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"Ancient Order of Foresters" certifying the enrollment of Past Chief Ranger
Certificate mounted in a dark stained wood frame, gold mount board, pale blue certificate showing persons on a agricultural/forest style background
Certifying that "Puckey. D.M. (Mr) is duly enrolled a Past Chief Ranger of Court No 3985
The figure 5 appears on the base and also on the bottom of the Seal Anvil. The Seal stamp reads 'Old Inglewood Deep Lead Mining Company No Liability Inglewood'
On centre cross brace 'Sands & Kenney. Melbourne'
Names of members on back of photograph. BACK ROW: J.S.Lechan, H.Beechley, N.Lucas, B.Wodetzki, B.Lucas, B.Wright, A.Harrison, T.Coghlan, J.Gook, C.Wright MIDDLE ROW: T. Kossock, F.Harrison, *. Wilson, A.Cumming, R.Lucas, B.Wylie, E.Fogarty, P.Lucas, E.Burge, B.Pissoli, J.Scholes SEATED: T.Stewart, B.Harrison, A.Broewn, B.Prouse, J.Harrison, *. Brown, B.Carr
The band originally started in 1910. Mr William Heap was the first bandmaster with about 32 members. The second bandmaster was Mr George Prouse, Eaglehawk, followed by Mr William Wallace of Inglewood who was in charge until the band disbanded in 1914 due to the WW1. Twenty Eight of the 32 members enlisted and served overseas. More REF in Catalogue No 11.
Framed black and white photographic print of Bridgewater Brass Bandsmen in Formal Suits standing in an outdoor setting
A.G. Lo--- (in lower right hand corner)
Letters and Photos and newspaper stories about and from soldiers from Inglewood District relating to WW1
Soft Cover Book.
Author: Heather Ford; Published by Inglewood and District Historical Society Inc: National Library of Australia ISBN 978-0-9942454-0-3
Published in conjunction with the 100 year anniversary of ANZAC
Soft cover book. 649 pages.
Author: Heather Ford. Published by Inglewood and District Historical Society. National Library of Australia: ISBN 978-0-9942454-1-0
world war one
It is possible that these scales were used in a Post Office.
Scales made with an oval wooden base and brass framework. There are 3 weights - 8 oz. (4.4), 4 oz. (4.3), and 2 oz. (4.2).
On centre cross brace there is an inscription - 'SANDS & KENNEY' MELBOURNE
brass scales
Newspaper cutting denoting the sporting identities of Inglewood
That it records the names of those residents of Inglewood who were involved in the various sporting clubs.
Newspaper cutting from 'Weekly Times' depicting sporting bodies in Inglewood i.e. golf, bowling, tennis, cricket, table tennis. Cutting is pasted onto a cardboard mount
"Weekly Times" April 18, 1962. Page 68
sporting names 1962
Arthur James Jones came to Inglewood in 1924 and commenced business as a chemist. He continued in this capacity until his retirement in June 1986 - retiring to live in his home at Verdon Street, Inglewood. During his time in Inglewood Arthur Jones held many positions in community life.
Certificate of Practice allowing Arthur Jones to practice as a Chemist.
Examnation Certificate on blue mount board mounted in dark stained wooden frame. White paper Certificate, black ink, with a red Seal
The Pharmacy Board of Victoria do hereby Certify that Arthur James Jones of 6 Connor Street, East Geelong, has passed the final examination in Materia, Medica, Botany, Chemistry, and Practical Pharmacy and is a duly qualified Pharmaceutical Chemist under the Provisions of the Medical Act 1915 Part 3
arthur jones chemist inglewood
Used by the Wodetzki family (Mrs A.) of Bridgewater for household lighting - circa 1930 to 1950
Table Lamp. Kerosene.Brass Nickel plated Base and Bowl. Tall Glass Aladdin Chimney. Glass shade - clear glass bottom with milk glass top.
Moulded base, blown shade. Metal spinning. Manufactured in USA by Aladdin Industries.
lamp, wodetzki
Relating the story of two branches of the Catto family who emigrated to Australia in the early 19th century. John Catto (1802-1872) and John Catto (1830-1918)
Detailed history of the early settlement and continued residence of the Loddon district by the Catto family (many references to other families also)
Soft cover book. 266 pages. Red and white photographic cover. History of two Catto families in Loddon District.
ISBN 9780646476766. Limited Edition 2007 / Dedicated to the memory of Norma and Graeme Catto.
catto early history in loddon
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