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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Label, Elma Sarll, Mid 20th century
... Elma Sarll...It is believed that Elma Sarll’s shop was operating in the mid 20th century. ...The Book Shop of Elma Sarll Liebig St. Warrnambool...It is believed that Elma Sarll’s shop was operating in the mid 20th century. ...This label comes from the Liebig Street, Warrnambool bookshop of Elma Sarll. The daughter of James and Agnes Sarll, she was born in Warrnambool in 1902 and died in 1981. It is believed that Elma Sarll’s shop was operating in the mid 20th century. This label is of minor interest as a memento of a Warrnambool business about which, unfortunately, little information is available.This is an oval-shaped label or sticker with a silver-coloured border and silver printing.The Book Shop of Elma Sarll Liebig St. Warrnamboolelma sarll, book shop, history of warrnambool -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Letter - Correspondence, Elma Mullens' letter, 14/02/1989 12:00:00 AM
... Elma Mullens' letter......Elma...Letter from Elma Mullens to Dr Sydenham giving some information to help her research on the history of Nunawading....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Giving some information to help her research on the history of Nunawading. Mullens Elma Mullens Family Halliday Family Letter from Elma Mullens to Dr Sydenham Letter from Elma Mullens to Dr Sydenham giving some information to help her research on the history of Nunawading. ...Letter from Elma Mullens to Dr SydenhamLetter from Elma Mullens to Dr Sydenham giving some information to help her research on the history of Nunawading.Letter from Elma Mullens to Dr Sydenham mullens, elma, mullens family, halliday family -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Copies of letters relating to John Walter Desnoy, 1968
... This was donated by Mrs Elma Desnoy who was the mother of Pte John Walter Desnoy (3791033) who did National Service with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. ...There is also a copy of a hand written letter dated 1 July to Roger by Elma Desnoy. Elma was the mother of John Desnoy who was killed in Vietnam and Mary is her next door neighbour. ...Desnoy, Elma...There is also a copy of a hand written letter dated 1 July to Roger by Elma Desnoy. Elma was the mother of John Desnoy who was killed in Vietnam and Mary is her next door neighbour. ...This was donated by Mrs Elma Desnoy who was the mother of Pte John Walter Desnoy (3791033) who did National Service with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from December 1967 to May 1968 Pte Desnow was killed in action whilst on duty on the 26th May 1968.Contains copies of two typed letters written to Roger ? (surname unknown) Mary Nagle dated 3/6/68 and one dated 13/6/68 signed God Bless and the signature is unreadable. There is also a copy of a hand written letter dated 1 July to Roger by Elma Desnoy. Elma was the mother of John Desnoy who was killed in Vietnam and Mary is her next door neighbour. See media files for more information.pte john walter desnoy, 3791033, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 3rd battalion, the royal australian regiment, killed in action, letter, memorbilia -
Orbost & District Historical Societyshell ornament, c. early to mid 20th Century
... Mrs Elma Camm (nee Freeman) was the wife of Herbert Desmond Camm. ...Mrs Elma Camm...Elma moved away and is presently (2013) in care at Lakes Entrance. ...Mrs Elma Camm (nee Freeman) was the wife of Herbert Desmond Camm. Des and Elma lived in Orbost from 1971-1980/1. Des died on 9/11/1980 and is buried in Orbost Cemetery. Elma moved away and is presently (2013) in care at Lakes Entrance. Elma's hobby was collecting shells and crafting them into interesting forms. Much of her work is in the Shell Museum in Lakes Entrance. The figurine in Orbost Museum was donated by Elma.This item is an example of the handcraft skills of women in the early to mid 20th century.A small figurine made completely of different shaped shells and set onto a wooden block as its base. The block was originally a Wee William cigar box. The figure is playing a stringed instrument, possibly a guitar, held in front of him/her. The hat is a small shell.shell-art figurine recycled-materials -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPainting, Elma Amor Herbst, Girl, 1963
... Front: - 63 AMOR (lower right, black paint) Back: ELMA AMOR HERBST "GIRL" (1963) (lower left, typed label)...Elma Amor Herbst...Girl Painting Painting Elma Amor Herbst ...CEMA Art Collection Winner of Portland Artists' Society Prize for category Oil.The painting portrays a standing female figure. She has straight black hair which sits just above shoulder length. she has a short fringe. She wears a blue and green dress with orange markings. She is depicted as looking at the observer and holds something in her right hand which is held across her body. The background is a mixture of purple, green and blue. The work has a thick wooden frame and exposed canvas.Front: - 63 AMOR (lower right, black paint) Back: ELMA AMOR HERBST "GIRL" (1963) (lower left, typed label)cema, portland artists society, female artist, women, female artists, female portrait, portrait painting, portrait -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Dressing Table Set, Mrs Elma Wright, 1950's
... These were worked by Mrs Elma Wright before she joined the Guild....Mrs Elma Wright...Textile Dressing Table Set Mrs Elma Wright ...These were worked by Mrs Elma Wright before she joined the Guild.Set of three round mats (1 large, 2 small) in blue, grey linen. Each has a circle of flowers in surface embroidery in stranded cotton in shades of burgundy and pink.embroidery, surface stitchery, mats, 1840-60, australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - RANDOM THOUGHTS
... A white book titled ' Random Thoughts,' by Elma Winslade Wells. Elma describes her years growing up in Bendigo and her life in the scouting movement. ...Elma Winslade Wells...Bottom left corner of the front cover has a number sticker 0140 WEL Elma Winslade Wells A white book titled ' Random Thoughts,' by Elma Winslade Wells. ...A white book titled ' Random Thoughts,' by Elma Winslade Wells. Elma describes her years growing up in Bendigo and her life in the scouting movement. Printed by D.G. Walker Pty. Ltd, Bendigo, Vic. 1986. bottom left corner of the front cover has a number sticker, 0140 WEL.Elma Winslade Wellsbiography, family, elma winslade wells, bendigo, history, bendigo cubs and scouts, scouting, bendigo history, wells family, people, person, biography, bendigo community, broken hill, wellington, bendigo birds, camp hill primary school, education, bendigo district cubs, organisations, international travel, book, books. bottom left corner of the front cover has a number sticker, 0140 wel -
Castlemaine Art MuseumPainting, Elma Roach, Still life - Pomegranates and Jug, c. 1935
... Elma Roach...Castlemaine Art Museum 14 Lyttleton Street Castlemaine goldfields Still life - Pomegranates and Jug Painting Elma Roach ...Purchased with funds from John Northen and Victor Stafford, 2008 -
Castlemaine Art MuseumPainting, Elma Roach, Farmhouse near Bright, 1912-1931
... Elma Roach...Castlemaine Art Museum 14 Lyttleton Street Castlemaine goldfields Farmhouse near Bright Painting Elma Roach ...Purchased, 1943 -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, RICHARDS & CO. ART STUDIO
... ...elma...On Front: Richards & Co Ballarat On Reverse: Handwritten in black ink "To Miss Robertson with Christmas wishes from Elma and Rosa 1918"...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields robertson rosa elma On Front: Richards & Co Ballarat On Reverse: Handwritten in black ink "To Miss Robertson with Christmas wishes from Elma and Rosa 1918" Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard of two young girls in Scottish regalia, seated in front of window Photograph PHOTOGRAPH RICHARDS & CO. ...Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard of two young girls in Scottish regalia, seated in front of windowOn Front: Richards & Co Ballarat On Reverse: Handwritten in black ink "To Miss Robertson with Christmas wishes from Elma and Rosa 1918"robertson, rosa, elma -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - Wells Family scrapbook
... Alfred and Margaret's daughter, Elma Winslade Wells 91904 - 19/1/1988) became a teacher and was posted to Camp Hill Primary School. ...Blue hardcover scrapbook belonging to the Wells family. (Elma Wells). The cover has gold, black and blue flowers and birds on it. ...Inside cover in pencil: The Wells Family scrap book donated to the Royal Historical Society Bendigo Branch by Miss Elma W. Wells...(Elma Wells). The cover has gold, black and blue flowers and birds on it. ...George Edwin Wells was born in Oxford in 1826. He served an apprenticeship as a coachbuilder and in 1841 he went to New Zealand. He was returning to England in 1848 when he changed his mind in Singapore and turned around and came to Melbourne. He operated a store with Mr W Gibbs and when gold as discovered they left their wives in Melbourne and went to the gold fields of Ballarat in 1851. At this time George was newly married to Catherine Kiely. In 1852 the two men were at the Golden Gully area of the Fryers Creek gold fields, they then move to Bendigo, initially to White Hills before settling in Long Gully. They then brought their patient wives, who had only had visits from their husbands, to Bendigo. George had several successful mining ventures in Bendigo. He died in 1898. One of his sons, Alfred, married Margaret Rotherham in NSW where he was living. Alfred died in 1911 leaving Margaret with a young family. She moved to Bendigo to be nearer to family support. Alfred and Margaret's daughter, Elma Winslade Wells 91904 - 19/1/1988) became a teacher and was posted to Camp Hill Primary School. She was also heavily involved in the Scout movement in the Bendigo area.Blue hardcover scrapbook belonging to the Wells family. (Elma Wells). The cover has gold, black and blue flowers and birds on it. The word "scraps" in red within a gold rectangular box completes the cover. Inside all the pages are filled with drawing and pictures of people, animals, flowers and landscapes. Also, various poems are transcribed on the pages. Newspaper cuttings are also glued to pages and in two yellow envelopes.Inside cover in pencil: The Wells Family scrap book donated to the Royal Historical Society Bendigo Branch by Miss Elma W. Wellsfamily history, wells family -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBook - Book - Stories in British History Part 1, William Gillies, n.d
... Front: 'Elma E Couch / Bentinck St / Portland' 'Elma E Couch / Portland'...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Front: 'Elma E Couch / Bentinck St / Portland' 'Elma E Couch / Portland' Hardback, red, black print. ...Hardback, red, black print. British History text book covering the period 55 BC to 1558 AD. Black and white maps and illustrations -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBook, A First Book of British History, c. 1921
... Front: 'Elma E Couch / F Form PHES 1923', 'Elma E. ...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road history British European Front: 'Elma E Couch / F Form PHES 1923', 'Elma E. ...Hardcover, red, black print and decoration. British History textbook, black and white photos and illustrationshistory, british, european -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - HISTORICAL DOCUMENT, Geoff Brown
... Written in biro beside the name of “Elma JOHN” is “(later Spicer)”...WW2 VAD's Written in biro beside the name of “Elma JOHN” is “(later Spicer)” This is a two page document. printed on one side only. ...Refers to Bendigo Voluntary Aid Detachment and Fund Raising WW2.This is a two page document. printed on one side only. It is in black ink.Written in biro beside the name of “Elma JOHN” is “(later Spicer)”ww2, vad's -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Group of Lintonians at the Burrumbeet Races, 1937
... On reverse: "Bill, Elma Jennings, Reg Jennings, Jack Gordon Stapleton"....Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Bill Hart Ilma Jennings Reg Jennings Jack Stapleton On reverse: "Bill, Elma Jennings, Reg Jennings, Jack Gordon Stapleton". ...Black and white photograph (copy of original?) of three young men and a woman, standing in a line in an outdoor setting. Glimpse of car in the background and people can be seen sitting (picnicking?) on the ground.On reverse: "Bill, Elma Jennings, Reg Jennings, Jack Gordon Stapleton".bill hart, ilma jennings, reg jennings, jack stapleton -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBook, Children of the Dawn, c. 1914
... Front: 'Elma E Couch / F. Form / H.E.S / Portland ' - black ink...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road A selection of ancient Greek tales and myths in a format suitable for young children. Front: 'Elma E Couch / F. Form / H.E.S / Portland ' - black ink Collection of old tales of Greece Part II. ...A selection of ancient Greek tales and myths in a format suitable for young children.Collection of old tales of Greece Part II. Sage paperback, dark green print and decorationA selection of ancient Greek tales and myths in a format suitable for young children. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PAGES OF VERSES COMPOSED BY DOROTHY WELLS
... On the cover letter signed by Elms Wells on the 14th of May, 1961 she described how Dorothy composed this poems, one a week and when Elma visited her she dictated the verses and Elma put them on paper....On the cover letter signed by Elms Wells on the 14th of May, 1961 she described how Dorothy composed this poems, one a week and when Elma visited her she dictated the verses and Elma put them on paper. ...Four pages of short verses composed by Dorothy Wells. On the cover letter signed by Elms Wells on the 14th of May, 1961 she described how Dorothy composed this poems, one a week and when Elma visited her she dictated the verses and Elma put them on paper.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: POSTCARD FROM MERSTHAM
... The postcard is addressed to Miss Elma Wells, 51 Barclay Broad, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, signed A.W.S....Postcard ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: POSTCARD FROM MERSTHAM ...Postcard depicting High Street, Merstham. The postcard is addressed to Miss Elma Wells, 51 Barclay Broad, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, signed A.W.S.place, streetscape, high street, merstham -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper - Clipping, Death Notices - H. O. Thomas of Alexander Road, Ringwood - 15 November 1945
... Dear father of Grace, Winifred (deceased), Rhys, Horace, Cornish, Rita, Elma and Gwen (Mrs R. Westmore)....Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Dear father of Grace, Winifred (deceased), Rhys, Horace, Cornish, Rita, Elma and Gwen (Mrs R. Westmore). Two death notices for Harry Osbourne Thomas, died 8 November 1945 aged 79 years. ...Two death notices for Harry Osbourne Thomas, died 8 November 1945 aged 79 years.Dear father of Grace, Winifred (deceased), Rhys, Horace, Cornish, Rita, Elma and Gwen (Mrs R. Westmore). -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - Leaves from Grey Wolf's scrap book
... A Thirty-five pages book titled "Leaves from Grey Wolf's scrap book" by Elma W. Wells A.C.C. Cubs - Bendigo County and Akela leader....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Elma Wells. Bendigo cubs and scouts A Thirty-five pages book titled "Leaves from Grey Wolf's scrap book" by Elma W. ...A Thirty-five pages book titled "Leaves from Grey Wolf's scrap book" by Elma W. Wells A.C.C. Cubs - Bendigo County and Akela leader.elma wells., bendigo cubs and scouts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: LETTER FROM THEO
... A letter from Theo dated Wednesday evening 24/Oct/1934 addressed to Mum, Dorothy and Elma. The letter is two page long. the letter was inside envelope 1388.57...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields DOCUMENT Elma Wells. A letter from Theo dated Wednesday evening 24/Oct/1934 addressed to Mum, Dorothy and Elma. ...A letter from Theo dated Wednesday evening 24/Oct/1934 addressed to Mum, Dorothy and Elma. The letter is two page long. the letter was inside envelope 1388.57document, elma wells. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: CHURCH HILL, MERSTHAM
... the postcard is addressed to Miss Elma Wells, 51 Barclay Place, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia and signed A.W.S....Postcard ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: CHURCH HILL, MERSTHAM ...A postcard of Church Hill Merstham showing a wide country road flanked by trees and a car. the postcard is addressed to Miss Elma Wells, 51 Barclay Place, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia and signed A.W.S.place, streetscape, church hill, merstham -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: ENVELOPE ADDRESSED A. WELLS
... The envelope did not have the sender on the back, but the letter inside is from Theo to mum, Dorothy and Elma....The envelope did not have the sender on the back, but the letter inside is from Theo to mum, Dorothy and Elma. Document ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: ENVELOPE ADDRESSED A. ...Envelope addressed to A. Wells 51, Barkly Street, Bendigo. It has a centenary of Australia stamp cancelled 25 Oct 1934. The envelope did not have the sender on the back, but the letter inside is from Theo to mum, Dorothy and Elma.document, envelope, elma wells. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF ALICE WINSLADE SHAPLAND
... A small black and white photograph of Alice Winslade Shapland. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. This photo show an older Alice wearing a white top. ...On the back the logo of James Langford, photographer, Portland streeet and High Street, Infracombe. Photograph ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF ALICE WINSLADE SHAPLAND ...A small black and white photograph of Alice Winslade Shapland. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. This photo show an older Alice wearing a white top. On the back the logo of James Langford, photographer, Portland streeet and High Street, Infracombe.person, individual, alice shapland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WAR RELIEF FUND LETTER
... A letter from the Education Department War Relief Fund addressed to Elma Wells. No date on the letter. The letter signed by the director of the fund details the award to Elma of a certificate of Effective Membership of the young Workers' Patriotic Guild. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields DOCUMENT A letter from the Education Department War Relief Fund addressed to Elma Wells. No date on the letter. The letter signed by the director of the fund details the award to Elma of a certificate of Effective Membership of the young Workers' Patriotic Guild. ...A letter from the Education Department War Relief Fund addressed to Elma Wells. No date on the letter. The letter signed by the director of the fund details the award to Elma of a certificate of Effective Membership of the young Workers' Patriotic Guild. The letter details how the funds raised go to help those who have suffered during the great war. Then goes on to say that they have decided that those who possess the young workers' patriotic guild certificates may have the Education Department seal embossed upon the certificate if they succeed in rising 5 pounds and an additional seal if they succeed in raising 10 pounds.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: NURSE MABEL ANDERSON
... A photo of a friend of Elma Wells, a nurse named Mabel Anderson. ...A photo of a friend of Elma Wells, a nurse named Mabel Anderson. Nurse uniform puffed sleeves, large belt buckle. ...Photograph - black and white. A photo of a friend of Elma Wells, a nurse named Mabel Anderson. Nurse uniform puffed sleeves, large belt buckle. At the front foot the name Creelman, Sydney. On the back Creelman & Co. Art Photographers, Burlington Galleries, Sydney ArcadeCreelman, Sydney.person, individual, nurse, mabel anderson. elma wells collection. nurse.outfit. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO HIGH SCHOOL, FORMS 5 AND 6, 1939
... Names written over top of photo. Back row: Elma John, Margaret Campigili, Gwen Tripcony, Sylvia Aldridge. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BENDIGO Education bendigo high school Elma John Margaret Campigili Gwen Tripcony Sylvia Aldridge. ...Black and white photograph: two rows of girls, sitting on concrete steps outside Bendigo High School. Names written over top of photo. Back row: Elma John, Margaret Campigili, Gwen Tripcony, Sylvia Aldridge. Front: Norma Young, Margaret Philipson.bendigo, education, bendigo high school, elma john, margaret campigili, gwen tripcony, sylvia aldridge. front: norma young, margaret philipson. bendigo high school, bendigo girls school, 1939, education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF EMILY SHAPLAND
... A small black and white photograph of Emily Shapland who married Arthur Northover. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. Emily has grey or blonde hair, wearing a flowery top. ...On the back the logo of Henry Wayland photographer Rembrandt House Blackheath. Photograph ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF EMILY SHAPLAND ...A small black and white photograph of Emily Shapland who married Arthur Northover. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. Emily has grey or blonde hair, wearing a flowery top. At the bottom Henry Wayland, Blackheath. On the back the logo of Henry Wayland photographer Rembrandt House Blackheath.person, individual, emily shapland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF EDGAR SHAPLAND
... A small photograph of Edgar Rotherham Shapland. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. Edgar is shown standing next to a pillar, a dog is sitting on the pillar. ...On the back the logo of Henry Wayland photographer Rembrandt House, Blackheath. Photograph ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF EDGAR SHAPLAND ...A small photograph of Edgar Rotherham Shapland. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. Edgar is shown standing next to a pillar, a dog is sitting on the pillar. Edgar is wearing a dark jacket, shirt and tie. At the bottom the name Henry Wayland, Blackheath. On the back the logo of Henry Wayland photographer Rembrandt House, Blackheath.person, individual, edgar shapland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF ALICE WINSLADE SHAPLAND
... A small black and white photograph of Alice Winslade Shapland. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. Alice has hair tied back and she is wearing a dark dress with a white collar. ...Turner, photographer, 10 Barnsbury Park and 17 Upper Street, Islington, London. Photograph ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF ALICE WINSLADE SHAPLAND ...A small black and white photograph of Alice Winslade Shapland. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. Alice has hair tied back and she is wearing a dark dress with a white collar. On the back the logo of T. C. Turner, photographer, 10 Barnsbury Park and 17 Upper Street, Islington, London.person, individual, alice shapland
