Greensborough Historical Society are calling for a 170 year old apple tree once owned by John Batman to be given heritage protection.The "Batman apple tree' in Greensborough is believed to be the last existing tree from those brought to Victoria from Tasmania by John Batman. The tree was planted on the present site by the Flintoff family in 1841.A4 printout of article from Banyule and Nillumbik Weekly. Colour photograph and textjohn batman, batman apple tree, flintoff family, greensborough historical society, noel withers, dennis ward

Newsletter of the Nillumbik Historical Society (formed in 1973). Contains news items, oral histories and other material relevant to the Nillumbik area.A record of neighbouring historical societiesNewsletter copied on white A4 paper. Varying number of pages.nillumbik historical society, shire of nillumbik

This article advertises the public meeting in March 2010 to gauge interest in forming the Greensborough Historical Society. Copy 2: Item 375.First media coverage for Greensborough Historical SocietyBlack text on newsprint, colour photograph of Steve Whatmough, Faye Fort and Noel Withers outside the DVLCgreensborough historical society, diamond valley learning centre, faye fort, steve whatmough, noel withers

This article was organised to advertise the Greensborough Historical Society, of which Gary is a member. The family connections of Partington and Whatmough and their history in the area are discussed. Gary Partington is a descendant of the Partington and Whatmough families, pioneers in the Greensborough district. Newspaper article with coloured photograph of Gary Partington. 2 copiesIn red pen: DV Leader June 20, 2012.gary partington, greensborough historical society, ghs, partington family, whatmough family

Photograph of Greensborough Historical Society President Noel Withers and publisher Blaise van Hecke at the launch of the GHS publication "As I Recall".Digital copy of colour photographgreensborough historical society, as i recall

A group photograph taken at the June 24 2017 meeting of Greensborough Historical Society. Included are descendants of Robert Whatmough present at the meeting.Digital copy of colour group photographgreensborough historical society, jacinta crealy, robert whatmough

Contents: • Annual General Meeting Agenda • A decade of history – some impressions of Eltham in the 1970s • Eltham, England • Nillumbik Historical Society The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

According to the donor these image copies were used in an exhibition, and distributed at the conclusion. The originals are thought to be in the collection of Snake Valley HIstorical Society.Framed black and white photograph of a group of shearers at the Mount Emu property of McCookes. The shearers shear in an open paddock with a rough wool classing table. Shearers from left: A. Corbet, W. Rowler, L. Tanner. Others from left: V. Corbet, the owner A. McCooke, Bert McCooke, A. McCooke, woolclasser J. Ringin, C. McCooke, J. Brown.a. corbet, w. rowler, l. tanner, v. corbet, a. mccooke, bert mccooke, j. ringin, c. mccooke, j. brown, woolclassing, woolclasser, shearing, shearer, mount emu, mt emu, farm, livestock

According to the donor these image copies were used in an exhibition, and distributed at the conclusion. The originals are thought to be in the collection of Snake Valley HIstorical Society.Framed black and white photograph showing Eddie Nunn and Les Burt going off to mow hay on Nunn's property, Chepstowe. agriculture, chepstowe, eddie nunn, les burt, harvest, horses, farming

Don Taggart aged 7 and a 1/2. Ex president of the St Kilda Historical Society. Avid researcher of Elwood history.black and white photograph, unmounted, original, good conditionOn back: Don 7 and a half

Chelsea: a Beachside Community, is the result of much research by the honorary historian of the City of Chelsea Historical Society Inc, Frank McGuire B.E.M.History of Chelsea, first land sales in 1875, highlights of Chelsea history up to 1985.Book soft cover life savers in costume with a lifesaving reel chelsea & district historical society inc., early settlers

Twenty photographs of Students from Stawell primary School 502 visiting Stawell Historical Society Exhibition on 23/8/2016education, exhibition, museum

Miss Florence Iggsten attended school at Rutherglen Common School, was later a teacher there, and was one of the founding members of the Rutherglen Historical Society.Colour photograph of a woman examining a book during the occasion of the erection of the cairn at Rutherglen showgrounds.On back of photo: "Miss Iggsten. Rutherglen Showgrounds 23-11-80"time capsule, cairn, rutherglen showgrounds, florence iggsten

1 x enlargement 18 x 25. Donated by Stratford Historical Society with inscription Gippsland Lakes near Kalimna HotelBlack and white post card showing SS Wyralla steaming west below Jemmys Point, Kalimna. Rigby Island on left, looking towards Metung, tall trees on cliff in front. Lakes Entrance VictoriaGippsland Lakes from Jemmys Point

Bought by Susan Heywood-Downard in the 1960's and used to make nut loafs for decades. Donated to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society.Cylindrical tin made from aluminum. Used for cooking nut loaf. Made up of 2 lids and circular rolled central piece. Hole on one lid to let steam out.'Nut Loaf 170 m/m X 80 m/m' and 'Willow Australia' on one lid. 'Nut loaf tin' and 'Made in Australia' on other lid.

The certificate is part of a larger collection of material once belonging to the Kew Lioness Club, which was donated to the Kew Historical Society for safekeeping.The Lioness Club of Kew was the first Lioness Club in the Melbourne area. As such its records are of Historic and Social Significance as a record of post-war community organisations run by women. As the records were donated to the Kew Historical Society as a place of deposit, they are well provenanced. They comprise albums, objects, and a history of the Club so provide a complete picture of the Club's operation.A framed certificate presented to the Lioness Club of Kew in 1978 officially recognising the Club under the sponsorship of the local Lions Club. The certificate lists the original members Helen Joyce (President), Thelma Leech (Secretary), Beryl Mainon (Treasurer) and Dorothy Cameron, Arleen Ekberg, Ruth Finger, Norma Finley, Jean Franklin, Cherie Kinnear Wells, Valerie Newbegin, Lorna Patching, Marjorie Rogers, Shirley Van Scoy, Joyce Ward and Jan Watkins.lioness club (kew), women's groups -- kew -- melbourne (vic.), women's clubs

This infant protectors was donated to the Kew Historical Society by officers of the City of Kew. It was presumably held by the City for protection against gas attacks.Rare piece of WW1 equipment designed to protect infants on the home front.A respirator designed by the US Army O.C.D to be used to protect a baby in case of a gas attack. The respirator comprises a green pliofilm bag with a draw-string to secure the bag after a baby was placed in it. A hose and hand-action pump provides air for the baby. The respirator includes a detailed description of how it is to be used and stored. infant respirator, gas mask, world war two

The hat was owned, worn and donated by by Jill O'Brien, member of the Kew Historical Society and a former mayor of Kew. The rose is a later addition.The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. While most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women, there are a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.Soft pink coloured woman’s hat; the high crown swathed in fine pink silk, while the brim is covered with white chiffon. Two large floppy silk roses are used to decorate the hat.Nilmilliners, hats, women's clothing, australian fashion, jill o'brien

Opening of Stawell Historical Society Inc at Pleasant Creek Courthouse. 1981. Mrs Merril Bowers and John Muller at handover of keys.stawell

Photos of Carr's Plains taken on a trip by Stawell Historical Society. Bricks made on the property. Original Verandah was wooden. Underground cellar.carrs plains

This photograph was taken by the historical Society Curator when the Society was offered most of the items that we could house when the Lodge closedA photograph taken in the Masonic Lodge meeting room displaying the ceremonial carpet and other ritual objects in place the hall is now a book shopBlack and white photograph of the interior showing the carpet and the lewis masonic, mason, lodge, james street

Purchased by Whitehorse Historical Society to record archival objects. Replaced as the recharger was not operating properly - thus camera unreliable for recording purposes.Camera (Kodak) easy share CX7330, 3.1 mega pixels. 37mm 111mm (equiv) AF 3x optical, all glass lenses. Kodak, Retina Aspheric Viewfinder.|Camera to Battery to Camera Transfer lead|Silver case, silver cord attachment.|4181-1 plastic battery box - grey (empty)|4181-2 Canon compact flash TM card FC 16 M|4181-3 Kodak Camera dock clear plastic. A total of 4 items.Kodak. Easy Share CX 7330photography, cameras

The research paper was written and presented to the stawell Historical Society by Andew Van Diesen of Stawell. He acknowledges the help of the society in the document.Mt Difficult quarry Heatherlie Student ThesisClear Plastic Cover with white binding orange rear cover. white title page with text and b/w/ picture of a quarry.Underlined: Shattered Stone. The Mt. Difficut Quarry 1876 -1888. By Andrew Van Diesenstawell grampians