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Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Pathfinder, Peter Isaacson, Pathfinder Collection - Volume 3, 2000
... Pathfinder...Pathfinder Collection - Volume 3...Pathfinder Collection - Volume 3 Book Pathfinder Peter Isaacson Information Australia ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - PATHFINDER, Air Vice-Marshal D.C.T. Bennett, 1958
... PATHFINDER...PATHFINDER...PATHFINDER Book PATHFINDER Air Vice-Marshal D.C.T. ... -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, WAR AUTOBIOGRAPHY, Air Vice-Marshal D.C.T. BENNETT, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O, "Pathfinder", Sept 1958 - Second Impression
... "Pathfinder"..."PATHFINDER" A War Autobiography by Air Vice-Marshal D.C. ..."PATHFINDER" A War Autobiography by Air Vice-Marshal D.C. ..."PATHFINDER" A War Autobiography by Air Vice-Marshal D.C. BENNETT, C.D., C.B.E., D.S.O.. RAF WW2.Hardcover book. Cover - cardboard, dark blue color buckram. Gold print on spine. 287 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs. Front and back end papers - owner's stamps. Front end paper - price notation.Front and back end papers - owner's stamp - purple ink "AIR CADET CORPS/ CITY OF BENDIGO SQUADRON. Blue ink "RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE/ MEMORIAL HALL BENDIGO" . Front end paper - price notation - grey lead pencil "4590/22/6"books, military history, ww2, autobiography, raf -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)Mary Norman-Bail and Pupils, ca1950s, Mary Norman-Bail and Pathfinder School Pupils, ca1950s, c.1950s
... Mary Norman-Bail and Pathfinder School Pupils, ca1950s...Black-and-white photo of Mary Norman-Bail, other staff members, and pupils of her Pathfinder School. Date is not known, but ca1950s....Black-and-white photo of Mary Norman-Bail, other staff members, and pupils of her Pathfinder School. Date is not known, but ca1950s. ...Black-and-white photo of Mary Norman-Bail, other staff members, and pupils of her Pathfinder School. Date is not known, but ca1950s.This is one of a collection of several hundred photos, books, documents and teaching aids donated to Langi Morgala Museum by Jessica Norman-Bail (or by her estate). Almost all the collection relates to Jessica's mother, the photographer, artist and educator Mary Norman-Bail, and to Mary Norman-Bail's Pathfinder School, which was located in Ararat for several years in the first half of the twentieth century. In total, the Norman-Bail collection provides an illuminating picture of the unique Pathfinder school, though much of the collection is yet to be analysed. The Langi Morgala Norman-Bail collection is of local signficance; but further research into the collection, and into Norman-Bail's work and ideas, may enhance the significance further. Unmounted black-and-white photo, No inscriptions, but original and new accession number of photo are written on the back. Inscription the back of the photo [cat.nbrs]: "1641 / EC 1641.1"education, school, teacher, art, class, photographer, norman, collage, norman-bail, bail, educator, pupil, pathfinder-school, curriculum, grade, progressive-education, artist, painter, artwork -
Greensborough Historical SocietyCD-ROM, Neil McPherson, Scout Pathfinder Badge 1951, 1951_
... Scout Pathfinder Badge 1951...Report made to satisfy requirements for award of a Scout Pathfinder badge....Report made to satisfy requirements for award of a Scout Pathfinder badge. Very detailed description of the Greensborough area in 1951, by Neil McPherson, Troop Leader, 6th Preston greensborough scouts pathfinder badge CD-ROM, containing 30 files Adobe 12.5 x 14.2 cm Photoshop 7 Scout Pathfinder Badge 1951 CD-ROM Neil McPherson ...Detailed description and maps of Greensborough area, including roads and streets and natural features in 1951. Report made to satisfy requirements for award of a Scout Pathfinder badge.Very detailed description of the Greensborough area in 1951, by Neil McPherson, Troop Leader, 6th PrestonCD-ROM, containing 30 files Adobe 12.5 x 14.2 cm Photoshop 7greensborough, scouts, pathfinder badge -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesTheatre Program and flyer, Pathfinder (musical play) by Darryl Emerson performed at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing Thursday September 15 1988
... Pathfinder (musical play) by Darryl Emerson performed at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing Thursday September 15 1988...pathfinder...based on John Shaw Nelsons life and poetry pathfinder program programme athenaeum theatre kim carpenter darryl emmerson black and white Pathfinder (musical play) by Darryl Emerson performed at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing Thursday September 15 1988 Theatre Program and flyer ...based on John Shaw Nelsons life and poetryblack and white pathfinder, program, programme, athenaeum theatre, kim carpenter, darryl emmerson -
Narre Warren and District Family History GroupBook, Kenneth Cox, Angus McMillan : pathfinder, 1973
... Angus McMillan : pathfinder...Angus McMillan : pathfinder Book Kenneth Cox Olinda Public Relations ...McMillan appointed Protector of Aborigines, Port Albert area. Cattle mustering.non-fictionMcMillan appointed Protector of Aborigines, Port Albert area. Cattle mustering.life on the isle of skye, ewen mcleod, dargo, monaro district nsw, iguana creek -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (collection) - Pathfinder Collection - Volume 3
... Pathfinder Collection - Volume 3...Pathfinder Collection - Volume 3 Book Pathfinder Collection - Volume 3 ... -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Denis Warner, Pathfinder: The Peter Isaacson Story, 2000
... Pathfinder: The Peter Isaacson Story...With happy memories of many years of friendship, Denis Warner 30/8/2000" Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket Pathfinder: The Peter Isaacson Story Book Denis Warner Information Australia ...Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket"To Patricia and John. With happy memories of many years of friendship, Denis Warner 30/8/2000"australian biography, world war ii, air pilots, military, walsh st library -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Angus McMillan Pathfinder
... Angus McMillan Pathfinder...Exploration Angus McMillan Pathfinder Book ...exploration -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - The Wind and Beyond, a Biography of Theodore von Karman, Lee Edson et al, The Wind and Beyond: Theodore von Karman, Pioneer in Aviation and Pathfinder in Space, 1967
... The Wind and Beyond: Theodore von Karman, Pioneer in Aviation and Pathfinder in Space...Hardcover with a purple arrow on the front cover The Wind and Beyond: Theodore von Karman, Pioneer in Aviation and Pathfinder in Space Book The Wind and Beyond, a Biography of Theodore von Karman Lee Edson Theodore von Karman ...Hardcover with a purple arrow on the front covernon-fiction -
Highett RSL Sub Branch IncPhotograph: Panoramic: Squadron, 635 Pathfinder Squadron RAF
... 635 Pathfinder Squadron RAF...635 Pathfinder Squadron RAF Photograph: Panoramic: Squadron ... -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Shakespeare Head, Pathfinder : a war autobiography, 1958
... Pathfinder : a war autobiography..."Air Vice-Marshal Don Bennett was one of the most outstanding figures of the second World War and the creator and leader of the legendary Pathfinder Force of 8 Group. His made him the obvious choice as leader of the Pathfinders -the elite force designed to carry out pioneering target-marking and precision-bombing of Nazi-occupied Europe. ...I was posted to 29 Squadron at North Weald in Essex and I was more than pleased to be a 'fighter boy', which for some unknown reason seemed and still seems to carry with it an aura of glamour - goodness knows why! "Air Vice-Marshal Don Bennett was one of the most outstanding figures of the second World War and the creator and leader of the legendary Pathfinder Force of 8 Group. His made him the obvious choice as leader of the Pathfinders -the elite force designed to carry out pioneering target-marking and precision-bombing of Nazi-occupied Europe. Bennett played a prominent part in deploying a Mosquito intruder force to harass Germany by night and in developing FIDO, the invaluable fog dispersal system.Ill, p.287.non-fictionI was posted to 29 Squadron at North Weald in Essex and I was more than pleased to be a 'fighter boy', which for some unknown reason seemed and still seems to carry with it an aura of glamour - goodness knows why! "Air Vice-Marshal Don Bennett was one of the most outstanding figures of the second World War and the creator and leader of the legendary Pathfinder Force of 8 Group. His made him the obvious choice as leader of the Pathfinders -the elite force designed to carry out pioneering target-marking and precision-bombing of Nazi-occupied Europe. Bennett played a prominent part in deploying a Mosquito intruder force to harass Germany by night and in developing FIDO, the invaluable fog dispersal system. world war 1939 - aerial operations - britain, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPrint - "Bombers Moon"
... The Lancaster bombers shown were a part of a squadron of elite Pathfinder Force. The small Pathfinder Force went ahead of the main bomber stream to mark targets with flares and incendiary bombs. ...Inscribed " Bombers Moon" by Robert Taylor. Pathfinder Force Lancaster's crewing up on a Lincolnshire airfield. ...The Lancaster bombers shown were a part of a squadron of elite Pathfinder Force. The small Pathfinder Force went ahead of the main bomber stream to mark targets with flares and incendiary bombs. ...The Lancaster bombers shown were a part of a squadron of elite Pathfinder Force. The small Pathfinder Force went ahead of the main bomber stream to mark targets with flares and incendiary bombs. R.A.F Pathfinder was Squadron 582.Framed print named "Bombers Moon" . Showing Lancaster Bombers crewing up before a mission.Inscribed " Bombers Moon" by Robert Taylor. Pathfinder Force Lancaster's crewing up on a Lincolnshire airfield. Winter 1944. Signed by Air Vice Marshal DON BENNETT CB CBE DSO FRAES and Group Captain HAMISH MAHADDIE DSO DFC AFC FRAES. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, The Romance of Craft, 1929
... She moved to Echuca and then Ararat where she set up a school called The Pathfinder. She became well known as an artist and exhibited her work in the Victorian Artists Exhibitions. ...The Pathfinder School Ararat St. Andrew's M NORMAN - BAIL Principal and Proprietor...She moved to Echuca and then Ararat where she set up a school called The Pathfinder. She became well known as an artist and exhibited her work in the Victorian Artists Exhibitions. ...This book belonged to Mary Norman- Bail (1883-1962). She came to Warrnambool in 1901 and studied art and became an art teacher and artist. She moved to Echuca and then Ararat where she set up a school called The Pathfinder. She became well known as an artist and exhibited her work in the Victorian Artists Exhibitions. In 1922 she married Jesse Bail and had one child named Jessica. Several of her paintings are in the Warrnambool and District Historical Society collection.This book is of considerable interest because of its connection to a Warrnambool artist.This a soft covered book of 88 pages. It has a blue cover with black printing and an image of a weaving loom. It contains printed material and many illustrations and diagrams. The Pathfinder School Ararat St. Andrew's M NORMAN - BAIL Principal and Proprietormary norman- bail, warrnambool -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)Postcard, Maker not known, ca mid-20C
... Pathfinder...This postcard shows a display of posters and educational materials relating to health education taught at the Pathfinder school, created by local professional Mary NormanBail. ...This postcard shows a display of posters and educational materials relating to health education taught at the Pathfinder school, created by local professional Mary NormanBail. ...This postcard shows a display of posters and educational materials relating to health education taught at the Pathfinder school, created by local professional Mary NormanBail. This is one of a collection of several hundred photos, books, documents and teaching aids donated to Langi Morgala Museum by Jessica Norman-Bail (or by her estate). Almost all the collection relates to Jessica's mother, the photographer, artist and educator Mary Norman-Bail, and to Mary Norman-Bail's Pathfinder School, which was located in Ararat for several years in the first half of the twentieth century. Black & white postcard featuring a display of health education teaching materials. The display is on a cloth covered table. The rear of the postcard is handwritten text. "This is some of the / work that brought / credit and honour / to the school. / Through the Australian / Boradcasting / Commission. / You cannot see the / books very well / but they are beautifully / illustrated and are / at present being / sent round the schools / in Japan. / M.Norman Bail / S.A.P.F. / Ararat Vic." pathfinder, normanbail, health education -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - Pathfinder, The Peter Isaacson story. In the air-on the ground
... Pathfinder...In the air-on the ground Book Pathfinder ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - PATHFINDER, Air Vice-Marshal D.C.T. Bennett, 1958
... PATHFINDER...Book PATHFINDER Air Vice-Marshal D.C.T. Bennett First Sphere Books ... -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Pathfinders Badge (Eagle)
... Brass eagle with wings out-stretched Known as 'Pathfinder Badge'...Badge World War I As above Brass eagle with wings out-stretched Known as 'Pathfinder Badge' Accessory Pathfinders Badge (Eagle) ...Brass eagle with wings out-stretched Known as 'Pathfinder Badge'As abovebadge, world war i -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - Pathfinders, Rear Gunners Pathfinders, Published 1987
... Story of the Pathfinders in WW2 by Ron Smith DFM Soft cover 160 printed pages....Rear Gunners Pathfinders Book Pathfinders The Guernsey Press Co Ltd ...Story of the Pathfinders in WW2 by Ron Smith DFM Soft cover 160 printed pages. -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyBook - Skiing the High Plains, Harry Stephenson, 1982
... This book is dedicated to the pathfinders Those skiers who cut the first tracks across our virgin snowfields....This book is dedicated to the pathfinders Those skiers who cut the first tracks across our virgin snowfields. ...This history of the Ski Exploration of Victoria's Alpine Area contains descriptions of all the great pioneering tours of the 1920s and 1930s as recorded and documented by members of those parties at the completion of their trips. Every tour story is accompanied by a map of the route and photos taken along the way. This is an historic document, recapturing and recording achievements by the pioneers who cut the first ski tracks across our Alpine Winter Wonderland, and whose names are a "Who's Who" of the earliest years of Victorian skiing. In addition, this book contains sections of superb full-page photographs of the mountains in winter, taken by noted Australian mountain skier-photographers.The extensive volume of 432 pages including maps and photographs. The endpapers include maps of the High Plains. A dedication and acknowledgements are included and it has been signed by the author. This history of the Ski Exploration of Victoria's Alpine Area contains descriptions of all the great pioneering tours of the 1920s and 1930s as recorded and documented by members of those parties at the completion of their trips. Every tour story is accompanied by a map of the route and photos taken along the way. This is an historic document, recapturing and recording achievements by the pioneers who cut the first ski tracks across our Alpine Winter Wonderland, and whose names are a "Who's Who" of the earliest years of Victorian skiing. In addition, this book contains sections of superb full-page photographs of the mountains in winter, taken by noted Australian mountain skier-photographers. high plains history, history of skiing victoria, bogong high plains -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Ian Allan Ltd, Hamish. Memoirs of Group Captain T. G. Mahaddie, 1989
... Subtitle "tje Story of a Pathfinder."...Subtitle "tje Story of a Pathfinder." Hamish. Memoirs of Group Captain T. ...Mid Blue hard cover with dust jacket dust jacket - while with photo of two stirling planes and clouds Author TG Mahaddie. Subtitle "tje Story of a Pathfinder."written inside on first page " Donated by Mrs Mary Wilkinson." books, military history, autobiographies -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesNewsletter advertisement, Piaf (musical) performed at the Universal Theatre commencing 15 October 1988
... newsletter produced by Greg Hocking and Tim Woods currently showing were dags the hot bagels pathfinder one for the money a night of infectious...newsletter produced by Greg Hocking and Tim Woods currently showing were dags the hot bagels pathfinder one for the money a night of infectious piaf universal theatre program programme jeannie lewis black and white advertisement Piaf (musical) performed at the Universal Theatre commencing 15 October 1988 Newsletter advertisement ...newsletter produced by Greg Hocking and Tim Woods currently showing were dags the hot bagels pathfinder one for the money a night of infectiousblack and white advertisementpiaf, universal theatre, program, programme, jeannie lewis -
Tennis AustraliaPage from Magazine, 23-Jul-38
... Two pages (left folio: cover and right folio: p11) from Pathfinder magazine ofJuly 23, 1938, featuring a photographic image of Helen Wills Moody playing tennis (left folio) and an article (right folio) entitled 'PRESENTING HELEN WILLS MOODY'. ...Tennis Two pages (left folio: cover and right folio: p11) from Pathfinder magazine ofJuly 23, 1938, featuring a photographic image of Helen Wills Moody playing tennis (left folio) and an article (right folio) entitled 'PRESENTING HELEN WILLS MOODY'. ...Two pages (left folio: cover and right folio: p11) from Pathfinder magazine ofJuly 23, 1938, featuring a photographic image of Helen Wills Moody playing tennis (left folio) and an article (right folio) entitled 'PRESENTING HELEN WILLS MOODY'. UV glass. Materials: Paper, Ink, Metal, Wood, Glasstennis -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Tony Grace, The War Diary of Flt Sgt John Grace 1943-1944, 2022
... John Maurice Grace was a member of the RAAF Pathfinder 462 bomber squadron. After the war he studied physiotherapy He was responsible for the establishment of the Physiotherapy department at the Warrnambool Base Hospital in 1950. ...John Maurice Grace was a member of the RAAF Pathfinder 462 bomber squadron. After the war he studied physiotherapy He was responsible for the establishment of the Physiotherapy department at the Warrnambool Base Hospital in 1950. ...War Diary of John Maurice Grace supplemented with family photographs and newspaper cuttings relating to his pre and post war life116 page A4 size book with green covers and white text on the front cover and spinenon-fictionWar Diary of John Maurice Grace supplemented with family photographs and newspaper cuttings relating to his pre and post war life john maurice grace, war diary, world war two, raaf pathfinder 462 bomber squadron -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LIVINGSTONE THE PATHFINDER, 1920
... Book, Ilvingstone the pathfinder, Les Gillies Collection, a red hardcovered book, by Basil Mathews. ...BOOK livingstone the pathfinder Basil Mathews , M.A.. Book, Ilvingstone the pathfinder, Les Gillies Collection, a red hardcovered book, by Basil Mathews. ...Book, Ilvingstone the pathfinder, Les Gillies Collection, a red hardcovered book, by Basil Mathews. M.A. with seven illustrations by Ernest Prater and nineteen other pictures and photographs. Fifth Impression.Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London, New York, Toronto, and Melbourne, 1920. On the front cover a label: Servicr Library, Australian Comfort's Fund ( Vidtorian Division ), Returned Army Sister's Auxillary, Group, No.20, C.F.914.Basil Mathews , M.A..book, livingstone the pathfinder -
Doncaster RSL Sub BranchPapers Bomber D4854
... Lancaster Squadron 156 Pathfinder RAF Warboys Huntingdonshire.Sgt. Patrick Brougham(Faddy) Commenced operations Feb 1943 killed on operation to Skoda16-04-1943 aged 18 1/2, buried with his six companions Brimond near Rheims France....Lancaster Squadron 156 Pathfinder RAF Warboys Huntingdonshire.Sgt. Patrick Brougham(Faddy) Commenced operations Feb 1943 killed on operation to Skoda16-04-1943 aged 18 1/2, buried with his six companions Brimond near Rheims France. ...Maps 11-02-43 Wilhelmshaven,8-03-43 Nurnburg 27-03-43 Berlin, logs Nurnburg and Berlin. Lancaster Squadron 156 Pathfinder RAF Warboys Huntingdonshire.Sgt. Patrick Brougham(Faddy) Commenced operations Feb 1943 killed on operation to Skoda16-04-1943 aged 18 1/2, buried with his six companions Brimond near Rheims France.Maps three Missions and Engineers log for two missions -
Lara RSL Sub BranchWorld War 2 War Graves of Lara Men, Photograph of Head Stone of grave site Pte. A. Bowler at Bomana War Cementary, New Guinea and Grave Site of Flight Lieutenant J.S. Austin DFC grave site Adelaide River, N. T
... Flying Officer Mick Helsham (A16-160) attacked first to act as a pathfinder and mark the target for the other Hudsons and Liberators:...Flying Officer Mick Helsham (A16-160) attacked first to act as a pathfinder and mark the target for the other Hudsons and Liberators: Full service records of J. ...Flt Lt J S Austin DFC, 400363. No 608 Sqn RAF, Nos 32, 13 & 2 Sqns. Stock agent of Lara, Vic; b Melbourne 15 May 1918. Died of illness 9 Nov 1943. Timor was the target for the night of 6 July, when Flight Lieutenant "Bunny" Austin (A16-207) led five Hudsons to bomb Koepang town. The next night he led back seven aircraft against the airfield at Penfoei, attacking before dawn on the 8th prior to United States Liberators bombing the runways and barracks. 75 Austin's aircraft was caught by Penfoei's master defensive searchlight, and Austin used violent evasion and switching on and off of his IFF equipment, a tactic used in Europe. The radar-controlled searchlights went out. Flying Officer Mick Helsham (A16-160) attacked first to act as a pathfinder and mark the target for the other Hudsons and Liberators:Full service records of J. S. Austin held by Lara R.S.L.Plain Sheet A4 paper with 2 photographs 1. A. Bowler W. 9.8 cm H. 13.8 cm photograph 2. J.S. Austin W. 1`5.9 cm H. 10.0 cmA4 sheet heading as: W.W. 2 War Graves of Lara Men. Note on photograph 1. Grave of A. Bowler, Bomana War Cemetery.r.a.f., graves, lara -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Woodbury Ladies' College, 1986
... In 1921, the school amalgamated with the newly formed St Andrew's College, Mont Victor Road, Kew (Vic) under the leadership of Rev JT Lawton [who had previously been principal of St Andrew's School of the 'Pathfinder' in South Yarra]. Miss Macey was for a period the Headmistress of the amalgamated school. ...In 1921, the school amalgamated with the newly formed St Andrew's College, Mont Victor Road, Kew (Vic) under the leadership of Rev JT Lawton [who had previously been principal of St Andrew's School of the 'Pathfinder' in South Yarra]. Miss Macey was for a period the Headmistress of the amalgamated school. ...Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information about Woodbury College, Cotham Road, Kew (Vic). The file includes historically significant primary sources relating to the former Woodbury College [c.1898-1920] and Lillsden Ladies' College, Edgevale Road, Kew (Vic) [c.1891-1903]. In addition to manuscripts, the file also includes photographs and ephemera such as a metal school badge, a hatband and printed programs and school magazines. The file [as of 2020] includes materials donated between 1986 and 2005 by descendants of the second principal (Miss Macey), and by former students and or their descendants. The contents of the reference file include: 1. School origins : undated handwritten manuscript [2pp]; 2. Annual Reports : Handwritten manuscripts for the years 1908, 1909, 1910, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1916, 1917, 1919, 1920 by Miss LJ Macey; 3. Prize List : undated manuscript [3pp]; 4. School Magazine ; undated handwritten manuscripts about the origin of the school's magazine; 5. Woodbury Chat [school magazine] : printed booklets from the years 1918, 1919, 1920 x 2; 6. Correspondence [sundry] : handwritten letters from a parent [1916] and a former pupil (sic) [1938] to Miss Macey; 7. Exercise Books : one containing a handwritten history of the school(s) and the names and addresses of former students and teachers; and the other containing information relating to the National Home Reading Union, Kew Circle [1912-c.1916]. 8. Metal school badge and photographic negative of students. The names of various donors are listed in the file: they include Ann Ransom, Muriel Coghlan, Helen Lade, and Lilian McRae (nee Houston).woodbury college, misses macey, schools - kew (vic), schools - cotham road - kew - vic, private schools - kew (vic), rev jt lawton, cotham road - kew (vic.)woodbury college, misses macey, schools - kew (vic), schools - cotham road - kew - vic, private schools - kew (vic), rev jt lawton, cotham road - kew (vic.) -
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Kew Historical Society IncUniform - School Uniform, Hatband of Woodbury Ladies’ College [Kew], circa 1918, c.1918
... In 1921, the school amalgamated with the newly formed St Andrew's College, Mont Victor Road, Kew (Vic) under the leadership of Rev JT Lawton [who had previously been principal of St Andrew's School of the 'Pathfinder' in South Yarra]. Miss Macey was for a period the Headmistress of the amalgamated school. ...In 1921, the school amalgamated with the newly formed St Andrew's College, Mont Victor Road, Kew (Vic) under the leadership of Rev JT Lawton [who had previously been principal of St Andrew's School of the 'Pathfinder' in South Yarra]. Miss Macey was for a period the Headmistress of the amalgamated school. ...Woodbury College was an indirect predecessor of Preshil School in Kew. Woodbury College was founded in Glenferrie Road by a Miss Harcourt, former principal of Sydenham College, Moonee Ponds. Miss Harcourt maintained the school until the goodwill was purchased in 1908 by Miss LJ Macey, who had previously operated Lillsden Ladies' College in Edgevale Road, between c.1891 and c.1903. The first school was in a rented building on the south side of Cotham Road between Atkins and Davis Streets. In 1910, a new school building was built on the corner of Uvadale Grove and Cotham Road [the building is still extant as of 2020]. Woodbury College was operated by Miss LJ and Miss HJ Macey until 1920. In 1921, the school amalgamated with the newly formed St Andrew's College, Mont Victor Road, Kew (Vic) under the leadership of Rev JT Lawton [who had previously been principal of St Andrew's School of the 'Pathfinder' in South Yarra]. Miss Macey was for a period the Headmistress of the amalgamated school. Another teacher at the school was Miss Margaret JR Lyttle, who in 1931, left St Andrew's to form the Preshil School.Rare ephemera relating to an early private school in Kew (Vic). The hatband was worn by Lilian McCrae in circa 1918 and donated by her sister Heather Houston. The badge was donated by Helen Lade.Navy blue hatband with narrow white and yellow stripes of Woodbury Ladies College (1903-1920). woodbury college, schools - cotham road - kew - vic, private schools - kew (vic)
