Official opening of the Karralyka Centre - Alan Robertson, City Engineer, standing next to plaque for the official opening by His Excellency Sir Henry Winneke, Governor of the State of Victoria, on the nineteenth day of April 1980. +Additional Keywords: Winneke, Sir Henry (Governor of the State of Victoria) / Robertson, Alan

Black and white photograph - Football Team, 1898. In original Database entry: Ringwood State School Football Club, c1900. Back row - 1. Geraghty, 2. Hedley Chenhall, 3. Neil O'Meara, 4. --, 5. Bert Hocking, 6. Stan French, 7. Leo Hunt, 8. --, 9 Bert Hardridge. Middle row - 1. Mike Blook, 2. Stan Blood, 3. Harry Mackinley, 4. Alf Hocking, 5. W. Grant, 6. --. Front row - 1. --, 2. --, 3. Eddie Wookey, 4. Cecil Chenhall.Typed below photograph, "The Maroondah Highway Ringwood State School Football team, c1900" and written on backing paper, "Back row - 1. Geraghty, 2. Hedley Chen Hall, 3. Neil O'Meara, 4. Stan French, 5. Bert Hocking". The second copy is dated 1898.

Black and white "Murray Views" postcard and souvenir photograph - Ringwood State School, Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood. Circa 1950s.Post Card. Real Photograph Produced in Australia by Murray Views, Gympie, Q.

View of The State of Europe during The middle Ages. Author: Henry Hallam Publisher: Alex Murray & Son Date: 1869Label on spine cover with typed text RH 940.1 HAL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker that reads "Scotch College, Melbourne. First Prize,General Excellence Vll Glass. Awarded to Meyers. Alexander Morrison, A.M. Principal. 20th December 1871"warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, great ocean road, view of the state of europe, henry hallam, scotch college, alexander morrison, meyers

Colour photograph of the the former Ballarat Courtroom, at the Ballarat State Offices, now part of the Federation University Camp Street Campus.state offices, former ballarat court house, courtroom, ballarat, federation univeristy camp st campus, arts academy, camp street, art deco

The new Ringwood North State Bank premises, November 1979 on the north-east corner of Dickson's Cresent. Exterior view.At the corner of Dickson's Cresent and Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North. Photographer - Les Gorrie Photography, 28 Waldemar Road, Heidelberg. Negative #2389

The new Ringwood North State Bank premises on the north-east corner of Dickson's Cresent. Exterior view. Unknown date.At the corner of Dickson's Cresent and Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North.

Two black and white copies of State Savings Bank, Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. Irene Chafer in photo. Demolished 1978state savings bank of victoria, mitcham, commonwealth bank of australia, chafer, irene

The land for this school was donated by Carlo Gervasoni. When it closed it was moved to the corner of Main Road and Seventh Street, Hepburn Springs. Black and white photograph of three men standing either side of a number of school children of Yandoit Hill State School. yandoit, yandoit hills, yandoit creek, yandoit hill state school, gervasoni, hepburn springs

A photo of two teachers and students of Menzies Creek State School in 1971. The Head Teacher on the right is Donald H. Jewell.

Photo of Students and two teachers at Menzies Creek State School, 22nd November 1973. Head Teacher is Barbara Kewish.

One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.Sepia postcard of Kew State School and what appears to be the building of a new fence. Note the fleche towers on the roof at right. postcards -- schools -- kew (vic.), kew state school, kew primary school, christian-washfold collection

This copy was received from Marlene WoodgateMelton State School, looking North. The photo shows the rear bluestone built in 1870. The brick addition was added in 1923.education, local architecture

Linton School Cantata Group trained by Miss Barry for school concert. This is one of several copies of the photograph of Miss Barry's cantata group in the LDHS collection. This copy was in Mrs Stella Surman's collection. Pupils and teachers identified in inscription on reverse of this copy of the photograph: Myrtle Thompson, Mamie Ferguson, Myrtle Bolte, Ruby Barton, Olive Ball, Maisie Wise, Sybil Marks, Annie McMillan, Miss Rankin, Clarice White, Stella Brand, Stella Ralf, Annie Brophy, Alice Willoughby, Miss Barry, Lil Gorman, Pearl Nelson, - Burnside, Vera Cornish, Pauline O'Beirne, Doris Downing, Rita Murrell, Mary Nelson, Millie Todd, Ann Brophy, Elvira Martinez, Jean Cox, Lena Allan, Alex Thompson, Jean Gascoigne, Stella Todd, Lucy Johnstone, Eva Simper, Bernice Ball, Myrtle Hands, Elsie Egan, Possum Dawe.Original black and white photograph of Linton State School Cantata Group, children in costume. Photo mounted on grey board.On back: "S E Surman". Also names of children.linton state school, school concert, miss barry's cantata group, surman collection

Black and White Photo: Ringwood State School Mother's Club, 1931, pictured with Mr. L.H. Fenton, Head Teacher. Back row L-R: Mrs. Cations, Mrs. Beal, Mrs. Brotherson, Mrs. Weston, Mr. Fenton, (?) , Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Anderson. Front row: (?) , Mrs. Carmichael, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Bryant (President), Mrs. Matlock, Mrs. Benaires, Mrs. Flynn.Typed below one copy, "Ringwood S.S. Mother's Club 1931". Written on the back of another copy, "Ringwood State School Mothers Club (Mr. L. H. Fenton, H.T. May 31-Dec 37). Back row - Mrs. Cations, Beal, Brotherson, Weston, Mr. Fenton, ?, Walters, Anderson. Front row - ?, Mrs. Carmichael, Cooper, Bryant (Pres.) Matlock, Benaires, Flynn".

Beryl Knox speaking about early life in Melton. Page 1 1949 – 64 years ago. We began our married life at Melton Sth. The house on the corner of the Exford Rd and Staughton St-- dusty gravel roads, box thorns and noxious weeds everywhere and a sprinkling of houses and vacant land. It was a friendly community consisting of old family names. McDonalds, Blacks, Dodemaide, Cahill, Coopers, Minns, Tinklers, Nesbitts, Cochranes, Wickhams, Exells. Mavis Butler. The home owned by Mr. Robinson and Miss Robinson had been shifted in two parts transported from Diggers Rest and it is still standing 2013. Bruce’s father purchased the house and two adjoining blocks, the Conways built on one and the Rawlinson family on the other block. Eileen still resides there, she was only a baby in a pram and the family had not long arrived from England. The railway line was close to the house and the contents would rattle when heavy steams trains went through, and on a clear frosty night the 1am paper train would echo roar through very loudly when labouring towards the Exford Bridge. Then the two carriage motor train was introduced, this was great for the workers and schoolies who travelled to Melbourne. The train pulled up at the crossing or riding to pick up or drop off. Melva Gillespie (nee Hirt) Bill Cahill delivered the milk by the billy and then in bottles. Len Kennedy (Paul Kennedy’s father, Norma Murrays son) delivered Jongebloeds bread, he always had a sweep going for the Melbourne Cup and raffles for the footy club. Mr. Woodgate owned an old bus and pick up point was the Post Office when there was a Saturday film on a Melton. There were no doctors or dentists in the district. If we need a Doctor we had to travel to Bacchus Marsh or discuss problems over the phone. In later years a Bacchus Marsh Doctor rented the Bluestone building in McKenzie St a couple of days a week. If we needed the Dentist we had to travel to West Footscray or Footscray. We did our banking at “State Savings” then the Miss Minns had the agency and then Bardsleys Store. We travelled to Bacchus Marsh to the National and Commercial banks. Station Rd to Western Highway, now (High Street) was a narrow stretch of bitumen and gravel farmland either side and a couple of farm houses and large gum trees on the properties. Page 2 North of the Railway line Mrs Bessie Jones, mother of Chas and Betty Jones managed the Post Office, next door to her Chas and Betty had the Shell Centre, and later moved the business to Melton. Hughie Nesbitt and mother owned the grocery and hardware store, and I bought my first set of saucepans there. On the opposite side of Station road Mr Coombe owned the fruit shop, and also provided soft drinks and lollies for children. The Chaff Mill was on the corner of Station Rd and Brooklyn Rd. Mr Lumsden was manager and later years Bernie Trethowan and Jack Butler were partners. It finally burnt down and is a Service Station now. Along Brooklyn Rd there were a few houses and Victoria Hall, not a very big hall, but catered for lots of functions, Balls, Fancy Dress, Bazaars, Square Dancing and meetings. The Bacchus Marsh Baptists held Sunday School in the hall. A group of shops were built south of the railway line Molly and Len Skinner managed the Post Office and handled a few essential groceries. Tom McDonald and Ron Lunsberg were the butchers. Mary and Syd Cooper lived next door to us and often in turn would run out of something when we had a baking spree we would borrow or exchange, sugar flour etc over the fence. Mavis and Jack Butler lived there before the Coopers. Bernie and Iris Trethowan lived two doors up. Neighbours were invited into their home to view the first black and white television in Melton Sth. Bill Exell was one of the first Melton Sth farmers to sell his land to developers, the land was idle for years before housing developed. I joined the Melton Valley Golf Club in 1960. The Gun Club as our Club House, an old tin shed consisting a water tank, trestle table and forms and dirt floor. It was a 9 hole course with sand scraps and landscape putting before greens. The Common or parkland was part of the Golf Course. It was open for every ones recreation. Roy Norton an old identity trained his trotters on the Common and wouldn’t clear the track for the golfers. The golfers had to avoid him to continue to play. We had to keep clear when the young youths came in their paddock cars and motorbikes. Over the years the Toolern Creek flooded its banks, water and debri covered the course on one year our first Club house was flooded out. It took several working bees to clean it up. We lived at Melton Sth for 15 years and moved to Melton on the farm “Croxton Park.” The Nixon family farm “Mowbray” adjoined the farm. Bruce worked the land cropping the farm when Mrs Nixon died. Page 3 (page 4 on the handwritten script) Bruce had the first offer to buy, in those days it wasn’t easy to get good bank loans. Part of the land is the Golf Course now and Mr O’Shea purchased the bulk. Moving to Melton was totally different – I became involved with Committees, Scouts, Guides, Mothers Clubs, CWA, Church Op shop (8 years). Melton Amateurs players produced and tutored by Mabel Rogers exerts from Pyjama Game, South Pacific, Carousel - later years a group of ladies did gentle water exercise at Essendon and Station Road swimming pool. I was 20 or so years in Probus. The local followed the football, there was always a Gymkhana on the long weekend in June. The tennis always created a lot of interest during the finals. It didn’t matter which team played the supporters were treated to a cup of tea and leftovers from their afternoon tea. In 1978 were the first residents to move into the Jennings Estate Kurunjang and lived there 31 years and retired 4 years ago into Unit. The amazing changes I have experienced. Merrimu supplied our water, after depending on tanks. The landscape changed completely when developers came in, no more dusty plains \ typed web Sept 2013 McFarlane, Mrs Knox and Beryl Gillespie at the First Hundred Years Celebration of Melton State School 430. The event was held at Mechanics Hall, Melton.local identities, local significant events, education

Two books. 1. With orange cover titled " Worship for Primary Schools". Two children on the cover.Council for Christian Education in Schools. 55 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. 2.With cream cover titled " Hymns for use in State Schools". Joint Council for Religious Instruction in State Schools, 150 Collins Street, Melbourne. religious books, prayer books

Taken from (or used in) Bestpart Estates Land Sales Brochure, 1925Written on back of photograph, "At side of Ringwood State School looking along Greenwood Avenue".

Typed below photograph, "Heathmont 1965. State Savings Bank to left. Bridge on right".

Copy of cutting- The Mail, November,1930Ringwood State School. Article relating to School Athletics. Results of Ringwood School Championships.

Written on back of photograph, "North Ringwood State School. New section, Dec. 1972".

Written on backing sheet, "North Ringwood State School. Additions to new section 1973".

This is a black and gold metal coaster with the State of Victoria's Coat of Arms and Victoria 150 printed on the front to commerate Victoria's 150 anniversary in 1986. It has a blue backing.A metal coaster made to commerate the State of Victoria's 150th AnniversaryThe State of Victoria's Coat of Arms/Victoria 150victorian state government, george evans collection

Black and white photograph of a male teacher and 19 of his students in front of a brick school. The school of Ascot State School No 2507.Verso 'Chatham Ascot'chatham family archive, ascot, education, state school, primary school, teacher

historic buildingColour photograph, Clarendon State School, last day 10 December 1993. Boy in photo is Head Boy Julian Sunter.school, classroom, clarendon

Black and white copy of Grades 1C and 2C Mitcham State School in 1960. Chris Hudson extreme right 2nd row.mitcham state school no.2904, hudson, chris