Postcard from Robert Mitchell to his cousin Clarence Rouget during World War 1, with photograph of Clarence on the back.A6 postcard, photograph on one side, black pen inscription on back as well as Gale's Studios branding[HANDWRITTEN] Sutton Veny/Wells England/17-3-19 Dear Clarrie Just a line to say I expect to leave here for/home abroad next saturday. Saw Tom Hunter think/he went for 7 days leave this morning. Have sent/word to the base to have my parcels sent on to you/there ought to be home move but they have taken/a long while. Have not had any letters from home/since Dec 9th. Had another 7 day leave myself +/had a good time. Well I'll tell them you are/coming home some day Cheerie/R J Mitchell [PRINTED L-R] GALE'S STUDIOS LTD:/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Blackpool/Leeds/Nottingham/Birmingham/Leicester/Cardiff/Bristol/Newcastle.on.Tune/Portsmouth/Sheffield/Etc.Etc. Gale's Studios Ltd/and the Town is/sufficient address GALE'S/STUDIOS/LTD/BRANCHES EVERHWERE CORRESPONDENCE1910s, robert mitchell, clarence rouget, mitchell family, rouget family, ww1, ww1 - history, photographic postcards, postcards, letters

Photograph of Robert Mitchell during WWI.1 A6 sized photograph on a post-cardphotographic prints, 1910s, ww1, ww1 - history, mitchell family, robert mitchell

Photograph of Priscilla Blanksby and Robert Mitchell at their wedding in 1897.1 A6 sized photograph on photo paperphotographic prints, wedding photograph, blanksby family, mitchell family, priscilla mitchell (nee blanksby), robert mitchell, 1890s, family history

The photograph was dated to the late 1890s based on the ages of the two boys in it - Henry Francis Junior was born in 1884 and Robert Mitchell in 1885.Black and white copy of original photograph which shows shearers outside the shearing shed at Mt Bute Station. People identified are: Henry Francis Senior, looking out the window; Henry Francis Junior, kneeling centre front with arms folded; Jack Francis, standing under window; Jim Francis, standing third from right; Robert Mitchell, boy in front row, second from left; -?- Shields, man with white beard directly under the window. The Terry family from Illabarook, and Tom Jones, are also said to be in the photograph, but where they are is uncertain.woolsheds, shearing sheds, rural activity, shearing, shearers, mount bute [pastoral station], henry francis senior, henry francis junior, jack francis, jim francis, robert mitchell, terry family, tom jones, shields [shearer]

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS. 5 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 26 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in April 2012. Notice for meeting April 29th , expected visit by Box family descendants 29th, reminder that subscriptions are due, and proposed Open Days June 16th and 17th to celebrate Moorabbin Roads Board 150th Anniversary. The Anvil was delivered from Heathcote on April 17th and it will enhance the Barn display. Helen recalls the story of Private Robert Mitchell, one of the 17 ‘Bentleigh Boys’ who died during World War 1, with 6 photocopied photographs CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / APRIL 2012 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, the moorabbin roads board 1862, city of glen eira, city of kingston, moorabbin shire, parish of moorabbin, brighton east, south brighton, bent tommy, mair william, anvil, blacksmith, mitchell robert, mitchell charles, mitchell catherine, bicycle penny-farthing, bicycle races, smith frank, grocer, centre road bentleigh, foucaucourt france, somme france, world war 1 1914-1918, anzac,

Legal documents confirming the transfer of John Blanksby's assets to his son-in-law Robert Mitchell on John's death.Photocopy of legal document, 3 one-sided A4 pages, typed and filled with pen, black and whiteblanksby family, mitchell family, john blanksby, robert mitchell, 1890s, 1900s, family history

Photograph of Mary Gaudion (nee Mitchell), Thomas Gaudion and Robert/Bob Gaudion with their familySlightly bigger than A6 photograph with inscription on backphotographic prints, family history, gaudion family, mitchell family, mary gaudion (nee mitchell), thomas gaudion, robert gaudion, 1900s, 1910s, 1920s

The School of Mines Annual Report, 9 February, 1881, Additional Examination Statute 1880, Balance Sheet, Certificates Granted by Council, Donations and Fees - carriage of, Extracts from Visitors' Book, Fees, Form of Bequest, Honorary Correspondents, Life Governors, Mining and Mineral Contributions Invited - Paper of Particulars, Museum - open to visitors, Office Bearers, Obituary, Report of the Lecturer in Mathematics, Report of the Lecturer in Mining-Land- and Engineering-Surveying, Report of the Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, Report of the Lecturer in Telegraphy, Report of the Curator of the Museum (with Plans), Report of the Superintendent of Laboratories, Subjects and Lecturers, Subjects and Examiners, Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the year 1880, Subscriptions and Donations from 1 January to 31 December 1880, The Lal-Lal Iron Ore Deposits - (with Section and Plan)Pale green booklet of 70 pages, Annual Report 1880. Image of Guage Test Tower, Image of The School of Mines, Plan of Ground and Buildings - Albert Street, The School of Mines Ballaarat - The Museum - Plan of Groundfloor, Image of the Lal-Lal Iron Ore Deposits, Moorabool Riverthe school of mines, annual report, additional examination statute 1880, balance sheet, certificates granted by council, donations and fees - carriage of, extracts from visitors' book, fees, form of bequest, honorary correspondents, life governors, mining and mineral contributions invited-paper of particulars, museum open to visitors, office bearers, obituary, report of the lecturer in mathematics, report of the lecturer in mining-land and engineering-surveying, report of the lecturer in mechanical engineering, report of the lecturer in telegraphy, report of the curator of the museum (with plans), report of the superintendent of laboratories, subjects and lecturers, subjects and examiners, statement of receipts and expenditure for the year 1880, subscriptions and donations from 1 january to 31 december 1880, the lal-lal iron ore deposits-(with section and plan), obituary - sir redmond barry - arthur leahy - jacob upfold - john day, mr james oddie, dr. r. f. hudson, john victor, chas. wm. thomas, w. h. shaw, walter d. campbell, ferdinand m. krause, joseph flude, geo. perry, w. hy. barnard, examination statute, his excellency sir wm. f. drummond jervois, charles h. pearson, t. brodribb, professor pepper, james mitchell, robert adam, wm. lant carperter, h. b. de la poer wall, w. h. brokenshire, arthur parker, henry parkinson, c. davies, simon richards, c. v. gorton, c. r. blackett, david jones, wilberforce dyke, ferdinand krause, ballarat school of mines museum, ballarat school of mines museum plan, lal lal ore deposits, moorabool river, william land carpenter, william jervois, william henry tbarnard

Digital images of the Ballarat section of the Cyclopedia of Victoria, 1904cyclopedia of victoria, ballarat, ballarat benevolent asylum, john adam, gold discovery, lake wendouree, boat house, sailing, eureka stockade, ballarat botanical gardens, statuary, statues, ballarat school of mines, ballarat town hall, sturt street, shoppee square ballarat, ballarat mecahanics' institute, ballarat hospital, henry cuthbert, charles collett shoppee, john murray, richard greenwood middleton, john m. kline, john ritchie, thomas stoddart, william little, john robson, hugh v. mckay, h.v. mckay, n. clark, a. h. powell, r.j. powell, edward shaw, charles j. reid, frederick g. haymes, james thomas mitchell, robert scott, frane longden, robert d. pinnock, thomas a. wilson, sydney b. fisher, david bartholomew, t.r. treloar, s-ray, w. cornell, alexander greenfield, andrew callow, victorian mounted rifles, s.g. valentine, andrew scott, thomas robertson, john gordon robertspm, w.t. rowe, thomas a. oddie, william morris, jospeh walshe, william acheson, joseph dill, william mason, llanberis no 1, anthony jenkin, james carey, wlliam emery, percy kent, henry bath, j. rowe, john couttie, william sansom, francis coote, john mckenna, robert ditchburn, thomas mitchell, john daniel, george williams, william treloar, r.b. squire, jonah ward, robert smyth, william bell, thomas couper, w. joseph, william wallace, benjamin dowling, robert crawford, alexander aikens, c. dennison, w.f. coltman, federal timber yard, george hotel, williaim dones, j. dreaden, richard's and co, j.a. gear, r.w. fleming, l.e. cutter, l.s. cutter, a.e. cutter, c.f. cutter, george anderson, w.e. longhurst, christopher howlett, david mcgrath, james wishart, f.g. reeve, eureka iron works, j.e. cowley, albert foundry, john robert harrison, j.b. cameron, p.b. sutherland, george richards, ballarat brass foundry, m.b. john, morgan john, m.w.b. john, james smith, w.p. davies, j.t. vercoe, james kelly, williaim osbourne, alexander mcdonald, alexander e. mcdonald, henry john symons, bridge street flood

Second annual report for the National Information Library Service, which saw the joining of the Vision Australia Foundation library and alternative format production areas join NILS. This report shows the progress towards reducing duplication between state-based services, increasing the variety of Braille, audio and e-text materials and reducing costs, as well as the number of books, loans and materials produced over the year.national information library service, corporation records, alan egerton, ted johnson, kelly thong, tim mitchell, robert de graauw, james wright, john turner, jane evans

The photo was donated to Ray Hudson Real Estate by David Lord, 9 Maude Street, Box Hill North, 3129. David Lord is son of Clive H Lord, FRAIA, Dip Arch Design - architect of the building. Clive Harmsworth Lord (1905-1979) was admitted as a registered architect by the Architect's Registration Board in April 1931 (REF: TROVE - The Argus, 17 April 1931). Electoral roll gives Clive Harmsworth Lord at 196 Union Road in 1954 and 1963 and in 1968 at 5 Streetham Court, Mont Albert. He died at Mont Albert; cremated Springvale. Roy Dimmick of Dimmick and Long, Len Rossiter and Robert Mitchell (+ and one of the other principals of Dimmick and Long) had the theatre built; Len Rossiter was the builder; Clive H Lord was the architect. The theatre was opened by the local member and prime minister, Robert Menzies on 3rd September 1939. Dimmick & Long operated a real estate agency from the corner of the building. Owned / operated by Surrey Theatres Pty Ltd (L Rossiter and Robert Mitchell) from 3/9/1939-1/1/1952 Owned / operated by Victoria Theatres Pty Ltd from 1/11/1950 to 22/10/1960 Owned / operated by Consolidated Theatres Pty Ltd from 1/3/1958 to 22/10/1960 The theatre became a squash court in the (?) 1960s. SHNN: April-May 1986: Plans are afoot to revamp the squash courts with existing shops to remain but with the interior to be converted to office showroom space. 40-2286 is a black and white photocopy made by Jocelyn Hall; removed from its mount board on 15/3/2013. SLV have other photos including ones of the foyer.Sepia digital image of the Surrey Theatre at 140-148 Union Road, Surrey Hills taken from across the road from the corner of Bedford Avenue and Union Road. It shows the theatre entrance and the other businesses occupying the site, both facing Union Road and Croydon Road and 2 buildings to the north of the site in Union Road. These include Miss Williams Dressmaker; Dimmick and Long, Estate Agents and Royal Insurance Company Ltd. There are 2 cars parked, one in Union Road and one in Croydon Road. DImmick and Long occupies the corner site in the building.Original: Commercial Photographic Co Pty Ltd on lower RH edge. Stamp on back: Commercial Photographic Coy. / Pty. Ltd. / 217 Queensberry St., Melbourne, N3. / (Details re ordering prints) / Telephone F5266surrey theatre, entertainment, businesses, clive lord, david lord, union road shops, (sir) robert menzies, surrey squash courts, consolidated theatres pty ltd, victoria theatres pty ltd, len rossiter, robert mitchell, roy dimmick, dimmick and long

Studio Portrait of Mitchell Brothers c1880’s seated David McAlpine Mitchell. George Mitchell. Robert Edward Mitchell. William Henry Mitchell. Seated Hans Lemon Mitchell.stawell

The six Mitchell sisters were the daughters of Frederick Mitchell and his first wife Jane McDonagh. They were born between 1862 and 1876. Their mother Jane died in childbirth in 1878. It is not clear who is who in the photograph. Elizabeth Jane Mitchell, the oldest sister in the photograph, married Oscar Ball. Louisa Mary Mitchell married John James Jennings. Albertha Mitchell (Caroline Albertha) married William Godden. See Mitchell and McDonagh family files for more information.Sepia photograph of six ladies three standing behind three seated."Mitchell girls, Robert, only boy, missing". [Note: Frederick and Jane's only son was called Henry. Robert Mitchell was a son of Frederick and his second wife Isabell McDonagh.]mitchell sisters, elizabeth jane mitchell, frances fredericka mitchell, antonet ann mitchell, louisa mary mitchell, florence victoria mitchell, caroline albertha mitchell, elizabeth ball, louisa jennings, albertha (alberta) godden

Wilhelmina (Min) Angus was the daughter of John and Wilhelmina Angus (née Statemann). She married Robert Mitchell of Clifford Farm. Mrs Egan may be the mother of Richard Egan, who married Min's sister Janet.Black and white copy of original photograph of two ladies, one seated next to one standing behind flowers. The young woman who is standing is identified as Min Angus. The older lady is possibly Mrs. Egan. Afterwards Mrs. Robert Mitchell."Min Angus standing & lady she lived with ? Mrs Egan"wilhelmina angus, min angus, mrs egan?

The Ballarat School of Mines was the first technical school in Australia. It was established in 1870.21 page soft covered, brown printed booklet with white card glued along the spine. It includes a certificate of Incorporation under the 1890 Incorporations Act.ballarat school of mines, constitution, establishment, h. hosken, andrew anderson, richard tayler vale, james millhinch bickett, richard maddern, horation arthur nevett, john nankivalle dunn, george buchanan, samuel ernest figgis, frank herman, james thomas mitchell, william morrison, robert scott, james dyer woolcott, james lonie, robert ernest williams, walter henry cornell, william henry middleton, henry robert salmon, joseph stanley vickery, george henry fitches, william henry sewell, vale, anderson, bickett, figgis, vickery, technical education

Table of Contents: The location and pegging of a tramway route, The unity of things, Students' third annual dinner, The transmission of power by rope driving, Visit to the Briseis main and new brothers home, School of Mines' sports committee, School of Mines' magazine committee, Diabolo, Limericks sluiced at Snake Valley, Obituary, Hints to the inexperienced, Fossilistic love, Past students, Some bunsen memories, Quaint and curious coincidences, Notes on analytical chemistry, New students, News and notes, Students' library, Sports and pastimes, School of Mines' annual dinner, Correspondence, Answers to correspondents, Editorial notes. Images.Booklet of 26 pages.pegging a tramway route, transmission of power by rope driving, briseis main and new brothers home, diabolo, snake valley, obituary, analytical chemistry, students' library, john brittain, a. e. c. kerr, w. smith, l. seward, leslie coulter, t. williams, f. treloar, whitington, hart, murphy, o. w. williams, l. knight, w. kingston, g. w. sides, w. gelard, w. t. sayer, s. r. white, a. c. hesselmann, r. j. moore, r. g. walker, j. a. peart, newton g. king, w. e. eyres, g.h davenport, a. d. r. galloway, j. e. b. crossley, j. smart, h. hylton, j. blayney, t. lennon, h. s. sheppard, p. c. osbourne, c.w. nash, les smith, w. b. tucker, c. w. white, a. j. robin, h. f. owen, l. a. westcott, e. m. boyer, ernie strick, isadore wittowski, m. tyler, h. m. conran, h. g. conran, h. g. cornell, l. j. middleton, j. d. orr, j. r. blight, w. g. taylor, l. hall, c. bult, g. o. ramsay, o. w. williams, stanley r. heron, john a. grant, william t. sayer, frederick l. treloar, patrick s. anderson, robert mitchell, frederick j. martell

Eleanor Hinde (1842-1902) was born in Lancashire England. In 1858, Eleanor married Richard Reynolds in the Forest Street Wesleyan Methodist Church in Sandhurst. They both gave their address as Sailors Gully Goldfields. They had seven children together. Richard was a skilled tradesman and after he died in 1872 from lung disease, Eleanor married Arculus Opie. Eleanor owned a property on the corner of Gladstone and Stanley Streets which later became an electrical substation. She sold poultry and eggs and preserves. The four folders contain family history documents and photos of the descendants of Eleanor Hinde. Hector Reynolds is the Grandson of Richard Reynolds and Eleanor Hinde. This item contains the following documents: 10891.10a Family History Sheet of Hector Baden Reynolds 10891.10b Information Sheet on Hector Baden Reynold's family 10891.10c Note from Hector to Ruth, Dirk and John 10891.10d Newspaper death notices for Hector Reynolds 10891.10e Hector Baden Reynolds 10891.10f Gladys Reynolds nee Sicker 10891.10g Haven Primary School 10891.10h Haven Primary Schoolbendigo, sandhurst, peter jorgensen, eleanor hinde, eleanor reynolds, eleanor opie, reynolds collection, amelia honorah reynolds, charles frank greenaway, charles albion reynolds, iris ellen greenaway, william donald male, ruth honora greenaway, dirk pendavingh, percy george tobias, louisa catherine reynolds, lois noelle tobias, lois mitchell, lois tobias, robert reynolds, hector baden reynolds

Eleanor Hinde (1842-1902) was born in Lancashire England. In 1858, Eleanor married Richard Reynolds in the Forest Street Wesleyan Methodist Church in Sandhurst. They both gave their address as Sailors Gully Goldfields. They had seven children together. Richard was a skilled tradesman and after he died in 1872 from lung disease, Eleanor married Arculus Opie. Eleanor owned a property on the corner of Gladstone and Stanley Streets which later became an electrical substation. She sold poultry and eggs and preserves. The four folders contain family history documents and photos of the descendants of Eleanor Hinde. June Amelia Reynolds is the Great Grand-daughter of Richard Reynolds and Eleanor Hinde. This item includes the following documents: 10891.11a Family History Sheet of June Amelia Reynolds 10891.11b Thank you card from June to Ruth Greenway 10891.11c June Amelia Reynolds 10891.11d Des and June Lloyd (nee Reynolds) St Patricks Cathedral Melbourne 15/2/1947 10891.11e Eulogy Front Page for Desmond Lloyd 13 October - 29 May 2005 10891.11f Eulogy Rear Page for Desmond Lloyd 13 October - 29 May 2005 10891.11g to 10891.ag (29 Items) Family history sheets, articles, and photos for Descendants of June Reynolds - contact the Bendigo Historical Society for detailsbendigo, sandhurst, peter jorgensen, eleanor hinde, eleanor reynolds, eleanor opie, reynolds collection, amelia honorah reynolds, charles frank greenaway, charles albion reynolds, iris ellen greenaway, william donald male, ruth honora greenaway, dirk pendavingh, percy george tobias, louisa catherine reynolds, lois noelle tobias, lois mitchell, lois tobias, robert reynolds, hector baden reynolds, june amelia reynolds, desmond lloyd

Eleanor Hinde (1842-1902) was born in Lancashire England. In 1858, Eleanor married Richard Reynolds in the Forest Street Wesleyan Methodist Church in Sandhurst. They both gave their address as Sailors Gully Goldfields. They had seven children together. Richard was a skilled tradesman and after he died in 1872 from lung disease, Eleanor married Arculus Opie. Eleanor owned a property on the corner of Gladstone and Stanley Streets which later became an electrical substation. She sold poultry and eggs and preserves. The four folders contain family history documents and photos of the descendants of Eleanor Hinde. Rex Charles Reynolds (1936-1993) is the Great Grand-son of Richard Reynolds and Eleanor Hinde. This item includes the following documents: 10891.12a Family History Sheet of Rex Charles Reynolds and Marie Therese Ryan 10891.12b Wedding photo or Rex and Marie 10891.12c to d Two items on descendants of Rex and Marie - contact the Historical Society for details.bendigo, sandhurst, peter jorgensen, eleanor hinde, eleanor reynolds, eleanor opie, reynolds collection, amelia honorah reynolds, charles frank greenaway, charles albion reynolds, iris ellen greenaway, william donald male, ruth honora greenaway, dirk pendavingh, percy george tobias, louisa catherine reynolds, lois noelle tobias, lois mitchell, lois tobias, robert reynolds, hector baden reynolds, june amelia reynolds, desmond lloyd, rex charles reynolds marie therese ryan

Eleanor Hinde (1842-1902) was born in Lancashire England. In 1858, Eleanor married Richard Reynolds in the Forest Street Wesleyan Methodist Church in Sandhurst. They both gave their address as Sailors Gully Goldfields. They had seven children together. Richard was a skilled tradesman and after he died in 1872 from lung disease, Eleanor married Arculus Opie. Eleanor owned a property on the corner of Gladstone and Stanley Streets which later became an electrical substation. She sold poultry and eggs and preserves. The four folders contain family history documents and photos of the descendants of Eleanor Hinde. Robert Reynolds is the Grandson of Richard Reynolds and Eleanor Hinde. This item contains the following documents: 10891.9a Family history sheet Robert Reynolds. 10891.9b Typed sheet with details and dates on Robert 10891.9c Military Entrance Regulation Authority Book issued to Robert Reynolds 10891.9d Post card Seven soldiers - on rear: Robert Reynolds standing at end right possibly taken at Watsonia 10891.9e Post card portrait of Robert Reynolds: on rear is written "to dear Frank from amelia in loving memory of my darling brother Robert, died 31st Jan 1916 10891.9f Unknown group of workers, possibly Robert standing at the right-hand side. 10891.9g Group of soldiers 10891.9h Robert Reynolds on the end of the row at Simpson Barracks Watsonia, Victoriabendigo, sandhurst, peter jorgensen, eleanor hinde, eleanor reynolds, eleanor opie, reynolds collection, amelia honorah reynolds, charles frank greenaway, charles albion reynolds, iris ellen greenaway, william donald male, ruth honora greenaway, dirk pendavingh, percy george tobias, louisa catherine reynolds, lois noelle tobias, lois mitchell, lois tobias, robert reynolds

A black and white school photo taken at Sunbury State School in the 1920s.education, schools, sunbury state school, fletcher, l., photographers, shepherd, len, seibler, george, schnedier, max, baylis, charles, syd, dunn, robert, mitchell, ron, mann, keith, gregor, douglas, lewis, jock, bert, noonan, emily, smith, hannah, beryl, ingram, mary, sleeth, marie, watts, marjorie, bowman, grimmet, nellie, munro, grace, roper, jack, chrissie, oats, dorothy, fisher, freda, forbes, margaret, boardman, joan, maud, rodgers, joe, straide, billie, noel, bragg, frank, bayliss, jimmie, staib, oswald, george evans collection

Framed Black and white photo of 4th Annual Mayoral Ball, City of Nunawading, Mayor & Mayoress: Cr. & Mrs L.J. Sutherland.mcnaughton, ann, moore, graham, o'sullivan, kevin, perry, tom, drummond, pamela, christie, graham, balding, pauline, wood, robert, mitchell, patricia, cox, len, boyle, norma, prince, norman, williams, anne, gregor, bryce, williams, beverley, ellis, james, bishop, isabel, osterlund, greta, tanner, john, ellis, margaret, skewes, eric william, ramsay, fay, hanly, dorothea, bishop, glen, wood, joyce, debutante ball, city of nunawading, debutantes

Postcard - black and white photograph of Min and Bob Mitchell, who are sitting in a Ford motor car. Charles Roberts, wearing grocer's apron, is standing next to the car, with one foot on its running board. The car is parked in Sussex Street, Linton. The Linton fire station can just be glimpsed on the left side of the photograph. A horse-drawn cart, with a man sitting in it and another man at the side of it, is in the background. A message from an unidentified writer is on the back of the card, it is dated 1918. Handwritten information identifying the subjects and location of the photograph is on a white label which appears to have once been attached to the postcard.On the back of the card, from unidentified writer: "Wonthaggi / 30/10/18" / "Dear Chas, Many times I have intended to drop you a line but as per usual did not - we had a fine trip right through & have often thought of you & mentioned our meeting you to old pals - hope you are O.K. - we are "in the pink" ".wilhelmina (min) mitchell, wilhelmina angus, robert (bob) mitchell, charles roberts, ford car

This book was awarded as the "Howard" prize to Robert A. Mitchell for Geography in 1879. Robert Mitchell, (D.O.B 9/2/1862), entered the College on 9th July, 1878. Robert is the son of Robert Mitchell who resided at Teragram Cottage, St. Arnaud. Bound in half calf with pebble grained cloth boards, marbled edges, gilt lettering and decoration on the spine. Six raised bands on spine with gold lettering on second and fourth compartments; College crest embossed on front cover; black and white illustrated, 816 p.Book plate inside front cover:College crest / Geography/the "Howard" prize/Sixth form/Awarded to/Robert A. Mitchell/Christmas, 1879.howard-prize, robert-a-mitchell, 1879, ballarat-college.

Robert Mitchell attended Ballarat College 1879The book was printed in 1878 year, The place of publication of the book is W & A K Johnston, Edinburgh and London, 1878. A School Atlas of Physical Geography. Book in English language. Book has cover wear and fading, modest foxing to plates. Some plates are missingHandwritten on flyleaf: R. A Mitchell July 1878 / Ballarat / RAM

Isobel Antoinette McDonagh (her first name also spelled Isabel, Isabell, Isabella) was born in Jamaica in 1847, a daughter of Robert & Antoinette McDonagh. In 1851, in Ireland, Isobel and her sister Jane were orphaned after both their parents died within a few months of each other. In 1855 Isobel and her sister came to Australia with their uncle John McDonagh and his wife Martha (née Mathews). Following the death in childbirth of her sister Jane in 1878, Isobel married her brother-in-law Frederick William Mitchell in 1881. She was the mother of Frederick William Mitchell, Robert Harold Mitchell, Albert Earnest Mitchell, Ida Olive Mitchell and Lillian (or Lily) Isabell Mitchell.Painted/modified black and white photograph which has been printed on glass, depicts a young lady with hair drawn back from face and worn in a bun or chignon at the back, wearing a dark coloured dress with a high neck and some trimming on bodice and sleeves. A narrow frill of white lace(?) is visible above the collar. Several pages from a book have been pasted onto the back of the glass on which the photograph is printed. There is some writing in pencil (arithmetic calculation?) across these pages.isobel antoinette mcdonagh, isobel antoinette mitchell