This postcard belonged to Blanche Constance (Nina) Casement 1891-1972 whose fiancé, Arthur Woodzell Ayers (1887-1964), enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force in 1914 and served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Arthur was completing officer training at Oxford New College 23 Feb 1917 - 27 May 1917 when he sent these postcards. Nina and Arthur married in 1919 and moved to Avonsleigh in 1929. This postcard was passed to their daughter Frances Nobelius (Ayers).This is an example of communications between Australian soldiers and family members during World War I.Postcard with photograph of Oxford New College Dining Hall. On the back is a handwritten message postmarked 18 April 1917.On front of postcard, printed: 'Oxford New College Dining Hall (Founded A.D. 1386)' On back of postcard printed: ' POST CARD / This space to be used for Communication. The Address only to be written here.' On back of postcard postmarked: 'MELBOURNE / 6 IF 74 A' 'OXFORD / 8.30 PM / 18 APR 17' On left side of postcard printed: 'George Davis, 7 The Turl, Oxford.' On back of left side of postcard handwritten: 'This is where we / have our meals / and some of / the lectures / We are going/ to Warwick on / Sunday for 5 / days. / Love W' On back of hand side of postcard handwritten: 'Miss Nina Casement / C/o Mrs Quince / Roy Court / Mit-ford St / St Kilda / Melbourne / Victoria / Australia [an alternative street address in Richmond, Melbourne has been crossed out]' world war i, nina ayers, postcard, 1917, arthur woodzell ayers, oxford new college

This postcard belonged to Blanche Constance (Nina) Casement 1891-1972 whose fiancé, Arthur Woodzell Ayers (1887-1964), enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force in 1914 and served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Arthur was completing officer training at Oxford New College 23 Feb 1917 - 27 May 1917 when he sent this postcard. This postcard is a group of trainee officers of which Arthur was one. Nina and Arthur married in 1919 and moved to Avonsleigh in 1929. This postcard was passed to their daughter Frances Nobelius (Ayers).This is an example of communications between Australian soldiers and family members during World War I.Postcard photograph of group of thirty-six trainee officers arranged in four rows in front of an Oxford college building. On the back is a handwritten message postmarked 18 April 1917.On back of postcard: Left hand side of postcard a handwritten message: "With very/fondest love/ Woodzell". The middle top printed words "POST CARD" Left hand side printed "Norman ??VIOR, Day and Electric Studios Carfax House/142 High Street and 4 Cowey Road Oxford/ Portraits taken day or night". No stamp in the place provided on the top righthand corner world war i, nina ayers, postcard, 1917, arthur woodzell ayers, oxford new college

Eric Boardman CollectionMounted b/w photograph of a man on a horse holding a whip and a pipe, with a dog nearby. Believed to be Mr Ayers of / at Red Rock?Printed on face: Matson and Frazer / 264 LITTLE COLLINS STREET, Handwritten on face: Mr Ayers / Red Rock Handwritten on back: Eric Boardmanayers, - (mr), red rock, eric boardman collection, george evans collection

Thick impasto painting depicting an indigenous man with two spears and seven kangaroos in a red landscape with large rock. Signed (L.r) 'Eric Stewart 76'. eric stewart, painting, landscape, indigenous male, kangaroo, ayers rock

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The front cover has a drawing depicting Brer Rabbit riding on the back of a fox that is wearing a saddle. Behind them is a line of different animals chasing Brer Rabbit and the Fox.fictionWalt Disney's Brer Rabbit Rides the Fox as told by Marion Palmer. The story was adapted from the original Uncle Remus story by Joel Chandler Harris.walt disney, brer rabbit, fox, fiction, uncle remus, joel chandler harris, marion palmer

The Significance if Ayers Rock for Aboriginies A5 Booklet, black and white, gloss paper 20 pages Extensive information on the local Aboriginal history in Ayers Rock Various images of Ayers Rock and maps

Bookplate featuring a guitar in front of Ayers Rockguitar, ayers rock, bookplate, gary shearston

Aulsebrook Collection: Script for film A4, paper 7 pages Extensive script for a film relating to Ayers rock

A framed coloured photograph of three Navy trackers in formation near Ayers Rock (now called Uluru). The numbers on the Trackers are 852, 848, and 849photograph, navy trackers

This photograph was taken on the occasion of the wedding of Frances Ayers to Norman Nobelius, grandson of Carl Axel Nobelius who founded the Gembrook Nurseries. The wedding took place at St Mark's Church, Emerald on 25 September 1948 followed by a reception at New Cafe, Emerald. The bridesmaids from left to right in the photograph are Elaine Morris (seated), Audrey Ayers and Barbara Ayers.Studio, color photograph of bride and three bridesmaids posed in front of floral background. Photograph is affixed to white cardboard mount and enclosed in cream folder.Underneath photo signed: 'Peter Fox'norman nobelius, frances ayers, st marks church, emerald, 1948, carl axel nobelius, wedding

This pair of railway safety glasses belonged to Aurthur Ayers 1887-1964. Arthur and his wife, Nina Ayers (Casement) lived in Avonsleigh 1929-1964. He had served in the first AIF in World War I and was wounded at Passchendaele in 1917. These glasses were passed on to his daughter Frances Ayers who later married the grandson of Carl Axel Nobelius.These safety glasses belonged to a veteran of World War I who, with his family, spent most of the rest of his life in Avonsleigh and became related to the Nobelius family by his daughter's marriage. Pair of late 19th century railway safety glasses with head band and side protection lensnina casement, arthur ayers, blanche casement, avonsleigh, carl axel nobelius

This needle case belonged to Nina Ayers (nee Casement) 1891-1972. She was taught sewing by her aunt, Blanche Casement, with whom Nina lived after her mother died when she was seven. NIna and her husband, Arthur Ayers 1887-1964 lived in Avonsleigh 1929-1964. Nina, in turn, gave this needle case to her daughter Frances Ayers who later married the grandson of Carl Axel Nobelius.This needle case belonged to a local woman whose daughter was related by marriage to the Nobelius family, and it tells a story of sewing skills passed from mother to daughter.Attractive small needle case with red background and red and gold lettering. At one end is a small hole for dispensing needles and a top able to be swivelled to the correct needle compartment. Inside the case are five compartments for dispensing five different needle sizes. (There are no needles now in the case.)On side of needle case: 'THE /CROSS-FOX / NEEDLE CASE / ABELL MORALL LTD /REDDITCH ENGLAND / TRADE MARK' On bottom of needle case: ' BEST ENGLISH EGG EYED SNAPS / CONTAINING 50' On top of needle case: 'ABELL MORALL / CROSS FOX / NEEDLE CASE / REDDITCH ENGLAND'nina casement, arthur ayers, blanche casement, sewing, avonsleigh, carl axel nobelius

Photograph taken on top of Ayers Rock. This feature is now known by the Aboriginal name, Uluru.Panorama photograph - colouruluru, ayers rock, rosalie broad, ballarat teachers college, 1967

This glasses case may have belonged to Arthur Ayers (nee Casement) 1887-1964. Arthur and his wife, Nina Ayers lived in Avonsleigh 1929-1964. Authur lost an eye at Passchendaele in 1917. Arthur was born in Hammersmith, London, England. Emigrated to Australia in 1911.Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force 1914. Served at Gallipoli and the western front in WWI, wounded at Passchendaele in 1917. Glasses case and spectacles belonged to a WWI veteran, Arthur Ayres, who served at Gallipoli and the western front and was wounded at Passchendaele in 1917 Brown coloured glasses case containing a broken pair of spectacles with no lensesOn the outside of the glasses case is printed 'COLES & GARRARD OPTICIANS Pty.Ltd. PHONE CENT. 10595, 370-2 BOURKE ST MELBnina casement, arthur ayers, blanche casement, avonsleigh, wwi

Also second copySepia coloured photograph showing fishing vessel Diamantina in Cunninghame Arm. Lakes Entrance Victoria.On reverse, Built Bulls Shipyard Metung 1956 48ft x 15ft x 6ft Shark Vessel Ayers and Farquar Lakes Entranceboats and boating, fishing industry

This pair of Lorgnette spectacles belonged to Nina Ayers (nee Casement) 1891-1972. She lived with her aunt, Blanche Casement (nee Balnarry) as a child after her mother died when Nina was seven. Her aunt would often take Nina to the theatre where these spectacles may have been used. Nina, in turn, gave the spectacles to her daughter Frances Ayers who later married the grandson of Carl Axel Nobelius.This needle case belonged to a local woman whose daughter was related by marriage to the Nobelius family.Pair of vintage folding lorgnette spectacles with simulated tortoiseshell handlenina casement, blanche casement, avonsleigh, carl axel nobelius, spectacles

This mantle clock was given to Norman Nobelius by his parents Rupert and Flo Nobelius on the occasion of his marriage to Frances Ayers in 1947 and was subsequently inherited by their daughter, Pauline. Rupert was the son of Carl Axel Nobelius, the famous Emerald horticulturalist. This clock was a gift from the son of the famous Emerald horticulturalist, Carl Axel Nobelius.Ansonia mantle clock with ornate oak case with metal pendulum and a brass key c1940s. Round metal face with Roman numerals. The clock was cleaned and the silver work on the door replaced in recent years.Below clock face: "ANSONIA CLOCK COMPANY"emerald, c. a. nobelius & sons, 1940s, ansonia clock

Black and white photograph Postcard of a street scene with many people, horse drawn vehicles, cable trams and buildings c1900 in Swanston St, near Flinders St. Has Kodak Australia postcard back, divided back type. Titled "Swanston St Melbourne". In the background is Ayers Henry & Co and Young and Jackson's.trams, tramways, swanston st, postcards, cable trams, horse drawn vehicle

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, February 22, 2005. Graduation day: this photo was taken at a St Kilda police barracks graduation. Several names are known: D. Ross, K. Ellis, W. George, H Ayers, J. Willoughby, J. Dealey and L. Harrington are in the back row. F. McInnes and someone called Osborne are in the front row.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", Tuesday May 19 1998. P 31 A group of students from Norwood Secondary College, during a visit to the Northern Territory organised a sponsored climb of Ayers Rock. They managed to raise $620 and donated it to their peers at Katherine High School, which was damaged during recent floods

Black and white photograph - Swanston St, looking north from Flinders St c1900. Shows two cable car sets running, one bound for Prahran, a number of horse drawn vehicles, telephone / telegraph lines, bicycles and building advertising "Ayers Henry & Co.", various importers American Manufacturers and "The American System" - pain dentistry. Produced by the TMSV as a photo from their Archives - No. 1 - see rear image.trams, tramways, swanston st, cable trams, flinders st, tmsv

Photograph of Swanston St looking north from Flinders St. There is one cable tram set in the view along with many horse-drawn vehicles, bicycles, and many pedestrians. In the background is part of Young and Jackson's Princes Bridge Hotel, a sign for "New American system without pain Dentistry", Ayers Henry & Co. clothing, Stainer & Co., Keystone Elgin watches. Visible is an open wire telephone lines on poles. Photo c1900. Understood that the photo appears in the James Flood book of Melbourne photos.Yields information about Swanston St, c1900.Black and white photograph on paper.trams, tramways, swanston st, cable trams

Hardcover book, 190 pages. Book has a red cover. Colour image of a man holding a hat in his left hand on front cover. Dustjacket has been removed, title and author's name written in black ink on spine.fictionRomance novel.romance, fiction, ruby m. ayres