James came to Australia from Plymouth on the ship "Mobile" arriving 16/11/1853 aged 22. he married Alice Roberts on November 27, 1861. With a large young family he moved from Central Victoria to Glengarry in Gippsland where he farmed and set up sawmills at Glengarry and Rosedale. After hearing of land grants at Orbost and investigating the possibilities with Elizabeth, his eldest daughter he selected land at Pumpkin Point, Bete Bolong. The whole family (ten children from 23years - 2years) eventually moved to Orbost around 1885. ( read "From White Knowle to Pumpkin Point" by Hon Peter Nixon A.O.) He had the first saw mill. He convened the meeting that established butter factory foundation and shares and was the first Agricultural Show president,James Nixon was a significant and influential citizen of Orbost's early years.Portrait done in oils of Nixon, James Mr. The portrait is of the bust of Nixon in a tuxedo with blue to grey background. Timber finish frame.nixon-james orbost-bete-bolong pumpkin-point

Colour photograph with names Naomi Robinson, Melanie Beith, Belinda Horew, Susie McCrimmon, Nicole Wendt, Mr. K. Walsh.

A black and white photograph of four Bendigo Teachers' College students performing during creative drama. Their lecturer is Mr. G. Colson.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college students, bendigo, education, students, creative drama, mr. g. colson, drama, teacher training, tertiary education, history, photo, photograph, photographs, photography

Black and white photograph with green colouring added to grass and trees. 'Par La Mer' owned by Mr E W O'Leoury.organization, club/society, racing

Invoice (from Cliffs Auctions, 62 Queen St, Bendigo) to Mr? J? King. - sale of small household items (details)organization, business, bendigo businesses

Newspaper clipping, Bendigo Advertiser (date unknown). 'Motorman completes 50 years of service on Bendigo Tramways', Mr Anthony Lynch.person, individual, basil miller

Medical account (Optometrist) to Merle Bush - for 'professional services' (Mr Ernest H Jabara, Optometrist, 71 Collins St, Melbourne).person, individual, bush collection - personal, bush collection, collection, business, commerce, retail

Handwritten note with illegible signature from Mc Ivor Road Bendigo address directed to Mr hastings re dividend cheque.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Cohn Bros letterhead on note dated 12th October 1893 addressed to Mr E P Hastings signed Magnus Cohn.bendigo, industry, cohn bros.

Summary of Expenses for attendances from Nov. 20, 1894 to Nov. 24, 1894. Mr. S. A. Hunter, 1895 written on the front.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection - document, s a hunter

Document. Illuminated invitation with brown paper backing. Invitation to Mr. T.R.Langdon to the Celebrations in Melbourne in connection with the Opening of Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.document, memo, souvenir invitation

Document. Invitation to a Ball at the Town Hall, Bendigo. Invitation to Mr A. Hamilton from the Mayor and Mrs J.H.Curnow, June 30 1903.performing arts, elocution, ball invitation

Document. Part of a program. Includes in part 2. The pupils of Mr H.A.Leighton (Winners of Open Scene Competition) performing ''In Honor Bound''.performing arts, elocution, concert program

Document. Light brown flyer advertising ''GRAND CONCERT'', Presbyterian Church, Fryerstown. September 1904. Mr. A.J.Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, concert

Document. Light brown Competitions Program for ''St. Pauls Grand Final Concert'', November 1904. Mr. A.J.Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, concert

Document. Orange concert flyer advertising ''A Grand Concert'', Holy Trinity Church, March 1905. Mr. A.J.Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, concert

Document. Green four page booklet program for Bendigo Leidertafel Concert (Two copies). Mr. A.J.Hamilton listed as member of the chair.performing arts, elocution, concert

Document. Yellow concert program advertising ''Grand Concert, 1905. Mechanics Institute Kyneton. Mr Alex J.Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, concert

Receipt from James Roscrow, Tailor, Ironbark Hill, addressed to Mr. Davies. Dated Oct 15th, 1909. Settled by Cash.business, retail, general, joseph davies collection - tailor's receipt, mr davies, james roscrow

A letter from Gwyneth Ritchie (Richard Jones's daughter) to Mr. Biggs. Attached to this is a copy of the family tree of Dr. Richard JonesGwyneth Ritchieperson, family, family tree, richard jones, gwyneth ritchie

Colour Print of child with flower under glass, in black and gold timber frame, Donated by Mr Atkinson related to Mary Reibypainting, print, portrait, print, framed prints

Card to record contributions to the J. L. Williams Memorial Scholarship fund. The fund was established in the memory of Jack Williams, who was a teacher at the St Kilda School on Brighton Road for 24 years. Contributions were sought towards raising about 350 pounds to establish a perpetual scholarship awarded annually to a pupil of the school. Jack Williams is also remembered through the J. L. Williams Medal, first issued in 1931 by the Australian State/Secondary Schools' National Football Council (now awarded by School Sport Australia), in recognition of his efforts to establish what is now known as the School Sport Australia Championship. The award is given to the best and fairest footballer in the Championship.Cream coloured card printed in black on both sides and folded, with a photo of late Mr J. L. Williams on the front page.Stamped card no. 49j. l. williams, jack williams, st kilda schools

Robin Boyd's Marriott House (1954) in Flinders Victoria on the Mornington Peninsular was commissioned by the Ron Marriott, who owned Hecla Electrics. See also item S1383.Colour slide in a mount. Possibly Mr and Mrs Marriott (on right) from Robin Boyd’s 1954 Marriott House, Flinders, VictoriaMade in Australia / 11

Felt Lined Inlaid Woden Box with lid. Lock and key. Handmade Mr Waters to raise funds for Stawell Band 1930stawell

PORT PHILLIP GOLD MINE CLUNES. GOLD WAS DISCOVERED IN 1851 - CLAIMED TO BE FIRST DISCOVERY IN VICTORIA.COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF OLD PORT PHILLIP GOLD MINE TAKEN FROM MR. BLANDS PROPERTY - OAK AND ELM TREES IN THE FOREGROUND.OLD PORT PHILLIP GOLD MINE WHERE GOLD FIRST DISCOVERED IN QUARTZ IN AUSTRALIAlocal history, document, postcard, mining

St Nicholas is an old Christian tradition all over the world and Slovenians are very diligently keeping the tradition. The children were given presents, lollies and oranges, sometimes toys as well.Handmade outfit for St Nicholas still in use todaySt Nicholas giving gifts to Slovenian children in a hall, accompanied by angels and devils, much feared by children. The St Nicholas was MrSt Nicholas dressed in a home made outfit made by Dragica Gomizel in late 1950s.st nicholas, sv miklavž, slovenian custom, slovenian tradition