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Benalla Art Gallery
Furniture, James PEPPER, Mahogany cased grandfather clock, 1700s
Established: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England in 1720 by James Pepper IGeorgianLedger Bequest, 1993Polished mahogany-cased grandfather clock with intractely decorated gold face and chased silver and brass dial. Mounted on small wooden plinth.Recto: "Tempus Fugir" engraved above clock face; "Tom. Pepper Beigelsnade" engraved on lower edge of clock facefurniture, grandfather clock, clock, face, dial, mahogany -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Thomas Dickinson points out his Great Grandfather at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, 2018, 27/05/2018
Thomas Dickinson had a slaughter yard in Sebstopol. He served on the Sebastopol Council from its inception until the time of his death in 1906.Four photographs of Bob Bennett, Great Grandson of Old Colonists' Association member Thomas Dinkinson. In the photograph Bob Bennett points to his grandfather's name on the marble donors board.ballarat old colonists' club, thomas dickinson, bob bennett -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grandfather Clock -- designed and made by Mr R L Henderson -- Coloured
Grandfather Clock Designed and made by R.L. Hendersonstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grandfather Clock -- designed and made by Mr R L Henderson -- Coloured
Grandfather Clock Designed and made by R.L. Hendersonstawell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The grandfather that never was by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
The grandfather that never was. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document, Mary Owen, Mary Owen's speech at the unveiling of the Memorial Plaque to her grandfather, Walter Withers, at Walter Withers Reserve, cnr Arthur and Bible Streets, Eltham, 13 October 1990, 1990
Mary Owen was the granddaughter of Walter WithersA4 cream copy paper, typed, 5 pagesdedication, mary owen (walter withers granddaughter), walter withers rock -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, David Boyle was first settler in Mitcham, n.d
Article in the Eastern Times quoting Robert Boyle whose grandfather was believed to be the first settler in the Mitcham district c1830.Article in the Eastern Times quoting Robert Boyle whose grandfather was believed to be the first settler in the Mitcham district c1830. The grandfather was David Boyle.Article in the Eastern Times quoting Robert Boyle whose grandfather was believed to be the first settler in the Mitcham district c1830. boyle, robert, boyle, david, pioneers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Who gave Blackburn its name, 19/11/1969 12:00:00 AM
Mr Leigh Blackburn, in an address to the Nunawading Historical Society presented the different theories concerning the naming of Blackburn.Mr Leigh Blackburn, in an address to the Nunawading Historical Society presented the different theories concerning the naming of Blackburn. His great Grandfather James Blackburn I or great great grandfather James Blackburn II?Mr Leigh Blackburn, in an address to the Nunawading Historical Society presented the different theories concerning the naming of Blackburn. blackburn, leigh, blackburn, george, blackburn, james, blackburn, james -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Sentimentalists: a novel by Dale Collins, 1927_
Thai novel was given to Alan Partington by his grandfather, David Medhurst at Christmas 1929. A review of the novel appears in News (Adelaide) Wednesday 21 December 1927, page 5.The inscription shows the relationship between the Medhurst and Partington families.314 pages. Hardback. Black cover embossed with title. Inside cover: "Grandfather (1855-1939) David Medhurst to Alan" On fly leaf: "Alan Partington. From Grandfather. Christmas 1929."alan partington, david medhurst -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, In search of Edward Bishop, builder, 16/06/1979 12:00:00 AM
Article on a book written by Marjorie de Frayne Bishop on Edward Bishop.Article on a book written by Marjorie de Frayne Bishop on Edward Bishop, her grandfather who was a master builder, circa 1881.Article on a book written by Marjorie de Frayne Bishop on Edward Bishop. bishop, marjorie de frayne, bishop, edward -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Finger's Paddock, 8/10/1902 12:00:00 AM
Copy of subdivision Auction Sale of Finger's Paddock, Doncaster by T. R. B. Morton & Coghill.Copy of subdivision Auction Sale of Finger's Paddock, Doncaster by T. R. B. Morton & Coghill. Blocks 3, 4, & 5 purchased by Frank Petty (grandfather of Bob Petty).Copy of subdivision Auction Sale of Finger's Paddock, Doncaster by T. R. B. Morton & Coghill. petty, frank, t. r. b. morton & coghill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Love began at Mitcham factory, 2005
Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham.Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham. McClare Road Vermont is named after Pat's grandfather who owned a tannery (Photo)Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham. mcclare, pat, mcclare, gladys, mcclares road vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Carefree days last for decades, 2005
Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham.Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham. McClares Road Vermont is named after Pat's grandfather who owned a tannery (photo)Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham.mcclare, pat, mcclare, gladys, mcclares road vermont -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed print of Gallipoli, Turkey
Reproduction copy of original map of Gallipoli taken from Turkish Army Officer by the Grandfather of David and John Evans Black frame containing black and white Map of GallipoliTURKEY GALLIPOLI Copy of original map taken from Turkish Officer by the Grandfather of David and John Evans gallipoli, map, turkey, ww1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Grandparents of Max Grant
Grandfather, W.F. Grant, 1845 - 1916|Grandmother, C.J. Grant, 1849 - 1925|Married June 22, 1873Black and white photo of Grandparents of Max Grant, Society Member.|Grandfather born October 1845 died 1916 Grandmother born May 1849 died 1925 Married 22 June 1873.grant, max, william fraser, catherine .jane. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Round Point Peg Co.Pty.Ltd, 1/10/1960 12:00:00 AM
A letter of reference for Frederick Alfred Cottle from the Managing Director of the Round Point Peg Co. Pty. Ltd.A letter of reference for Frederick Alfred Cottle from the Managing Director of the Round Point Peg Co. Pty. Ltd. Frederick, who was the grandfather of Rachael Cottle, lived 1920 - 1993 and moved to 51 Milton Street, Nunawading. A letter of reference for Frederick Alfred Cottle from the Managing Director of the Round Point Peg Co. Pty. Ltd. cottle, frederick alfred -
Mont De Lancey
Container - Silver Box
Inside the silver box is a lock of hair with a handwritten note - Grandfather's hair Sept 9th 1899. A small rectangular ornately engraved and decorated lidded box with a linear pattern overall on the outside of the lid, sides and bottom. It has a scalloped shape on all edges. Inside is a lock of Grandfather's hair wrapped in a folded piece of paper with writing describing who it is from and the date. Inside on the lid bottom of the box are engravings of the maker. Inscribed on the outside of the lid in an ornate rectangular scalloped shape: Presented to Mr. George Birrell MECHANIC By his Fellow Workmen as a token of respect on his leaving for Australia 11th July 1851 GLASGOW Inside the lid top are three stamps: one is a face in a circle, next to it a rectangle with ES and the third is not recognisable. On the bottom of the box are three stamps: one is in the shape of a shield with a cross in the middle, next is a rectangle with ES and the third appears to be a moon shape.container, boxes, hair -
The Foundling Archive
Photograph- West Sydney
This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.Charles Zukkenhour Grandfathergrandfather; west sydney; australia; family; portrait; 1890's -1910's -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Cattle round-up recall, 2005
Grace Ferguson, who turned 100 recently, comes from one of the Blackburn area's pioneering families (Photo).Grace Ferguson, who turned 100 recently, comes from one of the Blackburn area's pioneering families (Photo). Her grandfather was George Augustus Goodwin, who donated land for St Johns Anglican Church and Blackburn Primary School. Reverse side: talking newspaper volunteer Lewis Roper (photo)Grace Ferguson, who turned 100 recently, comes from one of the Blackburn area's pioneering families (Photo). goodwin, george augustus, ferguson, grace, st johns anglican church, blackburn, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, talking newspaper, roper, lewis, mitcham repertory group -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, Nov 1980
THIS NEWSPAPER/CUTTING FROM NOV. 1980 WAS COLLECTED BY THE LATE MRS. LENA WATTLEWORTH. IT IS BELIEVED TO SHOW THE FIRST HOUSE BUILD ALONG THE CRESWICK ROAD, WHICH WAS BUILD BY MISS BREDA TREMBATH'S GRANDFATHER MR GEORGE PERRY.NEWSPAPER CUTTING OF GEORGE PERRY'S GENERAL PRODUCE STORE AND RESIDENCE. November 1980. Citizen Award winner Brenda Trembath of Clunes has kindly allowed us to use this photograph of what is believed to be the first house built along the Creswick Road. It was built by Brenda's grandfather, George Perry.local history, document, newspaper cutting, trembath, perry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Denis Gibbons 5
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of the Gibbons family, left to right: Stanley William Gibbons (son, father, grandfather), Denis Stanley Gibbons (son, father, grandson), in front Peter Denis Gibbons (son, grandson, great grandson), Robert William Gibbons (father, grandfather, great grandfather). Circa 1960.photograph, gibbons collection catalogue, stanley william gibbons, denis stanley gibbons, peter denis gibbons, robert william gibbons, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, COPIES, PURCELL, ROGER BALLARAT, COPIES 1996
PROPRIETOR OF GEORGE PERRY'S PRODUCE STORE, CRESWICK ROAD CLUNES.1 ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF GEORGE PERRY .2 - .4 THREE COPIES.HANDWRITTEN NOTE ON REVERSE (GRANDFATHER ? 1906local history, photography, photographs, trembath, perry -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Harris age 83 c1900
Great WesternWilliam Harris seated in garden beside birthday cake. Beside Great Western Hall c1900Grandfather Harris Aged 83 Years -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Eildon, c. 1890
Photograph of Eildon mansion, fa�ade facing the bay. J.L Currie with walking cane, dog and two workers , including Don Taggarts grandfather in the foregroundblack and white photograph, unmounted, original, good condition"Eildon".Grey St St Kilda.. Was the home of .J.L.Currie.F.R.S. Reading Left to Right:-Unknown. John Taggart (my Grandfather)& J.L.Currie. (My Granfather was gardner at "Eildon"). J.L. Currie was Western District Pastoralist. Taken in 1890's. Don Taggart -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Coin - Token
Copper Stawell Club Token for 6 Pence from Henry Blachford grandfather of donorstawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Research by Allan Llewellyn on his Grandfather Neil Walker, early life in Eaglehawk and surrounds, 1988
Research by Allan Llewellyn on his Grandfather Neil Walker, early life in Eaglehawk and surroundshistory, bendigo, allan llewellyn collection, eaglehawk, mining, saxby mine -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Trapped in Tatura, 2016
Historical fiction based on the Auer family's experiences during W.W 2 at Tatura camp 3. Dominance of Nazism and deprivation of freedom imposed on all internees.Rectangle shaped, Cover has three water coloured sketches of Camp 3 Tatura. Book also has B/W sketches of camp. 164 pages Book dedicated to author's grandfather, Rudolf Auer Sr. tatura camp -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Carl Benno Schwerkolt, C.1885
Black and white photo of Carl Benno Schwerkolt c1885 - son of August and Pauline. Grandfather of Rosalie Whalen.schwerkolt, carl benno, whalen, rosalie -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Net fishing off the beach, Port Melbourne, 1970s
Copy of B&W photograph of Net fishing off the beach, with 'Dugga' BEAZLEY's grandfather George in centre, c1970s.On rear: 'D Beazley photo collection Neg No PM004/21'industry - fishing, george beazley -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
book, Passage to Melbourne: Frederick W. Mawson: 28th March - 3 July, 1882, 1882 (original)
A diary facsimile. Lent and later donated to the collection by Fred Howden, Frederick Mawson's grandson. This is an account as transcribed from the original by Carolyn Jerome of the voyage undertaken by her great-grandfather, Frederick W. Mawson*, his wife Mary and daughter Beatrice from London to Melbourne on the vessel "Holmsdale" from 28th March - 3 July, 1882. * Full name: Frederick William MawsonA diary facsimile. Lent and later donated to the collection by Fred Howden, Frederick Mawson's grandson. This is an account as transcribed from the original by Carolyn Jerome of the voyage undertaken by her great-grandfather, Frederick W. Mawson*, his wife Mary and daughter Beatrice from London to Melbourne on the vessel "Holmsdale" from 28th March - 3 July, 1882. * Full name: Frederick William Mawsondiaries and journals, holmsdale, (mis) beatrice mawson, (mrs) mary mawson, (mr) frederick w mawson, (ms) carolyn jerome