Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet a Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Invitation to a Presentation of Works by Ola Cohn from the President, Committee of Management and the Director of the Bendigo Art Gallery and the Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee. Two copies of a printed formal invitation to a reception to celebrate the presentation by Miss Norma Young A.M., Chairman of the Committee at 7.30 pm at the Bendigo Art Gallery.history, amy huxtable, bendigo, ola cohn, norma young bendigo, bendigo art gallery

Black and white photograph: two rows of girls, sitting on concrete steps outside Bendigo High School. Names written over top of photo. Back row: Elma John, Margaret Campigili, Gwen Tripcony, Sylvia Aldridge. Front: Norma Young, Margaret Philipson.bendigo, education, bendigo high school, elma john, margaret campigili, gwen tripcony, sylvia aldridge. front: norma young, margaret philipson. bendigo high school, bendigo girls school, 1939, education

Messages in relation to the death of "Mervyn Clive Townsend" KIA on sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY by the HSK Kormoran on 15 Nov 1941. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Folded white Sympathy cards for Mervyn Townsend. Sizes ranging from 13 x 8 to 10 x 8 cm. 1. Folded three sheets with message in middle. Cover says sent in Heartfelt Sympathy. 2. Folded 3 sheets with message in middle and cover saying "With Deepest Sympathy". 3. Folded 2 sheets with message in middle and cover sheet saying "With Sincere Sympathy". 4. Folded 2 pieces with inside message and cover sheet saying "With Sincerest Sympathy". 5. Double folded sheet with message "Peace, perfect peace and dove flying over a sun and picture of Lilies all in black." 1. From Mr. & Mrs. John Owen, East Melbourne. 2. From Norma D. Young, Bendigo. 3. From Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Horne. 4. From E. Casey & sisters, Murrumbeena. 5. From Mr. & Mrs D.J. Treage, Balwyn. hmas sydney, hsk kormoran, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet A Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Newspaper Articles and letters to the Bendigo Art Gallery 2808.9a First Article: Bendigo Advertiser article 18/12/1985 on "two of Bendigo's noted daughters , Ola Cohn and Amy Huxtable" Describes the restoration of the Ola Cohn drinking fountain in Rosalind Park, and the installation of the Amy Huxtable Memorial Seat in the Conservatory Gardens. Second Article: Bendigo Advertiser Letters to the Editor Column 30/12/1988 paragraph entitled "Credit where it is due: "A special tricentennial council effort would be to restore the paths, kerbs and sculpture by Ola Cohn, J H Curnow Fountain, the Bob Brothers Memorial and the Chain of Ponds" (Rosalind Park) 2808.9b Seven Pages of letters: 1. To Mrs Thelma Dingle from Doug Hall, Bendigo Art Gallery Director 30/1/1986 regards the Amy Huxtable committee funding the restoration of the Ola Cohn Fountain by sculptor Mr Marc Clark. 2. From the Amy Huxtable Committee 24/3/1986 back to the Art Gallery explaining that the committee leftover funds be given to the art Gallery to go towards the restoration of the Oal Cohn Fountain. 3. From the Art Gallery to Miss N D young, Amy Huxtable Committee 3/4/1986 thanking the committee for the funds. 4. From the committee to the Mayor and Councillors, Bendigo City, 4/2/1987 asking for an update on the project. 5. Copy of above letter. 6. From the City of Bendigo to the Committee 17/2/1987, advising of progress on the restoration of the fountain. 7. From Norma Young to the Bendigo Advertiser Letters to the Editor, advising of progress on the Ola Cohn Sculpture and the J H Curnow Fountain restoration. history, amy huxtable, bendigo, amy huxtable memorial committee, bendigo conservatory gardens, ola cohn, j h curnow fountain

The date on the photograph states "approx 1946", actually 1947. The Bendigo RSL conducted Annual and Debutante Balls for many years as a fund raiser. The following article appeared in the Argus; “Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thursday 14 August 1947, page 8 ________________________________________ 12 debutantes presented at Bendigo Ball Early Victorian posies which matched the pastel flowers in their hair were carried by the 12 debutantes who came out at the Annual RSL Ball at Bendigo Town Hall last night. The debutantes, who were presented to Lieut-General and Mrs V. A. H. Sturdee, were Eileen Clarke, Daphne Green, Norma Knopp, Doris Purtell, Inez Somerville, Eileen Simpson, Joy Taylor, Olive Tope, Judith Waters, Elvie Walker, Patricia Young, and Dorothy Herbert. The official party included Cr and Mrs D. W. Streader, Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo; Cr and Mrs. McEwen, Mayor and Mayoress of Castlemaine; Major-General Rankin, MP, and Mrs Rankin; Mr Galvin, Minister for Lands, and Mrs Galvin; and Colonel Lansell MLC, President of Bendigo RSL.” Photograph B & W on light cream backing board. There are 12 young men, 12 Debutante girls, 2 Flower girls and 1 female Chaperone. Text has been written on the front in blue pen and black pencil.In blue pen and black pencil, "RSL Deb Ball approx 1946", In black pencil, "Bruce back row 7th from left, Olive 2nd back row from left", in black pen, "Reg Brock Bendigo"brsl, smirsl, debutante

Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet A Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Correspondence and Newspaper Vale Article Bendigo Advertiser Article 23/10/1993 entitled: "Vale Amy: a rare individual" 2808.13e Photo of Amy from the article 2808.13a, 2808.13b, 2808.13c: The Article describe her life and contributions to Bendigo. 2808.13d - 12 pages of Correspondence and committee records. Page 1 Letter from the the committee to the art gallery 14/9/1993 re event happening (Presentation of the Ola Cohn works as funded by excess money before the committee "winds up" the letter encloses a list of whom the committee consider should be invited to the event). Page 2 List of people as above with adresses Page 3 Invitation to the above event from the art gallery 7/9/1993 Page 4 From the art gallery 29/9/1993 enclosing some factual notes on Amy Huxtable to be confirmed and added to by the committee if need be. Page 5 From the art gallery 20/10/1993 to the committee, a copy of an article written for the Bendigo Advertiser - for comments. Page 6 From the art gallery 29/1/1993 - thanking the Chairperson of the committee Miss Norma Young for her speech at the reception for the Amy Huxtable Memorial - Ola Cohn Works. Page 7 From Norma Young back to the art gallery 3/11/1993, thank you for the combined work of the gallery and the memorial committee Page 8 Another thank you letter to the art gallery committee of management 3/11/1993. Page 9 -12 Speech as given by Norma Young, chairperson of the committee to the reception at the art gallery.history, amy huxtable, bendigo, amy huxtable memorial committee, bendigo art gallery ola cohn works

Bendigo Sub-Branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball, Town Hall, Bendigo. Held on August 12th, 1947. Cream bifold card with gold printing and shaped edges. Inside is the Dance Program for 28 dances. On the back is the list of debutantes, Chaperone and Flower Girls. Debutantes are: Dorothy Herbert, Norma Knopp, Daphne Green, Eileen Simpson, Elvie Walker, Eileen Clarke, Olive Tope, Inez Somerville, Doris Purtell, Patricia Young, Judith Waters and Joy Taylor. Chaperone was Mrs. W. Evely and the Flower Girls were Wendy Brock and Evelyn Harris.event, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - souvenir programme annual ball 1947, dorothy herbert, norma knopp, daphne green, eileen simpson, elvie walker, eileen clarke, olive tope, inez somerville, doris purtell, patrica young, judith waters, joy taylor

Captioned class photo laminated upon blue cardboard with students standing and seated behind blackboard reading, SS 1189, 1946, Grade 1A. Names of students enclosed upon card at later date. These read ; BACK ROW. Len Watts, Lyle McMahon, Robert Pocock, Peter Young, Jeffery Wild, Ray Banfield, Ian Sheffield, Tom Rowe. 3RD ROW. Jim Coombes, Murray Mc Donald, John Hope, Clyde Boland, Barry Hawley, Peter Hyden. 2ND ROW. Dorothy Watson, Beverly Coglan, Ruth Reddick, Barbara Bullen, Rhonda Mathews, Valerie Lewis, Donna Roberts, Jean Ipsen, Lynette Hawley. 1ST ROW. Helen Marcolo, Yvonne Pocock, Norma Knight, Sylvia Tebb, Janice Bodilly [Prep] , Ruth Bodilly, Sue Clayton, Noel Riley, Bernice Turner. FRONT. .. .. .. , Penelope Wallace.bendigo, institutions, golden square primary school

Book, Norma Young, A Life Of Devotion, Written by Lorraine Griffiths. It is the life story of Norma Young comprising of: Family Background, Early Days, War and Work, Guides And Guiding, The Business and Professional Women's Club, Community Involvement, The Joys of Travel, Career Woman, Family and Friends, Declining Years, Photographs & Newspaper Cuttings.Plastic spine and coverLorraine Griffithsbook, bendigo, norma dorothy young a.m.

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Demure: all dressed up for the 3BO ball on October 8, 1941, are; back row: Rose Crossman, Elaine Boyd, Lillian Barker, Doris Harvey, Shirley Gray, Dorothy Rudd, Norma Young, Jean Harvey, Georgina Allen and Peg Browning. Middle row: Jean Fitzpatrick, Teresa Gallagher, Betty Swenwy, Pam Dodd, Mrs Dodd, Ella Martin, Lorna Scott, Joyce Hosking and Pat Hodge. Front row: Mary Jacobs and Maureen Minnard. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Norman Mclaren Young (1899-1975) was a signaller in the 13th Battalion in WW1. He also fought in WW2. In 1922 he married Ada Cambridge. After the war, Sgt. Young became a chartered accountant. Their daughters, Norma Dorothy was born 1923; Audrey was born between 1923 and 1927 and Jacqueline was born in 1927. They also had three more children.Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Family outing: Sergeant Mac Young with his daughters Audrey, Jac and Norma atop a stone tower in 1941. This photo is believed to have been taken at Lighting Hill, in Eaglehawk. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Field trip: girl guides at Somers Hill in 1938. From left: Lois Bush, Lorna Court, Elaine Emmerson, Merle Bush, Audrey Young, Elva Gooding, Lurline Stiles and Norma Young. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

An order of Service for Norma Dorothy Young A.MThanksgiving Service for the Life of Norma Dorothy Young A.M 6.8.1923 - 10.7.2005 St Paul's Anglican Cathedral Bendigo Friday 22nd July 2005. Bishop Andres Curnow and Reverend Graeme Perkins Organist Reverend Hedley Jones Piper David McKenziegirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, norma dorothy young, st pauls church bendigo

The President, Committee of management and the Director of the Bendigo Art Gallery have the pleasure to invite you to a reception to celebrate the presentation by Miss Norma Young, A.M. Chairman the Amy Huxtable memorial committee of works by Ola Cohn at 7.30pm on Monday, 25th October, 1993.event, entertainment, art

Guiding in Bendigo was started by Miss Muriel Evelyn (Merle) Bush. The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Company was held on the 22nd of August 1922 at the St. Paul's School Room with twelve girls present.Light blue covered booklet produced by the Girl Guides Association of Victoria for the Diamond Jubilee Bendigo 1922 - 1982. Researched by Margaret Baker, Bette McLaughlin, Berry Wallace, Agnes Watson, Norma Young. Trefoil Guild. Typewritten history of Guiding in Bendigo. 33pp. Includes black and white photos and line drawings. Short biographies of founding Committee members are included.merle bush, girl guides, guiding, jubilees

SchoolBlack and white photograph, four rows of girls dressed in checked school uniforms. Names: back row, left to right: Wilma Hannah, Elsie Houlden, Marie Errington, Miss Hazlett, Una Boyle, Jean Sargeant, Norma Young. Centre row: nancy Beckham, Joyce Western, Melva Alexander, Elma John, Lorna Brown, Cecilia Jackson, Margaret Campigli, Kneeling: Verna Fulton, Gwen Tripcony, Norma Pieper, Constance Pidgeon, Rosemary Graham, Joy Williams, Gwen Perrow. Sitting: Lucy Pocock, Marjorie Crawford, Una Gabel, Lois Pettit, Hilary Sheehan, Sylvia Aldridge. Absent: Margaret Philipson, Betty Jones.bendigo, education, bendigo high school, wilma hannah, elsie houlden, marie errington, miss hazlett, una boyle, jean sargeant, norma young. centre row: nancy beckham, joyce western, melva alexander, elma john, lorna brown, cecilia jackson, margaret campigli, kneeling: verna fulton, gwen tripcony, norma pieper, constance pidgeon, rosemary graham, joy williams, gwen perrow. sitting: lucy pocock, marjorie crawford, una gabel, lois pettit, hilary sheehan, sylvia aldridge. absent: margaret philipson, betty jones. bendigo senior high school, bendigo girls school. 1939, education

Black and white photograph of group posed in garden outside verandah brick building (iron lace) and sign 'Toorak' over central entrance. Palm trees on either side of path and group. Group composed of 29 men in suits (mostly young), twelve women and two children. Inscriptions: on front - 'GP68, WH Robinson, Photo Bendigo'. On back - 'Boarders 'Toorak' July 1914 Bendigo', RHSV stamp'. History: Prev. Acc. No. GP68. H Mainka (18/11/1999): 'Toorak' Boarding House in Mollison St between Mitchell & Williamson St (railway side). Neville Stilwell owned and Bev Stilwell may still own it. (informants - Norma Cowling, May Macauley. Previous owner Susan Eleanor McMahon, age 88, died at 135 Mollison Street, Bendigo. Cemetery RC 2nd interment. Last interment 24/8/1936. Burial 19/1/1948 at 2.00pm.WH Robinson, Bendigoperson, group

Black and white photograph. Three females in costume. Floor length dresses, hats, standing on grass in park with large crowd behind. Inscriptions 'copyright' Bendigo Advertiser' Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service. For re-order quote CD 266. On back, purple circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' '1969', '218', '97', 'MP 181'. History of object - previous Acc No. 'MP 181'. James Lerk 'Bendigo Centenary?'. Helen Mainka 17/11/2000 'Female at L - Norma Young?'person, group, centenary, see also 2000.511.01, 2000.513.01, 2000.514.01, 2000.515.01, 2000.516.-01, 2000.517.01, 2000.518.01, 2000.519.01, 2000.20.01, 2000.521.01, 2000.522.01, 2000.523.01, 2000.524.01

'History of Bendigo District - Diamond Jubilee 1922 - 1982, Girl Guides Association of Victoria. Researched by Margaret Baker, Bette McLaughlin, Berry Wallace, Agnes Watson, Norma Young. Light blue cover. 33 pages with photos.girl guides association, history, 1922 - 1982, bendigo, girl guides, diamond jubilee.