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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - City of Port Melbourne Councillors & Town Clerk at a PMG presentation of Subscriber Trunk Dialing (STD), C. 1960s
City of Port Melbourne Councillors, Town Clerk and Electrical Engineer at a PMG presentation of the new concept of Subscriber Trunk Dialling. (STD). L - R Cr Les TURNER, Cr Ray JULIER, Jack ANDERSON (Electrical Engineer), Cr Cyril LETTS, Andy AANENSEN (Town Clerk). Probably taken in the mid to late 1960s. Andy Aanensen was Town Clerk 1959-1968 and Cyril Letts served on Council 15 May 1954 until he resigned on 24 Sep 1968.B & W photograph of City of Port Melbourne Councillors & staff. Behind the group is map of Australia inside the dial of a telephone labelled Subscriber Trunk Dialing.Names on the reverse of photo are listed right to left.engineering department - city of port melbourne, leslie stanley turner, ray julier, cyril letts, andreas (andy) t aanensen, local government - city of port melbourne, jack anderson -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mr Ken Blake and Mrs Doreen Blake, 30th March 2000
Ken and Doreen came to Beechworth on boxing day in 1959, when they were offered a business at a good price. This business was the Ovens and Murray advertiser, one of the oldest running newspapers in Australia. When they arrived Ken already had a background as a professional linotype operator, however both him and Doreen had no experience running a town newspaper. Ken and Doreen owned the paper till the 1980s, when they formed the Blake press. Throughout the years the Blakes kept up to date with Beechworth news, politics and events happening throughout the community, Ken was even permitted to sit in on the town committee meetings. They saw the town develop from a small mining town in rural Victoria, to a bustling, tourist hotspot.This oral history is significant because it shows how the town of Beechworth developed from a small outpost mining town to a popular tourist destination. It also showcases a different perspective of the towns development, that of the new owners (at the time) of the Ovens and Murrary Advertiser. The advertiser is an integral part of Beechworth's history and has been running since it was proclaimed a town (proclaimed a town in 1856, the advertiser first ran its paper in 1855). Without the advertiser the history of Beechworth would be buried, but with newspapers dating back all the way to 1855, Beechworth is provided with a rich and vibrant retelling of the history of their town and what life was like from 1855 to present day. Ken and Doreen's oral history provides an insight into what it was like revitalising a worn out part of history, of restoring it back to its former glory. They demonstrate the highs and lows of living and running a business in Beechworth through economic lows and the impact of both social and physical isolation.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.newspaper, blakes, ken and doreen, ovens and murray advertiser, beechworth, development, o&m, 1960s, 1980s, 1970s -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Mission Rescue and Children's Home Canadian, 2000
The Mission Rescue and Children's Home Canadian opened on Friday November 22, 1907. The formal opening at 3pm was conducted by the Mayor of Ballarat City Councillor F. Brawn with Hon David Ham to preside. The Hon Alfred Deakin gave an address. The Town Mission was established in Ballarat East by a group of Wesleyans. "Australian Silverpen" wrote an historical sketch about the Town Missioner, Martin Hosking. From miner's tent to mission pulpit : Martin Hosking, Ballarat's town missionary : an in memoriam sketch / by The Australian Silverpen. See https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/223253590?q=town+mission+hall+ballarat&c=book&versionId=244807517 See also Dorothy Wickham's Beyond the Wall: Ballarat Female RefugeImages of a building known as the Canadian Mission Rescue and Children's Home sarah ellis, ballarat female refuge, ballarat, welfare, town and city mission, women, canadian rescue home, mission rescue -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Opening MIssion Rescue and Children's Home Canadian, 2000
The Mission Rescue and Children's Home Canadian opened on Friday November 22, 1907. The formal opening at 3pm was conducted by the Mayor of Ballarat City Councillor F. Brawn with Hon David Ham to preside. The Hon Alfred Deakin gave an address. The Town Mission was established in Ballarat East by a group of Wesleyans. "Australian Silverpen" wrote an historical sketch about the Town Missioner, Martin Hosking. From miner's tent to mission pulpit : Martin Hosking, Ballarat's town missionary : an in memoriam sketch / by The Australian Silverpen. See https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/223253590?q=town+mission+hall+ballarat&c=book&versionId=244807517 See also Dorothy Wickham's Beyond the Wall: Ballarat Female RefugeBlack & white photograph of an advertisement for the opening of the Canadian Mission Rescue and Children's Home.canadian home'martin hosking, sarah ellis, ballarat female refuge, ballarat, welfare, town and city mission, women, alexandra babies home, babt, orphanage -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Martin Hosking, 2000
The Mission Rescue and Children's Home Canadian opened on Friday November 22, 1907. The formal opening at 3pm was conducted by the Mayor of Ballarat City Councillor F. Brawn with Hon David Ham to preside. The Hon Alfred Deakin gave an address. The Town Mission was established in Ballarat East by a group of Wesleyans. "Australian Silverpen" wrote an historical sketch about the Town Missioner, Martin Hosking. From miner's tent to mission pulpit : Martin Hosking, Ballarat's town missionary : an in memoriam sketch / by The Australian Silverpen. See https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/223253590?q=town+mission+hall+ballarat&c=book&versionId=244807517 See also Dorothy Wickham's Beyond the Wall: Ballarat Female RefugeBlack and white photograph of Martin Hoskingmartin hosking, missionary, ballarat east -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Programme for a Civic Dinner in the Kew Recreation Hall, City of Kew, 1948
The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966. A large part of this collection of civic ephemera was assembled by W. D. Birrell. This is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.ephemera, civic ephemera, civic invitations, cr w j hambly, recreation hall -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Card (item) - Greeting Card from the City of Kew, City of Kew, 1948
The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966. A large part of this collection of civic ephemera was assembled by W. D. Birrell. This is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.ephemera, civic ephemera, civic invitations, cr w j hambly, greeting cards, city of kew -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Invitation to a Meeting of Kew Council, City of Kew, 1948
The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966. A large part of this collection of civic ephemera was assembled by W. D. Birrell. This is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.ephemera, civic ephemera, civic invitations, cr f w dods, kew town hall -- walpole street -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Entrée Card to a Reception in the Kew Recreation Hall, City of Kew, 1949
The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966. A large part of this collection of civic ephemera was assembled by W. D. Birrell. This is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.ephemera, civic ephemera, civic invitations, city of kew, mrs f w dods, recreation hall -- kew (vic.), receptions -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Entrée Card to the Kew Arts Festival, City of Kew, 1950
The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966. A large part of this collection of civic ephemera was assembled by W. D. Birrell. This is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.ephemera, civic ephemera, civic invitations, city of kew, mrs f w dods, recreation hall -- kew (vic.), receptions -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Ticket for a Complimentary Concert in the Kew Recreation Hall, City of Kew, 1921
The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966. A large part of this collection of civic ephemera was assembled by W. D. Birrell. This is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.Seat "E16"ephemera, civic ephemera, civic invitations, city of kew, recreation hall -- kew (vic.), mary r barnard, mayoresses of kew -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1990
Taken in the 1990's, this photograph depicts a row of shop fronts in the 'Street of Shops' exhibition in the Burke Museum in Beechworth. This exhibition was created and opened in 1979 and was intended to reflect and imitate a historic peirod in the town's past. The time period decpicted is that of the Gold Rush which swept through many Victorian towns from the 1850's onwards. For the town of Beechworth, the gold rush began in 1852, when gold was discovered in Spring Creek, drawing in many new residents seeking to make a fortune and transforming a once remote town into a bustling centre brimming with hope and opportunity. By 1857, the town contained over 200,000 residents and with this, the need for more amenities and intsitutions arose. Multiple churches, banks, schools, shops, hospitals and other essential buildings appearing over the years. The wealth acquired through the gold rush is largely responsible for the vast development of the town and many of its significant buildings which still remain to this day. This photograph also highlights the significance of this type of exhibition, providing a new mode of experiencing and learning about the past. The street depicts the many supporting trades and industries that arose from the mass migration during the gold rush. The creation of the Street of Shops in 1979 was envisioned by Roy Harvey who was the curator at the time, with the intention of recreating an authentic feel to the environment while collecting from the community to accurately portray the multiculturalism that is ingrainded in many towns and communities of Victoria. This photograph contains historical significance as it relates to and portrays an especially important period of time within Beechworth and Victoria's history. The gold rush phenomena ushered in a wave of hope and prosperity for citizens and immigrants alike. It provided many with the opportunity to strike it rich, while the town prospered and grew in many ways. This widespread development that accompanied the gold rush occured throughout Victoria and holds great historical importance when recording the social, economic and communal developments that occured throughout the time period which gave way to the beloved towns and communities we know today. Beechworth itself is acknowledged as Victoria's best-preserved gold mining town and deserves recognition of its significance. it also showcases the great significance of social develpment and globalization that occured throughout the state during this period. Coloured rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper and unmounted. Obverse: Dancing every night 8pm-6am [mirror] / Gold Diggers Arms Hotel façade / Star / Beechworth Gold / J. Davidson / Saloon Reverse: 3306 beechworth, burke museum, street of shops, gold rush, indigo shire gold rush, 1850s beechworth, burke museum exhibitions, saloon, gold buyer, hotel, historical streetscape, gold rush immigration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Sail Boarding at Portland Town Beach, n.d
Coloured postcard of several wind-surfers(sail boarders) in Portland Harbour off Henty Beach , Trawler Wharf and Fisherman's Breakwater in Background. Postcard has rounded corners. This is the same image as 5100a & b -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Back to Ringwood" at Civic Centre, Ringwood 1974
Typed below photograph, '1974 - "Back to Ringwood" at Civic Centre'. Catalogue card reads, '"Back to" meeting at Ringwood Civic Centre, 1974. Town Clerk, Alfred Hall speaking. Mayor Stan Morris seated behind.' -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Painting - Oil Painting, C. 1900
Given by Margaret Amess, youngest child of Samuel and Jane, to Mary Clay who was MA's maid until married. M.C. was aunt of donor. One of a pair (see 0344).Artist unknown, may have been Margaret Amess or her cousin Minnie Laurence, both of whom practiced art around the turn of the 20th century.Daylight scene of Churchill Island shore with sailing boat full sails heading towards shore. In large elaborate faded gold gilt frame matching 0344.On back: PREPARED MILLBOARD./(coat of arms)/WINSOR & NEWTON (Limited),/ARTISTS' COLOURMEN/To Her Majesty,/AND TO/T.R.H. THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES,/ 38, RATHBONE PLACE, W/NORTH LONDON COLOUR WORKS, KENTISH TOWN, N.W.churchill island, oil painting, margaret amess -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Painting - Oil Painting, C. 1900
Given by Margaret Amess, youngest child of Samuel and Jane, to Mary Clay who was MA's maid until married. M.C. was aunt of donor. One of a pair (see 0343).Artist unknown, may have been Margaret Amess or her cousin Minnie Laurence, both of whom practiced art around the turn of the 20th century.Moonlight scene of Churchill Island with rowboat on sea in foreground. Pink lower sky, moon full above. In large elaborate faded gold gilt frame matching 0343.On back: PREPARED MILLBOARD./(coat of arms)/WINSOR & NEWTON (Limited),/ARTISTS' COLOURMEN/To Her Majesty,/AND TO/T.R.H. THE PRINE & PRINCESS OF WALES,/ 38, RATHBONE PLACE, W/NORTH LONDON COLOUR WORKS, KENTISH TOWN, N.W.churchill island, margaret amess, oil painting -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - List, Syd ANDERSON's 1870s photographs, 1920 - 1950
List of captions accompanying a series assembled for the Melbourne Exhibition of 1873, original mount hanging in Engineering Department at Port Melbourne Town Hall at 19-9-1994. This set of prints belonged to Town Clerk Syd ANDERSON, then to his daughter-in-law Phyllis ANDERSON (donor). Written description of Syd ANDERSON's collection of 1870s photos (13.01 to 13.11). This description typewritten.industry - manufacturing, sydney sims anderson, bay street, liardet street, business and traders - hotels -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - List, Syd ANDERSON's 1870s photographs, 1920 - 1950
List of captions accompanying a series assembled for the Melbourne Exhibition of 1873, original mount hanging in Engineering Department at Port Melbourne Town Hall at 19-9-1994. This set of prints belonged to Town Clerk Syd Anderson, then to his daughter-in-law Phyllis Anderson (donor). Written description of Syd ANDERSON's collection of 1870s photos (13.01 to 13.11). This description handwritten.industry - manufacturing, sydney sims anderson, town clerks, bay street, liardet street, business and traders - hotels -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine - Illustration from a magazine of ESCo tram in Sturt St, c1910
Reproduction of a photo of a East bound ESCo car- prior to 1913, (no windscreens) B&W, with Town Hall in background. Cut out of a magazine or journal- titled "The Town Hall, Ballarat." Tram appears to be fitted with destination boxes. From an original postcard at Reg Item 8412.Yields information about Sturt St and ESCo trams c1910Illustration printed on paper showing a view of Sturt St.trams, tramways, sturt st, esco, town hall, tram 5 -
Clunes Museum
Book - MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY 1888, ARNALL 7 JACKSON PRINTERS & STATIONERS 1888, 1888
THIS GAZETTEER CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VICTORIAN CITIES, TOWNS, BOROUGHS, SHIRES & VILLAGES, IN 1888, THE COUNCILLORS AND OFFICE BEARERS AND HISTORY OF EACH TOWN, SHIRE & BOROUGHS. POPULATION, AREA, ANNUAL RATES, TRANSPORT & REVENUE, ALSO MEDICAL & POSTAL NOTES, ETC. CLUNES BOROUGH PAGE 137THE VICTORIAN MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY AND GAZETTEER FOR 1888.local history, document, municipal directory, history, shire -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Mayor Jack Campbell 1987-88 (2 of 2)
36 Colour photographs of an Statutory Meeting at Caulfield Town Hall in 1987caulfield, mayor, jack campbell, felicitie campbell, doug aylen, elizabeth loftus, david bloom, habe mescreau, david spencer, max blair, irene blair, norma doolan, emil braun, yvonne walters, brian rudski, barry boyle, norma polglase, helen freedman, ted freedman, geoffrey conard, pat mcphee, judy brown, john robinson, geoffrey patience, dorothy ford, jean patience, mary blair, robyn erwin, john erwin, lynette campbell, graham gillard, gladys machin -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Construction of Eltham Town Park, 22 Feb 1974
Construction of Eltham Town Park, later renamed Alistair Knox Park35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)alistair knox park, eltham town park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Construction of Eltham Town Park, 22 Feb 1974
Construction of Eltham Town Park, later renamed Alistair Knox Park35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)alistair knox park, eltham town park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Construction of Eltham Town Park, 22 Feb 1974
Construction of Eltham Town Park, later renamed Alistair Knox Park.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)alistair knox park, eltham town park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Construction of Eltham Town Park, 22 Feb 1974
Construction of Eltham Town Park, later renamed Alistair Knox Park.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)alistair knox park, eltham town park -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Papers, Pictorial and Descriptive Souvenir Wareham, World War 2
History of Wareham complete with photos of the town which was produced during WW2Booklet Paper Red CoverPictorial and Descriptive Souvenir Wareham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Rigby Limited, Ballarat and western goldfields sketchbook, 1970_
Information about Western Victorian goldfields towns, including Ballarat, with sketches.64 p., illus.ballarat, victorian goldfields -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Country Fire Authority Mapping Association Inc, ESMAP - Outer Melbourne Directory, 1991
Outer Melbourne directory of information for emergencies with maps of the state and major towns217 p. : maps ; 30 cm.ISBN 0646065661emergency services victoria -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Ballarat from the Town Hall Tower, 1872, 1872
This photograph was taken from the newly completed tower of the Ballarat Town Hall. Framed photograph showing Ballarat looking north west. St Patrick's Cathedral bell tower in Dawson Street South is evident at the top right. The street in the central part of the photograph is Errard Street South. Businesses shown in the photograph include: Klug Brothers, O'Farrell and Sons Horse Bazaar, Smith Brothers Timber Yard, J. McKay, Dobson's Timber Yard, Criterion Hotel, Saddler's Arms Hotel, Stork Hotel ballarat, kulg, smith, o'farrell, ballarat townscape, st patrick's cathedral, william bardwell, fotobiennale -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Melbourne Town Hall? 1901, c. 1910
Illuminated building, probably Melbourne Town Hall. Horse and cart in foreground.black and white photograph, mounted original, good condition