An early photograph of the Commercial Bank of Australia, Greensborough Branch in Main Street Greensborough, taken before 1914. Teller Walter West stands on the left (according to his grandson John Cramp). The rings on the white posts are for tethering the horses. After service in World War 1 West married the daughter of Greensborough butcher Mr. N. Elliot and moved to a soldier settlement fruit block at Redcliffs.Digital copy of black and white photograph.commercial bank of australia, main street greensborough

From caption on back: Photograph of Robert (Bob) Maurer (left) and Barry Keith Taylor, now dec. (right). Greensborough Tennis Club near Plenty River mid 1960s. Barry's parents lived behind the Commercial Bank of Australia in Main Street; Greensborough. He attended Ivanhoe Grammar early 1960s. Very good tennis player.Original photograph of Greensborough Tennis Club players 1960s.Black and white photograph of two men at tennis club.Caption on back of photo.greensborough tennis club, robert maurer, barry keith taylor, rosemary isaacs

Set of 6 postcards produced for sale by Greensborough Historical Society. Postcards Left to right: Plenty River Bridge; Quirk's Tea Rooms; Commercial Bank; Farmer's Arms Hotel, all Main Street; Medhurst Fruit Store, and, Greensborough Hotel, Grimshaw Street.6 black and white postcards in black timber frame, under glass.greensborough historical society, main street greensborough, grimshaw street greensborough

‘Strike anywhere’ or ‘Waterproof’ matches are still used today all around the world, including many developing countries and are widely used for camping, outdoor activities, emergency/survival /military situations, and stocking homemade survival kits. Anton Schrötter von Kristelli discovered in 1850 that heating white phosphorus at 250 °C in an inert atmosphere produced a red allotropic form, which did not fume in contact with air. It was suggested that this would make a suitable substitute in match manufacture although it was slightly more expensive. Two French chemists, Henri Savene and Emile David Cahen, proved in 1898 that the addition of phosphorus sesquisulfide meant that the substance was not poisonous, that it could be used in a "strike-anywhere" match, and that the match heads were not explosive. British company Albright and Wilson, was the first company to produce phosphorus sesquisulfide matches commercially. The company developed a safe means of making commercial quantities of phosphorus sesquisulfide in 1899 and started selling it to match manufacturers. Bryant and May was a United Kingdom (UK) company created in the mid-nineteenth century specifically to make matches. Their original Bryant and May Factory was located in Bow, London. They later opened other match factories in the United Kingdom and Australia. On 15th December 1909, Bryant & May, Australia’s first match factory at Church Street, Richmond, Victoria. was opened by The Honorable Alfred Deakin, Prime Minister of Australia, and Mrs. Deakin The Bryant & May Ltd factory in Church St Richmond is a listed building and has been converted to apartments following the closure of the Company 1980. Bryant & May's Ltd were influential in fighting against the dreadful disease known as Phossy jaw which was caused by white phosphorus used in the manufacture of the early matches. They were also the object of the 'Match Girls Strike' in London 1888, which won important improvements in working conditions and pay for the mostly female workforce working with the dangerous white phosphorus. The public were slow to purchase these red phosphorus sesquisulfide safety matches because of the higher price1 box of unused Bryant & May safety matches 'Greenlite' waterproof Greenlites / waterproof / matches / CONTENTS 47 / MADE IN AUSTRALIA BY BRYANT & MAY / E 2994 photograph of a man and woman beside a camp fire on the beachsafety matches, bryant & may pty ltd, phossy jaw disease, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, lights, lamps, tobacco, white phosphorous, red, phosphorus sesquisulfide, swedish match pty ltd, pitt william, savens henri, cahen emile david , richmond victoria,

Port of Portland Authority archiveFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Swagging a band saw (upper left, pencil). G2585 (upper left, pencil). Ray Glyde Creative Commercial & General Photography, 21 Prescott Terrace, Rose Park, South Australia. (Red stamp, lower right). G2585 (lower right, black pen).port of portland

Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) 6473 (lower right ) (pencil) Back: A show stand intended for promotional purposes. (upper left) (pencil). Photography by The Arthur Studion. Further copies always obtainable at 27 Commercial St, east. Mt Gambier (blue stamp) (lower right).port of portland

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Company Nursery, Dartmoor (upper left, pencil). 11 (lower right, pencil). Photography by The Arthur Studio. Further copies always available at 27 Commercial St. East, Mt. Gambier (lower right, purple stamp).port of portland

Port of Portland Authority archive.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: Company's Head Sawdoctor, K. Schultz at work (upper left) (pencil). G2611 (lower left, black pen). G2611 (lower right, pencil). Ray Glyde Creative Commercial & General Photography 21 Prescott Terrace Rose Park, South Australia (lower left, red stamp)port of portland

This is one of a dozen or so pictures of very early Ararat held by Langi Morgala Museum, and can be compared to a succession of later photographs to illustrate the growth of the town of Ararat. The date suggested by the inscription on the front is probably a reference to some other occurrence, since the street seems far to built-up for 1856-1860. The date is more likely the 1870s, or even the 1880sThis photograph, though not in good condition, is one of the few in the possession of Langi Morgala Museum that shows very early Ararat. It is of regional significance, which would be enhanced if a firmer date could be established. This cardboard-mounted large photograph is not in very good condition, but some parts of the image are still clear. There are permanent inscriptions on both front and back, not done in sympathy with the age and importance of the item.On front: "Note hitching posts and the old Turf Hotel, Barkly Street cont[illegible] / 1856-60". On back: museum stamp and photo numbers.barkly-street, ararat, horse, horse-driven, early-ararat, business, commercial

The photograph is taken from the balcony of Leopolds Hotel, as favoured by many photographers. This photograph features Barkly Street in Ararat during a busy day of business and commercial activity. The vehicles in this photograph enable an estimated date circa 1950's and the pedestrian traffic state of dress in the image suggest it was taken in the cooler months.Langi Morgala museum holds a succession of photos taken from this same vantage point, which allows a comparison of the main street of Ararat over 100 to 150 years. The growth and decline of businesses and perhaps government buildings can also be ascertained. Because of this comparison value, this photo is of regional significance.Black and white photograph of Barkly Street, Ararat. Notable feature is the Turf Hotel to right of image.barkly street, ararat, turf hotel, 1950s

Black and white postcard of Barkly Street, Ararat. The photo is taken from the Town Hall. The Commercial Hotel and its balcony are pictured on the right while the zig zag of the main street looks like a dirt road.Addressed to Mr G. Mitchell, Collins St, Melbourne also a letter written on the back of the postcard

Looking south along Main Road from the south side of the intersection of Bridge Street with Main Road. Anne Hunniford's Post Office and Burgoyne's store on left. Miss Harriet (Minnie) Williams's Cash Drapery Mart (est. 1902 and enlarged in 1906), also known as Eltham House on the right. Harriet (Minnie) Williams was born London, 1857, the daughter of George John Williams (1812-1895) and Jane Mansfield (1812-1895). In September 1885 she was operating Williams’s Drapery Establishment in premises on Main Road owned by R. Wallis who advertised them to let in September 1885. In 1902 she opened Williams’s Cash Drapery Mart at the southwest corner of Bridge Street and Main Road (opposite the Post Office), owned by W.J. Taylor. In 1906 she bought the premises and one quarter acre of land and expanded the business with a re-opening in April 1906. Harriet was also well-known and esteemed as an active worker in Methodist circles and also Superintendent of the Sunday School. Harriet fell ill in August 1907 and died 15 August. She is buried in Eltham Cemetery with her good friend Ada Ford. Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record (Vic. : 1902 - 1917), Friday 30 March 1906, page 5 ________________________________________ ELTHAM. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) For over three years Miss Williams has carried on a drapery business in very small and inconvenient premises opposite the Eltham post-office. Recently she bought the building and a quarter-acre of land from Mr. W. J. Taylor. Thus having a free hand, she at once matured plans to enlarge and improve the premises to make them suitable for her growing business. The result being that she consulted Mr Roach, contractor, of Heidelberg, put the matter in his hands, and now he has completed in a very satisfactory manner and up-to-date style extensive improvements. A large addition, of very neat and attractive design, with three large windows, has been built right along the front of the old building, and the counters and inside fittings are very neat and convenient, harmonizing well with the attractive outside appearance. Miss Williams has now got in a large now stock of goods, and is making extensive arrangements for a “reopening week," commencing 2nd April, during which time she will make 10 per cent reduction on all cash purchases in the form of gifts of that value. Miss Williams has gone to considerable expense and liability both, in the enlargement and improvement of the premises and in purchasing additional stock. We therefore trust that the public will stand by her by heartily and en masse patronizing her re-opening effort to show their appreciation of pluck in this advance movement. Google Street View Feb 2017: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.7191341,145.1462046,3a,50.5y,191.91h,88.27t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sARwwqEQfMSfH9oTWWapPgQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656This 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 '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 image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, main road, anne jane hunniford, burgoyne store, christopher watson, commercial bank of australia, drapery store, eltham house, harriet (minnie) williams, post office, watson's hotel, williams's cash drapery mart

Main Road looking north from Pitt Street. On the far left is Mrs Mary Ann Morris' house and shop and Hill's House. William Morris was the publican for the Eveyn Hotel which was on the opposite corner of Pitt Street and Main Road. Also believed to be the Scarce house at some stage, Mrs Emily Scarce was President of the Australian Women's National League. On the right is Webster's then the Commercial Bank of Australia branch, the Methodist Church just behind it on John Street. To the immediate right out of visibility is Watson's Eltham Hotel.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 '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 image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, main road, scarce house, cba bank, gas lamp, hill's house, hostelry, john street, methodist church, pitt street, websters house, mrs morris shop

Colour photographgrand garden chinese restaurant, luck street, main road, restaurants, commercial place, pizza pasta restaurant

Colour photographindustries, brougham street, nixon commercial plastering, tj's hairdressing and beauty supplies

Colour photographindustries, brougham street, nixon commercial plastering, diamond valley event and party hire, george apted and associates, yk torkkola constructions

Four colour photographs; two showing site works at the corner of Brougham Street and Main Road, one showing Michael Wilson Jeweller at 725 Main Road and one showing Victorian Artists Supplies at 715 Main Road, Elthameltham, brougham street, main road, michael wislon jeweler, victorian artists supplies

Four colour photographs; two showing site works at the corner of Brougham Street and Main Road, one showing Michael Wilson Jeweller at 725 Main Road and one showing Victorian Artists Supplies at 715 Main Road, Elthameltham, brougham street, main road, michael wislon jeweler, victorian artists supplies

Four colour photographs; two showing site works at the corner of Brougham Street and Main Road, one showing Michael Wilson Jeweller at 725 Main Road and one showing Victorian Artists Supplies at 715 Main Road, Elthameltham, brougham street, main road, michael wislon jeweler, victorian artists supplies

Shows the Commercial Bank of Australia on the Dudley Street intersection and part of the War Memorial on the left amongst the parked cars.In February 1968 an unknown person took a series of photos from the Eltham Hotel at Pitt Street heading north along Main Road through the shopping centre to just north of Elsa Court covering the length of the section of Main Road which was duplicated shortly thereafter. Shows the condition and environment of the streesscape of Main Road, Eltham immediately prior to the duplication between Pitt Street and Elsa Court through the shopping centre. Also shows a number of shops and businesses that operated at that time.Black and white photographduplication, eltham, main road, commercial bank, eltham, dudley street, shire of eltham war memorial, arthur street, shopping centre, eltham shire office