Mrs Ella Howard (nee Ching) was the librarian in charge of the Linton Free Library and also resided with her family in the residence at the back.Black and white photograph of Ella Howard sitting in front of a bookcase in the Linton Free Library, 5.11.1989."Copyright. The Herald and Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne, Australia Not to be reproduced ... written permission 5.11.59 Frame 31A R-891108-198-227".ella howard, ella ching, linton free library, library interior

The Linton library opened in 1871 under the auspices of the Linton Mechanics' Institute. It was later funded by grants for Free Libraries, and operated as a lending library until the 1960s. It was known at different times as the Linton Public Library and the Linton Free Library. This photograph shows a somewhat dilapidated "Linton Free Library". The verandah shown in earlier photos of this building has been removed. The building next to it is the former Nelson family home and Nelson Bros. undertaker's office, which was restored in 1987 to become the LDHS Resource Centre.Colour photographs taken in 1988 showing front of a building with a square, pedimented parapet. The building is painted pale blue with white trim, and a chimney can be glimpsed on the right. Next to it a white-painted building with green trim, which has a verandah and pitched roof. Buildings formerly used as library and undertakers.linton free library, nelson brothers undertakers, ldhs resource centre, buildings

It is understood that this receipt book came into the LDHS collection via PROV-Place of Deposit arrangements, but it is not clear when this happened. Two other Library receipt books were donated by Golden Plains Shire in 2017 as part of PROV-POD arrangements. See Registration nos. 2019-302 and 2019-303."Ritewell" carbon-copy cash receipt book (No. 298), used at Linton Free Library between 1946 and 1948. Receipts numbered 1-27 record monies collected by the librarian, Mrs. Howard (for subscriptions etc) paid over to the Library honorary secretary, R. W. Leask. Receipts numbered 28-39 record monies collected by Mrs. Howard and paid into a bank account. Receipts after this are blank.On back of receipt number 27: "Examined to date" with ( illegible) signature. On back of receipt number 39: "Audited to date" "9/12/48", signed "--(name or letters illegible) Smith".linton free library, receipt books, prov-pod item

The house lived in by Maisie Hart is thought to have been moved to the site in the 1950s after the house formerly on the site burned down. The Linton Library had closed in 1975, and the Nelson Undertakers' building had not yet been renovated to become the Linton & District Historical Society Resource Centre. The licensees of the Railway Hotel at the time were O. & E. Webley. Carrie Murrell ran the Linton newsagency until her death in 1998.Black and white photograph showing five buildings in Sussex Street, Linton, as they were in 1982. From left-right in photo, buildings are (1) house, at the time lived in by Maisie Hart, on the site of a former Todd family home, (2) the Linton Free Library building, (3) the former Nelson undertakers' building, (4) the Railway Hotel, (5) Murrell's Newsagency.maisie hart, linton free library building, nelson undertakers building, railway hotel, murrell's newsagency, o. & e. webley, carrie murrell

The Linton library initially operated under the auspices of the Linton Mechanics' Institute, from around 1871. The library later received funding under Free Library schemes, and was known as the Linton Free Library or the Linton Public Library. By the time the library closed in 1975, it was a government funded public library managed through the Grenville Shire Council. The photograph was taken after renovations of the building were undertaken in 1994. At the time, it was understood that the library had opened in 1874.Photograph taken 1994 which shows the former Linton Public Library building after restoration.linton public library, linton free library, buildings

Advertises the Linton Amateur Dramatic Club night of "dramatic entertainment", to be held in the Parish Hall on September 21st 1935 to raise funds for the Linton Free Library.Cream sheet with 1cm decorative red border.Text: " Linton Free Library / PARISH HALL, SATURDAY, SEPT. 21st, 1935 / THE LINTON AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB / Will Assist the Library with a Grand / DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT. "linton amateur dramatic club, programmes, jack sheehan, clem o'beirne, h. p. bennett, h.a. mccorkell, j. collins, annie o'beirne, celia kennedy, daisy smith, kath cunningham, lionel sparrow

258p. ; Front cover advertises 'Pioneer Jellies', rear cover advertises 'Empire Self-raising Flour'. Advertisements are examples of nineteenth century advertising and illustrate the use of books to cross-promote a range of products. Bookbinder's details 'T. Craig, 268 Post Office Place, Melbourne', printed lower ths on front end paper. Handwritten on several pages 'Linton Free Library'fictionA sweeping period tale of love, duty, and rising fortunes set against English country life and European travel. The story follows a circle of siblings and friends as marriages, inheritances, and social expectations shape their paths through joy and crisis.fiction, romance, family saga, [iza duffus hardy]

332 p. : decorative grey-green and black cover, with images of a ship on the sea, and seaweed or flowers.Title and author's name embossed in gold on spine. Decorative endpapers - images of sailing ships and swans. Plate pasted to front cover, indicating book was previously in another collection: 'Mullen's Library, Collins Street, Melbourne'.fictionfiction, fred j. whishaw

274p. : burgundy cover with gold embossed writing on cover and spinefictionThe story revolves around themes of adventure and mystery set against the backdrop of Australia, following the experiences of the main character, Bob Easterley, and his companion Jack Wilbraham. The plot hints at a blend of supernatural elements woven into their exploration, suggesting that their journey will uncover both external and internal conflicts.fiction, robert easterley, john wilbraham, mystery

320 p.; blue cover, embossed in black. Title embossed in gold on front cover and on spine.fictionfiction, agnes castle, egerton castle

Hardcover book, 306 pages. Cover of book is light blue with a dark blue ornate overlay. Gold embossed text.fictionmaurice hewlett, fiction

Volume 1 of 3(?) volumes. 313 p. : dark blue cover with brown leather trim. Title page missing, information for catalogue record from online sources and British Library catalogue.fictionfiction, charlotte riddell (mrs j. h. riddell)

251p. : dark red cover with Venetian marbled paper on front and back covers and end papers ; similar design printed on page edgesfictionfiction, romance, f.c. philips, francis charles philips

Postcard with five colour images of places and buildings in Linton, Victoria. The images are of Linton from Flagstaff Lookout, Sussex Street, Linton, Free Library, Traquair House and the Reservoir at Linton.flagstaff lookout, sussex street linton, traquair house, linton reservoir

400 p. : dark green cover with decorative design embossed in black. Title and author's name embossed in gold on cover and spine.fictionThe last of four romances by the author, set in Italy. "The romance mixes elements of a fable, pastoral, gothic novel, and travel guide." (Wikipedia)fiction, romance, italy, nathaniel hawthorne

Hardcover book, 241 pages, four illustrations. Front cover of book is red with black printed text. Gold embossed image of a fireman and a young boy holding a fire hose. fictionNovel relating to firemen and fire fighting.r.m. ballantyne, fire fighting, firemen, fiction

Hardcover book, 298 pages. Book has a dark blue cover with black text. Title page missing, information for catalogue record from cover and spine.fictionRomance novel.james payn, romance, fiction