One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / NO. 263 / "THERESA" / See page 8 / 7d.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting

Glenorchy School Pupils S.S. No 263stawell education

Glenorchy School Pupils c1940 S.S. No 263stawell education

Glenorchy School Pupils 1947 S.S. No 263stawell education

Contents: • Proposed Demolition of the Eltham Courthouse by Jim Connor • Heritage Excursion – Along the Aqueduct – Saturday 7th May 2022 • Municipal District – Eltham (Victoria Gazette No. 140 – March 26, 1957 • Eltham Courthouse Officially Reopened by Jim Connor • Murray’s Bridge by Jim Connor • Shire of Eltham • A 21st Celebration? By Jim Connor • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Liz Pidgeon o Elizabeth Agatha (Betty) Erickson, nee Carrucan 1915-1990 • Our History – Our Library • Annual General Meeting – 2.00pm, Saturday 23rd April 2022The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society

Ill, p.263.non-fictionStoker Munro was just an inexperienced seventeen year old knockabout kid when he went to war, but he turned out to be an extraordinary survivor. the sinking of the Perth was only the beginning of his war. Stoker suffered through years of harsh imprisonment in Java and the infamous Changi prison camp, as well as the horrors of the thai-Burma Railway. then, just as conditions improved, he was shipped off to Japan and another disaster.world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese

263 pages, illustrated.

Ill, p. 263.non-fictionLocal history and family origins in Co. Wexford, Irelandwexford - ireland, geneology - ireland

ill, p.263.fictionA romantic novel based on the history of the North Shore of Sydney.australian fiction, north sydney - history

Ill, p.263.non-fictionThe story of the recreation of the original Mayflower journey.mayflower, new england settlement

Ill, p.263.non-fictionWith only their bare hands and the crudest of homemade tools, they sank shafts, built underground railroads, forged passports, drew maps, faked weapons, and tailored german uniforms and civilian clothes. They developed a fantastic security system to protect themselves from the German "ferrets" who prowled the compounds with nerve-racking tenacity and suspicion. It was a split-second operation as delicate and as deadly as a time bomb. world war 1939-1945 - prisoners of war, world war 1939 1945 - escapes

The construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, has begun with the laying of the concrete slab. In this photo, an unidentified man watches the work being done by construction workers after the concrete has been poured.COL photo of the crane of a truck hovering over one section of a large concrete slab on a construction site. A man in a suit observes while construction workers attend to various sections of the slab. In front of the truck, there is a brown car with the registration number plate ICE-169.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, h & l hecht trust, leadership gift, concrete slab, concrete floor, building foundations, crane, truck, building construction, c1993, c1994

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, event guests gather for refreshments beneath a marquee, after the pegging of the site and official proceedings.B&W medium close up photo of a few people gathered under a marquee, outdoors. Three people are in a small group, chatting. A waitress, wearing a dark coloured apron, is holding a tray of refreshments. She has her back to the small group. Another two people are evident on the left side edge of the frame. On a table in the foreground are bottles of wine, flute champagne glasses, and a bowl of strawberries.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, guests, refreshments, wine, champagne, champagne flute, strawberries, marquee, 1993

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, event guests gather for refreshments beneath a marquee, after the pegging of the site and official proceedings.B&W medium close up photo of a few people gathered under a marquee, outdoors. A man is drinking from a champagne flute. Behind him, someone (partially obscured) is raising one arm. In the foreground, a woman is leaning on the table while chatting to another woman wearing a straw hat. On the table, there is a bottle of wine, a flute champagne glass, a bowl of strawberries, stacks of paper napkins, and a few brochures. In the background, there is a house and some trees.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, guests, refreshments, wine, champagne, champagne flute, strawberries, marquee, 1993

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, event guests gather for refreshments beneath a marquee, after the pegging of the site and official proceedings.B&W medium close up photo of a few people gathered under a marquee, outdoors. A waitress (partially obscured) presents a fruit and cheese platter to two people. A woman chooses something from the tray while a man looks on. He is holding a champagne flute and a small sandwich in one hand. A few other people (partially obscured) are evident in the foreground and background.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, guests, refreshments, fruit and cheese platter, sandwich, champagne, champagne flute, marquee, 1993

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. This photo depicts Joan McMeekin chatting to an unidentified man at the opening.COL close up photo of two people standing in a crowded room, chatting. One of them is holding a cup and saucer.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, joan mcmeekin, 1994

Index, ill, p.263.non-fictionAlleges an extensive cover-up of Japanese war crimes.world war 1939-1945 - war crime - japan, world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners – japanese

Ill, maps, p.263.non-fictionStory of the Guadalcanal campaign in World War twoworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – south west pacific, guadalcanal - battle of - solomon islands

Ill, maps, p.263.non-fictionA technical description of the tactics of Paratroopsparatroops - tactics, partroops - germany

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. In this photo, AFV's Jenny Davidson is chatting to an unidentified medical professional at the opening.COL medium close up photo of a woman and a man chatting inside a crowded room. In the background, there are several other people standing and chatting.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, jenny davidson, doctor, 1994

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. In this photo, Leslie McGarvie presents Gertrude Semmler a framed illustration of the new building.B&W photo of a woman presenting a small framed item to another woman. The woman receiving the item is looking directly at the camera. Behind them is a display board with various posters, including an illustrated poster titled "Step out for strong bones". There is a small framed picture (partially obscured) beneath the display board.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, leslie mcgarvie, gertrude semmler, gift, presentation, illustration, 1994

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. In this photo, Roger Edwards and two unidentified men are chatting to one another at the opening.COL medium close up photo of three men chatting inside a crowded room. In the background, there are several other people standing and chatting.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, roger edwards, 1994

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, Dr Leslie Koadlow (Foundation founder) and Marion Webster (ANZ Trustees) pose for a photo with a mallet above a peg that has been hammered into the ground.COL photo of two people posing for a photo on a grassy area. The woman is holding a wooden mallet above a large wooden peg that has been hammered into the ground. A man is standing next to her, bending forward with his hands on his knees. In the background, a bright orange plastic barrier mesh safety fence, which has been erected along the street boundary of the property, is evident. There is also a building evident across the road, behind some shrubs.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, vacant land, vacant block, wooden mallet, wooden peg, dr leslie koadldow, rheumatologist, president, founder, marion webster, anz trustees, 1993

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. This photo depicts Leslie McGarvie shaking hands with Doug Provis from Perpetual Trustees.B&W photo of a woman and a man shaking hands. Behind them is a display board with various posters, including an illustrated poster titled, "Step out for strong bones". On a small table beneath the display board, there are several small framed illustrations of a building leaning against the wall. The woman appears to have two framed items in her other hand.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, leslie mcgarvie, doug provis, perpetual trustees, gift, presentation, illustration, 1994

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, Alan Sime (Chairman of the Fundraising Committee) and Bill Dix (Chairman of the Appeal Committee) pose for a photo with a mallet above a peg that has been hammered into the ground.COL photo of two men posing for a photo on a grassy area. One of the men is holding a wooden mallet aloft above a large wooden peg that has been hammered into the ground. The other man has his hand on the peg. In the background, there is a wooden fence, behind which there is a large tree.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, vacant land, vacant block, wooden mallet, wooden peg, alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, bill dix, chairman, appeal committee, 1993

On the 27th of May, 1994, the foundation plaque of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was unveiled. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the official unveilling was conducted by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable Jeff Kennett (1948-). Located at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, the construction of the new building was nearing completion. This photo depicts guests gathered in front of the building at the event.COL photo of a group of people gathered outside a brick building. Three elderly women are seated on three chairs, while the rest of the crowd are standing behind and beside them. The ground below consists of bare earth and gravel. In the foreground, to the right of the frame, there is a television or video camera on a tripod. In the background, to the right of the frame, there are three portable construction site offices. There is a red brick house on the property next door, behind a wooden fence.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, foundation plaque, unveiling, guests, construction, site offices, portable offices, 1994