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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Lloyd and Judy Shirley with child, 1950
Ordained 1958: Darwin 1958–61; Alice Springs 1962–63; Launceston 1964–67; Tennant Creek 1968–73; Alice Springs 1974– Retired Minister of the Uniting Church. Former Methodist.Lloyd and Judy Shirley are seated facing the camera. Lloyd has a small girl on his lap, presumably their daughter."Rev. Lloyd Shirley, student at Otira 1950. Judy Shirley."shirley, lloyd, shirley, judy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Morack Public Golf Course, 1994
Morak Golf Course opened to the public on Sat. 8th May, 1976. Comprising a 9-hole course it was sited north of Burwood Road (now Burwood Highway) and between Morak Road and the Dandenong Creek.Black and white photograph of the Morak Public Golf Course, Vermont South. Large sign on left and two golfers heading out on right. 1994morack golf course -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - The Cobblestone Crossing, 2/11/2023
A cobblestone crossing was established across Long Gully Creek near current Creeth Street. The crossing provided horse-drawn vehicles from Sparrowhawk, Derwent Gully and the original Maiden Gully to Long Gully.A 3 page document on Sparrowhawk Rd, the old Cobblestone crossing and the long lost sights of the surrounding area. john harvey, long gully, sparrowhawk rd, creeth st -
Mordialloc College Alumni Association Inc (MCAA)
Photograph, 1985 - Mordialloc-Chelsea High School students cross the newly completed footbridge
The footbridge finally linked either side of a Mordialloc Creek so that students no longer had to cross over the Nepean Highway bridge. This enabled a safer and quicker journey for many pupils living north of the school.Image digitised from negativemordialloc creek, foot bridge -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Aerial View of Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1970
Black & white west-facing view over Oban Road along Mullum Mullum Road and Creek. Foreground showing early subdivision development of "Dunn's Orchard Estate" with formation of Frederic Drive (named after the orchardist - Frederic Dunn), Baron Court, Towerhill Drive, Tyson Court, Adele Court, Marilyn Crescent, Abbey Court, Highland Boulevard, Ailsa Court. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Copy of Lands Department Field Notes - Subdivision Township of Ringwood, Victoria, Field Notes 1902/269 - Part of O.P. R72D surveyed in 1902
Foolscap size photocopy of survey map with handwritten notations. References include Maroondah Highway, (opposite) Mines Road, Ti tree, Sandy soil, heath, spear grass, box & stringy bark sapplings, gentle slope to creek, E. Drury. I certify that this is a correct copy of the recorded observations and measurements made by me personally and my assistant (signed) W. Thorn. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newsletter, Eastern Arterial Road Doncaster to Ringwood Environment Effects Statement Summary Brochure - November 1987
8-page A4 size brochure issued by Road Construction Authority reporting on the proposed extension of the Eastern Freeway between Doncaster and Ringwood. Topics include Community Consultation, Initial Four Lane Development, Estimated Capital Costs, Traffic Effects, Public Transport, Landscape Creek and Visual Aspects, Pedestrian/Bicycle Access, Noise, Air Quality, Lighting, Construction Impacts. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO WATER CHANNEL
Water channel, 2 excavators, worker climbing ladder. Poppet head of a mine in background, Rubber tyred tractor with blade and trencher fitted in creek bed, larger excavator is adjacent to the tractor on the left bank, light posts and wire along the left bank, central gutter has plastic laid for a short distance, Pipe held down with sandbags in centre gutter.Kodakorganisation, industry, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: 11 JUNE 1965
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages titled 'The Mayor Speaks 11 June 1965'. Topics include: painting of the Town Hall, council spending money they do not have, issues relating to the proposed Bendigo Aerodrome, and grants towards the cleaning up of the Bendigo Creek.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver . mayor of bendigo. bendigo aerodrome. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TYSON'S LINE - THANET MINE
Typed carbon copy of notes on the Thanet Mine which was near the Back Creek Cricket Ground. Owing to the depth of 1000 feet, it drained the entire line. From 1875 to 1881 it yielded 10,881 oz. Mr Lansell bought the Perseverance mine which was nearby. Ref. Anon., 1899 Spec Ed. Aust. Min. Stand. June 1st. 1899 p 61.mine, gold, thanet mine, tyson's line, thanet mine, back creek cricket ground, mr george lansell, perseverance mine, anon 1899 spec ed aust min stand 1 june 1899 p 61 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: CHARING CROSS AND BRIDGE WORKS
Black and white photo of Charing Cross showing bridge works over creek. Two trams visible, Burnie 'Safety Car' (right) and Bogie Car (left). Baby Health Centre (extreme left), War memorial, Alexandra Fountain (centre), various Pall Mall businesses and Shamrock Hotel (top Right). '31/12/2773' written in pencil on back of photo.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Print - ETCHING OF VIEW STREET SANDHURST 1859, 1859
Black and white etching of View Street buildings. Dudley House. Mechanics Institute. Henry Jackson. Pikes bridge with children crossing. Horses & carts. People walking. Timber slats over creek. View street going towards Barnard street. Etching copy of original. View Street. Sandhurst. 1859. Survey & Post Office. FH 566 Not Found 8.12.2022place, bendigo, view street buildings. 1859 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - ELLESMERE : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 18-1-1943
Map. Ellesmere, County Bendigo, Bagshot, Wellsford, Axedale, Muskerry, Goornong, Bendigo Creek, Bendigo to Echuca- Northern Railway Line, Campaspe River, Sugarloaf Trig.Station. Township of Fosterville.By Authority: H.E. Daw, Govt. Printer, Melbourne. Drawn ad reproduced at the Dept. of Lands and Survey, Melbourne . 18-1-1943.Price 2/-. (number 37 in map cupboard 1)H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, ellesmere -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Up the Creek and Back Again, 2014
BHS CollectionSoft cover booklet of 96 pages titled 'Up the Creek and Back Again'. The remarkable story of Carisbrook's 2011 floods and recovery. Edited by Carlene Dowie. Aerial photo of flooded township on front and back covers. Illustrated with colour photos of people and events. First published by Carisbrook Disaster Recovery Committee Inc 2014. Printed by McPherson Printing Group, Maryborough, Victoria'M&J Qualtrough' sticker on first page carisbrook, floods -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: 10 HEAD BATTERY
Copy of a newspaper article titled Old battery to charge-up tunnel tourism. Date written on the paper is 11/1/85. The Thompson's Foundry Battery was re-erected in the Parkin's Reef Reserve after being used at Bola Creek near the NSW border. A team of volunteers and a Grant had it moved to Maldon where it was set up and the area made attractive for tourists.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - 10 head battery, thompson's foundry battery, parkin's reef reserve, conservation forests and lands department, carman's tunnel, north british mine, parkins reef, carman's tunnel committee, dr doug kemsley, prospectors' and miners' association of victoria, mr ken garden -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LANDS OFFICE: SANDHURST AND DISTRICT LAND SALES BY PUBLIC AUCTION 1854
Document: booklet, heavy brown paper cover, written on cover ' copy of sale books, suburban lots in Sheep wash and Emu Creeks sold June 20th. And 21st. 1854. Contains newspaper cuttings with purchase amount and purchaser name. White sticker fixed to pocket : Book 2 Strathfieldsaye and Nerring Land Sales 20th. June 1854 to 21 June 1854place, bendigo, land sales, lands office, bendigo, sandhurst, land sales, auctions -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORNISH COLLECTION: COPIES TAKEN FROM UNKNOWN PUBLICATIONS RE HENRY OSBORNE AND FAMILY
Document. Copies taken from unknown publications re Henry Osborne and family: a. article re the Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne of ''Rose Farm'', Emu Creek; b. copy of photo (? Davidson, photographer) of Golden Wedding group showing family of approx. 14 adults and approx. 17 children standing or sitting in garden setting at ''Rose Farm''.person, family, mr henry osborne, rose farm. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Electricity Meter
Large, black, metal box with bakelite switch and slot for coins. Designed to fit onto a wall. Window displays Kwh and Coins on the dial. Instructions on the box say to 'insert then turn knob' and '20 cent coins only'. Removable tray for coins. A latch for padlock to keep tray closed. Used by Hall hirers for electricity. Previously in use in Menzies Creek Hall.menzies creek hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. STORES AT THE DIGGINGS, c1852
Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. And here is a picture of Dr. Preshaw's camp at Forest Creek. Slide shows camp and other dwellings, wagon people, 2 trees in foreground 1 has been felled both have signs attached to them. Along bottom of slide: Dr Preshaws's Camp. Markings: 27 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimount -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS, c1880
Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: The Chinese quarter in Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, dates from the gold era. Here is a scene in Little Bourke Street c1880. Shows a footbridge over creek many shoppers male and female including Chinese out shopping. Includes buildings and a large carriage in background. Markings: 11. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING: THE DIGGINGS - THE DIGGERS
Diggers & Mining: The Digging - The Diggers. Slide: The next frame contains a description of Bendigo Creek in 4853. It is taken from the book ''Land, Labour, and Gold'', by William Howitt. (If you can, read this book. Published in 1855, it gives perhaps the best over-all account of the of the Victorian diggings in 1853 and 1854.) Markings: 27 994.LIF:6. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "New Life in US for our old trams", 13/01/1978 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, 13/1/1978 titled "New Life in US for our old trams", written by Ross Warneke on the sale of two W2 tramcars (481 and 484) to Seattle. Quotes MMTB Chairman, Mr. F. Snell, Paul Class of Gales Creek Enterprises and Councilman George Bensen of Seattle who are to visit Melbourne next week.On the right hand side of the cutting, gives the newspaper and date and "Also 518 to Seattle" in ink.trams, tramways, sale of trams, tramcars, melbourne, mmtb, seattle -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. STORES AT THE DIGGINGS, c1852
Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. The following two frames contain enlargements of section of the picture you have just seen, 'Forest Creek, Mount Alexander, 1852'. These enlargements will show you clearly the makeshift premises in which businesses were conducted at the diggings. In both pictures, note the diggings in the background. Markings: 8 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Manna Gum, Main Road, Eltham South, 8 Sep. 2021
This significant tree located near the Main Road Bridge over the Diamond Creek at Eltham dates back to approximately 1870-1880. Though dead now, its trunk has been left as a wildlife habitat.These trees are not only significant for the natural environment but also present a navigational beacon back in time as the environmental landscape is developed around them.Born Digitaleltham south, main road bridge, manna gum, significant tree -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Manna Gum, Main Road, Eltham South, 8 Sep. 2021
This significant tree located near the Main Road Bridge over the Diamond Creek at Eltham dates back to approximately 1870-1880. Though dead now, its trunk has been left as a wildlife habitat.These trees are not only significant for the natural environment but also present a navigational beacon back in time as the environmental landscape is developed around them.Born Digitaleltham south, main road bridge, manna gum, significant tree -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Manna Gum, Main Road, Eltham South, 8 Sep. 2021
This significant tree located near the Main Road Bridge over the Diamond Creek at Eltham dates back to approximately 1870-1880. Though dead now, its trunk has been left as a wildlife habitat.These trees are not only significant for the natural environment but also present a navigational beacon back in time as the environmental landscape is developed around them.Born Digitaleltham south, main road bridge, manna gum, significant tree -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, 3 St Helena Road Greensborough, 1920c
Comparative photographs of the house at 3 St Helena Road Greensborough (corner Diamond Creek Road). The house was built in 1920. The first (black and white) photograph taken in the 1920s, the second (colour) photograph taken 2017.Digital copy of 2 photographs, one black and white, one colour.st helena road greensborough, diamond creek road greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Forceful ways in the past, 23/08/2017
Diamond Creek author Colleen Woolley has high-lighted injustices such as policewomen having to resign when they married, in the second edition of her book Arresting Women, to celebrate 100 years of women in the Victoria Police.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.colleen woolley, victoria police, arresting women, police, policewomen, joy murphy, diamond creek police -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 13, July 1980
Contents: • Local Plenty Monastery – inspection • Meeting venue • Society Office Bearers • Recent activities • Subscriptions • Information required • Library reference sources • Diamond Creek Basin Study • Donations to the Society • Committee meeting The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memoir, Correspondence from John Miles to Ringwood Historical Society with two pages of early memories of Ringwood by Margaret A Barrett. 2005, 2005
Letter from John Miles to the Ringwood Historical Society with a 2 page account of memories of Ringwood by his cousin, Margaret Barrett, telling of her time at Glamorgan, at school at Winnington, and wandering around the Mullum Creek.3 typewritten pages - one letter from John Miles to Ringwood Historical Society with two pages of early memories of Ringwood by Margaret A Barrett. Letter dated 21st July 2005 and Memoir dated June 2005