Showing 66683 items
matching houses
-
Arapiles Historical Society
Candle Holder
House hold item, silver candle stick donated by Alan McCreddencandle holder, candle, light, lamp -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Studley House, Xavier Preparatory School, circa 1965, c. 1965
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Corner view of the first floor balcony at Studley House looking west.dorothy rogers, studley house -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Floods in North Kew, 1934
Living with natural processes was frequently a challenge to early European settlers and later residents of what was in the 1850s administered by the Borondara Road Board. This was compounded by the area being bounded on three sides by rivers (Yarra River, Koonung Creek and Gardiner's Creek). In 1849, the historian James Bonwick recorded that "our district [Kew] suffered considerably. Mr Wade speaks of 80 acres, out of 100 acres of his cultivated paddock, covered by water." Newspapers continued to describe major flooding in Kew in 1863, 1869, 1878, 1880, 1889, 1891, 1916 and 1934. While the construction of the Upper Yarra dam in 1957 reduced the levels of flowing downstream, local and riverine floods continue.The Kew Historical Society's pictures and map collections testify to the impact of flooding in the district. They have historical importance in documenting the extent of flooding in the district and its affects on homes, services and recreation. Numerous photographs record flooding throughout the Twentieth Century.Floods in North Kew, 1934. Chipperfield's Boat House under flood.floods (kew) 1934, yarra river, chipperfield's boat house -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Novelty Card Co, State Parliament House, Melbourne
One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.Coloured matte postcard with oblique view of Parliament House looking south."Melbourne Vistas" Seriesparliament house -- melbourne, postcards -- melbourne, christian-washfold collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1860
Assorted Hand Made Nails (From Court House) Iron and Copperstawell -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 3 Beatty Street, Mont Albert
Original address was No. 1 Victoria Street; became 3 Beatty Street in 1969. Occupants: 1891-1905 Leopold Augustus Carter, Collins Street dentist (see Alan Holt cards for details of tenants); son of Ernest Carter, dentist, of 'Shrublands' in Balwyn Road, Canterbury. 1905-1909 James Johnston Hemphill, Esquire 1909-1919 G. E. Jeans, Gentleman 1919-1920 Colin Friend, medical practitioner 1920-1964 Augustin Lodewyckx 1964-1967 Mina Lodewyckx 1967- Lodewyckx family A black and white photo of a house surrounded by trees, possibly fruit trees.beatty street, mont albert, victoria street, leopold augustus carter, james johnston hemphill, augustin lodewyckx, mina lodewyckx, lodewyckx family -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Watercolour, 'Bridge at Konagaderra' by Kenneth Jack, 1954
Kenneth JACK This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed watercolour in predominantly blues and greens showing a bridge in front of a house.artwork, kenneth jack, watercolour, watercolor, available, konagaderra -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Demolition of Raleigh Street premises, 200
On September 23, 1925 the State Goverment gazetted a transfer of land in Raleigh Street, Prahran to RVIB. This was used to establish a hostel for women apprentices and workers, and building commenced in 1926 and was completed in 1927, at a cost of 3500 pounds. Demand for accommodation was strong and in 1929 a hostel for men was completed. The building were used as hostels for many years, but as demand decreased, the Institution found other ways to utilise the buildings. In 1972, a plant nursery was established on the site and other departments temporarily used the site. In 1994 the Employment Services team moved out of the building and the site was sold to developers.17 col. images of the partially demolished house at Raleigh Street, Prahranroyal victorian institute for the blind, raleigh street hostel -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
Talara c.1853Black and white photograph of grand house on the hill with paling fence around talara, house, howes, dylmon, cottage, mansion -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Postcard, The Lighthouse, Port Fairy
Picture shows Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Keepers cottage. Hugh Haldane painted the lighthouse white so this photograph was taken after 1929Black and white photograph of the light house with the lighthouse keepers cottages in the backgroundThe Lighthouse, Port Fairy- V.6lighthouse, maritime safety, cottage -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Principal's Residence, c. 1920
2 copies black and white photograph. Front and left side of house.On reverse, "Prunus pollardii (Syn) Amygdalis pollardii a beautiful large single pink flowering almond, return to Mr Jessep."a.w. jessep, principal's residence, principal's house, prunus pollardii, amygdalis pollardii, flowering almond -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, View Down Entrance Path to Principal's Residence, c. 1920
Note by T.H. Kneen, Note fine specimen of Prunus amygdalis "Pollardii"." (See also B91.5, same photo but different time of day or different exposure.)3 copies. Looking towards front entrance of house. Now with B91.5t.h. kneen, trees -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Sinclair's Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens, Unknown
Georgina Whitehead-who is producing a book on public gardens of Melbourne City Council - believes it to be Sinclair's Cottage in the Fitzroy Gardens. Note by T.H. Kneen 19 November 1991, "subject of an excursion."Black and white photograph. View through canopy of trees to house in background.trees, georgina whitehead, sinclair's cottage, fitzroy gardens, excursion -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Principal's Residence, 1911-1916
Note by T.H. Kneen 19 November 1991, "this photo is similar to photos taken 1913-1919 - -probably during E.E. Pescott's time as Principal."Black and white print. Front of house, close up of bay window.e.e. pescott, principal, principal's residence, principal's house, bay window -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Old Timber House in Maling Road, Jan Pigot, 1992
Part of a set of 8 coloured photographs taken by Jan Pigot to record the demolition of some buildings in Maling Road to make way for new shops and car park.Old timber house on corner of Scott Street and Maling Road 1992. canterbury, maling road, timber house, scott street, shopping centres -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Courthouse reformed for new era, 2004
History of Melton Court house article featured in the Melton and Moorabool Leader local architecture -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Wendy, Bon and Peter Barrie, c.1948
Sections of the property from the Ferris Rd to the Toolern Creek were compulsorily acquired for the construction of the Melton By Pass road to become the Western Freeway. The freeway plan divided the original 1911“Darlingsford” farm. The section of the Ferris Rd 70-acre paddock belonging to Bon became the Freeway and roundabout. The construction to the west passed over the paddocks and the internal track along the fences connecting the Barrie brothers to the original Homestead at the Toolern Creek. Wendy, Bon and Peter Barrie entering Ferris Road from houselocal identities -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Roosevelt House, Camberwell High School
Black and white photograph of girls in Roosevelt House, Camberwell High School.canterbury, camberwell high school, students, teachers, uniforms -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Remains of the Willow's stable, 1978
Remains of the Stable, barn and rubble plasterer, and cement render from houselocal architecture, local special interest groups, local identities, council -
Pyrenees Shire Council
painting, Ian L Anderson, School Road, Waterloo by Ian L Anderson, 1995
significant as a work of art by local Pyrenees artist, locally significant to the Central Highlands Region of Victoria as a representation of local landscape and/or culture pastel drawing of a street scene with old house, trees and unpaved road"Signed: IAN L ANDERSON 95 (lower right) Titled: SCHOOL ROAD - WATERLOO (lower centre) Verso (affixed): ""SCHOOL ROAD - WATERLOO"" PASTEL AND CHARCOAL PENCIL PAINTING by IAN L. ANDERSON 14 MILLAR CRESCENT MT WAVERLEY 3145 signed: Ian Anderson '95 $500" -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Schwerkolt Cottage
Framed oil painting of Schwerkolt Cottage, smoke house & surrounding trees.Donald Camerondonald cameron, schwerkolt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: SILVER JUBILEE TRAM
Colour photo of Silver Jubillee decorated tram at night. Housed in folder.individual, basil miller, bendigo trams -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document (Sketch Plan of Dunmore), Stan Baulch, 1972
This card has a sketch map showing the properties surrounding Dunmore on one side and a detailed sketch plan of Dunmore homestead in the early 1970s on the other side. The plan of Dunmore homestead shows interesting features such as the brick oven for bread making, the croquet lawn, the site of the aboriginal mia mias, the Turkish baths and the fowl house used later as a poison house. Francis and Ann Baulch were pioneer settlers in the Kirkstall area and their son Samuel worked at Dunmore in the Macarthur area before purchasing in the early 1870s the property he named Rose Park. In the 1890s he acquired property in the Dunmore estate and his son Stan Baulch gained a section of the Dunmore property after his father’s death. Stan Baulch named this Dunmore section, Rose Park, a property to the west of his father’s original Rose Park property. Stan Baulch was a long time member of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society and he contributed many local history articles and donated many local artefacts to the Society.This sketch plan is of interest as it tells us what the historic homestead of Dunmore in Western Victoria was like in the early 1970s. It will be useful for research. This is a sheet of white lightweight cardboard with a pencilled sketch on one side and a blue ink sketch plan of a house on the other side. The edges of the card have some torn sections. The card is enclosed in an oval cardboard cylinder (recycled and torn at the ends). Both the card and the cover have handwritten titles in ink. Dunmore Homestead & History by S. Baulch Dunmore Homestead drawn by Stan Baulch c.1972 dunmore property, western victoria, baulch family -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - VMR Officers with Philip, 1954 circa
This and another photograph (Catalogue 3393) was taken at a gathering of Officers and NCOs of the 2nd Armoured Brigade (RAAC) to meet Prince Philip at Government House, Melbourne during the Royal Visit 1954. The two photographs were framed and hung on the wall of the Headquarter Building at Buna Barracks Albury till 1991 when they were relocated to the Regimental Collection.Rare record of an historic gathering during the Royal Visit to Victoria in1954.Framed black and white photograph of large gathering of soldiers in uniform standing on steps of Government House, Melbourne. The group is the officers of the 2nd Armoured Brigade, Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). Lieutenant Colonel Tom Fogarty, Commanding Officer 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, is standing on HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh's right. Signed at lower centre of photograph "Philip 1954"2nd armoured brigade, prince philip duke of edinburgh, fogarty tom lieutenant colonel, martin arch warrent officer class 1, royal visit 1954 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1935 C
Sepia toned photograph of a man carrying a woman through flood water surrounding Rosemont House, Barkes Avenue. On the veranda of boarding house are Alice Fraser nee Falk, her daughter Joan and husband George leaning on stick, beside house is a soft topped sedan car with sign Telsons on back, Lakes Entrance Victoria.genealogy, clothing -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Monbulk Road, Belgrave
Road from Belgrave to Monbulk. A woman stands on the road holding a stick. There is a creeper growing on the verge. Tall treeferns surround a house on the right side, below the road. The house has a verandah extending all the way around. There is smoke coming from a chimney which may be on the visible house or from one behind. c.1920. -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Postcard – Williamstown Botanic Gardens, M Schulz, Prague, c1900-1920
The original postcards in this series (2013.002 to 2013.018) were generously loaned to Williamstown Botanic Gardens by a private collector for copying. The logo in the middle of the words ‘POST CARD’ indicates the card was printed by M. Schulz in Prague. Schulz was a long-established company from Prague and printed postcards for customers from worldwide. Schulz printed in photo-chromolithography. The Curator’s lodge, designed by the Town Surveyor, HV Champion, was constructed in 1907 following the re-organisation of the north-east corner with the demolition of the old curator's cottage and erection of new gates. The postcards are evidence of the interest the gardens held as a subject for postcard publishers. The text and images provide a snapshot into fashions, social interests and concerns of the time. The professionally produced images provide a pictorial history of Gardens including changing planting styles, various structures and features of the Gardens eg the aviary, cannons, the fountain, the second Curator’s Lodge and gates. The images offer an opportunity to compare garden vistas with the present day. The card also demonstrates how postcards were used as a method of contact in contrast to the contemporary use as souvenirs. A colour image of a house (the Curators lodge) behind a fence with two children sitting on it. There are two large Cordylines, one in the forefront of the image standing in lawn and surrounded by pink flowers, and one closer to the house. The house is brown timber with two brick chimneys and has a green corrugated iron roof with gables over the windows at the front and side.Front: ‘The Lodge, / Williamstown Gardens’. Reverse: Centre top ‘POST CARD’ with a logo [MS] in the middle of the words; left side vertical ‘O. Rippon Series’; left side ‘This space may be used for communication.’; right side ‘For Address only.’; left side bottom ‘Printed in Germany’. There is a one penny red Tasmanian stamp on the top right hand corner. The card is addressed to ‘Miss E G Holford / 60 Upton St, / Launceston, / Tasmania.’ Top left corner in pencil ‘$10’ (believed to be inserted by the vendor.postcard, gardens, post-card, williamstown-botanic-gardens, hobsons-bay-city-council, curator’s lodge, children, cordyline -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, House at 28 Georges Road, Ringwood circa 1950s
Photos donated by Dawn Jones. Her in-laws Cath & Len Jones built the house on land subdivided in 1940s. Cath lived there for 75 years and was 97 in March 2024 (time of donation). Their car a 1934 Chrysler iis outside the house. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Russell Yeoman, 66 Susan Street, Eltham, 1965c
... houses ...Farmhouse built in the late 1800s by the Crozier Family. Subsequently owned by the Hill Family. Purchased in the early 1960s and by 1965 the property was owned by the Shire of Eltham. Employees of the Shire lived in the house. In 2006 the Shire of Nillumbik demolished the house which had been subject to extensive vandalism. In accordance with heritage advicde and a permit condition a sign was placed on the site outlining the history of the building. This was installed and remained in place till about 2016 when it was removed. The lands adjoins Alistair Knox Park. By 2010 the Eltham Skate Park was developed. In 2022 a major renovation and extension took place. Sources: EDHS Newsletter No 171 November 2006 and Google Street View. Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyeltham, streets, houses, susan street, alistair knox park, eltham skate park, russell yeoman collection, fc holden sedan -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Box for seeds, ca. 1880s
This seed box was made for Hiram Sibley for his seed house business. He sold seeds priced by the weight or the space they took up e.g. bushel. This box allowed for seeds to be divided by type, size or even date. The box was strong and easy to cart and store. It was also a handy item to 'recycle' as a storage container for other items. The Sibley seed box is a desirable collectors' item. A large variety of sizes and shapes are still available today in various stages of condition. Hiram Sibley developed seeds that were strong and the plants that grew from these seeds produced many seeds. Varieties of Sibley seeds and plants are still advertised for sale in modern times. HIRAM SIBLEY (1807-1888) - Hiram Sibley was born in America. He had a natural mechanical ability and became skilled in many trades. He and his partner Don Watson opened a sawmill then a machine shop and foundry. He became involved with Alfred Vale and Samuel Morse and their work on the telegraph. Eventually he became the first president of the Western Union Telegraph Company. Later, after leaving Western Union in the early 1860s, Sibley bought and sold railroads, manufactured sold, ran timber mills, and became involved in farming and seed supply. In this area he used his skills to engineer seeds that were stronger and develop plants that produced more seeds. The production of seeds became his main business. He bought land cheaply and improved to soil so that he could produce seed and grain, and graze herds of cattle. He became the owner of 14 large farms. Hiram Sibley earned the reputation "as the most extensive farmer and seedsman in this country". The business of Hiram Sibley & Co. was conducted his warehouse in Rochester and his seed house in Chicago. One department of the business sold farming equipment, another department imported ornamental plants from overseas countries Sibley went on to invest a large amount of money in a bank, and to be financially involved in the community by making large donations to public services such as a library and a school of music. At one point he was the richest man in Monroe county.This box is significant for its historic connection with Hiram Sibley, who is famous for many reasons, among which is his very profitable business of seed engineering to improve the production of crops. This box also represents the value of containers used for selling products in the 1880s, being re-used for other useful purposes. The box is an example of goods imported for use in Australia. The text and images of the box are an example of 1880s advertisingBox, wooden, with two brass hinges joining lid to base. Base has two wooden partitions, divided into three unequal sized compartments. Lid's underside has label with drawings of buildings and produce, text with maker's name and description of vegetables. Front edge of box has stencilled text and diagrams. Outside lid, and the other three sides, have no inscriptions. Made by Hiram Sibley & Co., USA. (Box is currently used to store quoits 1436.2 and cones of cotton thread 1436.3.)Marked "HIRAM SIBLEY & CO / SEEDS", "WAREHOUSE - "ROCHESTER N.Y. ", "SEED HOUSE - CHICARGO, ILL.", "SEEDS BY WEIGHT & MEASURE", "PUT UP BY / HIRAM SIBLEY & CO. / ROCHESTER, N.Y. AND CHICARGO, ILL."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, hiram sibley & co, rochester n.y., seeds, wooden seed box, seed box, seedsmen, arable farming, chicargo illinois, seed house, seed engineering, seed distribution, seeds by weight and measure