The Argus reports that “In 1916 the members of the bar took the opportunity afforded by his [a’Beckett’s] 80th birthday, and the completion of 30 years on the bench to present to the judges of the Supreme Court, with his permission a portrait of himself, to be placed in line with portraits of other judges in the Supreme Court library. The portrait which depicts Sir Thomas a’Beckett in his robes, was an excellent piece of work of Mr Max Meldrum. The unveiling was made the occasion of a little demonstration at which some congratulatory speeches were made." Sir Thomas a'Beckett arrive in Melbourne as a teenager with his parents in 1851. His uncle was the former Chief Justice, his father a well known solicitor. At the Bar Sir Thomas mainly worked in the Equity jurisdiction, which he took as a specialisation with him to the bench. This is an early work of Meldrum, he won the Archibald prize for portraiture in 1939 and 1940.The portrait is of interest for whom it portrays and as the early work of a well known artist.A full length portrait in oils of Justice Sir Thomas a'Beckett. Sir Thomas is seated, his feet placed on a plush red foot stool. He is dressed in his red judicial robes with white fur trimming and black trousers and a full bottomed wing. Justice a’Beckett has a white beard and moustache, he was 80 years of age when this portrait was painted. In his hand he holds a rolled document. At his elbow, there are books upon a table. He sits in a fine carved wood and leather chair, in the background a gold frame is just visible. A line in the canvas indicates that the size of the painting was expanded. The frame is gold with a gum leaf motif.Max Meldrum 1916a beckett, max meldrum, judge

Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of Victoria. From the Library of the former Kilmore Court House.Black water-marked patterned cloth cover leather spine and corners, worn at extremities. Spine shows a black band with gilt writing and a red band with gilt writing. Discolouration to edges of inside cover and flyleaves back & front. Good condition.Handwritten on list of Judges page, 'Clerk of Courts/Kilmore'. P. V, stamp - The Court of General Sessions - Northern Districtkilmore court house library

Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of Victoria. From the library of the former Kilmore Court House.Black water-mark pattern cloth cover, leather spine & corners showing wear at the extremities. Spider dirt on front cover. Spine shows black band with gilt writing and a red band with gilt writing. 'Court of Petty Sessions Kilmore' at base of spine. Discolouration to edges of inside cover and flyleaves back & front. Good condition,Nilkilmore court house library

Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of Victoria. From the library of the former Kilmore CourthouseBlack water-mark patterned black cloth cover, leather spine & corners, slight wear at extremities. Spin shows a black band with gilt writing and a red band with gilt writing. 'Clerk of Courts Kilmore' at base of spineOn list of Judges page, 'Clerk of Courts/Kilmore'.kilmore court house library

Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of Victoria. From the former Kilmore Court House library.Black water-mark patterned cloth cover with leather spine & corners, worn at extremities, slightly faded cloth. Spine has a black band with gilt writing and a red band with gilt writing. 'Court of Petty Sessions Kilmore' at base of spine.Slight discolouration to edges of cover and front flyleaves, back & front. Good condition.Title page, stamp, 'Law Department Victoria' Judges list page, 'Court House/Kilmore'.kilmore courthouse library.

Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of Victoria. From the library of the former Kilmore Court House.Black water-mark patterned cloth cover with leather spine & corners, worn at extremities, cloth faded with some loss of cloth at back & front corners. Discolouration due to light at corners inside cover and front flyleaves. Front cover starting to detach. Spine has black band with gilt writing and red band with gilt writing. At base of spine, 'Courts, Kilmore'. Fair-good condition.On list of Judges page, '74/122 Courts, Kilmore/1/2 Law Cf-'.kilmore court house library

The play is about faith and religion. This program contains background information on both MTC and the play.Paper program in good condition.godsend, athenaeum theatre, program, john sumner, thomas a'beckett, religion and faith

An important early photograph of a significant Kew mansion - Hallatrow - dating from 1886, soon after it was constructed.What appears to be a reprint of an earlier photograph of Hallatrow, now mounted, originally listed as A'Beckett Street West or Conran Street, but now 6 Holroyd Street in Studley Park. The photograph was originally taken when the house was occupied by the family of Thomas Brodribb. Pencil: “Hallatrow, Kew, 1886” hallatrow - 6 holroyd street - kew )vic), historic buidlings - studley park - kew (vic)

An important early photograph of a significant Kew mansion - Hallatrow - dating from 1899.What appears to be a reprint of an earlier photograph of Hallatrow, now mounted, originally listed as A'Beckett Street West or Conran Street, but now 6 Holroyd Street in Studley Park. The photograph was originally taken when the house was occupied by the family of Thomas Brodribb. Pencil: “Snow at Hallatrow, Aug 1899” hallatrow - 6 holroyd street - kew )vic), historic buidlings - studley park - kew (vic)

177 p.non-fiction"Melbourne in the 1890s - women can't vote and unmarried mothers are social outcasts. Frances, a young journalist, believes in equal rights for women and their right to have children outside of wedlock. In 1905, pregnant and alone, she boards a steamship for London. Closely intertwined with the lives of Frances and her daughter Sally are the lives of Frances' best friend Ethel and her husband, author Charles Chomley ... As an adult in rural Wales, Frances' daughter Sally must learn to reconcile the past, her origins, and the loss of loves ones. Gardening becomes her passion. This intriguing double biography shows how women's lives are shaped by society's expectations and how social norms have changed. The book follows the lives of two strong women - Frances Fitzgerald Fawkner and Sara 'Sally' Rainforth"--Back cover.berwick (vic.), frances elmes, frances fitzgerald fawkner, sara 'sally' rainforth, charles chomley, ethel a'beckett, dr thomas elmes