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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Beach at San Remo
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...Tthe Rose Series No. 704. the Beach at San Remo Victoria... postcard copy phillip island Tthe Rose Series No. 704. the Beach ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View of the beach at San Remo looking towards San RemoTthe Rose Series No. 704. the Beach at San Remo Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, san remo, black & white postcard copy, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, View at Cape Woolamai
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...The Rose Series P3425. view at Cape Woolamai, Phillip... island black & white postcard copy The Rose Series P3425. view ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View at Cape Woolamai. Faint background of Phillip Island including The Nobbies.The Rose Series P3425. view at Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, cape woolamai, phillip island, black & white postcard copy -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, View at Rhyll. Phillip Island
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...The Rose Series P3432. View at Rhyll, Phillip Island...-island-and-the-bass-coast Part of a collection of 'Rose ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. P. 3432 Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View taken towards Rhyll showing mangroves in foreground and the jetty in the background.The Rose Series P3432. View at Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, rhyll, phillip island, black & white postcard copy., mangroves, jetties -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Post Office and 'Mountjoy', Mt. Dandenong North, 1913
... Rose Series post card #182...Copy of Rose Series postcard #182 showing Kalorama Gap...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Rose Series post card #182 kalorama gap five ways ...Rose Series post card #182Copy of Rose Series postcard #182 showing Kalorama Gap in 1913. Haystacks in foreground with Mountjoy Guest House and Beulah Tea Rooms/Mt Dandenong North Post Office in centre. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke in 1974.Kalorama Gap in 1913 The elm trees are in the centre of the picture. One of these is really two as two suckers of the further tree were twisted together by Fred Jeeves in 1898 and grew as one tree. The other was planted in 1880. The shop is the shop of Mrs Eliza Hand and daughter Florence. The closed in far end of the verandah was the Mount Dandenong North Post Office. The large house is “Mountjoy” owned and run by the Jeeves Family from 1908 till 1943. It was built in 1905 by the Paynters who sold to Ellis Jeeves in 1908.He moved his line of coaches from “Kalorama” his old homestead and housed the horses in a line of stables behind “Mountjoy”. Price’s house, which contained their shop, the first one on the mountain, opened 1906, can be seen faintly behind the pine tree opposite the bend in the road, which was the main road then and now is Ridge Road. The Price’s house just shows in two tiny pieces, one on each side of the pine tree half way up. The house to the right of and high up the pine tree is Walker’s cottage which exists today opposite Jack Kidd’s home at the far edge of Lt 2 Village Settlement and was between Main Road and Barbers Road which runs down the left behind the elms. Walker’s homestead can be seen near left edge of picture 2/3 way up. The roof of the Methodist Church shows among trees left of picture. This, like Mrs Hand’s shop was built on portions separated from Isaac Jeeves’ Selection “C” known as Jeeves Saddle. kalorama gap, five ways, mountjoy, john lundy-clarke, beulah tea rooms, post office, fred jeeves, paynter, jeeves, frederick jeeves, price, walker, jack kidd -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Looking to the Nobbies
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...The Rose Series. P 666 Looking to The Nobbies, Phillip...-island-and-the-bass-coast Part of a collection of 'Rose ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. Phillip Island, View looking towards The Nobbies. Man in jinker & his dog in foreground.The Rose Series. P 666 Looking to The Nobbies, Phillip Island, Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard copy., the nobbies, transport - jinker -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...Rose Series P678. The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip... & white postcard copy the pinnacles cape woolamai Rose Series P678 ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. Rock formation known as The Pinnacles at Cape Woolamai.Rose Series P678. The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, Victoria.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, the pinnacles, cape woolamai -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, The Road to The Nobbies, Phillip Island
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...The Rose Series No. 3427. The Road to The Nobbies, Cowes... copy the nobbies nobbies road phillip island The Rose Series ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View of the Nobbies Road with horse and trap about to cross bridge.The Rose Series No. 3427. The Road to The Nobbies, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white postcard copy, the nobbies, nobbies road, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Lovers' Walk, Cowes
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...The Rose Series P3403. The Lovers Walk, Cowes, Phillip... copy lovers walk cowes phillip island The Rose Series P3403 ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View taken looking towards Cowes along a tree lined walkway known as "Lovers Walk"The Rose Series P3403. The Lovers Walk, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white postcard copy, lovers walk, cowes, phillip island -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
... from Chatauqua Peak. It is No. 12197 in the Rose Series..."The Rose Series P. 12197, Sports Ground, from Chatauqua.... It is No. 12197 in the Rose Series of postcards. RECREATION Sport ...This is a postcard of the sports ground in Halls Gap, taken from Chatauqua Peak. It is No. 12197 in the Rose Series of postcards.The photo shows a round clearing (sports ground), seen from above, in the midst of bush. There are some bare strips in the middle of the field and a track around its perimeter. Some buildings are visible to the left of the field and a road runs behind it. There are more buildings just visible through the bush in the centre, on the far side of the road."The Rose Series P. 12197, Sports Ground, from Chatauqua Peak, Halls Gap, Vic" on bottom of postcard.recreation, sport -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, The Main Strteet, Eltham, Vic, c.1923
... rose series postcard...The Rose Series P. 4344 postcard. Similar view to SEPP_0609... melbourne The Rose Series P. 4344 postcard. Similar view ...The Rose Series P. 4344 postcard. Similar view to SEPP_0609 taken from near Dudley Street looking north but significantly later in time with numerous stores now constructed on the eastern side south of Pryor Street in what was once Haley's Paddock. Luther Haley sold his bakery store in 1917 and the roof now sports advertising signage for Electrine Candles, presumably coincident with the period of ownership by Hannah Lloyd from 1917 to about February 1920 or Lee’s Railway Store (Messrs J.R. & N.E. Lee 1920-Sep 1922). A boy and a man are standing in the road and the ghost image of three people walking towards them on the footpath just past the store. Ernie Andrew’s combined newsagency and haberdashery/clothing shop with advertising for "The Age" is present at the corner of Arthur Street, on the opposite corner would be the Bootmaker's shop (F. Butterworth, succeeded in 1922 by G.H. McDonald) and William J. Capewell's Butcher shop, second building from right (relocated from in front of the railway station in 1910). North of the News Agency is believed to be Horace H. Clark’s Land and Estate Agency which had also relocated across the road.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 120 format B&W negative (copy of original postcard)shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, main road, bootmakers, butcher, dudley street, electrine candles, eltham town centre, hannah lloyd, lloyd's general store, newsagency, pryor street, rose series postcard, shops, william james capewell, ernie andrew, f. butterworth, g.h. mcdonald, haley's paddock, j.r. lee, lee's railway store, n.e. lee, rose stereograph company -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes from the pier
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...The Rose Series P.657. Cowes from the Pier, Phillip Island... The Rose Series P.657. Cowes from the Pier, Phillip Island ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984View from end of Cowes Pier showing the Jetty Shed on right, Isle of Wight Hotel in extreme background. Black & White Postcard.The Rose Series P.657. Cowes from the Pier, Phillip Island, Victoria.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white photograph, jetties, jetty shed, isle of wight hotel, cowes -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Beach Road, Ccowes
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...The Beach Road, Cowes Phillip Island Vic. The Rose Series... The Beach Road, Cowes Phillip Island Vic. The Rose Series P.674 ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984View along the Beach Road, Cowes looking towards the Isle of Wight Hotel on left of photograph (hidden by the trees).The Beach Road, Cowes Phillip Island Vic. The Rose Series P.674.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, cowes, phillip island, black & white photograph, the esplanade cowes, isle of wight hotel -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Back beach near Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...The Rose Series P668. Back beach near The Pyramid... copy pyramid rock phillip island. The Rose Series P668. Back ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. Phillip Island showing Back Beach near Pyramid Rock, VictoriaThe Rose Series P668. Back beach near The Pyramid , Phillip Island, Victoria.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white postcard copy, pyramid rock, phillip island. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Road to Back Beach, Cowes
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...The Rose Series P662. Road to the Back Beach, Cowes... & white postcard copy. back beach The Rose Series P662. Road ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. Road to the Back Beach, Phillip IslandThe Rose Series P662. Road to the Back Beach, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard copy., back beach -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Near Forrest Caves, Phillip Island
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...The Rose Series P3435. Near Forest Caves, Cowes, Phillip... The Rose Series P3435. Near Forest Caves, Cowes, Phillip Island ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View of rocks near Forrest Caves. Group of people on edge of the rock formation watching the waves.The Rose Series P3435. Near Forest Caves, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, rock formation, forrest caves, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Inferno, Cape Woolamai
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post.... The Rose Series P.10453... The Inferno, Cape Wollomai, Phillip Island Victoria. The Rose Series P ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984View on Cape Woolamai showing an outcrop of rocks known as "The Inferno"The Inferno, Cape Wollomai, Phillip Island Victoria. The Rose Series P.10453local history, photography, photographs, postcards, cape woolamai, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, the inferno, rock formation -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Chimneys, Cape Woolamai
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post.... The Rose Series P.10494... "The Chimneys" Cape Wollomai, Phillip Island, Victoria. The Rose Series ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black and white postcard.View of Cape Woolamai showing some of the many rock formations"The Chimneys" Cape Wollomai, Phillip Island, Victoria. The Rose Series P.10494local history, photography, photographs, slides, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, rock formation, cape woolamai, the chimney -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, View Up Valley At Kalorama
... Black and White copy of section of a Rose Series postcard... left with “Kalorama” to its right. About 1912. Rose Series.... About 1912. Rose Series copied by JLC 1973. Black and White copy ...John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. The building in the centre of the photograph is 'Kia-Ora' guest house. Situated on Barber’s Road, ‘Kia-Ora’ was built in 1912 by George Barber. It was later leased by a Mrs Pemberthy. “Kia-Ora’ was one of four places connected when the telephone was brought into the district in 1912. The other places were ‘Mountjoy’, ‘Cherry Farm’ and ‘Callum House’. ‘Kia-Ora’ was burnt down in 1924. Black and White copy of section of a Rose Series postcard. Shows view up the valley at Kalorama with a decorative building centre middle of photograph. Handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke on reverse.View up valley at Kalorama from near junction of Barbers and Doughty’s Rds. “Kia Ora” guest house in centre. Paynter’s “Iona” top left with “Kalorama” to its right. About 1912. Rose Series copied by JLC 1973.kalorama, kalorama valley, john lundy-clarke, barbers road, george barber, kia-ora, guest house, iona -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Sturt St Ballarat Vic, c1916
... , a later version of this Rose Series photo with the same number...Postcard Black and white - Rose Series No 1712 - divided... of this Rose Series photo with the same number 1712. Wal Jack has ...The photo is of Sturt St showing Town Hall Ballarat Vic, looking east towards Grenville St from Doveton St. An ESCo tram is in the far distance. In the view are Stansfield and Smith, Snows, and the Bucks Head Hotel. On the left can be seen Shoppee's Square marketplace tents. Photo is very similar in location to item 7364, a later version of this Rose Series photo with the same number 1712. Wal Jack has written on the rear "One of the Sebastopol type of trams (cross seater with centre aisle) about 1916, photo from Doveton St" Demonstrates a postcard of Sturt St south side.Postcard Black and white - Rose Series No 1712 - divided back with the rose symbol, publisher details on the left side and that it is a "Real" photograph.See image 2 for Wal Jack's notes.sturt street, ballarat, tramways, esco, town hall, shoppee's square -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White copy photograph, Rose Stereograph Co, "Ballarat looking east along Bridge St from Grenville St c1920s"
... Original photograph by Rose Series Postcard P1711...", from a Rose Series Postcard, P1711. Original image held... c1920s", from a Rose Series Postcard, P1711. Original image held ...Original photograph by Rose Series Postcard P1711 with the original image held by the State Library of Victoria. Edited by Richard Conn. Purchased by the Museum.Provides information about the appearance of Bridge St during the 1920's, shows the tram tracks and overhead. Has in the view a number of road signs, shops, Super Spirit, Shell, Junction Service Station, motor vehicles, cyclists, Bon Marche, ladies with prams, a post box and Page's Bucks Head Hotel.Black & White copy photograph view A4 size, titled "Ballarat looking east along Bridge St from Grenville St c1920s", from a Rose Series Postcard, P1711. Original image held by the State Library of Victoria.ballarat, grenville st, bucks head hotel, bridge st, road signs, bon marche, tramways -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Rose Stereograph Co, St Kilda Beach, 1927
... Gardens. The Rose Series Postcard...[front, printed] The Rose Series p. 2395; Crowds on Beach.... The Shelter Pavilion, Catani Gardens. The Rose Series Postcard [front ...Crowds on Beach, St Kilda. The Shelter Pavilion, Catani Gardens. The Rose Series Postcardblack and white postcard, original, good condition[front, printed] The Rose Series p. 2395; Crowds on Beach, St. Kilda [back, handwritten, pencil] 1940-60 [postcard imprint] -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, View of Buninyong, 1920's, believed taken for Rose Post-card series, 1924
... View of Buninyong, 1920's, believed taken for Rose Post..., 1924 View of Buninyong, 1920's, believed taken for Rose Post ...record of township 1920'sB/W photo, Buninyong, from crossroads, 1924buninyong -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Sturt Street showing Town Hall, Ballarat Vic.", early 1930's
... , an earlier Rose Series photo with the same number 1712. Two copies...Postcard - black and white - titled The Rose Series P1712... to item 8242, an earlier Rose Series photo with the same number ...The photo is of Sturt St showing Town Hall Ballarat Vic, looking east towards Grenville St from Doveton St. An ESCo tram is in the far distance, possibly with a Vote No sign along with a few early motor cars. In the view are Stansfield and Smith, F. Gallagher, Morseheads, Myer, The Bucks Head Hotel, and a sign for Rolfes. Note - very similar in location to item 8242, an earlier Rose Series photo with the same number 1712. Two copies held.Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St in the early 1930's, tram operations, buildings and motor vehicles.Postcard - black and white - titled The Rose Series P1712 - A divided back postcard with the rose symbol, publisher details on the left side and that it is a real photograph. trams, tramways, sturt st, doveton st, town hall, esco, rose postcards -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Looking over Phillip island from Cape Woolamai
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...The Rose Series P676. Looking over Phillip Island from... Island The Rose Series P676. Looking over Phillip Island from ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View of Philip Island from high up on Cape Woolamai - Churchill Island can be seen on right hand side of photograph.The Rose Series P676. Looking over Phillip Island from Cape Woolamai Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white postcard copy, cape woolamai. phillip island, churchill island, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Looking to San Remo from Newhaven
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...Rose Series P690. Looking to San Remo from Newhaven... copy jetties san remo newhaven phillip island Rose Series P690 ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. Taken from Newhaven looking towards San Remo - showing the two jetties and sheds at the rear.Rose Series P690. Looking to San Remo from Newhaven, Phillip Island, Vic.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white postcard copy, jetties, san remo, newhaven, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rocky coast, Cape Woolamai
... Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post...The Rose Series P.10449. The Rocky Coast, Cape Wollomai... island black & white postcard copy coastline The Rose Series P ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984View of Cape Woolamai showing the rugged nature of the coastline. Calm seas.The Rose Series P.10449. The Rocky Coast, Cape Wollomai, Phillip Island Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, cape woolamai, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, coastline -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Diamond Creek, Eltham. Old Diamond Street Bridge, c.1919
... Rose Series Postcard...Copy of Rose Series Postcard P. 4314. (The Rose Stereograph... melbourne Copy of Rose Series Postcard P. 4314. (The Rose ...Copy of Rose Series Postcard P. 4314. (The Rose Stereograph Company) Shows two bridge crossings over the Diamond Creek in Diamond Street, Eltham. The upper pedestrian crossing provided continual access for foot traffic during times of flood. The railway came to Eltham in 1901, the Eltham Railway Station is visible in the distance as well as a wooden bodied Tait (Red Rattler) First Class train carriage. The Tait train was first introduced in 1910 as a steam locomotive hauled carriage and in 1919 electric motor carriages were introduced however the line to Heidelberg was not electrified till 1921 and to Eltham in April 1923. The Railway General Store on Main Road is visible beyond the station and was built by Luther Haley in 1902. It was the first shop in the present day shopping centre. It was later known as lloyd's stopre (1917-1920) followed by a succession of six other owners until purchased by Eric Staff in 1939. George Rose founded the Rose Stereograph Company in 1880 and was joined by Herbert (Bert) Cutts in the early 20th Century. The pair formed a lifetime working partnership and strong personal friendship. Assisted by George’s two sons, Herbert George and Walter, and later by Neil Cutts, the Rose Stereograph Company continued its operations for more than 140 years. The company was initially built on stereographs, but as cinema took over and stereographs fell out of fashion, the Rose Stereograph Company developed Australia’s first commercially viable photographic postcard business. Specialising in postcards of iconic historical moments and significant landmarks, The Rose Stereograph Company became a staple of the Australian travel industry.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negdiamond creek, diamond street bridge, eltham, eltham railway station, glass plate negative, lloyd's general store, postcard, railway station, railway store, rose series postcard, rose stereograph company, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, staffs general store, tait train, travel -
St Kilda Historical Society
Card, Albert Park Beach, 1920
... The Rose Series Postcard...Beaconsfield Parade,Albert Park, Vic, Rose Series P3411... Carlisle Street St Kilda melbourne The Rose Series Postcard ...The Rose Series Postcardblack and white postcard, original, good conditionBeaconsfield Parade,Albert Park, Vic, Rose Series P3411. Wed 25th Feby 1920. To Albert Park by train. Wednesday 25th Feburary1920. I came down to Melbourne on Monday 23rd. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 1920 -- Postcard
... Rose series postcard c1920 of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church...The rose series P. 4873 St Patrick's Church Stawell, Vic... grampians Rose series postcard c1920 of St. Patrick’s Catholic ...Rose series postcard c1920 of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Side view of church with wooden sanctuary at back of building. Later the sanctuary was built onto this side of the Church in 1927.Post card of St Patrick's Church Stawell and a photographic enlargement. Both photos are black & white, showing a side view of the church with a wooden sanctuary at the back of the building. Pine trees can be seen front and back of the church.The rose series P. 4873 St Patrick's Church Stawell, Vic. on the back POST Card A Real Photograph Produced in Australiastawell -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph - Postcard, George Rose, c. 1910
... Rose series... of the extensive Rose Series. (P. 4689) of postcards being produced... of the extensive Rose Series. (P. 4689) of postcards being produced ...Produced c. 1910 by The Rose Stereograph co. This colourised photographic postcard shows the exterior of the administrative buildings at Mayday Hills mental hospital with three young boys in the foreground. This postcard forms part of the extensive Rose Series. (P. 4689) of postcards being produced by the Rose Stereograph co. which depicted landmarks from across Australia. Despite the early date attributed to this image, according to Walsh dates from this series place the postcards being produced typically between 1920-54. Mayday Hills Hospital, then known as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum was constructed between 1864-67 designed by The Public Works Department. The hospital is made up of a number of buildings, landscaping, ha-ha, workshops, laundry, administrative facilities and farmland, it was constructed in 'Italianate' style by a team of up to two hundred and fifty workers (Woods p. 122). The asylum was established in response to the need for the regional shire to locally care for those particularly affected by their time working the Ovens goldfield during the Indigo Shire gold rush era where poor living conditions and isolation were significantly affecting the welfare of a great many people through poverty and lack of resources. The gaol and orphan labour systems were not able to effectively support to give housing, rehabilitation and ongoing care for the mentally ill, and transporting to Melbourne by waggon was a time consuming and counter-productive solution when the metro facilities were already overcrowded. According to Woods (A Titan's Field p. 122), between 1901 and 1911 a large percentage (thirty five percent in 1901 and twenty four in 1911) of the Beechworth population were either patients or inmates of Beechworth institutions, Mayday Hills accounted for some six hundred and seventy four patients in 1901, Beechworth's Mayday Hills was chosen as the site of Victoria's newest asylum, at the time, due to the landscape and altitude. The hilltop atmosphere and the native fauna, it was argued, would assist in the cure of the patients kept at the hospital (Wood 1985, 122). The positioning of the hospital had a beneficial effect on the rural town and the large volume of people living at the hospital and contributing to this population growth is counted as reason for the survival of Beechworth as a regional township. Mayday Hills continued to function as a mental hospital up until 1995 when it was sold to LaTrobe university. The building and grounds are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register under criterion A, B, D, E and F. Through the colourisation of the photograph and through the unusual choice of the subject matter being used as a postcard, we can get a good indication of aesthetic interests of the time.Rectangular coloured photograph printed as postcardObverse: Beautiful / Beechworth / (Vic.) / 1800 ft. / above / Sea / Level / - / Asylum / for / insane / (Front / View) / Copyright. / F. / Foxcroft / Photo Reverse: 1997.2454 / Postcard / THIS / SPACE / MAY / BE / USED / FOR / CORRESPONDENCE: / THIS / SPACE / FOR / NAME / AND / ADDRESS / STAMPpostcard, rose series, mayday hills hospital, mayday hills, beechworth lunatic asylum, photographic postcard, george rose, the rose stereograph co., social welfare, welfare services, ovens goldfield, lunatic asylum, the public works department, australian landmark, regional shire, indigo shire council, gold rush, beechworth institution, victorian heritage register