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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, C. Bougaroni to Fratelli Rocks including the Galita Channel
... British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Africa, North Coast... Navigation Chart - Africa, North Coast - C. Bougaroni to Fratelli ...British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Africa, North Coast - C. Bougaroni to Fratelli Rocks and including The Galita Channelwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, british admiralty navigation chart, navigation chart, c. bougaroni to fratelli rocks including the galita channel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Railway construction gang, possibly at Eltham North, c.1910
... on the Eltham to Hurstbridge line extension near Eltham North, c.1910... on the Eltham to Hurstbridge line extension near Eltham North, c.1910 ...Railway construction gang with horses possibly working on the Eltham to Hurstbridge line extension near Eltham North, c.1910Black and white printrailways, workers, horses, eltham north, butty gang, construction gang, plough, railway construction -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sloanes & Scotchmans Mine
... Mine taken from Big Hill Facing North West. c 1915 to 1920... of Sloane & Scotchmans United Mine taken from Big Hill Facing North ...Poppet Head and Engine House of Sloane & Scotchmans United Mine taken from Big Hill Facing North West. c 1915 to 1920mining, panorama, gold -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Sewing Kit
... Christian Science War Relief Fund with Best Wishes. c/o 273 North... Wishes. c/o 273 North Quay, Brisbane, Qld, Australia" Sewing Kit ...Sewing Kit issued to soldiers during WWI . . commonly known as the 'Soldier's Housewife' Tag attached - "A gift from Queensland Christian Science War Relief Fund with Best Wishes. c/o 273 North Quay, Brisbane, Qld, Australia"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, equipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bialik College
Photograph (item) - Bialik Kindergarten students wearing crowns, Carlton, 1940s, 1940s
... Kindergarten in Carlton North, c. 1940s. The students are wearing... in Carlton North, c. 1940s. The students are wearing crowns ...Students and teachers in the garden of Bialik Hebrew Kindergarten in Carlton North, c. 1940s. The students are wearing crowns and it could possibly be a Purim celebration. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record. drummond street, elc -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Tudor's jewellers shop
... Agency, c.1900, Hogan Street, north side, now Solicitor's offices.... & Station Agency, c.1900, Hogan Street, north side, now Solicitor's ...Tudor's jewellers shop, & Kilpatrick's Stock & Station Agency, c.1900, Hogan Street, north side, now Solicitor's offices. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, North Riding Living & Learning Centre
... by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. The North Riding Living... by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. The North Riding Living ...One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. The North Riding Living and Learning Centre was located in Panton Hill.Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)living and learning centre, panton hill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TED BEATTIE COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHS, Pre 1980s
... . Conservatory and Gardens looking towards Bridge Street. c. Tram.... Conservatory and Gardens looking towards Bridge Street. c. Tram ...Four coloured photographs of Bendigo. a. Photo taken from the town hall tower looking over Bull Street towards Camp Hill. b. Conservatory and Gardens looking towards Bridge Street. c. Tram at North Bendigo Terminus with Steam Train on Railway Crossing. d. Fountain at Charing Cross looking towards Rosalind Park -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - NORTH BENDIGO CRICKET BADGE, 1923/1924
... surrounded by 'North Bendigo *C* 1923*24. The badge is imprinted... by 'North Bendigo *C* 1923*24. The badge is imprinted with 61 ...North Bendigo Cricket Badge: Circular badge of black, yellow, red and gold. The centre is a bat, ball and wickets surrounded by 'North Bendigo *C* 1923*24. The badge is imprinted with 61 on the back, it has a ring at the top for wearing. Box 625numismatics, medals-civil, north bendigo cricket club badge. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORTH DEBORAH G. M. CO. N. L. - INVOICES TO NORTH DEBORAH G. M. CO. N. L
... . Collins House, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, C. 1 to North... DOCUMENT Gold north deborah g. m. co. n. l. North Deborah G. M. Co ...Four invoices from Holman Bros. (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Collins House, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, C. 1 to North Deborah G. M. Co. N. L.. Invoices are numbered:- 12360, 12363, 11442 and 11462. Invoices are mostly for hose fittings, also some bushings and pistons. Three lots of goods were sent by passenger train and the fourth by post. Dates are26th and 28th February 1951 and 20th February and 24th February 1950.document, gold, north deborah g. m. co. n. l., north deborah g. m. co. n. l., holman bros. (australia) pty ltd, invoices to north deborah g. m. co. n. l. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, 22 York Street, Eltham (renumbered 28), c.1933, 1933c
... the north c.1933. Original house of 4 rooms, weatherboard Baltic... the north c.1933. Original house of 4 rooms, weatherboard Baltic ...22 York Street, Eltham (re-numbered 28). One view north east from Bible Steet c.1933, the view of the house from the north c.1933. Original house of 4 rooms, weatherboard Baltic, line Baltic Pine, tongue and grooved boards and/or wall papered hessian. Skillion added c.1930, pitch roof room added c.1932. W.B. Bassett-Smith FRIBA Architect, W. Enright Builder. House in Bridge Street.Two sepia photographs of 22 York Street, Eltham, renumbered 28, former home of Bassett-Smith family.houses, york street, peter bassett smith -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NORTH VIRGINIA GOLD MINING COMPANY NL, INDENTURE, 1936
... McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, North Virginia Gold Mining... ?, A Mackay & ? Dated: 8/1/1940. c/ Indenture, North Virginia Gold ...McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, North Virginia Gold Mining Company NL, a/ Indenture operating on operations in the Parishes of Nerring and Sandhurst. Hold crown land for the tern of 13 years and 53 days expiring on July 27, 1949. Map glued to page 5 runs from Hodgson Street to Orlando St and covers Newton, Reef, Fry & Leslie Street and Sailors Gully Road I the Parish of Sandhurst. Dated: 4/6/1936. Signatures: W Daly and ? Mining lease number 10859 Bendigo, b/ Indenture, North Virginia Gold Mining Company NL. Signed: J B ?, A Mackay & ? Dated: 8/1/1940. c/ Indenture, North Virginia Gold Mining Company NL. 960 still owing by the company, the company has applied to the minister to advance the company the further sum of 500 pounds which the minister consented to. Signed: J ?, A Mackay & Stanistreet?cottage, miners, mccoll rankin & stanistreet north virginia gold mining company nl indenture 1949 lease 10859 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1910
... . and Lydiard St., Ballarat, north side, c 1905 to 1910. Two trams... the intersection of Sturt St. and Lydiard St., Ballarat, north side, c 1905 ...Black and white photograph the intersection of Sturt St. and Lydiard St., Ballarat, north side, c 1905 to 1910. Two trams, ESCo No. 14 and 11?, east bound in street, with many people lining the streets, a precursor to a parade? Both trams have the original four side roof mounted destination indicators. Photo also has a number of horse drawn cabs and vehicles in photo. Winter photo? - long shadows. Copy 1 made for No. 12 display 3/99. High Resolution image added 31/8/2012trams, tramways, sturt st., esco, lydiard st. , tram 14 esco, 11 esco -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Contact Print - Scenes of Portland, Victoria, 1970s
... : (a) 5 young women on dam wall (b) sailors (c) Bentinck Street... wall (b) sailors (c) Bentinck Street, looking north from Post ...Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs: (a) 5 young women on dam wall (b) sailors (c) Bentinck Street, looking north from Post Office (d) Julia Street looking east from Percy Street (e) Railway line and Duttons (Nuns) Beach towards Whalers Bluff (f) Fawthrop Lagoon (g) sailors (h) Post Office (i) River, bush close to banks both sides (j) Botanic Gardens (k) Town and Port of Portland reproduced from III London News (l) North side, Julia Street looking west, Bank AustralasiaFront: (c) Bentinck Street approx. 1900 (d) Julia Street, portland Nicholls (h) Portland Post Officeportland scene, street scene, photography, portland harbour, portland seafront, julia street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NORTH VIRGINIA GOLD MINING CO NL, 1933
... Eaglehawk. Signed H J Veale Miner's No. 70059 dated 3/8/1933 (p3). c... 3/8/1933 (p3). c/ Agreement, North Virginia Mining Company ...McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, North Virginia Gold Mining Co NL. a/ Agreement dated 13/1/1933 Claim No. 115, mining right transfer from Harold John Veale to J J Hall, J A Michelson, J J Stanistreet & H J Leed owners of lease No. 10027. b/ Consent To Grant Of Lease, Quartz Prospecting Claim or otherwise 13/1/1933. Lease No. 10027 Signed by H J Veale in the presence of ?? Leed (p1). Leslie Veale partner of Harold John Veale Claim No. 115 authorizes H J Veale to act on his behalf to transfer the claim to New Virginia Syndicate. Signed by Leslie Veale (p2). Transfer Of Claim etc. to New Virginia Syndicate all right title and interest in Quartz Prospecting Claim numbered 115 known as Paddys Gully line of reef West of Neanger Mine at Sailors Gully Eaglehawk. Signed H J Veale Miner's No. 70059 dated 3/8/1933 (p3). c/ Agreement, North Virginia Mining Company NL application for mining leases from the Crown Numbers 10027 & 10150 Bendigo about 30 acres in Sailors Gully Eaglehawk and Bendigo and a company is intended to be formed and incorporated called North Virginia Gold Mining Company No Liability. Signatures: J J Hall, E D Doyle, J J Stanistreet, E R Grelis, Albert Beischer, J B Young. 3 sheets. d/ Duplicate of 2205.156corganization, business, gold mine, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, north virginia gold mining co nl claim no. 115, mining right transfer quartz prospecting claim transfer new virginia syndicate mining right transfer 1933 lease no. 10027 claim no 115 paddys gully neanger mine e/h bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Scott Bain, "Best of Ballarat", Nov. 2016
... of a Bugatti motor car and tram 18 in Lydiard St North, c late 1940's... motor car and tram 18 in Lydiard St North, c late 1940's ...Book - 44 pages, centre stapled, full colour, titled "Best of Ballarat", for Dec 2016. Gives details of events, locations, hotels, food etc - a What's on in Ballarat. Has the Peter Bruce photo (see Reg Item 6702) on page 19 under attractions and tours, and on page 21, adverts for the BTM and Cuthberts939. 6703.2 - ditto - for April 2017, images i4 to i9, including cover, Sturt St, BTM, maps - added April 2017. 6703.3 - ditto for August 2017, images i10 to i12- includes cover, photo of the interior of Cuthberts939 on page 23 and a general advert on page 24 - added August 2017. 6703.4 - ditto for Feb. 2018, images i13 to i15 includes cover, Welcome to Ballarat including photo of a Bugatti motor car and tram 18 in Lydiard St North, c late 1940's and the general advert on page 24 - added Feb. 2018. The image with the Bugatti is from the State Library of Victoria.trams, tramways, ballarat, btm, events, hotels, cuthberts 939, lydiard st north -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 5/06/1973 12:00:00 AM
... . A. C. Sandon, Manager North Western Region Mr. K. L. Murray... SEC Mr. A. C. Sandon, Manager North Western Region Mr. K. L ...Black and white photograph of group of SEC Officers and Mayors of Bendigo and Eaglehawk at a meeting in Bendigo 5/6/1963 to discuss the future of the tramways. Photo is of eight gentlemen sitting alongside a large table within the City of Bendigo Offices. Back of photo gives details of seven of the participants. Possibly a SEC official photo. Mr. G. A. Johnston, Mayor Eaglehawk Mr. L.J. Denmead, Departmental Tramway Superintendent SEC Mr. A.C. Sandon, Manager North Western Region Mr. K. L. Murray, Engineer and Manager SEC Mr. J. N. Sutherland?, Regional Manager N/W/R SEC Mr. J. B. ?onnrey, Chairman SEC (Connery?) Mr. R.A. Rae, Mayor of Bendigo. On the rear of the photograph is remnants of black ink or paint, which match up with the ink on the rear of Reg. Item 1??? (Album of Photographs from Keith Kings to L.J. Denmead) The ink or paint damage has obscured partly some of the names.On rear in pencil "Mr. G. A. Johnston, Mayor Eaglehawk Mr. L. J. Denmead, Departmental Tramway Superintendent SEC Mr. A. C. Sandon, Manager North Western Region Mr. K. L. Murray, Engineer and Manager SEC Mr. J. N. Sutherland?, Regional Manager N/W/R SEC Mr. J. B. ?onnrey, Chairman SEC Mr. R. A. Rae, Mayor of Bendigo. 6/6/234 and 10/5/53 (upside down and crossed out) Conference? between Bendigo interested parties and S.E.C. ? of trams Mayors ?, Bendigo Council / Wednesday 5th June 1963"trams, tramways, bendigo, secv, eaglehawk, conferences -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Arundell's Shoe Shop, High St Charlton c. 1987
... St Charlton, north side c. 1987. Corner of High St... St Charlton, north side c. 1987. Corner of High St ...Arundell's Shoe Shop and Dalgety's Agency , centre of High St Charlton, north side c. 1987. Corner of High St and Williams Ave (now John Curtin Drive). Right hand building built by William Williams as a saddlery c. 1910. Arundell's Shoe Shop formerly ANA Boot and Shoe Shop established by John Arundell in 1901. The shop was sold by Vic Arundell in 1980 and closed. Next door was John Watson's Stock & Station Agents which later became Dalgety's. The end shop was the saddlery and then Bullock's grocery 1930's to 1970's. In 1957 became Charlton's first self service store. Became Australian Estates late 1970s. The shops were later demolished to make way for the Traveller's Rest. Part of a streetscape series taken in 1987 for the Charlton Shire.Colour photograph of three single-storey shops with corrugated tin verandahs. Signage on the buildings reads Arundell's SHOE STORE and ESTATES. Partially obscured by tree in front of the buildings. A red station wagon is parked on the LH side of the picture and a boy on a bicycle on the RH side. arundell, dalgety's, williams saddery, john watson stock & station agent, bullock's grocery, australian estates -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIA HILL - KEY TO SIGN POSTS ON AREA MAP
... at Victoria Hill. No 1 North Old Chum Shaft, No 2 Ballerstedt's First..., No 2 C Rock Formations Pitching North, No 2 B Rich shallow ...Three page hand written carbon copy of Sign numbers at Victoria Hill. No 1 North Old Chum Shaft, No 2 Ballerstedt's First Open - Cut. Special Sign Post, No 2 C Rock Formations Pitching North, No 2 B Rich shallow shafts, No 2 A Quartz veins, No 4 A Concrete Dams, No 3 Engine Beds - Lansell's 'Big 180' Mine, No 3 B Lansell's 'Big 180' Shaft, No 4 Twenty Stampers Crushing Battery, No 3 C Foundations - 'Cleopatra Needle' type Chimney for Lansell's 'big 180' Mine, No 5 Victoria Quartz Mine, No 5 A Fou;ndations Victoria Quartz Poppet Legs, No 5 C Foundations Victoria Quartz Winding Plant, No 5 B Victoria Quartz Dams, No 6 Rae's Open - Cut, No 9 Quartz Once Roasted Here, No 12 Anticlinal Arch, No 15 primitive Tunnels, No 14 Beautifully Coloured Rock Formations, No 16 Adit, Graded Bedding, Oblique Fault, Spurry Quartz Veins, No 17 Prospecting Tunnels, No 18 Floyd's Small Crushing Battery, No 19 Gt Central Victoria (Midway) Shaft, No 20 Great Central Victoria (Midway) Engine Bed, No 21 ballerstedt's Small 24 Yard Claim, No 22 Humboldt Shaft, No 23 Wittscheibe's 'Jeweller's Shop', No 24 The 'Adventure' ground, Large Open - Cut, No 26 Luffsman and Sterry's Ground, NO 27 A Round Shaft,mine, gold, victoria hill, victoria hill, victoria hill key to sign posts on area map, north old chum shaft, ballerstedt's first open cut, lansell's big 180 shaft, 'cleopatra needle' type chimney, victoria quartz mine, rae's open cut, prospecting tunnels, floyd's small crushing battery, gt central victoria (midway) shaft, ballerstedt's small 245 yard claim, humboldt shaft, wittscheibe's 'jeweller's shop', adventure, luffsman and sterry's ground, david sterry, sterry's 'gold mines' hotel, round shaft -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
Taken between 1928 and 1930, depicted is the Bethanga Bridge under construction. The Bridge was completed in 1930 and was built to assist residents of the Bethanga district to travel to Albury. Other bridges would become submerged by the backed-up water of the Murray and Mitta Rivers so the Bethanga bridge was built two miles above the Mitta Weir. The Bethanga Bridge was built north of the future Hume Dam which would be completed in 1936. At 2430 feet long, Bethanga Bridge was the longest road bridge in Australia at the time of its completion. The Bridge is 20 feet wide and made up of nine 270 feet long spans. Materials used include ten tons of paint for the steel works; 1600 tons of steel; 900 tons of timber for the decking; and reinforced concrete for the piers. The tender for the construction was awarded to C. Ruwolt Pty. Ltd., engineers who were located on Victoria Street, West Richmond. The contract was awarded for £71,890. It was predicted between 250 and 300 men would find employment on the project. The news was well received by trade unions at the time as there had been a drop in available engineering work.This photograph is historically significant as it depicts the progress of the Bethanga Bridge construction, which was important infrastructure for the area. It is also a good example of methods used in the area to assist in travel over the river prior to the construction of the Hume Dam.Black and white rectangular photo printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 1997 3186 / 84-19-3 / This is the bridge. / It is not yet open to traffic / yet. will not be completed / until May next / It is a wonderful bridge the / pillars are 100 feet high. / KODAK PRINT Envelope Obverse: Peterson PHOTO / Hume Weir Envelope Reverse: BMM 84-20-1,2+3. bethanga bridge, lake hume, hume dam, hume weir, murray river, bridge, bethanga, albury -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Tourmaline in Quartz, Unknown
Tourmaline specimens are members of a crystalline silicate mineral group based on boron but influenced by elements including aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Specimens present a wide variety of colours and forms according to the specific mix of these elements. Tourmalines are semi-precious gemstones with many applications, including commercial jewellery production. The word 'tourmaline' derives from the Sinhalese term for the carnelian or red-shaded specimens, "tōramalli". This specimen has been classified by geologists as 'Black Schoalou/Tourmaline in quartz'. Schoalou may equate to a common black-hued type of Tourmaline associated since around 1400 with mines in Saxony, Germany near a village called Schorl (today's Zchorlau). If this specimen is part of the 'Schorl' species of tourmaline it is a member of the most common group of Tourmalines, a divalent sodium ion influenced group accounting for 95% of specimens. On assessment, it was noted that the crossed lines (XIs) of this tourmaline have been fractured and rehealed by the quartz matrix in which the tourmaline rests. This item is significant as an example of its type of gemstone and the geological processes leading to its formation. A solid medium-sized piece of Black Schoalou/Tourmaline in a cream and peach coloured quartz matrix. Existing label: Black Schoalou / Tourmaline in / quartz. / Tourmalines XIs have / been fractured and / rehealed with / quartz / C. Willman / 15/4/21 /geological specimen, geology, geology collection, burke museum, beechworth, indigo shire, north-east victoria, tourmaline, quartz, boron, crystals, minerals, gemstones, semi-precious, black schoalou, zchorlau, schorl -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1936
This is a photograph of Councillor Hamilton Rutherford Reed who represented North Riding 1918 - 1936. Hamilton Reed was an early settler at Goongerah. In 1868 Hamilton Reed and John Locke both of Bendoc secured a grazing area of 60,000 acres at Goongerah. About the year 1878 Hamilton Reed and C. W. Nicholson decided to, if possible, to go from Bendoc to Orbost via Goongerah, they accomplished the task in 4 days from Goongerah. (more info. Newsletter September 2004)This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a moustached man in a suit. There is also a framed photograph.on back - "Cr H.R. Reed, North Riding 1918-1936"reed-hamilton-rutherford goongerah-history orbost-shire-council -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard, George Symons, c.1990
The photograph printed on this postcard comes from the collection of the Mitchell Library in Sydney. It is sepia in tone and depicts seven men standing and sitting around a mine shaft in the Beechworth region. The photograph has been dated to approximately 1872. This period in history post-dates the Victorian gold rushes which occurred 1852-1853 in Ballarat, Bendigo and Beechworth. During this period, in the 1870s, the surface alluvial gold had been discovered and removed from location. Therefore, in order to reach the deeper and less accessible alluvial gold, diggers began to dig shafts into the earth. These shafts sunk below the ground level by 20 to 30 feet and required timber structures around the entrance and winches to bring the paydirt to the top. The top of this wooden structure is visible behind the man standing in the upper right of the image. This type of mining was highly dangerous as mines often caved in which injured the minors and often resulted in death. Thus, following this period, in the early 1900s, miners opted instead for hydrolic slucing which cut away the earth without the devastating consequences of a mine cave in. This particular group of miners appear to have been unable to afford a horse (then worth around 50 pounds) which were generally used at mines like this to help pull buckets attached to ropes up and down the mine. Instead, this group brought the buckets up and down by windlass. The windlass was a wooden structure mounted over the mining shaft and fitted with a hand-cranked winch which enabled the bucket attached to the rope to be brought up and down.Gold was first discovered in Beechworth in Spring and Reid's Creek in the summer of 1852-1853. At its popularity, this region had approximately 8000 people on the gold fields searching for gold on the banks of these creeks. These periods did not require the use of heavy machinery or the digging of deep mining shafts like the one depicted in this image. Therefore, this image has important connotations for the technologies associated with mining during the approximated 1870s when gold was harder to access. This is a later period in gold history which does not fit into the "gold rush" period. Instead, it occurred after the surface gold had disappeared and therefore, is essential for researchers who are investigating the mining techniques and structures used to reach the alluvial gold which was located deeper under ground in the 1870s. This period predates the use of big heavy machinery used to mine in the 1900s which include dredges. Images such as this one can also impart essential information as to the wardrobe and fashion of men during this period. It also imparts knowledge about the landscape of Beechworth which is useful for people researching the environment and impact of gold mining in the north-east region of Victoria. In addition, since this image is a postcard reproduction of an early Australian image which may date to approximately 1990 it can impart knowledge as to the interests of people during this time period when there may have been an increase into Australian history.A sepia tone facsimile of an early Australian photograph (circa 1872) printed as a postcard.Obverse: BEECHWORTH / Victoria, Australia / Reverse: GM 2 3275 / CORRESPONDENCE / AUSTRALIAN / YESTERYEAR / CARDS / ADDRESS / Published by George Symons (057) 65 3240 / THE MINEHEAD C. 1872 / The easily gleaned gold of the early fields did / not last very long. In order to reach less / accessible alluvial gold diggers began sinking shafts as much as twenty to thirty feet down / and the mines required timbering and winches / to bring the paydirt to the top. / This syndicate has been unable to afford the / luxury of a horse (about 50 pounds) and so everything / must go up and down by windlass and rawhide / bucket. / Photo: Mitchell Library, Sydney / A sepia tone facsimile of / an early Australian photographmining album, gold mine, beechworth, burke museum, mine shaft, postcard, australian yesteryear cards, george symons, the minehead, gold fields, alluvial gold, early australia, c.1872, 1872, gold diggers, north east victoria -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard, C. F. Falk, c.1930
This postcard contains a depiction of the Mayday Hills Hospital in Beechworth, Victoria from the direction of Farm Hill, circa 1930. It was designed by C.F.Falk in Beechworth and printed in Saxony which is a landlocked state of Germany which borders the states of Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Bavaria and the countries of Poland and the Czech Republic. The depiction is a painting of the Mayday Hill Hospital which portrays the extensive buildings an HaHa wall (many of which have not survived to the present day). It provides a unique opportunity to reconstruct this historical site as it may have looked in approximately 1930. Beechworth's Mayday Hills was chosen as the site of Victoria's newest asylum, at the time, due to the landscape and altitude. The hilltop atmosphere and the native fauna, it was argued, would assist in the cure of the patients kept at the hospital (Wood 1985, 122). The positioning of the hospital had a beneficial effect on the rural town. A pamphlet published by James Ingram and Son (1849) reveal that famous landmarks in Beechworth which included the Post Office, Gaol, Courthouse and Asylum "demonstrate the appreciation of Beechworth by the Government not only as as important district center, but also as a site unrivaled as a sanitarium". There were other locations in contention at the time, but ultimately Beechworth was chosen (Craig 2000, 33). The extent of buildings displayed in this postcard helps convey the imposing and enormity of the structure before decommission. Prior to the creation of the Asylum in Beechworth, those charged with having mental illnesses or, as it was termed, "insanity" were unable to be properly cared for in the Gaol (which is where they were often sent). John Buckley Castieau wrote, in 1861 for the Ovens and Murray Advertiser, that the Gaol was unable to properly care for those classified then as "insane" but that they would endeavor to treat them above the other inmates (which he notes is not always the case in other establishments). Castieau wrote this in favour of supporting the building of the Mayday Hills Hospital in Beechworth. It was stated that at the time the Mayday Hills Hospital was built, there were 83 prisoners kept in the Gaol who were to be rehoused to the Hospital on the grounds of "insanity". The classification as someone as "insane", in this period of time is a reflection on the inability to cure and understand illnesses of the mind during the mid to late 1800s. The title on the obverse of this photograph as "Asylum for Insane, Beechworth" reflects a bygone era and attitude to mental health. Beechworth's Mayday Hills was chosen as the site of Victoria's newest asylum, at the time, due to the landscape and altitude. Opening on the 24th of October 1867, the Mayday Hills Hospital was originally named the "Ovens Lunatic Asylum", a title which is very much a product of its time. Whilst controversial, changes to the name is part of the history of the Hospital and can provide much insight into the understanding of mental illness throughout history and the use/disuse of this term provides information into the reception/changing opinions of mental illness in society. The Hospital would later become known as the "Mayday Hills Asylum" and/or "Mayday Hills Hospital" with the latter being the most commonly used title. An article in the Ovens and Murray Advertiser notes that on the 7th of March 1865, the foundation stone of the Hospital was laid (it would officially open in 1867) and that it was such a moment of accomplishment and joy for Beechworth that a letter to the editor even suggested that there should be a holiday dedicated to the day the foundation stone as laid. This reveals an extent to which the townspeople of early Beechworth valued the construction of the Hospital in their town. It provided the town with a sense of prestige and honour.At first glance, the remains of the Mayday Hills Hospital in Beechworth, Victoria, inspire tragedy, trauma and beauty. The buildings themselves, with their Italianate style Renaissance architecture designed by J.J. Clark (Craig 2000, 49 & Smith 2016, 203) reflect a bygone period of European and Australian history. The gardens provide a sense of tranquility and beauty. The experience of those within these walls remains a valuable area of study to provide a more complete understanding. This particular hospital is considered the fourth of its like and one of three identified as the largest of their kind. The Mayday Hills Hospital is a sister to the Kew and Ararat Asylums in Melbourne which are both located in relative proximity. Understanding the role of the Mayday Hills Hospital in Beechworth history is integral to understanding the development of the goldfields town, but also for providing important information as to the history of caring for, and the reception of, mental illnesses in Australian and wider European history. Mayday Hills provides a case study which can be researched through oral history, an analysis of the grounds/buildings and through images like this postcard which portray the structure in a highly deliberate manner. Images like this depict the strong façade of the Hospital and provide a glimpse into the tranquility of the gardens. This has been done deliberately to provide a sense of comfort and healing about the building to those looking from the outside. Further research into the importance of the Hospital in Beechworth and it's connection to the town will be supported through images like these kept in the Mayday Hills photo album in the collection of the Burke Museum.Colour rectangular postcard printed on cardObverse: Asylum for Insane, Beechworth. / Reverse: C.F. Faulk, Beechworth. Printed in Saxony. POST CARD / ADDRESS ONLY / AFFIX / STAMP / B 2298 / 1997.2457 /mental hospital, insane asylum, mayday hills mental hospital, beechworth, mayday hills, asylum, gold town, north-east victoria, ararat asylum, kew asylum -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
This photograph is of Robert O'Hara Burke (6 May 1821 – c. 28 June 1861) who was an Irish soldier and police officer who achieved fame as an Australian explorer. He was the leader of the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition, which was the first expedition to cross Australia from south to north, finding a route across the continent from the settled areas of Victoria to the Gulf of Carpentaria. Prior to leading this expedition, Burke was the superintendent of Police in Beechworth from 1858-1860. The Robert O’Hara Burke Memorial Museum was named in honour of Robert O’Hara Burke after his death at Coopers Creek in 1861 during expedition. This particular image of Robert O'Hara Burke features on the 'Pioneer Board' which is currently on display in the Museum. Black and white rectangular copy of a photograph. Image is printed on gloss photographic paper and has a white unprinted boarder. Reverse: 34 / Photo credit: Burke Museum / BEECHWORTH / 46% /robert o'hara burke, pioneers of beechworth, pioneer board, beechworth, police superintendent -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, East Ringwood is Growing
A pamphlet from the Ringwood East Progress Association asking for assistance in raising funds for a Community Centre with a Public Hall. How to help: Fill in the form by raising funds by: Running a Card Evening Assisting to organise a Fete, Bazaar or Barbecue Running or organising a Street Stall Making a cash Donation for .... enclosed herewith. Support your local Traders. G.V. Birtchnell, Variety Box J.E. and A.M. Bould, T Conn, Butcher E Edwards, Greengrocer B.J. Hall, East Ringwood Pharmacy Hampson's Newsagency & General Store Mayford Pty Ltd R.L. and B. C Mullins, Eastwood Lending Library and Milk Bar A.R. Page, Ringwood East Store and Post Office K.W. L. and M.A. Whyte, Milk Bar, Delicatessen, Licensed Real Estate Agent. M.E. and G.R. Withers -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View from Loughnans Hill showing the antimony mine and brickworks towards East Ringwood c.1912
One postcard and same view duplicated in a larger photo. Houses across centre are in Warrandyte Road. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - Borough of Ringwood 17/7/51 report to Mayor and Councillors, Document from C Merry, Building Surveyor Ringwood East Reserve
Building report Ringwood East Reserve from C Merry, Building Surveyor and Mr Lucas to the Mayor and Councillors Borough of Ringwood 17/7/51. Building can be jacked up and reblocked where necessary. 300' of flooring is necessary in the west section. Roof, spouting and downpipes require overhauling. Needs some repair work inside and outside. Estimated cost 220 pounds. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Map, Borough of Ringwood, Victoria - Proposed Subway Road - 1943
Technical drawing by D.H. Oliver dated 22/9/43 showing residential lots affected by proposed road extending from Warrandyte Road railway underpass into Pitt Street and Bedford Road. Includes list of owners and occupiers of properties - Lot 4 Stanley Harris /R. Taylor, Lot 6 R.S. Sharp, Lot 7 William J. Wakeham, Lot 8 Janet R. Gibson /Mrs C. Burden, Lot 9 Mrs McClelland, Lot 10 part Mrs. Yetts, Lot 11 part 10 Church of Christ, Lot 54 Mrs Shwerkolt, Lot 55 Mrs Goodall.Scale: 2 chains = 1 inch. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Map - Plan of Survey, Part of Crown Portion 12, Parish of Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1930
Map of area bounded by Ringwood Street, Melbourne Street and Adelaide Street, showing details of Adelaide Street allotments and existing outbuildings. Certificate of Title numbers include Ringwood Street C/T 3418-553, C/T 3563-433, Adelaide Street C/T 7151-047, C/T 7038-465, C/T 7098-464, C/T 7098-465, C/T 3604-635, C/T 8066-900, C/T 3866-118, C/T 3609-728, and C/T Vol 3670 Fol 133992.Subsequent additional notations identifying 1971 closure of Melbourne Street North, and properties of Hone, Patendon, Pines Hosptial, Mail Office, Presbyterian Church and Falconers Grocery Shop on Whitehorse Road corner.