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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Original photograph, Whittlesea State School, 1928, 1928
... Whittlesea State School, 1928....whittlesea state school...Students of Whittlesea State School dated 16th December...Handwritten on the rear of the photograph, Whittlesea State... Students of Whittlesea State School dated 16th December 1928. Names ...Students of Whittlesea State School dated 16th December 1928. Names recorded on back, Maisie Richardson, Alan Avery, Ken Gibson, Elsie Gibson, Archie Funston, Mary Wheeler, Hazel McKendrick, Alice Murphy, Jean Dobson, Joyce Taylor, Dorothy Taylor, Rene Brain, Lily Anderson, Nel Dobson, Jack Dobson, Alan Armstrong, and Gordon Andrews.Original sepia photograph.Handwritten on the rear of the photograph, Whittlesea State School dated Dec 16th 1928./Names listed=Maisie Richardson, Alan Avery/ Ken Gibson, Elsie Gibson, - -,/ Archie Funston, Mary Wheeler/ Hazel McKendrick, Alice Murphy, Jean Dobson - Joyce Taylor, Dorothy Taylor. Rene Brain, Lily Anderson./ Nel Dobson, Jack Dobson, Alan Armstrong, Gordon Andrews.whittlesea state school, whittlesea state school 1928, maisie richardson, alan avery, ken gibson, elsie gibson, archie funston, mary wheeler, hazel mckendrick, alice murphy, jean dobson, joyce taylor, rene brain, lily anderson, nel dobson, jack dobson, alan armstrong, gordon andrews -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Original photograph, Back to Whittlesea State School No. 2090 held November 1937, 1937
... Back to Whittlesea State School No. 2090 held November 1937...whittlesea state school...6 [circled]/ Back to Whittlesea State School No. 2090 held... whittlesea state school Mr Ross Dr S Day Jnr 6 [circled]/ Back ...The Whittlesea Centenary 1837-1937, Back to Whittlesea, Five Days of Festivities, was held from Saturday 6th November to Wednesday 10th November. The program of events included Agricultural Show and Ball, Back to Church, Back to School and Grand Concert, Monster Picnic and Sports in Whittlesea Showgrounds with the Crowning of Queen and Community Singing, Fancy Dress Procession, Fancy Dress Cricket Match in Recreation Ground, and concluded with a Fancy Dress Centenary Old Time Ball in the evening.Original black and white photograph mounted on card.6 [circled]/ Back to Whittlesea State School No. 2090 held November 1937/Mr Ross H/M/Dr Day Jnr./C.E.Boyles & Son 40 Nicholas St.E.Bwk.whittlesea centenary 1937, back to whittlesea, back to whittlesea school, whittlesea state school, mr ross, dr s day jnr -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whittlesea State School No. 2090
... Whittlesea State School No. 2090...Whittlesea State School No. 2090 (date unknown)... Whittlesea State School No. 2090 (date unknown) Whittlesea State ...Whittlesea State School No. 2090 (date unknown) -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Transcription, State School Whittlesea Distribution of Prizes
... State School Whittlesea Distribution of Prizes...State School Whittlesea...Transcription of printed newspaper article, "State School... Transcription of printed newspaper article, "State School Whittlesea ...Transcription of printed newspaper article, "State School Whittlesea Distribution of Prizes". Contains a list of names of school children and prizes distributed.2 handwritten pages. Transcription of newspaper article.The Evelyn Observer, January 4, 1884.state school whittlesea -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Original photograph, Whittlesea Centenary 1937, 1937
... whittlesea state school... whittlesea state school cephas day dr day jim andrew mabel andrew ...The Whittlesea Centenary 1837-1937, Back to Whittlesea, Five Days of Festivities, was held from Saturday 6th November to Wednesday 10th November. The program of events included Agricultural Show and Ball, Back to Church, Back to School and Grand Concert, Monster Picnic and Sports in Whittlesea Showgrounds with the Crowning of Queen and Community Singing, Fancy Dress Procession, Fancy Dress Cricket Match in Recreation Ground, and concluded with a Fancy Dress Centenary Old Time Ball in the evening.Original black and white photograph mounted on card.3 [circled]/ Whittlesea Centenary 1937 photo taken by J Gibbs/Mr Ross, Whittlesea Prim school teacher standing back of Cephas Day grey hair moustoush/Back Row from left, 1 D Day (Snr) 2 ?/ Jim Andrew ? Mr Frank Hurrey (Snr) Jack, /Sis Taylor, Mabel Andrew, Fra/Front Row ? Batten ?/Dr Ceph Day, ? Jack McDonald, /Margaret (Hannah) Duffywhittlesea centenary 1937, back to whittlesea, back to whittlesea school, whittlesea state school, cephas day, dr day, jim andrew, mabel andrew, batten, margaret (hannah) duffy, jack mcdonald, sis taylor, mr ross -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Original photograph, 1937 Whittlesea Centenary Celebrations Dressing Up Parade, 1937
... whittlesea state school... whittlesea state school 5 [circled]/1937 Centenary Celebrations ...The Whittlesea Centenary 1837-1937, Back to Whittlesea, Five Days of Festivities, was held from Saturday 6th November to Wednesday 10th November. The program of events included Agricultural Show and Ball, Back to Church, Back to School and Grand Concert, Monster Picnic and Sports in Whittlesea Showgrounds with the Crowning of Queen and Community Singing, Fancy Dress Procession, Fancy Dress Cricket Match in Recreation Ground, and concluded with a Fancy Dress Centenary Old Time Ball in the evening.Original black and white photograph mounted on card.5 [circled]/1937 Centenary Celebrations Dressing Up Parade/whittlesea centenary 1937, back to whittlesea, back to whittlesea school, whittlesea state school -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Epping State School No.1477, c.1900
... . Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea epping state school epping ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Adhesive label on front of photo [Primary School c1900]. Inscribed in blue ink on the back [Epping School c1890]historic views of the city of whittlesea, epping state school, epping primary school, bluestone -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Archive - Box, WHS Originals
... slides, c.1956-1966. 1.1. Whittlesea State School pupils...-1966. 1.1. Whittlesea State School pupils at the School 2 ...WHS original material. Contents: 1. Box of Coloured slides, c.1956-1966. 1.1. Whittlesea State School pupils at the School 2. Whittlesea State School pupils at the School 3. Whittlesea State School pupils at the School 4. Whittlesea State School pupils at the School 5. Whittlesea State School pupils at the School 6. Whittlesea Christ Church Sunday School pupils 7. Whittlesea Christ Church Sunday School pupils 8. Whittlesea Christ Church Sunday School pupils 9. Whittlesea Christ Church Sunday School pupils 10. Whittlesea Christ Church Sunday School pupils 11. Whittlesea Christ Church Sunday School pupils 12. Whittlesea Christ Church Sunday School pupils 13. Whittlesea Christ Church Sunday School pupils 14. Whittlesea Christ Church Sunday School pupils - one has the Parish Hall No.51 15. Whittlesea Christ Church Sunday School organisers and children 16. Whittlesea Christ Church Sunday School organisers and children 17. Whittlesea Christ Church Sunday School organisers and children 2. Book. Declaration of Age and Health Loyal Whittlesea Lodge. 3. Book. Proposition Book, Loyal Whittlesea Lodge. 4. Photograph Album - The Warwick Album - Brown leather album with 14 pages of black and white photographs. 5. Photograph, black and white photograph in wooden frame with glass, Yan Yean Reservoir, Gibbs photo. 6. Photograph, sepia photograph in wooden frame, Whittlesea township. Archive Box with documentswhittlesea, loyal whittlesea lodge, yan yean reservoir, whittlesea school, whittlesea sunday school -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Note, Back to Whittlesea 1937
... State School Whittlesea...Transcription of printed newspaper article, "State School... Transcription of printed newspaper article, "State School Whittlesea ...Transcription of printed newspaper article, "State School Whittlesea Distribution of Prizes". Contains a list of names of school children and prizes distributed.Handwritten note in plastic sleeve, 1 page. A4 sheet protector (labelled Back to W/Sea 1937) - contains a list of names handwritten on a sheet of paper, top line reads "Former Head Master Thos Jobling with some of his former scholars". Probably belongs with the corresponding photograph (photograph is missing)Back to Whittlesea 1937.state school whittlesea, thomas jobling, back to whittlesea, 1937 -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, William Henry Lockwood family group, c.1890
... the Whittlesea Courthouse and the Whittlesea State School. On two of our... Courthouse and the Whittlesea State School. On two of our local ...Mr. William Henry Lockwood (of Whittlesea, Victoria) with his wife Naomi, née Bullock, and their children, James, Joseph, Mary, Martha and Wilhelmina. The Lockwood family were early settlers of Whittlesea. William Henry Lockwood was born in Glossop, Derbyshire c.1832. He migrated to Victoria on the first voyage of the Marco Polo in 1853 and married Naomi Bullock in St. Peter’s Church of England Melbourne on 27th December 1856. They had nine children, four of whom died in infancy and were buried in Yan Yean Cemetery. The family lived in Whittlesea in a two-storey home, which faced Church Street. William was a talented engineer and architect. He commenced work as a contractor and surveyor for the Whittlesea Roads’ Board and became Whittlesea Shire Engineer in the 1870’s. He continued in this role until his death in 1912. During his time as engineer he built many buildings, bridges and roads within the Whittlesea Shire including the Whittlesea Courthouse and the Whittlesea State School. On two of our local bridges, which were constructed during 1901, he was the engineer and builder. These are the Darebin Creek Bridge in Bridge Inn Road, Wollert and the Barber’s Creek Bridge in Plenty Road, Yan Yean. Both bridges are no longer in use. The Bridges are Monier reinforced concrete with bluestone abutments and were designed by Sir John Monash. In addition to his engineering work he was Postmaster and Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for Whittlesea. He was appointed as inaugural treasurer of the Shire of Whittlesea in January 1875 and was actively involved in other community organisations. In the last few years of his life he continued working in spite of ill health. In her diary, his wife Naomi documented his last months. One entry reads, “16 Oct 1911 My husband in his office with Shire Secretary comparing books for audit”. After William’s death his daughter, Martha Hannah became Postmistress and another daughter, Wilhelmina Naomi Priscilla became Registrar for Whittlesea. A third daughter Sister Mary Emma was involved in charity work throughout Victoria working for the children of Sutherland Homes. She also appears to have acted as Registrar at Whittlesea after her sister Wilhelmina died in 1923. William Henry Lockwood died on January 12th 1912. The local community held him in high esteem for his contribution to the Whittlesea area. His wife Naomi died 22nd December 1912. The Lockwood family grave can be seen at Yan Yean Cemetery.Original black and white photograph mounted on cardInscribed on the front of card [Carrighan & Gugen Artists Photographers], Handwritten in blue ink on the back [Lockwood]william lockwood, lockwood family, whittlesea pioneers, william henry lockwood, naomi lockwood, james lockwood, joseph lockwood, mary lockwood, martha lockwood, wilhelmina lockwood -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Letter, Photocopy, William Lockwood to The Minister of Public Instruction, 1879, unknown
... Courthouse and the Whittlesea State School. On two of our local... Courthouse and the Whittlesea State School. On two of our local ...Mr. William Henry Lockwood (of Whittlesea, Victoria) with his wife Naomi, née Bullock, and their children, James, Joseph, Mary, Martha and Wilhelmina. The Lockwood family were early settlers of Whittlesea. William Henry Lockwood was born in Glossop, Derbyshire c.1832. He migrated to Victoria on the first voyage of the Marco Polo in 1853 and married Naomi Bullock in St. Peter’s Church of England Melbourne on 27th December 1856. They had nine children, four of whom died in infancy and were buried in Yan Yean Cemetery. The family lived in Whittlesea in a two-storey home, which faced Church Street. William was a talented engineer and architect. He commenced work as a contractor and surveyor for the Whittlesea Roads’ Board and became Whittlesea Shire Engineer in the 1870’s. He continued in this role until his death in 1912. During his time as engineer he built many buildings, bridges and roads within the Whittlesea Shire including the Whittlesea Courthouse and the Whittlesea State School. On two of our local bridges, which were constructed during 1901, he was the engineer and builder. These are the Darebin Creek Bridge in Bridge Inn Road, Wollert and the Barber’s Creek Bridge in Plenty Road, Yan Yean. Both bridges are no longer in use. The Bridges are Monier reinforced concrete with bluestone abutments and were designed by Sir John Monash. In addition to his engineering work he was Postmaster and Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for Whittlesea. He was appointed as inaugural treasurer of the Shire of Whittlesea in January 1875 and was actively involved in other community organisations. In the last few years of his life he continued working in spite of ill health. In her diary, his wife Naomi documented his last months. One entry reads, “16 Oct 1911 My husband in his office with Shire Secretary comparing books for audit”. After William’s death his daughter, Martha Hannah became Postmistress and another daughter, Wilhelmina Naomi Priscilla became Registrar for Whittlesea. A third daughter Sister Mary Emma was involved in charity work throughout Victoria working for the children of Sutherland Homes. She also appears to have acted as Registrar at Whittlesea after her sister Wilhelmina died in 1923. William Henry Lockwood died on January 12th 1912. The local community held him in high esteem for his contribution to the Whittlesea area. His wife Naomi died 22nd December 1912. The Lockwood family grave can be seen at Yan Yean Cemetery.1 page, photocopy of a hand written letterWhittlesea, 18th February 1879lockwood, whittlesea school, bricks -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Letter, Photocopy, William Lockwood to Education Department regarding Scrubby Creek School, 1887, unknown
... Courthouse and the Whittlesea State School. On two of our local... Courthouse and the Whittlesea State School. On two of our local ...Mr. William Henry Lockwood (of Whittlesea, Victoria) with his wife Naomi, née Bullock, and their children, James, Joseph, Mary, Martha and Wilhelmina. The Lockwood family were early settlers of Whittlesea. William Henry Lockwood was born in Glossop, Derbyshire c.1832. He migrated to Victoria on the first voyage of the Marco Polo in 1853 and married Naomi Bullock in St. Peter’s Church of England Melbourne on 27th December 1856. They had nine children, four of whom died in infancy and were buried in Yan Yean Cemetery. The family lived in Whittlesea in a two-storey home, which faced Church Street. William was a talented engineer and architect. He commenced work as a contractor and surveyor for the Whittlesea Roads’ Board and became Whittlesea Shire Engineer in the 1870’s. He continued in this role until his death in 1912. During his time as engineer he built many buildings, bridges and roads within the Whittlesea Shire including the Whittlesea Courthouse and the Whittlesea State School. On two of our local bridges, which were constructed during 1901, he was the engineer and builder. These are the Darebin Creek Bridge in Bridge Inn Road, Wollert and the Barber’s Creek Bridge in Plenty Road, Yan Yean. Both bridges are no longer in use. The Bridges are Monier reinforced concrete with bluestone abutments and were designed by Sir John Monash. In addition to his engineering work he was Postmaster and Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for Whittlesea. He was appointed as inaugural treasurer of the Shire of Whittlesea in January 1875 and was actively involved in other community organisations. In the last few years of his life he continued working in spite of ill health. In her diary, his wife Naomi documented his last months. One entry reads, “16 Oct 1911 My husband in his office with Shire Secretary comparing books for audit”. After William’s death his daughter, Martha Hannah became Postmistress and another daughter, Wilhelmina Naomi Priscilla became Registrar for Whittlesea. A third daughter Sister Mary Emma was involved in charity work throughout Victoria working for the children of Sutherland Homes. She also appears to have acted as Registrar at Whittlesea after her sister Wilhelmina died in 1923. William Henry Lockwood died on January 12th 1912. The local community held him in high esteem for his contribution to the Whittlesea area. His wife Naomi died 22nd December 1912. The Lockwood family grave can be seen at Yan Yean Cemetery.1 page, photocopy of a hand written letterLetter dater 17 January 1887, from W. H. Lockwood, Draper, Grocer, Ironmonger, Post Office Store, Church St, Whittlesea, and Silvery Creek, Plenty Rangeslockwood, scrubby creek school -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Archive - Box, WHS Originals - Documents, Photo Album, Lockwood Diaries
... - Handwritten transcript of newspaper article, State School Whittlesea... - Handwritten transcript of newspaper article, State School Whittlesea ...Archive Box - WHS Originals - Documents, Photo Album, Lockwood Diaries. Contents: 1. Envelope. Material relating to William Henry Lockwood, Engineer, Shire of Whittlesea. Contents: 1. Book - Diary, 1853, William Henry Lockwood 2. Book - Work Book, c.1854, William Henry Lockwood. 3. Certificate - Right of Burial, Yan Yean Cemetery, 1893, William Henry and Joseph Lockwood 4. Document - Contract No.16, Shire of Whittlesea, Running Creek Road 5. Document - Contract No.7, Shire of Whittlesea, Plenty Main Road 6. Document - Contract, Shire of Whittlesea, Sanitary Service, Township of Whittlesea 7. Letter - 1894, J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Mr. Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea 8. Photocopy of Letter - 1894, J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Mr. Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea 9. Transcription, handwritten Letter - 1894, J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Mr. Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea 10. Photograph. Lockwood family group. 11. Document - Specifications for the erection of a dwelling house for the Church of England Clergyman at Whittlesea. 12. Document - Family history, William Henry Lockwood (possibly belongs with Item No.16 Letter, Australian Mutual Publications Pty., Ltd., to Sister Mary Lockwood, Whittlesea). 13. Envelope - Lockwood papers a. 1892, Yan Yean Cemetery receipt, Jas H. Lockwood. b. 1895, Yan Yean Cemetery receipt, W H. Lockwood. c. 1888, Elector's Right, James Henry Lockwood. 14. Envelope - R. M. Cuthbertson a. 1906, receipt, Millpark Farm, South Morang. 15. Folder - "A Copy of the Diary of William Lockwood 1853". Contents: Typed copy 1853 Diary of William Henry Lockwood (26 pages), brief history of the ship Marco Polo, Preface, Acknowledgments, letters (2) from National Maritime Museum. 16. Plastic sleeve pocket - Contents: 1. Document, 1878, Certificate of Service, W. H. Lockwood. 2. Letter, Australian Mutual Publications Pty., Ltd., to Sister Mary Lockwood, Whittlesea (possibly belongs with Item No.12 Document - Family history, William Henry Lockwood). 17. Photocopies - 1. 1853 Lockwood Diary. 2. Indenture, 1763, Joseph Lockwood (2 pages). 3. Letter, 1879, W. H. Lockwood to The Minister of Public Instruction. 4. Letter, 1887, W. H. Lockwood to Education Department. 5. Document, 1878, Certificate of Service, W. H. Lockwood. 6. Document, 1888, Elector's Right, James Henry Lockwood. 7. Article: Ship That Shrank The World, Reader's Digest August 1988, also letters (2) from National Maritime Museum. 18. Letter, 1871, Coolart Station to Sally (Read Family Letters, Patrick Reid Jnr.) 2. Album - The School Papers, 1943, Alison Graff, Mernda 488, Form VIII. 3. Booklet - Rules and Regulations of the Whittlesea Free Library, with Catalogue of Books, 1887. 4. Envelope - Plastic zip lock bag containing Photographs and Memorial Cards. (handwritten note attached note states 8 all together, however the bag contains 10) 1. Photograph - Annie McCarthy, Blacksmiths daughter, Wollert. 2. Photograph - Man standing holding a rifle, probably a Wuchatsch from S. Gippsland. 3. Photograph - Karl Wuchatsch and family of Nyora, Vic., c.1892. 4. Memorial Card - Jeremiah D. Hearn, 1895. 5. Memorial Card - Walter Edward Hehr, 1904. 6. Memorial Card - Jacob Hehr, 1903. 7. Memorial Card - Johann Christian Ludwig Seeber, 1904. 8. Memorial Card - Ernest Adolph Wuchatsch, 1889. 9. Memorial Card - Traugott, husband of C. Wiedemann, 1903. 10. Memorial Card - Charles Hallett Ingall, 1902. 5. Plastic zip lock bag. Contains material relating to Eden Park Cricket Club. 1. Exercise Book - Eden Park Cricket Club Minute Book, 1946-1947. 2. Receipt Book - Eden Park Cricket Club Cash Receipt Book, 1954. 3. Original Newspaper article, Kinglake Cricket Team, The Sun, May 2, 1987. 4. Photographs - 7 B&W photos, Eden Park area. 6. Booklet - Whittlesea Lodge, No. 256, Installation of Bro. Albert Harold Wailes, 1971. 7. Transcription - Handwritten transcript of newspaper article, State School Whittlesea Distribution of Prizes, The Evelyn Observer, January 4, 1884. 8. Plastic pocket - containing original Map, Pint Pot Estate, Whittlesea, 1888. 9. A4 sheet protector (labelled Back to W/Sea 1937) - contains a list of names handwritten on a sheet of paper, top line reads "Former Head Master Thos Jobling with some of his former scholars". Probably belongs with the corresponding photograph (photograph missing) 10. A4 sheet protector - contains, Document, receipt from John McKimmie, 1901. 11. A4 sheet protector - contains, Document, Entry Form, Shire of Whittlesea Exhibition, 1975. 12. A4 sheet protector - contains, Colour Photograph of a black and white photograph of The Australian Cricket Team, May 1884, also hand written notes on a sheet of paper. 13. A4 sheet protector - contains, Document, Transfer of Land, James Morris of Whittlesea, 1897. 14. A4 sheet protector - contains, Document, Whittlesea Town Common, 1868, original documents (2) 15. Booklet - Roll of Electors for the Subdivision of Whittlesea, 1914. 16. A4 sheet protector - contains, Photocopies, newspaper articles, Yan Yean Cemetery history, 4 pages.Grey coloured Archive Box with documentsWHS Originals - Documents, Photo Album, Lockwood Diaries -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ellen Sweeney in Mrs Cox's garden, Eltham, Easter Sunday, April 16, 1922
Jackson St Casterton Aug 18. 23 Dear Girls, I was very pleased to receive your nice letters with news of your doings in Eltham. You put Casterton S.A., so your letters were a long time reaching me. As I hope to see you all very soon I shall just send a p.c. of me taken in Mrs Cox’s garden Easter Sunday 12 months ago. The river here has been in flood twice and people who lived along its banks had to move. I believe the Eltham PS is greatly improved. Betty says I shall get lost there now. Casterton is on the Glenelg R. in Vic so you will remember that next time. Best wishes to you all. From E. Hooley Ellen Sweeney was a former student of Eltham State School in the 1880s, She became a teacher at the school from 1891-1898. She returned in 1915 until her marriage to William Hooley of Casterton at St Marys, Eltham, Tuesday, April 24, 1923. Wedding at Eltham. (1923, April 27). Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic. : 1922 - 1939), p. 2 (AFTERNOON). Retrieved February 14, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56655781 Wedding at Eltham PRESENTATIONS TO MISS SWEENEY. On Tuesday last. Miss Sweeney (a member of an old and respected Eltham family), who recently resigned her position as assistant teacher at the Eltham State School to marry Mr. W. Hooley, of Casterton, was presented with a handsome gold wristlet watch. The headmaster, Mr. Dudtield, in making the presentation on behalf of the school committee, parents, and children paid a high tribute to the excellent work done by Miss Sweeney during her connection with the school, and in asking her acceptance of the present, expressed on behalf of all the fullest measure of happiness to Miss Sweeney in her married life. On Thursday evening, a social evening was tendered to Miss Sweeney, at Mrs. T. Jewell's residence Main street, by the choir and parishioners of St. Mary's Church, Eltham, where Miss Sweeney has for some years acted as choir mistress. Mr. Harold Cox, in handing her a handsome gold and oak silver salad bowl and service, expressed the heartiest good wishes to one who had not only labored so strenuously in organising the choir, but had been always foremost in promoting church and public movements in the community. Congratulatory addresses were also contributed by the Rev. F. Norris and Mr. W. P. McMahon. Miss Sweeney sincerely thanked the donors for their beautiful present, and the speakers for the many kind things said in her regard. She felt very much severing her connection with Eltham. She would carry away many happy-. recollections of her old home, and the kindly people of the town. She hoped after some years to return to Eltham. permanently. (Applause.) On Saturday morning. the marriage ceremony was performed at St. Mary's in the presence of a large number of friends. During the nuptial Mass, celebrated by the Rev. F. Parker. (North Fitzroy), assisted-by the Rev. F. Morris .(Eltham). The choral part of the service including the Wedding March, was very efficiently rendered by the choir. MRS HOOLEY (1940, May 10).Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser (Vic. : 1940 - 1942), p. 4. Retrieved February 14, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57491650 MRS HOOLEY Sincere regret was felt, in Eltham and district at the death of Mrs. W. Hooley (nee Miss Ellen Sweeney) a very dear and capable teacher at State Schools in Eltham and other districts, including the Western District. The deceased was one of Nature's ladies, and was a native of Eltham having been born in the historic home, Culla Hill, one of the first settlements on the Yarra. She passed peacefully away on Anzac Day, April 26. The. funeral was the largest and most impressive ever seen in Eltham, and left St. Mary's Church after a requiem mass conducted by Rev. Father Morrison and Father Hollis. The pall bearers were mostly girlhood friends. Deceased leaves a husband, two brothers, Mr. Tom Sweeney of Kew, and Mr. Frank Sweeney of Western Australia and sisters (Mrs. Lane, of W.A., and Mrs. M. Carringham, of Dalton St, Eltham.) POSTCARD 1905-1940s Like the carte-de-visite, postcards enjoyed a collecting craze by large numbers of people, and were often kept in albums through which the interested visitor could browse. Postcards were posted or exchanged in huge numbers. Postal authorities in Australia only allowed the private printing of postcards from 1898. At this time the back of the card was reserved for the address and postage stamp, and the front was used for the message and a picture. In 1902 British authorities allowed a "divided back", so that the left side could be used for the message, the right side for the address and stamp, and the whole of the front was devoted to the picture. France followed suit in 1904, Germany and Australia in 1905, and the United States in 1907. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991marg ball collection, postcard, 1922, 1923, ellen hooley (nee sweeney), ellen sweeney, eltham, mrs cox -
Kinglake Historical Society
Kinglake West Primary School
Photograph of original Kinglake West Primary (State) School building with children and families. School built in 1896 by the pioneering families as Education Department would not build a school. Built on land selected by the Snell family.Only known photograph of the original school buildingPhotograph of original Kinglake West Primary School building education, school, pioneers, kinglake west -
Kinglake Historical Society
Kinglake State School
kinglake, state, school, primary, buildingPhotograph of KInglake State School original building with teachers residence attached, opened in October 1879 and burnt down in February 1927 -
City of Whittlesea
Photograph - Photographs - Schools, Doreen State School No 945
Digital copy of school group photograph Doreen State School, also called the Hazelglen School -
City of Whittlesea
Photograph - Photographs - Schools, Mernda State School No 488 1927
Digital copy of school group photograph Mernda State School No 488 1927 -
City of Whittlesea
Photograph - Photographs - Schools, Reservoir State School 1921, 1921
Digital copy of school group photograph Reservoir State School No 3690 1921 -
City of Whittlesea
Photograph - Photographs - Schools, Mernda State School No 488
Digital copy of school group photograph Mernda State School No 488 -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - paper, Mayfield Presbyterian Church, Mernda, 150 years Anniversary Memorabilia
The Mayfield Presbyterian Church at Mernda was erected in 1860, and the first service held on 23 October that year. The erection of the Mayfield Church, and others at Janefield and Whittlesea soon after, reflected the relatively large number of Scots in the Plenty Valley in the 1850s. Mayfield Church was built on an acre of land, apparently donated by Moses Thomas. It is not clear who designed and built the Mayfield Church, although it has been generally accepted that it was Moses Thomas. For a short time the newly completed church was called the Guthrie Church, after the prominent Scottish Free Church Leader. Moses Thomas died in 1878. His son Walter, who had joined him on the church committee in 1861, served on it almost until his death in 1932, having been ordained as an Elder in about 1880. Mayfield Church is the earliest of the five Presbyterian Churches in the City of Whittlesea, predating Kalkallo (1860), Whittlesea (1863), Mill Park (1861) and Epping (1867). (Ref: CITY OF WHITTLESEA HERITAGE STUDY © 1990 Meredith Gould Architects Pty Ltd)Mayfield Presbyterian Church, Mernda, 150 years Anniversary Memorabilia, containing a typed copy of family history of Moses Thomas and his wife Janet nee Grierson, typed copy of Moses Thomas's will, typed copy of Countrymindness and the democratic intellect: permutations and combinations in a Victorian country state school, 1853 to 2007mayfield presbyterian church, mernda, moses thomas -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - The School Paper, Published by The Education Department of Victoria, 1943
These School Papers, numbers 496 to 506, were distributed to pupils on a monthly basis in 1943. The owner, Miss Alison Graff, was a pupil at Mernda State School Number 488. Of local significance because Alison Graff was a well known local identity. A brown hard cover folder containing monthly reading material for both Grades 7 and 8 during 1943. Each leaflet is preserved in the folder by inserting through cotton/linen threads.The School Paper Cover embossed on the front cover. Alison Graff, Mernda 488, Form VIII handwritten on the front cover.1943, alison graff, graff family, mernda, mernda state school -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Copy, Raymond Power, Mernda State School No. 488, c.1920
A photograph of teachers and students of Mernda State School No. 488 taken c.1920 assembled in front of the school. Head teacher Richard William Kiernan and assistant Miss Grace Thomas identified. Miss Grace Thomas served more than 25 years' service to the school as sewing mistress and assistant teacher and was forced to retire from the school in 1936 due to the decline in number of students attending.Miss Grace Thomas a pioneer of the Mernda district.A4 Black and white copy of school photographmernda state school, mernda school no 488, mernda ss, school, richard william kiernan, raymond power, power family, kiernan family, school teacher, grace thomas -
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Photograph, Mernda School Reunion, 2003
Photograph of (L-R) Frank Willis, Mrs Evie Draper and Gwen Hawke at the Mernda State School Reunion held in the old Mernda School on Plenty Road Mernda, 2003.Colour photographmernda school reunion, mernda state school, school reunion, frank willis, evie draper, gwen hawke, willis family, draper family, 2003 -
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Photograph, Mernda School Reunion, Stock family, 2003
Photograph of the Stock family at the Mernda State School Reunion held in the old Mernda School on Plenty Road Mernda, 2003.Colour photographHandwritten on the back: Stock familymernda school reunion, mernda state school, school reunion, frank willis, evie draper, gwen hawke, willis family, draper family, 2003, stock family -
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Photograph, Mernda School Reunion, 2003
Photograph of (L-R) Mrs Edith Collins, Mrs Lorna Raitt, her daughters Judy, Bev and Maureen at the Mernda State School Reunion held in the old Mernda School on Plenty Road Mernda, 2003.Colour photograph.mernda school reunion, mernda state school, school reunion, frank willis, evie draper, gwen hawke, willis family, draper family, 2003, stock family, mrs edith collins, mrs lorna raitt, raitt family, judy raitt, bev raitt, maureen raitt -
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Photograph, Mernda School Reunion, 2003
Photograph of (L-R) Mrs Kath Bassett nee Popple, Gwen Hawke, Mrs & Mr Alf Popple at the Mernda State School Reunion held in the old Mernda School on Plenty Road Mernda, 2003.Colour photograph.mernda school reunion, mernda state school, school reunion, frank willis, evie draper, gwen hawke, willis family, draper family, 2003, stock family, mrs edith collins, mrs lorna raitt, raitt family, judy raitt, bev raitt, maureen raitt, mrs kath bassett, bassett family, popple family, alf popple -
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Photograph, Mernda School Reunion, 2003
Photograph of (L-R) Gwen Hawke, Jessie Popple, Frank Wallis, Kath Bassett at the Mernda State School Reunion held in the old Mernda School on Plenty Road Mernda, 2003.Colour photograph.mernda school reunion, mernda state school, school reunion, frank willis, evie draper, gwen hawke, willis family, draper family, 2003, stock family, mrs edith collins, mrs lorna raitt, raitt family, judy raitt, bev raitt, maureen raitt, mrs kath bassett, bassett family, popple family, alf popple, jessie popple, frank wallis -
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Photograph - Copy, Mernda School Reunion, 2003
Photograph of back row (L-R) Denise Stokes, Marshall Stokes, G. Heal. Second row (L-R) Carol Stokes, unidentified, unidentified, Maureen Raitt. Seated (L-R) Thelma Cardwell nee Stokes, Noelene Benson, Judy Raitt, Bev Raitt at the Mernda State School Reunion held in the old Mernda School on Plenty Road Mernda, 2003.Copy of a colour photograph.mernda school reunion, mernda state school, school reunion, frank willis, evie draper, gwen hawke, willis family, draper family, 2003, stock family, mrs edith collins, mrs lorna raitt, raitt family, judy raitt, bev raitt, maureen raitt, mrs kath bassett, bassett family, popple family, alf popple, jessie popple, frank wallis, stokes family, denise stokes, marshall stokes, g heal, heal family, carole stokes, thelma cardwell, cardwell family, noelene benson, benson family -
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Photograph - Copy, Mernda State School No. 488 Sunday School, c.1918
... Mernda State School c.1918, the girls in the back row ...Mernda State School c.1918, the girls in the back row are knitting socks to send overseas to the home front during World War 1. Lyla Johnson and Miss Grace Thomas identified.A4 black and white copy of a school photo.Handwritten on the back: Sunday Schoolmernda state school, mernda school no 488, mernda ss, school, 1919, school teacher, miss grace thomas, lyla johnson, johnson family, ww1, knitting socks