Local newspaper (complete); 12 pagesnewspaper, local newspapers, diamond valley local

Local newspaper (complete); 12 pagesnewspaper, local newspapers, diamond valley local

Small old abandoned cottage in rural setting on the Allwood farm at Hurstbridge. 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, hurstbridge, cottage, allwood

Members of the Ballarat School of Mines Cricket Team pose in their whites. Back Row L-R: Williams Saggers, B. Taylor, D. Schmidt, L. Matthews, B. Tozer. Front Row L-R: I. Schunke, Graeme Wiley, J. Watts, Ron Furlong, N. Spears.

.1) Letter on Jean Odgers School of Design Letterhead asking for the return of references. .2) Letter to Jean E. Odgers from Dick Richards of the Ballarat School of Mines outlining an position in the Dressmaking Departmentballarat school of mines, dress making, dick ricjards, r.w. richards

This flag was used for the centenary of the Eureka Stockade. Blue flag with white cross and starsWritten in biro near shaft "Reject - Ballarat made and printed by Geoff Zilliescloth, timber, eureka flag, eureka centenary, geoff zilles

Typed letter on letterhead of the Commonwealth of Australia Postmaster-General's Department, District Telephone Office, Ballarat. The letter outlines requirements for extending the Ballarat School of Mines Telephone line (Ballarat 659) to the Ballarat Technical Girls' School in Hickman Street.telephone, ballarat school of mines, postmaster-general, hickman street, ballarat girls' technical school, f.b. reilly

The collection of artefacts formely belonged to the writers father, J.M. Marshall of Sturt Street. He was born and lived in Ballarat most of his life, and was interested in the Ballarat School of Mines Museum during the era of Professor Alfred Mica Smith. The response to this letter foreshadows the closure of the Ballarat School of Mines Museum. Alan Sonsee of the Ballarat Teachers' College was a Field Naturalist and collector of Aboriginal artefacts, and may have been associated with the decision. Handwritten letter from Jessie Marshall of Adelaide offering a collection of Australian "Native Weapons and Curios" to the Ballarat School of Mines Museum. The writer describes the collection as "not a large collection but a very good one - there are also some lovely shells." Ballarat School of Mines Registrar, F.E. Ferguson, declined the offer on behalf of the School Council, suggesting the Ballarat Teachers' College (Dana Street) would like to have the weapons, etc.C/- Collison & Co 32 Waymouth St Adelaide 11/2/54 Sear Sir A am writing this to offer a collection of Native Weapons and Curious - Australian - the Islands and S. Africa - the the Museum as a gift - they originally belonged to my father J.M. Marshall - formerly of Sturt Stree - who was born and lived in Ballarat most of his life and who was always interested i nthe Museum and School of Mines back in Prof. Mica Smith's time. This is not a large collection but a very good one - there are also some lovely shells. They have beenin stroage since his death and I feel he would have liked them to be of some use + give pleasure to someone + I can think of no better plance than your museum. Would you be goodenough to put this offer to your Committee + let me know if that are interested. I am yours Jessie Marshall PS I've made enquiries + there is plenty of motor transport available J.M.ballarat school of mines, aboriginal artefacts, ballarat school of mines museum, jessie marshall, i.m. marshall, ballarat teachers' college, f.e. ferguson, museum closure, alan sonsee, ballarat teachers college, museum, shells, j.m. marshall

Carbon copies of a foolscap form with Ballarat School of Mines apprentice name, attendance, examination results and general remarks and Victorian Railway Reports. The originals were signed by the Head of Department and Principal. Some heads of departments signed the copy including. H. Goldsmith. Subjects include Fitting and Turning and Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Mechanics. fitting and turning, mechanical engineering, trades, apprentices, school report, h. goldsmith

School of Mines and Industry Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation UniversityCarbon copy of a page of names of students at the Ballarat School of Mines linked to the Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme. ballarat school of mines, commonwealth reconstruction training scheme, esther i allan, gladys j. beames, arthur g. burrow, joyce r. dowell, roy h. edwards, ray fitzclarence, joan m. foster, william a. gillett, john w. howe, elva jean murrary, alan j. wight, o.e. nilsson

The notebook includes information about the specimens being added to the VSF Herbarium, including elevation and notes on specimen quality.Note book, handwritten entries listing new additions to the herbarium

Black and white photo of Cottees Float for Queen Elizabeth II Motorcade through Nunawading to Walker Park, Mitcham. All floats assembled on the Walker Park. Float was assembled by Charles Hemming who was employed by Cottees as a Sales Representative.elizabeth ii, queen float, queen of quality, hemming, miriam, barry miriam (nee hemming), charles, cottees, whitehorse road, blackburn

Re-enactment of events that occurred at Eureka 3 December 1854.Colour photographs of a reenactment of the Eureka Stockade during the centenary year.eureka stockade, reenactment, centenary

Soft cover containing containing the annual digest of digger humour. Pages 16 printed of jokes.

Mont Albert State School was officially opened on 23rd April 1917. The school became Mont Albert Central School in 1918, taking in Forms 1 and 2. The school remained a Central School until 1964, when the secondary years formed the basis of a new High School, the Box Hill North High School, later to be named Koonung Secondary College. This is part of a large collection of material related to the Deakin, Mair and Young families, all with connections to Surrey Hills and Mont Albert. Laurie Young was the daughter of Beryl Mair (1916-1976) and Ernest Lance Young (1915-1999). The family lived at 5 York Street and later 11 York Street, Mont Albert. Laurie was born on 18 August 1947. Black and white class photo taken outside the school building. The class of 19 girls and 29 boys. Not all children are wearing school uniform."Laurie" in grey lead pencil in top LH corner. This probably stands for Laurie Young. Photographer's identification stamp in faint purple ink " L.E. Reynolds / PHOTOGRAPHER / 38 RUSSELL STREET, / SURREY HILLS, E10"mont albert central school, laurie young, laurie newton, education

Shay DOCKING (29.11.1928-19.11.1998) Born Warrnambool, Victoria Worked in New Zealand 1965–71 This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed ink drawing of the Ballarat Gaol gates in Lydiard St South, Ballaratartwork, art, shay docking, ballarat gaol

Station Street Railway Crossing and Mordialloc-Chelsea High School. Photo courtesy of past student Heather Donovan nee Padman,

Black and white photograph.