Who was Nellie Payne?

Jewellery box. Date carved 1934.

Jewellery box. Date carved 1934. DB206 All that is known about this item is that it was carved in 1934 according to the date carved into the top, If you have any further information please get in touch with the Westbury and Districts Historical Society through the contact page.

Gymnasium panelling, The Hutchins School, Hobart. Carved 1934.

Gymnasium panelling, The Hutchins School, Hobart. Carved 1934. The Hutchins School gymnasium panelling close up. The Hutchins School Gymnasium panelling. The Hutchins School gymnasium circa 1934. DB166 This was carved by Nellie for the Macquarie Street gymnasium in 1934. Apollo – Hutchins Magazine – page 300 “Significantly damaged by the depredations of generations of enthusiastic […]

Shrine of Remembrance medal 1934.

Shrine of Remembrance medal 1934. DB157  “Ellen Nora Payne – Woodcarver of Tasmania” by Russell Atkinson pg 90/91 In 1934 there came a proud day – to be followed by a still prouder one. By post there came an invitation from the Shrine Trustees to attend the ceremony of dedication of the Shrine of Remembrance […]