"Dear Alice" Is a collection of 142 Postcards from Australia and around world, almost all of which are addressed to Miss Alice Evans, No. 2 Cox Gardens, Williamstown, dated between 1905 - 1909. These postcards form part of a collection found in the ceiling of No. 2 Cox Gardens by a local builder and carpenter Gordon Peterson. Peterson was contracted to demolish the house in the mid 1970's. The cards were held in the Estate of Gordon Peterson, along with a photo of the cottage, before demolition until donation to the historical society by his descendants in 2024. Alice Edith Evans was born in Williamstown in 1885 to parents Benjamin Samuel Evans (1833-1900), a bootmaker from Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales and Catherine (nee Jones) (1850-1915) from Eaglehawk, near Castlemaine. Alice had three older step sisters, and two younger brothers, Benjamin and Samuel, who sadly died in infancy. Alice’s father, Benjamin, had been married previously, his wife dying during childbirth, leaving him with three daughters to care for. After leaving school, Alice was employed as a clerk with Trevor Jones & Co. (real estate agents), until her declining health prevented her from working. She was an active and well known member of the Welsh Church and Sunday School on Ferguson Street and enjoyed singing and playing in local concerts. Well known in the community, a Grand Benefit Concert was organised in her honour on 9th April, 1910, at the Mechanics Institute, Williamstown. Hosted by Mayor Cr. Wymark, the event featured a delightful program of musical performances, showcasing both individual talents and the Carlton Club Choir. Tragically, Alice passed away due to the effects of her illness on 3rd December 1910, at the age of just 25. She is buried in Williamstown Cemetery. The postcards, written between 1905 to 1909, illustrate the social history of residents and everyday life at the turn of the century, using postcards as a means of communication.This postcard forms part of the collection of 142 Postcards. A postcard, black and white photograph of Bridal Veil Falls, Leura, N.S.W. with a group of seven individuals standing at the base of the falls.Bridal Veil Falls, Leuraalice evans postcards, waterfalls, bridal veil falls, leura, new south wales

An illustrated book of christening, bridal and mourning fashions from the sixteenth to twentieth century shown at the National Gallery of Victoria's exhibition of the same name as the book, ie, "Hatches Matches and Dispatches: Christening, Bridal & Mourning Fashions."non-fictionAn illustrated book of christening, bridal and mourning fashions from the sixteenth to twentieth century shown at the National Gallery of Victoria's exhibition of the same name as the book, ie, "Hatches Matches and Dispatches: Christening, Bridal & Mourning Fashions."clark rowena, fashion, ngv collection, bridal, christening

Wilson / Broadwood Wedding photograph of Bridal Party.stawell

George Cox and Georgina Wilson Bride and Groom Wedding bridal Partystawell portrait

The photograph was donated by Rosemary Vaughan-Smith, a member of the Society. It is believed to be a photograph of the donor's mother.Oval studio photograph, artfully mounted on a rectangular board, of a woman in a bridal gown, surrounded by flowers. The bride is dressed in a layered tulle gown with an white overjacket. c. 1910.wedding photographs, rosemary vaughan-smith

Brenda Crute married Jim Bywaters 19671967 A delightful bridal gown fashioned in chantilly lace cur on empire lines, fitted sleeveless bodice with boat shaped neckline back and front. Sheath skirt. Chapel length nylon organza coat train with butterfly sleeves & edging of chantilly lace. Headdress - Pearlized orange blossom & leaves mounted to a three-tiered nylon tulle veil.wedding dress, brenda crute, jim bywaters, 1967, textiles - bridal - fashion, stawell - wedding

Wedding Bridal party and family in front of house owned by Phillips, Lower Main Street, Stawell. The wedding was on the 21.04.1921. House built for J.W.J. Gutierriz. Architect was R.A. Love. Black and white photograph of a group of people, possible a wedding standing outside a decorative entrance to a home. Also a small black and white photo, written on the back - "Wedding Malcolm and Trissitian Phillips 21/4/1921 Photo Newington Villa" Photo copy has numbers from 1 to 29 on each person. On the back - 12 Bessie Lilian Neil, 13 Winifred Langsford, 13a Jean Langsford, 14, Bride Trissitian Vawdrey Phillips, 19, Gride groom Malcom Neil, 16, Mr Langsford. W.J. Chapman Stawell On the back of photo copy - 12 Bessie Lilian Neil, 13 Winifred Langsford, 13a Jean Langsford, 14, Bride Trissitian Vawdrey Phillips, 19, Gride groom Malcom Neil, 16, Mr Langsford. On the back of smaller photo - "Wedding Malcolm and Trissitian Phillips 21/4/1921 Photo Newington Villa" stawell houses

Cream, probably nylon, embroidered gloves. Scalloped at wrist, and embroidered with a circular pattern. This pattern extends 4 cms onto the back of the hand.Three sprays, each of two flowers, decorate the back of the hand. Wrist edge is shaped by having two semi - circle shapes to the scalloped effect.costume accessories, female, wedding gloves

Brides are given the ornaments after the marriage ceremony by friends and relatives as a keepsakeIt brings luck and happiness to the newly wedsWhite crochet shoe decorated with satin flowers and pearls and a little crochet bellbridal ornament, crochet, shoe, bell

"Dear Alice" Is a collection of 142 Postcards from Australia and around world, almost all of which are addressed to Miss Alice Evans, No. 2 Cox Gardens, Williamstown, dated between 1905 - 1909. These postcards form part of a collection found in the ceiling of No. 2 Cox Gardens by a local builder and carpenter Gordon Peterson. Peterson was contracted to demolish the house in the mid 1970's. The cards were held in the Estate of Gordon Peterson, along with a photo of the cottage, before demolition until donation to the historical society by his descendants in 2024. Alice Edith Evans was born in Williamstown in 1885 to parents Benjamin Samuel Evans (1833-1900), a bootmaker from Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales and Catherine (nee Jones) (1850-1915) from Eaglehawk, near Castlemaine. Alice had three older step sisters, and two younger brothers, Benjamin and Samuel, who sadly died in infancy. Alice’s father, Benjamin, had been married previously, his wife dying during childbirth, leaving him with three daughters to care for. After leaving school, Alice was employed as a clerk with Trevor Jones & Co. (real estate agents), until her declining health prevented her from working. She was an active and well known member of the Welsh Church and Sunday School on Ferguson Street and enjoyed singing and playing in local concerts. Well known in the community, a Grand Benefit Concert was organised in her honour on 9th April, 1910, at the Mechanics Institute, Williamstown. Hosted by Mayor Cr. Wymark, the event featured a delightful program of musical performances, showcasing both individual talents and the Carlton Club Choir. Tragically, Alice passed away due to the effects of her illness on 3rd December 1910, at the age of just 25. She is buried in Williamstown Cemetery. The postcards, written between 1905 to 1909, illustrate the social history of residents and everyday life at the turn of the century, using postcards as a means of communication.This postcard is part of the collection of 142 Postcards

The bridal couple are George and Sophia (nee Galati) Papadopoulos (Starokanis).A black and white studio photograph of a bridal couple.

Christening, Bridal and Mourning Fashions from 16th century to present day121p A4 Christening , Bridal and Mourning Fashions From16th Century to present dayclothing and dress

Wedding bridal headwearShort cream tulle wedding veil with pearl top decorative edging.wedding, bridal, headwear

The bridal couple photographed signing the marriage register are George and Christina Karamidos.A coloured photograph of a bridal couple seated at a table while they are signing the wedding register. They are each holding a certificate.

The bridal couple are Dimitri and Kalypso Sofianos on their wedding day. Dimitri arrived in Australia in his teens in 1914 and Kalypso much later in 1936. She and Dimitri were both from the same village of Kioni and they met after her arrival and married in 1937. The ceremony took place at the Greek Orthodox Church in Victoria Parade, East Melbourne. They operated a fish shop at 391 Camberwell Road Hartwell where they worked together for almost thirty years. A sepia photograph of a bridal couple standing in front of a brick wall in a garden.

The wedding of Lily and Troy Hunter was held on 20.12.1958. The bridesmaid and owner of the dress was Marie Helen Freeman (nee Meldrum).Yellow bridesmaid's dress (1958). The dress is made from rayon and nylon net. The dress has a fitted bodice and a full skirt. The dress is ballerina length. A lace panel is on the front from the neckline to the hip. The dress has a stiffened petticoat and a rayon petticoat. The waist join to the skirt has fine binding. The bodice is made from rayon and has three pleats at the bust line. The wide should straps are made from pleated net. The bodice is attached to a net lining. The back of the dress has a mental zipper and is fastened at the waist with two hooks and eyes.There are three labels. Manufacturers label: Ronald's Gowns Melbourne. A label saying that the dress was made from rayon and nylon. These labels have black text on a white background. A label stating the dress was made under fair labour standards in Australia National Garment Industries. This label has a map of Australia that includes state boundaries with Victoria shaded in red. The text is green. The letters AAG are red and enclosed in a green diamond outline. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205700792?searchTerm=melbourne%20ronald%27s%20gowns "MACHINISTS, Jun. and sen., for evening and bridal wear. Apply Ronalds Gowns, 53 Abbotsford St., Abbotsford." textiles, bridal

The bridal headdress was made in England and worn in Ceylon in 1886 by Mary Jane Schroder for her marriage to Ralph Pardy Rudd on 24th Nov 1886.1886 Pearl encrusted bridal tiara. Net covered wire circlet - pearls sewn around front half with four pearl covered half circles attached. See also wedding bodice NA3580, fan NA3582 and shoes NA3578.costume, female headwear

Worn for the marriage of Evelyn Gledill to Richard Osborne in 1937. Evelyn Gledill was mother of Barbara Keene whose bridal veil is catalogue as NA2908.Bridal veil is a 3/4 circle with black hat elastic. Green wire circle of white flower buds with fringe of remaining veil net and looped green satin wire of white flower buds. Centre front are five cream (brownish) roses.costume, female ceremonial, costume accessories, hair accessories