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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.
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
Olive Commonwealth of Australia-issued War Saving Certificate of One Pound face value. The expiration date (27 August 1948) has been handwritten into the appropriate space at the top of the certificate, while the original issue date, 27 August 1941 is filled in by hand. The note's individual serial number, F 195972, appears twice on the face. The certificate was issued at Whittlesea and contains the signature of "J C Gibbs". Accompanying note reads" this came from the estate of Tobias Butler who was a substantial landowner in Eden Park in the early 1900's.
commonwealth of australia war savings certificate 1 pound, whittlesea, gibbs, second world war, 1939-1945, tobias butler, eden park
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
Annie McCarthy, blacksmiths daughter, Wollert.
Cabinet card by W. B. Latimer, 157 Smith Street, Fitzroy. Opposite Foy's.
Annie McCarthy (Black Smiths daughter.) Woolert (sic)
annie mccarthy, mccarthy family, wollert, blacksmith
Karl Wuchatsch and family of Nyora, Victoria, c. 1892
Black and white photograph mounted on card.
Karl Wuchatsch and family of Nyora, Vic, c. 1892.
karl wuchatsch, wuchatsch family, nyora, 1892
Probably a Wuchatsch from South Gippsland, Victoria.
Sepia coloured photograph mounted on card.
Probably a Wuchatsch from S Gippsland.
wuchatsch family, south gippsland, rifle
Document appointing Thomas Williamson to be the manager of the Whittlesea Town Common.
Handwritten material on blue paper relating to the appointment of James Williamson to be one of the managersof the Whittlesea Town Common. The document has been folded and has torn along the fold lines.
Handwritten document with signatures. Red paper seal of the Board of Land and Works. Dated 8th June 1866.
thomas williamson, whittlesea town common, board of land and works
Document appointing John Wishart Cairns to be one of the managers of the Whittlesea Town Common.
Handwritten material on blue paper relating to the appointment of John Wishart Cairns to be one of the managers of the Whittlesea Town Common. The document has been folded and has torn along the fold lines.
Handwritten document with signatures. Seal of the Board of Land and Works. Dated 28th January 1868.
whittlesea town common, board of land and works, john wishart cairns
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
Paper, handwritten receipt.
On Front: No 1/01 Rect McKimmie Butler On Reverse: Dated 28/8/1901. Brunswick. From the clerk of Petty Sessions at Whittlesea in the case of McKimmie Against Butler. Signature of John M. McKimmie.
whittlesea, john m. mckimmie, butler, buttler, whittlesea petty sessions, 1901
Paper, typed ink. Exhibitor entry form.
City of Whittlesea Centenary Year 1875-1975 Shire of Whittlesea. Centenary Exhibition of Art, Historical Photographs and Artefacts. 19th April, 1975, Shire Memorial Centre. Entry Form
whittlesea, shire of whittlesea centenary, entry form, epping
The Australians. May 1884. M.C.G. Cricket Team.
Coloured photograph of an original sepia photograph mounted on card of The Australians May 1884, fujicolor paper. Photo is stapled on to a handwritten note, 1 p., containing a list of surnames with initials. Also a digital copy, enlargement, enhanced.
The Australians May 1884
m.c.g., 1884, cricket team, the australian cricket team 1884
Transfer of Land, James Morris of Whittlesea in the County of Bourke, Farmer, for land along Lime Street and Walnut Street, Whittlesea, Victoria. Dated 4th November 1897.
1 original certificate, A4, paper, the document has been folded and has torn along the fold lines.
No. 31088. Transfer of Land Act 1890.
whittlesea, james morris, walnut street whittlesea, lime street whittlesea, transfer of land, 1897
Black and white photograph (1 of 7), believed to be Eden Park area.
Reverse: "Velox" (printed)
eden park, farming
Black and white photograph (2 of 7), believed to be Eden Park area.
Reverse: "Velox" (printed)
eden park, farming
Black and white photograph (3 of 7), Eden Park area.
Reverse: "Eden park area", handwritten in blue ink.
eden park, farming
Black and white photograph (4 of 7), believed to be Eden Park area, man throwing a ball on a cricket pitch.
eden park, farming
Black and white photograph (5 of 7), Eden Park area.
Reverse: "Eden park area", handwritten in blue ink.
eden park, farming
Black and white photograph (6 of 7), Eden Park area. A group of men running.
eden park, farming, paddock
Black and white photograph (7 of 7), Eden Park area. Three men in a paddock.
eden park, farming, paddock
Royal Mail Hotel, Whittlesea. C.1970's
Bear's Castle, Yan Yean. Date Unknown
Janefield Presbyterian Church. Date unknown
Thompson's Boot making & Saddlery Store. Date unknown
Smith's Butcher Shop, South Morang. Year unknown
C. 1860’s. Grant’s Morang Hotel, Morang
2019, Bear's Castle, Yan Yean Reservoir
Whittlesea State School No. 2090 (date unknown)
To celebrate the 31st anniversary of the of the closure of the Whittlesea rail line, Robert Aquilina organised an historic journey from the Spencer Street railyards to the Epping terminus.
3 pages newsprint with images.
Epping All Aboard
whittlesea rail line, robert aquilina, epping rail terminus, number 55 rail motor, mrs rosemary hall, ray jeffrey, arthur jeffrey, ken jeffery
Horticultural Pioneer Charles Draper of Charnwood, Arthurs Creek. By Bruce Draper. Published in Australian Garden History Vol. 15 No. 5 May/June 2004.
6 pages photocopied.
Horticultural Pioneer Charles Draper of Charnwood, Arthurs Creek. By Bruce Draper.
charles draper, draper family, bruce draper, charnwood arthurs creek, fruit grower, reid family
Horticultural Pioneer Charles Draper of Charnwood, Arthurs Creek. By Bruce Draper. Published in Australian Garden History Vol. 15 No. 5 May/June 2004.
.pdf document
Horticultural Pioneer Charles Draper of Charnwood, Arthurs Creek. By Bruce Draper.
charles draper, draper family, bruce draper, charnwood arthurs creek, fruit grower
A newspaper article on the restoration of the historic Farm Vigano in South Morang. Florentino chef Guy Grossi agreed to become a patron of Farm Vigano.
Historical building of South Morang.
1 page newsprint with coloured images.
Chef joins Vigano fight
farm vigano, vigano family, south morang, maria theresa vigano, mario vigano, italian immigrants, guiliana mercoli
A newspaper article on the Train Studio Artists holding their third annual art show at the Mernda Mechanics Institute.
1 page newsprint with coloured images.
Train Studio Artists
train studio artists, mernda, mernda mechanics institute, old train carriage, judy siragusa, jackie edwards, lisa dallest, thelma cardwell
A newspaper article on the closure of the livestock market site at Mernda.
History of Australian Agriculture
1 page newsprint with coloured images.
Saleyards finale
mernda market, mernda saleyards, rod carnegie, quiney family, quiney mawbey, thomas beesely
A newspaper article on the closure of the livestock market site at Mernda. Allan Lloyd from Beveridge and Bessie McMahon of Kinglake are pictured attending the last day of the market.
1 page newsprint with coloured image.
Going going gone
mernda market, mernda saleyards, rod carnegie, allan lloyd, bessie mcmahon
A newspaper article on the closure of the 117-year-old livestock market at Mernda.
Historic buildings of Mernda.
2 pages newsprint with coloured images.
Closed for the last time
mernda market, mernda saleyards, rod carnegie, quiney family, neil clark
A newspaper article on stabilisation works on Ned Kelly's childhood home in Beveridge by heritage architects.
1 page newsprint with coloured images
Kelly House Rescued
ned kelly house, kelly house at beveridge, beveridge, john kelly, sharon consiglio
An article on the dilapidated state of the original childhood home of Ned Kelly, in Kelly Street, Beveridge. Originally built by Ned's father, John Kelly, in about 1859, and now part-owned by Sharon Consiglio.
1 page newsprint with 2 coloured images
Ned's des. res.
ned kelly house, kelly house at beveridge, beveridge, john kelly, sharon consiglio
Stabilisation work to save Ned Kelly's childhood home in Beveridge.
1 page newsprint with image
Kelly's home to rise anew.
ned kelly house, kelly house at beveridge, beveridge
The original Whittlesea Primary School was torn down on 7 August 2010.
Historical building in Whittlesea since demolished.
Newsprint 1 p. text with colour photograph.
Whittlesea dies a little more
whittlesea primary school, demolished
A giant pine tree blew over at the Thomastown Lutheran Church Cemetery and obliterated the tombstones of the Shultz and Siebel plots. Sylvia Shultz and her son Paul, descendants of both settlers, are pictured.
Newsprint 1 p. text with colour photograph.
Australia Day honour for Whittlesea legend, Les Russell.
thomastown lutheran church cemetery, shultz family, siebel family, sylvia shultz, paul shultz
Les Russell was posthumously awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia as part of the Australia Day honours list.
Newsprint 1 p. text with colour photograph.
Australia Day honour for Whittlesea legend, Les Russell.
les russell, russell family, order of australia, whittlesea, australia day honour
Les Russell was posthumously awarded a medal of the Order of Australia for his services to the community of Whittlesea.
Newsprint 1 p. text with colour photograph.
les russell, russell family, order of australia, whittlesea
A4 print copy of photograph
Steamrail Mernda Special along Hawkstowe Straight, South Morang, 6th July, 2019
steam train, mernda
The foundation stone of a new bridge over the Plenty River at Morang (now Mernda) was laid by Mrs. John Wilton of Wilton Vale, in August 1866. The silver trowel was presented to Mrs. Wilton by Moses Thomas, chairman of the road board. The bluestone bridge was officially opened by Moses Thomas on the 12th of February 1867.
The location of the silver trowel in this rare image is unknown.
A4 single page (double sided) with image and a list of items numbered 461 - 495.
Item 486. Important Australian Silver Presentation Trowel., inscribed "Presented to Mr John Wilkin of Wilkin Dale Morang on the Occasion of the Laying of the Foundation Stone, the Bridge of the Plenty River at the Junction of the Parishes of Morang and Yan Yean by the Morang District Road Board, August 1866, Fine Engraved Scroll Decorated Border, Turned Ivory Handle, Maker R. R. Illustrated Page 27.
silver trowel, morang bridge, mernda bridge, john wilton, wilton family, moses thomas, wilton vale
Gordon Keith's truck carting a log outside Connell's Whittlesea Tea Rooms in Whittlesea. After leaving the air force when World War II ended, Gordon Keith started driving trucks. He carted logs and sawn timber from Kinglake, Yea, and Murrindindi to Whittlesea Sawmill, Grange Timber in Northcote, and Fairfield Paper Mills.
Photograph print
gordon keith, federal truck, whittlesea tea rooms, connell family, keith family
Bridge over Plenty River at South Morang.
B&W Copy of photograph print
Bridge over Plenty River at South Morang
bridge, south morang, plenty river
Digital image only of Smith's Railway Store, Old Plenty Road, South Morang
Digital image
railway store, smiths store, south morang, smith's railway store
A4 sheet of photographic paper with 2 small images of Toorourrong Reservoir printed on the same side.
Reverse: Toorourrong Reservoir Late 1960's Donated copies to WHS
toorourrong reservoir
One page photocopy: List of Returned Service Men. Wallets. (See: "Letter from Patriotic Funds Council of Victoria to South Morang Soldiers' Welcome Home Patriotic Fund", file.)
List of Returned Service Men Wallets. 1. Alick Hunt 2. George Hirt 3. Sam Cunningham 4. Andy Hunt 5.Charlie Green 6. Lou Lewis 7. Norman Ewert 8. William Jukes 9. Tom Sullivan 10. Dick Parsons 11. Gordon Jewell 12. Ernie Ewert 13. Harry Hirt 14. Noel Dare 15. Robert Jukes 16. Norman Ferguson 17. Phillip Drill 18. George Butcher 19. John Butcher 20. Henry Cooper 21. Charlie Thompson. 22. Robert MacKay 23. Ferdie Vigano 24. Lloyd Pierce 25. Charles Piltz 26. Laurie Carne 27. Jim Hartnell 28. Jack Mailer 29. Jack Broadbent 30. Noel Russell 31. Alan Hazelman 32. George Smith 33. Albert Black 34. Frank Cornell Mrs. Willis Bag in memory of her husband who died on Service (35) Bert Kennedy
south morang soldiers' welcome home patriotic fund, patriotic funds council of victoria, returned service men, ww2, second world war
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