The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of life in mid-twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A small red cloth bound note book with white embossed textstock, farm, farming, agriculture, cows, wodonga, hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. Small red booklet with white text embossing. wodonga, hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection, stock, cows, cow, agriculture, farm, farming, book

Photograph, with clipped corners, showing a reclining moustached male wearing a vest with an Albert chain. Holding bowler hat. Handwritten caption reverse 'Dad' Patrick Cooper.male

Port crock issued by the Sergeant's Mess, Puckapunyal under the banner "Certificate of Orphanage". Given to members of 'The Orphanage', Puckapunyal Army Base. Part of the Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of service for "Keith Cooper", No. 3798359.Stoneware port crock with black top and white body. Cork stopper in place. Ring handle. Black and white outline drawing of a bird on a sign on front. Lettering in black type. Makers logo on side.Port crock issued by the Sergeant's Mess, Puckapunyal under the banner "Certificate of Orphanage". Given to members of 'The Orphanage', Puckapunyal Army Base. Part of the Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of service for "Keith Cooper", No. 3798359.cooper collection, keith cooper, crock, memorabilia, puckapunyal

Document. Sandhurst Marriage certificate No 2271. Patrick Cooper aged 32 years and Mary Wiegard dated 30th April 1889. Marriage held at St Killians Catholic Church, by Minister Sylvestir Barry.church, celebration, australia bendigo

Handwritten by P Cooper daughter donor list of items numbering fifteen donated to Dudley House Historical Society View Street after 1975. Age of items and their approximate year date listed. List also includes Patrick and Mary Cooper nee Weigard details. Patrick Cooper 1856 to 1944. Mary Cooper nee Wiegard married 1889. 1861 to 1939.heritage

Photograph. Captioned figures 'Mum' [Mary Ann Weigard] and Theresa [Weigard]. Also Harriet & Edwin Stevens captioned. Group of dressmaking assistants standing with the Weigard sisters at the rear of their Kangaroo Flat dressmaking business. 6740.2 shows front of building. Wooden tiled roof. Date approximately mid 1880's.handcrafts, dressmaking

Document. Notepaper. Heading Lockwood School 744. Edwin Sinnott, Head Teacher, handwritten testimonial for Miss Wiegard. Conduct described as unexceptionable and suited to fulfil duties as a sewing mistress. Dated Oct 7/ 87.school, history, school

carte de visite photograph of Miss Mary Ann Weigard. Handwritten caption Mum on front. Victorian dress with distinctive tasselled neck wear. N White Photo Sandhurst printed in small letters on bottom edge of photo. Reverse handwritten caption Mum, Miss Mary Wiegard, Mrs Pat Cooper. Note spelling change of Weigard. Ornate N White Photographer Mitchell St Sandhurst opposite St Pauls Tower scrolled upon reverse.N.Whitefemale, history

Photograph mounted upon card captioned Mum, Aunt Theresa and their dressmaking assistants, Kangaroo Flat about 1886. House in background where presumably Mary Ann Weigard conducted her dressmaking business. Reverse handwritten , Mrs Patrick Cooper nee Mary Wiegard. 1856 -1944 88years below name of Patrick Cooper and 1861 - 1939 78 years below Mary Wiegard name.unknownhandcrafts, dressmaking, history

Fragmented Carte de Visite photograph of N Lockwood primary school No 744 in the 1870's. Group of children standing in front of school will contain Mary Ann Weigard, and possibly her sister Therisa. Handwritten on reverse Lockwood school Mr & Mrs Sinnott, 1870. Mr Edwin Sinnott was headmaster of school in 1887.school, history, history

Associated with WW1 good news card to and for loved ones. Connected to Adde Cooper WW1 soldier and Chiltern Resident. Associated with WW1 loved ones. Sent on behalf of family, friend and loved ones at home to their WW1 soldier abroad. Faded grey and white card with message associated with WW1. 130mm x 65mm. Depicts a map of Australia with a man and woman sitting and reading. Wording on the card is associated with good news and prays about their loved one. A Boomerang above the man and woman gives a message of good news and prayers for their WW1 loved one. Boomerang on card says : Anxious ever anxious good news of you to learn. Praying ever praying for your speedy safe return. ww1 card, card of prayer and good news ww1

Object. Black wooden mantle clock with pendulum bob made in U.S.A by the Sessions Clock Company, mounted on ornate metal feet, and decorated with four columns supporting Gothic arches, with torch like ornamentation between them and an ornate handle on each end. Round white enamel dial with black numerals & hands, a brass bezel with convex glass. 8 day running with gong strike on hour & half hour. Brass plaque on front reads presented to Mr.P.Cooper by his fellow employees of the Water Commission Bendigo on his retirement 30.6.1926.Sessions Made in U.S.Ahorology, clocks, mantle

Part of the Cooper Collection.Replica bronze metal medal in the shape of a Maltese Cross, embossed with a crowned lion. Embossed scroll bears words 'FOR VALOUR' . Maroon ribbon attached to medal via a bar and loop. On the reverse the word 'COPY' has been stamped.cooper collection, medal, victoria cross

Part of the Cooper Collection.Cast brass webbing buckle. Two central bars. Shorter bars top and bottom on outside. Buckle is slightly curved.Stamped on back: 'M over upwards arrow'.cooper collection, webbing, equipment, buckle

Part of the Cooper Collection.Collection of three large and twelve small copper coloured army uniform buttons. Each features a raised map of 'Australia below a Kings Crown. Word 'Australian Military Forces' written around the edge of each button. metal loop on the back of each for attaching to a ubniform.Various Manufacturers names stamped on back: AJ. PARKES, BRISBANE STOKES & SONS, MELBOURNE J.R. GAUNT & SON LD, LONDON P.J. KING PRY LTD, MELBOURNE, K.G. LUKE PTY LTDcooper collection, buttons, uniform, australian military forces

Part of the Cooper Collection.Collection of three large and two small metal army buttons. Each features an embossed crest. manufacturers details stamped on the back of each. one button has a metal loop on back. Other have two holes.On large button with loop: 'THE QUEEN'S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS'.cooper collection, buttons, british army, uniform

Part of the Cooper Collection.1. Gold coloured metal medallion. The obverse features the Australian Coat of Arms with text "WORLD WAR II, SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA. The reverse symbolises land (Army) Sea (Navy) and Air (RAAF) on a stylized map of Australia. Text "WORLD WAR II, 60 YEARS, 1945-2005". 2. Black coloured cardboard box with hinged lid and magnetic catch. Navy blue felt covered insert to fit medallion. Gold coloured text on top of and inside of box. 3. Four page insert with text. 4. Commemorative certificate with text.2. Printed in gold on cover: 'Australian Government, Department of Veterans Affairs.' Australian Coat of Arms above text. Printed on inside of bar in gold text: "60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Services to Australia." 3. cooper collection, ww2, memorabilia, commemorative medallion

Part of the Cooper Collection. 1. Set of Rank Insignia consisting of three white and brown chevrons on a khaki background. 2. Two joined sets of rank insignia consisting of three white embroidered chevrons on a khaki background. 3. Set of rank insignia consisting of three gold coloured embroidered chevrons on a khaki background.cooper collection, rank insignia, sergeant, army

Part of the Cooper Collection.Two sets of rank insignia consisting of three gold coloured chevrons below a gold coloured Queen's Crown. Background is black fabric.cooper collection, rank insignia, staff sergeant

Part of the Cooper Collection.1. - 3. Three WO2 insignia featuring a brown and white embroidered Queen's Crown in a Khaki fabric background. 4. A smaller example of 1. to 3.cooper collection, rank insignia, warrant officer class 2

Part of the Cooper Collection.Two WO2 insignia featuring a brown and white embroidered Queen's Crown on a single piece of light khaki coloured fabric.cooper collection, rank insignia, warrant officer class 2.

Part of the Cooper Collection.Gold coloured circular drink coaster with felt feel finish. Text and illustration in black. Illustration consists of RAME insignia over a tank. Text reads '4th BASE WKSP BN ARMOURED SPECIALISTS'.cooper collection, memorabilia, 4th base workshop.

Part of the Cooper Collection. 1. & 2. Embroidered rank insignia (WO2) featuring a Queen's crown in gold, white and red thread. Dark Khaki background with overlocked edging. 3. Smaller version of 1. & 2. 4. & 5. Embroidered Rank Insignia (WO2) featuring a Queen's Crown in white and red thread. Dark Khaki coloured background.cooper collection, rank insignia, warrant officer class 2

Part of the Cooper Collection.1. & 2. Queen's Crown in gold and silver coloured metal thread. Red Velvet infill in crown. Background is black coloured felt. cooper collection, rank insignia, warrant officer class 2

Part of the Cooper Collection. 1. & 2. Embroidered Australian Coat of Arms in black thread on a square camouflage pattern background.cooper collection, rank insignia, warrant officer class 1.

Item in the Cooper Collection.Soft Cover Book. Cover - cardboard, silver and white colour print, front, spine and back. Black colour background, front illustration colour photograph - portrait of a pilot. Book - colour portrait photograph of author. 417 pages, cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated with black and white and colour photographs. Inscription on title page.Inscription on Title page - handwritten blue ink, "Keith and Ann/ It was good to share time together with both of you/ May your journey continue to be one of healing./ David H. Early/ 13 April 2014."publications, books, autobiography, journal, pilot, cooper collection

Item in the Cooper Collection. Hard cover book with dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard, with adhered mid blue colour buckram. White colour print on spine. Dust cover - glossy paper, white colour print front and spine, black colour print on flaps. Front - illustrated colour photographs of artillery. 249 pages - cut, plain white colour paper. Illustrated - black and white photographs and illustrations.publications, books, army, artillery, cooper collection

Item in the Cooper Collection.Hard Cover Book with Dust Cover. Hard cover - cardboard with adhered paper cover, white and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Front - group of six soldiers standing, with sandbags in the background. Back - soldier in silhouette pouring a cup of tea against background of sea and a ship. Dust cover - paper, print and photographs as above. front and back flaps - white colour print on green background. End papers - grey and black photographs of battle scenes. 154 pages - cut, plain, white colour semi gloss paper. Pictorial book with colour and black and white photographs, maps, posters, postcards and handwritten information.publications, books, ww1, gallipoli, cooper collection