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Moorabbin Air MuseumBooklet (Item) - The Stripping And Assembly Of The Armstrong Siddeley Leopard
... The Stripping And Assembly Of The Armstrong Siddeley Leopard...The Stripping And Assembly Of The Armstrong Siddeley Leopard...The Stripping And Assembly Of The Armstrong Siddeley Leopard Booklet The Stripping And Assembly Of The Armstrong Siddeley Leopard ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Instruction Book For The Armstrong Siddeley "Genet" Air Cooled Radial Aero Engine
... Instruction Book For The Armstrong Siddeley "Genet" Air Cooled Radial Aero Engine...Instruction Book For The Armstrong Siddeley "Genet" Air Cooled Radial Aero Engine...Instruction Book For The Armstrong Siddeley "Genet" Air Cooled Radial Aero Engine Book Instruction Book For The Armstrong Siddeley "Genet" Air Cooled Radial Aero Engine ... -
Brighton Historical SocietyAccessory - Parasol, 1920s
... ...the armstrong...Cast in metal spokes: THE ARMSTRONG REGD BRITISH MAKE...The Armstrong...Accessory Parasol The Armstrong ...Blue silk parasol with cream silk printed with floral design in beige, brown, turquoise and terracotta. Metal spokes tipped with horn coloured bakelite. Wooden handle with traces of iredescent paint. Dark brown twisted cotton cord hanging from handle. Cast in metal spokes: THE ARMSTRONG REGD BRITISH MAKEparasol, art deco, printed fabric, 1920s, the armstrong -
Brighton Historical SocietyAccessory - Parasol, 1920s
... ...the armstrong...Cast in metal spokes: THE ARMSTRONG REGD BRITISH MAKE Woven label, blue on white cotton attached to spoken: Perfection...The Armstrong...Parasol Accessory Parasol The Armstrong ...Beige silk parasol printed with bold zig-zag design in brown, orange, yellow and turquoise. Metal spokes tipped with white bakelite. Wooden handle decorated with pokerwork design painted red. Wooden ball covered in silk thread and twisted cotton cord hanging from handle.Cast in metal spokes: THE ARMSTRONG REGD BRITISH MAKE Woven label, blue on white cotton attached to spoken: Perfectionparasol, the armstrong, 1920s -
Australian Jazz MuseumHandkerchief
... louis armstrong...Inscribed "Hello Angela Jack Lesberg" "To Angela from Louis Armstrong" "To Angela sincerely Lucille Armstrong" "To Angela Best Wishes Edmond Hall" "To Angela from Gary Crosby" "Valma Middleton" "Good luck to Angela Billy Kyle" "Good health Barrett Deems" "Rose Hardaway"...White handkerchief signed by Louis Armstrong, Lucille Armstrong and other band members...Signatures of Louis Armstrong's band members ...Inscribed "Hello Angela Jack Lesberg" "To Angela from Louis Armstrong" "To Angela sincerely Lucille Armstrong" "To Angela Best Wishes Edmond Hall" "To Angela from Gary Crosby" "Valma Middleton" "Good luck to Angela Billy Kyle" "Good health Barrett Deems" "Rose Hardaway" Possibly unique in having the autograph of Lucille Armstrong together with other band members. louis armstrong lucille armstrong eric child angela child bill haesler Signatures of Louis Armstrong's band members White handkerchief signed by Louis Armstrong, Lucille Armstrong and other band members Handkerchief ...White cotton handkerchief used by Louis Armstrong in the 1956 film "High Society". Signed by members of his All Stars band on the 1956 tour of Australia and presented to Angela Child. Inscribed "Hello Angela Jack Lesberg" "To Angela from Louis Armstrong" "To Angela sincerely Lucille Armstrong" "To Angela Best Wishes Edmond Hall" "To Angela from Gary Crosby" "Valma Middleton" "Good luck to Angela Billy Kyle" "Good health Barrett Deems" "Rose Hardaway"Possibly unique in having the autograph of Lucille Armstrong together with other band members. White handkerchief signed by Louis Armstrong, Lucille Armstrong and other band membersSignatures of Louis Armstrong's band members louis armstrong, lucille armstrong, eric child, angela child, bill haesler -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Armstrong Whitworth Atlas, The Armstrong Whitworth Atlas Army Co-Operation Aeroplane with an Appendix on the Atlas Dual Control Aeroplane
... Armstrong Whitworth Atlas...The Armstrong Whitworth Atlas Army Co-Operation Aeroplane with an Appendix on the Atlas Dual Control Aeroplane...Armstrong Whitworth Atlas...Armstrong Whitworth Atlas Technical overview of Atlas Army co-operation aircraft, circa 1929 The Armstrong Whitworth Atlas Army Co-Operation Aeroplane with an Appendix on the Atlas Dual Control Aeroplane Book Armstrong Whitworth Atlas ...Technical overview of Atlas Army co-operation aircraft, circa 1929non-fictionTechnical overview of Atlas Army co-operation aircraft, circa 1929 -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Armstrong Railway Station & a Diesel Engine 1981
... Armstrong Railway Station & a Diesel Engine 1981...Armstrong Rail Station & Diesel Engine 1981....1011 is a colour photograph of a freight train number T362 at the Armstrong Railway Station. Cream painted building with a red corrugated roof, windows right across the front of the building. 1011.1 is a black and white photograph of the front of the Armstrong railway Station. ...Armstrong Railway Station - 1981...Armstrong Rail Station & Diesel Engine 1981. ...Armstrong Rail Station & Diesel Engine 1981.1011 is a colour photograph of a freight train number T362 at the Armstrong Railway Station. Cream painted building with a red corrugated roof, windows right across the front of the building. 1011.1 is a black and white photograph of the front of the Armstrong railway Station. Shosw the station building, small sheds, toilets, tank. and seatArmstrong Railway Station - 1981stawell -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Publications Relating to the Armstrong-Siddeley small turbojet Adder Engine (in folder), Adder
... Publications Relating to the Armstrong-Siddeley small turbojet Adder Engine (in folder)...Contains an article from Flight Magazine about the Adder engine, as well as what appears to be an internal report about the characteristics of the aircraft requires for installation of the Adder engine Worn manila folder Adder Document Publications Relating to the Armstrong-Siddeley small turbojet Adder Engine (in folder) ...Contains an article from Flight Magazine about the Adder engine, as well as what appears to be an internal report about the characteristics of the aircraft requires for installation of the Adder engine -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Publications Relating to the Armstrong-Siddeley Cheetah, Adder, Nene, Double Mamba, Python Engines, Adder
... Publications Relating to the Armstrong-Siddeley Cheetah, Adder, Nene, Double Mamba, Python Engines...Contains an article from Flight Magazine about the Adder engine, as well as what appears to be an internal report about the characteristics of the aircraft requires for installation of the Adder engine Worn manila folder Adder Document Publications Relating to the Armstrong-Siddeley Cheetah, Adder, Nene, Double Mamba, Python Engines ...Contains an article from Flight Magazine about the Adder engine, as well as what appears to be an internal report about the characteristics of the aircraft requires for installation of the Adder engine -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour Photorgraph, Buildings on the Corner of Armstrong Street South and Eyre Street, Ballarat, 13/08/2020
... Buildings on the Corner of Armstrong Street South and Eyre Street, Ballarat......armstrong street south...Colour photograph on the corner of Armstrong Street South and Eyre Street, Ballarat...ballarat buildings eyre street ballarat armstrong street south Colour photograph on the corner of Armstrong Street South and Eyre Street, Ballarat Buildings on the Corner of Armstrong Street South and Eyre Street, Ballarat Photograph Colour Photorgraph Clare Gervasoni ...Colour photograph on the corner of Armstrong Street South and Eyre Street, Ballaratballarat buildings, eyre street ballarat, armstrong street south -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, Ballarat School of Mines from the Armstrong Street Roundabout
... Ballarat School of Mines from the Armstrong Street Roundabout......Armstrong Street South...Time Capsule Ballarat School of Mines Armstrong Street South Brew Tower Former Ballarat Supreme Courthouse Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Brewery Building exterior Ballarat School of Mines from the Armstrong Street Roundabout Photograph ...The Ballarat School of MInes Time Capsule should have been opened in 2020 for the 150th anniversary since the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines, but due to the Covid 19 pandemic and the associated lockdowns it was not opened untll 2022. This image was on a CD-ROM in the time capsule. Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Brewery Building exteriortime capsule, ballarat school of mines, armstrong street south, brew tower, former ballarat supreme courthouse -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Steam Trains at the Underpass at Armstrong
... Steam Trains at the Underpass at Armstrong...Steam Trains at Armstrong's...Steam Trains at Armstrong's Stawell Steam Trains at the Underpass at Armstrong Photograph ...Steam Trains at Armstrong'sstawell -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book - World War Two Armstrong Cartoons, Harold Armstrong, Mein Kranks, c 1940
... World War Two Armstrong Cartoons...World War Two cartoonist Armstrong...This is the second volume of Armstrong war cartoons originally published in the Argus newspaper from December 1939 to September 1940 and reprinted here in book form. ...Harold Armstrong...World War Two cartoonist Armstrong World War Two World War Two Armstrong Cartoons This is a book of 48 pages. ...World War Two Armstrong CartoonsThis is a book of 48 pages. The cover has a cream background with a red strip on the front side cover. The front cover has a sketch in grey, black, white and red and printing in red and black. The pages are stapled and have an adhesive tape binding added to the outside spine. The pages contain sketches in black, white and grey shading.fictionWorld War Two Armstrong Cartoonsworld war two cartoonist armstrong, world war two -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, First Mayoress of city dies, n.d
... ...Armstrong...She was the wife of Norman Armstrong, inaugural Mayor of the City of Nunawading....Copy of article about the death of Nellie Armstrong, aged 84, wife of Norman Armstrong, inaugural Mayor of the City of Nunawading....Mayors City of Nunawading Armstrong Nellie Blackburn Road Blackburn South Armstrong Norman Armstrong Dorothy Jean Armstrong Raleigh Edward Armstrong Douglas Copy of article about the death of Nellie Armstrong, aged 84. ...Copy of article about the death of Nellie Armstrong, aged 84.Copy of article about the death of Nellie Armstrong, aged 84, wife of Norman Armstrong, inaugural Mayor of the City of Nunawading.Copy of article about the death of Nellie Armstrong, aged 84. mayors, city of nunawading, armstrong, nellie, blackburn road, blackburn south, armstrong, norman, armstrong, dorothy jean, armstrong, raleigh edward, armstrong, douglas -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, WAR CARTOONS, ARMSTRONG, HAVOC!, c1939
... War Cartoons by Armstrong" The Argus/August 1 to December 2, 1939/Two shillings. ...ARMSTRONG...War Cartoons by Armstrong" The Argus/August 1 to December 2, 1939/Two shillings. ..."Havoc! War Cartoons by Armstrong" The Argus/August 1 to December 2, 1939/Two shillings. This book contains a permanent record of the cartoons of the 4 months from August 1 to December 2, 1939.Soft cover book. Cover - paper, dark brown and red print on front cover. Illustrated - grey and dark brown cartoon of a skull. 48 pages, cut, plain, off white paper, black and white, grey cartoon illustrations.book, history, ww2, cartoons -
Canterbury History Group
Document - List of Memorials in the church - Armstrong to White, August 1995
... List of Memorials in the church - Armstrong to White...5 Spreadsheets outlining a summary of inscriptions of memorials in St Marks Church of England Canterbury St Pauls Church of England Canterbury Memorials of Parishioners World War 1914-1918 World War 1939-1945 A3 Black and white handwritten spreadsheets x 5 Document List of Memorials in the church - Armstrong to White Jenny Fullard ...5 Spreadsheets outlining a summary of inscriptions of memorials in St Marks Church of England CanterburyA3 Black and white handwritten spreadsheets x 5st pauls church of england canterbury, memorials of parishioners, world war 1914-1918, world war 1939-1945 -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Black and White, H.A. Brown, Seated man with child, c1900
... The girl is possibly Luisa Armstrong...Bambrick" On the back of the card the name Louisa Armstrong and Piggoreet hotel is given....The girl is possibly Luisa Armstrong Seated man with child Photograph - Black and White H.A. ...A man is seated beside a standing girl in an outside setting. The girl is possibly Luisa Armstrong"Agent is J. Bambrick" On the back of the card the name Louisa Armstrong and Piggoreet hotel is given. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Election pamphlets 1930's - 1940's, 1924 - 1951
... ...armstrong...Newspaper from Mitcham, London 1951 including visit by Cr Armstrong as Mayor of Nunawading.from Norman Armstrong's papers....Folder of election pamphlets and other council related papers dating from 1924 to c1946, also Newspaper from Mitcham, London 1951 including visit by Cr Armstrong as Mayor of Nunawading.from Norman Armstrong's papers....Newspaper from Mitcham, London 1951 including visit by Cr Armstrong as Mayor of Nunawading.from Norman Armstrong's papers. local government shire of blackburn and mitcham armstrong norman pollard charles downie w.a. savage george knox t.j. mitcham and vermont progress association hoath m.j. allen george m. hunter l.a. webb eric r. gallus e.e. edwards a. mitcham london england Folder of election pamphlets and other council related papers dating from 1924 to c1946 Folder of election pamphlets and other council related papers dating from 1924 to c1946, also Newspaper from Mitcham, London 1951 including visit by Cr Armstrong as Mayor of Nunawading.from Norman Armstrong's papers. ...Folder of election pamphlets and other council related papers dating from 1924 to c1946Folder of election pamphlets and other council related papers dating from 1924 to c1946, also Newspaper from Mitcham, London 1951 including visit by Cr Armstrong as Mayor of Nunawading.from Norman Armstrong's papers.Folder of election pamphlets and other council related papers dating from 1924 to c1946local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, armstrong, norman, pollard, charles, downie, w.a., savage, george, knox, t.j., mitcham and vermont progress association, hoath, m.j., allen, george m., hunter, l.a., webb, eric r., gallus, e.e., edwards, a., mitcham, london, england -
Ballarat and District Irish AssociationImage, John F. Armstrong, c1864, 1864
... John F. Armstrong, c1864......Armstrong...John F. Armstrong was the Georgia member of the Irish National League....Image of a bearded man known as John F. Armstrong....Armstrong. John F. Armstrong, c1864 Image ...John F. Armstrong was the Georgia member of the Irish National League.Image of a bearded man known as John F. Armstrong.ballarat irish, irish national league, john armstrong, armstrong -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''SHAKESPEARE'S IMAGINATION'' BY EDWARD A ARMSTRONG
... ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''SHAKESPEARE'S IMAGINATION'' BY EDWARD A ARMSTRONG...... EDWARD A ARMSTRONG...ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 196 page hardback book by Edward A. Armstrong on a study of the psychology of association and inspiration using Shakespeare's plays and poems. ...Edward A. Armstrong...Armstrong Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 196 page hardback book by Edward A. ...Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 196 page hardback book by Edward A. Armstrong on a study of the psychology of association and inspiration using Shakespeare's plays and poems. Published in 1946 by Lindsay Drummond Ltd, London and printed by Morrison and Gibb Ltd, London. Catalogue sticker ''2143 ARM'' on spineEdward A. Armstrongbooks, collections, plays, alec h chisholm collection, edward a armstrong, william shakespeare, plays -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Simon Armstrong, 1868
... Simon Armstrong...simon armstrong...Simon Armstrong Armstrong, Simon, Kangaroo Ground, is a native of Scotland, born in 1822. ...Folder of information on Simon Armstrong, Kangaroo Ground, 1868...Simon Armstrong Armstrong, Simon, Kangaroo Ground, is a native of Scotland, born in 1822. ...Simon Armstrong Armstrong, Simon, Kangaroo Ground, is a native of Scotland, born in 1822. In October 1839 he came to Melbourne where he remained for one year, after which he went to Essendon, and stayed there until 1867, when he went to Kangaroo Ground, and established himself as a farmer on partially improved land purchased from Mr Thomas Armstrong; and he also possesses 160 acres at Yarra Flats, which he uses for grazing purposes. Mr Armstrong was married in 1854, and has a family of two sons and five daughters. from "Victoria and its Metropolis: Past and Present" written in 1888 by Alexander Sutherland. Chapter 19, "The Upper Yarra District" pages [402] - 415. Includes descriptions of some townships and short biographies of local residents. Page 405 Folder of information on Simon Armstrong, Kangaroo Ground, 1868simon armstrong -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Barber, Mr, c. 1933
... 1933 Flood, in Armstrong Street, Mr Barber and dog in boat....1933 flood in Armstrong Street. Mr Barber and dog in boat....Cnr High Street and Armstrong Street, Charlton, Wimmera Mallee, Victoria, Australia...1933 Flood, in Armstrong Street, Mr Barber and dog in boat. ...1933 Flood, in Armstrong Street, Mr Barber and dog in boat.1933 flood in Armstrong Street. Mr Barber and dog in boat.charlton, floods -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mr Jens Kofoed’s Fountain Gate Brewery in Armstrong
... Mr Jens Kofoed’s Fountain Gate Brewery in Armstrong...Jens Kofoed’s Brewery, Armstrong reflected in pond at front of photo. ...Old Brewery Armstrong Ararat...Jens Kofoed’s Brewery, Armstrong reflected in pond at front of photo. ...Jens Kofoed’s Brewery, Armstrong reflected in pond at front of photo. Fountain Gate Brewery c 1860's.Black and white photograph of a three storey brick building reflected in a pond surrounded by trees. Old Brewery Armstrong Araratstawell ararat industry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mr Norman Armstrong, 1961
... Mr Norman Armstrong.........Armstrong...Biographical article about Norman Armstrong....Biographical article about Norman Armstrong....Biographical article about Norman Armstrong. Mr Norman Armstrong... Article Article ...has given lifelong service to his community.has given lifelong service to his community. Biographical article about Norman Armstrong.has given lifelong service to his community. vermont, mitcham, armstrong, norman, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of nunawading, councillors, whitehorse road, mitcham -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, C1928
... armstrong-joseph orbost-shire-council...This photograph is of Orbost Shire Councillor Joseph Armstrong who represented East Riding 1918. He was president twice....on back - "Cr J. Armstrong J.P."...Armstrong J.P." A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man in a suit. ...This photograph is of Orbost Shire Councillor Joseph Armstrong who represented East Riding 1918. He was president twice.This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man in a suit. There is also a framed copy.on back - "Cr J. Armstrong J.P."armstrong-joseph orbost-shire-council -
Melbourne LegacyLetter, Legacy Archives, 1978
... These letters from 1978, record the first known attempts by Melbourne Legacy to preserve and store their history and what "The Wardens" of the archives believed was the most appropriate way to proceed with the project. Legatees Brian Armstrong and Frank Doolan were appointed by the Board of Management to scope the work to establish and archive as 'The Wardens'. ...Two letters about the original attempt to create an archive. 00456.1 Copy of a letter typed on Legacy A4 letterhead, dated 7 February 1978, to the Legacy secretary from Legatees Frank Doolan and Brian Armstrong. 00456.2 Letter typed on quarto Legacy letterhead, dated 10 March 1978, from the secretary advising their letter had been tabled at the Board Meeting....Signed Frank Doolan and HB Armstrong. 00456.2 Signed Legatee L. F. Johns. ...Signed Frank Doolan and HB Armstrong. 00456.2 Signed Legatee L. F. Johns. ...These letters from 1978, record the first known attempts by Melbourne Legacy to preserve and store their history and what "The Wardens" of the archives believed was the most appropriate way to proceed with the project. Legatees Brian Armstrong and Frank Doolan were appointed by the Board of Management to scope the work to establish and archive as 'The Wardens'. They mention in their report to the BOM that many original files were lost in a fire 'many years ago' and they had collected material from many sources. They felt that a proper storage facility and indexing was required and were not able to complete those tasks. It would appear most of their work remained in their envelopes and storage system until the Victorian Collections archive was created. Came from an envelope labelled 'P2 Archives Origin' in red pen as per the archive system used by the original archive.Significant in that the Board of Melbourne Legacy understood and valued the importance of preserving and documenting the history of Melbourne Legacy. A record that Frank Doolan and Brian Armstrong had done considerable work at creating the initial archive for Legacy in 1978.Two letters about the original attempt to create an archive. 00456.1 Copy of a letter typed on Legacy A4 letterhead, dated 7 February 1978, to the Legacy secretary from Legatees Frank Doolan and Brian Armstrong. 00456.2 Letter typed on quarto Legacy letterhead, dated 10 March 1978, from the secretary advising their letter had been tabled at the Board Meeting.00456.1. Handwritten, "L/tee Brian Armstrong" in blue ball point pen. Stamped COPY ONLY, in purple ink. Signed Frank Doolan and HB Armstrong. 00456.2 Signed Legatee L. F. Johns. Hon Sec Melbourne Legacy.history, frank doolan -
Eltham District Historical Society IncFolder, Armstrong
... Armstrong...alfred armstrong...Alfred Armstrong Armstrong, Alfred, Eltham is a native of Somerset, England, born in 1825, and was employed under Mr. ...Folder of information on Alfred Armstrong, Eltham and Kangaroo Ground...Page 405 alfred armstrong Ada Gertrude Armstrong Arthur Reynolds Stockwood Armstrong Arthur Vivian Harrison Eltham Cemetery Gravestones Laura Augusta Harrison (nee Armstrong) Margaret Armstrong Mary Armstrong Thomas Armstrong Folder of information on Alfred Armstrong, Eltham and Kangaroo Ground Armstrong Folder ...Alfred Armstrong Armstrong, Alfred, Eltham is a native of Somerset, England, born in 1825, and was employed under Mr. Mark Isambard Kingdom Brunel as a civil engineer prior to his coming out to Melbourne in 1852. He first visited Beechworth, but returning to Melbourne took contacts at Essendon and Gisbourne for forming and metalling the road. He afterwards purchased property at Eltham, where is at present mining, surveyor, inspector of mines, and mining registrar for the St Andrew’s division of the Castlemaine mining district. Mrs Armstrong, to whom he was married in 1854, at St Paul’s Church, Melbourne, died on 27th March, 1887. from "Victoria and its Metropolis: Past and Present" written in 1888 by Alexander Sutherland. Chapter 19, "The Upper Yarra District" pages [402] - 415. Includes descriptions of some townships and short biographies of local residents. Page 405 Folder of information on Alfred Armstrong, Eltham and Kangaroo Groundalfred armstrong, ada gertrude armstrong, arthur reynolds stockwood armstrong, arthur vivian harrison, eltham cemetery, gravestones, laura augusta harrison (nee armstrong), margaret armstrong, mary armstrong, thomas armstrong -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Thomas Armstrong
... Thomas Armstrong...thomas armstrong...John Dickson, a station on Yarra Flats, containing about 100,000, which at the expiration of two years was sold by public auction. Messrs Armstrong and Bell then bought 14,000 acres where Mr Armstrong, now resides. ...Folder of information on Thomas Armstrong, JP, Kangaroo Ground...Page 405 thomas armstrong Folder of information on Thomas Armstrong, JP, Kangaroo Ground Thomas Armstrong Folder ...Armstrong, Thomas, J.P. Yarra Flats, was born in Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1818, and in 1838, being then twenty years of age, emigrated to Australia, and engaged in taking contracts. In 1841, in conjunction with Mr. Wm. Bell he took out a squatting license and settled in what is now known as the township of Eltham. Mr Armstrong purchased land on Kangaroo Ground, where he lived, until 1854, and then bought from Mr. John Dickson, a station on Yarra Flats, containing about 100,000, which at the expiration of two years was sold by public auction. Messrs Armstrong and Bell then bought 14,000 acres where Mr Armstrong, now resides. He has been a member of the local council for twenty-eight years, and holds Her Majesty’s commission of the peace. His wife, Miss Diana Bell (daughter of his partner, Mr. Wm. Bell), whom he married in 1841, died fifteen years ago. from "Victoria and its Metropolis: Past and Present" written in 1888 by Alexander Sutherland. Chapter 19, "The Upper Yarra District" pages [402] - 415. Includes descriptions of some townships and short biographies of local residents. Page 405 Folder of information on Thomas Armstrong, JP, Kangaroo Groundthomas armstrong -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph - Portrait, Legatee George Knocks, 1914
... A longer version of the story is in the Weekly Bulletin - 29 Sept 1964 and a document prepared by Legatee Armstrong in 1965 called One Man's Legacy. Summary: George was described as a lonely ex-seaman who migrated to Australia after the first world war. ...Sepia portrait of George Knocks in Royal Navy uniform plus an envelope initialled by Legatee Brian Armstrong....Envelope has handwritten 'Legatee George Knocks / On Active Service 1914-1918' in blue pen and initialled 'JHBA' which is Legatee Brian Armstrong....Envelope has handwritten 'Legatee George Knocks / On Active Service 1914-1918' in blue pen and initialled 'JHBA' which is Legatee Brian Armstrong. Sepia portrait of George Knocks in Royal Navy uniform plus an envelope initialled by Legatee Brian Armstrong. ...A photo of Legatee George Knocks from his time in the Royal Navy. George Knocks was born in the UK and joined the Royal Navy in World War 1. He later migrated to Australia and joined Legacy in 1929 until his death in 1945, he left a significant bequest to Melbourne Legacy which was used to help many people. Information from a press release in 1975 relates the story of George Knocks who joined Legacy and left a bequest that made a difference. The information was intended to be used by press and magazines etc. A longer version of the story is in the Weekly Bulletin - 29 Sept 1964 and a document prepared by Legatee Armstrong in 1965 called One Man's Legacy. Summary: George was described as a lonely ex-seaman who migrated to Australia after the first world war. He learnt about Legacy and the work with widows and children. 'He joined up as a Legatee and from that day, the pattern of life changed greatly for George. He became absorbed in his new environment and spent most of his time with the children. The mothers found in him a rugged, but completely trustworthy friend.' When George died on 14 April 1945 he was mourned by many Legacy friends. His left his property to four comrades, as trustees to use in continuing Legacy's work, this bequest became the George Knocks Fund. As a result, a great many people in Legacy's care were helped, in all sorts of ways.A record of the life of a legatee.Sepia portrait of George Knocks in Royal Navy uniform plus an envelope initialled by Legatee Brian Armstrong.Reverse of photo is printed as postcard and has handwritten 'Legatee George Knocks' in blue pen and '4/4/46' and '5193' in pencil. Envelope has handwritten 'Legatee George Knocks / On Active Service 1914-1918' in blue pen and initialled 'JHBA' which is Legatee Brian Armstrong.george knocks, fund, bequests -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, CIRCA 1896
... BOROUGH OF CLUNES 1896, PHOTOGRAPH OF MR. ARMSTRONG, TAKEN FROM A FRAMED COLLAGE OF PHOTOGRAPHS. ...PHOTOGRAPH / COPIES OF MR. C.W. ARMSTRONG [TOWN INSPECTOR] COUNCILLOR - CLUNES 1896...BOROUGH OF CLUNES 1896, PHOTOGRAPH OF MR. ARMSTRONG, TAKEN FROM A FRAMED COLLAGE OF PHOTOGRAPHS. ...BOROUGH OF CLUNES 1896, PHOTOGRAPH OF MR. ARMSTRONG, TAKEN FROM A FRAMED COLLAGE OF PHOTOGRAPHS. LOCATION OF COLLAGE O6.03PHOTOGRAPH / COPIES OF MR. C.W. ARMSTRONG [TOWN INSPECTOR] COUNCILLOR - CLUNES 1896C.W.ARMSTRONG [TOWN INSPECTOR]local history, photography, photographs, councillors & officers
