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Early black and white photograph of Lilydale State School with spire, 1886. The teacher in the photograph is Mr. Sinclair McNab. Students and teacher standing at the front of the school.
Early black and white photograph of Lilydale State School with spire, 1886. The teacher in the photograph is Mr. Sinclair McNab. Students and teacher standing at the front of the school.
This is an early stereoview by George Rose. The women in the picture wears 'Rational Dress', which referes to a dress reform during the late Victorian era. THe reform was particulally realted to womens undergarments which were modified to be more comfortable and less restrictive.
Stereographic photo - Rational Dress Picnic, Fernshaw, VIC., Watts River
Printed in brown along left edge : Rose's Stereoscopic Views,- / Australian Seriies. Printed in brown along right edge: Sold only by George Rose, - / Publisher, Windsor, Melbourne. Printed underneith image: 743, Rational Dress Picnic, Fernshaw, VIC, Watts River
rose series, fernshaw, rational dress, watts river
This crochet chart was designed by the twentieth century crochet pattern designer, Mary Card, for the Victorian Centenary in 1934. It was published in the Australian Home Beautiful magazine on November 1934. The chart was published in four sections, with instructions for working it as a complete piece. Mary Card lived in Olinda and published books of her patterns and individual patterns in Australia, American and English magazines from 1909 until the 1930s.
Giant paper crochet chart of Mary Cards Victorian Centenary cloth design, featuring Australian animals, ships, buildings and horseman. Chart has FLORENCE / MCNABB 1944 written in pen ar thje bottom. Over the orignial pattern which was printed with VICTORIAN / CENTENARY 1934. Chart is in 4 pieces, each attached to Cardboard.
Written on with ink: 12-4-44 On back : No 1, No 2 , No 3, No 4
mary card, centenaries, crochet patterns
Canvas backed paper map of District of Yering, Country of Evelyn, showing proposed waterworks for township of Lilydale. Signed by Hodgson & Smith, water supply engineers. Proposed waterworks for the township of Lilydale. Signed by Hodgson & Smith, water supply engineers. Proposed water main shown with of reservoir etc.
Canvas backed paper map of District of Yering, Country of Evelyn, showing proposed waterworks for township of Lilydale. Signed by Hodgson & Smith, water supply engineers. Proposed waterworks for the township of Lilydale. Signed by Hodgson & Smith, water supply engineers. Proposed water main shown with of reservoir etc.
evelyn, lilydale, waterworks and irrigation
This Brassiere belong to Mrs Zilpah Winifred Carroll (nee Parker) (1914 - 2001) and formed part of her trousseau. Zilpah, known as Win, married Harold Stewart (Bill) Carroll on Dec 21, 1938 at St MAry's Anglican Church on Glen Eira Rd, Caulfield. The Carrolls moved to Belgrave with their children in 1954 and lived there for over 40 years. Zilpah was supposed to be names "Zilpha" after a fictional heroine, however her father misspelled the name on her birth certificate.
Cream lace bra with elastic and ribbon shoulder straps, two buttons to stretch and fasten at front.
Bought by donor at a flea market. Receipt book for rent by Royce Bellman to James Dixon for a house and land in West Warburton, Victoria from 1915 - 1921.
Small hard coverd navy blue book with lined pages. Paper receipts for rental payments by Royce Bellman to James Dixon are pasted onto the pages. Has ink inscriptions inside back and front covers ans addition sums written in pencil inside back cover.
Inscibed in ink inside fron cover: Book of rental purchase between bellman and Dixon 101' per week Payable fortnightly from March 24th 1915. Inscibed in ink inside the back cover; Mrs JAmes Dixon 49 Stafford St Abbortsford Victoria post office
1910's, warburton, houses and housing
The copy of this book is from the first publication and is rare. The book is set in the Yarra Ranges area with the characters based on local people. THe donors childhood pet dog "Chad" featured as a character in the book in chapter 12 p. 87. The daughter of the owner of Debbie, Patricia Reed (nee McKenzie) lives in South Belgrave. The story of Debbie mothering a kangaroo is based on a true story. The donor also advised that this remarkable dog also rescued and looked after a cat.
126 page hard covered children's fiction book titled "A Dog Called Debbie". Front cover depicts a black and white dog mothering a kangaroo, on a green background. The back cover features an excerpt from the forward by A. R. Chisholm, OBE Hon. D. Litt, Professor Emeritus and an illustration of the dog and Kangaroo playing.
Inside front cover, first page, handwritten in ink:"from Nan" / Daughter of "Joan" and "Jason" / ( Mavis Jean and Pat McKenzie) / Patricia McKenzie Reed / And from Jim Johnson / owner of Chad.
australian wildlife, 1970's
THe Trophy was discovered in a box of donated goods at the Druin Anglican Church Op SHop and was donated by them to the museum. A response to inquire in the local Leader newspaper established that the trophy was won by Les Pullyblack, who lived in Northcote. He would have been 18 or 19 years old when he won the trophy at Lilydale ANA Day Carnival. Les' great-nephews, Stuart, Mark and Brett went to school in Lilydale. The family had not known that Les was a swimmer as well as a runner.
THe Trophy was discovered in a box of donated goods at the Druin Anglican Church Op SHop and was donated by them to the museum. A response to inquire in the local Leader newspaper established that the trophy was won by Les Pullyblack, who lived in Northcote. He would have been 18 or 19 years old when he won the trophy at Lilydale ANA Day Carnival. Les' great-nephews, Stuart, Mark and Brett went to school in Lilydale. The family had not known that Les was a swimmer as well as a runner.
The Trophy was discovered in a box of donated goods at the Druin Anglican Church Op SHop and was donated by them to the museum. A response to inquire in the local Leader newspaper established that the trophy was won by Les Pullyblack, who lived in Northcote. He would have been 18 or 19 years old when he won the trophy at Lilydale ANA Day Carnival. Les' great-nephews, Stuart, Mark and Brett went to school in Lilydale. The family had not known that Les was a swimmer as well as a runner.
sporting clubs, sports events, torphies, lilydale swimming club
Figurine is from a 1973 series of 'mini exotic national costume figuines' THe toy helps to tell the significant story of Sanitarium Health Foods in Warburton.
Cream coloured plastic figurine toy from a Sanitarium cereal packet. A series of national costume figures was available in Sanitarium cerial packets in 1973. This male figure represents Java. Figurine wears shorts, T-Shirt and wide hat. Carries what appears to be fruit on either end of a large stick that he carries on his back.
sanitarium health foods co, sanitarium
Used by the former Shire of Sherbrooke
Brass seal for the Shire of Sherbrooke. Seal is circular with a lyrebird at the bottom centre with "Shire of Sherbrooke" around the edge. Handle is verticle. Lacquer has been applied to it in brown shade.
Brass seal for the Shire of Sherbrooke. Seal is circular with a lyrebird at the bottom centre with "Shire of Sherbrooke" around the edge. Handle is verticle. Lacquer has been applied to it in brown shade.
sherbrooke
The first Lildale Show Girl competition was held in 1957 as part if the annual Lilydale Show. The Lilydale Shoe had stopped during the war years and reformed in 1954. The show was restarted by John Plant and Lloyd Gill ( owners of the Lilydale Express)
Black and white photograph of the five women who won the highest places in the First Lilydale Show Girl competition in 1957. The winner of the competition, Robyn Hoyland is pictured centre, second prize, Susan Mandel is pictured to the far right, third place is Faye Hart, who is standing second from from right. Fourth place is Leslie knee, second from left and fifth place is Lynette McDonald who is standing far left.
Verso: Inscribed in blue biro ink, u.r. '1st Lilydale Showgirl Comp. / 1957 / SUSAN MANDEL 2ND / FAY HART 3RD / ROBIN HOYLAND 1ST / LESLIE KNEE 4TH / LYNETTE MCDONALD 5TH
1950s, lilydale show
Black and white photograph of the finish of the 130 yards Pro. Sprint Championship, part of the Lilydale Gift, 1953
Finish of the 130 yards. Pro> Sprint Championship, run at Lilydale, March 21, 1953, and won by Frank Banner (right) in 12.4 secs. (Track damp with raise of 3 ft) Banner said it was one of his best runs in Australia.
lilydale gift, lilydale, frank banner
View of exterior of low single storey hotel with people standing on the verandah, including possibly 3 maids wearing aprons and man in leather work apron. Man on horse to right and troughs to right. Parks Hotel painted on the building side. Sign on front Sportsmans Arms Hotel W Park. Hotel was built around 1900.
View of exterior of low single storey hotel with people standing on the verandah, including possibly 3 maids wearing aprons and man in leather work apron. Man on horse to right and troughs to right. Parks Hotel painted on the building side. Sign on front Sportsmans Arms Hotel W Park. Hotel was built around 1900.
On white edge " The Lodge Hotel (Coldstream) about 1900
coldstream, sportsman's arms hotel
Lilydale football club defeated Warburton at Lilydale.
Black and White photograph of the Lilydale football team when they defeated Warburton at Lilydale in 1935.
Liydale Defeated Warburton at Lilydale
sporting clubs, football, lilydale
Parish Plan of Wandin Yallock. Location of Silvan Reservoir marked in ink on map.
Parish Plan of Wandin Yallock. Location of Silvan Reservoir marked in ink on map.
wandin yallock, maps
Came into donor's possession some time ago. When the band was due to sale for the UK , the treasurer absconded with all the monies and the tour was cancelled. Hence the unused letter. Subsequently, William Partington conducted bands Australia- wide. He played the euphonium excellently. Donor is the niece of William Partington
Letter from Dame Nellie Melba whilst in Sydney to Sir Daniel Godfrey, Bandmaster in England. This was to introduce the donor's uncle , William Partington, who was conductor of the Australian Imperial Band. Letter handwritten in black ink on cream peper. Address and telephone numbers printed at the top of the letter. Accompanying envelope has address handwritten on the front "Sir Daniel Godfrey Bournemouth" Address of sender is printed on the reverse and date handwritten in pencil "1924"
australian imperial band, dame nellie melba, sir daniel godfrey, william partington
The dress was made by Miss Mary Ryan, a pupil at Lilydale Convent (now Mt Lilydale College) in 1902. It was worn to the Annual Empire Day Celebrations in Lilydale. Accompanying photo shows dress worn by Monica Ryan (no. 5089). The outfit also includes two hand made pockets for handkerchiefs and ties (nos. 735 & 736)
Empire Day Dress; Cream silk, cotton lined, embroidered with kangaroos and emu holding shield, with Southern Cross stars above rising sun emblem. Banner below reads 'Advance Australia', embriodered with silk and cotton thread; also gold metalic braiding. Bodice of dress decorated with embroidered Australian and British flags, wattle branches and eucalyptus leaves, cotton, leather leaves(?); centre of dress and sleeve cuffs decorated with red, blue and white ribbons. Thin gold braiding around neckline. back of dress closes with hook and eye fasteners.
'Advance Australia' in gold metalic thread, bottom of dress.
costume - childrens, costume - female ceremonial, lilydale
Cigerette case given by Dame Nellie Melba to John Charles Hughes. Mr Hughes was responsibile for maintaining and tuning her piano while on tour in the USA and Australia
John Charles Hughes was born in 1882 of Scotish- Irish ancestry . He was a graduate of the New England Conservatory od Boston where he studied classical music and piano. In 1926 John Charles Hughes' wife died of cancer leaving a daughter Dorothy (who is the wife of the donor). He was unable to continue his work after the death of his wife and after a bout of alcoholism disappeared and was never seen again.
Silver cigarette case with textured horizontal lines on outside surface and engraved monogram in centre. Hinged lid and clasp at one end. Interior has flat metal bar attached at one end to keep cigarettes in place, and 'From Nellie Melba 1913-1914' engraved across surface underneath bar.
(Engraved) From Nellie Melba 1913 - 1914
dame nellie melba, cigarette case, john charles hughes
Sent to his mother from Ron Fraser when he was serving in the South West Pacific during WWII. The resin for the brooch came from the windsheid off his areoplane.
Silver or silver-plated brooch, oblong with pin on back on a scroll shaped link attached. The bottom part is a silver double heart shape stuck onto a blue resin backing, also double heart shaped.
Etched on top part: SW Pacific / 1944 - 5 Etched on the bottom part: To/ Mother/ with SWP/ Love 1945
world war 2, costume accessories, jewellery
Belonged to the donors grest grest aunties ( there were four who lived together in Brighton, Sutherlands). One of them accompanied Melba on Cello. The program has since been passed down through the family.
.1 Grey booklet with circle cut out of the centre of the frontcover, an image of Melba printed on the first page is placed underneath the circle. The first page and last page contain advertising, the main pages detail the operas Melba performs in. .2 Cut out newspaper article placed between first two pages entitled 'Melba Leads Off'
.1 Printed in Navy blue ink front page 'STORIES / OF THE OPERAS/ MELBA/ OPERA SEASON/ PRICE, SIXPENCE' .2 Inscribed u.r. corner in pencil, then blue ink over the top: 'april / 1927'
melba, nellie (dame), peforming arts, opera, otello, la boheme, la traviata, samson and delilah, faust, aida, rigoletto, lucia di lammermoor, carmen, madame butterfly, la tosca
The radio was advertised in the J.C.Williamson & Dame Nellie Melba Season of Grand Opera programme (Matinee Saturday June 23 1928) p.58. All electric model with speaker and all accessories. 69 pounds 10 shillings.
Gilfillan Neutrodyne Electric Radio - Gilfillan Radio Corp. Made from timber (walnut), metal and plastic
Gilfillan Radio Corp U.S.A. Trademark
dame nellie melba, radio, gilfillan
Given to Nell (Helen) Mitchell, daughter of Charlie Mitchell, and her husband John Macpherson Smith as a wedding gift from he emloyees of Cave Hill, Lilydale 19 June 1935.
Historic significance related to Cave Hill Quarry, a major enterprise in Lilydale which has existed since the mid 1800s and was founded by David Mitchell, father of Dame Nellie Melba (opera singer). Cave Hill Quarry was a major employer in the area. The Museum also holds a humidifier made by the engineer at Cave Hill Quarry for Dame Nellie Melba as a gift. Significance also related to David Mitchell and Dame Nellie Melba and Mitchell family. Nell Mitchell was David Mitchell's grand-daughter and Nellie Melba's niece (Charlie Mitchell Melba's brother).
.1 Electroplated nickel silver teapot with wicker handle. Hinged lid, scalloped rim, four feet and an acanthus leaf spout. .2 Electroplated nickel silver tipping stand .3 Oil burner
On lid: Presented to Miss Nell Mitchell on the occasion of her marriage to Mr John Macpherson Smith from the employees of Cave Hill. Lillydale. June 19 - 1935 On bottom: D/ TN/- 10Y10Y? Dunklings Melbourne EPNS 5489 Made in England
nell (helen) mitchell, john macpherson smith, cave hill lilydale, weddings
Life member badge for Athenaeum Theatre in Lilydale, belonging to Helen Mitchell.
Athenaeum life member badge in green box. Badge is square, royal blue, with silver writing and picture of two masks (comedy and tragedy). Box is green with gold lines around the perimeter and cream inside.
In silver on front of badge: "ATHENAEUM THEATRE LILYDALE". In gold inside top of box: HOLDSWORTH BROS. SINCE 1884"
badge, lilydale, athenaeum theatre, holdsworth bros
Carnation Corn Caps Tin painted predominantly in white, with red, green and black text and illustration of carnation flower. Has hinged lid.
Printed on the lid in ink 'CARNATION / CORN CAPS / No proprietary rights are claimed in / the manufacture of this preparation / AN EFFICIENT AND PAINLESS CORN REMOVER' Verso, printed in black ink: 'CARNATION CORN CAPS. / Reg. Vic. 4802. When firmly affixed these caps cannot be displaced from their proper position. Simply apply the red cap over the centre of the corn and fix firmly with the straps; the red circle relieves boot pressure. After three days the corn may easily be removed. / Active ingredient Ac. Salicyl 40% in Ointment Base. On the front side of the tin's lid: 'MUIR & NEIL PTY. LTD., SYDNEY & MELBOURNE' On the back side of the tin's lid: 'CUXON, GERRARD & CO. LTD.'
personal effects, health, carnation corn caps
The skink was found in the garden on a property in Glenburn, Victoria, Australia. It was burnt during the February 2009 bushfires. Two specimens were found immediately after the bushfires however only one was locatable when donated.
This specimen has historic significance for its association with the February 2009 bushfires. It is a rare, complete example of the impact of the bushfires on a diverse range of fauna in and around Yarra Ranges. Although many animals were affected by the bushfires, very few specimens were collected and preserved. This specimen is reliably provenanced to a property in Glendale (just outside the boundaries of the Shire of Yarra Ranges) which was affected by the 2009 bushfires.
Fully grown, complete skink burnt during the Black Saturday bushfires in February 2009 in Glenburn, Victoria.
fire, yarra ranges, skink, bushfire, bushfires, 2009, animal, glenburn
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