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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2002c
Victory owner 'Tommy Tucker' Tom RussellColour photograph of fishing boats on the slips at Eastern Wharf. On left of photograph timber boat Victory, on right steel hull boat Massbanker. Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, ships and shipping, jetties -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Exhibition Of Memorabilia 1990 Federal Hall, Malmsbury ca1990
Associated with - M.H.S. Buildings - Mechanics Institute People - "Stone, E; Monti, N" -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: BOUND '' COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE CORRESPONDENCE'' 4/7/68 T0 29/12/72
Bound '' Community Arts Centre Correspondence'' 4/7/68-29/12/72. inwards and outwards correspondence related to the proposal. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: CORRYONG GOLD SYNDICATE N. L, 10/11/1926
Short note mentioning that all shares on which Calls Nos. 3 & 4 of 3d. Per remain unpaid are forfeited and will be sold by public auction at the Melbourne Stock Exchange on 10/11/1926. Also when paying Call forward Progressive Nos. of shares paid on and in whose name Script is, and exchange must be added to Country and Inter-State cheques.business, stockbroker, kelly & alsop, kelly & alsop collection - corryong gold syndicate n l, fred tricks -
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 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph - 8 Shepreth Street, Surrey Hills, On 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. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Culture Down Under, 26/03/2024
Whitehorse Heritage Festival 1997 including Schwerkolt Cottagenon-fictionWhitehorse Heritage Festival 1997 including Schwerkolt Cottageschwerkolt cottage & museum complex, heritage festival 1997 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Yarrowee Channel Near Hill Street, Ballarat, 27/06/2021
Photographs of the channelled and unchanneled Yarrowee River near Hill Street and Redan. Ut shows were the channel ends.yarrowee river, yarrowee creek, yarrowee channnel, bluestone channel, bluestone -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Ann Beggs-Sunter, "Shepherd's Daughter's Grave" in forest near Lal Lal, Cliff Latta standing behind, May 1987
historic Colour photo, "Shepherd's Daughter's Grave" in forest near Lal Lal, Cliff Latta standing behind.lal lal, shepherd's daughter's grave, cliff latta (latter) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: MELBOURNE HERALD, 25 MAY 1952
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Two typed pages titled : Article 11. On New Zeeland for Melbourne Herald. By Emerald A. Goetzee. Dated : Wellington. May 25th 1952. The article includes a detailed description of the building and operations of the Wellington Central Library and mentions the other two Wellington libraries and other important buildings. Signed (typed) at the bottom of pl 2 Emerald. A. Goetzee. c/- A.N.Z. Bank, Box 31. P.O. Auckland, N.Z. In pencil on the back of p. 2 is written, ANZ Bank, Box 31 Auckland. Norman Oliver was a member of the Library Board of Victoria at one stage.cottage, miners, norman joseph oliver , norman oliver. library board. wellington (nz). wellington central library. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph - 2 Arthur 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, especially interwar housing and post 1950's housing. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Small oval head and shoulder portrait of a man. He is wearing a jacket buttoned with a single button and waistcoat. He has a bushy beard and is also wearing spectacles.T. M. Cleaves, View Point, Eagle Hawkphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, t m cleaves -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Minutes, Watsonia Traders, Watsonia Traders: Minutes of meeting 09/11/2004, 2002_08
Minutes of a meeting of the Watsonia Traders Association in 20042 pages, black text on white paper.watsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MULQUEEN FAMILY COLLECTION: FIZELLE AND MULQUEEN HEARSE CIRCA 1920'S
Sepia coloured photograph of a hearse from undertakers Fizelle & Mulqueen circa 1920's. The photo is from a calendar and is marked April 2014. On the back: from David Mulqueen calendar 2014, Fizelle & Mulqueen Bendigo, Bridge Street circa 1920's.bendigo, business, mulqueen -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, 1949, c1949
List of soldiers below photograph - black ink pen in copperplate style. "Back Row, Left to Right: Capt. G.V. Phillipson, Capt. R.H. Gaze/ Centre Row: Lieut. S.H. White, Capt. K.A. Evans, Maj. C.E. Lee, Comd. Officer Lt-col. P.M. Shanahan, Capt. J.F.N. Kearne, Capt. W.H. Arthur, / Chaplain Fabian/ Kneeling: Capt. F.S. Wenbon, Capt. F.S. Smith, Lieut. I.V. Ham, Capt. H.R.C. Rarnard, Capt. T.S. Dave, Lieut. J.E. Prentice, Lieut. M.V. Bolitho." Photograph - black and white on paper, an informal group of soldiers, standing and kneeling with, corrugated iron building in the background. Battalion nameplate above photograph and list of soldiers below photograph. Black ink pen handwritten on beige coloured card. Mount - cardboard, off white colour. Frame - timber with brown varnish finish, glass front and cardboard backing.Battalion nameplate - black ink pen, handwritten in copperplate style. "38th Infantry Battalion/ The Northern Victorian Regiment/ May-June 1949 Annual Camp/ Puckapunyal".passchendaele barracks trust, framed accessories, photograph, 38th inf battn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: HAY CARTING
Photograph of two horses harnessed to a wagon which has a high load of hay, they are standing next to a haystack. There is a small section of post and rail fence visible, lower right background. On the back is written Dingee, negative 201topic, farming, hay carting, horses , hay carting -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Blacknose Quarry, Nov-52
Port of Portland Authority archives.Back: Purple PHT stamp. '5/3' - black ink crossed out with blue/green biro -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Lifting cement products with a forklift, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives, portland harbour, forklift -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Jindivik Mk 3B Series Requirement Specification Target Aircraft No 289 Taget Development Group WRE
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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph - 29 Boisdale 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, especially interwar housing and post 1950's housing. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Document - School Records - Individuals, Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen, Paul, Ellen May, 1941
From School records, some more complete than others. Reports should contain information on the pupil's school work and give details of what they did when they left school. They should also show the name of a parent and the occupation. All sheets are indexed on a spreadsheet at the Common School Museum. Individual school records of the pupils of the Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen.pupils, students, rutherglen higher elementary school, school reports -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White Photograph, A Native Sepulchre, or Aboriginal Mode of Burial
death, skeleton, aboriginal, aborigine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from the Auditors, dated Jany 8th 1868. Financial position is mentioned, the number of members and they proposed a vote of thanks to the Secretary. Signed by Geo. Jas. Murray, Joseph French and Joseph King Smith.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, geo jasw murray, joseph french, joseph king smith -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
Music band setting up for an event. On a table at the front various pieces of engineering equipmentFujievent, entertainment, music -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: OLD CHUM CLAIM
Black and white photograph labelled Mr. Lansell's No. 180 claim - North old Chum Victoria and New Chum, Old Chum Claim. The photo shows a large dig at front, a large building at left, several other small buildings, poppet heads and chimneys are dotted all around.mining, business, north old chum -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Purposes / Goals of the Training Program", mid 1980's
Six Page, stapled A4 photocopied sheets, titled "Purposes / Goals of the Training Program", outlining a training program for the AVM, Automatic Vehicle Monitoring system, how it works, the system itself, vehicle operator benefits, Control Centre Operator (CCO) benefits and an outline of the system and the staged introduction. Not dated. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVMtrams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, computers, communications, control centre, training -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
House built early 1900's by Don Mitchelson, brother of Leo Mitchelson, local builders.Colour photograph of timber dwelling at 11 Orme Street. Has hipped roof of corrugated iron, bull nose veranda across front, trimmed with wrought iron lace. Bait for sale notices at front fence. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1) 11.1967; .2) 9.10.1957
Peter James Dodd initially enlisted in 1955-56 and went on to serve in Malaya in 16th Field Ambulance R.A.A.M.C 1957-58. He left the Army and then re enlisted mid 1967 No 217842 and had to go through Recruit Training again. He went on to serve with 17th Construction Sqd RAE on 2 tours of Vietnam from 23.4.1969 - 23.4.1970 and 23.6.1971 - 7.3.1972. He held the rank of Cpl..1) Photograph, original, black & white showing an Officer presenting Awards to soldiers. .2) Photograph, original, black & white showing a group of 26 soldiers in Malaya. Photograph on cardboard has printed headline and under are the names of the soldiers printed in black. PTE DODD is in the back row, 3rd from left..1) November 1967 - CAPT PHILLIPS presenting Outstanding Soldiers Award to REC DODD. .2) Malaya 57-58 - Vietnam 69-70, 71-72, 17 Construction, No 217842photographs, awards, penang, field ambulance -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Shipwreck rescue, Royal Australian Navy (RAN), HMAS Warrnambool J202, 13-09-1947
This photograph was taken at the scene of the wreck of the HMAS Warrnambool J202 on September 13th 1947. The photographer has captured the ship as it sinks at sea. The HMAS Warrnambool J202 was commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy for use as a minesweeper during World War II. The Bathurst Class Corvette, fitted out with a range of armaments, was launched in Sydney in 1941. The ship began service in Bass Strait in 1941. At the end of the year it called into its namesake city, Warrnambool, where the crew paraded for the public marching eastwards along Timor Street. A gift of books for the ship’s personnel and a plaque bearing the City of Warrnambool’s Coat of Arms were presented to the ship. The ship was involved in evacuating a family of nine from the Dutch East Indies that was later successful in its challenge of Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act (White Australia Polity). The ship had many other appointments around Australia. On 13th September 1947 HMAS Warrnambool was leading a flotilla of minesweepers in northern Queensland’s coastal waters, clearing mines previously laid to defend Australia. The ship hit a mine, which exploded and very quickly sunk the ship. Boats from the nearby ships rescued most of the seamen although one was killed at the time. The survivors were taken by the HMAS Swan II to Darwin, and they went from there to hospitals in Brisbane and Sydney. Three of these men later died from their injuries. A number of items were recovered by Navy divers in 1948 including the ship’s bell and a plaque with Warrnambool’s Coat of Arms. In 1972-75 the wreck was sold and other items were salvaged. In 1995 a memorial plaque was erected in Warrnambool near the RSL. NOTE: The RAN built a second HMAS Warrnambool FCPB204, launched in 1981 and decommissioned in 2005. There was also a steam ship SS Warrnambool built in London 1892 and broken up in 1926. [A more detailed history can be found in our Collection Record 3477.] This photograph is significant for its association with the lifesaving rescue of the crew and the sinking Royal Australian Navy vessel, HMAS Warrnambool (J202). The HMAS Warrnambool played a nationally significant role in overturning Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (colloquially known as the White Australia policy). The ship rescued, and brought to Australia, Samuel and Annie Jacob and their family after they evacuated Dutch East India. The family was threatened with deportation and made the first successful appeal to High Court regarding that Act. The HMAS Warrnambool has - Local significance for being the namesake of the City of Warrnambool - Local significance, having docked in Warrnambool Harbour - Local significance, the crew having paraded in Timor Street, Warrnambool - State significance for its first patrol being in Bass Strait. - National significance, being present in Timor at the Japanese surrender - National significance, shown by the significance of the ship’s bell being curated as Military Heritage and Technology at the Australian War Memorial. - National significance as part of Australia’s defence force history, being one of only four Bathurst class corvettes lost while in Australian service, the only Bathurst class corvette lost after World War II, the only RAN vessel to be sunk by a mine, and associated with the last four Navy deaths of WWII Photograph of the sinking ship HMAS Warrnambool, sunk on 13-09-1947. The image shows the damaged ship tilting down on the starboard side. The ship-type number is still mostly visible. This black and white photograph is one of a series of photographs taken at the time.flagstaff hill, maritime village, maritime museum, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, mort's dock & engineering co ltd, h.m.a.s. warrnambool, hmas warrnambool, hmas warrnambool i, hmas warrnambool j202, hmas swan ii, j202, world war ii, bathurst class corvette, royal australian navy, ran, sydney built ship, bass strait patrol, sea mine patrol, mine sweeper, mine clearance, navy divers, great barrier reef, cockburn reef, southern cross diving and salvage, warrnambool city council, cr j r astbury, mayor j r astbury, warrnambool patriotic fund, seal, coat of arms, dedicatory plaque, hmas warrnambool 1941, shipwreck by sea mine 1947, sinking ship, sunk ship, sea rescue, life saving, lifesaving, minesweeper -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lodge is losing its fight for survival, 1994
Forest Hill's Strathdon lodge looks set to lose its two year battle for survival.Forest Hill's Strathdon lodge looks set to lose its two year battle for survival.Forest Hill's Strathdon lodge looks set to lose its two year battle for survival.strathdon community, aged people