John Wearne migrated to Victoria from Cornwall in 1853. He was living in the Lintons/Smythesdale district by 1858, where he had mining interests. He married Ann McGie in 1865, after his first wife Selina Harris (married 1858) died in 1860. John and Ann Wearne had ten children, all born at Linton. Photograph is part of S E Surman collection (album) page 10 top right.Sepia photograph of a bearded gentleman wearing suit, seated with hands together on lap, two children standing behind, one child standing between he and a woman wearing long sleeved long outfit and hat, seated holding a young child wearing dress and shoes on her lap."Mr and Mrs Wearne and family". wearne family, surman collection, john wearne, ann wearne nee mcgie

John Wearne migrated to Victoria from Cornwall in 1853. He was living in the Lintons/Smythesdale district by 1858, where he had mining interests. He married Ann McGie in 1865, after his first wife Selina Harris (married 1858) died in 1860. John and Ann Wearne had ten children, all born at Linton. Ann McGie, born in Scotland in 1846, was a daughter of Henry McGie, a sawmiller, who pioneered the use of steam-driven timber-milling equipment in his sawmills in Victoria.Sepia photograph of an older bearded gentleman wearing suit and tie seated with left arm resting on lap, right arm resting on chair arm, and woman wearing glasses and long two piece, long sleeved outfit standing at left of man, her right arm resting on back of chair and left arm hanging by her side."To dear Mrs -?- (name crossed out) from J and A Wearne with best wishes".john wearne, ann wearne nee mcgie

Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 12 lower right.Sepia portrait of a bearded gentleman wearing high necked jacket."Mr Wearne".mr wearne, surman collection

Black and white copy of original photograph showing a bearded gentleman wearing a long jacket, sitting in a chair, with a cane resting on his left knee."Mr John Wearne".john wearne

Typed Memorandum to Inspector Wearne advising him to attend to the Conductor's School for a written examination as part of his application for the position of a District Traffic Inspector. Dated 3/3/1969 and signed by R. H. Stock, Branch Inspector.trams, tramways, mmtb, inspectors, training

Duplicated stencil cut memo with dates and information to be hand filled, headed MMTB. to Driver R. Wearne, 1440 and Malvern, to attend Head Office in uniform for an interview to be promoted to the Official Staff (Officer) on Thursday 18/7/1957.hand written informationtrams, tramways, mmtb, letters, inspectors

Norman Wearne. Director of Welfare Services. Wesley Central MissionNorman Wearne

Photograph of Elizabeth Oates Wearne as child. She married John Johns Cowling and was the first to wear petticoat worn by four generations of brides.Digitally reproduction image of photograph of Elizabeth Oates Wearne. Elizabeth was the first bride to wear the petticoat when she married John Johns Cowling.cowling, wearne, black and white photograph

Miss Eleanor Boness was Postmistress at Linton between 1890 and 1894. In the photograph she is most likely the woman not wearing a hat, with Jim Wearne who was postal assistant standing next to her.Sepia photograph of Linton Post Office, with members of the public standing outside it, and two staff members, identified as Jim Wearne and Miss Boness. (Side view of building, taken in Clyde Street).Across top of card mount: "Linton Post Office 1900". Across bottom of card mount: "Jim Wearne Miss Boness". Note: Although this photograph is dated 1900 in the inscription, it was most likely taken at an earlier time. linton post office, jim wearne, eleanor boness

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH -WEARNE FAMILY - Four people are identified in the reproduction of this photograph of approximately 40 children and adults seated and standing in garden setting: ''Seated No 5 & 6 - John Wearne, Ann Catherine Penaluna; No 7 - William John Wearne; No 8 - Katherine Wearne, wife of William John Wearne''. (Identification in terms of attached handwritten note as above).person, family, wearne

Born in 1909 Archibald Wearne attended ballarat College from 1924 as a boarder. Son of Mr John Wearne, Woomelang Medium silver cup with double handles and silver stand. No decoration. Engraving on face. Engraved on face: BALLARAT COLLEGE / Champion under 16 / 1924 / A Wearnearchibald-wearne, ballarat college

Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 37 lower right.Sepia portrait of a bearded man with receding hairline, wearing suit with wide tie.mr wearne, surman collection

Gran Wearne was born in Cornwall in 1855. She married Thomas Wearne in 1878 and they migrated to Australia with two daughters, after a stay in the USA, finally living in Long Gully, Bendigo She had six children, but only three survived. In 1897 she lost her husband and had to depend on the community for food and clothing. She got some milking goats which supplied milk for the family and she was also able to sell some. Her surviving son lived with her. He was a miner like his father. In later years she got the age pension. She died in October 1936. She was the last person who spoke English with a Cornish dialect.One page typed document describing the life experiences of Sarah Lawry Wearne, known as 'Gran' Wearne. bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - gran wearne, sarah lawry angwin, thomas wearne, william wearne

John S Wearne First Manager of the Specimen Hill Co. W.H. Thomas Manager from September 1873. OBITUARY. Residents of the Borough of Eaglehawk will regret to learn of the death of Mr. John Wearne, a former well-known member of that community. The late Mr. Wearne, who was 68 years of age, came to Victoria in 1857. He was the first manager of the Specimen Hill mine and was also largely interested in several other mines in the district. Some considerable time ago he retired from active pursuits, and went to reside at Strathfieldsaye, whence he removed to Ascot Vale some years ago, where he lived until his death, his remains were brought to Eaglehawk by the mid-day train yesterday and conveyed to the family vault in the Eaglehawk Cemetery, many friends joining the cortege. Six members of the family survive — two sons and four daughters — Mrs. Wearne having pre-deceased her husband some time ago. OBITUARY. Article - Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918)Saturday 22 September 1906 - Page 5 Mining Company Pay book for a mining company. Dated from January 7, 1871 - February 12, 1876. Ledger format with six Columns - Name, Occupation. No. of Days, Rate, Amount, Signature on Receipt of Wages. First page lists J.S. Wearne as Manager, C. Palmer as Underground Manager, Miners - Rodda, Johns, Wearne, Kneebone, Trengove, Duncalf, Tresize. The ledger is in very poor condition and has been used by a child for drawing and writing practice.wages, mining, specimen hill mine

Eveline Cowling married Richard Courtis in 1914. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Cowling (Wearne) who had originally owned the petticoat. Eveline wore the petticoat when she married.Digitally reproduced photograph of Eveline Cowling when she married Richard Courtis in 1914. Black and white photograph. Floor length white wedding dress with high waist. Lace veil with embroidery. Bride is wearing white gloves.courtis, wedding, cowling, wearne, petticoat

The form certifies that R. Wearne has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 13/3/1947, given No. 2257, signed by Chas H. Elliot as Instructor and ?? as Manager. Signed on the left margin by R. Wearne, No. 1440. Form No. 3/232, dated August 1946.Demonstrates a MMTB form used to record a person was qualified as a tram driver for Mr. R. Wearne.Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate".trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Twelve page document within yellow light card covers, centre stapled titled "Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria - Tram and Bus Division Cricket Association - Interstate Carnival 1985". Provides a of MTA senior people, Minister, Board and Employee Reps, MTA Cricket Association, players, honorary members, life members (including Ron Wearne), program of events, milestones of the carnivals, hours of plays. Includes cricketers from SA, Vic, WA and NSW. Events took place from 16/2/1985 to Sunday 24/2. See Reg Item 5679 for other event materials."R. Wearne" in ink on top left hand corner, three autographs on rear cover, phone number of Ron Phillips on inside rear cover and phone number for George Scott changed.trams, tramways, cricket, sports, mta, carnivals

Black coloured cloth covered bound book, 48 pages "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated June 1946. Book consists of one section, sewn into and bound with cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. June 1946 Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares.Inside pencil on front end paper - "1440 Cond. Wearne".trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes

From a box of photographs in Nancy U'REN's papers used during research for her thesis, The Early Growth and Development of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History of Port Melbourne (1983). Jack GOULD probably created this from an earlier photograph.Black and white photograph of the premises of A E Wearne & Son, Coachbuilders.a e wearne & son, nancy u'ren nee morris

Sepia photograph, cream board. Worker's cottage, picket fence, 2 chimneys, man with shovel. Woman holding child dressed in white pinafore. Verandah with unusual fretwork. Wooden decoration at posts. 2 windows, one each side of central door. 2 brick chimneys. Cottage in left background. Cottage possibly located at 3 Pascoe Street, Long Gully. On back in pencil: 'Mr and Mrs Wearne'.Wharton and Rickards, Photographers, Golden Gullybuildings, residential, miner's cottage, wearne, wharton and richards, golden gully, photographers

Black and white photograph of Richard Henry Wearne. head and shoulders. Moustache, bowtie.person, individual, portrait male, see also 2001.185.01

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO mounted on cardboard. Cemetery plot in the name of Richard Wearne.photograph, building, church

Photograph - black and white. Portrait of the Wearne family. Written on back 'Lady May B___ Wearne, ____ Street, Eaglehawk, Bendigo. Golden Wedding taken __ ago then crossed out and newer writing says taken 61 years ago, 1978 to day. Taken about 1917.A. G. Levy, Eaglehawk.person, family, portrait of family, wearne family, eaglehawk. lady may b. wearne.

Gran Wearne was born in Cornwall and married a miner, Thomas Wearne. They migrated to Bendigo And has six children of which three survived. She lost her husband and had to rely on charity to maintain her family. She earned a little money by selling goat's milk. She died in 1936 and was the last person who spoke English with a Cornish dialect. Also contains some information about William 'Clubs" Wearne, her son, who also became a miner. He was a member of the long Gully Fire Brigade , and was one of the team that was successful in 1914.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - gran wearne & william "clubs' wearne, sarah lawry angwin, thomas wearne, white hills cemetery, bendigo cemetery, sarah lawry wearne, william wearne, john wren, long gully fire brigade, town hall, george ellis

Quarto sized, typed letter to R. Wearne of 7 Mackie Grove, East Brighton, dated 13/7/1970 advising that his Army Service from Oct. 1939 to September 1945 will be recognised for Long Service Leave. Signed by Mr Aird? as Secretary. Typed on bond paper with a Heralds Loan, Rag Content, Made in Australia watermark.trams, tramways, mmtb, letters, world war 2

Students identified. Alan Wearne, Michael Picket, Robert Butterworth, Peter Gwynne, Wes Hannaford, John Covertry,John CampbellBlackburn South State School Grade 4B in 1957. 51 studentsblackburn south state school, 1957, grade 4b

Set of three stencil cut duplicated foolscap documents setting out the "Syllabus of Training for Staff Signalman - Ticket Examiner - Relief Depot Staff", training schedule for Drivers seeking promotion to Officers. P. White of Footscray A Lane of Port Melbourne A McGrath of Camberwell R. Wearne of Malvern Training commenced 21 Jan 1963. Gives details of the various training locations, signal boxes, radio centre, tickets, rosters. Training took 6 weeks.trams, tramways, mmtb, training, inspectors, signals, tickets

Sprit duplicated onto MMTB table cards (cardboard printed on rear for driver / conductor timetable use), handwritten, table or timetable for a charter tram tour. Issued by the MMTB for a AETA Special using tram 980 on Tuesday 24-4-1962. Driver Wearne, Conductor Warren. Included a visit to Malvern, Preston, Preston, Essendon Airport, running in and out of South Melbourne depot. Timetabled for tram 980. Timetable on two sheets of cardboard, printed on blank side only.trams, tramways, aeta, special trams, charters, pcc, tram 980