Poem written for Betty Vivian by Charles French, on her 8th birthday. Handwritten on two lined sheets of paper, one side only. Signed Charles French. Slight discolouration on edges of letter.To Betty Vivian on her eighth Birthday.charles french, poem, vivian family records, betty vivian

Letter A4, handwritten in blue biro on lined paper, 2 sheets, written on one side only. From Tom Newton to Betty Vivian.port of portland, portland maritime discovery museum, letter, betty vivian collection

Invitation from Mayor of Portland, Councillor Robert C. Menzel, to Miss B. Vivian, to the opening of the Woolcock Gallery in the C.E.M.A (Council for the Encouragement of Music and Arts) Arts Centre, Wednesday 21st February, 1990. The invite is printed on white, City of Portland letterhead A4 paper, black print. Top left hand corner Portland Victoria's Birthplace logo - image of a whale within a triangle and top righthand corner there is the City of Portland coat of arms.His Worship the Mayor of Portland / Cr. Robert C. Menzel, JP / cordially invites / Miss B. Vivian / to attend the opening of the Woolcock Gallery in the CEMA Arts Centre / by the Victorian Minister for the Arts, the Hon. Evan Walker, MIC. / to be held on / Wednesday, 21 February 1990 / 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm / at the CEMA Arts Centre.woolcock gallery, cema arts centre, betty vivian, mayor of portland, collin woolcock, nancy malseed

Charles French owned a shop on Percy Street in Portland.Poem written for Betty Vivian on her 12th birthday, by Charles French on the 3rd of February 1941. White lined paper, handwritten in black ink. Slight discolouration to paper. Lines to Betty on her 12th Birthday / Another 12 months has passed on its way, / And betty has reached another birthday. vivian family records, poem, written word, birthday

Woman sitting on a brown chair, sketching. She is wearing dark green trousers, lime green jumper, red scarf, tan shoes. Her face is in profile. Black, wavy short hair.Front: 'B. Vivian' - grey lead Back: Holland's Picture Framing stickerbetty vivian, female artist, portrait, female portrait, women

Invitation to Betty Vivian for the wedding of Elizabeth Stuchbery and Brian Rundell, 19 Jul. 1980. White card, front coloured illustration of bride and groom on a white horse in a field of flowers. Inside invitation details printed in blue, 'Betty Vivian' printed by hand, blue biro.wedding, invitation, vivian family records, betty vivian, 1980

Invitation to Betty Vivian, as a trophy donor at the Rifle Club trophy presentation night. Handwritten on white card in blue ink, red rifle club stamp, top left.Invitation to / Trophy Donor / To Betty / The Trophy Presentation / -Dinner- / will be held at the / 'Otway Manor' / on Saturday 29th November 97 / at 7pm / Reply to invitation only / if attending by -26th Nov. / to 57 Henty Street - 5523683portland rifle club, vivian family records, invitation, invite, betty vivian collection

Poem written for Betty Vivian by Charles Finch, on her 9th birthday. Single sheet, extra piece glued on to the bottom. Not signed. Small dark dots throughout paper.Betty's ninth birthday 3rd-Feb 1938betty vivian collection, poem, charles finch

J.Campbell started a Draper , Outfitter and Milliner store in the Pioneer house on Percy Street in Portland Victoria in 1896. Advertisements found on Trove from November 20 1899 shows the store selling Spring goods, Millinery, Dress goods, prints, piques and muslins. Another advertisement on Trove from September 27 1907 shows the store showing their Spring and Summer Goods, including Choice Millinery, Latest Dress Fabrics, Laces and Silks, Blouses and Skirts.Paper account from J. Campbell, wholesaler and family draper to Mrs Cummings, in the sum of 4/6 for a blouse. Printed form, details handwritten in black ink top right hand corner is missing, and top left hand corner has two holes in the paper. Paper is cream and has darker brownish patches at the top. PIONEER HOUSE PERCY STR / Portland, Mar / Mrs Cummings / BOUGHT OF J. CAMPBELL, / (LATE A. MARRIOTT.) / Wholesale and Family Draper, Outfitter and Milliner. / DRESSMAKING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. / Accounts rendered monthly to avoid errors / Jan ** 1 Blouse 4/6 4.6draper, portland trade, accounts, womens clothing, city of portland, betty vivian, betty vivian collection

Paper receipt dated March 21st 1928. W. A. Jarrett Funerals for expenses for the funeral of Mrs E Vivian. Sum of twenty five pounds and three shillings. The top lefthand corner is missing. It seems that this has been cut out. The bottom lefthand corner has a stamp which is dated and initialled (21/3/28). Signed William A Jarrett. The receipt is in type with the details handwritten.vivian family records, betty vivian collection, funeral expenses, portland businesses, w. a. jarrett