Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April, 1973.Chicory Kiln. Rhyll. Mr. U. Stoppa. Poured cement, Iron and Wood outside. built about 1940. Mr. Alex Neely & family on property. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, rhyll, phillip island, u stoppa, a neely, n & j archibald

Emma Martin nee Bennett. Photograph taken in early 1900's in a photographic studio. Emma is seated and leaning on a table with her gloved right hand on an open book. A potted plant is prominent beside her on the table. Mrs. Emma Martin nee Bennett -- Studio Portrait. Emma has a long dress with puffed sleeves and decorative collar and hat. Emma (nee Bennett) Martinstawell portrait

Mary Alice Jones (nee Truckfield) was married Rev. Ur. Jones.Small sepia toned portrait of Mary Alice Jones (nee Tuckfield) who is looking directly at the camera. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph."Mary Alice Jones nee Tuckfield married W.R. Jones"mary alice jones nee tuckfield

Margaret Ellen Holloway was born in 1864 at Indigo via Rutherglen. She married William Hugh Hooke in 1892. Their children were : Allan b 1893, Ida Mary b 1895, Normal b 1896 KIA 1916 WW1, Maxwell b 1902 and Violet b 1904. The orchard that Margaret is photographed in is the family orchard and farm belonging to relatives being the Mills and Holloway families. The orchard was south of Barnawartha. Photograph of Mrs Hooke (nee Holloway) in an orchard.Written on back: "Mrs Hooke nee Holloway"hooke family, holloway family, margaret holloway, margaret hooke

A photograph of Watsonia High School 1970 Form 6A and handwritten caption by Dawn Petts.Digital copy of a black and white class photograph caption by Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts)Caption by Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts)watsonia high school

Studio photograph of Eunice Chapman, nee Haddrick, Ed Chapman's mother. Late 1800sOn back of photo - Eunice Chapman nee Hadrick.eunice chapman, ed chapman, olinda

This collection of poems was written by Olive Harriet Hall (nee Duncan) post-1935 after her wedding to Harry Hall, given that the poems are signed with her married name. These poems reflect the author's sentiment and her attachment to the Australian bush, beach and domestic environments in which she found herself.This collection of poems has 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. The collection holds artistic significance as an example of amateur poetry and are also descriptive of the society and environment of the period.Vanilla coloured envelope with hand written inscription, containing five typed poems by Olive Harriet Hall (nee Duncan). Written in biro on the envelope is "Poems by Olive Hall nee Duncan daughter of David Hood Duncan". Each poem contains its own unique text.ladies harbour lights guild, olive duncan, olive hall, poetry, poems, lhlg, lillie duncan

DESCENDANTS OF FRANCIS CLARK & JANE RANKIN.(CLUNES)FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE CLARK FAMILY DONALD GORDON CLARK (SNR) C1925, DONALD GORDON CLARK (JNR), LIZZIE WALDRON (NEE CLARK) MARY CLARK LIZZIE CLARK (NEE JONES) MARY LAUDER CLARK C1925NO. 23 DONALD GORDON CLARK (SNR c1925 ), DONALD GORDON CLARK (JNR), LIZZIE WALDRON (NEE CLARK), MARY CLARK, LIZZIE CLARK (NEE JONES)local history, photographs, clark family

SEPIA COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF HANNAH SHRIGLEY NEE PARKER (5TH FEB. 1835 - 19TH APRIL 1899). BORN IN LIMERICK, IRELAND. MARRIED IN MELBOURNE 12TH JAN. 1855 TO JOHN ALFRED SHRIGLEY.PHOTOGRAPH - SEPIA COPY OF HANNAH SHRIGLEY [NEE PARKER] 5th FEB.1835 - 19th APRIL1899. BORN IN LIMERICK, IRELAND. MARRIED IN MELBOURNE 12TH JAN. 1855 TO ALFRED SHRIGLEY.HANNAH SHRIGLEY NEE PARKER (5TH FEB. 1835 - 19TH APRIL 1899) BORN IN LIMERICK, IRELAND. MARRIED IN MELBOURNE 12TH JAN. 1855 TO JOHN ALFRED SHRIGLEYlocal history, photography, photographs, crick, shrigley, mc lennan, lazarus

Black and white copy of original photograph, which shows a woman wearing a skirt and jacket, and a white blouse with high collar. Subject is identified by inscription as Mrs Watson, nee Ching."Mrs Watson nee Minnie Ching"minnie ching, mrs watson

Emma Mercer was born in 1870 and lived at Spring Vale (now Pittong) at the Mercer property "The Pines". Emma worked as a teacher and head teacher at several schools, including Mortchup, Chepstowe, Kiata and Tarilta. In 1916, after she had retired from teaching, she married James Brown, a widower, one of a large farming family at Chepstowe. They had no children. James' brother David was married to Emma's sister Elizabeth (Bessie), and after James Brown died in 1931, Emma moved to live near her sister at Pittong. Emma Brown died in 1954. Emma and her sister Bessie were very involved with the war effort during World War I, and after the war they were presented with certificates of appreciation by the Linton "Diggers". (Copies of certificates in the LDHS collection.)Black and white copy of a studio portrait showing a lady standing behind a wooden gate. She is wearing a white high collared blouse with brooch and pendant, and a dark coloured jacket and long skirt. (nee Mercer)"Emma Brown nee Mercer"emma brown née emma mercer

Elizabeth Mercer, born 23/8/1873 at Spring Hill, married David Brown of Chepstowe. They had two children, Vera and Roy. They also acted as foster parents to one of David Brown’s nieces, Verna Brown, whose mother died when Verna was quite young. Elizabeth died at Skipton on 19/1/1940.Black and white copy of original photograph of a portrait of a lady turned to her left. She is wearing a puffed sleeved dress with a spray of flowers tucked into her bodice and a high neck collar with brooch. (nee Mercer)"Bessie Brown nee Mercer".elizabeth (bessie) brown, elizabeth (bessie) mercer

historic, social, people, Photocopy of B/W photograph of Robert Briggs and wife, Ann Briggs (nee Thomas) with seven of their children, around 1867Robert and Ann Briggs (nee Thomas) with seven of their children, around 1867briggs, robert briggs, ann briggs (nee thomas), family

Elizabeth Mercer, born 23/8/1873 at Spring Hill, married David Brown of Chepstowe. They had two children, Vera and Roy. They also acted as foster parents to one of David Brown’s nieces, Verna Brown, whose mother died when Verna was quite young. Elizabeth died at Skipton on 19/1/1940.Black and white copy of original photograph of a lady posing with her head turned to her right with her finger resting on left side of chin. She is wearing a dress with puffy long sleeves and ruching around the collar and cuffs. (nee Mercer)"Bessie Brown nee Mercer"elizabeth (bessie) brown, elizabeth (bessie) mercer

Mary Ann Poultney, née Hisshion was born at Linton in 1864. She married John Poultney at Ballarat on December 31, 1888. It is understood that they lived in Sydney until John Poultney died in 1902, after which Mary Ann returned to Linton with her three daughters, Annie, Nell, and Lillian. She was librarian at the Linton Free Library between 1907 and 1911.Copy of original black and white photo of middle-aged couple. Man with moustache & buttonhole, lady seated with lace fichu. John and Mary Ann Poultney (nee Hission)."John & Mary Ann Poultney (nee Hisshion) undated"john poultney, mary ann poultney, mary ann hisshion

Edith Alice Watson attended the Ballarat Technical Art School. Her mother was Edith Emma Watson (Nee Yung) was her mother, and Clara Emma Yung (nee Smith) was her grandmother.Seven hand crocheted doilies either by Clara Emma Yüng nee Smith or her daughter Edith Emma Watson nee Yüng.doily, doiley, crochet, edith alice watson, alice watson, embroidery, edith emma watson, edith emma yung, clara emma yung, clara emma smith

Fay Newton nee Cooper ringing a large bell in a tree at Ledcourt StationColour print of woman in a red top holding a black bag and ringing a bell in right hand that is hanging from a large tree. Fay Newton nee Cooperstawell

David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Lily initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Dave walked across the gardens to work at the MCG. He never drove or owned a car. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. Electoral roll details: 1919 68 Park Street, Hawthorn 1922 24 Louise Avenue, Mont Albert 1924 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert Dave Mair was a very keen sportsman. This is part of a large donation of material from the Deakin, Mair and Young families. A black & white photocopy image of Lily Vipond Mair (nee Deakin) taken from a photo.On rear in grey lead pencil: "Lily Vipond Mair / (nee Deakin) / aged about 50 / (5.7.1890-1943)" lily vipond deakin, lily vipond mair

Alice Amelia Holloway married Arthur William Brooke in 1897 in Melbourne, Victoria. Alice was 25 years old at the time of her marriage. Alice died in 1959 in St. Kilda, Victoria. Her parents were James Charles Holloway and Mary Martha Bennett. Alice was born at Indigo via Rutherglen in 1872. This is her in her wedding finery. Photograph of Mrs Arthur Brooke (nee Alice Holloway). Confirmed as her wedding photograph.Written on back: "Dec. | Auntie Alice nee Holloway (Mrs Arthur Brookes, 11 Spencer St., St Kilda | Great Grandfather's brother and sister"alice holloway, arthur brooke, alice brooke, brooke family, holloway family

MRS. WEICKHARDT WAS AN OLD IDENTITY OF CLUNES. AS A MISS PATIENCE THEY LIVED ON TALBOT ROAD CLUNES IN A RED BRICK HOUSE. WHICH IS STILL BEING LIVED IN.SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF MRS. MARGARET WEICKHARDT, NEE PATIENCE,WEARING A DARK DRESS - WHITE LACE JABOT AT HER THROAT - SMOCKING ON TOP OF SHOULDERS. SHE DIED IN 1927.MRS MARGARET WEICKHARDT - D. 1927. NEE PATIENCE. WIDOW OF JACOB FRANZ WEICKHARDT.photography, weickhardt., margaret weickhardt

John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. William Lucas , who came from England to visit Matthew Child in the late 1870s. He purchased land from Matthew and married his daughter Catherine. They developed their property as the sporting lodge 'Glenrivers'. Their daughter Dorothea was born in 1888. She was an accomplished horsewoman who married her cousin Charles Percival (Percy) Child in 1917. Percy worked a sawmill on the creek .Black and white copy of studio portrait of Doris (Dorothea) Child (nee Lucas).Handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke on reverse: Doris Lucas “Dorothea?” Daughter of W Lucas and Catherine nee Child. Wife of Percy Child. Mother of Lois. Born 1889 died 1936 (?)dorothea lucas, dorothea child, percy child, matthew child, william lucas, catherine child

FRANCIS AND JANE CLARK (NEE RANKIN). FRANCIS BORN IN NAIRN, SCOTLAND. HE ARRIVED IN CLUNES 1855, AGED 15 YEARS. DIED IN CLUNES APRIL 1921. JANE DIED IN MAY 1921.PHOTOGRAPH OF FRANCIS AND JANE CLARKE (NEE RANKIN)local history, photography, photographs, clark family

SMALL BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF SHIRLEY JAMES, ON LEFT, AND JOAN PEAKE [NEE EASEY].SMALL BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF SHIRLEY JAMES, ON LEFT, AND JOAN PEAKE [NEE EASEY]. SHIRLEY JAMES WAS THE SUN BEACH GIRL C 1950 AND JOAN PEAKE [NEE EASEY] WAS MISS VICTORIA C 1950.local history, photography, photographs,

MARY ANN BROWN [NEE STOWE] WIFE OF WILLIAM BROWN OF THORNTON STREET, CLUNES.COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH OF MARY ANN BROWN (NEE STOWE) STANDING BY BUTTONED ARMCHAIR.local history, photography, photographs, costumes, female

JOHN AND JESSIE WILLIS (NEE DAWSON). THE DAWSON FAMILY LIVED FOR MANY YEARS IN ALBERT STREET CLUNES. JOHN WILLIS WAS A SCHOOL TEACHER AT THE CLUNES HIGHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.SEPIA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPH OF JOHN AND JESSIE WILLIS (NEE DAWSON)MAYFAIR BALLARATlocal history, photography, photographs, dawson family

on back: Irene Keeley (nee Upton) Keeley's Lane, Kallistasepia and white photograph fair conditionIrene Keeley (nee Upton) late of Keeley's lane, Kallista, 1926.

This patchwork cushion was handmade in 1898 by Sarah Jane Jones (nee Emerson). It is an example of needlework created in the late 19th century.The cushion is significant for is example of handmade craft and needlework used in the late 19th century for home decor.Round patchwork cushion. Handmade by Sarah Jane Jones (nee Emerson) in 1898.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, cushion, soft furnishing, 1898, victorian, handmade, patchwork, craft, handcraft, sewing, hobby, needlework