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Linton and District Historical Society IncReceipt, Nelson Brothers, Undertakers and Funeral Directors, 1936
... Nelson Brothers, Undertakers and Funeral Directors, 1936...Text: " Dr. to / NELSON BROS., / UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS. "...Dated 22nd July 1936. Nelson Brothers, Undertakers and Funeral Directors, 1936 Receipt ...Account and receipt issued by Nelson Brothers for the funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Sandow. Dated 22nd July 1936.Text: " Dr. to / NELSON BROS., / UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS. "nelson brothers, mary ann sandow, funerals -
Linton and District Historical Society IncReceipt, Nelson Brothers, Undertakers and Funeral Directors, 1927
... Nelson Brothers, Undertakers and Funeral Directors, 1927...Text: " SUSSEX STREET, LINTON, Dr. to NELSON BROS. / UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS. "...Judd Text: " SUSSEX STREET, LINTON, Dr. to NELSON BROS. / UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS. " Receipt issued to Mrs. ...Receipt issued to Mrs. Judd, Newton for the purchase of a white embossed coffin. Dated 9th October 1927.Text: " SUSSEX STREET, LINTON, Dr. to NELSON BROS. / UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS. "nelson brothers, mrs. judd -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Sussex Street Linton, east side, buildings in 1982
... ...Nelson Undertakers building...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. ...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. ...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 -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, G. A. Blacksmith Engineer Building, Sussex Street, Linton, 1986
... ... Nelson Undertakers...Blacksmith Engineer' building in Sussex Street, Linton (formerly Nelson Undertaker's building), prior to restoration 1986. ...Blacksmith Engineer' building in Sussex Street, Linton (formerly Nelson Undertaker's building), prior to restoration 1986. ...'G. A. Blacksmith Engineer' building in Sussex Street, Linton (formerly Nelson Undertaker's building), prior to restoration 1986. After restoration the former Nelson Undertaker's building became the Linton & District Historical Society's resource centre.Black and white photograph taken just prior to the building undergoing restoration in 1986. Photograph shows somewhat dilapidated building with a truck parked outside. A sign, "G. A. / Blacksmith Engineer" is painted on the front wall. In pencil on back of photograph: " Linton - Nelsons old funeral parlor just prior to restoration by L & D H S 1986".buildings, nelson undertakers, g. a. blacksmith engineer -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Nelson Bros Undertakers Stained Glass Window, Linton, 1988, 1988
... Nelson Bros Undertakers Stained Glass Window, Linton, 1988...Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Nelson Bros. funeral parlour LDHS Resource Centre Stained glass windows Buildings Colour photograph showing stained glass window at the front of the former Nelson Bros. building in Sussex Street, Linton (now LDHS Resource Centre). Nelson Bros Undertakers Stained Glass Window, Linton, 1988 Photograph ...Colour photograph showing stained glass window at the front of the former Nelson Bros. building in Sussex Street, Linton (now LDHS Resource Centre).nelson bros. funeral parlour, ldhs resource centre, stained glass windows, buildings -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Sussex Street, Linton - view to north, late 1920s or early 1930s
... ... Nelson Undertakers...View of Railway Hotel, Nelson undertaker building, public library and "cash emporium". ...View of Railway Hotel, Nelson undertaker building, public library and "cash emporium". ...Dated to late 1920s or early 1930s as Nelson building has been renovated as a Californian bungalow. The earlier curvilinear parapet on the library building (see photo - Registration no. 166) has been squared off, and a small pedimented timber parapet has been added above.Black and white photograph of Linton's main street, Sussex Street. View of Railway Hotel, Nelson undertaker building, public library and "cash emporium". Cars parked and driving along Sussex St."Linton Main Street".sussex street linton, railway hotel, nelson undertakers, linton public library, cash emporium, transport, cars -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Linton and District Historical Society Resource Centre
... Nelson Bros Undertakers...The building used by Nelson Undertakers in Linton from the 1860s was renovated into a Californian bungalow in the 1920s. ...The right section has a sign 'Nelson Bros Undertakers' painted on it, and a stained glass window which incorporates the same name is a feature of the front wall....Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields The building used by Nelson Undertakers in Linton from the 1860s was renovated into a Californian bungalow in the 1920s. ...The building used by Nelson Undertakers in Linton from the 1860s was renovated into a Californian bungalow in the 1920s. After being restored again in 1988/89, this building became the Resource Centre of the Linton & District Historical Society. In 2017 was given a fresh coat of paint and a colour change back to cream and brown.Colour photograph of a Californian bungalow style building, painted cream and brown, which has some iron lacework decorating the small front porch. The right section has a sign 'Nelson Bros Undertakers' painted on it, and a stained glass window which incorporates the same name is a feature of the front wall.nelson bros undertakers, linton & district historical society resource centre, buildings, 69 sussex street linton -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Embalming instructions
... ... Nelson Bros. Undertakers...These instructions were kept at Nelson Bros. Undertakers, Linton....Embalming Nelson Bros. Undertakers "Taken with zoom lens. Embalming 28"x17" instructions. ...Note: Original (?) and photocopy of these instructions are in the collection. See registration number 2015-16.Photograph of general Directions for Embalming. These instructions were kept at Nelson Bros. Undertakers, Linton."Taken with zoom lens. Embalming 28"x17" instructions. J Pengally was a South Australian. Had a couple of Photostats done so original can be safely put away. Given to my father by John W Nelson".embalming, nelson bros. undertakers -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Buildings in Sussex Street, Linton, 2014
... ... Nelson Bros Undertakers...Colour photograph which shows the former Linton public library building, the former Nelson Bros Undertakers building (now in use as the LDHS resource centre), and the Railway Hotel....Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Linton Public Library Nelson Bros Undertakers Railway Hotel Colour photograph which shows the former Linton public library building, the former Nelson Bros Undertakers building (now in use as the LDHS resource centre), and the Railway Hotel. ...Colour photograph which shows the former Linton public library building, the former Nelson Bros Undertakers building (now in use as the LDHS resource centre), and the Railway Hotel.linton public library, nelson bros undertakers, railway hotel -
Linton and District Historical Society IncInstruction sheet, Embalming, General Directions,1899
... ... Nelson Brothers Undertakers...These instructions were kept at Nelson Bros. Undertakers, Linton. Two copies, first may be original instructions, the other is a photocopy. ...Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Embalming Nelson Brothers Undertakers General Directions for Embalming. ...General Directions for Embalming. These instructions were kept at Nelson Bros. Undertakers, Linton. Two copies, first may be original instructions, the other is a photocopy. Original consists of five pieces of paper taped together to form a single sheet.embalming, nelson brothers undertakers -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Linton Free Library, 1988, 1988
... ... Nelson Brothers undertakers...The building next to it is the former Nelson family home and Nelson Bros. undertaker's office, which was restored in 1987 to become the LDHS Resource Centre....The building next to it is the former Nelson family home and Nelson Bros. undertaker's office, which was restored in 1987 to become the LDHS Resource Centre. ...The Linton library opened in 1871 under the auspices of the Linton Mechanics' Institute. It was later funded by grants for Free Libraries, and operated as a lending library until the 1960s. It was known at different times as the Linton Public Library and the Linton Free Library. This photograph shows a somewhat dilapidated "Linton Free Library". The verandah shown in earlier photos of this building has been removed. The building next to it is the former Nelson family home and Nelson Bros. undertaker's office, which was restored in 1987 to become the LDHS Resource Centre.Colour photographs taken in 1988 showing front of a building with a square, pedimented parapet. The building is painted pale blue with white trim, and a chimney can be glimpsed on the right. Next to it a white-painted building with green trim, which has a verandah and pitched roof. Buildings formerly used as library and undertakers.linton free library, nelson brothers undertakers, ldhs resource centre, buildings -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Taylors Super Snaps Ballarat, Electricity to Linton, 1939, 1939
... Black and white photo of SEC pole being erected outside Railway Hotel and Nelsons Undertakers, Sussex St, Linton. ...Black and white photo of SEC pole being erected outside Railway Hotel and Nelsons Undertakers, Sussex St, Linton. Electricity to Linton, 1939 Photograph Taylors Super Snaps Ballarat ...Linton was connected to the Victorian electricity grid in September 1939.Black and white photo of SEC pole being erected outside Railway Hotel and Nelsons Undertakers, Sussex St, Linton. "Pole for SEC".electricity to linton 1939, events -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mary, Pearl and Norman Nelson
... James Nelson Undertaker...Black and white copy of original photograph of a building with James Nelson Undertaker on the front. A boy holding a bicycle and two girls are standing in front....Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields James Nelson Undertaker Mary Nelson Pearl Nelson Norman Nelson Black and white copy of original photograph of a building with James Nelson Undertaker on the front. ...Black and white copy of original photograph of a building with James Nelson Undertaker on the front. A boy holding a bicycle and two girls are standing in front.james nelson undertaker, mary nelson, pearl nelson, norman nelson -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Sign, James Nelson Undertaker
... Sign, James Nelson Undertaker...Nelson... Undertaker...Black and white cropped copy of original photograph showing the front of the shop and dwelling run by James Nelson, Undertaker and Carpenter. Three children are standing in front of the building....Sign, James Nelson Undertaker Photograph ...Black and white cropped copy of original photograph showing the front of the shop and dwelling run by James Nelson, Undertaker and Carpenter. Three children are standing in front of the building.james nelson, undertaker, carpenter, cabinet maker, coffin maker, buildings, shops -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Electricity Connection, Linton, 1939
... Black and white image of SEC pole being erected for electricity connection outside Railway Hotel and Nelson Undertakers, Sussex Street, Linton. Linton was connected to the Victorian electricity grid in September 1939....Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields State Electricity Commission Linton Railway Hotel Black and white image of SEC pole being erected for electricity connection outside Railway Hotel and Nelson Undertakers, Sussex Street, Linton. Linton was connected to the Victorian electricity grid in September 1939. ...Black and white image of SEC pole being erected for electricity connection outside Railway Hotel and Nelson Undertakers, Sussex Street, Linton. Linton was connected to the Victorian electricity grid in September 1939.state electricity commission, linton, railway hotel -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Linton Public Library
... ... James Nelson [undertaker]...Photograph is dated between 1901 and 1914 (James Nelson Undertaker in premises next to library - he took over business there in 1901 and died in 1914, after which business became 'Nelson Bros. ...Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Photograph is dated between 1901 and 1914 (James Nelson Undertaker in premises next to library - he took over business there in 1901 and died in 1914, after which business became 'Nelson Bros. ...Photograph is dated between 1901 and 1914 (James Nelson Undertaker in premises next to library - he took over business there in 1901 and died in 1914, after which business became 'Nelson Bros. Undertakers').This is the earliest detailed photograph of the Linton library building that is in the LDHS collection, although the building can be glimpsed in other photographs of Sussex Street.Postcard - Sepia photograph of Linton Public Library building in Sussex Street, Linton. Building has verandah supported by four posts, and curved parapet. "LINTON / PUBLIC LIBRARY" on parapet. Signs painted on windows: LHS - "PUBLIC LIBRARY" ; RHS - "READING ROOM". Building appears to have only one window on north wall.linton public library, buildings, james nelson [undertaker] -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Nelson Brothers, Stained Glass Window, Linton, 1988, 1988
... Colour photograph showing stained glass window in the former Nelson Bros. Undertakers building (now the LDHS Resource Centre)....Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Nelson Bros. funeral parlour LDHS Resource Centre Stained glass windows Buildings Colour photograph showing stained glass window in the former Nelson Bros. Undertakers building (now the LDHS Resource Centre). ...Colour photograph showing stained glass window in the former Nelson Bros. Undertakers building (now the LDHS Resource Centre).nelson bros. funeral parlour, ldhs resource centre, stained glass windows, buildings -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Sussex Street, Linton, showing Railway Hotel, James Nelson Undertaker, Linton Public Library, c.1905
... Sussex Street, Linton, showing Railway Hotel, James Nelson Undertaker, Linton Public Library...... James Nelson Undertaker...James Nelson (who ran the undertaker's business shown next to the hotel) died in 1914 and the business was afterwards run as 'Nelson Bros. ...James Nelson (who ran the undertaker's business shown next to the hotel) died in 1914 and the business was afterwards run as 'Nelson Bros. ...Photograph dated to between 1903 and 1914. The original wooden buildings of the Railway Hotel were removed in early 1903 and a brick replacement erected that year. James Nelson (who ran the undertaker's business shown next to the hotel) died in 1914 and the business was afterwards run as 'Nelson Bros. Undertakers' by his three sons.This is a cropped version of a photograph (Registration no. 338) which shows both east and west sides of Sussex Street. The photograph has been mounted on card (for use at LDHS exhibition, 1983). sussex street linton, railway hotel linton, james nelson undertaker, linton public library -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Robert Simeon, Mary Ann, John William, James and Thomas Nelson, circa 1868
... His services included coffin making, and over time the business gradually evolved into "Nelson Bros Undertakers". R.S. Nelson married Mary Ann Dawe in 1864. ...His services included coffin making, and over time the business gradually evolved into "Nelson Bros Undertakers". R.S. Nelson married Mary Ann Dawe in 1864. ...Robert Simeon Nelson established a carpentry and cabinet making business in Linton from about 1858. His services included coffin making, and over time the business gradually evolved into "Nelson Bros Undertakers". R.S. Nelson married Mary Ann Dawe in 1864. They had six children, four of whom survived to adulthood.Black and white copy of original family portrait photograph, which shows Robert Simeon Nelson, his wife Mary Ann and their first three children - William John, b.1864, James, b.1866 and Thomas, b.1868 (d.1869).robert simeon nelson, mary ann nelson (née dawe), william john nelson, james nelson, thomas nelson -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Sussex Street, Linton, circa 1900
... Railway Hotel, James Nelson Undertaker, and library buildings on RHS of photo, people standing outside hotel and children in front of undertaker's. ...Railway Hotel, James Nelson Undertaker, and library buildings on RHS of photo, people standing outside hotel and children in front of undertaker's. ...Sepia photograph mounted on grey card shows buildings in Linton's main street. On LHS of photo "J. Shepherd Grocer & Ironmonger", with horse-drawn cart outside. Railway Hotel, James Nelson Undertaker, and library buildings on RHS of photo, people standing outside hotel and children in front of undertaker's. Dating the photo: James Nelson, whose premises are shown next to the hotel, took over his family's carpentery and undertaking business in 1901. The original hotel was a timber structure or structures. It is believed these were removed in about 1903 and a new brick hotel built around 1903-1904.sussex street, linton, streetscapes, horse drawn vehicles, hotels, commercial buildings -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Theo Nelson Snr
... After the death of his father in 1914, Theo and his brothers James and Norman took over James Nelson's undertaking business in Linton to form 'Nelson Bros. Undertakers'. Printed from glass plate negative, found after death of the donor's uncle. ...After the death of his father in 1914, Theo and his brothers James and Norman took over James Nelson's undertaking business in Linton to form 'Nelson Bros. Undertakers'. Printed from glass plate negative, found after death of the donor's uncle. ...Theophilus Nelson, born 1892, was a son of James Nelson and Priscilla Nelson nee Gribble. After the death of his father in 1914, Theo and his brothers James and Norman took over James Nelson's undertaking business in Linton to form 'Nelson Bros. Undertakers'. Printed from glass plate negative, found after death of the donor's uncle. Believed to be from collection of Augustus Titter (husband or son of Rose Dawe, who was a cousin of Theo Nelson).Black and white photograph of Theo Nelson Snr. wearing dark suit and tie."Theo Nelson (snr)".theo nelson snr -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, East Side of Sussex Street, Linton, 2014
... The former public library building, the Historical Society building (formerly Nelson Bros Undertakers), the Railway Hotel, the former CFA building and other shops and houses can be seen on the left of the photograph, which was taken by Gary Hunt in 2014....The former public library building, the Historical Society building (formerly Nelson Bros Undertakers), the Railway Hotel, the former CFA building and other shops and houses can be seen on the left of the photograph, which was taken by Gary Hunt in 2014. ...One of three colour photographs which have been printed on a single sheet of photographic paper. The photograph shows the view to the south along the east side of Sussex Street. The former public library building, the Historical Society building (formerly Nelson Bros Undertakers), the Railway Hotel, the former CFA building and other shops and houses can be seen on the left of the photograph, which was taken by Gary Hunt in 2014.linton public library building, linton & district historical society resource centre building, railway hotel linton, cfa building linton, sussex street linton -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Priscilla Nelson
... Priscilla Nelson, born 1895, was a daughter of Linton undertaker James Nelson and his wife Priscilla Nelson, nee Gribble. ...Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Priscilla Nelson, born 1895, was a daughter of Linton undertaker James Nelson and his wife Priscilla Nelson, nee Gribble. ...Priscilla Nelson, born 1895, was a daughter of Linton undertaker James Nelson and his wife Priscilla Nelson, nee Gribble. Photograph was printed from a glass plate negative found after death of the donor's uncle. Believed to be from collection of Augustus Titter (husband or son of Rose Dawe, a cousin of the Nelson family).Black and white photograph of young woman, side view, head and shoulders only."Priscilla Nelson".priscilla nelson -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Certificate - Documents, Funeral James Jones 1940, c1940
... ./ 5 Vickery Street/ Bentleigh / WILLIAMSTOWN/ 27/11/1940 Dr to / NELSON BROS.,/UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, / 43 Douglas Parade & 51 Stevedore St., Williamstown W16 / Motor Funerals Conducted Anywhere / In reply please quote 7/563/ Re The Funeral of The Late MR. ..../ 5 Vickery Street/ Bentleigh / WILLIAMSTOWN/ 27/11/1940 Dr to / NELSON BROS.,/UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, / 43 Douglas Parade & 51 Stevedore St., Williamstown W16 / Motor Funerals Conducted Anywhere / In reply please quote 7/563/ Re The Funeral of The Late MR. ...James Jones was the son of Philip Jones, a Chairmaker, and Ann Jones who settled in East Brighton after the sale of land c1852 in the area of the Henry Dendy Special Survey of 1841. Mary Ann Moore was the daughter of Thomas Moore, a Gardener, and Sarah Harris who also settled in Brighton c1852. James and Mary Ann Jones settled and raised their family in East Brighton now Bentleigh. Mr John Herron resided at 4 Vickery St Bentleigh until 1989. Sadly Martha Jones born 1888 died in 1890 and James Jones had to purchase a plot at Brighton General Cemetery for her burial. Baby Ethel May was interred in 1893 and then Mary Ann in 1903 and finally James in 1940. Their stillborn baby was buried in the Wesleyan public grave in 1900James Jones and Mary Ann Moore were born in Brighton c1857 and c 1859 into pioneer market gardener families in the area of the Dendy Special Survey of 1841. They married in 1883 and raised their family in East Brighton, now Bentleigh. Sadly infectious diseases took the lives of many infants throughout the Colony of Victoria due to the poor state of water supply and sewerage disposal and locally the swamps of the Elster Creek were a constant breeding ground. Martha Jones born 1888 died 1890 and was interred in the Brighton General Cemetery in a family plot, in the Wesleyan Section, purchased by her father James Jones. In 1893 another daughter Ethel May died and was buried in the family plot. A stillborn baby was interred in the public grave of Brighton General Cemetery in May1900. Mary Ann Jones died, at age 43years, and was interred in January 1903. Finally in November 1940 Mr James Jones was buried in the family grave. 1 original paper account and 1 paper receipt from Nelson Bros. Funeral Directors re the funeral of James Jones in November 19401) M..J.P Jones Esq./ 5 Vickery Street/ Bentleigh / WILLIAMSTOWN/ 27/11/1940 Dr to / NELSON BROS.,/UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, / 43 Douglas Parade & 51 Stevedore St., Williamstown W16 / Motor Funerals Conducted Anywhere / In reply please quote 7/563/ Re The Funeral of The Late MR. JAMES JONES/ £28:10:0 -1 Glass Hearse & 2 Limousines, Cemetery Fees and Newspaper notices 2) As above / 27/111940 / A Memo. from NELSON BROS.,/ Dear Sir, /Herewith ...our official receipt... / signed A Nelson / Manager* wesleyan church, brighton general cemetery, vaccination, pioneers, early settlers, typhoid, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, market gardeners, jones james, jones mary ann, jones martha, dendy henry, dendys special survey 1841, infectious diseases, water supply, elster creek, melbourne, orford g h, printers, southern cross office, “brighton leader” print, bay street brighton, jones ethel may -
Federation University Historical CollectionMagazine - Photograph - Black and White, Berry, Anderson & Co, Ballarat Courier Special Christmas Edition, 1916, 1916
... NElson Portland Jelbarts Jelbart's Telescope Lin Hillman Presbyterian Church Snake Valley Miss A.M. Abrams Berry Anderson and Co J.A. Reynolds maypole W.F. Coltman Ballarat Boot Palace ben nevis elmhurst jonathan reeve victorian producers co-operative r.u. nicholls f.w. barnes and son ballarat steam laundryballarat water reserves yarra river warburton erskine river lorne john bray eden studios lake wendouree A magazine supplement of the Ballarat Courier containing articles, images and advertisement. Images include: St Patrick's Day March, Eight Hour Day procession Advertisements include: Morris undertaker ...A magazine supplement of the Ballarat Courier containing articles, images and advertisement. Images include: St Patrick's Day March, Eight Hour Day procession Advertisements include: Morris undertaker, Olivers, Miller, Hanrahan's Hotelst patrick's day, ballarat townscape, st patrick's day parade, ballarat st patrick's day parade, ballarat courier, hanrahan, morris, labour day, 8 hour day, eight hours day procession, st patrick's day procession, mrs captain ellis, picture palace, grenville college, berry united company ullina, lewis s. smith architect, bolster brothers, buninyong butter factory, aquatic carnival, george e. deeble machinery, cape nelson portland, jelbarts, jelbart's telescope, lin hillman, presbyterian church snake valley, miss a.m. abrams, berry anderson and co, j.a. reynolds, maypole, w.f. coltman, ballarat boot palace, ben nevis elmhurst, jonathan reeve, victorian producers co-operative, r.u. nicholls, f.w. barnes and son, ballarat steam laundryballarat water reserves, yarra river warburton, erskine river lorne, john bray, eden studios, lake wendouree -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mrs. R.S Nelson
... Nelson was a carpenter/cabinet maker with a sideline in coffin-making, whose buisiness in Sussex St was slowly evolving into that of an undertaker. ...Nelson was a carpenter/cabinet maker with a sideline in coffin-making, whose buisiness in Sussex St was slowly evolving into that of an undertaker. ...Mary Ann Dawe migrated to Victoria with her parents William and Sarah Ann Dawe in 1857, and married Robert Simeon Nelson at Linton in 1864. At that time R. S. Nelson was a carpenter/cabinet maker with a sideline in coffin-making, whose buisiness in Sussex St was slowly evolving into that of an undertaker. Robert Simeon and Mary Ann Nelson had six children, four of whom lived to adulthood. Mary Ann died from complications of childbirth in 1887.Black and white copy of an original portrait showing an older woman wearing a black high ruffle necked dress with a brooch at her throat and a black feathered hat.mrs robert simeon nelson (nee mary ann dawe) 1846-1887 -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, R.S. Nelson, Grocers, Ironmongers
... This image shows the undertaker's premises/general store run by R. S. Nelson (Snr.) from the early 1860s and is thought to have been taken in the 1880s. ...Nelson & Son / China and Paint / Glass, Oils", and lettering across the verandah reads "Grocers Ironmongers &c". The shop front has a central doorway, and two large windows, each with twelve wood-framed, square panes of glass. Three posts support the verandah. Above the doorway of the shop, lettering reads "Furnishing Undertakers...Nelson (1833-1893) Buildings Shops Undertakers Digital copy of an original photograph and its mounting card. ...This image shows the undertaker's premises/general store run by R. S. Nelson (Snr.) from the early 1860s and is thought to have been taken in the 1880s. This building was modified considerably by successive generations of the Nelson family over the years (see Registration nos. 338, 2019-314, 2019-320, 2019-325, and photos on p.33 & p.34 of the 'Photographic History''). It is currently used as the LDHS Resource Centre. The people standing at the front of the shop are unidentified. This image was copied in 2020 from a facebook post by Marcia Penny, a descendant of Linton's Craine family. Information with the image on facebook said the original photograph had been in a McIntyre family album (the McIntyre family was connected to the Craine family by marriage).Digital copy of an original photograph and its mounting card. The photograph shows a group of eight men and three children standing beneath the verandah of a shop. A sign above the verandah reads "R.S. Nelson & Son / China and Paint / Glass, Oils", and lettering across the verandah reads "Grocers Ironmongers &c". The shop front has a central doorway, and two large windows, each with twelve wood-framed, square panes of glass. Three posts support the verandah. Above the doorway of the shop, lettering reads "Furnishing Undertakers".r. s. nelson (1833-1893), buildings, shops, undertakers
