In 1900, Mr J. V. Smith, the owner of Bundoora Park, organised a public competition for a design, in the Queen Ann style, for a mansion to be situated on the property. Australian Tesselated Tile Co. of Mitcham supplied many of the tiles and decorations for the building.Coloured photograph showing the detail on the roof and chimneys at Bundoora Park Homestead, Bundoorabundoora park homestead, australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd, tiles

The textile is part of a large and significant collection of items donated by Rosemary Vaughan-Smith, past member and office-bearer of the Kew Historical Society. between 2005-12. The collection includes costumes, scrapbooks, autograph books, artworks and objects.Multi-coloured silk embroidery on a deep pink silk backing fabric of vines, flowers and leaves, featuring a central embroidered medallion of pheasants amongst wisteria blossoms. textiles - embroideries, vaughan-smith collection, embroidery -- china

First trust of the QVWC: Janet England (Chair), Christine Haydon, Marion Lau, Gracia Baylor, Judith Walker, Gillian Welshe, Tania Price, Meryl Sexton, Sandra Bell, Esmai Manahan, Lecki Ord, Margaret Smith.One A4 white paper describing the announcement from the Office of the Minister for Women's Affairs of the first twelve women appointed to the QVWC Trust. committees of management, women professionals, historic buildings, building construction

This work was selected by DVC Andy Smith from the 2012 University of Ballarat End of Year Exhibition. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Painting of a tree.art, artwork, whitlock, tree, bonnie-jean whitlock

Photographs of 1952 men's Pennant team, standing with pennant and seated. Team members named in caption: A. Robinson, F. Gonzales, P. Hannah, M. Riley, E. McCutchan (Captain), R. Smith, F. Hosking, T. Garrett. Mounted team photos with caption. Original black and white photo and laminated copyNames of team membersmen's pennant, pennant, 1952

The date of the flyer as circa 1920 can be estimated from the references to the (decision on) "electrification of the Croydon Railway Line" which eventually occurred in 1923, letting of tenders for the state school building which opened in 1924, and the "proposed new railway station" (East Ringwood) which opened in 1925, Advertisement for three retail and residential allotment land sales in East Ringwood Township including maps showing layout of subdivisions. Township Estate, State School Estate, and East Ringwood Station Estate.Subdivision plans include Mount Dandenong Road, Grey Street, Eastfield Road, King Street, Everard Road, Holland Road, Purser Avenue, and Charles Street. (Agents) Spencer Jackson, Subdivider & Homebuilder, 341 Collins Street, Melbourne, Phones: M2327 (3 lines), also at Dromana, Phone 65.

Written on the back of the photo is ? George and Harold Harless. This appears to be a misidentification as the young lads look very much like in other photos of Robbie and Colin Key. Cabinet Photo Latimer Photographers, Fitzroy opposite Foy's Foy and Gibson were located at Smith Street Fitzroy William B. Latimer operated from 157 Smith Street, Fitzroy from 1896-to c.1909 and from 222 Gertude Street Fitzroy from c.1909 to 1935. As the photos states the loactuion is opposite Fopy's that dates the photo to 1896-c.1909. Given the boy's apparent ages the photos is most likely dated 1909.Inscribed on back in pencil ? George and Harold Harlesscolin hutchinson key, robert dalrymple key, latimer photographers fitzroy, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection

Part of a collection from Mrs Jessie Smith. The Isle of Wight Hotel is the most prominent hotel on the Cowes foreshore near right corner of Thompson Avenue, looking north. Burnt down again and now a vacant block of land (as at 2017)Side view of Isle of Wight Hotel with roof in flames. Girl in check dress and hands on hips with dog, middle foreground. Fire 1926.local history, photographs, isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, sepia photograph, fire, the esplanade cowes, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Maretimo was built in around 1854 for John McLeod. It was purchased by Robert Matheson in 1874 with the next owner being Hugh Campbell in 1895. In 1925 sisters Eleanor Downing and Edith Smith bought the home and lived there. They operated a summer guest house.Postcard showing Maretimo House in Portland.maretimo, home

Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; John McCutchan: A Pioneer Hydro-electric Scheme • July Meeting • Tribute to Alan Marshall by Diana Bassett-Smith • Eulogy for Blanche by Knowles Kerry • More on Alan Marshall • Lots of Other News The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

Beryl Cox b Yung was the daughter of Ernest Herbert Yung, son of George Edward Godlip and Clara Emma Yung (b Smith) of Happy Valley. Ernest was a returned soldier having fought in the Battle of Menin Road, Belgium, in WW1.Three black and white photographs of the Cox family of Nhill .1 Beryl Yung and Bridesmaid .2 Two children - possibly Beryl and her brother. Children of Ernest Herbert Yung .3 Wedding photo of Beryl and Jeff Cox.1 Half of a Post Card. Verso: Beryl + bridesmaid, married Geoff Cox. Elite Photos. no. 24213 .2 Verso: Jas Brown print Nhill .3 Half of a Post Card. Beryl + Jeff Coxyung family, happy valley, beryl cox, 1940's wedding, children 1920's, jeff cox, beryl yung

Group of ladies and children in front of church. Methodist Sunday School Pupils taken around 1910-1912. The superintendent Miss Kelly XX, teacher Alma Tomlinson. Front row Vernon Hill, McLeod, Fred Smith, Eric Phillips.Black & white photographic post card of a group of ladies and children in front of a church. There are 2 copies of the post card, one is an enlargement.Empire Post Card stawell religion

Newspaper cuttings and handwritten remarks in the Bible indicate this was family Bible of Weston, Scott, Smith and Ottenbach families. Emma Scott nee Weston was original Colonist of Mitcham area. Grandmother of late Chris Otterbach, former member of the Historical Society.Small Book of Church Services (ie Prayer Book) metal bound - clasp missing. Includes Morning and Evening Services, Communion Services, Psalms and the readings for daily use.Frontispiece inscription: ' On her 20th birthday Matilda Weston from her affectionate mother February 19th' and 'to Emma from her Sister Matilda Sept 6 1869' and inside back cover:|'From my dear sister Matilda to her sister Emma Watson for learning her English four hours daily. February the 6th, 1869'books, religion

Published by The Courier Ballarat on 12-9-2022 reporting on the official opening and the recommencement of services on the reconstructed track in Wendoure Parade. Has a photo of tram 38 in Wendouree Parade by Michelle Smith. Quotes Peter Waugh about the new trackwork.Provides information about the recommencement of services in Wendouree Parade following track replacement.Newspaper clipping - Digital Image - "Trams return to Lake Wendouree" btm, tramways, grants, museum, ballarat, track replacement, opening, tram 38, new track

Written to provide a 'walking tour guide' of Melbourne Women's History. Project supported by the City of Melbourne writing about Melbourne Arts Grant Program. Project supported by Heritage Victoria Heritage Grants project and Helen McPherson Smith Trust. 96 pages. Cardboard cover with colour and black and white images. Accent of green throughout. Inside pages are paper with black ink, green accents and colour images throughout. women historic sites, historic sites, historic buildings, cultural structures and establishments

Won by J. Megee 1939- found 2002 by his son in sheds on their blueberry farm at Monbulk. A visiting friend, G. Smith of Ballarat (formerly Mannibadar) rescued it from the garbage skip and offered to bring it to the Society. Donated by Megee family.Silver plated cup on brown Bakelite base."O.L.A. Silver Jubilee 120 yds HDCP Won by J. Megee Donated by Cr. N.G. Wishart 8.4.39".j. megee, old lintonians association, n.g. wishart, trophies

One varnished teak board plaque from the Australian Institute of Navigation with a metal enamelled emblem of AustraliaPresented to Howard Smith Industries P/L in appreciation of your continuing support December 1995 Australian Institute of Navigation Another Hamilton Design the corporate award specialist ph: 026744266 fax: 026744758

The M113 LRV was introduced to 8/13 VMR in 1971 when the Regiment transitioned from tank to recon role. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of 11 soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles posed beside M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle ( LRV ) at annual training camp, Puckapunyal 1971." LtoR, Back: Lt Clay, Tpr Marki, Lt Curtis, L/Cpl Grundy, WO2 Madjeric, L/Cpl Roberts. Front: Cpl Smith, Cpl Young, Tpr Johnson, Tpr Reguski. "

Two ladies selling raffles tickets to two men at a Legacy Club Golf day as part of fundraising for Legacy, the date is unknown. It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos of fundraising events, including appeal tins in different years and a charity concert, and a marathon run by WO2 Mike Hoffman (some are items 00433 to 0438).A record of a fundraising event.Black and white photo of people selling raffle tickets.In pencil on reverse: Legacy Club Golf Gymkhana. Fair exchange is no robbery. Miss Pat Smith, Miss Peggy Wilkinson selling raffle tickets to H Driscoll and D McKinlay (Vice Pres Legacy).fundraising, legacy promotion

A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. Believed to be 1946.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine.Black and white photo of schools ceremony at the Shrine.Handwritten in pencil "1946 School's ceremony / President Doug Craig (at mic) / Jim Gillespie / Syd Birrell. In blue pen "Norman Smith I.L.C." Stamped Copyright Herald Feature Service in purple ink. anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony

Black and white photograph. Group of students on an excursion seated on the sand in front of bathing boxes.On reverse, "1944 Must have been some sort of excursion - L to R Helen Hanna, Viva Smith, Grace Douglas, (2nd year student), Dorrie Piper, Mary Hume, Helen Dudley."students, bathing boxes, excursion, helen hanna, viva smith, grace douglas, dorrie piper, mary hume, helen dudley, 1991, centenary

Another version of this photo used in Weekly Times article - See Item 2844Lady Stall Holders, Mechanics Institute Bazaar . A number of names are written on backing sheet. They are: 'Ethel ?, Mrs. Hocking, Mrs. Grant, Nelly Falconer, Mrs. Unsw???, ?? Blood, Mrs. Bray, Mable Blood, Lilla Wilkins, Olive Hudson, Mrs. Greenwood, Mrs. Pithie, ?? Greenwood, Mrs. McAlpin, Floss Hocking, Mrs. Hunt, ?? Greenwood, Betty ??, Lena Williams, Maggie Grant, Mable Smith, Celia Smith, Dorothy Hocking, ?? Hunt, Pop Willia??'.

Black and white photograph - Staff, 1972."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: Nancy Mullen(V.P), Brian Smith, Brian Windebank, Ian Romeril, Joan Hallett. 2nd Row- L to R: Jeanette Parks, Rhonda Burns, Joan Mattey, Maureen Keogh, Jennifer Molders, Amy Douglas, Lorraine Brown. Front Row- L to R: Geraldine Cunnington, Isabel Marshall, Lesley Errerson, Alex Enterkin, Randall Smith(V.P), Gwen Whitney, Elizabeth Goode.

This item is in a collection of 11 items donated by Stan Hutson. The majority relate to Frederick Arthur William Hutson No 3539 57th Bn AIF. Refer Cat No 922 for his service history. As this photo relates to pre WW1 taken at the Bendigo Race Course it will relate to Fredericks brother, Herbert Spencer Hutson No 3540 57th Bn. Herbert had pre war service in the 67th Militia Bn in Bendigo. Herb enlisted also in the 8th Reo’s 21st Bn and also transferred to the 57th Bn same day as his brother. Pre World War I Militia Unit. Taken at Bendigo Race Course stand. Black and white portrait of irregularly dressed soldier and one white dog. They are both seated and standing. Various head dress. Their rifles are Martini - Henry single shot. There appears to be a Chaplain in the group. Group size approx. 100 soldiers. In the grand stand behind them are various pieces of kit. They are probably Bendigo's 67 Infantry in front of the Bendigo Race Course stand. The frame is varnished timber circa 1912 - 1914.“W.R.Robinson photo Bendigo” The original ticket on the front is wrong as to place of photo taken.photography-photographs/frame accessories, military-army

Photograph show the MMTB / MTO Co cable tram set No. 1 inbound in Nicholson St Fitzroy with the Carlton Gardens in the background - Destination of Spencer St. Has a small number of passengers and the conductor standing on the trailer. Two copies held. The livery is non-standard for the time. Official MMTB Photograph - used in a Annual Report. .1 - Photo taken in the same location but looking from the rear of the cable tram set. Has the Exhibition buildings in the background. Two copies held. See Reg Item 897 for a newspaper clipping of the 2nd photo.Yields information about cable tram set No. 1, which was presented to the Science Museum when the cable tram system closed.Photographs, Black and White, set of two.In ink on the rear: KSK print numbers SA909 On rear of .1 "MMTB" and "H202"trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, mto co, nicholson st, tram 1

Ballyshnassy was the original name for part of Burwood; Bally in Ireland meaning town, so it was Shanassy's town.History of Burwood (Victoria), researched and compiled by Alyssa Clarkson as part of her VCE studies. Includes transcript of interviews with long-time residents of the district, Mrs. N. Ashworth (nee Donaghey), Mrs. V. Dalzell (nee Nelson), Miss Una Harrison, Mrs. V. Smith (nee Rankin), Mrs. Walsh (nee Rice), and Mr. Fred Payne.

Joan Thompson, wife Lindsay Thompson, Minister for Education, shakes hands at the opening of the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education. John Milton-Smith (glasses - Dean Gippsland Institute of Education (GIAE) Business and Arts), far left C. Head of School Visual Arts, Lindsay Thomson, 3rd from the right , 2nd from right Sen J. Carrickgippsland campus collection, john milton-smith, lindsay thompson, joan thomson

The Shackleton Polarizer was presented to the Ballarat School of Mines in May 1910 by the inventor James Oddie. It is thought to be along the lines of an air conditionerBlack and white photo mounted onto card. L-R: Messrs B. Deakin, MIEE; Daniel Walker, SMB; Frederick J. Martell, Director of SMB; Dr Cherry, Director of Department of Agriculture; T.P. Long, President of Benevolent Asylum; Prof. Alfred Mica Smith, SMB; ? ; James Oddie, FRGS, etc, inventor of the Shackleton Polarizer.On mount 'Richards & Co Ballarat'ballarat school of mines, alfred mica smith, daniel walker, james oddie, b deakin, frederick j martell, dr cherry, tp long