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Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - General aviation, Earlybird The Story of Phil Lightband
... ...Old enough...General aviation The child bird Air born The helmet speaks Solo Old enough Dancing Discipline Crossroads War bird Grounded Sea gulls The silver blue bird First leg Bogged Foreign skies Winged Jail birds Wings clipped Bikes & prams Phoenix Between two worids Amphibians Rainmakers Biography of NZ pilot Phil Lightbrand & his involvement in NZ general aviation, circa 1996 Earlybird The Story of Phil Lightband Book General aviation ...Biography of NZ pilot Phil Lightbrand & his involvement in NZ general aviation, circa 1996non-fictionBiography of NZ pilot Phil Lightbrand & his involvement in NZ general aviation, circa 1996the child bird, air born, the helmet speaks, solo, old enough, dancing, discipline, crossroads, war bird, grounded, sea gulls, the silver blue bird, first leg, bogged, foreign skies, winged, jail birds, wings clipped, bikes & prams, phoenix, between two worids, amphibians, rainmakers -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, The Old Borough was good enough by Bryan Henderson, 1914-1919
... The Old Borough was good enough by Bryan Henderson...This book contains their biographical information as well as information about World War 1 and some of the operational units. world war 1 Hardback, 60p., col. illus. The Old Borough was good enough by Bryan Henderson Book Bryan Henderson ...The author researched World War 1 soldiers who were listed on the Greensborough Sunday School Honour Roll 1914-1919 and other servicemen from both World Wars. This book contains their biographical information as well as information about World War 1 and some of the operational units.Hardback, 60p., col. illus.world war 1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Child's Gloves
... Received as a christening present for a baby. When old enough she was allowed to only carry them to church (donor)...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Received as a christening present for a baby. When old enough she was allowed to only carry them to church (donor) costume accessories glove accessories Pair of child's gloves - brown - suitable for a child about eight years old. ...Received as a christening present for a baby. When old enough she was allowed to only carry them to church (donor)Pair of child's gloves - brown - suitable for a child about eight years old. Brown stitching with press stud closures. Three radiating lines of stitching on front of gloves.costume accessories, glove accessories -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Debutante Ball 1949 and names of debutantes, 1949
... The origin of debutante balls was that the woman was old enough to be married, and part of the purpose of her coming out was to display her to eligible bachelors and their families with a view to marriage within a select circle. ...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast The origin of debutante balls was that the woman was old enough to be married, and part of the purpose of her coming out was to display her to eligible bachelors and their families with a view to marriage within a select circle. ...The origin of debutante balls was that the woman was old enough to be married, and part of the purpose of her coming out was to display her to eligible bachelors and their families with a view to marriage within a select circle. These balls were popular on the Island and held at the Shire Hall in Thompson Ave.HistoricalBlack and white photo of group of debutantes in white gowns with posies, dance instructor and Mrs Leggatt, wife of local MP Sir William Leggatt. Allan Murray was the photographer.List of names of debutantes, dance instructor, dignitary and photographer. Also notes re problems with photos from the night.Charlotte Cleeland's deb photo 1949. also names as above.photograph, charlotte cleeland, debutantes phillip island, allan murray, john claringbold, val spokes, joan westley, ruth grayden, heather burton, gwen jackson, margery forrest, fay redpath, mrs mcadie, mrs dorothy leggatt, verna gawith, eileen jones, mrs anderson -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Boys who later joined the 1st Surrey Hills scout troop, 1909
... Harrison Buchanan was not old enough to join and for a time was the 'troop mascot' as the cubs had not been formed at this time. ...Harrison Buchanan was not old enough to join and for a time was the 'troop mascot' as the cubs had not been formed at this time. ...1st Surrey Hills was the 3rd troop formed in Victoria. Harrison Buchanan was not old enough to join and for a time was the 'troop mascot' as the cubs had not been formed at this time. He later became the troop's 2nd Scoutmaster. Doug Jeffries lived at 12 Vincent Street. Alex Lucas was the son of the draper in Canterbury Road. Our documentation variously gives the date as 1901 or 1909.Six boys are pictured against a backdrop of scrub in the eroded creek bed, called 'The Alps', of Back Creek opposite Wattle Park. Three of them are identified as: Harrison Buchanan (with the stave), Doug Jeffries on the LHS and Alex Lucas next to him.Black and white photo measuring L 24.5 cm x H 17.4 cmback creek, 1st surrey hills scout troop, scouts, harrison buchanan, alex lucas, doug jeffries, childhood and youth, topography -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Harelands, 1963
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. Was in a folder marked 'Residences'....The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. Was in a folder marked 'Residences'. ...A photo of a gathering at Harelands on 13 October 1963. It was the handover of the Recreation Hall at Harelands from the Eastern Suburbs branch of VAJEX. Mr Maurice Ashkanasy, President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry is addressing the gathering. Harelands (purchased 1950) was a residence run by Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. Was in a folder marked 'Residences'.A record of Legacy acquiring residences to provide a home for children that needed care.Black and white photo of a group at the handover of a recreation hall built at Harelands for Legacy.Handwritten on the reverse 'Sunday 13/10/63. On occasion of handing over by the Eastern Suburbs branch of VAJEX, of the recreation Hall at "Harelands" Legacy Residence, Kew to Melbourne Legacy. Mr Maurice Ashkanasy, President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry is addressing the gathering.' in blue pen and 'Harelands 1963' in pencil. Stamped 'The property of Melbourne Legacy; in purple ink.residences, harelands -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Dinner at Harelands, 1972
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. ...The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. A record of a Legacy President visiting the Legacy home and spending time with the Junior Legatees. residences past presidents harelands junior legatee Handwritten on reverse 'N4176A' and stamped in purple ink 'Property of Melbourne Legacy 1972' and details of photographer Stuart Penberthy Pty Ltd. ...A photo of President Foskett visiting Harelands house for dinner with Junior Legatees. This photo was used in a newsletter, the Bulletin, in 1972 which includes the caption 'The President of Melbourne Legacy, Legatee Ron. Foskett, joins some of the Junior Legatees at the "Harelands" Legacy Residence at Kew for dinner. Harelands was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. A record of a Legacy President visiting the Legacy home and spending time with the Junior Legatees.Black and white photo of President Foskett dining with some of the children at Harelands.Handwritten on reverse 'N4176A' and stamped in purple ink 'Property of Melbourne Legacy 1972' and details of photographer Stuart Penberthy Pty Ltd.residences, past presidents, harelands, junior legatee -
Melbourne LegacyDocument, Hostel furnishings not yet purchased
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent....The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. As well as detailing the items themselves, the lists identify Myers as a major supplier. ...Many items had to be purchased or supplied when setting up the first Legacy hostel, and these documents record the variety of equipment needed for such a project. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.As well as detailing the items themselves, the lists identify Myers as a major supplier. Prices give an interesting insight into the times, as does what are seen to be necessities.Faded white copy paper with black type, 2 holes punched for filing.00520 Black ink handwriting added at bottom 00520.1 Numeral 5 in pencil, pencilled date 4/3/43 00520.1(2) Numeral 6 in pencil, pencilled alteration to total 00520.2 Numeral 7 in pencil, pencilled ticks 00520.2(2) Numeral 8 in pencil, pencilled item additions and prices 00520.3 Numeral 10 in pencil, pencilled item additions and prices, 'For L/ Cash" in ink top left hand side.residences, holmbush initial negotiations -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic object - Embroidered Turkish hand towel
... In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings....In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings. ...Purchased in Athens from antiques dealer (Pandrossou St, Monastirki) by donors sister in the 1970's. Guests in Turkey would be offered water to wash their hands and yagliks to wipe them. When everyone sat crossed legged at low tables, yagliks were also used to cover their laps from spills. They were also used to wrap items such as an important letter, sum of money, present, jewellery, gift of fruits or sweets, an article of clothing - all wrapped in an embroidered yaglik or bocha (square cloth). The richer the wrapping the greater the compliment. In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings.Example of Ottoman EmbroideryYaglik (Turkish towel), embroidered both ends with geometric motifs in grey, blue, red and metallic threadflower, floral -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic object - Embroidered Turkish hand towel
... In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings....In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings. ...Purchased in Athens from antiques dealer (Pandrossou St, Monastirki) by donors sister in the 1970's. Guests in Turkey would be offered water to wash their hands and yagliks to wipe them. When everyone sat crossed legged at low tables, yagliks were also used to cover their laps from spills. They were also used to wrap items such as an important letter, sum of money, present, jewellery, gift of fruits or sweets, an article of clothing - all wrapped in an embroidered yaglik or bocha (square cloth). The richer the wrapping the greater the compliment. In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings.Example of Ottoman EmbroideryTseure (Turkish towel), embroidered both ends with floral motifs in pink, blue, green and yellow threadflower, floral -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic object - Embroidered Turkish hand towel
... In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings....In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings. ...Purchased in Athens from antiques dealer (Pandrossou St, Monastirki) by donors sister in the 1970's. Guests in Turkey would be offered water to wash their hands and yagliks to wipe them. When everyone sat crossed legged at low tables, yagliks were also used to cover their laps from spills. They were also used to wrap items such as an important letter, sum of money, present, jewellery, gift of fruits or sweets, an article of clothing - all wrapped in an embroidered yaglik or bocha (square cloth). The richer the wrapping the greater the compliment. In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings.Example of Ottoman EmbroideryTseure (Turkish towel), embroidered both ends with floral motifsflower, floral, geometric -
Melbourne LegacySlide, Stanhope kitchen, 1959
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...Slide photograph of four girls in the kitchen at Stanhope. Believed to be from from 1959. Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of the fittings in Stanhope.Colour slide of children in the Stanhope kitchen, in a grey Hanimount.Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in black pen.stanhope, residences, kitchen -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Manufactured Objects, card of buttons, c1900
... They broke their partnership in1855 and Anthony took his sons Anthony and Samuel into partnership as they became old enough. Anthony Hordern & Sons was the largest department store in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. with 52 acres (21 hectares) of retail space, and was once the largest department store in the world . ...They broke their partnership in1855 and Anthony took his sons Anthony and Samuel into partnership as they became old enough. Anthony Hordern & Sons was the largest department store in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. with 52 acres (21 hectares) of retail space, and was once the largest department store in the world . ...Anthony Hordern sen. (1788–1869) came from Staffordshire, as a free immigrant in 1823, and the business was originally established as a drapery store in Pitt Street by his wife Ann. The family moved to Melbourne and remained there but a son Anthony junior purchased land in George Street Sydney in 1842 and set up business with his brother Lebbeus. They broke their partnership in1855 and Anthony took his sons Anthony and Samuel into partnership as they became old enough. Anthony Hordern & Sons was the largest department store in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. with 52 acres (21 hectares) of retail space, and was once the largest department store in the world . It also operated one of the largest mail order businesses in Australia. One of their advertising slogans was that they sold "anything from a needle to an anchor". A strip of blue cardboard with 95 small, white 2 hole buttons . The cardboard folds into 3 for easy storage with each section holding 36 buttons. 7 buttons are missing - used. The buttons are sewn onto the card with a running thread that is covered by backing paper.on backing of card a picture of an 'Anchor and Rope , Needle and Thread' / FROM A NEEDLE / TO AN ANCHOR / TRADE MARK / MADE IN ENGLAND. inside ' MADE IN 14 LINES ENGLAND 'horden anthony senior, horden and son pty ltd, sydney, new south wales, moorabbin, department stores, market gardeners, pioneers, dressmaking, craftwork, sewing needles, clothing, buttons -
Melbourne LegacyLetter - Document, letter, 1943
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent....The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. Right from its inception, Holmbush was administered in a professional manner according to the then legal and governance requirements. residences holmbush holmbush administration Initialled in blue ink by Legatee E. ...Letter from Legatee E. Russell, Chairman of the Hostel Committee to L.B. Wallace, Chartered Accountant, setting out the form of accounts for the proposed hostel (Holmbush) dated 18 February 1943. Holmbush was renamed Blamey House after the first Blamey House was sold. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.Right from its inception, Holmbush was administered in a professional manner according to the then legal and governance requirements.Letter from 1943 about expenditure for Holmbush on green file copy paper, two holes punched for filing, black carbon imprint.Initialled in blue ink by Legatee E. Russellresidences, holmbush, holmbush administration -
Melbourne LegacySlide, Stanhope Study, 1950s
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...Slide photograph of a girl studying at a desk in a bedroom. Believed in Stanhope from the label. Several photos appear to have been taken at the same time and some are are marked 4, 11, 12, 13 (see items 02509 - 02516). Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of life for the residents of Stanhope.Colour slide of a girl studying at a desk in Stanhope, in a grey Hanimount mount.Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in black pen and 11 in to right corner.stanhope, residences, study -
Melbourne LegacySlide, Stanhope Bedroom, 1950s
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...Slide photograph of two girls in bedroom. Believed in Stanhope from the label. Several photos are marked 4, 11, 12, 13, and were taken at the same time (see items 02509 - 02516) Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of life for the residents of Stanhope.Colour slide of two girls in their bedroom in Stanhope, in a grey Hanimount mount.Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in black pen and 12 in top right corner.stanhope, residences, bedroom -
Melbourne LegacySlide, Stanhope Study, 1950s
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...Slide photograph of two girls studying at their desks in a bedroom. Believed in Stanhope from the label. Several photos appear to have been taken at the same time and some are are marked 4, 11, 12, 13 (see items 02509 - 02516). Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of life for the residents of Stanhope.Colour slide of a girl studying at a desk in Stanhope, in a grey Hanimount mount.Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in blue pen.stanhope, residences, study -
Melbourne LegacySlide, Stanhope Recreation Room, 1950s
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...Slide photograph of two girls playing table tennis in the recreation room. Believed in Stanhope from the label. Several photos are marked 4, 11, 12, 13, and were taken at the same time (see items 02513 - 02516) Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of life for the residents of Stanhope.Colour slide of two girls playing table tennis while two others watch at Stanhope, in a grey Hanimount mount.Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in black pen.stanhope, residences, tabletennis -
Melbourne LegacySlide, Stanhope Dining Room, 1950s
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...Slide photograph of the dining room with wooden chairs and tables and a fireplace and ornate doorframes. Believed in Stanhope from the label. Several photos are marked 4, 11, 12, 13, and were taken at the same time (see items 02513 - 02516) Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of life for the residents of Stanhope.Colour slide of the dining room at Stanhope, in a grey Hanimount mount.Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in black pen and '3' in pencil bottom left.stanhope, residences, dining -
Melbourne LegacySlide, Stanhope Study, 1950s
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...Slide photograph of a girl studying at a desk in a bedroom. Believed in Stanhope from the label. Several photos appear to have been taken at the same time and some are are marked 4, 11, 12, 13 (see items 02509 - 02517). Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of life for the residents of Stanhope.Colour slide of a girl studying at a desk in Stanhope, in a grey Hanimount mount.Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in black pen and 4 in bottom left corner.stanhope, residences, study -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, From Stanhope News, 1959
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. ...The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. A record of the exterior of Stanhope. stanhope residences Written around above it 'Stanhope, Legacy, Kew'. ...A photo from a book compiled about the Legacy children's residence called Stanhope. These photos show the archway at the front of the property. Stanhope was supervised by Matron Dorothy (Dorrie) Vines from the time it opened in 1946 until she retired in December 1966. It is likely she compiled this notebook as she is referred to as 'self' in then photo. Individual pages of photos or newspaper clippings have been added separately. Items 01817 to 01827. Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Generally Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. A record of the exterior of Stanhope. Black and white photo x 2, of the exterior of Stanhope.Written around above it 'Stanhope, Legacy, Kew'.stanhope, residences -
Melbourne LegacyLetter - Document, letter, 1943
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent....The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. Record of establishing financial practices for Holmbush Committee as adopted by the Board of Management. residences holmbush holmbush administration White quarto copy paper, black ink, two hole punched, a letter about funds for Holmbush.. ...Letter from the Junior Legacy Club dated 19 April 1943 recording a request to the Treasurer of Legacy for a cheque of £100 to be drawn in favour of Holmbush Committee. Holmbush was the first hostel for children that Legacy started and operated from April 1943. It was later renamed Blamey House after another hostel called Blamey House was closed. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.Record of establishing financial practices for Holmbush Committee as adopted by the Board of Management.White quarto copy paper, black ink, two hole punched, a letter about funds for Holmbush..residences, holmbush, holmbush administration -
Melbourne LegacyLetter - Document, letter
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent....The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. A record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943. residences holmbush holmbush administration Letter from 1943 applying for a position at Holmbush on white notepaper, black ink handwriting, two hole punched. ...Job application dated 6 February 1943 by Mr R Roper of Albert Park for the position of Manager of the Legacy Club Hostel. It lists his experience in WWI and running a farm in Gippsland. Holmbush was the first children's home established by Melbourne Legacy. It was later renamed Blamey House when the first Blamey House was sold. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.A record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943.Letter from 1943 applying for a position at Holmbush on white notepaper, black ink handwriting, two hole punched.residences, holmbush, holmbush administration -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Legacy 50th Anniversary, 1973
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent....The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. A record of an event at Stanhope to mark the 50th anniversary of Legacy during the Golden Jubilee year 1973. golden jubilee legatee event residences Black and white photo of President Handbury with Junior Legatees at Stanhope residence in 1973. ...A photo of President Handbury on the steps of Stanhope House to celebrate the 50th Anniversary in 1973. He is speaking to a gathering and is standing with a group of Junior Legatees, presumably those that live in the residences (Stanhope, Holmbush and Blamey House). Photo came from a folder marked Residences. For other items commemorating the 50th Anniversary see 00451 to 00455, 00460 to 00464, 00391, 01418, 01419, 01420. Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950) were residences run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accomodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.A record of an event at Stanhope to mark the 50th anniversary of Legacy during the Golden Jubilee year 1973.Black and white photo of President Handbury with Junior Legatees at Stanhope residence in 1973.golden jubilee, legatee event, residences -
Melbourne LegacySlide, Stanhope Lounge, 1950s
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...Slide photograph of the lounge with nine girls watching a television set. Believed in Stanhope from the label. Several photos appear to have been taken at the same time and some are are marked 4, 11, 12, 13 (see items 02509 - 02516). Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of life for the residents of Stanhope.Colour slide of nine girls in the TV lounge in Stanhope, in a grey Hanimount mount.Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in black pen and 13 in top right corner.stanhope, residences, lounge -
Melbourne LegacySlide, Stanhope Study, 1962
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...Slide photograph of girls studying at desks in a study. Believed in Stanhope from the label. Other photos appear to have been taken at the same time and are marked 14, 15, 16 (see items 02520 - 02522). Black and white hardcopy photos of these slides are at 01835. Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of life for the residents of Stanhope.Colour slide of a girl studying at a desk in Stanhope, in a red and yellow Kodak logo mount.Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in blue pen and imprinted 14 in top left corner.stanhope, residences, study -
Bendigo Military MuseumNewspaper - NEWSPAPER, 1945 Victory Edition Souvenir, The Herald, 1995
... Returned to join as his fathers name Lewis John same initials and old enough. He served and was discharged as this name. ...Returned to join as his fathers name Lewis John same initials and old enough. He served and was discharged as this name. ...Jack KINGSBURY/ Born Northern W.A. 16 March 1916 Died 14 August 1983 Age 14 worked in gold mines at Kalgoorlie for som years then came to Bendigo/mines. He met and married Jessie PITTS in 1936. He enlisted in the airforce in 1941 and was studying to be a pilot when he retired. Cat No 5821,5822,5823 Leigh Joseph JONES/ Born Richmond 2 June 1922 to 18 March 1983. Married Dorothy Jean PITTS 18 March 1944. Applied to join the army but was too young. Returned to join as his fathers name Lewis John same initials and old enough. He served and was discharged as this name. He was aboard ship when it was discovered too late. He served in New Guinea. Post war he applied to have his service name corrected, he was a champion sports man, cycling, football, bowling. Awarded an imperial award for his work with Papua New Guinea “Newspaper- reprint of the The Herald original newspaper from MELBOURNE WEDNESDAY EVEING AUGUST 15, 1945 Black and white print and photographs on paper newspaper, military history, ww2 -
Melbourne LegacyLetter, Hospitals and Charities Acts. Registration of Institutions, 1943
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent....The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. Shows compliance with Victorian legislation when the first hostel was opened by Legacy Melbourne. residences holmbush 00335.1 Quarto paper, black and white. 00335.2 Foolscap paper, black and white, 2 pages 00335.3 Note paper, Charities Board of Victoria letterhead Hospitals and Charities Acts. ...The Holmbush committee sent a form to register Holmbush under the Charities Act with a cover letter dated 2nd June 1943. The reply was received from the Charities Board of Victoria confirming registration, dated 9th June 1943. Holmbush was the first hostel for children that Legacy started and operated from April 1943. It was later renamed Blamey House after another hostel called Blamey House was closed. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.Shows compliance with Victorian legislation when the first hostel was opened by Legacy Melbourne.00335.1 Quarto paper, black and white. 00335.2 Foolscap paper, black and white, 2 pages 00335.3 Note paper, Charities Board of Victoria letterheadresidences, holmbush -
Melbourne LegacyDocument - Document, advertisement, 1943
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent....The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. Shows the duties and preferred attributes required to run Holmbush as a residence for children. residences holmbush holmbush administration Page 2 shows notes in pencil of edits and changes to the typed text which appear in the final draft. ...Draft wording of advertisements that were to run in the newspapers. It invites applications from persons over 45 to run a hostel for Legacy. Applicants must be keenly interested in welfare of young people and were preferably an ex-serviceman and his wife. Holmbush was the first hostel for children that Legacy started and operated from April 1943. It was later renamed Blamey House after another hostel called Blamey House was closed. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.Shows the duties and preferred attributes required to run Holmbush as a residence for children.White copy paper with black type two hole punched of an advertisement for hostel manager.Page 2 shows notes in pencil of edits and changes to the typed text which appear in the final draft.residences, holmbush, holmbush administration -
Melbourne LegacySlide, Stanhope, 1950s
... The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. ...Slide photographs of the exterior of Stanhope on a sunny day with children sitting on the lawn. Believed to be from from the 1950s. Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. It was at 1245 Burke Road Kew (corner of Cotham Rd). It was purchased by Red Cross in 1945 who refurbished it and leased it back to Legacy for as long as it was required as a residence for junior legatees. It was handed back to Red Cross in 1981. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of the outside of Stanhope.Colour slide x 2 of the exterior of Stanhope with children sitting on the lawn, in a cardboard mount.Imprinted with slide numbers, 14 and 16. Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in black pen.stanhope, residences
