A brief history of Montmorency, prepared by June hall and first published on the GHS website. Some information about the early owners of the "Montmorenci Estate".3 pages of text and photographs.montmorency, june hall, greensborough, donnithorne, stuart donaldson

This folder contains a brief history of the Nicholson family and material about Dr. George Cornwall Nicholson, purchaser of land in Montmorency formerly owned by the Donnithorne Family. Includes 9 Certificates of Title relating to the subject land and other certificates and listings relating to their residency of "Glengarriff" and activities. It records an active professional Montmorency resident and community member, and the later subdivisions of the Glengarriff EstateLoose-leaf folder containing a brief history of the Nicholson family and Dr. George Cornwall Nicholson, purchaser of land in Montmorency. Includes 9 Certificates of Title relating to the subject land and other certificates and listings relating to their residency of "Glengarriff" and activities.glengarriff estate montmorency, nicholson family, donnithorne family

This apron was made in 1915 by Irene Broughton, nee Long. She was born in Warrnambool in 1894 and married Arthur Broughton in 1913. She re married in 1924 Reuben Donnithorne and he died in 1931. Irene died in 1982 and is buried in the Warrnambool cemetery. The apron was left to Irene's niece, Helen Thomson who had the apron framed to preserve it. The apron would not have been in everyday use but a special garment worn when entertaining visitors for afternoon tea.This apron is a fine example of a home made house hold article from the early 20th century. The maker was born in Warrnambool.The apron is made of fine black cotton and edged with a broad lace flounce featuring a flower pattern. It is decorated with two sprays of delicately hand-painted motifs featuring Australian native flowers. The apron is in a wooden frame with a silver metal edging with scrolls on the front edge. The glass is clear and the mount is buff coloured card.vintage accessory, irene broughton warrnambool