To celebrate the work undertaken by various members on the Centenary Appeal, the Association for the Blind presented wooden shields as mark of recognition and respect.1 burgundy wooden shield with engraved gold and blue coloured plateAssociation for the Blind Centenary. John O Wicking AM In appreciation of your outstanding support as Patron and Benefactor of the successful $7.5M Centenary Appeal 1994-1997.association for the blind, john wicking

To celebrate the work undertaken by various members on the Centenary Appeal, the Association for the Blind presented wooden shields as mark of recognition and respect.1 brown wooden shield with engraved gold and blue plate Association for the Blind Centenary. John Wicking. In appreciation of your outstanding contribution as Chairman of the Tilly Aston fund, part of the $7.5M Centennary appeal 1994-1997.association for the blind, john wicking

McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, South Frederick the Great Co NL. a/ Plan of Residence Areas on No. 10287, by J O Charlton, Parish of Yarraberb. Includes land for school, owners names of blocks, crown land. Signed: Garnet G Birch. Dated 27/4/1935, licensed surveyor. b/ Letter from Department of Mines to McColl Rankin & Stanistreet in reference to letter regarding lease No. 10287. On back of letter are notes relating to blocks of land on lease No.10287. c/ Plan Of Area For On Lease No. 10287 Ben. By John O Charlton. Mining District of Bendigo, Parish of Yarraberb, Lease No. 10287 Ben. By John O Charlton. Mining District of Bendigo. Date 21/6/1934. Signed Garnet G Birch. Blocks include name of purchaser. d/ Plan Of Area For On Lease No. 10287 Ben. By John O Charlton. Mining District of Bendigo, Parish of Yarraberb, County of Bendigo. Dated 21/6/1934. e/ envelope inscribed South Fredrick the Great. 51.organization, business, gold mine, plan of area for on lease no. 10287 ben. by john o charlton. mining district of bendigo, parish of yarraberb, county of bendigo j o charlton garnet g birch department of mines lease no. 10287 ben. by john o charlton mining district of bendigo 1934

Upon his retirement in 1993, this clock was presented by the grateful community at Kelaston, to honour the work done for vision impaired people in Ballarat and across Victoria by John Wicking. Made by resident Jack Jones, it had a lacewood base and Huon pine centre.1 x wooden clock with plaque attachedTo John O Wicking AM in grateful recognition of the outstanding care and time devoted to the Association for the Blind 1972-1993association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), john wicking, jack jones

Framed portrait of John Wicking who was President of the Association for the Blind 1973-1984 as well as a generous benefactor. It is part of a series of paintings commissioned by the AFB Board to commemorate the work of past presidents of the organisation. Mr. Wicking wears a navy suit, white shirt and navy blue Kiwi tie. He was Managing Director and Chairman of Kiwi International when he was introduced to the Committee in 1971. With a natural air of authority, he was known to be both strong and wise. One of the first hurdles Mr Wicking faced following his election as President in 1973 was understanding the health service system and sorting out the differing views of committee members over recommendations for projects costing hundreds of thousands of dollars with no funds to implement them. The ten years of his Presidency were a time of exceptional growth and expansion. He was instrumental in acquiring an adjacent property to those already owned in Glenferrie Road in 1974 at a cost of $120,000, on which the Low Vision Clinic was erected – the first of its type in Australia. Land was also bought in both the metropolitan and country areas for future expansion. Day care centres were opened in Ballarat and Bendigo and new metropolitan services commenced. Mr Wicking formed a committee to explore the possibility of a radio station people unable to read standard print. As a result 3RPH commenced broadcasting in 1981. After his retirement as President, Mr. Wicking continued as a committee member until 1994. In 1995 he was instrumental in the establishment of the Tilly Aston Heritage Collection, on which he served as Chairman until sadly passing away in 2002. 1 art original in old gold frameThe plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Mr John O. Wicking AM / President 1973-1984 / Association for the Blind'. association for the blind, john wicking

To honour 15 years of service, a gold coloured medallion inset to a wooden column was awarded to individuals. On the front is a cameo of a woman wearing a pendant and an old fashioned ruffled blouse. Around the outside is written 'Association for the Blind Ltd. Tilly Aston Medal' and below this '15 Year Honorary Service'. On the back of some awards is a printed panel: 'Tilly Aston, at the age of 21 years and herself blind, founded the Association for the Blind in 1895. Visionary, administrator, teacher and poet, Miss Aston brought together sighted and blind people in a partnership of action to improve the lives of blind people. This award recognises the continuing accord and tradition of friendship and selfless service which she initiated.'1 blonde wooden stand with gold tone inlaid medallionJohn O. Wicking, Presented 17.9.93 Mardi McCann 18.5.2000 Neil Maxwell 27.02.98 Elizabeth Maxwell Presented 16.10.92association for the blind, awards, john wicking, mardi mccann, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell

Photo of a soldier in uniformservice, world war one, photo black and white, john t o bryan, number, 367

L-R: Mr. O. Müller and Mr. John Nink, owners and Mr Müller's son Photograph reproduced on p36 of 'Pioneers & Painters' Gold was discovered on One Tree Hill in 1854. The site has been worked intermittently until fairly recent times (Christmas Hills Past and Present (Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004) ) Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic. : 1922 - 1939), Friday 14 November 1930, page 1 ________________________________________ QIJEENSTOWN Death of Mr. John Nink One of the oldest and highly-respected settlers in the person of Mr. John Nink, aged 61 years, passed to his rest on November 10 at his residence, Peach Grove, Queenstown North; after suffering from what is known as miners' complaint. The late Mr. Nink has lived in the district practically all his life and died at the home formerly occupied by his father; Some years ago he conducted a peach orchard, which was one of the sights of Queenstown. He was recently engaged in mining at One Tree Hill with Mr. Otto Muller. He took an active part in public affairs, and was a trustee of the mechanics' institute, recreation ground and cemetery trust. He had a happy disposition, was very hospitable and always merry, which made for him friends all over the district. He leaves a wife, and was the father of Alice (Mrs. Christian), Charles, Robert, William and Minnie (deceased); and the brother of Joseph: (deceased), Henry, Johanna (Mrs. Tonge), Frederick, Mary (Mrs. Antonie) and Robert. His relatives have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their sad bereavement. The remains of deceased yere interred in Smith's Gully cemetery on Wednesday, and his popularity was shown by the large cortege, amongst the mourners being ex-Cr. Zerbe !(Doncaster), Messrs. Carlyle. Exton, Harris (Kinglake), Birch (Christmas Hills), P. J. McMahon (shire secretary), Crs. Hewitt and Ryan (North Riding), and Cr. D. Murphy (Whittlesea shire). The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Father Lande (Diamond Creek), and the funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. Apps and Sons.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image (x2) 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg (x2) B&W Print 20 x 25 cm B&W print 9 x 12.5 cmsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, queenstown, john nink, o. muller, one tree hill mine, hut, gold mining, one tree hill, goldmining, pioneers and painters, st. andrews, otto johan muller, otto johann müller

Councilor John.N.O.Innes was elected to council in 1878 - 87.He did not become President during that time.Section of Original photo of all councilors for the year 1883-84.This Sepia ,oval photo of Councilor John.N.O. Innes,is part of a collection of all councilors for the year 1883-84.It is in a light tan mount with "gold" edging around the photo and a fine black line around the "cutout".It is at the bottom left corner of the circle of photos.Councilor Innes name is inscribed under the photo. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT,J. DALGLEISH ESQ. to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1883-84. ballaarat shire council, john n o innes 1883 84

Farnell Mardling is believed to have been a Councillor and Mayor of Rutherglen Borough, and was on the committee that was responsible for the building of the Common School in 1872. Persons identified in the photograph are: Back row (left to right): John Brennan, H.O. Mardling, Mary Brennan, James Mardling, John Mardling. Centre Row: Pauline Brennan (Daughter of Michael), Hynes Mardling (on knee), Mary Anne Mardling, T.P. Mardling, Wilfred Mardling (on knee), Mary Mardling, Farnel Mardling, Sophie Brennan, Michael Brennan. Front Row: J.P. Mardling, Eileen Mardling (Daughter of H.O. & M.A.), Marie Mardling (Daughter of T.P. & Catherine), T.M. Mardling, Winifred Brennan, Josie Brennan (Daughters of Michael).Black and white photograph of a large family group, posing in front of a veranda with iron lace. Caption of separate piece of paper identifies the people in the photograph.Written at bottom of photo: "Photo. 1. Farnel's House, Springhurst" Written on the left of the caption: "Photo.1." At top of caption paper: "Summer Time. (1907 approx.)?"mardling family, brennan family, john brennan, h o mardling, mary brennan, james mardling, john mardling, pauline brennan, hynes mardling, mary anne mardling, t p mardling, wilfred mardling, mary mardling, farnel mardling, sophie brennan, michael brennan, farnell mardling, j p mardling, eileen mardling, marie mardling, t m mardling, winifred brennan, josie brennan

Contents: • Interesting Times by Jim Connor • Our Town – Part 4 by Sue Bennett • To the Blacks’ Spur • Making History by Jim Connor • Signs of Our Times • Recollections and Reflections of a Garbo by Frank Taylor • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Richard Pinn o John Jarrold o Justus Jörgensen • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical Society The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society, covid-19, coronavirus pandemic

Contents: • A Very Special Year by Jim Connor • A Very Different Year • Heritage Walk – Woodridge Wander – Saturday 6th March with Russell Yeoman • My School Excursion by Rose Dumaresq • Our Coronavirus Pandemic Year by Liz Pidgeon • Eltham Cemetery Shares Unique Christmas Stories by Rita Woolley • Mud Brick in the Nillumbik Shire by Frank Taylor • . . . from Dust to Dust by Neil Douglas • William (Jock) Frater • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Richard Pinn o John Wright Murray o Thomas Henry Orford • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical SocietyThe Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society, covid-19, coronavirus pandemic

Pilot Officer Wilkinson 400444 was seconded from the RAAF to the RAF flying missions over Germany. His gallantry earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross in March 1944 for numerous successful missions over Germany. He was Killed in Action on 30th of August 1944.Brown timber frame containing 5 metal medals, photograph of Airman, flying patch and plague on red felt backgroundBronze Plaque: Service Number 400444 P.,O. John W. Wilkinson DFC Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross March 1944 Killed in Action over Germany August 1944j h wilkinson, raaf, dfc

George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits

The book was published in the UK. This book was purchased with the help of Mrs E. C. Baker, c/o John Pook and Co, 68 Fenchurch St, London EC3 - from The Needlewoman Shop, Specialists in Needlework, 146 Regent Street London W.1. Then posted to Mrs G R (Joan) Horridge at ICI in Hong Kong. Book was owned and used by Joan Francis Horridge.Paper booklet bound with two rusted metal staples on spine. Cover is in colour and depicts a woman knitting. Prominent colours are black, green, blue and cream. Inside covers contains pages which are smaller than the covers. Pages contain printed black text detailing various knitting patterns and knitting information. Back cover has a ruler graphic for measuring.knitting, pattern, joan francis horridge, the needlewoman shop, london, honk kong, g r (joan) horridge, mrs e. c. baker, penelope

189 p. : orange cover, title and author's name printed in black on spine. Section of original dust jacket pasted to front, with image showing a family having tea - an older woman is pouring into cups from a silver teapot, while a waiter or servant stands behind her with a tureen on a tray. Two young women and a young man are also at the table, on which there are dishes of fruit, scones, jam etc. Publisher's summary of the plot, cut from dust jacket, is pasted to front end paper.fictionRomance fiction. A 'modern' woman experiences conflict between her career and marriage.fiction, romance, kathleen norris

A5 size publication of the Gipps-Land Gate, April-June 1995 featuring an old picture of Dandenong on the cover. Young John Farnham From O. Gilpin To London Stores Via Coles Harking Back 75 Years Ago Changing Dandenong Photograph Collection A Forward Plan For Our Society Toward Our New City The New Dandenong Police Complex Conserved Poster Display An interesting group of Early Dandenong Personalities, Places and Eventshotel history, early education in dandenong, interesting milestones, family histories

Original photograph in Gilded Frame - 2.5cm floral edged, 2cm internal gold rim, molding floral plaster edging. Gold internal matte approximately 5cm. Internal mounted photo 6cm black/white - sepia? Timber covered Back - 2 central screws and hanging wire.'Photograph is of Mr. J.Corby Davis. Identified as such by Mrs Eva Boswell (nee Breustedt), Mrs Annie Crawford ( nee Skinner). Presented by Mrs Goodyer 30/11/1973. Beechworth 24th April 1937. John Corby Davies. O&M Paper.' Davis was an auditor for the Athenaeum in the 1900's.

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 313 page hardcover book of studies in literature by S. P. B. Mais. Features authors such as Samuel Butler, John Masefield, Rupert Brooke, O. Henry and Thomas Hardy. Published in 1918 by Grant Richards Ltd, London and printed by Riverside Press, Edinburgh. Catalogue sticker ''2163 MAI'' on spine.S. P. B. Maisbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, s.p.b.mais, literature, poetry

John O'LOUGHLIN Born Snowtown, South Australia In 1980 John O'Loughlin's life changed when he started wheel throwing ceramic vessels. During this time he discarded the superfluous and unnecessary clutter collected on the journey of life, yet retaining the essence of what mattered to him. John O’Loughlin's later artworks engages with the way in which organised religion, specifically the Catholic Church, deals with the translation of the spiritual into the material. Informed by his extensive travels and studies, O’Loughlin’s ceramics reference the reliquaries and church artefacts that connect the life of this world with that of faith in another world. Completing undergeduate and post graduate works at Federation University John O'Loughlin's honours thesis was entitled "Ways and Means of Meaning, The Use of Symbol and Surface as Expressive Media in Ceramic Sculpture". The University provided a serious ceramic studio equipped with all the research tools for advanced ceramic exploration. Access to raw materials and a variety of kilns combined with excellent lecturers, mentors and technicians inspired, motivated and challenged him to push his accumulating knowledge to higher levels. O'Loughlin's working method in the studio is one of quiet, determined interaction with clay, idea and content. Experimentation with a variety of temperatures, firing methods and atmospheric conditions has produced a broad tonal and textural palette. He has worked with various clay bodies overlaid with coloured oxides, slips and engobes as the foundation for many of his works. O'Loughlin ufilised raised surfaces from old cemetery tombstones using the impressed forms and textures in his constructions. This research led him to the use of dry engobes to create a sense of antiquity, with crusty and distressed surfaces that resemble objects neglected in the oceans. These objects seem covered with the accretions and accumulations of history when re-discovered and brought to the surface as miraculous objects of mystery and magic. (https://www.thefreelibrary.com/John+O%27Loughlin%3A+a+man+re-invented.-a0216897107, accessed 12 September 2020) in 2007 John completer a Masters at the University of Ballarat. 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.Botanical inspired wheel thrown goblet with decorative incised leaves on stem and flower head shaped cup. Glazed 'JOL' on bottom.art, artwork, goblet, botanical, ceramic, john o'loughlan, alumni

John O'LOUGHLIN Born Snowtown, South Australia In 1980 John O'Loughlin's life changed when he started wheel throwing ceramic vessels. During this time he discarded the superfluous and unnecessary clutter collected on the journey of life, yet retaining the essence of what mattered to him. John O’Loughlin's later artworks, such as 'Reliquary No. 20' engages with the way in which organised religion, specifically the Catholic Church, deals with the translation of the spiritual into the material. Informed by his extensive travels and studies, O’Loughlin’s ceramics reference the reliquaries and church artefacts that connect the life of this world with that of faith in another world. Completing undergeduate and post graduate works at Federation University John O'Loughlin's honours thesis was entitled "Ways and Means of Meaning, The Use of Symbol and Surface as Expressive Media in Ceramic Sculpture". The University provided a serious ceramic studio equipped with all the research tools for advanced ceramic exploration. Access to raw materials and a variety of kilns combined with excellent lecturers, mentors and technicians inspired, motivated and challenged him to push his accumulating knowledge to higher levels. O'Loughlin's working method in the studio is one of quiet, determined interaction with clay, idea and content. Experimentation with a variety of temperatures, firing methods and atmospheric conditions has produced a broad tonal and textural palette. He has worked with various clay bodies overlaid with coloured oxides, slips and engobes as the foundation for many of his works. O'Loughlin ufilised raised surfaces from old cemetery tombstones using the impressed forms and textures in his constructions. This research led him to the use of dry engobes to create a sense of antiquity, with crusty and distressed surfaces that resemble objects neglected in the oceans. These objects seem covered with the accretions and accumulations of history when re-discovered and brought to the surface as miraculous objects of mystery and magic. (https://www.thefreelibrary.com/John+O%27Loughlin%3A+a+man+re-invented.-a0216897107, accessed 12 September 2020) 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.Four wheel thrown goblets, two with decorative stems. art, artwork, john o'loughlin, ceramics, goblets

John O'LOUGHLIN Born Snowtown, South Australia In 1980 John O'Loughlin's life changed when he started wheel throwing ceramic vessels. During this time he discarded the superfluous and unnecessary clutter collected on the journey of life, yet retaining the essence of what mattered to him. John O’Loughlin's later artworks, such as 'Reliquary No. 20' engages with the way in which organised religion, specifically the Catholic Church, deals with the translation of the spiritual into the material. Informed by his extensive travels and studies, O’Loughlin’s ceramics reference the reliquaries and church artefacts that connect the life of this world with that of faith in another world. Completing undergeduate and post graduate works at Federation University John O'Loughlin's honours thesis was entitled "Ways and Means of Meaning, The Use of Symbol and Surface as Expressive Media in Ceramic Sculpture". The University provided a serious ceramic studio equipped with all the research tools for advanced ceramic exploration. Access to raw materials and a variety of kilns combined with excellent lecturers, mentors and technicians inspired, motivated and challenged him to push his accumulating knowledge to higher levels. O'Loughlin's working method in the studio is one of quiet, determined interaction with clay, idea and content. Experimentation with a variety of temperatures, firing methods and atmospheric conditions has produced a broad tonal and textural palette. He has worked with various clay bodies overlaid with coloured oxides, slips and engobes as the foundation for many of his works. O'Loughlin ufilised raised surfaces from old cemetery tombstones using the impressed forms and textures in his constructions. This research led him to the use of dry engobes to create a sense of antiquity, with crusty and distressed surfaces that resemble objects neglected in the oceans. These objects seem covered with the accretions and accumulations of history when re-discovered and brought to the surface as miraculous objects of mystery and magic. (https://www.thefreelibrary.com/John+O%27Loughlin%3A+a+man+re-invented.-a0216897107, accessed 12 September 2020) 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.Lidded ceramic form.art, artwork, john o'loughlan, ceramics, available, available ceramics

Contents: • The Value of History by Jim Connor • Next Meeting – Annual General Meeting - 2.00pm Saturday 13th April 2024 • May Excursion - Saturday 4th May – Stokes Orchard and beyond • Tourism to Eltham in the Early Days by Michael Aitken • Main Road Bridge by Peter Pidgeon • Where is Platy? By Jim Connor • Montsalvat People by Richard Pinn o Helen Skipper (1914-2000) o John Busst (1909-1971) • Harris – A Name for Three Wars by Terry Beaton • Notice: Annual General Meeting – Saturday 13th April 2024 • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Liz Pidgeon o Grace Mitchell, nee Wheildon, 1916-2011, Baker and Artist • Bendigo Bank, Community Bank The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society