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Peterborough History Group
Document, James Meek et al, Curdies River, a poem
James Meek was one of the original settlers in the area. This poem is attributed to him.Poem showing James Meek's attachment to this area and in particular for the Curdies River estuary. Print out of an email from Michael Moore to Maree O'Connor with a poem called Curdies River by James Meekpeterborough, curdies river, james meek, curdies river estuary -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Equipment - Fishing equipment, basket
The fishing basket was the property of Felix Rosser an early settler and fisherman in Torquay.Felix Rosser was a well known early settler in Torquay. This fishing basket and equipment belonged to him.A wicker fishing basketfishing equipment, torquay victoria, felix rosser -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Yoke, 1890 (Approximate)
Used by early settler (Mr Chandler) for carrying water from creekWooden yoke to fit on man's shoulders. Iron chains attached to each end with hooks for pailswater carrying, tools -
Heytesbury District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Shire of Heytesbury, The Infiltrators :A History of the Heytesbury 1840-1920 by Jack S. Fletcher, First Edition 1985
The book relates to the triumphs & the achievements, the hardships & the tribulations, of the pioneers & settlers of the district.This book gives a detailed history of the Heytesbury district, including the settlerment of the townships of Port Campbell, Timboon, Princetown. This incorporates the development and establishment of industry, commerce, agriculture, education and social and religious events. Reference to families from the area are listed in index. This book is one of 2 by the author. The other accompanying book is titled "And We Who Followed: A History of the Heytesbury, 1921-1987", and follows "The Infiltrators".A tan hard cover book with title in gold lettering & a dust cover with a photo of a bullock team & wagon carting a large log, with two bullockies driving. The book has a locality map.contents,index,ledger entries & black & white photographschurches, education, agriculture, history, port campbell, pioneers, timboon, cobden, heytesbury, princetown, sports -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Pack saddle
Pack saddle as was used in the days that Australia was being opened up by settlersAs manufactured by Holden and FrostBrown leather pack saddle, steel hooks on the top for adding accessories. On this saddle there is a steel water cannister on one side and attached to the other is a general carry bag made from leatherHolden and Frostequine, civilian, packsaddle -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Wagon Road, c1970s
The old Wagon Road built 1876-1878. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke in 1974.The Wagon Road. Built 1876 – 8. The first settler’s road in the Ranges as apart from Dray Tracks. Was built through Jeeves Selection, Crown Allotment “C” named “Jeeves saddle” and removed the monopoly held over travel through the Gap. jeeves saddle, kalorama, road, wagon road, john lundy-clarke -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SHIRE OF MARONG 1864 - 1964, 1964
Shire of Marong 1864 - 1964. A history of the shire. Contains Two (2) maps of the area on the inside back and front covers. Another illustration shows the division of the Electoral Boundaries and the types of Flora in each riding. At the back is an illustration indicating the break-up of the area with the names of The First Settlers (?) in these area. Blue cover. 36 pages. With index. B&W photos.book, bendigo, marong shire -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Account book of William Reid, About 1850
William Reid was an early settler. Reid street, Rhyll was named after himSmall paper & cardboard beige coloured accounts ledger with pocket inside. Metal clip for closure on right side. Pages which had been used have been removed.Mr W. Reid, William Reid 373william reid, account books, ledger, reid street, rhyll, local identities -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, John David McHaffie
John and his brother, William were the first real settlers on Phillip Island.Black and white portrait of John David McHaffie.john david mchaffie, portrait, photographs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Notes - Digital Image, June Hall, Early Greensborough families from Cowlinge and other English locations, 2010_06
A list of early settlers in Greensborough and their English roots, particularly those from Cowlinge.Digital copy of black and white textpioneers, greensborough history, cowlinge -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Accessory - Personal Effects, lady's cream silk evening bag, c1900
This evening bag is an example of the skill and craftwork of the early settler women in the Shire of Moorabbin.A lady's cream silk lined evening bag. 'Dilly Bag' with cream hand-crocheted outer cover with drawstring and 4 crocheted balls at baseclothing, handbags, purses, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, dressmaking, craftwork, crochet-work, pioneers, market gardeners, evening wear, formal wear, silk, satin -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Personal Effects, lady's evening handbag, c1900
This evening bag is an example of the skill and craftwork of the early settler women in the Shire of Moorabbin. A lady's hand-crocheted, blue, evening bag with an 'Ivorine' clasp and frame and a 'chain' handle. The bag has a decorative fringe at base. craftwork, sewing, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond, cheltenham, personal effects, handbags, evening wear -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Dr W.H.Bossence, Dhurringile
History of settlers and lands owned by Winter-Irving and their descendants in the early 1800'sHistory of early settlersNo cover. white sheets of paper, black printing. Pages stapled together. Typed and photocopied. 17 pagesOn front sheet "Belongs to Tatura and District Historical Society" -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, John & Sarah Love Family
Original photograph of the Love family. Early settlers and philanthropists involved with the creation of Moyola. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr John Sweetman -- Deep Lead early settler and storekeeper 1870-1880-- Studio portrait
Deep Lead – Portrait John Sweetman early settler and storekeeper 1870-80stawell -
Peterborough History Group
Book, C.E.Sayers, Of Many Things, 1972
Book contains information about early Peterborough: survey and settlers, schools and wrecks.Provides insight into the early formation of the township of Peterborough and its terrain.Hardcover 188 page book with indexInscription "donated by Barry Jenkins"peterborough history, irvine family, peterborough school, shipwrecks, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, warrnambool, peterborough shipwreck -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Fac-Simile Chromo Litho Art Studio, 1886 (Approximate)
Presented to R. Snart, who was an early settler at Browns Plains, Rutherglen Shire.Framed print, coloured, of painting depicting Britannia with two attendants and assorted British Colonial women, border in aqua with names of colonies in heart shaped shields (40 of them). Brown polished timber frame with gold painted insert.In main painting: "Colonial and Indian / Exhibition / London 1886" On border on white background: "Presented / With a Commemorative Medal / To Robert Snart" RH side of white background: (signature) "Executive President" (signature) "Secretary to the Royal Commission"colonial exhibition, indian exhibition, royal commission, robert snart, britannia -
Trentham and District Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph of John Glen's horse
John Glen was an early settler in Tylden. John Glen was a farmer and a store ownerPhotograph of John Glen's horsetrentham, tylden, horse, glen -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Cedric Flower, Duck & cabbage tree: a pictorial history of clothes in Australia 1788-1914, 1968
157 p., black & white and colour illustrations, dust jacketnon-fictionclothing, australia social conditions -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
"Heath Hill" was built by the McIlwraith brothers in 1872. They were one of the early settlers on the Island.Coloured photograph showing "Heath Hill" which was the house of the McIlwraith family on the Rhyll-Newhaven Road.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, mcilwraith homestead -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Accessory - Personal Effects, lady's blue silk 'Dilly' bag, c1900
This evening bag is an example of the skill and craftwork of the early settler women in the Shire of Moorabbin c1900 A lady's blue silk 'dilly bag' with hand embroidered 'A' and with drawstring ties.c1900 The bag contains assorted ribbons c1960'A' embroidered on bagclothing, handbags, purses, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, dressmaking, craftwork, crochet-work, pioneers, market gardeners, evening wear, formal wear, silk, satin -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Ground: its Land and its People by Mick Woiwod published by Andrew Ross Museum, 2002
Kangaroo Ground's geology, original people, European settlers, plants used by Wurundjeri people26 leaves : ill., maps ; 30 cm.wurundjeri (australian people) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Miner's Right issued to James Oddie, 1903 - 1910
James Oddie was a prominent early settler of Ballarat. It is is thought this is the Miners' RIght for the Ballarat Observatory, Seven paper Miner's Rights issued by the State of Victoria. All are issued to James Oddie of Ballarat and relate to Registration Number 19578 Magpie Street Ballarat East. The original date of registration was 09 October 1890. The Miner's Rights are printed with handwritten inclusions. .1) Book no 720. No, 23. 23 September 1899. Signed F. Bell Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .2) Book no 1307. No, 194. 12 February 1903. Signed (W.G. Ogden?) Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .3) Book no 1329. No, 228. 13 February 1904. Signed F.B. Bell Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .4) Book no 1594. No, 2. 5 February 1907. Signed D.P. Mannix, Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .5) Book no 1594. No, 2. 12 February 1908. Signed F.B. Bell, Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .6) Book no 1936. No, 234. 12 February 1909. Signed F.B. Bell, Receiver of Revenue. Signed L. Tong, Registrar .7) Book no 1958. No. 117. 10 February 1910. Signed F. Bell, Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrarballarat, james oddie, oddie, mining, miner's right, bell, christy, tong, mapgpie street, mannix -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Dairy Equipment, enamel jug with lid, c1900
This white enamel jug was used to store milk, by early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire A typical enamel milk jug used by early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900A white enamel jug with a lid and wire loop carrying handledairy, dairy farmers, milk, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, cheltenham, containers milk -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Equipment - Dairy Equipment, cheese cutter
This cheese cutter was made and used by an early settler family in Moorabbin Shire c 1900Early settler families in Moorabbin Shire were self sufficient making their own tools , kitchen equipment, and clothing while they established market gardens, dairy farms , poultry farms, orchards and flower nurseries. Each family had a 'house cow ' to provide dairy products of milk, cheese, cream and butter.A wooden frame with wire cross pattern for cutting cheesecheese cutter, equipment, box cottage, dairy -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Bridging the Gap, 1971
To record events as they happened and the way early settlers and families lived in the are known as "The Shire of Goulburn".Orange dust cover, white strip and writing. Sketches, in black, of Cobb & Co, mining, bridges, wineries, Nagambiemajor mitchell, nagambie, graytown, whroo, joyce hammond -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Bellbrae Cemetery Memorial Exhibition 2015
Photograph is a studio portrait of George "Pop" Dridan and his wife, early settlers at Bellbra.George Dridan and his wife came to Bellbrae from Amphitheatre and purchased a small farm in Menzal Road Jan Juc. Their daughter Lena married William Cunningham who ran the Bellbrae Post Office and Store from 1940 to 1973. George was a trustee of the Bellbrae Cemetery Trust from 1925 to 1929.Black and white photograph -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Georgiana McHaffie
Georgiana kept a diary which is a reliable source of information on the lives of the first settlers in Phillip Island.Large black and white photograph of Georgiana McHaffie as a studio portraitgeorgiana mchaffie, photographs, pioneers, diaries, portrait -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Solomon and bardwell, Holmes Family
The Coghills were early settlers in the Ballarat district, with Coghill's Creek being named after them. .1) Three men pose for a studio photograph taken in Melbourne. From left to right the men are: Willie [Lawrence's son William Henry Carter Holmes (1867 - 1928)]; Edward Carter Holmes (1822 -1886); Lawrence Carter Holmes (1829 - 1935). .2) A man sits in a studio photograph taken in Ballarat. The man is Robert Reid who married Adelaide Helen Holmes in 1857. Adelaide was the sister of Catherine Dorothy Holmes who married William Coghill and lived at Coghill's Creek near Ballarat. .1) Verso: "Willie, Uncle Teddy and Father" .2) "I think this could be the same person as the one designated "Uncle Teddy" on the other photo. What do you think?" Photographer: Solomon and Bardwell. No.4938.holmes family archive, coghill, ballarat, william carter holmes, edward carter holmes, lawrence carter holmes, robert reid -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, baby's lace bonnet, c1900
This baby’s bonnet is an example of the lace making and dressmaking skills of the early settler women in the Shire of Moorabbin A hand made lace and net lined baby's bonnetdressmaking, lacework, craftwork, lace, mooabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners