In 1925, Reality 11nd won the Royal Melbourne Show in the division for pony stallions measuring between 13 and 14 hands. This photograph commemorates and celebrates then victory of the Emerald-born horse. Reality 11nd was owned and bred by William Horswood (1875-1938), an Emerald resident. William was well-connected to the local community and to other local families; his sister, Anna, was married to Conrad Percival Nobelius.This photograph documents the victory of a horse bred in Emerald in the 1925 Royal Melbourne Show. It is significant as evidence of local involvement and success in horsebreeding and horseracing.A framed black and white photograph of a horse equipped for racing. The horse stands on grass with out-of-focus people and structures in the background. The rectangular wooden frame is closest to the viewer on its outer edge, where it is decorated with an ornate design, but curves closer to the level of the photograph on the inner edge where a band of metal separates the wood from the white space. The photograph is surrounded by white space, with writing positioned directly beneath the photograph. The rear of the frame is blank, with wires allowing for its suspension from a hook.Beneath photograph: "Reality 11nd / 1st & Champion Royal Show 1925 / Owned & Bred by W. Horswood."photography, sports, 1920s, emerald

This bag was used by Keith Charles Nixon who was born in Orbost on May 17 1907, the son of Percival Charles Nixon, Keith farmed at Bellagoogan and Jarrahmond. He was a keen racegoer, racing the successful Bravesia, trained by P.B. Quinlan and winner of the William Reid Stakes and other races. He died on 22 June 1994. (ref.From White Knowle to Pumpkin Point Peter Nixon)A brown leather bookie's bag leather bag with metal fastening mechanism, used by Keith Charles Nixon. It has K C N in gold letters on the front of the bag. One handle has been mended with blue tape. The inside is lined with cotton cloth.K C N on front of bag in gold letters

This bag was possibly owned by Keith Nixon. This bag was used by Keith Charles Nixon who was born in Orbost on May 17 1907, the son of Percival Charles Nixon, Keith farmed at Bellagoogan and Jarrahmond. He was a keen racegoer, racing the successful Bravesia, trained by P.B. Quinlan and winner of the William Reid Stakes and other races. He died on 22 June 1994. (ref. From White Knowle to Pumpkin Point by Peter Nixon) A stiff brown leather Gladstone bag with a metal clasp. It is a small portmanteau suitcase built over a rigid frame which separates into two equal sections.

A brief history of the Lidgerwood family, including their businesses and civic roles in Box Hill from 1871 through 1900's.non-fictionA brief history of the Lidgerwood family and pioneer businesses in Box Hill from 1871 through 1900's.lidgerwood family, box hill shops, early 20th century, lidgerwood robert, croucher mary ellen, lidgerwood percival