A group of 4 photographs, person not identified, taken circa 1900. From the Partington collection.Four sepia studio portraits.partington family

Wilfred Clarence Busse was born in Chiltern, Victoria in 1898. His family first arrived in this region during the gold rush era, purchasing a piece of land adjacent to the Murray River. The spectacular scenery and rich history of the area is said to have inspired Busse in his writing. He attended Wesley College in his school days, before going on to study law at the University of Melbourne. After graduating from university, Busse would go on to become a barrister, but he is best known as a writer of fiction, publishing two novels: 'The Blue Beyond: A Romance of the Early Days in South Eastern Australia' and 'The Golden Plague: A Romance in the Early Fifties'. Busse died in 1960. This particular object was owned by Busse. It is a tie pin and, as inscribed on its box, it was manufactured by Stewart Dawson and Co, a successful jewellery company - founded in Sydney in the late nineteenth century - that is still active today. This object is significant as it was owned by Wilfred Clarence Busse, an accomplished barrister and writer from Chiltern, Victoria. It was also manufactured by Stewart Dawson and Co, a successful jewellery company, founded in the nineteenth century, that is still active today. A thin, curved, gold-coloured tie pin placed inside an open velvet-lined jewellery box. Inscribed beneath the lid are the words 'Stewart Dawson and Co. / Watch Manufacturers / and Jewellers / Sydney & London.Box open: Stewart Dawson and Co. / Watch Manufacturers / and Jewellers / Sydney & London w.c. busse, wilfred clarence busse, gold rush, gold rush chiltern, busse barrister, busse author, "the golden plague: a romance of the early fifties., "the golden plague”, "the blue beyond: a romance of the early days in south eastern australia", "the blue beyond", tie pin, jewellery, jewellery manufacturers, sydney jewellers nineteenth century, stewart dawson and co

Two studio photographs by Stewart and Co or 217 -219 Bourke Street, Melbourne. One is of a man, the other is of a woman. stewart and co., photographers, studio portrait, women, men

Henry Box ,who was born in Withyham in 1839 , was the 3rd son of George and Mary Cripps Box and came to Australia in 1856 with the family. Henry paid his own fare so was not ‘bound’ to any employer. Henry helped his brother William establish his market garden on the site of Box Cottage, Jasper Road 1865 and by 1970 was purchasing property in East Brighton (Bentleigh.). He continued to purchase land, which he rent / leased to family members, and at his death owned property in East Boundary Road, Murrumbeena and Elsternwick. Henry married Elizabeth ‘Emma’ Ward in 1868 and they had 9 children but 2 died in infancy. ‘ Emma’ was the daughter of William Ward 1820- 1908 who was born in Norfolk and emigrated with his wife Ann Ostler in 1853. William Ward JP was a prominent figure in East Brighton . William was elected to the Moorabbin Road Board in 1863, JP at Cheltenham Court, and Shire President 1875-82. He was appointed Post Master at East Brighton in 1865 and held the position until his death in 1908 Henry was a member of the Court Pride of St George AOF, and a lay preacher at the Bentleigh Baptist Church.. Surviving Children were - Caroline Alma Box 1863-1943, Mary Anne Box 1865- ?, Lydia Elizabeth Box 1867- 1957, William Henry Box 1869- 1945, Emma Elizabeth Ellen Box 1875 – 1964, Olivia Christina ‘Chrissie’ Box 1878 – 1963, Archibald Ward Box 1882 -? 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 . Henry 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. He purchased property and helped the family establish market gardens in East Brighton (Bentleigh). Henry and his wife Elizabeth Emma Ward Box had 9 children, Henry was a lay preacher for the Baptist Church Bentleigh. 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 a young woman who may be Elizabeth Emma Ward 1863 - 1921,the wife of Henry Box.1839-1913Stewart & Co ' Coat of Arms" Melbourne

This carte de visite was taken of Hiram Crawford in fire brigade uniform taken by Stewart & CO., Melbourne. Hiram Crawford was Captain of the Beechworth Volunteer Fire Brigade for twenty-five years. Hiram arrived in Australia at the age of 21 in August 1853. He mined for short time at Back Creek Bendigo, then went to the Ovens where he sought gold in Spring Creek, Buckland and 3 Mile. After moving to Albury for 18 months he married Anna, moved to Woolshed and was there for two years mining gold. After discovering his fortune he formed Crawford and Co. Coaching Lines in Beechworth in late 1856. It was this company which became the longest surviving coaching business in the State of Victoria. Hiram and Anna had two daughters. Anna died in March 1862 and in May Hiram left from Melbourne to return to the United States on a visit. Hiram married Martha Foster during this visit and returned to Australia in March 1863. With his coach line established, and leaving it under management, he moved around the north east of Victoria establishing and building shops and the Star Hotel and Theatre in Chiltern in 1866. In 1869 he moved to Melbourne for a few years in which time he built the Eastern Arcade in Bourke Street. In 1876 the family returned to Beechworth for a few years eventually moving to Everton where Hiram grew hops, tobacco, fruit trees and established the largest lemon orchard at that time in Australia. Hiram spent a considerable amount of his time helping to develop the North East of the State not only in his private endeavours but as a public figure. Among his many achievements a few are listed - Councillor, Mayor of Chiltern and Beechworth, President of the Shire on two occasions, Director of many mining companies, Inaugural Chairman and Director of the Beechworth Gas Company roles he held for over 20 years, Foundation member of Beechworth Pottery, Committee member of the Beechworth Hospital, Captain/Superintendent of the Vol. Fire Brigade for over 20 years, Foundation, Life member of and on the State Fire Brigade Board for many years, President of the North Eastern Railway League in Chiltern On a personal level Hiram was involved in lodges including St. Johns #14, Beechworth. and had several grazing properties in the Ovens area. He had the Forest Park Hotel at Carboor, the Creamery at Carboor, and grazing land on which the Milawa Creamery was built during his ownership. He was a committee member for 3 committees duirng the 1888 International Exhibition in Melbourne. Hiram had many voyages around the world studying irrigation, hop growing, tobacco growing and drying. During his retirement in Melbourne Hiram purchased many properties in the Elsternwick area and acted as an Estate Agent. After the death of his second wife Martha, Hiram married for the third time in 1912 to Sophia Maude Heatley. Crawford and Co continued until 1921. [Taken from HighCountryHeritage.com.au]Black and white reproduction of a studio portrait of Hiram Crawford in fire brigade uniform, printed on gloss photographic paper and bordered with a white frame.Badge on uniform sleeve reads: CAPTAIN / BVFB Obverse: AB/ Stewart & CO./ Melbourne Reverse: Hiram Collection/ BMM2435burke museum, emergency services, beechworth, carte de visite, black and white, fire brigade, hiram crawford, stewart & co., melbourne.

Elizabeth Goodenough came to Australia aged 16/17 having paid 5 pounds to the government to secure a paid position in the colony of NSW. Within a year of arrival she had married Richard Phillips whose 1st wife had died in childbirth, leaving behind a 4 year old son. Richard was a coach plater by trade and was a publican in Sydney and Geelong. One of Elizabeth's daughters Emma Eliza Jane, married Thomas Watson in Ballarat.Portrait of a young woman, circa 1840's. Sepia photograph.verso - Stewart & Co. Probably Elizabeth Phillips b Goodenoughelizabeth goodenough, elizabeth anne phiilips, emma eliza jane phillips, emma eliza jane watson, richard phillips

Small sepia photograph of a baby in lace gown, photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, baby

Small portrait photograph of a small child, gender unknown, photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne.Stewart & Co

Small portrait photograph of a woman leaning on the back of a chair, photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, female

Small portrait photograph of a young woman with lace collar, photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, female

Small portrait photograph of a man standing showing fob chain, photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, male

Small portrait photograph of a young woman seated with umberella in hand, photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, female

Small portrait photograph of a young woman seated holding a hat, photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, female

Small portrait photograph of a male, photographer Stewart & Co 217 & 219 Bourke St East Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, male

Small portrait photograph of a young woman, head and shoulders with brooch at throat, photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, female

This sugar bowl was manufactured by the firm Stewart Dawson & Co. The firm was active as jewellers and watch manufacturer at Hatton Garden London, with premises in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. In 1907 the firm was converted to Stewart Dawson & Co Ltd under which name in traded until c1935.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. It belonged to her mother, Mrs. Yardy.A sugar bowl fashioned in the shape of a coal shuttle with a scoop-shaped spoon. Made from silver plateOn underside of bowl: "EP SD & Co. LTD in shield BM/ 4662'sugar bowl, plate silver

Small head and shoulders photograph of a young woman with large brooch and lace collar. Photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, female

COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM MISS E.W.WELLS - PHOTO OF GREAT AUNTIE , foot of photograph - Stewart & Co Melbourne. Rear of photo Stewart & Co , 217 & 219 Bourke Street East Melbourne -Photographers miniature and Portrait Painters - enlarged copies from 20 ShillingsStewart & Co Melbournephotograph, portrait, female, stewart & co melbourne

Small portrait photograph of a young woman with ruffled lace collar.Photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne. Written in pencil on back name Annie.Owen. ?Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, female

Small sepia toned portrait photograph of an elderly man with large beard, photographer Stewart & Co 217 & 219 Bourke St East Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, male

Written on the back of the photo is Mrs Key. She clearly is not the subject so presumably she ordered the print and it is of her family. Given the time period, it is probably Albert Key with sons Robert and Colin. This is consistent with other photos of Albert, Robbie and Colin at similar ages. Mrs Key would be Isabella (nee Roberts) Cabinet Photo Stewart & Co Photographer, 284-286 Bourke Street, Melbourne Stewart & Co operated from 284-286 Bourke Street from 1901-1910+Inscribed on back in pencil Mrs Keyalbert key, colin hutchinson key, key family, robert dalrymple key, stewart & co photographers 284-286 bourke st melbourne, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection

Small portrait photograph of a young man, clean shaven with centre part in hair, photographer Stewart & Co 217 & 219 Bourke St East, Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, male

Sepia male portrait. Stewart & Co 217 & 219 Bourke St East Melbourne printed on Front. Pencilled caption reverse Nina Dahlsen Nov 26th 1888. Printed on reverse Stewart & Co full size depiction woman painting in studio.Stewart & Co 217 & 219 Bourke St Melbourne.photograph, person, male

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF MISS E.W. WELLS' great aunt Sophie - part of a 'collection of photos of MISS E.W. WELLS' parents (the Rotherhams). Stewart & Co Melbourne shown on bottom.Stewart & Co Melbournephotograph, portrait, female, stewart & co melbourne

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF MISS E.W. WELLS' great aunt Sophie - part of a 'collection of photos of MISS E.W. WELLS' parents (the Rotherhams). Stewart & Co Melbourne shown on bottom.Stewart & Co Melbournephotograph, person, female, stewart & co melbourne

Small photograph of a young woman seated with legs crossed and hands clasped on knees, wearing button up boots with handbag on ground. Photographer Stewart & Co 217 & 219 Bourke St East, Melbourne. Written on back in pencil Emily Howe ?Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, female

Portrait in an oval frame of an unknown lady. She is wearing a smocked top and as decorative lace collar. On the back are the words: Photographers, Miniature and portrait Makers, Stewart and Co. Melbourne, Enlarged copies for 20/-. At the bottom in miniature appear to be the words: women imp. ParisStewart and Co.person, individual, studio portrait, stewart and co.

Stewart & Co Photographers operated from various addresses in Bourke Street, Melbourne from 1871 through 1910. CARTE-DE-VISITE (cdv) 1857-1890 Cartes-de-visite (cdv's) are the most common form of photograph from the nineteenth century, generally measuring two and a half inches by four and an eighth inches (6.3 x 10.5 cm) when mounted, sepia toned, mounted on a card which was generally printed with the photographer's name and address on the back or beneath the portrait. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991marg ball collection, shillinglaw family photo album 1, 1871-1910, 1888, shillinglaw baby, stewart & co photographers bourke st east melbourne, unknown

Stewart & Co operated from 217-219 Bourke St., East from 1877 to 1889 CABINET 1866-1905 The Cabinet photo was introduced in 1866 in answer to a demand for a larger format photograph which could be mounted for a cabinet or on the wall. They were 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches (11.5 x 16.5 cm), more than twice the size of the cdv. They cost about twice as much as a cdv but eventually displaced them. They were not extensively produced until 1880 and had ceased by 1905. Coloured mounts, especially maroon or green, indicate a date between 1880 and 1890. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991cabinet photo, marg ball collection, 1877-1889, 1889, female shillinglaw 3, shillinglaw family photo album 3, stewart & co photographers 217 & 219 bourke st east melbourne, unknown