Showing 3106 items
matching 1884-1885
-
Glen Eira Historical Society
Caulfield Town Hall
Drawing of proposed Shire Hall by Sydney Smith circa 1884caulfield south, hawthorn road, glen eira road, caulfield town hall, smith, sydney -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Caulfield Town Hall
Drawing of proposed Shire Hall by Sydney Smith circa 1884caulfield south, hawthorn road, glen eira road, caulfield town hall, smith, sydney -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - Document, Death certificate
Copy of death certificate of Pauline Schwerkolt on 3/1/1884schwerkolt, paulina, schwerkolt, carl benno -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Coin, British Mint or another mint, All 1885
Three "copper" pennies and three half pennies of the mid 1880's; all made 1885. Made in Britain?, the type of coin that would have been used in Melbourne on the cable trams. Each of the coin has Britannia on one side and Queen Victoria on the other side. .1 - Three pennies and one halfpenny, all 1885 added to the collection 13/7/2015.trams, tramways, coins, pennies, fares -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Baptismal Certificate, 22/9/1885
Baptismal Certificate of Johann Theodor Schwerkolt 22/9/1885, born at Nunawading. Son of Johann August and his second wife Maria Catherina Wilhelmineschwerkolt, johann theodor, schwerkolt, johann august, schwerkolt, maria catherina wilhelmine, kruse, bertha, kruse, john -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, William McKenzie, Chemistry, Theoretical, Practical and Analytical, as Applied to the Arts and Manufactures. By Eminent Chemists, Volume II, Pre 1885
Brown and leather covered book with gold and black detailing. 1008 pages. Images included. book, mackenzie, c.w. vincent, chemistry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE DIARIES OF RICHARD POPE, 1884 - 1886
The Diaries of Richard Pope, Volume VI, Bendigo, 25 Dec 1884 - 2 Jan 1886' Edited by J.H. Whitehead, 133 Finch Street, Glen Iris, 3146. 16 March, 1983.Richard Popecottage, miners, bendigo, mining, pope family, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - DEVONSHIRE GROUP OF MINE: EAGLEHAWK 1870'S
Black and white copy: on bottom of photo ' The Devonshire Group of Mines, Eaglehawk 1870s. Looking north. Third from left 'United Devonshire ' in 1883, 1884 and 1885, this mine produced 66,2000 ounces of Gold. Paid 199,800 pounds in dividends. In the background are the 'Mungo' mines. The rich 'Belmont' mine at rear centre. Poppet heads, and chimneys throughout photo.organization, business, devonshire group of mines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CHURCHES OF BENDIGO COLLECTION: PRIMITIVE METHODIST CONNEXION
Tickets of membership for Anthony and Elizabeth Hall. Six from 1884, eight from 1885, eight from 1886, ten from 1887, seven from 1888, eight from 1889, three from 1890 and two from 1891. On all tickets the words First camp meeting held March 1807, first class formed. 1810church, history, primitive methodist -
Clunes Museum
Document - RECEIPT
TRUSTEES OF WESLEY CHURCH RECEIPT FOR LOADS OF GRAVEL.CLUNES. APRIL 20TH.1885local history, commerce, book keeping, churches - wesley -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Note, Sandridge Marine Lodge use of Town Hall for Masonic Ball, Town Clerk, E C CLARK, Edward Clark, Town Clerk, 12 Oct 1885
Donated to PMH&PS on closure of SM Lodge May 2000.Note handwritten by E.C. CLARK to W. ARMSTRONG of Sandridge Marine Lodge 1885 to accompany application form for use of Town Hall for 10th annual Masonic BallPurple stamp of Town Clerk's Office. Figuring in purple pencil on back.societies clubs unions and other organisations, social activities, edward clark, town clerks, w armstrong -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Financial record - Invoice, Town Clerk, E C Clark to Sandridge Marine Lodge re rent of Town Hall, Edward Clark, Town Clerk, 30 Oct 1885
Donated to PMH&PS on closure of SM Lodge May 2000.Invoice handwritten by E.C. Clark to Sandridge Marine Lodge for rent of Town Hall for 10th annual Masonic Ball, October 1885 (Six pounds and 11 shillings)Purple stamp of Town Clerk's Office. Embossed seal of the Lodge on back.societies clubs unions and other organisations, social activities, edward clark, town clerks -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Sick Fund/Management Fund book of the Tarnagulla Loyal Garibaldi Lodge (1867-1885), 1867-1885
The Manchester Unity Independent Order Of Oddfellows was a friendly society beginning in England in 1840, and provided medical and other services to communities. MUIOOF became strong in gold-rush Australia, with many branches, or lodges, in country centres. Tarnagulla's Loyal Garibaldi Lodge was registered on 21 September 1861, and remained a vital part of the community for many decades. Like other Lodges, this fraternal organisation provided unemployment, sickness and funeral insurance for workers. It played an important civic role by providing financial security, a social outlet and an avenue for status advancement. By the last twenty years of the 19th century, Lodge activity was an important part of community life.Sick Fund & Management Fund book, Tarnagulla Loyal Garibaldi Lodge, containing expenditure and receipts. Sick Fund 1867 - 1882; Management Fund 1867 - 1885.lodge, fraternal organisations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Land Title, Certificate of Title, 4/04/1884
Certificate of Title dated 4 April 1884 in the name of John Penny Starling. The land is between Whitehorse Road and 'Clarkes Road'. The land was leased to Edward Alexander and passed to Elizabeth Jane Starling in 1886.starling, john penny, alexander, edward, parish of nunawading, elizabeth jane, land sales, john penney -
Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society
Book, Koo Wee Rup Primary School, Schooling On The Swamp, November 2009
History of Koo Wee Rup Primary School. Includes information about other schools (past and present) in Koo Wee Rup Swamp area : Bayles, Caldermeade, Cardinia, Catani, Cora Lynn, Dalmore East, Iona, Island Road, Koo Wee Rup North, Koo Wee Rup South, Heath Hill, Lang Lang, Protectors Plains, Modella, Tooradin, Tooradin North, Yannathan, Yannathan South. School Centenary History updated and expanded for 125 anniversary of Koo Wee Rup Primary School (1884-2009) Includes brief account of geography of Koo Wee Rup Swamp, and local indigenous people.A history of Primary School No. 2629, Koo Wee Rup : 1884 - 2009 (Revised for school 125th. anniversary - November 2009) compiled by Don Jewell. 62 pages, A4, plastic spring binding.koo wee rup primary school, centenary history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - George Murray Letters of Administration 1883, 1885
No information is available on George Murray except that he was a Melbourne accountant and died intestate in 1885. He left property to the value of £91 and the lawyer, Ernest Chambers, who was at that time at 12 Chancery Lane, Melbourne, was directed to list the creditors of George Murray and distribute the estate accordingly. Mr Chambers was one of George Murray’s creditors. Ernest Chambers later had a legal practice with offices at Warrnambool, Koroit and Port Fairy with the known dates 1897 to 1910. Thomas Goodall was the manager of the Warrnambool office and he was the one who had this document in his possession at that time and it was passed down to succeeding lawyers in the Kepler Street building. Tait collection: item 7 of 62This document is of interest in that it was originally issued by the lawyer Ernest Chambers who later had an office in Warrnambool. This is a piece of parchment containing the 1885 Letters of Administration in the estate of George Murray, a Melbourne accountant. The document is white with black ruled lines and has handwritten material in black ink. The document is folded at the lower edge with a seal of the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria. The seal is attached to the document by a green ribbon. There is also a blue stamp of the Master in Equity of the Supreme Court. The document is in good condition apart from some minor staining. ‘In the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria in its probate jurisdiction, in the Estate of George Murray, late of Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria, accountant, deceased intestate, Letters of Administration, I certify that no duty is payable on the within Letters of Administration, John W. … (office under section 6), 15/6/85’. george murray, ernest chambers, warrnambool -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: VARIOUS NOTES, 21st December, 1885
Two sheets of paper (1 ruled with two message pad pages attached) & 1 plain) of various notes, reports and references to articles in books. Books include Artists of the Australian Goldrush, Snakes of the Whipstick - MacGillivray, The Whipstick Scrub 65 years Ago by Walter W Froggatt, Through the Whipstick Scrub, Excursion to Bendigo (Paton), Observations in the Platypus by Dr MacGillivray, A Plea for the Birds by R N Nancarrow, Snakes & Lizards Macgillivray, and The Naturals History of Leaves J B Mackay. Report on lecture of snakes of the Bgo District Bgo Adv 21/12/1885 and Bgo School of Mines Report 1884bendigo, history, early bendigo, peter ellis collection, bgo science society, dr macgillivray, huxley, nancarrow, files of the bgo adv, allen mccullocks, artists of the aust goldrush, snakes of the whipstick, von mueller, frogatt, bgo adv 21/12/1885, snakes of the bgo district, bgo school of mines, ellez, braugh smyth, vic naturalist, g w knight, c daly, excursion to bendigo, the whipstick scrub 65 years ago , walter w froggatt, through the whipstick scrub, paton, bgo school of mines report 1884, mr nancarrow, 1885 observations in the platypus by dr macgillivray, a plea for the birds by r n nancarrow, 1889 snakes & lizards macgillivray, the natural history of leaves, j b mackay -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Options for Long Term Placement of statues, Stoddart Collection to be Moved Indoors_Courier, Thursday 11th July 2002, page 4
Proposal to relocate the Stoddart collection of Statues indoors after vandalism. "Stoddart Collection to be Moved Indoors"_Courier, Thursday 11th July 2002, page 4.Impact of vandalism on the statues over the yearsHalf page article with photo of Statue, Leda in the BBG, taken 1884.The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday, July 11, 2002. Author: Andrew Eales, City Council Reporterstoddart collection, vandalism, statues in the ballarat botanical gardens, statue of leda., john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, courier -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1955c
Kalimna Hotel built 1884 to 1885 by Thomas Laughton on land previously leased by Peter Egan FishermanTinted postcard of Kalimna Hotel showing a Pioneer Tourist Coach parked at the front with glimpse of Beer Garden on Western side of main building, Hotel Road Kalimna Victoriabusinesses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - FOREST STREET UNITING CHURCH COLLECTION: PEW RENTALS 1866-1884, 1866-1884
Wesleyan Church Forest Street Sandhurst Pew Rentals Record Book 1866-1884 Hard cover book Dark brown outside cover Light blue internal paper pages Hand written entrieschurch, history, uniting church forest street -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, British and Foreign Bible Society, New Testament and Psalms, 1880s
religion; the bible;Black leather bound bible with extended edges to entirely cover bible at sides. Gilt words on front cover. Embossed double-line borders on covers, and embossed line and flower design on spine. Gilt edged pages. Some passages highlighted in blue pencil throughout book.religion; the bible; -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Sudan Egypt, War in the Soudan
The British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 3 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Sudan Egypt, War in the Soudan
British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 5 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Sudan Egypt, War in the Soudan
British Forces in Egypt 1882 -1885 Volume 6 -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Transcription, State School Whittlesea Distribution of Prizes
Transcription of printed newspaper article, "State School Whittlesea Distribution of Prizes". Contains a list of names of school children and prizes distributed.2 handwritten pages. Transcription of newspaper article.The Evelyn Observer, January 4, 1884.state school whittlesea -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, George Bell and Sons, Noble deeds of women: or Examples of female courage and virtue, 1877
This beautiful leather bound book was awarded to Ballarat College student Adela Hannah Tunbridge. According to our records Adela was born 30 December 1870 and attended BC from 29 January 1884. This book was given to her as a First Prize for French at the end of her fifth form year. It is possible that Adela attended BC from 1884 - 1886. At some stage the book has been donated to Mentone Girls High School library by 'E. Payne' and given an accession number 2923. The book has been stamped and its spine strengthened for library service. Beautiful leather bound, hardback book featuring embossed gold leaf decoration on cover and spine; 486 pages; spine strengthened with library tape; 9th edition.Front cover embossed with school crest Book plate inside front cover: 'Ballarat College crest / Arithmetic / Third form / First prize / Awarded to / A.H.Tunbridge / Christmas 1885'1877, adela-hannah-tunbridge, ballarat-college, book-prize, elizabeth-starling -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, George Duncan, "Report to Public Works Committee, Melbourne Tramways Trust", 9/1884
Printed report - four pages - typeset on foolscap paper, dated 16/9/1884 from George Duncan, Engineer Melbourne Tramways Trust, to the Public Works Committee of Parliament and the Melbourne Tramways Trust", "Report to Public Works Committee, Melbourne Tramways Trust" advising on the construction methodology and financial arrangements along with estimates, mode of construction whether by day labour or by contractors, gives a summary of mileage (was some 33miles of cable and 15 miles of horse), estimates and proposed lines showing whether horse or cable.9/1884trams, tramways, mtt, cable trams, melbourne tramways trust, construction, finances, mto co, parliament -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ABBOTT COLLECTION: LETTER, 1885
Letter sent by George Rimes to his father inlaw James Staines Abbott on 1st June 1885. Written in black ink on single sheet using both sides. Wanalta June 1st 1885. Notations also on page, Now poor George is no more he died in Mooroopna hospital about 11th May 1899 James Staines Abbott aged 84 years now June 1st 1899 Wanalta.communication, postal, letters -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESIDENCE AREAS REGISTER: SANDHURST VOLUME 5, 1885
Register: hard covered register, maroon material with dark buff spine and corners. Contains A-Z index in front section linked with registration details of residence areas in the Sandhurst district, Sandhurst division. Written on front cover in gold 'Residence Areas Register' and 'No. 5' on spine. Dates from 23 March 1885 to 30 November 1885. Register has blue lined pages 1 - 202 with details of land registrations.cottage, miners -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Miss Bretherton
Pattison Collection This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much - loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Miss Bretherton Author: Mrs Humphry Ward Publisher: Hodder Stoughton Date: 1st published 1884 The label on the spine with the typed text PAT FIC WAR Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, miss bretherton, mrs humphry ward, mary augusta ward