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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 1957
Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Greensborough abutment – Piles broken back and false floor poured for columns 1957Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1957 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, May 1957
Wild Dog Creek (Day Labour) 56M346 Two rows 6’0” pipe May 1957 Showing culvert and stone wallsRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, 1957-05, wild dog creek -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, May 1957
Wild Dog Creek (Day Labour) 56M346 Two rows 6’0” pipe May 1957 Showing culvert and stone wallsRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, 1957-05, wild dog creek -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jim Connor, Main Road, Eltham, 14 Jan 2017
Eltham Gateway, View of 43 Antoinette Boulevard from Main Road at the approaches of the Main Road Bridge over the Diamond CreekTomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, main road, eltham gateway -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jim Connor, Main Road, Eltham, 14 Jan 2017
Eltham Gateway, View of 43 Antoinette Boulevard from Main Road at the approaches of the Main Road Bridge over the Diamond CreekTomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, main road, eltham gateway -
Greensborough Historical Society
Poster, Banyule City Council, Banyule's wildlife corridors, 2000c
This poster shows the habitat and wildlife corridors within the City of Banyule, including the Darebin Creek catchment and Plenty and Yarra river catchments.Colour poster, folded, printed on bot sides.native fauna, wildlife corridors, wildlife habitat -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard, Reflections of Diamond Valley, 1979
This postcard depicts the Diamond Creek Community Centre (Bini Shell) during its construction in 1979. It is part of the YPRL image collection. Colour postcardyarra plenty regional library, arts victoria, diamond creek, bini shell diamond creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Maureen Jones, Eric Rooks Farm: the Nillumbik gift; by Maureen Jones, 2022
Eric Rooks bequeathed his family property in Diamond Creek to the National Trust as a gift to the people of Nillumbik. The property is in Allendale Road.93p., illus,. (some col.)diamond creek, eric rooks, maureen jones, nillumbik -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Friends of Toorourrong Inc, Just add water, 2019_
History of the people and organisations associated with the Yan Yean and Toorourrong Reservoirs, and with Wallaby Creek compound. Book launch report by Anne Paul.Paperback book, 109 p., colour and black and white photographs. And a 1 page typed report on the book launch.yan yean reservoir, water supply, toorourrong reservoir -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Eddie Smith at Sutherland Homes, 1956c
Black and white photograph or Eddie (Edmond) Smith at Sutherland Homes in Diamond Creek. Eddie's story can be read in "The Silver Poplar".Black and white digital photographedmond smith, sutherland homes for children -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Benjamin Alfred Starling, 1914-1918
A short article about Benjamin Alfred Starling and his service in World War 1. Ben Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, benjamin alfred starling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Walter David Starling, 1914-1918
A short article about Walter David Starling and his service in World War 1. Walter Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter david starling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Frederick George Starling, 1914-1918
A short article about Frederick George Starling and his service in World War 1. Fred Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frederick starling -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, pre 1970
The five arch bridge spans Blind Creek in Sunbury. The bridge is at the start of one of the longest and steepest inclines on a railway track in Australia.A black and white photograph of the 5 arch railway bridge and surrounding open area near Rupertswood. The tower of Ruppertswood can be seen in the distance.railway bridges, rupertswood, bridges, george evans collection -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH FLOODS 1934
AFTER HEAVY RAINS - CRESWICK CREEK IN CLUNES TOWNSHIP FLOODED, OVER FLOWING ITS BANKS, NEAR BY AREAS WERE SUBMERGED.BLACK AND WHITE SMALL PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES FLOODS IN 1934. CLUNES QUEEN'S PARK WITH FOUNTAIN UNDER WATER - TREES IN THE BACKGROUND AND A FEW FLOWERS IN THE FOREGROUND.local history, queen's park garden., floods 1934 -
Friends of Kurth Kiln
Assembly,mid 1940
Kurth's kiln used creek water in a series of waterpipes to cool the charcoal below the flash point for extraction during the charing processA cylinder of wood fitted on a 1" waterpipe, secured by an elbow and a 1" locknut. A 10cl long piece of pipe is fitted on the other side of the elbow. The assembly could be part of the kiln water-cooling system -
Heytesbury District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Eastern Creek SS Teacher and pupils C. 1942
Black and white photograph of pupils and teacher (Jim Crowley) outside the Eastern Creek SS. No 4595 Families include Giblett, Webb, Black and White photographeastern creek, school, education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr J. McDougall’s Stawell Aerated Water Cordial Factory 1912
Photo of painting of J. McDougall’s Aerated Water Cordial Factory 1869. (Maddocks) Stawell. Opposite old Pleasant Creek Hospital.stawell industry -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, The Age, Keith Kings, Progress Press, Higgins Teale & Co, Herald Sun, house built using former PMTT tramcars, 1976 to 1983
Collection of Personal Papers regarding a house built using former PMTT tramcars. Comprises: 1 - Auction notice - folded A3 light card, "Moonta 18 School Road Ferny Creek" - giving details of the property, agents, floor plan and auction date of 19/11/1983. Agents R. Woodard and D&S Ham (2 copies held) 2 - Newspaper clipping from the Progress Press with a sketch and article - "Home built from trams" 3 -"Fares please for tram treat" - Herald Sun, 24/9/1983. 4 -Auction notice - 21/11/1983 - property passed in. 5 - hand written note, with plan of the trams and location map - not dated 6 - set of six hand written notes recording conversations with various people regarding a house in Ferny Creek with trams, including the Public Trustee 1976 and 1977. 7 - Auction notice for "Charrawalla" - School Road, Ferny Creek dated 7/5/1977 from The Age. Not all items numbered, See also Reg Item 1356, 1833 and 1518 for related items.trams, tramways, mmtb, pmtt, ferny creek, tramcars, melbourne, houses, sale of land -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Booklet - Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Scheme x2
This booklet was produced to advertise Mt Beauty, the Kiewa Scheme & surrounding areas to visitors / tourists. The photos cover Falls Creek with snow, lifts and skiers - one with Spion Kopje Lodge. Also Tawonga Camping ground, Bogong Village, Mt Beauty Chalet, the Control panel at Kiewa Power Station, Clover Dam at No. 3 Power Station, the road to Falls Creek and a view of Mt Beauty township. The photos indicate what Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Valley and High Plains looked like c1950's during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The area was recognised and encouraged as a tourist attraction especially Falls Creek enabling comparison with later photos and ideas. A fold down booklet postcard size of 12 colored photos - back to back of Mt Beauty, the Kiewa Scheme & surrounds. They fold in to form a front photo with title and a back card for stamp & address of addressee. On the back of the front photo are a few paragraphs describing the beauty, history and 'things to do' in the area for the visitor / tourist. mt beauty; kiewa scheme; tawonga; bogong; clover dam; kiewa valley; bogong high plains -
Mont De Lancey
Organ, The Cornish Company, Circa 1880's
This "Cornish" organ was imported by Thomas Sebire of Wandin in 1911. In 1942 it was bequeathed to his daughter, Edna (Mrs. G. Andrews of Wandin) and by her to her daughter, Beverly (Mrs. L.D. Creek of Nhill) in 1971. Mrs Creek has made this organ available for the Wandin Historical Display. Mrs. G. Andrews was organist of the Wandin Methodist Church from 1927 to 1942. Owned and used by Thomas Sebire.Pump organ with pedals. Has carved decoration on front and sides."Cornish Company, Washington New Jersey USA"harmoniums, organs -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Clothing - Women's Ski Wear 1970s
This outfit was donated by Hayley Martin. It was worn by two generations of the family, Hayley's mother and later by Hayley herself. Throughout the 1960s and early 1970s the six members of the Martin Family generally spent at least a week each year at Falls Creek, staying at Spargo's Lodge. The Martins then bought a share in Diana Lodge and stayed there frequently until the late 1970s. The sweater (HEAD brand) was purchased at Molony's at Falls Creek.This item is significant as it is indicative of the apparel worn by skiers at Falls Creek in the 1960s and 1970s.Black woollen stretch pants with white line pattern. A woollen cap completes the outfit.women's ski attire, molony ski shop, cuming's ski hire -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: ORIGIN OF THE WORD BENDIGO
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A collection of items pertaining to the word Bendigo. (a) Typed 2 page sandy coloured paper titled 'Those Early Changing Years'. A rough copy with many alterations. Originally the Post Office was Bendigo Creek. In 1854 The Post Office changed to Sandhurst. 1891 a poll of rate payers changed the name to Bendigo. (b) A typed rough copy of 'Little Bendigo' describing a Houldens Bus trip (in 1969) from Bendigo to Ballarat. Charles Sherratt named Bendigo Creek after his bullock driver Bendigo. C) 2 sheets of paper pasted on cardboard relating the findings of the Select Committee inquiring into the claim of Henry Frenchmen to be the 1st discoverer of gold on Bendigo & the origin of the name Bendigo.cottage, miners -
Clunes Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS
.1 DILAPIDATION ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION PROPOSAL FOR THE QUEENS PARK FOUNTAIN AT CLUNES, AUGUST 1993 .2 CRESWICK CREEK WALK PROJECT 2005 WITH CORRESPONDENCE FROM MICHAEL CHESHIRE .3 CLUNES WALKING TRACK WITH DETAILS OF WORK TO BE UNDERTAKEN 2005 .4 "TAKE BACK THE CREEK" COMMUNITY MEETING - AGENDA FOR MEETING 8/8/2005 .5 ACCOUNT FOR CRUSHED ROCK AND GRANITE SAND 17/05/2005 .6 MAP OF HEPBURN SHIRE SHOWING LANDCARE GROUPS .7 CTDA LETTER DATED 14/06/2005 REGARDING PLANNING WORKSHOP .8 QUEENS PARK FENCE PROJECT REPORT 2003 .9 MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING OF CLUNES LANDCARE GROUP FROM 23/07/2002 TO 12/05/2005 .clunes landcare group, queens park fountain, creswick creek walk -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Menzies Creek hall preparatory work, c. 1953
Photos 051/267 and 051/268 are 2 copies (one named) of a black and white photograph showing a Working Bee at the Menzies Creek Hall site. Photos 051/269 is a close up of the left side of the photo, showing Carol King, Grace Martin, Barbara Haig and Mrs Haig, along with Lyn Hermon (baby) and Jay Hermon (toddler). Photo 051/270 is a close-up of Rodney Haig, with Mr Martin in the background wearing a hat. Other men can be seen in the background. The photo shows the land being cleared in preparation for the building of the Mnezies Creek Hall in 1953. Tall trees are in the middle and background. The hall is situated on the south-east corner of Belgrave-Gembrook Road and School Road. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. STORES AT THE DIGGINGS, c1852
Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. Store at the digging for sale: 18 Feet Square - A Commodious Slab Store, with a Chimney; good canvas roof, lined throughout with stout sacking: a counter, two stretchers, a table, and some other fixtures, for 60 Pounds; suitable for a store or any other business, being centrally situated among other stores, near the Old Post Office, Forest Creek. For particulars, apply, in Melbourne, to Messrs Hird, Greenhill, and Co. Elizabeth street: of Mr Smedley, Adelaide Store, Forest Creek, Mount Alexander. 2804. This advertisement from the Argus, July 3, 1852, indicates the typical furnishings of a diggings store. Markings: 5 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ROSALIND PARK CREATIVE VILLAGE BENDIGO PROJECT PAMPHLET, 1993
MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ROSALIND PARK CREATIVE VILLAGE BENDIGO PROJECT PAMPHLET Pathway to History Bendigo Creek Linear Park Inside pages - Graphic image of the Linear Park from Alexandra Fountain to the Botanical Gardens, includes Rosalind Park, Golden Dragon Museum, Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo Gas Works, Chinese Joss House, Chinese Tea House, Lake Weroona, Wetlands, White Hill Cemetary and mine sites. On outside pages, cover, historical notes on Bendigo and Notes on the Bendigo Creek Linear Park. Notes on the back cover: A joint project of the City of Greater Bendigo and the Department of planning and development. Production by the Publick Affairs Branch, Department of Planning and Development. Printed in Bendigo June 1993 4360/93. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Ross McDonald et al, McDonald, 2011
Based on the book From Laggan to Arthur's Creek : the McDonald family history and connections with the Draper family, Charnwood / written and presented by Ross McDonald.26 A4 pages of powerpoint slides and speaking notes Powerpoint filemcdonald family, draper family, charnwood, arthur's creek, charles draper, bruce draper, ross mcdonald -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, 19 Oct. 1956
Dixons Creek Road 19th October, 1956 Scour developing back onto road from Smedley’s property near Blease RoadRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, 1956-10-19, dixons creek bridge, dixon's creek road, floods -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, General; Albion Street and Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Oct. 1955
General – Country Roads Board Albion Street bridge over Moonee Ponds Creek, Brunswick West Deck Forms October 1955Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, 1955-10, albion street, bridge construction, country roads board, benchmark studies, brunswick west, moonee ponds creek