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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Allan Horsley, 1970s
Folder of information on Allan Horsley, Councillor, Montmorency, 1970sallan horsley -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, G. Houghton, 1862
Folder of information on G Houghton, Eltham 1862g houghton -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, William Vasey Houghton
Folder of information on William Vasey Houghton, Councillor, Tarrawarrawilliam vasey houghton -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Barry and Sylvia Houston, 1969
Folder of information on Barry and Sylvia Houston, Eltham, 1969barry houston, sylvia houston -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Sam Howard, 1980s
Folder of information on Sam Howard, Research, 1980ssam howard -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, F. R. Howard, 1851
Folder of information on F. R. Howard, Eltham, 1851f r howard -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Sarah Howard, 1865
Folder of information on Sarah Howard, Panton Hill, 1865sarah howard -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, William Hubbard
Folder of information on William Hubbard, Kangaroo Ground and Steels Creekwilliam hubbard -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Emile Hude, 1860s
Folder of information on Emile Hude, Panton Hill, 1860semile hude -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, John Hughes, 1850s
Folder of information on John Hughes, School Teacher, Eltham, 1850sjohn hughes -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, E. J. Hughes, 1870
Folder of information on E. J. Hughes, Smiths Gully, 1870e j hughes -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, James Hughes, 1890s
Folder of information on James Hughes, school teacher, Panton Hill, 1890sjames hughes -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, William Hull, 1852
Folder of information on William Hull, Eltham, 1852william hull -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Thomas Hunniford, 1850s
Folder of information on Thomas Hunniford, Postmaster, Eltham, 1850sthomas hunniford -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, McClelland and Hunniford, 1852
Folder of information on Hunniford and McClelland, leaseholders, east of Diamond Creek, 1852hunniford, george mcclelland -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Harriet Hunt, 1857
Folder of information on Harriet Hunt, Eltham, 1857harriet hunt -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Joan Hunt, 1980s
Folder of information on Joan Hunt, Panton Hill, 1980sjoan hunt -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Campbell Hunter, 1860s
Folder of information on Campbell Hunter, Greensborough, c1860scampbell hunter -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Thomas Huntford, 1866
Folder of information on Thomas Huntford, Eltham, 1866thomas huntford -
Doncaster RSL Sub Branch
Hard cover album, Roll of Honor, Doncaster east State School, no.2096
... details and photographs. Historical information about Doncaster ...The album lists students and teachers from the school that served in WW1, personal and career details and photographs.Historical information about Doncaster East district.A4 Hard Cover brown with gold lettering album.Typed letter to Parents of Schollars of Doncaster East State school from the Head Teacher, R.R Hobbs. Requesting names and addresses of past scholars that attended the school. Written 21st of October 1919. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Western Horizon, C 1960
This book presents a pictorial history of the western District of Victoria. It explores various aspects of the Western District such as water supply,architecture,ports,produce,and agriculture. It also presents the various scenic spots around the district. The publishers of this book , the Australian publicity Council is dedicated to publicising the state of Victoria and its natural resources in an effort to attract overseas investment and industry.This book provides a snapshot of the Western District in the 1960 's both with the information and the photographs contained within, including some which were taken by Ralph Illidge who was one on Warrnambool's best known photographers. Coloured hard board cover with country scene with road with two vehicles on a road which continues to the back cover.. A large gum tree sits beside the road. The title is gold on a navy blue banner. Thereis a small blurb on the back cover. 112 pages.Australian Publicity Council. Henry Bolte Premier of Victoria.history of warrnambool, western horizon, western victoria, ralph illidge, warrnambool 1960's -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Folder, Warrnambool Theatre Chorale documents, 1990's
This collection of papers relating to the Warrnambool Theatre Group chorale contains AGM minutes, performance programs, publicity and Warrnambool Standard information and membership lists. Some of the programs relate to performances which were done by the Warrnambool Theatre company of which this group was an off shoot. There are some Christmas programs and shows involved with the Warrnambool Symphony Orchestra. This folder relates to the years 1991-1995 and is one of 3 folders which relates to the Warrnambool Theatre Group Chorale. Chorale shows a number of connections between local groups some musical others are community groups. The programs show the variety of songs which were popular at the timeGrey folder with items relating to the Warrnambool theatre chorale from 1991-1995. The entries include concert programs, advertising material and financial statements.warrnambool theatre group chorale, warrnambool, warrnambool theatre company, -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Folder, Warrnambool Theatre Chorale documents, Late 20th century
This collection of papers relating to the Warrnambool Theatre Group chorale contains AGM minutes,office bearers, publicity and Warrnambool Standard information as well as membership lists. Some of the programs relate to performances which were done by the Warrnambool Theatre company of which this group was an off shoot. The dates range from the 1989 to 2012.This collection of papers connected to the Warrnambool Theatre Group Chorale shows a number of connections between local groups some musical others are community groups. Grey folder with items relating to the Warrnambool theatre chorale from 1989 to 2012. The entries include concert programs, advertising material and financial statements. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Place Names of South Australia, 1970
This book gives information on the place names of South Australia and the origins of the names. It was compiled by Ronald Praite and John Tolley in 1970 and so is somewhat out of date as more place names would have to be added today. European settlement began in South Australia in 1836.This book is of minor interest to those in the Warrnambool area and may be useful for those researchers whose families have some connection to early South Australian history. This is a hard cover book of 208 pages. The cover is dark red with the names of the book and the authors on the spine. The dust cover has a colour photograph of a South Australian panorama on the front and a plain green back cover. The book has a Foreword, Sources of Reference, Acknowledgements, Introduction and an alphabetical listing of South Australian place names and the origins of the names. There are many black and white photographs supplied by the South Australian Tourist Bureau. There is some colour fading on the dust cover.Front Cover: ‘Place Names of South Australia’ ‘R.Praite’ ‘J.C.Tolley’ history of south australia, place names of south australia, ronald praite, john tolley -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Streets of Colac, 2008
This is a book giving information on the streets of Colac and the origins of the names. Colac is a city 150 kilometres south west of Melbourne and is a commercial centre for a major agricultural area. It is situated near the 3rd largest volcanic plain in the world and European settlement began in 1837. The book was commenced by Ian McIntosh in the 1970s and in 2005 the Colac and District Historical Society took on the project again with the major editors being Ida and Andrew McIntosh. This book is of interest, particularly those in the Western District of Victoria, as it contains information on Colac streets, many of which were named after pioneers of the district. The book will be useful for research. This is a soft cover book of 60 pages. The cover has a blue background and features a colour photograph (mainly in green, blue and white tonings) of a panorama of the Colac district. The photograph extends over the front and back covers. The book contains the names and name origins of Colac streets in alphabetical order and many black and white photographs. The pages have a glued binding. Front Cover: ‘Street Names of Colac’ ‘Colac and District Historical Society’ history of colac, colac and district historical society, street names of colac, ian mcintosh -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Streets of Hamilton, 2007 (revised and reprinted 2009)
This is a book providing information on the streets of Hamilton, Victoria and the origin of the names. Hamilton is a city in Western Victoria at the intersection of the Glenelg Highway and the Henty Highway. European settlement began with the arrival of pastoralists following the 1836 explorations of Major Thomas Mitchell. The Wedge family in 1839 had the property ‘The Grange’ which covered the site of Hamilton today. The town was gazetted in 1851 and named after a place in Scotland. Hamilton Victoria is the centre of a sheep-grazing and agricultural district. The book won an award in the 2008 Victorian Community History Awards. This book is of interest as it gives information on the Hamilton streets and the origin of their names. The history of Hamilton is of particular interest to those also living in the Western District. The book will be a useful research tool. This is a soft cover book of 174 pages. The back cover has a white background with black and white photographs of five local Hamilton people. The front cover has a yellow and brown background with black and white photographs of five local Hamilton people, an outline of a map of Victoria and a photograph of a map of the Hamilton area with some artefacts placed on the map. The book contains an Introduction, a Preface, a Foreword, an Early Days Overview, a list of Contents, a list of the streets in alphabetical order with information on the origin of the names, two Appendices and an Index. The book has many black and white photographs and sketches. Front Cover: ‘2nd Edition’ ‘The Streets of Hamilton’ ‘Western Victoria Australia’ ‘By John McKay’ ‘A History of the People behind the Names’hamilton, victoria, john mckay, street names of hamilton, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, The Temiangandeen Country Dergholm, 1973
This booklet gives information on the settlement of Dergholm at the time of the centenary of its founding, 1973. The origin of the name Dergholm is unclear but it may have Irish connections. Europeans came to the area in the 1840s and 50s but it was not until the 1870s that the town was surveyed. Dergholm is in the far west of Victoria 334 kilometres from Melbourne and nearby is Dergholm State Park established in 1982. The booklet was produced for the Centenary Back to Dergholm Committee and the local centenary celebrations. This book is of some interest as it provides information on Dergholm, a settlement in the far west of Western Victoria. This is a soft cover booklet of 52 pages by Alistair Roper. It has a cream-coloured cover with a black and white photograph of early Dergholm on the front cover (Edward Quinn’s house). The booklet has printed material - a President’s Message, an Author’s Note, Acknowledgements, Contents, information on the Dergholm area, including a list of local birds, and References. There are several black and white photographs of the area and its people. The book is stapled. Front Cover: ‘The Temiangandgeen Country, Dergholm Centenary, 1873-1973’dergholm victoria, alistair roper, history of western district of victoria -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, The School by the Lake 1858-1983, 1983
This book gives information on the history of Terang Primary School which opened as a National School in 1858. It then became Terang Common School No. 617. It was destroyed by fire in 1871 and rebuilt, becoming, after 1872, Terang State School. Peter Carmichael was the Head Teacher from 1859 to 1884. The book was written to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the school’s foundation. The school is now part of a dual campus P-12 school known as Terang CollegeThis book is of some interest as a record of the Terang Primary School up to 1983. Terang is one of the towns in the Western District that has some connection to Warrnambool because of its relative closeness to the latter city. This is a soft cover book of 56 pages. It has a buff-coloured cover with a sketch of Terang Primary School in brown tonings. The sketch encompasses both the front and the back covers. The book has Acknowledgements, a Foreword, a list of Head Masters, printed information on Terang Primary School and a Bibliography. It contains black and white photographs, plans and sketches. The book is bound with metal staples.Front Cover: ‘The School by the Lake, 1858-1983, by J.H.Linehan.’terang primary school, history of terang, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, City & Shire Bibliography 1847-1988, 1989
This 1989 booklet contains lists of publications connected with Warrnambool and District and it was compiled by W. Pinson and M. Johnstone. The publications listed were ones held at the time by the Warrnambool branch of the Corangamite Regional Library Service and the Warrnambool Institute of Advanced Education library. The publications are listed under the headings of Community, Environment, Heritage, Industry and Tourism. Although the information in this book is well out-of-date, it may be of interest to researchers today. The publications may still be available at the Warrnambool Library or at the South West College of TAFE in Timor Street Warrnambool or at Deakin University in Warrnambool. This is a soft cover booklet of 162 pages. It has a pale blue cover and is bound with black tape. It has a map of Warrnambool city, an Introduction, an alphabetical listing of publications concerning Warrnambool City and Shire and an Index. It has some photocopied black and white photographs of Warrnambool (untitled) and a reproduction of the front cover of Osburne’s History of Warrnambool.Front Cover: ‘Warrnambool City and Shire’ ‘A Bibliography 1847-1988’ history of warrnambool, history of western district, warrnambool library -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Newspaper The Standard 1987 ACME, March 11 1987
This paper which is a supplement to the Warrnambool Standard presents events and information regarding the Acme Field Days. The Acme Field Days are held each year at Allansford beginning in 1982 and continuing to the present day. Exhibitors and companies from all over the state display their wares at the field days and the three day event usually attracts large numbers of visitors, many of whom come from the agricultural industries. A record of a local event which contains articles and farm practices of the time as well as a comprehensive collection of advertisements from local businesses.Newspaper with coloured photograph on man head and shoulders shot in overalls, with sprig of green across right side of page. Text in brown. Date in brown at bottom of page. Back cover has bright blue border with pink and black text. 32 pages Warrnambool Standard. Acme Field Days Wednesday March 11, 1987warrnambool, warrnambool standard march 1987, acme field days 1987