This coat belonged to Brighton resident Audrey Winifred Pickett (nee Heriot; 1915-2011). The coat is made from the pelts of rakali, also known as the Australian water rat, a native rodent species similar to an otter. Growing up to 35 centimetres in length, rakali typically live in burrows near water, feeding on fish, insects, yabbies and waterbirds. Throughout the early twentieth century, they were widely considered to be a nuisance and were hunted for their soft and waterproof fur. Demand for rakali pelts increased during the 1930s Depression years, when a ban was placed on the import of overseas furs; rakali fur became a popular substitute for the fur of the American muskrat. The species was placed under a protection order in 1938, although periodic culls were allowed until 1957 due to their perceived destruction of irrigation banks and fishing nets. Audrey recalled that the coat was made for her by furrier F. J. Ellemor after a large cull of rakali. The coat was displayed in the window of Ellemor's Block Place store. F. J. Ellemor Pty Ltd was established in 1908 by furrier Francis John Ellemor (1867-1944) and continued into the late twentieth century under the management of his son Wilfred (1801-1972). Francis and his wife Edith lived in Rothesay Avenue, Brighton from the late 1930s.Three-quarter length brown fur coat made of Australian water-rat (rakali) pelts. Wide raised collar and cuffs. Fastens centre front with two large hooks and eyes. Lined with chocolate brown silk satin.Label, woven brown on beige silk, centre back neck: created by / F. J. Ellemor / FURRIERS / MELBOURNEfur coat, rakali, australian water rat, melbourne fashion, audrey winifred heriot, audrey winifred pickett, audrey winifred north, francis john ellemor, f. j. ellemor, furrier

March 1988 was Michael Ellemor's first time as Editor of C&N. September 24 1986 Ellemor was the acting Editor while Warren Clarnette was on long service leave. In 1980 Ellemor was the first candidate from Theological Hall to take a 12 months field education placement with C&N. Ellemor is now permanently retired (2017).Both are head & shoulders photos.Name and C&N identification.ellemor, michael, church & nation editor

One of several Dandenong Creek marker posts inscriptions: "Busch's Weir was located at this section of the creek between 1930s to 1960s. In the 1930s, German migrant Hermann Otto Busch and his wife Dorothea moved to Bayswater and opened the Waldheim Farm Guest House. Busch built a concrete weir to create a popular swimming and fishing destination. The weir was a thriving attraction until the 1960s. Although little remains, it is fondly remembered by the Heathmont community. City dwellers would retreat to the guesthouse and wander down to Dandenong Creek to enjoy a weekend in the 'country'. Busch's guest house, tea rooms, and weir attracted locals and tourists alike."A private weir on Dandenong Creek Bayswater and Heathmont, 1930s-1967. Landscape layout soft covered book by Heathmont History Group (Ringwood & District Historical Society.Front cover image: A 1956 painting by Hermann Busch of his weir. The publication of this book has been made possible by a financial grant from Melbourne Water, as part of the Enhancing Our Dandenong Creek program. We particularly acknowledge the encouragement and support of Sarah Watkins, Senior Planning Engineer, MW.

Mr & Mrs Arthur Hooke purchased land in Blackburn in 1914, which they called Wandinong. In 1972 after the death of Mr Hooke, the family donated a large part of the land to the then City of Nunawading to create the Wandinong Bush Park.Coloured photo of the bicycle used by Mrs Arthur Hooke of Blackburn being presented to Bob and Barbara Gardiner of the Whitehorse Historical Society by two of her grandchildren, Bill Ellemor and Christine Pinnegarellemor bill, pinniger, christine, hooke family, bicycles

Anzac Day March - Beckwith, Allan - front row 4 right to left|Haslam, Norm - front row 9 right to left|Reynolds, Brownie - front row 11 right to left|Ellemor, ? - back row 1 right to left|Chambers, Geoff - back row 2 right to left|Green, ? - back row 5 right to leftanzac day

Article from page 5 of The Courier, Monday 19/2/1996 written by Ian Haberfield and Brigitte Ellemor that funding for the tramway feasibility study would proceed under a coalition government. At the time, an election campaign was underway. Quotes Senator Macdonald, Opposition spokesman for Regional Development and Jenny Beacham, ALP Candidate for Ballarat who said the study would be axed under a Coalition Government. Has a photo of jenny Beacham as part of the article.trams, tramways, feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

History of Wandinong Sanctuary and its links to the deaths of Phyl Hooke and Margaret Layland.. Information about the Layland Family and the life and work of Phyl Hooke.History of wandinong Sanctuary and its links to the deaths of Phyl Hooke and Margaret Layland.wandinong sanctuary, hooke, phyl, layland family, layland, margaret, ellemor, bill