morgan family) further along the street.g. g. bennett, criterion house, joseph shepherd

Thomas Jones, the son of Matthew Jones and Ann Jones, nee Parker, was born at Banongill Station near Skipton in 1859. He died at Linton in 1942. The photograph was probably taken in the garden at Murrell's newsagency in Sussex Street, Linton - Tom and Bill Murrell were good friends. See also Matthew and Ann Jones family file at LDHS.Black and white photograph of a man wearing a suit, standing on a garden path.On back: "Thomas Jones, Geelong Road, Linton".thomas jones, old lintonian collection, tom jones

From the early 'Index of Photographs' held at LDHS: "This tiny cottage, more like a dolls house, now stands behind Murrells newsagency in Linton. It stood at one time down near the entrance to the Recreation Reserve but was moved up to its present site when Dan Cornish carried on his boot and shoe store and repairs. Murrells later purchased the premises." Certificate of Title for 75 Sussex Street shows that Dan Cornish became the proprietor of this property in 1890. Dan Cornish died in March 1932, and the property was purchased in July that year by William Murrell.Black and white copy of original photograph of a very small house with lattice around the verandah, and with hanging baskets and flowery garden beds in the front. The date of the photograph is unknown. At the time the photograph was taken, the cottage was behind the shop and house at 75 Sussex Street, Linton, but it was moved in 2019 or 2020 to 17 Hamilton Street, Linton.houses, cottages, dan cornish

The photograph is undated, but is thought to have been taken before 1921 (when Joseph Shepherd died and his store was inherited by Alf Darling). Criterion House is occupied by a "Cash Dealer" - suggests photograph was taken before Murrells had their newsagency there. Black and white photograph of original photograph, which has been mounted on white card. Photograph of Sussex Street, Linton, shows the verandah of the Railway Hotel, Joseph Shepherd's store and house, and Criterion House. The Linton Economic Store (owned by Morgan family) can be seen further along the street, and there is a glimpse of the weighbridge. A horse and cart, and a motorcycle, are in the street.joseph shepherd, railway hotel, criterion house, morgan's economic stores, linton economic store, joseph shepherd's store

William Murrell was a son of Ambrose and Mary Murrell, who ran the Victoria Hotel in Linton from about 1881. William lived in Daylesford for some years, but returned to live in Linton, where he ran the newsagency. His daughter Carrie Murrell assisted him and eventually took over the management of the newsagency. William Murrell married Lily Clarke (also known as Lily Young), the daughter of Jimmy Clarke (J.Y. Clarke) who ran a tobacconist shop in Linton for many years.Enlarged sepia photograph of Mr William Murrell, mounted on cardboard.william murrell

James Young migrated to Australia in 1887 with his daughter Lily, living first at Yarrawonga and then moving to Linton. For reasons that are not known, he changed his surname to Clarke. He ran a small tobacconist and barber's shop in Sussex Street near the Shire offices. (An advertisement for "J Y Clarke, hairdresser & tobacconist" appeared in the first edition of the "Grenville Standard", 12 April 1895.) He died in 1917 and is buried at Linton. His daughter Lily married William Murrell (son of Ambrose and Mary Murrell). His granddaughter Carrie Murrell ran the Linton newsagency for several decades.Oval black and white portrait of a gentleman with moustache wearing a suit, high collar and tie."Mr Murrell / Mrs Hall".james clarke, james young, j y clarke [barber & tobacconist], lily murrell (née young/clarke)

Caroline Lewers, née Murrell, b. 1867 at Happy Valley, was a daughter of Ambrose and Mary Murrell. Prior to her marriage, Caroline Murrell assisted her mother to manage the Victoria Hotel in Linton. In 1910 she married William Ochiltree Lewers (son of Annie Lewers and Samuel Lewers). Caroline's sister-in-law Lily (Mary Lillian) Murrell, née Young, was born in Birmingham, England, and migrated to Australia with her father James Young when she was seven. In Australia James Young changed his name to Clarke and was known as James Young Clarke (Lily also used this surname). James Young Clarke moved with Lily to Linton, where he ran J Y Clarke's tobacconist and barber shop in Sussex Street. Lily Clarke married William Murrell, son of Ambrose and Mary Murrell, in 1901. They lived at Daylesford and other localities before returning to Linton in about 1912, when William Murrell took over management of the newsagency. Caroline on left, in fur coat; Lily on right, in print dress.Black and white copy of original photograph which shows two women walking in a street near shops. Both are wearing hats and coats. An unidentified man is walking behind them. The photograph was most likely taken by a street photographer and the two women in it appear to have been out shopping. Caroline Lewers with her sister-in-law Lily Murrell, undated.caroline lewers (née murrell), lily murrell (née young/clarke)

Mary May was born in Bedfordshire, England in 1839 and migrated to Victoria with her parents, brothers and sisters in 1852. She married Ambrose Murrell in 1855, and they had seven children. Mary and Ambrose Murrell bought the Victoria Hotel in Linton in 1881. After Ambrose died in 1891, Mary continued to run the hotel with the assistance of her daughter Caroline, but it is understood that around the time Caroline married in 1910, Mary sold the hotel and bought the Linton Newsagency. It is not clear whether she managed the newsagency, as it was run by her son William (Bill) Murrell from about 1912, and later by his daughter Carrie Murrell. Mary Murrell died in 1928, age 94.Enlarged black and white copy of original photograph which has been mounted on white card. The photograph shows an older lady wearing a full-length skirt and a knitted jumper and holding a bundle of sticks (?) with both hands. She has been photographed outside, near a shed or garage. There are trees in the background. Mary Murrell, née May.mary murrell née may

This photograph is of a rectangular white damask tablecloth, which was owned by Mrs Murrell (Lily Murrell, née Young, wife of William Murrell). The Murrell family ran the Linton newsagency during the 1930s and 1940s. Mrs Murrell asked people who came into the newsagency to sign and date the cloth, and later she embroidered the names and dates in various coloured thread. Traditionally such ‘signature cloths’ were used as a fundraiser for charity purposes and date back to the 1890s at least. They were at their height of popularity during World War I and the inter-war period, often embroidered in red or blue. The Linton tablecloth has a number of signatures and dates, some not embroidered, the dates ranging from 1931 to 1945. It is a delightful example of the genre and a wonderful visual record of people who lived in or visited Linton over a period of 15 years.Colour photograph of a cream cotton tablecloth that has signatures embroidered on it.