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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 50 years in newspapers, 5/10/1977 12:00:00 AM
Obituary of Mr Bert Harding, Managing Director of Reporter Pty Ltd, printers and publishers of the Box Hill Reporter and Nunawading Reporter.Obituary of Mr Bert Harding, Managing Director of Reporter Pty Ltd, printers and publishers of the Box Hill Reporter and Nunawading Reporter.Obituary of Mr Bert Harding, Managing Director of Reporter Pty Ltd, printers and publishers of the Box Hill Reporter and Nunawading Reporter.harding, bert, reporter pty ltd, harding, stan, harding, ron, harding, bert, lawson, dorothy, young, ena, walsh, ruth, harding, ivan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Blackburn, 10/11/1950
Letter from R.W.E. Hooke & Son, Estate Agents to Mr Uhl inviting him to inspect three blocks of land in Blackburn.blackburn, salisbury avenue, blackburn, goodwin street, blackburn, ronley street, blackburn, canterbury road, blackburn, r.w.e. hooke & son, real estate, uhl, (mr), hooke, r.w.e. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, Bruce Street, Mitcham, 28/02/1994
History of 8 Bruce Street, Mitcham from original owner, Bruce McLennan, given to present owners, Mr & Mrs McFarlinarrowsmith, valda, mclennan, doris, mcfarlin, w, bruce street, mitcham, gillies street, mitcham, dunlavin road, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Ephemera, Invitation, 1/07/1988
Invitation to the opening of the Archives Annexe to the Historical Museum, Schwerkolt Cottage received by Mr & Mrs W. Gray, 24 July 1988.invitations, schwerkolt cottage, gray, bill, gray, beryl -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Eckermann's Poultry Farm, c1960
Photographs relate to the Poultry Farms that existed in Nunawading and Forest Hill in the1950s and 1960s. Photos taken in 1961-62. Poultry farmers included Messrs Boyce, Gallos, Foote,Grimsley, Greenwood and Dudley|Slides scanned as a 'tiff' at 300dpi to CD Rom and cleaned and adjusted by Ted Arrowsmith.View from Eckermann's Poultry Farm. Looking towards trees and Mr. Boyle's Orchard from the Eckermann fence, 'Corabelle' in the foregroundeckermann's, eckermann frank, poultry farms, nunawading, greenwood, forest hill, canterbury road, mount pleasant road nunawading, boyles, white, bruer's -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Glass Slide, The Statuary Pavilion, Ballarat Botanic Gardens
This pavilion is a major feature of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens and is unique in Victoria and possibly Australia.Previously unknown image of Ballarat. The set and its subjects indicate these images were produced to promote Ballarat and were perhaps aimed at tourists.The Statuary Pavilion, erected in 1887, houses classically derived sculptures donated to the city by Mr James Russell Thompson. Image not dated. -
Old School House Museum
Photograph
class photo 1915, grades 6,7,8. mr richardson SS 1464 black and white on grey embossed background, handwriting on back -
Old School House Museum
Photograph
Class photo 1914, grades 3 and 4, teacher miss gale & mr reynolds - writing on back, signed by L Richardson -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Functional object - Card Case
Belonged to Edward Newman JP, a chemist in Buninyong Victoria - the first set-up business in a tent near Eureka, Ballarat. Was present during the Stockade rebellion Rectangular black morocco leather case with pull-off lid. Inside, 4 white cards printed with Mr Edward Newmanname-cards, leather case, edward newman, eureka stockade, jp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MAPLE STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL COLLECTION: GRADE 5 JH. 1991
Colour photograph, Grade 5 JH, 1991. Three rows of students pictured in school library. Teacher Mr. J. Hayman.bendigo, education, maple street primary school -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia
Envelope containing Metal Printers blocks. Mr Bob Telfords writing explains their origin. Plus samples of printed names on envelopestawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1870's
Metal Tools & Tool Box - Mr Anthony Bone (Saddler Main Street) Ref STN P33 27-9-2013stawell -
Grantville History Group U3A
Photograph, The Grantville and Jeetho Agricultural Society's Annual Show: February 1906
The Grantville Show 1906c: Mr Myles Bunn's (Bena) Prize Ayrshires. It isn't clear which, if either, man is Myles Bunn. -
Queen's College
Letter, May 10 1755
In Frank Baker "Works of John Wesley" v.26 Letters II: 557. In Telford III: 128.Letter 1755 May 10, Leeds to Mr Samuel Furly in Queen's College, Cambridge from John Wesley. Holograph, signed.john wesley, samuel furly -
Queen's College
Letter, February 9 1775
Brought from England in 1838 by the Rev. John Waterhouse then given by his youngest daughter, Mrs Hobbs of Auckland, NZ in 1859 to the Rev. J.W. Crisp, who gave it to his grandson Walter Freeman Brownell, who presented it to his nephew, Drew Lelean. Donated by the Rev. Drew Lelean February 2004 on behalf of the Lelean family.Letter 1775 February 9, London to Mr Valton at Purfleet, from John Wesley. Holograph, signed. Has a red seal.john wesley, john valton -
Queen's College
Letter, October 18 1777
Letter 1777 October 18, London to Mr Walter Churchey near the Hay, Brecon, from John Wesley. Holograph, signed. john wesley, walter churchey -
Queen's College
Letter, September 13 1785
Originally no.9 in the Waterhouse Collection.Letter 1785 September 13, Bristol to Mr John Valton at the Methodist-Chapel, York, from John Wesley. Holograph, signed. john wesley, john valton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Grocer's booklet 1885, 1895
Grocer (Mr. H. Jones) booklet for purchases made by John Armitage 1885 - 1886. Black and white printing, blue cover.1885 / 86booklet, grocer, 1885-86, john armitage, h jones -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Wairewa State School, 1967
Wairewa School was a one teacher school with pupils from Preps to Grade 8.Black and white photograph of teacher Mr Petscak and students of Wairewa School no 3739, taken in 1967 outside the doorway. Wairewa Victoriaschools, people -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH R.G. EVANS
BHS CollectionA black and white photograph of R. G. Evans. The photo was donated by Karen Bright, Mr. Evans grandaughter. The photo is badly faded. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Painting - JOHN HALL COLLECTION: WATER COLOUR DELBRIDGE COMPANY MINE
Water colour painting of the Delbridge Company mine, poppet head in centre, framed under glass. Painted by Mr. John Hall.John Hallartwork, water colour, gold mines, john hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE MINE - EQUIPMENT AT CENTRAL NELL
Handwritten note of equipment at Central Nell owned by Mr. Ron Barker dated 12/11/68. Also, a typed copymine, gold, central nell gwynne mine, central nell gwynne mine, equipment at central nell, mr. ron barker -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Salute to the Cable Tram", Oct - Nov 1940
Series of letters between Frank Shennen, Managing Editor of the Transportation Magazine of Sydney and Lewis Russell regarding cable trams. This information may have formed the basis of an article, "Salute to the Cable Tram" that appeared in the July 1948 issue of Truck and Bus Transportation - see Reg Item 2578. Letters were held with a paper and consisted on the following documents: Letters are in reverse date order. image i1 - item 1, image i2 - letters, image ia - the rear of item 1. 1 - two sheets of paper with cable car numbers and values - written in pencil on sheets torn from old MMTB tender documents - see image htd3908a for the rear of these sheets. 2. - Letter - 2 quarto sheets to Frank Shennen from Lewis Russell dated 7/11/1940 - advising difficultly in getting hold of all the details re cars and details re the inventory of the trams. 3 - Letter - 2 quarto sheets to Mr. Russell from Mr. Shennen, dated 4/11/1940 looking for records on car numbers in particular, notes Nicholson St shops. 4 - Letter - 1 foolscap sheet to Mr Shennen dated 18/10/1940 - draft of a letter regarding a Mr. Greig and MTT reports. 5 - Letter - 1 quarto sheet to Mr. Shennen from Mr Russell re a Mr Greig's history of the cable tram system, Chairman's reports of the MTT. 6 - letter - 1 quarto sheet to Mr. Russell, 16/10/1940 asking for a copy of Mr. Greig's report. 7 - letter - 2 quarto sheets to Mr. Shennen dated 12/10/1940, advising that many of the records have been destroyed when the MMTB moved out of the old head office. Refers to a history by Mr. A. W. Greig of the Historical Society of Victoria some 20 years ago and MTT lines. 8 - letter - 2 quarto sheets to Mr. Russell, dated 8/10/1940. asking for information on cable trams, to be produced in the Railway Historical Society Bulletin, asking for records from Nicholson St workshops, in particular actual car numbers and re-numbering. Attaches a list of material sought. 9 - 2 quarto sheets - listing the information for powerhouses, routes, route signs, car numbers, has notes that some depots numbers were individually assigned - trailers.trams, tramways, cable trams, reports, records, history -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Postcard - Original Photograph, New Imperial Mine, Hiscock's, Postcard, 1909
historic New Imperial Mine, Hiscock's, Postcardon reverse; 17/2/09 Dear Mr. Thomas Many thanks for the papers. Kind regards from all, your's sincerely R Kerr Mr. Thomas Government Battery Rutherglenmining, new imperial gold mine, hiscocks -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Christopher Stratton with his Brother and Mother
The inscription on the back of the photograph indicates that it is of Chris Stratton, his brother Bill and his mother. This is most likely Christopher John Stratton, 1862-1906. His mother Johanna (née Bentley), widowed in 1863, married Archibald Ferguson shortly afterwards, and the "brother" is likely to be Archibald's and Johanna's son William John Ferguson, born 1866. Chris Stratton also had a son named William John, born 1894.Sepia photograph which shows a woman seated between two men outside a cottage, which has a front verandah, chimney, and a rough paling fence at the front.Inscription on reverse of the original photograph: "Mr Chris Stratton relatives / Christopher Stratton / Father of William / Stratton". Inscription on copy: "Mr Chris Stratton / father of Bill with / his brother and Mother".christopher stratton [1862-1906], william john (bill) ferguson [1866-1949], johanna ferguson formerly stratton née bentley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of real estate dated 16th April, 1966 between Mr. A. E. Ash C/- Home & Hospital for the Aged, Barnard Street, Bendigo (vendor) and Mr. D. P. & Mrs. J. Sherman (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor Mr. H. E. Every. Solicitor for purchaser: Mr. H. E. Every. Property 60 Carpenter Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 34 & 35 section 104C land described in certificate of title volume 3820 folio 63811 having a frontage of 83. 3/10 links to Carpenter Street and a depth of 308 links through to Reginald Street together with blinds, curtains, floor coverings and light fittings. Price 7,000 dollarsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Brown Hill Progress Association Inc.
Photograph - Black and White, Brown Hill Progress Association
A group photograph of the men and women of the Brown Hill Progress Association. Back Row: Charlie Rice, Bill Tainsh, Bill Proven, Ernie Williams, Bill Bawden, Eddie Dovington, Joe Morrison, Lou Heighway, George Palmer, Tim Eustace, Jack Quinn, Frank Opie, Tim Fauldo. Second Row: Melville Anstis, Frank Nankervis, Bob Shattock, Ernie Craig, Alex Clark, Harold Leeder, Chris Wendt, George Thomas. Third Row: Lil Banoy, Eric Powell, Dolly Ellis, Val Buchanan, Em McPhail, Estelle Young, Gwen Collett, Pearl Findlay, Katie Roberts, Ruby Fanar, Evelyn Hassell, Mavis McTaggart, Mr Williams, Earl Clark. Fourth row: Doris Wilton, Marg Lamont, Lil Messer, Nancy Strange, Mavis Franklin, Eva Trevenen, Gwen Grose, Millie Richards, Doris Lugg, Nell Oliver, Rita Robbins, Josie Saff, Eunice Rodda. Fifth row: Mr Lovett, George WIlliams, Miss Cousins, Mr Webb, Nellie Hodgetts, Mr Chaplin, Miss Molly Hayes, Mr Shattock, Mabel Richards, Mr Squires, Myra Reny, Prue Rooney, Jessie McIver, Mr Lavaro Front row: Jack Beng, Henry Foss, Albert Benjamin, Ralph Stout, Jack Collinsbrown hill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - REPORT FROM THE SELECT COMMITTEE UPON THE CLAIMS OF HENRY FRENCHAM, 1890
( x ref 5673 , 8235 , Box 83 , 9077 ) Reports from the Gold Enquiry Select Committee from September 4th 1890 - 23rd October, including a list of witnesses, Minutes of Evidence 11th September 1890, 18th September 1890 and 25th September 1890; also, Appendices A - T, and also a location map drawn from memory by W. (William) Sandbach 18th Sep 1890 and Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey Melbourne by S. B. Bonney 28th October 1890. This enquiry covers the opinions of Robert Atkinson, Henry Frencham and Robert Francis Walker in relation to who was the first person to locate gold in the Bendigo field. Members of the Committee were Mr Bailes, in the chair, Mr Burrowes, Mr Cameron, Mr A, Young, Mr Gordon, and Mr Foster. Other name at the enquiry were, David Dunlop, John Paton, William Steward, Christian Asquith, James Graham, Ben. Bannister, Mr Fenton, T. J. Rossiter, P. P. Farrell, Thomas Robinson. Other persons who had made claims were; Patrick Peter Farrell, Frederich Fenton, Mrs. Margaret Kennedy, William Henry Johnson, Edward Pepperell, Henry Byass, William Sandbach, William Steward, Mrs John Barnett, widow of Christian Asquith's son, Robert Francis Walker, David Dunlop, John Paton.gold enquiry, henry frencham, gold discovery, david dunlop, john paton, william steward, christian asquith, james graham, ben. bannister, mr fenton, t. j. rossiter, p. p. farrell, patrick peter farrell, frederich fenton, mrs. margaret kennedy, william henry johnson, edward pepperell, henry byass, william sandbach, mrs john barnett, thomas robinson -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Members of Hyatt and Grigg Families with Fallen Tree, circa 1920
This photograph was sent by May (Marian) Hyatt, née Nicholls, to her brother and sister-in-law Edgar and Ethel Nicholls. May's note on the back of the photo identifies the children as "Ida" (Ida Hyatt, May's daughter) and "Mollie Norris". It also identifies a "Mr Greig", probably William Michael Grigg, who lived near the Hyatt family on Geelong Road, Linton. (Mollie Norris, a daughter of Lilian Violet ('Cis') Grigg and her husband Gerald Norris, was W.M. Grigg's granddaughter.)Black and white photograph which shows a very large pine tree that has either been felled or has fallen. Two small girls wearing sun-hats are sitting on top of the fallen trunk, along with two men, who are also wearing hats. A woman wearing a long dress and a hat is standing in front of the tree.On reverse: "Dear Edgar and Ethel / Just a snap of our big pine / Ida is the one nearest the / limb the other is Mr Greig & / Mollie Norrris & another chap / the tree is 44 years old & 52 ft / high. love from us all / at Linton / May".marian (may) hyatt née nicholls, ida hyatt, mary (mollie) norris, william michael grigg -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Black and White Print, Macleod High School Staff, 1957
Back Row (L-R): Mr Thomas, Mr Trethewy, Mr Edwards, Mrs Hermans, Mr Sinclair, Mr Rintoul, Mr Smythe Middle Row (L-R):, Mr Philips, Mr Johnson, Mr Tong, Miss Charles, Miss Hiatt, Mrs Berriman, Mrs Cox, Mr Collinson, Mr Robertson, Mr Eddy Front Row (L-R): Mrs Menkins, Mr Ronan, Miss Williams, Mr Shine, Mr Myer (Headmaster), Miss Service, Mr O’Connor, Mrs Burt, Mr Berge, Miss Maxwell Local Eltham resident Joan Castledine attended Macleod High School in 1957. Miss Maxwell (end of front row) lived at 82 Bible Street, Eltham at the top of the hill in 1980. This was the former Taylor family residence , Sunnybrook, built c.1895."Macleod High School Staff 1957" in ink at top edge of photo. Names of staff written in ink on reverse of photo1957, groups, joan castledine collection, macleod high school, miss charles, miss hiatt, miss maxwell, miss service, miss williams, mr berge, mr collinson, mr eddy, mr edwards, mr johnson, mr myer, mr o’connor, mr philips, mr rintoul, mr robertson, mr ronan, mr shine, mr sinclair, mr smythe, mr thomas, mr tong, mr trethewy, mrs berriman, mrs burt, mrs cox, mrs hermans, mrs menkins, staff