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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, 1950's
... with passengers. Flap opens up to two Black & White photographs - 1... with passengers. Flap opens up to two Black & White photographs - 1 ...Novelty Postcard with flap opening to two photos. Donated by Rhonda ParisNovelty Coloured postcard of motor boat loaded with passengers. Flap opens up to two Black & White photographs - 1. The Nobbies. 2. Birds on the Island."This is the way to enjoy life at Cowes" "Life up the Motor Boat and you will see some of the views that have appealed to me".the nobbies phillip island, wildlife - birds, nesting birds phillip island, rhonda paris, life boat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Former Ballarat Gaol Warden's Quarters
... Five colour photographs and two black and white... quarters Five colour photographs and two black and white ...Five colour photographs and two black and white photorgraphs showing the Former Ballarat Gaol Warden's Quarters with abutting Ballarat School of Mines Amenities Building.ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, amenities building, wardens quarters -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street
... Two black & white photographs of the World War 1 memorial.... Two black & white photographs of the World War 1 memorial ...Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1. Two black & white photos of World War 1. memorial. Granite base with rising sun army emblem 1914 -1919. with a statue of a soldier holding a Banet. The statue is enclosed in a cyclone fence. Houses can be seen in the background. The memorial is situated in the center of Main Street. The memorial is a tribute to all who paid the supreme sacrifice and to all who served. The figure of the soldier was imported from Italy in 1922. The cost of the memorial was 643 pounds. A number of donations were made to the Girls' Remembrance League Soldiers Memorial. Two black & white photographs of the World War 1 memorial. The memorial has a tiered granite base and a soldier on the granite column. Enclosed within a cyclone fence. "4x2 3/4 soldiers memorial" written in pencil.stawell ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ministers of Religions in the Stawell district 1912
... Two Black & white photograph of a group of males, four...), Rev Shipway, (Church of Christ) Two Black & white photograph ...Group of Stawell Ministers Serving in Stawell District June 1912 Back Row Rev. Griffith, (Baptist), Rev. Matthew, (Presbyterian), Rev. Dewhurst, (C of E), Rev. Milne, (Congregational) Front Row Adj. Perry, (Sal. Army), Rev. Harrison, (Methodist), Rev. Storrs, (The Missioner), Rev Shipway, (Church of Christ)Two Black & white photograph of a group of males, four standing, four seated. Picket fence in background. These photographs were taken from a Photographic Post Card.Empire Post Card June 1912 Back Row Rev. Griffith, (Baptist), Rev. Matthew, (Presbyterian), Rev. Dewhurst, (C of E), Rev. Milne, (Congregational) Front Row Adj. Perry, (Sal. Army), Rev. Harrison, (Methodist), , Rev. Storrs, (The Missioner), Rev Shipway, (Church of Christ)stawell portrait -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Avoca Grove, 12, Circa 1972
... Page 20 of Photograph Album - two black and white exterior... Album - two black and white exterior photographs of a house ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.From Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan (1996) by Andrew Ward and Associates: The house at 12 Avoca Grove, part of "Merton", now demolished, is understood to have been built for and occupied by James Wilberforce Stephens from c.1865. It has aesthetic and historical significance. The building's aesthetic value is derived from the manner in which it demonstrates aspects of the Cottage Orne style, popular among Melboume's gentry during the mid Victorian period. Its historical value is derived from its association with J. W. Stephens, MLA, for East St Kilda and a prominent Caulfield resident.Page 20 of Photograph Album - two black and white exterior photographs of a house with both photographs on the right hand side of the page, the top in landscape mode and the bottom portrait. Hand written: 12 Avoca Grove [top right of page] / 20 [bottom right]trevor hart, avoca grove, church, caulfield north, merton, james wilberforce stephens, cottage orne style, j w stephens (mla) -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, 1937
... Two long black / white photographs of a large group...' Two long black / white photographs of a large group of people ...This photograph was taken at the 1937 Back to Orbost celebrations. Some of the family names recorded are: Boucher; Farquhar; Nixon; Richardson; Gilbert; Henderson; Rodwell; Herbert; Cameron; Reynolds; MacDonald; Cowell; Lyons; Warren; Pleydell; Ralston and Perry.This is a useful research tool. It is a contemporary pictorial record of Orbost residents in 1937.Two long black / white photographs of a large group of people standing or sitting outside a building. 983.1 has some names written underneath it. Both are on grey buff cards.on front - "Orbost Celebrations 1937 Back To School'orbost-back-to-celebrations-1937 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 23/04/1925
... Two black & white photographs of the scene during fire... Two black & white photographs of the scene during fire at Isle ...Photographs taken by Jessie "girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned The Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue. Norfolk Pine believed to have been planted by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller approx. 1863.Two black & white photographs of the scene during fire at Isle of wight Hotel 23/4/1925. Gateways left and right. Norfolk Pine in the centre. Smoke billowing behind.Post Cardphillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith, norfolk pine, baron ferdinand von mueller -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, 1975
... Two black / white photographs showing the construction... Two black / white photographs showing the construction ...These are photographs of the construction of the current cement road bridge across the Snowy River at Orbost. Construction of the bridges commenced in January 1975, with an expectation to open the bridge across the Snowy River as soon as possible. Less than two years later, on 25 November 1976, the bridge across the Snowy River was opened to traffic, allowing the old bridge to be demolished. The remainder of the Orbost Bypass, both the floodplain crossings and the eastern section around the township itself, was declared ‘Princes Freeway’ and opened to traffic in December 1977. (ref http://mrv.ozroads.com.au)The opening of this Snowy River Bridge was an important development in the accessibility to the township of Orbost. These photographs record its construction.Two black / white photographs showing the construction of a road bridge across a river. 3257.1 shows piles being dropped beside the bridge, 3257.2 is of the early stages of construction of this bridge.snowy-river-bridge-orbost road-construction-orbost bridge-orbost -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Raitts House being moved by Bullock Team c 1923
... Two Black & White photographs depicting a weather board.... Raitt upper Main St would know details". Two Black & White ...Raitts house being shifted by a Bullock Team from Woods Street to Kofoed Street c 1923.Two Black & White photographs depicting a weather board house being moved by a bullock team. Trees surround the building with a large pine tree in the background trimmed on one side."Taken in 1923 Bullock team shifting Raitts house from Wood St to Kofeod St". "Mrs. Raitt upper Main St would know details".stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Primary School Numbered 502 -- Grade 4A Class Photo 1942
... Stawell State Primary School 502 Grade 1Va 1942. Two black.... Stawell State Primary School 502 Grade 1Va 1942. Two black & white ...502 Grade IV a 1942 Class Photo (1942). The photograph taken in 1942 shows 4 rows of school students in grade 4a (IV a) The lower row is of seated boys and Graeme Bennett is third from the left. Back row boys standing. 1.? 2. Wally Byron, 3. Ron Honeyman, 4. Robert Evans, 5. Noel Dart, 6. Don Boisen, 7. Robert Grant, 8. Brian Hughes, 9. Roy Belot, 10.? 11. Jackie Lee, 12.? 2nd Back row Girls. 1. Joyce Moller, 2.?, 3. Dorothy Skurrie, 4. Betty Oster, 5. Norma Lee, 6, Rosemary Walls, 7. Laurene Cornish, Girls seated. 1. Helen Floyd, 2. Margaret Treadren, 3. Pat Hunt, 4. Janet Mitchell, 5. Glenda Giles, 6. Nance West, 7. Vonda Lever, 8.?. Boys seated legs crossed. 1. Max Walker, 2. Ron Cashin, 3. Graeme Bennett, 4. Bruce Shipp, 5.?, 6. Noel Powell, 7 Stan Fry, 8.?.Stawell State Primary School 502 Grade 1Va 1942. Two black & white photographs of Stawell students. One is an enlargement of the original photo. The original photo is a post card "Graeme 3rd from left front row". Handwritten on the back of the post card.stawell education students -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, Gilbert, Penuel (Mrs Frank Richardson), first half 20th century -1930s?
... Two black / white photographs which are designed to fir... flats in Orbost. The method of photographing two scenes ...These photographs were taken from Warren's property at Newmerella. They were taken looking to the north-west.These photographs form an interesting panoramic landscape of the Snowy River flats in Orbost. The method of photographing two scenes and placing them side-by-side was used if a specialist panoramic camera was unavailable.Two black / white photographs which are designed to fir together to make a panorama. They are of river flats with maize crops and houses in the background. The photographs have been taken from a high point.on back - "From Warrens to N.W."newmerella snowy-river-flats maize-crops photography -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Diamond House
... Two Black & white photograph of Diamond House including.... The photo was taken in 1903. stawell Two Black & white photograph ...Diamond House Stawell. This unique house was built by John Hearne between 1866-1868 using white quartz stone gathered on Church Hill opposite. Mr. Hearne showed considerable skill and patience in construction as the stones had to be carefully cut & fitted into uniformity which has lasted 130 years. Its is said not a nail was used. It became the Diamond house restaurant in 1932. The photo was taken in 1903.Two Black & white photograph of Diamond House including neighboring houses. There is a light post on the left hand side and what appears to be a dirt road in front of the houses. Photo taken in 1903.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sister Rocks
... Two Black & White photograph of Sister Rock's. The photos... people sitting up on the rocks. Two Black & White photograph ...Black and White photo of Sister Rock's with people in horse and buggies in front of the rocks. One with two wheels and 3 people the other with 4 wheels and one person. There are 3 people sitting up on the rocks. Two Black & White photograph of Sister Rock's. The photos have in the foreground, a two wheel buggy with 3 people and a four wheel buggy with one person. There are also people up on the rocks. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Photograph - Hofen's cutting, Bete Bolong, Orbost district, early 20th century
... Two black / white photographs showing a dirt road heading... - "Hofen's Bluff 1906" Two black / white photographs showing a dirt ...This photograph is of a cutting on a road at Bete Bolong known as Hofen's Cutting. This photograph was taken c. 1906 when transport was by horse, wagon and prior to cars and railways.This is a pictorial record of early Bete Bolong showing a road through a cutting which was known as Hofen's cutting. Two black / white photographs showing a dirt road heading down a cutting with a post and rail wooden fence on the left side in the background. In 958.1 there is a cut - away hillside beside the dirt road.on back - "Newmerella" (note: this location is at Bete Bolong and not on Newmerella Hill) 958.1 - on back - "Hofen's Bluff 1906"bete bolong, orbost, tracks/roads -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Research report, Robyn Clinch, History of some Women of Port Melbourne, Nov 2002
... with black plastic comb. Colour photographs. Two black and white... with black plastic comb. Colour photographs. Two black and white ...A project funded by City of Port Phillip Cultural DevelopmentHistory of some Women of Port Melbourne, book reporting on research conducted for the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society by Robyn Clinch November 2002, 61pp. Bound with black plastic comb. Colour photographs. Two black and white copies in C.22.01families, women, domestic life, robyn clinch, gabriel maree alaston dawson, mary ann 'ma' bennett mccormack, sarah jean bunsell, ethel mary howe, jane mckenna slaven, winifred mary prest woodruff, caroline jean 'minnie' coleman (kornman) beazley, jane rendall nee harrison -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, Brown , G, first half 20th century
... Two black / white photograph / postcards of a group... Hockey Team Orbost V Newmerella Newmerella won" Two black / white ...This photograph is probably of school teams.This is a pictorial record reflecting the importance of sport in Orbost society.Two black / white photograph / postcards of a group of girls dressed in sports uniforms. In photograph 3155.2 a man is holding a drum stick and another a drum. There are two other men on the left. All men are wearing suits.3155.2 - on back - "Girls Hockey Team Orbost V Newmerella Newmerella won"sport-hockey-orbost recreation -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, 1984
... Two black / white photographs of roadworks. 3278.1... in middle" Two black / white photographs of roadworks. 3278.1 ...These photographs were taken in the main street of Orbost looking south along Nicholson Street. Nicholson Street was remade in 1984 with new kerb alignments, the introduction of red brick paving and the planting of oak trees. This has since been changed.These photographs are pictorial records of construction in the main street of Orbost.Two black / white photographs of roadworks. 3278.1 is of two tip trucks on a newly sealed road. The commonwealth Bank is on the left and in the background is a sign to "COIN LAUNDRY'. 3278.2 is of three men at the edge of the road, backs to the camera.3278.1 - on back - "Resealing of Nicholson Street, Orbost, 1984" 3278.2 - on back - "Peter Dreverman in middle"orbost-nicholson-street construction-nicholson-street roadworks streetscape -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1985
... Computer printout Collage of three photographs two colour... Computer printout Collage of three photographs two colour, one ...School newly opened.|Printed on A4 paperComputer printout Collage of three photographs two colour, one black and white Lakes Entrance Post Primary School, groups of students, muddy quadrangle under construction before sealing. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 1950
... Two black & white photographs taken in 1950 on Phillip... cars paul street Two black & white photographs taken in 1950 ...Two photographs donated by Paul Street who found them in a bin in Boronia in February 2010.Two black & white photographs taken in 1950 on Phillip Island. 261-01. Photograph of a couple standing on rocks by the sea. 261-02. Photograph of the same man leaning against a 1930's? car with another beside it.vintage cars, paul street -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Collage, 9RAR
... Four coloured photograph and two black and white Photograph.... The Comradery and Mateship continues. Four coloured photograph and two ...Four coloured photograph and two black and white Photograph in a black frame. 1969 and present day depicting 1st birthday and return to Australia, final parade, Scotty Burnett, Dougie Crombe (MM), 1st section 10 Platoon, D Coy 9 RAR, 1969.D Coy. D Company Final parade R.T.A. today. D Company Mob 1969 in vietnam and one year later. The Comradery and Mateship continues.d coy, 9 rar, collage, photograph, scotty burnett, dougie crombe -
Victorian Apiarists Association
Publication, The Hive and the Honey Bee (A Dadant Publication) Ninth printing 1987 - Revised edition from the 1949 edition, 1987
... cover are two black & white photographs - A beekeeper tending... Inside front cover are two black & white photographs ...A5 sized hard back book with mustard coloured cover with black writing & small drawing of bee skep 740 pages Inside front cover are two black & white photographs - A beekeeper tending his hive & a Queen Bee with a circle of bees around herDedication to the former authors of 'The Hive & The Honey Bee, Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth, Charles Dadant and Camille Pierre Dadant, this book is affectionately dedicated by the co-authors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photographs of Bendigo East State School c.2012
... Three coloured photographs and two black and white... Collection Three coloured photographs and two black and white ...Three coloured photographs and two black and white photographs of Bendigo East State School. They appear to be part of a real estate sale campaign as four of them contain the details of a website, realcommercial.com, the address of the property, 93 Strickland Rd, Bendigo and the date of sale of the property, Friday 9 Nov. 2012. Gemma Starr Collectionbendigo east state school, bendigo schools, gemma starr collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Main Street Stawell looking East towards the Post Office
... Two Black & White photographs depicting the main street... 1639 Main Street, Stawell, Victoria Two Black & White ...This photograph is of Main Street Stawell looking East around c 1920's. The photo was taken from just below Main & Wimmera Street corner. On the left side is the two story Post Office building. The photograph shows the telegraph poles in the street. Also Copley Post Office Hotel 1912- 22 and other business. On the road are a few people one pushing a trolly, one on a bike and two people in a horse drawn cart. Gustav Mahnke's Bakery is on right.Two Black & White photographs depicting the main street in Stawell's commercial business area in c 1920's. The view shows some two story buildings, shops with verandah's. One horse drawn vehicle, a person on a bike and a few people in the street. There is also a paper print of the photograph donated by Robyn Mackenzie Bacchus Marsh in 2009 The Rose series, P 1639 Main Street, Stawell, Victoriastawell business shops streetscape -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF TWO EMPLOYEES
... Photograph of two employees: Black and white photo of Jean.... Oliver's. Printed by Oliver's Bendigo Photograph of two employees ...BHS CollectionPhotograph of two employees: Black and white photo of Jean Powell and Estelle Dole standing next to a car at Hanro. On the back hand written in blue ink is *Jean Powell & self. Estelle Dole, 1 Farrell Ct, Bendigo. Han written in pencil is HP. A green printed triangle stamp with words printed *Printed by Oliver's Bendigo 4* Black in stamp *VELOX*. Box 116APrinted by Oliver's Bendigophotograph, person, hanro, hanro. estelle dole. oliver's. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHS - THEATRICAL, 1950's
... Photographs. Gertrude Perry Collection. Two large black... Brewer Harry Brewer. Photographs. Gertrude Perry Collection. Two ...Photographs. Gertrude Perry Collection. Two large black & white photographs. One a lady from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and the other Lady Hollywood. Sixteen smaller black & white photos, Five of the actors from 'Rose Marie', Eleven from 'Floradora' and Five others. In a cream envelope with Nos 80 - 81 - 82 written in the top left corner and addressed to Miss G Perry, Floradora. Envelope enclosed in a brown envelope addressed to Miss G Perry, Panton St, G. Sq. It has The Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service printed in red in the top left corner and Your Photographs printed on a red background across the top left corner.cottage, miners, gertrude perry collection, ian o'neil, brian brewer, harry brewer. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, LWR, c1920
... Set of two copy photographs. Photograph, Black and White... respectively into right hand corner. Set of two copy photographs ...Set of two copy photographs. Photograph, Black and White of MMTB trams. Both photographs have arrows drawn on them pointing to the top of the cross bench seating windows where the unique drop bar latches appear. These were apparently unique to this class of tram. .1 - K class No. 100 - probably about 1920. Note the twin trolley poles on this single truck car when new. This car also apparently entered service with air brakes. .2 - K class No. 97 - probably about 1920. Photo taken in Glenferrie Road Malvern at High Street. Keith has noted on both prints the in-service dates, though the MMTB had taken over around that time, both painted with "Municipal Tramways" lettering.In ink on the rear: .1 -" Melbourne K97 - probably about 1920 - In service 3.3.1920, with "Municipal Tramways" lettering though M&MTB formed 1.11.1919. No magnetic track brakes." .2 - "as above except for K100 and in service date of 25.12.1919. Has KSK number LWR8 and LWR9 respectively into right hand corner.trams, tramways, k class, pmtt, livery, tram 97, tram 100, trolley poles, mmtb, malvern, glenferrie road -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, 1923; 1945
... Two black / white photographs. 3146.1 is of three rows... to be associated with Orbost High School. sport-football Two black / white ...Information with photograph 3146.2 includes the following names : " Myself (Alan Richardson); Lewis; Morrison; Herman; Nixon; Cooney; Herbert; Perry; Wakefield; Reynolds; Waller; Herbert; Wait; Berry; Taylor; Rodwell; Gil; Nixon". "Gil; is possibly Gil Richardson. This appears to be a school football team.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. This photograph seems to be associated with Orbost High School.Two black / white photographs. 3146.1 is of three rows of boys wearing sports uniforms. The three boys at the front appear to be in school uniforms. The back row is standing, the middle seated on chairs and the front row is sitting on the ground. A boy in the midddle row is holding a football on which is written "1923". The photo has been taken outside. 3146.2 has three rows of boys in sports uniforms. The two back rows are standing and the front is seated on chairs. A boy in the middle of the front row is holding a ball on which is written "1945". The photograph has been taken outside in front of a building. In both photographs the boys have their arms folded.sport-football -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Rosstown Railway
... and two black and white copies of one of the photographs, all.../Four colour photographs and two black and white copies of one ...This file contains two items: 1/A group of eight letters, predominantly between Hon. Secretary of Caulfield Historical Society R. Ballantyne and members of the Caulfield City Council written between 1981 and 1983, regarding the installation of a plaque in commemoration of the centenary of the Rosstown Railway. The first two letters are handwritten from R. Ballantyne to G. Calder and Carol Camy, dated 01/06/1981 and 22/02/1982. The letter to G. Calder supports a suggestion in the May edition of the CAULFIELD CONTACT for the installation of a plaque in celebration of the centenary of the Rosstown Railway, suggesting a potential site for another plaque on Curraweena Road. The letter to Carol Harry discusses the costing of the plague and a possible contribution towards this cost from the Caulfield Historical Society. The letter appears to be incomplete, having no sign off from the author. Attached to the letter is what appears to be a suggestion for the inscription of the plaque. The letters addressed to R. Ballantyne are typed and dated 12/06/1981, 24/06/1981, 14/07/19891, 17/12/1981 and 08/09/1983, from A. Craig and D.B. Hogan on behalf of City Manager G.K. Calder and City Liason Officer Carol Harry. All letters concern the commemorative plaque, with these from Carol Harry including handwritten notes which appear to be in R. Ballantyne’s handwriting. The final letter is from Mayoral Secretary Norma Polglase to Miss B. Snowball, dated 23/08/1983, inviting her to attend the unveiling of the plaque. Also included in the item are Council Committee Meeting minutes, dated 16/05/1981, broaching the subject of installing the plaque in Koornang Road. 2/Four colour photographs and two black and white copies of one of the photographs, all dated 18/09/1983 and showing the opening of the commemorative plaque in Marrara Gardens. Two photographs picture Mayor Brian Rudski and City Manager Graham Calder with a crowd of unidentified people present. One photograph and both copies are of the inscription on the plaque, with the wording identical to that of the handwritten note by R. Ballantyne, in item one.caulfield, caulfield south, calder g.k., calder g., hawthorn road, glen eira road, ballantyne r., office workers, caulfield contact, norman peter, groups, glen huntly, koornang road, mills, sugar mills, caulfield historical society, caulfield city council, caulfield town hall, official buildings, glen huntly neville street fourteen, parliamentary representatives, rosstown, rosstown railway, rosstown railway centenary, festivals and celebrations, centenaries, historical markers, plaques, monuments and memorials, ross murray, railways, land transport, curraweena road, parts of buildings or structures, bluestone structures, construction materials, caulfield community liaison officer, harry carol, currency, finances, onley peter, elsternwick, oakleigh, council meetings, caulfield council chambers, caulfield municipal chambers, caulfield municipal offices, craig a., caulfield city manager, city of caulfield, caulfield physical environment committee, public meetings, meetings, ross james, hogan o.b., arrow engraving, campbell f., snowball miss., elsternwick gladstone parade nineteen, walters w.r., marara road gardens, marara road, marara gardens, narrawong road, ceremonies, caulfield mayors, polglase norma, mayoral secretaries, railways routes, documents, correspondence, rudski brian, calder graham, events and activities, official buildings, insignia, local government, local officials and employees, parks and reserves, buildings structures and establishments, official events, festivals and celebrations, occupations, political processes, local history, history, financial economics, local government finance -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, W. D. Gibbon, 1905
Taken 1905 by photograph W.D Gibbons the photograph depicts a pathway leading to the administration building of the Beechworth Mental Asylum. There are three well-dressed young men lounging on the grass as another is jumping behind them. This is significant as it demonstrates that the asylum was not a prison and that the mentally ill patients were allowed their freedom. The Beechworth 'Lunatic' Asylum was constructed between 1864 and 1867 to the designs by the Public Works Department (PWD) and was later renamed the Mayday Hills Mental Asylum. The decommissioned asylum was one of the largest psychiatric hospitals in Victoria and consisted of sixty-seven buildings, one thousand two hundred patients and five hundred staff members. At the asylum, active work was considered imperative and workshops were located near the male accommodations and laundries and drying yards near the female accommodation. The administration building itself highlights the architectural and aesthetic significance of the asylum to the State of Victoria. This photograph is historically significant as it demonstrates the architectural and aesthetic significance of the asylum but also the changing approaches to treating mental health. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on grey cork Obverse: W.D Gibbon/ Beechworth Reverse: 79.1701beechworth, beechworth lunatic asylum, beechworth mental hospital, mayday hills, mayday hills mental hospital, asylum, administration building, wd gibbon, photograph -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c. 1910
Taken approximately 1910, this black and white photograph shows the interior of the surgery and consulting rooms at the Mayday Hills mental hospital known at that time as a lunatic asylum in Beechworth. Mayday Hills Hospital, then known as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum was constructed between 1864-67 designed by The Public Works Department. The hospital is made up of a number of buildings, landscaping, ha-ha, workshops, laundry, administrative facilities and farmland, it was constructed in 'Italianate' style by a team of up to two hundred and fifty workers (Woods p. 122). The asylum was established in response to the need for the regional shire to locally care for those particularly affected by their time working the Ovens goldfield during the Indigo Shire gold rush era where poor living conditions and isolation were significantly affecting the welfare of a great many people through poverty and lack of resources. The gaol and orphan labour systems were not able to effectively support to give housing, rehabilitation and ongoing care for the mentally ill, and transporting to Melbourne by waggon was a time consuming and counter-productive solution when the metro facilities were already overcrowded. According to Woods (A Titan's Field p. 122), between 1901 and 1911 a large percentage (thirty five percent in 1901 and twenty four in 1911) of the Beechworth population were either patients or inmates of Beechworth institutions, Mayday Hills accounted for some six hundred and seventy four patients in 1901, Beechworth's Mayday Hills was chosen as the site of Victoria's newest asylum, at the time, due to the landscape and altitude. The hilltop atmosphere and the native fauna, it was argued, would assist in the cure of the patients kept at the hospital (Wood 1985, 122). The positioning of the hospital had a beneficial effect on the rural town and the large volume of people living at the hospital and contributing to this population growth is counted as reason for the survival of Beechworth as a regional township. Mayday Hills continued to function as a mental hospital up until 1995 when it was sold to LaTrobe university. The building and grounds are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register under criterion A, B, D, E and F. Although grainy, the image gives a good indication of a functioning interior space of a surgery and consulting room at Mayday Hills in the early 1900's, from which we might interpret (from the types of tools and furniture present), the medical practices being performed at the time.Black and white rectangular photographmedical, asylum, surgery, hospital, beechworth, mayday hills, mayday hills asylum, mayday hills hospital, mental hospital, beechworth lunatic asylum, beechworth institutions, social welfare, public works department, consulting room