McAlpin's was a major Victorian flour company in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Rita Madigan (nee McLean) was a lifetime Emerald resident. Rita married Jim Madigan in 1931 who was the Emerald butcher.This flour bag, owned by a lifetime Emerald resident, is reflective of how flour was packaged and sold at the time.McAlpin's Self Raising Flour. 7lbs calico bag from the kitchen of Rita Madigan.7lbs. nett / McAlpin's / Malto-Pepsin / Self-Raising / Flour / "Specially Milled" / Alpine Brand / Sole Registered Rights / Malto-Pepsin Process / Prepared with phosphate agitator / No substitutes used / "There's no other" / Factory Abbotsford Melbourne / Phone. J.3126.rita mclean madigan, emerald, victoria, australia, 1930s, rita madigan mcalpins

Vera has written a poem 'The Fork' in memory of her long-lived mother Rita Madigan 1907 -2010. The prongs of the actual fork are worn, like the fork in the poem. Vera and Rita were long term Emerald residents. Their father and husband, Jim Madigan, was the butcher at Emerald for many years.The poem and the accompanying fork is testimony to a daughter's love for her mother.Silver table fork with worn prongs with a poem on a card - poem was composed by Vera Madigan in memory of her mother Rita Madigan 1907-2010On back of fork: MUTUAL Avera madigan, rita madigan, fork, poems, emerald, victoria, australia, jim madigan

Playwright Louis Esson (1878-1943) and his wife Dr Hilda Esson, nee Bull (1866-1953), lived in Emerald from 1910 to 1916. With Vance Palmer, also living in Emerald at the time, Louis Esson formed the Pioneer Players as an outlet for performance of plays by local writers. This book was owned by long-time local resident, Rita (McLean) Madigan"Rita Madigan" - written in blue ink inside front cover.rita madigan, louis esson, vance palmer

Rita (McLean) Madigan handmade this tablecloth in 1929 whilst she was recovering from an appendix operation. Rita would exhibit this tablecloth at local shows where she would invariably win First Prize. Rita McLean, married Jim Madigan — long term residents and business owners in Emerald — in 1931 where she took the Madigan surname.Handmade tablecloth made from a white linen. Flower imagery crocheted around the edges/border. Drawn threadwork through the body.madigan family

Vera's parents were long term residents of Emerald throughout most of the 20th century. Vera's father, Jim Madigan, was the butcher at Emerald for many years. The poem is testimony to Vera's love for her mother from the late 1920s to the 1940s.This folder is not just a history of Vera Madigan's parents but of Emerald itself during the 1920s-1940s.Folder of articles, photos and documents relating specifically to the Madigan family, primarily Jim and Rita Madigan nee Mclean, and also relating to the general history of Emerald spanning the whole 20th century. Donated by Jim and Rita's daughter, Vera Madigan.vera madigan, rita madigan, local history, emerald, victoria, australia, jim madigan

Donated by Mrs Rita Madigan was originally owned by Mrs Cliff Nobelius (Daisy Smethurst was her maiden name)Singer sewing machine, hand operated with boat shape shuttleemerald, victoria, australia, domestic life, sewing, singer sewing machines, mrs cliff nobelius, mrs rita madigan, daisy smethurst

Donated by Mrs Rita Madigan was originally owned by Mrs Cliff Nobelius (Daisy Smethurst was her maiden name)Additional parts for sewing machineemerald, victoria, australia, domestic life, sewing, singer sewing machines, mrs cliff nobelius, mrs rita madigan, daisy smethurst

The Madigan family were long term residents and business owners in Emerald. Jim Madigan was the local Butcher once he returned from World War 1. Rita's father owned the Emerald bakery since 1917. These spectacles belonged to Rita Madigan (nee McLean) in the 1940s and were donated to the Emerald Museum by Vera Madigan, one of Jim and Rita's daughters. Jim and Rita had two daughters, one being Vera, and the other Shirley.Black celluloid circular spectacles with gold-coated/plated hook arms. The small accompanying case is constructed with a hard plastic with a thin textured coating. The inside has a protective royal blue velvet coating. Inside the case there is a label identifying the Opticians as 'Dobbie Bros', located at 22 Bourke Street, Melbourne.1940s, spectacles, eyeglasses, eyewear, dobbie bros, rita madigan, vera madigan, madigan, emerald & district collection

Rita's Husband Timothy (Jim) Madigan (1898-1979) served in World War 1 and Rita was a member of the William Angliss Hospital Auxiliary, the Knoxbrooke Auxiliary and the Emerald Welfare Association. Jim was one on the foundation members of the Emerald RSL. These badges were awarded to Rita for her membership and service during her involvement in the Women's Auxiliary. Rita was also issued a Widow of World War 1 Veteran Travel pass. It is estimated that the travel pass was issued after Jim Madigan's death in 1979 as he was a veteran of World War I. The Madigan family were long term residents and business owners in Emerald. Jim Madigan became the local butcher. Rita's father owned the Emerald bakery since 1917. Jim and Rita had two daughters, Shirley and Vera. Vera has shared much of the Madigan family history with the Emerald Museum.These badges reflect Rita Madigan's (nee McLean) connection to and involvement in the two World Wars.8 military badges relating to World War I and World War IImilitary, world war one, world war i, first world war, rsl, rssaila, anfa, women's auxiliary, william angliss hospital, world war two, world war ii, badges, rita madigan, jim madigan, madigan, vera madigan

Detailed history of the Red Cross incoporating stories of help and healing from early times, through various eras, countries and wars. Illustrations and photographsProduced for The Australian Red Cross Societyemerald, victoria, australia, medical services, health care, first aid, ambulance, world war i, world war ii, rita madigan, australian red cross, joan lindsay, daryl lindsay

metal hot water bottleStainless steel hot water bottle in tartan cover screw top stopperSunrise Stainless Steel Co Melb Pat. Appn. 6368/42emerald, victoria, australia, domestic life, rita madigan