Historical information

Frederick William and Mary Mawson (nee Mullard) migrated to Victoria from Manchester in 1882 on the sailing ship Holmsdale. They had two sons: William and John, and 5 daughters: Beatrice, Harriet, Ethel, Muriel and Winifred. By 1892, the family had moved to 14 Bona Vista Avenue, Surrey Hills and lived there for nearly 25 years until 1917.

Physical description

Decorative pewter frame with two sepia photographs of the ship 'Holmsdale'. Wooden frame underneath. Ship has 3 masts with 13 portholes on the side.