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Mount Evelyn History GroupBook Aboriginal Database, Tarcoola Press, Birrarung Database, Published 2012
... 'The Battle of Yering' by Margo Heeley; photograph 'The Yarra River... 'The Battle of Yering' by Margo Heeley; photograph 'The Yarra River ...Book with information on the history of the Wurundjeri people of the Yarra Valley, from the time of first European contact, arranged according to topic, e.g. law, ceremony, language, lifestyle, personalities, reconcilation.Sepia toned soft cover book with illustrations: engraving 'The Battle of Yering' by Margo Heeley; photograph 'The Yarra River' by Mick Woiwod'; sketch 'When Blacks First Saw Ships' by Tommy McCrae. Top: 'Birrarung Database' Bottom: 'compiled by Mick Woiwod Published by Tarcoola Press'aborigine, wurundjeri, woiwurrung, yarra, birrarung, woiwod -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Short Road Ferry ticket, c.1974
... across the narrowest section of the Yarra River to the bottom...A single trip 15 cent ticket for crossing the Yarra River... the narrowest section of the Yarra River to the bottom of the Strand ...From the collection of Warren DOUBLEDAY. The short Road ferry ran between the end of Williamstown Road in Port Melbourne across the narrowest section of the Yarra River to the bottom of the Strand in Williamstown. The name came from it being the 'short road' between the two places. There was a type of ferry service in operation from around 1873 which was modernised in the 20th century to take cars and trucks across the river. It was operated by two heavy chains which sank to the river bed to allow ships to pass.A single trip 15 cent ticket for crossing the Yarra River from Williamstown on the Short Road Ferry. The off white ticket has two diagonal blue stripes and the number F 048261 printed on the side. transport - ferries, short road ferry, williamstown, transport - motor vehicles -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Short Road Ferry ticket, c.1974
... across the narrowest section of the Yarra River to the bottom...A single trip 15 cent ticket for crossing the Yarra River... the narrowest section of the Yarra River to the bottom of the Strand ...From the collection of Warren DOUBLEDAY. The Short Road ferry ran between the end of Williamstown Road in Port Melbourne across the narrowest section of the Yarra River to the bottom of the Strand in Williamstown. The name came from it being the 'short road' between the two places. There was a type of ferry service in operation from around 1873 which was modernised in the 20th century to take cars and trucks across the river. It was operated by two heavy chains which sank to the river bed to allow ships to pass.A single trip 15 cent ticket for crossing the Yarra River from Williamstown on the Short Road Ferry. The off white ticket has two diagonal blue stripes and the number P016322 printed on the side. transport - ferries, short road ferry, williamstown, transport - motor vehicles -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Aerial view of River Yarra and Victoria Dock, 1920s
... Aerial view of River Yarra and Victoria Dock...Copy of aerial photo of River Yarra and Victoria Dock... transport - shipping Copy of aerial photo of River Yarra ...Copy of aerial photo of River Yarra and Victoria Dock, 1920s; pasted onto A4 sheet with computer graphics bordertransport - shipping -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Williamstown 'Short Road' ferry (punt) crossing the Yarra River, 1950s
... Williamstown 'Short Road' ferry (punt) crossing the Yarra...' ferry (punt) crossing the Yarra River from Newport to Port...' ferry (punt) crossing the Yarra River from Newport to Port ...copied from a photograph held by the City of Port PhillipLaser copy of photograph of the Williamstown 'Short Road' ferry (punt) crossing the Yarra River from Newport to Port Melbourne's Williamstown Road.transport - ferries -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - WES HARRY COLLECTION: 7 POSTCARDS, 1905 - 09
... River Yarra... Victoria, (coloured) (e) Fairy Bend, River Yarra, Warburton (colour... Fairy bend River Yarra Warburton Bourke Street 8 hours day Group ...Group of seven postcards, three of them depict actresses and four are of various scenes around Victoria. (a) Miss Billie Bourke, (b) Carrie Moore, © Miss Carrie Moore as 'Honour in' Tom Jones ', (d) Bourke street on 8 hours day, Melbourne Victoria, (coloured) (e) Fairy Bend, River Yarra, Warburton (colour) (f) Werribee Gorge near Bacchus Marsh Victoria (colour) (g) Lawn Gardens, Flemington, Melbourne (colour).postcard, photograph, various themes, billie bourke, carrie moore, actresses, theatre, melbourne, flemington, werribee gorge, bacchus marsh, fairy bend, river yarra, warburton, bourke street, 8 hours day -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH OF ROWING TEAM, 1920
... Yarra River... on the Yarra River Melbourne showing city buildings in the background... ORGANIZATION Club/society rowing team Rowing Team Yarra River ...Black and white photograph of an 8 man rowing team on the Yarra River Melbourne showing city buildings in the background, mounted on grey card within a thin black wooden frame, markings read 'Burlington Melb'Burlington Melborganization, club/society, rowing team, rowing team, yarra river, burlington -
Bay Steamers Maritime Museum
Framed photograph, Lindsay Rex, S. T. Wattle on low loader passing under Bolte bridge, 22/10/2009
... river yarra... the River Yarra to its temporary storage and restoration site... the River Yarra to its temporary storage and restoration site ...Photogtoraph taken during the removal of Wattle from the River Yarra to its temporary storage and restoration site at No 24 South Wharf, Port Melbourne. A very significant moment in the life of the Wattle as this was the first day of the major restoration project that continues from 2009 through 2012 aiming to finish in mid 2013. Prior to this restoration project there was a long lead up to find funding and resources to restore the Wattle and ensure that Wattle was not scrapped. The majority of this preparation and restoration work was and continues to be completed by volunteers.Gilded wooden frame around a colour photograph. Steam Tug Wattle facing aft on a low loader which is passing under the Bolte Bridge. This was towards the end of the tug's land journey from Victoria Harbour to 24 South Wharf.wattle, bolte bridge, river yarra, steam tug, restoration, low loader, port melbourne -
Bay Steamers Maritime MuseumFramed photograph, Ronald Mason, S.T.Wattle being lifted by two cranes from the Yarra River, 10/2009
... S.T.Wattle being lifted by two cranes from the Yarra River...river yarra... the River Yarra by two mobile cranes, the vessel is suspended above... being lifted by two cranes from the Yarra River onto 24 South... the River Yarra by two mobile cranes, the vessel is suspended above ...Photo taken on the day of the Wattle's removal from the River Yarra by two mobile cranes, the vessel is suspended above the river. A very significant moment in the life of the Wattle as this was the first day of the major restoration project that continues from 2009 through 2012 aiming to finish in mid 2013. Prior to this restoration project there was a long lead up to find funding and resources to restore the Wattle and ensure that Wattle was not scrapped. The majority of this preparation and restoration work was and continues to be completed by volunteers.Colour photograph in a gilded wooden frame. S.T. Wattle being lifted by two cranes from the Yarra River onto 24 South Wharf. A number of crew can been seen wearing safety attire assisting with the manouvering of the vessel.photograph, wattle, river yarra, mobile crane, crane, steam tug, volunteers, bay steamers maritime museum, 2009 -
Bay Steamers Maritime MuseumPhotograph - Framed Photograph, S.T.Wattle up on blocks at 19 South Wharf at commencement of restoration. October 2009, 10/2009
... river yarra... viewed from her port quarter and facing the Yarra River.... steamers maritime museum river yarra port of melbourne Coloured ...Beginning of the long-awaited restoration by Bay Steamers volunteers. A very significant moment in the life of the Wattle as this was the first day of the major restoration project that commenced in October 2009 and continued to 2020. Prior to this restoration project there was a long lead up to find funding and resources to restore the Wattle and ensure that the ship was not scrapped. The majority of this preparation and restoration work was and continues to be completed by volunteers. Photograph shows the state of the vessel up on blocks and prior to the start of hull restoration in October 2009.Coloured photograph in gilded wooden frame shows Wattle viewed from her port quarter and facing the Yarra River.steamer wattle, steam tug, wattle, restoration, volunteers, bay steamers maritime museum, river yarra, port of melbourne -
Yarra Ranges Regional MuseumPhotograph, Rational Dress Picnic, Fernshaw, Vic Watt's River, c. 1895
This is an early stereoview by George Rose. The women in the picture wears 'Rational Dress', which referes to a dress reform during the late Victorian era. THe reform was particulally realted to womens undergarments which were modified to be more comfortable and less restrictive. Stereographic photo - Rational Dress Picnic, Fernshaw, VIC., Watts River Printed in brown along left edge : Rose's Stereoscopic Views,- / Australian Seriies. Printed in brown along right edge: Sold only by George Rose, - / Publisher, Windsor, Melbourne. Printed underneith image: 743, Rational Dress Picnic, Fernshaw, VIC, Watts Riverrose series, fernshaw, rational dress, watts river -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Model, HMAS Yarra FO7/45 - River Class Frigate
... HMAS Yarra FO7/45 - River Class Frigate...A moded of HMAS Yarra F07/45 River Class Frigate under... Cerberus Collection A moded of HMAS Yarra F07/45 River Class ...A moded of HMAS Yarra F07/45 River Class Frigate under glass cover.Made in Williamstown and lauched on the 30th September 1958. It was decommisioned on the 22nd January 1985hmas yarra, model, cerberus collection -
Robin Boyd FoundationDocument - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Queen’s Wharf, 1966
... – Yarra River – Queen's Bridge' in The Book of Melbourne ...Boyd takes a brief look at the oldest part of Melbourne, and the Customs House.Published as a chapter titled 'Customs House – Yarra River – Queen's Bridge' in The Book of Melbourne and Canberra, The Griffin Press, Adelaide 1966Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 1 pagecustoms house, melbourne, robert russell, old st james cathedral, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd FoundationSlide, Robin Boyd, 1967
... Colour slide in a mount. Possibly Yarra river across... river across to Richmond from Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra ...Colour slide in a mount. Possibly Yarra river across to Richmond from Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra, Victoria, AustraliaMade in Australia / 30 / JUN 67M6 / Encircled 48 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesLetter, Department of Public Works, 11/3/1864
... yarra river...Letter re unsafe state of bridge over Yarra River... Yarra River This is a photocopy of the original letter which ...Letter re unsafe state of bridge over Yarra River This is a photocopy of the original letter which was written by A. Gable (?) on behalf of the Inspector General of Public Works. It comments on the unsafe state of the bridge over the Yarra River by the Botanic Gardens. Provided by Diane Nicholas Librarian at Hawthorn Library 1994Letter from Department of Public Works to Secretary of Horticultural Societybridge, yarra river, unsafe bridge, bridge safety melbourne, bridge safety 1800s, a. gable, inspector general of public works -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Rose Stereographers Armadale Victoria, 1920 - 30 c
... Sepia toned postcard showing white wooden bridge over Yarra... toned postcard showing white wooden bridge over Yarra River ...The writer of the message on back of card was a Miss Ruth Catt who boarded with the family of Vic and Myrtle Fish of Roadknight St Lakes Entrance in the 1920 - 30 She was a teacher at the Bunga Creek State School East of Lakes Entrance and walked through the bush to schoolSepia toned postcard showing white wooden bridge over Yarra River with hill at back densely wooded shrubbery along river bank and rocky foreground at Warburton VictoriaThe Rose Series P3643 The Beautiful Yarra Warburton Victoriasocial history, fundraising -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Mixed Media (installation): John R. NEESON (b.1956 AUS), John R Neeson, Riverbend Project, 2015
... ekphrasis 2016, neeson, easel, oil painting, yarra river...Wooden easel holding an oil on board painting of the Yarra..., neeson, easel, oil painting, yarra river, digital photograph ...John R Neeson was a Laughing Waters Artist in Residence in 2015. During his residency Neeson made site specific trompe-l’oeil paintings and time based videos that referenced the changes of light upon the Knox architecture and the environment of Laughing Waters.Wooden easel holding an oil on board painting of the Yarra River and surrounding landscape at Laughing Waters (detailed view). Behind the painting and easel is a digital photograph of the painting and easel in situ in the landscape. The photograph is printed on aluminium. No inscriptions and markingsekphrasis 2016, neeson, easel, oil painting, yarra river, digital photograph, landscape, in situ, site specific, riverbend -
Nillumbik Shire CouncilPainting: Guy STUART (b.1942 ACT), Guy Stuart, Tunnel by the Yarra, 2004
... An abstract painting of the Yarra River from Pound Bend... of the Yarra River from Pound Bend in Warrandyte. The painting is quite ...An abstract painting of the Yarra River from Pound Bend in Warrandyte. The painting is quite expressive, linear and gestural in style. Muted, neutral tones of greens, browns and reds. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Booklet, Beardsell, David et al, The Yarra : a natural treasure, 1999
... Ecology -- Victoria -- Yarra River Valley. | Habitat... River Valley. | Habitat (Ecology) -- Victoria -- Yarra River ...Discusses the variations of the Yarra River over the years, its plant and animal life.x, 66 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm.Discusses the variations of the Yarra River over the years, its plant and animal life.ecology -- victoria -- yarra river valley. | habitat (ecology) -- victoria -- yarra river valley. | zoology -- victoria -- yarra river valley. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Bridges of the Yarra, c1986
... yarra river... Mitcham melbourne yarra river bridges Sketches (some annotated ...Sketches (some annotated) of 56 bridges and river crossings.Sketches (some annotated) of 56 bridges and river crossings.Sketches (some annotated) of 56 bridges and river crossings.yarra river, bridges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Melbourne's water; a community problem, 1968
Collection of papers relating to Melbourne's future water needs by Leigh Blackburn with map extractsCollection of papers relating to Melbourne's future water needs by Leigh Blackburn with map extracts defining the area the author considers the most suitable for the development of future water resources and the dangers of the Lower Yarra Dam proposals.Collection of papers relating to Melbourne's future water needs by Leigh Blackburn with map extracts water supply, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, state rivers and water supply commission, lower yarra dam -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Correspondence, Anderson's Station, 2/10/1842
... yarra river... of neighbouring runs bordered by the Yarra River.... ross station yarra river agriculture pioneers deep creek ...Photocopy of a letter from James Anderson dated 2 October 1842 complaining of incursions by stock of Major Newman on Anderson's adjoining land. Includes sketch map of relative locations of neighbouring runs bordered by the Yarra River.anderson, james, newman, (major), dawsons station, ross station, yarra river, agriculture, pioneers, deep creek, nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Yarra River, n.d
... Yarra River...yarra river... of the Yarra River, 1839.... Mitcham melbourne aveling grace nutt t.h. yarra river Copy of fold ...Copy of fold-out map 'Loddon 25' included in 'Lilydale', by Grace Aveling. Based on T.H. Nutt's original survey of the Yarra River, 1839.aveling, grace, nutt, t.h., yarra river -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article - John Gardiner, 23/06/2021
... at the junction of the Yarra River and Kooyongkoot Creek... at the junction of the Yarra River and Kooyongkoot Creek Early pioneer ...John Gardiner was born in Dublin 1798. He was a pastoralist and banker and arrived at Port Phillip in 1836 and with his cousin William Fletcher laid claim to 15,000 acres at the junction of the Yarra River and Kooyongkoot CreekJohn Gardiner was born in Dublin 1798. He was a pastoralist and banker and arrived at Port Phillip in 1836 and with his cousin William Fletcher laid claim to 15,000 acres at the junction of the Yarra and Kooyongkoot Creek.non-fictionJohn Gardiner was born in Dublin 1798. He was a pastoralist and banker and arrived at Port Phillip in 1836 and with his cousin William Fletcher laid claim to 15,000 acres at the junction of the Yarra River and Kooyongkoot Creekgardiner john, gardiners creek -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesDigital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Yarra River rowing at night, c2011
... Yarra River rowing at night...Yarra River...Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia... Office goldfields Yarra River Flinders Street CBD night rowing ...yarra river, flinders street, cbd, night, rowing, melbourne -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesDigital Photograph, LJ Gervasoni, Sandbridge rail line pedestrian link, Melbourne, 2016, 2016
... yarra river...Digital Image of the Yarra River, Melbourne.... Office goldfields railway yarra river sandridge bridge pedestrian ...Digital Image of the Yarra River, Melbourne.railway, yarra river, sandridge bridge, pedestrian, transport -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesAerial digital photograph, L.J. Gervasoni, Mouth of the Yarra River and Westgate on approach to Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport, 2016
... Mouth of the Yarra River and Westgate on approach to...yarra river... International airport. aerial landscape cityscape mouth yarra river west ...hoto taken from flight in to Melbourne International airport.Digital aerial image of Melbourne, Victoria.aerial, landscape, cityscape, mouth, yarra river, west gate bridge, aerial photograph -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph, L.J. Gervasoni, Mouth of the Yarra River from the air, 2016
... Mouth of the Yarra River from the air... of the Yarra River from the air... Office goldfields aerial melbourne mouth yarra river port phillip ...Digital Image showing an aerial view of the mouth of the Yarra River from the airaerial, melbourne, mouth, yarra, river, port phillip bay, flemington, docklands, bolte bridge, west gate bridge -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesDigital photographs, birds Yarra River Melbourne Docklands, 2015
... birds Yarra River Melbourne Docklands...yarra river melbourne docklands...Yarra River Melbourne Docklands, Melbourne, VIC, Australia... Office goldfields yarra river melbourne docklands yarra river ...Digital Imagesyarra river melbourne docklands, yarra river, dock, docklands, shipping, port, channel, birds, water -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesDigital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Yarra River Melbourne Docklands MOL Earnest container ship, 2015
... Yarra River Melbourne Docklands MOL Earnest container ship...yarra river melbourne docklands...Yarra River Melbourne Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria... Office goldfields yarra river melbourne docklands yarra river ...Digital Imagesyarra river melbourne docklands, yarra river, dock, docklands, shipping, port, channel, water, mol, earnest
