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Melton City Libraries
Card, Scottish Debutante Ball invite, 1973
... "The Mechanics’ Institute hall (demolished) and the library... at the Mechanics Hall... hosted by Scots Church Melton at the Mechanics Hall ..."The Mechanics’ Institute hall (demolished) and the library played a central role in the story of Melton social life, and in the development of its learning, culture, entertainment, celebration, commemoration and many community groups. The building on the site today - with the Court House the only remaining early community or public building remaining in High Street - is a tribute to the energy and talents of the very small Melton community over many years. Its substantial size, brick materials, and the evident use of an architect in its design, sets it apart from most other simple weatherboard Mechanics’ Institutes that were built in smaller country towns in Victoria. The financing and upkeep of this building, which was community-owned until 1982, and built on land purchased by the community rather than granted by Government, itself contributed to the coming together of the Melton community in decision making and fundraising. Although the original hall is demolished, the 1983 Melton Community Hall adjacent is partly its successor, demolition of the Institute hall having been predicated on its construction. The surviving brick front portion of the Institute was opened by the Hon. J Murray, Premier of Victoria in 1910". Scottish Debutante Ball hosted by Scots Church Melton at the Mechanics Hallchurches -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, No, Nanette stage production, 1968
... Production held at Mechanics Hall, Melton... at Mechanics Hall, Melton Misc. Local Identities Barrie Collection ...Production held at Mechanics Hall, Meltonmisc., local identities -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, No, Nanette stage production, 1968
... Play held at Mechanics Hall, Melton... Photograph No, No, Nanette stage production Play held at Mechanics ...Play held at Mechanics Hall, Meltonmisc., local identities -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, No, Nanette, 1968
... Stage production held at Mechanics Hall... Photograph No, No, Nanette Stage production held at Mechanics Hall ...Stage production held at Mechanics Hallmisc., local identities -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Melton District Exhibition, 1926
... Section of the exhibition held at Mechanics Hall... at Mechanics Hall Mr C E Barrie was the President of the District ...Mr C E Barrie was the President of the District ExhibitionSection of the exhibition held at Mechanics Hallcouncil, local identities -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, No, Nanette stage production, 1968
... Stage production held at Mechanics Hall, Melton... at Mechanics Hall, Melton Misc. local identities Barrie Collection ...Stage production held at Mechanics Hall, Meltonmisc., local identities -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group Photo of the Harris' at the decorated Mechanic Hall in Great Western 1932
... . Decorations in Mechanics Hall Great Western. 1932 In Great Western...Decorations in Mechanics Hall Great Western for Diamond... in Mechanics Hall Great Western for Diamond Wedding 1932 William Harris ...Harris. WM. & Jane – Diamond Wedding Anniversary. Decorations in Mechanics Hall Great Western. 1932 In Great Western Families Book under Harris are similar photo'sBlack and white photo, Showing decorations in Mechanic Hall for Diamond Wedding Anniversary. Floral arrangements on stands . Ceiling swags with diamonds and Bells possibly paper. Closed off area fronted with Diamonds cut out and attached to board. Group includes Ernest Harris & Wife. Decorations in Mechanics Hall Great Western for Diamond Wedding 1932 William Harris And Jane Harris ( Nee Colley) 21 October 1932stawell -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1998
... Colour photograph of Mechanics Hall, Lakes Entrance... Lakes Mechanics 1992 Colour photograph of Mechanics Hall, Lakes ...Showing vehicle sending up spray from flood waters beside hall, June 1998.Colour photograph of Mechanics Hall, Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Mechanics 1992halls, demolition, construction -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1992 c
... Also colour photograph of main entry to Mechanics Institute...Colour photograph showing the back entry to the Mechanics... to Mechanics Institute Hall and Library extension taken in 1998 04665.1 ...Also colour photograph of main entry to Mechanics Institute Hall and Library extension taken in 1998 04665.1 10 x 15 cmColour photograph showing the back entry to the Mechanics Hall before demolition, room to the left of stairs occupied by Lakes Entrance Family History Group and to the right by Tambo Shire Historical Society Lakes Entrance Victoriaaccommodation, environment, volunteering -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Entrance Hall Mechanics Institute 2005, Malmsbury apr-05
... Entrance Hall Mechanics Institute 2005, Malmsbury apr-05...-ranges Photograph Photograph Entrance Hall Mechanics Institute ...People - "Bransgrove, Graeme" Buildings - Mechanics Institute Associated with - "Mhs, Exhibition" -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Entrance Hall Mechanics Institute 2005, Malmsbury apr-05
... Entrance Hall Mechanics Institute 2005, Malmsbury apr-05...-ranges Photograph Photograph Entrance Hall Mechanics Institute ...People - "Bransgrove, Graeme" Buildings - Mechanics Institute Associated with - "Mhs, Exhibition" -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Fish Marie, 1999
... Colour photograph of demolition of Mechanics Hall, in Lakes... Colour photograph of demolition of Mechanics Hall, in Lakes ...Premier Jeff KennettColour photograph of demolition of Mechanics Hall, in Lakes Entrance, Victoria.celebrations, government -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Evans, Constance, My Husband's People by Constance M. Evans, 1948
... :'Dispatch Newsagency, Mortlake'; 'Mooroopna Mechanics Hall & Free...Mooroopna Mechanics Hall and Free Library... Newsagency, Mortlake'; 'Mooroopna Mechanics Hall & Free Library ...Romance novel.Hardcover book, 207 pages. Book has a brown cover.fictionRomance novel.constance m. evans, romance, fiction -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Album - Photograph, Marie Fish, 1980 c
... in Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance Victoria... of photographs taken at Art Workshop Display in Mechanics Hall Lakes ...Small album of photographs taken at Art Workshop Display in Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance Victoriaheritage, historical society -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Archive - Documents
... Archive box containing documents relevant to Mechanics Hall... documents relevant to Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance, manilla folder ...Archive box containing documents relevant to Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance, manilla folder with various pamphletsdocuments, pamphlets -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1990c
... at Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance Victoria... women at Rotary Art Show at Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance ...Black and white photograph of two women at Rotary Art Show at Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance Victoriaarts, people -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Price Wendy, 2008
... Colour photograph of the Mechanics Hall, Library and Shire... in room display. Halls Floods Colour photograph of the Mechanics ...This is the after paired photograph used in the 150 year Lakes Entrance 1858-2008 display|The before paired photograph number 02401|Also one 12 x 16 framed photograph used in room display.Colour photograph of the Mechanics Hall, Library and Shire business centre in Mechanics Street, Lakes Entrance Victoriahalls, floods -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2008
... Network Expo in Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance Victoria... choir at Volunteer Network Expo in Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance ...Colour photograph of Primary School choir at Volunteer Network Expo in Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Black & White, Cheltenham Mechanics Institute,Library, Temperance hall, c1960
... Photograph, Black & White, Cheltenham Mechanics Institute...cheltenham mechanics institute, cheltenham temperance hall..., Black & White, Cheltenham Mechanics Institute,Library ...The Mechanics Institute, built c 1890, was the focal point for the Cheltenham area's social activities, public meetings, adult education, etc. until its demolition 1960 when a new Cheltenham Hall was erectedThe early settlers erected this Mechanics Institute prior to 1900 as a public meeting place, library, temperance hall and it was used for social eventsBlack & White photograph in the Moorabbin News c 1960 showing the Mechanics Institute, c1900 Nepean Highway Cheltenhamcheltenham mechanics institute, cheltenham temperance hall, cheltenham church of christ, keys robert, lepage everet, moorabin news, leader newspapers, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Monica Boogs, Lodge brings hall back to life, 21 Jan 1998
... mernda mechanics institute community hall...Trustees of the Mernda Mechanics Institute Hall... of the Mernda Mechanics Institute Hall and the Buffalo Lodge members ...Trustees of the Mernda Mechanics Institute Hall and the Buffalo Lodge members hold a joint open day to celebrate the rebirth of the hall which is to be renamed Mernda Mechanics Institute Community Hall.Historical building of the Shire of WhittleseaNewsprint with black and white image.mernda, bluestone building, mernda mechanics institute, buffalo lodge mernda, mernda mechanics institute community hall, mernda free library, terry palmer, ken lennox -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Archive - Documents
... Archive box containing documentation relevant to Mechanics... documentation relevant to Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance, manilla folder ...Archive box containing documentation relevant to Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance, manilla folder with various cuttings and lettersdocuments, letters -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Administrative Record - Mniute book, 1907
... of Mechanics Hall Institute Lakes Entrance for period 1907 to 1956... produced by Committee of Mechanics Hall Institute Lakes Entrance ...382 pages, all pages used, heavy cardboard cover, leather bound, has sticker for Paper Merchants, Andrew Jack & Co, on inside front coverGreen covered Minute book produced by Committee of Mechanics Hall Institute Lakes Entrance for period 1907 to 1956minute books -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Invitation, Bairnsdale Printing, 1953
... Final Dinner, held at the Mechanics' Institute Hall on Monday... Final Dinner". It was held in the Mechanics Hall on Monday 12th... and Grand Final Dinner". It was held in the Mechanics Hall on Monday ...This is an invitation to the Orbost Football Club's Grand Final Dinner, held at the Mechanics' Institute Hall on Monday 12th October, 1953. The Orbost football club players were known as the Busters and wore green and gold guernseys. An Orbost football team has participated in the East Gippsland League since the early 20th century. In 2003 in response to a dwindling population, the Snowy Rovers and Orbost Football Clubs were driven to merge into the Orbost Snowy RoversFootball clubs, through their many changes, have always been an important social fabric of the community. Sport is often regarded as an important part of life in rural Australia, contributing to community identity, sense of place, social interaction and good health. A cardboard invitation in the shape of an oval football. On a pale blue background in brown print is "Premiership and Grand Final Dinner". It was held in the Mechanics Hall on Monday 12th October 1953. at 7.30 p.m. At the bottom is "W.G.Weston President" and "Lee Allen Secretary"football sport orbost-football-club -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, East Gippsland Newspaper, 1/10/2014 12:00:00 AM
... Fish at Garden Club exhibition at Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance... exhibition at Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance Photograph East Gippsland ...Colour photograph of LERHS members Robyn Purdy and Marie Fish at Garden Club exhibition at Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrancehistorical society, historic sites -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1995
... in Mechanics Hall at the Lions Club Fish Tasting. Lakes Entrance... group of people in Mechanics Hall at the Lions Club Fish Tasting ...see page 16 Lakes Post Newspaper 18 December 1996Black and white photograph large group of people in Mechanics Hall at the Lions Club Fish Tasting. Lakes Entrance Victorialions club, volunteering -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Archive - Documents
... Archive box containing documentation relevant to Mechanics... documentation relevant to Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance, silver coloured ...Archive box containing documentation relevant to Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance, silver coloured 2 ring binder containing various documentationdocuments, letters -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Archive - Documents, 1913
... Archive box containing documents relevant to Mechanics Hall... documents relevant to Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance, manilla folder ...Archive box containing documents relevant to Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance, manilla folder containing various documents for the period 1913 to 1970documents, letters -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Bairnsdale Advertiser Newspaper, 1/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
... Lambert L to R at closing of Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance..., Jack Allen and Joy Lambert L to R at closing of Mechanics Hall ...Colour photograph showing Teresa Allen, Jack Allen and Joy Lambert L to R at closing of Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Mrs Knox and Beryl Gillespie at the First Hundred Years Celebration of Melton State School 430, 1970
... was held at Mechanics Hall, Melton.... School 430. The event was held at Mechanics Hall, Melton. Beryl ...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 -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Dorothy Beaty, Pearl Wilkie and Mary Robinson at Melton State School First Hundred Years Celebration, 1970
... at Mechanics Hall, Melton. ... First Hundred Years Celebration. This was held at Mechanics Hall ...Dorothy Beaty (Knox): married to John Beaty. Passed away in 1981.She was a member of Melton's Country Women Association from 1938-1985. Mary Robinson nee Barrie: Born in 1907 and was the first child of Charles Ernest and Jessie May nee Lang of Melton South and Darlingsford Melton. She eventually married Keith John Robinson and they had three children, Ian, Ena May and Mary Elizabeth 'Beth". Mary died in 1999. Dorothy Beaty, Pearl Wilkie and Mary Robinson at the Melton State School 430 First Hundred Years Celebration. This was held at Mechanics Hall, Melton. local identities, local significant events, education