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Clunes Museum
Photograph
... GUN CLUB MEMBERS...FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES GUN CLUB MEMBERS WITH TROPHY... CLUB MEMBERS FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES GUN CLUB MEMBERS ...FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES GUN CLUB MEMBERS WITH TROPHY. UNDER GLASSclunes, gun club members -
Katandra and District History Group
Katandra Gun Club photograph, Katandra Gun Club
... Katandra Gun Club photograph...Katandra Gun Club...A4 size copy of original photograph of the Katandra Inn Gun... of the Katandra Inn Gun Club photograph Katandra Gun Club Katandra Gun ...A4 size copy of original photograph of the Katandra Inn Gun Club photograph -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, VICTA STUDIO CLUNES
... gun club...POST CARD PHOTOGRAPH CLUNES GUN CLUB - TEA BREAK AT CLUB... BASKET. local history photography photographs gun club VICTA ...PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN IN FRONT OF SHINGLE ROOF HUT, DURING SMOKO BREAK. MEMBERS SEATED ON USED WOODEN BOXES AROUND SET TABLE - BEER BOTTLE, WINE CARAFE, TEA AND COFFEE. EMPTY WOODEN BOXES AND CHINESE CARRYING BASKET.POST CARD PHOTOGRAPH CLUNES GUN CLUB - TEA BREAK AT CLUB HOUSE.VICTA STUDIO CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, gun club -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Photograph of a sign, "Nui Dat Gun Club"
... Photograph of a sign, "Nui Dat Gun Club"...Nui Dat Gun Club...Framed photo on a sign, "Nui Dat Gun Club" and addition... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Sign Nui Dat Gun Club ...Framed photo on a sign, "Nui Dat Gun Club" and addition sign, "Next Shoot".sign, nui dat gun club -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
... gun club...COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH GUN CLUB - FIELD AND GAME CLUB HOUSE MT... history photography photographs gun club COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH GUN ...COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH GUN CLUB - FIELD AND GAME CLUB HOUSE MT-CAMERON ROAD. CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, gun club -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
... gun club... PLANTED DURING EARLY DAYS OF CLUNES GUN CLUB... history photography photographs gun club COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH AREA ...COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH AREA NEAR CREEK PREPARED AND TREES PLANTED DURING EARLY DAYS OF CLUNES GUN CLUBlocal history, photography, photographs, gun club -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Flyer - Gun Club Estate, Highett, 1927
... Gun Club Estate, Highett...Melbourne Gun Club...Gun Club Estate, Bentleigh 76 housing blocks - York... Avenue Brewer Road Grace Street Victor Road Melbourne Gun Club ...The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations. York Investments Pty Ltd purchased the land in 1927.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleGun Club Estate, Bentleigh 76 housing blocks - York Investments Pty Ltdthomas street, erica avenue, brewer road, grace street, victor road, melbourne gun club, benteligh, real estate -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
... gun club... IN READINESS FOR PROJECT - CLUNES GUN CLUB - FIELD AND GAME... history photography photographs gun club COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH SMALL ...COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH SMALL TREES PLANTED NEAR CREEK AND ROAD IN READINESS FOR PROJECT - CLUNES GUN CLUB - FIELD AND GAMElocal history, photography, photographs, gun club -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Ballarat East, 1916, 24/05/1916
... , Eureka Gardens and Reserve, Gun Club... Asylum, Eureka Gardens and Reserve, Gun Club Ballarat East, 1916 ...Plan of streets and allotments in Ballarat East. Includes: Bakery Hill, Canadian Station, Eureka Cemetery, Orphan Asylum, Eureka Gardens and Reserve, Gun Clubballarat east, bakery hill, eureka stockade site, eureka gardens, ballarat orphanage -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: READY, AIM, FIRE
... at a target at the Bendigo Gun Club during an event....: Charles Ashman takes aim at a target at the Bendigo Gun Club ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, October 30, 2004. Ready, aim,fire: Charles Ashman takes aim at a target at the Bendigo Gun Club during an event.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Callawadda Gun Club 1978
... Callawadda Gun Club 1978...Callawadda Gun Club 1978... grampians Callawadda Gun Club 1978 Stawell Sport Callawadda Gun Club ...Callawadda Gun Club 1978stawell sport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Callawadda Gun Club -- group photograph 1978
... Callawadda Gun Club -- group photograph 1978...Callawadda Gun Club group photograph 1978... grampians Callawadda Gun Club group photograph 1978 Stawell Sport ...Callawadda Gun Club group photograph 1978stawell sport -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1913
... cowes gun club members...Photograph of the members of the Cowes Gun Club in 1913... Island local history photography cowes gun club members black ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the members of the Cowes Gun Club in 1913 Back row: H Jenner, A Findlay, W Jenner, L McFee, P McFee, F Jenner, W. Wilson. Front row: D McKenzie, H Gulliver, G Jenner.local history, photography, cowes gun club members, black & white photograph, cowes gun club, john jenner, bryant west -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Callawadda Gun Club with L to R Mr Jim Morrissey, Mr Gary Solomano Jnr& Mr Leon Gibson
... Callawadda Gun Club with L to R Mr Jim Morrissey, Mr Gary...Callawadda Gun Club L to R Jim Morrissey. Gary Solomano Jnr... grampians Callawadda Gun Club L to R Jim Morrissey. Gary Solomano ...Callawadda Gun Club L to R Jim Morrissey. Gary Solomano Jnr. Leon Gibson.stawell sport -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, ROGER PURCELL, 1997
... GUN CLUB...COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM COLLAGE OF CLUNES GUN CLUB...COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM COLLAGE OF CLUNES GUN CLUB ...COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM COLLAGE OF CLUNES GUN CLUB MEMBERS. JANUARY 1903. COLLAGE REG. NO. 1001.2.3PHOTOGRAPH / COPY OF MR. B. SAMPSONlocal history, photography, photographs, gun club -
Melton City Libraries
Document, In Recognition of Donald Mackintosh, 1994
... Gun Club at 23. In 1890 he won the Melbourne Gun Club £1000... Marsh Shooting Club at the age of ten and the Melbourne Gun Club ..."Donald Mackintosh was born in Rockbank on 21 September 1866. He quickly proved himself as an expert shot, joining the Bacchus Marsh Shooting Club at the age of ten and the Melbourne Gun Club at 23. In 1890 he won the Melbourne Gun Club £1000 Cup Handicap.Donald represented Australia at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games. However, due to confusion at the time over whether this competition was an official Olympic event, Donald was not recognised as an Olympic medallist during his lifetime. In 1987 the IOC issued Donald’s gold and bronze medals. Donald continued to travel around Europe and won many other competitions, including the London Gun Club Challenge Cup three times in a row and the Grand Prix at Monte Carlo twice. As well as being an expert shot, Donald was also well educated and wrote poetry. Most astonishingly, he was also completely blind in his left eye".Document with a list of achievements by Olympian Donald Mackintoshlocal identities -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Olympian gets his Gold, 96 years on, 1996
... Gun Club at 23. In 1890 he won the Melbourne Gun Club £1000... Marsh Shooting Club at the age of ten and the Melbourne Gun Club ..."Donald Mackintosh was born in Rockbank on 21 September 1866. He quickly proved himself as an expert shot, joining the Bacchus Marsh Shooting Club at the age of ten and the Melbourne Gun Club at 23. In 1890 he won the Melbourne Gun Club £1000 Cup Handicap. Donald represented Australia at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games. However, due to confusion at the time over whether this competition was an official Olympic event, Donald was not recognised as an Olympic medallist during his lifetime. In 1987 the IOC issued Donald’s gold and bronze medals. Donald continued to travel around Europe and won many other competitions, including the London Gun Club Challenge Cup three times in a row and the Grand Prix at Monte Carlo twice. As well as being an expert shot, Donald was also well educated and wrote poetry. Most astonishingly, he was also completely blind in his left eye".Melton Bacchus Marsh Express article about Olympian Donald Mackintosh local identities, sport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr A Dart Memorial Trophy at the Stawell Gun Club -- L to R Mr Col Dooley from St Arnaud, Mr Phil Scott from Stawell, Mr Cec Blackley from Horsham with Mrs Maysie Dart presenting the Mr A Dart trophy
... Mr A Dart Memorial Trophy at the Stawell Gun Club -- L to R...A. Dart Memorial Trophy (Stawell Gun Club) L to R Col... grampians A. Dart Memorial Trophy (Stawell Gun Club) L to R Col ...A. Dart Memorial Trophy (Stawell Gun Club) L to R Col Dooley St.Arnaud. Phil Scott Stawell. Cec Blackley Horsham. Mrs Maysie Dart presenting trophy in memory of her late Husband.stawell sport -
Melton City Libraries
Booklet, Donald Mackintosh, 1997
... Prix Monte Carlo twice The London Gun Club Challenge Cup (3... Monte Carlo twice The London Gun Club Challenge Cup (3 times ...Donald Mackintosh an Olympic gold medallist marksman. 1900 Games Shooting Donald Mackintosh Universal Paris Exposition pigeon shooting events won the Prix (Grand) de l’Exposition The grande Prix Centenaire 3rd de Paris tied ??? Winner of the Grand Prix Monte Carlo twice The London Gun Club Challenge Cup (3 times in a row) The Melbourne Gun Club Challenge (3 times in a row) The Gran Prize of Italy The Grand Prize Aix les Bains The Belgian Championship The Milan Grand Prize The Madrid Grand Prize as a result was declared the Champion of the WorldRestoration of Donald Mackintosh's grave site at the Melton Cemeterylocal identities, sport -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book - Minute Book, Eltham District Gun Club, 1948-1950
... Eltham District Gun Club...Eltham District Gun Club...Minute Book for the Eltham District Gun Club from the first... melbourne Minute Book for the Eltham District Gun Club from ...Minute Book for the Eltham District Gun Club from the first meeting held at the Shire Hall, 6th Sept 1948 to 9th May 1950. Those recorded present at the first meeting were: K. Maxwell, C. Norman, R. Norman, W.R. Squire, R.J. Squire, C. Bode, J. Harris, R. Staff, C. Thorne, F. Jones, W.S. Harrison, F.N. Squire and C.T. Martin. F.N. Squire was appointed President. C.T. Martin appointed Secretary. Those appointed to Committee were C.Bode, H.Correll, J. Harris, C. Thorne, F. Jones, W.R. Squire, R.J. Squire Finacial funds for the club to be raised by debentures issued to members, valued at £5 each. It was agreed that the Eltham Gun Club was to be affiliated with the Australian Clay Pigeon Trap Shooting Association J. Shallard was to be appointed club solicitor Club to be known as Eltham District Gun Club (Clay Targets) Commercial Bank of Australasia to be used for club's banking puposes Annual membership fee fixed at £5 k. maxwell, c. norman, r. norman, w. squire, r.j. squire, c. bode, j. harris, r. staff, c. thorne, w.s. harrison, f.n. squire, c.t. martin, eltham district gun club, minute book, eltham shire hall, h.correll, f. jones, w.r. squire, australian clay pigeon trap shooting association, j. shallard, eltham district gun club (clay targets), commercial bank of australasia, cba -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Shotgun Cartridges
... Warrnambool Gun Club... a Gun Club since the 19th century and they may have been kept... for keeping them is now not known. Warrnambool has had a Gun Club ...These cartridges have been used to contain pellets or shot to be fired from a shotgun. They have been in the collection of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society for many years but the reason for keeping them is now not known. Warrnambool has had a Gun Club since the 19th century and they may have been kept as souvenirs of a past clubThese cartridges are of minor interest and may have some use as display items..1 A blue plastic container with a fluted edge at the top which is open. The base has a brass holder with etched figures and letters. .2 A red plastic container open at the top which has a fluted edge. The base has a brass holder with etched figures and letters and there is black printing on the side of the cartridge .3 A gold-coloured plastic container open at the top. There is black printing on the side of the container and etched figures and letters on the base of the brass holder..1 12, IMI .2 Winchester 12 GA, AA, Winchester 350, 3-50-32-7 Trap .3. Winchester 12 GA AA, Winchester 275, 2.75-32-7 Trapwarrnambool gun club, warrnambool history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 3, Peter Bruce, 1970s
... with directions for Mt Clean, Sebastopol Gun Club. Photo taken by Peter... Gun Club. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior ...Yields information about the highway crossing Albert St Sebastopol from both sides.Digital image, black and white, set of three images of No. 41 crossing Albert St Sebastopol. .1 - No. 41 southbound, before crossing Albert St. .2 - ditto, after crossing Albert St .3 - No. 41 on return, north bound. Note the pole with directions for Mt Clean, Sebastopol Gun Club. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 41 at the Highway"trams, tramways, albert st, sebastopol, tram 41 -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Shield Team Shoot Badge, 1960s
... Legacy Shield was the Croydon Gun Club. The event raised £425... was the Croydon Gun Club. The event raised £425 and was going ...An example of a Legacy badge issued to participants in a clay target shooting competition. It appears it was an event organised by Legacy as a social event for Legatees. An article in the Weekly Bulletin in April 1963 shows there was a Clay Target Shoot day at the Point Cook RAAF Station. The winners of the first Legacy Shield was the Croydon Gun Club. The event raised £425 and was going to be an annual event. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.A record of a badge made for a sporting competition that Legacy participated in.Gold badge x 20 of the Legacy torch with black, red and white enamel containing the words Legacy Shield Team Shoot. legatee event, competition, prize -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Shield Team Shoot Badge
... Legacy Shield was the Croydon Gun Club. The event raised £425... was the Croydon Gun Club. The event raised £425 and was going ...An example of a Legacy badge issued to participants in a clay target shooting competition. It appears it was an event organised by Legacy as a social event for Legatees. An article in the Weekly Bulletin in April 1963 shows there was a Clay Target Shoot day at the Point Cook RAAF Station. The winners of the first Legacy Shield was the Croydon Gun Club. The event raised £425 and was going to be an annual event. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.A record of a badge made for a sporting competition that Legacy participated in.Gold badge x 2 of the Legacy torch with black, red and white enamel containing the words Legacy Shield Team Shoot. Imprinted 'AT Webb Son' or 'Webb Melb' on reverse. One has been inscribed with the year 1963.legatee event, competition, prize -
Melton City Libraries
Document, Telegram from Donald McIntosh, Unknown
... ??? the Grand Prix Monte Carlo twice The London Gun Club Challenge... ??? the Grand Prix Monte Carlo twice The London Gun Club Challenge Cup ...Donald Mackintosh – notes from eeb notebook with re binding 1900 Games Shooting Donald Mackintosh Universal Paris Exposition pigeon shooting events won the Prix (Grand) de l’Exposition The grande Prix Centenaire 3rd de Paris tied ??? the Grand Prix Monte Carlo twice The London Gun Club Challenge Cup (3 times in a row) The Melbourne Gun Club Challenge (3 times in a row) The Gran Prize of Italy The Grand Prize Aix les Bains The Belgian Championship The Madrid Grand Prize as a result was declared the Champion of the World recorded Sydney Morning Herald and Australasian. Items of importance from Martha Myers/ Marjorie collection. Donald bought a freestanding gramophone to encourage Marjorie in her music studies to be able to listen to the great artists and composers and performers of the time He also bought an oil and watercolour paintings of the same scene at the Mitta Mitta river. The artist was Margery McCann sister of the well known artist (his work is in the State Library Gallery) Photograph of Donald and his friend Jock Lauder. Sheet music Francis and Day 4th Album if Harry Lauder’s Popular Songs. Roamin’ in the Gloamin Allans & Co. Christmas and New Year card signed From D & M Macintosh 1933- Melton Village of Stars – includes Marjorie Myers, twice winner of South Street Competitions, pianoforte Ballarat. May Ferris, Gold Medal for highest marks for L.L.C.M. Exam London College of Music in the Commonwealth. Telegram sent to Mrs Myers from McIntoshlocal identities -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Harry Bradley - Phillip Island Identity
... Lang Lang Gun Club... Bradley - Equal 1st Competition at the Lang Lang Gun Club 491-07.... Historical Harry Bradley Ted Walton Edwin Bradley Lang Lang Gun Club ...Harry Bradley was a local Identity. Born in Yorkshire, England, 8/4/1916. Joined the Australian Army 19/5/1941 living in Cowes Phillip Island Victoria.Historical491-01: Harry Bradley an Australia Army Portrait - WWII 491-02: Harry Bradley & Ted Walton, very close fishing mates 491-03: Original House of Bradleys, opposite Race Track?? Ford Vehicle. Now Beachcomber Estate 491-04: Harry Bradley working on the 1st Phillip Island Bridge 491-05: Harry Bradley's parents - Father - Edwin and Mother who was killed by a bull 491-06: Harry Bradley - Equal 1st Competition at the Lang Lang Gun Club 491-07: Elsford Guest House - Post Card 491-08: Map of Phillip Island - Post Card Also DVD supplied with 491-01 to 06 on it.As Above with Harry's details listed on 491-01harry bradley, ted walton, edwin bradley, lang lang gun club, elsford guest house, phillip island map -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mick Walsh, Mick Walsh Stawell Studio Colour Negatives, 1975 to 1986
... Wine Norm Sendoff Sheep Show 1984 Gun Club Trophies Treloar... Wine Norm Sendoff Sheep Show 1984 Gun Club Trophies Treloar ...Negatives from Stawell Photographer. Discarded from Penna Print Ararat. Son contacted and gave approval for Stawell Historical Society to keep them. Only those of a non personal nature scanned. Salvation Army Centenary Laverne & Baby OKeefe Family Bull & Mouth Hotel Larken Lindy Muller Reg Mathews & Muller Newton Slaughter Yards Silverband Falls Watchorn Painting Sharon McLeod Dave Morgan Mr & Mrs Stan Faravoni Seppelts Launch of New Wine Norm Sendoff Sheep Show 1984 Gun Club Trophies Treloar Accident Dunn Brothers Barkers Cages Suzanne Wilson & Harris Austin Baby Stawell Mall Laverne Baby St Pattrics School Alterations Adreanne Loraine Eric Dunn Grandfather Fraser Family four generations Phil Gray First Communion 1984 Gail McCann & Neil Haggert Monument Rugg Christine McLeod & Phillip Elliott Salvation Army Ladies Bowling Team 1984 Glen Jasper Family Goldfields Motel Lyn Smith & Peatt Sue Frencham & Ian Barham Gay Rahley & Robert Delley Colour negatives of families, weddings and other. Nineteen Lever Arch Folders Mick Walsh 52 Patrick Street Stawellphotography -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Warrnambool New Brewery, 1870s
... Society, the Rowing Club (as President) and the Gun Club (pigeon... Society, the Rowing Club (as President) and the Gun Club (pigeon ...This is an invoice sent from the Warrnambool New Brewery (Walter Sheldrick & Co.) to Captain Selby. The Bill was for two dozen ales ordered on November 4th 1873 and for 6 dozen ales ordered on November 24th 1873 (cost £6-18-0). The bill was paid in February 1874. The Warrnambool New Brewery was established in 1868 by a company headed by a Warrnambool butcher and hotel proprietor, Walter Sheldrick. It was at the corner of Timor and Fairy Streets. After the first year the company was wound up and Walter Sheldrick and Thomas Price and, initially, two other partners, continued on the business. Sheldrick died in 1876 and his son Richard took over the business. By 1892 he had left the business and the brewery was operated by Edward Price, Edmund Hutton and William Trigg. In 1894 the brewery was sold and continued on until it was closed in 1922. The labels of Warrnambool Sheldricks ales had been known throughout the Western District for over 50 years. Captain Selby came to Warrnambool in the late 1860s and lived at ‘Clifton’ on the banks of the Hopkins River not far from the mouth if the river. He was a keen sportsman and was prominent in the Anglers Society, the Rowing Club (as President) and the Gun Club (pigeon shooting).As this is an original 1873 docket it is of considerable interest. It refers to the Warrnambool New Brewery, a prominent business in Warrnambool for over 50 years and to Captain Selby, well-known at the time in sporting circles. We have a good collection of other Captain Selby dockets. This is a buff-coloured piece of paper, an 1873 invoice sent from the Warrnambool New Brewery (Walter Sheldrick and Company) to Captain Selby of Warrnambool. The docket has printed red lines and both printed and handwritten material in black ink. The page has one small tear.warrnambool, walter sheldrick, captain selby, warrnambool new brewery, sheldrick ales -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GUNS
... 23, 2004. Guns: the Newbridge Rifle Club, formed in 1900... '' The way we were'' from Tuesday, March 23, 2004. Guns ...Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Tuesday, March 23, 2004. Guns: the Newbridge Rifle Club, formed in 1900. Standing, from left: Will Hart, T. Brown, D. Joyner, G. Daws, B. Walker, N. Ramsay, B. Gerard, A. Michael, B. Hamilton, J. Bruce, V. Pola, F. Bruce, E. Summers, A. Walker, B. Chamberlain, P. Rayner, T. Skinner, G. Martin, B. Michael. Sitting: T. Claridge, B. Claridge, G. Gibson, W. Ramsay, Nat. Hart, Bob Douglas, Brigade Captain, J. Joyner, S. Hatt, B. McKenzie, C. Summers, W. Bridge, T. Michael. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Mrs Knox and Beryl Gillespie at the First Hundred Years Celebration of Melton State School 430, 1970
... the Melton Valley Golf Club in 1960. The Gun Club as our Club House... the Melton Valley Golf Club in 1960. The Gun Club as our Club House ...Beryl Knox speaking about early life in Melton. Page 1 1949 – 64 years ago. We began our married life at Melton Sth. The house on the corner of the Exford Rd and Staughton St-- dusty gravel roads, box thorns and noxious weeds everywhere and a sprinkling of houses and vacant land. It was a friendly community consisting of old family names. McDonalds, Blacks, Dodemaide, Cahill, Coopers, Minns, Tinklers, Nesbitts, Cochranes, Wickhams, Exells. Mavis Butler. The home owned by Mr. Robinson and Miss Robinson had been shifted in two parts transported from Diggers Rest and it is still standing 2013. Bruce’s father purchased the house and two adjoining blocks, the Conways built on one and the Rawlinson family on the other block. Eileen still resides there, she was only a baby in a pram and the family had not long arrived from England. The railway line was close to the house and the contents would rattle when heavy steams trains went through, and on a clear frosty night the 1am paper train would echo roar through very loudly when labouring towards the Exford Bridge. Then the two carriage motor train was introduced, this was great for the workers and schoolies who travelled to Melbourne. The train pulled up at the crossing or riding to pick up or drop off. Melva Gillespie (nee Hirt) Bill Cahill delivered the milk by the billy and then in bottles. Len Kennedy (Paul Kennedy’s father, Norma Murrays son) delivered Jongebloeds bread, he always had a sweep going for the Melbourne Cup and raffles for the footy club. Mr. Woodgate owned an old bus and pick up point was the Post Office when there was a Saturday film on a Melton. There were no doctors or dentists in the district. If we need a Doctor we had to travel to Bacchus Marsh or discuss problems over the phone. In later years a Bacchus Marsh Doctor rented the Bluestone building in McKenzie St a couple of days a week. If we needed the Dentist we had to travel to West Footscray or Footscray. We did our banking at “State Savings” then the Miss Minns had the agency and then Bardsleys Store. We travelled to Bacchus Marsh to the National and Commercial banks. Station Rd to Western Highway, now (High Street) was a narrow stretch of bitumen and gravel farmland either side and a couple of farm houses and large gum trees on the properties. Page 2 North of the Railway line Mrs Bessie Jones, mother of Chas and Betty Jones managed the Post Office, next door to her Chas and Betty had the Shell Centre, and later moved the business to Melton. Hughie Nesbitt and mother owned the grocery and hardware store, and I bought my first set of saucepans there. On the opposite side of Station road Mr Coombe owned the fruit shop, and also provided soft drinks and lollies for children. The Chaff Mill was on the corner of Station Rd and Brooklyn Rd. Mr Lumsden was manager and later years Bernie Trethowan and Jack Butler were partners. It finally burnt down and is a Service Station now. Along Brooklyn Rd there were a few houses and Victoria Hall, not a very big hall, but catered for lots of functions, Balls, Fancy Dress, Bazaars, Square Dancing and meetings. The Bacchus Marsh Baptists held Sunday School in the hall. A group of shops were built south of the railway line Molly and Len Skinner managed the Post Office and handled a few essential groceries. Tom McDonald and Ron Lunsberg were the butchers. Mary and Syd Cooper lived next door to us and often in turn would run out of something when we had a baking spree we would borrow or exchange, sugar flour etc over the fence. Mavis and Jack Butler lived there before the Coopers. Bernie and Iris Trethowan lived two doors up. Neighbours were invited into their home to view the first black and white television in Melton Sth. Bill Exell was one of the first Melton Sth farmers to sell his land to developers, the land was idle for years before housing developed. I joined the Melton Valley Golf Club in 1960. The Gun Club as our Club House, an old tin shed consisting a water tank, trestle table and forms and dirt floor. It was a 9 hole course with sand scraps and landscape putting before greens. The Common or parkland was part of the Golf Course. It was open for every ones recreation. Roy Norton an old identity trained his trotters on the Common and wouldn’t clear the track for the golfers. The golfers had to avoid him to continue to play. We had to keep clear when the young youths came in their paddock cars and motorbikes. Over the years the Toolern Creek flooded its banks, water and debri covered the course on one year our first Club house was flooded out. It took several working bees to clean it up. We lived at Melton Sth for 15 years and moved to Melton on the farm “Croxton Park.” The Nixon family farm “Mowbray” adjoined the farm. Bruce worked the land cropping the farm when Mrs Nixon died. Page 3 (page 4 on the handwritten script) Bruce had the first offer to buy, in those days it wasn’t easy to get good bank loans. Part of the land is the Golf Course now and Mr O’Shea purchased the bulk. Moving to Melton was totally different – I became involved with Committees, Scouts, Guides, Mothers Clubs, CWA, Church Op shop (8 years). Melton Amateurs players produced and tutored by Mabel Rogers exerts from Pyjama Game, South Pacific, Carousel - later years a group of ladies did gentle water exercise at Essendon and Station Road swimming pool. I was 20 or so years in Probus. The local followed the football, there was always a Gymkhana on the long weekend in June. The tennis always created a lot of interest during the finals. It didn’t matter which team played the supporters were treated to a cup of tea and leftovers from their afternoon tea. In 1978 were the first residents to move into the Jennings Estate Kurunjang and lived there 31 years and retired 4 years ago into Unit. The amazing changes I have experienced. Merrimu supplied our water, after depending on tanks. The landscape changed completely when developers came in, no more dusty plains \ typed web Sept 2013 McFarlane, Mrs Knox and Beryl Gillespie at the First Hundred Years Celebration of Melton State School 430. The event was held at Mechanics Hall, Melton.local identities, local significant events, education