The original small, pioneer cottage was built in the late 1840s to early1850s, by an unknown pioneer. It was located on part of a 30 Acre allotment that was originally part of Dendy’s Special Survey granted in 1841. The doors and window sashes, (made of red deal joinery timber), as well as the brass locks and fittings, are from the original cottage, and were imported from England. The fire-place bricks are from the original cottage, and are sun-dried, (not kiln fired), and are hand-made. Convict marks can be seen on two bricks. There is a small display of external cladding shingles from the original pioneer cottage. These shingles were hand-split, and most likely made from locally collected timber The nails included in this display were used to fasten the shingles on the original cottage, and are also hand-made. The cottage was occupied by William Box and family from 1865 until 1914 when it was sold to William Reitman who resided there until 1950. The enamel nameplate, “Colonial”, on the wall of the cottage, was the name chosen for the original pioneer cottage by Mr William Reitman, when he purchased the property in around 1915, for 1200 Pounds approximately. In 1974 Mr Lewis, a timber specialist, found the dilapidated building on property he had recently purchased in Jasper Rd and suggested it be reconstructed and relocated. Moorabbin Council agreed and the cottage was rebuilt just about 250 metres from its original site. The cost of the rebuild was met by 'Victoria's 150th Committee, plus a small grant from the City of Moorabbin, and Mr Laurie Lewis donated much of the timber for the reconstruction. The re-constructed cottage plan has followed faithfully the original dimensions, and plan of the original pioneer cottage, and as many original items from that cottage’s long occupation have been incorporated. The photographs in Album 1 record the progress of the reconstruction from February 1984 to the First Public Open Day November 18th 1984 and this Celebration in October 1987This Newspaper photograph of Frank Thatche,r CMHS Vice President, riding a penny - farthing during a display by the Vintage Bicycle Club in 1987 is an example of the community events held at Box Cottage after the Reconstruction was completed. The Moorabbin Standard Newspaper was the local paper for the City of Moorabbin until it was absorbed by The Leader Newspaper Group Ltd. late 20thCentury. Mrs H. Deam and Mr A. Smith, CMHS members, took these photographs to record the progress of the ‘Reconstruction’ from February 1984 to November 1984. Although 'Box Cottage' is a re-construction, it is an unique museum that, being located in the midst of a modern community in Ormond Victoria, can educate and demonstrate many aspects of the early settler’s way of life in Victoria. As such, it is an invaluable resource for students and all kinds of visitors. 1 Black and white photograph in the Moorabbin Standard Newspaper October 1987 of Frank Thatcher , CMHS Vice-President, riding a 107 year old Penny- farthing bicycle at Box Cottage Joyce Park Ormond. He is assisted by Mr Harry Clarke, President of the Vintage Cycle Club of Victoria.brighton, moorabbin, highett, ormond, mckinnon, cottages, pioneers, colonial, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, reitman william, convicts lewis timber co. ltd., deam h, smith arthur, museums, box alonzo, moody & smith builders highett, the moorabbin standard newspaper, the leader newspaper pty ltd., thatcher frank, clarke harry, vintage bicycle club victoria, bicycles, penny-farthing bicycles

Black and white photograph. Interior at bicycle shop. Sports equipment, prams. Mounted on grey board. History of object: James Lerk 2000 'Interior of Kerr's Cycle and Sports Shop, Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Now part of the Hargreaves Mall. Photograph c.1940. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001buildings, commercial, kerr's cycle & sport shop

Black & White Photograph of a postcard made by the TMSV Sales of Flinders St Railway Station 1890 - see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flinders_Street_railway_station#/media/File:Old_Flinders_Street_Station.jpg - dates the photo as 1890. Has various time clocks, Mrs. Donald Butcher and Hantons Fruit Market and bicycle stables on the adjacent building.trams, tramways, flinders st, railways, vr, flinders st station

Black and White Photograph of Charing Cross October 1938. In the Photo are a number of Trams, some of the trams are about to move up High Street in the direction of Golden Square. Photographed are Trams 'No 16 Golden Square', '19 Lake Weeroona' and '13 Quarry Hill'. Off centre left shows the complexity of overhead wiring required to keep the trams moving. Far left man in dark clothing on bicycle. Tram employee standing in front of tram No. 16. Background right Herald, Age, and Leader newsagent signage. E.S.&A. Bank sign. Streader shoe signage. Centre two men leaning on bicycles at Fountain Fence. Taller building has signage for Trustee Company on wall.photograph, charing cross & trams, bendigo trams, bendigo tramways, trams, charing cross

This article is about the recovery of stolen vehicles from the Kalparrin Lake after it was drained as a part of the Stormwater harvesting project. Other items recovered included a safe, shopping trolleys, an engine block, five bicycles and hundreds of tennis balls.The Stormwater will be used to water parklands and create a wetland at Kalparrin.A small newspaper article featuring a colour photograph.kalparrin reserve, stormwater harvesting, stolen cars

The Grinton Collection. Children in Scotland. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting seven children standing and sitting near or on a low rock wall. On left one child holding a bicycle, on right a child standing on stilts. Background - trees and buildings. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 3: Trip of a lifetime". "K. Children - Scotland". framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, scotland

Jack and Amy McKeon's house burnt out remains, their house was set back from the what is now called Grampians Rd, on land between Grand Canyon Motel And Tim's Place.Site of burnt out residence. Two brick chimneys and a tank remain standing. Two fir trees in foreground on the fence line. Man holding a dog near post of the gate and bicycle lean against the wire fence . A road and power lines cross the picture beyond the site,backed by gum trees.buildings, houses

Black and white photo graph of shop front. Tricycles, bobs games, cricket equipment, bicycles, scooters, fishing gear, tennis racquets in windows. In image 'Kerr Cycles' Kerr's sign in window at right. 'tennnis racquets/repaired/same day/strings 6d. 8d.restrings 10/- 15/- 17/6organization, business, kerr's cycle chop

This portable lamp was manufactured by the Lucas Industries, a company in Birmingham, England that first produced lamps after 1875. It could have domestic use or be attached to cars or bicycles early in the 20th Century to provide light at night. The lighting fluid was oil. This object is an interesting example of lighting for cars and bicycles and in the home in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.This is a brass lantern with a circular glass piece in the middle front, and a top metal mechanism with a handle. Inside the circular opening is a domed jet with holes for lighting the lamp. On the sides there are various mechanisms for turning the light up and down, opening the front glass and opening the bottom to allow filling of the lighting fluid. The item is corroded on the exterior. The top has air vents to permit the vapours to escape. On the side is the maker's name LUCAS No. 722 KING OF THE ROAD JOS. LUCAS LTD. vintage lighting, lucas industries

IT IS ON PERMAMENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE, LITHOGRAPH BY WILLIAM TIBBITS, CIRCA 1870. HE WAS A WELL KNOWN FIGURE TO BE SEEN RIDING HIS BICYCLE FROM ONE GOLDFIELD TO ANOTHER WHERE HE PAINTED MANY OF HIS FAMOUS PAINTINGS.LITHOGRAPH PAINTING OF CLUNES TOWN HALL WITH HORSE AND CART BY ARTIST WILLIAM TIBBITS - FRAMEDCLUNES TOWN HALLillustration, lithograph, hepburn shire, tibbits

IT IS ON PERMAMENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE PAINTING BY WILLIAM TIBBITS, CIRCA 1870. HE WAS A WELL KNOWN FIGURE TO BE SEEN RIDING HIS BICYCLE FROM ONE GOLDFIELD TO ANOTHER WHERE HE PAITED MANY OF HIS FAMOUS PAINTINGS.OWNERSHIP TRANSFERRED FROM SHIRE OF TALBOT AND CLUNES TO HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCILWATERCOLOUR PAINTING OF CLUNES TOWN HALL BY ARTIST WILLIAM TIBBITS - FRAMEDTOWN HALL CLUNES BALLARAT 1874local history, illustration, watercolour, hepburn shire

IT IS ON PERMAMENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE, PAINTING BY WILLIAM TIBBITS, CIRCA 1870. HE WAS A WELL KNOWN FIGURE TO BE SEEN RIDING HIS BICYCLE FROM GOLD FIELD TO ANOTHER WHERE HE PAINTED MANY OF HIS FAMOUS PAINTINFS.WATERCOLOUR PAINTING OF NEW NORTH CLUNES MINE. ARTIST WILLIAM TIBBITS - FRAMEDTHE NEW NORTH CLUNES, Q.M.C. CLUNES. DRAWN BY W. TIBBITS 22 NEIL ST. BALLARAT.local history, illustration, watercolour, hepburn shire

The knitter was Vera Neale,1901 - 1990. Married with three children, Vera knitted with one and two ply wool, often using piano wire or bicycle spokes as needles, entering the garments in agricultural shows in Victoria and New South Wales.Socks knitted by Vera Neale,1901 - 1990.knitting handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, knitting, handicrafts

The knitter was Vera Neale,1901 - 1990. Married with three children, Vera knitted with one and two ply wool, often using piano wire or bicycle spokes as needles, entering the garments in agricultural shows in Victoria and New South Wales.Tea cosy knitted by Vera Neale in the 1950s.knitting handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, knitting, handicrafts

The knitter was Vera Neale,1901 - 1990. Married with three children, Vera knitted with one and two ply wool, often using piano wire or bicycle spokes as needles, entering the garments in agricultural shows in Victoria and New South Wales.Mustard ladies' jumper knitted by Vera Neale in the 1950s.knitting handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, knitting, handicrafts

The knitter was Vera Neale,1901 - 1990. Married with three children, Vera knitted with one and two ply wool, often using piano wire or bicycle spokes as needles, entering the garments in agricultural shows in Victoria and New South Wales.Tea cosy knitted by Vera Neale in the 1950s.knitting handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, knitting, handicrafts

The knitter was Vera Neale,1901 - 1990. Married with three children, Vera knitted with one and two ply wool, often using piano wire or bicycle spokes as needles, entering the garments in agricultural shows in Victoria and New South Wales.Peach child's jumper knitted by Vera Neale in the 1950s.knitting handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, knitting, handicrafts

The knitter was Vera Neale,1901 - 1990. Married with three children, Vera knitted with one and two ply wool, often using piano wire or bicycle spokes as needles, entering the garments in agricultural shows in Victoria and New South Wales.Ladies' jumper knitted by Vera Neale in the 1950s.knitting handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, knitting, handicrafts

Main St. looking East from Post Office 1912. Man on bicycle outside Post Office. On right Post Office Hotel. Picone Dentist. … Beale. C King. Carters Boot Shop. C Kings. shop beside it.stawell businesses streetscape

School satchel used by Miss Corinne Sebire when attending Wandin Yallock State School. Hand stitching done by her grandfather Mr. Wandin T. Sebire. Typically worn by students on their backs while riding a bicycle to school.Brown leather satchel with two leather straps and silver buckles. Has long strap with tooling.satchels, bags

Black and white photograph of Mathieson business over the years. Later sold bicycle parts and became a cycle shop. Tom's son, Stan took over the business and later moved down Maroondah Highway. Showing other businesses such as C.E. Carter & Son, Auctioneer & Estate Agents, Ward's Newsagency and Wadeson's Garage.

Don Kerr , 274 Hargreaves Street, Bicycle, Locksmith Sales Statement dated November 1973 issued to Mr J Parry [Bendigo Historical Society] of 107 Wills Street Bendigo 3550, for 24 keys cut. $2.20c paid earlier subtraced from $2.70 key cost. This statement for the amount of 50c.bendigo, industry, hardware sales, don kerr. mr j parry 107 wills st bendigo . bendigo historical society.

High St Charlton 1987. Part of Shire of Charlton series of photos. National Australia Bank building. Established as Bank of Victoria in 1876, later became Commercial Banking Company of Sydney. Current building built in c. 1940Colour photo of High St, Charlton looking east. National Australia Bank on the corner of High & Armstrong Streets. Sign for Victoria Bitter and East Charlton Hotel on LH side. White car travelling toward photographer. Two people holding bicycles and standing next to a motor bike on LH side of road.high st charlton, national australia bank, bank of victoria, commercial banking company of sydney

Photograph of a Royal mail Coach drawn by two horses, the coach is full of people with many riding on the top. There are two boys riding bicycles behind the coach, there are several small buildings in the background, a water tank on a tall tower is visible behind the left hand building. The words 'Royal mail' are painted on the side of the coachtopic, objects, transport, royal mail

Yields information about the tram services and the Sturt St and Lydiard St intersection and the buildings behind.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 31 turning from Lydiard St into Sturt St with the destination of Victoria St. In the background is the Robbie Burns statue, the inspector observing and holding a point bar. The Mechanics Institute, Beacham's Unicorn Hotel, and Ballarat Built Bicycles and a sign for Holland cycles.trams, tramways, sturt st, tram 31

JOHN WILLIAMS COLLECTION: Newspaper Article Bendigo Link Tour Cycling Newspaper article about Quarry Hill State School Teacher John Williams, three of his students and fathers and their links to the Herald Sun Tours. Photo of the three students, Tyson McCaig, Jack Flood and Nick Crome behind a bicycle.

The knitter was Vera Neale,1901 - 1990. Married with three children, Vera knitted with one and two ply wool using piano wire or bicycle spokes as needles, entering the garments in agricultural shows. This is one of two quilts used on bunk beds.Quilt knitted by Vera Neale in the 1950s.crochet handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, crochet, handicrafts

Sepia image mounted on board. Image shows three men, two on either wide are standing alongside a bike and are dressed in fancy dress costume. Man in centre is wearing black trousers, white waistcoat, white shirt and tie. Two bikes in background leaning on wall of building. Extreme RH side head/shoulders of man wearing hat, leaning on wall of building alongside small paned window.person, group, fancy dress, bendigo, bicycle, bike riding, fancy dress, costume

Photograph - black and white. The new SEC building still under construction. The 'old market building' can be seen to the left of the photo. Man on bicycle in dark clothing, man in black clothing walking to the right, lady in dark clothing walking to the left, light post with three cross bars and street light, advertising material displayed on corner section of fence, man in black standing over bhis bicycle to right of tree, dark colour utility vehicle parked in williamson street, twin power poles connected with 5 or six cross bars, vehicle angle parked in front of utility. Rear of photo has stamped name of the developer of the photo printed by Oliver's Bendigo. Number 79 witten in pencil.Printed by Olivers, Bendigo.organization, public utility, electricity company, s.e.c. victoria. 1939. bendigo.