Showing 1569 items matching "a death in the family"
-
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..Program Photos Articles, New Works directed by Caesar Cordovana, T. King, J.R. Cole and Izzi Mason
... ...a death in the family...2007 361 youth production to heat you up and cool you down the dead room pitching alaska a death in the family New Works directed by Caesar Cordovana, T. ...2007, 361, youth production, to heat you up and cool you down, the dead room, pitching alaska, a death in the family -
Clunes MuseumBook - FAMILY BIBLE, C 1858
... FAMILY BIBLE. WILSON/MORITZ BIBLE. THE BIBLE BELONGED TO JAMES RICHARD WILSON. PRESENTED ON THE OCCASION OF HIS MARRIAGE TO EMILY PHOEBE FLOWER ON JANUARY 11, 1859 AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH CLUNES. INCLUDES BIRTHS, DEATHS...HANDRWRITTEN BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES OF FAMILY MEMBERS...WILSON FAMILY BIBLE MORITZ FAMILY HANDRWRITTEN BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES OF FAMILY MEMBERS LARGE FAMILY BIBLE. ...LARGE FAMILY BIBLE. WILSON/MORITZ BIBLE. THE BIBLE BELONGED TO JAMES RICHARD WILSON. PRESENTED ON THE OCCASION OF HIS MARRIAGE TO EMILY PHOEBE FLOWER ON JANUARY 11, 1859 AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH CLUNES. INCLUDES BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGE OF FAMILY MEMBERS. BOUND IN BLACK LEATHER.HANDRWRITTEN BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES OF FAMILY MEMBERSwilson family, bible, moritz family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Doctor Stanley Cochrane
... .; Vic. Death Index records Cochrane Family; a brief biography Kindergarten Web page.....; Vic. Death Index records Cochrane Family; a brief biography Kindergarten Web page.....; Vic. Death Index records Cochrane Family; a brief biography Kindergarten Web page. ...Documents relating to Dr. Stanley Cochrane: Research notes by Yvonne Fitzmaurice.Documents relating to Dr. Stanley Cochrane: Research notes by Yvonne Fitzmaurice;AIF Service records 1918; Correspondence with Australian War Memorial; 1881 census Middlesex, Eng.; Vic. Death Index records Cochrane Family; a brief biography Kindergarten Web page.Documents relating to Dr. Stanley Cochrane: Research notes by Yvonne Fitzmaurice.cochrane, stanley dr., doctor stanley cochrane memorial kindergarten -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, McGlone Family, n.d
... Notes on births, deaths and marriages in the McGlone Family, 1829 - 1892....McGlone Family BDM Notes on births, deaths and marriages in the McGlone Family, 1829 - 1892. ...Notes on births, deaths and marriages in the McGlone Family, 1829 - 1892.Notes on births, deaths and marriages in the McGlone Family, 1829 - 1892.Notes on births, deaths and marriages in the McGlone Family, 1829 - 1892.mcglone family, bdm -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, Unknown
... This letter was written by Aida Duncan, to her daughters Lillie and Olive Duncan following the death of a family member - possibly an Uncle. ...This letter was written by Aida Duncan, to her daughters Lillie and Olive Duncan following the death of a family member - possibly an Uncle. This letter is of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation. lillie duncan olive duncan 20th century letter ada blanche duncan (nee thomson) The reverse of the letter has something barely legible written in pencil, believed to be a name. ...This letter was written by Aida Duncan, to her daughters Lillie and Olive Duncan following the death of a family member - possibly an Uncle. This letter is of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation.A letter hand written in black ink from Colaris Eglinton Street, Moonee Ponds addressed to "My Dearest Girls" and signed "Your loving Mother, A.D."The reverse of the letter has something barely legible written in pencil, believed to be a name. Below this inscription is also a sentence that reads "Lillie's Mother married to David Hood Duncan".lillie duncan, olive duncan, 20th century, letter, ada blanche duncan (nee thomson) -
Clunes Museum
Book - BIBLE, HOLY BIBLE
... BROWN LEATHER BOUND BIBLE WITH DATES OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES OF THE JULIAN FAMILY....HULIAN FAMILY HUDSON FAMILY FAMILY BIBLE FROM THE JULIAN FAMILY HAND WRITTEN BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES BROWN LEATHER BOUND BIBLE WITH DATES OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES OF THE JULIAN FAMILY. ...FAMILY BIBLE FROM THE JULIAN FAMILYBROWN LEATHER BOUND BIBLE WITH DATES OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES OF THE JULIAN FAMILY.non-fictionFAMILY BIBLE FROM THE JULIAN FAMILYhulian family, hudson family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - ROY AND DORIS KELLY COLLECTION: VERCLAU, 1900-1920
... According to a press death notice a family called GUY was living there in 1917....According to a press death notice a family called GUY was living there in 1917. ...Postcard, B&W image of a tiled roof, brick house behind a picket fence and front lawn and flower garden. A woman stands on the front verandah and a man stands to the right of the steps up to the house. Front gate from a footpath at lower right. On the back handwritten in ink ' 1916-1917 Season's Greetings from "Verclau" Also an oval shaped stamp inside reads 'A Aberline 138 Glenferrie Rd Glenferrie' 'Verclau' is the name of the house in Stevenson St, Kew, Melbourne. According to a press death notice a family called GUY was living there in 1917.postcard, photograph, postcard, verclau, house, stevenson st, kew -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal, 1908
... Barron until his death, then by his family until 2009....Barron until his death, then by his family until 2009. tatura fire brigade tatura fire brigade civic memento presentations Sixes won by R. ...Presented in 1908. Kept by R. Barron until his death, then by his family until 2009.Silver medal awarded at fire brigade competitions at Mooroopna in the 'sixes' event, 1908. Silver chain attached.Sixes won by R. Barron at Mooroopna 26-12-08. T.F.B. Sterling Silvertatura, fire brigade, tatura fire brigade, civic, memento, presentations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - Tui Mitchell Collection: Williams Family Bible
... family. The bible is bound in black leather with two metal edgings. 'The Holy Bible Illustrated' is written in gold gilt lettering on the front cover. The bible has a number of coloured plates depicting stories from the bible. In the middle is a register of births, marriages and deaths...family. The bible is bound in black leather with two metal edgings. 'The Holy Bible Illustrated' is written in gold gilt lettering on the front cover. The bible has a number of coloured plates depicting stories from the bible. In the middle is a register of births, marriages and deaths ...Bible belonging to the Williams family. The bible is bound in black leather with two metal edgings. 'The Holy Bible Illustrated' is written in gold gilt lettering on the front cover. The bible has a number of coloured plates depicting stories from the bible. In the middle is a register of births, marriages and deaths relating to the family of George Williams and Jessie Templeton.tui mitchell collection, george williams, jessie templeton -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Video, Richard Frankland, From Sand to Celluloid, 1996
... Touches on topics which include Black Deaths In Custody, family life, social interaction and social disadvantage, traditions and racial discrimination. ...Touches on topics which include Black Deaths In Custody, family life, social interaction and social disadvantage, traditions and racial discrimination. ...A compilation of 6 short films by Aboriginal filmakers dramatising various aspects of Aboriginal life in white Australia. Touches on topics which include Black Deaths In Custody, family life, social interaction and social disadvantage, traditions and racial discrimination. No way to forget /? writer, director, Richard Frankland (11 min.) Fly Peewee fly /? writer, director, Sally Riley (10 min.) Round up /? writer, director, Rima Tamou (16 min.) Two bob mermaid /? writer, director, Darlene Johnson (15 min.) Payback /? writer, director, Warwick Thornton (10 min.) Black man down /? writer, co-producer, Sam Watson ; director, Bill McCrow (11 min.) No way to forget /? writer, director, Richard Frankland (11 min.).videocassetteindigenous filmmakers, richard frankland, darlene johnson, sally riley, rima tamou, warwick thornton, australian film institute, afi -
Grey Street Primary School, TraralgonPhotoboard
... On the centenary of Sir Mac's death, his family donated his academic gowns to the University of Melbourne. ...On the centenary of Sir Mac's death, his family donated his academic gowns to the University of Melbourne. ...On the centenary of Sir Mac's death, his family donated his academic gowns to the University of Melbourne. Elizabeth Dexter, his daughter, is pictured with Chancellor, Sir Edward Woodward.Sir Mac was the first University of Melbourne graduate to win a Nobel Laureate, and was Professor of Experiment Medicine at the University from 1944 to 1965.Sir Mac's academic gowns donated to University of Melbourne. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Bible, n.d
... Large family Bible belonging to Frederic Henry Phillips (who arrived on the 'Nestor") Bible has listings of births and deaths of family members, handwritten on fly leaves at front. ...Large family Bible belonging to Frederic Henry Phillips (who arrived on the 'Nestor") Bible has listings of births and deaths of family members, handwritten on fly leaves at front. ...Large family Bible belonging to Frederic Henry Phillips (who arrived on the 'Nestor") Bible has listings of births and deaths of family members, handwritten on fly leaves at front. Hard board covers, covered with black patterned paper. Gold lettering on spine. Donated by Betty Sims, Patricia Arthur (nee Phillips) Glen Waverley, Vic Eats Lindfield, NSW -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary 1996
... Mr Clarke donated the Sanctuary to the Bird Observers club of Victoria in the 1980s On his death the Clarke-Cooke families raised a memorial stone and plaque in the sanctuary....Mr Clarke donated the Sanctuary to the Bird Observers club of Victoria in the 1980s On his death the Clarke-Cooke families raised a memorial stone and plaque in the sanctuary. ...Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary was developed in Linton on Linton-Happy Valley Rd by Gordon Clarke O.A.M. Mr Clarke donated the Sanctuary to the Bird Observers club of Victoria in the 1980s On his death the Clarke-Cooke families raised a memorial stone and plaque in the sanctuary.Photograph taken at Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary 1.12.1996 at the unveiling of a memorial plaque to Gordon Clarke O.A.M. - Rock and plaque."Rock dedicated to (late) Gordon Clarke".gordon clarke, memorials, clarkesdale bird sanctuary -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Camp 3
... Telegram- Wagner, death in family. "150th. Celebrations- Templers", speech by Beilharz Frida Riboni's story. ...Telegram- Wagner, death in family. "150th. Celebrations- Templers", speech by Beilharz Frida Riboni's story. ...Material donated by former internees. Recollection and records of former Dunera Internees held at Tatura including Lobert and Seefeld. "Jewish Conspiracy" by Weinmann. Telegram- Wagner, death in family. "150th. Celebrations- Templers", speech by Beilharz Frida Riboni's story. Obituary Aberle. Records Khuna.Black 4 ring folder.document, biography -
Greensborough Historical SocietyDocument - Document collection, Copies of Poulter family documents
... Records some land ownership, birth, deaths and marriages of the Poulter family of Greensborough. Dates from 1880s....Records some land ownership, birth, deaths and marriages of the Poulter family of Greensborough. Dates from 1880s. poulter family land titles greensborough Mainly handwritten records. ...Records some land ownership, birth, deaths and marriages of the Poulter family of Greensborough. Dates from 1880s.Copies of documents, land titles and birth, death and marriage certificates.Mainly handwritten records.poulter family, land titles, greensborough -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - SCRAP BOOK ALBUM RELATING TO THE FAMILY OF MR & MRS A.T. CROOK OF 'STONEHAVEN ' KENNINGTON
... Dark blue hard covered Scrap book Album / autographs , Newspaper clippings /death notices relating to the family of Mr & Mrs A.T. Crook of 'Stonehaven ' Kennington / gold edged pages / inside front cover is a loose Newspaper clipping / first page ' Mr & Mrs A.T. ...Family Mr & Mrs A.T. Crook Dark blue hard covered Scrap book Album / autographs , Newspaper clippings /death notices relating to the family of Mr & Mrs A.T. ...Dark blue hard covered Scrap book Album / autographs , Newspaper clippings /death notices relating to the family of Mr & Mrs A.T. Crook of 'Stonehaven ' Kennington / gold edged pages / inside front cover is a loose Newspaper clipping / first page ' Mr & Mrs A.T. Crook - as a little memento of the friendship expressed by the surprise party of 19th February 1916 /books, albums, crook family, mr & mrs a.t. crook -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, WWII
... The memorial plaque was also known as the “Dead Man's Penny” or “Death Penny”. In normal issue to families the rear is not engraved with any details....The memorial plaque was also known as the “Dead Man's Penny” or “Death Penny”. In normal issue to families the rear is not engraved with any details. ...The memorial plaque was also known as the “Dead Man's Penny” or “Death Penny”. In normal issue to families the rear is not engraved with any details.Bronze plaque for WWII Soldier George Frederick GRANT VX68675 2/5 Battalion AIF.Front stamped outer edge “HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR GEORGE F GRANT” Rear engraved: VX68675 AGE 27, DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY 5 JULY 1945”memorabilia, plaque, memorial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Mrs Arthur Hooke's Bicycle
... In 1972 after the death of Mr Hooke, the family donated a large part of the land to the then City of Nunawading to create the Wandinong Bush Park....In 1972 after the death of Mr Hooke, the family donated a large part of the land to the then City of Nunawading to create the Wandinong Bush Park. ellemor bill pinniger christine hooke family bicycles Coloured photo of the bicycle used by Mrs Arthur Hooke of Blackburn being presented to Bob and Barbara Gardiner of the Whitehorse Historical Society by two of her grandchildren, Bill Ellemor and Christine Pinnegar Mrs Arthur Hooke's Bicycle Photograph Photograph ...Mr & Mrs Arthur Hooke purchased land in Blackburn in 1914, which they called Wandinong. In 1972 after the death of Mr Hooke, the family donated a large part of the land to the then City of Nunawading to create the Wandinong Bush Park.Coloured photo of the bicycle used by Mrs Arthur Hooke of Blackburn being presented to Bob and Barbara Gardiner of the Whitehorse Historical Society by two of her grandchildren, Bill Ellemor and Christine Pinnegarellemor bill, pinniger, christine, hooke family, bicycles -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPlaque - Memorial Penny, James Eric White, circa 1919
... He was killed in action on 25/7/1916 in France and is buried at Villers-Brettonneux. Upon his death his family received a Memorial Plaque also known as "Dead Man's Penny" or"Death Penny"...He was killed in action on 25/7/1916 in France and is buried at Villers-Brettonneux. Upon his death his family received a Memorial Plaque also known as "Dead Man's Penny" or"Death Penny" The Memorial Plaque was issued after the First World War to the next-of-kin of all British Empire service personnel who were killed as a result of the war. james eric white 5th battalion ww1 KIA France "He Died for Freedom and Honour" James Eric WHITE Round plaque with image of Britannia holding a trident and a lion housed in a brown cardboard envelope James Eric White Plaque Memorial Penny Memorial Plaque Factory ...Private James Eric WHITE 513 - Draughtsman/clerk from Camberwell Victoria. Enlisted on the 17/8/1914 with the 5th Battalion F Company and embarked on the Orvieto on 21/10/1914. He was killed in action on 25/7/1916 in France and is buried at Villers-Brettonneux. Upon his death his family received a Memorial Plaque also known as "Dead Man's Penny" or"Death Penny"The Memorial Plaque was issued after the First World War to the next-of-kin of all British Empire service personnel who were killed as a result of the war.Round plaque with image of Britannia holding a trident and a lion housed in a brown cardboard envelope"He Died for Freedom and Honour" James Eric WHITEjames eric white, 5th battalion ww1, kia, france -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Course Family, 2007
... Births, deaths and marriages of the Course Family, who emigrated from Cambridgeshire, Eng. on the 'Thames' in 1855. ...Births, deaths and marriages of the Course Family, who emigrated from Cambridgeshire, Eng. on the 'Thames' in 1855. ...Births, deaths and marriages of the Course Family, who emigrated from Cambridgeshire, Eng. on the 'Thames' in 1855.Births, deaths and marriages of the Course Family, who emigrated from Cambridgeshire, Eng. on the 'Thames' in 1855. With 'Thames' passenger lists, will of William James Course, Obituary of Sarah Ann Course, nee Bulleen and will of Susan Course nee Barker. Research by Pat Richardson and Maureen KellyBirths, deaths and marriages of the Course Family, who emigrated from Cambridgeshire, Eng. on the 'Thames' in 1855.course family, bulleen, sarah ann, barker, susan, richards, emily, fankhauser, florence, tainton, joseph, barker, john, fankhauser, george henry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ILLUMINATED ADDRESS MRS GEORGE LANSELL, 1906
... Mrs Lansell was the wife of George Lansell, a significant mine manager during the gold rush years of 1850s to his death in 1906. The Lansell family's gifts to the Bendigo Hospital in the. past have run into many thousands of pounds in endowments and gifts...death of her Husband 20th April 1906. Leather bound with silver embossing, printed in black with an off white silk frontispiece. Address states: 'Bendigo Gold District General Hospital. To Mrs George Lansell. Dear Madam, We are deputed by the Board Of Management to convey to you and your family...Mrs Lansell was the wife of George Lansell, a significant mine manager during the gold rush years of 1850s to his death in 1906. The Lansell family's gifts to the Bendigo Hospital in the. past have run into many thousands of pounds in endowments and gifts PERSON Individual george lansell Lansell Bendigo Hospital An illuminated address presented to Mrs George Lansell by the Bendigo Gold District General Hospital upon the death of her Husband 20th April 1906. ...Mrs Lansell was the wife of George Lansell, a significant mine manager during the gold rush years of 1850s to his death in 1906. The Lansell family's gifts to the Bendigo Hospital in the. past have run into many thousands of pounds in endowments and giftsAn illuminated address presented to Mrs George Lansell by the Bendigo Gold District General Hospital upon the death of her Husband 20th April 1906. Leather bound with silver embossing, printed in black with an off white silk frontispiece. Address states: 'Bendigo Gold District General Hospital. To Mrs George Lansell. Dear Madam, We are deputed by the Board Of Management to convey to you and your family their sincere sympathy with you all in your recent bereavement and present sorrow. To the wise liberality of your late husband, the present efficiency if this hospital is largely due, his many gifts have formed the basis of an Endowment Fund that will remain to perpetuate his memory and be a memorial of his charity. To his faith in the future of Bendigo, his enterprise, perseverance and expenditure, the development of the mining resources of this district is mainly due, and continued prosperity of this important city is largely due the result of his efforts. We are, dear madam, yours faithfully.' Signatures, President, Hon Treasurer and Secretary.' dated 20th April 1906.person, individual, george lansell, lansell, bendigo hospital -
Victoria Police MuseumDiary and papers, Diary and papers of Constable Joseph Wyers, 1882
... The loose papers are personal notes, including a letter from his sister and a list of the births and deaths of family members. The list includes the names and dates of death of several of Wyer's children, including a set of twins. ...The loose papers are personal notes, including a letter from his sister and a list of the births and deaths of family members. The list includes the names and dates of death of several of Wyer's children, including a set of twins. ...Police diary belonging to Constable Joseph Wyer, issued 1882. Wyer was a member of the water police, many of the pages in his diary record the movements of ships in and out of Port Philip Bay. The loose papers are personal notes, including a letter from his sister and a list of the births and deaths of family members. The list includes the names and dates of death of several of Wyer's children, including a set of twins. It also lists the death of his wife. Small paper diary and four loose folded papersJoseph D. Wyersdiary, police, water police -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - 'Southesk' (formerly 'Ordsall'), Cotham Road, 1920s
... Ordsall was originally built for John Halfey, second Chairman of Kew, and sold after his death to the Carnegie family who renamed it ‘South Esk'. ...Ordsall was originally built for John Halfey, second Chairman of Kew, and sold after his death to the Carnegie family who renamed it ‘South Esk'. ...Ordsall was originally built for John Halfey, second Chairman of Kew, and sold after his death to the Carnegie family who renamed it ‘South Esk'. The Carnegie family mounted a defence of their property when the City of Kew sought to compulsorily acquire the site for a new town hall in the 1930s. The house and land were later acquired by Council in 1947 and demolished in 1970. The present Kew Library and the former Council Offices (now owned by Trinity Grammar) are located on the site.One of the earliest photographs of 'Southesk' and its gardens. The house was of statewide significance because of its historical association with John Halfey. It was artistically significant due to its elaborate interiors, decorated by Cullis Hill & Co in the 1880s. Sepia photograph mounted on brown card of "Southesk' (formerly known as 'Ordsall'). The single-storey Italianate facade of the house can be seen surrounded by an extensive garden. The point-of-view of the camera is from Cotham Road.john halfey, david carnegie, southesk - south esk - ordsall -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - 'Southesk' (formerly 'Ordsall'), Cotham Road, 1920s
... Ordsall was originally built for John Halfey, second Chairman of Kew, and sold after his death to the Carnegie family who renamed it ‘South Esk'. ...Ordsall was originally built for John Halfey, second Chairman of Kew, and sold after his death to the Carnegie family who renamed it ‘South Esk'. ...Ordsall was originally built for John Halfey, second Chairman of Kew, and sold after his death to the Carnegie family who renamed it ‘South Esk'. The Carnegie family mounted a defence of their property when the City of Kew sought to compulsorily acquire it as the site for a new town hall in the 1930s. The house and land were later acquired by Council in 1947 and demolished in 1970. The present Kew Library and the former Council Offices (now owned by Trinity Grammar) are located on the site.One of the earliest photographs of 'Southesk' and its gardens. The house was of statewide significance because of its historical association with John Halfey. It was artistically significant due to its elaborate interiors, decorated by Cullis Hill & Co in the 1880s. Sepia photograph mounted on brown card of "Southesk' (formerly known as 'Ordsall'). The single-storey Italianate facade of the house can be seen surrounded by an extensive garden. The point-of-view of the camera is from Cotham Road.john halfey, david carnegie, southesk - south esk - ordsall -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - 'Southesk' (formerly 'Ordsall'), Cotham Road, 1920s
... Ordsall was originally built for John Halfey, second Chairman of Kew, and sold after his death to the Carnegie family who renamed it ‘South Esk'. ...Ordsall was originally built for John Halfey, second Chairman of Kew, and sold after his death to the Carnegie family who renamed it ‘South Esk'. ...Ordsall was originally built for John Halfey, second Chairman of Kew, and sold after his death to the Carnegie family who renamed it ‘South Esk'. The Carnegie family mounted a defence of their property when the City of Kew sought to compulsorily acquire it as the site for a new town hall in the 1930s. The house and land was later acquired by Council in 1947 and demolished in 1970. The present Kew Library and the former Council Offices (now owned by Trinity Grammar) are located on the site.One of the earliest photographs of 'Southesk' and its gardens. The house was of statewide significance because of its historical association with John Halfey. It was artistically significant due to its elaborate interiors, decorated by Cullis Hill & Co in the 1880s. Sepia photograph mounted on brown card of "Southesk' (formerly known as 'Ordsall'). The single-storey Italianate facade of the house can be seen surrounded by an extensive garden. The point-of-view of the camera is from Cotham Road.john halfey, david carnegie, southesk - south esk - ordsall -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - 'Southesk' (formerly 'Ordsall'), Cotham Road, 1920s
... Ordsall was originally built for John Halfey, second Chairman of Kew, and sold after his death to the Carnegie family who renamed it ‘South Esk'. ...Ordsall was originally built for John Halfey, second Chairman of Kew, and sold after his death to the Carnegie family who renamed it ‘South Esk'. ...Ordsall was originally built for John Halfey, second Chairman of Kew, and sold after his death to the Carnegie family who renamed it ‘South Esk'. The Carnegie family mounted a defence of their property when the City of Kew sought to compulsorily acquire it as the site for a new town hall in the 1930s. The house and land were later acquired by Council in 1947 and demolished in 1970. The present Kew Library and the former Council Offices (now owned by Trinity Grammar) are located on the site.One of the earliest photographs of 'Southesk' and its gardens. The house was of statewide significance because of its historical association with John Halfey. It was artistically significant due to its elaborate interiors, decorated by Cullis Hill & Co in the 1880s. Sepia photograph mounted on brown card of "Southesk' (formerly known as 'Ordsall'). The single-storey Italianate facade of the house can be seen surrounded by an extensive garden. The point-of-view of the camera is from Cotham Road.david carnegie, john halfey, southesk - south esk - ordsall -
Kew Historical Society IncAward, Mental Hospitals Ladies Golf Competition, Commemorative Shield, 1930-1932
... The trophy formed part of the personal collection of Dr Fred Stamp, which was donated to the Kew Historical Society following his death in 2018 by his family....The trophy formed part of the personal collection of Dr Fred Stamp, which was donated to the Kew Historical Society following his death in 2018 by his family. Mental Hospitals Ladies Golf Competition, Commemorative Shield Award Award ...An Article in The Herald (18 Feb 1931) records that: "FAIRVIEW OFFICIALS - AT the annual meeting of the Associates of the Fairview Golf Club the following office bearers were elected: President, Miss A, Simcocks; secretary, Miss B. Williamson; captain, Miss A. Shiells; committee, Misses Tresise, Walters, Brown and McLachlan. The captain reported that the shield presented by Mr and Mrs Bourne for competition among the clubs associated with the metropolitan mental hospitals had been won by Fairview associates, who will hold it for one year."The trophy has historical significance as an item associated with the Melbourne Mental Hospital in the 1930s and also of social significance in that it relates to recreational pursuits undertaken by staff of the Hospital.Wood and silver plate shield won by the ladies team of Fairview Golf Club in the years 1930, 1931 and 1932. The Golf Club was established in 1928, and was owned and managed as part of the Kew Mental Hospital. The 9-hole golf course was located next to the Chandler Highway and is currently the site of the headquarters of Guide Dogs Victoria. The trophy formed part of the personal collection of Dr Fred Stamp, which was donated to the Kew Historical Society following his death in 2018 by his family.Inscriptions on silver plate plaques - Top "Mental Hospitals", Bottom: "Ladies Golf Competition"; Bottom left: "Fairview Golf Club 1930", "Fairview Golf Club 1931" and Fairview Golf Club 1932".fairview golf club, golf - womens competitions - victoria, trophies - golf -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Demijohn, T. Redford and Co. (seller of contents), Early 20th century
... Redford and Co was continued after Redford’s death in 1907 by family members and ceased to trade in the early 1920s. ...Redford and Co was continued after Redford’s death in 1907 by family members and ceased to trade in the early 1920s. ...Thomas Redford came to Warrnambool in 1864 and worked in the produce store of his uncle, Frederick Stevens, a business that had been established at the corner of Fairy and Timor Streets in 1857. In 1879 Thomas Redford became the proprietor of this business under the trading name of T. Redford and Co. Thomas Redford was a noted sportsman in Warrnambool (cricket and football) and a Town Councillor from 1884 to 1890. One of his sons, Thomas, was a Major in World War One and was killed in 1915 in the Battle of the Nek. The business of T. Redford and Co was continued after Redford’s death in 1907 by family members and ceased to trade in the early 1920s. This demijohn is of interest as it came from the business of T. Redford & Co, a business operating in Warrnambool for over 40 years. This is a stoneware demijohn with a beige-coloured base and body and a brown neck and opening. The circular opening is chipped on the edges. The name of the seller of the contents is on the opening section.‘T. Redford & Co. Warrnambool’redford family, warrnambool, t. redford & co. warrnambool -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Folder of information, John Hanlon Knipe and his family history
... This includes: . family tree of Knipe in Lancashire and London . birth, death and marriage certificates . family trees of members in Australia . story of Knipe's Castle in Bendigo (built by John Hanlon Knipe), also photos of the same, newspaper articles and correspondence regarding it . location of Knipe graves in Bendigo Cemetery . itinerary to places of interest re Knipe in Bendigo . record of J H Knipe in Prahran Council . ...This includes: . family tree of Knipe in Lancashire and London . birth, death and marriage certificates . family trees of members in Australia . story of Knipe's Castle in Bendigo (built by John Hanlon Knipe), also photos of the same, newspaper articles and correspondence regarding it . location of Knipe graves in Bendigo Cemetery . itinerary to places of interest re Knipe in Bendigo . record of J H Knipe in Prahran Council . ...John Hanlon Knipe is the person credited with first using the name 'Surrey Hills'. Not all of this material is of direct relevance to Surrey Hills, which in fact was but a small part of J H Knipe's business and land dealings. However it was decided that it was appropriate to keep the collection of material together. Philip Slobom was a member of Kew Historical Society. Blue folder of A4 size. The folder contains a comprehensive collection of material relating to the Knipe family, both in Australia and in Lancashire and London. This includes: . family tree of Knipe in Lancashire and London . birth, death and marriage certificates . family trees of members in Australia . story of Knipe's Castle in Bendigo (built by John Hanlon Knipe), also photos of the same, newspaper articles and correspondence regarding it . location of Knipe graves in Bendigo Cemetery . itinerary to places of interest re Knipe in Bendigo . record of J H Knipe in Prahran Council . John Crouch Knipe in South Australia (1873-1889) by Kevin Knipe . History of James Service, John Hanlon Knipe, their families and Roberta, Roderick & Muriel Knipe by Barbara Fraser . Barbara Fraser's comments at Philip Slobom's funeral (22/7/2015) . material regarding the Knipe Cup . photocopies of images (2) of J H Knipe . correspondence between Philip Slobom and various Knipe relatives . photocopies of various articles from The Telegraph (Prahran) concerning J H Knipe's time as a Prahran Councillor.knipe's castle, knipe cup, prahran council, john hanlon knipe, philip slobom -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - black and white, Iris
... In turn, the property on Violet's death was left to their family: Violet Spittle (nee Holmes), Mary Holmes, William E. ...In turn, the property on Violet's death was left to their family: Violet Spittle (nee Holmes), Mary Holmes, William E. ...On her husband, William's, death in 1914, Violet Holmes inherited 'Sauchieburn’ property in the Ascot District of the Wider Ballarat District, Victoria. Her ownership had descended via the Holmes Family from the pioneer district settler/squatter Captain William Coghill. In turn, the property on Violet's death was left to their family: Violet Spittle (nee Holmes), Mary Holmes, William E. Holmes and Henry Smerdon Holmes. I suspect this photo was sent to Violet Holmes Jnr (m Spittle) [Jane Dyer 2024]Photographic portrait of a girlVerso: Dear Mary, I am sending one of my photos and hope you will like it. Please get your taken and send me one and ask Violet and the boys also. Mother and Daphne send their love to all. From Iris.chatham-holmes family collection, family history, women
