Historical information
J. H. Taylor family history. Contains Gunner (Tanglefoot) Taylor's Memoirs.
Physical description
Brown folder containing Gunner (Tanglefoot) Taylor's Memoirs, 10 pages.
Inscriptions & markings
J H Taylor - Whittlesea
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Document - Folder, Family History, J. H. Taylor Family History, 2001
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Document - Photocopy, William Lockwood, Specifications, Glenvale School, unknown
Specifications of work to be done in the erection of a schoolhouse and masters residence for the Glenvale Local School Committee. Handwriting identified as William Lockwood's. Undated document.
Photocopy, 1 page, handwritten
Glenvale Common School
william lockwood, glenvale school
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Document - Certificate, Photocopy, Marriage Certificate, Peter Patullo and Emily Rooke, 19 Dec 1856, at Plough Inn, Campbellfield, Victoria
Photocopy, Marriage Certificate, Peter Patullo and Emily Rooke, 19 Dec 1856, at Plough Inn, Campbellfield, Victoria
Rosebank, Emily, Servant
marriage certificate, peter patullo, emily rooke, 1856, plough inn campbellfield, rosebank
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Document - Letter, Sister Mary Lockwood, Whittlesea, unknown
Letter from Australian Mutual Publications, Melbourne, regarding family history for insertion in Victoria and Riverina. Item not dated, possibly associated with Item 225 (A brief family history of William Henry Lockwood and his family members)
Small slip of paper, typed
william henry lockwood, sister mary lockwood, whittlesea
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Document - Letter, Original, Railways and Roads Department to W. H. Lockwood, 26 Feb 1878
Letter regarding a Certificate of Service from Railways and Roads Department to W. H. Lockwood, dated 26 Feb 1878
Plastic A4 sleeve containing Original letter
william henry lockwood
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Document - Photocopy, Letter, Coolart Station, Reid Family letters Patrick Reid Jnr., 21 May 1871, unknown
Letter 1 (2 pages) from Coolart Station dated 21 May 1871 to Dearest Sally. Letter 2 (2 pages) from Coolart Station dated 26 Sep 1870 to My Dear Sally.
Photocopy, 2 letters, 2 pages each held together with a staple
Reid Family Letters Patrick Reid Jnr.
coolart station, reid family, patrick reid jnr
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Document - Photocopy, Marco Polo, unknown
A4 paper, photocopies held together with a staple. Contents: Article: Ship That Shrank The World, Reader's Digest August 1988, also letters (2) from National Maritime Museum, notes about the Marco Polo.
This item is associated with William Henry Lockwood family, early Whittlesea resident.
Photocopy, 6 pages, A4
william henry lockwood, marco polo
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Document - Photocopy, Elector's Right, East Bourke Whittlesea Division, James Henry Lockwood, Storeman, 1888
Photocopy of Elector's Right Certificate, No. 453136, East Bourke Whittlesea Division, for James Henry Lockwood, Storeman of Whittlesea. It has been signed by the Registrar, W. H. Lockwood, and James Henry Lockwood.
This item is associated with the Lockwood family, early Whittlesea residents.
Photocopy, 1 page
william henry lockwood, james henry lockwood, elector's right, whittlesea
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Document - Letter, Photocopy, Railways and Roads Department to W. H. Lockwood, dated 26 Feb 1878, unknown
Letter regarding a Certificate of Service
Photocopy of letter (2 copies)
william henry lockwood
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Document - Letter, Photocopy, William Lockwood to Education Department regarding Scrubby Creek School, 1887, unknown
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 letter
Letter dater 17 January 1887, from W. H. Lockwood, Draper, Grocer, Ironmonger, Post Office Store, Church St, Whittlesea, and Silvery Creek, Plenty Ranges
lockwood, scrubby creek school
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Document - Letter, Photocopy, William Lockwood to The Minister of Public Instruction, 1879, unknown
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 letter
Whittlesea, 18th February 1879
lockwood, whittlesea school, bricks
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Document - Photocopy, Indenture between Joseph Leeming and Joseph Lockwood, 1763
Indenture for a Carpenter's Apprentice between Joseph Leeming of Sleadsike, in the Township Hipperholme with Brigghouse in the County of York, Carpenter, and Joseph Lockwood, son of John Lockwood of Nabb End, 29 September 1763.
Joseph Lockwood is the father of William Henry Lockwood, Engineer, Shire of Whittlesea.
2 loose pages, photocopies.
william lockwood, joseph lockwood, john lockwood, indenture, carpenter apprentice
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Document - Photocopy, Transcript of the Diary of William Lockwood 1853
Diary used by William Lockwood on his voyage to Australia in 1853.
Photocopy of the typed transcript, 1853 Diary of William Henry Lockwood (26 pages) A4 pages stapled together.
william lockwood, marco polo, diary, whittlesea
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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.Document - Folder, A Copy of the Diary of William Lockwood 1853
Typed transcription copy of the diary used by William Lockwood on his voyage to Australia in 1853. William Lockwood – First Engineer 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.
Brown paper manila type folder. 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.
william lockwood, marco polo, diary, whittlesea
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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.Document - Original, Payment Receipt, R. M. Cuthbertson, Mill Park Farm, South Morang, 17 Dec 1906
Payment receipt issued to Mr. W. Forster Wood, for delivery of 6 pigs to R. M. Cuthbertson, Millpark Farm, South Morang. Dated 17 Dec 1906.
A small paper receipt with black print and hand written details, green 1d stamp bottom left.
R. M. Cuthbertson, Millpark Farm, South Morang
millpark farm, r m cuthbertson, south morang
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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.Document - Original, Elector's Right, East Bourke Whittlesea Division, James Henry Lockwood, 31 May 1895
Elector's Right Certificate, No. 453136, East Bourke Whittlesea Division, for James Henry Lockwood, Storeman of Whittlesea. It has been signed by the Registrar, W. H. Lockwood, and James Henry Lockwood.
This item is associated with the Lockwood family, early Whittlesea residents.
A white paper certificate with black print and hand written details, British Coat of Arms at the top, one shilling stamp bottom left. The paper is torn and is in 2 pieces.
yan yean cemetery, william henry lockwood, james henry lockwood, elector's right, whittlesea
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Document - Receipt, Yan Yean Public Cemetery, 31 May 1895
Yan Yean Public Cemetery receipt to Mr. W. H. Lockwood. Dated 31 May 1895.
A small paper receipt, 2 of 2 items pinned together
Signed by James Ryan Jnr, Secretary.
yan yean cemetery, william henry lockwood
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Document - Receipt, Yan Yean Public Cemetery, 1892
Yan Yean Public Cemetery receipt for Allotment of Land for the deceased Jas H. Lockwood. Dated 1892.
A small paper receipt, 1 of 2 items pinned together
Signed by James Ryan Jnr, Secretary.
yan yean cemetery, james h lockwood
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Document - Original, The late William Henry Lockwood family history, unknown
A brief family history of William Henry Lockwood and his family members. Possibly written by Sister Mary Lockwood, Whittlesea, for insertion in Victoria and Riverina.
A4 Page, typed.
william henry lockwood, family history, sister mary lockwood
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Document - Original, Specifications of materials to be found and labour to be done in the erection of a dwelling house for the Church of England Clergyman at Whittlesea, unknown
Specifications of materials to be found and labour to be done in the erection of a dwelling house for the Church of England Clergyman at Whittlesea, written by William Lockwood, undated.
Blue sheet of paper folded in half, handwritten in black ink on all sides of the paper.
Specifications of materials to be found and labour to be done in the erection of a dwelling house for the Church of England Clergyman at Whittlesea.
contract, william lockwood, church of england whittlesea, bluestone
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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.Photograph, William Henry Lockwood family group, c.1890
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 card
Inscribed 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
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Document - Transcription, Transcription of Letter - J. Sabelberg, Solicitor to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, unknown
Transcription of Letter, handwritten, from J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Mr. Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, re inspection of a culvert under the railway line at Whittlesea.
Transcription of letter, handwritten, A4 Page. Stored in plastic pocket with original letter and photocopy.
J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea.
contract, william lockwood, whittlesea, sabelberg
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Document - Letter, Photocopy, J. Sabelberg, Solicitor to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, unknown
Photocopy of Letter from J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Mr. Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, re inspection of a culvert under the railway line at Whittlesea.
A4 Page, Photocopy of letter. Stored in plastic pocket with original letter and hand written transcript of letter.
J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea. Dated 13 Nov 1894.
contract, william lockwood, whittlesea, sabelberg
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Document - Letter, J. Sabelberg, Solicitor to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, 13 Nov 1894
Letter from J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Mr. Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, re inspection of a culvert under the railway line at Whittlesea.
Page folded in half, hand written. Stored in plastic pocket with handwritten transcription and photocopy of letter.
J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea. Dated 13 Nov 1894.
contract, william lockwood, whittlesea, sabelberg
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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.Document - Contract, Shire of Whittlesea, Sanitary Service, Township of Whittlesea, 1 Nov 1910
Specification of work to be done in the contract for the removal of Nightsoil from the special area of the Township of Whittlesea.
7 sheets of paper held together with a brass split pin, includes General Conditions of Contract, Part Plan of Whittlesea Boundary
Contract signed by W. H. Lockwood, Engineer. Dated 1 November 1910.
contract, william lockwood, whittlesea, nightsoil
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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.Document - Contract, Contract No.7, Shire of Whittlesea, Victoria. Plenty Main Road, 10 Dec 1888
Specifications for supplying 300 Cubic Yards of Metal on the side of the Main Plenty Road, between Yan Yean Road and the Plenty River Bridge, Whittlesea.
3 sheets of paper held together with a brass split pin, includes General Conditions of Contract
Contract signed by William Henry Lockwood, Engineer, with Bryan McSweeney. Dated 10 December 1888.
contract, william lockwood, main plenty road, whittlesea, yan yean road, bryan mcsweeney
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Document - Contract, Contract No.16, Shire of Whittlesea, Victoria. Running Creek Road, undated
Specifications for Clearing and Farming Twelve Chains of Road and the construction of a Culvert on the Running Creek Road near Grimshaw's.
Sheet of paper folded in half with appropriate information written by hand.
Contract signed by William Henry Lockwood, Engineer, with Christopher Green and Donald McLeod.
contract, william lockwood, grimshaw, running creek road, christopher green, donald mcleod
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Certificate - Document, Right of Burial in the Yan Yean General Cemetery: William Henry and Joseph Lockwood, 1893, 27 May 1893
Right of Burial Certificate for the Yan Yean General Cemetery. Granted to William Henry and Joseph Lockwood for a plot in the Independant Section. Document outlines in detail the conditions and responsibilities of heirs with regard to the area. The Trustees of the Cemetery, David Johnston, James Hardy, James Ryan, Abraham Willis and James ?. Signed by James Ryan, Secretary.
Foolscap size with appropriate information written in by hand.
Signatures of Trustees. Dated 27 May 1893.
yan yean cemetery, william henry lockwood, joseph lockwood, burial, burial certificate, david johnston, james hardy, james ryan, abraham willis, cemetery trustees
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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.Book - Work Book, Personal Work Book of William Lockwood used c.1865, c.1865
The work book was used by William Lockwood to record estimates for proposed works within the Shire of Whittlesea. Mentions Prince of Wales Hotel, Glenvale Common School and Bridge over Plenty River. William Lockwood – First Engineer 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.
Brown, leather covered pocket sized book.
william lockwood, whittlesea, william henry lockwood, work book, plenty river, glenvale school, prince of wales hotel whittlesea
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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.Book - Diary, Personal Diary of William Lockwood, c.1853
The diary was used by William Lockwood on his voyage to Australia in 1853. After arriving in Australia William used the book as a Transactions Book. William Lockwood – First Engineer 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.
Black, leather covered pocket sized book with blue lined pages, some pages are blank.
william lockwood, marco polo, diary, whittlesea
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Archive - Box, WHS Originals - Documents, Photo Album, Lockwood Diaries
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 documents
WHS Originals - Documents, Photo Album, Lockwood Diaries
