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Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - CLARA HOUSE
... CLARA HOUSE...Clara House...This file contains 1 item: 1/A clipping from the Leader newspaper (titled ‘House offers refuge for women’, by Lorna Swinstead, dated 10/08/1988) about Clara House, a facility in South Caulfield designed to accommodate women in the early stages of mental illness without separating them from their children, as conventional facilities tend to. ...The remainder of the clipping consists solely of unrelated advertisements, which nevertheless are retained due to revealing the provenance. Clara House South Caulfield Geroe Clara Dr Women’s Refuges Caulfield South Malvern-Caulfield Progress Welfare Establishments Woods Anne Swinstead Lorna Office of Psychiatric Services Article CLARA HOUSE ...This file contains 1 item: 1/A clipping from the Leader newspaper (titled ‘House offers refuge for women’, by Lorna Swinstead, dated 10/08/1988) about Clara House, a facility in South Caulfield designed to accommodate women in the early stages of mental illness without separating them from their children, as conventional facilities tend to. The remainder of the clipping consists solely of unrelated advertisements, which nevertheless are retained due to revealing the provenance.clara house, south caulfield, geroe clara dr, women’s refuges, caulfield south, malvern-caulfield progress, welfare establishments, woods anne, swinstead lorna, office of psychiatric services -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Ambrotype, Ambrotype of a woman and child, c1850 ?
... Clara Emma Smith. Emma and her husband George Henry Smith emigrated to Australia and settled at Happy Valley near Linton (Victoria) on the invitation of her brother Edward who owned two houses there....Clara Emma Smith. Emma and her husband George Henry Smith emigrated to Australia and settled at Happy Valley near Linton (Victoria) on the invitation of her brother Edward who owned two houses there. ...Possibly Emma Smith (b Keys) and daughter Clara Emma Smith. Emma and her husband George Henry Smith emigrated to Australia and settled at Happy Valley near Linton (Victoria) on the invitation of her brother Edward who owned two houses there..1 Ambrotype of a woman and child .2 Photo taken off ambrotype. Woman and childambrotype -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, James (Jim) Smith of Happy Valley
... Clara on 08/06/1863 arriving in Melbourne on 08/06/1863. George and Emma emigrated to Australia on the invitation of Emma's brother Edward Keys who owned a property near the school at Happy Valley on which there were two houses. ...Clara on 08/06/1863 arriving in Melbourne on 08/06/1863. George and Emma emigrated to Australia on the invitation of Emma's brother Edward Keys who owned a property near the school at Happy Valley on which there were two houses. ...James (Jim) Smith, (died 03/08/1974, aged 93 years) established an orchard growing snow apples near in Happy Valley after returning from mining activities in South Africa. The orchard was called "Springdallah" and was beside the Linton/Happy Valley Road across from the old Happy Valley railway station. Jim was the son of George Henry Smith (18/12/1840 - 26/11/1903) and Emma Keys Smith born Keys (07/08/1842 - 28/08/1888). George and Emma left Liverpool with other unassisted immigrants on the "Bates Family" ship with baby Clara on 08/06/1863 arriving in Melbourne on 08/06/1863. George and Emma emigrated to Australia on the invitation of Emma's brother Edward Keys who owned a property near the school at Happy Valley on which there were two houses. Teddy offered George and Emma the smaller one to live in. When "Teddy" decided to go into hotel keeping George took over the 200 acres of his property and made it a pleasant orchard and garden called "Cress Green Gardens". George had various secretarial jobs - rate collector; paymaster at the mines; until he became Shire Secretary for the Shire of Grenville, whose centre was Linton and Government Auditor for Western Victoria (1894-1903), the means of transport being horse and buggy. Another son followed his father as Shire Secretary. George and Emma had 14 children, Emma dying giving birth to Emma Keys who lived for 16 months. George later married Annie Bolte with 2 more children being born. Annie later sold the property. The land was used for grazing and the two houses fell into disrepair. In 1995 George's grandson Ernest (Alf) Alfred Watson visited the site and reported a wrought iron gate at the site and a mulberry tree near the site of his grandmother's family home. Bluestone blocks can still be seen in the paddocks from the roadside. The child in the photograph is Phyllis Joy Smith, Jim's eldest daughter. Jim Smith was the brother of Clara Emma Yung nee Smith.Sepia photo of two men and a girl. One of them is Jim Smith who established on orchard at Happy Valley. He also went to South Africa - mining activities. The orchard is now part of Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary located at 360 Linton-Piggoreet Rd, Linton, Vic. 3360. Verso: Jim Smith South Africa (Mining) Established orchard halfway near Linton and Happy Valley. Clara Emma's brother. jim smith, james smith, clara emma smith, happy valley, yendon, piggoreet, south africa, mining, orchard, edward keys, george henry smith, emma keys smith, clara emma yung, annie bolte, shire of grenville, clarkesdale bird sanctury -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionCard - New Years Greeting Card, 01/1893
... Front: 'A New Year of Joy and Peace be yours' Back: 'To Dear Clara from Maretimo January 1st 1893 New Year's greeting card, bi-fold, front third scene of houses and trees, edges cut out, to show a flock of swallows, on the back section, middle third has a verse, by S.K. ...New Year's greeting card, bi-fold, front third scene of houses and trees, edges cut out, to show a flock of swallows, on the back section, middle third has a verse, by S.K. Cowan M.A.Front: 'A New Year of Joy and Peace be yours' Back: 'To Dear Clara from Maretimo January 1st 1893 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Spicer, Whatmough, Chapman, Pill, Moreland families
... House Hurstbridge...John Pill...Jessie Pill nee Whatmough...Ted Pill...Florence Pill...Cottlesbridge post office...Charles Spicer...St Andrews Primary School...Ladies Guild Panton Hill Anglican Church...Kangaroo Ground Presbyterian Ladies Guild...Senior Citizens Hurstbridge...Panton Hill Fire Station...Robert Whatmough...Robert Cook...Emmet Whatmough...Lamplighter in Melbourne...John Batman...Batman apple tree Greensborough...Diamond Hill Estate...Phoebe Chapman...Whatmough Park Greensborough...Jessie Whatmough...Edwin Pill...Ada Moreland...Martha Burgess...Mary McMurray...St James Church Melbourne...George Wright of Westernport...William Spicer...Margaret Spicer...George Spicer...Maryanne Spicer...Sarah Spicer...Mary Spicer...John Spicer...Alexander Humphrey Spicer...Clara...Florence Spicer Cottlesbridge Kangaroo Ground Panton Hill St Andrews Victoria Nillumbik Historical Society Eltham District Historical Society Allwood House Hurstbridge John Pill Jessie Pill nee Whatmough Ted Pill Florence Pill Cottlesbridge post office Charles Spicer St Andrews Primary School Ladies Guild Panton Hill Anglican Church Kangaroo Ground Presbyterian Ladies Guild Senior Citizens Hurstbridge Panton Hill Fire Station Robert Whatmough Robert Cook Emmet Whatmough Lamplighter in Melbourne John Batman Batman apple tree Greensborough Diamond Hill Estate Phoebe Chapman Whatmough Park Greensborough Jessie Whatmough Edwin Pill Ada Moreland Martha Burgess Mary McMurray St James Church Melbourne George Wright of Westernport William Spicer Margaret Spicer George Spicer Maryanne Spicer Sarah Spicer Mary Spicer John Spicer Alexander Humphrey Spicer Clara Spicer Samson Spicer Martha Spicer John Henry Spicer Arthurs Creek Cemetery David Clark school master Little Eltham School William McMurray Sarah McMurray Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etc Spicer, Whatmough, Chapman, Pill, Moreland families Document Folder ...Florence Spicer was born in Cottlesbridge and lived in the area all her life. Her ancestors included Robert Whatmough, Phoebe Chapman, John Pill, and Ada Moreland; she married Charles Spicer. Contents Transcribed and MS notes by Florence Spicer, undated: Spicer/Whatmough/Chapman/Pill/Moreland ancestry. MS notes, undated: Humphrey Spicer. MS notes, undated: Humphrey Spicer with list of children. Newspaper article: "Her 70 years in Cottlesbridge", Diamond Valley News, 4 April 1989. Florence Spicer's family history and current life. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcflorence spicer, cottlesbridge, kangaroo ground, panton hill, st andrews victoria, nillumbik historical society, eltham district historical society, allwood house hurstbridge, john pill, jessie pill nee whatmough, ted pill, florence pill, cottlesbridge post office, charles spicer, st andrews primary school, ladies guild panton hill anglican church, kangaroo ground presbyterian ladies guild, senior citizens hurstbridge, panton hill fire station, robert whatmough, robert cook, emmet whatmough, lamplighter in melbourne, john batman, batman apple tree greensborough, diamond hill estate, phoebe chapman, whatmough park greensborough, jessie whatmough, edwin pill, ada moreland, martha burgess, mary mcmurray, st james church melbourne, george wright of westernport, william spicer, margaret spicer, george spicer, maryanne spicer, sarah spicer, mary spicer, john spicer, alexander humphrey spicer, clara spicer, samson spicer, martha spicer, john henry spicer, arthurs creek cemetery, david clark school master, little eltham school, william mcmurray, sarah mcmurray -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Balaclava Road, 60, St Kilda East
... house at Balaclava Road, 60, St Kilda East. Balaclava Road Orrong Road St Kilda East Perrins James B Chaddesley Perrins Elizabeth Andrew James B Sinclair Sydney William Mordecai Josh Mordecai Clara Brosnan Jean Johnston William Shawcross H M Shawross S Barrile S Pianella D Document Balaclava Road, 60, St Kilda East ...Handwritten, undated, unattributed research notes briefly outlining the history of the land and house at Balaclava Road, 60, St Kilda East.balaclava road, orrong road, st kilda east, perrins james b, chaddesley, perrins elizabeth, andrew james b, sinclair sydney william, mordecai josh, mordecai clara, brosnan jean, johnston william, shawcross h m, shawross s, barrile s, pianella d -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyDocument, Peter Libbis, Register of Common Lodging Houses and Noxious Trades
... Transcribed from handwritten Register by Peter LIBBIS 1997 Built Environment - Domestic Business and Traders Built Environment - Commercial Industry - Noxious Gerrit BLANKHART Spiro WILLIAMS John YAPP James John BARTLETT Henry LAUSSEN Susan LITCHFIELD Charles GROSSE William ABBOTT John WARNE Caroline SCHILLING Frederick BARKER Nina TAYLOR George Charles SCOTT John JAPP Frederick FREDRICHSEN Jane BRUNOT Betsy BACKER Eliza LEYDEN June McLELLAN Henry AITKENS Henry AITKEN Maria WILKINSON William ANTHONY Elizabeth TYRRELL Francis JOSE James FORRESTER Lois JORDAN John DENNIS Cassandra DAVIS Robert CAREY William Frederick BEVAN Sarah DUROSS Martina FREDERICKSON Lena SALFINGER Jeremiah TOHEY Henry D AITKEN James RILEY Catherine CAREY Eliza CONNOR Frederick JACOBITE Mary Ann PITTMAN Mary STEVENS Rose Clara LEE Eleanor SMITH Amy McPHEE Mary GIBBS Jane McLELLAN John DUNN George ROLLAND John LOLATO Peter CLEARY May Christian CHRISTIANSEN George ROLFE Antonia BRUNO John BENNETT David MacINTOSH Desera PARDON Antone BRUNO Henry HAMILTON Minnie LONG John FRIES Elizabeth POWELL Alice GREENOUGH Louis WARNER Hannah BLACK Salvadore ROBINSON Sarah TRACY Blue plastic folder with typed transcript from handwritten "Register of Common Lodging Houses and Noxious Trades". ...Transcribed from handwritten Register by Peter LIBBIS 1997Blue plastic folder with typed transcript from handwritten "Register of Common Lodging Houses and Noxious Trades". Contains details of rooming houses 1864 to 1892built environment - domestic, business and traders, built environment - commercial, industry - noxious, gerrit blankhart, spiro williams, john yapp, james john bartlett, henry laussen, susan litchfield, charles grosse, william abbott, john warne, caroline schilling, frederick barker, nina taylor, george charles scott, john japp, frederick fredrichsen, jane brunot, betsy backer, eliza leyden, june mclellan, henry aitkens, henry aitken, maria wilkinson, william anthony, elizabeth tyrrell, francis jose, james forrester, lois jordan, john dennis, cassandra davis, robert carey, william frederick bevan, sarah duross, martina frederickson, lena salfinger, jeremiah tohey, henry d aitken, james riley, catherine carey, eliza connor, frederick jacobite, mary ann pittman, mary stevens, rose clara lee, eleanor smith, amy mcphee, mary gibbs, jane mclellan, john dunn, george rolland, john lolato, peter cleary, may christian christiansen, george rolfe, antonia bruno, john bennett, david macintosh, desera pardon, antone bruno, henry hamilton, minnie long, john fries, elizabeth powell, alice greenough, louis warner, hannah black, salvadore robinson, sarah tracy -
Benalla Art GalleryPainting, Clara SOUTHERN, The artist's home, c. 1909
... Southern" in brown paint l.r.c of composition; Not dated; Not titled Rural landscape and rustic house surrounded by trees. Gold painted timber frame. The artist's home Painting Clara SOUTHERN ...Born: Kyneton, Victoria, Australia 1860; Died: Surrey Hills, New South Wales, Australia 1940 Heidelberg SchoolLedger Gift, 1984Rural landscape and rustic house surrounded by trees. Gold painted timber frame.Recto: Signed "C. Southern" in brown paint l.r.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledlandscape, rural, house, trees, australian art -
Brighton Historical SocietyClothing - Dress, Evening dress, c. 1909
... In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. ...In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. ...This evening dress belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A yellow and lime green silk and net evening dress from c.1909. The bodice is constructed of a golden silk satin with an over bodice of a very soft gold net with soft gold and lime green embroidery decorated with flower and bow motif's. The neckline is bateau like in shape with the edge following the flowers of the lace design. The bodice is sleeveless with a loose detached cap that hangs down over the top of the arm with a lace covering. The under fabric of the bodice is shaped and lightly boned but the over lace is looser, nipping in at the waist where it joins the skirt. At the back, the bodice neckline scoops lower than the front with the lace overlay creating a v shape at the centre back. The bodice is secured with hooks and eyes and waist tapes. The skirt is flat fronted and floor length consisting of the same golden yellow silk with soft gold and lime green embroidered net over skirt. The lace net over skirt features larger motifs and greater embellishment towards the bottom of the skirt. The lace over lay also has an edge that follows the design of the lace rather than a straight edge. At the back the underskirt is flat and shaped but the over skirt is lightly gathered and loose hanging. The skirt finishes in a full skirt and a rounded, small train.woolbrook, septimus miller, cantala, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, clara miller, 1900s fashion, caulfield, brighton general cemetery -
Brighton Historical SocietyClothing - Dress, Afternoon dress, c.1890
... In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. ...In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. ...This afternoon dress belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A salmon (pale orange pink) corded silk afternoon dress with orange beaded embellishments, consisting of a bodice (.1) and skirt (.2) from c.1890. The bodice features a high standing collar with triple pleated bone silk chiffon trim along the top line, under the chin. This same chiffon is also secured in two pieces gathered and secured under the collar and and at the waist adding volume over the bust line and partially obscuring the jacket closing. The chiffon is secured at the side into the main fabric of the bodice by the beaded embellishment. The pink seed beads are sewn in lines of five beads one after the other creating a diagonal design that tapers from the shoulder to the waist. The bodice is boned around the front and back and secured down the centre font by nineteen hook and eyes and additional cotton tapes. Further beading details the bottom centre front and base line of the bodice. The shoulders have been repaired with replacement fabric to match, from our records it appears that the repair work was performed in circa 1974 but no record exists of the original shoulder design and if the repair was an exact copy of the original. The repaired shoulders feature a small frill around the shoulder yoke and top of the arm. The sleeve is fitted and three quarter finishing just below the elbow. The base of the sleeve is also trimmed with the pink bead design and bone three pleat chiffon trim. The back of the bodice features shaped panels contouring the jacket neatly in at the waist and then splitting and splaying out over the fullness of the skirt. The skirt appears to have been floor or ankle length held at the waist by a wide waistband. The skirt openings have been altered from the original currently featuring two openings secured by press studs. The skirt is gathered to the waistband at front and back creating fullness. The lower part of the skirt features the same pink bead embellishment and additional beaded flowers and diagonal point edge detail.clara miller, woolbrook, septimus miller, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, cantala, 1890s fashion, caulfield, brighton general cemetery -
Brighton Historical SocietyAccessory - Parasol, late 19th century
... In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. ...In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. ...This parasol belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A grey silk parasol with mauve stripe decoration, wooden handle and brass fittings from the late 19th century. The handle appears to be missing a decorative finish from the end.Mrs. S. Miller, Cantala, Caulfield.clara miller, woolbrook, septimus miller, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, cantala, caulfield, brighton general cemetery -
Brighton Historical SocietyAccessory - Parasol, circa 1900
... In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. ...In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. ...This parasol belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A black silk, wood and ivory handled parasol from circa 1900. The black silk of the parasol body has been treated with a decorative hemstitch towards the lower edge. The handle and frame are made of wood, metal and either ivory or an early plastic designed to mimic ivory. The ivory section is carved with a design reminiscent of a palm tree trunk and finished with a ball. The handle also features a leather looped strap that the hand would pass through to aid holding the parasol.The handle bears an engraved inscription that appears to be 'VML' in a highly florid script. The frame bears the name 'Hartnells'.clara miller, woolbrook, septimus miller, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, cantala, parasols, caulfield, brighton general cemetery -
Brighton Historical SocietyAccessory - Gloves, 1900
... In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. ...In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. ...These gloves belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A pair of very fine ivory doeskin evening gloves. The gloves feature full pique insert seams around the fingers and thumb with a slit on the inside arm from mid thumb to mid fore arm and three white shell buttons. The gloves extend high to high on the upper arms and feature a ribbon covered elastic to aid hold on the upper arm. A black ink stamp on the inside of the right glove over the wrist: 5 3/4, Made in France, Buckley and Nunn Limited, Melbourne. A black ink stamp on the inside of the left glove over the wrist: Grand Prix Exposition, 1900, Medallere D'or, Merlier, Depose (? Very faint), Made in France. A blue ink stamp on the inside of the left glove over the top side of the wrist: 797, 221'65, C51Cwoolbrook, septimus miller, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, cantala, clara miller, gloves, caulfield, brighton general cemetery, 1900s fashion, buckley and nunn -
Brighton Historical SocietyClothing - Dressing gown, circa 1894
... In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield, where they hosted lavish receptions for Melbourne's elite. ...In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield, where they hosted lavish receptions for Melbourne's elite. ...This dressing gown belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield, where they hosted lavish receptions for Melbourne's elite. Clara was known as a stylish hostess who wore elegant imported fashions. This dressing gown is believed to have been manufactured by Japanese silk merchant Shiino Shōbei. Following the opening of the port of Yokohama to foreign trade in 1859, Shōbei began producing western-style silk garments, initially selling them to foreigners living in Japan and later exporting them around the world, even exhibiting at the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880. His popular exports included quilted 'at-home' gowns or dressing gowns similar to this one. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A hand stitched purple pink silk quilted dressing gown with pale pink embroidery from circa 1894. The dressing gown is embroidered from the collar and shoulders though the centre front body to just above the hemline, on the cuffs and remaining pocket in a pale pink Perle thread embroidery featuring leaves and flowers. The entire gown is hand quilted with vertical parallel lines. The gown's neckline features a flat collar and the sleeve head fits on the neat shoulder line. The sleeve head is gathered and full tapering to a loose flat cuff at the wrist. The front of the garment is currently secured by fourteen decorative frogs of two different styles, none of which appear to be original. There is also evidence of a fifteenth toggle that has been removed from the base. The gown's original left hand pocket has been removed and attached to an area around the right breast presumably to patch a hole or obscure some damage. It is unknown when these modifications have been made. The back of the gown features a gathered pink and black concertina pleated silk insert panel from the neck through to the base of the garment. The garment is lined with a very fine pale pink silk over the woollen batting.clara miller, woolbrook, septimus miller, cantala, gwendoline miller, caulfield, brighton general cemetery, shiino shobei, s. shobey -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Lee Family c1914
... Genealogy Houses Black and white photograph of members of the Lee family, Joe, Jimmy, Dave and Clara Lee and Ina Carstairs, Emily Carstairs nee Lee at their home The Hummocks opposite the Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance Victoria Photograph Lee Family c1914 ...Black and white photograph of members of the Lee family, Joe, Jimmy, Dave and Clara Lee and Ina Carstairs, Emily Carstairs nee Lee at their home The Hummocks opposite the Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy, houses -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, The early history of Wolseley Close, Mont Albert, 2010
... house names...koonda...d j maloney...(mrs) louisa clara...Land Title information, surveys, subdivision Includes list of occupants of the house, p.17 cragg family windsor crescent surrey hills (mr) william ainger (mr) isaiah ainger whitehorse road noorn hill house names koonda d j maloney (mrs) louisa clara maggs taramera union road st.abbs york street (mr) william henry cleverdon wolseley street windsor park estate tarawera merry family clinton family adams family tel-el-kebir farrell family (mr) william clark trafalgar street (mr) (sir) matthew davies (mr) c h james (mr) james munro (mrs) elizabeth clark langdale (mr) stanley dewar (mr) john jose (mrs) emily hampton potton (mr) alexander potton (mr) john atkinson morris freehold investment & banking co. mont albert windsor park surrey hills dalton family (mr) henry wood wolseley close 19p : col ill Includes some plans of houses built in Wolseley Close, Mont Albert, Victoria. ...Includes copy of will of William Clark. Resident of the property at 9 Wolseley Close in 1910. Includes copy of the Alan Holts home occupier / tenant records - names from 1920 - 1980. Includes photo of Wolseley Close house, taken 1888/1889 plus colour photo of Wolseley Close house taken by Lin Merry, 2010. Land Title information, surveys, subdivision Includes list of occupants of the house, p.17Includes some plans of houses built in Wolseley Close, Mont Albert, Victoria. Outlines details of property at 9 Wolseley Close19p : col illcragg family, windsor crescent, surrey hills, (mr) william ainger, (mr) isaiah ainger, whitehorse road, noorn hill, house names, koonda, d j maloney, (mrs) louisa clara maggs, taramera, union road, st.abbs, york street, (mr) william henry cleverdon, wolseley street, windsor park estate, tarawera, merry family, clinton family, adams family, tel-el-kebir, farrell family, (mr) william clark, trafalgar street, (mr) (sir) matthew davies, (mr) c h james, (mr) james munro, (mrs) elizabeth clark, langdale, (mr) stanley dewar, (mr) john jose, (mrs) emily hampton, potton, (mr) alexander potton, (mr) john atkinson morris, freehold investment & banking co., mont albert, windsor park surrey hills, dalton family, (mr) henry wood, wolseley close -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Wedding photo of Minnie Beckett with her parents, 1934
... Clara Beckett, her brother Kenneth and her sister Maude, the bridesmaid. The family group is standing on a picnic rug in front of an Edwardian style timber home with simple verandah fretwork. The house...Clara Beckett, her brother Kenneth and her sister Maude, the bridesmaid. The family group is standing on a picnic rug in front of an Edwardian style timber home with simple verandah fretwork. The house ...Minnie was born in 11 Sep 1907 in Campbelltown, Tasmania, the daughter of Rev Walter Beckett and his wife Clara Gertrude Haywood. Minnie married Francis James Renkin on 13 March 1934. The photo was taken in the front garden of her parents home 'Deloraine' in Union Road. The donor Wendy McLellan is the daughter of Minnie Caroline Beckett (1907-1998). Peter Renkin (formerly of 59 Guildford Road, Surrey Hills, now Shoreham) is her brother.Black and white wedding photo taken of Minnie Beckett with her parents, Rev Walter and Mrs Clara Beckett, her brother Kenneth and her sister Maude, the bridesmaid. The family group is standing on a picnic rug in front of an Edwardian style timber home with simple verandah fretwork. The house is 'Deloraine', 268 Union Road, Balwyn.weddings, balwyn, union road, miss minnie beckett, rev walter beckett, mrs clara beckett, kenneth beckett, miss maude beckett, 'deloraine', 1930-1940
