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Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Still Image, 1920-1929
22 photographs from the 1920sPhotographs -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kanya School Number 2174 c1920s
School - Kanya No. 2174 1920sstawell education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Concongella State School Number 1136 c1920s
School - Concongella No 1136 1920sstawell education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kanya School Number 2174 c1920s
School - Kanya No. 2174 1920sstawell education -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1920s
Pons asinorum was the name given to a wooden carving made by road worker Finlay Munro in the early 1920s at Boulder Creek, on the old Princess Highway, between Orbost and Cann River. The carved face was said to mock the supervising engineer after an argument about putting the road alignment across a swamp that required new bridges. The Italian workmen had advocated for a different route to avoid the need for building new bridges across the swamp. This photograph is from a set of thirteen black and white postcards in a fold-out format.This is a photograph of an iconic tourist attraction which records the woodworking skills of workers in the early 20th century. The carving is no longer there.A small black / white photograph of a face carved into a tree stump.on front at bottom - ON THE ORBOST CANN ROADwoodcarving pons-asinorum boulder-creek-east-gippsland princess-highway -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Plate (Belfast & Koroit S.N. Co.), Late 1920s
This plate was made by the Calyx Porcelain and Paint Company which was based in Western Australia and made china for commercial establishments from the 1920s to the 1990s when the company was then known as Australian Fine China. The plate was used by the Belfast and Koroit Steam Navigation Company based in Port Fairy. It was founded in 1882 and operated two ships, the Casino and the Bellinger, servicing the Western Ports between Melbourne and Portland. The Casino was wrecked at Apollo Bay in 1932. Later the company operated the ship, Dawn and survived as a shipping company until the late 1930s.This plate is of interest because it was used by the Belfast and Koroit Steam Navigation Company in the 1920s and 30s. This company was important in the maritime history of Warrnambool, especially in the transportation of potatoes from the Warrnambool region. The Casino, the most important ship operated by the Belfast and Koroit Steam Navigation Company, was also important as a passenger and cargo ship prominent in Warrnambool’s maritime historyThis is a circular-shaped cream soup bowl or dinner plate. On the edge of the plate there is a blue embedded stamp in the shape of a circle with the flag of the steamship company inside. On the base of the plate is the maker’s information in green print. The base of the plate is much crazed and discoloured‘Belfast & Koroit S.N. Co. Ltd.’ ‘Made in Australia, Calyx, W.A.’ belfast & koroit steam navigation company, history of warrnambool -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Cottage, probably East Kew, A. Aberline, 1920s
The Kew Historical Society's map collection includes a substantial number of real estate subdivision plans, mainly of Kew but also of surrounding suburbs in Melbourne. Most of the subdivision plans date from the 1920s and 1930s when the districts old homes and local farmland were being split up to accommodate residential growth in the postwar period. These early plans were assembled by a local firm, Jas R Mather & McMillan, which had an office in Cotham Road. Many of the plans, and sometimes photos, were annotated by the agents.Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence for the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens.The photograph may also be aesthetically significant depending on the importance of the photographic atelier.An elevated, modest weatherboard house, photographed towards the end of the construction phase. The lower section of the weatherboards are exposed and stained. The upper section is rendered with rough-cast. The tiled roof has a single gable that extends over the centrally placed front porch. On the porch, the door and single sidelight are filled with coloured leadlight whereas the casement windows in the front rooms contain plain glass. The leadlight and the wrought iron of the verandah are the only decorative elements of the utilitarian design. The location of the house, which was advertised for sale, has not to date been identified. The real estate photograph is mounted on the reverse of a subdivision plan for the Harvest Home Estate, Kew East.Photographer's stamp, lower right on mount: "A. Aberline, Glenferrie"houses - kew, bungalows - kew, real estate photographs -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Bungalow, probably East Kew, 1920s
The Kew Historical Society's map collection includes a substantial number of real estate subdivision plans, mainly of Kew but also of surrounding suburbs in Melbourne. Most of the subdivision plans date from the 1920s and 1930s when the districts old homes and local farmland were being split up to accommodate residential growth in the postwar period. These early plans were assembled by a local firm, Jas R Mather & McMillan, which had an office in Cotham Road. Many of the plans, and sometimes photos, were annotated by the agents.Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence for the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens.The photograph may also be aesthetically significant depending on the importance of the photographic atelier.An unusual bungalow that does not conform to a particular architectural style but which contains eclectic elements of the style of varying periods. The most striking element of the design is the cantilevered veranda that is supported by heavy chains that are attached to the central gable. This deep gable extends across most of the façade, forming an extensive veranda. Parts of this are infilled with screens. Seven wooden posts, whose lower halves are encased in rendered brick pillars, support this gabled veranda. The roof would appear to be covered with corrugated iron. The location of the house, which was advertised for sale, has to date not been identified. The real estate photo is on the reverse of a plan for the Myrtle Hill Subdivision, Kew.bungalows - kew, architecture - 1920s, real estate photographs -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 7 Roomed Brick [villa]; Modern Conveniences, 1920s
The Kew Historical Society's map collection includes a substantial number of real estate subdivision plans, mainly of Kew but also of surrounding suburbs in Melbourne. Most of the subdivision plans date from the 1920s and 1930s when the districts old homes and local farmland were being split up to accommodate residential growth in the postwar period. These early plans were assembled by a local firm, Jas R Mather & McMillan, which had an office in Cotham Road. Many of the plans, and sometimes photos, were annotated by the agents.Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence for the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens.The photograph may also be aesthetically significant depending on the importance of the photographic atelier.A professionally produced photograph for a local real estate agent, probably Jas. R. Mathers, Son & McMillan. The photograph is of a Federation-era bungalow, in Kew. The photo is on the reverse of a subdivision plan for the Normanby Heights Estate, Kew.The mount on which the photograph is placed includes: "Kew. 1 minute to tram. Good Position. / 7 roomed brick. Modern conveniences. / Land 60 x 135. 1100 pounds"real estate photographs, houses - kew, federation architecture -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph - Framed Photograph, circa 1920s
This photograph shows a young Wilfred Busse wearing work clothes in the Australian bush. These clothes were all chosen for their practicality in the Australian bush, and create together a distinctive style that is easily recognisable. While it initially appears that he wears long boots, he actually wears shorter shoes with an additional leg protection called gaiters. These protected the legs and were particularly useful to Australian settlers to protect from snake bites. His trousers, or breeches, are of a similar style to the ones issued as Australian Army regulation during the First World War, which were baggy around the thighs and became tighter below the knee. His long shirt protects him from the harsh Australian sun, and he wears an iconic Akubra hat for sun protection on his face. It is assumed that this photograph shows Busse when he was working on a Station in Victoria in his twenties, which is supported by the style of his clothing and his age.This photograph is significant as it shows Wilfred Busse as he appeared in his younger years, presumably on a Station in Victoria. It also provides a primary resource of working clothes for white settlers in the early 20th centuryBlack and white rectangualr photograph on matte photographic paper in wooden frameaustralian settlement, settlement, workmen, work, clothing, workwear, bush, wilfred busse, busse, busse author, chiltern, chiltern athenaeum, chiltern athenaeum museum, 1920s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Compact Disk, 1920-1970
Compact disk of images of Portland and District 1920s-1970s. 54 images including Harbour, Foreshore, High School, Street scenes, ships, trains, harbour opening parade, mounted police 1949, construction of bridge over Surrey River 1954, etc. CD in clear plastic case.compact disk, photography, photography, portland photography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK 'BY GORDON'S GRAVE & OTHER VERSES' BY J.L.MENZIES
BOOK : ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 46 page booklet of poems by J.L.Menzies. Published/ Printed by Brown, Prior & Co. Ltd Undated (c 1920s?) Catalogue No. '2133 MEN' on front cover. Handwritten in ink on title page 'With kind regards & New Years Greetings from J.L.M.)J.L.Menziesbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, j.l.menzies, poetry -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Faram Bros, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, c. 1922
A3 laser print from B&W photograph of Faram Bros. in the 1920s after market stalls were added - main building (2 storey to left. A model Ford 2 seater out front, Dion car far left, boy and several men staning around.business and traders - hardware, built environment - commercial, faram brothers hardware -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Postcard-original-Swans Bend Belgrave, Vic. c.1940s, A Bend In The Road, Belgrave
Sepia-toned postcard featuring bend coming into Belgrave Township from the west. Later known as Swans Corner. Dr Shirley Francis's house in centre of photo. Photo shows a hillside with three houses above the road. A man walks along the lower side of the road. c. 1920s. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file including typed historical notes by Sue Leong on the Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain of 1897 which was once located on the apex of the triangular land bordered by Cotham Road and High Street which was subsequently relocated to the Alexandra gardens in the 1920s to make way for the Kew War Memorial.kew historical society - archives, kew - history, queen victoria's jubilee - 1897, drinking fountains - kew, monuments - kew (vic), memorials - kew (vic)kew historical society - archives, kew - history, queen victoria's jubilee - 1897, drinking fountains - kew, monuments - kew (vic), memorials - kew (vic) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAMILY FUN
Martin (1872-1948) and Mary Comer (1883-1972 married in 1907and had the following children; Edward Thomas (1908-1974) Leonard Laurence(1909-1931) Cecilia Mary (1911-1980) Joseph Benedict (1913-1989) Luke Bernard (1914-1931) Kevin Martin (1916-1986) Theresa Agnes (1918-1948) Francis Michael (1919-2000) Anthony John (1922-2011) Leonard and Luke worked with their father at Kimbolten and both drowned on the 28th December 1931, in the Goulbourn River at Arcadia near Murchison. A lad named Madden also drowned at the same time. The family lived in Queen Street, Bendigo.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Family fun: a Comer family portrait taken at Kimbolton, Lake Eppalock, in the early 1920s pictured is (from left) Ted, Leo, Joe, Cecilia, Luke, Kevin, Teresa, Frank and Tony with their parents Martin and Mary. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group in front of Methodist Church c1920s
Group in front of Methodist Church 1920sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Morrl Morrl School Number 2697 c1920s
School - Morrl Morrl No. 2697 1920sstawell education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Wallaloo East Primary School Number 2698 c1920s
School - Wallaloo East No. 2698 1920sstawell education -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, 'The Pictures' at Greensborough, by Dawn Bennetts (Petts), 2019_
History of cinemas operating in Greensborough 1920s to 1960s.18 page folder, black and white text, newspaper clippingscinemas, ashril theatre, greensborough picture theatres -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ELEGANT
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Wooton Lansell's granddaughter, Ava Jane Hall, wears a gown made in 1860 in this photograph taken by Bartlett bros. in the 1920s. The gown was worn to a ball at the Bendigo Town hall in 1920. (Photograph courtesy of the Bendigo Historical Society). The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VIEWS OF BENDIGO : NO. 5 : VIEW POINT FROM MITCHELL STREET, BENDIGO : UNDATED, 1920
Views of Bendigo. No. 5 of a series of sixteen photographs of Bendigo. Nos. 6 and 7 in the series are missing. No. 5 is written in the bottom left corner. Black and white photograph, undated, of View Point from Mitchell Street, Bendigo. This name is written in the bottom right corner. Vehicles in photo suggest the 1920s.bendigo, streetscape, mitchell street, charing cross, view point, bendigo. mitchell street, bendigo. view street, bendigo. alexandra fountain. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TEXT OF TALK BY GEOFF RUSSELL ''FIXING BENDIGO'S BIG STINK'' (27/5/2005)
Text of illustrated talk to BHS (27/5/2005) by Geoff Russell ''Fixing Bendigo's Big Stink'' Three pages covering the drainage and sewerage problems and solutions of Bendigo (and creeks) in the period from the early 1850s through to the 1920s. (Note: no images). Bendigo Sewerage Authority (BSA) inaugurated 1917.document, names of bendigo pioneers, bendigo's sewer scheme, bendigo sewer. s. gordon moore. cr james curnow. william beebe. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Belgrave from Biffin's Hill
Photo of Belgrave township from Biffin's Hill (present-day site of Mater Christi School). Road running across front of photo is now Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. There is a sign on the side of the road advertising Biffin Hill Estate for sale. Belgrave main street is visible in background. c. 1920s -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Biographical material, Houghton, Murray E, Material re Julius Grant , North Ringwood resident in 1930s and Warrandyte Councillor. Also re "Lorna Larna", 2008
Murray Houghton compiling a biography of Angela and James Booth of Warrandyte in the 1920s and 30s stated that they had a close connection with Julius Grant, who among other things was prominent member of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Committee in the 1920s.30 typed pages plus letter about Julius Grant, resident of North Ringwood in 1930s, and 12 pages about Julius Grant when he was a councillor in Warrandyte, with 9 pages about Julius Grant of "Lorma Larna" +Additional Keywords: Grant, Julius / Booth, Angela / Booth, James / Houghton, Murray -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Short stories, Conrad, Joseph, Typhoon and other stories, [n.d.] [Between 1924-1935]
253 p. ; Decorative red cover embossed with gold.fictionfiction, short stories, joseph conrad -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Postcard, Mitchell River, Bairndale (W.S. Vogt, Photographer), c.1920s
W.S. Vogt Photographer of Main Street Bairnsdale 1920s Dear Ruby No doubt you would know this spot, & this is the boat we went for our trip on Sunday & we did enjoy it, no doubt Lakes Entrance is some place. I did enjoy it. Yesterday we went to Eagle Point for a ?? and it was good oh. & we have been out motoring all the morning some swank us. Hope bu? is good, & how are the cats & George. Regards to Bert, home ??? Jack & self, your loved sister Maud How is the euchr?s Home on Thurs on ???tom fielding collection, postcard, bairnsdale, boat, mitchell river -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration, La Trobe Library, "Geelong - the view south along Moorabool Street", late 1920s
Photograph shows Moorabool St looking south from near Corio St Geelong. Shows the track junction with Malop St. Has Pengelley built tram 22 southbound with a Birney tram in front. The two trams are going from the Wharf to Newtown and South respectively. In the background is the State Savings Bank, The Geelong Library, Solomons store, and a building advert sign for Dr Morses Indian Root Pills. There are many motor cars, some horse-drawn vehicles, and one bus in the view. Photo, late 1920s, sourced from the La Trobe Library Melbourne.Yields information about Moorabool St Geelong late 1920s.Publish Black and white photograph with caption and source printed along bottom edge.ballarat, trams, tramways, geelong, tram 22, birney tramcars, moorabool st -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Copy Photo, Legacy of the storm ,Scammell house
Various members of the Pride Family at Torquay Beach 1920sScammell HouseSepia copy photo -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Depicts the interior of a wool store, c.1920s-30s.wool stores