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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBook, Bill McGowan, We wouldn't be without them, 1999
... .01 Biography of McGowan - Carmody - Millington - Holyoak families. ...Bill McGowan...McGOWAN. .06 - Death certificate for Richard MILLINGTON. .07 - Birth certificate Charles McGOWAN. .08 - Death Certificate James McGOWAN. .09 - Death certificate Anne McGOWAN. .10 - Death certificate Ellen McGOWAN We wouldn't be without them Book Bill McGowan ....01 Biography of McGowan - Carmody - Millington - Holyoak families. Large yellow covered paperback of 350 pages. Other items with the book as loose sheets .02 -Death certificate for Daisy McGOWAN. .03 - Death certificate for William McGOWAN. .04 - Death notice for Richard MILLINGTON. .05 photo of 1907 VFA interstate team with W.J. McGOWAN. .06 - Death certificate for Richard MILLINGTON. .07 - Birth certificate Charles McGOWAN. .08 - Death Certificate James McGOWAN. .09 - Death certificate Anne McGOWAN. .10 - Death certificate Ellen McGOWANDr Andrew Plummer mentioned on early birth and death certificatesfamilies, sport - australian rules football, mcgowan family, millington family, holyoak family, carmody family, andrew plummer -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, McGowan, Nick
... McGowan, Nick...Contents Election fliers for Nick McGowan. Business card for Nick McGowan. Community Newsletters produced by Nick McGowan 2018....Contents Election fliers for Nick McGowan. Business card for Nick McGowan. Community Newsletters produced by Nick McGowan 2018. ...Nick McGowan represented the Eltham electorate as a Liberal; he went to school and lived in Montmorency. Contents Election fliers for Nick McGowan. Business card for Nick McGowan. Community Newsletters produced by Nick McGowan 2018.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcnick mcgowan -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Carol McGowan, 20
... Carol McGowan...Library user Carol McGowan sits on a bench in a garden, a suitcase beside her, and reads a Braille page....Association for the Blind Library Carol McGowan 1 coloured photograph and 25 negatives Carol McGowan Photograph Image ...Library user Carol McGowan sits on a bench in a garden, a suitcase beside her, and reads a Braille page.1 coloured photograph and 25 negativesassociation for the blind, library, carol mcgowan -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, Interview with Carol Baxter and Graham McGowan, 5/12/1990 - 23/3/1991
... Interview with Carol Baxter and Graham McGowan...Oral history interview of Carol Baxter and Graeme McGowan by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. ...Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Allan Nuske Oral history Carol Baxter Graeme McGowan 4 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees and staff Interview with Carol Baxter and Graham McGowan Audio Sound recording ...Oral history interview of Carol Baxter and Graeme McGowan by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 4 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees and staffroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, carol baxter, graeme mcgowan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: LETTER, 17th. Dec. 1989
... Letter: from Michael McGowan to Basil Miller re 'blocks and timetables'...Michael McGowan...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields basil miller Bendigo Trams Michael McGowan Letter: from Michael McGowan to Basil Miller re 'blocks and timetables' Document BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: LETTER ...Letter: from Michael McGowan to Basil Miller re 'blocks and timetables'Michael McGowanbasil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM DRIVERS' INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1989, 1989
... On third page 'to Basil wishing you all the very best for Christmas 1989 and New Year 1990. Michael McGowan....Michael McGowan...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields basil miller Bendigo Trams Michael McGowan Booklet: Bendigo Tramways Tram Drivers' Instruction manual 1989, The Bendigo Trust, inscribed on front cover. ...Booklet: Bendigo Tramways Tram Drivers' Instruction manual 1989, The Bendigo Trust, inscribed on front cover. On third page 'to Basil wishing you all the very best for Christmas 1989 and New Year 1990. Michael McGowan.Michael McGowanbasil miller, bendigo trams -
Orbost & District Historical Societymap, Bete Bolong South, March 8 1910
... T.F. McGowan...Bete Bolong South map T.F. McGowan ...Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. This is a useful research toolA paper shire map of Bete Bolong South, County of Tambo.documents-map-bete-bolong tambo-shire -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesBook, Pam Marriott, Time gentlemen please! : an history of Western District inns, 1840-1915, 2001
... ...Lethbridge & McGowan...: an history of Western District inns, 1840-1915 Book Book Pam Marriott Lethbridge & McGowan ...Time Gentlemen Please! : A History of Western District Inns 1840-1915 An historical record of the public houses, which flourished in Belfast and Western District during the timeframe, complete with licensees.xix, 327 p. : ill., map, ports. ; 24 cm. Includes indexnon-fictionTime Gentlemen Please! : A History of Western District Inns 1840-1915 An historical record of the public houses, which flourished in Belfast and Western District during the timeframe, complete with licensees.bars (drinking establishments) -- victoria -- western district, victoria -- social life and customs -- 1901-1945, victoria -- social life and customs -- 1834-1900, book -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, McGowan Gradon, W, A History of the Cockermouth Keswick and Penrith Railway, 1948
... McGowan Gradon, W....A History of the Cockermouth Keswick and Penrith Railway Book McGowan Gradon, W. ...A history of the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway near Carlisle in England.ill, maps, p.36.non-fictionA history of the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway near Carlisle in England.railroads - the cockermouth keswick and penrith railway - history, railroads - great britain - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, McGowan, Christopher, Rail, Steam and Speed: The "Rocket" & the Birth of Steam Locomotion, 2004
... McGowan, Christopher...Rail, Steam and Speed: The "Rocket" & the Birth of Steam Locomotion. Book McGowan, Christopher Columbia University Press ...A history of steam locomotives since the Rocket of 1825 in Britain.index, ill, p.379.non-fictionA history of steam locomotives since the Rocket of 1825 in Britain.steam locomotives - great britain - history, railroad engineers - great britain - history -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook
... (Family Links) Son of Sam McGowan 15 Webster St, brother of Arthur....Book plates inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / J J McGowan 1939.... Handwritten on flyleaf of Waverley novels: To dear Jack / From his Sisters / January 1st 1886...(Family Links) Son of Sam McGowan 15 Webster St, brother of Arthur. j-j-mcgowan jack-mcgowan weatherly-library ballarat-college 1939 arthur-mcgowan Book plates inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / J J McGowan 1939.... ...Books donated to the Weatherly Library at Ballarat College from old collegian J J McGowan in 1939. Jack entered Ballarat College in 1882. (Family Links) Son of Sam McGowan 15 Webster St, brother of Arthur.Twelve books of various titles and sizes, including a four volume set of The Waverley NovelsBook plates inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / J J McGowan 1939.... Handwritten on flyleaf of Waverley novels: To dear Jack / From his Sisters / January 1st 1886j-j-mcgowan, jack-mcgowan, weatherly-library, ballarat-college, 1939, arthur-mcgowan -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, The Park Family of Olinda
... L - R are George, Jack, Mrs Park (Elspeth), Will, Mr Park, Mary (Mrs McGowan). The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke....The Park Family of Olinda L to R George Jack Mrs Park (Elspeth) Will Mr Park Mary (Mrs McGowan) ...Farndons Community Hall 42 Falls Road Mt Dandenong yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges George Park Will Park Jack park Park family Elspeth Park Mary park Mary McGowan Olinda The Park Family of Olinda L to R George Jack Mrs Park (Elspeth) Will Mr Park Mary (Mrs McGowan) Formal photograph of the Park family who took up Lot 16, Section 3 of the Mooroolbark Village Settlement. ...Formal photograph of the Park family who took up Lot 16, Section 3 of the Mooroolbark Village Settlement. L - R are George, Jack, Mrs Park (Elspeth), Will, Mr Park, Mary (Mrs McGowan). The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.The Park Family of Olinda L to R George Jack Mrs Park (Elspeth) Will Mr Park Mary (Mrs McGowan) george park, will park, jack park, park family, elspeth park, mary park, mary mcgowan, olinda -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Digital, KEN BICE COLLECTION: NORTH LIGHTNING HILL COMPANNY SHARE CERTIFICATE
... ... McGowan...Share certificate for S.P. McGowan of Bendigo. This is a digital only document....Share certificate for S.P. McGowan of Bendigo. This is a digital only document. ...Copy of document: North Lightning Hill Company, near Eaglehawk. Share certificate for S.P. McGowan of Bendigo. This is a digital only document.cottage, miners, bendigo, mining, north lightning hill company, mcgowan, ralph, hunter -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, Stories from the Aeneid, 1909
... (School Involvt) BC Council 1952-73; E McGowan signature on flyleaf may refer to Edith McGowan who entered the girls school in 1882. ...Book plate on flyleaf: Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies' College / Ballarat / crest / Presented by / Mrs Gavin Shaw / date: 21/6/62 Handwritten signature on flyleaf: E McGowan...(School Involvt) BC Council 1952-73; E McGowan signature on flyleaf may refer to Edith McGowan who entered the girls school in 1882. ...Book gifted to the CPLC library in 1962 by Mrs Gavin Shaw. Gavin Shaw entered Ballarat College in 1917 [Family Links] Son of Henry Shaw 6 Pleasant Str Sth, Brother of Henry Norman (Norman), Parent of John,David,Robert, Marg, Philip & others. (School Involvt) BC Council 1952-73; E McGowan signature on flyleaf may refer to Edith McGowan who entered the girls school in 1882. Edith's sister, Margaret Steele, donated prizes from her days at Mrs Kennedy's School for Girls.Dark blue calf-bound book with embossed illustration on cover and gold markings on spineBook plate on flyleaf: Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies' College / Ballarat / crest / Presented by / Mrs Gavin Shaw / date: 21/6/62 Handwritten signature on flyleaf: E McGowangavin-shaw, ballarat-college-council, ballarat-college, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, library, 1962 -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, HORNBY - CLUNES, 1910
... SEND TO MISS McGOWAN FROM MISS E.A. MATHEWS. 1910...ON A POSTCARD: MARCH 25TH 1910 DEAR MISS MCGOWAN. I RECEIVED YOUR PRETTY POSTCARD FOR WHICH MANY THANKS. ...ON A POSTCARD: MARCH 25TH 1910 DEAR MISS MCGOWAN. I RECEIVED YOUR PRETTY POSTCARD FOR WHICH MANY THANKS. ...SEND TO MISS McGOWAN FROM MISS E.A. MATHEWS. 1910.1 POSTCARD OF INTERIOR OF ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, CLUNES. - HARVEST FESTIVAL .2 A PHOTOCOPY OF THE P0STCARDST. PAULS CLUNES. ON A POSTCARD: MARCH 25TH 1910 DEAR MISS MCGOWAN. I RECEIVED YOUR PRETTY POSTCARD FOR WHICH MANY THANKS. IT CAME ON A VERY HOT DAY, AND I WAS WISHING I COULD HAVE BEEN NEAR THAT WATER. THIS IS THE LATEST PHOTO OF THE INTERIOR OF OUR CHURCH DECORATED FOR THE HARVEST FESTIVAL. WE ALL ARE QUITE WELL, WITH LOVE FROM MY SISTER AND SELF. YOURS SINCERELY E.A.MATTHEWSlocal history, document, postcard, churches - st. pauls anglican -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPlaque - Commemorative
... As part of the British Empire, the Australian colonies offered troops for the war. Samuel McGowan was born in North Ireland in 1845, immigrating to Australia in 1870. ...Flag; Special functions by / Mayor & Mrs McGowan / entertainment and distribution of Comforts to the / Bendigo Soldiers Contingent prior to their / departure for the Boer War. / Reception at the Town Hall / Ball to the Citizens. / Entertainment of distinguished visitors, etc.etc.etc / Flag pole; F. ...This plaque was probably attached to a commemorative board such as an honour board, however its whereabout are unknown. Mayor McGowan Councillor S H Mc Gowan Mayoress McGowan Flag; Special functions by / Mayor & Mrs McGowan / entertainment and distribution of Comforts to the / Bendigo Soldiers Contingent prior to their / departure for the Boer War. / Reception at the Town Hall / Ball to the Citizens. / Entertainment of distinguished visitors, etc.etc.etc / Flag pole; F. ...The Boer War took place from 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902. Also known as the Anglo–Boer War, or the South African War, the conflict was fought between the British Empire and the two Boer Republics (the South African Republic and the Orange Free State) over the Empire's influence in Southern Africa. As part of the British Empire, the Australian colonies offered troops for the war. Samuel McGowan was born in North Ireland in 1845, immigrating to Australia in 1870. He arrived in Bendigo 1871 and having worked in a large engineering works at home was quickly able to find management work in foundries, later opening a legal manager's office growing this into one of the largest of its type in Bendigo. Samuel McGowan was elected a member of the City Council in 1883 and was elected Mayor in 1885 and again in 1899, resigning as a councillor in 1901. He was the treasurer of the Bendigo Hospital, a senior member of the Zenith Lodge and president of the Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society. Samuel McGowan and Kate Goyne from Epsom married on 29th August 1874. Samuel died in 1921 aged 76 and Kate in 1930 aged 78. This plaque was probably attached to a commemorative board such as an honour board, however its whereabout are unknown. Engraved plaque in the shape of a flag and flag pole. Four small holes indicate that it was previously attached to a larger commemorative board.Flag; Special functions by / Mayor & Mrs McGowan / entertainment and distribution of Comforts to the / Bendigo Soldiers Contingent prior to their / departure for the Boer War. / Reception at the Town Hall / Ball to the Citizens. / Entertainment of distinguished visitors, etc.etc.etc / Flag pole; F. Prescottmayor mcgowan, councillor s h mc gowan, mayoress mcgowan -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - WATER BOTTLE
... On the leather, “Stokes McGowan PTD”...Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details. water bottle Carrier Gajones On the leather, “Stokes McGowan PTD” Water bottle, metal, blue colour with green felt cover over, leather carrier with fabric shoulder strap. ...Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details.Water bottle, metal, blue colour with green felt cover over, leather carrier with fabric shoulder strap.On the leather, “Stokes McGowan PTD”water bottle, carrier, gajones -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)Photograph - SPOCA, Presidents
... 1936 William A. McGowan (SPJC 1916-17)...St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA) Formerly Cnr of Cathedral Place & Lansdowne Street East Melbourne melbourne 1936 William A. McGowan (SPJC 1916-17) Photograph SPOCA, Presidents ... -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Two young ladies
... Gwen McGowan and her sister. Coles salesgirl 1943....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Coles salesgirl 1943 Gwen McGowan and her sister. Coles salesgirl 1943. ...Black and white photograph of two young ladies. Part of the Barker's family collection.Gwen McGowan and her sister. Coles salesgirl 1943.coles salesgirl, 1943 -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Group portrait of Mayor and Mayoress McGowan, Cr's and wives, Town Clerk William Honeybone, and Sir John Quick and Lady Catherine Quick, Falk Studios, 1899
... This location of the studio this photograph was taken in is unknown although the Melbourne studio is described as being 'soft carpeted'. Cr McGowan served as Mayor in 1885 - 86 and again in 1899 - 1900. ...From left to right seated; unknown (male), unknown (female), unknown (female), Mayoress McGowan, Cr McGowan (Mayor), Catherine Quick, unknown (female), unknown (female). ...City of Bendigo Mayoress McGowan Cr McGowan Cr J.H. Abbott Cr J.P. Carolin John Quick Cr Marks Town Clerk William Honeybone. ...Located in the Royal Arcade at 496 George Street, Sydney, the Falk Studios was one of Australia’s premier photographic portrait studios. Founded in 1886 by H. Walter Barnett (1862-1934), patrons included leading stage personalities, artists and writers, as well as prominent statesmen and politicians. In 1895 he established a branch in Melbourne at 94 Elizabeth Street which was managed by his siblings Phoebe and Charles. Two years later he opened a studio in London, which he operated in his own name, his expanded client list including society figures and royalty. This location of the studio this photograph was taken in is unknown although the Melbourne studio is described as being 'soft carpeted'. Cr McGowan served as Mayor in 1885 - 86 and again in 1899 - 1900. Group studio portrait of nine Bendigo Council Councillors, the Town Clerk, John Quick and six women. Photograph is mounted on card with the gold edging. Name of photographic studio is printed on the reverse. From left to right seated; unknown (male), unknown (female), unknown (female), Mayoress McGowan, Cr McGowan (Mayor), Catherine Quick, unknown (female), unknown (female). Left to right standing; unknown (male), John Quick, Cr J.H. Abbott, unknown (male), Cr J.P. Carolin, unknown (male), unknown (male), Cr Marks, Town Clerk William Honeybone.Front; The 'Flak' Studios / 496 / George Street / Sydney Verso; Falk / 496 George St / Sydney / Photographer / By / Appointment / to His Excellency / the Governorcity of bendigo, mayoress mcgowan, cr mcgowan, cr j.h. abbott, cr j.p. carolin, john quick, cr marks, town clerk william honeybone. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - RAMS HORN GOLD MINING COMPANY ACCOUNTS, c1910
... ... McGowan...Brown, Stilwell, McGowan, Purves, Tinkler, Agnew, Lance, Hyde, Harritable. ...Brown, Stilwell, McGowan, Purves, Tinkler, Agnew, Lance, Hyde, Harritable. ...Document. Rams Horn Company Accounts. Page headed, Rams Horn Co., Outstanding Accounts as per last meeting. Names mentioned include W. E. Brown, Stilwell, McGowan, Purves, Tinkler, Agnew, Lance, Hyde, Harritable. Appears to be signed by A. Allison.cottage, miners, rams horn company, w> e> brown, stilwell, mcgowan, purves, tinkler, agnew, lance, hyde, harritable, a. allison. -
Tarnagulla History ArchivePhotograph - Photograph: Schoolteacher Dick McGowan with Les Williams, 1963
... Monochrome photograph depicting Tarnagulla schoolteacher Dick McGowan (left) and Les Williams (right). ...Tarnagulla History Archive Tarnagulla Public Hall 69-71 Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Williams Family Collection. tarnagulla Monochrome photograph depicting Tarnagulla schoolteacher Dick McGowan (left) and Les Williams (right). Photograph Photograph: Schoolteacher Dick McGowan with Les Williams ...Williams Family Collection. Monochrome photograph depicting Tarnagulla schoolteacher Dick McGowan (left) and Les Williams (right). tarnagulla -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, Gulliver's travels: into several regions of the world, 1880
... This book Gulliver's Travels was awarded to Margaret Jane McGowan as second prize for spelling. Margaret was one of the first enrolments to Clarendon Ladies' College at the age of 12. ...Book plate inside front cover: CLARENDON LADIES' COLLEGE/BALLARAT/Second PRIZE/ Spelling/AWARDED TO/J McGowan/R KENNEDY PRINCIPAL/18TH December, 1879 Hand-written inscription on flyleaf: This book was a Prize/at the first Prize-giving/of the College/The College having been/ established/in 1878....Ballarat Clarendon College 1425 Sturt Street Ballarat goldfields This book Gulliver's Travels was awarded to Margaret Jane McGowan as second prize for spelling. Margaret was one of the first enrolments to Clarendon Ladies' College at the age of 12. ...This book Gulliver's Travels was awarded to Margaret Jane McGowan as second prize for spelling. Margaret was one of the first enrolments to Clarendon Ladies' College at the age of 12. Margaret's father, Samuel, and mother, were personal friends of the Reverend Robert and Mrs. Kennedy. Margaret attended school in the same class as the Kennedy's eldest son Tom who was 11 at the time. Margaret's sister Edith was the 2nd enrolment to the college. Margaret resided at 15 Royal Terrace Webster Street, Ballarat. Her parents were employed as Carrier and forwarding agents. Margaret's married name became Steele. Archives also hold a second book prize awarded to Margaret (000127).Socially significant due to connection with first prize-giving ceremony for Clarendon Ladies' College.Red fabric cover with ornate black and gold embossed markings and borders; gold lettering on front cover and spine; embossed border on back cover; two coloured plates; 361p. Book plate inside front cover: CLARENDON LADIES' COLLEGE/BALLARAT/Second PRIZE/ Spelling/AWARDED TO/J McGowan/R KENNEDY PRINCIPAL/18TH December, 1879 Hand-written inscription on flyleaf: This book was a Prize/at the first Prize-giving/of the College/The College having been/ established/in 1878.margaret-j-mcgowan, elizabeth-kennedy, robert-kennedy, tom-kennedy, clarendon-ladies-college, spelling, book-prize -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, The Poetical works of Thomas Hood, [n.d.]
... This book The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood was awarded to Margaret Jane McGowan as second prize for Latin and Class work. ...Book plate inside front cover: CLARENDON LADIES' COLLEGE/BALLARAT/Second PRIZE/ Latin and Class work/AWARDED TO/J McGowan/R KENNEDY PRINCIPAL/18TH December, 1879 Hand-written inscription on flyleaf: This book was a Prize/at the first Prize-giving/of the College/The College having been/ established/in 1878. ...Ballarat Clarendon College 1425 Sturt Street Ballarat goldfields This book The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood was awarded to Margaret Jane McGowan as second prize for Latin and Class work. ...This book The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood was awarded to Margaret Jane McGowan as second prize for Latin and Class work. Margaret was one of the first enrolments to Clarendon Ladies' College at the age of 12. Margaret's father, Samuel, and mother, were personal friends of the Reverand Robert and Mrs. Kennedy. Margaret attended school in the same class as the Kennedy's eldest son Tom who was 11 at the time. Margaret's sister Edith was the 2nd enrolment to the college. Margaret resided at 15 Royal Terrace Webster Street, Ballarat. Her parents were employed as Carrier and forwarding agents. Margaret's married name became Steele. Archives also hold a second book prize awarded to Margaret (000126). Socially significant due to connection with first prize-giving ceremony for Clarendon Ladies' College. Blue and gold decorative cloth cover, corners and edges rubbed, page edges gilt, gold lettering on front cover and spine; embossed border on back cover; two black and white plates; 414 p. Book plate inside front cover: CLARENDON LADIES' COLLEGE/BALLARAT/Second PRIZE/ Latin and Class work/AWARDED TO/J McGowan/R KENNEDY PRINCIPAL/18TH December, 1879 Hand-written inscription on flyleaf: This book was a Prize/at the first Prize-giving/of the College/The College having been/ established/in 1878. margaret-j-mcgowan, elizabeth-kennedy, robert-kennedy, tom-kennedy, clarendon-ladies-college, latin-and-class-work, book-prize -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - THESIS - STUDY OF TRAMS AS A TOURIST ATTRACTION
... Thesis ES III by M. McGowan. Three(3) photos stapled to manilla folder. ...Thesis ES III by M. McGowan. Three(3) photos stapled to manilla folder. ...A study of the Bendigo tramways as a tourist attraction. Thesis ES III by M. McGowan. Three(3) photos stapled to manilla folder. Forty-nine(49) pages.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, Eliza Cook, The poetical works of Eliza Cook, Prior to the book prize given at Christmas, 1891
... This book was awarded to John Geddes McGowan in 1891 for first prize in Latin. John entered the college in January of 1891 at the age of 13. ...Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936. john-geddes-mcgowan 1891 book-prize dux-1892 john-s-mcgowan. ...This book was awarded to John Geddes McGowan in 1891 for first prize in Latin. John entered the college in January of 1891 at the age of 13. He was the dux of Ballarat College in 1892. It is noted in the original register that John's parent is John S McGowan and the residence as 11 Ebden(?) Street, Ballarat East.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in red calf with college emblem embossed on front cover and gilt bordering. Floral end papers, foxing on pages, red/gilt edges, black and white illustrations throughout. 624 p.Book plate inside front cover: Ballarat College emblem/ Latin/ IV Form./ First Prize./ Awarded to/ J.G.McGowan/ Christmas, 1891/john-geddes-mcgowan, 1891, book-prize, dux-1892, john-s-mcgowan. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MYTHICAL POWERS
... From left: Janice Gregg - defence goaler, Madge Crawford - defence wing, Lesley Winzar - captain and wing attack, Gwen Panther - goaler, June McGowan - goaler, Frankie Bourke - defence goaler and Bev McGowan - centre....From left: Janice Gregg - defence goaler, Madge Crawford - defence wing, Lesley Winzar - captain and wing attack, Gwen Panther - goaler, June McGowan - goaler, Frankie Bourke - defence goaler and Bev McGowan - centre. ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, June 1, 2004. Mythical powers: the girls of Valkyrie 2 baskeball (now called netball) team, undated. From left: Janice Gregg - defence goaler, Madge Crawford - defence wing, Lesley Winzar - captain and wing attack, Gwen Panther - goaler, June McGowan - goaler, Frankie Bourke - defence goaler and Bev McGowan - centre.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Container - Sewing box
... Owned by Mary Russell, mother or aunt of Mary McGowan, and brought to Australia from England in 1934...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Owned by Mary Russell, mother or aunt of Mary McGowan, and brought to Australia from England in 1934 domestic items sewing handcrafts woodwork Square box with panels of inlaid marquetry (Tunbridgeware). ...Owned by Mary Russell, mother or aunt of Mary McGowan, and brought to Australia from England in 1934Square box with panels of inlaid marquetry (Tunbridgeware). Interior fitted with compartments for cottons, pins, needles etc. Divided section has blue quilted panel. Five compartments have blue padded lids.domestic items, sewing, handcrafts, woodwork -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Fan
... From a collection donated by Mary McGowan. Brought to Australia by Mary Russell in 1934, a relative of donor...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne From a collection donated by Mary McGowan. Brought to Australia by Mary Russell in 1934, a relative of donor costume accessories female A la Feria de Sevilla de Vigo Recuerdo Wide fan with Spanish scene painted on gold paper background Accessory Fan ...From a collection donated by Mary McGowan. Brought to Australia by Mary Russell in 1934, a relative of donorWide fan with Spanish scene painted on gold paper backgroundA la Feria de Sevilla de Vigo Recuerdocostume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Hat holder
... Mary Russell (mother of Mary McGowan, donor) brought household items to Australia from England in 1934...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Mary Russell (mother of Mary McGowan, donor) brought household items to Australia from England in 1934 costume accessories hat accessories Ketcham, McDougall, New York|Patent Feb. ...Mary Russell (mother of Mary McGowan, donor) brought household items to Australia from England in 1934Round black painted metal badge-sized container with steel fastening pin on back. On top of 'badge' is a metal edged hole from which a gold hook, attached to a retractable gold chain, can be drawn. Gold hook intended for holding hat.Ketcham, McDougall, New York|Patent Feb. Apr 2403 26.10costume accessories, hat accessories
