May Sewell was born in Beechworth in 1917, her paternal grandparents had come to Beechworth from Ireland and her maternal grandparents from Scotland. She was the youngest of five siblings and the only one to be born in a hospital rather than at home. May loved growing up and living in Beechworth, and fondly recalls knowing all her neighbours, meeting friends at the pictures, attending girl guides, picking wildflowers around the gorge, participating keenly in the Church of England choir and dances, and the big Easter festivals. May worked various jobs before getting married. After leaving school at fifteen, May learnt dressmaking with Lal Anderson (and was delighted with her wage of two and six pence a week) and then went on to learn tailoring with Mr Charles. May then worked in the dining rooms at the Commercial Hotel and Hotel Nicholas. May was at the Hotel Nicholas for seven years but stopped when she got married as female employees were not asked to stay once they were married. May married her husband in 1944 and had known him since school. They went on to have six children, sadly three did not live past infancy. Her first children were twin girls who died six hours after birth. May briefly discusses the difficulty in grieving her twin daughters, the lack of available support, and the expectancy to carry on. Her next child, a son named Ian James, died when he was only ten months old from a tumour. May described Ian James as a lovely boy. May had multiple connections to the Zwar Brothers' Beechworth Tannery. Her father and then her three brothers worked there, and also her husband for a short period of time. The tannery was a major employer in Beechworth, and May having multiple family members employed by the tannery underlines the significant role of the tannery in Beechworth. May described her husband as very hardworking, he worked as a cleaner overnight at the Ovens and Murray Hospital for the Aged while during the day tended his cattle and sheep farm. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke. Miss May Sewell’s account of her life in Beechworth is historically and socially significant to the cultural heritage of the region. May in reflecting on her experiences of leisure opportunities, town festivals, work available for women, leaving the workforce once married, the tannery, post-natal care, grief and child mortality provide essential historic, economic, social, and healthcare insights. May’s oral history recording is part of a larger collection of oral histories recorded by Jennifer Williams in 2000, collectively they provide invaluable insights into Beechworth during the 20th century, much of the information in these oral histories would be lost if not documented and missed in the interpretation of tangible objects. This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mrs May Sewellmay sewell, oral history, jennifer williams, listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century beechworth, beechworth church of england, easter festival, beechworth girl guides, hospital birth 1917, lal anderson, tailor beechworth, commercial hotel, hotel nicholas, zwar brother's beechworth tannery, ovens and murray hospital for the aged, dressmaking beechworth, beechworth cinemas, paul voglis

Stories told by women who served in World War 2. historical research of women in World War 2Cover has a brown/pink hue with photos of aeroplanes, cars and sheds, and a man and woman dancing. inside the cover: "To the Orbost Historical society. Best wishes, Jacqueline" women, world war 2, jacqueline dinan

Jacqueline SLAYMAKER This work was undertaken in 1992 when Jacqueline Slaymaker was a 3rd Year student at Ballarat University College. The catalogue for the End of Year exhibition in 1992 states "The figures importance is purposeful. The strong sculptural form of the torso, tensions of the skin and volume are the aspects I focus on. Drawing is vital to my painting. The heavily layered works that I sand, scratch and rub back into eventually resolve some of the problems associated with painting. I believe this constant re-addressing creates a sense of history and building a texture creates a sense of history and build up of texture illustrates the concrete solid way I see the figure. I draw resource from ancient sculpture in particular Etruscan coffins and tomb wall painting. More recently I am interested in the draftsmanship of Jim Dine and monoprints of May Frank.' This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed life painting of a female nude. art, artwork, jacqueline slaymaker, nude, life study, oil on canvas, alumni, end of year exhibition

Dorothy Wickham and daughter Jacqueline Dark at Blythewood Grange.Postcard size coloured photograph of Dorothy Wickham and her daughter Jacqueline Dark.dorothy wickham, jacqueline dark, blythewood grange

International Women's Day at the Bell Tower Conference Centre, for the launch of the publication "Amongst Ballarat's Finest". Jacqueline Dark, performer and soloist, Dorothy Wickham, guest speaker.Jacqueline Dark and Dorothy Wickham attend Ballarat's International Women's Day Eventamongst ballarat's finest, international women's day, dorothy wickham, jacqueline dark

Jacqueline Dark and Natalie Jones singing "Two Little Girls in Blue" at Sovereign Hill Victoria Theatre. Both became principal artists with Opera Australia.Black and white photo of two women singing . They are Jacqueline Dark (left) and Natalie Jonesjacqueline dark, natalie jones, sovereign hill, victoria theatre, opera australia

letter received by S McIntyre prior to her commencing her nursing training at the Alfred Hospital in 1966, providing more information about that trainingOf significance to the AHNL as an eample of a letter most nurses would have received prior to their commencing training at the Alfred HospitalSingle page typed [black ink] letter on off-white paper with the Alfred Hospital letterhead A hand written correction 'EIGHT' has been made [blue ink] Previous catalogue number hand written at top right [black ink]alfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, nurse training-victoria-history

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed monoprintart, artwork, monoprint, solarprint, printmaking, edition, available, jacqueline sleight

Letter sent to S McIntyre from N Sewell (Lady Superintendant) advising her that she had passed the medical examination, and that she had been placed in the January 1966, some other details includedOf significance to the AHNL as an example of the letter many nurses would have received prior to commencing trainingTypewitten [black ink] on single page of offwhite paper with letterhead of te Alfred HospitalHas been signed by N Sewell [black ink] previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at top rightalfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, sue mcintyre

One sheet program for Jacqueline Dark"... with a little help from my firends!" A Sensational celebration of song Jacqui Dark, Teresa la Rocca, Tanya Christensen, Michael Black, Andrew Wilson, Kanen Breen, Catherine Carby, Tom Moran, Juan Jackson From classical to cabaret, Sondheim to swing Anything Goes as this exceptional cast perform their favourites! Sunday, October 24th, 4pm Joan Sutherland Studio The Opera Centre, 480 Elizabeth St, Surry Hillsjacqueline dark, opera, jacqui dark, teresa la rocca, tanya christensen, michael black, andrew wilson, kanen breen, catherine carby, tom moran, juan jackson

Poster - medium weight card with 12 photographs of cable trams in Melbourne adhered to the poster prepared for display purposes. In the centre top (see image i2) is a note about the source of the photographs, titled "Photographs from the Collection of Dr. A. K. Sewell" and that copies taken from photographs owned by Mr. A. C. Clarke of Blackburn Vic. Photographs titled from top corner: The cable tram Gripman Inside the trailer car Dr. A. K Sewell sitting on the front of a grip car Dr. A. K. Sewell standing at the front of a grip car with the destination Lonsdale St. The Spencer St terminus The Cable tram dummy - seated are Dr. A. K. Sewell and Mr. A. C. Clarke Nicholson St Fitzroy Shunting the cable tram Bourke St Melbourne Cable tram turning into Gertrude St Fitzroy - trailer 379 - at a safety zone Lonsdale St Melbourne - trailer 583 Smith St Collingwood The bus takes over from the cable trams.trams, tramways, cable trams, smith st, nicholson st, grip tram, bourke st, gertrude st, buses, closure, safety zone, tram 583, tram 379

Anderson & Sewell Building Barristers and Solicitors. Corner of Victoria Place and Church Streets. stawell

Letter sent to S McIntyre prior to commencing her nursing training at the Alfred Hopital on January 17th 1966. As well as accomodation details, letter contains information about the first day of classesOf significance to the AHNL as an example of the letter most nurses received prior to commencing their trainingSingle sheet of off white paper with the letterhead of the Alfred Hospital. Letter is typed [black ink] N Sewell has signed her name [blue ink] Previous catalogue number hand written at top right [black ink]alfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, nurse training- victoria

Details the history of the Returned Services League (RSL) from its inception in 1916 to 1986.Book, brown buckram hard cover with title on cover & spine in gold lettering. Purple dust cover with illustration on front. Title in white letters. 229 pages with cut edges. Contains black & white & colour illustrations.On title page signed by authors: Peter Sekuless, Jacqueline Rees, Bendigo 6th July 1998books-history, societies-service clubs

Kitchen life in early days.Small cream coloured book with scene of a kitchen fireplace of olden days. Has 'Domestic Bygones' on cover by Jacqueline Fearn Book has 32 pages Shire Album 20As abovekitchen, domestic bygones, cooking

Jacqueline SLEIGHT This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Two framed abstract paintings.art, artwork, jacqueline sleight, abstract, fire

Minimum educational requirements for entry into general nurse training at the Alfred hospital in 1969. Victorian matriculation Certificate was preferred, but Victorian Leaving certificate with passes in 5 subjects also accepted. A Victorian Intemediate certificate gained prior to 1968 could also be considered. People who had gained qualifications interstate or overseas were required to submit their educational certificates to the Victorian Nursing Council for approval prior to applying to the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as it reflects the changes in educational levels required for entry into a general nurse training backgroundTwo page document fixed with plastic paper clip. Document has been typed [black ink] on cream paper with a printed [black ink]letter head of the Alfred Hospital. Hospital logo [red and black ink] printed at top right. The name Sr. Patterson has been written under this logo. Below the letter head is an oval stamp [purple ink] 'PRELIMINARY TRAINING SCHOOL/ALFRED HOSPITAL ' the word 'LIBRARY ' has been crossed out. Previous catalogue number has been written at top right [black ink]. On the second page the document has been signed by N Sewellalfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, nurse training-victoria-history

Newspaper Cutting from Ringwood Post 17-8-1994. "Just clowning around". Carnival time at Heatmont East Primary Schol - Children's Book Week August 22.

Varnished wooden panel fitted with 13 different tramway or railway related signs and one small image of a Melbourne Tramcar. The panel consists of two pieces of plywood glued to wooden backing boards. The signs have been fixed to the panel with brass screws - either round or countersunk. The signs are: "Passengers are not allowed in this Compartment / By-Law No. 5 Maximum Penalty - Five Pounds" "Passengers are requested to tender the EXACT FARE" "NO SMOKING" "NO EXIT" "SMOKING" "DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED AT THE / TRAMWAYS BOARD'S WORKSHOPS / PRESTON" "TO STOP CAR PULL LEFT / HAND CORD ONCE" "Spitting in the car is STRICTLY PROHIBITED / Passengers infringing this Rule are liable to be ejected and prosecuted under the Board's By-law No. 5" "To stop car pull left hand cord ONCE / Entering or leaving this car from the wrong side is prohibited. Maximum penalty L5." "SPARE / CONTROLLER KEY" "In EXTREME DANGER / STOP THE TRAIN / by pulling CHAIN in this direction / Penalty for misuse L20" "Passengers are not permitted / to travel in this compartment." "RAILWAY MOTOR / TYPE GE 247-A / DL 2755000 SERIAL No. A2320 / AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURE / AUSTRALIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC LIMITED / P.1022" L = pound symbol Signs collected by Graeme Sewell who assembled the Display Board during the 1980's.trams, tramways, signs, railways, tramways, passengers

Costume given to Giselda Bannister by her cousin Jacqueline Pugh who had lived in Sabah, East Malaysia. Embroidery, perhaps traditional?Example of traditional Asian embroidery on traditional style blouse (?)Cotton voile blouse with hand embroidery. Cotton cummerbund for use with blouse.Jacqueline Pugh (name tag)fancy dress costume

Jacqueline Dark, a student of Halinka performed Elvira in Don Giovanni at the State Theatre, December 17, 2011.Article from newspaper "Melbourne Weekly"Halinka Tarczynska-Fiddian and Jacqueline Dark by Alison Barclay

Salome the opera by Richard Strauss was performed in December 2012 in Melbourne under the umbrella of Opera Australia. Jacqueline Dark performed as Herodias, Herod's wife.Small portrait style booklet of the program of operas for OA for 2012.Salome, with Jacqueline Dark performing Herodias, Herod's wife. strauss, salome, program, oa, opera australia, jacqueline dark

Hard cover book,Modern History: or, the Present State of All Nations Vol III Author: Mr Salmon (Thomas Salmon) Illustrator: Herman Moll Publisher: T Longman and T Shewell, London. Date: 1746 (MDCCXLVI), 3rd Edition Further Information: Set of Three Volumes. Hard covered book has reinforcing on the spine and corners. The cover is very well worn and has remnants of a coloured design. The fly page is printed in red and black ink and has a long description of the contents. Inside the cover is printed a Coat of Arms, there is a stocker on the inside cover. non-fictionThis 1746 3rd Edition of Thomas Salmon’s Modern History is a fantastic slice of Enlightenment era geography and publishing history. It sits at a fascinating intersection of early modern travel literature, top tier cartography, and the rise of one of London's most famous publishing houses. Thomas Salmon’s Modern History: or, the Present State of All Nations was an ambitious encyclopedic project. Rather than focusing strictly on dynastic timelines, Salmon took a modern geographical and ethnographic approach. For each region covered, he detailed its geography and climate, along with its natural resources, plants, animals, and minerals. Culture and society were covered by focusing on local habits, dress, religious rites, laws, customs, and architecture. Economy and trade were also detailed, including the arts, sciences, husbandry, and commercial manufactures.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, mr salmon, thomas salmon, 18th century, 1746, history, geography, social studies, culture, maps, modern history, present state of all nations vol iii, herman moll, t longman and t shewell, social history, cartography

Uniforms at the Alfred were compulsory at this time. This document informs that the uniform remains the propert of the Alfred Hospital, and when leaving the hospital employment all items of uniform must be returned prior to receiving final pay check. Reference is also made to lenght of uniform, laundering of uniform, shoes and capeStrict guidelines to the wearing of the trained nurses uniform in the 1970'sSingle page, black print on white paperPrevious cataloue number handwritten [black ink] at top rightnurses uniform, alfred hospital nurses uniform