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Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph (sub-item) - The Yarra Brae homestead in 1940, which was burnt down in the early 1970’s. A ripple iron house
The Yarra Brae homestead in 1940, which was burnt down in the early 1970’s. A ripple iron house. since been rebuilt and altered. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, John Cook, 1978-79
Trenavin Park was built by Mr Sambell on a site just above the original site of the McHaffie homestead. Was owned by Mr & Mrs Oswin (70's)Six coloured photographs of Trenavin Park, Ventnor, Phillip Island. 81-90: Front view of Trenavin Park 81-90a: Back view of Trenavin Park 81-90b: Interior of Trenavin Park showing stairs 81-90c: Interior of Trenavin Park showing lounge and dining areas 81-90d: Interior of Trenavin Park showing games room with billiard table 81-90e: The Furneryphotographs, trenavin park phillip island, john cook -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Woodlands Homestead, 1984
1984 Heritage week tour led by Brian Micke. 7118 - 7118.2 Exterior shots of 'Woodlands Homestead' 7118.3 Staircase with stained glass window.5 colour Photographs: 3 showing a two storybrick house with a central tower the rest are interior photos.heritage week, magdala mine -
National Wool Museum
Functional object - Stencil, MOUNT GOW, Unknown
This stencil was used as an organisation identification stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Mount Gow is a homestead in Victoria. Mount Gow is situated south of Warrambine Creek.Wool bale export stencil - MOUNT GOWMOUNT GOW L. Broswool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FERNIHURST ESTATE
Black and white photo: Fernihurst homestead side view, rendered brick building with ventilator window, weatherboard building on left with attic, both with corrugated iron roof. Old weatherboard building on right of photo. On back MP 111, ' 56' J. Evans, Fernihurst Estate, Fernihurst 'J. Evans ?place, building, fernihurst estate -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two men and horses
Churchill Island has a significant photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century.Black and white photograph of two men posing for the camera, each holding the horses bridle. One is coupled to a two wheeled cart. Photo has been taken from near the homestead and looks down towards the Eastern side of Churchill Island. Probably taken in the nineteenth century.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. 'Department of Agriculture' written in pencil on reverse. Stamped on rear 'Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Dept. of Agriculture Ref. No 1978(541-9)'churchill island -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Isn't it wonderful, 19/04/1967
Daughter of pioneer, Mrs Helen Amelia Rowley celebrated 100th birthday and is presented with a letter of congratulations by mayor, Cr E.O Lundgren, town clerk, Mr A.N. Wallis and Cr S.G. Dewar. Photos of Mrs Rowley and homestead in Woodhouse Grove where she was born in 1867.rowley, helen amelia, lundgren, e.o., wallis, a.n., dewar, s.g., woodhouse grove homestead, bamford, frank, aspinall, rupert, aspinall, myrtle, furneaux, connie, aspinall, alice, furneaux, lena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Saxam Heritage Overlay, 2011_
"Saxam" was the home of the Kaye family (1886-1888) then William Santon, a former councillor and Mayor of Heidelberg. Saxam Homestead is a distinctive and substantial timber homestead built in the late 1880s as one of the notable rural properties in the St Helena area. In 2014 the house still stands but is in poor condition with most interior features removed. The site had a heritage overlay as shown. The overlay was reduced in 2014 to protect the house while allowing residential development on the site.Saxam is one of the only remaining farmhouses in the Greensborough area.Copy of map and planning scheme.saxam -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
79th Fighter Squadron, Wooloomanata
The 79th Fighter Squadron was initially formed at Laverton on the 26th April, 1943 under the command of flying ace Squadron Leader Alan Rawlinson, but within seven days moved to Wooloomanata Homestead on the Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Rd, No 1580 in Victoria. It was a Spitfire Squadron and used Wooloomanata as a training base before flying. It was disbanded 20th October, 1945.Of national Significance as a Spitfire Squadron training camp in Lara Districts during WW2Glossy photo and A4 documentOn the back of the photo is "No:15 Course 18th April 1943 on the steps of Wooloomanata Homestead Southern Side". On the bottom is a list of the names of those in the photo. Left to Right Rear Row: Maj. K. Ewen, Capt. N.F. Attree, Capt. C.N. Bucknell, Capt. J.L. McKenzie, Capt. C.D. Seabrook, Lt. W.G. Foley. Second row from rear: Maj. C. Dumble, Capt. A. Tavener, Maj. F. Langford, Maj. T.A.R. Cleave, Capt. M.D. Waller, Capt. J.B. Ainslie, Capt. G.M.Taylor. Third row from rear: Capt. E.K. Jennings, Lt. J.H. Loxton, Capt. D.J. Breheny, Lt. R.V. Stephens, Capt J.W.D. Cornell, Maj. C.A. Ricketts, Lt. A.R. Creswick. Fourth row from rear: Lt. W. Ruthven (V.C.), Capt. R.C. Tomkins, Capt. R.J.Bermingham, Maj. A.E. Arnott, Capt. L.S. Ralton, Maj. F.L. Edmunds, Capt. W.E. Paterson. Fifth row from rear: Maj. H.W. Stockwell, Capt. C.A. Ferry, Maj. A.C. Jennings, Capt. W.L. Hart, Maj. R.R. Marston, Capt. R.A. Cameron, Capt. R.W.M. Page. Sixth Row from rear: Lt. A.E. Pizzy, Capt. A.G. Yungman, Maj.T.G. Court, Maj. J.B. Chapman, Maj. H.F. Gough, Maj. P.L. Barbour, Maj. H.M. Heward, Maj. E.C. Nolte. Front Row: Lt. G.H. Rowden, Capt. C.J.F. Pollett, Maj. A.E.Bunbury, Lt-Col. E.W. Bundey, Major W.A. Cronk, Capt. B.V. Eames, Lt. N.D. Anderson, Maj. C.A. Lotherington. Absent: Lt. R.R. Webster, Lt. R.B. Blackwell The A4 is a written description of a brief history of the 79th Fighter Squadron79th fighter squadron, raaf, wooloomanata, spitfire, world war 2, ww2, peter anderson, southern command training school, 15 course 18th april 1943 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter - Correspondence, Banyule City Council, Viewbank Homestead Guided Tour Opportunity, 1998, 15/12/1998
Invitation from Banyule Cultural Services Officer to Jan Macdonald to participate in a guided tour and archaeological dig at Viewbank Homestead January, February and April 1999Comprises letter, with unbound information pamphlet and mapviewbank homestead, archaeological digs -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 49 July 1986
Contents: • Next meeting, Film Night featuring films on historic homesteads ad others of historical and local interest • Society Banner project • Society Logo 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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Karlsruhe, 1987
History of "Karlsruhe" homestead on Nation Trust of historical homes built by Baon Von Swaine. Also plans maps, photographs. Tape of official opening 1986Black and white mottled binder, contains newspaper articles on renovation of Karlsruhekarlsruhe homestead, lancaster, baron von swaine, tatura, documents, history, local, newspapers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
Believed to be built late 19th Century, home of Deery family.Colour photograph of a Victorian homestead with gable and hip roof. Protruding gables at front and east side linked by a bullnose veranda. Decorative timber fretwork and finials. Two chimneys visible. Timber cladding painted cream, roof green. Situated north side of Princes Highway, Johnsonville, Victoria.diaries, primary industry -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
The Wurundjeri ceremonial circle at Killeavey which has been constructed on the site of the original homestead which was destroyed in the 1839 bushfires. Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, wurundjeri -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, 'Eilyer', built in 1871
'Eilyer' homestead, built 1871. Run by Albert Austin, Albert Sidney Austin, Ronald Austin, Derrick Austin, his daughter, Kaye Blackburn, then Michael Blackburn.'eilyer', austin, blackburn -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Edward Stone Parker Memorial, Franklinford, 25/10/2015
Franklinford is in the 'shadow' of Mt Franklin, the site of Edward Stone Parker's Aboriginal Protectorate.Photograph of a stone memorial cairn to Edward Stone Parker, Protector of Aborigines. "Edward Stone Parker 1802-1865 Regional Pioneer, Protector of Aborigines Established the Loddon Aboriginal Station Homestead, Church and School near this site in 1841. His devoted service remains a challenge and an Inspiration. April 1965."edward stone parker, protector of aboriginies, aboriginal protectorate, loddon aboriginal protectorate, franklinford aboriginal protectorate, franklinford -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Saxam interior, 1896_
'Saxam' was the home of the Kaye family (1886-1888) then William Santon, a former councillor and Mayor of Heidelberg. Saxam Homestead is a distinctive and substantial timber homestead built in the late 1880s as one of the notable rural properties in the St Helena area. [Photo G. Studley]. Seated are Mr and Mrs Kaye, standing William Santon who was a local footballer, councillor and later Mayor of Heidelberg. In 2014 the house still stands but is in poor condition with most interior features such as this fireplace removed. Digital copy of black and white photograph.saxam, william santon, santon family -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, “Swinton” Homestead in Glenorchy with alight pole and flagpole on the front lawn, 1913 approx
Black and white photo of “Swinton” Homestead Glenorchy with light pole and flagpole on front lawn. Swinton was a family name of John Carfrae whose father was Thomas Swinton Carfrae of Edinburgh. When John Carfrae came to Ledcourt in 1848 he divided it into three runs, Ledcourt - Swinton & Newington. Alexander Grey came to Swinton in 1881. The Grey Family still live at Swinton. After severe floods in 1909 the original homestead was destroyed. This home picture was built in 1911 on a site on higher grounds.B/W. Photograph: of a substantial house with five chimneys and verandah and Flagpole, in the mid distance is a light pole with a gas light, in the foreground is a tree. This photograph is a copy of a negative owned by the society. Paid with a grant 1991. this photograph is of the home at SWINTON Glenorchy. glenorchy -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, Saltwater River History Trails
This book which was printed in 1984 gives not only the geology of the area but also the history of the various areas that Jacksons Creek and the Saltwater River now known as the Maribyrnong River pass through. There are many drawings and photos accompanying the information relating to the various areas and buildings researched in this book. From Sunbury to Williamstown some of the names and places mentioned include John Aitken, George Evans, William J.T. Clarke, Ben Eadie, Rupertswood, Goonawarra Vineyard, Organ Pipes, Glenara, Walter Clark, Keilor, Overnewton, Avondale Heights, Solomons ford, Riverview Tea Gardens, Anglers Hotel, Aberfeldie Park, Humes Pipe Works, Powder Magazine, Maribyrnong, Munitions factories, Footscray Park, Flemington, Footscray, Yarraville, Newport, Williamstown, Commonwealth reserve, the blue stone lighthouse. A small cream/olive green colour covered printed book of 74 pages. The front cover shows part of a pen and wash drawing of a homestead. It has the name of the book and the author Hugh Anderson printed at the top of the cover and Sunbury to the Sea printed at the bottom. There are many drawings and photos included in the book.SALTWATER RIVER/HISTORY TRAILS/HUGH ANDERSON/Sunbury to the Seasaltwater river, maribyrnong river, jacksons creek, anderson hugh, sunbury, keilor, organ pipes national park, solomons ford, riverview tea gardens, humes pipe works, powder magazine, footscray, yarraville, newport, williamstown -
Clunes Museum
Book, DESIGNED BY PETER BUCKMASTER, WOOL PAST THE WINNING POST: A HISTORY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY, 1978
A BIOGRAPHY WRITTEN BY HEATHER B. RONALD OF THE HISTORY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY SOME OF WHO SETTLED ON LAND NEAR CLUNES, VICTORIA A SUMMARY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY'S MOVE TO THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE WOOL INDUSTRY IN THE 1800'S AND ONWARDSHARDCOVER BOOK BOUND IN BLUE LFABRIC WITH A GOLD EAGLE EMBOSSED ON THE FRONT COVER, COMPLET WITH DUST COVER. THE DUSTCOVER FRONT COVER HAS A COLOUR IMAGE OF A COLONIAL HOMESTEAD IN THE BACK GROUND WITH A LOADED DRAY PULLED BY OXEN TWO FIGURES WITH BULL WHIPS AT EITHER SIDE OF THE THE ANIMALS 203 PAGESnon-fictionA BIOGRAPHY WRITTEN BY HEATHER B. RONALD OF THE HISTORY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY SOME OF WHO SETTLED ON LAND NEAR CLUNES, VICTORIA A SUMMARY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY'S MOVE TO THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE WOOL INDUSTRY IN THE 1800'S AND ONWARDS book, chirnside family, clunes first sheep run -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
This tree carving represents the ceremonial circle at the meeting place formed on the site of the original homestead. The replicating circles reflecting the life stories. Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, wurundjeri -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Late 1980's
'Dunhelen' is situated on the Mickleham Road at Greenvale. The rear of the homestead was constructed in the 1850's and the original owners were Richard and George Sinclair Brodie who emigrated from Scotland.A coloured photograph of part of a porchway of a house. The verandah roof is constructed from wooden beams and corrugated iron. The walls are bluestone with granite stone quions around the corners and window frames. The verandah was paved with stone pavers done in a diamond pattern.dunhelen, brodie, george sinclair, richard sinclair, george evans collection -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Copy, Richard Scales Homestead, Epping, c.1875
Richard Scales homestead situated just north of the Epping College. The Tatlow family took over the property and ran a horse stud; the reason for many of the surrounding street names.2 identical copies, black and white photograph plus digital image on HD.Inscriptions on rear of photographsrichard scales, scales family, epping, tatlow family, horse stud -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, 'Glenara' Homestead
The garden in the image was taken in the grounds of Glenara Homestead at Bulla, which was owned by Alister Clark of rose breeding fame. Refer to entry P0951 for the information relevant to the Clark family.A non-digital black and white photograph with a cream border of a large garden. A tower is seen in the distance and a pottery urn on a pedestal is to the LHS at the meeting of a pathway. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article, Journal, Kathleen McEwan, The Golf Clubs of Victoria: VI - Heidelberg and Eastern, by Kathleen McEwan, 01/06/ 1929
Occupied by the Heidelberg Golf Club in 1928, the homestead, Bryn Teg, was built by R. T. Brown about 1849. This article, written in 1929, describes the building and its history in detail.4 p. black and white photocopy of article from Australian Home Beautiful, June 1, 1929, stapledheidelberg golf club, bryn teg, lower plenty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Coming home to Bundoora: Fifty-Plus News November 2014, 2014_11
"Coming Home" was a social history exhibition exploring the history of Bundoora Homestead, particularly its time as Repatriation Hospital (1920-1993). The Exhibition ran from October to December 2014.Copy of news article, black and white text and photographs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, The Weekly Review, 'Woodlands': 11 Doon Court Briar Hill, 05/07/2017
Sale notice for "Woodlands", 1800s homestead on 8413 sqm at 11 Doon Court Briar Hill. Agent: Miles Real Estate. Home of Francis Wellington Were in the 1920'sRed and black print, colour photograph.doon court briar hill -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/01/1995 12:00:00 AM
Also a colour photograph showing Mrs Edith Bulmer and Ian Bunty Bulmer seated on the verandah at Nyerimilang homestead Australia Day 1995 04796.1 10 x 15 cmColour photograph showing Margaret Campbell making presentation to Ian Bunty Bulmer during Australia Day ceremony at Nyerimilang Park Nungurner Victoriacelebrations -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Contact Print - Portland, Victoria, 1970s
Set of 3 pairs of stereoscopic contact prints from glass plate negatives. Top: View from hill overlooking homestead and outbuildings. Middle: paddocks, fence, sheep run. Bottom: View from south side Cliff Street - looking north along Bentinck Street railway cutting to station.portland scene, bentinck street, street scene, photography -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Department of External Affairs, Melbourne, Bulletin of the Northern Territory, Bulletin No. 1, March 1912, 1912
Soft brown covered book of 68 pages. Photographic images of Roper River, Mount McMinn, Abraham's Lagoon, Edith Creek, Red Lily Lagoon, Darwin Boy Scouts, China Town in Darwin, Umbrawarra Creek, Paddy's lagoon, McMinn's Homestead, gold cradle, Aborigines, Syphilis, Mungurai, yaws.northern territory, scientific expedition, health, domesticated animals, j.a. gilruth, a. breinl, mosquitos, paul foelscher, roper river, mount mcminn, abraham's lagoon, edith creek, red lily lagoon, darwin boy scouts, china town in darwin, umbrawarra creek, paddy's lagoon, mcminn's homestead, gold cradle, aborigines, syphilis, mungurai, yaws, buffalo fly, henry tryon