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Vera Scantlebury Brown was born in Linton in 1889, a daughter of Dr George Scantlebury and his wife Catherine, née Baynes. Vera undertook medical training at Melbourne University between 1907 and 1913. After serving in the British Army Medical Unit during World War I, she worked in various positions in Melbourne hospitals and then studied in the US and Canada. In 1926 she was appointed Director of Infant Welfare by the recently established Victorian Department of Health, and became responsible for the development of maternal, infant and pre-school services in Victoria. In 2023 a statue of Vera Scantlebury was erected in Linton's Avenue of Honour in Denison Street. This copy of the book appears to have been owned/used by Barbara Safstrom of Linton.

Textbook for nursing students and other health professionals. First compiled by Dr Vera Scantlebury Brown, and published as a "Guide to Infant Feeding". Book revised (with Kate Campbell) in 1941, 1951 and 1958. Pages 346 p. : index, tables

Inscribed top right of front endpaper: 'Barbara Saftstrom / FF8269'.

vera scantlebury, kate campbell, 'a guide to the care of the young child' [textbook]

Ethel Bersey was born at Linton in 1882. She married James Wishart in 1910. George Bersey was born at Linton in 1887, and married Wilhelmina Collins in 1910.

Black and white copy of original photograph which shows a woman seated slightly sideways on a chair, with her hand resting on a table, and a man standing behind her, one hand in his pocket and the other appears to be resting on the back of the chair. The woman is wearing a dress with a high collar, sleeves decorated with large buttons, and a spray of flowers on the bodice. The man is wearing a suit, with a fob and chain, and a buttonhole flower.

ethel bersey, george bersey

The photograph appears to have been taken outside the Bennett Garage building in Sussex Street, Linton. Garry Jennings was the son of Kitty and Reg Jennings of Linton.

Small black and white photograph of a young boy standing next to a 'Shell" petrol bowser and holding on to its hose with both hands.

garry jennings, bennett garage

Small black and white photograph of two boys playing in the street in front of a building identified as Bennett's Garage. The boy sitting on the ground is Garry Jennings.

garry jennings

Small black and white photograph of two children wearing fancy dress.

valma preston, garry jennings

Irene Bennett, born 1935, was the only child of Gordon Bennett and his wife Ada (née Keil).

Small black and white photograph of a young girl holding a doll sitting on a seat. A teddy bear, five dolls and a small piano at her feet.

irene bennett

This group of girls participated in the school concert in Linton's centenary year. The concert was held on 19th December 1939. There are no names to go with this photograph.

Black and white photograph of a group of young girls wearing large bonnets.

Reverse: " Sweetpea Ladies / School Concert / 19th Dec 1939 / Somewhere in Linton ".

linton state school no. 880, school concert 1939

Small black and white photograph of eight children in a body of water. Two of the children are sitting in homemade canoes.

Reverse: " EDINBURGH? DAM / LINTON about 1939 / ALAN Mc / RONALD Mc / VIC McGRATH? / JOY Mc EILEEN HADDON / BRIAN Mc / RUTH Mc BOATS MADE FROM / SHEETS OF GALV IRON / BELTED FLAT & / TURNED OVER ".

edinburgh dam swimming pool, mccorkell family, vic mcgrath?

Small black and white photograph of a family group standing in the front yard of a weatherboard house. The children and one of the adults appear to be in costume distinguished by different types of hats and a gas mask.

Reverse: McCorkell family / Linton / 1941 / O'Beirnes House / Sussex St / Where we lived / after our house was burned / Maybe of interest / to Joan O'B."

mccorkell family

Small black and white photograph of 13 children standing in a body of water. The children are identified by inscription as members of McCorkell and Fletcher families.

Reverse: " Linton / RESERVOIR. OUT OF BOUNDS / McCORKELL & FLETCHER FAMILY / PLUS ?? ".

linton reservoir (mortchup road reservoir)

Ted Shepherd, Ben Nicol and Spencer Grigg, who all grew up in Linton, enlisted in the army during World War II. Spencer died as a prisoner of war.

Small black and white copy of original photograph, which shows three young men in Australian army uniform.

ted shepherd, ben nicol, spencer grigg

Small black and white photograph of Langi Willi homestead.

"Langi Willi Pittong"

langi willi

Small black and white photograph of Langi Willi homestead.

"Langi Willi Linton"

langi willi

Early index to LDHS photographs says the photograph was taken during Linton's centenary celebrations in 1939.

Small black and white photograph which shows two women standing in a garden. The woman on the right side has long plaits, is dressed in light coloured clothing and is carrying a bag. The woman on the left is also wearing light coloured clothing but she has short, curly hair. She is holding a book in her right hand (on left side of photograph). Mrs. Neil Wishart (née Grace Bennett) and Mrs. Allen (née Amelia - Millie - Bennett)

grace wishart, grace bennett, amelia (millie) allen, amelia (millie) bennett

The photograph was taken during Linton's centenary celebrations in 1939.

Small black and white photograph which shows two women standing in a garden. The woman on the left side has long plaits, is dressed in light coloured clothing and is carrying a bag. The woman on the right is also wearing light coloured clothing but she has short, curly hair. She is holding a book under her right arm (on left side in photograph).

grace bennett, grace wishart, mrs neil wishart, amelia (millie) bennett, amelia (millie) allen

Kitty Sandow, 1916-1984, was a daughter of Ruby and John (Jack) Sandow. Kitty began to manage her mother's grocery and confectionery store in Sussex Street during the 1940s. After Kitty married Reg Jennings in 1946, the shop became known as "Jennings' Milk Bar".

Small black and white photograph showing a young woman riding a bicycle along a roadway. A horse-drawn vehicle can be glimpsed in the background.

kitty jennings, kitty sandow, bicycles, horse and cart

Small black and white photograph which shows two women standing in a garden. The woman on the left side is dressed in light coloured clothing and is carrying a bag. The woman on the right is wearing a dark dress and cardigan.

mrs neil wishart

Small black and white photograph showing four men on a wooden structure built on a reservoir. One of the four men is dressed in a diving suit.

"The diver / At Linton reservoir / 1927".

linton reservoir, diving platform

Small colour photograph of the tower at Flagstaff Hill shortly before it was demolished to make way for a new tower. A sign in the foreground reads "FLAGSTAFF HILL SCENIC RESERVE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT / TOTAL COST $60,000 / A State Government Initiative in Partnership with Council and the Local Community".

flagstaff hill lookout tower

Gertrude Kathleen Barry was a music teacher, performer, and director of many musical productions in Linton and district, playing and teaching both piano and violin. She was the youngest of five daughters of Linton policeman/Clerk of Courts Denis Barry and his wife Ellen (née Quirk). The Barry family lived in a house they called "Listowel", which was in Cumberland Street, almost opposite the Catholic Church. As a pupil of the Sisters of Mercy in Ballarat, Gertrude passed the Musical Society of Victoria pianoforte examination in 1900. She became a music teacher shortly afterwards, teaching both privately and assisting in the music programme at Linton State School. She is first listed as a music teacher in music examination results published in 1906, and it is understood that she ran a private music school with her sister Dora from around this time until about 1915. The "Misses Barry" frequently performed at local concerts and fundraising activities. Gertrude moved to Ballarat in 1925, and was still listed as a music teacher in electoral records in 1972. She died in 1976. The bracelet Gertrude is wearing in the photograph is thought to have been presented to her in 1917 by the congregation of St Peter's Catholic Church in Linton, in appreciation of her many services to the church.

Black and white copy of original photograph of a seated lady looking down, and holding a violin and bow. She is wearing dark clothes with lace trim.

"Miss Barry"

gertrude kathleen barry, musicians, music teachers

Brief handwritten statement as to the good character of "Master John Graham". Written and signed by Robert Cochrane, head teacher at Linton State School No. 880. Dated 23/1/ [18]94.

Text: " This is to certify that I / have known Master John / Graham for several years. / He is steady, intelligent and / very industrious; and of / excellent moral character. "

character references, john graham, robert cochrane [head teacher linton state school]

Diamond-shaped, cream-coloured card with gold lettering. Small piece of blue ribbon threaded through hole at top of card. Ticket is for the Old Lintonians' Association 53rd reunion, and has the date "Saturday, 11th March 1966". The ticket appears to have been misprinted, as the 53rd reunion was actually held on March 11, 1967. (See notice for the 53rd reunion, registration number 1995.) Ticket has "Roy Brown" handwritten in ink on name line.

Text: " OLD LINTONIANS' / ASSOCIATION / 53rd Re-union / Saturday, 11th March, 1966 / MEMBER'S TICKET / NAME Roy Brown. "

old lintonians association, events, reunions, roy brown

Cream-coloured, rectangular ticket, blue lettering. Small piece of pale blue ribbon threaded through hole at top. Ticket is for the Old Lintonians' Association 42nd reunion, held Easter Saturday (31st March) 1956. Ticket has "Roy Brown" handwritten in ink on the name line.

Text: " Old Lintonians' Association / 42ND. REUNION / Easter Saturday, 31st March, 1956 / MEMBER'S TICKET / Name Roy Brown. "

old lintonian's association, reunions, events, roy brown

Diamond-shaped, cream-coloured card with gold lettering. Member's ticket for Old Lintonians' Association reunion held Saturday March 30th, 1968. Ticket has "Mr Roy Brown" handwritten in ink on name line.

Text: " OLD LINTONIANS' / ASSOCIATION / 54th Re-union / Saturday, 30th March, 1968 / MEMBER'S TICKET / NAME Mr. Roy Brown.

old lintonians association, reunions

Salmon-coloured, shield-shaped ticket. Ticket is for the Old Lintonians' Association 34th reunion, held March 27th, 1948.

Text: " Old Lintonians' Association / 34th REUNION / MARCH, 27th, 1948 / Member's Ticket. "

old lintonians association, reunions, tickets

Found at Traquair House.

Red cardboard packaging for small packet of "State Express" cigarettes.

cigarettes, packaging

Sent by Mr. & Mrs. John Wise as a thankyou card for condolences received after the death on active service during World War I of their son, Stanley Gordon Wise. Card is sent from "Hill Rise, Linton". Bombardier Wise was killed on active service in France on August 16th, 1917.

Small, cream-coloured card with black border and illustration of Australian and British flags at top. Card has two unsourced quotations at top: "He rose responsive to his Country's call", and "Until the daybreak and the shadows flee away".

bereavement cards, stanley gordon wise, mr and mrs john m. wise, world war 1914-1918

The certificate was issued to A. C. Cork and entitled him to a one-tenth interest in an application for a mining lease at Bryant's Gully, Linton.

Pink paper, black printing, headed South Great West Q.M. Syndicate, dated 24th July 1899, signed Samuel Devy. Decorative design printed in left hand margin. Number "5" on certificate. Serrated left edge of certificate suggests it was detached from a booklet or form.

Text: " SOUTH / Great West Q.M. Syndicate, BRYANT'S GULLY, LINTON. "

south great west q.m. syndicate, gold mining, mining leases, mining share certificates, a.c. cork

Beige diamond-shaped card with gold lettering. Member's ticket for Old Lintonians' Association 51st reunion, held Saturday 27th March, 1965. White ribbon threaded through hole at top, dressmaking pin in ribbon. Ticket has member's name, "R. Brown", handwritten in ink on name line.

Text: " OLD LINTONIANS' / ASSOCIATION / 51st Re-union / Saturday, 27th March, 1965 / MEMBER'S TICKET. "

old lintonians' association, events, reunions, r. brown

Pink, rectangular ticket with rounded corners. White ribbon threaded through hole at top. Member's ticket for Old Lintonians' Association 48th reunion held Easter Saturday, 21st April 1962 "Mr R. Brown" handwritten in ink on name line.

Text: " OLD LINTONIASNS' ASSOCIATION / 48th Re-union / Easter Saturday, 21st April, / 1962 / MEMBER'S TICKET. "

old lintonians' association, events, reunions, tickets, r. brown