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Clunes Museum
Photograph, 1997
PHOTOGRAPH OF RICHARD PICKFORD (SON OF JOHN PICKFORD) TAKEN AT GOVERNMENT BRIDGE, CRESWICK ROAD CLUNES, ON A VISIT TO CLUNES IN 1997. SIXTH GENERATION PICKFORD FAMILY.THIS PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT BRIDGE IN 1997. PHOTOGRAPH IS OF RICHARD PICKFORD, SON OF JOHN PICKFORD.SEE OVERlocal history, photography, photographs, bridges -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Still Image, 1956 -1968
Subject: Creswick 1956 . 8 brown envelopes marked Run 4 -3 No. 31 - 42 of c.45 prints total. 2 empty brown envelopes marked run 4 no.38 -39, and run 6 no. 85-87. 5 loose black and white prints. Subject: Lower Glenelg Plantation . 2 brown envelopes marked Run 1. No. 26-27. Stored in a brown cardboard file box marked Creswick 1968 Project.Aerial Photographs -
Clunes Museum
Administrative record - MINUTE BOOKS
EXTRACTS FROM MINUTE BOOKS FROM MUNICIPALITY OF CLUNES, COMPILED BY CON WEIKHARDT 52 PAGES FROM 13/12/1860 TO 02/10/1867 INCLUDING DETAILS OF INAUGURAL MEETING THE PAPERS ARE IN AN ENVELOPE ADDRESSED TO MRS. LENA WATTLEWORTH, CRESWICK HOSPITAL NURSING HOMEON TOP OF ENVELOPE HANDWRITTEN" CLUNES COUNCIL MINUTES, WATER SCHEME FOR MINES ON SEPARATE HANDWRITTEN SHEET" ON LEFT HAND CORNER A STAMP: " CLUNES MUSEUM WILLIAM BARKELL MEMORIAL, ARTS & HISTORIC CENTRE INC, 36 FRASER STREET CLUNES 3370 con weickhardt, lena wattleworth, municipality of clunes, water scheme for mines -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, F.W. Calaby, Letters from F.W. Calaby to School of Mines Ballarat, 18/07/1910
Clementston is a small gold town to the north of Creswick, Victoria. Formerly known as Beaconsfield, the Beaconsfield gold mining mullock heap is probably the sole remaining remnant of the village.Hand written noteClemontston 11/7/1910 Mr F.W. Martell Ser Sir, I am sending in a parcel of gold for smeling and sale with Mr Tolliday. Yours Faithfully F.W. Calaby. Clemontston, July, 18th 1910 Mr F.J. Martell Dear Sir I received your letter with cheque for 10 poinds 3 shillings 7 pence, also receipt for 5 shillings charges and I am very much obliged to you. Yours faithfully F.W. Calabyf.w. calaby, frederick martell, clementston, beacsonfield -
Clunes Museum
Plan, 23RD SEPTEMBER,1854
GEOLOGICAL SKETCH PLAN AND LETTER FOR TWO RIGHTS CLAIMED BY DONALD CAMERON AT "CLUNES" - 320 ACRES IN THE WEST SIDE OF "CRESWICK CREEK" AND 160 ACRES IN EAST SIDE.1 .2 HANDWRITTEN GEOLOGICAL SKETCH/PLAN COMBINED WITH CORRESPONDENCE DATED 23 SEPTEMBER 1854 - FROM THOMAS BURR, SURVEYOR, 1854 AND PROVIDED TO THE SURVEYOR GENERAL. IT RELATED TO TWO RIGHTS CLAIMS BY PRESCRIPTION OF DONALD CAMERON ESQ.local history, plan, donald cameron, thomas burr, gold mining -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Photograph - Forests Commission of Victoria - Creswick Plantation, 3 booklets of Photographs presented to the delegates to the 1928 Empire Forestry Conference, 1928
This is a folio of photographs of the Creswick Plantations presented to the 1928 Empire Forestry Conference. related to item 1434. 2 additional folios -State Nursery Macedon. Ballarat Botanic Gardens. Photographs of mature specimens of timber trees from the State plantation Creswick, the State Nursery Macedon and the Ballarat Botanic Gardens. Photographs loosely bound into 3 sets. 2 x dark brown loose covers, 1 x dark green loose cover, bound with coloured embroidery thread.PhotographsPresented to the delegates to the 1928 Empire Forestry conference by the Forests Commission of Victoria -
Creswick Museum
The Dead Man's Penny
The Dead Man's Penny is a commenorative medallion presented to next of kin of men and women who died during \world War One.The Bronze medallion features an image of Lady Britannia surrounded by two dolphins (representing Britain's sea power) and a lion (representing Britain) standing over a defeated eagle (symbolising Germany). Around the outer edge are the words 'He died for freedom and honour'. Next to Lady Britannia is the deceased Soldier's name, with no rank provided to show equality in their sacrifice. The Dead Man's Penny was accompanied by a letter from King George V, stating 'I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War'.William Hendric 3373 Enlisted 3/8/1915 Embarked ex-Brisbane on H.M.A.T "Sea Bas" 4th Pioneer Battalion A.I.F. Born 1994 Died 1st April 1918 Foster Mother: Mrs J Charlesworth, Creswick. (Cabbage Tree)The Bronze Medallion Features an image of Lady Britania surrounded by two dolphinsInscribed William Hendricww1, creswick, hendric, 4th pioneer battalion a.i.f -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Sample, 1902
This sample is of a quarter disc section of sequioa planted in 1902 at Creswick State Nursery in Sawpit Gully by John Johnstone. Cut down in 2015 to make the La Gerche sculpture.Wood Specimen -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WEICKHARDT'S TANK
TANK MADE FOR THE CRESWICK NURSERY- 10,000 GALLONS - 14 FEET 3 INCHES WIDE X 10 FEET 6 INCHES MADE OF 22 GAUGE GALVANISED IRON.PHOTOGRAPH OF GROUP OF MEN AND CHILDREN [INCLUDES CARL AND FRITZ WEICKHARDT] WITH A LARGE TANK MADE AT WEICKHARDT'S TANK FACTORY IN FRASER STREET, CLUNES. .1 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON MATT BOARD .2 PHOTO PRINT OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHphotography, shops -weickhardt's tank factory., weickhardt, weickhardt tank, champion tankmaker -
Clunes Museum
Document - BOOK / EXTRACTS, 1970
CREAM COVER WIRE BOUND STUDENTS BOOK CONTAINING EXTRACTS HISTORICAL EVENTS 1839 - 1971. HANDWRITTEN BOOK No 1 BOOK No 2 THE PASTORAL ERA 1839 - 51 CRESWICK ADVERTISER THE GOLD ERA 1851 - 1900 CLUNES GUARDIAN AFTER GOLD 1900 - 1972 ARGUSlocal history, document, local goverment, mining, local events -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, HORNBY - CLUNES
BLACK AND WHITE ORIGINAL PHOTO OF 8 MONTH OLD BERYL CAMPBELL.LITTLE BERYL CAMPBELL 8 MONTH CHRIS' LITTLE DAUGHTER. HOPE YOU'LL GET THESE FOR XMAS. IF FOUND RETURN TO MRS. C. CAMPBELL GLENDARUEL P.O VIA CRESWICK VICTORIA AUST.local history, photography, photographs, early citizens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH HOSPITAL, 1948
THE NEW CLUNES HOSPITAL WAS BUILT ON BALLARAT ROAD AFTER THE PREVIOUS HOSPITAL ON CRESWICK ROAD WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE IN 1944. THE NEW HOSPITAL WAS OPENED IN MARCH 1948 BY THE HONOURABLE JOHN CAIN M.L.A.BLACK AND WHITE SMALL PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES NEW HOSPITAL. TELEGRAPH POLE IN FRONT - PART OF ELM TREE ON LEFT HAND SIDE.DISTRICT HOSPITAL CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, hospital -
Woods' Farming and Heritage Museum
Hanging Lamp
Belonged to the Alison, John & Michael Woods' mothers parents, John & Eliza James. They lived in Napier Street Creswick. It is believed they may have bought it after moving into this house about 1909Belonged to the Grandparents of the Museum owners.Decorative brass kerosene lantern, suspended from ceiling by brass chains with a frosted glass hood and glass crystal skirt. Nilhanging lamp. kerosene lamp. hanging kerosene lamp. hanging brass lamp. brass hanging lamp. -
Clunes Museum
Programme - WORDS IN WINTER, PETAGLEN PRINT
.1 BOOKLET "WORDS IN WINTER"AUGUST 2009 BLUE COVER CRESWICK DAYLESFORD, HEPBURN CLUNES TRENTHAM .2 BOOKLET "WORDS IN WINTER" BEIGE COVERCRESWICK DAYLESFORD HEPBURN CLUNES TRENTHAM AUGUST 2010 .3 A4 FOLDED TO A5 "WORDS IN WINTER"2010, WHITE WITH BLACK PRINTING PROGRAMwords in winter, program -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, A. Gordon Spittle [and Harry Holmes?] , 1916, 23/03/1916
Gordon Spittle was the youngest of Three brothers. He grew up in Creswick and attended Creswick Grammar School. Gordon purchased 'Mt Cavern' in 1912. It had 4 years of a 10 year lease to run. His mother and father took delivery of it on 1 April 1916. They lived there and farmed it until Gordon returned from active service in May 1919. S. Gordon Spittle married Violet Holmes and both lived at "Mt Cavern" until their deaths. Gordon died in 1942 aged 51. Violet Holmes-Spittle died in 1949 aged 56. Handwritten lower front 'Do we look down hearted?' Handwritten verso 'Egypt, March 23rd 1916. Dear Mrs Troup. Your very fine and interesting letter dated Feb 15th came to hand to-day and needless to add was delighted to receive it, and can promise you that I'll answer it at my earliest opportunity. We are now having a better time since we came to this part, as we are able to enjoy a little of city life, although we have a good deal more work to do, & which is mostly carting goods to & from the ships & railway stations etc, all of which is interesting & quite a change from our life on the Desert. Hope this card finds you in good health. I will now have to say au revoir for the present with kindest regards to Mr Troup, self and family. From your very sincere friends, A. Gordon Spittle."Two uniformed Australian soldiers pose for a photograph during World War One.chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, spittle, gordon spittle -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, The Ascot (Victoria) Soldiers
Gordon Spittle was the youngest of Three brothers. He grew up in Creswick and attended Creswick Grammar School. Gordon purchased 'Mt Cavern' in 1912. It had 4 years of a 10 year lease to run. His mother and father took delivery of it on 1 April 1916. They lived there and farmed it until Gordon returned from active service in May 1919. He married Violet Holmes and both lived at "Mt Cavern" until their deaths. Gordon died in 1942 aged 51. Violet Holmes-Spittle died in 1949 aged 56. Image of eight Australian soldiers during World War One. They stand in front of damaged palm trees alongside their horses. Each of the soldiers are from Ascot, Victoria. They are Harry [Holmes], Jack Nase, Harold Reid, Gordon Spittle, Les Walters, Archie May, Frank Thomas, Joe Fawcett.'Verso 'A group of the Ascot boy. Taken with our own horses. from left to right:- Harry [Holmes], Jack Nase, Harold Reid, Gordon Spittle, Les Walters, Archie May, Frank Thomas, Joe Fawcett.'chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, ascot, harry holmes, gordon spittle, les walters, archie may, frank thomas. mase, reif, spittle, walters, may, thomas, fawcett -
Clunes Museum
Document - SURVEYORS MAP, A.C.BROOKS. GOVERNMENT PRINTER MELBOURNE, 1937
NO.2 COPY OF NOTES TAKEN FROM DIARY 1865 THOUGHT TO BE WRITTEN BY JESSE HOARE SMITH WHO WAS A SURVEYOR AT CLUNES AT THE TIME. DIARY TURNED UP IN NORTH QUEENSLAND AND NOW IN POSSESSION OF A CRESWICK MAN.NO.1 SURVEYORS MAP TALBOT AND SURROUNDING TOWNS 1937. NO.2 DIARY NOTES 1865 THOUGHT TO BE WRITTEN BY JESSE HOARE SMITHlocal history, documents, maps, weickhardt, wattleworth -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - STICKER BEAUT UTE
YELLOW STICKER: THE WORD HAS FINALLY GOT AROUND THAT THE CLUNES BEAUT UTE COMP'S BACK IN TOWN THEY WASHED THEIR UTES AND SHINED THEIR WHEELS THEY ALL WANT THE RUSH THE WINNERS FEELS SO DROP THE CLUTCH, DON'T MISS A GEAR '97 IS MY YEAR AT THE CLUNES AGRICULTURAL SHOW SPONSORED BY CRESWICK TYRE POWER beaut ute competition, creswick tyre power -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photographs - black and white, David Coghill Holmes
Five photographs of David Holmes20303.1 image has been cropped from another group photograph. It is David Coghill Holmes (1829 - 1950) from Ascot. Son of Harry and Edith Holmes..1 has writing in pencil on the back ' Mr W Holmes Ascot P O via Creswick Vic' H Dk Brown Wavy E Blue C Fair D White Shirt chatham-holmes collection, david holmes, david coghill holmes -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Map, c.1930?
30 topographical maps, etc dating from 1930's. Subjects: Bendigo, Bendock, Castlemaine, Colbinabbin, Corio, Creswick, Dartmoor, Daylesford, Dunolly, Geelong, Gembrook, Glenmaggie, Juliet, Kaye, Maryborough, Murchison, Ringwood, Stratford, WalhallaMapsSchool of Botany, Univerity of Melbourne -
Federation University Art Collection
Acrylic on Paper, [Roadscape] by Bert Flugelman, 1962
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. Donated to Federation University Australia in memory of Dr Janis M.G. Fraillon, Creswick, 1990-2002.Framed painting of a roadscape. art, artwork, flugelman, herbert flugelman, available -
Creswick Museum
pottery vase, about 1970
Early vase made by Doug Alexander, who started Springmount Pottery in 1970.A rare early piece, possibly made before he actually started Springmount Pottery. Doug Alexander became one of Australia's most respected potters.Pottery vase made by Doug Alexander about 1970.Potters impressed mark of "A"doug alexander, springmount pottery, creswick, ceramic, potter -
Creswick Museum
pottery vase, Circa 1970
Early vase thrown by Doug Alexander who began Springmount Pottery in 1970.A rare early piece, possibly made before he actually started Springmount Pottery. Doug Alexander became one of Australia's most respected potters.Pottery vase, sloped, made by Doug Alexander about 1970.Impressed marker's mark "A".doug alexander, springmount pottery, creswick, ceramic, potter -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour prints and negatives, Denise Johnstone, Tree Climbing, c. 1998
19 colour photographs of students climbing trees.students, tree climbing, arboriculture, creswick, johnston -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Work on paper - book, Eureka Stockade Centenary December 3: 1854 -1954
The book of Thomas Kennedy’s March from Creswick’s Creek by Harry.H. Pearce was published in a limited edition of 300 for the centenary of Eureka in 1954.non-fictionThe book of Thomas Kennedy’s March from Creswick’s Creek by Harry.H. Pearce was published in a limited edition of 300 for the centenary of Eureka in 1954. creswick, eureka stockade, ballarat, kennedy, rams skull press -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Alexander Peacock
Alexander Peacock was born in Creswick, Victoria in 1861. Upon leaving school he mined and was legal manager of mining companies in Ballarat. In 1882 he joined the Creswick branch of the Australian Natives' Association (ANA) and became branch secretary. He stood for parlimnet in March 189 and was elected to the Legislative Assembly representing Clunes and Allandale. Peacock assisted in the establishment f the Clunes Branch of the Ballarat School of MInes which opened in 1890. He was one of the Victorian delegates to teh Federal Convention in 1897. He laid the foundation stone of the new SMB Classroom building in 1899 while MInister for Public Instruction. Three photographs of Alexander Peacock. .1) Portrait of Alexander Peacock printed from an original .2) Portrait of Alexander Peacock in a jacket, balding and with a moustache. Photo is printed from an original. .3) Portrait of Alexander Peacock in a top hat and tails, holding a walking stick. Photo is printed from an original.alexander peacock, australian natives' association, ana, ballarat school of mines, parliamentarian, legislative assembly, mininster for public instruction, minister for education -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Unusual sight of tram in a paddock", 5/07/1988 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 5/7/1988, page 11 of replica Melbourne Zoo horse tram 269 at Daryl Hawksworth's Swiss Mountain Hotel on the Glenelg Highway between Creswick and Daylesford. Mentions use of tram at Kilmore, proposed use at Ballarat but coupling problems and soon to return to Kilmore.trams, tramways, zoo tram, kilmore, swiss mountain hotel, daryl hawksworth, horse trams -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Sign - Magnetic sign
The Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania sold all its residential camps operated by UC Camping in June 2023. They were Grantville, Westernport Bay; Norval, Grampions/Gariwerd; Merricks Lodge, Mornington Peninsula and Adekate Camp, Creswick.White magnetic sign with the UCA symbol at the top, taupe coloured text and yellow and green images."Uniting Church in Australia SYNOD OF VICTORIA AND TASMANIA" "UC CAMMPING creating opportunities www.uccamping.org.au"uc camping -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Nursery catalogues, Nursery Catalogues: booklets & foolscap sheets
nurseries, plant nomenclaturenurseries, plant nomenclature -
Federation University Historical Collection
Manual - Manual - Deutscher Mower, ZILLES COLLECTION: Owner's Manual for Duetscher TE910 Ride-On Mower
Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. H F Deutscher Pty Ltd were the manufacturers of lawn mowers. They were at 711 Creswick Road, Ballarat but now are at 731 Creswick Road Wendouree. They have been making petrol mowers since the 1950s. Their history began when a golf club asked them to build a mower that was able to cut long grass. Since then they have produced many different models of hand and ride-on mowers.A4 booklet - 10 pages. Photographs of sections referred to. Draft copies and original photographszilles printers, deutscher, ballarat, petrol mowers, ride-on mowers, lawn mower