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Photograph, "Pretty Hill", Kangaroo Ground. James Johnston's homestead
... of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary ...Kangaroo Ground pioneers James Johnston (died 1895) with his wife Elizabeth commenced building this stone house on his Pretty Hill property, Kangaroo Ground in 1842. It was one of the oldest homes in the district till 1938 when new owner Mr Percy Cope, a master builder demolished the old building and a new brick building was erected in its place. Pretty Hill is one of the highest spots in the district with splendid views of the surrounding country.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection'. It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, pretty hill, stonen house, homestead, johnston family, james johnston -
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Photograph, Wheat Shed Kangaroo Ground Kenneth Jack (1946)
... of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary ...'Wheat Shed Kangaroo Ground', ink and wash, 9 7/8 x 13 1/4 in., signed 'K. Jack 1.1.46' Source: The Mitchell Library, Sydney. Ref. DG SV2B/8This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, wheat shed kangaroo ground, kenneth jack -
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Photograph, Leader Publishing Co, Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground, 1971
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Home of Mr. and Mrs. Menzies Jackson (1971). The home commenced in the 1860s is listed on the Victorian Heritage Database.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image Print 12.5 x 17.5 cm Print 9 x 14 cmsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, menzies jackson, pigeon bank, houses, kangaroo ground-warrandyte road -
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Photograph, William Bell, 1796-1870. Settled in Kangaroo Ground
... gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book ...William Bell was born in Scotland and arrived aboard the 'David Clark' October 1839 and settled at Kangaroo Ground. Died at "Hitchill" Kangaroo Ground (now Seven Oaks) "Mary Ann Bell - Yarra Flats, a native of Scotland, born in 1834, came to Australia with her parents in 1841. Her husband, the late Mr. William Bell (born in 1831) came to Australia in 1839, and was on the Diamond Creek diggings for a few years. About 1851, Mr Bell went to Yarra Flats and purchased a station of 640 acres, where he carried on grazing and farming until his death in 1877, when he was buried in the Yarra Flats cemetery. .. She has a family of four sons and four daughters..." from "Victoria and its Metropolis: Past and Present" written in 1888 by Alexander Sutherland. Chapter 19, "The Upper Yarra District" pages [402] - 415. Includes descriptions of some townships and short biographies of local residents. Page 405 This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, william bell (1796-1870), mary ann bell, mary ann little -
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Photograph, John Bell, 1820-1891. Died Violet Bank (now Moray), Kangaroo Ground, 1891
... of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary ...John Bell - Bell, John J.P. Kangaroo Ground, a Scotchman by birth, born in 1819, came out to Melbourne in 1839 in the ship David Clarke, and after remaining in Melbourne one year, and for a short time at Bulleen, went in 1841 to Kangaroo Ground, and purchased 160 acres of land where he now resides, having also 270 acres at Yarra Flats. At the time he settled on the Kangaroo Ground there were but three people in the district, of whom two were shepherds, and the entire country was bush. Mr John Bell’s father, the late Mr. William Bell, first purchased land, and with the assistance of his sons, cleared, fenced, and subdivided it. Mr John Bell has been a member of the shire council since its formation, and for the past twelve years has been a justice of the peace; and he is a member of the National Agricultural Society of Victoria. He has three sons and two daughters, all married. from "Victoria and its Metropolis: Past and Present" written in 1888 by Alexander Sutherland. Chapter 19, "The Upper Yarra District" pages [402] - 415. Includes descriptions of some townships and short biographies of local residents. Page 405 Died at Violet Bank (now Moray), Kangaroo Ground. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, john bell (1820-1891), violet bank -
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Photograph, John Bell (married Lizzie Carlton), son of John Bell (1820-1891). Violet Bank, Kangaroo Ground. (Shire President.)
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.M. Jackson, Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, john bell jnr -
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Photograph, Francis Bell of Violet Bank, Kangaroo Ground, (son of John Bell Jnr.)
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.M. Jackson, Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, francis bell, violet bank -
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Photograph, Janet Bell (nee Rogerson) 1808-1888, wife of John (1820-1891)
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.M. Jackson, Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, janet bell (nee rogerson) -
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Photograph, Agnes Cameron (nee Bell) (daughter of John Bell Senior). Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.M. Jackson, Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, agnes cameron (nee bell) -
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Photograph, Ewen Hugh Cameron (1832-1915), c.1910
... of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary ...The Hon. Ewen Hugh Cameron was the Member for Evelyn in the Legislative Assembly, Victorian Parliament, for 40 years from 1874-1914. Ewen Hugh Cameron, married Agnes Bell, (senior). Lived at Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground during those 40 years. Born 1832 - Died 27.9.1915. Source: Mrs. E.M. Jackson, Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image B&W printsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, e.h. cameron, member for evelyn, victorian parliament, legislative assembly, ewen cameron, ewen hugh cameron, ewan hugh cameron, people, pigeon bank -
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Photograph, The Parliamentary Railways Standing Committee. E.H. Cameron, centre front, c.1915
... of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters ...Photograph was from Agnes Cameron to grandaughter Vera Haughton, aged 7 for her birthday on 28th October, 1915. Source: Mrs. E.M. Jackson, Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, e.h. cameron, parliamentary railways standing committee, ewen cameron, ewen hugh cameron -
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Photograph, Stack Building, Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground
... gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book ...Building a stack at harvest time at 'Pigeon bank', Kangaroo Ground. Mrs Agnes Cameron and family; On hay wagon: Jessie and Jim Stewart, From left to right Archie, Flora Crighton, Gordon, Vera. Evelyn in front, Mrs Cameron, Maggie McInnes, Tom. In the background is one of the earliest shepherd huts still standing in 1914. Source: Family Story: The Bells of Scotland Kangaroo Ground and Yarra Flats by Vera Jackson, 1986 Supplementary unknown source states: Top L-R: Jessie Cameron, mother of Vera (Mrs E.M. Jackson donor of photograph and later resident at 'Pigeon Bank"), John Stewart (with fork) Lower L-R: Tom Cameron, Fiona Crighton, Gordon Cameron, Vera Cameron, Evelyn Cameron (sitting), Mrs Cameron (in black), Maggie McInnes, Archie Cameron About 1910 This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, pigeon bank, haystack, cameron family, stacks, hay, farming, summer -
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Photograph, Eltham Cricket Club at Eltham Sports Oval. E.H. Cameron ninth from left (standing)
... of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary ...Photo of two teams: Eltham Cricket Club versus a District combined side taken at Eltham Park at the conclusion of a match between Eltham Club and a team made of players from various District clubs. The photograph was taken by Mr. Beaumont the then well known photographer of Hawthorn. Local identities in the photo include Ewen Hugh Cameron, Charles Symons Wingrove who were umpires on the day. Tom Horan a cricketer who had played for Victoria and Australia is also identified. Earlier options were that this photograph was of Kangaroo Ground Cricket Club at Eltham. ..The photograph was taken on 19th February 1887, at the conclusion of a match between Eltham Cricket Club and a team made of players from various District clubs. The photograph was taken by Mr. Beaumont the then well known photographer of Hawthorn.See more on the research of this photograph in the link provided. Originally noted as Kangaroo Ground Cricket Club. Source: Mrs. E.M. Jackson, Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, charles symons wingrove, e.h. cameron, eltham cricket club, eltham sports oval, ewen hugh cameron, ewen cameron -
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Negative - Photograph, West's Research Hotel, Main Road, Research, c.1910
... of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham ...Photo shows Tom Scarce and pony that won 1st Prize over jumps, ridden by jockey Jimmy Johnson against his own horse in the same race (Diamond Creek Show). Tom remembered Mrs Thornton and Bert Frim(?) Built by William West, the hotel destroyed by fire Sunday, 15 March 1931This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg B&W Print 20 x25 cm B&W Print 9 x 14 cmPrint originally inscribed Kangaroo Ground hotel but crossed out and replaced with Research Hotel 1910 From Mr T. Scarse c/o Mrs T.M. Jones "Coolibah" Cherry Tree Rd Panton Hill M59bert frim, diamond creek show, hotels, jimmy johnson, jockey, mrs thornton, research (vic.), research hotel, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, tom scarce -
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Photograph, Research Hotel and Post Office
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.R. Reynolds, Thompson Crescent, ResearchThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), research hotel -
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Photograph, General Store, Research, c.1900-c.1910
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Store was demolished c. 1968 Cross Ref: SEPP_0501This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image, 18.5 x 29.5 cm print, 15.5 x 25.5 cm print and 120 format B&W negativesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), general store, post office -
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Photograph, Research-Eltham District
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.R. Reynolds, Thompson Crescent, ResearchThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.) -
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Photograph, Research-Eltham District
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.R. Reynolds, Thompson Crescent, ResearchThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.) -
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Negative - Photograph, Tom Prior, Feminine reception for the U.S. Fleet near Research, Victoria, 1908
... gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book ...With the visit of the American Fleet to Melbourne in early September 1908, volunteers from the the Automobile Club of Victoria took 100 officers on an excursion to the Black Spur past Yarra Glen on the 4th September 1908. (The area we know today as the Yarra Valley). The convoy travelled through Eltham, Research and Kangaroo Ground, where a group of women gathered to wave to them. This was one of the first motor vehicles to pass through Research. The visit of the American Fleet was a big deal at the time. A Program of activites was compiled. City buidlings were illuminated, a State reception was given and a concert was held. The Federal Parliament sat in Melbourne at that time. This photo was made using a home-made camera constructed by the photographer Tom Prior (brother of Mrs E.R. Reynolds). Reproduced on p86 of 'Pioneers & Painters'This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), u.s.a. fleet, automobile club of victoria, drive, excursion, visitors, welcome, usa fleet, us fleet, waving, tom prior, pioneers and painters, reynolds prior collection, u.s fleet -
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Negative - Photograph, Tom Prior, View of Research, Vic, c.1900
... of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters ...View of Research looking down Ingrams Road towards the rear of Doney's store, Main Road left to right. General Store centre. Ingrams Road opposite General Store. Hotel right of centre. The small building at left of photo housed the school for a short period of time but it was too hot in summer and the community lobbied for a more substantial school.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years. The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage.Digital image 120 format B&W negativesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), general store, ingrams road, main road, research hotel, doney property, research primary school, reynolds prior collection -
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Photograph, Tom Prior, Research Gully Bridge, Research Gully Road, Research, c.1895
... of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters ...Research Gully Bridge. At time of collection (1970) Ingrams Road was formerly Research Gully Road.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years. The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage.Digital imageshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), ingrams road, research gully bridge, research gully road, aqueduct, reynolds prior collection -
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Photograph, Research. Main Road, Hotel Centre. Doney property right of centre
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.R. Reynolds, Thompson Crescent, ResearchThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), research hotel, doney property -
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Photograph, Research. Main Road left to right showing school on left top. View from Orchard. Ref. 511 looking south-south west
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.R. Reynolds, Thompson Crescent, ResearchThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.) -
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Photograph, Research, Vic
... gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book ...Research. House in centre foreground is same house as centre left Ref. 512. Looking about south-south west, down Research Gully Road. Source: Mrs. E.R. Reynolds, Thompson Crescent, ResearchThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.) -
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Photograph, Research, Vic
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.R. Reynolds, Thompson Crescent, ResearchThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.) -
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Photograph, Tom Prior, Maroondah Aqueduct, Research, Vic, c.1895
... gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book ...Built for opening in 1891 to take water from Maroondah to Reservoir. Part of a slide show presentation "Bridges & Waterways of the Shire" by Russell Yeoman to the 13 September 1989 Society meeting. The presentation included slides of historic photos from the Shire of Eltham Pioneers collections as well as several recent views.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years. The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage.Digital image (Neg copy missing)shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), maroondah aqueduct, aqueduct, reynolds prior collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Research. "A Pretty Spot."
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.R. Reynolds, Thompson Crescent, ResearchThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), water falls -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Waterfall. Perhaps Research District
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.R. Reynolds, Thompson Crescent, ResearchThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), water falls -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Where Waters Sport" - Perhaps Research
... of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary ...Photo of a fast flowing stream or drain, possibly Research Creek, Research, VictoriaThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), water falls, stream, drain, water-flow -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "The Waterfall" - Perhaps Research
... by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers ...Source: Mrs. E.R. Reynolds, Thompson Crescent, ResearchThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), water falls