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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Newspaper - Newspaper section, Herald Newspapers, The Herald, c. 1950
Herald Newspaper section shows various ads including one for a VIP refrigerator; main story features article about a murderess.non-fictionnewspapers, cape paterson, time capsule -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Burswood House, Portland, n.d
Black and white photo postcard, 'Burswood'. View shows front and left-hand side of building, plus driveway and circular lawnFront: 'BIRSWOOD' THE OLD HENTY HOME, PORTLAND' -black italic print, bottom left corner of photo Back: 'No. 27' - black italic print, bottom right corner of photopostcard, historic house, portland, burswood -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - No. 5 Berth, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative -Glenelg River Nelson, Victoria, Miss Zillah Maschmedt, photographer, c. 1936
Negative for a black and white photograph. Image shows view across Glenelg River to Nelson township, bridge in foreground Nelson Victoria. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Prize Schedule, E. Davis & Sons, c. 1961
Portland P.A.&H Annual show schedule of prizes 1961. Green cardboard cover, black print. 40 page booklet. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Portland, Victoria, Zilah Maschmedt, c. 1934
Negative for a black and white photograph. Image shows beach beyond Battery Point, looking back towards town Portland Victoria. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Portland Bird Sanctuary Victoria, c. 1934
Negative for a black and white photograph. Image shows views of Portland Bird Sanctuary, remains at wooden fence across section of water. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - sheet of four contact prints (grain chute), 1960
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: B/r on left in pencil. B/r on right in pencil. Back: F1 2-12-60 in pencil.port of portland archives, grain chutes -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Contact Print - S.S. Eumeralla, Portland, 1900s
The SS Eumeralla was a steamship and transported cargo and passengers along the south west coast of Victoria.Black and white contact print from glass plate negative. Image shows rear deck of SS Eumeralla, with numerous passengers.ss eumeralla, steamship, cargo, cargo carrier -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Gardens and Salt Creek Portland, Victoria, c. 1934
Negative for a black and white photograph. Image shows Portland, Victoria Gardens on right, Salt Creek, dirt road and footpath in foreground. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Bay, c. 1970
Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows several naval ships at anchor in Portland Bay. Photo taken from shore.Front: 'British Fleet in Portland Bay-Sep 30, 1891' - Black ink -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Invitation - Portland Artists Society's Second Annual Art Show, 1990-1992
Invitation to Portland Artists Society's second annual art show. Blue light card, black print, Friday Nov. 15th ? -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Hunting dogs, n.d
Black and white photograph mounted on heavy card. Images shows a red setter and 2 other hunting dogs in long grass. -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Photo shows old rail bridge, surrounded by bush & passing over what appears to be a creek. Bridge is supported by wooden trestles. structures, bridges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1900
Photo shows horse connected to gold crushing equipment A circular pit with log braced over centre Two men in foreground1 copy B/W 1 copy Sepiamining, gold mining, mafeking -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1920
Men are working at building a road. Photo relates to the building of the Mt Victory Rd during the late 1920s Photo relates to the building of the Mt Victory Road During the late 1920sPhoto shows three men with 2 horses and carts A third horse is standing behind one of the carts Men appear to be digging access routes, roads, access routes, road building -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1920s
See r record 140 for historical information on the building of Mount Victory Road. Two of the men in the photo are Charles D'Alton and Fred Paasch, however it is not known which ones they are.Photo shows 4 men engaged in road building Two have picks, a third is using a shovel The fourth is chopping a treeMt Victory road in the the making 1920s Commencement of My Victory rod Charles D/Alton, Fred Paaschaccess routes, roads, access routes, road building -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1930s
The Mt Victory Rd was originally called the Bluff Road After improvements and extension it was renamed at its opening by Lady Somers in Mar 1930Photo shows the newly formed Mt Victory Rd. with the bridle track above it Photo taken from the top of the Elephant's hideaccess routes, roads -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1926
Mirranatwa Gap was originally known as Yarram Gap; this name was given to the opposite gap on the Mt William side of the Dunkeld Road sometime in the mid 20th century. An early touring car, claimed to be the first, crossing Mirranatwa (then Yarram) Gap.Photo shows car on Yarram Gap Road Road is rocky and unsealed. trees on left side of photo has been felledaccess routes, roads, yarram gap -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s
Mirranatwa Gap was originally known as Yarram Gap The name later given to the adjacent gap in the Mt William Range sometime in the mid 20th century. This is an early touring car, claimed to be the first , crossing Mirranatwa gapPhoto shows car on road with man standing beside it. Road unsealed Trees on left side of road have been felled. access routes, roads, yarram gap -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Photo shows men & machinery forming the road up Mt William. There are 8 men, 1 bull-dozer, 1 jeepaccess routes, roads, access routes, mt william road -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s (?)
Photo shows an unsealed section of Grampians Rd. near Jimmy's Creek. The sharp profile of Mt Frederick can be seen in the distance.access routes, roads -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1973
In 1973 it was decided too much money would have to be spent to restore Grampian House Guest House to its original glory after a clearing auction it was demolished by Bawalda Bros. from Horsham. The property was sold to Mr Gary West of Stawell and Mr Lyle Jamieson of Ararat who proposed to build a Tavern-bistro Conference Centre. This did not proceed and the property was auctioned on 14th July 1984 but was passed in a auction. It was later sold to a syndicate of Halls Gap businessmen, Mr. Keith Smith, Mr. John Ingram and Mr Arthur Mangle. Arthur Mangle together with his brother Charles bought our the syndicate and still own the property today (2001).Photo shows front view of Grampians House with car in foreground and roadway. ( 2 photos one black & white one coloured)accommodation, guesthouses, accommodation, grampian house -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s
The people in the photo are: Mr & Mrs Gus Knight and Ray Knight (on the right). The names of the other three people are not known. The site of the house is where a later monument would stand (see inscription).Photo shows six people; three seated on a large log, two standing and one leaning on a tree stump; in front of a house."Mr & Mrs Gus Knight, Ray on right. -Where Monument will go. Ray just cut down tree - so it would not fall on house." written in biro on rear of photo. "Wannon" written in pencil on rear of photo.people, knight, buildings, tea rooms -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1993
This is a photo of Greer's old shed (at the back of the bakery).Photo shows an old shed built of corrugated iron standing in a clearing. There are large trees in the background and foliage on the left hand side."Greers Old Shed, Halls Gap, 93" written on back in black ink.buildings, bakery -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
Waterfall is known as Bridal Veil and is on the Wonderland/Pinnacle walk. The photo is typical of those produced by 'Victorian Railways' for tourism.Photo shows a young woman standing beside a waterfall. A rock overhang appears at top of photo with rock rubble and reeds in foreground.No.65scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
This part of the walking track is known as "Silent Street' and forms part of the Wonderland /Pinnacle track. the photo is typical of those produced by Victorian Railways for tourism.Photo shows walking track through rocky gorge. A step ladder and railings can be seen. A man is walking up the track.scenery, wonderland range -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Information Sheets, Ferret Mk 2 Stowage Sketch, 1961
Sketches of the Ferret Scout Car Mk 2 stowage photocopied from original drawings. Shows internal and external stowage arrangementsFV 260849, WO Code No 13278ferret scout car, stowage -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph, Wadi Henien, 1918
A black & white photograph. It shows a panorama at Wadi Henien near Richon in Syria, a favourite resting camp of the Light Horse brigadesPhoto No 444. Stamp of the War Museum and description on backphoto, light horse, wadi henien -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, 1932
A black and white photograph of members of the Branchflower Family who resided in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of members of the Branchflower Family who resided in Marysville in Victoria. Thomas was born in London in 1896. He arrived in Australia in 1922 with his wife Alice and baby Peggy. Thomas spent the early 1930s in Marysville as a builder, in particular on Eric Dowdle's guesthouses, and built his family a house on the Buxton road. He built The Log Cabin in the traditional way with no nails. It was built for Gwendoline Pitman after the death of her father Clarence Pitman and the disappearance of her sister Olive in July 1926. Gwendoline operated an artist and souvenir shop in the newly built Log Cabin in partnership with Peter Mackey who was a Melbourne optician and artist. Alice died in 1944 and Thomas married Irene Sutherland in 1945; they had three children. Thomas Henry Branchflower died in Mont Albert in 1970. At the time of his death, he was a building assessor.Peg Branchflower/ Ken Branchflower/ Marysville/ 1932the log cabin, marysville, victoria, thomas henry branchflower, gerald branchflower, mary chain, gwendoline pitman, clarence pitman, kooringa guesthouse, olive pitman, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, alice maude branchflower, alice maude humm, collingwood, pianomaker, preston, pianoforte maker, cabinetmaker, peggy branchflower, kenneth branchflower, irene sutherland, irene branchflower, mont albert, building assessor