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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Le Cheminant, Marion, Barns of the Snowy River Orbost - Documenting the Slatted Barns of the Lower Snowy River, 1982
... settlement in Gippsland, Victoria 1840 - 1980... settlement in Gippsland, Victoria 1840 - 1980 Barns of the Snowy ...A basic chronology of the first 140 years of white settlement in Gippsland, Victoria 1840 - 1980land settlement, transport, natural disasters, waterways -
Clunes Museum
Badge
... FIRST SETTLEMENT IN VICTORIA AT PORTLAND 1834... SETTLEMENT IN VICTORIA AT PORTLAND 1834 local history numismatics ...FIRST SETTLEMENT IN VICTORIA AT PORTLAND 1834SMALL METAL BADGE COMMEMORATING THE CENTENARY OF VICTORIA IN 1934. ON REVERSE SIDE, CENTENARY OF MELBOURNE 1935local history, numismatics, badges -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Gold Mill by Nicola Pammett
... of settlement in Victoria.... / TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY / OF THE STATE OF VICTORIA ...Sculpture erected to commemorate the Sesquicentenary of settlement in Victoria.Concrete and Corten steel sculpture depicting the circular mill wheels of a gold millTHE QUEEN ELIZABETH II ROTUNDA/ B.C.A.E GOLD MILL SCULPTURE / OFFICIALLY UNVELIED BY / THE HON. NEIL TREZISE M.P. ON THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 1985 / THE PROJECTS WERE PART OF THE SHIRE OF BUNINYONG ACTIVITIES / TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY / OF THE STATE OF VICTORIA.gold, mill -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Banner - Banner - Civic Mementoes, 1984
... Permanent Settlement of Victoria Blue Fringe. Gold cord hanger.... Permanent Settlement of Victoria Blue Fringe. Gold cord hanger ...Souvenir of Portland's 150th. White taffeta. Town Crest (blue/red/yellow) Red lettering - Town of Portland First Permanent Settlement of Victoria Blue Fringe. Gold cord hanger.Front: n/a -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Table Talk, August 1 1934
... the centenary of European settlement in Victoria, 1934... of European settlement in Victoria, 1934 tourism recreation history ...This magazine was published as a souvenir to commemorate the centenary of European settlement in Victoria, 1934A 104 page soft covered magazine relating to Melbourne's first 100 years. It contains stories about the settlement of early Melbourne, businesses, land purchases and advertisements. The front cover has a brown background and a colour reproduction of a painting titled Pioneers by W. B. McInnes.tourism recreation history melbourne magazine table-talk -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - History of Templestowe, History of Postal Services in Victoria, 1984
... in Victoria from settlement to 1984.... services in Victoria from settlement to 1984. Postal Services G.P.O ...125 page Booklet of the history of postal services in Victoria from settlement to 1984.postal services, g.p.o. melbourne, carriages and coaches, aircraft, post offices -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, David Adams (intro.), Norman Lindsay (pen-drawings), The Letters of Rachel Henning, 1954
... and Victoria's Settlement' by W E Crowther, The Age, 11.11.61... article inserted: 'Captain Swanston and Victoria's Settlement ...SoftcoverNewspaper article inserted: 'Captain Swanston and Victoria's Settlement' by W E Crowther, The Age, 11.11.61walsh st library -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Paddle wheels of the past
... settlement of Victoria and South Australia led to trade being plied... the early settlement of Victoria and South Australia led to trade ...The discovery of inland waterways during the early settlement of Victoria and South Australia led to trade being plied up and down the rivers.An A4 80 page comb bound book.paddlewheels, paddlesteamers - murray river (nsw- sa), boats, punts, barges -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Making Their Mark, 1984
... of Auropean settlement in Victoria before 1835, 1835-1880, 1880-1930... to celebrate the establishment of 150 years of Auropean settlement ...Written to celebrate the establishment of 150 years of Auropean settlement in Victoria before 1835, 1835-1880, 1880-1930, after 1930Yellow cover, black writing. Front cover illustration of Flinders St., Wattle Day 1914 - George Hyde(Powhall) reproduced permission of D Levine.books, history, local -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, First Years at Port Phillip: by Robert Douglass Boys, 1935_
... on the settlement of Victoria or 'Australia Felix' from the Henty Brothers... on the settlement of Victoria or 'Australia Felix' from the Henty Brothers ...A history of the discovery of Australia with emphasis on the settlement of Victoria or 'Australia Felix' from the Henty Brothers in Portland in 1834 to the proclamation of the Town Coucil of Melbourne in 1842Chronology of the development of white settlement in VictoriaHard cover, green binding., title in black text on front cover. 158 pages. A chronology of Victoria from 1834 to 1842. Includes newspaper articles relating to the book pasted in front end paper.Inscribed on fly-leaf by author "To A R Kenyon with kind regards R D Boys August 8,1935."victoria-history henty-brothers portland australia-felix melbourne-history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - COLONIAL CRAFTS OF VICTORIA, 1978
... Colonial Crafts of Victoria. Early settlement to 1921... crafts Colonial Crafts of Victoria. Early settlement to 1921 ...Colonial Crafts of Victoria. Early settlement to 1921. Examples of early craftwork to make goods for a specific purpose.art, crafts -
Kilmore Historical Society
Victoria and Its Metropolis, Past and Present. Vol. 1, 1888
... History of Victoria & Melbourne settlement to 1888.... of Victoria & Melbourne settlement to 1888. Mrs. Dan Fleming Victorian ...History of Victoria & Melbourne settlement to 1888.Brown leather-bound hardcover book with decorative gilt border and ornate gilt title on front cover. Very worn, spine torn and very worn at edges. Cover separated from body, loose pages front and back. Foxing throughout. 258 illustrations. 588 pp. plus index. Poor condition.Small sticker inside front cover, '51'.mrs. dan fleming, victorian settlement -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, Year of hope: 1857 in the Colac District, 2006
... found or altered the character of the small settlement of Colac... of the small settlement of Colac, Victoria, and its district. 1857 ...The land, the settlers, and the social institutions which found or altered the character of the small settlement of Colac, Victoria, and its district.Year of hope: 1857 in the Colac district. Dawn Peel. 1st ed. Colac (Vic); Dawn Peel; 2006. x, 212 p.; illus, bibliography. Soft cover. ISBN 0 646 46270 9For Irene - a fellow historian. Dawn Peel. 6/10/06.1857; dawn peel; land; politics; aborigines; religion; history; social institutions; -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medallion, Stokes Melbourne, Centenary of Victoria 1935, 1933
... to celebrate the centenary of European settlement in Victoria... Centenary of Victoria 1935 Circular silver coloured medal with ring ...This medal was given to Victorian school children to celebrate the centenary of European settlement in Victoria and the establishment of Melbourne in 1835. Portland was settled by the Henty brothers and John Batman and John Fawkner are the two names associated with the founding of Melbourne. The Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance was dedicated during these celebrations. This medal is a memento of the centenary of Victoria and may have been given a local Warrnambool school child. Circular silver coloured medal with ring at top and a further ring inserted. The obverse features a sailing ship entering a bay. Since "Portland " is part of the text it is assumed the bay is situated in Portland. Text The reverse features a hatted man wearing a suit and holding a walking stick standing on a grassy shore, a body of water and a sky line of buildings Obverse CENTENARY OF VICTORIA 1934 PORTLAND 1834 Reverse CENTENARY OF MELBOURNE 1935 1835 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Diaries of Sarah Midgley and Richard Skilbeck, 1967
... settlement of Victoria from the perspective of Sarah Midgley from.... This book relates the story of one family in the early settlement ...This book relates the story of one family in the early settlement of Victoria from the perspective of Sarah Midgley from 1851 to 1861 and in the case of Richard Skilbeck 1858 though to 1864. They lived and worked on their farm on the outskirts of Warrnambool at Yangery. The diaries relate the story of their work on the farm travels through the district and in their local Wesleyan church and social life.This book provides a detailed and first- hand view of early pioneering life. The Skilbeck family was an important part of life in the Yangery- Koroit area where they farmed for close to 150 years. Tan hard covered book with tan and yellow dust jacket. Title and text is black. Front cover has framed drawing of cottage taken from photograph which is included in the book. Map of area is on inside front and back covers.208 pages. It has a number of black and white photographic plates included.To Wyn Mum and Bonny? From the Crutchfields Christmas 1970 written in blue pen on title page of book. Forward (to clarify the story) written by Harry McCorkell. sarah midgley, richard skilbeck, diaries of sarah midgley and richard skilbeck, yangery, early pioneer life, wesleyan church warrnambool, yangery koroit -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Hardcover book, Alexander Sutherland, M.A, Victoria and its Metropolis-Past and Present-Volume 1, 1888
... exploration of Victoria, the early settlement of Victoria, the early... of Victoria, the early settlement of Victoria, the early pioneers ...A history of Victoria from the time of the discovery of Australia through until 1888.Hardback. Dark brown cover with the title in gold lettering. There is also a border in gold decorating the outer edge of the front cover. The spine is also decorated in gold along with the title and the volume number.non-fictionA history of Victoria from the time of the discovery of Australia through until 1888.melbourne, victoria, exploration, settlement, john batman, john pascoe fawkner, pioneers, colonisation, immegration, aboriginals, discovery of gold, democracy, burke and wills, agriculture, manufacturing, literature, art, music, drama, education, science, churches, history -
Orbost & District Historical Society
match box holder, 1934
... to commemorate the centenary of European settlement of Melbourne... to commemorate the centenary of European settlement of Melbourne ...This tin matchbox was manufactured as a souvenir to commemorate the centenary of European settlement of Melbourne and Victoria in 1934-35. This celebration was important as a sign of better times after the 1930 Depression.This is an every-day souvenir item which can be linked to a significant celebration in Victoria. A souvenir matchbox holder made of tin with paper labels. It is U-shaped with transfer images whcih have a cellulose acetate coating. The background is dark blue with white panels on which are the images. The front of the holder has a picture of H.R.H.Prince Henry. On the back is a picture of a man with a gun looking towards a city (Melbourne) rising with the sun and 1834-1934 Souvenir of the Melbourne and Victorian Centenary celebrations.souvenir matchbox-holder victorian-centenary melbourne -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, StarPrinting Service Pty ltd, Soldiering On – Caramut and the Soldier Settler Movement, 2018
... Soldier Settlements in Victoria were established.... James R.R. Affleck 9th November 2018 Soldier Settlements ...This book records the history of the post World War Two soldier settlement farms in the Caramut area. Number two in a series of books on Soldier Settlements in Western Victoria.This is a soft cover book of 315 pages. It has a buff-coloured cover with black and white photographs and white printing on the front cover and black printing on the spine. The book includes printed material, black and white photographs, maps and plans. non-fiction This book records the history of the post World War Two soldier settlement farms in the Caramut area. Number two in a series of books on Soldier Settlements in Western Victoria.james affleck, peterborough, soldier settlement, caramut, history of warrnambool, soldier settlement, caramut -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Beginnngs, 2011
... settlement of Victoria. He later moved to Ballarat where he spent... in the geography and early settlement of Victoria. He later moved ..."A map on the wall of his parent's shop in country Victoria is what got Frank Hutchinson interested in the geography and early settlement of Victoria. He later moved to Ballarat where he spent most of his working life. Whilst there his interest in the early explorers continued until about ten years ago he began to compile the listing which developed into the present publication." (ref.Port Phillip Pioneers Group) When he commenced the research and writing of Beginnings, it was not intended for publication. It was a project of personal interest. A soft covered 122 pp book title Beginnings a brief account of the first Europeans to explore or settle in Victoria. On the glossy front cover is a rough map of Port Phillip Bay. Print is black. a chronological list of the earliest visits to Victoria and attempts to settle. The book contains: brief notes on the exploration and earliest settlement of the state, region by region and a summary of the early Murray River paddle steamer industry.hutchinson-frank history-victoria prahran-mechanics-institute -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Rail accident, 1952
... settlement in Victoria, ran into the back of another stationary goods... settlement in Victoria, ran into the back of another stationary goods ...The train smash occurred in Sunbury between the Station Street level rail crossing and Sunbury Station on February 6th 1952 at around 10pm. The goods train was being pulled by the green locomotive, which was used to take the Jubilee train throughout Victoria in 1951, to acknowledge 125 of European settlement in Victoria, ran into the back of another stationary goods train on the rail line. The guard, A.C Read, in the stationary goods train was killed. P J Mcwhirter, the guard in the other train was injured. The tree lined street in the background is Horne Street.This smash was one of a number that have happened along the Sunbury rail line and in the vicinity of Sunbury Station over the years.A black and white photograph with a white border of a train smash which wrecked a steam engine and carriages. Workmen are on the tracks surveying the wreckage. A rail crossing is in the background.jubilee train, train crashes, station street, sunbury railway station, a c read, p j mcwhirter -
Ballan Shire Historical Society
Book - Book. The Walsh Papers, The Walsh Papers, 1985
... settlement of Western Victoria and, in particular, Ballan Shire: 1830... settlement of Western Victoria and, in particular, Ballan Shire: 1830 ...The former Shire of Ballan commissioned this work which ties in with the formation and early years of the Ballan Shire Historical Society. It is a collection of articles, works and memoirs written and compiled by James Henry Walsh, an early resident of Ballan, that have been edited for publication by James Turner. The book contains maps and photographs and is fully indexed. It is considered by some to be the foremost reference work on the history of Ballan.The book is significant as it is a comprehensive collection covering the history of Ballan. It is a limited edition and now out of print.A soft covered book, ivory in colour. Printed on the cover is - "The Walsh Papers. Edited: J.L.Turner. Memoirs of the early settlement of Western Victoria and, in particular, Ballan Shire: 1830 -1875. Written and compiled by James Henry Walsh (1863 -1930) of Ballan." The back cover is a full page sepia photograph of James Walsh (head and shoulders only) and the printed number "ISBN 0 95599911 1 5". Book No.106. 312 pages.The book bears the stamp of the Ballan Shire Historical Society and the handwritten marking "Receipt P.1." Book No.106 and Reg No. (VC) 00909 in pencil.walsh james henry, ballan memoirs, turner j l, ballan history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia, Two tickets to the Children's Centenary Picnic, Victoria Park, 1934
... settlement of Victoria. Events were planned through Victoria. In Kew... was the year that Victoria celebrated the European settlement ...1934 was the year that Victoria celebrated the European settlement of Victoria. Events were planned through Victoria. In Kew a children's picnic was planned. The following newspaper report records what happened: KEW CHILDREN'S PICNIC. Owing to rain the picnic which the Kew Centenary celebrations committee had arranged for children resident in the municipality, which was to have taken place at Victoria Park yesterday, had to be postponed. The organisers decided to forward to the various schools the luncheons which had been prepared for the children and hurriedly made arrangements for their entertainment at a picture theatre. Needless to say the theatre was crowded to capacity, in addition to special pictures a punch and judy show was provided and a number of aborigines who are in Melbourne for the Centenary gave, exhibitions of native dances and corroborees. The trophies for the sports events are to do competed for at a later date. (The Age, 3 Nov 1934, p. 24)Local ephemera deriving from the eventTwo tickets to a Children's Centenary Picnic including a buffet luncheon in Victoria Park. The event commemorated the settlement at Melbourne in 1833. The event occurred on 1/11/34. The tickets were donated by Joy Stewart in 1980.City of Kew / Children's Centenary Picnic / Victoria Park 2/11/34 / Buffet Luncheon (in central marquee) / Available 12.45 - 2.30 p.m. / Admit 1.centenary of melbourne (1834-1934), victoria park (kew), printed ephemera -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Small box containing several items
... sailing ship harbour and whale. Portland was Victoria's first.... Portland was Victoria's first settlement in 1834. Melbourne's ...Various importance.Various small items in box. Includes white metal Centenary of Melbourne Medal 1934 /35. There were 325600 made and issued to school children ( two were produced in gold.) Obverse shows Yarra river with Melbourne outline in background. Reverse sailing ship harbour and whale. Portland was Victoria's first settlement in 1834. Melbourne's settlement with John Batmen a year later.Obverse Centenary Melbourne 1835. Reverse Centenary of Victoria 1834. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Lake Condah Mission etc
... on the Lake Condah Aboriginal settlement, its inhabitants and its... Aboriginal Settlement History of Western Victoria Vanda Savill ...This is a book by Vanda Savill giving information on the Lake Condah Aboriginal settlement, its inhabitants and its immediate neighbouring settlers. Lake Condah Mission settlement in Western Victoria was established in 1867. Vanda Savill (1913-2005) with her husband ran a dairy farm and the Bower Birds Nest Museum and History Centre at Heywood. She was passionate about keeping alive the local people’s personal histories and for 20 years, in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, she wrote and published many books on the areas around Heywood. This book is of interest as it gives information on the history of Lake Condah Aboriginal Settlement and the neighbouring settlers in this area. It is also of interest because of the author’s warm and conversational writing style. This is a soft cover book of 164 pages. It has a red cover with black and white images on the front cover of a church and a hand holding a pen. It has been stapled. There are many black and white sketches, illustrations and photographs in the book. The text has been handwritten in cursive script and then printed. lake condah aboriginal settlement, history of western victoria, vanda savill, warrnambool, history -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Silver Medal, C1934
... references Portland, the location of Victoria's first settlement... references Portland, the location of Victoria's first settlement ...White metal medal issued to commemorate Melbourne's centenary 1934-35. This medal was given out to Victorian school children; 325,600 white metal medals were struck. The medal references Portland, the location of Victoria's first settlement. The Henty brothers, entrepreneur farmers and whalers, established the state's first permanent European settlement in Portland in 1834. Melbourne was established the following year by a party of settlers led by John Batman.Commemorates the settlement of Portland, Melbourne and Victoria, 1834 - 1935Round two sided silver metal medalFront - Centenary of Victoria 1934 - Portland 1934 Rear - Centenary of Melbourne 1935centenary, victoria, melbourne, medal -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tea Towel - Maretimo, Portland, n.d
... erected within the first twenty years of settlement in Victoria... within the first twenty years of settlement in Victoria ...From the National Trust register: Statement of Significance Maretimo, a 22 room single storey Australian Colonial Georgian style mansion set on a prominent bluff overlooking Portland harbour, was erected c. 1854 for John Norman McLeod. The design of Maretimo, which is constructed of basalt ashlar with fine-axed parapet entablature, delicate open timber work verandah and Regency interior, has been tenuously attributed to Adelaide architect James Barrow. Maretimo is rivalled only by the stylistically similar Henty residence, Burwsood of 1853 by James Barrow, as perhaps the finest Australian Colonial Georgian style residence erected within the first twenty years of settlement in Victoria. The residence, which was occupied for twenty years by distinguished English-born gentleman parliamentarian, pastoralist and former Van Deimen's Land settler, J H McLeod, is now notable for the disciplined facade and elegantly crafted interiors. Maretimo has been meticulously maintained and is presented in near perfect original condition. The interiors have been sensitively enhanced and redecorated.Linen souvenir tea towel 'Maretimo'. Green and black on cream. 'MARETIMO' at top, front view of Maretimo beneath, then map of locaion, then view from air. 'HISTORIC HOME PORTLAND, VICTORIA' beneath 'Pure Linen', bottom right.historic building, historic homestead, maretimo, henty, souvenir -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Certificate - Documents, Burial James Jones 1940, c1940
... form of receipt / In full settlement / Stamped VICTORIA STAMP... of receipt / In full settlement / Stamped VICTORIA STAMP DUTY 3d 2 ...James Jones was the son of Philip Jones, a Chairmaker, and Ann Jones who settled in East Brighton after the sale of land c1852 in the area of the Henry Dendy Special Survey of 1841. Mary Ann Moore was the daughter of Thomas Moore, a Gardener, and Sarah Harris who also settled in Brighton c1852. James and Mary Ann Jones settled and raised their family in East Brighton now Bentleigh. Mr John Herron resided at 4 Vickery St Bentleigh until 1989. Sadly Martha Jones born 1888 died in 1890 and James Jones had to purchase a plot at Brighton General Cemetery for her burial. Baby Ethel May was interred in 1893 and then Mary Ann in 1903 and James in 1940. Their stillborn baby was buried in the Wesleyan public grave in 1900James Jones and Mary Ann Moore were born in Brighton c1857 and c 1859 into pioneer market gardener families in the area of the Dendy Special Survey of 1841. They married in 1883 and raised their family in East Brighton, now Bentleigh. Sadly infectious diseases took the lives of many infants throughout the Colony of Victoria due to the poor state of water supply and sewerage disposal and locally the swamps of the Elster Creek were a constant breeding ground. Martha Jones born 1888 died 1890 and was interred in the Brighton General Cemetery in a family plot, in the Wesleyan Section, purchased by her father James Jones. In 1893 another daughter Ethel May died and was buried in the family plot. A stillborn baby was interred in the public grave of Brighton General Cemetery in May1900. Mary Ann Jones died, at age 43years, and was interred in January 1903. Finally in November 1940 Mr James Jones was buried in the family grave. 2 original paper Receipts associated with the Burial of James Jones at Brighton General Cemetery 20th November 1940 by Nelson Bros. Funeral Directors of Williamstown1) 4202 Re the Funeral of the late Mr James Jones / 43 Douglas Parade Williamstown (Tel 34 & 43)/ 27/11/1940 / Received from Mr J P Jones./ by CHEQUE/ CASH the sum of Twenty eight pounds / ten shillings - pence/ WITH MANY THANKS / 7/563 / NELSON BROS./ £28:10:0 per N.Flack / THIS is our only recognised form of receipt / In full settlement / Stamped VICTORIA STAMP DUTY 3d 2) 36897 BRIGHTON GENERAL CEMETERY 20November 1940/ Received of Nelson Bros./ the sum of £1.15.- being the following charges/ in Methodist / Portion No. 199 Compt. G / Name of Deceased James Jones / for reopening grave £1.15.- / signed C Guy Secretarywesleyan church, brighton general cemetery, vaccination, pioneers, early settlers, typhoid, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, market gardeners, jones james, jones mary ann, jones martha, dendy henry, dendys special survey 1841, infectious diseases, water supply, elster creek, melbourne, orford g h, printers, southern cross office, “brighton leader” print, bay street brighton, jones ethel may, public grave brighton -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal, Centenary of Melbourne 1835 Commemorative Medallion, 1834
... . The medal references Portland, the location of Victoria's first... Portland, the location of Victoria's first settlement. The Henty ...White metal medal issued to commemorate Melbourne's centenary 1934-35. This medal was given out to Victorian school children; 325,600 white metal medals were struck. There were also a few VIP pieces in other metals, including two in gold. The medal references Portland, the location of Victoria's first settlement. The Henty brothers, entrepreneur farmers and whalers, established the state's first permanent European settlement in Portland in 1834. Melbourne was established the following year by a party of settlers led by John Batman.White metal medal. Medal, silver. with hole and ring at the top. Obverse: Sailing Ship, Coast, Boat on shore, 3 men. Reverse Colonial man on grass, river, city buildings on other river bank Medal commemorates the centenary of Victoria and Portland 1834 and Melbourne 1835. Obverse:Scene of landing at Portland Bay; in ground below, PORTLAND / 1834; above, centenary of victoria / 1934 Reverse: Pioneer on south bank of Yarra looking across to Melbourne, below 1835 above, CENTENARY / OF / MELBOURNE / 1935Front: Inverse: Centenary of Melbourne 1835 (Top) 1835 (Bottom) Back: Obverse: Centenary of Victoria 1934 (Round Top) Portland 1834 (Bottom)medal, numismatics, celebration, 1834, 1934, 1935, melbourne, portland -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Wollaston sale, 1919
... stands today. In 1919 the Closer Settlement Board of Victoria... stands today. In 1919 the Closer Settlement Board of Victoria ...This is a poster advertising the sale of part of the Wollaston Estate in Warrnambool in 1919. The sections for sale were Allotments 1, 18 and 19 which included the Wollaston Homestead. The original Wollaston property of 679 acres was selected by Thomas Manifold in the late 1840s. This land, on the northern side of the Merri River, near the Woodford Road was three kilometres from the Warrnambool town. The first farmer we know who leased the property was William Simpson. Walter Manifold inherited the property and he took it over in 1884. The swing bridge he built in 1890 still stands today. In 1919 the Closer Settlement Board of Victoria acquired Wollaston and 17 lots were sold to returned soldiers for farming purposes. By 1930 there were only five soldier settlers remaining. In 2009 further subdivision took place with lots sold for residential purposes. The homestead allotments were sold separately in 1919 with various owners of the homestead itself recorded since that time. This poster is of interest as it shows the areas of the Wollaston Estate which were sold in 1919. The history of this estate is well-documented and of importance in the history of Warrnambool. This is a sheet of paper with red and black printing and a map of the Wollaston Estate which is photo-lithographed. The sheet has been folded three times. It has some small tears at the top of the page. wollaston, history of warrnambool, walter manifold -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Historic Buildings, Portland Town Hall, 1974
... of conservative classical architecture of the first years of settlement... of conservative classical architecture of the first years of settlement ...From the Victorian Heritage Register: The foundation stone of the original Portland Town Hall was laid by William Learmonth on 21st September, 1863 following a competition and subsequent public controversy over the permitted entry of architect John Barrow. The conservative classical design of municipal surveyor Alexander Ross was preferred and this axially planned design with central council chamber and side offices fronted by a fine axed pedimented gable entablature of basalt and Tuscan Doric pilasters was completed by 24th may 1864. The old Town Hall is one of a distinguished group of public buildings in Portland and an interesting example of conservative classical architecture of the first years of settlement in western Victoria. The basalt structure was partially erected of stone from the Portland stockade and has significant historical associations with local Government administration in the district. The Town Hall is the most impressive work of Alexander Ross, a surveyor architect whose career remains largely undocumented. The old Town Hall at Portland has been discreetly extended at the rear to provide additional meeting room accommodation. The premises are no longer used for local government administration.A4 sized certificate demonstrating Portland Town Hall's special significance to the state of Victoria & inclusion on the Historic Building Register. Singed by Robert Maclellan, Minister for planning & Historic Buildings Council Chairperson. Red seal attached, bottom right.portland town hall, history house, heritage register, historic buildings, certificate