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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Keith Andersen, Norman Myers and Theo Jarrett, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Commissioner/ Keith Andersen Norm Myers Theo Jarrett/ Chairman (blue pen, lower centre)port of portland authority archives -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Document - Database, Dorothy Wickham, Ethersay's Book Ballarat Old Cemetery, 1994
Dorothy Wickham Researcher BDGS transcribed burials for Ballarat that were prior to the Cemetery Records that started in 1856. Burials as written transcribed from Ethersay's Burial Register, Ballarat Old Cemetery. 99 burialsballaarat old cemetery, burials, ethersay, early burials -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Image, John Robson
John Robson was born at Newcastle, Northumberland, England, the son of Mathew Robson and Hannah Sproat. Hesailed to Australia on the "Arabian", landing at Port Phillip in 1854. Obituary DEATH OF MR. JOHN ROBSON ANOTHER PIONEER GONE. AN EXTREMELY VERSATILE MAN. General regret was expressed at the death yesterday morning at Miss Garnett's private hospital, of Mr John Robson, musician and and elocutonist and one of Ballarat's oldest, best known and most respected citizens. Mr Robson had been sitting for a few weeks, and his medical adviser, diagnosed his complaint as appendicitis, which afflicted, him in such a severe form that an operation was deemed to be absolutely necessary. He was removed to Miss Garnett's private hospital, and about a week ago he was operated upon. Mr Robson, being a man of robust constitution, stood the shock of the operation well, and he was making good headway towards recovery when the spell of hot weather set in, and caused exhaustion. Heart failure followed, and exhaustion the attention of his medical adviser, and the careful nursing he received, the end came peacefully at the time stated above. Mr John Robson was born at Newcastle, Northumberland, England, in , and he was therefore 72 years of age. Mr Robson's father, who was a contractor, had much to do with the building of the City of Newcastle. After passing through minor schools, Mr John Robson entered the academy of Professor Ross, and soon rose to a foremost position in the classes. When his studies were completed he was apprenticed to an architect and for a time studied the technique of this important branch of his father's calling. His adaptability for the work was great, and hopes were entertained that he would rise to a high position in the profession. Then came glowing reports of the wonderful Australian gold discoveries. Mr Robson’s father decided to migrate to these parts, and he sent a son to prepare the way. Believing that tools and timber might not be procured in Australia. Mr Robson, senr, constructed a portable wooden residence, which was shipped in pieces on the White Star liner Arabian which brought the family over. In 1854 Mr John Robson, who was then nearly 17 years of age, landed at Port Phillip, and with the other members of the family came on to Ballarat, which place he made his home to the end. When he first reached Ballarat, Mr Robson joined in the search for gold, but not being strong enough for this rough work, he turned his attention to carpentering. This he did not care much about, and in 1858 he was appointed a teacher in St. Paul's Day School, Ballarat, but in the following year he relinquished this position and became exchange clerk in the local branch of the National Bank. Being adapted to this quickly made himself acquainted with the details of a banker’s profession, and his rise was rapid. In the year 1871, about 12 years after he joined the bank, he was appointed manager, and for four years occupied that position with conspicuous success. He was connected with the National Bank for eighteen years, and in 1875 he entered business on his own account. With his brother, Mr Wm. Robson, he erected red-gum sawmills at Gunbower, on the River Murray. Subsequently he was offered the management of the Australian and European Bank in mills. In 1886, he accepted the position and held it until the bank was absorbed by the Commercial Bank of Australia. For a time he lived privately, still, how ever, holding his interest in the saw mills. In 1886, he accepted, the position of manager of the Ballarat branch of the Mercantile Bank of Australia. This bank was closed in 1892, and Mr Robson retired, altogether from commercial circles. In the meantime his brother died, and the saw-mills were sold. Mr Robson held a very important position in music, in fact he for many years was looked upon as the leading musician in Ballarat, he being master of quite a variety of instruments. In 1864. he was appointed conductor of the old Harmonic Society in this city, and subsequently conductor of the Ballarat Liedertafel. Under his leadership this society attained a high state of efficiency, which has since been well-maintained. Many years ago Mr Robson formed an operatic company from amongst Ballarat residents, and such beautiful operas as “Lucrezia Borgia' "Lucia di Lammermoor," “Ernani,' La Sonnambula,” and others were successfully rendered. As an elocutionist, Mr Robson attained much prominence, he being recognised as one of the most capable teachers in Ballarat. He was president of the one-time Ballarat Shakespearian Dramatic Club, which under his direction, from time to time produced Shakespeare’s masterpieces. In this, too, he took the chief characters, the roles of Macbeth, Othello, Hamlet, and Shylock, all being powerfully represented by him. For some years prior to his demise Mr Robson, acted as a teacher of music, and elocution, and many of his pupils, competed with great success at the Ballarat and other competitions. Some years ago he acted as adjudicator at the South street competitions, when he gave every satisfaction, and his services were frequently secured to judge at competitions in other parts of the State and in other states of the Commonwealth. At the Ballarat band contests every year, he was a conspicuous figure, and he always acted as leader of the massed bands, by whom his appearance was always enthusiastically greeted. In his younger days he took a keen interest in several forms of sport, was a successful oarsman, one of the best amateur boxers of his weight and as a billiard player was able to hold his own with professionals. 'Mr Robson was an earnest adherent of the Church of England, and in social and other organisations he from time to time held important positions. As a Anglican churchman, he was widely respected, being the official principal and lay Canon of the Cathedral, a member of the Bishops Council, and a prominent member of St. Paul's Church, Ballarat East. He was also a prominent member of the Masonic order. and was a Past Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Victoria, an office which he filled with the greatest credit. He was also a member of the Old Colonists' Association and the Mechanics' Institute, was at one time vice-president of the Art Gallery was once a member of the School of Mines Council, and was many years ago made a Justice of the Pence. On many occasions he was asked to stand for Parliament, as a representative of Ballarat and on one occasion he consented to do so, but subsequently retired without going to the poll in favor of the late Mr Daniel Brophy. He was also often pressed to stand for both the Ballarat East and City Councils, but he declined to allow himself to be nominated. Mr Robson was an active gentleman, and a brilliant conversationalist. His courtesy, high mental and moral endowments, and warm open-heartedness, made him a most interesting and congenial companion. During his long residence in Ballarat, which city he declined to sever his connected with, he was well known and much courted, and was looked up on as one of the most prominent citizens, and his loss will be very severely felt. Some years ago a portrait of Mr Robson, in full Masonic regalia, was painted by he late Mr Stanton Bowman, and was presented by Mr Robson to the citizens, and it was hung in the City Hall, where it is always admired by visitors. The late Mr John Robson never married, and with his brother, James, lived for many years in Eureka street, Ballarat. The two brothers were nearly always together, and as they walked the streets with arms linked, they were frequently referred to as the Siamese twins. The only Australian relative of the late Mr John Robson is his brother. Mr James Robson, who hardly left the bedside during John's illness, and to him the blow has been a very severe one. In his bereavement he will have the heartfelt sympathy not only of the whole of the residents of Ballarat, but of people in all parts of the State. When the news of Mr Robson’s death became known the flags were flown at half-mast at the City and Town Halls, and the Old Colonists’ Hall, out of respect to the memory of the deceased. The interment will take place at the Old Cemetery this afternoon. The cortege will leave “Rothbury," Eureka street, Mr Robson’s late residence, at 3 o'clock, for St. Paul’s Church, where there will be a short service conducted by the vicar, the Rev T. A. Colebrook. (Ballarat Star, January 1910)Photographic portrait of John Robson, member of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat.john robson, old colonists' association of ballarat, old colonists' club -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, N. L. Harvey, Ballarat Teachers' College 130 Victoria Street Student Hostel End of Year Party, 1951
The Ballarat Teachers' College Student hostel group Black and white end of year party at the 130 Victoia Street Student Hostel.ballarat teachers' college, student residences, victoria street student hostel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Visit to the Shire by the Minister for Local Government, The Hon. Mr. A.J. Hunt, 1 March 1973
Alan Hunt, M.P. Minister for Local Government in the Bolte State Government meets Shire of Eltham Councillors including Cr. Alistair Knox (seated). He is holding and has been presumably presented with a copy of 'Pioneers & Painters: One hundered years of Eltham and its Shire' by Alan Marshall published for the Shire's centenary in 1971.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, shire president, council chamber, cr. l. docksey, eltham shire office, minister for local government, the hon. mr. a.j. hunt., alan hunt, meeting, alistair knox -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Table Cards (Sheets), State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Geelong Trams Run 129, 1950's
Typed table card or run card, for Geelong Trams Run 129 glued and varnished onto a sheet of three ply timber - plywood. Gives details for the Motorman and Conductor, starting at 125, working Eastern Park and Newtown. Gives meal times, relief and taken by details. Not known when made - 1950's? See also Reg Item 6270 and 8134 for other examples and 8135 for a Bendigo example.trams, tramways, secv, forms, timetables, geelong -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 26/06/1967 12:00:00 AM
Photographs, Black and White, Group Photo of the depot, staff, crew and tramcar 32 with two horses of the Hawthorn horse tramway. In the background is the horse tram depot with a clock on the wall. There are 8 uniformed men and four men in suits either standing or seated in front of the horse tram No. 32. The tram has the route painted on the board above the windows "Burwood Rd, Power St Riversdale Rd" and "Connecting with Richmond Cable tramway" above that.In ink on the rear: Keith Kings stamp and number S-A-1139 "Melbourne MTOCo Co, Horse Tram 32, Riversdale Road, Auburn at Car Shed" and "Ex F. B. Broadbent Collection"trams, tramways, horse trams, hawthorn, auburn road, depots, group photo, tram 32 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Golf Bowls Club -- Golf/Bowls Yellow Album -- Possibly Snow covered course
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Cape Grant Quarry, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, cape grant quarry -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Photograph postcard, The Rose Stereograph Company, View at Eltham, Vic. Postcard sent from Ernest and family to Joe, 3 May 1936, c.1920
Postcard sent from Ernest and family to Joe, 3 May 1936. Original photo estimated to be circa 1920. Looking west across the original Main Road Bridge and the Diamond Creek from near the intersection of Antoinette Boulevard. To the right of the bridge appear to be orchard trees in flood waters. The long wooden suspension bridge over the Diamond Creek on Main Road at Eltham collapsed during flooding of the Diamond Creek on October 13 and 14, 1923. The original bridge was built around 1840 for the coach road when Cobb & Co.'s coach was the only conveyance between Eltham and Melbourne. Widespread damage was done in Melbourne and surrounding areas by floods resulting from the overflow of the Yarra at many points along its banks. A temporary bridge rigged up was severely damaged by the flooding of the creek and was closed to vehicular traffic in April 1924. A new concrete bridge was constructed to replace it and by May 1926 all the concrete piles and abutments had been completed. The bridge was finally completed and opened for traffic in September 1926, almost three years after it initially collapsed. The Rose Series P. 4346 Postcards scanned from the collection of Michael Aitken on loan to EDHS, 13 Feb 2018Digital file only Postcards scanned from the collection of Michael Aitken on loan to EDHS, 13 Feb 2018michael aitken collection, postcards, main road bridge, main road, eltham, antoinette boulevard, diamond creek (creek), eltham south -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Japanese flagship, Aso, with tug, Racer, 1910
Photograph of the Japanese flagship 'Aso ...' 1910, with tug 'Racer''Tug "Racer"'transport - shipping, armed services - navy, japanese navy, racer - tug -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Interacting with the locals
Four black and white Photograph of Australian Servicemen interaction with children at an Orphanage and School and with Employed Civilians at Vung TauDescription of Photographphotograph, sqn ldr bill wheeler, wo2 vic allen -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Photograph, Steve Varga 2003: Heidelberg Golf Club, 2003
93 year old Steve Varga 2003 at Heidelberg Golf ClubColour photograph and caption.heidelberg golf club, steve varga -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Reserve worth preserving, 2011
An 'Unsung hero', Brian Pell has been a wildlife warrior on the Yarran Dheran Advisory Committee for the past eight years.An 'Unsung hero', Brian Pell has been a wildlife warrior on the Yarran Dheran Advisory Committee for the past eight years. After 10 years of drought, the reserve is now thriving. (photo)An 'Unsung hero', Brian Pell has been a wildlife warrior on the Yarran Dheran Advisory Committee for the past eight years. pell, brian, yarran dheran, yarran dheran advisory committee -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading Historical Society Archives, 1984, 1986
Nunawading Historical Society's archives -Nunawading Historical Society's archives - conversion to new system - 1984, 1986.Nunawading Historical Society's archives - nunawading historical society, conversion -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fay Bridge, Old Police Lockup, Hurstbridge, 20 November 2017
fay bridge collection, 2017-11-20, friends of kangaroo ground war memorial park, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial, war memorial tower, garden hill, kangaroo ground -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - SPOCA, Annual Dinners
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City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Hooper family at the home in Creswick circa 1870
The Hooper's were early settlers to Newlyn. The location of this building is unknown.hooper, creswick, newlyn, private dwelling, building, costume, people -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, BIARRI Dinner
7150: 8 PEOPLE, 3 CLEARLY VISIBLE, TWO MEN AND A WOMAN, THE OTHERS PARTIALLY VISIBLE OR OBSCURED. 7150-1: 8 PEOPLE SEATED AT TABLE 5 IN BACKGROUND, ONE IN MID DISTANCE, TWO IN FOREGROUND ONLY WOMAN IN BLUE IS CLEARLY VISIBLE. 7150-2 $ PEOPLE AT A TABLE ONE WOMAN WITH BACK TO CAMERA. 7150-4: TWO WOMAN AND ONE MAN AT A TABLE. 7150-5: 4 WOMAN AT A TABLE TWO ON RIGHT ONE ON LEFT THE OTHER AT HEAD OF TABLE. 7150-5 5 PEOPLE AT A LONG TABLE ONE MAN PARTIALLY OBSCURED. 7150 THREE PEOPLE AT A TABLE OTHERS AT TABLE IN BACKGROUND UNIDENTIFIABLE Seven Colour photographs, various people seated at tables with glasses and cups.biarri -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph - 34 Churchill Street, Mont Albert, 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, especially interwar housing and post 1950's housing. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, "So you want to buy a farm", c. 1980
Course outline, notes, reference material. Incl. "Marcus Oldham Farm. Part 1. A description, analysis andhistory of the farm" by R.G. Ashby (c. 1979) 64pp.courses, farming -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jim Connor, Main Road, Eltham, 14 Jan 2017
Eltham Gateway, Our Lady Help of Christians - Eltham, 866 Main Rioad, Eltham viewed from corner of Panther PlaceTomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, main road, eltham gateway, henry street, our lady of help christians church -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
Sackville Street Port Fairy Black and white photograph of Sackville Street in Port Fairy maybe late 1800’s -early 1900’ssackville street, port fairy, town, hosking, carter, shops, earle, printer, bootmaker -
Bialik College
Document (Collection) - Meg Rynderman Collection Box 6, Meeting Minutes Council and Executive 1999-2000
governance, judaism, 1990s, 2000sgovernance, judaism, 1990s, 2000s -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Government House Christmas Party 1944, 1944
For many years Legacy was invited to bring junior legatees to Government House for for an enjoyable Legacy Christmas party. There were entertainers, carousels and often a train ride. And the joy of a Christmas present for each child. This photo shows a toddler enjoying a slide with her mother's help. It is from 1944 and was part of a photo album of many photos from the 1940s.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo of a girl on a slide at Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Chris Phillips, c1970
Yields information about the tram operations in Wendouree Parade and photographers near the close of the tramway system operated by the SEC.Digital image of No. 27 travelling north in Wendouree Parade near Carlton St. Windmill Drive south is in the background. Tram has the destination of City and a Twin Lake dash canopy advert. Has another person taking a photograph or photographer in the view.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 27 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Journal - Document, Nunawading and District Historical Society newsletters
A set of Nunawading and District Historical Society Newsletters 1981 - 1986A set of Nunawading and District Historical Society Newsletters.non-fictionA set of Nunawading and District Historical Society Newsletters 1981 - 1986newsletters history, history -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Nancy, Margaret, Edna and Nan at the Melton Uniting Church Op Shop, 1993
Photo of Nancy, Margaret, Edna and Nan taken after the demolition of the old church churches, local identities -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Group, Ringwood Technical School 1976 Form 5G, c 1976
Colour Photographrts, ringwood tech -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Staff, Eltham High School, 1978
Wendy Wilson front row, third from left, Principal Les Muir.eltham high school, staff members, wendy wilson, les muir