Tatura Male Choir formed in 1944 competed annually at Ballarat. No earlier recordings known off.10 inch 78 rpm vinyl record featuring the Tatura Mail Choir performing at the Ballarat Musical Eisteddfod in 1962. They came 2nd. Enclosed in brown paper cover. Songs "Tramping Song" and "Viking Song"Recorded by Warne A. Wilson Radio Servicevinyl records, tramping song, viking song

Handed down in Crawford Family. They were returned service families.Programme for Anzac Day service held in Tatura Mechanics Institute at 8 pm on 25 April 1919. Includes hymns, readings, roll of honor (fallen).Anzac "In Memoriam Service"anzac day 1919

Williams store was a department store near the corner of Hogan and Thomson Streets with a house attached. These glass plates were found in 1973 by Mr Jack Smith who owned the building then.33 glass negatives discovered in the ceiling of a Tatura historic home. Some family photos (F. Williams of Williams Store); some hymns with music and some coastal scenes.early photography, glass negatives, williams family

Given as memento following major works equipment purchased from them.Very large metal bottle opener meant only as souvenir. Given to Shire of Rodney as memento.With compliments from TUTT-BRYANT largest supplier of construction Equipment in Australia.shire of rodney mementos

Used at Tatura Butter Factory.Wooden stamp in shape of rolling pin with Australia imprinted on it. Used to stamp large packs of export butter.Australiatatura butter factory, butter stamps

Model of the evaporator was made especially as a farewell gift for Norm and Loretta Hooper upon their retirement from Rosella Food Factory c 1990. The model was made in the workshop and presented to Norm and Loretta Hooper upon retirement. Model of "Rossi Cattelli" evaporator used at Rosella Factory from approx 1983. Built in Italy the working machine was assembled on the south side of the factory by Joe Guiareschi. Later sold to SPC Ardmona. Replica model of the Rossi Catelli evaporator. Made from stainless steel.Norm and Loretta. Best wished on your retirement from employees and staff at Rosella.rosella food factory, norm hooper, loretta hooper, rossi cattelli evaporator

This was used as a siren in Tatura during WW2 to alert locals to the escape of POW's or for any other war time emergency. It was attached to the front of Groom & Beckwith's garage in Hogan Street.Two air horns staged on a metal frame with tubes attached for fitting to air compressor.

One of many champion sashes won at Tatura Agricultural Shows. No section printed so it could be used throughout show sections. Tatura was one of the GV's premier shows in that time.Tatura Show champion sash, green material with gold writing and gold braid at each end.Champion Tatura Show 1932agricultural shows, tatura agricultural show

Object used in Tatura Flour Mill as cash box. The Mill closed in 1965.Metal lockable box suitable for carrying cash. Black with gold lettering. Handle at each end. Lid opens on hinges.Frances Reilly (on lid); James Alfred Reilly and Herbert Staner Reilly (on end).reillys flour mill tatura, cash box

Recollections of Vincitorio family as told by Vince. Starting in Italy and ending in Tatura. Family History, anecdotes of life in Tatura and local identities.Front cover has a map of Italy in blue. Border in white. Photograph of V. Vincitorio as small boy in centre , as adult on back cover.vince vincitorio, family history

Used as a first aid tin for Reilly's Flour Mill. Contents still inside (3 unknown measuring devises, Zain Buk ointment, APC Bottle, Rexona ointment, tin of Zonas adhesive plaster (small roll inside), 2 small rolls of gauze bandage, piece of wadding, 3 different size finger stalls, temperature gauge, tweezers).Black tin box with catch and oval handle, hinged lid.first aid kits, reilly's flour mill

Accompanist Wilma Wilson, Conductor Trevor Williams (teacher). Recording produced 1995.Vinyl gramophone record, 33 1/3 rpm, 7". Music produced by Tatura Primary School Choir, accompanied by Wilma Wilson.Tatura Primary School Junior Choir - "Poor Mouse" "Do Re Me". Senior Choir - "Sunshine" "My Country".wilma wilson, trevor williams, tatura primary school junior choir, tatura primary school senior choir, school recordings

Used to deliver mail to households and farms.Faded brown canvas post office mail bag. Leather strap with buckle attached to the bag by a metal U shaped attachment. A padlock is attached to the U by a small chain. A metal label (Tatura) is attached to the bag. 4 metal 1/2 rings are attached to the top of the bag.australia post mail bag, canvas mail bag

3 large butter pats. Grain on front is different on each one. 2 small butter pats. Grain on front is identical. Pattern on back of these 2 pats.butter pats

Used to deliver mail to households and farms.Faded brown canvas post office mail bag. Leather strap with buckle attached to the bag by a metal U shaped attachment. A padlock is attached to the U by a small chain. A metal label (Tatura) is attached to the bag. 4 metal 1/2 rings are attached to the top of the bag.australia post mail bag, canvas mail bag

Early 20th century model apparently owned by a Rushworth resident.Solid metal with disc turned by handle with 3 cutting blades on disc. Slot at top to insert bean. This attaches to a solid base (table) by means of a thumb screw.EVRON (on thumb screw)

Byrneside was originally Baldwinsville and was to be a major town prior to Tatura's development. Only the store, hall and tennis courts remain.Black and white photograph in metal frame depicting Byrneside Store and residence behind. A W H Halsey owner. Photograph was taken from across the road. Post WW2.Byrneside General Store Post Office. Peters Ice cream, A W H Halsey, Shell, The Age.byrneside post office, byrneside general store, a w h halsey

Photograph of Tatura Milk Chairman's 2 year old handicap distance 1000 metres.Brown and gold wooden picture frame. Photograph of 8 racing horses and jockeys about to pass the winning post. Small inset of winning horse.horse racing tatura, tatura milk horse racing

The Ridgway First Aid cabinet used by the Red Cross.Brown wood and cardboard box. 2 doors on the front opens up to 8 sections which contains medicines. Inside a jar of yellow powder, a bottle of oil, a jar of mustard, a bottle of paraffin oil and a jar of Vaseline.ridgway first aid cabinets

Community used prior to plastic pegs.40 wire clothes pegs. Type available 1940 - 1950 period.clothes pegs, washing pegs

The Ridgway's first aid cabinet was used by the Red Cross.Thick card board with Ridgway First Aid Cabinet sheet pasted onto board

In 1968 the very old council chambers and offices in Casey Street were replaced on the same site by new buildings. The card admitted its holder to the Official Opening.small card with string attached acted as entry ticket to function - official opening of new Shire Chambers in 1968. Blue still cardboard.Shire of Rodney Official Opening. Municipal office and council chambers. 12 December 1968. Entree card cocktail party. Shire Presidents Suite 4.30 pm. This card must be presented.shire of rodney

160 of these debentures were issued in 1909 with interest at 5% pa. This debenture no 36 was issued to John Curtis.Certificate issued by Tatura and GV AHP society for 5 pound debenture. This one number 36.Signed by Trustees Thomas Hogan, George Pagan, William Cross, William F Maher, Secretary.debentures, certificate of debenture, tatura and goulburn valley agricultural, horticultural and pastoral assn.

Hogans Estate was privately owned land on Tatura's north side as opposed tot he government sub division when Tatura was founded.Large Tatura subdivision poster of 1928 advertising large area north of Hogan Street, named Hogan Estate. Clear plan of subdivisions. Bold print in red and blue.Great subdivision sale. Hogans Estate Tatura. Saturday 18 August 1928. J. McNamara & Co.tatura subdivision, hogans estate

J. Underwood was photographer for Kyabram Free PressBlack and white aerial photograph of Tatura township taken in 1959 by J. Underwood, Kyabram. Framed and under glass.j. underwood

T.D.S.S.A. commenced in 1945 with all local and district primary schools competing for the LaPeyre Shield. In 1973 the Assn. was split so that smaller rural schools competed for the Tatura Milk Products Shield. After 1976 the competition for shields changed to a system not competing for shields.Heart shaped wooden backing with silver shield in centre. Small shields surround central one with name of winning school and year engraved. Silver ribbon above with T.D.S.S.A. engraved.T.D.S.S.A. (Tatura and District School Sports Assn) divisional shield present by Tatura Milk Productst.d.s.s.a.

Contents shows history of Hill Top Golf Club in pictorial form.Hard cover book. Cover features photograph of Hill Top Club House with title and authors name all in natural colour. The content is predominantly of photographs with less description. Back cover all photographs. Pages not numbered.hill top golf club, golf clubs in victoria, golf clubs of victoria

Wartime Christmas mail kept by the family following Private Kilmartin's death a few months later.Christmas card inside envelope sent by Private Leo Kilmartin to Mr Bill Carmody and family (may be neighbour). Envelope has a one penny stamp. Card is sent from Army Base Darwin and is official army stationary. A stamp of approval from security is evident. 1941private kilmartin, christmas cards 1941

Unfortunately nothing is known of this photograph. Belonged originally to Mrs M. Colliver nee Cullinan.Sepia original photograph of a wedding group early 1900's. Plus family members.m colliver