Printed street map titled "Bendigo Including city and district maps", published by the RACV, showing the central part of Bendigo on the front cover, Bendigo Outlets and notes on the city itself. Has the tram lines shown dotted, only shows the full extent of the Golden Square line. Inside has a district road map. The front cover has the number "0468" in the bottom left hand corner, indicating the publication date.in ink on the Bendigo Outlet map, has various notes showing the location of crossing loops on and off the map and the location of the tram depot itself.trams, tramways, map, bendigo, racv, railways

Won in 1991 by Eastmont P.S. and 1992 Verdale P.S.Heatherdale and District Primary Schools Sports Assoc. swimming sports wooden shield with13 small shields only two used. Banner heading and circular ceramic logo under it.Annual Swimming Sports

Lists properties, names of residents and addresses of properties and residences in Western District, Victoria from the mid 1800s to 1990s. Listed in alphabetical order according to the name of the property, residence or place.western district victoria, residential directory, real estate directory

Four families of Kerrs lived at Thalia, out of Wycheproof and when Tom's daughter Margaret donated the framed certificate she commented,"it has found a good home at the Wycheproof Historical Society."A valued Wycheproof SHOW prize for best practice agriculture in its day,year 1939. This item relates well to key themes in the history of the region,in particular progress in agriculture and pastoral production. Framed Special Certificate issued by the Farm Competitions Associations of Victoria and awarded in 1939 by the Wycheproof & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society - Secretary A.B. Hackwell. Coloured images of wheat grains and stalks surround the printed and written words."Donated by Margaret Smith nee Kerr 29. 2. 2008."1939, , wycheproof, show, wheat crop, winner

This booklet fits together the geologist's story of the origins of the Dandenong Ranges with the story of settlement on them, from the first tiny group at Harmony Vale, as told in the manuscript "Corrhanwarrabul the Great Forest" in the possession of the Lilydale and District Historical Society.

A4 size wire-bound book compiled by Russ Haines, Ringwood and District Historical Society, containing stories from past residents talking of their lives spent in early Ringwood East - Second Edition May 2009.Dedicated to Leigh Ahern, a contributor to this book, and his wife Charm, who tragically lost their lives in the February bush fires (2009).

The original South Wangaratta Primary School served the district for over 110 years and closed in December 1985 before moving to new premises. When the school closed in 1989 and with the demise of the South Wangaratta Hall due to flooding in the 1990's the Honour Board was wrapped in a blanket and stored in a shed for the best part of 10 years before being donated to the Wangaratta RSL for safekeeping and permanent display These listed men were either born, worked or enlisted at Wangaratta prior to serving their country in the First World War. Private William John LAW 1221 - 19 years - Born Murchison in Victoria. Occupation Carpenter Next of Kin - Father John Wilson LAW of Wangaratta Joined 2-3-1916 Enlisted at Wangaratta Unit 37th Battalion. Embarked Melbourne 3-6-1916 HMAT Persic A34 Discharged 21-9-1919. Private Joseph Henry LAW 986 - 21 years Born Euroa in Victoria Occupation Labourer Next of Kin - Mother Mrs Robert (Esther) LAW of Yatte Yattah - 18 NSW Joined 29-3-1915 Enlisted at Wangaratta Unit 24th Battalion. Embarked Melbourne 10-5-1915 HMAT Euripidies A14 Killed in Action 29-7-1916 France. Private Norman William FOSTER 7785 -18 1/2 years - Born Wangaratta Occupation Labourer Next of Kin - Sister Mrs William (Florence) McLean of Wangaratta Joined 15-7-1915 Enlisted at Melbourne Unit 54th Battalion Killed in Action 1-9-1918 France Private James Archibald McCORMICK 3195 - 19 years Born Wangaratta Occupation Engineer Next of Kin Father Samuel McCormick Enlisted Melbourne 27-7-1915 Embarked 26/11/1915 Unit 24th Battalion Killed in Action 5-8-1916 France Private Roland Caractacus HUGHES 3134(3131) - 20 years 5 months Born Wangaratta Occupation Blacksmith Next of Kin Father Roland W Hughes Joined 21-10-1915 Enlisted at Seymour 7th REIN 24th Battalion Embarked 26-11-1915 Wounded - GSW Leg and thigh RTA Discharged 11-10-1917 Private James Kelly O'CALLAGHAN 1250 - 22 years Born Mansfield Occupation Labourer Next of Kin Father John O'Callaghan Swanpool via Benalla Joined 6-3-1916 Enlisted at Wangaratta 37th/59th Battalions Embarked 3-6-1916 Wounded GSW Face and arm. RTA 30-1-1918 Discharged 2-7-1918 Private Samuel William DAVISON 6793 - 22 years 5 months Born Benalla Occupation Baker - Employer A Watson of Wangaratta Next of Kin Mother Mrs Ellen Tutty of South Wangaratta Enlisted Melbourne 3-1-1917 21/24th Battalions Embarked 11-5-1917 Wounded 9-8-1918 GSW Arm RTA 16-4-1920 (with wife) Discharged 26-7-1920 Private William Leslie HUNTER (Depot) 18 years 2 months Born Yan Yean Occupation Farmer/Labourer Next of Kin Father William James Hunter of Wangaratta Joined 18-2-1916 Enlisted Wangaratta 3-4-1916 Discharged at Seymour on 26-5-1916 Medically Unfit due to DiabetesThe honour board was made by John Wilson LAW and presented to the South Wangaratta School and District to honour the men who served in the First World War. John Wilson LAW was the father of two those who served.Timber Honour Board containing 48 names within two side columnsTop "School & District/Roll of Honour/South Wangaratta/For King & Country" Bottom 'The Great War/Presented by JW LAW. ESQ./1914 to 1919"south wangaratta, honour board, ww1

The 1886 Irrigation Act in Victoria introduced the first legislation in Australia designed to enable the creation of a detailed scheme for agricultural irrigation. Part of the legislation saw the use of government funds for local irrigation projects. These local projects were managed by local irrigation trusts. The Lerderderg Irrigation and Water Supply Trust was formed in 1890. This map depicts the proposed area of the Trust and proposed works such as channels and weirs.Printed paper map of the proposed Lerderderg District Irrigation and Water Supply area showing proposed works. The map scale is 40 chains + 1 inch. The Lerderderg District lies within the Parishes of Korkuperrumul and Merrimu in the County of Bourke. At the top of the map above its title is the letter 'B; in capital lettering. A series of proposed channels are indicated on the map in red lines. A proposed weir site and alternative weir site are also indicated on the map. irrigation, water supply, lerderderg irrigation and water supply trust

Original Register of Births from which official information was submitted to the Victorian Births Deaths and Marriages Registry. A3 Birth Register of Victoria "Schedule A" in the District of Ringwood. Original Births Registration Document, handwritten for Ringwood Births between 1883 and 1893, Registration numbers 1 - 244. Signed by Postmistress and Deputy Registrar Marianne Thomson. High resolution images of individual pages are available on request from Ringwood and District Historical Society. A searchable pdf of transcriptions of all entries with a cross reference to the individual page image included as the second media item.

Reprinted from the The Emu, Vol. 65, Part 1, August 1965, pp. 1-56.1 of 2 copies of a light green paper covered booklet. Printed on paper with soft cardboard cover. "The Birds of the Rutherglen District by Allen McEvey / Curator of Birds, National Museum of Victoria" Handwritten on first page: "To the R'glen Branch of N.E. Historical Society, with the Author's complements"birds, rutherglen district, allen mcevey

Reprinted from the The Emu, Vol. 65, Part 1, August, 1965, pp. 1-561 of 2 copies of a light green paper covered booklet. Printed on paper with soft cardboard cover. "The Birds of the Rutherglen District by Allen McEvey / Curator of Birds, National Museum of Victoria"Written on first page: "With Compliments from A.R. McEvey"birds, rutherglen district, allen mcevey

The Warrnambool Baptist Church in Koroit Street celebrated 150 years of formal worship in 2014. This book gives a brief overview of those years from 1964 to 2014 as the first 100 years have been recorded elsewhere. The book gives details on resident ministers, women’s and men’s fellowship societies, missionary work, local church activities and Sunday School classes. The book is of some importance as it gives us a good picture of the Baptist Church in Warrnambool over the past 50 years. It will be useful for researchers and for others interested in the Church’s activities. The author is well-known in Warrnambool as a former pharmacist and a volunteer worker in historical and cultural spheres (Flagstaff Hill, Mahogany Ship Committee, Portuguese Festival etc)This is a paper back book of 52 pages. It has a red cover with a colour photograph of the interior of the Warrnambool Baptist Church. The pages are glued together. The book contains printed material, black and white and colour photographs and illustrations. Front Cover: ‘Loving God, Loving people’ – A Brief History of Warrnambool and District Baptist Church 1964 to 2014 warrnambool, warrnambool baptist church

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.1). Typed letter on The Boys' Brigade London District letterhead, regarding the cancellation of a Brass Band concert which was to be held at Festival Hall and the appreciation for the work Frank Wright had done for the organisation. 2). Envelope with The Boys' Brigade Logo printed on the front with 5, 1 penny stamps and the typed address of Frank Wright1). Typed letter with a signature written in pen 2). Typed addressfrank wright, gerald walker, boys brigade, brass bands, conductor

The date of this map has not been established but the date would be sometime after 1887 as the Bacchus Marsh Railway Station, which opened in 1887, is shown on the map. A single page paper map showing blocks of land in the urban district of Bacchus Marsh. The 'urban district' is indicated by red drawn lines on the map and includes streets and blocks on the northern side of the Werribee River in Bacchus Marsh, and streets and blocks south of the Werribee in Maddingley. Scale 10 chains to 1 inch. The map is pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. High resolution digital image stored on BMDHS computer network. bacchus marsh victoria maps, maddingley victoria maps

1933 Annual Report and 1934-1955 handwritten and typed minutes for Ringwood District Football Association 1934-1941, and Croydon-Ferntree Gully Football League 1950-1955. (No entries 1942-1949).rdfa

Letter dated 5 July 1939 - Cr. A. Temple Miles J.P. appointed District Warden for Borough of Ringwood, Victoria; Clipping from "The Mail" 13 June 1940 re A. Temple Miles.

SEE OVERPHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES CRICKET CLUB - PREMIERS NEWLYN DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION SEASON 1967 - 68 .1 MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH BLACK AND WHITE WITH NAMES LISTED UNDERNEATH .2 - .7 PHOTOCOPIES OF .1 local history, photography, photographs, sport, cricket

Hand written Minute Book of Rutherglen District School Board of Advice. Entries date from July 21st 1873 (the School first opened on 13th January 1873) to 31st March 1905.minutes, board of advice, rutherglen, state primary school, rutherglen state primary school no 522

A history of the Yarra Track taken from the notes of the Reverend George EdwardsPaperback. Photograph on front cover: On the Wood's Point Track early days. Photograph on back cover: Wood's Point Track.Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779 Stamp saying-Limited Edition / No. 029 / of 200 copiesyarra track, wood's point

A history of the Yarra Track taken from the notes of the Reverend George EdwardsPaperback. Photograph on front cover: On the Wood's Point Track early days. Photograph on back cover: Wood's Point Track.Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779 Stamp saying-Limited Edition / No. 072 / of 200 copiesyarra track, wood's point

A history of the Yarra Track taken from the notes of the Reverend George EdwardsPaperback. Photograph on front cover: On the Wood's Point Track early days. Photograph on back cover: Wood's Point Track.Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779 Stamp saying-Limited Edition / No. 073 / of 200 copiesyarra track, wood's point

The Warrnambool Pipe band was started around 1906 under the tuition of Simon Fraser and his sons. It has operated in various forms for most of that time. A ladies band was formed in 1951 and the two bands amalgamated in 1974. They celebrated their centenary in 2007.A common object with links to a long established group in Warrnambool.Cream mug with handle with black logo on front. Ridge around top.Warrnambool & District Pipes & drums around logo. Stamp on bottom “Dynamo House The Original Australian Billy Mug .034270955warrnambool pipe band, simon fraser pipe band, centenary of warrnambool pipes and drums

Original Register of Births from which official information was submitted to the Victorian Births Deaths and Marriages Registry. A3 Birth Register of Victoria "Schedule A" in the District of Ringwood. Original Births Registration Document, handwritten for Ringwood Births between March 1893 and August 3rd 1903, Registration numbers 245-497. Signed by Postmistress and Deputy Registrar Marianne Thomson. High resolution images of individual pages are available on request from Ringwood and District Historical Society. A searchable pdf of transcriptions of all entries with a cross reference to the individual page image is included as the second media item.