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Puffing Billy RailwayVehicle - Aveling & Porter 11629, South Melbourne City Council Aveling & Porter 10 ton Steam Roller, 1926
... South Melbourne City Council Aveling & Porter 10 ton Steam Roller ...Built by Aveling & Porter Ltd., Rochester, Kent, England Builder’s Number 11629 of 1923 Weight 10 Tons Used by the South Melbourne Council in road construction between 1926 and 1963 Aveling and Porter was a British agricultural engine and steam roller manufacturer. ...Aveling & Porter 10 ton F type Steam Roller with roof and rear tool box ...Builders Number 11629 Aveling & Porter...Aveling and Porter...Built by Aveling & Porter Ltd., Rochester, Kent, England Builder’s Number 11629 of 1923 Weight 10 Tons Used by the South Melbourne Council in road construction between 1926 and 1963 Aveling and Porter was a British agricultural engine and steam roller manufacturer. ...Built by Aveling & Porter Ltd., Rochester, Kent, England Builder’s Number 11629 of 1923 Weight 10 Tons Used by the South Melbourne Council in road construction between 1926 and 1963 Aveling and Porter was a British agricultural engine and steam roller manufacturer. Thomas Aveling and Richard Thomas Porter entered into partnership in 1862, developed a steam engine three years later in 1865. The company became the largest manufacturer of steam rollers in the world. Industrial Steam Roller - Road Construction, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Aveling & Porter 10 ton F type Steam Roller with roof and rear tool box Builders Number 11629 Aveling & Portersouth melbourne, puffing billy, steam roller, aveling and porter, puffing billy museum, road construction, road steam -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumSketch, Lowen Sketch of C G Porter, 2001(copy) original 1942
... Lowen Sketch of C G Porter...A sketch of C G Porter, quartermaster, in Tatura. Drawn by Fred Lowenstein (Fred Lowen)...a black and white pencil sketch of "our quartermaster Porter in Tatura" contained in plastic sleeve in L folder...F Lowen '42 C F Porter 22/3/42 Tatura...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray A sketch of C G Porter, quartermaster, in Tatura. Drawn by Fred Lowenstein (Fred Lowen) dunera camp 2 fred lowen fred lowenstein c g porter camp 2 quartermaster F Lowen '42 C F Porter 22/3/42 Tatura a black and white pencil sketch of "our quartermaster Porter in Tatura" contained in plastic sleeve in L folder Lowen Sketch of C G Porter Sketch ...A sketch of C G Porter, quartermaster, in Tatura. Drawn by Fred Lowenstein (Fred Lowen)a black and white pencil sketch of "our quartermaster Porter in Tatura" contained in plastic sleeve in L folderF Lowen '42 C F Porter 22/3/42 Taturadunera, camp 2, fred lowen, fred lowenstein, c g porter, camp 2 quartermaster -
Melton City LibrariesPhotograph, Ida Porter, Unknown
... Ida Porter...Ida Porter was post mistress at the Melton Post Office from 1966 to 1978. ...Photograph of Ida Porter and documents relating to the Melton Post Office...Photograph of Ida Porter and documents relating to the Melton Post Office Ida Porter Photograph Barrie Collection ...Ida Porter was post mistress at the Melton Post Office from 1966 to 1978. Photograph of Ida Porter and documents relating to the Melton Post Office -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Copy of original photograph, Copy of photograph of John Porter and family outside "Fernbank"
... Copy of photograph of John Porter and family outside "Fernbank"...John Porter was a school teacher in the district for a number of years and then became Secretary of the Butter Factory and bought Fernbank in the late 1800s. ...Copy of photograph of John Porter and family outside "Fernbank" circa 1900...Poynton Photo, Buninyong Copy of photograph of John Porter and family outside "Fernbank" circa 1900 Copy of photograph of John Porter and family outside "Fernbank" Photograph Copy of original photograph ...John Porter was a school teacher in the district for a number of years and then became Secretary of the Butter Factory and bought Fernbank in the late 1800s. The house was located in Lal Lal Street, South of Brim BrimJohn Porter was a well known, teacher, businessman and church member and head of a large well regarded family of the districtCopy of photograph of John Porter and family outside "Fernbank" circa 1900E. Poynton Photo, Buninyongschool teacher, fernbank, porter family, strawberry glen -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Image, George Porter Day, c1880
... George Porter Day...George Porter day worked at the Ballarat School of Mines in the 1880s....Black and white image of the head and shoulders of a man. He is George Porter Day, Ballarat School of Mines gardener and botanist....George Porter Day Photograph Image ...George Porter day worked at the Ballarat School of Mines in the 1880s.Black and white image of the head and shoulders of a man. He is George Porter Day, Ballarat School of Mines gardener and botanist.ballarat school of mines, george day, day, garden, botany, botonist, george porter day, smb botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens -
Hepburn Shire Council Art and Heritage CollectionPublic Art Work, 'Wombat' - Miriam Porter. 2013, 2012 - 2013
... 'Wombat' - Miriam Porter. 2013...Miriam Porter...'Wombat' - Miriam Porter. 2013 Public Art Work Miriam Porter ...Commissioned by the Friends of Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens and gifted to the Hepburn Shire in 2012. Historical Significance - In 1848, Irish immigrant John Egan took up land on the future town site then known as Wombat Flat. He and a party of searchers found alluvial gold in 1851 on ground now covered by Lake Daylesford initiating the local gold rush. Other finds quickly followed. With the finding of alluvial gold a town site was surveyed and founded in 1852. Initially called Wombat, it was renamed Daylesford. Cultural and Artistic Significance - Miriam Porter's 'Wombat' is a symbol of the Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens where visitors and locals alike love being photographed. Large scale solid redgum wombat sculpture.Artist intends to sign the work with 'M' on one leg.daylesford, hepburn shire, public art, miriam porter, wombat, art, sculpture, red gum, australian wood, australia, tourist attraction -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Copy of original photograph, Copy of photograph of John Porter and family in the garden at "Fernbank"
... Copy of photograph of John Porter and family in the garden at "Fernbank"...John Porter was a school teacher in the district for a number of years and then became Secretary of the Butter Factory and bought Fernbank in the late 1800s. ...Copy of photograph of John Porter and family outside "Fernbank" circa 1900 showing Strawberry Glen in the background...The house was located in Lal Lal Street, Strawberry Glen John Porter was a well known, teacher, businessman and Wesleyan church member and head of a large well regarded family of the district School teacher Fernbank Porter Family Strawberry Glen E. ...John Porter was a school teacher in the district for a number of years and then became Secretary of the Butter Factory and bought Fernbank in the late 1800s. The house was located in Lal Lal Street, Strawberry Glen John Porter was a well known, teacher, businessman and Wesleyan church member and head of a large well regarded family of the districtCopy of photograph of John Porter and family outside "Fernbank" circa 1900 showing Strawberry Glen in the backgroundE. Poynton Photo, Buninyongschool teacher, fernbank, porter family, strawberry glen -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Postcard of Mr. John Porter, Studio photograph of Mr. John Porter
... Studio photograph of Mr. John Porter...John Porter (1843-1925) arrived in Australia in 1864 and taught in many church schools in Victoria and was very involved in the Methodist Church, he purchased "Fernbank" in Lal Lal Street and became secretary to the new Buninyong Butter Factor upon his retirement....A sepia portrait of a formally dressed John Porter wearing Pince-nez spectacles gazing into the camera...John Porter Photograph Postcard of Mr. John Porter ...John Porter (1843-1925) arrived in Australia in 1864 and taught in many church schools in Victoria and was very involved in the Methodist Church, he purchased "Fernbank" in Lal Lal Street and became secretary to the new Buninyong Butter Factor upon his retirement.John Porter played an integral role in local community establishments including local church schools, the Buninyong Methodist Church, the Buninyong Butter Factory and he and his family lived at "Fernbank" for many years.A sepia portrait of a formally dressed John Porter wearing Pince-nez spectacles gazing into the cameraLafayette Studio Perth W.A.john porter, education, buninyong butter factory, fernbank -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Jane Porter, née Megee
... Jane Porter, née Megee...She married William Porter in 1922 and they lived at Scarsdale/Newtown....On reverse, in ink: "Jane Porter / nee Jane Megee / "Lionels' auntie""....Jane Porter née Megee On reverse, in ink: "Jane Porter / nee Jane Megee / "Lionels' auntie"". ...Nancy Jane (Jane) Megee, born about 1902, was the youngest daughter of Thomas Megee and Jane Head of Linton. She married William Porter in 1922 and they lived at Scarsdale/Newtown.Colour photograph which has been pasted onto card. Photograph shows a woman with medium length, brown hair, wearing a full-length pink/mauve evening dress, which has a sash or belt at the waist, a row of buttons on the bodice, and decorative, "latticed" sleeves. Three flowers are pinned to the bodice.On reverse, in ink: "Jane Porter / nee Jane Megee / "Lionels' auntie"".jane porter née megee -
Vision AustraliaFilm - Video recording, Tony Porter, New Kooyong building and farewell to Commercial Road building, 2001
... Award winning narrator Tony Porter decided to commemorate the beginning of a new building and record the farewell party held at Commercial Road....Farewell party and volunteer certificate presentations at Prahran. Footage: Tony Porter...Tony Porter...Farewell party and volunteer certificate presentations at Prahran. Footage: Tony Porter 1 x colour moving picture recording with sound New Kooyong building and farewell to Commercial Road building Film Video recording Tony Porter ...On January 15, 2001 the library and production staff members of Vision Australia Foundation moved from Commercial Road to their new premises at Glenferrie Road. Award winning narrator Tony Porter decided to commemorate the beginning of a new building and record the farewell party held at Commercial Road.1 x colour moving picture recording with soundShots around Kooyong during fit-out and moving in. Farewell party and volunteer certificate presentations at Prahran. Footage: Tony Portertony porter, karl hughes, robert de graauw, pauline meaney, bernadette hodgkinson, james wright, george zamanis, stella zamanis, tony clarke, buildings -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Pilatus Porter
... Pilatus Porter...Framed Coloured Photograph of Pilatus Porter Aircraft parked at an unknown Airstrip....Pilatus Porter Photograph Photograph ...Framed Coloured Photograph of Pilatus Porter Aircraft parked at an unknown Airstrip.S/N A14 - 692, Australian Air Force Rondelphotograph, planes, pilatus porter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Pilatus Porter
... Pilatus Porter...Black Framed Document outlining specifications of Pilatus Porter Aircraft and it's Record in Vietnam...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Framed document Pilatus Porter 161 Reconnaissance Flight Rego A14-692 Black Framed Document outlining specifications of Pilatus Porter Aircraft and it's Record in Vietnam Pilatus Porter Document Document ...Black Framed Document outlining specifications of Pilatus Porter Aircraft and it's Record in VietnamRego A14-692framed document, pilatus porter, 161 reconnaissance flight -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, Katrina Jarvis and Murray and Pam Porter, 1994 c
... Katrina Jarvis and Murray and Pam Porter...Black and white photograph of Katrina Jarvis and Murray and Pam Porter at unidentified venue East Gippsland...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Education Buildings Black and white photograph of Katrina Jarvis and Murray and Pam Porter at unidentified venue East Gippsland Katrina Jarvis and Murray and Pam Porter Photograph Lakes Post Newspaper ...Black and white photograph of Katrina Jarvis and Murray and Pam Porter at unidentified venue East Gippslandeducation, buildings -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Charles & Catherine (nee Porter) Bullock
... Charles & Catherine (nee Porter) Bullock...Charles and Catherine (nee Porter) Bullock Great Western...White picket fence to left Charles & Catherine (nee Porter) Bullock Photograph ...Married Christ Church Great WesternB/W Photograph of Elderly Man and Woman standing in front of weatherboard building. White picket fence to leftCharles and Catherine (nee Porter) Bullock Great Western -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper - Newspaper Clipping, 1949 newspaper clipping featuring 1916 photograph of Ringwood Railway Station staff - J. Trevenar, A.S.M.; J. Lawlor, junior clerk; O. Green, signalman; R. Boyle, yard porter; the next was the signal adjuster, name not known; P.A. Stuart, lad porter, later A>S>M> at Ringwood S.M. at Ringwood. The accompanying article also describes a later accident in which R. Boyle was killed
... Green, signalman; R. Boyle, yard porter; the next was the signal adjuster, name not known; P.A. ...Stuart, lad porter, now A.S.M. at Ringwood. R. Boyle, the yard porter, was killed sometime afterwards right in front of the office. ...Stuart, lad porter, now A.S.M. at Ringwood. R. Boyle, the yard porter, was killed sometime afterwards right in front of the office. ...Heading of article reads, "Ringwood Station, 1916". Article reads, "The Station Staff in 1916 (reading from left):- J. Trevenar, A.S.M.; J. Lawlor, junior clerk; O. Green, signalman; R. Boyle, yard porter; the next was the signal adjuster, name not known; P.A. Stuart, lad porter, now A.S.M. at Ringwood. R. Boyle, the yard porter, was killed sometime afterwards right in front of the office. He was caught in between 2 sets of rails by passing trains, one train hit him and threw him under the other train, which cut his head off." "Mail 6/10/49". -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, View north east from Porter Street, Eltham, 1994, 1994_
... View north east from Porter Street, Eltham, 1994...Colour photograph of view north east from Porter Street, Eltham near Ely Street, 1994...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne porter street eltham Colour photograph of view north east from Porter Street, Eltham near Ely Street, 1994 View north east from Porter Street, Eltham, 1994 Photograph ...Colour photograph of view north east from Porter Street, Eltham near Ely Street, 1994porter street, eltham -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Flares fitted to Picatus Porter
... Flares fitted to Picatus Porter...Framed black and white photograph of the interior of a Pilatus Porter aircraft showing flares sitting in a deployment chute...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Picatus Porter Aircraft Photograph Framed black and white photograph of the interior of a Pilatus Porter aircraft showing flares sitting in a deployment chute Flares fitted to Picatus Porter Photograph Photograph ...Framed black and white photograph of the interior of a Pilatus Porter aircraft showing flares sitting in a deployment chutepicatus porter, aircraft, photograph -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Irvine Green, Falkiner Street, Eltham; from Porter Street, 1996, 1996
... Falkiner Street, Eltham; from Porter Street, 1996...Two colour photographs looking south east towards Falkiner Street from Porter Street, Eltham, 1996...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne eltham falkiner street porter street Two colour photographs looking south east towards Falkiner Street from Porter Street, Eltham, 1996 Falkiner Street, Eltham; from Porter Street, 1996 Photograph Irvine Green ...Two colour photographs looking south east towards Falkiner Street from Porter Street, Eltham, 1996eltham, falkiner street, porter street -
Puffing Billy RailwayPorters, Luggage Trolley - large red one, 1900s
... ...porter...Porters Luggage Trolley - large red one Used for transporting luggage and other items on a railway platforms by porters and other station staff....Large Porters Trolley - made of wood and steel...Historic - Victorian Railways - Station Porters platform Luggage Trolley puffing billy victorian railways porter luggage hand trolley Large Porters Trolley - made of wood and steel Porters, Luggage Trolley - large red one ...Porters Luggage Trolley - large red one Used for transporting luggage and other items on a railway platforms by porters and other station staff.Historic - Victorian Railways - Station Porters platform Luggage Trolley Large Porters Trolley - made of wood and steelpuffing billy, victorian railways, porter, luggage, hand trolley -
Clunes MuseumBook, ROSE PORTER, THE YEAR THAT WAS TOLD, CIRCA 1891
... THE YEARS THAT ARE TOLD ROE PORTER. THE LILY SERIES...ROSE PORTER...XMAS 1891 local history book novel hudson laura THE YEARS THAT ARE TOLD ROE PORTER. THE LILY SERIES NOVEL PRESENTED TO GEORGE HUDSON, CHRISTMAS 1891 THE YEAR THAT WAS TOLD Book BOOK ROSE PORTER WARD LOCK AND CO. ...PRESENTED TO GEORGE HUDSON FOR REGULAR ATTENDANCE STATE SCHOOL 136. CLUNES. XMAS 1891NOVEL PRESENTED TO GEORGE HUDSON, CHRISTMAS 1891THE YEARS THAT ARE TOLD ROE PORTER. THE LILY SERIESlocal history, book, novel, hudson laura -
Moorabbin Air MuseumPhotograph (item) - Identification Card For Captain J. Porter
... Identification Card For Captain J. Porter....Identification Card For Captain J. Porter. Retired staff member of Ansett Airlines Australia. ...Porter. ... -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPlan, Ian Porter, Civic Square, 1994
... Laminated, coloured , Preliminary Plan by Ian Porter dated 15.10.1994, No 3 of 3. Scale 1:200....Ian Porter...Civic Square Plan Ian Porter ...Laminated, coloured , Preliminary Plan by Ian Porter dated 15.10.1994, No 3 of 3. Scale 1:200.civic square, ian porter -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, View from Porter Street, Eltham to south east, c.1994, 1994c
... View from Porter Street, Eltham to south east, c.1994...Colour photograph of view southeast from Porter Street, Eltham c.1994 showing new housing development on Riverview Estate formerly Fabbro farm....Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne porter street eltham riverview estate m fabbro Colour photograph of view southeast from Porter Street, Eltham c.1994 showing new housing development on Riverview Estate formerly Fabbro farm. ...Colour photograph of view southeast from Porter Street, Eltham c.1994 showing new housing development on Riverview Estate formerly Fabbro farm.porter street, eltham, riverview estate, m fabbro -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo ChaletBell
... The bell has strong associations with the Victorian Railways Era reflecting the service and ethos of Railways with its uniformed Porters welcoming and on duty as Night Porter and day for all guests needs. ...Circular brass disc with inner (separate ) maroon button mounted in raised circular disc. Hall Porter is embossed with black colouring around half of outer, larger disc...."HALL PORTER"...The bell has strong associations with the Victorian Railways Era reflecting the service and ethos of Railways with its uniformed Porters welcoming and on duty as Night Porter and day for all guests needs. ...Was attached to a wall near reception but was removed to storage in approx.. 2000 - 2002. The bell has strong associations with the Victorian Railways Era reflecting the service and ethos of Railways with its uniformed Porters welcoming and on duty as Night Porter and day for all guests needs. (Especially lost keys) assistance with luggage, room service and co-ordinating transit and transport with Railways buses and services. A personal recollection is of Joseph the Night Porter welcoming and assisting when as a family with four sleeping children we would arrive after midnight to the Chalet where rooms would be ready, beds turned down and all unpacking of the car supervised by Joseph. (J. Skeggs) "A number of specific items, which have been useful in the day to day operations of the Chalet, remain in the building with each complementing the other to provide context ,meaning and character to their setting. Items such as the hall porter bell, the many signs providing information to the guests, the wall clock, barometer and dinner bell point to the Chalet being a well-run social institution with a pleasant environment for rest, recreation and congenial company." (Pg 81 Historica, MBCC) Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection items A.3 Fixtures and Fitttings. (Pg 165. Historica MBCC)Circular brass disc with inner (separate ) maroon button mounted in raised circular disc. Hall Porter is embossed with black colouring around half of outer, larger disc."HALL PORTER" -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Julia O'Beirne and her Sister Maggie Porter
... Julia O'Beirne and her Sister Maggie Porter...Margaret Jane Porter, born 1867, and her sister Julia Ann Porter, born 1884, were the daughters of David Porter and Mary Nihill, of "The Pines", Newtown. ...Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Margaret Jane Porter, born 1867, and her sister Julia Ann Porter, born 1884, were the daughters of David Porter and Mary Nihill, of "The Pines", Newtown. ...Margaret Jane Porter, born 1867, and her sister Julia Ann Porter, born 1884, were the daughters of David Porter and Mary Nihill, of "The Pines", Newtown. Julia married Henry (Harry) O'Beirne in 1919. They lived on the Skipton Road a little further up from the O'Beirne skin yards.Black and white copy of a studio portrait showing two women standing in front of a wooden gate. The woman on the left is wearing a long dress which has a high neck and highly decorated sleeves and bodice and is worn with a wide black belt with a metal buckle. The woman on the right (with glasses) is wearing a dark jacket, a long, dark skirt and a white blouse with a high neck. Both women are wearing brooches pinned at the throat, and both are wearing pendants.julia ann o'beirne née julia ann porter, margaret jane (maggie) porter -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBadge - Badge - Pilot Wings From Ansett Airways, Belonging To Capt. J. Porter
... Badge - Pilot Wings From Ansett Airways, Belonging To Capt. J. Porter....Badge - Pilot Wings From Ansett Airways, Belonging To Capt. J. Porter. Features a red enamelled sunburst centre with an outline map of Australia, surmounted by a King's crown....J. Porter. ...Badge - Pilot Wings From Ansett Airways, Belonging To Capt. J. Porter. Features a red enamelled sunburst centre with an outline map of Australia, surmounted by a King's crown.Manufactured by Stokes Melbourne -
Eltham District Historical Society IncSlide, Briar Valley Reserve Playground, 11 Porter Street, Briar Hill, 25 Jul 1973
... Briar Valley Reserve Playground, 11 Porter Street, Briar Hill...Looking east through the playground to Porter Street...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Looking east through the playground to Porter Street briar hill playground briar valley reserve playground 11 porter street 35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue) Briar Valley Reserve Playground, 11 Porter Street, Briar Hill Slide Slide ...Looking east through the playground to Porter Street35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)briar hill, playground, briar valley reserve playground, 11 porter street -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mrs Sarah Margaret Porter nee Delahoy
... Mrs Sarah Margaret Porter nee Delahoy ...Delahoy Family. Sarah Margaret Porter nee Delahoy ...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Delahoy Family. Sarah Margaret Porter nee Delahoy Stawell Mrs Sarah Margaret Porter nee Delahoy Photograph ...Delahoy Family. Sarah Margaret Porter nee Delahoy stawell -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Porter, John
... Porter, John...John Porter owned land at the junction of the Plenty and Yarra Rivers, leased to Thomas Mundy. ...Handwritten notes: On George Porter, John Alfrey. John Porter Plenty River Yarra River John Brown Aitken's Creek Evelyn County George Porter John Alfrey Diamond Creek Thomas Mundy Henry Stooks Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etc Porter, John Document Folder ...John Porter owned land at the junction of the Plenty and Yarra Rivers, leased to Thomas Mundy. Contents Photocopies: Victorian Parliamentary Papers, 1864-1865, Vol, 3, No. 22, "Reports of Collectors of Agricultural Statistics", pp95-96. Handwritten notes: On George Porter, John Alfrey.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjohn porter, plenty river, yarra river, john brown, aitken's creek, evelyn county, george porter, john alfrey, diamond creek, thomas mundy, henry stooks -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collectionphotograph, Dr Una Porter
... Dr Una Porter...Dr Unice (Una) Beatrice Porter, OBE, CBE (1900 - 1996) Una Porter was the youngest daughter of Frederick John Cato and his wife Fanny (née Bethune). ...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Dr Unice (Una) Beatrice Porter, OBE, CBE (1900 - 1996) Una Porter was the youngest daughter of Frederick John Cato and his wife Fanny (née Bethune). ...Dr Unice (Una) Beatrice Porter, OBE, CBE (1900 - 1996) Una Porter was the youngest daughter of Frederick John Cato and his wife Fanny (née Bethune). She had 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Her father was of course the prominent businessman and co-founder of the Moran & Cato grocery company who was known for his generosity and commitment to the Methodist Church. Given this background it is not surprising that Una inherited a deep and lasting Christian faith that would become the driving force behind her own career and philanthropic activities. Una was educated at Methodist Ladies College and the English boarding school "Farringtons" however her formal education ended at the age of 14 due to ill health. By the outbreak of the First World War her sisters were married and her brothers enlisted. Una became very close to her father and assisted him in establishing hospitals and missions in Arnhem Land, Fiji and India. Una returned to formal study and matriculated at the age of 30. A niece with diabetes was the catalyst which led Una to study medicine. She enrolled at the University of Melbourne in 1933 and subsequently specialised in psychiatry with training at Prince Henry's Hospital, the Royal Park Mental Hospital and the Children's Hospital. In 1946 she took a post at the Ballarat Mental Hospital. Here she was the first female member of staff, overseeing 512 female patients. She later worked in private practice and was instrumental in the establishment of a psychiatric clinic at the Queen Victoria Hospital. Throughout her life, Una maintained a strong link with the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) and in 1963 was elected as the World President of this organisation and in 1964 she was elected Woman of the Year. Una's philanthropic work was extensive. In addition to administering the F.J. Cato Charitable and Benevolent Trust and later the James and Una Porter Trust Fund, she made substantial personal donations to hospitals, universities and community organisations including the University of Melbourne, Monash University, Epworth Hospital, Methodist Ladies College, Cato College, Queen Victoria Hospital and the YWCA. It is estimated that she gave over $1 million to various hospitals and institutions. Some of her projects included establishing a scholarship for rural female students to attend university, a Chair in Psychiatry, and extensive research into early childhood development. Una B. Porter was appointed O.B.E. (1961) and C.B.E. (1968) in recognition of her services to the community. At the age of 46 Una married James Roland Porter, an ex-RAAF squadron leader and a lifelong friend. Until this time, Dr Porter had lived at the Cato family home, ‘Kawarau’ at 192-198 Tooronga Road, Hawthorn (later Stephanie’s restaurant). In spite of having qualified as a doctor and with all her philanthropic activities, at age 43 the electoral rolls give her status as ‘home duties’! Dr Porter’s connection with Surrey Hills came after her marriage. In 1948 she and her husband bought 8 Kent Road. A black and white photograph of a screened image of a lady sitting in a winged-back chair. She is wearing a knee length dress with three-quarter length sleeves, and beads around her neck and wrist.psychiatrist, philanthropist, queen victoria hospital, mont albert, surrey hills, 8 kent road, dr una porter, mr james porter, dr unice beatrice porter, mr frederick cato, miss unice beatrice cato, mrs fanny cato, miss fanny bethune, young women's christian association, fj cato charitable and benevolent trust, james and una porter trust fund, methodist ladies college
