This is a small sewing kit which contains 18 small reels of fine threads. All the threads are in neutral colours and were most likely used to mend hosiery. Similar repair kits were a common item during the 1920 to 1940's when people struggled through eras of history such as the Great Depression and between the 2 world wars with limited resources. This is a good example of a hosiery repair kit which has social significance . It also has aesthetic appeal sand will be useful to use in displays.Small rectangular red box in the shape of a book with dark green text on the front and spine with gold 'pages' which opens to reveal 18 small reels of neutral-coloured cottons.A Book for Ladies/A GOOD YARN (front cover)/A STITCH IN TIME (spine)/ MADE IN ENGLAND (back cover)sewing materials, hosiery repair kit, stocking threads, a book for ladies

Book. GSSC, ladies auxiliary 1965 - 1971.golden square high school, ladies auxiliary

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Book: 'LADIES OF THE COURT'. Hardcover with dustjacket. First edition. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboardtennis

This knitting pattern leaflet was published by Coats Patons and contains knitting patterns for caps and hats.Knitting pattern book, 20pp. Cover is printed in colour with a photograph of four women looking through a window and wearing knitted hats (green, red, light blue with ribbon, dark grey). Contains photos and patterns for knitted hats.PATONS BOOK / No. 703 / LADIES' and CHILDREN'S HATS / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 703 / 2'6 / 25 CENTSknitting handicrafts - history, coats patons (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history, hats, kids clothes

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Book: 'LADIES OF THE COURT: A CENTURY OF WOMEN AT WIMBLEDON'. Hardcover with dust jacket. First published 1984. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Plastictennis

Written for the 30th anniversary of the Ladies Probus Club of Numurkah (1990 - 2020) by local Marjorie Porter OAM, and dontated to the Historical Society for their records of local organsitations. Blue covered book with title: Ladies Probus Club of Numurkah 30th Anniversary printed in white / also a photo of a Probus badge (see photo)see photosnumurkah, ladies probus club, book, history

When Club wound up in 2007, donated to S.&D.H.S.sunshine ladies bowling club, bowling

School book prize awarded to Charlotte A Fisher (Lottie) entered CLC 1875.Hard cover book with red cloth cover inscribed and embossed Insdie front cover book plate: CLARENDON LADIES' COLLEGE / BALLARAT / A PRIZE / Repitition of Hymns / AWARDED TO / Charlotte A Fisher / R KENNEDY PRINCIPAL / December 1886charolotte-a-fisher, lottie-fisher, clarendon-ladies-college, 1886, r-kennedy, book-prize, prize, repetition-of-hymns,

Leila Jessie Webb entered Clarendon Ladies' College 1887. Parent/Guardian Edward Webb, Banker, L C Bank Lydiard Street, Ballarat. her sister Ilma Barclay Webb enrolled on the same day. Ilma became Mrs J Bailey of Sturt Street West. From the date of this prize we can infer that Leila attended CLC from 1887 to 1890 and possibly longer. Vol II of II. Popular edition published1889 (first edition 1864). Place/ Publisher- Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green, London. Book in English language. Marbled boards, with matching marbled page edges and marbled endpapers; leather spine and cover; Corners with contrasting colour spine label and gilt lettering. Book plate inside front cover.Book plate: Clarendon Ladies' College / BALLARAT / Second Prize / Botany Class I / AWARDED TO / Leila Jessie Webb / R Kennedy / Principal / December 1890leila-jessie-webb, clarendon-ladies-college, ilma-barclay-webb, 1890

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society 'The Ulysses' was formed in 1944 to raise funds for the Ithacan War Sufferers patriotic Fund. The women were also active raising money for the war effort and sending clothing parcels to Ithaca. After the war the Ladies' Auxiliary directed its efforts to the organisation of social functions many of which raised funds for various philanthropic purposes. In 1985 the Ladies' Auxiliary ceased operation as women were able to be nominated for election to the Executive Committee. Since then women have been continuously been voted members of the executive committee. A social committee, made up of men and women, coordinates social functions.The Ladies' Auxiliary played an important role in providing a social outlet for women to play an active role in the many club's activities over the years. It helped to pave the way for other similar women's groups within the Greek and other migrant communities. The minute book is a record of meetings conducted from 17th August 1949 to 19th October 1955. A foolscap size bound minute book with a maroon binding on the spine and green and black marbled paper on the front and back cover covers. On the front cover there is a white stick-on label with a navy blue border and writing On the inside front and back covers there is a blue and white patterned marbled paper. On the label on the front cover: 1949 - 1955/MINUTE BOOK/ ULYSSEUS ITHACAN PHIL.SOC/LADIES AUXILIARY.

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"This society was founded in 1891, when there was a considerable amount of distress on account of the collapse of the land boom. The first office-bearers were: President, Mrs. F. R. M. Wilson; Hon. Secretary, Mrs. S. Kellett; and Hon. Treasurer, Mrs. J. Lorimer. The society has had a useful career and been of great assistance to many families. One of its best workers was Mrs. G. Wharton. The present committee consists of Mrs. H. Collier (President), Mrs. Holdsworth (Vice-President), Mrs. Archer (Hon. Treasurer) Mrs. E. J. Dunn (Hon. Secretary), and Mesdames. Berry, Gillespie, Israel, Jellis, Kerr, Lilley, McCrea, Paton, Spring, Tappin, and Wishart." (Source: Barnard FGA, Jubilee History of Kew, 1910)The Kew Ladies' Benevolent Society was one of the most important women's groups in Victoria in the late 19th to mid-20th century. It was led by women with a national profile and was instrumental in the establishment of the State umbrella organisation. The Minute Book was presented to KHS by the Victorian Association of Benevolent Societies in 1991.Seller label on inside cover.kew ladies' benevolent society, social welfare - history - kew (vic), social services - history - kew (vic), volunteer organisations - kew (vic)

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This knitting pattern leaflet was published by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for women's garments. Patons & Baldwin began as two separate companies: J & J Baldwin and Partners, founded in the late 1770s by James Baldwin of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son and Co., founded in 1814 by John Paton of Alloa, Scotland. Both men had formed their businesses using the spinning mule developed by Samuel Crompton. They mainly produced yarns for commercial knitting machines. Patons established itself in Australia with its first mill built in Tasmania in 1923. For decades, Patons was the leading hand knitting yarn brand but due to the market conditions in the mid 1980's, Patons felt the decline and eventually amalgamated with Alliance Textiles, New Zealand in 1996. Patons Australia was acquired by Australian Country Spinners in 2000.Knitting has always had a great appeal to women, as it needs few tools. Companies which manufactured yarn often produced instruction guides and patterns. This pattern book is typical of the knitting pattern books commonly used in the mid 20th century. The patterns contained are for garments worn at that time.A seven page stapled booklet of knitting patterns. It is titled Patons Knitting Book No. 444, Ladies' and Girls' Gloves and Hats. It has a price 1/3.On the front cover are photos of the garments for which the patterns are provided.knitting handicrafts patons-and-baldwins

This minute book was used by Mrs J. Trewin as secretary of the Ladies Social Committee of the Orbost Rifle Club.The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's. It had a substantial membership.A light blue covered book with a red cloth spine. It is a minute book used by the Ladies Social Committee of the Orbost Rifle Club.Label on front cover - Ladies Social Committee Rifle Club Secretary - Mrs J. Trewinminutes orbost-rifle-club mrs-j.-trewin ladies-social-committee

Sixteen page book with black and white printed text and graphics. The front cover features seven black and white images of women wearing different hats. front: [printed] Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 444 / Ladies’ and Girls’ / Gloves and Hats / No. 444 / Page 3 / Page 12 / Page 6 / Page 4 / Page 2 / Page 5 / Page 7 / 1’3 / P&B / WOOLSfashion, women, knitting, crochet, home life, patterns

Phillippa (Tarrant) Rowland attended Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College 1956 - 1967, Kindergarten to Leaving. The Prize was awarded for good academic progress during the second grade. Phillippa has provided the following reminiscences from her years at CPLC: [Principal] Miss McPherson used to come once a week to the prep school to read to us and the books chosen were then presented as prizes at the end of the year. Mrs Langham was the head of the junior school, Mrs Tolliday and Mrs Alexander (who used to play the piano for our morning assemblies) the other teaching staff. We would gather, at the bell, in the concrete yard at the back of the school, in rows on the concrete lines, have our fingernails and uniform inspected, we had to show a handkerchief before filing in to the large room for assembly. We also had lunch and afternoon naps in this large room, folk dancing, plays, other special occasions. Book in English language. Large 8vo; hbk ; 1st edition; book has bright yellow cloth covers with red vignette on front cover and red lettering to spine; school crest in gold at bottom right corner of front cover; brightly illustrated endpapers; book plate fixed to front endpaper; illustrated throughout in sepia; brown pencil scribbling on book plate and half title page; Book plate: Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies College / Ballarat / Crest / Awarded to / PHILLIPPA TARRANT / Prize PROGRESS / Form IIB / Margaret McPherson / Principal / December / 1959phillippa-tarrant-rowland, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, 1959, book-prize

This book was produced by F.W. Hughes Industries Ltd at the Alexandria Spinning Mills, Sydney. It was owned by Billie Rech, the aunt of the donor, who was a great knitter.HUGHES / KNITTING BOOK / 1'6 / FWH / SYDNEY / BOOK No. / 207 / LADIES DESIGNS 32-36" / INCLUDING TWO SMART HAT DESIGNS / Featuring / Twinprufe CROCHET, 3 PLY CREPE, / DOUBLE CREPE & Bulkyknit / F.W. HUGHES INDUSTRIES LTD., 30 GROSVENOR STREET, SYDNEY, N.Shandicrafts - history knitting, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd f.w. hughes industries ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting

Contents: • Next meeting, History Up To Date; a series of short talks on topical subjects in the local history scene • November Meeting • Christmas Barbecue • Blanche Shallard • Sandringham Excursion • Josiah Morris Holloway • Book Review: Catholic Ladies College; The first hundred years 1902-2002 • Books for Sale • Some Newsworthy Items The 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 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society