The Knox Historical Society Inc. through the management of Ambleside Park Homestead Local History Museum and Resource Centre, aims to preserve, conserve, display, publish and promote the history of Knox (and the former Shires of Berwick and Ferntree Gully) for the education and enjoyment of the local community and other visitors, now and in the future.
Made to commemorate Melbourne's Centenary 1834 - 1934. Donated to the Museum by Mrs Thelma Scollary.
A long ivory coloured crocheted doily with Melbourne Centenary in the centre and 1934 at each end.
Taken on Cup Day on 9 Nov 1897
Early Bayswater photograph
Group Photo Sepia Fixed to mounting board. Photograph of 5 young ladies with a young girl sitting on logs in a bush setting. A note on the reverse side indicates that the photo was taken on Cup Day at Bayswater on 9 Nov 1897. Photo Size: 140mm X 97mm. Mounting Board Size: 165mm X 105mm.
Cup Day 9/11/97 Bayswater
bayswater cup day 09/11/1897
The photo is of a group of 15 women and 11 men in bush type location with many holding a glass bottle presumably of refreshment. A note on the reverse side indicates that the photo may have been taken on Boxing Day (..."ing Day Fern Tree Gully 1896" but the corner of the photo with the rest of the inscription is missing).
The photo is significant as it was taken by George Rose of "The Rose Collection" fame. It was noted on the reverse side was taken at Fern Tree Gully (written the early way as seperate words rather than Ferntree Gully as written today).
Group Photo Sepia Fixed to mounting board
Sticker affixed to reverse side- Should any copies of this Photograph be required kindly quote number to prevent mistakes.- No. 510 Photographer: Geo. Rose, 123 Chapel Street, Windsor. Inscription: ...ing Day, Fern Tree Gully 1896
photo fern tree gully 1896 no.510
