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Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 23/11/1980
... monuments ...The stone cairn to house the time capsule at the Rutherglen Showgrounds - completedColour photograph of a group of people around a stone cairn.On back of photo: "Rutherglen Showgrounds. Finished! 23-11-80"rutherglen showgrounds, time capsule, cairn, monuments -
St Arnaud and District Historical Society
Book. Coonooer Bridge Memorial, Coonooer Bridge Memorial to those who served their Country in Wartime
Following the Great War of 1914-18 the people who lived in the general area around Coonooer Bridge , (18 kms from St.Arnaud ) erected a Monument in honour of those men and women who served their country in a time of war. In 1920 the monument was erected across from the hall, situated in a small pine plantation which was also planted by community members. The names of those that served their country during war time were placed on the monument. After the 2nd World War the names of the local men and women who once again were asked to serve their country were added to the memorial to honour and remember the sacrifice that they made.This book was compiled to honour and enable families and future generations to remember those who served.This is the only book listing these servicemen that served from the Coonooer Bridge Area.Spiral plastic bound book.Clear perspex cover. Coloured pages.Includes photographs of servicemen, medals and war service information.Dedicated to the people of Coonooer Bridge. -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Ballarat News, 8/10/1997. Butters, Peter, "Claxton Honoured.", October 8 1997
The Claxton monument in front of the Fernery in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens was made to honour a respected citizen and was erected after his death due to public subscription. F.M. Claxton was one of Ballarat's first "tourist ambassadors" and was largely responsible for developing the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree.1 page of newsprint with a photograph of Claxton's bust in black and white and 4 columns of print about Claxton. Caption underneath the photograph reads: "Respected citizen: Frederick Moses Claxton's bust at Ballarat Botanical Gardens." page is folded in the middle.2 asterisks in biro, 2nd column, 2nd paragraph and 4th column, end of article.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, claxton memorial, lake wendouree, fountain, councillor, businessman, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, ballarat news -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, Remembrance Sunday, Unknown
Historical significance in 1948 from Libya and Triopoli after WW11.Remembrance book dated 1948 containing a church service in honour of WW1 and WWII veterans. Front cover has written, Remembrance Sunday 1948, of those who died in the wars 1914 - 1918 and 1939 -1945. Underneath is the in inscription CYRENAICA DISTRICT, (Libya and Tripoli) with a picture of a monument. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, BCOF, 1946 - 47, 1959
Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Photographs B & W various sizes of different subjects some with text on rear. Subjects include, troopship, bombing damage, power station, Japanese monument "Tori Gate" destroyed submarine. One has no relevance to the BCOF service."25.4.46 Westralia (Troopship)", "RMS Himalaya passing under Sydney Harbour 1959"photographs, bcof, japan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS CALL FOR A MONUMENT TO THE PIONEERS OF THE OLD BENDIGO CEMETERY, 1987
Newspaper Clipping 09 April 1987 Bendigo Advertiser Historian Mr Cliff Binks descendant of some of the original Bendigo Pioneers calls for a monument to honour and remember those who were buried in The Old Sandhurst Burial Grounds.bendigo, history, old bendigo cemetery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: LETTER RE MONUMENT HILL CONSOLIDATED BENDIGO N.L
Letter to K.A. Cameron, Nell Gwynne (BML) Mines N.L.,Charing Cross, Bendigo re Monument Hill Consolidated (Bendigo) N.L., re approval of application re section of lease 10238., dated 18th. January 1935.bendigo, business, nell gwynne mines n.l. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: DEBORAH GOLD MINE NL AGREEMENT, 1937
Document: McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet: Deborah Gold Mine NL agreement with Monument Hill Consolidated ( Bendigo ) NL. Legal document between two parties, prepared by Haden Smith & Fitchett, Solicitors, 405 Collins Street, Melbourne.Haden Smith & Fitchettorganization, mining, deborah gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: deborah gold mine nl, goldmining, monument hill consolidated ( bendigo ) agreement -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NEW MONUMENT GMC N/L - QUOTATION FOR SUPPLY OF MINING TRUCKS, 16/2/1939
Document. 2 letters to Mr Mooney and plans for mining truck. Mr Andrew Mooney Monument Hill Co on the front of the folder. Also 3 reprints from the Bendigo Advertiser 'Work on Inner Reef at Central Deborah' in the folder.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, new monument gmc n/l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, new monument gmc n/l, monument hill company, gold mining, quotation for mining trucks, mr a mooney -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1950
Penleigh Boyd, Robin and Patricia Boyd's son, writes “Prior to 1950 Robin, like most other amateur or hobby photographers, took black and white printed photographs. The oldest slides date from 1950 when Robin and Patricia travelled to Europe on Robin’s Robert Haddon Travelling Scholarship.” In 1948 Robin Boyd was awarded ‘joint first place’ in the Robert Haddon competition for his design of Mildura art gallery. The scholarship helped fund their first overseas trip. Robin and Patricia were passengers on the Greek ship “Cyrenia” departing in May 1950, passing through the Suez Canal and landing in Genoa five weeks later. For six months, they travelled extensively throughout Europe (predominantly driving themselves) - France, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.Colour slide in a mount. Monument to the Fallen in the Nazi Extermination Camps (Monumento ai caduti), Monumental Cemetary, Milan, Italy, 1946 and modified several times later. (Architects: BBPR architecture studio (Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti, Rogers).)haddon travelling scholarship, haddon, robin boyd, slide -
Peterborough History Group
Document - James Irvine II
Mr James Irvine II was described as the "grand old man of Peterborough", significant local figure within this small town. There is a granite monument to his memory.History of a significant local figure.4 page photocopy of a history of James Irvine II compiled from books, newspaper articles, periodicals and lettersjames irvine ii, peterborough -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Panorama view of Sturt Street circa 1870
This view is from the Post Office tower looking south. Things of interest include the Town Hall, the Burke & Wills Monument, Cobbs Corner and the Mechanics' Institute.panorama, commerical, public, building, gadens, sturt street, streetscape -
Duldig Studio museum + sculpture garden
Photograph, Karl Duldig, Slawa and her sister Rella, Paris, 1968, 1968
This photograph was taken by Karl Duldig when he and Slawa visited Slawa's sister Rella Laisne in Paris in 1968. They went to Paris as part of a world trip on the occasion of the unveiling of Karl's sculptural monument, Dawn, at the Maccabiah Village, Ram Gat, Israel. Commissioned by Hakoah and World Maccabi Union his monument commemorates the sportsmen and women of Hakoah Sports Club who were among the victims in the Holocaust. Karl had played for Hakoah in his youth. This is one of a large collection of photographs taken by sculptor Karl Duldig, documenting his art, life and family. The collection is of historical and aesthetic significance as a personal record of the work, cultural and social milieu of an Austro- Australian sculptor and his family from the early to late 20th century. it is also a record and representative of the experience of those people who came to Australia at this time, displaced by the upheavals of the Second World War. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, D. Walker photographer, Hogan Street Tatura 1987, 1987
Photograph of Hogan Street, Tatura, looking west. 1987. Clock Tower, monument to Dr. J. Park, in foreground. Railway tracks and crossing lights also in pictureBlack and white photograph of Hogan Street, Tatura looking west. Part of supermarket and Criterion Hotel at left. Street lights, traffic signs, cars.on back: Hogan Street looking west. Clock tower 1987hogan street tatura -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Claxton Memorial, Commentary for Video, Unknown
The Commentary includes new information about the restoration of the Claxton Monument, the cause of Claxton's death and a newspaper report of Claxton's death. Ballarat Star, March 14th, 1888.Claxton was responsible for the development of Lake Wendouree and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.5 pages. 41/4 pages of print.At the top of p.1 is written Press Release in biro.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, frederick moses claxton, restoration of the claxton memorial, lake wendouree, english cholera, public subscription, mayor of ballarat, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn War Memorial
Built after World War 1, the monument originally stood on the corner of Whitehorse & Railway Roads before being moved to Morton Park on 20th April 1969. The memorial was erected in memory of those from the district who were killed during WW1. Those who lost their lives in WW2 were added on the other side of the memorial as well as plaques commemorating later conflicts. The monument is a grey granite obelisk on a single stepped bluestone base on a concrete platform.Coloured photograph of a war memorial surrounded by flower gardens. Blackburn Tennis Club , rooms & courts on the left.blackburn war memorial, war memorials -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, 1915
Photograph, black & white showing 3 soldiers in uniform, 2 Corporals, 1 Sergeant, 2 have Pith helmets on. They are standing beside a large ancient monument. Photograph is inset on a fawn cardboard backing in a dark brown wood frame.“Egypt 1915”photography-photographs, eygpt -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - View of the Cemetery at South Portland, Victoria, n.d
On display at History House.Sepia photograph of a cemetery. A tall monument is located in the centre of cemetery. To the right is a path leading towards a small building. Mounted on card within a decorative border bearing photographic company's name. Framed under glass in Tasmanian maple frame.Front: 140 (on emulsion, printed, lower left). Yeoman & CO. (printed, lower left). ROYAL ARCADE, MELBOURNE (printed lower right).portland, cemetery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NEW MONUMENT GMC - CHEQUES (USED), 30 July 1956
Document. Cheques (blue) dated 30 July 1956. Cheque numbers - 248 - 287 -309 - 323 -330 - 345 - 347 - 386. New Monument GMC N/L Distribution Account. The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, new monument gmc n/l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, new monument gmc, the english scottish & australian bank limited, gold mining, cheques -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL,,RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: RECEIPT MONUMENT HILL CONSOLIDATED
Receipt written on buff flimsy paper ' Eaglehawk 23/12/38, Received the sum of fifteen shillings from the Monument Hill Consolidated Mining Company per E.S Phillips, being payment for 3 lbs mercury. W. Reed'.business, mining, monument hill consolidated company -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document
On Canberra Day held on 12 March 1988, a ceremony is conducted to commemorate the relocation of the Commencement Column Monument (also known as the Commemoration Stone) on Capital Hill. The Light Horse Heritage Troop of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles supported the event. The monument was originally designed to have a 20 metre column to signify the Commonwealth. It was to be erected on a hexagonal base comprising six granite blocks, one from each of the original States of the Commonwealth, on the land axis between Capital Hill and Camp Hill. Whilst the column was never completed, the hexagonal base was constructed and, on 12 March 1913, three foundation stones were laid, by the then Governor-General Lord Denman, the Prime Minister Andrew Fisher, and the Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. King O'Malley, to commemorate the founding and naming of Canberra as the national capital. In 1981 the 63 stones making up the monument were removed from Capital Hill and stored prior to the commencement of excavation work for the new Parliament House. Following a Joint Standing Committee recommendation in 1987, the Commencement Column monument is relocated 'on the land axis immediately north of the parade ground associated with the new Parliament House'. Typed Administrative Instruction for A Squadron 8/13 VMR support to Festival of Canberra 10-13 March 1988. Four pages including nominal roll.Light Horse Troop provided mounted guard for the re-naming of Canberra ceremony and participated in Festival Parade. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Elizabeth Aldridge Greensborough Cemetery, 30/01/1864
Grave of Elizabeth Aldridge (died 30/01/1864). daughter of Samuel Poulter and Susan Haylock. Plot# C10 Greensborough Cemetery. This monument replaces an earlier damaged headstoneGreensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.elizabeth aldridge, greensborough cemetery -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Unveiling ceremony of the Memorial Plaque at corner of Main Road and Pitt Street, Eltham commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Eltham District Historical Society, 10 October 1987, 10/10/1987
L-R: Mrs Bette Dixon, Mrs Nancy Worley. The commemorative plaque explains the functions of the various items used in the Victorian 150th Anniversary Monument and Time capsule.Colour photograph1987, activities, eltham community centre, time capsule -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHY, PUBLISHED BY E. BARNETT, SNAPSHOTS OF CLUNES
THE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE; SOLDIERS MONUMENT, PORT PHILIP GOLD MINE, TULAROOP CREEK, TOWN HALL, PANORAMA, QUEEN'S WALK, BRIDGE, POST OFFICE,&TOWN HALL,STATE SCHOOL.9 FOLD OUT SNAP SHOTS OF CLUNES, PRESENTED IN FOLDERlocal history, photography, photographs, clunes township -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Panorama view of Sturt Street, Ballarat circa 1903
The view to the north east from the corner of Lydiard Street North and Sturt Street. Featured in the photo is the Burke & Wills Monument, the Robbie Burns statue and the Camp Hill Gardens.panorama, sturt street, lydiard street north, burke & wills monument, robbie burns statue, camp hill gardens, streetscape, building, vehicle -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Burke and Wills Memorial at Bendigo Cemetery, 2018, 02/09/2018
Robert O'Hara Burke and Thomas Pope Besnard were childhood friends. As sexton of the local Back Creek Cemetery Thomas Besnard organised a subscription to raise the money for a monument to Burke, Wills and Gray. A subscription of one shilling, no more and not less, was asked so all subscribers were equal. The Bendigo monument was designed by Adam Duncan and features a Corinthian column mounted on a foundation stone, topped with a Grecian urn draped with the Union Jack. The stone for the monument was quarried from New Chum Mine. The site in the Bendigo Cemetery was selected by Besnard so the monument was on a grass knoll well clear of any other graves. The design included landscaping with a path and garden beds that provided dignified access. The Burke and Wills Monument in Bendigo has been entered on the Register of the National Estate as being important for its association with historical events and developments associated with exploration in the early days of Colony of Victoria. Two conifers remain from the original group sent by Mueller of the Melbourne Botanical Gardens to develop the garden layout on the knoll. These two trees are listed as Significant Trees by City of Greater Bendigo. The foundation block was laid on 20 August 1862 by Chairman of the Bendigo Municipality, Charles Burrows – exactly two years after the Expedition left Melbourne. A half day holiday was declared by Bendigo Council, and a procession left the Bendigo Town Hall and marched to the cemetery where 8000 people were gathered and another 4000 lined the route. John King was unable to attend due to ill health. Chairman of the Municipality of Bendigo, Charles Burrows, gave a long address, and diaries of members of the expedition, the Sandhurst Almanac, the Bendigo Advertiser, the Bendigo Independent Evening News, photographs of the deceased, photographs of Public Buildings in Bendigo, a Sydney half sovereign and all the silver coins of the Realm were wrapped in a Union Jack and placed in a niche in the foundation stone. Fifteen months later a column was erected on the foundation stone after Besnard openly criticised the Memorial Committee for their lack of action. The Bendigo Advertiser was disappointed at the location of the monument preferring a more central location and in 1893 an attempt was made to move the monument to Rosalind Park. On 19 May 1893, Mr Minto, the City Surveyor of the Bendigo MunicIpality reported it would cost £25, and no other action occurred. In 1940 the land around the memorial was sold off as grave sites and the paths and garden beds disappeared with graves now surrounding the base of the monument. The Burke and Wills Monument in Bendigo Cemetery was entered on the Register of the National Estate for its association with historical events and developments associated with exploration in the early days of Colony of Victoria. Two conifers remain from the original group sent by Mueller of the Melbourne Botanical Gardens to develop the garden layout on the knoll. These two trees are listed as Significant Trees by City of Greater Bendigo.Burke and Wills Memorial at Bendigo Cemetery, 2018Erected by the people of Bendigo in honor of the Victorian Explorers, Burke, Wills, Gray and King who first crossed the continent of Australia. King alone surviving the privation and suffering under which his three brave ill-fated companions sank. A.D. 1862. Robert O'Hara Burke, leader of the Victorian Expedition, left Melbounre 24th August 1860. Reached Carpentaria 12th Feby 1861. Died on his return at Coopers Creek, 30th June 1861. Charles Gray, died also on his return at Polygorum Swamp. 17th April 1861. William John Wills, second in command, died also near Coopers Creek, 29th June 1861. bendigo cemetery, burke and wills, burke and wills memorial, william john wills, john o'hara burke, charles gray, polygonum swamp, coopers creek, victorian expedition, carpentaria, bendigo public cemetery, bendigo remembrance park, thomas pope besnard -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Time Capsule Ceremony, 10 November 1985, 10/11/1985
On Sunday, 10 November 1985 a time capsule was lowered into a monument installed near the corner of Main Road and Pitt Street in Eltham, within the gardens at the front of what is now the Eltham Community and Reception Centre. This monument commemorates Victoria’s 150th anniversary and the former location of the Eltham Town Centre, which existed along this section of Main Road, then known as Maria Street. Beneath the site is a time capsule to be opened in the year 2035. A plaque was also erected at this site in October 1987 to commemorate the Shire of Eltham Historical Society’s 20th anniversary. The main feature of this monument is a ‘tyring disc’, a blacksmith’s implement that was found on this site. This consists of a large iron disc that was used as a platform for fitting iron tyres (like the one shown on top of the platform) to wooden-spoked cart wheels. The local blacksmith and wheelwright worked together to assemble the wheel, which was clamped to the platform placed close to the fire. The red-hot iron hoop, previously forged to the correct size, was lifted with tongs by the blacksmith over the outside of the rim, then hammered down amid flames from the scorching timber. The wheelwright drenched the tyre with cold water as soon as it was in position. A clamp placed on the naff (hub) and screwed down tightly kept the spokes at a constant angle as the tyre cooled. An even pressure from the contracting tyre tightened the joints at each end of the spokes and formed a vice-like grip, which would last for the life of the wheel. [from EDHS Newsletter No. 45, November 1985:] TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY: Our 150th Anniversary Monument is now under construction in the gardens in front of the Eltham Community Centre. Further details of the project are given under a separate heading below and this item deals with the proposed ceremony. We propose to formally lower the time capsule into its container underneath the monument as part of the Eltham Community Festival. All members are invited to attend the ceremony at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, 10th November. Come earlier with a picnic lunch if you like. Local people and firms who have contributed money or services for the monument will also be invited. As part of the Festival programme the public are welcome to attend. This is one of the most significant projects the Society has undertaken and members' participation in its finalization would be most gratifying to the organizing committee. 150TH ANNIVERSARY PROJECTS: We have concentrated our efforts on finishing the monument and time capsule project within the 150th year and have found it necessary to abandon the historical tour project. We have applied to the State 150th Committee to transfer the funds allocated for the tour to construction of the monument. The historical tour project will be continued at a later date and photos of historic houses in the area, taken by Doug Orford, will be available for use in an associated display. At the time of writing, the monument construction is on schedule for the ceremony on 10th November. The concrete base has been completed and the main feature of the monument, which is an old tyring plate or disc, will be lifted into place in the next week. The final ceremony will involve lowering the sealed time capsule into place, bolting down its container lid and then concreting over the lid. The capsule will contain mainly items relating to present day Eltham and its people and is to be opened in the year 2035, a video film made by Joh Ebeli and also details of families and organizations who have contributed to construction of the monument. It is proposed to place the items in the capsule on 5th November and any items members think could be included may be submitted up to that date. The Society has received an excellent response from local people, firms and organizations by way of assistance with this project. Graham Beyer, who originated the project, has arranged many of the donations. He and his firm, Package Handling Equipment, have donated the time capsule itself and have carried out fabrication of sections of the monument. The design of the monument was adapted by Graham Beyer from drawings by Joh Ebeli. Charmac Industries has donated the container for the time capsule and a cast gun metal name plate for the monument. BMG Concrete has donated concrete for the base which was constructed by Caridi Construction Company. Northbourne Garden Supplies has donated materials for the paving around the monument. Robert Becker from Eltham Apex directed construction of the paving by Society members. Terry Hutchinson has agreed to donate the use of his crane to lift the tyring disc into place. Financial contributions have been made by the Eltham Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Eltham. We are grateful to all who have helped, and members' support for firms who have donated their services would be an appropriate recognition. It is planned to print "Time Capsule Certificates" which can be held by organizations or passed on to descendants by individuals. The certificates will indicate an interest in the contents of the capsule when it is opened in fifty years. Certificates will be distributed to Society members and those who have contributed to the project.Nine colour photographsactivities, 1985, time capsule, eltham, eltham festival -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Time Capsule Ceremony, 10 November 1985, 10/11/1985
On Sunday, 10 November 1985 a time capsule was lowered into a monument installed near the corner of Main Road and Pitt Street in Eltham, within the gardens at the front of what is now the Eltham Community and Reception Centre. This monument commemorates Victoria’s 150th anniversary and the former location of the Eltham Town Centre, which existed along this section of Main Road, then known as Maria Street. Beneath the site is a time capsule to be opened in the year 2035. A plaque was also erected at this site in October 1987 to commemorate the Shire of Eltham Historical Society’s 20th anniversary. The main feature of this monument is a ‘tyring disc’, a blacksmith’s implement that was found on this site. This consists of a large iron disc that was used as a platform for fitting iron tyres (like the one shown on top of the platform) to wooden-spoked cart wheels. The local blacksmith and wheelwright worked together to assemble the wheel, which was clamped to the platform placed close to the fire. The red-hot iron hoop, previously forged to the correct size, was lifted with tongs by the blacksmith over the outside of the rim, then hammered down amid flames from the scorching timber. The wheelwright drenched the tyre with cold water as soon as it was in position. A clamp placed on the naff (hub) and screwed down tightly kept the spokes at a constant angle as the tyre cooled. An even pressure from the contracting tyre tightened the joints at each end of the spokes and formed a vice-like grip, which would last for the life of the wheel. [from EDHS Newsletter No. 45, November 1985:] TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY: Our 150th Anniversary Monument is now under construction in the gardens in front of the Eltham Community Centre. Further details of the project are given under a separate heading below and this item deals with the proposed ceremony. We propose to formally lower the time capsule into its container underneath the monument as part of the Eltham Community Festival. All members are invited to attend the ceremony at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, 10th November. Come earlier with a picnic lunch if you like. Local people and firms who have contributed money or services for the monument will also be invited. As part of the Festival programme the public are welcome to attend. This is one of the most significant projects the Society has undertaken and members' participation in its finalization would be most gratifying to the organizing committee. 150TH ANNIVERSARY PROJECTS: We have concentrated our efforts on finishing the monument and time capsule project within the 150th year and have found it necessary to abandon the historical tour project. We have applied to the State 150th Committee to transfer the funds allocated for the tour to construction of the monument. The historical tour project will be continued at a later date and photos of historic houses in the area, taken by Doug Orford, will be available for use in an associated display. At the time of writing, the monument construction is on schedule for the ceremony on 10th November. The concrete base has been completed and the main feature of the monument, which is an old tyring plate or disc, will be lifted into place in the next week. The final ceremony will involve lowering the sealed time capsule into place, bolting down its container lid and then concreting over the lid. The capsule will contain mainly items relating to present day Eltham and its people and is to be opened in the year 2035, a video film made by Joh Ebeli and also details of families and organizations who have contributed to construction of the monument. It is proposed to place the items in the capsule on 5th November and any items members think could be included may be submitted up to that date. The Society has received an excellent response from local people, firms and organizations by way of assistance with this project. Graham Beyer, who originated the project, has arranged many of the donations. He and his firm, Package Handling Equipment, have donated the time capsule itself and have carried out fabrication of sections of the monument. The design of the monument was adapted by Graham Beyer from drawings by Joh Ebeli. Charmac Industries has donated the container for the time capsule and a cast gun metal name plate for the monument. BMG Concrete has donated concrete for the base which was constructed by Caridi Construction Company. Northbourne Garden Supplies has donated materials for the paving around the monument. Robert Becker from Eltham Apex directed construction of the paving by Society members. Terry Hutchinson has agreed to donate the use of his crane to lift the tyring disc into place. Financial contributions have been made by the Eltham Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Eltham. We are grateful to all who have helped, and members' support for firms who have donated their services would be an appropriate recognition. It is planned to print "Time Capsule Certificates" which can be held by organizations or passed on to descendants by individuals. The certificates will indicate an interest in the contents of the capsule when it is opened in fifty years. Certificates will be distributed to Society members and those who have contributed to the project.Two colour photographsactivities, 1985, time capsule, eltham, eltham festival -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sinking the capsule, Graham Beyer on left and Joh Ebeli, Time Capsule Ceremony, 10 November, 1985, 10/11/1985
On Sunday, 10 November 1985 a time capsule was lowered into a monument installed near the corner of Main Road and Pitt Street in Eltham, within the gardens at the front of what is now the Eltham Community and Reception Centre. This monument commemorates Victoria’s 150th anniversary and the former location of the Eltham Town Centre, which existed along this section of Main Road, then known as Maria Street. Beneath the site is a time capsule to be opened in the year 2035. A plaque was also erected at this site in October 1987 to commemorate the Shire of Eltham Historical Society’s 20th anniversary. The main feature of this monument is a ‘tyring disc’, a blacksmith’s implement that was found on this site. This consists of a large iron disc that was used as a platform for fitting iron tyres (like the one shown on top of the platform) to wooden-spoked cart wheels. The local blacksmith and wheelwright worked together to assemble the wheel, which was clamped to the platform placed close to the fire. The red-hot iron hoop, previously forged to the correct size, was lifted with tongs by the blacksmith over the outside of the rim, then hammered down amid flames from the scorching timber. The wheelwright drenched the tyre with cold water as soon as it was in position. A clamp placed on the naff (hub) and screwed down tightly kept the spokes at a constant angle as the tyre cooled. An even pressure from the contracting tyre tightened the joints at each end of the spokes and formed a vice-like grip, which would last for the life of the wheel. [from EDHS Newsletter No. 45, November 1985:] TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY: Our 150th Anniversary Monument is now under construction in the gardens in front of the Eltham Community Centre. Further details of the project are given under a separate heading below and this item deals with the proposed ceremony. We propose to formally lower the time capsule into its container underneath the monument as part of the Eltham Community Festival. All members are invited to attend the ceremony at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, 10th November. Come earlier with a picnic lunch if you like. Local people and firms who have contributed money or services for the monument will also be invited. As part of the Festival programme the public are welcome to attend. This is one of the most significant projects the Society has undertaken and members' participation in its finalization would be most gratifying to the organizing committee. 150TH ANNIVERSARY PROJECTS: We have concentrated our efforts on finishing the monument and time capsule project within the 150th year and have found it necessary to abandon the historical tour project. We have applied to the State 150th Committee to transfer the funds allocated for the tour to construction of the monument. The historical tour project will be continued at a later date and photos of historic houses in the area, taken by Doug Orford, will be available for use in an associated display. At the time of writing, the monument construction is on schedule for the ceremony on 10th November. The concrete base has been completed and the main feature of the monument, which is an old tyring plate or disc, will be lifted into place in the next week. The final ceremony will involve lowering the sealed time capsule into place, bolting down its container lid and then concreting over the lid. The capsule will contain mainly items relating to present day Eltham and its people and is to be opened in the year 2035, a video film made by Joh Ebeli and also details of families and organizations who have contributed to construction of the monument. It is proposed to place the items in the capsule on 5th November and any items members think could be included may be submitted up to that date. The Society has received an excellent response from local people, firms and organizations by way of assistance with this project. Graham Beyer, who originated the project, has arranged many of the donations. He and his firm, Package Handling Equipment, have donated the time capsule itself and have carried out fabrication of sections of the monument. The design of the monument was adapted by Graham Beyer from drawings by Joh Ebeli. Charmac Industries has donated the container for the time capsule and a cast gun metal name plate for the monument. BMG Concrete has donated concrete for the base which was constructed by Caridi Construction Company. Northbourne Garden Supplies has donated materials for the paving around the monument. Robert Becker from Eltham Apex directed construction of the paving by Society members. Terry Hutchinson has agreed to donate the use of his crane to lift the tyring disc into place. Financial contributions have been made by the Eltham Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Eltham. We are grateful to all who have helped, and members' support for firms who have donated their services would be an appropriate recognition. It is planned to print "Time Capsule Certificates" which can be held by organizations or passed on to descendants by individuals. The certificates will indicate an interest in the contents of the capsule when it is opened in fifty years. Certificates will be distributed to Society members and those who have contributed to the project.Colour photographactivities, 1985, time capsule, eltham, eltham festival -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Laurie Roy, Greensborough Cemetery, 23/02/1933
Grave of Laurie Roy (died 23/02/1933) in Plot# F3 Greensborough Cemetery. Headstone erected by members of the Victorian Amateur Cyclists Union. This monument replaces an earlier headstone.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.laurie roy, greensborough cemetery, victorian amateur cyclists union