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Heidelberg Golf Club
Photograph, Faye Lamb, Heidelberg Golf Club: Ladies' Christmas celebrations1992: Fancy dress, 1992
Heidelberg Golf Club: Ladies' Christmas celebrations 1992: Fancy dress: Margaret Hofer as 'Dame Edna', Doreen Griffiths as 'Madge' and Rhoda Collins as 'Norm'.Colour photograph and caption in albumladies' golf, hgc women's golf, ladies' christmas dinner -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - O'Collins family, parents, 8 children, a bishop, 2 priests, 2 nuns, a doctor, a lawyer and a school teacher, 1930s
O'COLLINS Family. Standing L - R- Joe, Gerald, Madge, Will, Frank. Seated L - R Mollie, Pat (Father) James, Ellen (Mother) Alice .Photo of the O'Collins family. Mother, father and 8 children comprising a Bishop, 2 priests, 2 nuns, a doctor, a lawyer and school teachero'collins family, joe o'collins, gerald o'collins, madge o'collins, will o'collins, frank o'collins, mollie o'collins, pat o'collins, james o'collins, ellen o'collins, alice o'collins, religion - roman catholic church (st josephs) -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, Neilson, L.C, November 20 1920
Included in the photograph are: Arch Shillingford; Mick Spink; Jim Hossack; Mollie B.: Madge ?; Beatrice Morgan. The group appears to be a group of students. There is no other information with this item.This photograph shows the swimming attire common in the 1920s.A black / white photograph of thirteen people on a beach. The back row, all males, is standing and the front, females, sitting. They are mostly dressed in swimming costumes.on front - handwritten names photograph-beach recreation-swimming -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Portrait, Alice Martin, December 1908
Huttley - Martin FamilyStudio Portrait: woman on chaise lounge in formal wear with corsage, holding fan - Colour TintingAlice Martin my grandmother (Mother's Side) Madge Huttley's Grandmother Alice Herbert's Studio, Paris Panel Stawellhuttley, martin -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Portrait, Edith Huttley (nee) Martin as a Child
Hauttley Family MartinB/W. Little Girl sitting on a chaise lounge holding a wicker basket matching cape and dress with cut fringe, wearing white socks, black strapped shoes24 George Street Logo Plymouth Edith Huttley (Martin) mother of Ray, Madge, Lorna. Heath and Bullingham Photographershuttley, martin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photo
Photo of Mary (Molly) Sprunt on marriage to John (Jack) Leith on 12 March 1938. Gown made by her aunt, Edith Brydon (NA3494) and veil by Madge Brydon (mother) NA3495Photo of bride - hand tinted on light brown paper background, covered in plastic attached to tin back and stand. Description of bride on paper stuck to top. See also NA3494, 3495, 3497, 3496photography, photographs / slides / film -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Group Portrait, Hockey Team - Melbourne High School 1921, 1921
Huttley Martin FamilyB/W Studio Portrait: 2 row of girls in hockey uniforms: white lace up 'Sailor' tunics, with dark scarfs, dark skirts, lace up shoes. Girl in the middle of the front row holding two hockey sticksGainsborough 215 Chapel Street Prahan On reverse Harry Martin m alice Henderson (my Uncle) MADGE HUTTLEY'S UNCLEhuttley, martin, sport, education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Portrait, Bride and Groom
Huttley Martin FamilyB/W Portrait: Bride wearing a Jeweled Crux Gammata ( Gammadion Cross), Tasselled lace over white floor length dress & veil, wears elbow length gloves. Groom white shirt and Light coloured tine, dark suit, holding gloves. Gainsborough 215 Chapel Street Prahan On reverse Harry Martin m alice Henderson (my Uncle) MADGE HUTTLEY'S UNCLEhuttley, martin -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Portrait, Chrissie Martin
Huttley - Martin FamilyB/W: Photo of a youg woman 3/4 turned to left. White lace blouse with high collar, wearing a broach. Black Background. Wavey hairRichards & Co. Logo - 23 Strurt Street Ballarat. Chrissie Martin (Nee Huttley) ( My Aunt) M.Eernest Martin. Madge Huttley's Aunthuttley, martin -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Portrait, Kate Martin, 31 st MQY 1903
Huttley & Martin familyB/W Studio Portrait: Young woman, in front of garden, back drop. Wearing floor length white pleated dress, wide sleeves, darker belt winter Jacket. on table prop. Herbet's Studi, Stawell. Katie Martin (My aunt) Madge uttley's Aunt. To Ernest and Chrissie with love from Katie May 31st 1903huttley, martin -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Portrait, Family Portrait
Huttley - Martin FamilyCard: Cream foxed. Stained, worn. Photograph B/W: 1 Woman Seated, white dress holing bouquet hair hair hanging loose over right shoulder, ribbon around head. 1 Male standing to left with arm resting on back of chair, wearing 3 piece suitEmbossed on card: With Best Wishes. Printed on card The Burlington Studios 254 Bourke St Melbourne. O Rear of Card Madge & Ray Huttleyhuttley, martin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, R. A. Marsh: Church Street Greensborough, by Faye Fort and June Hall, 1919_
A brief history of Richard Marsh and family and his house on the corner of Hailes and Church Street Greensborough. This story by Faye Fort and June Hall was updated in 2016 by Marilyn Smith and Sue Ballantyne from material generously supplied by Mrs Madge Marsh, widow of Richard's son Gordon.Story of a pioneer family and a significant house in Greensborough.One page of text.richard arthur marsh, teresa bautista, hailes street, marsh family -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Holy Redeemer Queen Carnival, 1938
Donor identifies the following: Parish priest - Dr W M Collins Queen - Molly Baker Attendants - Marg Wise, Lola Sans, Gertie Baker Flower girls - Madge Wise, Molly Brown, Rita O'Sullivan Probably taken in Our Holy Redeemer Hall, Mont Albert Road, Surrey Hills.This is one of only a few photos in our collection which are evidence of Queen Carnivals which originated as fundraising events. They were particularly popular in both Australian and New Zealand during the early 20th century. They were particularly common during and after World War I when they were used to raise funds for returned soldiers. It is currently the only photo in the collection of a social event connected to Our Holy Redeemer Church and the only one which includes Dr William M Collins who was the parish priest from 1933-1941. Dr Collins was a significant figure in the Catholic Church in Melbourne in the first half of the 20th century. REF: The Advocate: The first priest-editor by Fiona Power; Kairos Catholic Journal Volume 22, Issue 16. - 2 September 2011": Summary: Born in Kilmore in 1884, William Collins attended South Melbourne College and then the University of Melbourne, where he assisted in the formation of the Newman Society of Victoria. After graduating in arts in 1911, he worked at the Melbourne Public Library and the Education Department. In 1912, at the age of 28, he went to Rome, where he studied for the priesthood at Urban College. He obtained doctorates in philosophy and theology and was ordained on 3 June 1917. He returned to Melbourne and was appointed curate at St Mary’s, West Melbourne, and St Francis’, Lonsdale Street. In 1918, Dr Collins became editor of The Advocate. He remained in the role for seven years. Dr Collins was parish priest of Dandenong, Daylesford, East Malvern, Surrey Hills and Kew, and administrator at St Francis’. He died in 1959 and a Requiem Mass was held at Sacred Heart, Kew. Black and white photo of the participants in the Queen Carnival arranged on a stage in a tableaux of the coronation of the Queen. To the right are the parish priest and the archbishop and there is a man at the bottom of the stairs centre front of the stage. Guests are seated at a table to the right of the stairs and to the left of the stairs is a table with floral arrangements and other objects. "1938" hand-written on the original photo in upper LH corner.festivals and celebrations, queen carnivals, our holy redeemer church, dr w m collins, rev william m collins, (miss) molly baker, (miss) marg wise, (miss) lola sans, (miss) gertie baker, (miss) madge wise, (miss) molly brown, (miss) rita o'sullivan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC, WW1, C H Tuckey, c.1917
Item in the collection relating to Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 2535P for his service details.Black & white portrait of 4 females, probably a mother & 3 daughters.Front: “C.H. Tuckey Photo. Sale” Rear: “Hoping you are quite well with best wishes from all at home. Madge Hazel Gladys & Daisy on January 18th 1917”photography-photographs, documents - postcards -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - The O'Collins Story - A Melbourne Family, William J McCARTHY, 2002
The O"Collins Story traces the lives of Patrick James O'COLLINS and his wife Ellen FITZGERALD, who migrated to Port Melbourne in 1895 and settled firstly at 5 Bridge Street, then in Ross Street before moving to Swallow Street . In 1914 the family moved to 40 Beaconsfield Parade. The book goes on to tell of the lives of their 9 children -Thomas William, James Patrick, Patrick Francis, Mary Margaret (Mollie), Margaret Ellen (Madge), Michael Fitzgerald, Alice Dorothy and Joseph Bernard.Book of 184 pages with a yellow cover inset with a black & white photograph O'COLLINS family in 1897.families, domestic life, patrick james ocollins, ellen ocollins (fitzgerald), thomas william ocollins, alice dorothy and joseph bernard., james patrick ocollins, patrick francis ocollins, mary margaret (mollie) ocollins, margaret ellen ( madge) mccarthy (ocollins), michael fitzgerald ocollins, alice dorothy ocollins, joseph bernard ocollins -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Group Portrait, Hockey Team "1918", December 1908
Huttley - Martin FamilyB/W Group portrait 2 rows of females 'white Blouses, dark skirts & stockings/tights' dark lace up shoes. Centre gril with plait holding hockey stick. right end girl with tieDrury's Elite Studio Stawell Back: Kath Healy, Vera Shaw?, Jean Ransom, Jouen? Davidson, Jean Bryant, lilla S..wood? front: Lena Byron, Rachel Lindsay, Madge Huttley, agnes Gcragg, Ruby Abbott.huttley, martin, students, sport, education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Portrait, Alfred Thomas Huttley
Huttley - MartinOval Portrait of a main in a 3 piece suit. Woman on right arm cut offStawell On Reverse: Aklfred Thomas Huttley (I.E. Madge's) My father, also Ray & Lorna (Cleland). Grandfather of Trevor & Gladys Huttley. John, Alison, Keith & Janice (Hull) Born 1873? Died May 26 1947. Ageed 74 -75?huttley, martin -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Lord Lytton, The Caxtons: A Family Picture
The Caxtons: A Family Picture is an 1849 Victorian novel that was popular in its time. The book was first serialised anonymously in Blackwood's Magazine from April 1848 to October 1849 and first published as a novel in 1849. Victorian novels were characterised by depictions of everyday people, hard lives and moral lessons. They were meant for more than just entertainment. Victorians were interested in the hero as well as folk art. Victorian novels often focused on these themes.A small red self patterned Collins Illustrated Pocket Classics novel The Caxtons: A Family Picture. It is very badly damaged with the spine coming away from the pages, loose pages and tears. Pages 3,4 and 5 are missing. The frontispiece opposite the title page is a black and white illustration of three well dressed men of the period standing talking in a sitting room. A few black and white illustrations are throughout the book. At the back are four pages of Collins' Illustrated Pocket Classics for further reading. Pp 632.fictionThe Caxtons: A Family Picture is an 1849 Victorian novel that was popular in its time. The book was first serialised anonymously in Blackwood's Magazine from April 1848 to October 1849 and first published as a novel in 1849. Victorian novels were characterised by depictions of everyday people, hard lives and moral lessons. They were meant for more than just entertainment. Victorians were interested in the hero as well as folk art. Victorian novels often focused on these themes.family life fiction, religious fiction, morals fiction -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1915
This is a photograoh of students at the Higher Elementary School at Orbost. Mary Gilbert has identified those in the photograph. From L-R Back Row - ? Irvine; Madge Macalaster; Rhoda Perry; Daisy Scouller; Dorrie Napier; Lila Perry; Don Cameron_____________________- Rita Murray; Raay Fisher; Grace Morris; Reston Nish; Bill Irvine; Stella Rodwell; Headmaster Mr W. Guy; ?; Annie Stirling; Harold Napier; R Lay; Dora Smith; Doris Shortell; Percy Hambrock Nellie MacPherson; Irene Parker; Gertie Griebenow; Vera Saunders; Mr Jack Blaikie; Bernice Feltis; Dillkys Broome; Vera Spink; Jean Irvine; Lexie Nixon; Eda Ross; Maggie Whillance; Violet Scouller; Jean Stirling; Miss Zoe Hazlett; Lily Daly; Jack Parker; Eric Herbert; ?; Tom Henderson; Frank Richardson; Vance Moysey; Vernon Nevins; Frank Rodwell; Bill Fisher; ? Murray Kerr Molly Dreverman; Emmy Gibbs; Hilda Kerr; Charlie Richards; Mick; Spink; Tom Swan; Ronnie Gluth; Annie Gibbs; Madge Grose; Mary Reynolds During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This photograph is representative of its history.A black / white photograph of children in front of a timber building with an open door. One female and two adult male teachers are with the children. At the front centre is a drum. Behind the drum is a boy holding a board with H.E.S. Orbost hand-written in what appears to be white chalk on a blackboard. There are three smaller boys holding brass musical instruments. The photograph is mounted on a brown card which is damaged. a card with names written in it has been attached to the photograph, on the front of the card at the bottom - "X Frank Richardson Bill Guy H.T. 1915".education-orbost-higher-elementary -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated
Born Moonee Ponds 10.01.1906, attended Congregation College of Victoria 1929-1934; ordained East Malvern 14.12.1934. Minister stationed at: Tasman Peninsula1928-192?; Collins Street Melbourne [Assistant] 1935-1936; Bruthen 1936-1941; Yarrawonga 1941-1945: Hughesdale 1945-1950; Summer Hill NSW 1950-1957; Chairman Australian Assembly for Peace Sydney NSW 1957-1959; Malvern 1959-1963; Minister-Secretary/Superintendent of Home Missions Congregational Union of Victoria 1964-1974. Married Madge Macarthy 02 April 1938; died 23 April 1989 Castlemaine. B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. Norman Andersonrev norman anderson, minister, congregational union of victoria, madge macarthy, congregational college -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WWI
Frances Madge Killicoat enlisted on 5.11.15 in the Australian Army Nursing Service age 26 years, embarked for Eygpt 12.11.1915. Joins the B.E.F in Alexandria 26.3.1916, disembarks Marseilles 4.4.1916, hospital with Hay Fever 16.6.1917 later changed to Nasal Catarrh and then with Debility, rejoin unit 4.7.1917. From there she served in No 1 ACCS, 15 CCS and 10th SH. She was discharged from the AIF on her marriage to Capt S.O.Coen AAMC on 18.11.18. She had 5 brothers in the AIF, one DOW's and one awarded a DCM. 1ACCS (1st Aust Casualty Clearing Station), 15 CCS (15th Casualty Clearing Station), 10th SH (10th Stationary Hospital)Medals, court Mounted, set of (3) Re Nurse- sister F. Killicoat. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal.1. "Nurse/Sister F.M Killicoat, ANS A.F 2. "S - Nurse F.M Killicoat A.I.F" 3. "Sister F.M Killicoat A.I.F"numismatics- medals- history, metalcraft -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1915 ?
This is a photograph of a group of students of the Orbost Higher Elementary School dressed in costume performing "The Poppy Song:" on a stage. In the photograph are: Dolly Broome; Mary Reynolds; Lily Perry; Hilda Guy; Rene Parker; Madge Grose; Audrey Cameron; Annie Gibbs, Zenie Irvine and Violet Gibbs. This is probably the song connected with a poem called “In Flanders Fields” written by Major John McCrae, a Canadian surgeon attached to the 1st Field Artillery Brigade and stationed at Ypres salient, Belgium, in the spring of 1915. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948. Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history.A black / white photograph with a label attached. It is of a group of students in costume on a stage. Each figure has been numbered 1 - 13.on label attached to bottom - "POPPY SONG ORBOST HES ?1915" with a list of names.education-orbost orbost-higher-elementary-school poppy-song -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Portrait, Richard Martin
Huttley - MartinB/W: Studio Portrait. Bespectacled gentleman seated receeding harline with mutton chops 3 Piece suitOn Reverse: Please quote this No 32969 when ordering copies. ( Printed in ink) Richard Martin Born June 7th 1807 Died Dec. 4th 1883 William Heath Optician & Photographer 24 George Street Plymouth (written in ink) ?.G Bullingham Photo Father of Abbott ( My great grandfather) Madges'huttley, martin -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Rev. C. G. Forward - Pastor 1937-1943, 1937-1943 - taken while at Black Rock Congregational Church
Born 3/4/1907 Launceston; died 10/10/1982 Adelaide. Attended Congregational College 1925-1930. Ordained Hughesdale 9/2/1931. Ministry: Hughesdale 1929-1931; Beechworth 1931-32; Gardiner 1932-37; Black Rock 1937-1942; Military Chaplain Aust & PNG 1942-45; Croydon/North Croydon 1945-51; College Park (SA) 1951-56; Luhrs Road Payneham/Hectorville (SA) 1956-60; Luhrs Road Payneham 1960-61; Colonel Light Gardens 1961-67; Port Elliott (SA) 1967-71. President Congregational Union of South Australia 1958-59. Married Madge (undated). Retired 1971. Further information - Portrait, SA Cong., February 1958, p. 4.Sepia photograph, mounted on light brown card of Charles Gilbert Forward wearing striped dark suit with clerical stock and collar, as well as glasses and a very light moustache.Rev. C. G. Forward - Pastor 1937-1943forward c. g., congregationalist, victoria, south australia congregational churches -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Lake Bolac State School No. 854, circa 1908
Pupils and teachers attending the Lake Bolac State School No 854, circa 1908. Back from left: Louis Murray, Mrs J Cameron( Sewing teacher), Boyd Golding, Syd Metherall, Billy Richardson, George Henderson, Bessie Waller, Elsie Park, Isobel Leach, Jessie Leach, Marjorie McMillan, Queenie Cameron ,Mr Pye (Teacher), Vida Golding. Middle: Cliff Murray, Billy Waller, Cyril McMaster, Doris Cameron, Mona McMaster, Rita Golding, Myrtle Golding, Adeline Murphy, Madge Robertson, Kitty Graham, Mary Young, Ann Pitkethly. Front: Alec Murray, Donald Waller, Harry Gale, Les Meek, Eion Murray, Fred Blackham, Les Gale, Fred Walker, Bollie Meek, Jack Young, Lily Blackham, Ruby Young, Minnie Young.lake bolac state school no 854, blackham, cameron, gale, golding, graham, henderson, leach, mcmaster, mcmillan, meek, metherall, murray, murphy, park, pitkethly, pye, richardson, walker, waller, young. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Durban South Africa Drivers Licence
It appears that Mr WA Benville was born in/near Durban South Africa on 6th Oct 1884. He served for Her Majesties Services for 222 days in the Boer war then came to Australia. He worked as Electrician at the GPO and lived at 180 High St.Kilda and joined the Australian Imperial Force, Australian flying Corps on 26/6/1917. Service No, 2320. Rank,.Air Mechanic 2nd Class. Roll Title Flying Corps Conflict Operation, First World War 1914-1918. Mr Benville Departed Melbourne on HMAT Port Sydney A15 on 9/11/1917. He was Married to Mrs Emily Madge Benville when he enlisted in Australia. Mrs Benville died on 10th July 1947. ( Buried at the Cheltenham Cemetery) Mr William Arthur Benville Died on 28th August 1976. Rest In Peace. Drivers licence to drive a Motor Car "William Arthur Benville" Natal Province District of Durban South Africa. Pink Cover.(The licence is written in English on left and Afrikaans on right. [We have used the English Inscriptions] Natal Province-Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Regulation Ordinance 1937. (Ordinance No. 10 of 1937 as amended) Drivers Licence class of motor vehicle in which respect licence is granted Motor Car. 123659. Issued to Surname Benville, Christian Name William Arthur, Address 178 Florida Rd, Date of Birth 6.10.84, Fee Paid 10/- shillings This licence is hereby granted to the abovenamed person, whose photograph and signature (or right thumb impression) appear hereunder, to drive a motor vehicle of the class described above. (Signature) ?????? Registrar District DURBAN , Date 26Sep 1951 ( Line undecipherable ) he must present his licence at any revenue or borough licencing office for amendment. Change of Address Date New Address Recorded by. Endorsements PN 363-P. 15593/NW.756/4,000/22-6-49 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Group Photo, High School, December 1908
Huttley - Martin FamilyB/W Group portrait in front of brick buildingStawell High school Marge front row 3rd from right Mum's friends ( I.E. Madge Huttley) Agnes Crag ? - front right - close friend of mum died of suicide pact - husband survived & goaled in Adelaide. Cath Jack - 2nd row 3rd from right Marg Heal - 2nd row 4th from right Thema Porter from 3rd from Lefthuttley, martin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photographs of 1st Bendigo Guides
The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room.. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, She received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922. Three black and white photographs of 1st Bendigo Guides. 6942.10a Taken about 1925 on the steps of the Law Courts with wrought iron gates in the background. Twenty three Guides in uniform with one Guide Leader (Merle Bush), in three rows. The Guide in the centre of the back row is holding a flag. names listed on the back (L - R) FRONT ROW - Lily Koska, Norah Moore, ? , Nancy Hamilton, Jean Thurman, Lola Dickson, Aileen Wood, ? . CENTRE ROW - ? Howard, Bev Lansell, Stella Anderson, Beth Beischer, Gwen Young, Ena Wright (with Lanyard), Madge Welch, Merle Bush (with tie), Biddy Stephens, ? , ? , ? Sides, ? . BACK ROW - Ethel Carter, Olive Wright, Marion Henderson. 6942.10b 1st Bendigo Guides. Merle Bush third from right. 6942.10c1st Bendigo Guides. Merle Bush third from right. girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Copy, Frazer & Vallance, Jack Leach and Bessie Thomas wedding party, May 1914
Wedding party group photograph of John (Jack) Leach and Elizabeth (Bessie) Thomas, who were married May 1914 at the Mayfield Presbyterian Church in Mernda. Identified: A4 black and white copy of a photograph and digital image on HD.Names handwritten across the top: Names handwritten across the top: (L-R) Mr. Leach senior, Bert Leach, Sylvia Thomas, Albert Emery, the bride Bessie Leach nee Thomas, Walter Thomas, Elsie Leach, Syd Leach, Myrtle Muir, Andrew Smith. Names written below: (L-R) Madge Stanborough, Lyla Johnson, Jack Leach (Bridegroom), Elsie Leach, William Kewley.wedding, john leach, jack leach, leach family, bessie thomas, elizabeth thomas, thomas family, walter thomas, myrtle muir, muir family, albert emery, emery family, madge stanborough, stanborough family, elsie leach, william kewley, kewley family, mayfield presbyterian church, mayfield church mernda, andrew smith, smith family -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Textile, Fletcher Jones Man’s Shop, Waistcoat Fletcher Jones, 1946
This waistcoat was made for Mr Alan Vinnell by the Fletcher Jones Man’s Shop in 1946 and was worn by Mr Vinnell at his wedding in Lang Lang on 27/4/1946 to Miss Madge Ridgway. Alan was the son of Albert Vinnell and Ada Rose Wood. He attended school in Macarthur about 40 kilometres northwest of Warrnambool. The Fletcher Jones Man’s Shop was located at the corner of Liebig and Koroit Streets in Warrnambool. David Fletcher Jones (1895-1977) served in World War One and in the 1920s set up as a travelling hawker selling drapery in Western Victoria. In 1924 he leased three shops in Liebig Street and in 1928 he moved to the Koroit/Liebig Streets intersection with his Man’s Shop. He manufactured men’s clothing on site. In 1931 a new set of two-storeyed buildings was erected on the site and Fletcher Jones moved into the building. In 1946 a Fletcher Jones shop was opened in Melbourne and in 1948 a factory was established in Raglan Parade, Warrnambool with a new company, Fletcher Jones and Staff established in 1951. This company became known Australia-wide, firstly for the production of men’s trousers, and later men’s and women’s clothing. By 2011 the Warrnambool factory was sold and the company dissolved. This waistcoat is of historical interest as an example of the high quality work produced at the Fletcher Jones Man’s Shop in Warrnambool in the mid 1940s. The Fletcher Jones business became one of the most important ones in Warrnambool in the 20th century and the early 21st century.This is a sleeveless woollen waistcoat made of blue striped material with a black cotton backing. The back has two black cotton flaps with a metal buckle to allow for the tightening of the coat across the back. The inside is lined with a cream, yellow and grey striped cotton material. The waistcoat has one inside pocket with a button enclosure and four outside pockets. The waistcoat has six black buttons on the outside and a maker’s label stitched on the inside. ‘Fletcher Jones The Man’s Shop Warrnambool Mr A. Vinnell Date 15/2/46’fletcher jones man’s shop warrnambool, history of warrnambool, albert vinnell, vinnell