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Orbost & District Historical Society
account, February 1st 1921
... Cumming, W. ...Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex. William Cumming was a prominent Orbost identity. He was born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, in 1866 the son of William Cumming and Mary Ann Montgomery. He came to Australia, aged 28, and to Orbost in 1890. He farmed at Bete Bolong and during WW1 ran a butcher's shop on his farm. He was a shire councillor and served as a South Riding representative for 38 years. He was a keen Newmerella football supporter, a member of the Orbost Bowling Club as well as a director of the Orbost Butter Factory. Cumming was married to Ellen Louise Mundy and had four children ( Harold, Mary, William and Gordon).This item is an example of a hand-written account for a local early 20th century business in Orbost. It is a useful research tool.A white paper account with blue lines and black ink . It has a pink receipt attached as well as a yellow duty stamp. It is from W. Cumming, butcher, to R.P. Cameron.cameron-robert-pullar cumming-william-butcher -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Philip Cumming, 1883
... Philip Cumming ...Folder of information on Philip Cumming, 1883philip cumming -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from Cumming, Smith and Co. to School of Mines Ballarat
... Letter from Cumming, Smith and Co. to School of Mines ...School of Mines Ballarat was a predecessor of Federation UniversityLetter from Cumming, Smith and Co. to School of Mines Ballarat with Letterhead cummings smith & co., school of mines ballarat, letterhead, high class manure -
Orbost & District Historical Society
trophy, 1950's
This trophy was won by H. Cumming, member of the Orbost Rifle Club. Harold Cumming was the son of William Cumming a Bete Bolong farmer who was a Shire councillor, a well-known local sportsman and a Rechabite. Jacob Perry was an Orbost farmer. Born 1874. Died 1950. He was a Boer War veteran , 4th Victorian Imperial Bushmen. a shire councillor and worker for school affairs.This trophy, in excellent condition, is aesthetically significant as well as having a well-provenanced historic significance. Harold Cumming was the son of William and Ellen (Mundy) Cumming who farmed land at Bete Bolong from c1880s. A silver plated trophy - a coffee pot - won by H. Cumming. It is an Orbost Rifle Club trophy - the Jacob Perry Memorial Trophy - 1954.O.R.C. JACOB-PERRY MEMORIAL TROPHY 1954 Won by H. Cummingorbost-rifle-club trophy cumming-h -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Glass, bottle B.C.X. Bendigo, 20thc
... Neil Cumming and Frank Blair ...BCX , was a brand name of Bendigo Cordial Extract (they didn't like BCE) and it only belonged to Gillies after 1970. before then it was run by Neil Cumming and Frank Blair Gillies is actually the local meat pie manufacturer. BCX manufactured soft drinks in Bendigo and distributed them in Victoria.A clear glass bottle made by BCX , ( Bendigo Cordial Extract ) to contain soft drink manufactured in Bendigo, Victoria. Label : BCX / YOUR GUIDE TO A GOOD DRINKsoft drinks, gillies bros. pty ltd, bendigo, cumming neil, blair frank, bendigo cordial extract, -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Water Supply Water Ranger’s Wife -- Mrs Cumming nee Unknown in a Jig in the Grampians
... Stawell Water Supply Water Ranger’s Wife -- Mrs Cumming nee ...Stawell Water Supply Water Ranger’s Wife. Mrs. Cumming in jig Grampiansstawell -
Peterborough History Group
Photograph - Irvine and Cumming Photograph
Mr Irvine was the owner of the Peterborough Hotel and long time friend of Mr Cumming.Significant as descendants of the two men still live in Peterborough. Photocopy of a photograph of James Irvine and W. B Cumming.Handwritten names under the photographw. b. cumming, james irvine -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Lindsay G. Cumming, 1920-1930
... Lindsay G. Cumming ...A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Narbethong House situated next to the Black Spur Hotel in Narbethong.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Narbethong House situated next to the Black Spur Hotel in Narbethong.narbethong, victoria, australia, photograph, black spur hotel, narbethong house, accommodation -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Primrose Cumming, The Mystery Trek, 1964
... Primrose Cumming ...Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketwalsh st library -
Peterborough History Group
Book - Peterborough Families, circa 2000
... Susan Cumming ...Contains records of different families memories of Peterborough and includes various photographs, some of Peterborough locations but not all are labelled.Significant because it preserves the information and memories which would otherwise be lost and includes old photographs over time of local residents and holidaymakers and glimpses of locations in Peterborough. Looseleaf folder containing stories and copies of photos of people who lived or holidayed in Peterborough.Some photos labelled with name, location and year but not all.cumming family, peterborough, florence calvert, owen moore, elephant rock, hope family, james wallace hope, the schomberg rescue -
Peterborough History Group
Letter - Statement regarding location of the old ferry call bell
When a ferry was the only way to cross the river, a bell was rung to call the ferryman. this letter explains that the bell was sold to raise funds for construction of the bridge. Mr W. B Cumming bought the bell and passed it to Mrs T. McKenzie. this statement was written and signed by Mrs W.B.Cumming and further states the expectation that a tower and belfry would be constructed, along with a plaque memorialising church members and Mr W.B Cumming.Significant because it specifies what happened to the Ferry call bell, which was very important when the ferry was the only way to cross the river. Photocopy of a statement by Mrs W. B Cumming explaining the history of the bellbells, ferry, curdies river, curdies river bridge, curdies river ferry, mr w.b. cumming, peterborough -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1943
This is a photograph of Councillor William Cumming who represented South Riding 1895-1911 and 1921 - 1943. William Cumming was a prominent Orbost identity. He was born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, in 1866 the son of William Cumming and Mary Ann Montgomery. He came to Australia, at the age of 20, in 1890 and to Orbost in c.1890. He farmed at Bete Bolong and during WW1 ran a butcher's shop on his farm. He was a shire councillor of the Orbost Shire Council and served as a South Riding representative for 38 years. He was a keen Newmerella football supporter, a member of the Orbost Bowling Club as well as a director of the Orbost Butter Factory. Cumming was married to Ellen Louise Mundy (b1880, d1945) and they had three children ( Harold, William and Gordon). Information from Lori Fellows (Grand-daughter) April 2020: William Cumming. My paternal grandfather born in Ballymena Northern Ireland. Came to Australia aged 18. Married Ellen Mundy on 25/08/1902. This photo taken during his time as Orbost Shire Council President. Father of Harold, William and Gordon. Died in Orbost 24.11.1950. William Cumming (1866-1950) arrived in Australia in 1884 on the "Orient". His brothers David (1868-1932), John (1870-1920) & Samuel (1871-1953) arrived in 1887 on the "Orizaba". On the passenger list Samuel is listed as David. Also my grandfather was Chairman of Directors of the Dandenong Bacon Factory [later Australian Bacon Co]....he raised pigs on the farm at Bete Bolong, that supplied the butchery on the farm and also the Dandy Bacon Factory. This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. It is associated with William Cumming who was a prominent Orbost identity.A black / white head and shoulders portrait of a moustached man in a suit.On back - "Cr W. Cumming, South Riding"cumming-william orbost-shire-council -
Rutherglen Historical Society
School Records - Individuals, Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen, Cumming, Vera Jessie, 1941
... Cumming, Vera Jessie ...From School records, some more complete than others. Reports should contain information on the pupil's school work and give details of what they did when they left school. They should also show the name of a parent and the occupation. All sheets are indexed on a spreadsheet at the Common School Museum.Individual school records of the pupils of the Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen.pupils, students, rutherglen higher elementary school, school reports -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Holy Bible, 1881
This is a typical family bible from the 1880's. It was owned by the Morgan family of Allansford but from the names in the back appears to have connections to the Cumming family also of Allansford.The original owners were John and Sarah Morgan who were great grandparents of the donor.A typical family bible which has connections to a local family.Brown leather hard cover with pages edged in gold. 1125 pages.It has side notes. There is part of a inscription on the front fly. The fragment of the inscription reads "Present ** Miss Anne** on the occasion ** by her frie***. In the back is a list of names and birth dates. Moreton St Clare Cumming born 23rd February 1904 at Allansford. Thomas Arthur Clyde Cumming born 24 March 1905 at Allansford. Alice Edith Frances Cumming born 21st June 1907 at Allansford.George Henry Reginald Cumming born 2nd January 1910 at Allansford. Linda Myrtle Cumming died 30th October 1895, Ivy Stella Mary Cumming born 27 August '89 at Flaxman Street Warrnambool, Jessie Elizabeth Doris Cumming Born Warrnambool 17th August 1899 Flaxman St Wallace Alan Lancelot born 3rd July 1902 at Allansford. holy bible, morgans of allansford -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Special Stud Polwarth Ram
Photo depicts a special stud Polwarth ram, owned by Dowling, Cumming & Co. of Jellalabad, Victoria.Photograph - "Special Stud Polwarth Ram"SPECIAL STUD POLWARTH RAM / The Property of Dowling, Cumming & Co, Jellalabad, Darlington, Victoria Hait photo SYDNEYpolwarth sheep, dowling, cumming and company, logo merino: sheep in australian art and design - exhibition (29/07/2000 - 04/02/2001), jellalabad -
National Wool Museum
Book
... Cumming ...Ledger from the Mount Fyans station, property of William Cumming, Mount Fyans, and Thomas F Cumming, Stony Point, Victoria.LEDGERshearing sheep stations - management, cumming, mr w. b., mount fyans stud, victoria, shearing, sheep stations - management -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1962 (exact); 1962 fifty years reunion
A photograph of the earliest "Back to"/reunion for Orbost Higher Elementary School/Orbost Secondary College.The photo is of ex pupils who were at the school when it was first opened in 1912.People in the photo are Dorice Napier (1st L), J.Irvine,? Cumming, Lexie Nixon, Ila Cowell, Arthur Reynolds, Annie Nixon, Dorothy Cameron, Nina Johnston and Pear Napier(nee Cumming -4th L)It is of Historical significance because apparently it is a photo of the earliest "back to/reunion" for Orbost Secondary College.It is of Social Significance because it is a photograph of people who attended Orbost Secondary School.A black and white photograph of nine ladies and one man standing around a table with a large two- tiered cake on it with candles around the base.Hand written on back, hard to read and some words crossed out- "Earliest Pupils H.E.S.1912.Arthur-Reynolds Nina-Johnston/D.Napier J.Irvine ? Cumming- Lexie Nixon/Ila Cowell/Annie Nixon/Dorothy Cameron,"education-orbost orbost-high-school -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Parwan State School (916) World War One Honour Board, 2014
... cumming ...This honor roll is held by the Bacchus Marsh RSLThe names on the honour board are: W. Blake; F.G. Blake; A.K. Cumming; A.V. Chapple; W.J. Cocherill; A.P. Cecil; C.R. Edwards; W.B. Edwards; R.W. Edwards; T. Hawkins; R.J. Lindsay; D.S. Lindsay; C.D. Cumming; N.H. Cumming; T.L. Cocherill; W.F. Hehir; N. McLachlan; J. McLachlan; S. Osborne; E.A. Smith; A. Ladhams; T. Phillips; J.A. Sweetman; R.H. Serjeant; W.T. Serjeant; T. Shannon; P. Triggs; C.M. Todd; M. Whelan; R. Watson; W. Watson.parwan, parwan state school, world war, world war 1, honour board, honor board, blake, cumming, chapple, cocherill, cecil, edwards, hawkins, lindsay, hehr, mclachlan, osborne, smith, ladhams, philips, sweetman, serjeant, shannon, triggs, todd, whelan, watson, bacchus marsh rsl, mmm -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Whitcombe & Tombs Limited, The Austral Grammars - A Third Book of Grammar and Composition, Grade VI, 1912
The Austral Grammers. A Third book of Grammer and composition studies and exercises in Language for Grade VI.. Used in Government Schools.Soft green linen covered text bookTheresa Euphemia Cumming, Harry Cumming (Hand Written) THE AUSTRAL GRAMMERS (Underlined) A THIRD BOOK 0f Grammer and Composition Studies and Exercises in Language for Grade IV Melbourne: Christchurch: Wellington: Dunedin N.Z.: and London Whitcombe & Tombs Limited 10 D Inside: Theresa Euphemia Cumming, Harry Cumming (Hand Written) Opposite Page Harry Cumming (Hand Written)stawell education -
Peterborough History Group
Map - survey of Hamilton St wetland, Plan of Subdivision Hamilton Street
Subdivided to preserve the wetland, locals estimate it occurred between 1976 and 1983A3 plan of subdivision showing the outline of the swamp bounded by Hamilton St, Charles St and Cumming St. peterborough, survey map, golden pond -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Co-op Card, Early 21st Century
These cards were for use in connection with the Warrnambool Co-Op store. The Warrnambool Co-operative Society Limited was established in 1960 as the Allansford and District Artificial Breeders Co-operative Society Limited to provide herd improvement service to district farmers. In the mid 1970s the Co-Op opened a retail store in Warrnambool in Timor Street and gradually expanded, so that by the late 1990s they had 8000 members and employed 84 full time and 120 casual staff. The Co-Card enabled members to have trading arrangements with 200 other businesses. The Warrnambool Co-Op ceased operations in 2007.These cards are of interest as mementoes of the Warrnambool Co-Op, an important business concern in Warrnambool for over 40 years. The owner of the co-cards was Ronald Cumming. He and his wife. Leonie were members of the Historical Society for many years.These are two plasticised cards associated with the Warrnambool Co-Op. One is a Co-Card and the other is a Co-Op Charge Card used to receive discounts at other businesses. Both cards have bar codes. The larger card has a silver-coloured background with green printing and the smaller card is yellow with blue, black and yellow printing. Larger card - The Co-Op Co Card, 1204 B, Cumming Ronald J and ML (signed by Leonie Cumming on the back) Smaller card – The Co-Op Charge Card, 1204AA warrnambool co-operative society limited, co-card, warrnambool -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Roads, 10/10/1867
Letter from S. Padgham to Road Board Engineer dated 10 October 1867 re representations by Mr Cook about location of road relating to Mr Cumming's land and Marshall's Gully.marshall's gully, roads and streets, cook, william, cummings, (mr), padgham, silas -
Peterborough History Group
Memorabilia - Peterborough Golf Club Ladies B Grade Championship
Women's event held since 1991 reflecting the increasing number of women players. Winners were: 1995 J Roberts, 1996 E Maloney, 1997 D Delaney, 1998 G Edny, 1999 G Edney, 2000 J Hortin, 2001 W Mason, 2002 T Smith, 2003 W Bason, 2004 J Hortin, 2005 G Edney, 2006 K Burl, 2007 G Edney 2008 M Hammond, 2009 R Westacott, 2010 M Hammond, 2011 K Robertson, 2012 Marion Gordon, 2013 Katherine Robertson, 2014 K Burl, 2015 Kathy Burl, 2016 Debbie Norton, 2017 Marion Gordon, 2018 Pam Payne, 2019 Deb NortonSignificant as it records the clubs B grade winners over time.Silver cup with plastic, wood like base and shield shaped plaques attached for engraved namesEngraved with event title" Peterborough Golf Club Ladies B Grade Championship. Donated by Lois Cumming". Winners names engraved belowpeterborough, peterborough golf club, women's golf, sporting events, sporting honour boards, sporting trophies -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1990 c
Black and white photograph showing eight members of Uniting Church, Sylvan Sims, E Vass, V Paton, Ella Cole, Dinah Mongta, Cecil Hunt Mr Simpson,D Cumming at the over 80's Lunch Lakes Entrance Victoriareligion, people -
Peterborough History Group
Memorabilia - March Mixed Doubles Tournament Trophy
Peterborough Tennis Club were a very active group, over the years. This tournament ran from 1979 to 1993 and records the names of local people and visitors who won. 1979 Don Bradshaw Joy McNab 1980 Richard Cumming Julie Gladstone 1981 Richard Cumming Tiffany McNab 1983 Greg Lawes Sue Exell 1982 Michael Moore P Hindhaugh, 1984 David Spittle Deborah Smith 1985 Richard Cumming Michelle Maschio 1986 Phillip grey Jill Gretton- Watson 1987 Don Bradshaw Jill Gretton- Watson 1988 Richard Cumming Pru Gray 1989 Michael Moore junior Mandy Yencken 1990 Phillip Gray Jill Gretton- Watson 1991 Paul Bayne Deborah Smith 1992 Don Bradshaw Jill Gretton- Watson 1993 Brett Salajan Sue Coldham 1994 Brett Salajan Jill Gretton-Watson Significant because it was a popular event on the Labour Day weekend and records names of local people and visitors who were winners.Silver cup with 2 handles and a lid atop a plastic plinthEngraved with the name of the competition and the names of the winnerspeterborough, peterborough tennis club, tennis -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1912 - 1920
This school photograph has been identified by Mary Gilbert as being of Bete Bolong students with their teacher. The names are written on a separate piece of paper which was attached to the photograph. Back Row - George Healey; George Madden; Bert Paton; Harold Cumming; Charlie Ingram; Stan Paton; Bill Madden; Frank Sealey; Tom Cumming; Ted Johnston Middle Row - Rita Mundy; Ruby Richardson; Mary Cumming; Mollie Ingram; Clarrie Paton; Irene Richardson; Ella Paton; Ena Cumming; Grace Mundy; Violet Sealey; Maggie Webb; Bertha Johnstone Front Row - Billy Ingram; Ernie Sealey; Archie Johnston; Rupert Madden; Ron Healey; Jack Cumming; Gordon Healey; Mrs Hannak (?) Conner - teacher n 1912 the school at Pumpkin Point opened to serve the children of farmers living in the Bete Bolong district. This meant a big change in their way of life because in the past the children had been rowed across the Snowy River each day to attend school at Jarrahmond. Myrtle Bunting was the first HT of the school which had been erected on a block of land purchased from H. Richardson. The school functioned until 1952 when a shortage of pupils caused its closure. As a bus service to Orbost now operated, the school at Pumpkin Point faced permanent closure.This photograph is associated with education in Orbost. There is no longer a school at Bete Bolong.A black / white photograph of a group of school children with an adult. Behind the three rows of children is a wall and windows. The back row is standing,the middle seated and the front row kneeling. The photograph is glued onto a brown cardboard mount with embossed decoration. On the front bottom right in red lettering "W Stanley Vogt, BAIRNSDALE".BETE BOLONG STATE SCHOOL W.Stanley Vogt, BAIRNSDALEbete-bolong-state-school education-orbost -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - BOTTLES COLLECTION: BCX BOTTLE
BCX (Bendigo Cordial Extract) was established by Neil Cumming and Frank Blair in 1938 in High Street, Golden Square. In 1970 it was taken over by Gillies Bros.Clear Glass Bottle. The word ''BCX'' in the middle. Around the bottom: This bottle is the property of BCX pure fruit drinks, Bendigo.bendigo, business, bcx -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Ted and Max Cumming, c.1940
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photos show candid images from the Jenkins family's time on the Island.Black and white photograph showing two man (Ted Jenkins and Max Cummings) sitting on chairs gazing off-camera. Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. 'Ted + Max Cumming c.1940' written in pencil on reverse 'Kodak print' Stamp on reverse. '3' and '47' stamped on reversephotograph, churchill island, jenkins, ted jenkins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TIDY TEAM
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Thursday, December 4, 2003. Tidy team: Bendigo Junior Technical School cricket team. Front row: K. Knight, K. Wust, Mr B. Berry, J. Cumming, A. Keck, L. Walker and M. Davies. Back row not named.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HOWZAT!
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Howzat!: Bendigo Junior Technical School cricket team, 1930-31. Front row: K. Knight, K. Wust, Mr. B. Perry, J. Cumming, A. Keck, L. Walker and Mancel Davies. Back row names not known. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were