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Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Memorial tablet for James Dodds, in Presbyterian Church, Linton
... Memorial tablet for James Dodds, in Presbyterian Church, Linton...... Presbyterian Church Linton...At the time this photograph was taken (1990), this memorial tablet was in the Presbyterian Church in Linton. The memorial is now in the LDHS collection (Registration number 2013-07.)..."Presbyterian Church Linton"....James Dodds Presbyterian Church Linton Memorials "Presbyterian Church Linton". ...At the time this photograph was taken (1990), this memorial tablet was in the Presbyterian Church in Linton. The memorial is now in the LDHS collection (Registration number 2013-07.)Colour photo of memorial tablet for James Dodds."Presbyterian Church Linton".james dodds, presbyterian church linton, memorials -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Linton Presbyterian Church Roll of Honour, WWI
... Linton Presbyterian Church Roll of Honour, WWI...... Presbyterian Church Linton...Colour photograph of WWI Roll of Honour, which once hung in the Presbyterian Church at Linton...."Presbyterian Church Linton"....Honour boards Presbyterian Church Linton Memorials World War 1914-1918 "Presbyterian Church Linton". ...This Honour Roll is now in the LDHS collection (Registration no. 2012-38.) The photograph was taken in 1990.Colour photograph of WWI Roll of Honour, which once hung in the Presbyterian Church at Linton."Presbyterian Church Linton".honour boards, presbyterian church linton, memorials, world war 1914-1918 -
Linton and District Historical Society IncBottle opener, Bottle Opener, Presbyterian Church, Linton
... Bottle Opener, Presbyterian Church, Linton...Presbyterian Church Linton...Used by the Presbyterian Church Linton, for opening the communion grape juice. ...Used by the Presbyterian Church Linton, for opening the communion grape juice. ...Used by the Presbyterian Church Linton, for opening the communion grape juice. Donated to the Society on the Church closure in 1996.Gold painted bottle opener in shape of a right hand.presbyterian church linton, bottle opener -
Linton and District Historical Society IncGas light bracket, Gas Light, Presbyterian Church, Linton
... Gas Light, Presbyterian Church, Linton...... Presbyterian Church Linton...Until Linton was connected to the statewide electricity grid in 1939, this gas light was used to light the altar at the Presbyterian Church in Linton....Gas Light, Presbyterian Church, Linton Gas light bracket ...Until Linton was connected to the statewide electricity grid in 1939, this gas light was used to light the altar at the Presbyterian Church in Linton.Curved gas light wall bracket, ornamented with leaves. One end designed to be attached to a wall, the other end has a valve, presumably to control the flow of gas. Beyond this valve, the end of the fitting is threaded, to facilitate attachment of a glass cover.gas lighting, presbyterian church linton -
Linton and District Historical Society IncCollection plate, Collection Plates, Presbyterian Church, Linton, 1900
... Collection Plates, Presbyterian Church, Linton...Presbyterian Church Linton...Donation to the Presbyterian church by T.M.Wise. Presbyterian Church Linton Collection plates T.M. ...Used as collection plates. Donation to the Presbyterian church by T.M.Wise.Two round wooden plates with red cloth inserts embroidered with yellow flowers."Presented to the Presbyterian church by T.M.Wise".presbyterian church linton, collection plates, t.m. wise -
Linton and District Historical Society IncCertificate, First Prize, Presbyterian Church Grand Annual Show, Linton, 1952
... First Prize, Presbyterian Church Grand Annual Show, Linton, 1952...Presbyterian Church Linton. Grand Annual Show...Text: " Presbyterian Church, Linton / GRAND ANNUAL SHOW / FIRST PRIZE / AWARDED TO Mrs. ...McCarthy Kathleen O'Beirne Text: " Presbyterian Church, Linton / GRAND ANNUAL SHOW / FIRST PRIZE / AWARDED TO Mrs. ...Mrs McCarthy, who was awarded the certificates, was formerly Kathleen O'Beirne. Three cards - two blue "First Prize" cards - awarded for 'Prettiest Jug' and 'Article not costing more than 2/6'; one white "Second Prize' card, awarded for 'Prettiest Cub and Saucer'.Blue rectangular card with dark blue printing. Awarded to Mrs. McCarthy for Prettiest Jug.Text: " Presbyterian Church, Linton / GRAND ANNUAL SHOW / FIRST PRIZE / AWARDED TO Mrs. V. McCarthy / FOR Prettiest Jug / Nov 29th. 1952. "presbyterian church linton. grand annual show, events, prize certificates, mrs v. mccarthy, kathleen o'beirne -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, H.G.A. Brown Photographer, Group of parishioners outside Linton Presbyterian church, 1896
... Group of parishioners outside Linton Presbyterian church....Linton Presbyterian Church...An Anniversary Tea Meeting at Linton Presbyterian Church five years after the foundation stone was laid in 1891. ...Mounted sepia photograph of ladies and gentlemen and young girl in front of Linton Presbyterian church....on back: Presbyterian Church Linton 21st September 1896...Photo 258 Victoria Street Ballarat East. on back: Presbyterian Church Linton 21st September 1896 Mounted sepia photograph of ladies and gentlemen and young girl in front of Linton Presbyterian church. ...An Anniversary Tea Meeting at Linton Presbyterian Church five years after the foundation stone was laid in 1891. Mounted sepia photograph of ladies and gentlemen and young girl in front of Linton Presbyterian church.H.G.A Brown. Photo 258 Victoria Street Ballarat East. on back: Presbyterian Church Linton 21st September 1896linton presbyterian church, anniversary tea meeting 1891 -
Linton and District Historical Society IncCertificate, Second Prize, Presbyterian Church Grand Annual Show, Linton, 1952
... Second Prize, Presbyterian Church Grand Annual Show, Linton, 1952...Presbyterian Church Linton. Grand Annual Show...Text: " Presbyterian Church, Linton / GRAND ANNUAL SHOW / SECOND PRIZE / AWARDED TO Mrs. ...McCarthy Kathleen O'Beirne Text: " Presbyterian Church, Linton / GRAND ANNUAL SHOW / SECOND PRIZE / AWARDED TO Mrs. ...Mrs McCarthy, who was awarded the certificates, was formerly Kathleen O'Beirne. Three cards - two blue "First Prize" cards - awarded for 'Prettiest Jug' and 'Article not costing more than 2/6'; one white "Second Prize' card, awarded for 'Prettiest Cub and Saucer'.Cream rectangular card with dark blue printing. Awarded to Mrs. McCarthy for Prettiest Cup and Saucer.Text: " Presbyterian Church, Linton / GRAND ANNUAL SHOW / SECOND PRIZE / AWARDED TO Mrs. V. McCarthy / FOR Prettiest Cup and Saucer / Nov 29th. 1952. "presbyterian church linton. grand annual show, events, prize certificates, mrs v. mccarthy, kathleen o'beirne -
Linton and District Historical Society IncCertificate, First Prize, Presbyterian Church Grand Annual Show, Linton, 1952
... First Prize, Presbyterian Church Grand Annual Show, Linton, 1952...Presbyterian Church Linton. Grand Annual Show...Text: " Presbyterian Church, Linton / GRAND ANNUAL SHOW / FIRST PRIZE / AWARDED TO Mrs. ...McCarthy Kathleen O'Beirne Text: " Presbyterian Church, Linton / GRAND ANNUAL SHOW / FIRST PRIZE / AWARDED TO Mrs. ...Mrs McCarthy, who was awarded the certificates, was formerly Kathleen O'Beirne. Three cards - two blue "First Prize" cards - awarded for 'Prettiest Jug' and 'Article not costing more than 2/6'; one white "Second Prize' card, awarded for 'Prettiest Cub and Saucer'.Blue rectangular card with dark blue printing. Awarded to Mrs. McCarthy for Article not costing more than 2/6.Text: " Presbyterian Church, Linton / GRAND ANNUAL SHOW / FIRST PRIZE / AWARDED TO Mrs. V. McCarthy / FOR Article not costing more than 2/6 / Nov 29th. 1952. "presbyterian church linton. grand annual show, events, prize certificates, mrs v. mccarthy, kathleen o'beirne -
Linton and District Historical Society IncMinute Book, Minutes of Presbyterian Church Federal, Linton, and Carngham Session Meetings, 1930-1972
... Minutes of Presbyterian Church Federal, Linton, and Carngham Session Meetings, 1930-1972...Presbyterian Church. Carngham and Linton Charge...Presbyterian Church. Carngham and Linton Charge Documents and records Session meetings Minutes Large volume with blue-green cloth-covered cardboard covers, leather spine and leather corner reinforcing. ...Large volume with blue-green cloth-covered cardboard covers, leather spine and leather corner reinforcing. "Session Minute Book" in gold lettering on spine. Lined pages with marbled edges., pages are numbered on top RHS. Handwritten entries record minutes of meetings held at Carngham and Linton.presbyterian church. carngham and linton charge, documents and records, session meetings, minutes -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Linton Presbyterian Church picnic
... Linton Presbyterian Church picnic...Presbyterian Church Linton...Linton Presbyterian Sunday school picnic held at Lake Burrumbeet. Young boy possibly Bill Fletcher. Presbyterian Church ...Linton Presbyterian Sunday school picnic held at Lake Burrumbeet. Young boy possibly Bill Fletcher.Sepia photograph of ladies and young boy seated on grass at a picnic, two men standing near tree in background.On reverse: "SSchool picnic at / Lake Burrumbeet".presbyterian church linton, bill fletcher, picnics -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Linton Presbyterian Church Board of Management
... Linton Presbyterian Church Board of Management...Linton Presbyterian Church...Members of Linton Presbyterian Church Board of Management. Back row: J Campbell, A Campbell, Geo Bennett?...Black and white photograph of the Linton Presbyterian Church Board of Management, date not known....Members of Linton Presbyterian Church Board of Management. Back row: J Campbell, A Campbell, Geo Bennett? ...Members of Linton Presbyterian Church Board of Management. Back row: J Campbell, A Campbell, Geo Bennett?, Dave Brown, PH Brett, A McBeath, D Hitchins, WS Riddle, A Nicol. Front row: Armstrong Kerr (Jnr), R Wishart?, Minister RF Parry, WH Maddock, Thomas McBeath ?Black and white photograph of the Linton Presbyterian Church Board of Management, date not known.linton presbyterian church, campbell, bennett, brown, brett, mcbeath, hitchins, riddle nicol, kerr, wishart, parry, maddock -
Linton and District Historical Society IncCertificate, Harry Brown & Co. Print., Ballarat, Linton Presbyterian Church Spring Flower Show, First Prize, 1970, 1970
... Linton Presbyterian Church Spring Flower Show, First Prize, 1970...Linton Presbyterian Church...Rectangular, blue cardboard certificate for first prize at Linton Presbyterian Church Spring flower show and fair, 1970....Text: " LINTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / SPRING FLOWER SHOW AND FAIR / PARISH HALL, LINTON / Saturday Nov 7 1970 / FIRST PRIZE / Awarded to Graeme Dunn / For Flat Bowl....Awarded to Graeme Dunn. Linton Presbyterian Church Events Flower shows Certificates Awards Graeme Dunn Text: " LINTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / SPRING FLOWER SHOW AND FAIR / PARISH HALL, LINTON / Saturday Nov 7 1970 / FIRST PRIZE / Awarded to Graeme Dunn / For Flat Bowl. ...Awarded to Graeme Dunn.Rectangular, blue cardboard certificate for first prize at Linton Presbyterian Church Spring flower show and fair, 1970.Text: " LINTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / SPRING FLOWER SHOW AND FAIR / PARISH HALL, LINTON / Saturday Nov 7 1970 / FIRST PRIZE / Awarded to Graeme Dunn / For Flat Bowl.linton presbyterian church, events, flower shows, certificates, awards, graeme dunn -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPlaque, Dedication Plaque, Church Heating System
... ... Presbyterian Church Linton...The church referred to is the Linton Presbyterian Church....Plaques Memorials Presbyterian Church Linton Dr James Blair Donaldson Snr. ...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
Folder, History of Linton Presbyterian Church, Communion Roll 1870-1908, Baptism Roll 1891-1904
... History of Linton Presbyterian Church, Communion Roll 1870-1908, Baptism Roll 1891-1904...Linton Presbyterian Church...Foolscap-size plastic display folder containing photocopies of historical material related to Linton Presbyterian Church. Includes: Two copies of an article "Linton Presbyterian Church: one hundred years of history" (undated, writer's name not credited). ...This folder of material was compiled by members of the Linton & District Historical Society, and donated to the collection in 1992. Linton Presbyterian Church Communicants Documents and records Registers Lists Foolscap-size plastic display folder containing photocopies of historical material related to Linton Presbyterian Church. ...This folder of material was compiled by members of the Linton & District Historical Society, and donated to the collection in 1992.Foolscap-size plastic display folder containing photocopies of historical material related to Linton Presbyterian Church. Includes: Two copies of an article "Linton Presbyterian Church: one hundred years of history" (undated, writer's name not credited). Photocopies of pages from "Diamond Jubilee: Historical Sketch 1861-1921", a booklet produced in 1921 for the Diamond Jubilee of the Carngham and Linton Charge of the Presbyterian Church. (A copy of this booklet is in the LDHS collection - Registration no. 1645.) Photocopies of pages from the Linton Communion Roll, which list the names of Presbyterian communicants between 1870 and 1908. Note: years not continuous, some gaps in coverage, e.g. 1873-1877, 1879-1880. Photocopied pages from a baptism roll for Carngham, Linton, Mortchup (Mortchup) & Snake Valley. Lists names of children and place and date of baptism. Date range 1891-1904.linton presbyterian church, communicants, documents and records, registers, lists -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Linton Presbyterian Church Choir, circa 1920
... Linton Presbyterian Church Choir, circa 1920...Black and white photograph which was copied from the Presbyterian Church "Diamond Jubilee" booklet (see Registration no. 1645). Photograph shows members of the Linton Presbyterian Church choir with their conductor, Mr Maddock. ...Presbyterian Church choir Choirs Gertrude Cox Jean Cox Cassie McBeath Alex McBeath George Bennett Mary Hitchins (née Rankin) Miss Johnston Miss Gascoigne Miss Maddock Miss Wishart Mr Maddock [choir conductor] Black and white photograph which was copied from the Presbyterian Church "Diamond Jubilee" booklet (see Registration no. 1645). Photograph shows members of the Linton ...Black and white photograph which was copied from the Presbyterian Church "Diamond Jubilee" booklet (see Registration no. 1645). Photograph shows members of the Linton Presbyterian Church choir with their conductor, Mr Maddock. The photograph includes the caption from the original publication. This identifies members of the choir by their surnames only. Additional names, including first names, were provided at the time the photograph was copied for LDHS.presbyterian church choir, choirs, gertrude cox, jean cox, cassie mcbeath, alex mcbeath, george bennett, mary hitchins (née rankin), miss johnston, miss gascoigne, miss maddock, miss wishart, mr maddock [choir conductor] -
Linton and District Historical Society IncCertificate, First Prize, Linton Presbyterian Church Spring Show, 1935 : awarded to Maree Grigg
... First Prize, Linton Presbyterian Church Spring Show, 1935 : awarded to Maree Grigg...Linton Presbyterian Church...Text, printed: " Linton Presbyterian Church / SPRING SHOW, DECEMBER 7th, 1935. / FIRST PRIZE / For Addressed Envelope / Awarded to Maree Grigg...Linton Presbyterian Church Maree Grigg Events Text, printed: " Linton Presbyterian Church / SPRING SHOW, DECEMBER 7th, 1935. / FIRST PRIZE / For Addressed Envelope / Awarded to Maree Grigg. " Blue cardboard prize certificate with black printed text. ...Blue cardboard prize certificate with black printed text. Awarded to Maree Grigg for an addressed envelope.Text, printed: " Linton Presbyterian Church / SPRING SHOW, DECEMBER 7th, 1935. / FIRST PRIZE / For Addressed Envelope / Awarded to Maree Grigg. "linton presbyterian church, maree grigg, events -
Linton and District Historical Society IncCertificate, Standard Type, Linton, Second Prize, Linton Presbyterian Church Spring Show, 1935 : awarded to Maree Grigg, 1935
... Second Prize, Linton Presbyterian Church Spring Show, 1935 : awarded to Maree Grigg...Linton Presbyterian Church...Text, printed: " Linton Presbyterian Church / SPRING SHOW, DECEMBER 7th, 1935. / SECOND PRIZE / For Balance Sheet / Awarded to Maree Grigg...Linton Presbyterian Church Maree Grigg Events Text, printed: " Linton Presbyterian Church / SPRING SHOW, DECEMBER 7th, 1935. / SECOND PRIZE / For Balance Sheet / Awarded to Maree Grigg. " Pink cardboard prize certificate with black printed text. ...Pink cardboard prize certificate with black printed text. Awarded to Maree Grigg for a balance sheet.Text, printed: " Linton Presbyterian Church / SPRING SHOW, DECEMBER 7th, 1935. / SECOND PRIZE / For Balance Sheet / Awarded to Maree Grigg. "linton presbyterian church, maree grigg, events -
Linton and District Historical Society IncEpergne, Epergne, Presented to Mrs. Donaldson, 1907
... 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....Donaldson by her friends of the Presbyterian Church, Linton, as a mark of esteem. 26-4.07". ...Donaldson by her friends of the Presbyterian Church, Linton, as a mark of esteem. 26-4.07". ...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 IncPhotograph, Rev. W.J. Murray
... Presbyterian Church... Snake Valley/Linton...Murray Presbyterian Church Snake Valley/Linton Black and white copy of original photograph showing a head and shoulder portrait of a man with a moustache and hair parted down the middle, wearing a dark suit and white reverend's collar. ...Black and white copy of original photograph showing a head and shoulder portrait of a man with a moustache and hair parted down the middle, wearing a dark suit and white reverend's collar.rev. w.j. murray, presbyterian church, snake valley/linton -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Children in Edinburgh Dam, Linton, 1939
... The Edinburgh Dam was used for swimming (and school swimming lessons)for many years until the 1960s-1970s. The Linton Presbyterian Church can be seen in the background....The Edinburgh Dam was used for swimming (and school swimming lessons)for many years until the 1960s-1970s. The Linton Presbyterian Church can be seen in the background. ...The Edinburgh Dam was used for swimming (and school swimming lessons)for many years until the 1960s-1970s. The Linton Presbyterian Church can be seen in the background.Small black and white photograph of eight children in a body of water. Two of the children are sitting in homemade canoes.Reverse: " EDINBURGH? DAM / LINTON about 1939 / ALAN Mc / RONALD Mc / VIC McGRATH? / JOY Mc EILEEN HADDON / BRIAN Mc / RUTH Mc BOATS MADE FROM / SHEETS OF GALV IRON / BELTED FLAT & / TURNED OVER ".edinburgh dam swimming pool, mccorkell family, vic mcgrath? -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Andrew McKay
... Andrew McKay was an Elder of the Linton Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Carngham Board of Management of the Church from 1861. ...Andrew McKay was an Elder of the Linton Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Carngham Board of Management of the Church from 1861. ...Andrew McKay migrated to Victoria from Scotland in 1853 and was living at Linton from the late 1850s. He had mining interests and also worked as a stonemason. Andrew McKay was an Elder of the Linton Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Carngham Board of Management of the Church from 1861. Andrew McKay and his wife Margaret (nee Robertson) had a large family, with seven of their children born at Linton. Their daughter Williamina was Postmistress at Linton between 1888-1890. Andrew and Margaret McKay left Linton around 1882-83.Black and white copy of original portrait showing a man with longer hair, deeply parted on the left and a short beard around under his jawline. He is wearing a light suit jacket with a dark collar and a cravat."2016 Andrew McKay an early elder in presb church"andrew mckay -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Miss Helen Milne, Linton school teacher
... Miss Milne's efforts at training the children for school concerts were often commended in newspaper reports. Linton Presbyterian Church records held at show that Helen Milne was a communicant from 1886, having transferred from Inglewood. ...Miss Milne's efforts at training the children for school concerts were often commended in newspaper reports. Linton Presbyterian Church records held at show that Helen Milne was a communicant from 1886, having transferred from Inglewood. ...Miss Milne was a teacher at Linton State School for many years. It is understood she is the Assistant Teacher in the photograph of school pupils and teachers, c.1888. (Registration no. 179). Miss Milne's efforts at training the children for school concerts were often commended in newspaper reports. Linton Presbyterian Church records held at show that Helen Milne was a communicant from 1886, having transferred from Inglewood. The 'Ballarat Star', 2 July 1902, p. 6, reported that Miss Milne had been presented with a gold brooch and purse, as she had been transferred to another school and was leaving Linton. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 67. A book of hymns owned by Miss Milne is in the LDHS collection (Registration no. 2013-62).Sepia portrait of a lady wearing high necked gown."67 Miss H Milne"helen (heather) milne, old lintonian collection -
Linton and District Historical Society IncChalice
... Linton Presbyterian Church...Used as chalice in Presbyterian church. Donation to Society on closure of church in 1997 Linton Presbyterian Church Stemmed glass cup without handles. ...Used as chalice in Presbyterian church. Donation to Society on closure of church in 1997Stemmed glass cup without handles. Silver grape and vine leaf decoration on gold background on bowl.linton presbyterian church -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Vera Johnson
... Vera Johnson was an active member of the Linton community - her name is mentioned in records of the Presbyterian Church, and also in records of the CWA Linton Branch. ...Vera Johnson was an active member of the Linton community - her name is mentioned in records of the Presbyterian Church, and also in records of the CWA Linton Branch. ...Vera Johnson, the wife of James Eccles Johnson, lived in Linton from about 1935 until the 1950s. The Johnsons lived in the house in Sussex Street formerly owned by the Donaldson family. Vera Johnson was an active member of the Linton community - her name is mentioned in records of the Presbyterian Church, and also in records of the CWA Linton Branch. She was an enthusiastic gardener and regularly supplied flowers for the church. She had two children of her own (Eric and Betty), and often provided care for her nieces, Shirley and Elizabeth (Beth) Lock, who lived with her for extended periods when their mother was ill. Vera and James Johnson were connected through marriage to the Rankin family.Black and white copy of original photograph of Vera Johnson. The photograph is a head and shoulders portrait of a woman with wavy hair worn mid-length. She is wearing a knitted cardigan over a dark dress which has floral decorations/trim near the neckline.On reverse: "Vera Johnson / lived in / Dr. Donaldson Jnr's / house in Sussex St, / early 1930s."vera johnson -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Ewen Rankin
... He became an important figure in Linton, being involved with both agricultural and mining activities. He was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church. ...He became an important figure in Linton, being involved with both agricultural and mining activities. He was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church. ...Ewen Rankin migrated from Scotland to Victoria in 1852 with his parents and brothers and sisters. He became an important figure in Linton, being involved with both agricultural and mining activities. He was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church. He married Anna Woods in 1874 and they had several children, who also went on to become Linton identities.Black and white image of a man with a short beard. He is wearing a jacket and bow tie.ewen rankin -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mary Hitchins, 1884-1971
... She was a pupil teacher at Linton State School, and later was Head Teacher at Happy Valley State School. She played tennis, sang in the Presbyterian Church choir and was involved in community organisations such as the CWA throughout her life. ...She was a pupil teacher at Linton State School, and later was Head Teacher at Happy Valley State School. She played tennis, sang in the Presbyterian Church choir and was involved in community organisations such as the CWA throughout her life. ...Mary Jane Rankin was born in 1884 to parents Ewen and Anna Rankin (née Woods). She was a pupil teacher at Linton State School, and later was Head Teacher at Happy Valley State School. She played tennis, sang in the Presbyterian Church choir and was involved in community organisations such as the CWA throughout her life. In 1918 Mary Rankin married Ed Hitchins, the manager of the Linton branch of the Bank of New South Wales. "Mrs Mary (Molly) Hitchins, formerly a school teacher, who drove a mad headed grey horse in a gig some two or three miles to the local hall, was our Sunday School teacher. Although she was Presbyterian, she arranged and taught all Protestant denominations, and left a wonderful heritage of dedication to all those who came under her influence. She had married after many years as a school teacher, and had no children of her own." Jack Fletcher, in 'My Early Days' - recollections in Fletcher family file.Mary Hitchins, née Mary Rankin, 1884-1971mary rankin, mary hitchins -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Priscilla Nelson with her grandson Theo Nelson
... James established a carpentry/undertaking business on "Church Hill" in Linton (near the Presbyterian Church), but after his brother John Nelson died in 1900, he inherited the Nelson premises in Sussex Street which had been built by his father, and he moved his business and family to this location. ...James established a carpentry/undertaking business on "Church Hill" in Linton (near the Presbyterian Church), but after his brother John Nelson died in 1900, he inherited the Nelson premises in Sussex Street which had been built by his father, and he moved his business and family to this location. ...Priscilla Nelson, born 1869, grew up at Happy Valley and married James Nelson (the second son of Robert Simeon Nelson and Mary Ann Dawe) in 1890. Priscilla and James had six children - James, Theophilus, Norman, Pearl, Mary and Violet. James established a carpentry/undertaking business on "Church Hill" in Linton (near the Presbyterian Church), but after his brother John Nelson died in 1900, he inherited the Nelson premises in Sussex Street which had been built by his father, and he moved his business and family to this location. This photograph shows Priscilla Nelson with her grandson Theo (son of Theophilus Nelson). The photograph is understood to have been taken in 1939. Priscilla Nelson died in 1941.Enlarged black and white copy of original photograph which has been mounted on white card. The photograph shows an older lady wearing a had and a coat with a fur trim. In one arm she is holding a young child and a handbag. She appears to be about to climb into a car, as her other hand is on the car's door handle.priscilla nelson (née gribble), theo nelson [b. 1939] -
![Book - Novel, Ellis, Edward S, The three arrows by Edward S. Ellis, with a colour frontispiece and four black-and-white illustrations, [n.d.] [1915?]](/media/collectors/641920217f0478323d8a47a8/items/670ed98c685dc78963b94918/item-media/6716cf1cba05366ddbf8116e/item-fit-380x285.jpg?cb=6)
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Ellis, Edward S, The three arrows by Edward S. Ellis, with a colour frontispiece and four black-and-white illustrations, [n.d.] [1915?]
... Book plate affixed to front end paper, inscribed across top "Linton Presbyterian Church, 1st Prize": "Awarded to Master Laurie Brown for Church Attendance". ...Book plate affixed to front end paper, inscribed across top "Linton Presbyterian Church, 1st Prize": "Awarded to Master Laurie Brown for Church Attendance". 317 p. : ill. ; pale blue cover, images of native Americans holding guns on front cover, frontiersman holding gun on spine. ...Adventure story for boys set in the American frontier.317 p. : ill. ; pale blue cover, images of native Americans holding guns on front cover, frontiersman holding gun on spine.fictionAdventure story for boys set in the American frontier.children's fiction, westerns, american frontier, laurie brown -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mr J. Shepherd
... Linton, as well as farmland near Spring Vale (now Pittong) and in Argyle. He was a Shire of Grenville Councillor for much of the period 1870-1915, and served as Shire President three times. He was deeply involved with the Presbyterian Church...Linton, as well as farmland near Spring Vale (now Pittong) and in Argyle. He was a Shire of Grenville Councillor for much of the period 1870-1915, and served as Shire President three times. He was deeply involved with the Presbyterian Church ...Joseph Shepherd arrived in Victoria in early 1851, living first at Geelong. By 1863 he had established a grocery and ironmongery store in Linton (the former Brewer's store in Sussex Street). He later owned other commercial properties in Linton, as well as farmland near Spring Vale (now Pittong) and in Argyle. He was a Shire of Grenville Councillor for much of the period 1870-1915, and served as Shire President three times. He was deeply involved with the Presbyterian Church, had an interest in homeopathic medicine, and bred racehorses. Photograph is part of S E Surman collection (album) page 28 top left.Sepia portrait of a bearded mature gentleman wearing suit with bow tie. surman collection, joseph shepherd
