May Sewell was born in Beechworth in 1917, her paternal grandparents had come to Beechworth from Ireland and her maternal grandparents from Scotland. She was the youngest of five siblings and the only one to be born in a hospital rather than at home. May loved growing up and living in Beechworth, and fondly recalls knowing all her neighbours, meeting friends at the pictures, attending girl guides, picking wildflowers around the gorge, participating keenly in the Church of England choir and dances, and the big Easter festivals. May worked various jobs before getting married. After leaving school at fifteen, May learnt dressmaking with Lal Anderson (and was delighted with her wage of two and six pence a week) and then went on to learn tailoring with Mr Charles. May then worked in the dining rooms at the Commercial Hotel and Hotel Nicholas. May was at the Hotel Nicholas for seven years but stopped when she got married as female employees were not asked to stay once they were married. May married her husband in 1944 and had known him since school. They went on to have six children, sadly three did not live past infancy. Her first children were twin girls who died six hours after birth. May briefly discusses the difficulty in grieving her twin daughters, the lack of available support, and the expectancy to carry on. Her next child, a son named Ian James, died when he was only ten months old from a tumour. May described Ian James as a lovely boy. May had multiple connections to the Zwar Brothers' Beechworth Tannery. Her father and then her three brothers worked there, and also her husband for a short period of time. The tannery was a major employer in Beechworth, and May having multiple family members employed by the tannery underlines the significant role of the tannery in Beechworth. May described her husband as very hardworking, he worked as a cleaner overnight at the Ovens and Murray Hospital for the Aged while during the day tended his cattle and sheep farm. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke. Miss May Sewell’s account of her life in Beechworth is historically and socially significant to the cultural heritage of the region. May in reflecting on her experiences of leisure opportunities, town festivals, work available for women, leaving the workforce once married, the tannery, post-natal care, grief and child mortality provide essential historic, economic, social, and healthcare insights. May’s oral history recording is part of a larger collection of oral histories recorded by Jennifer Williams in 2000, collectively they provide invaluable insights into Beechworth during the 20th century, much of the information in these oral histories would be lost if not documented and missed in the interpretation of tangible objects. This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mrs May Sewellmay sewell, oral history, jennifer williams, listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century beechworth, beechworth church of england, easter festival, beechworth girl guides, hospital birth 1917, lal anderson, tailor beechworth, commercial hotel, hotel nicholas, zwar brother's beechworth tannery, ovens and murray hospital for the aged, dressmaking beechworth, beechworth cinemas, paul voglis

letter received by S McIntyre prior to her commencing her nursing training at the Alfred Hospital in 1966, providing more information about that trainingOf significance to the AHNL as an eample of a letter most nurses would have received prior to their commencing training at the Alfred HospitalSingle page typed [black ink] letter on off-white paper with the Alfred Hospital letterhead A hand written correction 'EIGHT' has been made [blue ink] Previous catalogue number hand written at top right [black ink]alfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, nurse training-victoria-history

Letter sent to S McIntyre from N Sewell (Lady Superintendant) advising her that she had passed the medical examination, and that she had been placed in the January 1966, some other details includedOf significance to the AHNL as an example of the letter many nurses would have received prior to commencing trainingTypewitten [black ink] on single page of offwhite paper with letterhead of te Alfred HospitalHas been signed by N Sewell [black ink] previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at top rightalfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, sue mcintyre

Poster - medium weight card with 12 photographs of cable trams in Melbourne adhered to the poster prepared for display purposes. In the centre top (see image i2) is a note about the source of the photographs, titled "Photographs from the Collection of Dr. A. K. Sewell" and that copies taken from photographs owned by Mr. A. C. Clarke of Blackburn Vic. Photographs titled from top corner: The cable tram Gripman Inside the trailer car Dr. A. K Sewell sitting on the front of a grip car Dr. A. K. Sewell standing at the front of a grip car with the destination Lonsdale St. The Spencer St terminus The Cable tram dummy - seated are Dr. A. K. Sewell and Mr. A. C. Clarke Nicholson St Fitzroy Shunting the cable tram Bourke St Melbourne Cable tram turning into Gertrude St Fitzroy - trailer 379 - at a safety zone Lonsdale St Melbourne - trailer 583 Smith St Collingwood The bus takes over from the cable trams.trams, tramways, cable trams, smith st, nicholson st, grip tram, bourke st, gertrude st, buses, closure, safety zone, tram 583, tram 379

Anderson & Sewell Building Barristers and Solicitors. Corner of Victoria Place and Church Streets. stawell

Letter sent to S McIntyre prior to commencing her nursing training at the Alfred Hopital on January 17th 1966. As well as accomodation details, letter contains information about the first day of classesOf significance to the AHNL as an example of the letter most nurses received prior to commencing their trainingSingle sheet of off white paper with the letterhead of the Alfred Hospital. Letter is typed [black ink] N Sewell has signed her name [blue ink] Previous catalogue number hand written at top right [black ink]alfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, nurse training- victoria

Minimum educational requirements for entry into general nurse training at the Alfred hospital in 1969. Victorian matriculation Certificate was preferred, but Victorian Leaving certificate with passes in 5 subjects also accepted. A Victorian Intemediate certificate gained prior to 1968 could also be considered. People who had gained qualifications interstate or overseas were required to submit their educational certificates to the Victorian Nursing Council for approval prior to applying to the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as it reflects the changes in educational levels required for entry into a general nurse training backgroundTwo page document fixed with plastic paper clip. Document has been typed [black ink] on cream paper with a printed [black ink]letter head of the Alfred Hospital. Hospital logo [red and black ink] printed at top right. The name Sr. Patterson has been written under this logo. Below the letter head is an oval stamp [purple ink] 'PRELIMINARY TRAINING SCHOOL/ALFRED HOSPITAL ' the word 'LIBRARY ' has been crossed out. Previous catalogue number has been written at top right [black ink]. On the second page the document has been signed by N Sewellalfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, nurse training-victoria-history

Two black and white photographs of a bride, Marlene Lilburne, daughter of Daylesford grocer Tol Lilburne. Marlene married a Sewell. marlene lilburne, st peter's catholic church daylesford, sewell

Varnished wooden panel fitted with 13 different tramway or railway related signs and one small image of a Melbourne Tramcar. The panel consists of two pieces of plywood glued to wooden backing boards. The signs have been fixed to the panel with brass screws - either round or countersunk. The signs are: "Passengers are not allowed in this Compartment / By-Law No. 5 Maximum Penalty - Five Pounds" "Passengers are requested to tender the EXACT FARE" "NO SMOKING" "NO EXIT" "SMOKING" "DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED AT THE / TRAMWAYS BOARD'S WORKSHOPS / PRESTON" "TO STOP CAR PULL LEFT / HAND CORD ONCE" "Spitting in the car is STRICTLY PROHIBITED / Passengers infringing this Rule are liable to be ejected and prosecuted under the Board's By-law No. 5" "To stop car pull left hand cord ONCE / Entering or leaving this car from the wrong side is prohibited. Maximum penalty L5." "SPARE / CONTROLLER KEY" "In EXTREME DANGER / STOP THE TRAIN / by pulling CHAIN in this direction / Penalty for misuse L20" "Passengers are not permitted / to travel in this compartment." "RAILWAY MOTOR / TYPE GE 247-A / DL 2755000 SERIAL No. A2320 / AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURE / AUSTRALIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC LIMITED / P.1022" L = pound symbol Signs collected by Graeme Sewell who assembled the Display Board during the 1980's.trams, tramways, signs, railways, tramways, passengers

ships, marine studies

Hard cover book,Modern History: or, the Present State of All Nations Vol III Author: Mr Salmon (Thomas Salmon) Illustrator: Herman Moll Publisher: T Longman and T Shewell, London. Date: 1746 (MDCCXLVI), 3rd Edition Further Information: Set of Three Volumes. Hard covered book has reinforcing on the spine and corners. The cover is very well worn and has remnants of a coloured design. The fly page is printed in red and black ink and has a long description of the contents. Inside the cover is printed a Coat of Arms, there is a stocker on the inside cover. non-fictionThis 1746 3rd Edition of Thomas Salmon’s Modern History is a fantastic slice of Enlightenment era geography and publishing history. It sits at a fascinating intersection of early modern travel literature, top tier cartography, and the rise of one of London's most famous publishing houses. Thomas Salmon’s Modern History: or, the Present State of All Nations was an ambitious encyclopedic project. Rather than focusing strictly on dynastic timelines, Salmon took a modern geographical and ethnographic approach. For each region covered, he detailed its geography and climate, along with its natural resources, plants, animals, and minerals. Culture and society were covered by focusing on local habits, dress, religious rites, laws, customs, and architecture. Economy and trade were also detailed, including the arts, sciences, husbandry, and commercial manufactures.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, mr salmon, thomas salmon, 18th century, 1746, history, geography, social studies, culture, maps, modern history, present state of all nations vol iii, herman moll, t longman and t shewell, social history, cartography

Uniforms at the Alfred were compulsory at this time. This document informs that the uniform remains the propert of the Alfred Hospital, and when leaving the hospital employment all items of uniform must be returned prior to receiving final pay check. Reference is also made to lenght of uniform, laundering of uniform, shoes and capeStrict guidelines to the wearing of the trained nurses uniform in the 1970'sSingle page, black print on white paperPrevious cataloue number handwritten [black ink] at top rightnurses uniform, alfred hospital nurses uniform

Title at top of collection; "BRIGADIER HARRY BLAMYRE SEWELL MC", SERVICE NUMBER: NX367, UNIT: HQ1 AUST CORPS".Work on paper - black and white print - montage collection of photographs, letters, newspaper clippings and Military service information on individual members of the Sewell family. Frame - black colour paint on MDF frame, glass front and cardboard backing. On back - white adhesive label - framing information.Framing information - black and brown print made by "Maddisons of Gisborne".framed accessories, work on paper, montage, sewell family

A hand-made long narrow pick head without handle.Sewell (?) Forgepick-head blaksmithing trade

Empire Fella won the Bendigo Pacing Cup on the 5 January 1990, followed by Rowleyalla and Rufus Young Blood. Empire Fella owned by FA Sewell & SS Payne, was trained and driven by PL Ward. Empire Fella raced from 1986 (3yo) through to 1992 (9yo). Career: 35 wins 23 seconds 19 thirds 181 starts.Two colour photographs, one small one large in a brown, black, gold frame. At the top: Bendigo Harness Racing 5-1-90/ National Mutual Bendigo Pacing Cup At the bottom: Left corner: Distance 2700 metres/ Mile rate 2.01.4 / Greg Matthews Photos - Stawell Centre: Empire Fella (Besta Fella - Dancing Princess) / Rowleyalla 2nd / Rufus Young Blood 3rd Right corner: Owned by- FA Sewell & SS Payne/ Trained and driven by PL Wardbendigo harness racing club, horses, race, winner, bendigo trotting club, pacing cup, driver, trainer, owner, 1990, empire fella, fa sewell, ss payne, rowleyalla, rufus young blood, p ward, peter ward

Photograph. Copy of a coloured photograph of SEWELL headstone before and after restoring to upright position at White Hills Cemetery.photograph, landscape, copy of sewell headstone

Sewell WAAF. Refer to other Cat No - Sewell name - 252.2.Coloured Portrait, head and shoulders of female Air Force Officer. She is wearing a dark blue cap and jacket. Light coloured shirt with a dark tie. On her peaked hat are (3) badges - a crown, a Flying Eagle and some sort of Laurel emblem. Service + W.A.A.F.Nilportrait, waaf

This image was reproduced on page 27 of the 1937 Ballarat SChool of Mines Students' Magazine.Ballarat School of Mines Tennis Team for 1937. They are B. Martin, A. Morshead, E. Dunstan, W. Sewell, R. Matthews, N. Brazenor, V. Pound. Written on back - "S of Mines", "1937" Also includes photographer's stamp 'Richards & Co.".ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines tennis team, tennis, sport, physical education

Items in the collection of Clarence William SEWELL No 32094 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3587.Two x Navy blue, felt, epaulettes, 2 stripes, light blue bordered by black on each. Metal badge of crown & spread winged bird attached.uniform, epaulettes, rank raaf

Items in the collection of Clarence William SEWELL No 32094 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3587.Two black cotton hat bands with crown, winged bird & laurel.headwear, hat bands, raaf

Uniform re F.O Catherine W Sewell WAAF. Refer Cat No 252.2.1) Jacket, Heavy Cotton, Navy, Black Buttons .2) Skirt, Heavy Cotton, NavyJACKET - CHEVRON LOWER SLEEVE(L) RANK BAND BOTTOM OF EACH SLEEVEuniforms, womens, raaf, ww2

Uniform belonging to Catherine Winifred Sewell, Born Creswick) Regt No 96270 F.O Women’s Australian Auxillary Air Force (W.A.A.A.F) .1) Jacket summer dress, cotton khaki, Epaulettes, lower right sleeve has 2 red chevrons denoting years of service .2) Skirt summer dress, cotton Khakifemale, uniforms, wwii, waaf

Hat bands, epaulettes & uniform belt of Clarence William SEWELL No 32094 RAAF. Enlisted 1.7.1940, discharged 6.2.1946 with the rank of Sgt in 26 Servicing and Repair unit.Navy blue felt uniform belt with metal buckle.belt, uniform, raaf

Ernest Sewell series 'Tiddlytennis' game. Patent no.22857/35 (1935-6). Contains miniature net and wooden net supports, printed cotton as 'court', and eight bone discs (1 large, 5 small). Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Glue, Wood, Natural fibre, Papertennis

Prospectus for people interested in undertaking nurse training at the Alfred Hospital , Melbourne. Includes pay rates and leave entitlements (3 weeks annual leave)Of significance to the AHNL as contains photos of Alfred Hospital student nursesStapled illustrated booklet with lime green cover. There is a black and white photograph of a nurse holding a young child on the front cover along with title in white and black printPrevious catalogue number and 'Miss Sewell' [black ink] at top right of front cover. Education requirements for entry are typed on a small piece of cream paper and fixed to front front pagealfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing

This edition of Alfred news contained articles related to nursing at the Alfred Hospital, including the nursing executive, the school of nursing, Nan Sewell (Director of Nursing) Lorna Day, the Alfred Hospital Nurses League and the Childcare CentreInformation about nursing at the Alfred Hospital in 1976Folded newsletter - staples have been removed. Black print on white background On the first page there is a black and green photograph of the Alfred Hospital at top. Title in black print. There are two cartoon figures of nurses one holding a large syringe and the other a bedpan. between them is a quote from Miss M Peters.Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at top right of first pagealfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, lorna day, nancy sewell, nan sewll, alfred hospital nurses league, child care centres

Photograph of the fundraising committee, and social function for The Most Popular Conductress Competition award, held on 30/9/1944 at the Ballarat City Rowing Club. Bill Sewell was the Secretary of the Committee. See item 8807 for further details. Yields information about the Most Popular Conductress competition and the committee.Black and white photograph with a detailed inscription on rear. Two copies held.See second photograph.ballarat tramways, bill sewell, sec, most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, events