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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Journal - Diary, Diary of Augustus Bostock 1890, Circa 1890
Augustus Bostock was the 9th child of Robert & Rachael Bostock of Vaucluse Epping Forest, Van Diemen’s Land. He was only 4 years old when his mother died. He was inspired by his father to seek his fortune in the Western District of Victoria. He arrived around 1850. He married Margaret Aitkin in July 1865. Augustus owned several properties in the district and leased others. He sat on the court of Warrnambool, Mortlake or Hexham as required. He resided at Marramook in Hawkesdale and later moved to Vaucluse in Hopetoun Road Warrnambool, where he died in 1920 at the age of 87. He was involved in many aspects of life in the Western District, racing, cricket, and social activities to name a few. This diary shows the daily entries over a long period of time with activities ranging from fencing, visiting neighbours and weather details. It mentions many local people and many properties he visited. Augustus Bostock along with a number of his brothers was one of the earliest pioneers in the Western District of Victoria. This diary sheds considerable light onto the life of Augustus and people of his era. There is a wealth of information on a range of topics relating to early life in Warrnambool and district.Blue cloth, water wave cover with maroon binding.Maroon, blue and white patterned pages inside front and back covers. Pages are all handwritten. Coomete 1890.diary of augustus bostock 1890, warrnambool -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams 2012"
Contains full colour photographs of Australian - Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Bendigo, Valley Heights, Brisbane. Includes photo of a cable tram trailer and a Steam tram.Demonstrates production of calendars featuring Australian tram photographsWall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2012" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, sydney, brisbane, bendigo, valley heights, steam trams, cable trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HANRO COLLECTION: LETTER - SHARES
Typed letter, dated 1 June 1937, on Hanro letterhead paper. Letter mentions an offer of shares for sale from Mr W H Russell.hanro, clothing, share register, hanro collection - letter - shares, mr w h russell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: ESTATE ALICE LATTA
Letter dated 13th September, 1962 addressed to miss L. Prout, Quick Street, Ironbark from National Trustees Executors and Agency. Estate Alice latta deceased advising that letters of administration in the above Estate has now issued to this company.document -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Edward Nolan, 1857
Photocopy of registry entry of death certificate of Edward Nolan 'killed by Bullock dray passing over chest.Photocopy of registry entry of death certificate of Edward Nolan 'killed by Bullock dray passing over chest. certified by Rich. Youl, coroner', on March 13 1857 in Nunawading.Photocopy of registry entry of death certificate of Edward Nolan 'killed by Bullock dray passing over chest. nolan, edward, death certificates -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Sandridge Township, 1860, 1860
On back is handwritten - Nov 1860.Plan of Sandridge Township 1860 (Latrobe Library)Nov. 1860 (on rear)local government - municipal district of sandridge -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Journal - Book, Subscribers Records - Stanley Athenaeum 1953-1958
Beige coloured cardboard cover. Scribbles and doodles on front and back covers. Athenaeum stamp on cover. Light brown fabric binding . Period 1953-1958Stanley stamp '4.12.1953 Stanley Library' -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, O'Malley, Stephen
Eltham resident, Stephen O'Malley, as Melbourne Fire Brigade's multicultural liaison officer, teaches new arrivals to Australia about fire safety and emergency services in Australia. He was awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal in the 2010 Australia Day Awards. Contents Newspaper article: "A great honour for firefighter Stephen O'Malley", Diamond Valley Leader, 27 January 2010, Stephen O'Malley awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal in 2010 Australia Day Awards.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcstephen o'malley, metropolitan fire brigade -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Alma, Will
This file contains seven items about the life and international career of magician Will Alma: 1/A letter dated 15/06/1987, from Will Alma to Caulfield Historical Society which accompanied items he donated to CHS. 2/A letter dated 12/11/1987, from Will Alma to Caulfield Historical Society thanking them for sending him the Society’s October 1987 newsletter containing his brief biography. 3/Photocopy of article in CAULFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER No 30 of October 1987 about Will Alma. 4/Photocopy of cover and excerpt of article in Volume 67 of THE LINKING RING, dated March 1987, about magicians in Australia, including Will Alma. His photograph is on cover. 5/Transcript of article about Will Alma from THE LINKING RING, date and author unknown. 6/Transcript of article THE WILL ALMA LEGACY TO MAGIC by Margaret Yates, date and source unknown. Transcript of examination report by Leonard C. Mason to The Magic Circle, dated 17/06/1958, recommending promotion of Will Alma to membership of MIMC, London.alma will, sebastopol street, caulfield north, caulfield historical society, caulfield south, bishop oswald george, glen betty, alma william george, w.g. alma conjuring collection, caulfield historical society newsletter, zim, the magic circle mirror, will andrade’s magical review, mason leonard c, magicians, entertainers, entertainment equipment -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Hand-Written - Application For Licence To Use Tractor, 22.03.1961
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents interactions between Bob Hymans and the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.A handwritten letter from Bob Hymans to apply for permission to use a tractor and a four wheel drive to transport stores and baggage for non commercial reasons.falls creek tourist area management committee, transport permit falls creek -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, report, Residences Review Sub-Committee
Typed notes on a meeting 18 August 1971 between L/tees J.E. Chancellor, G.K. Rosnan, H.C.G. Rodgers identifying the objectives of the sub-committee to review and make recommendations to the Board with regard to the need for and the future of residences. Discussions were wide-ranging and in greater depth than those of the Forecasting Committee (Cat.No. 01670), and the results showed a continuing need for accommodation, whilst phasing out at least one of the residences during the 1970s, with alternative accommodation needing further investigation. Each Legatee on the sub-committee was tasked with further action before the next meeting on 13 September 1971.Part of the history of Melbourne Legacy's involvement with residential care for children.5 x carbon copied foolscap sheets, black on discoloured white. Two holes punched for filing. Page 1: Handwritten in black biro '23-8-71' Page 3: Line 6 '(Copy attached)'residences, review -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Engineering station drawings and data RAAF
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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, The Courier Ballarat, "Support for Tram Plan", Aug. 2002
Photocopy of parts of pages 1 and 2 of the Courier, Ballarat, 31/7/2002, titled "Support for Tram Plan" written by Catherine Best. The item reports on the meeting held the previous day at the Town Hall to explain the details of the $20m proposal to return trams to the streets of Ballarat. Notes the Couriers web poll. Has photos of Ballarat Tourism Board chair Judy Verlin and of part of the crowd at the meeting. Full Image and 2nd copy of sheets added 14-1-2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley. Second copy - Has date and page number written in under headline in ink.trams, tramways, ballarat city tramway, public meeting, ballarat revival -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORNISH ASSOC MEMBERS RESEARCH INTERESTS 2011
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TOURNAMENT BOOKLET - OFFICIAL PROGRAMME: BENDIGO CROQUET CLUB, 1928
Tournament Booklet - Official Programme: Bendigo Croquet Club's First Open Tournament, Friday April 6th, 1928 'and following days'. Providing entries (names) for 7 events. President: Mrs Hains; Treasurer: Mrs. E. H. Collett; Hon. Secretary Mrs. W. J. Miller.organization, club/society, bendigo croquet club -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - ASTA Pre-Trial Simulation Of Jindivik 203B Low Height Kit Trials
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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Application, Funding, City of Port Melbourne, 17 Jul 1987
Hand written cover sheet with drawing plus 3 typed sheets of application by City of Port Melbourne. Funding for "Young people's involvement in local decision making - Funding for local projects"local government - city of port melbourne, arts and entertainment - community arts, piers and wharves - station pier, beris campbell, john tripodi, mission arts centre, sharkies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE GMC N L - EMPLOYEES TAX DEDUCTIONS, 1946 - 1950
Document. Light brown manilla folder containing tax installment deductions.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, taxation office, gold mining, employees tax deductions -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Reports on Trips to U.K/ U.S.A. & overseas countries by D. Irons & R. Westrup
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CALENDAR COLLECTION: HUNT'S DELICATESSEN STORE
Wall calendar from 1927. Picture of a lady in evening dress looking at a parrot. Titled Admiration painting by Gene Pressler. With compliments from Hunt's delicatessen store, 218 Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Phone 478 appetising table foods, cheerful service.business, retail, hunt's delicatessen -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, A Family Pharmacy, 01/03/1994
Advertisement from 1994 for the Montmorency Pharmacy with owners Marcus Clark and Fiona Feehan. Newspaper Clipping - text and black and white imagemontmorency pharmacy, montmorency - places -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan, Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works : Borough of Kew : Detail Plan No.1569, 1905
The Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) plans were produced from the 1890s to the 1950s. They were crucial to the design and development of Melbourne's sewerage and drainage system. The plans, at a scale of 40 feet to 1 inch (1:480), provide a detailed historical record of Melbourne streetscapes and environmental features. Each plan covers one or two street blocks (roughly six streets), showing details of buildings, including garden layouts and ownership boundaries, and features such as laneways, drains, bridges, parks, municipal boundaries and other prominent landmarks as they existed at the time each plan was produced. (Source: State Library of Victoria)This plan forms part of a large group of MMBW plans and maps that was donated to the Society by the Mr Poulter, City Engineer of the City of Kew in 1989. Within this collection, thirty-five hand-coloured plans, backed with linen, are of statewide significance as they include annotations that provide details of construction materials used in buildings in the first decade of the 20th century as well as additional information about land ownership and usage. The copies in the Public Record Office Victoria and the State Library of Victoria are monochrome versions which do not denote building materials so that the maps in this collection are invaluable and unique tools for researchers and heritage consultants. A number of the plans are not held in the collection of the State Library of Victoria so they have the additional attribute of rarity.Original survey plan, issued by the MMBW to a contractor with responsibility for constructing sewers in the area identified on the plan within the Borough of Kew. The plan was at some stage hand-coloured, possibly by the contractor, but more likely by officers working in the Engineering Department of the Borough and later Town, then City of Kew. The hand-coloured sections of buildings on the plan were used to denote masonry or brick constructions (pink), weatherboard constructions (yellow), and public buildings (grey). This plan covers parts of Sackville Street, John Street, Thomas Street and Cotham Road, and includes several very large houses in Sackville Street. Job Smith built ‘Berrington’ in about 1888-90 for himself, and ‘Pomeroy’ (now ‘Merridale’) in 1885 for James Mickleburgh. ‘Heathfield’ was built in 1888 for Henry Eeles, and was one of many fine homes in Kew, Hawthorn and surrounding suburbs designed by prolific architect John Beswicke; it later became “La Verna” and was a Franciscan monastery. Similarly, in Cotham Road, we can see ‘Bella Vista’ (now demolished), and ‘Charleville’, with its double-storeyed arcade frontage, built in 1889 for Charles Donaldson whose family occupied it until 1939. This was renamed ‘Ross House’ by the second owner, Dr. Thomas King, and then substantially restored in the 1960s by the Stillwell family, well known as car drivers and dealers. Bella Vista (later ‘Malinda’) was originally designed by the architect Robert Haddon and built for Abel Hoadley, inventor of the Violet Crumble Bar and many other delicious delicacies. He began by manufacturing jams and pickles in South Melbourne using fruit from his own orchard in East Burwood.melbourne and metropolitan board of works, detail plans, mmbw 1569, cartography -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, Delysia Westwood, Tree Survey Central Gardens, 1986
Numbered plan with legend of trees in Central Park: Height, Diameter, Rating and comments for each tree. Dated November 1986 by Delysia Westwood. Scale 1:500.delysia westwood, tree survey -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - MINES ACT 1890, PART 1, ALTERATION OF REGULATIONS
Printed document Mines Act 1890, Part 1. Alteration of Regulations. Alterations refer to leases.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, mines act 1890 part 1 alteration of regulations, mr turner, sir f t sargood, mr peacock, mr williams, mr mcculloch, mr pratt, thos brisbane, robt s brain -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Ringwood State School- Merit Certificate, 1941
Copy of Education Department standard form for Merit Certificate.Ringwood State School- Merit Certificate for Isabella Jane Sorenson, 8th Grade, 14th November, 1941. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Excerpts of general information of the Link Trainer (Kerle)
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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, E.B. Littlejohn, Staff Meetings, 1954-1956
Notes from E.B. Littlejohn re weed collections, and staff meetingse.b. littlejohn, weed, staff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, City custodian of art legacy, 2005
Whitehorse's Art Collection includes two paintings by E Phillips Fox.Whitehorse's Art Collection includes two paintings by E Phillips Fox, landscapes by Heidelberg School artists Frederick McCubbin and Tom Roberts; about 300 ceramics and 40 sculptures. Photo of Curator, Jacquie Nichols-ReevesWhitehorse's Art Collection includes two paintings by E Phillips Fox.city of whitehorse, art, phillips fox, emanuel, mccubbin, frederick, artists camps, heidelberg school, gawler, john stevens, preston, reg, morant, julia, nichols-reeves, jacquie -
Freemasons Victoria - Southern Cross Lodge No. 24 (Maldon)
Document - Installation Card, Edwin Thompson, 1973
Edwin Thompsoninstallation ceremony, f. delmenico, i.l. galagher, edwin james thompson, ritual -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Publican's Licence
Framed copy of original Publican's License*. Printed Licence with hand written details. black fram and buff coloured matt. *as spelt on Licence