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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesLetter, G. Campbell, Letter from G. Campbell, 1949
... office work...Letter requesting transfer from office work...University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives 500 Yarra Boulevard Richmond melbourne office work g. campbell Letter requesting transfer from office work Letter from G. ...Letter requesting transfer from office workoffice work, g. campbell -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph - Aunde Album 29, Office Work, 2002
... Office Work...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Aunde / Norwellan Textiles North Western Woollen Mills became Norwellan Textiles then AUNDE Industry Aunde Colour landscape photo: office - Woman working on computer with full desk. Office Work Photograph Aunde Album 29 ...Aunde / Norwellan Textiles North Western Woollen Mills became Norwellan Textiles then AUNDEColour landscape photo: office - Woman working on computer with full desk.industry, aunde -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPayroll Office Machine - S.E.C.V
... state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. payroll office. office work. payroll machine. office equipment...This machine was used by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme by office workers who worked in the payroll office....This machine was used in the payroll office. state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. payroll office. office work. payroll machine. office equipment "ULQ 11 10" Black metal table with machine on top. ...This machine was used by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme by office workers who worked in the payroll office.The State Electricity Commission of Victoria used the latest technology available for office equipment on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. This machine was used in the payroll office.Black metal table with machine on top. Electric motor with belt drive to machine which is situated under the rear left side of the table. Safety metal mesh protects the leather belt and is at the rear of the table. The operator faces the machine which has a tray on the left and is divided longitudinally into two and holds new shiny metal plates on each side. There is a brown bakelite wheel on the left and two printing wheels inside a myriad of moving parts that enable the metal plates to be embossed with payroll information i.e. "Gang No. etc. / Names / Pay No. / Rate type. This has to be checked out each time / Date"ULQ 11 10"state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. payroll office. office work. payroll machine. office equipment -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyInk Rolls - Labelling Cartridges for Addressograph Machine
... addressograph machine; payroll; state electric commission of victoria; kiewa hydro electric scheme; office work;...See also: KVHS 0848, KVHS 1233 The State Electricity Commission of Victoria employed many people on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and used the latest technology of the time to pay each of them including providing each one with a pay slip. addressograph machine; payroll; state electric commission of victoria; kiewa hydro electric scheme; office work; On the end of one of the large boxes "For Addressograph / Purple / 1-1 and a quarter inches" / Class 22,000" Also a white label stuck on with '583' On each of the small boxes - For Addressograph / Purple / 1-1 and a quarter inches / Class 22,000 On the end of one of the lids handwritten in ink. ...The ink rolls were used in an addressograph machine. The addressograph machine used plates that contained names, addresses and classifications of each State Electricity Commission of Victoria employee working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The plates were put through the machine stamped in ink onto pay envelopes. See also: KVHS 0848, KVHS 1233The State Electricity Commission of Victoria employed many people on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and used the latest technology of the time to pay each of them including providing each one with a pay slip.2 large cardboard boxes, with lids, containing 3 by 4 rows of small white cardboard boxes. Inside the small boxes is a roll of ink covered by aluminium foil. Ref. KVHS 0848 which is the Addressograph MachineOn the end of one of the large boxes "For Addressograph / Purple / 1-1 and a quarter inches" / Class 22,000" Also a white label stuck on with '583' On each of the small boxes - For Addressograph / Purple / 1-1 and a quarter inches / Class 22,000 On the end of one of the lids handwritten in ink. "SF 125.7.0"addressograph machine; payroll; state electric commission of victoria; kiewa hydro electric scheme; office work; -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Educational - Typewriting, Pitman's Commercial Typewriting by W. & E. Walmsley, 1942
... typing. commercial education. janice burnett. george seager. office work...Historical: Typing was taught at Intermediate level during the 1940's for students living in the Kiewa Valley. typing. commercial education. janice burnett. george seager. office work On the back cover -typed - 'Janice Burnett (nee Seager)... ...During the 1940's students learnt typing as part of a Commercial Course. This book enabled students to complete a practical course by following the graded Exercises and Lessons and by testing their progress. Historical: Typing was taught at Intermediate level during the 1940's for students living in the Kiewa Valley. Green hard cover book bound at the top with black border, title, author & symbol of Pitman's on the front. Towards the bottom of the book (front and back) is an eyelet with a hole enabling a brown cord to pass through (held by a metal T stopper). This enables the book to be stood up next to the typewriter for easy to see copying. The back cover of the book has 3 white stickers with typed information. On the back cover -typed - 'Janice Burnett (nee Seager)... Also "1946 George Seager (Ted) was in Intermediate Commercial "A" ... Some pages have penciled markingstyping. commercial education. janice burnett. george seager. office work -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyAddressograph Machine
... addressograph machine. state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. payroll. office work....The plates were put through the machine onto pay envelopes.See also: KVHS 1046, KVHS 1233 The S.E.C.V. employed many people on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and used the latest technology of the time to pay each of them including providing each one with a pay slip. addressograph machine. state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. payroll. office work. Metal plate attached to front of machine which reads "Class 22000 Serial No. ...This metal plate machine used plates that contained names, addresses and classifications of each State Electricity Commission of Victoria employee working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The plates were put through the machine onto pay envelopes.See also: KVHS 1046, KVHS 1233The S.E.C.V. employed many people on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and used the latest technology of the time to pay each of them including providing each one with a pay slip. Metal table with the addressograph machine set into the middle section. The electric machine is belt driven and controlled by three 52 cm long metal pedals. The operator uses 5 stops, 2 knobs and 1 winder while sitting at the machine. There are 5 extra metal parts (or pieces) which belong to this machine. Ref. KVHS 1046 - Ink Rolls - Labelling Cartridges for Addressograph MachineMetal plate attached to front of machine which reads "Class 22000 Serial No. B-01547. Addressograph regd. Addressing machine. Patents Pending Made in England Addressograph Multigraph Limited London.addressograph machine. state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. payroll. office work. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumTypewriter - manual
... Manual typewriter with 2' 6" carriage used for office work. Pre decimal money keys. ...Closed 1994 following shire amalgamation. manuel typewriter office equipment Manual typewriter with 2' 6" carriage used for office work. Pre decimal money keys. Typewriter - manual ...Housed and used at the Shire of Rodney office in Tatura. Closed 1994 following shire amalgamation.Manual typewriter with 2' 6" carriage used for office work. Pre decimal money keys. manuel typewriter, office equipment -
Numurkah & District Historical SocietyFurniture - Office Chair
... Metal adjustable armless chair for office work. Has padded rectangular seat and masonite back support...Numurkah & District Historical Society Old Bank Building cnr Melville and Knox Street (118-120 Melville St) Numurkah the-murray Metal adjustable armless chair for office work. Has padded rectangular seat and masonite back support Furniture Office Chair ...Metal adjustable armless chair for office work. Has padded rectangular seat and masonite back support -
Puffing Billy RailwayDesk, Gangers Shed
... Gangers Shed Desk A desk used in the Gang Shed for office work and other associated functions. ...Puffing Billy Railway 1 old monbulk road Belgrave yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Gangers Shed Desk A desk used in the Gang Shed for office work and other associated functions. Historic - Victorian Railways Permanent Way and Works - Gangers Shed Desk puffing billy gangers shed desk victorian railways Gangers Shed Desk made of wood with wrought iron fittings Gangers Shed Desk Victorian Railways - Newport Workshop ...Gangers Shed Desk A desk used in the Gang Shed for office work and other associated functions. Historic - Victorian Railways Permanent Way and Works - Gangers Shed Desk Gangers Shed Desk made of wood with wrought iron fittingspuffing billy, gangers shed desk, victorian railways -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBusiness card
... She eventually returned to office work but during the time that her business operated she worked in many gardens in Doncaster, North Balwyn, Toorak, Malvern, as well as Surrey Hills and Mont Albert. ...She eventually returned to office work but during the time that her business operated she worked in many gardens in Doncaster, North Balwyn, Toorak, Malvern, as well as Surrey Hills and Mont Albert. laurie young laurie newton gardening On top of card on rear "I had "GREEN THUMBS" like Pop" in Laurie Young's handwriting. ...Laurie started work in an office but moved to establish her own gardening business. She eventually returned to office work but during the time that her business operated she worked in many gardens in Doncaster, North Balwyn, Toorak, Malvern, as well as Surrey Hills and Mont Albert. A pink card with black hand-written printing advertising Laurie's Lawn Cutting.On top of card on rear "I had "GREEN THUMBS" like Pop" in Laurie Young's handwriting.laurie young, laurie newton, gardening -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - 4th Field Survey Squadron – Work Areas, Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA, 1994
... SSGT Brian Collings. .5) - Photo, colour, 1994. Office work. Unidentified soldier....SSGT Brian Collings. .5) - Photo, colour, 1994. Office work. Unidentified soldier. 4th Field Survey Squadron – Work Areas, Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA Photograph 4th Field Survey Squadron – Work Areas, Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA Army Survey Regiment ...This is a set of five photographs featuring 4th Field Survey Squadron work areas at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1994.This is a set of five photographs featuring 4th Field Survey Squadron work areas at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide South Australia, in November 1994. The colour photos are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1994. Work area. .2) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unidentified Warrant Officer’s office. .3) - Photo, colour, 1994. Work area. .4) - Photo, colour, 1994. Work area. SSGT Brian Collings. .5) - Photo, colour, 1994. Office work. Unidentified soldier..1P to .5P – There are no personnel identified. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn -
Orbost & District Historical Societyhat, Early 20th century
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from middle-class working church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who maed all of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the handcraft skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.A cap style hat made of dark brown ribbed material and edged with leopard print material.hat millinery burton-marjorie clothing -
Orbost & District Historical Societydress, mid 20th century
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made many of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. This item is an example of a home-made item of clothing and reflects the needlework skills of women in the mid twentieth century.A long, coffee-coloured, organza dress with a plain weave, sheer fabric. It is sleeveless, collared and waisted with a scalloped hemline. It opens on the left side with 5 metal press studs and the inside shoulders have tabs with studs (probably to hold straps in place.)dress women's clothing burton-marjorie organza -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMachine - Remington Standard 10 Typewriter, Standard Typewriter Manufacturing Company, June 1921
... Ltd., where it could have been used in any area of office work - possibly for many years, given it is still functional today....Ltd., where it could have been used in any area of office work - possibly for many years, given it is still functional today. ...Not much is known of this typewriter's provenance since it was first sold, but its date of manufacture can be ascertained from its serial number - "LS12092". The L series of Remington Standard 10s began in 1920, with numbers in the 10,000s indicating 1921. An 'S' as the second letter of a two letter prefix indicates the typewriter was manufactured in June. It was then sold in Australia by Chartres Pty. Ltd., where it could have been used in any area of office work - possibly for many years, given it is still functional today.Typewriters were vital to the operation of a vast array of business, government, and personal endeavors. This is a functional, relatively old example of one major model, and is an exemplar of the typewriters of the early 20th century and their sturdy construction.This typewriter has a metal frame with black finish. It has a cylindrical platen on a carriage of black-finished metal and plated metal fittings. There is a curved folding paper guide behind platen. The type basket is horizontal and semicircular, with typebars pivoted at the rear. The ink ribbon is carried between two spools on horizontal axes, one on each side of the type basket. There are felt pads on the base of the four legs. The typewriter has a four-row QWERTY keyboard with 42 character keys. The 'SHIFT LOCK' and 'SHIFT KEY' keys are to the left of keyboard, while the 'BACK SPACER' and 'SHIFT KEY' keys are to the right. All keys are circular, white (to various degrees of yellowing) with black lettering. At the top of keyboard are five circular keys with fading red and black paint, with the numbers 1-5 displayed behind respective keys. The spacebar is along the front of keyboard. The typewriter's keys are all still functional.Below Keys: "Remington Standard 10" Above Keys: "1 2 3 4 5 / MADE AT ILION, NEW YOURK U.S.A." Above Platen: Upper Centre: "Remington" Lower Left Logo, Main Text: "[TO SA?]VE TIME IS TO LENGTHEN LIFE / STANDARD / REMINGTON / TYPEWRITER" Lower Left Logo, Left: "[illegible]" Lower Left Logo, Right: "U.S. / PAT. / OFFICE" Lower Right: "CHARTRES PTY. LTD. / REMINGTON HOUSE / [375?]-377 COLLINS ST. MELBOURNE" Serial Number: "LS12092"1920s, machines -
Orbost & District Historical Societyface powder, mid 20th century
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...These items were owned by Marjorie Burton. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who mademany of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11In the 1940’s women’s makeup was a huge industry. Despite war rationing, women began using makeup from the teens onwards. Cosmetics were an important part of most women's personal effects.Three containers of face powder. 2483.54 is a circular container, white with coloured flowers - the "Dreamflower Pattern". It contains some powder. 2483.55 and 2483.56 are pink boxes with gold print. 2483.54 : on base ; green text on white - Pond's Face Powder Suntan Made by Pond's Extract Co Ltd Perrivale Middx 2483.55 : Helena Rubinstein HR Silk Face Powder for Dry Skin Sport Boots 10/6 2483.56 : Helena Rubinstein HR Silk Face Powder for dry skin Beach Tan Inside is Exclusive Boots offer 6d off Your Next Purchase of Chikka pantiescosmetics skincare burton-marjorie -
Orbost & District Historical Societyperfume, 1960's
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...These perfumes were owned by Marjorie Burton. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made many of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils used to give the human body a pleasant scent. Modern perfumery began in the late 19th century but it was only in the 20th century that scents and designer perfumes were really mass produced. These items are evocative of the mid 20th century.One bottle of 4711 Eau de Cologne. It has round shoulders, a gold cap and a green and gold label. 2483.58 is a box containing three bottles : Carven Ma Griffe; Robe d'un Soir and Vert et Blanc. The box is pale green with darker green diagonal stripes. 2483.59 is a packet of two sachets of cologne tissues.2483.57 has 4711 embossed on the back of the bottle. 2483.58 has a sticker on the back - sold on board of KLM aircraft. 2483.59 - Boots perfumes burton-marjorie cosmetics -
Orbost & District Historical Societycuticle cream, mid 20th century
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...This item belonged to Marjorie Burton. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made many of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F This item is an example of a nail care product commonly used by women in the mid 20th century.A round, white ceramic glass container containing cream. It has a tin screw top lid which is red and black with cream, and black print. Underneath the brand name is a a picture of two hands with long fingers. the base is recessed with instructions and details on a paper label.Longlex Cuticle Cream for brittle nailsburton-marjorie cuticle-cream handcare manicure -
Orbost & District Historical Societylinen bag, Late 19th -early 20th century
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...This item was made in the United Kingdom C 1890-1920 by Marjorie Burton's mother, Mrs Whiteman and was probably made for Marjorie's trousseau. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from middle-class working church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made all of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. . This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.A rectangular linen bag, ecru coloured, It is embroidered with "Linen" in a matching colour and decorated with embroidered flowers. It has a drawstring threaded through the top hem.linen-bag burton-marjorie laundry -
Orbost & District Historical Societynight gowns, C1920's
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...These night gowns were knitted by Mrs Whiteman for Marjorie and were probably worn when she had bronchitis. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from middle-class working church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made all of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the handcraft skills of women needed in the first half of the 20th century.Two hand-knitted pink woollen night gowns. They have square necks, no sleeves and a lace pattern on the bodice and hem. Both are waisted. They have been knitted but are different size from the same pattern. 2483.11 is smaller and possibly older as it appears to have had more washes.handcraft knitting sleepwear nightgowns burton-marjorie -
Orbost & District Historical Societybow, Burton, Marjorie, 1950's
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...This item was made and worn by Marjorie Burton. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from middle-class working church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who mademany of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the handcraft skills of women necessary during the 1950's in Great Britain.A hand-sewn pale green velvet bow made as a dress accessory. It has narrow straps and fastens with clear plastic studs. accessory womens-clothing velvet-bow burton-marjorie -
Orbost & District Historical Societyslip, 1950's
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...This item was worn by Marjorie Burton. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made manyof Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11. Nylon is a thermoplastic silky material, first used commercially in a nylon-bristled toothbrush (1938), followed more famously by women's stockings ("nylons"; 1940) after being introduced as a fabric at the 1939 New York World's Fair. It was the world's first totally man-made fibre. Nylon fabric became important as a synthetic substitute for silk in the manufacture of parachutes when silk became scarce during WWII.This item is an example of one of the first pieces of women's clothing to be made commercially using nylon fabric.A white nylon slip with lace trim at the hemline, straps and middle front. It has yellow ribbons wheer straps attach at the front and at the bottom front opening.Label sewn to inside - Made from 100% B NYLON S 1272women's-clothing underwear nylon burton-marjorie -
Orbost & District Historical Societypetticoat, 1940's
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...This item was made by Mrs Whiteman and worn by her daughter Marjorie Burton. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made manyof Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11. This item is an example of a home-made item of clothing and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the twentieth century.A short white linen petticoat opening at the back with 2 metal hooks and eyes. The waist has threaded elastic. Sewn to the top are two long tapes fastened with safety pins - probably for hanging. The bottom panel is double with a scalloped hem.petticoat women's-clothing underwear burton-marjorie -
Orbost & District Historical Societyplaysuit, Burton, Marjorie, 1950's
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...This item was worn by Marjorie Burton during summer holidays in Croyde,a village on the west-facing coastline of North Devon, England. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from middle-class working church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made mostl of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11. Also called a vintage romper today, the playsuit was a cover-up worn outdoors – either at the beach, in the backyard to catch some sun or for sportswear, generally over swimsuits at the beach or pool, They were so comfortable women often wore them at home too, without swimsuits. Playsuits were usually made of cotton, although they could also be found in rayon. They were brightly colored, in reds, greens, yellows and blues. Floral and Hawaiian prints were popular towards the end of the decade. This item is an example of an item of women's clothing popular in the mid 20th century. A two piece lady's playsuit. It is yellow with black patterns - stylised flowers . The top is a bra top with a hook and eye closing. The shorts have a zip at the back and close with a hook and eye, There is a white band at the top.playsuit women's-clothing burton-marjorie -
Orbost & District Historical Societybikini, Burton, Marjorie, mid 1950's
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...This item was worn by Marjorie Burton during summer holidays in Croyde,a village on the west-facing coastline of North Devon, England. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from middle-class working church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made many of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the handcraft skills of women during the mid 20th century.A pale hand-stitched torquoise coloured cotton bikini set. The bottoms are briefs and elasticated at the front. They have high rise leg openings . The top is a bra style with a strap pinned at the centre of the back with a gold safety pin and stitched at the shoulders to loop over. There are 2 hooks and eyes for closure.women's-clothing swimwear burton-marjorie -
Orbost & District Historical Societybloomers, Burton, Marjorie, mid 1950's
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...This item was made and worn by Marjorie Burton. This item was wornduring summer holidays in Croyde,a village on the west-facing coastline of North Devon, England. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from middle-class working church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who mademanyof Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11This item is an example of ahome-madepiece of clothing and reflects the needlework skills of women in the mid twentieth century.A pair of lime green cotton bloomers - home-made. They faste with a zip on the right-hand side. They are probably part of a set meant to wear with a bikini bra top.bloomers women's-clothing swimwear burton-marjorie -
Orbost & District Historical Societypaper bag of feathers, C. 1940's
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...The bag is probably not connected to the contents. The feathers would have been used by Marjorie Burton to decorate or trim hats. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from middle-class working church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made many of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11. This item is an example of the materials used in handcrafting women's hats and reflects the skills of women women necessary during WW11 when clothing became scarce. Clothes rationing began on June 1, 1941, two years after food rationing started. Clothes rationing ended on 15 March 1949.A brown paper bag containing feathers for hat trimming. Some are loose and others are attached to covered wire mounts. the feathers are dark brown.LYONS - diagonally across paper bag in black print. There are addresses of U.K.shops on either side .feathers millinery accessories burton-marjorie -
Orbost & District Historical Societyshawl, early 20th century
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...This shawl may have been used for Marjorie Burton or earlier. It has been passed down fcrom the Whiteman family through the Burton family. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made many of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. This item is an example of a handmade item of clothing and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the twentieth century.A square crocheted silk shawl with a lacy pattern. It is cream coloured and has rounded corners.crochet handcraft shawl burton-marjorie -
Orbost & District Historical Societyunderwear, 1937-1938
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...This chemise combination was basically a long chemise with panty legs attached, but in a briefer form than pieces of previous decades. It was made by Marjorie Burton's mother, Mrs Whiteman, and was for Marjorie's trousseau. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from amiddle-class, working church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who mademany of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11. This item is an example of ahomemade piece of clothing and reflects theneedlework skills of women during the first half of the twentieth century.A chemise combination made of pink silk and buttoning at the crotch. It has lace insets and thin straps. It is waisted and has a defined bustline.underwear women's-clothing chemise burton-marjorie -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper clipping, 16.8.1975
... In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. ...The Daily Telegraph is a broadsheet newspaper published in London by Telegraph Media Group and distributed across the United Kingdom and internationally. This newspaper clipping was used by Marjorie Burton for fashion ideas. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class working church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made many of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11. Newspapers reflect the current social and fashion trends. This item is an example which reflects the women's clothing fashions of 1975.A page from the Daily Telegraph, Saturday August 16, 1975. it contains articles and advertisements for women's fashion.Bottom left hand corner of page 8 - illegible handwriting in blue pen.newspaper-article-fashion burton-marjorie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Site Office for the Construction of new crossing and station, 1/06/2009
... This photograph is of the Site Office for the work associated with lowering of railway line and construction of new railway station. ...This photograph is of the Site Office for the work associated with lowering of railway line and construction of new railway station. ...One of a collection of photographs taken of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line and building of the new railway station on the western side of Springvale Road so that the Springvale Road Rail Crossing can be eliminated. Black & white photograph of the precinct surrounding the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing. This photograph is of the Site Office for the work associated with lowering of railway line and construction of new railway station. See NP 3545 to NP3567for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road., springvale road nunawading
