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Orbost & District Historical Society
books, Robt. S. Bain, Key to the System of Victorian Plants 2, 1885
Ferdinand von Mueller was born at Rostock, Germany, on 30 June 1825 , died at Melbourne, Australia, on 10 October 1896. He studied pharmacy and took his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Kiel in 1847. He came to Australia in 1848 for health reasons and became a great botanical collector and writer. He was Victorian Government Botanist from 1853, and for a time Director of the Botanic Gardens. He travelled widely in Victoria and was on the A.C.Gregory expedition to northern Australia in 1855-57. He supported botanical exploration and collecting throughout the colonies. 681.3 was presented to Carl Grove from G. Tadgell of Flemington. Charles Henry [Carl] Grove died on 17/4/1938 at Box Hill at the age of 88 and was buried in Orbost. Prior to coming to the Snowy River district, Carl worked as overseer on Buchan Station. In 1880, he selected land at Newmerella after first coming here in 1874 with early selector James A Robertson.He was one of the first selectors at Orbost - in 1880 he selected 320 acres at Newmerella, which he called „Ulinda‟ He married Annie Robertson in 1876. Carl was a farmer, hop and seed grower and nurseryman. He was an elected Councillor of the newly formed Tambo Shire in 1882, and then in 1892 to the Orbost Shire where he served for many years filling varioius public roles. In 1911, he shifted to Queensland, but later returned to Victoria and died at Box Hill. (Ref. Nov 2014 Newsletter) Mueller was one of the first people to take a scientific interest in Victorian forests, and argued against indiscriminate clearing of land. This item is a useful research tool. It is associated with Carl Grove, a prominent early resident of Orbost.Three copies of fabric bound book with a deep blue cover and the title, "Key To The System Of Victorian plants" in gold print. It has an ornate border around the edge.inside cover of 681.1 - To H. Grove, March 1891 Ulinda, Newmerella, Victoriaferdinand-von-mueller grove-carl botany plants-victoria -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Minute Book, Beech Forest Football Club, Minutes, Balance Sheet, 1948-54, 1948
Beech Forest first entered the association prior to World War 1, playing in maroon and gold on a ground situated 200 metres north of the final ground. Little is known of the competition in those days. The Club reformed in 1921. Beech Forest changed its colours to Richmond colours and used a ground south of the township, now known as the Football Break Road in the Forest Commission pine plantation. In 1922 the site of the present ground had been purchased but it was 1929 before it was first used, and it was used every year, except 1953 when G. Bellchamber's paddock was used while major renovations were carried out on their home ground. It was in the same year, 1929, that they changed their colours yet again to the blue with white V colours, which they retained until the Club disbanded. Beech Forest won premierships in 1924 and 1940. In 1945 the Club reformed yet again to enter the Otway Association. They were successful in winning premierships in 1946, 1947, 1952 and 1953. Finally, in 1957, the Club disbanded to become part of the Otway Rovers Football Club.Beech Forest Football Club, (1) Annual Meeting and Ordinary Meeting Minutes, November 1948 - September 1952; (2) Annual Meeting and Ordinary Meeting Minutes March 1953 - April 1954, Statements of Receipts and Expenditure 1950 - 1952. 2x Exercise Book.Insert: Grounds used; Best and Fairest Players.beech forest; football; minutes; -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Tom Prior, Election Day, Eltham, 4 June 1907
... Court House courthouse G. Knapman SEPP Tom Prior ...Election Day, Legislative Council Elections, Tuesday, 4 June 1907, Maria Street (Main Road), Eltham. Group of men standing outside George Knapman’s forge on Election Day (4 June 1907) for the Legislative Council. Voting was conducted in the Eltham Courthouse next door, visible behind the forge. At that time women did not have the right to vote; two women wait on the horse and buggy and two others are looking on from the verandah of the house next door. A dog also sits patiently on the road. The Police Station and residence are just visible on the corner of Brougham Street. Reproduced on p62 of 'Pioneers & Painters' Cross Ref: 0629This 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 '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. The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, main road, knapman's forge, election day, elections, eltham courthouse, forge, george knapman, knapmans forge, maria street, pioneers and painters, reynolds prior collection, court house, courthouse, g. knapman, sepp -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Appendix, M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, List of Former Road Board Chairmen and Shire Presidents (1856-1966), 28 Nov 1966
Appendix to Shire Secretary’s Report, 28 November 1966 SHIRE PRESIDENTS Local Government in this part of the State could be said to have commenced with election in 1846 of three trustees for "The Parish Road, leading from the Suburban Allotments in the Parish of Jika Jika, near Melbourne, to the Village Reserve in the Parish of Nillumbik". The Upper Heidelberg and Old Eltham Road follow approximately the original line of road proclaimed in 1840. The Eltham Road District was proclaimed on 24.9.1856. A meeting of landowners and householders of the Eltham Road District was held on 14.10.1856 at the Fountain of Friendship Hotel, Little Eltham, for the purpose of forming a District Road Board. To date I have been unable to locate any record of the names of the members elected, or of the first Chairman. Further research may yield the desired information. The Shire of Eltham was constituted on 28.3.1871. The proposed Roll of Shire Presidents should, I believe, also include the Road Board Chairmen. It may also be considered fitting to recognise the Heidelberg or Nillumbik (or Warringal) Road Trust in the same way. The first Minute Book of the Board, covering the period 1856 to 1863, has apparently been missing for many years. The Shire Minute Book for the period 1878 to 1885 is also missing. The absence of these vital records makes difficult the compilation of a complete and accurate list of Chairmen and Presidents. Although an early letter book yielded the names of the Shire Presidents in 1878, 1879 and 1800. The names prior to 1863 were derived from Rate Books and Government Gazettes. The information contained in the Municipal Directories 1875 to 1885 is at variance to some extent with such Council records as are available for that period, and consequently cannot be relied upon for the years where the Presidents names have not been shown. shire of eltham archives, series listing, a. armstrong, a. beale, a. brinkkotter, a. donaldson, a.h. price, a.j. braid, c.h. bath, c.m.a. pelling (mrs.), c.t. bell, d.c. o'beirne, e.d. butler, e.h. cameron, e.j. andrew, e.p. harmer, f.e. griffith, f.v. squire, f.w. nankervis, g. love, g. robertson, h. dendy, h. hewitt, h. stooke, l.t. wilmot, j. cox, j. murray, j. barr, j. bell, j. fitch, j. herbert, j. lawrey, j. mealy, j. pape, j. ryan, j. smedley, j.b. shallard, j.l. beale, l. c. docksey, r. mcadam, r.a. bell, r.c. white, r.r. woolcott, rutter, s.s. addison, s.w. scott, t. armstrong, t. irvine, w. horris, w. hubbard, w. lorimer, w. morris, w. taylor, w.c. farrell, w.f. ford, w.g. gray, w.h. bradbury, w.j. taylor, w.v. houghton -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Photograph Ruins of Borer's Bakery ovens, Princes Street, Port Melbourne, Peter Libbis, May 1999
One of five colour photos of ruins of Borer's Bakery ovens at 116 Princes Street, prior to demolition, May 1999. Close-up on detail of manufacturer of baking oven door: 'Engineers Small & Shatell Melbourne'demolitions, business and traders - bakers, g borer & co -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Sale Notices, Relating to properties in Port Melbourne, "Sale Notices", 1960 - 1979
Index of each volume was carried out by Margaret Bride 2013 and Jack Bolt 2017/18.29 thick volumes of letters, forms, memoranda, etc. sent to the Building and Rates Departments of the former City of Port Melbourne by property owners, law firms and others. The items concern matters relating to properties and mostly are part of the process of putting a property up for sale. Those realting to a particular property are generally grouped together and are usually arranged in alphabetical order of streets. The volumes extend from early 1960s to late 1979. They have card front and back covers, metal holders and taped spines . (.01) prior to 30.09 1962 (.02) 1.10.1962 to 30.09.1963 (.03) 1963/64 (.04) 01.10.1964 to 30.09.1965 ; A-F (.05) 01.10.1964 to 30.09.1965 ; G-Z (.06) 01.10.1965 to 30.09.1966 (.07) 1966 to 1967 (.08) 01.10.1967 to 30.09.1968 (.09) 1968 to 1969, A-G (.10) 1968 to 1969, H-Z (.11) 01.10.1969 to 30.09.1970, A-K (.12) 01.10.1969 to 30.09.1970, L-Z (.13) 01.10.1970 to 30.09.1971, A-L (.14) 01.10.1970 to 30.09.1971, M-Z (.15) 01.10.1972 to 30.09.1973, A-H (.16) 01.10.1972 to 30.09.1973, I-Z (.17) 01.10.1973 to 30.09.1974, A-Glocal government - city of port melbourne, built environment - domestic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Ruins of Borer's Bakery ovens, 116 Princes Street, Port Melbourne, Peter Libbis, May 1999
Four of five colour photos of ruins of Borer's Bakery ovens at 116 Princes Street, prior to demolition, May 1999.demolitions, business and traders - bakers, g borer & co -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. This is a close up photo of the son of soldier wearing his fathers medals, at the service in 1945 (see also 01193). It is the son of Lieut. G Ingram, a VC medal recipient.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine.Black and white photo a boy wearing his fathers medals at an Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for students at the Shrine in 1945.Photo is stamped with purple copyright stamp of The Argus with identifying number, U-1673 in pencil. Also 'Anzac Eve 24th April 1945' and 'Ingram VC's son' in pencil. There are marks for cropping and dimensions for reprinting in a newsletter. A paper label says: ' 18. The son of Lieut. G.M. Ingram, Victoria Cross, wears his father's decoration awarded in France in 1918. 1/2 page' in blue pen. Was in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different School Student ceremonies. Labelled S15 in red pen it was part of an old archive numbering system, that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony, vc medal, ingram -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways Traffic Personnel (Wages), Feb. 1970
Gives a list of names of people who worked on the Ballarat trams in the final 19 months of operations, some personal information and grade.Carbon copy of a typed list of SEC Ballarat Tramway traffic list dated 5 Feb. 1970, with hand alterations. Titled "SECV - Mid Western Electricity Supply Branch - Tramways Traffic Personnel (Wages)", gives a list of names, traffic number, position, date joined, date of birth, date passed as motorman, long service leave (taken or entitlement?) and whether a returned soldier - using letter "R.S." Three shown as "D.S." - disabled solider? List broken up into three components - "A" Motormen/Conductor Seniority List - Engaged prior to 1 Nov. 1952, - 9 Number, "B" engaged subsequent to 1 Nov. 1852 - 8 Number and "C" engaged since 30 May 1962 - 38 depending on the time. List A L Walker H Knight J Smerdon - crossed out A Turnbull - crossed out A Mercer R. Courtney W. Ward R. Williams D. Kellett - (also T/Insp.) A. Jeffreys List B D. McGregor D. Thomson I Willis D O'Leary - underlined J. Maher A. Morris D. Domaschenz R. G. Knight List C E Lake W. Maes I. Tierney B Munn N Cahill N Reynolds - crossed out W. Davies N. Hamilton L. McMahon - crossed out and (W/C) after name. J. Billman W. Nancarrow H. M. Van Oorschot W. Newell L. Bird D. Chambers H. Van Rooy H. Mannion N. Robe C. Harding - crossed out and (S/L) after name E. Van Rooy F. Edmonds - crossed out M. Blackman N. K. Alan - crossed out H. Hall J. Mason S. Davies W. F. Segrave J. F. Bolton - crossed out N. D. Hunt K. Butler - crossed out J. F. O'Brien - ruled out V. L. Gill R. K, Morris D. Everett T. Williams A. Reed R. Herauville - crossed out B. Melville I. Trenfield R. Walker - crossed out V. Thorne - crossed out B. Biddington - crossed out K. Jeffs - crossed out Hynos - in pen and crossed out Power - in pen W. Tuddenham - in pen See also list given in Reg Item 3462.1 and 3462.2 - difference in spelling for Willis = Wallis, and Power = Powell. No additional names, but not all this list names appears in the list in 3462.1Numerous crossings out of names as people left, and three additional names and numbers within circles giving sub totals and totals.personnel, sec, ballarat, crews -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - Folder set, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Geelong Photographic Souvenir", early 1920's
Shows views of the Geelong CBD and beach area in the 1930's including one tram photo and two other photos of trams in the street and the centre poles which were later removed. Demonstrates production of souvenirs of the era - folded postcards. The photos could also be used for individual postcards.Set of 15 black and white views of Geelong printed on a folded strip, glued within a manila colour cardboard folder, titled "Geelong Photographic Souvenir". Booklet printed with an address area with title and kookaburras and on the rear, an area where the sender could write their name. Produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd Melbourne. The rear has a slit on the rear cover that allowed the folder to be secured. Pictures are: 1. Panorama of Eastern Beach Geelong 2. Eastern Beach Gardens 3. Eastern Beach 4. Ryrie St with centre poles and a tram in the distance. 5. Botanic Gardens 6. Johnstone Park 7. Gordon Technical College 8. Moorabool St. - with poles in street, single line track and tram in far distance. 9. Eastern Beach and Wharves 10 T and G Building 11 The Fountain, Eastern Beach 12 Town Hall and Post Office 13 Baron bridge - just prior to opening - roadway construction appears to be underway. 14 Malop St with tram (10?) in foreground 15 View of Johnstone Park. Made during 1930's given motor cars in the photo. trams, tramways, geelong, postcards, malop st, town hall, post office, gardens -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Lament and Reverie on Passing of Melbourne's Cable Trams", "Cable Trams .... Clang Into History", 1940
Newspaper clippings contained within Reg. Item 2526, page 11 and 12. Cutting on page 11 titled "Lament and Reverie on Passing of Melbourne's Cable Trams", written "By a Former Traveller", with date of 26-10-1940 in blue pence. Notes that the person was glad not to know of the last run of the Melbourne cable trams, the previous Saturday. Laments their passing, rides, crews, St. Kilda Road, the tramcars and the services provided. At the base of the cutting has a photograph of cable trailer No. 1 being off loaded in Lonsdale St. to go into the Museum. Cutting on page 12, titled "Cable Trams .... Clang Into History" written by Hugh Murphy. Appears to have been written prior to their withdrawal in Melbourne but noting their closure at the end of the year. Notes the construction, the costs, Mr. F.B. Clapp, G. S. Duncan, operations, the various routes, the services and the gradual deterioration of the track. Has the Melbourne Punch cartoon of 10/12/1885, titled "Bail Up". Cuttings have been cut out from a sheet and pasted into the book. Note Item Not formally Numbered.melbourne, tramcars, cable trams, cartoons, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, prior 1924
Agfachrome Professional plastic mount (blue base, white cover) reproduction slide of a black and white photograph of Geelong Nos 8, 4, 1 and another 4 wheel tramcar and a open cab motor bus photographed within the interior of Geelong depot, prior to 1924. From notes provided by David O'Neil, 12/2003, advises that bus driver is either Bill Hamaling or Charles Stafford. Gentlemen next to No. 8 could be Vic Phipps. Hawthorn Tram Museum Reg Item 3558 shows the tram on the left hand side - Geelong 2."G 1" and "1 -1" in pencil.tramways, trams, geelong, depot, motor buses, tram 8, tram 4, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Prior to 1953
Agfachrome Professional plastic mount (blue base, white cover) reproduction slide of a colour slide of Geelong No. 38 at Belmont terminus. Photograph shows conductor talking to driver prior to departure. Photographer unknown. Tram has the destination of North. Photo taken prior to 1953 - D.O'Neil notes. "G 21" and "1 -21" in pencil.tramways, trams, geelong, belmont, tram 38 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac commemoration for students 1991, 1991
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. It is one of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. One frame shows Legatee Sullivan walking with a dignitary (possibly the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria Sir John Young). L/ Sullivan was President of Legacy in 1991 so the date is assumed to be 1991. The proof sheet contains images of the service, the crowd, a fly post of 4 aircraft in formation, a Legatee speaking from a podium with the Legacy banner around it, and students laying a wreath at the Cenotaph. Date unknown.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine.Black and white proof sheet.G in black pen on reverse.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph - Photograph: Company's Dam and Flour Mill, Tarnagulla, c. 1880 - 1920
Williams Family Collection. On the 20th December 1873 it was reported in the Tarnagulla Courier that arrangements were being made for the erection of a steam flour mill at Tarnagulla. Mr Bristol had purchased the necessary plant which would be erected with as little delay as possible. The site chosen was the premises occupied previously by Mr John Pierce, grocer and wine and spirit merchant, at the corner of King and Commercial Road. These premises were incorporated in the mill building. Suitable buildings for receiving and storing grain and flour had been erected already. On 10th January, 1874 an advertisement in the Courier called for tenders from masons, bricklayers and carpenters for the erection of a flour mill at Tarnagulla for H. C. Bristol, Esq. with all enquiries to be made from G. Minto, Engineer. In December 1881 the proprietors made a request to the Tarnagulla Borough Council for permission to lay pipes to the Municipal Dam, which was generally known as the Company's Dam, and to obtain water from the dam for milling purposes. This was granted. Steam was got up for the first time on 30th of March, 1882. A large quantity of wheat was stored ready for milling. Just prior to 29th of April 1882 the boiler at the mill burst, as the result of which two men, J. H. Smith and W. Hargreaves died and H. Joyce Bousfield, senior and junior, were seriously injured. The mill commenced operations on 13th June, 1882 with Mr W Fitzgerald as manager. The price offered for wheat was thirty-seven pence per bushell. It operated with grinding stones until considerable renovations were done in the early part of 1899 when new rollers and more up to date equipment installed. The mill was then known as the Tarnagulla Flour Mill Co., with Thos. Comrie as proprietor, Mr Fitzgerald was still manager, and Mr T. Leonard was the traveller. Much new equipment was put in and each of the three floors had different processes. The rollers were on the ground floor, the purifiers and elevators reel were on the second floor, plus the clean wheat bin directly over the Ganz rollers. On the top floor was the chop reel, bran reel, inter-elevator reels, brush machine cyclone sack hoist, dirty wheat shaker, clean wheat bin, dust rooms and also double damping rooms. A plant was also erected for the making of an improved quality of wheaten meal, for which purpose special machinery was procured and a pair of stones was left for grinding the meal. A complete plant for the crushing of oats etc was also erected. The driving power of the mill was supplied by a new engine complete with 16 inch cylinder, manufactured and erected by Bousfield & Co. of Eaglehawk. It was fitted with Pickering governors, connected with the cylinder was a super heater. The boiler was tested and all connections etc. overhauled, with much of it being completely renewed. There was a complete network of belts, spouts, elevators etc. all over the building, all conveniently placed. The plans etc for the new plant were drawn up by Mr J. Kilborn, manager of the firm of Bodington & Co., engineers and millwrights of Carlton, which supplied the whole of the machinery, excepting the engine. The work of erection was carried out by Mr Kilborn and his assistants to the entire satisfaction of Mr Comrie, who had gone to considerable expense to bring the mill to a completely up-todate machine, fitted with all of the most modern appliances available. An advertisement on May 6th, 1899 read: "Tarnagulla Flour Mill Co., Patent Roller Flour. Also their Digestive Wheaten Meal specially prepared for Porridge or Bread." In January 1901, 6000 bags of wheat were received weekly at the mill and it was a common sight to see the streets lined with wagons. In May 1902 the mill was lighted by gas and in July 1906 an application was made to the Tarnagulla Borough Council for permission to lay a tram track from the mill to the Railways Station. Council was agreeable to this provided suitable plans were submitted. In 1913, 15,000 bags of wheat were bought at three shillings and four pence per bushell. In January 1914 the mill was renovated. At this time 1500 bags of wheat were coming in daily, with 20,000 bags in storage. On 15th December, 1917 the mill was advertised for sale, to be sold on Friday, 21st December,.1917, on behalf of the Estate of the Late Thomas Comrie, who had died on 4th August, 1910. The Courier at that time recorded him as being responsible for the building of the mill and with being the sole proprietor. The mill was closed, apparently, for a short period. The Courier reported on 13th of September, 1918 that the mill had been sold to Mr O. Albert of Talbot and that it would re-open. An advertisement read: ALBERT. O. & SON, MILLERS. During 1920 the mill was closed and pulled down. It was later re-erected at Mildura where it operated for many years. (by Donald Clark)Monochrome photograph depicting view of Company's Dam and the flour mill in Tarnagulla. Handwritten on reverse: 'J. Caldwell and photographer's stamp 'C. Bock Photo Tarnagulla'.tarnagulla -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Postcard - Photographic postcard: Company's Dam and Flour Mill, Tarnagulla, c. 1880 - 1920
Williams Family Collection. On the 20th December 1873 it was reported in the Tarnagulla Courier that arrangements were being made for the erection of a steam flour mill at Tarnagulla. Mr Bristol had purchased the necessary plant which would be erected with as little delay as possible. The site chosen was the premises occupied previously by Mr John Pierce, grocer and wine and spirit merchant, at the corner of King and Commercial Road. These premises were incorporated in the mill building. Suitable buildings for receiving and storing grain and flour had been erected already. On 10th January, 1874 an advertisement in the Courier called for tenders from masons, bricklayers and carpenters for the erection of a flour mill at Tarnagulla for H. C. Bristol, Esq. with all enquiries to be made from G. Minto, Engineer. In December 1881 the proprietors made a request to the Tarnagulla Borough Council for permission to lay pipes to the Municipal Dam, which was generally known as the Company's Dam, and to obtain water from the dam for milling purposes. This was granted. Steam was got up for the first time on 30th of March, 1882. A large quantity of wheat was stored ready for milling. Just prior to 29th of April 1882 the boiler at the mill burst, as the result of which two men, J. H. Smith and W. Hargreaves died and H. Joyce Bousfield, senior and junior, were seriously injured. The mill commenced operations on 13th June, 1882 with Mr W Fitzgerald as manager. The price offered for wheat was thirty-seven pence per bushell. It operated with grinding stones until considerable renovations were done in the early part of 1899 when new rollers and more up to date equipment installed. The mill was then known as the Tarnagulla Flour Mill Co., with Thos. Comrie as proprietor, Mr Fitzgerald was still manager, and Mr T. Leonard was the traveller. Much new equipment was put in and each of the three floors had different processes. The rollers were on the ground floor, the purifiers and elevators reel were on the second floor, plus the clean wheat bin directly over the Ganz rollers. On the top floor was the chop reel, bran reel, inter-elevator reels, brush machine cyclone sack hoist, dirty wheat shaker, clean wheat bin, dust rooms and also double damping rooms. A plant was also erected for the making of an improved quality of wheaten meal, for which purpose special machinery was procured and a pair of stones was left for grinding the meal. A complete plant for the crushing of oats etc was also erected. The driving power of the mill was supplied by a new engine complete with 16 inch cylinder, manufactured and erected by Bousfield & Co. of Eaglehawk. It was fitted with Pickering governors, connected with the cylinder was a super heater. The boiler was tested and all connections etc. overhauled, with much of it being completely renewed. There was a complete network of belts, spouts, elevators etc. all over the building, all conveniently placed. The plans etc for the new plant were drawn up by Mr J. Kilborn, manager of the firm of Bodington & Co., engineers and millwrights of Carlton, which supplied the whole of the machinery, excepting the engine. The work of erection was carried out by Mr Kilborn and his assistants to the entire satisfaction of Mr Comrie, who had gone to considerable expense to bring the mill to a completely up-todate machine, fitted with all of the most modern appliances available. An advertisement on May 6th, 1899 read: "Tarnagulla Flour Mill Co., Patent Roller Flour. Also their Digestive Wheaten Meal specially prepared for Porridge or Bread." In January 1901, 6000 bags of wheat were received weekly at the mill and it was a common sight to see the streets lined with wagons. In May 1902 the mill was lighted by gas and in July 1906 an application was made to the Tarnagulla Borough Council for permission to lay a tram track from the mill to the Railways Station. Council was agreeable to this provided suitable plans were submitted. In 1913, 15,000 bags of wheat were bought at three shillings and four pence per bushell. In January 1914 the mill was renovated. At this time 1500 bags of wheat were coming in daily, with 20,000 bags in storage. On 15th December, 1917 the mill was advertised for sale, to be sold on Friday, 21st December,.1917, on behalf of the Estate of the Late Thomas Comrie, who had died on 4th August, 1910. The Courier at that time recorded him as being responsible for the building of the mill and with being the sole proprietor. The mill was closed, apparently, for a short period. The Courier reported on 13th of September, 1918 that the mill had been sold to Mr O. Albert of Talbot and that it would re-open. An advertisement read: ALBERT. O. & SON, MILLERS. During 1920 the mill was closed and pulled down. It was later re-erected at Mildura where it operated for many years. (by Donald Clark)Photographic postcard, front image depicting view of Company's Dam and the flour mill in Tarnagulla. Handwritten on reverse: 'A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, E. Bool' and photographer's stamp 'C. Bock Photo Tarnagulla'.tarnagulla -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Lloyd Jenkins, Oral History Transcripts, 1987
Photocopy of a transcript prepared by Lloyd Jenkins and draft copy with corrections in red ink of an interview with Mr. H. G. Gilbert at his home at 423 Skipton St. Ballarat, 23 March 1987. Mr. Gilbert was a SEC Linesman and was 80 years old at the time. The interview reviews Mr. Gilbert working life prior to starting with ESCo, joining the SEC, WW2, the Guncotton or munitions plant in Ballarat West, power supply, DC power supply, stories, the Social Club (EST). Interview comprises 15 sheets of A4 paper. The draft copy comprises 35 pages.trams, tramways, oral history, audio tape transcripts, sec, linesman, esco -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, W.Whittington Wheelwright, Unknown
Blacksmith Shop High Street Melton Residence and Blacksmith Shop was continuously occupied from 1860 and demolished in 1966. Mr A.G. Macdonald operated the shop from 1923-1962 (39 years) An early photo exists of the Blacksmith Shop. It stood on what is now part of the landscaped area of the Melton Community Hall. The three blacksmiths wearing aprons are from the left, W. Whittington, G. Macdonald and A Falconer. MacDonald were employed by Whittington prior to each one in turn taking over the business, Falconer soon after selling the to MacDonald, died. He is buried in the Melton Cemetery. The old Smithy [on the right] stood in what is now 8 High Street Melton. The blacksmith and wheelwright was the forerunner of the modern motor mechanic, whose task it was and is, to keep the wheels of locomotion turning. According to the records there was a Blacksmith in Melton before 1850. In 1871, three blacksmiths, Messrs. A Blackwood, J MacPherson, and A Cameron were operating in Melton. In 1872 Mr. J.B. Whittington commenced as a blacksmith in Toolern Vale. On January 30th 1900, Mr Alexander Blackwood sold the property shown in the picture to J.B. Whittington where his son William Whittington conducted the business. William’s three children attended Melton State School No 340 The family left the district in 1921 when they moved to Essendon. Mr William Whittington died in 1963 at the age of 94. The next owner of the business, for a short period, was Mr. Ackland Falconer, who was succeeded by Mr A.G. Gordon MacDonald, in September 1923. Mr MacDonald raised a family of three. Thirty nine years later, in 1962, he retired, going to live with his son Robert in Sunshine, and the blacksmith shop finally closed its doors. This part of Melton’s history was demolished in by order of the Housing Commission, in 1966. Article research by Melton and District Historical Society Members. note: spelling should be Macdonald. History of the Melton Mechanics Institute. Mabel Rogers 1985 A.G. Macdonald Secretary 1927 – 1956 page 17. Committee member for 41 years. He also held the position of caretaker Blacksmith Shop, High Street Melton. The three blacksmiths wearing aprons are from the left, W. Whittington, G. Macdonald and A Falconer. local identities -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, W. J. Llewelyn, c1971
Yields information about the Royal Visit to Ballarat and the appearance of Bridge St during 1956 and just prior to the closure of the tramway.Set of three colour digital images taken of the Bridge St Ballarat by W. J. Llewelyn. .1 - Looking west along Bridge St from the Service Station, shows the various buildings, tram track, tram shelter and overhead. Appears to be c1971. .2 - Look east from Grenville St, 1954 with the Royal Visit decorations in the placed. Has the Dickins Self Service Grocery shop, Bucks Head Hotel and a sign for Morsheads store. Tram tracks and overhead apparent along with two trams in the far distance. .3 - Looking west along Sturt St from Bridge and Grenville St - shows the buildings in the background, tramway overhead, general congestion, letter box, tram stop shelter. A tram is parked in the loop. Has a Davies Bread advert on the Mechanics Institute building, also Thomas Jewellers, T& G and the Odeon Theatre sign.trams, tramways, bridge st, victoria st, stones corner, royal visit, grenville st, shelters, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, John Ward, 18/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the use of trams for school tours prior to closure of the Ballarat system.Digital image of trams 37, 41 and 40 loading school children at the Lydiard St North on a tour prior to the closure of the tramway. Photo by John Ward 18 August 1971. Slide title "04678 180871 7169-G SECV bogie trams 37, 41 & 40 with school children terminus Lydiard St North Ballarat Vic"trams, tramways, schools, tours, special trams, lydiard st north, tram 37, tram 41, tram 40 -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Tynan, Katharine, Princess Katharine, 1912
... Stamp indicates prior ownership: 'Walter G. Hill, Newsagent...: 'Princess Katharine' Stamp indicates prior ownership: 'Walter G ...320 p. : Frontispiece illustration: 'Princess Katharine'fictionchildren's fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Attenborough, G. M, Lady of Daylight : a portrait in blue and gold, 1930
320 p.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Whyte-Melville, G. J, Black but comely : or, the advenures of Jane Lee : in three volumes : Vol. II, 1879
304 p.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Tynan, Katharine, The Story of Cecilia by Katharine Tynan, 1911
Hardcover book with dark green cover. 304 pages.fictionkatharine tynan, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Vare, Daniele, The gate of happy sparrows, [n.d.] [1937?]
xv, 257 p.fictionfiction -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, M.M. CRAWFORD, Ourselves and the Pacific, c. 1943
Hardback green, blue print, history of nations bordering Pacific Ocean, black and white maps. Front endpaper, trade and population map, green and whte back endpaper, topographical map of the Pacific, green and whitehistory, pacific, geography -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs G. Bennetts Mayoress 1933 - 1934, c. 1934
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, international level. Mayoress Bennetts was born Christina Annie Williams in 1879 in Daylesford and died on 27th March, 1974, aged 95 in Melbourne. Christina Bennetts was Mayoress from 1933 - 34.The Bennetts were widely known for establishing Bennetts Arcade in Pall Mall.Framed, oval photographic portraits with convex glass and print, created using a collodion wet plate process. Hand coloured detail.christina williams, mayoress christina bennetts, mayor bennetts, vincent kelly phototgrapher, city of bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 10, Tony Smith, 1971
Yields information about Ballarat Tramways and trams prior to the closure of the tramway system.Set of 10 digital images of Ballarat trams prior to closure, scanned from original slides by Tony Smith, 1971 prior to closure of the system. The following photos have suffered colour change and showing some deterioration - fungal growth. .1 - 13 (Sturt St West) and 27 (Victoria St with Twin Lakes sign) crossing at King St loop with St Alipius church in the background. .2 - 13 (Sturt St West) and 17? (Mt Pleasant) crossing at Parker St loop, with the Ballarat College in the background. .3 - Single trucker, inbound, approaching the Parker St Loop, showing Mt Pleasant. .4 - 30 in Sturt St, descending the hill to Grenville St, with other trams in the background, including Woolworths Big W and the Dickins Store. Also has the 8 hour monument. 30 showing City. .5 - 37 running Special, no passengers, crossing Lydiard St Nth, heading for Grenville St. Has the Titanic bandstand, Mechanics Institute in the background. .6 - 33 and three other single truckers in the City Loop - has the Ballarat Gas Co and other buildings in the background. .7 - 37 showing Special passing 33 and other trams parked in the City Loop. Has Dickins, Ballarat Gas Co, Edmonds, Patersons store in the background. .8 - 17 crossing Lydiard St Nth in Sturt St. 17 has destination of Gardens via Drummond Nth, and a Twin Lakes sign. Includes the T&G sign in the background. .9 - 31, a single trucker and bogie tram crossing at Depot loop, Wendouree Parade - 31 showing Victoria St. .10 - 17 waiting in Gardens Loop, showing Mt Pleasant.trams, tramways, king st, victoria st, sturt st west, sturt st, grenville st, city loop, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 13, tram 27, tram 30, tram 37, tram 33, tram 17, tram 31 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Photograph, Framed
Black plastic framed B&W photo of patrol B9535 prior to insertion at base. Photo has buildings in background.Patrol B9535 prior to insertion 10 Apr 71. Tpr G Mathews, Cpl K Bowen, Tpr S Dembrowski, Tpr G Beplate, 2nd Lt B Jones accidentally killed 5 hrs after this photo was taken.sas patrol b9535, tpr g mathews, cpl k bowen, 2nd lt b jones, tpr s dembrowski, tpr g beplate, photograph, sas -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Allocation of Tramcars 1936", 1968
Depot list - book formed from 2 sheets, centre stapled with a single stapled titled "Melbourne tramcar to depot allocation during the year 1936 prior to the opening of Brunswick Depot" Published as a supplement to June 1968 issue. Prepared by B. Dwan from information supplied by R. G. Bishop. On the rear has a list of the number of grip cars and trailers at Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Nicholson St and South Melbourne.trams, tramways, preston workshops, lists, tramcars, lists, depots, depot allocation, brunswick, cable trams