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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fay Bridge, Ruins at Griffith Park, Eltham near the Yarra River, June 2016
Griffith Park is the former property and home of Cr Fred Griffith in the 1950sfay bridge collection, 2016-06, griffith park, ruins -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Carnival in Rio 1949, 1 March 1949
This photograph shows a scene from the first time Allan Charles Quinn attended Carnival in Rio. Although having made several trips to South America previously, he had not experienced Carnival before. The photograph is also complemented by a letter written to his mother including a description of Carnival. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.The Allan Charles Quinn collection forms a pictorial autobiography of life at sea for a young man in the period immediately following World War II. The collection also includes a series of letters between Allan and his mother, some explaining the photographs and some talking about other experiences or mundane situationsBlack and white photograph of Carnival float in Rio de Janeiro. There is a large crowd visible in the foreground. The float has several places for the elaborately dressed women to sit, each of which resembles a throne of some kind. There are four women on the float and what appears to be a driver holding onto reins.Blue ink on reverse: CARNIVAL IN RIO/ 1-3-49allan-charles-quinn, south-america, rio, carnival, floats, crowd, letters-from-abroad, rio de janeiro, brazil -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: LETTER FROM JOE ROTHERHAM
A letter dated 24/September/1866 and sent from London by Joe Rotherham to his sister. the letter advised that his wife Harriet had a baby daughter on 12th September, 1866 the baby was named Margaret.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BAND TUG OF WAR TEAM : EAGLEHAWK, 1895?
Sepia photo, on cream board, of band of tug of war team Eaglehawk. Man in suit in centre with fob chain and bowler hat. Competitors in trousers with stripes, belts with motif. Flannel like shirts. Trophy in centre with rope coiled underneath. Inscriptions (on front (H.J.G Biggs Eaglehawk, right bottom. Eaglehawk, left bottom.) 'Royal Historic Society of Victoria / Bendigo Branch' circular stamp.organization, club/society, band tug of war eaglehawk, prev, acc no. g.p. 36.(24 red ballpoint cross out.) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Large format print reproduction of Von Guerard drawing, not dated
Large format black and white reproduction of Eugene Von Guerard drawingeugene von guerard, black and white photography -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Marguerite Marshall, Former Head Teacher's residence, Eltham Primary School, Dalton Street, Eltham, 7 September 2008
Built in 1891 for Head Teacher John Brown. His predecessor and the school's first Head Teacher, John Clark, lived in his own house 'Shoestring' in Metery Road, adjacent to the school. At the time of this photograph, the building was being used for before and after school care. Its present-day (2023) use is for school administration offices. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p49This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, dalton street, eltham, eltham primary school, headmaster's residence, main road, state school no. 209 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Merit Certificate, 1900 - 1940
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Station Master's House, Mitcham
Black and white photo of Station Master's House, Mitcham.railway house, mitcham, jones, shirley, station master's house -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, City of Nunawading - offices
Coloured photograph of the Municipal Offices of the City of Nunawading. This photo is of the vintage when the new Council Offices had been built and the original offices were made over to the Nunawading Library c 1991city of nunawading - offices, nunawading library -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Spray Wall Construction, n.d
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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Houses and Church Hogan Street Tatura
Shows picture of Catholic Church and two houses to left of Church, Hogan Street, Tatura. Colour photograph showing Catholic Church in Hogan Street, Tatura and two houses to the left of the church. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. hogan street tatura, catholic church tatura -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Glenburnie Road, Vermont, 1967
Part of Tim Shambrook's Collection for 'This is Vermont'. Not used.Coloured photo of Glenburnie Road, Vermont, taken in 1967, showing dirt track before road was made.glenburnie road, vermont, shambrook, tim -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WES HARRY COLLECTION: CAMP HILL STATE SCHOOL, 1878
Photograph of Camp Hill State School (Central School) looking up the hill from Rosalind Park. There are several children standing on the bottom left and right of the shotbuildings, government, camp hill state schoool, camp hill state school, central school, rosalind park -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph - 6 Thistle Street, Surrey Hills, The Street Where You Live Project
Photos documenting this address as part of a photographic series undertaken by volunteer photographers during 2013 and 2014 for The Street Where You Live Project. This was organised through the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre and covered the postcode 3127 in the cities of Boroondara and Whitehorse.These photos provide a snapshot of real estate in the suburbs of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills during a period of rapid change with many properties on large blocks demolished to create higher density residential development or renewal of single dwellings. At particular risk were properties not covered by heritage overlays, in particular interwar housing and post 1950's housing. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE STATE SCHOOL COLLECTION: BENDIGO MUSICAL COMPETITIONS 1925, 1925
Black and white photograph mounted on card, Golden Square State School winners of School Committee's Association Shield. 2nd place for Leggo Shield Bendigo Musical Competitions 1925.bendigo, education, golden square primary school -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Ansett Correspondence Relating to Aircraft Finance, Aircraft Finance
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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Shark catch on Pier
From Jessie Smith's collection of Island events & landscape. Weighing of shark on jetty caught by Mr. Arnie Brown.Shark hanging on pier. Women surrounding it.local history, photographs, fisheries, cowes pier, commercial fishing, black & white photograph, arnie brown, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, The Truth on How the Swan Street Rockery Was Built, 1947
Note by T.H. Kneen 17 June 1992, "The location of this project is the slope between the main entry from Swan Street and the Yarra Boulevard - this is inside the Burnley property. The work was conceived by Arnold Teese & carried out by C.R.T.S. students-visible are Shirley Pittard, Ted Hawkesworth (standing), Dave Hughan (white overalls),Arnold Teese (45-51) supervising."Black and white photograph. Laminated copy. Students and Staff member working on the rock terrace near the Swan Street entranceOn reverse, "The truth on how the Swan Street rockery was built. 1947 Arnold Teese, Dave Hughan, Arnold Teese was a student and then a staff member, 1945-57, David Hughan was a student."arnold teese, david hughan, j.w. newell, t.h. kneen, shirley pittard, ted hawkesworth, crts, rockery, group students and staff, commonwealth reconstruction training scheme, terrace -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of men raking and gathering hay
Churchill Island has a significant photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century.Black and white photograph of two men raking and gathering hay in preparation to make bales.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. Stamped on reverse 'Josanne Broer Copyright 2000 59525700 0411234914'churchill island -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Victorian Trotting and Racing Association Amateur Rider's & Driver's Permit, 04/11/1927
Printed permit of the Victorian Trotting and Racing Association made out to Keith Rash of 2 Victoria Street, Ballarat.keith rash, rash, victorian trotting and racing association, driver's permit -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Methodist Centenary -- Album of Photos 1976
Album - Methodist Centenary 1976 Album 14 42 - 493238 - Methodist Church 3238a - Plaque with F.J Cato's Name 3238b - On Horse Rev Max Spry ( In Period Dress), Angie Richards, Alan Pickering 3238c - L to R: Alf Hurnall, Rev. max Spry, Allan Coward, Joe Edwards, Alan Howells, John Glover?, Cliff Davies, Rob McKay. 3238d - Rev. Max Spry, Allan Coward, Joe edwrds, Alan Howels. Cliff Davies, Rob McKay, Eric Jude. 3238e - L to R: John Glover, Rob McKay, recv. Max Spry. 3238f - RE-Enactment Meeting, Methodist Church. Cliff Davies, John Glover, Rob McKay, MaxSpry, Allan Coward, Eric Jude. 3238g - Lil Membry, Dr. Una Porter (Daughter of Fred Cato), Kath McKay. 3238h - Lto R: Rev Max Spry, Alan Coward, Eric Jude, ? , Alf Hurnall. 3238i - Cliff Davies, Meredith Spry. Ray & Kathleen Rickard 3238j - Ivy & Mary Moulden, Andrew Spry & Warren Rickard 3238k - Alan & Gewn Howells, Ivy & Mary Moulden, Alan Howells & Gewn Hunter. 3238l - Jean Langsford, Alf Hurnall, Dawn Scott. 3238m - Mrs. Jean Cox, Edith Cox. 3238n - Gwen Hunter, Mother of Bev Spry. 3238o - Owen Lorensene, Rev. Max Spry 3238p - Campfire 3238q Sluce 3238r - Miner's Tent. stawell -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Cape Grant Quarry, 30/11/1953
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Community participation with land use
Community participation with land use - a Nunawading example.Community participation with land use - a Nunawading example. Edited version of a paper presented at 'Land for Leisure', annual conference of the Royal Australian Institute of Parks and Recreation, Burnie, 1978. Includes introduction and colour thumbnail prints of slides which were part of the presentation. 3 Cds contain images NP2904-2906.Community participation with land use - a Nunawading example. community gardens, city of nunawading. parks and recreation -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Photograph of VX70767 PTE W.K.Crowley
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Scots Presbyterian Church, Adelaide St, Unknown date
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
A.O.F., Court King of the Forest, No. 3770, B.U.D. Notice of Intention and Proposition. I hereby give notice of Intention to Propose Mr. Christian Cabalzar, age 30 years, Occupation Miner, Place of Birth Switzerland, residence New Chum, Wife's Name Martha Age 25 years, No of Children 1. Signature Petersen. The Proposition - Proposed by Bro. C. Petersen and Seconded by Bro. R. Coath. Mr Christien Cabalzar as a Candidate for admission. Proposed by C. Petersen and Seconded by R. Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, christian cabalzar, christian petersen, r coath, martha cabalzar -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Centenary Thanksgiving Service, July 1960
The Civic Centenary Thanksgiving Service was held at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on Sunday 10th July 1960 at 7pm. It was attended by His Worship the Mayor, and the Mayoress, Cr. L.S. TURNER and Mrs TURNER. Councillors who attended included Town Clerk, Mr A.T. AANENSEN, the City Engineer Mr. G.S. WILLIAMS and the City Electrical Engineer Mr J.T. ANDERSON and their ladies. The address was given by the Rev Lawrence E. STYLES, Industrial Chaplain to the Archbishop of Melbourne.Half A4 yellow 8 page booklet for the City of Port Melbourne Centenary Civic Thanksgiving Service.celebrations - centenaries, local government - city of port melbourne, religion - anglican (holy trinity), leslie stanley turner, mrs turner, andreas (andy) t aanensen, g s williams, j t anderson, lawrence e styles -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2008
Date made August 2008Colour photograph of a private residence situated on Lookout Road, Kalimna. Numerous alterations have been done on the house, it was originally Gainsborough House, Kalimna, Lakes Entrance Victoria.guesthouses, architecture, tourism, people, room display -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Bay Street shops, Charles Nettleton, 1890s
Bay Street shops, 1875:- original Charles NETTLETON print showing west side of Bay Street: Collings & Son, Butcher; CRANSTON, Paperhanger; Mrs T CLAY; Johnny ALLSORT's Pawn Office; H. DAVENPORT, Clothing; G. RANSOM, Hardware; A.E. AITKEN, Auctioneer; Mrs A. BROWN, Haberdashery; F.C. FORSTER; Marshal, Printer; John PARRY (or BARRY), General Store; E & M RIVE. The house is on the site of the 1912 Post Office. This is a copy of the larger original at B.11.09built environment - commercial, charles nettleton, theresa clay, collings & son, cranston, h davenport, g ransom, alexander ebling aitken, mrs a brown, john parry, john barry, e & m rice, f c forster, johnny allsorts pawnbroker -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GROUP OF LADIES AND MEN IN ROOM
Sepia photograph, mounted on card. Smiling, seated ladies and gentlemen. Men in suits, ladies in special event clothes.Reg V Brockperson, group, men and women