Ruby Sandow was the daughter of Frank Wilson and Martha Wilson, nee Ellis. She was born at Bungaree in 1887 and married William John Sandow in 1915. Their daughter Catherine (Kitty), b. 1916, is mentioned in the letter.Photocopy of undated letter written to Ruby Sandow by her mother.ruby sandow, martha wilson

Receipt issued by Kitty Sandow, the daughter of John and Ruby Sandow, who had from the late 1920s run a mixed business in Sussex Street, Linton. (Current address 88 Sussex Street.) Kitty worked in and later ran her parents' shop. After she married Reg Jennings in 1946, the shop became known as 'Jennings' Shop' or 'Jennings' Milk Bar'. 'Mrs W. Grigg' was probably Dora Grigg, nee Sandow, Kitty Sandow's aunt.Receipt issued to Mrs. W. Grigg from K. Sandow for the purchase of pears, cake, vinegar, cordial and meats. Receipt dated 01/04/1940.mrs. w. grigg, kitty sandow

Original Military Medal issued to Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow, born at Georgetown South Australia who enlisted in Melbourne on the 19th September 1914 and served with the 5th Battalion AIF. He was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery at Polygon Wood, Belgium on 20th September 1917 and died of his wounds on 22nd September 1917. His citation reads:- During the attack on Polygon Wood Belgium on 20th September 1917 Pte Sandow displayed conspicuous gallantry - He was an operator on Amplification and Power Buzzer Station in a chain of communication and in the enemy barrage he patrolled and repaired lines and earths utterly regardless of personal danger. While in the performance of his duty his leg was shot away. He however completed his task. It was largely due to this man's effort that good communication was maintained. Private Sandow died of wounds on 22 September 1917 and was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. Round silver metal disc medals with blue red and white striped ribbon 1120 Pte. R L. Sandow 5 / AUST INF, military medal, private roy l sandow, 5th battalion, ww1, polygon wood

Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow 1120 born in Georgetown Sth Australia enlisted on the 19th September 1914 at Melbourne and posted to the 5th Battalion AIF. He was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery at Polygon Wood, Belgium on 20th September 1917 and died of his wounds on 22nd September 1917 Private Sandow's family received of a memorial plaque which is inscribed - He Died for Freedom and Honour. Brown wooden frame containing round metal disc and four metal medals with ribbons mounted on red velvet.Bronze Plaque Service Number 1120 Pte. Roy L. Sandow MM 5th Battalion AIF Enlisted 19th September 19th September 1914 Awarded Military Medal 20.9.1917 Polygon Wood Belguim Died of Wounds 22.9.1917military medal, death penny, private roy l sandow, 5th battalion, memorial plaque

The insured building is now no. 88 Sussex Street, Linton. Ruby Sandow ran a general store and confectionary business there in the 1930s and 1940s, while living at the premises with her husband John and their daughter Catherine (known as Kitty).Coloured photocopy of document which certifies that fire insurance policy no. 13996325 has been renewed from 17/7/1937 to 17/7/1938, for buildings in Sussex Street Linton consisting of "Dwelling, General Store & Wash-house". Insured are Mrs. R.N. Sandow and Mr. E. Doepel, mortgagee. Premium paid was one pound, twelve shillings and eight pence. Certificate is stamped in purple ink: "DOEPEL, LILLEY & TAYLOR, AUCTIONEER, FIRE, LIFE INSURANCE, ESTATE & FINANCE AGENTS BALLARAT".ruby sandow, 88 sussex street linton, insurance, r. n. sandow confectionery shop

Catherine Ellis Sandow, known as 'Kitty', was born in 1916. She was the daughter of Linton storekeepers John and Ruby Sandow. Black and white image of a young girl standing in a paddock. The girl is wearing a light coloured two-piece outfit and a dark coloured hat.kitty sandow, mrs. reg jennings

Dora Sandow was born in 1893, the youngest daughter of George and Mary Ann Sandow. She married William Spencer Grigg in 1920.Black and white copy of original photograph, which shows a young woman with medium-length, slightly wavy hair. She is wearing lace-up boots, a mid-length dress which has ribbon trimming on the skirt and lace frills on the sleeves, and a very large, fabric-lined hat.dora sandow, dora grigg

Plans by Fooks Martin Sandow, August 1996. Scale 1:200. (1) New Mechanics Workshop, New Equipment Store, etc. and Landscape Construction, with Elevations. (2) Layout of Equipment Store - where each piece of equipment to be placed.vcah, fooks martin sandow, equipment store, landscape construction

Photocopy of one-page handwritten employment reference for John Sandow, who had been working as a rabbiter. The reference is signed by Thomas McBeath and dated Linton, 23rd May 1917.john sandow, employment references, thomas mcbeath

Photocopy of original account tendered for medical services provided to Mr. W. J. Sandow of Linton, by Dr Norman F. Freemantle, of Skipton. The account is for "Professional Attendance, Mrs. Sandow and self", it is dated 18-1-51 and the amount invoiced is seven pounds, seventeen shillings and sixpence. The account is marked "Received payment by cash, with thanks", and is signed N. Freemantle. A Victorian Stamp Duty stamp is attached, it has been initialed and date stamped.medical services, invoices, receipts, dr norman freemantle, sandow family, w.j. sandow

Photocopy of original document. Reference handwritten on preprinted "Mount Bute Station" memo form. Recommends Jack Sandow for employment as a rabbiter and handyman. The reference is signed by W. McCook, Manager, and is dated April 14th, 1917.john (jack) sandow, employment references, william mccook, mt bute [pastoral] station

Katie Sandow & Walter Bonthorn married in 1918. Their children were Mary, George and Lionel.Copy of original wedding photograph, showing seated man holding glove, elbow on side table. Lady standing holding bouquet in right hand, flower spray on dress.katie sandow, walter bonthorn, weddings

In 1920 Dora Sandow, the youngest daughter of George and Mary Ann Sandow, married William Spencer Grigg, a son of William Michael and Louisa Caroline Grigg. Dora and Bill Grigg purchased the house next to the primary school and called it 'Gnarkeet' after the district in which Dora had grown up, near Mt Bute pastoral station.Black and white photograph of a young woman with long hair, wearing boots and a relatively short skirt. She is holding a tabby cat.dora sandow, dora grigg, cats

Copy of a black and white image of the wedding of Dora Sandow to William Spencer Grigg. The bride and groom are in the centre of the image. The bride is standing whilst the groom is seated to her right. An unidentified woman (Bridesmaid) stands to the right of the groom and a man is seated to the left of the bride.dora sandow, william spencer grigg, neville sandow

George Sandow was overseer at Mt Bute pastoral station for many years. He married Mary Ann Lewis in 1882 and they had seven children. After living at Gnarrkeet for many years they bought a property near Linton, on what is now the Geelong Road.Black and white copy of original photograph which shows a middle-aged man and a woman seated at a table, on which is a vase of flowers. The man has a beard, and he is holding a document. The woman's hair is parted in the centre and she is wearing glasses.george sandow, mary ann sandow (née lewis)

Cream cardboard greeting card with a black and white image of the Linton Catholic Church inside. Card was sent to Mr. Sandow from N & B Nicol.Text, front: " Greetings " Text, inside: " A Photo Card / with / Sincerest of Good Wishes. "greeting cards, st peter's catholic church linton, sandow, nicol

White card, blue printing, names of invitees in handwriting. Invitation is to Mr. & Misses Sandow to the Banongil employees evening social, to be held at Skipton Mechanics' Institute, Friday, 3rd September 1909.Text: " THE / Banongil Employees / Request the Pleasure of / Mr. & Misses Sandow / Company at an Evening Social, to be held in the / Mechanics' Institute, Skipton on Friday, 3rd September, 1909. "banongil [pastoral] station skipton, events, socials, employees, sandow family

Ilma, Bill and Reg Jennings were Dulcie's brothers and sister. Kitty Sandow afterwards married Reg Jennings.Photograph shows bride wearing satin gown and veil, groom wearing formal suit and carrying white gloves, with their attendants - Ilma and Bill Jennings on left hand side, and Kitty Sandow and Reg Jennings on right hand side.dulcie jennings, dulcie corbett, james corbett, ilma jennings, bill jennings, reg jennings, kitty sandow, kitty jennings

Photograph of Linton State School pupils and teachers, taken in 1914. Head teacher Mr Dugard, and teachers Annie Sandow, Mrs Johnston and George Sanderson are identified in an inscription on the back of the photograph. Photograph is dated by the inscription, which identifies the head teacher as "Mr Dugard". Mr A. Duguard was head teacher for only one term in 1914. Teacher Annie Sandow is named in the inscription on the back of the photo as "Mrs Cull" (Annie Sandow married George Cull in 1915). George Sanderson taught at Linton State School between 1912 and 1917. Helen Johnston née Toshack taught at Linton State School between 1902 and 1924.Black and white photograph of large group of school pupils and several teachers.On back: "Mr Dugard head teacher /Annie Sandow, Mrs Cull /Geo Sanderson / Mrs Johnston / We called her Mammy". "SURMAN" written across back of photograph.linton state school no. 880, mr dugard (duguard), annie sandow, george sanderson, helen johnston (née toshack), annie cull

Note that the block of land which was traded was not the block in Sussex Street, Linton on which the Sandows had a shop and house, but a block just outside the town boundary, near the Geelong Road (Linton-Naringhil Road). See map of Parish of Argyle for clarification.Photocopy of original handwritten receipt, which was for payment in full for a block of land situated just outside of Linton - Section A, Crown Allotment 1, Parish of Argyle. This land was purchased by Rubina (Ruby) Sandow from George Bolte in 1918. Receipt is for fifteen pounds, it is made out to "Rubinia Norwood Sandow" and is signed by Alf J. Smith, "for Geo. Bolte". Two Victorian Stamp Duty stamps are attached to the original document.rubina (ruby) sandow, george bolte, receipts, sale of land

During the attack on Polygon Wood Belgium on 20th September 1917 Pte Sandow displayed conspicuousu gallantry - He was an operator on Amplification and Power Buzzer Station in a chain of communication and in the enemy barrage he patrolled and repaired lines and earths utterly regardless of personal danger. While in the performance of his duty his leg was shot away. He however completed his task. It was largely due to this man's effort that good communication was maintained. Private Sandow died of wounds on 22 September 1917 and was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. Cream coloured citation with Australian Coat of Arms above black type contained in black border.Military Medal 1120 Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow 5th Australian Infantry Battalion attached 1st Australian Divisional Signal Company 1st Australian Divisionroy llewellyn sandow, polygon wood, belgium, 1917, ww1, 5th australian infantry battalion

Cream coloured card with gold printed text on front and inner page. Card is from Ben Nicol to Mr. Geo. Sandow. Card is contained in an envelope.Text, card front: " GREETINGS / AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH / MILITARY FORCES / 1st AUSTRALIAN / CORPS PETROL PARK / A.I.F. / ABROAD / XMAS 1941. " Text, inside card: " WITH BEST WISHES / FOR / A MERRY XMAS / AND A HAPPY / NEW YEAR. / To Mr. G. Sandow / FROM / Ben Nicol / VX 22271 / 1st A.C.P.P. / H. Section. "ben nicol, george sandow, world war 1939-1945

Pair of cast iron spring dumb bells for hand exercises. One has no springs and the other has three springs.They are shaped to be held in a hand and squeezed against the force of the springs. SANDOWS PATENTexercise equipment, antique

The photograph is undated but a black and white copy in the 'Linton School - Photos' file is dated c.1905. Head Teacher at this time was A.J. Horan, and he is probably the male teacher in the photograph, wearing a suit, on RHS. Lily Bonthorn and Annie Sandow are marked in ink dots on the photograph and identified by inscription on the back of the photo.Original/sepia photograph of Linton school children, taken in corner angle of brick school. Five teachers are in the second back row on the RHS, and some boys are perched on window ledges.On back: "L. M. Bonthorn / Centre, Auntie Lil (nee Bonthorn) / Right Auntie Annie (nee Sandow)". Inscription refers to ink marks on two people in photo.linton state school no. 880, lily (lil) bonthorn, annie sandow

Photograph of teachers and pupils of Linton State School, taken in 1914. Teachers are identified in an inscription on the back of the photograph. Photograph is dated by the inscription, which identifies the head teacher as "Mr Dugard". Mr A. Duguard was head teacher for only one term in 1914. Note: Teacher Annie Sandow is also named in the inscription on the back of the photo as "Mrs Cull", as she married George Cull in 1915. Other teachers identified in the inscription are George Sanderson and Mrs Johnston (Helen Johnston née Toshack - Teacher ID 7955, Year of registration 1877). Black and white photograph of group of children and adults, in outdoor setting."Linton state school 1914 / H.M Mr Dugard /Mrs Cull, Annie Sandow, teachers / Mrs Johnston, George Sanderson, teachers".linton state school no. 880, mr a. dugard (duguard), annie sandow, annie cull, helen johnston (née toshack), george sanderson

Kitty (Catherine) Sandow and Joyce Rowe grew up in Linton and attended Linton State School. Kitty Sandow (1916-1984) married Reg Jennings in 1946. Joyce Rowe (1912-1997) married Mick (Martin) Chung in 1931. Kitty and Reg took over the management of Kitty's parent's grocery and confectionery shop, which then became known as "Jennings' Milk Bar". Joyce, a descendant of the Nicol family, worked at Nicol's bakery. Her husband Mick Chung worked for the railways.Enlarged black and white copy of original photograph which has been mounted on card. The photograph shows two women, both wearing dark coloured jackets and skirts, hats and dress-shoes. The woman on the left is carrying a handbag, while the woman on the right has a handbag tucked under her arm. They are standing on a roadway or track, and a wire fence and paddock can be seen in the background. Kitty Jennings (née Sandow) and her friend Joyce Chung (née Rowe). The photograph is undated.joyce chung (née rowe), kitty jennings (née sandow)

This photograph is undated but a black and white copy in the 'Linton School - Photos' file is dated "c.1905". Mr A. J. Horan was head teacher at this time and is probably the male teacher wearing a suit, RHS in second row from back. The inscription on the back of the photograph notes that at the time the photograph was taken, "attendance [was] about 250 pupils", although there are fewer pupils than this in the photograph.Black and white photograph, mounted on grey card, which shows a large group of children posed for a photograph outside the Linton State School building. Five teachers are in the second back row on the RHS. A few boys are perched on window ledges. Some names of pupils are inscribed on the back of the photograph, but it is not clear where they are in the photograph. Names are: Roy Wishart, Margaret Wishart, Eugene Sandow, Gladys Downing, Charlie Todd, Alex McBeath.On back, in black ink: "Linton state school / attendance about 250 pupils / Roy Wishart / Margaret Wishart / Eugene Sandow / Gladys Downing / Charlie Todd / Alex McBeath". "SURMAN" written in pencil or crayon across the other inscription.linton school pupils, roy wishart, margaret wishart, eugene sandow, gladys downing, charlie todd, alex mcbeath

Gordon Mark joined the RAN in October 1946. He was discharged in 1949 as he received head injuries in an accident. Original photograph taken c.1947, copy made in 2010.Copy of black and white photograph of Gordon Mark in naval uniform."Gordon Mark/historical/from/B Grigg". "possibly/taken/at Sandows/or the hotel".gordon mark