Joseph Butterworth COOMBS (1842-1901), was an accountant who founded a successful mercantile trading company. At the time of his marriage to Caroline Mary MICHEL in 1869, Coombs had already purchased ten acres of Studley Park. The acreage included land on the west of Fenwick Street that extended along lower Stawell Street to the corner of Yarra Street, all of it connected directly to the Yarra environs. A right of way to Studley Park Road was on the title, though Coombs went on to purchase more land, some of which faced Studley Park Road. In addition to owning the Studley Park acreage, Coombs later acquired 1,201 acres of land abutting the Acheron River. While retaining the Kew property he became a Taggerty Councillor and was Shire President for a time. J.B. Coombs died at Acheron Station in 1901 (aged 59 years). A few months after, tenders were called to repair the Kew dwelling, the Fenwick Street property now appearing in records with the name ‘Hope Mansell’. Caroline Coombs remained at Hope Mansell until she died in 1924, survived by three sons and five daughters. Not long after her death, advertisements appeared for the sale of the Studley Park land. The sale seems to have been a mechanism for distribution of the Estate, as the following year the original ten acre holding was transferred to members of the family. The eldest daughter Mabel married William Younger who, with his brother Alexander, developed Younger and Mackie Courts, both south of Studley Park Road. [Research: Kerry Fairbank]In 1961, the granddaughter of Joseph and Caroline Coombs, Mabel Isola (Younger) Grattan, donated ten 19th century dresses and parasols to the Kew Historical Society. The costumes, now known as the 'Coombs Collection', are the earliest recorded items of clothing to enter the Society's collection. Each of the items in the Coombs Collection, of which this item forms a part, is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. As a collection, the costumes includes outstanding examples of morning wear, day dresses, wedding dresses, and clothing accessories, providing evidence of outstanding dressmaker skills in Victoria during the mid to late Victorian period. One of a pair of cream silk parasols, each bordered by overlapping bands of beige lace. The underlying structure and mechanism includes a bent cane handle and black metal expanding spokes. The lace borders are layered to create an overlapping fringe. The high-domed umbrellas may have been created for a bridal party."Coombs Collection"coombs collection, clothing accessories, parasols

Joseph Butterworth COOMBS (1842-1901), was an accountant who founded a successful mercantile trading company. At the time of his marriage to Caroline Mary MICHEL in 1869, Coombs had already purchased ten acres of Studley Park. The acreage included land on the west of Fenwick Street that extended along lower Stawell Street to the corner of Yarra Street, all of it connected directly to the Yarra environs. A right of way to Studley Park Road was on the title, though Coombs went on to purchase more land, some of which faced Studley Park Road. In addition to owning the Studley Park acreage, Coombs later acquired 1,201 acres of land abutting the Acheron River. While retaining the Kew property he became a Taggerty Councillor and was Shire President for a time. J.B. Coombs died at Acheron Station in 1901 (aged 59 years). A few months after, tenders were called to repair the Kew dwelling, the Fenwick Street property now appearing in records with the name ‘Hope Mansell’. Caroline Coombs remained at Hope Mansell until she died in 1924, survived by three sons and five daughters. Not long after her death, advertisements appeared for the sale of the Studley Park land. The sale seems to have been a mechanism for distribution of the Estate, as the following year the original ten acre holding was transferred to members of the family. The eldest daughter Mabel married William Younger who, with his brother Alexander, developed Younger and Mackie Courts, both south of Studley Park Road. [Research: Kerry Fairbank]In 1961, the granddaughter of Joseph and Caroline Coombs, Mabel Isola (Younger) Grattan, donated ten 19th century dresses and parasols to the Kew Historical Society. The costumes, now known as the 'Coombs Collection', are the earliest recorded items of clothing to enter the Society's collection. Each of the items in the Coombs Collection, of which this item forms a part, is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. As a collection, the costumes includes outstanding examples of morning wear, day dresses, wedding dresses, and clothing accessories, providing evidence of outstanding dressmaker skills in Victoria during the mid to late Victorian period. One of a pair of cream silk parasols, each bordered by overlapping bands of beige lace. The underlying structure and mechanism includes a bent cane handle and black metal expanding spokes. The lace borders are layered to create an overlapping fringe. The high-domed umbrellas may have been created for a bridal party. This umbrella cannot be opened due to the silk being shattered."Coombs Collection"coombs collection, clothing accessories, parasols

From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop windows and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew LibrarySeries of born digital images of an exhiition at the Kew Court House in 2016 of Victorian era costumes, largely drawn from the Coombs Collection of the Society. The mounting of the costumes was made possible by a City of Boroondara Strengthening Communities grant for 2015-16. Each of the costumes displayed here is separately catalogued on Victorian Collections.kew historical society - exhibitions, australian fashion - 19th century, coombs collection

The Kew Historical Society holds a nationally significant Fashion & Design collection. In 2023 this collection was augmented by a donation by descendants of Francis Henty of nineteenth and early twentieth century costumes and costume accessories. These rare and aesthetically significant acquisitions increased the importance of the nineteenth century costume collection held by the Society. Following their accession, the Henty costumes were exhibited with other notable examples of fashion and design, previously donated by descendants of the Coombs and Weir families.28 x Exhibition photos of Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900, held at Villa Alba Museum during the 2023 Australian Heritage Festival. The exhibition showcased items drawn from the Henty, Coombs and Weir Collections.fashion -- nineteenth century, exhibitions -- kew historical society, henty collection, coombs collection, weir collection

From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop window and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library.Very faded photographic colour positive of a christening gown and four Victorian-era dresses displayed at the 1976 Festival of Kew exhibition mounted by the Kew Historical Society. This picture is one of the earliest showing items from the Coombs Collection on display. The collection had been donated to the Society in 1961. Dresses displayed: L-R blue silk 2-piece fitted day day dress with long train; cream satin parasol; gold taffeta wedding dress with long train; blue silk 2-piece day dress with applied later lace at neck and waist; duck egg blue quilted afternoon dress with buttons at front. Inscribed verso: Kew Historical exhibition 1976festival of kew 1976, kew historical society -- exhibitions, coombs collection

The Kew Historical Society holds a nationally significant Fashion & Design collection. In 2023 this collection was augmented by a donation by descendants of Francis Henty of nineteenth and early twentieth century costumes and costume accessories. These rare and aesthetically significant acquisitions increased the importance of the nineteenth century costume collection held by the Society. Following their accession, the Henty costumes were exhibited with other notable examples of fashion and design, previously donated by descendants of the Coombs and Weir families.7 x Photos of the opening night of Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900, held at Villa Alba Museum during the 2023 Australian Heritage Festival. The exhibition showcased items drawn from the Henty, Coombs and Weir Collections. Guests included members of Kew Historical Society, Villa Alba Museum, Heidelberg Historical Society, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Museums Victoria, City of Boroondara, and National Gallery of Victoria. fashion -- nineteenth century, exhibitions -- kew historical society, henty collection, coombs collection, weir collection

Newspaper. Coombs & Company's (Limited). Bills of Sale, Registered Executions, Liens on Wool, Stock Mortgages, Renewals of Bills Of Sale ETC., ETC. 14 Pages.coombs & company, businesses, trade circular

Joseph Butterworth COOMBS (1842-1901), was an accountant who founded a successful mercantile trading company. At the time of his marriage to Caroline Mary MICHEL in 1869, Coombs had already purchased ten acres of Studley Park. The acreage included land on the west of Fenwick Street that extended along lower Stawell Street to the corner of Yarra Street, all of it connected directly to the Yarra environs. A right of way to Studley Park Road was on the title, though Coombs went on to purchase more land, some of which faced Studley Park Road. In addition to owning the Studley Park acreage, Coombs later acquired 1,201 acres of land abutting the Acheron River. While retaining the Kew property he became a Taggerty Councillor and was Shire President for a time. J.B. Coombs died at Acheron Station in 1901 (aged 59 years). A few months after, tenders were called to repair the Kew dwelling, the Fenwick Street property now appearing in records with the name ‘Hope Mansell’. Caroline Coombs remained at Hope Mansell until she died in 1924, survived by three sons and five daughters. Not long after her death, advertisements appeared for the sale of the Studley Park land. The sale seems to have been a mechanism for distribution of the Estate, as the following year the original ten acre holding was transferred to members of the family. The eldest daughter Mabel married William Younger who, with his brother Alexander, developed Younger and Mackie Courts, both south of Studley Park Road. [Research: Kerry Fairbank]In 1961, the granddaughter of Joseph and Caroline Coombs, Mabel Isola (Younger) Grattan, donated ten 19th century dresses and parasols to the Kew Historical Society. The costumes, now known as the 'Coombs Collection', are the earliest recorded items of clothing to enter the Society's collection. Each of the items in the Coombs Collection, of which this item forms a part, is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. As a collection, the costumes includes outstanding examples of morning wear, day dresses, wedding dresses, and clothing accessories, providing evidence of outstanding dressmaker skills in Victoria during the mid to late Victorian period. One-piece, floor length blue silk day dress with a bell skirt that is slightly longer at the back. The dress is joined, centre-front with hooks and eyes. It is probable that the 19th century cream-coloured lace on the bodice and cuffs is a later addition. The lace extends in a long loop at the font of the skirt. The bodice has a high round neck, later modified to a V-shape. The dress must at one stage have been reconfigured or strengthened at the join of the bodice and skirt, as there is evidence of the use of new machine stitching. The dress is fully lined with a stiffened cotton lining fabric. Apart from minor staining, the dress is in excellent condition. The dress is the earliest complete costume in the collection. Measurements - 145.0 cm (centre back) 25.0 cm (waist, flat)Nilcoombs collection, fashion - 1860s, women's clothing, costumes, daywear

Joseph Butterworth COOMBS (1842-1901), was an accountant who founded a successful mercantile trading company. At the time of his marriage to Caroline Mary MICHEL in 1869, Coombs had already purchased ten acres of Studley Park. The acreage included land on the west of Fenwick Street that extended along lower Stawell Street to the corner of Yarra Street, all of it connected directly to the Yarra environs. A right of way to Studley Park Road was on the title, though Coombs went on to purchase more land, some of which faced Studley Park Road. In addition to owning the Studley Park acreage, Coombs later acquired 1,201 acres of land abutting the Acheron River. While retaining the Kew property he became a Taggerty Councillor and was Shire President for a time. J.B. Coombs died at Acheron Station in 1901 (aged 59 years). A few months after, tenders were called to repair the Kew dwelling, the Fenwick Street property now appearing in records with the name ‘Hope Mansell’. Caroline Coombs remained at Hope Mansell until she died in 1924, survived by three sons and five daughters. Not long after her death, advertisements appeared for the sale of the Studley Park land. The sale seems to have been a mechanism for distribution of the Estate, as the following year the original ten acre holding was transferred to members of the family. The eldest daughter Mabel married William Younger who, with his brother Alexander, developed Younger and Mackie Courts, both south of Studley Park Road. [Research: Kerry Fairbank]In 1961, the granddaughter of Joseph and Caroline Coombs, Mabel Isola (Younger) Grattan, donated ten 19th century dresses and parasols to the Kew Historical Society. The costumes, now known as the 'Coombs Collection', are the earliest recorded items of clothing to enter the Society's collection. Each of the items in the Coombs Collection, of which this item forms a part, is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. As a collection, the costumes includes outstanding examples of morning wear, day dresses, wedding dresses, and clothing accessories, providing evidence of outstanding dressmaker skills in Victoria during the mid to late Victorian period. Single-piece, floor length, gold silk taffeta evening dress featuring the use of a very long fishtail train to which is attached a silk cord to allow the wearer to hold it above the floor. The dress includes a number of decorative features including the extensive use of box pleats on the sleeves and on the hem of the skirt; contrasting gold and cream braiding and tassles; and the extensive use of ruching on the bodice at the front. Due to the age and fine quality of the silk taffeta used, there is evidence of the degradation of the fabric on one shoulder and a tear in the rear of the skirt. Otherwise the dress is in excellent condition.fashion - 1870s, australian fashion, wedding dresses, costumes, women's clothing, coombs collection

Joseph Butterworth COOMBS (1842-1901), was an accountant who founded a successful mercantile trading company. At the time of his marriage to Caroline Mary MICHEL in 1869, Coombs had already purchased ten acres of Studley Park. The acreage included land on the west of Fenwick Street that extended along lower Stawell Street to the corner of Yarra Street, all of it connected directly to the Yarra environs. A right of way to Studley Park Road was on the title, though Coombs went on to purchase more land, some of which faced Studley Park Road. In addition to owning the Studley Park acreage, Coombs later acquired 1,201 acres of land abutting the Acheron River. While retaining the Kew property he became a Taggerty Councillor and was Shire President for a time. J.B. Coombs died at Acheron Station in 1901 (aged 59 years). A few months after, tenders were called to repair the Kew dwelling, the Fenwick Street property now appearing in records with the name ‘Hope Mansell’. Caroline Coombs remained at Hope Mansell until she died in 1924, survived by three sons and five daughters. Not long after her death, advertisements appeared for the sale of the Studley Park land. The sale seems to have been a mechanism for distribution of the Estate, as the following year the original ten acre holding was transferred to members of the family. The eldest daughter Mabel married William Younger who, with his brother Alexander, developed Younger and Mackie Courts, both south of Studley Park Road. [Research: Kerry Fairbank]In 1961, the granddaughter of Joseph and Caroline Coombs, Mabel Isola (Younger) Grattan, donated ten 19th century dresses and parasols to the Kew Historical Society. The costumes, now known as the 'Coombs Collection', were the earliest recorded items of clothing to enter the Society's collection. Each of the items in the Coombs Collection, of which this item forms a part, is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. As a collection, the costumes includes outstanding examples of morning wear, day dresses, wedding dresses, and clothing accessories, providing evidence of outstanding dressmaker skills in Victoria during the mid to late Victorian period. Two-piece white silk wedding dress comprised of a short tailored bodice and a bell shaped skirt. The most prominent feature of the bodice is the wide pagoda sleeves, with false undersleeves of muslin. The edge of the sleeves includes small posies of orange blossom. Separate panels of lace, dropping from the waist are the only form of decoration on the skirt. The round high neckline was later converted to v-line in the 19th century. MEASUREMENTS (CM): BODICE: Shoulders 37 x waist 56 x front 33 x back 40 SKIRT: Waist 56 x Front 114 x Back 131coombs collection, women's clothing, australian fashion, fashion & design collection, costumes, wedding dresses

From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop windows and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library. Series of born digital images of a lecture and an exhiition at the Villa Alba Museum in 2016 of Victorian era costumes, largely drawn from the Coombs Collection of the Society. The mounting of the costumes was made possible by a City of Boroondara Strengthening Communities grant for 2015-16. Most of the costumes displayed here are separately catalogued on Victorian Collections.kew historical society - exhibitions, villa alba museum, victorian fashion, fashion & design exhibition

From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop window and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library.Ken Silcock and Jill O'Brien (KHS members) with a display of items from the collection of the Kew Historical Society at an unnamed and undated Kew Festival. Recognisable items include from left on the floor the large photograph by JE Barnes of Kew Becomes a City (1921), two completed and framed bicentennial tapestries (1988), the MUIOOF honour board, and the 1860s white wedding dress (part of the Coombs collection).Inscribed verso: "Jill O'Brien & Jen Silcock"kew historical society -- exhibitions, jill o'brien, ken silcock

Coloured photograph of the Maple Street Primary School Grade 2 - 3 R class and their teachers. Their names are: - 3rd Row L-R: Thomas Ansell, Annie Ng, Liam Gordes, Shane Lowry, Shanelle Crole, Zachary Jury, Hayley Saunders, Dale Lowry, Tamara Ferrari, James Ferrari. 2nd Row L-R: Rebecca Craig, Matthew Compston, Ashlyn Kentish, Kristen Olsen, Ricky Apps, Chloe Coombs, Dirk Muir, Wanisha Malcolm, Joshua Patten. Front Row L-R: Jasmine Aldous Rachel Horgan, Benjamin Reidy, Corey Bray, Sara Hunt, Chanel Healey, Christina Foreman, Tyson Brennan, Emma Goudge. Teachers: B Reidy, E Bruhn. Principal: Mr David Robins.Arthur Reed Photoseducation, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square maple street primary school 1999, thomas ansell, annie ng, liam gordes, shane lowry, shanelle crole, zachary jury, hayley saunders, dale lowry, tamara ferrari, james ferrari, rebecca craig, matthew compston, ashlyn kentish, kristen olsen, ricky apps, chloe coombs, dirk muir, wanisha malcolm, joshua patten, jasmine aldous rachel horgan, benjamin reidy, corey bray, sara hunt, chanel healey, christina foreman, tyson brennan, emma goudge, b reidy, e bruhn, mr david robins, arthur reed photos

Black and white photograph mounted on card, Golden Square State School Choir, Bendigo Competitions 1931, with list of names on back. Fourth row from left: David Luke, Peter White, Claude Charlton, ? Plumridge, ? Porter, ? Trebolco, Alec Smart, Oliver McGuire. Third row: Alfred Boland, Jean Bynon, Pearl Jones, Mavis Strugnell, Margaret Marion, Marjorie Holland, ? Elliot, Jean Turnbull, Hilda Plant. Second row: Alfred Goudge, ? Coombs, Dorothy Johns, Lois Wilson, Carmel Royal, Joyce Rolf, Phylis Trebilco, Nellie Johns, Sadie Hester. front row: Belle Mmouney, Muriel Moore, Joyce French, Miss Hamilton (Pianist), Mr. Newman (teacher), Mavis Abbott, Jean Hawkins, Ruby Exon.Kalmabendigo, education, golden square primary school

One pound note Queen Elizabeth II. Signatures Coombs/Wilson. Serial number HK59713494. The note is in good condition except for a centre fold.numismatics, notes - australian, one pound

Three Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth of Australia 10 shillings notes. Signatures Coombs/Wilson . Two have consecutive serial numbers AH52822031/AH52822032. The third has serial number AH63911110. All notes in good condition except a centre fold.numismatics, notes - australian, 10 shilling

Envelope containing a 10 Shillings George VI Commonwealth of Australia note. The note has signatures Coombs/Wilson serial number B22417261. The note is in fairly used condition.numismatics, notes - australian, 10 shilling

HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION: Small Bible inside envelope. On Binder: New Testament Inside front cover: This Book Belongs to Ellen Nancarrow November 8th 1857 Redruth Coomb Inside second page: This is a present given to Emily Hoskong by her Aunt Helen a a token of Love November 1860. Bible Details: The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ translated out of the original Greek and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by his Majestiy's special Command appointed to be read in Churches. Oxford prineted at the Univerity Press for the British and Froreign Bible Society, instituted in London in the year 1804; and sold to Subscribers at the Society house Earl Street, Blackfriers, London. Diamond's 48's 1856. Cum Privilegio Note inside BibleBible given to Emily Hosking (m. Emmanuel Hunkin) from her aunt Ellen (Nancarrow) Redruth Coomb. 8 Nov 1860 prior to sailing to Victoria. Nancarrow = Valley of the Stags. On front of envelope: Her New Testament a precious possesion. Bible given to Emily Hosking (b. 12-2-1854 d. 22-5-1905) by her mother's sister Ellen Nancarrow (b 17 Mar 1827 husband Wm Hosking m. 1853 Rev. John Cornwall Wm. D. 10 July 1914) in 1860 8th Nov before leaving for Australia. Liven and mined at Eaglehawk, Vic. Then Rushworth area (farming) Emblen Hosking nee Nanacarrow RedruthCoomb Cornwall b. 6/3/1831 d. 20/5/1895 Gobarup. Rear of envelope: Yellow and black stickers (Women with flowers and Man with Scythe, and St. Piran's) written on 'Cornish Patron Saint's day - 5th March. Address Label: Ms Betty Night, 29 Gilbertson Street Essendon Vic 3040 Separate page of Notes: A note in the front of Hymn Book Emily Hosking born 12/2/1854 married 1873 her book. A reward - The Bible Christian Sabbath School, Sailors Gully June 29th 1868. Hyms - Bible Christian 2nd edition 1890. Bible Christian Book Room 26 Paxxxx Road E.C. Mrs E. Hunkin Eaglehawk B.C. Church January 21st (18) 94 Husband Emmanuel Huskin born 21/1/1852 - collection of hymns Wesley hymns Emmanuel Hunkin. 2. A collection of hymns Emmanuel Hunkin, Eaglehawk Bendigo.book

3BO Bendigo : Women's Club Magazine 1939. Amalgamated Wirelss (A/SIA) Ltd. 2nd Magazine of the 3BO Women's Club December 1939. 6000+ members. President : Miss Dora Robertson. Past President : Miss Jean Cleary. 27 pages. 3BO Staff : Bob Rudd, Reg Fox (Manager), Dick Gaze, Amy Huxtable, Isabel Poulston, Miriam Fitzgerald, Scott Griffiths, Elwyn Honeychurch, Ron Smith. 3BO Chalet Auxiliary. 3BO Women's Club Tennis Association. 3BO Ladies' Choir. On title page : Thelma Coombs 32 Booth St Golden Square Vic.clubs and associations, sport

Telegram to Mrs T Coombs care KelPel Pavilion Barnard St Bendigo. The Golden Square Tennis Club would like to congratulate the 3CV ladies on their 40th Anniversary. We hope you have a happy day. Dated 25 Oct 1978clubs and associations, sport

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, May 19, 2004. Bygone days: the once all male crew of the Advertiser in the early 1950s. Back row from left: Jack Clark, Stan Price, Ted Carruthers, Ron Thompson, Vin Lapsley, Unknown, Unknown, Len McKerlie, Laurie O'Brien, Bert Irving, Fred Coombs, CFA representative. Front row: editor Cyril Michelson, Kevin Lynch, Roly Trevorah, Bill Dalton, Ray Pratt, Joe Grenfell, Bill Boxshall.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

BHS CollectionThe Memoirs of George Dewes, Leicestershire Childhood, Australia, California 1826 - 1861. 231 pages with pages 132 to 138 relating to Bendigo, photographs and maps.Martin Coombsbook, life on goldfields, gold rush, life on gold fields, bendigo gold fields.

Nar Nar Goon, a town in Gippsland, Victoria, has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century. Originally part of the Kulin nation, the area was home to the Boon Wurrung people. The name "Nar Nar Goon" is believed to come from a Boonwurrung word referring to either the koala or the rakali. European settlement began with the establishment of the Mount Ararat pastoral run in 1844, followed by land sales in the 1850s and 1860s. Many settlers came from Ireland, particularly from the Monteagle estate in Limerick. The arrival of the railway in 1881 was a turning point, facilitating timber and agricultural industries. Several sawmills operated in the area, transporting timber via wooden tramways to the railway station. By the early 20th century, Nar Nar Goon had developed into a thriving township with a general store, hotel, butcher, baker, and garage. The town had strong Catholic roots, with a church opening in 1905. Over time, timber milling declined, and dairy farming became the dominant industry. In 2021, part of Nar Nar Goon was annexed to form the new suburb of Pakenham East. Today, Nar Nar Goon is known for its murals, historical buildings, and community spirit. It remains a small but significant town in Victoria’s history. [AI generated text]Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Nar Nar Goon area. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 28 Sep 2005 War memorial face – lift shortfall 02 May 2007 Anzac Day 2007 13 Jun 2007 The way it used to be – Bernie Byrne reminisces 08 Jun 2005 Jack Egan 26 Sep 2007 Mark & Sylvia Jones – Nar Nar Goon Hotel Unknown Nell Van Den Berghe – obituary 14 Jun 2006 Dore’s Cottage 29 Nov 2006 Daisy Lia’s 80th birthday 2007 Bill Doherty 06 Feb 2008 Novelty milking comes around again 11 Jul 2007 Seven seas to home 08 Sep 2004 Bernie Byrne – memories are not a thing of the past 08 Sep 2004 Participation is the key for Jack (Payroli) 22 Oct 2008 Luck of the Irish – Michael O’Brien 03 Mar 2004 History found off the beaten track 04 May 2011 Racing to better health 16 Dec 2015 The Last Post - Light Horse & Field Artillery Museum 16 Jun 2021 Queen’s Salute for “Doc” - Bill Doherty 8 Apr 2015 Lindsays Have the Way to Stay United - Joan & Frank Lindsay 18 Feb 2015 Paddy at the Goon Pub - Paddy Henwood 8 Jun 2016 Bob the Inventor Missed - Bob Rose 26 May 2010 Jeff Talks Hawks and Parenting - Jeff Kennett 26 May 2010 Harry’s 90 Reasons to Party - Harry James 22 Jul 2015 The Goon’s Golden Reunion 17 May 2017 Ray Gets the Stan - Ray Coombs 14 Aug 2013 Jack of all Trades and Many Names - Jack Payroli 28 Sep 2016 Deb’s Strength Shone Through - Deb Bramley 12 Mar 2008 Marygoons Show Class - Nar Nar Goon- Maryknoll Cricket Club 12 Mar 2021 Club Mourns One of its Finest - John Byrne 17 Feb 2016 New Hope for Diggers - Military Museum 4 May 2016 Feed for Warhorses - Bernie Dingle 1 Feb 2017 Australia Day Award - Bernie Dingle 7 Nov 2007 Historian Revives Legendary Charge - Bernie Dingle 1 Feb 2017 Royal Stamp for a Museum of Service - Bernie Dingle 27 Apr 2016 First Anzac is Missed - Bernie Dingle 29 JUn 2016 Post Office for Sale 5 Jul 2017 Well Known and Loved - Jan Van Steensel 27 Apr 2016 Doc Remembers War 16 Feb 2011 Cream Couple Rise to the Top - Len & Mary Bramley 20 Jul 2022 William Joseph Doherty - Death & Funeral info 20 Jul 2022 Doc’s Led a Fortunate Life - Bill Doherty 20 Jul 2022 The King of Nar Nar Goon - Bill Doherty 20 July 2022 There was Only One Choice as the Goon’s First Legend 23 Aug 2023 A Firefighter’s Instinct - Kylie Shanks 28 Nov 2018 Ray did it His Way - Ray Coombs 15 Mar 2023 On the Right Side of History - Bernie Dingle 10 Apr 2024 A Pillar of the Community - Bill Bickerton 30 Oct 2024 Home to Racing Royalty 31 Oct 2024 Hyland Farm - for sale 24 July 2024 Dore a Much Loved Coach - James Dore 18 Sep 2024 A Celebrated Flag 14 Aug 2024 Family Roots Run Deep - Red Gem Potatoes 23 Sep 1987 Brydie a Sharer, a Carer and Loved by all - Brydie Cunningham 13 Mar 2024 Working ‘Til the Cows Come Home - Avonlea Holsteins 29 Oct 2025 Locals Tour Swamp’s Fascinating History 28 May 2025 Goon Find Mystery Man 11 Mar 2026 More Than a Century of Jersey Tradition 22 Oct 2025 Taking a Dive Into the Past at Heritage Event 29 Oct 2025 Revisiting Memories of the Swampnon-fictionnar nar goon (vic.), nar nar goon (vic.) -- history, bernie byrne, jack egan, mark & sylvia jones, daisy lia, bill doherty, michael o'brien, joan & frank lindsay, paddy henwood, bob rose, harry james, ray coombs, jack payroll, deb bramley, nar nar goon-maryknoll cricket club, john byrne, bernie dingle, jan van steensel, len & mary bramley, kylie shanks, bill bickerton, james dore, red gem potatoes, brydie cunningham

A large collection of Sunshine Technical School Sports Trophies 7 Shields650.01 - Cross County Boys Trophy|650.02 - Year 9 Sport 1980 - 1981 Trophy|650.03 - Cross Country Girls Trophy|650.04 - Boys Cross County 1970 - 1982 Trophy|650.03 - Circular Relay Team 1958 Trophy - P. Sertori, L. O'Brien, B. Taylor, K. Stephens, N. Carter, J. Gorrie|650.05 - Girls Technical Schools Sports Association Junior Cup Grade B Inter Schools Championships Trophy|650.06 - 1952 - 1981 Boys Athletics House Competition Trophy - 1952 Capt B. Lewis, 1953 Capt R. Clifford, 1954 Capt G. Urwin, 1955 Capt J. Camfield, 1956 Capt J. Bradbury, 1957 Capt B. Ross, 1958 Capt S. Launikonis, 1959 Capt K. Davenport, 1960 Capt G. Murphy, 1961 Capt M. Charenko, 1962 Capt D. Dobson, 1963 Capt R. Hawkins, 1964 Capt H. Stiegber, 1965 Capt E. Moore, 1966 Capt E. Meilak, 1967 Capt B. Nowell, 1968 Capt G. Cottee, 1969 Not Awarded, 1970 E. Locs, 1971 E. Locs, 1972 H. Geerling, 1973 F. Bondin, 1976 N. Durham, 1977 M. Macdek, 1978 D. Nicholls, 1979 D. Nicholls, 1980 G. Parkes, 1981 L. Kirk|650.06 - 1952 - 1981 Girls Athletics House Competition Trophy - 1952 Capt. N. Woodman, 1953 Capt M. Knight, 1954 Capt J. McClure, 1955 Capt B. Boyer, 1956 Capt N. Need, 1957 Capt V. Willis, 1958 Capt L. O'Brien, 1959 Capt H. Dodd, 1960 Capt L. hodgson, 1961 Capt H. Bell, 1962 Capt S. Woodgate, 1963 Capt L. Lyall,1964 Capt H. Scanlon, 1965 Capt J. Twaites, 1966 Capt O. Tereschenko, 1967 Not Awarded, 1968 Not Awarded, 1969 Capt D. Fletcher, 1975 D. Crick, 1977 T. Stewart, 1978 T. Stewart, 1979 J. Carey, 1980 K. Dyke, 1981 M. Hockey|650.07 - Athletics House Aggregate Shield|650.08 - Sunshine R.S.L. V's S.T.S. 1981 Trophy|650.09 - Ten Pin Bowling Trophy|650.10 - The Beaver Cup For House Competition 1969 - 1981 Trophy - 1969 D. Fletcher, 1970 R. Nadolski, 1971 A. Branch, 1972 M. fogarty, 1973 J. Trethowan, 1976 D. Crick, 1977 J. Harvey, 1978 T. Stewart, 1979 J. Carey 1980 K. Dyke, 1981 M. Hockey|650.11 - Collection of 4 Indoor Cricket Champions Trophy Allan Pamintuan, Graeme Bury, Shane Thompson & Aaron Grima|650.12 - Rugby Union Football Westgate Junior Union Under 16 Shield|650.12 - Forge Handicap 1949 - 1951 Trophy - 1949 R. Stein, 1950 C. Burgoyna, 1951 F. Butterey|650.13 - The Ivy Sorenson Memorial Trophy House Aggregate Points Shield - J. Robertson|650.14 - Model Of The Year Award Instructors Association Woodwork 1973 Form 3|650.15 - Model Of The Year Award Instructors Association Woodwork 1973 Form 2|650.16 - House Marching 1951 - 1967 Cup|650.17 - Net Ball Seniors 1985 - 1986 Trophy|650.18 - Net Ball Junior 1986 Trophy (5 of)|650.19 - Netball Seniors 1986 Trophy (2 of)|650.20 - F.Y.M.C.A. 1980 Summer Comp C-Grade Runners-Up Netball 1980 Trophy|650.21 - Western Region Net Ball Runners Up Sec A 1987 Medallion - S. Tippett|650.22 - C.T.T.W. Senior Soccer 1961 Trophy|650.23 - M.T.S.S.A. Section 5 Soccer 1965 Trophy|650.24 - M.T.S.S.A. Section Winners 1968 Soccer Trophy|650.25 - V.T.S.S.U Soccer Challenge Cup|650.26 - M.T.S.S.A. Section 5 Softball Trophy|650.27 - Squash Champions 1967|650.29 - Western Suburbs Swimming Championships 1972 Trophy|650.30 M.T.S.S.A. Volley Ball 1969 Trophy|650.32 - The Vado Lizier Award Aggregate House Competition 1970 - 1982 Trophy - 1976 M. Pocock, 1977 T. Tedesco, 1978 D. Nicholls, 1979 T. Coombs, 1980 T. Coombs, 1981 J. Robertson, 1982 G. Simpsons|650.33 - Collection of 3 Volleyball Trophies - Vinh Du|650.34 M.T.S.S.A. Volley Ball 1964 Trophy|650.35 M.T.S.S.A. Volley Ball 1965 Trophy|650.36 - G.T.T.S.A. "B" Division Aggregate Senior & Junior Shield - D. Crick, W. Ormston, s. Buttsworth, Yvonne Crick, J. Stewart, M. Barley, M. Wallace, J. Marlow, J. Meyer, W. Nagle, K. Milne, K. Bradbrook, J. Zatylny, W. llen, T. Stewart, L. McContric, K. Hawkins, S. ?, J. White, M. Duhau, M. Driz|650.37 - Swimming House Competition Shield - G. Coombs, D. Dean, L. Amur, J. Robertson, M. Hockey|650.38 - Western Region Volleyball Competition Shield|650.39 - Metropolitan Tech Schools Sports Association Section Championship 1960 - 1968 Trophy|No Numbers as yet|Soccer Trophy|Swimming 1967 - 1983 Trophy - 1976 G. Browne, 1977 A. Ellis, 1978 L. Barrow, 1979 T. Coombs, 1980 T. Coombs, 1981 T. Robertson, 1982 C. Barry 1983 A. Heehansunshine technical school, technical school, sunshine, memorabilia

Joseph Butterworth COOMBS (1842-1901), was an accountant who founded a successful mercantile trading company. At the time of his marriage to Caroline Mary MICHEL in 1869, Coombs had already purchased ten acres of Studley Park. The acreage included land on the west of Fenwick Street that extended along lower Stawell Street to the corner of Yarra Street, all of it connected directly to the Yarra environs. A right of way to Studley Park Road was on the title, though Coombs went on to purchase more land, some of which faced Studley Park Road. In addition to owning the Studley Park acreage, Coombs later acquired 1,201 acres of land abutting the Acheron River. While retaining the Kew property he became a Taggerty Councillor and was Shire President for a time. J.B. Coombs died at Acheron Station in 1901 (aged 59 years). A few months after, tenders were called to repair the Kew dwelling, the Fenwick Street property now appearing in records with the name ‘Hope Mansell’. Caroline Coombs remained at Hope Mansell until she died in 1924, survived by three sons and five daughters. Not long after her death, advertisements appeared for the sale of the Studley Park land. The sale seems to have been a mechanism for distribution of the Estate, as the following year the original ten acre holding was transferred to members of the family. The eldest daughter Mabel married William Younger who, with his brother Alexander, developed Younger and Mackie Courts, both south of Studley Park Road. [Research: Kerry Fairbank]In 1961, the granddaughter of Joseph and Caroline Coombs, Mabel Isola (Younger) Grattan, donated ten 19th century dresses and parasols to the Kew Historical Society. The costumes, now known as the 'Coombs Collection', are the earliest recorded items of clothing to enter the Society's collection. Each of the items in the Coombs Collection, of which this item forms a part, is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. As a collection, the costumes includes outstanding examples of morning wear, day dresses, wedding dresses, and clothing accessories, providing evidence of outstanding dressmaker skills in Victoria during the mid to late Victorian period. Two-piece royal blue heavy silk dress comprised of a tightly waisted top that extends below the waist at the front and the back, and a floor-length skirt. The full skirt and the sculpted fabric that is part of the top are designed to cover a bustle. The elaborately styled bodice is joined with fabric-covered buttons at centre front. The bodice is distinctively styled with the use silk velvet banding and tassles that extend the woven silk webbing. The outfit is in excellent condition apart from some wear on the velvet and the buttons.women's clothing, australian fashion, dresses, costumes, fashion & design, outerware

Joseph Butterworth COOMBS (1842-1901), was an accountant who founded a successful mercantile trading company. At the time of his marriage to Caroline Mary MICHEL in 1869, Coombs had already purchased ten acres of Studley Park. The acreage included land on the west of Fenwick Street that extended along lower Stawell Street to the corner of Yarra Street, all of it connected directly to the Yarra environs. A right of way to Studley Park Road was on the title, though Coombs went on to purchase more land, some of which faced Studley Park Road. In addition to owning the Studley Park acreage, Coombs later acquired 1,201 acres of land abutting the Acheron River. While retaining the Kew property he became a Taggerty Councillor and was Shire President for a time. J.B. Coombs died at Acheron Station in 1901 (aged 59 years). A few months after, tenders were called to repair the Kew dwelling, the Fenwick Street property now appearing in records with the name ‘Hope Mansell’. Caroline Coombs remained at Hope Mansell until she died in 1924, survived by three sons and five daughters. Not long after her death, advertisements appeared for the sale of the Studley Park land. The sale seems to have been a mechanism for distribution of the Estate, as the following year the original ten acre holding was transferred to members of the family. The eldest daughter Mabel married William Younger who, with his brother Alexander, developed Younger and Mackie Courts, both south of Studley Park Road. [Research: Kerry Fairbank]In 1961, the granddaughter of Joseph and Caroline Coombs, Mabel Isola (Younger) Grattan, donated ten 19th century dresses and parasols to the Kew Historical Society. The costumes, now known as the 'Coombs Collection', are the earliest recorded items of clothing to enter the Society's collection. Each of the items in the Coombs Collection, of which this item forms a part, is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. As a collection, the costumes includes outstanding examples of morning wear, day dresses, wedding dresses, and clothing accessories, providing evidence of outstanding dressmaker skills in Victoria during the mid to late Victorian period. Blue silk, floor length day dress comprised of a tightly fitted, long, waisted jacket joined by hooks and eyes at centre front. The bodice features large ornamental buttons from neck to waist, covered in a figured silk fabric of the same colour as the dress. The gown has extensive pin tucking on the sleeves, on the flounce of the skirt, and on the long train. The line of the outfit is emphasised by the flattened front, which is typical of the period. Its cut and lack of adornment emphasises the tailored effect.australian fashion, fashion & design, costumes, dresses, women's clothing, fashion - 1860s, fashion - 1870s