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Name/title Maker Production date Description
1914-15 Star Medal
Blakemore, William Henry James (b.1871, d.1945)
Circa 1918
The 1914-15 Star is a crowned four-pointed star with crossed swords and a wreath of oak leaves, with the royal cypher at the foot and a central scroll inscribed 1914-15. The 1914-15 Star is identical to the 1914 Star, except for the omission of AUG and NOV, and the scroll across the centre being inscribed 1914-15. The reverse of the 1914-15 Star is plain, except for the inscribed name and service details of the recipient. The medal is bronze and is attached to the ribbon by a ring.

The ribbon is watered silk with red, white and blue stripes. This is the same ribbon as that worn on the 1914 Star.

Engraved on reverse "8/732 PTE. H.F Bartley N.Z.E.F"
1914-15 Star Medal 1914-15 Star Medal
Blakemore, William Henry James (b.1871, d.1945)
Circa 1918
The 1914-15 Star is a crowned four-pointed star with crossed swords and a wreath of oak leaves, with the royal cypher at the foot and a central scroll inscribed 1914-15. The 1914-15 Star is identical to the 1914 Star, except for the omission of AUG and NOV, and the scroll across the centre being inscribed 1914-15. The reverse of the 1914-15 Star is plain, except for the inscribed name and service details of the recipient. The medal is bronze and is attached to the ribbon by a ring.

The ribbon is watered silk with red, white and blue stripes. This is the same ribbon as that worn on the 1914 Star.

Issued to -: 6/2485 Capt. J.P. Hewat, N.Z.E.F.
1914 Star Medal 1914 Star Medal
Blakemore, William Henry James (b.1871, d.1945)
Circa 1917
The 1914 Star is a crowned four-pointed star with crossed swords and a wreath of oak leaves, with the royal cypher at the foot and a central scroll inscribed "AUG NOV 1914". The reverse of the 1914 Star is plain, except for the inscribed name and service details of the recipient. The medal is bronze and is attached to the ribbon by a ring.

The ribbon is watered silk with red, white and blue stripes. This is the same ribbon as that worn on the 1914-15 Star.

Engraved on back 'Lieut F N Houston York & Lanc R.' From a framed collection of medals.
1914-15 Star Medal 1914-15 Star Medal
Blakemore, William Henry James (b.1871, d.1945)
Circa 1918
The 1914-15 Star is a crowned four-pointed star with crossed swords and a wreath of oak leaves, with the royal cypher at the foot and a central scroll inscribed 1914-15. The 1914-15 Star is identical to the 1914 Star, except for the omission of AUG and NOV, and the scroll across the centre being inscribed 1914-15. The reverse of the 1914-15 Star is plain, except for the inscribed name and service details of the recipient. The medal is bronze and is attached to the ribbon by a ring.

The ribbon is watered silk with red, white and blue stripes. This is the same ribbon as that worn on the 1914 Star.

Stamped on the back is "1641 - PTE R.S. Mitchell - 18/BNN A.I.F."
1914-15 Star Medal 1914-15 Star Medal
Blakemore, William Henry James (b.1871, d.1945)
Circa 1918
The 1914-15 Star is a crowned four-pointed star with crossed swords and a wreath of oak leaves, with the royal cypher at the foot and a central scroll inscribed 1914-15. The 1914-15 Star is identical to the 1914 Star, except for the omission of AUG and NOV, and the scroll across the centre being inscribed 1914-15. The reverse of the 1914-15 Star is plain, except for the inscribed name and service details of the recipient. The medal is bronze and is attached to the ribbon by a ring.

The ribbon is watered silk with red, white and blue stripes. This is the same ribbon as that worn on the 1914 Star.

Engraved on back 'Lieut. F Chilton - A & S Highrs.' Originally from framed collection of medals Bronze star.
1914-15 Star Medal 1914-15 Star Medal
Blakemore, William Henry James (b.1871, d.1945)
Circa 1918
The 1914-15 Star is a crowned four-pointed star with crossed swords and a wreath of oak leaves, with the royal cypher at the foot and a central scroll inscribed 1914-15. The 1914-15 Star is identical to the 1914 Star, except for the omission of AUG and NOV, and the scroll across the centre being inscribed 1914-15. The reverse of the 1914-15 Star is plain, except for the inscribed name and service details of the recipient. The medal is bronze and is attached to the ribbon by a ring.

The ribbon is watered silk with red, white and blue stripes. This is the same ribbon as that worn on the 1914 Star.

On the back of the medal is stamped "8/2830 - Pte G. Addison - NZEF"
Christening Gown Christening Gown
Woonton, Frances (b.1823, d.1902)
1844
Fine white cotton christening gown. Decorated panel at the bottom. False hems with a Broderie Anglaise scalloped edge. Gathered waist. Two bands of eyelet embroidery down the front. White ribbon around the waist. Yoke is decorative panel of cut work (ripped and sewn back together). Sleeves are made from fine material with eyelet embroidery decorations. Slit back is fastened by cotton tape at the neck and waist.

Gown was hand sewn by Mrs Jas. Woonton in England.

The gown was used for christening outfits by 4 children of Frances Woonton (1823-1902) and James Woonton (1819-1902) who married in England 1846. Their children were Susan Woonton (1847-1854), Fanny Woonton (1849-1943), Thomas Henry Woonton (1853-1940) and Bessie Grace Woonton (1867-1944, christened at St Lukes on 2 July 1867). Fanny Woonton jnr married James Reid in 1871 and they had 8 children who were all christened in this gown- Francis Jane, James David, Robert William, Fanny Charlotte, Albert Woonton, Amy Bessie, Annie Millicent, Nellie Muriel. Bessie Grace married William Holmes Hartley and had 6 children who were christened in this gown- Ina Woonton, Arthur Frederick, Linda Gertrude, Lila Constance, Vera Frances and Frank William. 8 great great grandchildren were also christened in this gown.
Major H.S Orbell’s Residence,Awamoa, Oamaru Major H.S Orbell’s Residence,Awamoa, Oamaru
Steenson, William Ivan Cunninghame (b.Circa 1889, d.1967)
1935
Detail of tiled Entrance Porch Floor.
Dated 7.6.35
James Mitchell James Mitchell
J T Henry (estab. 1887, closed 1891)
1880s
A cabinet portrait of James Mitchell who was born c1845 in Ayrshire, Scotland. He emigrated to NZ in 1864 and farmed at All Day Bay near Kakanui. He married Helen Paterson in 1871 and died in 1891 aged 46 years.
Family and friends at Golden Wedding of William and Carrie [Celia] Jones, proprietors, Queen's Hotel, Oamaru. Family and friends at Golden Wedding of William and Carrie [Celia] Jones, proprietors, Queen's Hotel, Oamaru.
Mahan Studios
Unknown
Family and friends at Golden Wedding of William and Carrie [Celia] Jones, proprietors, Queen's Hotel, Oamaru. Dress. Suit.
Back row (from left): Ted's Hetty (Henrietta Grenfell). Mrs Concher my best neighbour, May. Alf Sherwin. Cissie, Mrs Hopley. Ivan Sherwin. Ted's Tommy.
Second row (from left): Ted's Annie (nee Jones). Paddy (Bateman). Ettie (Bateman). Celia (Hopley). Bill (Hopley). Ted's son Ted (Jones). Willie Coulter.
Third row (from left): Mr Hopley. Carrie (Sherwin) holding wee Jim (Sherwin). Dad [William Jones]. Mam [Carrie (Celia)Jones]. Ted. Jane.
Front row: Carrie Sherwin (later Mrs Frame). Willie Hopley. Edna Sherwin. Celia Sherwin. Dowie (Doris) Sherwin. Arthur Hopley. Annie Hopley (later Mrs Henry). Caption information in round brackets provided by Mrs Carrie Frame (nee Sherwin), 28b Reed Street, Oamaru, October, 2006. According to Mrs Frame, Mrs Jones Snr, was always known as Celia, not Carrie, as captioned on the original photograph.
Memorial Oak Plaque. Private William Henry Verey. Memorial Oak Plaque. Private William Henry Verey.
1914-1918
A rectangular brass plaque associated with the memorial oaks scheme commemorating local soldiers who died during World War One.

' PVTE W H VEREY // KILLED IN GALLIPOLI // 1915.'
Home of W.H.S. Roberts, Thames Highway, Oamaru Home of W.H.S. Roberts, Thames Highway, Oamaru
Circa 1890
Marapua House built 1888. William Henry Sherwood Roberts in the garden. Frome Street
Wedding photo, unidentified Wedding photo, unidentified
29 Aug 1901
This photo is of Angusina Ross (bride at left) and Fleming Robertson, seated at left, on their wedding day 29 Aug 1901 at Waianakarua. Couple on right are Grace Robertson nee Laurenson and James Robertson, parents of Fleming.
Home of W H S Roberts, Thames Highway, Oamaru Home of W H S Roberts, Thames Highway, Oamaru
Late 19th Century
Marapua, home of W H S Roberts Thames Highway and Frome street
"Mr W.J.Allan in the porch. W.M.S. Roberts and Cyril on the lawn. Taken by Mr Oliver Waymouth of Auckland"
Memorial Oak Plaque Memorial Oak Plaque
1914-1918
A rectangular copper plaque associated with the memorial oaks scheme commemorating local soldiers who died during World War One.

"PVTE J W D FIDDES // DIED IN GALLIPOLI // 1915"
Hand Shears Hand Shears
1870s
Metal blade or hand shears for shearing sheep. Single bow - possibly for use by a left hander. Marked "38", "22", "W P" A piece of leather keeps the blades together.
Spoon Spoon
Auld, William
1807
Silver teaspoon. Brought out by Mrs Janet Smeaton in 1860 on the "Lady Egidia". Engraved "DC".
Spoon Spoon
Auld, William
1807
Silver teaspoon. Brought out by Mrs Janet Smeaton in 1860 on the "Lady Egidia". Engraved "DC".
Hedley, Jim & Watson, Jack Hedley, Jim & Watson, Jack
Mahan Studios
1880s?
James (Jim) Hedley & Jack Watson with 29 trout [?] caught at Kakanui.
Council at Water Race. Owen, Mckenzie, Deal, Grenfell, D Fraser, Forrester, Fox, Crombie [?], McDiarmid Council at Water Race. Owen, Mckenzie, Deal, Grenfell, D Fraser, Forrester, Fox, Crombie [?], McDiarmid
Council at Water Race. Owen, Mckenzie, Deal, Grenfell, D Fraser, Forrester, Fox, Crombie [?], McDiarmid. From J M Forrester album.
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