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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Dame Nellie Melba Postage Stamp booklet, 10/05/2011
... Dame Nellie Melba Postage Stamp booklet...dame nellie melba...Stamps created to celebrate the life of Dame Nellie Melba...Dame Nellie Melba 1861-1931. 3 out of 4 colored stamps... Nellie Melba Postage Stamp booklet Functional object Dame Nellie ...Stamps created to celebrate the life of Dame Nellie MelbaSupplement other Melba artifacts - evening bag displayed in WAG exhibitionDame Nellie Melba 1861-1931. 3 out of 4 colored stamps in 'booklet' 60c Australia. Self adhesive, rippled edge. Light cream paper, water marked. Music staffs. B/W drawn. Mauve floral emblem. 'Melba as Ophelle'. On reverse Portrait of Melba NAA:A1200. L38241 NAA:A1200.L38247dame nellie melba, nellie melba, stamps -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Dame Nellie Melba funeral procession, Original: 1931
... Dame Nellie Melba funeral procession...dame nellie melba...Funeral of Dame Nellie Melba, photographed in 1931 passing...Photograph Photograph Dame Nellie Melba funeral procession ...Funeral of Dame Nellie Melba, photographed in 1931 passing along Whitehorse Road en route to the Lilydale Cemetery by Mrs Emma Atkinson, who with her husband, William James Atkinson, had a shop near the corner of Elgar Road. The hearse is followed by three ‘buckboards’ bearing floral tributes. A black and white photograph of a line of cars, some carrying many flowers.whitehorse road, lilydale cemetery, funeral, mrs emma atkinson, dame nellie melba, miss emma uebergang, surrey hills, funeral processions -
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Letter Envelope, From Dame Nellie Melba to Sir Daniel Godfrey, c.1924
... From Dame Nellie Melba to Sir Daniel Godfrey...Dame Nellie Melba...Letter from Dame Nellie Melba whilst in Sydney to Sir... Nellie Melba to Sir Daniel Godfrey Letter from Dame Nellie Melba ...Came into donor's possession some time ago. When the band was due to sale for the UK , the treasurer absconded with all the monies and the tour was cancelled. Hence the unused letter. Subsequently, William Partington conducted bands Australia- wide. He played the euphonium excellently. Donor is the niece of William Partington Letter from Dame Nellie Melba whilst in Sydney to Sir Daniel Godfrey, Bandmaster in England. This was to introduce the donor's uncle , William Partington, who was conductor of the Australian Imperial Band. Letter handwritten in black ink on cream peper. Address and telephone numbers printed at the top of the letter. Accompanying envelope has address handwritten on the front "Sir Daniel Godfrey Bournemouth" Address of sender is printed on the reverse and date handwritten in pencil "1924" australian imperial band, dame nellie melba, sir daniel godfrey, william partington -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Program, musical evening, Dame Nellie Melba's Farewell Tour Warrnambool, 1927
... dame nellie melba... Dame Nellie Melba, born Helen Porter Mitchell (1861-1931...Dame Nellie Melba's Farewell Tour..., musical evening Programme Dame Nellie Melba's Farewell Tour ...Dame Nellie Melba, born Helen Porter Mitchell (1861-1931), was the first Australian to gain international fame as an opera singer and one of the best-known singers in late Victorian times. She took the name ‘Melba’ from her home town, Melbourne. She sang in Warrnambool on at least two occasions, staying at local homes, including ‘Summer Hill’, belonging to the Murray family and ‘Lyndoch’ as the guest of Florence Lake. In 1927 she sang at the Warrnambool Town Hall with three other assisting artists and this programme records that event. The Warnambool and District Historical Society has an evening bag that was given by Nellie Melba to Miss O’Donnell, a maid at ‘Lyndoch’ at that time. This programme is of considerable significance as it is a memento of the occasion in 1927 when the famous Australian opera singer sang at the Warrnambool Town Hall during her farewell tour. This is a cream-coloured sheet of paper folded into two to make four pages. The front cover has a decorative border and blue printing and a Warrnambool & District Historical Society stamp and the back cover has an advertisement. The middle pages contain blue printing. The folds are torn in parts.Dame Nellie Melba's Farewell Tourdame nellie melba, history of warrnambool, lyndoch, melba farewell tour -
Fire Services Museum of Victoria
Fire Engine - Pump - Melba, MFB Pierce-Arrow Heavy Pumper, 1911 (exact)
... dame nellie melba... Nellie Melba's salon car... pierce arrow vehicle dame nellie melba fire engine solid tyre ...Unique vehicle fabricated by MFB from chassis of Dame Nellie Melba's salon carUnique vehicle, critical for large fire extinguishing, fully restoredPierce-Arrow MFB Heavy Pumper salon car manufactured 1911 Petrol Engine - Straight 6, 48HP, Kelly & Lewis pump, centrifugal, 400 gpm, 5 inputs, 2 outlets, rear mounted PTO driven Converted by MFB from Salon Car into heavy pumper in 1919 Out of service with MFB in 1933Registration No 16658, 1911 Melba Pump, Pierce-Arrow,melbourne, red, melba, heavy pumper, mfb, pierce arrow, vehicle, dame nellie melba, fire engine, solid tyre -
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Cigarette Case
... Dame Nellie Melba...Cigerette case given by Dame Nellie Melba to John Charles... case given by Dame Nellie Melba to John Charles Hughes. Mr ...Cigerette case given by Dame Nellie Melba to John Charles Hughes. Mr Hughes was responsibile for maintaining and tuning her piano while on tour in the USA and AustraliaJohn Charles Hughes was born in 1882 of Scotish- Irish ancestry . He was a graduate of the New England Conservatory od Boston where he studied classical music and piano. In 1926 John Charles Hughes' wife died of cancer leaving a daughter Dorothy (who is the wife of the donor). He was unable to continue his work after the death of his wife and after a bout of alcoholism disappeared and was never seen again. Silver cigarette case with textured horizontal lines on outside surface and engraved monogram in centre. Hinged lid and clasp at one end. Interior has flat metal bar attached at one end to keep cigarettes in place, and 'From Nellie Melba 1913-1914' engraved across surface underneath bar.(Engraved) From Nellie Melba 1913 - 1914 dame nellie melba, cigarette case, john charles hughes -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, 54
... dame nellie melba... station in memory of the Late Dame Nellie Melba. The originator... in memory of the Late Dame Nellie Melba. The originator ...An Avenue of Trees is being planted at Mooroolbark railway station in memory of the Late Dame Nellie Melba. The originator of the scheme, Miss Edna Walling, is shown planting the first tree.avenue, tree, mooroolbark, railway station, dame nellie melba, edna walling, planting -
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Radio, Gilfillan Radio Corp, c1928
... Dame Nellie Melba... Nellie Melba Season of Grand Opera programme (Matinee Saturday... The radio was advertised in the J.C.Williamson & Dame Nellie Melba ...The radio was advertised in the J.C.Williamson & Dame Nellie Melba Season of Grand Opera programme (Matinee Saturday June 23 1928) p.58. All electric model with speaker and all accessories. 69 pounds 10 shillings.Gilfillan Neutrodyne Electric Radio - Gilfillan Radio Corp. Made from timber (walnut), metal and plasticGilfillan Radio Corp U.S.A. Trademarkdame nellie melba, radio, gilfillan -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, B&W, Eleanor Rushall 2nd wife of John Box 1841-1913, c1890
... melbourne, dame nellie melba, helen porter mitchell, terminus hotel... lessons with Dame Nellie Melba. His business foundered during... of their prosperity. She had singing lessons with Dame Nellie Melba. His ...John Box 1841 - 1913 the 4th son of George and Mary Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex England and came to Australia in 1856 with his parents. He lived and worked on his fathers market garden in East Brighton ( now Bentleigh) for several years and then rented a property in Tucker Road in 1862. John married Martha Sheldrake and they had 10children who were all born in East Brighton ( now Ormond ). After Martha died 1895 John Box married Eleanor Rushall c1900 Eleanor (Nellie) Rushall b 1866 in Fitzroy daughter of George Rushall b 1823 in London and Mary Ann Jones b 1823 in Battersea, who arrived in Portland 1849 and later settled in Fitzroy. George was an Auctioneer and was elected to Council 1874 becoming Mayor of Fitzroy 1875 and the family enjoyed the benefits of their prosperity. She had singing lessons with Dame Nellie Melba. His business foundered during the 1892/93 Bank Crash. However Nellie is recorded as the owner of the 10 roomed Terminus Hotel in Williamstown a favoured watering hole for the sailors from the many ships that came to the port. Nellie had a daughter Lavilla who sadly died aged 1 year in 1898. Nellie is then recorded as a housekeeper to a medical doctor in Cockatoo and later working for John Box, in Brighton. She married John Box in 1900 and they had 3 children Nellie, Jack and Alexander. After John Box died 1913, Nellie rented a house on the family estate in Oakleigh. She raised 2 other children Ray and Thelma and received some income by caring for several welfare children. In her later years Nellie lived with each of her children who had inherited from the John Box Estate when they turned 21 years. John Box is the brother of William Box who, with his wife Elizabeth Box, lived in Box Cottage . John Box was a pioneer market gardener in East Brighton now Bentleigh. He married Martha Sheldrake and they had 10 children. The eldest daughter Rebecca was a Methodist Missionary in China and Alonzo, their 9th child, served in the Army WW1 at Gallipoli, France and Flanders. Rebecca sent the hand embroidered Chinese silk material for the Wedding Dress worn by Mary Closter at her marriage to Alonzo Box 1918. After Martha died he married Eleanor Rushall and they had 3 children. John was well respected by the community and also a Methodist lay preacher. Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who, with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children, lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841. Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh A black and white photograph of Eleanor Rushall b1866 the 2nd wife of John Box 1841 -1913F.C Burman Photos / 196 Smith St. Fitzroybox william, box elizabeth, box george, box john, sheldrake martha, box alonzo, box mary, box rebecca, rushall eleanor, moorabbin, bentleigh, brighton, ormond, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, withyham sussex england, rushall george, fitzroy melbourne, dame nellie melba, helen porter mitchell, terminus hotel williamstown, williamstown melbourne, -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, Eve Ousts Adam - Nymphs Dig at Coombe, 1927
... female Burnley graduate gardeners at Dame Nellie Melba's house... female Burnley graduate gardeners at Dame Nellie Melba's house ...Article by C.A. in "The Sun News-Pictorial" 1927 about female Burnley graduate gardeners at Dame Nellie Melba's house: Coombe Cottage."sun news-pictorial, female students, burnley horticultural college, nellie melba, coombe cottage, graduates, careers -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Dame Nellie Melba's cortege passing through Ringwood, 26 February 1931
... Typed below photograph, 'Dame Nellie Melba's cortege... Road Ringwood North melbourne Photograph Dame Nellie Melba's ...Typed below photograph, 'Dame Nellie Melba's cortege passing through Ringwood, 1931.' -
Gippsland Vehicle Collection
Book, Darge, Victoria's Leaders in the Motor Car World, 1911 (estimated); Based on make & models of vehicles, maps, and articles
... dame nellie melba..." melbourne melba dame nellie melba gippsland cars darge broadbent ...Book of "Darge" photographs c.1911. Algenon Darge was a noted photographer in Melbourne around the commencement of the 20th century. 124 pages"The property of Bramwell" "thanks Fred" "Fred Armylope\19/7/68"melbourne, melba, dame nellie melba, gippsland, cars, darge, broadbent, road map, advertisements, touring, james flood, hudson, berliet -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - William Chancellor's Armistice Day letter, William Chancellor, 13/11/1918 12:00:00 AM
... Dame Nellie Melba... Armistice Day World War 1914-1918 Dame Nellie Melba William ...William Perriam Chancellor's Armistice Day letter to his son William George Chancellor serving overseas.Includes photographs obtained by Susan Barnett of the Surrey Hills Historical Society from Andy Rushton.canterbury, wattle valley road, chancellor> william, armistice day, world war 1914-1918, dame nellie melba -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Lilydale by Marian Aveling, n.d
... of the Cave Hill Industries and father of Dame Nellie Melba, whose... Hill Industries and father of Dame Nellie Melba, whose ...Copy of a photograph of David Mitchell, proprietor of the Cave Hill Industries and father of Dame Nellie Melba.Copy of a photograph of David Mitchell, proprietor of the Cave Hill Industries and father of Dame Nellie Melba, whose activities greatly influenced the development of Lilydale, from a book by Marian Aveling.Copy of a photograph of David Mitchell, proprietor of the Cave Hill Industries and father of Dame Nellie Melba. mitchell, david, melba, nellie (dame) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Victorian elegance, 9/09/1998
... Nellie Melba sang here during the 1st World War. Other... 'Highmoor', built in 1880 is landmark in area. Dame Nellie Melba ...Auction, 12 / 9 98. Classic Victorian home with heritage classification 'Highmoor', built in 1880 is landmark in area. Dame Nellie Melba sang here during the 1st World War. Other advertisements on verso.highmoor avenue, bayswater, gray & johnson, (auctioneer), melba, nellie, dame, lilydale hunt club, springvale road, nunawading no 217, mitcham road, mitcham no 491, mount pleasant road, forest hill no 84, kolonga court, vermont south no 13, scarborough road, vermont south no 23, nunawading no 228, rahnston court, vermont no 1, betula avenue, vermont no 50a -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Dame Nellie Melbas funeral passing through Ringwood 1931
... "Typed below photograph" Dame Nellie Melbas funeral cortege... photograph "Typed below photograph" Dame Nellie Melbas funeral ...Black and white photograph"Typed below photograph" Dame Nellie Melbas funeral cortege passing through Ringwood up Maroondah Hwy past Wantirna Rd and Ringwood St intersection. 1931 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Ladies evening purse, C1900
... Dame Nellie Melba was born Helen Porter Mitchell in 1861... insertions. Bag is too fragile to open. Dame Nellie Melba was born ...Dame Nellie Melba was born Helen Porter Mitchell in 1861 and took the stage name of Melba after her home town of Melbourne. Dame Nellie went on to become one of the most successful and highly regarded sopranoes of the late 19th a nd early 20th centuries. She had a number of Farewell tours as she neared the end of her career. When Dame Nellie Melba was a house guest of Miss Florence Lake at "Lyndoch" Warrnambool during her farewell tour in 1927. The bag was purported to have been given to a house maid in recognition of favours done. An item owned by Dame Nellie Melba............ WDHS also has a program from Dame Nellie Melba's Farewell Tour.Ladies evening purse "Made in France" Beige/ecru silk on canvas backing, heavily beaded and sequinned in beige and coffee, some pearl decoration, with an ornate enamelled button closure mechanism for a press stud. Two fabric handles also heavily beaded. A scalloped shape with gusseted side insertions.Bag is too fragile to open.nellie melba, evening bag, warrnambool, lyndoch warrnambool, florence lake, warrnambool -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, A Tour of the Lilydale Cemetery 1861-1994 Volume One, 1995
... / David Mitchell / Dame Nellie Melba / Jessie Mary Vasey O.B.E... Buckmaster / Jimmy Ah Tak / David Mitchell / Dame Nellie Melba ...Map and history of some of the graves in Lilydale Cemetery, compiled By Sandy Ross, Lilydale and District Historical Society. +Additional Keywords: Mary Hussey / Daniel Cameron / Captain Alexander John Herbert Robertson / Ernest Buckmaster / Jimmy Ah Tak / David Mitchell / Dame Nellie Melba / Jessie Mary Vasey O.B.E., C.B.E. / William Blamire Young -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Rambles Amongst Melbourne's Parklands Walking Group" - Simon Elliston
... such as Dame Nellie Melba and Agatha Christie. ... in Heathmont, once visited by acclaimed celebrities such as Dame Nellie ...Digitised video (2.52GB) Duration: 46 minutes. Recorded July, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Simon Elliston talks about his walking group visits to historic sites around Victoria, including an overview of Wombolano Park in Heathmont, once visited by acclaimed celebrities such as Dame Nellie Melba and Agatha Christie. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Henley Bridge, c.1928
... -builder, David Mitchell (the father of Dame Nellie Melba... Mitchell (the father of Dame Nellie Melba), to connect his two ...Situated on the Yarra River, 5.5 kms south of Christmas Hills on private property. This timber trestle bridge is said to have been built some time after 1907 by Melbourne master-builder, David Mitchell (the father of Dame Nellie Melba), to connect his two "Henley Farm" properties with Lilydale. In earlier days, when the McPhersons owned the property, their children used a punt to cross the river to attend Yering Primary School. This private bridge is best viewed from the end of Wendy Way. - Source: Christmas Hills Past and Present, Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.9 x 12.5 cm printshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, warrandyte, henley bridge -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Henley Bridge, c.1928
... -builder, David Mitchell (the father of Dame Nellie Melba... of Dame Nellie Melba), to connect his two "Henley Farm" properties ...Situated on the Yarra River, 5.5 kms south of Christmas Hills on private property. This timber trestle bridge is said to have been built some time after 1907 by Melbourne master-builder, David Mitchell (the father of Dame Nellie Melba), to connect his two "Henley Farm" properties with Lilydale. In earlier days, when the McPhersons owned the property, their children used a punt to cross the river to attend Yering Primary School. This private bridge is best viewed from the end of Wendy Way. - Source: Christmas Hills Past and Present, Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch black and white negative 9 x 12.5 cm printshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, warrandyte, henley bridge, reflection -
Mount Evelyn History Group
Book A Diva's Day Out, Roundabout Publishing, A Diva's Day Out, 2002
... Singer Dame Nellie visited Melba Cave Hill, her father...' in pencil at top of title page. Singer Dame Nellie visited Melba ...Singer Dame Nellie visited Melba Cave Hill, her father David Mitchell's property, on 8 November 1902. She was received with great enthusiasm after her triumphant career in the opera houses of Europe. The book has photos of the official reception of Melba in Lilydale and the informal picnic at Cave Hill that followed.Stapled book with stiff cream coloured cover, oval photo of procession through the streets of Lilydale, November 8,1902 Sue Thompson Roundabout Publishing Pty Ltd'Paula Herlihy 2010' in pencil at top of title page.melba, cave hill, david mitchell, lilydale -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Book, David Mitchell, A Forfar Man by Pamela Vestey, 2014
... is also known as the father of Dame Nellie Melba. ... as the father of Dame Nellie Melba. ...David Mitchell was born near the town of Forfar, Scotland, became an apprentice to a stone mason and builder, then emigrated to Australia in 1853. In Melbourne, he set up a builder's yard in Burnley St, Richmond and later bought Cave Hill Limestone Quarries in Lilydale and manufactured the cement in Richmond. He became Shire President for Lillydale in 1883. Also he established a brickworks in Burnley St, Richmond. He was responsible for building PLC College in East Melbourne, Menzies Hotel, The Exhibition building and Scots Church. Although he was very wealthy in his own right, he is also known as the father of Dame Nellie Melba. White soft cover booklet with a large drawing of David Mitchell (1901) on the front. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Five Australian Christmas Carols
... themed songs for Dame Nellie Melba. He became the first Federal... of Australian themed songs for Dame Nellie Melba. He became the first ...Five Australian Christmas Carols was written by John Wheeler and music by William G James. William James came from Ballarat and John Wheeler was from Colac. James was a concert pianist who graduated from the Melbourne Conservatorium. He went to London and played the Proms and wrote a series of Australian themed songs for Dame Nellie Melba. He became the first Federal director of Music for the ABC until 1957. It was at the ABC that he met Wheeler a staff writer who wrote verse and songs. These five carols which have a distinct Australian flavor, were written between 1848 and 1957.While this collection has no direct link to Warrnambool, the works contained in the collection Five Australian Christmas Carols would have social significance as the carols would be familiar to a number of people. They remain some of the few carols with which Australians would identify as being typically Christmas time in Australia with the mention of weather and nature at that time of the year.1Five Australian Christmas Carols with words by John Wheeler and music by William G James contains five Australian carols, The Three drovers, The Silver stars are in the Sky, Christmas Day, Carol of the Birds, Christmas Bush For His Adorning. 12 Pages. S Goldstraw handwritten on front cover.john wheeler, william james, australian christmas carols, warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Percy Leason, Cartoon by Eltham resident, Percy Leason, 1931
... , Dame Nellie Melba, operatic soprano who died on 23 February... to be Percy Leason’s tribute to famous singer, Dame Nellie Melba ...Believed to be Percy Leason’s tribute to famous singer, Dame Nellie Melba, operatic soprano who died on 23 February 1931. The black and white drawing shows two men beneath a pedestal and sculpture of a head with the words “MELBA. A GREAT AUSTRALIAN”. Percy Leason (1889 - 1959) was a painter and cartoonist renowned for his depictions of Australian society in the 1920s and 1930s. He lived in Eltham from about 1924 to 1938 when he moved to the USA. In 1931 his cartoons were published in the Melbourne weekly magazine “Table Talk”, usually a whole page on page 8 or 9. (although it cannot be confirmed that this one was). Orignal source: Thomas Nelson, Carlton. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image and 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, percy leason, nellie melba, cartoon, drawing -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Functional object - Wertheim Sewing Machine, c1880
... Nellie Melba preferred a Wertheim piano for her performances... Nellie Melba preferred a Wertheim piano for her performances ...Hugo Wertheim (1854–1919) arrived in Melbourne in 1875. He became a successful agent for sewing machines manufactured by his father’s cousin Joseph Wertheim in Frankfurt, Germany. Hugo married Joseph’s daughter Sophie Emilie and they settled in Melbourne. Hugo made many trips back to the main factory in Germany and, with extensive advertising, established a thriving business for sewing machines, bicycles, pianos under various ‘brand names’ - Wertheim, Electra, Planet, Griffin, Hapsburg. It has been said that Dame Nellie Melba preferred a Wertheim piano for her performances. In 1908 Hugo opened a large piano factory in Bendigo St Richmond, Victoria. His son Herbert maintained the business until the factory closed in 1935.The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This sewing machine was one of many items they used to exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. A sewing machine was a necessary part of each home.A Wertheim hand–crank sewing machine c1880. The hand machine was operated by turning the handle. The hand machine could also be fitted to a stand with table and draws, the machine could then be used by hand or foot. This type of sewing machine was widely used in many homes, in an era when hand-made clothes were the “norm”, and clothes were mended, or ‘re-made’ into another garment 'WERTHEIM' across body of machinemelbourne, clothing, brighton, moorabbin, germany, piano, pioneers, richmond, bentleigh, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, sewing machines, wertheim hugo, wertheim joseph -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation - mayoral dinner, To mark the Festive Season and the end of the Year, 1918 or 1929
... was a student of (Dame) Nellie Melba at the women's singing school... was a student of (Dame) Nellie Melba at the women's singing school ...Although the name of the Mayor and Mayoress, and the year of the invitation are not stated, the fact that music was provided by 'Miss Gertrude Emily Johnson' provides a possible clue as to the date. Gertrude Emily Johnson (1894-1973), coloratura soprano and theatre administrator, was born on 13 September 1894 at Prahran, Melbourne. She was a student of (Dame) Nellie Melba at the women's singing school that Melba founded at the Albert Street Conservatorium, East Melbourne (later the Melba Memorial Conservatorium). The date specified in the invitation, Thursday 19th December, indicates that the event was either in 1918 or 1929. As Gertrude Johnson moved to London in February 1921 and returned to Australia in 1935, when she retired from her singing career, it appears likely that the invitation to the mayoral dinner was for 19 December 1918. Elsie Fraser would have accompanied her on the piano.Cream coloured card printed in gold and with Christmas bells and holly in green and red, being an invitation for dinner with the Mayor and Mayoress of St KildaTo mark the Festive Season, and the end of the Year, the Mayor and Mayoress of St Kilda would be very pleased if ... will take Dinner with them in the Mayoress' Room, on Thursday, 19th December, at 7pm. Music by Miss Gertrude Johnson and Miss Elsie Fraser. RSVP before 12th December.gertrude johnson, elsie fraser, st kilda council, st kilda mayoral function -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Fortuna Villa Tour Guide, abt 2013
... , including leaders and diplomats, Dame Nellie Melba and even HRH..., including leaders and diplomats, Dame Nellie Melba and even HRH ...In 1871, the Villa and the associated ‘180 Mine’ on the New Chum Reef was bought by George Lansell who had become successful in his gold mining interests and investments. With his continuing success in deep mining, Lansell undertook major extensions to his home, and in fact continued this expansion and decoration of Fortuna until his death almost 40 years later. Fortuna Villa remains remarkably intact as a house even though it has served as a busy workplace for 65 years. Stained glass, elaborate ceilings, grand cedar and blackwood staircase, solid marble baths, extensive acid-etched glasswork (conservatory) are some of the architectural features that contribute to the outstanding ‘feel’ of the structure. The Fortuna grounds cover some 7.57 ha. and feature an ornamental lake, garden, a ‘Roman-Bath’ and the ‘Pompeii Fountain’. The original quartz-crushing battery building, stables and coach house remain close to the main villa. The magnificent villa itself is the aspirational centerpiece to this remarkable property. It is set in botanic-style gardens featuring established trees. George Lansell’s historic talisman has hosted some iconic characters itself, including leaders and diplomats, Dame Nellie Melba and even HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh.Fortuna Villa Tour Guide, seven pages - Photos, History and guide with description for each room or aspect. Chronology on back cover.history, bendigo, fortuna, george lansell -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Functional object - Sewing Machine, Melber, Early 20th Century
... Nellie Melba preferred a Wertheim piano for her performances... Nellie Melba preferred a Wertheim piano for her performances ...Melber sewing machines were first sold in Australia in the late 1870s. The 'Box Cottage' Melber Treadle Sewing Machine was owned by Mary Box, nee Kloster / Closter, wife of Alonzo Box , the nephew of William and Elizabeth Box who purchased 'Box Cottage' in 1865 from a pioneer settler The machine was bought in 1909, and is a good example of its kind. This type of sewing machine was widely used in many homes, in an era when hand-made clothes were the “norm.”, and clothes were mended, or ‘re-made’ into another garment. The cottage has both the Receipt, cat 00004.1 and Guarantee, cat 00004.2, for the sewing machine. This machine was possibly built by Wertheim Pty Ltd Hugo Wertheim (1854 – 1919) arrived in Melbourne in 1875. He became a successful agent for sewing machines manufactured by his father’s cousin Joseph Wertheim in Frankfurt, Germany. Hugo married Joseph’s daughter Sophie Emilie and they settled in Richmond Melbourne Australia. Hugo made many trips back to the main factory in Germany and, with extensive advertising, established a thriving business for sewing machines, bicycles, pianos under various ‘brand names’ - Wertheim, Electra, Planet, Griffin, Hapsburg. It has been said that Dame Nellie Melba preferred a Wertheim piano for her performances. In 1908 Hugo opened a large piano factory in Bendigo St Richmond, Victoria and his son Herbert maintained the business until 1935 The sewing machine was donated in 1985 by, a descendant of the Box family. The machine is complete, and in good condition. William and Elizabeth Box purchased 'Box Cottage' in 1865 from a pioneer settler who had bought part of the land noted in Dendy's Special Survey 1841 Brighton. They raised their family there and established a market garden to supply produce to the population of Melbourne. Their nephew Alonzo married Mary Kloster/ Closter in 1918 and she brought with her this 'Melber' sewing machine that she used to provide clothing for the family. 'Melber'Treadle Sewing Machine that was owned by Mary Box, nee Kloster/ Closter. It was bought in 1909, and it is a good example of its kind. This type of sewing machine was widely used in many homes, in an era when hand-made clothes were the “norm.”, and clothes were mended, or ‘re-made’ into another garment. The Box Cottage Museum has both the Receipt, and Guarantee for the sewing machine. 'MELBER' stamped on sewing machine.dendys special survey, treadle sewing machine, box cottage, mary kloster, alonzo box, melber, wertheim hugo, wertheim sewing machine manufacturer, richmond melbourne victoria, -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "The Industrious David Mitchell" - Sue Thompson
... with Lilydale and Dame Nellie Melba and has held positions... is a well-known historian associated with Lilydale and Dame Nellie ...Digitised video (5.02GB). Duration: 65 minutes. Recorded June, 2018. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Sue Thompson is a well-known historian associated with Lilydale and Dame Nellie Melba and has held positions on the Lilydale & District Historical Society Committee and RHSV. Sue presents this talk about Melba's father, David Mitchell, who was born in Scotland in 1829. After completing a stonemasonry apprenticeship, he arrived in Melbourne in 1852. Rather than join the gold rushes, he set up business in Richmond as a building contractor. His first major contract was for the masonry for St. Patricks Cathedral in 1856, and from then on his busines thrived as Melbourne building boomed as a result of the gold. By 1878, Mitchell had established his estate near Lilydale and opened the limestone quarry. Introduction by Russ Haines, President, Ringwood and District Historical Society.