Hard cover book of 145 pages; Apps A-F, Acknowledgements, Bibliography and Index, by Jane Sandilands. The mainly black cover features a photograph of Helen Macpherson Smith as a young woman. The title is printed in pink. non-fictionHelen Macpherson Schutt (née Smith) was a remarkable woman for her time. Born in 1874 to a prosperous Scottish-Australian family, Helen lived comfortably in the financial and social legacy of her family in Melbourne, Victoria. She was also an active supporter of, and donor to, organisations including the Victorian Missions to Seamen (now Mission to Seafarers), the RSPCA, the Royal District Nursing Service, the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind.helen macpherson smith (1874-1951), philanthropy, jane sandilands, benefactor, hmst, helen mcpherson smith trust

Full length coloured photograph of Dugald Macpherson of Bungeeltap in traditional Highland regalia, mounted under glass in a light brown wooden frame with black and gold trim.Dugald Macpherson original owner of Bungeeltap.macpherson dugald, ballan, bungeeltap

Stawell Athletic Club President Murray Macpherson 1983 1995stawell sport gift

Sepia photograph, mounted on fawn cardboard in a very dark timber frameCouncillor Dugald Macpherson J.P. Member of the Road Board 1862 - 1864 Councillor Ballan Shire Council 1864 -1873 President 1875 - 1880 Colart - Melbourne Merv Quinn 1992ballan shire councillor, •ballan shire president, •ballan road board, macpherson dugald

Inscription on plaque reads, "This plaque was unveiled by John R. Urquhart, Chief Executive, on 10th June 1980. To commemorate the centenary of the first production of MacRobertson Confectionery by the found, the late Sir MacPherson Robertson".

Digitised video (4.46GB). Duration: 62 minutes. Recorded November, 2017. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter - David Thompson, RHSV Archivist and contributor as curator or assistant to the curator of successive exhibitions. David curated the RHSV's most successful exhibition "Nail Can to Knighthood: the Life of Sir Macpherson Robertson" in 2015, and presents this talk on the Australian philanthropist, entrepeneur and founder of chocolate and confectionery company, MacRobertson's.

Written on back of photograph, "Plaque unveiled by John R. Urquhart, 10th June, 1980 to commemorate centenary of first production of confectionery by found the late Sir Macpherson Robertson. From L to R D. Robertson (son of Mr. N), E. Robertson, J.R. Urquhart, N. Robertson, F. W. Miller".

One of a number of documents relating to the Bostock family. Unsure to which Mr Bostock this letter relates. Generally speaks of the weather and his wife’s illness.One of a number of items relating to the Bostock family and is indicative of letters of the time. One page hand written letter in black pen. White lined paper.Addressed to Mr Bostock from J C McPherson. Dated 13/07/52 ?bostock, warrnambool

Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 29 page soft cover booklet by the Rev. Peter MacPherson M.A. A philological examination of the Aboriginal names of rivers in Australia. Read before the Royal Society of N.S.W. on 4 August 1886. Printed in 1887 by Charles Potter, Government Printer, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2229 MAC'' on front cover. ''1886'' written in pencil on front cover.Peter MacPhersonbooks, collections, place names, alec h chisholm collection, aboriginal names, australian rivers, rev. peter macpherson

Confectionery king MacPherson Robertson personally funded the £19 000 cost of the steel arch MacRobertson or Grange Road Bridge (1934) as a gift to Victoria for its centenary. (http://www.emelbourne.net.au/biogs/EM00234b.htm)A steel bridge over the Yarra River, Melbourne. The bridge was funded by MacPherson Robertson.macrobertson, bridge

Embossed red hardcover book of chants, gold titling, multiple pagesnon-fictionBook of Chants of the early 20th century, possibly produced as a commemorative gift from or issued by the Anglican diocese / archbishopric. psalter, music, chants, choral music

It was 'the different war,' the one America couldn't agree on - and can't forget. Here is the first 'emotional history' of the Vietnam war, told by the generation that was asked to fight. In over 500 stunningly candid interviews, we hear from those who went and those who stayed at home. They are soldiers and protesters, officers and privates, black and white, guitly and proud. 1961-1975 - united states, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects

stawell athletic sport

Donated by the artist, 2015Two-plate colour etching and aquatint on papergippsland, artwork, permanent collection

Purchased, 2017Etching on papergippsland, artwork, permanent collection

Purchased, 2017Etching on papergippsland, artwork, permanent collection

Purchased, 2019White ground etching on papergippsland, artwork, permanent collection

Purchased, 2018White ground etching on papergippsland, artwork, permanent collection

MacRobertson's chocolate factory in Fitzroy, Victoria, expanded to Ringwood at 323 Canterbury Road before takeover in 1968 by Cadbury-Schweppes P/L.Small paperback biography of Macpherson Robertson (1859-1945)"Meet the man behind some of Australia's favourite confectionery - including Freddo Frog, Cherry Ripe and Old Gold chocolate - a charming self-made millionaire and generous philanthropist whose spirit reflected the hopes and dreams of a young nation. MACROBERTSONLAND tells the amazing rags-to-riches tale of Macpherson Robertson, Austrlia's very own Willy Wonka."

2 page legal document, handwritten in black ink: on front of folded document 'Dated 1897, Agreement between The Sandhurst and Northern District Trustees Executors and Agency Company Limited with L. Macpherson Sternberg H Limited. Kennedy Woodward Bendigo, on bottom front. Agreement asking for extension of mortgage arrangement between Sandhurst Trustees and L. Macpherson Sternbert H. Limited of Charing Cross, Bendigo ( mortgagor ) Agreement made on the fourteenth day of August 1897.business, legal, connelly, tatchell & dunlop:, sandhurst trustees, macpherson, sternberg h. limited, mortgages, connelly, tatchell & dunlop:

1973 correspondence to BHS re the two View St properties (257 and 267 View St) bought in 1923 by Charles Tatchell. Sold by family in 1939 Description in the letter from Tatchell's daughter about the history of the houses - the pair were called for many years ''Bellyache Terrace''. Known originally as Mount Pleasant House and View Hill House (later removed by Mrs Tatchell).Nancy Macpherson Smithperson, individual, charles tatchell, george lansell, view street, view hill house, mount plesant house, bellyache terrace, charles tatchell, london bank bendigo