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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WARNE COLLECTION: BENDIGO UNITED CRICKET CLUB
Letter from the Bendigo United Cricket Club dated: Bendigo, September, 1900. General letter to members thanking them for renewing the membership.clubs, cricket, bendigo united cricket club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Portrait, William HOWE, c. 1917
Mayor 1905/06, 1916/17, 1926/27 and 1937/38Black and white portrait photo of William HOWE, a Councillor for the Town of Port Melbourne 1900-08 and for the City of Port Melbourne 1912-46.local government - city of port melbourne, local government - town of port melbourne, william howe, mayors -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Nott Street State School, 1900
Photo of Nott St State School in 1900. Teacher's (Miss LOCKWOOD) right hand is on the shoulder of the mother of Sylvia GLEESON, Minnie HIPPER.education - primary schools, minnie hipper, miss lockwood, nott street state school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - W.D. MASON COLLECTION: OWEN WALTER WILLIAMS
Photograph attached to cardboard. Owen Walter Williams standing at the front of 323 Lyttleton Terrace shop, Bendigo. Early 1900's-1922.bendigo, business, owen williams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MINING MINISTRY AND MIRACLES, 1998
Mining Ministry and Miracles a short history of the Eaglehawk Wesleyan Methodist Church 1852 - 1900 containing 63 pages with black and white photographs.Brendon Marshallchurch, history, eaglehawk, eaglehawk, methodist church -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - 8ALH hat badge
The 8th Light Horse was raised from companies of the colonial Victorian Mounted Rifles located in North-east Victoria following federation. In 1912 a major reorganisation of the Australian military forces resulted in the regiment being renumbered 16th Light Horse. Following World War One the regiment reverted to 8th Light Horse with the territorial title Indi Light Horse.Metal hat badge of 8th Australian Light Horse (VMR) worn during the period 1900-1912., and with motto 'Timeo Nec Sperno'light horse, victoria, federation, vmr, 8th -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1900
Black and white photograph of a horse drawn coach with four horses and 6 people on Bright to Mount Buffalo road. Early 1900's?On rear in red ink "Bright to Mt Buffalo and return, 22 miles each way"trams, tramways, horse drawn vehicle -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - TRINKET BOX, 2nd April, 1900
Small wooden trinket box with hinged lid painted with birds and leaves, bottom inscribed Hilary Constance Malone 2nd April 1900.personal effects, containers, box -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Verandah Portrait, c.1920
This photograph was printed from a glass negative held in the Society's picture collection. The original glass negative is part of a set donated to the Society by Ian McKenzie, a professional photographer in Kew. Verandah portrait, ca. 1900-ca. 1920. An elderly man and woman pose for a portrait outside the front door on the verandah of their weatherboard home. .glass negatives -
Orbost & District Historical Society
photograph album, James, Harry, 1900 - 1910
Photographs in this album are : forest,creek; Burns Cutting; river with bridge; Tony in his boat (spare print); Murrungowar and three of Conran.Henry James (1860-1932) was a well-known identity in the Orbost district.He was a stock agent and auctioneer who helped to establish the seed bean industry in Orbost. He was the second secretary of the Snowy River Shipping Co. as well as a shire councillor and prominent member of MUIOOF.a fabric covered book with gold print - "Photographs" on front cover. It contains an assortment of photographs.inside front cover - "Photographs taken by Mr Harry James about 1900-10"james-harry photography-orbost-conran-murrungowar -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Augustus Bostock to E H Macartney, 1900
Augustus Bostock was the 9th child of Robert & Rachael Bostock of Vaucluse Epping Forest, Van Diemen’s Land. He was only 4 years old when his mother died. He was inspired by his father to seek his fortune in the Western District of Victoria. He arrived around 1850. He married Margaret Aitkin in July 1865. Augustus owned several properties in the district and leased others. He sat on the court of Warrnambool, Mortlake or Hexham as required. He resided at Marramook in Hawkesdale and later moved to Vaucluse in Hopetoun Road Warrnambool, where he died in 1920 at the age of 87. He was involved in many aspects of life in the Western District, racing, cricket, and social activities to name a few. This is one of a number of personal letters exchanged between Augustus Bostock and E H Macartney. Generally the topics discussed relate to sheep and farming practices, in this case the construction of a sheep dip and the sale of Lincoln sheep and expenses.This is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. As a letter , which discusses issues of the day, this item has social and historical significance.Cream lined paper folded in two. Written in black ink over three and a half pages with hand drawn diagram at the end of the letter.Dated September 27th 1900. Marramook. Addressed to E H Macartney Delatite Mansfield.augustus bostock, e h macartney, warrnambool, lincoln sheep -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph (Black & White), Senior Members of the Ballarat School of Mines Staff, 1900, 1900
Staff Members of the Ballarat School of MinesA black and white photograph showing 18 men. Standing L-R: S.B. Vial (Chemistry); W. Doepel (Clerk); Alfred E.C. Kerr (Mechanical Engineering); Arthur Garrard (Battery Manager); Henry Hall (Drawing); W. Kerr Grant (Mathematics); C.E. Campbell (Photography); J.M. Sutherland (Electricity); H.R. Murphy (Assayer); Charles A. Dean (Cyanide Works). Sitting: Daniel Walker (Chemistry); Thomas S. Hart (Mineralogy & Curator); Fred. J. Martell (Registrar); Alfred Mica Smith, Senior Professor (Chemistry, Metallurgy, etc); J.S. Dawburn (Engineering & Surveying); Dr J.F. Usher (Materia Medica). Seating (Front): P.A. Osborne (Assistant Assayer); Godfrey Hart (Museum). .2) is a framed copy of the photograph in a carved timber from from Peake's BallaratFramer's plate 'Peake's Ballarat' Framed mount 'The Ballarat School of Mines, Staff 1900'ballarat school of mines, alfred mica smith, daniel walker, thomas hart, s.b. vial, w doepel, alfred kerr, arthur garrard, henry hall, w kerr grant, ce campbell, john sutherland, hr murphy, charles dean, fred martel, j.s. dawburn, j.f. usher, p.a. osborne, godfrey hart, c.e. campbell, w. kerr grant, kerr grant -
Federation University Historical Collection
Architectural Drawing, Ballarat School of Mines Ore Treatment Laboratory, 1900, 1900
The Ballarfat School of Mines Mining Plant and Laboratory were formally handed over on 23 May 1902Ground floor plan of ore laboratory drawn on coated cotton cloth, hand colouring Drawing No 3. Initialed "C.B.A. Jan 1900) H [Illegible} 31 1 00smb ore treatment laboratory, mining, ballarat school of mines, department of public works victoria, architecture, plan, laboratory, ore sampling floor, furnace, boiler house engine bed, gaol ground, ballarat gaol ground, laboratory -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Early Shipping Ocean/Railway Pier, c. 1900
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: 'Henty's Pier, Early 1900's' - blue biro, top right cornerport of portland archives -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Allison Bain, 1897
Presented to James Martin as a Sunday School prizeRed hardcover, decorated in black. Title in black on cover and in gold on spinePresented to James Martin, Senior class, Methodist Sunday School, Tatura, May 1900allison bain/ robertson, mm/tatura, book, fiction, methodist sunday school prize, methodist sunday school tatura -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Sacred Songs & Solos
Brown softcover book. Sacred songs and solos with standard hymns combined. 750 pieces compiled and sung by Ira D. Sankey. Printed in London by Morgan and Scott. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.On first page in pencil Agnes Pethard 1900. On back page a list of hymns numberssacred music, hymns -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sunday School, Congregational Church, Walpole Street, c.1900
The Congregational Church in Walpole Street, Kew (now demolished) was designed by Albert Purchas. The second church was built on the site of an earlier church designed by Charles Vickers.Sepia photograph on board of Sunday School students and teachers from the Congregational Church in Walpole Street. Reverse: "Kew Congregational Church / ? Sunday School. Miss A. Millist" [donor]. circa 1900"churches -- kew (vic), congregational church -- kew (vic), sunday schools -- kew (vic), walpole street -- kew (vic.) -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, QUEENS PARK, 1900 - 1910
.1 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES QUEEN'S PARK. LADY SITTING ON FOUNTAIN EDGE. BUTTER FACTORY BRIDGE IN BACKGROUND. ELM TREES AND CYPRUS TREE AND PALM TREE PICTURED. .2.3 coloured enlarged copiesVIEW OF THE PARK, CLUNES. "SUNDAY" J.H.M. 6.2.10 SOH .1 about 1900-1905local history, queen's park garden -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK POST OFFICE, c1890 - 1900
Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 2 large copies of the Post Office & 9 smaller copies. Show clearly the Eaglehawk Post Office as it was about 1890 - 1900. The clear brick work and design around the windows are a feature. The ornate verandah posts are a distinctive architectural feature. Eaglehawk Post Office about 1890 - 1900 Negative at 213 or 2B ?place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, eaglehawk post office -
Unions Ballarat
Minutes of meetings of Eight Hour Anniversary Committee, 11 November 1892-27 January 1916
The establishment of the 8hours day by the Operative Stone Masons in 1856 gave an impetus to the Trade Union Movement in the colony and the slogan “8hrs Work 8hrs Rest 8hrs Recreation” became established fact for the first time in the world. This event was rightly regarded as worthy of celebration and 8hr anniversary committees were formed throughout Victoria. In 1883, the Ballarat Eight Hours Anniversary Committee was renamed Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council.The minutes are a core historical source of information from the inception of Eight Hours Anniversary Committee, subsequently known as Ballarat Trades and Labour Council. They represent the history of unionism in the Ballarat region. The minutes include items relating to industrial campaigns, social justice and are of political significance to the region. Bound, paper. Vol 1: 11 November 1892-23 March 1900. Vol 2: 3 April 1900-23 June 1911. Vol 3: 12 December 1911-27 January 1916 - also contains minutes of the Progressive Political League of Victoria, Ballarat West Branch, 22 June 1891-14 March 1892.eight hours anniversary committee, ballarat regional trades and labour council, btlc, unions, eight hour day, ballarat trades hall, progressive political league of victoria -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Linton Post Office, Miss Boness, Postmistress, [1890s]
Miss Eleanor Boness was Postmistress at Linton between 1890 and 1894. In the photograph she is most likely the woman not wearing a hat, with Jim Wearne who was postal assistant standing next to her.Sepia photograph of Linton Post Office, with members of the public standing outside it, and two staff members, identified as Jim Wearne and Miss Boness. (Side view of building, taken in Clyde Street).Across top of card mount: "Linton Post Office 1900". Across bottom of card mount: "Jim Wearne Miss Boness". Note: Although this photograph is dated 1900 in the inscription, it was most likely taken at an earlier time. linton post office, jim wearne, eleanor boness -
Upper Yarra Museum
Negative Photographic Reproduction, Bowling club 1900 Powelltown
Primitive Bowls started in Ancient Egypt, and the common form has remained very popular throughout the 20th century, with the popularity waning in the 21st century.Powelltown had a very vibrant community with many recreational, activities, Bowls, cricket, football, tennis, swimming, and dances, held at powelltown and Yarra Junction. The community built their own facilitys. they also built tennis courts and a picture theater/hall at Gilderoy03052 Bowling club 1900 Powelltown. Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Black & white Negative, scanned at 600 dpibowling club 1900 powelltown bowling ball bowling pitch -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Bloomers
This bloomers were donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Bloomers, cotton, machine made lace inserts and trim around legs. Waist has elastic (no longer stretching). Inscription is illegible. C. 1900. Inscription is illegibleflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, ladies undergarment, bloomers c 1900, bloomers, underwear, ladies' underwear, ladies' fashion, lace inserts -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ceramic - Bottle, 1850-1900
Stoneware Bottle, made for Stout by H. Kennedy Barrowfield Pottery Glasgow. Cork, lead paper and wire sealed. C 1850's - 1900. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bottle, stout, h kennedy, barrowfield, pottery, glasgow, stoneware, 19th century -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood Sport Clippings 1900-1964; Fixture book 1959
History and newspaper cuttings 1900-19764; Members ticket 1915 and fixture book 1959 belonging to J. McCaskill +Additional Keywords: McCaskell, J -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Functional object - Education, 3 ink wells, c1800 -1900
a) 1 common, clear glass ink bottle with 'burst-off' straight finished neck and a groove on two sides upon which a pen would rest. There are variations of this largely English-made style glass inkwell made in cup base moulds. Cursory grinding smoothed out the sharpness of the rim. b) 2 cylindrical, plain, pottery inkwells These three inkwells were commonly used in homes, schools and Churches by pioneer settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1880 -1900 2 cylindrical pottery inkwells and 1 square, clear glass inkwell with a distinctive groove on 2 sides to rest a pen c 1800 - 1900education, inkwells, pottery, glasswork, craftwork, moorabbin, brighton, early settlers, pioneers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORKING TOGETHER
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Working together: Blomquist and McCormicks open cut mine at Fosterville, 1900. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DIGGING DEEP
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Digging deep: the miners of Stewarts United Mine in Fosterville, circa 1900. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne, Rates Cash Book, Town of Port Melbourne, 1898
Rates Cash Book 1898-1900, Town of Port Melbourne. Dark brown cover, tan leather spine and corners, gold lettering on spinelocal government - town of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Workers outside rear of J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd, 1920s
Black and white photo of workers outside the rear of John Kitchen & Sons. Robert Croy (born 1900) is in front row, second from leftindustry - manufacturing, robert croy, j kitchen & sons pty ltd