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Rutherglen Historical Society
Newspaper article, Plans to resore special building will go on, 14/02/218
Newspaper article from the Border Mail of Wednesday, 14th February 2018, page 11. Article is about the heritage listed Vidal Cellars, now owned and being restored by Jim Kelty. Restorations are to be continued in spite of the plans having been destroyed in a fire.Newspaper article about restorations and fire at Vidal Cellars, with two colour photographsvidal cellars, jim kelty, fires -
Port of Echuca
A black and white rectangular photograph, 01/09/1975
This photograph is significant because it shows one of the tasks involved with the restoration of the P.S. Pevensey which took place in 1974/75. Kevin Hutchinson had come to Echuca from Mildura when the City of Echuca bought the Pevensey. He was responsible for the task of restoring the paddle steamer. He continued to work at the Port of Echuca until his death in 2016. In 1990 he received an Order of Australia medal for his contribution to the Port of Echuca.This photograph is historically significant because the P.S Pevensey had come from Mildura to Echuca in the early 1970's to help develop Echuca's tourism industry. Kevin Hutchinson moved to Echuca with the paddle steamer , and was involved in the restoration. Kevin continued to work at the Port of Echuca until his death in 2016. He was also awarded an Order of Australia medal in 1990 for his work at the Port of Echuca.A black and white rectangular photograph of the new stem post being fitted to the P.S Pevensey, whilst resting on the Moama slipway. The stem post was only one task in the complete restoration of the P.S Pevensey which happened in September 1975. There is a piece of chain attached to a crane at the top of the stem post. On the side of the Pevensey is a plaque with many lines of writing on it. The heading on the plaque says P.S. Pevensey.On the front of the photograph can be seen a plaque with the heading P.S Pevensey. The plaque is covered with writing which cannot be read. On the back of the photograph, in black ink is written the following words, ' Pevensey restoration 1974/75. New stem post being fitted.'stem post restoration, p.s pevensey restoration, p.s pevensey, hutchinson, kevin. -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
THE RESTORATION WORK WAS CARRIED OUT BY LESLIE CAREY AND DAVID COLEMANCD AND TWO PHOTOGRAPHS CONCERNING THE RESTORATION OF THE QUEENS PARK FOUNTAIN .1 CD .2 PHOTOCOPY OF PHOTOGRAGH OF FOUNTAIN .3 PHOTOGRAPH OF DAMAGED AREA OF FOUNTAINqueens park, fountain, queens park fountain -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Nunawading Historical Society Inc, 1995
Flyer inviting to Meeting & Afternoon Tea for Nunawading Historical Society Inc.Flyer inviting to Meeting & Afternoon Tea for Nunawading Historical Society Inc. 14 October 1995, to celebrate 30th Anniversary of the Society and the restoration of Schwerkolt Cottage.Flyer inviting to Meeting & Afternoon Tea for Nunawading Historical Society Inc. nunawading historical society inc., anniversary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Schwerkolt Cottage, 13/12/1998 12:00:00 AM
Letter from Rosalie Whalen to Valda ArrowsmithLetter from Rosalie Whalen to Valda Arrowsmith giving details of the restoration of the title of Schwerkolt Cottage to Mary Jackschowsky, and of tenants of the cottage, 1908 - 1960.Letter from Rosalie Whalen to Valda Arrowsmithjackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt cottage, whalen, rosalie -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Barrie Collection, The Willows, 1973
Currently the headquarters of the Melton Historical Society, the Willows was built in 1855 by a farmer called Ralph Parkinson. In 1867, it was purchased and extended by James Ebden Minns. His son, George Minns, was given the property by his father in 1903, George was a council member of Melton Shire for 37 years and after he eft the area in 1951, the property became derelict. Although due to the support of the community, Melton Shire Council purchased the property in 1972 and to assist with the restoration, a group was established called the Willows Restoration Committee. The members included Chairman Cr Ed Gillespie, Lorraine Gillespie, Mr & Mrs Alan Reed, Ken Young, Bill Amor, Edna Barrie, Max Watson, Cr Jeff Robinson and Wendy Barrie.Restoration was completed in 1982.The Willows before restoration in 1973. This is the view of the front of the house and part of side wire fencing.council, local special interest groups, pioneer families, local architecture, local identities -
Port of Echuca
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Late 1970s
Relates to a series of 5 photos:P000094-P000098 of the front of the Bridge Hotel on the corner of Murray esplanade and Hopwood gardens. These photos, taken about 1976, were before the Port Restoration Scheme renovated the hotel. The Bridge Hotel was built by Henry Hopwood in 1858. This and the Bond Store were Echuca's first 2 brick buildings. Named from Hopwood's nearby pontoon bridge. The building was bought be The Council in 1970. Restored and reopened in 1975.The Bridge Hotel is an important part of Echuca's settlement and development. It was originally built by Henry Hopwood, the European founder of Echuca, in 1859. Hopwood built the hotel to provide accommodation to people using his punts across the Campaspe and Murray rivers that area central to the landscape of the Port. The hotel was situated on the land between both rivers and punts and provided for a variety of levels of accommodation from grand rooms to very basic rooms. At the time of the photos the hotel was 120 years old and became an important part of the Port of Echuca tourism. Black and white photograph of the Bridge Hotel , showing western wing before restoration.Stamped on the reverse "Gazemore Studio, D. G. Gay, 18 Frances Street Echuca 3625.bridge hotel, echcua, port restoration scheme, bridge hotel restoration, echuca -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall Shopfront, 2020, 09/05/2020
The Old Colonists'Hall shopfronts underwent refurbishment and restoration in 2017-18.Colour photographs of a shopfront associated with the Old Colonist's Hall in Lydiard Street, Ballarat. This shopfront was refurbished in 2017-18 and returned to its original design. Post restoration the shops were used by Collins booksellers.old colonists' hall, shopfronts, collins books -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Restoration of LDHS Resource Centre, 1987, 1987
Christopher Grigg, President of Linton & District Historical Society, surveying the restoration work being done on the LDHS Resource Centre (afterwards called the Letty Armstrong Resource Centre).Black and white photograph showing front of LDHS Resource Centre, taken during its restoration. Truck parked outside, Chris Grigg to left of photograph.linton & district historical society, buildings, ldhs resource centre -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Old Baths, 1995
Colour photograph of Old Buninyong Baths after restoration in 1993-94 showing the reinforced concrete wall built by returned soldiers from World War 1 circa 1919The swimming baths were originally built in the early 1870s and the reinforced concrete wall was constructed c 1919 by returned soldiers and was a focal point for community swimming until the 1950sColour photograph of the memorial garden created in the area of the old Buninyong Baths showing the reinforced concrete walls, plants, paths after restoration in 1993-94Old swimming pool, Buninyong gardens built c 1918, restored 1993-94. Photo taken Jan 1995returned soldiers ww1, buninyong gardens, memorial gardens, buninyong baths -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Whitehorse News, Whitehorse News, Nunawading Community Hub is Complete, September 2020
In 2020, the City of Whitehorse has opened the new Nunawading Community Hub, which will house 30 Community groups, clubs and services.The City of Whitehorse has opened the new Nunawading Community Hub, which will house 30 Community groups, clubs and services. It incoporates restoration of the former Nunawading Primary School No. 4190 built in 1926. See also ND7673.non-fictionIn 2020, the City of Whitehorse has opened the new Nunawading Community Hub, which will house 30 Community groups, clubs and services. nunawading primary school (no. 4190), nunawading community hub -
Villa Alba Museum
Book, Decorating with wallpaper c.1840–1914 : a guide to assist in the conservation and restoration of buildings, 1987
... in the conservation and restoration of buildings ...Decorating with wallpaper c.1840–1914 : a guide to assist in the conservation and restoration of buildings. National Trust of Australia (Victoria, 1987. Chapters: 1. Introduction; 2. Mid-nineteenth century; 3. Halls, stairs and passages; 4. 1870s period; 5. 1880s period; 6. 1890s period; 7. Early Twentieth Century; 8. Towards World War I; 9. Ceilings; 10. Colour notes; 11. Conservation notesnon-fictionDecorating with wallpaper c.1840–1914 : a guide to assist in the conservation and restoration of buildings. National Trust of Australia (Victoria, 1987. Chapters: 1. Introduction; 2. Mid-nineteenth century; 3. Halls, stairs and passages; 4. 1870s period; 5. 1880s period; 6. 1890s period; 7. Early Twentieth Century; 8. Towards World War I; 9. Ceilings; 10. Colour notes; 11. Conservation noteswallpapers - history, interior decoration - history, wall coverings - history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Adams John D, Making Good Again The Government Heritage Restoration Program, 2004
... Making Good Again The Government Heritage Restoration ...A guide to indexing objects books photographs in collections held by historical societies and similar institutionsreference material -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Newsletter (Item) - "Insight" - newsletter of AARG - various editions, Insight Journal of the Australian Aircraft Restoration Group
... Insight Journal of the Australian Aircraft Restoration ...Doug Hart Collection -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Tatura Museum, 1988
Photograph of east wall of Tatura Museum. New spouting, wall painted, lacework restored.Colour photograph of exterior of Tatura Museum. 1988.on back: Museum Restorationtatura museum -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Plans costed, 1992
Estimated cost of developing historic Matheson's Orchard is $276,000.Estimated cost of developing historic Matheson's Orchard is $276,000. Consultants recommend a five year restoration plan. The Forward Planning Committee voted to form an advisory Committee to help Council program the works, conservation and promotion of the property.Estimated cost of developing historic Matheson's Orchard is $276,000.orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading, matheson orchard -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Southernwood, Bolton Street, Eltham, c.1902
Original photograph of house known as "Southernwood". Photograph taken prior to purchase by artist Walter Withers in 1903 showing members of the owners, the Harbey family on the rear verandah prior to extensions. On left is Miss Kate Harbey and Mrs Julia Harbey on right.Sepia photograph printCopy and Restoration Services D817. southernwood, bolton street, eltham, walter withers, artists, houses, harbey, kate harbey, julia harbey -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Darlingsford Barn, Unknown
In 1853, Thomas Bell Darling purchased 176 acres from the Toolern Creek to Ferris Road. A house and bluestone barn/stables were built. The property was owned by Ralph Parkinson, followed by Richard Manning. “Darlingsford” was the name given to the Homestead. In 1911, Charles Ernest Barrie purchased the property known as“Darlingsford”. Barn before restorationlocal identities, local architecture, council -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, John E. Blacker, 13/06/1984
John E. Blacker was a Methodist and then Uniting Church miinister - placements at Dandenong (Lilydale), Kilmore & Broadford, Kerang-Barham, Sunshine, and Moonee Ponds. In the early 1980s he led a charismatic renewal program at Sunshine and Moonee Ponds, and was involved with a controversy over re-baptisms. At a later point, he resigned from the Uniting Church ministry to lead the "Advance & Restoration Ministries" program that he and his son, Paul, managed.Head and shoulders portrait of John Blacker when still a Uniting Church minister, but working as "Advance & Restoration Ministries" which was then located in the 3rd floor of the Synod offices at 130 Little Collins Street Melbourne.John Blackerblacker, john e., advance & restoration ministries -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, John E. Blacker, 10/07/1985
John E. Blacker was a Methodist and then Uniting Church miinister - placements at Dandenong (Lilydale), Kilmore & Broadford, Kerang-Barham, Sunshine, and Moonee Ponds. In the early 1980s he led a charismatic renewal program at Sunshine and Moonee Ponds, and was involved with a controversy over re-baptisms. At a later point, he resigned from the Uniting Church ministry to lead the "Advance & Restoration Ministries" program that he and his son, Paul, managed.Head and shoulders studio portrait of John Blacker when still a Uniting Church minister, but working as "Advance & Restoration Ministries" which was then located in the 3rd floor of the Synod offices at 130 Little Collins Street Melbourne.John Blackerblacker, john e., advance & restoration ministries -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 1994
Selection of 8 photographs taken at the Restoration Project of the Jetty Shed Cowes Pier. Donated by Anne Davie.Eight coloured photographs of the Cowes Jetty Shed building restoration in 1994. 1. Men working on the roof 2. Internal Walls 3. External walls, footings and steps. 4. Photo of shed without roof 5. External walls from west side 6. Men at work 7. View of shed without roof 8. Car park near Jetty Shed looking up to The Esplanade at Isle of Wight Hoteljetty shed cowes pier, jetty shed restoration, cowes pier phillip island, anne davie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History lives on in restored cottage
Article on the restoration and opening of Schwerkolt Cottage.Article on the restoration and opening of Schwerkolt Cottage.Article on the restoration and opening of Schwerkolt Cottage.schwerkolt cottage, schwerkolt, johann august -
Melton City Libraries
Drawing, Staughton Memorial Lamp, 1982
The Staughton Memorial on High Street, Melton, is a memorial to Captain S.T. Staughton, D.S.O, M.L.A., scion of the locally prominent Staughton family who died at a young age. Sketch of the lamp and design for the restoration of the memorial pioneer families -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Bill Smith & Grandson at various locations c1980's --3 Photos -- coloured
Bill Smith & Grandson (colour set 3 photos) 1980's. Pleasant Creek Courthouse and World War 1 Memorial Stawell. In one of these photos Bill is standing beside a different person. Bill Smith served in World War 1, enlisted in Stawell.Coloured photographs of scenes depicting people in front of building and war memorial Stawell. Pleasant Creek Court House Restoration Project stawell -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Program, 27th Eltham Festival: Living in the Wedge; Conservation, Preservation, Restoration, Celebration; November 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2001, 2001
... 27th Eltham Festival: Living in the Wedge; Conservation ...36 page booklet2001, eltham festival, program -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, The Federation House: A restoration guide / [by] Ian Evans, 1986
... The Federation House: A restoration guide / [by] Ian Evans ...160 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims.architecture - federation style -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Raheen: a house and its people, 2007
Raheen is a 120 year old Victorian house owned by Richard and Jeanne Pratt. Mrs Jeanne Pratt commissioned the book and this copy was presented to Sue Barnett on a visit by members of the Boroondara Historical Societies. The visit was organised by local member Mr Josh Frydenburg. 92p. ill. bibliog., Raheen was a grand two-storey red brick house in the Italianate Style, with a prominent tower and an arcaded loggia on two levels. This book explores its history, restoration and further development over many years. 92p. ill. bibliog., Raheen was a grand two-storey red brick house in the Italianate Style, with a prominent tower and an arcaded loggia on two levels. This book explores its history, restoration and further development over many years.Endpaper: Surrey Hills Historical Society / Jeanne Pratt / 27/7/2013(mr) ian allen oam, (mr) william lawrence bailieu, ehud barak, (dr) james broadbent, (mr) robert bruce, (mr) george h w bush, (mrs) barbara pierce bush, (mr) arthur calwell, (ms) jane dennithorne, (mr) eamon de valera, (sir) james augustine gobbo, (mr) lloyd hill, (mr) william morris hughes, (lord) (mr) immanuel jakobovits, (mr) philip johnson, (cardinal) (mr) walter kaspar, moshe katsav, (mr) james robert knox, (mr) terence lane, (mr) edward latham, (mr) michael lehany, (dr) (mr) miles lewis, (mr) sam lipski am, (sir) (mr) thomas francis little, (mr) peter lovell, (mr) egidio lunardon, (mr) (cardinal) jean-marie lustiger, (mr) daniel patrick mannix, (sir) (mr) robert gordon menzies, (mr) henry miller, (mr) glen murcutt ao, (mr) benjamin netanyahu, (mr) ngo dinh diem, (mr) phillip nikolitsis, i (eoh) m(eng) pei, (mr) shimon peres, (mr) joseph reed, (mr) yves st laurent, (mr) william salway, (mr) james henry scullin, jessie serle, (mr) justin david simonds, (mrs) heliose waislitz, (miss) heliose pratt, (mr) john wren, (sir) (mr) henry john wrixon, (mr) richard pratt, (mrs) jeanne pratt, raheen, historical buildings, kew, victoria, italianate style, house names -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO POST OFFICE COLLECTION: BENDIGO POST OFFICE RESTORATION
Coloured brochure on the Bendigo Post Office Restoration.bendigo, buildings, post office -
Port of Echuca
Black and white photograph, 1971
This is a photograph showing the P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot about to be removed from the water to be transported to Shepparton for restoration. The Alexander Arbuthnot was pulled off the bottom of the river at Yielma in July 1972 and taken to Shepparton via Barmah in January 1973.This photograph is significant as it shows the P.S Alexander Arbuthnot about to come out of the river, to be fully restored.A black and white photograph 13 cms X 9 cms of the P.S Alexander Arbuthnot under the Barmah Bridge, prior to being taken out of the river and taken to Shepparton.Written on the back of the photo are the following words. "Alexander Arbuthnot being moved into position under the Barmah Bridge prior to removal from the water and transported to Shepparton for restoration 1971 - 1973. The paddle screamer was previously sunk near the Victorian bank. At Newmans property at Yielma." paddle steamers, ralton, greg, shepparton, p.s alexander arbuthnot, international village shepparton, yielma -
Puffing Billy Railway
14NB - Compartment Passenger Carriage, 16/12/1912
14NB - Carriage (NB 2nd series) 6 compartments (40) Awaiting restoration NB There were three types: -Nos. 1-6 were Saloon cars having end platforms and a ladies toilet, and were built from 1899-1904. Nos. 7-23 were 5-compartment side loading cars, built from 1906-1915. Nos. 24-27 were the former NAB class cars mentioned previously and were also side loading, having 6 compartments and two ladies toilets. VR Service History *NB 14.VA - 16/12/1912 NWS Built new - / 5/1926 - Modified AC Malco 15/ 7/1931 NWS Into Workshops - 20/10/1931 NWS Out of Workshops (98 days) 5/ 8/1936 NWS Into Workshops - 6/11/1936 NWS Out of Workshops (94 days) 26/ 2/1951 - Scrapped - Body and underframe purchased by the Puffing Billy Preservation Society from Pakenham.Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Passenger Rolling Stock: NB Passenger carriage Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H2187 The Puffing Billy Rolling Stock Collection Passenger Rolling Stock: Passenger carriage 14NB - Carriage (NB 2nd series) 5 compartments - Made of Timber on a Wrought iron frame Awaiting restoration14NBpuffing billy, 14nb, nb passenger carriage, 2'6" guage, victorian railways, narrow gauge passenger rolling stock