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VOLUME 37-1 AUGUST 2020 NEWSLETTER

MAJOR SPONSOR From humble beginnings with a 25-bed community hospital in Richmond, to the largest not-for-profit private hospital group in the Victoria, Epworth has become a key part of the state’s health landscape.

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Established on the original site of Yalcowinna, the stately home of Sir William Highett (originally with 13 rooms) in Erin Street. The Epworth hospital’s growth and expansion dominates Richmond’s western skyline. It’s acquisition of adjoining properties includes the Bethesda Hospital (established 1904 which This link to https://vimeo.com/394835258 was previously a twenty room mansion called Vimeo illustrates the construction of the hospital ‘Millewa’, the country retreat of Robert from its early days to the current layout of the Hoddle; Leigh House Ladies School where main Erin Street buildings. Dame Nellie Melba boarded, which was previously the site of Joseph Bosisto’s earlier The mural above is located in the Bridge Road home and eucalyptus works. Epworth also entrance to the Hospital, depicting the history of expanded to include the property called ‘Elim’ the hospital through nursing, medical, surgical in Erin Street, this was originally called and pastoral care. Yooralbyn when the property was built by Epworth’s Richmond expansion has developed merchant William Harper. This is now the the state of the art medical, surgical and Rehabilitation Centre with the hydrotherapy diagnostic facilities. These include extensive pool. Allied Health Services, Cardiac, Oncology, Orthopaedic, Endocrinology, ENT, Dialysis, ‘Millewa’ Cnr. Erin St & Normanby Pl. Richd. Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Neurosciences and many more specialised clinics. The 24 hour emergency department has access to extensive diagnostic equipment and experienced doctors and nurses. Epworth’s property footprint has expanded to many other suburbs, providing access to wider facilities for treatment and rehabilitation. The most recent is the opening of the modern facility in Geelong.

Richmond & Burnley Historical Society acknowledges the Wurundjeri-william people as the traditional custodians of the land. Today, they remain the custodians of the cultural heritage of this land and we pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. RICHMOND & BURNLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AUGUST 2020 PAGE 1

EPWORTH, from the beginning: From this point the growth of Epworth commenced, by 1921, the hospital had thirty-four beds, and twelve nursing Epworth began from the inspiration of the Reverend staff. Later the hospital established a Nurse Training William J. Palamountain, a Methodist Minister. He was School. Extensions were made to the building, including treated in 1912 at the Salvation Army’s Bethesda the Cato Wing which was opened in 1924. Hospital in Erin Street, Richmond. Bethesda was an The hospital expansion included purchasing the adjoining Intermediate Hospital, bridging the gap between the Rocke Thompsitt property facing Bridge Road. This was a Public and twelve roomed house on about an acre of land. This was to P r i v a t e become the nurses’ quarters. Hospitals. Rev. Palamountain By 1929, with the need for was convinced further expansion, the hospital t h a t t h e purchased Leigh House, which M e t h o d i s t stood on land 121 feet by 116 Church should feet adjoining the hospital in have a similar Leigh Place for £1,100. The hospital of its dilapidated house was own. reconditioned and became nursing accommodation, until He discussed his ideas and finally three years later, a the permanent Nurses’ Home was realised. committee was appointed to consider the creation of a Methodist Hospital. Rev. Palamountain was the During 1940, two more adjoining properties were convener. The committee included F.J. Cato, Aaron purchased; one was a two storey brick dwelling bought for Danks, G. Sweet, T. Lockwood, and Dr Wilkinson. £2,190 and the other, Bosisto’s factory premises bought Later in 1915, Mr Danks donated a two-story brick for £6,000. The land gave a frontage to Erin Street of about house and land in Hawthorn, however the committee 105 feet and a depth of 160 feet. felt that it was not suitable. The church accepted the property and continued to look for other options for The growth of the hospital relied on the donations from their hospital. By 1916, the committee were the community, the many benefactors, auxiliaries and considering purchasing either a fully equipped volunteers. Together, with the nursing, medical, specialists, hospital in Malvern or a mansion on two and three catering, maintenance and support staff, have continued to quarter acres in Kew. Neither of these options were expand the capacity and capability of this world class taken up. hospital in Richmond. The committee were looking for a property closer to the city. In 1918, the property called Yalcowinna on PRESIDENT’S REPORT: David Langdon Richmond Hill, consisting of large mansion of twenty- five rooms and on one and a half acres of land was History and crisis, the COVID19 has disrupted our lives in for sale for £6,225. Mr Danks having provided the many ways. A threat to our health and well-being, the Hawthorn property, contributed a further £6,000 to economy and employment, and where life seemed secure, purchase the property. The Hawthorn property was we were not equipped to manage this terrible pandemic. sold for £1,050 to provide additional funds for Our society is still operating behind the scenes, responding renovations. The Richmond property was eventually to enquiries, book sales, social media, donations of items purchased for £6,000. and updating our computers. The planned events were The Methodist Conference established a fund raising cancelled in response to lock-downs and compounded by committee, where all their churches were able to the curfews. The newsletters had articles that would have contribute to the building of their hospital. coincided with the events earlier in the year; hoping that they could have commenced, and are now published in this The Committee spent time considering the name of larger publication. Thanks to those who contributed the the hospital, and came up with ‘Epworth’ and articles. ‘Wesley’. In 1919, it was agreed that the hospital should be ‘Epworth’, the name of the village in It is great that we welcome our new members and Lincolnshire England where John Wesley, the founder hopefully as things get better, we can meet them at one of of Methodism, was born in 1703. our events. The first Matron of Epworth was Miss Gray, a member Planning ahead is still doubtful and any gatherings are of the Methodist Church, who trained at the unlikely as the potential risk for community infection is Hospital, was Matron of Perth Hospital, too great. We have set a date for the AGM, and depending served with the Amy in France and in England, as on circumstances, this will more than likely be conducted Matron of the Harefield Military hospital during the with Zoom video conferencing. We will update you on the 1914-1918 war. Miss Gray commenced as Matron of Website and through Facebook, as well as the new Epworth on the 1st June 1920. communication ‘Tales’ of old Richmond. Epworth was officially opened on Friday 27th Congratulations to Judith Smart who was awarded the February1920. The hospital did not admit patients Member of the Order of AM, for significant until Matron Gray took charge in June. Acting Matron service to education, to social research, and to women. Jones completed much of the preparatory work prior This year and next year are some significant century to the admission of patients. There were initially celebrations. Our next newsletter, will focus on history and twenty-five beds, a staff of nine, comprising the heritage. If you have any ideas or items to contribute let us Matron, five nursing staff, a house maid, a kitchen know and we can include them in our publications. maid and a cook. In the meantime, stay safe and well.

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Tales from WELCOME TO OUR NEW Old Richmond: MEMBERS

The mail chimp program has The Committee of Management have approved been set up by Peter Fitton for the society to and welcome our new members to the society. provide a more spontaneous communication and We look forward to your participation in our messaging to our members with email events and activities. (Post COVID) addresses. Peter has generously offered to manage this Joseph Battanta Susan Hart medium and it will help us to connect you with Jenny McNally Helena Kidd much more information in a timely manner. Jessica Hardwick Cathie Wheelahan If you wish to communicate any ideas, images, Leon McDonald Alan Scott events or items, send them to Peter so he can Katerina Kotsonis Isabella Parker include these in the email distribution. We will still have the regular newsletter published three times a year. (except this year due to COVID) ACQUISITIONS Want to receive Tales with our compliments? Thank you for your kind donation of item Email [email protected], stating your name and to include in the society’s collection email address. Noman Faifer -Table Top hotplate and oven We need your help to update our records and to manufactured in Richmond. enable you to receive ‘Tales from Old Richmond’ Bill Graham -Bryant & May commemorative by email. If you receive the hard copy of the match boxes and marketing information. newsletter, but not an emailed copy, can you let Lorraine Bates—Teachers Stamp Set us know your current email address. Noma Tullo Jacket, cases & various other items Sue Thompson -School satchel, books, puzzles, Email your details to: family history and other items [email protected] Alana Fenning—Images and maps COVID 19—and Ken and Lym Fraser-Richmond Bridge Road Membership Renewal for 2021 Waived Traders records, books and photos Suzi Zada -Thesis and research materials, and The COVID pandemic has disrupted just about aerial photos of Richmond every aspect of our lives and the world. Alan Green—St Stephens Harriers early The tragic number of deaths, increased spread of magazines and family records infection and its impact is unprecedented. Helena Kidd— copy of her book ‘When the Past Awakens.’ We had at least six events planned from March Robyn Whitely— Venture and Balls shopping and these had to be cancelled. bags and books. Our planned volunteers and members afternoons once a month were unable to commence. We have continued to respond to an average of Electric 10 enquiries a week and also respond to oven and receiving many items for the collection. hotplate made by The Committee of Management are disappointed Lindberg that this year has not been as engaging as we Foster of would have liked, and have agreed to extend Richmond. your current membership to August 31, 2021. We appreciate your continued support and contribution to the society and have waived the fees for your membership to next year. Our concern is for the safety and health of our members. Once we have the all clear to recommence our events, we will be delighted to have you join in them once again.

In the meantime, keep safe and well.

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100 Years since the election of the first secretary of the group involved travelling all woman councillor in Victoria. over Victoria, arranging meetings and speakers. She was widely known and MARY ROGERS respected in the Labour movement. Mary Catherine Rogers Among her many friends was James Scullin, was born in Melbourne in whom she helped in his campaign for the seat 1868. She was the of Yarra. Her committee work included sitting daughter of John and as a Special Magistrate of the Children's Court, Margaret Skeahans of and a member of the Boards of the Heatherton Ballynavin, Ireland. Sanatorium, Central Unemployment Relief Her father had a Hay and Committee, State Royal Commission on Corn store in King Street, Children’s Welfare, President of the Richmond Melbourne. The family Baby Health Centre, and member of the newly lived here until they formed Richmond Technical School Council. moved to Waterloo Place She was also secretary of the North Richmond in Richmond. branch of the Labour Party, and the first woman Justice of the Peace JP, in Victoria. Here John Skeahans ran a dairy, while grazing his cows on the Survey Paddock. He later Mary Rogers is remembered by her family as a moved his family to a house in Somerset bright cheerful woman who had a keen sense Street. Mary attended St. James School, which of humour. A diabetic, all of her life, she died was then on the corner of Bridge Road and in September 1932, aged 64, nursed by her Coppin Street. daughter Sheila, at her home 'Manressa' in Murphy Street Richmond. Mary married Patrick John Rogers at St.Ignatius Church. They bought a house at 11 Mary’s daughter Sheila Clancy of Kilmore and Murphy Street and named it 'Manressa', after a other family members commemorated Mary place of importance in the life of Saint Ignatius with the City of Yarra naming of ‘Mary Roger’s of Loyola. Square’, on the corner of Bridge Road and Church Street. Patrick Rogers, who was an upholsterer, was a keen Labour Party man and active in his union. It was due to him that Mary Rogers became interested in the Labour movement. When Patrick died of pneumonia, Mary was left with four young children, the youngest being four years old. She was helped by having the support of a close-knit family, however, money was scarce and she scrubbed floors for almost 10 years for a living. With the help of Frank Tudor MP, she managed to get a job with the GPO. Mary Rogers' Council, career began in 1920, following the resignation of Mr Gordon Webber. She was elected as the Central Ward representative to the Richmond Council on December 8. Then, aged 52, she was the first woman Councillor in Victoria. She served for five years and in August 1925, she lost her Clues to have you seen: Rusty the Rhino on seat on council. top of the building near the corner of Coppin Her friends in the labour movement soon and Swan St.,Cast Iron Gas Lamp base on Cnr arranged for her to work at the Trades Hall, of Gipps and Docker St. Original Richmond where she became an organiser. She joined a Lock Up, near the Town Hall. ‘Silent Cop’, small group of women who operated an emerging from the ground on the cnr. Swan Organising Committee from room 20 off the and Coppin St., used as a guide for vehicles courtyard at the Trades Hall. Her job as making right hand turns.

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MAURICE JOYCE As the 1920s progressed, the disputes increasingly moved from a sectarian base to internal Labor Party MAYOR OF RICHMOND disputes. The dynamics of the Council changed with the arrival of Cornelius ‘Con’ Loughnan, a larger than life A CENTURY AGO character, described in ‘Struggletown’ as as ‘chronically This year sees a hundred years since Maurice (Maurie) disputatious, impulsive and capable of sudden sadistic Joyce was elected Mayor of the City of Richmond. violence.’ Con, with an ally, Geoff O’Connell, decided to get rid of the ‘old guard’ of the Council. Con and Maurie clearly did not see eye to eye to the extent that He was born in Tullig, a Maurie went before the ALP Executive to warn that the small town in County Kerry, Party in Richmond was ‘seething with corruption’. Ireland in 1868 and migrated to Australia around 1890 with two The 1925 Council election saw extensive ‘dirty tricks’, brothers, Daniel and (not an unknown occurrence before or since) including Thomas. intimidation and accusations of branch stacking. Joyce, together with his ally, Mary Rogers, the first woman to be elected to Municipal Office in Victoria in 1920 and He travelled around whose picture hangs in the Historical Society’s Rooms, Australia, including a stint were defeated. in the opal fields at White Cliffs, NSW, before settling in Melbourne. Perhaps some form of justice was seen when the Victorian Central Executive of the ALP ‘severely censured’ and suspended Con for using defamatory leaflets in the 1925 South Ward preselection. In any For a period he was a hotel event he made a quick comeback and had a long career keeper at the Bay View in the Union Movement and the Labor Party in Hotel in Nelson Place, Richmond. Williamstown. In 1900 he married Elizabeth Slattery, who was born and grew up in When he left the Council in December, 1925, Maurie the gardener’s cottage in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens, was given a large sendoff still open to visitors as the Plant and Craft Cottage. He and an illuminated address subsequently was employed as driver for the brewery. with many dignitaries assembled. For many years Maurie had strong political views. As a socialist he managed the Library advocating state control of many industries, he was a situated in Church Street frequent speaker at the Yarra Bank Speakers’ Corner very close to the present along Batman Avenue that will be well remembered by site of the Historical many of the older readers. He became organizer of the Society. Carters and Drivers Union, the forerunner of the 1.Janet McCalman, ‘Struggletown, Portrait of an Australian Transport Workers Union. He was then appointed Working Class Community, 1900-1965, Penguin Books, 1984 Chairman of the Victorian Trades Hall Council and the Trades Hall Disputes Committee. He was elected as a By Maurie Joyce, grandson of Cr Maurice Joyce councilor for the South Ward, Richmond in 1916 and served two terms as Mayor in 1920 and 1921. He is described in Janet McCalman’s ‘Struggletown’1 as ‘an ornament to the Catholic community and to the Labor movement’.

‘Struggletown’ describes how the 1920s were a tumultuous period in Richmond politics. The conscription referenda during World War I had divided the community largely along sectarian lines. The Labor Party, heavily influenced by a substantial Irish Catholic membership in the branches, largely opposed conscription, whereas better off more established residents were largely in favour of conscription. The Council had representatives on both sides and this divide and more ongoing disputes continued through the early years of the 1920s.

The Labor Party became increasingly radicalized with the Richmond Branch passing a resolution in 1919 calling for “the ownership and control of industry by the workers for the workers” (an ambition still entertained in some sections of the party). Such sentiments were not taken lightly by the more conservative side of politics, supported by the Protestant Churches, who were vocal in Maurice and Elizabeth Joyce circa 1950 their opposition to such views. outside their Wall St Richmond home.

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IRWIN & MCLAREN BOOKBINDERS

64 Cubitt Street, Richmond 1903 to 2019 One of the last bookbinders in Richmond finally closes its doors. Operating for almost 120 years this family business has seen significant changes in the demographics of the area, changes in technology and a highly competitive global industry.

1871 James McLaren (Snr) is apprenticed as a bookbinder and paper-ruler to William Newland, a manufacturing stationer of Castlemaine. 1903 Jim McLaren (eldest son of James), formally a salesman for Sands and McDougall, which operated a large printing plant at the top end of Spencer Street, Melbourne, establishes James McLaren Pty Ltd, a bookbinding and paper-ruling McLaren and Mary Young of Maldon, joined business operating in a three storey building in the company, later bought shares from Little Bourke Street. At this time the family was both his father and Robert Lathlean. Robin living in Richmond. It was a true family business, Lathlean left the business and ran Jim employing his father James, his son James Malmsbury General Store to accommodate (Jnr), his brother George, as company secretary, an asthmatic son. and later his youngest brother Robert Clarence. Other siblings were employed in the bindery as well as some cousins from his father's family, including Robin Lathlean McLaren, as office manager. In the early days of the business, Robert Clarence, still at school, carried buckets of homemade paste by tram to the city (the tradition of making our own flour paste continues). When work finished at 1:00 pm every Saturday, the family headed off to the races. 1908 Robert Clarence McLaren was apprenticed to his father James McLaren (Snr). 1933 James McLaren (Jnr) died in his sleep after 1951 A fire caused by an unattended iron losing much in the depression. His only son, left on by an upstairs neighbour destroys James took over. almost half of the factory. After the fire a 1938 James McLaren (Snr) died and his son and 36-inch diamond guillotine was retrieved nephew, Robert Clarence and Robin Lathlean from its resting place in mid-air on two McLaren, joined Gordon Irwin, sole proprietor of a charred rafters and was repaired. It ran for small manufacturing stationary business in Kirks another 10 years. Lane off Little Bourke Street, and Irwin and 1961 After Irwin and McLaren's trading McLaren was formed. Six weeks after the joint premises in the city was sold by Ezywalking venture began, Irwin sold his shares and joined shoes, Phillip Clarence McLaren and his wife his brother-in-law in real estate. Beth, bought a site at 64 Cubic St, 1939 Phillip Clarence, son of Robert Clarence Richmond. The rundown Victorian cottage on the premises was demolished and the

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Discovering new items and those from the past: Just like the ghost signs, when you walk around Richmond, you will see remnants of the past as well as icons of the present. The neon signs of Skipping Girl Vinegar, PELACO, the Nylex Clock or Slades Knitwear, are the signs and symbols which connect us to the past, and become a present factory was built in record time, becoming talking point and reflection about what was occupied before the city lease expired. here before. 1962 Beth McLaren, whose father was also Have you enjoyed the hot jam doughnuts connected with printing and bookbinding (he was a from the Queen Victoria Market (QVM). gold finisher and gilder and ran a library binding Cooked on the spot, sprinkled with sugar service with her family during the war), purchased and hot jam pumped inside. The large line Robert C. McLaren's holdings in Irwin and McLaren of tourists and locals are eager to try this when Robert Clarence (father of Beth's husband tasty delight. Phillip McLaren) retired. This year the American Doughnut Kitchen is 1965 James McLaren (Jnr) bought back minority celebrating 70 years of business. Operating shareholdings held by the family and then sold his from an business, James McLaren Pty Ltd, to the Herald American Gravure. He remained with the Herald Gravure and designed supervised the book publishing department until his aluminium retirement. Airstream Style Van which is an 1973 Robert James McLaren, son of Phillip and icon in itself. Beth, re-joined the company and took an interest in paper making and the private press. The original attraction was 1980 The adjoining property 62 Cubit Street was to try these purchased, and the site is cleared for car parking. American style 1989 Phillip and Beth retired, leaving Robert as the doughnuts, last remaining McLaren in the book binding along with business. seeing the iconic sleek van. Once you tried them, you 2002 to 2018 Beth and Phillip McLaren still took an were hooked on this delight. interest in the business, binding books for friends and family. The van is now permanently located at the 2018 – 2019 The demand for local book binding market, with its iconic looks and heritage diminishes, the costs of manufacturing and features, it is a tourist attraction and a overheads, pushes Robert to consider his options. strong connection with the past. He decided that the business is unsustainable and closes the doors on one of Richmond’s last book Its beginnings were established in binders. Robert has donated much of the business Richmond. The owner of the innovative records to the Richmond and Burnley Historical business parked the van in their custom Society. built garage at the rear of their property on the corner of Baker and McKay Streets.

Prior to becoming a permanent attraction at the QVM, the van was located here.

Our next issue of the newsletter will focus on Heritage and those things I remember. Do you have items that you want to share? Send them to Peter Fitton for inclusion in the newsletter or ‘Tales’ of Old Richmond.

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Annual General Meeting NOMINATIONS FOR THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

November 15th, 2020, commencing at 2.30pm. The location and format of the I …………………………………………………….. meeting will be dependant on the COVID restrictions. The meeting may be held by Zoom Conferencing. Being a current and financial member of the Richmond and Burnley Historical The AGM is the formal meeting of recounting the Society, society’s activities and business through out the 2019/20 year. As a volunteer run society, the amount of time and effort contributed by our Nominate ………………………………………. many volunteers has enabled us to provide access to our collection, respond to the many enquiries and conduct various walks and talks. For the position/s of

 President Each year nominations are called for the Committee of Management. As per our Model  Vice President rules of Association, all committee positions are open to nominations from the membership.  Treasurer Members can nominate themselves, or nominate  Secretary others (with their approval) to stand for the Executive Positions on the Committee. These positions are: On the Committee of Management for President the year 2020/21. Vice President Treasurer Secretary Signed: ………………………………………….. Nominator: Ordinary members of the committee can be co- opted onto the committee to fulfil specific roles.

Nominations are to be provided to the Secretary …………………………………………………………. in writing prior to the AGM. Nominee: Where there is only one nomination, then the person nominated will be appointed to that Date: position. Where more than one person is nominated, they will be required to present their claims to the position and then the membership SOME OF THE ENQUIRIES RECEIVED: will vote for their preferred candidate by secret E Hughes—Yarra Primary School ballot. G Hewitt—Burnley Football Club Jedd O - Family history and Spice Factory Any agenda items to be sent to the Secretary A Green—Glass Factory prior to the AGM. H Laffin—McCaffrey—Butcher C Barnett—House history AGENDA: J Alexander - Family history L Tulk—Family history Welcome A Cochrane—Street names Apologies W Townsend—Family history Minutes from the previous Meeting P Lynch—Lord Ragland Hotel Business Arising from the previous meeting D Miller—Glass manufacturers Presidents Report Browyn O—Station Hotel Treasurer’s Report K Caulfield—Family history M Lukic— Family history and Pelaco

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AN INCONSPICUOUS JAR factory. The ducks were lining up, enough for me to buy the jar and its label, a genuine 135 Addendum to “Victoria’s year old survivor. Once home I dived into the research and Earliest Potteries” found that Sutherland and Sons had been making vinegar from 1885 to the late 1970s. Gregory Hill However, pickles had been a major part of My first outing after the corona virus their business. Their first address had been lockdown has come up trumps! The item – a Cremorne St. before expanding to new simple, salt glazed bung jar with no markings premises in Wellington St. in 1889 which are commonly made in Australia from 1860 to now heritage listed. The new research also 1890. I had stood in front of it, deliberating presented some problems such as the over whether there was enough reason to buy Richmond Pottery relocating in 1872 but this another brown pot. This example has slight was only 800 metres further away and hardly differences to those usually found in Victoria, changed my reasoning. It also means that the made by the Bendigo Pottery, Cornwell’s jar was probably made between 1885 and Pottery or the Dahlke Filter and Pottery Works. 1889 as the second address is not mentioned These differences could prove to be identifying on the label. features of another maker, something I am I also closely inspected the jar and always on the lookout for. They are notably the found some other anomalies. The rim of the recess below the rolled lip, used to keep string jar has been slightly distorted during firing or some other tied restrictive material around a which is not uncommon but rare to appear in cloth-muslin covering which seals the jar, and the wares from Bendigo, Cornwell or Dahlke. the sharpish point where the shoulder starts to This reinforced my original ideas about a curve away from the straight sided body. different provenance. There is an angled I have just published a book on “Victoria’s bottom corner to the jar of 15 mm, which is Earliest Potteries,” which is mainly concerned quite large. Usually these are smaller or even with identifying this type of pottery, so I am rounded, giving a better shape and are used keenly aware of it. Often these differences in as a purchase point when drawing a piece of manufacture come down to pottery made wire between the jar and the throwing wheel interstate or overseas and do not indicate a in order to separate them. new local manufacturer. However, my interest The jars are usually salt glazed inside was sustained by a paper label, which probably and out but our example has a cream identifies the production of the article as post coloured Bristol glaze on the inside. Bendigo 1930 because of the vulnerability of time did this on their larger items such as water induced wear and tear. If this is the case it filters but it is yet another unusual feature. would place the jar outside the period I was There are four circular marks on the rim and hoping for. three under the base which are the remains of The general condition of the label was clay pads that separate the items from one almost too good, another cause for another in the kiln. This was to stop the jar apprehension as reproduction of old Australian glazing itself to the shelf, on which it sat, or labels have been made over the last twenty to any objects sitting on it. This method was years, giving enough time for some wear to typically used when salt glazing but such appear. My suspicions abated as I read what I factors as number, size, shape of the blobs could of the label; ‘Sutherland / S&S /----- / and their positioning are all characteristics SANDWICH PICKLE / MANUFACTURED BY / which could point to future Richmond Pottery CREMORNE ST. RICHMOND VICTORIA.’ attributions. The pickle reference rang true as bung After years of researching the Richmond jars were often used for pickling but the Pottery and putting together a considered important part was the address. This was one account of its workings and history in street away from Dover St. in Richmond which “Victoria’s Earliest Potteries,” I was unable to was where William Marshall’s Richmond Pottery find a single piece of pottery made there. I (1855-1893) was located. If a pickle company think, I now can but it mightn’t be long before needed pottery jars, where else would you buy irrefutable evidence may appear. At least one them but from the pottery works behind your of the houses that stands on the Richmond

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Pottery site is being sold and evidence Pic 767 – Paper label, “Sutherland, Sandwich suggests this often leads to demolition and Pickle”. new building which creates an opportunity to search the site. I will be very surprised if we didn’t find shards identical to my pickle jar and it would clearly justify the decision to buy another inconspicuous jar. Information and sales of “Victoria’s Earliest Potteries” can be obtained from ‘[email protected]’. Pic 765 - Salt glazed bung jar, 1885-1889, 260 x 175. Attributed to the Richmond Pottery,

Note the four clay pad marks to the rim and the interior Bristol glaze.

Pic 717 – Base, note three clay pad marks and angled edge.

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Vale - Farewell

Patrick John Guinane

31 January 1939 — 8 December 2019, Aged 80 Loved and loving Husband of Glenda for 46 years. Dearly loved by Simon. Adored Son of Molly and Danny (both dec). Cherished Brother of Maureen, John (dec), Jenny, Bill and Donna. Patrick “Paddy” Guinane, was about as Richmond as they made them. Growing up in Coppin Street, Paddy went to St James primary school in Kent Street, then attended St Ignatius, and finally Parade College. He was born a Tiger given his father Danny played 103 games with the Tigers between 1934- 43. All-up, Paddy Guinane played 146 games and kicked 216 goals for Richmond in a fine, decade- long career from 1958-68. He started his career at Tigerland as a ruckman and defender, but developed into an imposing key forward, winning the Club’s leading goalkicker award twice – in 1966 with 50 goals and 1968 with 41 goals. Paddy was Richmond’s oldest living premiership player having been a key member and vice- captain of the Tigers’ team that defeated Geelong in the ‘67 Grand Final, breaking a 24-year, Yellow and Black flag drought. He finished runner-up in the Tigers’ Best and Fairest award in 1962, was third in 1965, and received life membership of the Club in 1967. Paddy trained as a secondary school science teacher and commenced teaching with fellow Richmond footballer, Don Davenport at the Richmond Technical School in 1967. He later became Vice-Principal. Paddy retired early due to a chronic back ailment, and acquired a 25–acre property and dwelling at Little River. As a hobby horse breeder, he waited more than 20 years to name a thoroughbred ‘Captain Blood’ after club legend Jack Dyer. He attended the St. Ignatius Old Boys’ reunion on the 29th November 2019 and sadly passed away just over a week later.

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Jessie Proctor: 28 April 2020, aged 101

RICHMOND LIBRARY—makeover The Richmond Library was opened in the 31st Born Jessie May Sharples in Stawell on 8th July 1977, and was originally called ‘Carringbush December 1918. Jessie came to Melbourne Library’, as part of the joint regional library with her father and worked at Yarra Falls service with Collingwood Council. The building Knitting Mills. There she met Bernie Proctor was established on the site of the Globe Theatre and at aged 21, she married Bernie Proctor and the South Richmond Library complex. on the 5th October 1941 at the Richmond The building provided extensive resources, Presbyterian Church. programs, migrant programs, maternal health centre and a theatrette to seat up to 300 people. Together they lived at 16 Stanley St The library services excelled with community Richmond for over 74 years. She recently programs and had more than 40 staff employed moved to the Eva Tilley home in Balwyn. on this site. The Senior’s Tombola’s Group produced many shows and travelled to other Jessie and Bernie were actively involved in locations entertaining the crowds. The external the community, with cricket, churches and makeover is now a focal point for community the Richmond Foodbank, where they served engagement. The bright signage and images for more than 25 years. promotes the library and the groups such as ourselves, Maternal Health, Carringbush Adult Jessie was a keen cook, making cakes, jams Education Centre and the Women's’ Art Register. and preserves for fund raising and community groups. Both were keen Did You Know ? supporters. The generosity of both Jessie and The London Tavern will be celebrating it’s 100th Bernie was seen as their spirit of giving and Birthday next year. always welcoming people to their home. Are you aware of any other celebrations that Bernie and now Jessie will be sadly missed, will occur in the next couple of years? as together they brought a wonderful community spirit to Richmond, touching many people’s lives through their friendship and kindness.

118 Swan Street—Near the railway gates

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Have you heard of Ardency Kennedy Place?

It’s Lendlease’s new premium over 55s retirement development in Richmond, situated on the GTV9 site in Bendigo Street, Richmond. Work is commencing on stage one of this development. The design of the complex is around community connections and luxury amenities.

The residential complex has all the modern features and facilities, catering for the residents needs. As part of the development along side in Stawell Street, will be a community aged care nursing home and also an area for low cost housing and accommodation for women and children.

Lendlease are always looking at ways to connect with the local community and ensuring that their development adds to the life of the community as well.

The society has conducted over ten sessions on the history and heritage of the area, and focused on the history of the Channel 9 site. Lendlease has conducted many other sessions of interest and these are open to public.

If you are interested in seeing what is being offered and attending a session, contact Tracy Prowse on 03 8610 4889.

Remember When A collection of stories from retirees across the nation to inspire us all.

We believe everyone has a story to tell and that memories and stories of our most lived generations should be shared.

And under every cloud is a silver lining. While we all find ourselves navigating a new world at this time, we want to draw upon the times gone by, where we’ve been through tough times or beautiful time and Remember When…. During June and July retirees from across the country were called upon to chare their story which will be published in an e-book of Silver Linings—capturing memories of times gone by.

The production is now underway to curate one of the largest online e-book collections of stores by Australian Retirees.

To register for a copy of this e-book from Lendlease

Click on this link

Or go the Lendlease website

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