This item is the invitation to the wedding breakfast (reception) of Grace Hamilton-Smith (née Ellwood) and John Hamilton-Smith. Grace and John married on the 31st May 1941 at the Presbyterian St David's Church in Albury. The wedding breakfast that followed was held at the Albury Hotel in Kiewa Street.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner and represents the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A cream coloured invitation on card featuring a menu and a handwritten inscription addressed to the bride's mother, Mrs M. Ellwood. A handwritten pen inscription in the centre of the invitation addresses "Mrs M. Ellwood". wedding, marriage, dress, wedding dress, satin, 1940s, christianity, wodonga, albury, albury wodonga

Mr. W.H. Ellwood was the principal of Ballarat Teachers' College when it was located at the Ballarat East Library. Christmas greeting card with black and green picture of country road and cottage on the front and verse and wishes from Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Ellwood ballarat teachers' college, mr w h ellwood, greeting card, christmas

This book has 2 parts: Revised Subject Headings in English and The Rural School and was to be used by teachers for their 'guidance and inspiration'. It was written by W. H. Ellwood - Chief Inspector of Primary Schools. Noel Evans may have taught at one of the small rural schools in the Kiewa Valley.Brown hard covered book with black writing (title, author, Education Department of Victoria) on the front cover and along the spine.In red ink: 'Noel Evans' on front page.w. h. ellwood, chief inspector of primary schools, education, school, noel evans, english, rural schools, teacher

This wedding dress was worn by Grace Hamilton-Smith (née Ellwood) at her marriage ceremony. Grace married John Hamilton-Smith on the 31st May 1941 at the Presbyterian St David's Church in Albury. The wedding breakfast that followed was held at the Albury Hotel in Kiewa Street.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner and represents the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A white slipper satin wedding dress with structured shoulders and bodice, embroidered with cornelli lace and studded with diamante. wedding, marriage, dress, wedding dress, satin, 1940s, christianity, wodonga, albury, albury wodonga

Brown hard covered book by W.H. Ellwood, former Principal of the Ballarat Teachers' College, and Chief Inspector of Schools for the Victorian Education Department. The articles had previously been published in the Victorian Education Gazette.w.h. ellwood, ballarat teachers' college, pre-service teachers, elementary school teacher, education gazette, j.a. seitz, speech arts, oral expression, reading, poetry, handwriting, spelling, grammar, written expression, rural school teacher, grounds, buildings and furnishings, equipment and aids, discipline, infant department

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. Three red second prize award certificates, and one cream coloured first prize award certificate.All inscribed with: "Awarded to: Mrs. H. Ellwood". hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection, ellwood, show, industrial show, award, prize, flower show, flowers, wodonga, social history

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 Christian bible belonged to Grace Hamilton-Smith (nee Ellwood). The inscriptions indicate it was owned and used while she was at boarding school in Melbourne in the 1930s. It was published by the London printer Eyre and Spottiswood, established in 1739.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.A black cloth bound Christian bible containing old and new testaments. On inner front page proper left upper corner in pencil: "Grace W Ellwood/"Braeside"/Bethonga./Victoria/Grace Ellwood/Morris Hall/Sth Yarra". On inner front paper proper left lower corner in pencil: "Grace Ellwood/Morris Hall/M.L.L. GLS/1925-6-7".bible, religion, christianity, hamilton-smith, ellwood, wodonga, school, jesus

The Marion Tilley scrapbook is a significant record of performing arts in Melbourne during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook includes programmes, photographs, newspaper reports and personal annotations which are a rich source of detail about repertoire, performers, and artistic sensibility in the period.Souvenir programme isued for a Syd Ellwood Operatic Production of the musical 'Strike It Rich'. Performances were held in the Essendon and Box Hill Town Halls in 1957. The programme forms part of a scrapbook that includes programmes, photographs and theatre reviews for the Kew Light Opera Company and later "Q" Theatre Guild.syd ellwood operatic production, strike it rich (musical)

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 black leather case with silver lock with gold embossing.On front of case in embossed gold: "Bro. M. G. ELLWOOD/WODONGA LODGE No 156". leather, leather case, wodonga, social history, hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection

Ellwood was the Principal of the Ballarat Teachers' College. Ballarat Teachers’ College was opened on 04 May 1926, at S.S. 33 Dana Street, with an enrolment of 61 students. Its original staff consisted of the Principal, Mr W.H. Ellwood, M.A., M.Ed. (Chairman of the Teachers’ Tribunal from its inception in 1946 until 1954), Miss A. Bouchier, B.A., and Mr A.B. Jones, BA., (lecturers). In 1927 Miss P.A. Hamano joined the staff. In 1927 the college moved to the old Ballarat East Town Hall (remodelled for their use) in Barkly Street. During 1927 the numbers in the College were augmented by 26 Manual Arts students, who had formerly received their training at Ballarat High School. Manual Art students continued till 1930 when, on grounds of economy, their training was concentrated at Melbourne Teachers’ College. During the four succeeding years, approximately 60 students annually entered the primary course. Inclusive of Manual Arts students, and private fee-paying students, exactly 400 trainees passed through the College in its brief span of life (1926-1931). Five per cent of each year’s students were granted an extension of their studentship to enable them to proceed to Melbourne Teachers’ College, and to take the first year’s course for a University degree. With the advent of the economic depression of the ‘thirties, Ballarat Teachers' College closed its doors in December, 1931. Fourteen years were to pass before the College opened again on February 2nd, 1946. The college re-commenced at SS Dana Street, under the guidance of Mr W.F. Lord, M.C., M.M., B.A., Dip. Ed., (acting, later Principal 1946-1950) and a staff consisting of Miss E.B. Hughes, B.A., Dip. Ed., Mr C.B. Bryan, B.A., B. Com., Dip. Ed., Miss Monica H. Miller, L.Mus.A., and Miss G. Kentish, Dip. Phys. Ed. The opening ceremony was performed by the Minister of Education at that time, the Hon. F. Field, M.L.A., accompanied by the Hon. T.T. Hollway, M.L.A., and the then Director of Education, Mr J.A. Seitz. It was originally intended to cater for women students only but, at the last moment, men resident in Ballarat were also accepted. A co-educational college was thus set up instead, and it has continued as such. 1951 saw the introduction of the two-year course, successful students being presented with the Trained Primary Teacher’s Certificate at the final College Assembly each year. In December 1955, College held its first Graduation Ceremony, with its own Graduation Hymn, the words of which were written by Miss C.M. (Mavis) Canty of the staff. Lord remained as principal until 1951 when he transferred to establish a teachers' college at Toorak. Tom William Turner was Lord's successor. A highlight of his term was the construction of new college buildings at Gillies Street with the students commencing their lessons there in February 1958. Turner retired in 1970, having overseen a period of substantial growth in the institution. In that year alone more than one hundred and forty students completed their primary teaching qualification to meet a severe shortage of teachers. Doug Watson commenced as principal in 1971. In 1973 Ballarat Teachers' College became the State College of Victoria at Ballarat. Three years later Ballarat College of Advanced Education was formed and the teacher education students moved to the Mount Helen Campus. In 1990 Ballarat College of Advanced Education became Ballarat University College, an affiliated college with the University of Melbourne. The University of Ballarat was formed in January 1994. Programme for the 1934 Ballarat Teachers' College Reunion run by the Ballarat teachers' College ex- Students Association. Inside the programme is an image of W.H. Ellwood and copy of his 14 points. ballarat teachers' college, ellwood, reunion, w.h. elwood, elwood's fourteen points

The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. W.H. Ellwood was former Principal of the Ballarat Teachers' College.A invitation card to the Ballarat Junior Technical School Speech Night in 1954, which was held at Alfred Hall. The guest speaker was W.H. Ellwood. ballarat junior technical school, w.h. ellwood, speech night, alfred hall

Brown hard covered book with black textnon-fictionThe articles in this book were seen by the Education Department to be fit to be published in book form. They were originally written for the Education Gazette.braybrook state school, braybrook primary school, state school, primary school

In the background are some of Sunshine small businesses on the West side of Hampshire Road between Devonshire Road and the Massey Ferguson Factory to the North.Sunshine Traders Dean Olarenshaw & Bob Jamesdean olarenshaw, bob james, hampshire road, sunshine

Pipemakers Park is an 8‑hectare urban park on the Maribyrnong River, near Highpoint, established in 1987 on the site of the former Hume Pipes Company manufacturing complex. The site has a long history of industrial use including, Raleigh’s Boiling‑Down Works (1848–1853), Melbourne Meat Preserving Company (1868–1886), Australian Frozen Meat Export Company (1880–1882) and Hume Pipe Company (1912–1978). The Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works purchased the site in 1978 for conversion to parkland and the Pipemakers Park officially opened in 1987–1988. One bluestone building was refurbished and leased to Melbourne’s Living Museum of the West. The park is now managed by the City of Maribyrnong (since 2014)Pipemakers Park is significant because it is one of the most complete surviving industrial heritage landscapes in Melbourne, a place where 130 years of Australian manufacturing, export innovation, and working‑class history are still physically visible in one location. Its importance comes from industrial, archaeological, cultural, ecological, and community values.Joe, Vince & Marion Fagone - Pipe Makers Park pipemakers park, maribyrnong

The clock tower belonged to the Massey Ferguson tractor plant, built on the former Sunshine Harvester Works land after H.V. McKay’s company was absorbed into Massey‑Harris‑Ferguson in the 1950s. An earlier clock tower had existed on the site prior being demolished to make way for this tower.The Massey Ferguson clock tower in Sunshine is one of the suburb’s most recognisable industrial landmarks, a relic of the era when Sunshine was a global centre of tractor manufacturing.McKay's Factory Gatesmassey ferguson, devonshire road, sunshine

Although Pilkington (later Pilkington ACI) is a global glass manufacturer dating back to the 19th century, the Braybrook factory itself dates to 1962. The factory was built during a major wave of industrial expansion in Melbourne’s inner‑west, a period when Braybrook shifted from “noxious trades” to modern manufacturing.The Pilkington building is one of the most architecturally distinctive and historically important industrial sites in Melbourne’s west due to its unusual and elaborate architectural design, combining strong horizontal lines, stepped brick parapet, steel hopper windows, circular facade and raised concrete framing.Pilkingtons Ballarat Rd - Bruce Harding & John Brezovel pilkingtons, ballarat road, braybrook

St John’s Anglican Church on Miles Street, Deer Park was built in 1891. Its construction coincided with Melbourne’s 1890s land‑boom, when developers were subdividing outer districts and the Church of England began establishing small mission churches to serve new settlements. St John’s was a simple weatherboard, gabled church, built in a vernacular Gothic style typical of small rural Anglican churches. Key features included: timber cladding, steep gabled roof, small and enclosed porch facing Miles Street, minimal ornamentation and an adjacent concrete‑block parish hall (added mid‑20th century). The church’s simplicity reflected the modest means of early Deer Park families and the mission‑church model used by the Anglican Church in new suburbs. In 2016, the St John’s Anglican Church on Miles Street was completely destroyed by fire. Subsequently the church site was sold and developed into the Deer Park Early Learning and Kindergarten Centre in the early 2020's.The St John’s Church was the oldest church in Deer Park, the second‑oldest Anglican church in the district and the only church in Deer Park until the 1960s.St. John's Church Deer Parkst. johns church, miles street, deer park

This Victorian Railway (VR) D.C. Substation was built as part of the first stage of Melbourne’s rail electrification, in the early 20th century. It functioned as a direct‑current (D.C.) traction substation, supplying power to suburban electric trains. The substation was also briefly associated with H.V. McKay’s Sunshine Harvester Works, supplying power during the early industrial development in Sunshine. Its monumental Renaissance‑style architecture reflected VR’s desire to express technological progress and civic confidence.The Victorian Railway (VR) D.C. Substation is of State historical and architectural significance, representing the era when Victoria undertook large‑scale railway electrification, one of the longest electrified suburban systems in the world at the time.The Power House Talmage St Albiontalmage street, albion, substation

These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper, show Eugene Didenkowski, proprietor of the Alfrieda Street Pharmacy. He was expressing concern about the Federal Government’s proposed restructuring of health‑care funding and the impact such changes could have on the financial viability of local pharmacists.Eugene Didenkowski was the proprietor of the St. Albans Alfrieda Street Pharmacy.Eugene Didenkowski Pharmacy St. Albansst. albans, eugene didenkowski

Collection of school signs photographs. Many of the schools have now been closed down.6785.01 - Sunshine Schools Old Signs - Sunshine High School.JPG 6785.02 - Sunshine Schools Old Signs - Braybrook Secondary College.JPG 6785.03 - Sunshine Schools Old Signs - Ardeer High School.JPG 6785.04 - Sunshine Schools Old Signs - Tottenham Community Secondary.JPG 6785.05 - Sunshine Schools Old Signs - Sunshine Technical School.JPGsunshine high school, ballarat road, sunshine north, braybrook secondary college, braybrook, ardeer high school, glengala road, ardeer, tottenham community secondary college, south road, sunshine technical school, derby road, sunshine

These photographs were taken by The Advocate in 1991 when the first stage of the Polish Sporting and Recreation Association (PSRA) opened in Carrington Drive, Albion. The centre consisted of a large social club building which will be equipped with gaming machines as soon as they become legalised and a soccer pitch.The Sunshine Polish Club, formally the Polish Community and Sporting Centre in Albion — is one of the most significant post‑war migrant institutions in Melbourne’s west. It was founded and driven almost entirely by the vision and persistence of Mieczysław Żurek, who secured land, funding, and community support to build a major Polish cultural and sporting hub in Albion. Between 1978 and 1980, Żurek negotiated with Sunshine City Council for land to build a Polish stadium and community centre. In 1984, Sunshine City Council Administrator Alexander "Alex" Gillon offered an 8‑hectare lot on Carrington Drive, Albion, owned by Boral Company. The site was part of the former Albion Quarry.Polish Club 6787.01 - Polish Club 19 Carrington Road Albion 1991 Photographs.JPG L - R Mieczysław "Mike" Żurek, Ted Lezon 6787.02 - Polish Club 19 Carrington Road Albion 1991 Photographs.JPG L - R Ted Lezon, Mieczysław "Mike" Żurek polish club, polish sporting recreation and community association, carrington drive, albion, mieczysław żurek, alexander "alex" gillon, ted lezon

Fun City Go Karts in Sunshine North was an indoor entertainment and go‑kart centre located at 484 Ballarat Road, Sunshine North, in a large warehouse complex next to Harvey Norman. It closed in early April 2017, and the building was destroyed by a major fire on the 2nd May 2017.Fun City Go Karts Sunshinefun city go karts, ballarat road, sunshine north

The Keilor Downs Shopping Centre, now known as Keilor Central, began as a purpose‑built suburban retail hub in 1990 and has evolved through several ownership, branding, and expansion phases. It was developed as part of the rapid suburban growth of Keilor Downs in the late 1980s–early 1990s, coinciding with the opening of the Keilor Downs Post Office in May 1990. The plaza was anchored by major tenants including Kmart and Coles, establishing it as the suburb’s primary retail destination. These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper, were captured after months of anticipation and heavy publicity surrounding the opening of the new shopping centre. Despite the build‑up, the centre failed to open as planned due to an industrial dispute.These photographs provide a rare glimpse of the first major shopping centre in the Keilor Downs area opening. Much of the car parking infrastructure was not completed when the centre opened.Opening of St. Albans Shopping Centre (Keilor Downs Plaza) 202.4keilor downs plaza, taylors road, keilor downs

The M80 Western Ring Road is one of Melbourne’s most important transport corridors, a 38 km freeway built between 1989 and 1999 to link the western and northern suburbs, relieve freight congestion, and stimulate industrial growth. These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper, document the first stage of works on the Western Ring Road, covering the section from Sunshine Avenue in Sunshine North through to Dodds Road in Keilor East.The significance of the M80 Western Ring Road is enormous, for Melbourne, for the western suburbs, and especially for Sunshine, Ardeer, St Albans, and the industrial corridor. Its importance is economic, social, industrial, and urban‑planning related.New Ring Road For The West 205.1western ring road, m80 western ring road

These photographs were taken prior to the new Afton Street Pedestrian Bridge being built.In the background is the Explosives Factory's waste‑burning and disposal grounds on the northern bank Essendon West.Trestle Bridge Maribyrnong 210.1maribyrnong explosive factory, maribyrnong river, maribyrnong

Photographs of accidents like the 1990 garbage‑truck crash at Ashley Street and Churchill Avenue are historically significant because they capture the real, unfiltered everyday life of working‑class people whose ordinary day was suddenly and dramatically altered in a single moment.Garbage Truck with lost load Cnr Ashley Street and Churchill Avenue Braybrookashley street, churchill avenue, braybrook

The Westlink Bridge was opened by the Victorian Minister for Transport David WhiteThe opening of this bridge was a significant event, attracting members of parliament, councillors, religious leaders, and members of the public, It was estimated that once completed, the bridge would carry between 30,000 and 35,000 vehicles per day, diverting much of the traffic away from Glengala Road and Little Boundary Road.David White and Westlink Bridge Opening 307.1westlink bridge, somerville road, brooklyn, sunshine west, david white

Sir Samuel McCaughey was a state officeholder, specifically the Lieutenant‑Governor of Victoria. The Governor of Victoria is the Queen / King’s representative in the State of Victoria and is a state level constitutional and ceremonial role. Constitutional duties include giving Royal Assent to Victorian laws, appointing the Premier and Ministers, opening and dissolving Parliament, acting on the advice of the Victorian Government, and ensuring stable, lawful government in the state. Ceremonial duties include attending civic events, visiting suburbs, towns, schools, and community organisations, opening public buildings and infrastructure, presenting awards and honours, supporting charities and volunteer groups. These photographs taken by The Advocate in 1990, when Governor McCaughey and his wife made an official visit to Sunshine. They were welcomed to Sunshine by the Mayor Cr. Don McKay and mayoress Mrs. Isobel McKay. Also at the reception was scouts and guides from Sunshine and Deer Park. The Sunshine North Secondary College Band played in the foyer to welcome the Governor and his wife. After the reception, the party was then taken to The Hunt Club, where the Governor laid the foundation brick for new pottery kiln. They then moved to the Albion Explosive Factory where the new project plans were explained to them. They then moved to Cranwell Park to lay a memorial plaque before travelling to Marie Mill Community Hall and the Living Museum of the West.Governor and Lieutenant‑Governor visits to suburbs like Albion, Braybrook, Maribyrnong, St. Albans and Sunshine were important civic events because they connected local communities to the highest levels of Victoria’s constitutional and ceremonial leadership.Governor McCaughey at Sunshine 321.2samuel mccaughey, sunshine, don mckay, isobel mckay, the hunt club and community arts centre, albion explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park, cranwell park, cranwell street, braybrook, marie mill community centre, randall street, living museum of the west, maribyrnong

John Kontek (1927–2020) was a long‑time Sunshine resident and the founder of John Kontek Real Estate, a business that grew to 22 branches across Victoria. He immigrated from Ukraine and established himself as a respected local businessman and community figure. His business, John Kontek Real Estate Pty Ltd, was formally registered in 1991 and operated throughout suburbs including Albion, St. Albans, Sunshine, Sunshine North and Sunshine West. Kontek operated his real estate headquarters at 233–241 Hampshire Road, Sunshine, a building known locally as Kontek House. The Kontek family held this site for 63 years, making it one of Sunshine’s longest‑running private commercial holdings. John Kontek was one of Sunshine’s most influential post‑war real estate figures.Kontek John Real Estate 321.3john kontek, kontek house, hampshire road, sunshine