Photograph of May Day celebrations in the Alexandra Gardens in Ararat, with J Ward buildings in background. After investigation, it was concluded that the photograph was taken on the 1st of May 1901 (the year of Federation). photograph may, day ararat 1901 federation

May Williams was the granddaughter of Samuel Coxall who came to Buninyong in the 1860s and became a market gardener. May remembered her grandparents as a child and thus provided a link to the early days in Buninyong.May's interview for the Oral History of Buninyong provides details of the social, agricultural and cultural history of the township and surrounding districts from the mid 19th century until the end of the 20th century.Colour photograph of May Williams 1994May Williams (nee Coxall) Aged 91, February 1994 in her garden at Scotsburn, on day of Oral History Interviews, looking at Apple tree her father Samuel gave her on her wedding daybuninyong, coxall family, market gardens, webbville, scotsburn

Sephia-toned photograph of May D. Harrison from the shoulders upwards. Nameplate at base of photograph reads 'May D. Harrison / First / Hon. Secretary & Librarian / 1894-1912'. Mrs Harrison looks to the right of the frame, and is wearing a dress with gathered bodice, puffed sleeves and lace neckline. Her small drop earrings are visible, as her hair is swept up, with two brooches on the bodice and neckline. A length of chain is worn around her neck, although its base remains out of shot. May Harrison was one of the first Braille transcribers trained by Tilly Aston and undertook the position of Honorary Secretary at the formation of the Victorian Association of Braille Writers (VABW) in 1894. Offering use of a room in her home in St Kilda for the storage of Braille books, she became the first librarian for the VABW. Mrs Harrison also taught Braille to other participants and her house became a meeting point for readers and transcribers alike. Her death in 1912 was greatly mourned, and a Memorial Fund set up in her honour, as well as a grave marker and tablet at the Braille library. Her niece Minnie Crabb, who assisted her work, assumed the role of librarian after Mrs Harrison's death. Inscribed in the lower right 'J O'S & Co, Melbourne'.Photograph in frame of woman in 19th century dressvictorian association of braille writers, may harrison

Francis Box was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. He was assigned to work in Beaufort and had various jobs including ‘gold miner’ at Heathcoat where he married Eliza Jane Thompson. Francis decided to return to market gardening after the death of his 1st child Francis George Box in 1875 aged 13months. The child was buried in Brighton Cemetery and Francis then rent/leased the land on the corner of Tucker Road and Elizabeth Street East Brighton ( now Bentleigh) owned by his brother Henry who with another brother John helped Francis clear the land, and establish a market garden. They had 4 children and began to prosper until in 1882 their 2year old child Lena Caroline Box was killed in a fire that destroyed their house. Francis was burned trying to rescue the child. The local community raised money to assist the family. The land boom brought prosperity again and Francis bought more land around Tucker Road which was bequeathed to his children. Francis and Eliza Jane had four more children but one died in infancy and another aged 2 years. Only 5 of their 9 children survived. Francis and Eliza Jane, who died in 1922, are also buried in Brighton Cemetery Mable ‘May’Alma Box, who was born in Brighton, married Earnest Hembrow in 1899 and they had a daughter Doreen May Hembrow 1900. After Earnest died early 1900’s , May married John Amos Wright Batchelor 1912, a widower with 3 children, and then together had 2 children. Amos died in 1958 and May in 1969 in Cowra, NSW Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841 . Francis Box, a brother of William Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. Francis established market gardens in Tucker Road Bentleigh. . Mable ‘May’ Alma Box was the 3rd child of Francis Box Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh A black and white photograph of Mable (May) Alma Box daughter of Francis Box c1879YEOMAN & Co 47 CHAPEL STREET / PRAHRANbox george, box mary, box william, box elizabeth honor, box alonzo, box mary louisa, dendy henry, were j b, dendy's special survey 1841, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond, market gardeners, dairy farms, early settlers, pioneers, tucker road, box francis , thompson eliza jane, box william henry george, box charles francis, box-hembrow mable alma, box jessie melinda, box edith florence , hembrow earnest, batcheldor john amos wright, hembrow doreen may,

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969".

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph, "May 1969"

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph, "May 1978"

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969".

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May, 1969".

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969"

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969"

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May, 1969"

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969"

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969"

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969-Near Heatherdale Road."

Rocky gorge is known as The Grand Canyon, part of the Wonderland/ Pinnacle walking track.Photo shows a rocky gorge. Aroad can be seen through bushland in the background. Two figures can be seen middle foreground about to climb a ladder to higher level . A handrail is visible on the track above the hikers.Copyright photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as " Victorian Railways'.scenery, wonderland range

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969, Site of first clock tower."

Written on back of photograph: "May 1969"

Photo is of the "Nerve Test", and is a ' Tourism promotion' photo taken by the Victorian railways.Photo shows man standing at end of a narrow,rocky ledge. Large rock formations flank ledge on both sides. Peak in background. Man is wearing dark pants with shirt and tie.Copyright photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as Victorian Railways Photograph.scenery, wonderland range

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969. Old Coach and Horses Hotel altered to this".

Written on back of photograph, "May 1971. Reserve in Reynolds Avenue, looking to Eastland".

Colour photograph showing Gerald Mahon and Aunty Mary. Ringwood - 1986"Written on back of photograph" May 1986. Aunty Mary about 93 years of age

Written on back of photograph, "May 1971. Looking across Mullum Creek to Adelaide Street."

Photograph shows an M&MTB cable set stationary at the Bourke St terminus outside the Tramways Head Office. The saloon car is in the foreground displaying the destination "Nicholson St" and the vehicle number "1" on its apron .The conductor stands on the rear platform looking at the camera. Beside him stands a male passenger while female and male passengers are seated on the dummy. Yields information about M&MTB cable sets Black and white photograph with ink stamp on rear. Partially legible ink stamp: "Copyright - This photograph ... may not be reproduced... Melbourne & Sydney address"m&mtb, bourke st, terminus, tramways head office, nicholson st, number 1

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969. Drive in shopping centre. Site of Grants blacksmith shop".

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969" Image shows pylons for high voltage power lines.

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969". Image shows Mazda showrooms and Mobil Service Station.

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969". Image shows 'Seaboard Finance', and 'Shell Service Station'.

Photograph of WH Greaves Town Clerk or St Kilda and his wife looking on as the Mayor and Mayoress greet two visitors. Another person is seen standing in the backgroundA black and white photograph showing WH Greaves and wife looking on as the Mayor and Mayoress greet two visitors, with another person looking on from the backkgroundNotation on the rear that this photograph may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the Editor of 'The Age' or 'The Leader'.wh greaves collection, greaves, city of st kilda