This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. Mr Turner was born on 6 June 1885. He completed all of his schooling at Scots Boarding School in Albury, New South Wales. On leaving school, he was employed at Dalgety’s, Albury as an auctioneer. In 1924 John was promoted to Manager of the Wodonga Branch of Dalgety’s. On 15/03/1900 he married Beatrice Neal (born 7/12/1887 and died 7/2/1953) from Collingwood, Victoria. They had four daughters – Frances (Nancy), Heather, Jessie and Mary. In 1920, the family moved from Albury to Wodonga, purchasing their family home “Locherbie” at 169 High Street, Wodonga. "Locherbie" still stands in Wodonga in 2022. The collection contains items used by the Turner family during their life in Wodonga. A wide range of small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations or key locations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. Several different items have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. This plate depicts three key landmarks in Wodonga. THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL in Wodonga was unveiled on Tuesday 18th November 1924. It was designed by Messrs. Hosken & Co., of Hawthorn, Victoria. The monument is all of Australian workmanship. The pedestal is made of Harcourt granite, 9ft x 9ft at the base, and rising in seven courses to a height of 10ft 2in. The emblems (rising sun and wreath) are of bronze, and the lettering of the inscription and names of fallen soldiers are in raised lead letters. Originally the Memorial was completed with a full life size, 6ft in height, sculpture of an Australian soldier in Sicilian marble. The memorial bore the inscriptions: ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF WODONGA AND DISTRICT IN MEMORY of the Men of this Town and District who fell in the Great War, 1914-1919, Also in grateful recognition of the men who served and returned. “Lest We Forget.” In 1982, due to frequent vandalism and high cost of materials to repair, the soldier statue was removed and later installed at the RSL Rooms. THE WATER TOWER is a major landmark of High Street, Wodonga. It began operation from January 1924 until it ceased operation in 1959. It stood unused for a decade until the lower section was modified and put to use as “ The Tower’s Cobbler’s Inn” in 1962. In 1972 Wodonga City Council proposed to demolish the Tower. Their suggestion received an unfavorable response from the city’s citizens, so the Tower still stands today. THE BAND ROTUNDA was officially opened on Sunday 5th September 1920 at the naming of the triangular reserve at the corner of High and Hovell Streets as Woodland Grove. The Wodonga Band gave a public performance on this occasion. The tri-coloured ribbon, which stretched across the entrance to the Rotunda was cut by Mrs R.H Murphy, daughter of Mr. John Woodland, secretary of the Wodonga Shire Council for 35 years, after whom the area was named. The rotunda has since been moved to Martin Park, Wodonga. This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also representative of a domestic item common in the 1940s and features significant landmarks used in many forms to represent the city of Wodonga.This bone china cup and saucer set features an image of Woodland Grove. Wodonga, Victoria. The image incorporates landmarks in Woodland Grove, including the Soldiers' Memorial, the Rotunda and the Water Tower. There is a makers' mark imprinted on the underside of the plate."ROYAL STAFFORD/BONE CHINA/ MADE IN ENGLAND/ 423" . A crown is in the centre of the textmemorabilia, woodland grove, wodonga victoria

This cup, saucer and plate are part of a tea set. It was given by Eva Carmichael, a survivor of the ship Loch Ard which was wrecked near Port Campbell in 1878, to Jane Shields, the young woman who supported her while she was recovering from her ordeal at Glenample homestead at Princetown. The two women remained friends after Eva Carmichael returned to her home in Britain and was married. Jane Shields also married and it was when her daughter visited Eva in England that she was given the tea set to take back home to her mother. Jane died in 1932 and Eva died in 1934 and the tea set was inherited by Jane’s daughters. In 1975 Jane’s daughter, Mrs Ann Fuller, donated a cup, saucer and plate to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. The handle of the cup was mended. These items (cup, saucer and plate) are of high significance as they are closely connected to the wreck of the Loch Ard, and one of the two survivors, Eva Carmichael. Memorabilia connected to Eva Carmichael are precious and rare. These china items (cup, saucer and plate) are coloured royal blue and gold. .1 The cup has a gilt rim on the cup edge and base. There is a small crack on the side of the cup and the handle has been broken and mended. .2 The saucer is glazed on both sides with a small fault in the middle. It has a gilt band on the inner rim. .3 The plate is glazed on both sides with some evidence of scratching on the plate surface. It has a gilt edge. wreck of the loch ard, jane osborne (nee shields), eva carmichael, shipwreck coast history, bone china cup saucer and plate

Teacup, saucer and bread and butter plate with gold filigree and gold trim. The items have scalloped edges. The background is rose pink. Inscribed Colclough in England on a blue and white leaf patten. Bone China. Made in England". The saucer is numbered 6503 john perry, domestic object, cup and saucer, tea set, porcelain, ceramic, china

Side plate with Peace Rose decoration on a white background and edged with gold.Roslyn fine bone china, England, Series of 6 authentic world famous Wheatcroft Roses No.6 Peace RS Burberjohn perry, domestic object, cup and saucer, tea set, porcelain, ceramic, china

Gold trim White cup, saucer and plate with burgundy and purple rose with green leaves on white background Crown stamp Royal Albert Bone China England Anniversary Rosejohn perry, domestic object

White bone china saucer and side plate. The plates are decorated with pink roses and green leaves around the edge. They have gold rimsMakers mark - Royal Albert Bone China England The old country, makers markjohn perry, domestic object, cup and saucer, tea set, porcelain, ceramic, china

Teacup, saucer and bread and butter plate decorated with pink roses on a white background. It is edged with gold trim. Inscribed Royal Doulton England Bone China. Made in England. The saucer is numbered D.5533john perry, domestic object, cup and saucer, tea set, porcelain, ceramic, china

Teacup, saucer and bread and butter plate decorated with pink roses on a white background. It is edged with gold trim. Inscribed Royal Doulton England Bone China. Made in England. The saucer is numbered D.5533john perry, domestic object, cup and saucer, tea set, porcelain, ceramic, china

From the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, 2nd wife of Thomas.Fine china floral cup, saucer and plate with gold trim with daffodils and green leaf design. Three piece set."Royal Albert bone china England friendship series of 12 daffodil'.cups and saucers, tableware, drinking cups

Gold trim with concentric gold rings of four in total with burgundy inner ring and gold leaf and fruit Salisbury Bone China made in England with crown stamp in the middle 1839mjohn perry, domestic object

Gold trim white Cup, saucer and plate with purple/pink Rose flower and green leaves. Cup appear to be made by different companies to the saucer and plate Cup Crown stamp Bone China C 37 8 Royal Vale Made in England part no 8329, Saucer and plate Royal Albert Bone China England Anniversary Rose, john perry, domestic object

White Cup, saucer and plate with light blue trim and pink and blue flowers, Saucer is round whereas the plate is square with rounded corners and a yellow circle. The cup has green writing 11619Fine Bone Bell China Made England john perry, domestic object

- Example of afternoon tes setC 1950's Royal Albert, bone China - "Harebell" pattern - Blue borders with flowers(harebell) - Gold trim"Harebell" Royal Albert, bone China, Reg No. 830479. Englandafternoon tea, serving ware

- Example of afternoon tea serving wareCirca 1950's Cream bone China 3-piece set - Applied floral bouquet decoration - Gold rim - pink shading with gold circle - Scalloped edging. gold rimColclough China, Made in Longton, England Genuine bone Chinaafternoon tea, serving ware

Afternoon tea serving ware Floral design (Serena)Circa 1950 - Royal Albert Afternoon tea serving ware Rose pattern Gold leave edgingRoyal Albert Bone China Serena, England Reg. No 8393529afternoon tea table serving ware