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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, John Monaghan, Our Irish Ancestry and a History of their Descendants. Family History of the Monaghan, Mills, Hodgetts, Ryan, Byron, Clarke, Dalton, Griffin, McGee, Moran Families
Family History of the Monaghan Family - Still Residents in our District.Light Blue Card with Dark Blue Tape, with Black Hand written titleOur Irish Ancestors and a History of their Descendants. Family History (Underlined) Monaghan Mills Hodgetts, etc Ryanstawell -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Ronald J Austin, Black and Gold, The History 29th Battalion 1915 - 1918, 1997
Copy number 207 of 500 printed. Has a sticker with address and other details of Francis W Dean BEM.Hardcover, black buckram. Black and yellow dustcover with black and white photo of a group of soldiers. 231 pages, illustrated with pen/ink diagrams.books, military history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Digging for Gold: A guide to researching family and local history in Victoria's Central Goldfields, 1988
Yellow covered book of 121 pagesnon-fictiongold, mining, genealogy, family history, local history, localities, historical societies -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WEBB, Colin et al, Greater than gold : a history of agriculture in the Bendigo district from 1835 to 1985, 1985
Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.agriculture, victoria, bendigo region, history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet - Newsletter, Warrandyte Historical Society - Gold Mining In Warrandyte - A Brief History, by Murray Houghton
Revised and enlarged from an earlier Warrandyte Historical Society document -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Booklet, History of the Port Phillip Gold Mining Company, 1890
Yellow soft covered bookletport phillip gold mining company, clunes, rivett henry bland -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Richard B. Squire, The History of the Mount Mercer Gold Mining Company and Its opening by Richard Squire
Eight hand written pagesrichard squire, mount mercer gold mining company, samuel maddison, thomas graham, madame bent company, sebastopol plateau, g. b. hogg, mining -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Peter L. Bernstein, The Power of Gold: The History of an Obsession, 2000
Hardcover w/dust jacketwalsh st library -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, R.B. Watchorn, A Pictorial History of Gold Mining at Stawell Victoria - Previously Cat No 3632, 1986
stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Colin Webb & John Quinlan, Greater Than Gold 1985, A History of Agriculture in the Bendigo District from 1835 -1985 by Colin Webb & John Quinlan, 1985
stawell farming -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Banfield, Lorna. L, Green Pastures and Gold: A history of Ararat, 1974
Early contacts between Thomas Mitchell and Aboriginal peoples and the later violent encounters involving settlers and squatters. The work and contacts of G.A. Robinson among the various peoples of the Western District. Gatherings of many Aboriginal peoples at Lake Bolac for eeling season, during which there was also trading of sandstone, obsidian and other materials for weapons and spears. Photograph of Jenny 'Ware' "the last of the Fiery Creek tribe of the Aboriginies" facing page 20.v-xi; 146 p.; ports;maps; index; bib.; appendics; footnotes; 22 cm.Early contacts between Thomas Mitchell and Aboriginal peoples and the later violent encounters involving settlers and squatters. The work and contacts of G.A. Robinson among the various peoples of the Western District. Gatherings of many Aboriginal peoples at Lake Bolac for eeling season, during which there was also trading of sandstone, obsidian and other materials for weapons and spears. Photograph of Jenny 'Ware' "the last of the Fiery Creek tribe of the Aboriginies" facing page 20.ararat -- victoria -- history |, aborigines, ararat district-conflict-social life and customs-bunjil's cave| place names- weapons and implements-hunting -
Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Document, The History of Dragline Gold Mining Bucket Dredge at a site on Bendigo Road
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Ronald Embry, Metamorphosis of a Gold town: Stawell 1900-1940 - A Study in Local History, 1998
stawell mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Greg Cameron, The Gold Mines of Stawell - A Pictorial History, 2014
stawell gold mining -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Watsonia Community Hall 2016, 11/08/2016
Sign at Watsonia Community Hall and Neighbourhood House, Lambourn Road Watsonia, 2016.Digital copy of colour photograph.watsonia, watsonia community hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Watsonia Community Hall, from rear, 2016, 11/08/2016
Rear of Watsonia Community Hall and Neighbourhood House, Lambourn Road Watsonia, 2016.Digital copy of colour photograph.watsonia, watsonia community hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Watsonia Community Hall, from front, 2016, 11/08/2016
Front of Watsonia Community Hall and Neighbourhood House, Lambourn Road Watsonia, 2016.Digital copy of colour photograph.watsonia, watsonia community hall -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Coin, Queen Elizabeth 11 Silver Jubilee
This is a British coin to the value of 25 newpence. It is a commemorative coin to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's ascension to the throne of England.This coin has no local provenance but is of interest as a British commemorative coin of 1977.Circular silver coin with a reeded edge The obverse depicts a raised profile figure of Queen Elizabeth 11 mounted side saddle on a horse and text. (It is reminiscent of the Queen at the Trooping of the Colour.) The reverse features a crown , an eagle with outstretched wings on a dais, decorative leaves and berries. QUEEN ELIZABETH. 11 DG REG FD . 1977queen elizabeth 11 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Watsonia Community Hall, 2016, 11/08/2016
Watsonia Community Hall and Neighbourhood House from side, Lambourn Road Watsonia, 2016.Digital copy of colour photograph.watsonia, watsonia community hall, watsonia neighbourhood house -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Watsonia Community Hall, 2016, 11/08/2016
Watsonia Community Hall and Neighbourhood House from side, Lambourn Road Watsonia, 2016.Digital copy of colour photograph.watsonia, watsonia community hall -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Document (item) - Research Document, Judith Vimpani, Gold Mining at the Cumberland Goldfields, 03-2022
A research document covering gold mining at the Cumberland goldfields in Victoria.A research document covering gold mining at the Cumberland goldfields in Victoria.gold mining, cumberland goldfields, cambarville, donovan's creek, bear's creek, walsh's creek, cumberland creek, golden bower gold-mining company, a1 gold-mining company, yarra track, jw curtis, kohler, william edward chester, golden secret gold vein, golden bower mine, chesterville, andrew kirwan, walker's hotel, george locke, marysville, james fahie, alma kathleen barry, john edward weatherland, william forbes wilson -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Printed material from the internet, with colour illustrations – History of the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club Inc, 14/01/2016
The Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club was formed in September 1977 when a group of enthusiasts met to discuss the idea. The club, located in Mount Beauty has conducted many activities and programs for its members and other cross country skiers at the Falls Creek Ski Resort, Alpine National Park and the Bogong High Plains. Club objectives are to promote the development of cross country racing, ski touring and associated activities. To assist in searches for persons lost in bushland areas and to maintain a Search and Rescue group. It also provides its members with opportunities for skiing and social activities. The Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club constructed a clubhouse at Falls Creek for the use of members in 1996. The club has conducted the annual Kangaroo Hoppet since 1991. Since its inception, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club has been active in promoting cross country skiing including racing and touring in the Falls Creek, Alpine National Park and the Bogong High Plains areas and have actively participated in search and rescue in the alpine region. Birkebeiner members have represented Australia at five Olympic Games. A number of Kiewa Valley residents are active members or have been past members of the club over the years.Printed material from the internet with colour illustrations – History of the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club Inc. Sourced from http://birkebeiner.org.au/about/history/, 14/01/2016 7.45pmbirkebeiner ski club; nordic skiing; cross country skiing; falls creek; bogong high plains -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Textile, VVAA Victorian Branch, 2016, 2016
A commemorative Textile made by a group of volunteers to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The quilt has a green border and various panels which have been stitched in by the sub branches. 0077.1 is a matching fabric wrap/sheet for storing and transporting the quilt.VVAA Victorian Branch 2016 - on the top. "Honour the Dead but Fight like hell for the living" on the bottom.v v a a – victorian branch, textile, quilt -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Record Book, Employee Records 21/11/65 to 11/03/68
Employee Records from Norwellen Now closedCardboard oblong book stapled tape over spineEmployee Records 21/11/65 to 11/03/68 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 60th Anniversary of the end of WW11, 2005
This medal was issued to commemorate the end of World War 2 and was issued to eligible living veterans or their widows/widowers.It comes in a black card and fabric lined box. It has been issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs.This medal was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. He served from December 1941 to July 1942 in the Citizen Military Forces and from July 1942 to September 1944 in the Australian Imperial Forces. His reason for discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool. A common object with over 300000 minted but with a link to a local person and commemorating an event of world importance.Gold metal round medal with Australian coat of Arms on one side and stylised image of outline of Australia on the obverse side. Mounted in black card box.World War 11 Service to Australia. World War 11 60years 1945-2005warrnambool, ernest swan, 60th anniversary medallion ww2 -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book with CDROM, Education Department of Western Australia, Deadly yarns: Anecdotes about language, culture, identity and power, 2004
This book contains a selection of anecdotes collected through the Deadly Ways to Learn project, which was conducted jointly by the Education Department of Western Australia, the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia and the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia during 1998 and 1999.colour photographs, CDeducation, storytelling, western australia, literacy, bidialectical instruction -
Pyrenees Shire Council
Commemorative Plaque, Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold, 1951
The Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold was in 1951significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communitybronze plaque from the Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold EQUALITY, JUSTICE, FREEDOM -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Journal, Australian Garden History, 2000
Journal of Australian Garden History Society. Refer to paper catalogue, Vol. 11, No. 6 - Vol. 28 here. Vol. 29 - Vol. 34 in Box 160australian garden history, gardens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, C. NETTLETON. MELBOURNE, PORT PHILLIP AND COLONIAL GOLD MINING COMPANY, CLUNES, CIRCA 1865
CLUNES QUARTZ MINING COMPANY'S. SOUTH SHAFT. PERIOD 1865. SMALL SEGMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDED.PHOTOGRAPH .1 SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF PORT PHILLIP AND COLONIAL GOLD MINING COMPANY CLUNES. - POPPET HEAD AND BUILDINGS. .2 & .3 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO PRINT OF PHOTOGRAPHPORT PHILLIP GOLD MINING CO. CLUNES. SOUTH SHAFT.local history, photography, photographs, mining -
Women's Art Register
Book, Fiona Foley et al, The Art of Politics, The Politics of Art: The Place of Indigenous Contemporary Art, 2006
A collection of essays on Indigenous art in mainstream Australia by international Indigenous and non-Indigenous academics, arts administrators and practising artists.non-fictionA collection of essays on Indigenous art in mainstream Australia by international Indigenous and non-Indigenous academics, arts administrators and practising artists. fiona foley, fiona nicoll, regina ganter, ole maiava, louise martin-chew, anna haebich, franca tamisari, aboriginal art, indigenous architecture