Windcheater presented to Rosie Bray by classmates at Watsonia High, 1989 Australian History class. Students have painted their names on the garment and included an unofficial 'class photo' with the windcheater. Rosie was a mature age student in this class.A token of friendship from Rosie's classmates at Watsonia High.Blue windcheater, size M, accompanied by photograph of students.Painted in white letters on front of windcheater 'Australian History '89'. Scattered on garment are the names of class members.rosalie bray, watsonia high school

Mrs Eaton was daughter of George and Granny Thomas. Respected Aboriginal couple at Newmerella.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes.A canvas runner, unbleached, with two symmetrical designs in thick white thread on front. Fancy borders sewn on edge.cloth handcraft needlework eaton-julia manchester table-linen

Outlines the family history of the Whatmough and Partington families and how they came to be in Greensborough. Part 1 of a series written by Helen Gillman from interviews with Alan Partington.Partington and Whatmough are well known pioneer families in Greensborough. Both have major sporting grounds named after them.A 2 page photocopy of a newspaper article on the history of Whatmough Park by Helen Gillman.A biro written number on the second page.partington, whatmough, greensborough, flintoff, black hills

These items belonged to Helena Warren (nee McKeown) of Newmerella. Helena warren was a self taught photographer who became a competent commercial photographer. She was married to William John Warren and lived in Newmerella. She was known for her soft toy making and these items were probably purchased for that activity.These items reflect the popularity of needlework and the making of hand crafted items by women in the mid 20th century.Two packets of metal fasteners. One packet, 2494.1, contains 13 unused snap fasteners - Sew'n Save. They are on a rectangular piece of yellow cardboard. It has black print. There is a pink sticker on the back - 3 different sizes 1/0;3/0;2/0. 2494.2 is a torn piece of cardboard with 5 hooks/eyes attached.needlework warren-helena fasteners newey-goodman

Hardback,history of the RAAF & Nhill in World War II 1941 - 1946, written by Kevin O'Reilly. Front coloured white & blue, photo of Avro Anson Mk1 on front, with emblems of RAAF and Shire of Lowan. Reverse in simlilar colours, with cartoons and 8 small photos. Preface by Chris G Spence AO, Air Vice Marshal (Retd).history world war ii, raaf base nhill, 1941 1946, kevin o reilly, john clarkson, peter isaccson wing commander retd am dfc afc dfm, chris, spence, air vice marshal retd

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand.The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A history of Kew produced by the Kew Historical Society to commemorate the centenary of Kewcity of kew centenary, kew historical society

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A history of Kew produced by the Kew Historical Society to commemorate the centenary of Kewcity of kew centenary, kew historical society

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A history of Kew produced by the Kew Historical Society to commemorate the centenary of Kewcity of kew centenary, kew historical society, city of kew, centenary

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.An illustrated booklet describing the history and collections of the Public (State) Library of Victoria. The word Public has been crossed out on the cover of this copy and the word State substituted by Dorothy Rogersstate library of victoria, guides

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.An illustrated booklet published in 1934 about the history of the Emily McPherson Collegeemily mcpherson, higher education institutions, training colleges -- melbourne (vic.)

Heavy volume on history of VictoriaCardboard, leather look, bound book. Cover and spine embossed with gilt print.| Book covers the history of Victoria in the 1900s.Victoria and Its Metropolis, Past and Presentbooks, history/local history

See also "Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles - Hugh Anderson" for additional information on the separation of the Borough of Ringwood from Shire of Lilydale (p.154).Short history of the Shire of Lilydale including Ringwood, Croydon and surrounding districts prior to separation from Lilydale of Borough of Ringwood in 1924.Preface extract: This small Volume contains a short history of the Shire of Lilydale, and is designed as a record covering the period especially relating to the early settlement. ... The information herein recorded has been obtained from official sources, historical records, first hand knowledge, and from the Pioneers themselves ...

The Powerpoint presentation was compiled by Paul Miles from Salesian College. The CD has 150 illustrated slides with information revealing 150 years of railway history in Sunbury. It was produced in 2009 to mark 150 years of the story of Sunbury's rail history and includes information about Rupertswood Mansion.The railway came to Sunbury in 1859 and was the first regional government railway to be completed in Victoria. It was later extended to Bendigo in 1861.A Powerpoint presentation CD in a case with an information leaflet featuring 150 slides and information of Sunbury Railway history.paul miles, railways, sunbury, rupertswood

Carving was made by a Japanese Prisoner Of War in a New Zealand POW Camp in Featherston, North Island. Original owner believed to be Graeme Richards who was a guard at the camp.Solid wooden carving of the Great Wall of China. Tan with matching frame, cord hanging strap on back.Carving history attached to backing.memorabilia, carving, china, pow,

A4 book, 280 pages. Only digital scan of pages 1-15, covering Charles Medew's time in Ringwood.

Photo taken of a BDHS display at the CHHA fair at the Ballarat Drill Hall, October 1995The photo is a historical record of the eventColour photo of a display stand of the war years, taken at the 1995 Central Highlands Historical Association fair, with Virginia Dyson on duty.CHHA 1995 History Fairfair, chha, display, bdhs

Original Cat. No: 238Nespaper Supplement The Stawell News 1938 Eight (8) Pages)The History of Stawell on Pleasant Creekstawell, history

These are 22 volumes of early English and French History translated from the Latin, French and Old English. The volumes were published in the early 19th Century, Redmond Barry purchased these from Guillaume, Colonial Bookseller, Chester Square, London for the Library.The books are in excellent condition and would be rare in Australian library collections.22 Volumes of Leather Bound books with gold embossing, illustrated.Historical Chronicles of English History, many titles, translated from the Latin, and the Old English and Old French.redmond barry, chronicle

This book was produced as part of a raft of community projects under the umbrella of COWCH (City of Whitehorse Community Houses) with funding from the federal government. Projects aimed to celebrate the Centenary of Federation by recording a broad base of aspects of life and experience in Whitehorse drawn from a cross-section of ordinary members of the community. The steering committee for the book worked with the management of the Vermont South Community House - Marjorie Morgan, Carol Pawsey, Val Eldridge, Sue Barnett, Anne Jones, Margaret Banks and Murray Lewis (editor).A collection of stories contributed either as written memoirs or drawn from oral histories that reflect the ways in which the contributors have been associated with the City of Whitehorse. Title page: stamp top right hand corner :Surrey Hills/ Neighbourhood Centre / 157 Union Road; Hand written note "Gifted to Sue Slonek/by Sue Barnett/ Sept. 2012; stamp: Surrey Hills History - top of page.whitehorse, (ms) susan barnett, (ms) susan johns, (mr) arthur tonkin, (mrs) kathleen beanland, (mrs) nancye gration, (mr) norman kerr, (mr) murray lewis, tara cameron, andy hannam, christine howarth, danielle burgess, yeek hoon tija, ian grandy, frances warren, jessie williams, joan nethercote, joyce kotze, john pawsey, hope hughes, thelma osborn, margaret sharp, merle forrest, catherine jenkins, ted o'rourke, judy gordon, george ellis, rene stevens, albert stevens, jessie barnes, mary roberts, howard broadstock, valda broadstock, nelliesutherland, jean johnson, evan walker, joan roberts, pat nitz, joan crummy, patrick crummy, ray stanfield, plaatjien braaf, kath ferrugia, noelene whitaker, margaret wood, phyllis johnson, marie stubbs, eileen pearson, jennifer o'sullivan, joy edwards, virginia burns, walter thompson, mae buckingham

Family history stories of the Davey family of Montmorency and Briar Hill. Written in 1965.Stories are told by members of the family and contain personal recollections and anecdotes.A4 spiral bound folder containing family history stories of the Davey family of Briar Hill and Montmorency.Nildavey family, briar hill, montmorency, legg, walters, steinberg, smith, paynesville, normanby house, mountainview road, churchyard dairy