Joseph Tainton emigrated to Australia in 1853 with his parents, James and Ann Tainton. He married Mary Jane Course and they had ten children. He was an orchardist.A photograph of Joseph Tainton taken c1926 holding his prize bull, 'Foxglove' on his property on the north side of Burwood Road, East Burwoodtainton, joseph

The shop was located on the corner of Sturt and Ascot streets. There is a section fly wired for ham & beef, a glass case full of lollies for the children and vegetables in boxes at the front of the counter.d'angri, corner shop, building interior, commercial, work, ballarat, sturt street, ascot street

The Mitcham Maternal and Child Health Centre situated at 15 Brunswick Road Mitcham. It caters for the health and development assistance of children from birth to 6 years of age.Coloured photograph of a brick building with a council sign at front. Car parked on the right.mitcham maternal & child health centre, health centres

Used by Joan Rivis, a primary school teacher, while teaching during the 1940s to the 1960s. Made for the children at the Lady Gowrie Child Care Adelaide by Kathleen Mellor.Child's learning to read book with yellow background and red fence in front. A horse eating hay on front. "Gee -Up Bonny" and with 'J. L. Rivis 2/3' hand written on top right hand corner. Back page is red with horse & dog with people & "Good bye". There is one page with a hidden flap.Wholly set up and printed in Australia by Vardon Price Limited, 95 Grate street, Adelaide for Georgian House Pty Ltd, 431 Barte St, Melbournelady gowrie child centre adelaide, children's book, kathleen mellor

Ticket printed for use between Lake Weeroona and Golden Square with the various sections noted. Headed "Bendigo & Eaglehawk Tramways". Priced 2d - Children under 12.Demonstrates an early ticket on the Bendigo tramways.Ticket - printed with a blue background, black text and red value. Was stapled to a block.bendigo, tramways, lake weeroona, golden square, tickets

Ticket printed for use between Lake Weeroona and Golden Square with the various sections noted. Headed "Bendigo & Eaglehawk Tramways". Priced 1d - Children under 12.Demonstrates an early ticket on the Bendigo tramways.Ticket - printed on an off white paper, black text and red value. Was stapled to a block.bendigo, tramways, lake weeroona, golden square, tickets

Report and evaluation of the October 1984 Congress held at Lady Northcote Camp Bacchus Marsh and run by Victorian Federation of School Parent Assocations (Hearing Impaired Children)Yellow cover, 29.5cmHx21cmW, 30 pageslady northcote camp, federation of school parent assocations (hearing impaired children)

In the early 1990s, the Bulla Primary School received funding for the school to purchase and install new playground and gym equipment for the children. The climbing tyres were one of the purchases.A coloured photograph of 8 rubber tyres fixed to a wooden frame.playground equipment, bulla primary school

A bird bath was another item added to the garden during the improvements. The children were encouraged to identify the birds which came into the grounds and drank from the bird bath.A coloured photograph of a bird bath set in a garden bed.bulla primary school, garden improvements, school garden, bird baths

Laminated colour photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Grade 4/5 1996 classes. The photo is taken at a playground. Some of the children are in front of the timber structure and some are standing on it. The children are wearing school uniform. The names are:- Back Row, L to R: Tim Sproule, Kimberley Rosos, Christopher Kline, Alice Seybold, Belinda Caldwell, Lyndon Barker, Alexander McLean, Jimmy Weeks. Middle Row, L to R:- Katie Owen, Brendan Bourke, Arna Packham, Noni Hyett, Zoe McPherosn, Mr John Wakker (Teacher), Elma-Jean Hosking, Zoe Braddy, Justin Broadbent, Rachael Simmonds, Aaron Scott, Heidi Galik, Ebonee Bryan. Front Row, L to R:- Brittany Hercus, Mathew Gordon, Ryan Needs, Jeffrey Weeks, Nathan Hunt, Ruby Anderson, Trent Burchell, David Doolan. Absent:- Brohgan Parmenter. On the right beside the names is an oval picture of the school.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph golden square primary school no. 1189 grade 2/3 w 1996, tim sproule, kimberley rosos, christopher kline, alice seybold, belinda caldwell, lyndon barker, alexander mclean, jimmy weeks, katie owen, brendan bourke, arna packham, noni hyett, zoe mcpherosn, mr john wakker (teacher), elma-jean hosking, zoe braddy, justin broadbent, rachael simmonds, aaron scott, heidi galik, ebonee bryan, brittany hercus, mathew gordon, ryan needs, jeffrey weeks, nathan hunt, ruby anderson, trent burchell, david doolan, brohgan parmenter

Black and white reproduction of photo from 'Back to Eaglehawk' back Oct. 1928. Large group of children, four adults in background. Outside. Banisters in background, brick wall at side. Approximately ninety children, youngest ones seated on ground at front, cross-legged. Inscriptions: on front - 'California Hill State School, 1928', 'JH Biggs, Health Inspector'. RHSV stamp (under photo). California Hill State School. 'The California Gully State School (or the Bell topper Hill, as the old Cornish miners names it) is one of the oldest in the district. Some of the prominent men of Bendigo today who attended that school include Cr. JH Curnow, Mr Jtn Smalley, and Mr EE Heitman. Mr. George Evans, a native of the district, is now in charge of the school. Miss FE Darvall is the head of the infant division. Other teachers are Miss RE Nicholas and Mr WR McClelland. Scholars on the roll at present number 105.person, group, students of cal. hill state.school

Thomas Heath built this shop for his saddlery business around 1875. In 1926 after 58 years operating his saddlery in Bacchus Marsh he retired and the assets of his business were sold in a clearing sale. The building was later demolished. Apart from his services in saddlery his premises was known to be a gathering place for much discussion. Heath was known to openly express his political opinions and his saddlery premises was known by many in the community as the 'Parliament'.Small sepia unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the album, 'Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll'. The photo is of a double-fronted weatherboard building with a shingle roof. The front gabled section stands on street level flanked by a picket fence. The door and overhead window and the side window with arched panels may indicate that this was the shop section, with a dwelling to the rear. Items which may be for sale can be seen hanging in the windows. The recessed side section of the building with a twelve-sectioned window, chimney and a back extension was probably the dwelling used by the family. On the footpath stands the saddler with three children, two boys and an older girl, probably Mr Thomas Heath and the Heath children. A hitching rail runs along the front of the workshop. Indicating the type of business Mr Heath ran, are a saddle placed over the rail and two horse collars and reins hanging either side of the workshop door. On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE. saddleries, saddlers, thomas heath 1842-1930 saddler

George Dickie arrived in the Bacchus Marsh area around 1857. In 1866 he bought the bakery business which had been established by James Boatwood and later conducted by William Watson. This business was in Main Street and is shown in this image during the time it was owned and operated by George Dickie. In his later years he changed the business into a general store and also engaged in grain dealing. He died in 1904 but the business was carried on by his sons until sold in March 1916 to a Charles Medling from Numurkah. The building was later demolished in 1927 to make way for four new shops.Small sepia 'carte de viste' style unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the Jeremeas Family Album which contains photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by the photographers Stevenson and McNicoll. The picture shows the business of George Dickie which was located in Main Street Bacchus Marsh. The building is a brick or stone structure with a verandah along the entire frontage of the building. Standing in front of the building is a group of adults and children. On the far left is a man wearing a dress coat and hat. He is possibly Mr. George Dickie the owner of this business. To his left are some younger and older children, and a woman, possibly Mrs DIckie. In the background in the doorway is a young boy with woman behind him. On the right of the picture on the street is a man standing alongside a horse and cart. Some advertising signs are leaning against the shop, footpath and verandah pillar. One of them says 'Chaff, Oats, Bran'. Printed On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE. stevenson and mcnicoll 1883 photographs of bacchus marsh and district, bakeries, shops bacchus marsh, george dickie 1831-1904, dickie family bacchus marsh

Emily (Ellie) Martin was one of ten children born to James Martin and Bridget Hyde at Spring Hill near Creswick. This farmland was allotted to James c1849. When her mother died James moved them into Ballarat. All the children attended Ballarat School of Mines. Ellie studied Telegraphy at SMB in 1874 and 1875. In 1889 she married Cosby Stockford Mangin Campbell. He had also studied Telegraphy at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB), the same time as Ellie. Photograph of a woman in a hat. She is Ellie Campbell. women of note, teacher, ballarat school of mines, smb campus, emily martin, ellie martin, ellie campbell, telegraphy, james martin, bridget hyde, spring hill, creswick, 1874-1875, cosby stockford mangin campbell, cosby campbell

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Norma Madeline Watters (left) and fellow student at MacRobertson Girls High c 1939norma watters

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Norma Madeline Watters (right) and Ellen Patricia Watters (left) with unidentified male in middle. Back garden during WW2 norma madeline watters, ellen patricia watters

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Robert (Bob) Cornelius Watters in front of palm tree c 1928 bob watters junior, robert cornelius watters

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Robert (Bob) Cornelius Watters at controls of radio at home c 1937bob watters junior, robert cornelius watters

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Robert (Bob) Cornelius Watters in front of Williamstown Road home in Melbourne High School uniform 1935bob watters junior, robert cornelius watters, education - secondary schools

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Robert (Bob Junior) Cornelius Watters with cornet in band c 1930bob watters junior, robert cornelius watters

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Watters family in St Vincents Gardens c 1927. Norma and Bob standing mother Ellen and Patsy sittingbob watters junior, ellen watters, patsy watters, norma watters

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Ellen Watters (nee Oakley) outside her home at 124 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400) ellen patricia watters

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Norma Watters outside her home at 124 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400) 1932norma watters

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Norma Watters dressed in school uniform outside her home at 124 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400) 1935norma watters, education - secondary schools

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Norma Watters dressed in school uniform outside her home at 124 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400) 1935norma watters

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Norma Watters dressed in school uniform outside her home at 124 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400) 1935norma watters

Head Board - Peter Peckett in use from 1992. Historic - Puffing Billy Railway Locomotive Head Board used initially for fundraising the restoration of the Lakeside to Gembrook line by the Puffing Billy Preservation Society with trips on the completed line from the Gembrook end and later in the Celebration of Special Children's train days. Train Headboard - Peter - face used on special Children's trains hauled by former Gas Works locomotive Sir John Grice - alias Peter Peckett. Historic - Puffing Billy Railway Locomotive Head Board used in the Celebration of Special Children's train days Red painted wood with gold Leaf and black vinyl stickers.Peter Peckettpeter peckett, head board, puffing billy

A chart for taking measurements of the Legacy boys. This was a copy of the form that was kept as an example. The data was of measurements of junior legatee W. Gallagher. The form was signed J. Teirney, which was Jim Teirney who was the first paid employee of Melbourne Legacy, he was the fitness instructor for many years. The date was 1927 so very early in the history of Legacy working with children of deceased servicemen. Shows Legacy was active in record keeping with proper medical supervision for physical activities of the children, in 1927.The method of record keeping was all done by hand, time consuming and the storage of records took up a lot of space.Diagram of a measurement chart with sketch of a male body. Printed in black and white.Medical Officers Report. Junior Legacy Club. Name: Gallagher. W., age 10, Group Junior, section Lone Pine. Measurements of the neck, chest, thigh, calf, arm, height and weight. Signed by J.E. Tierneyjunior legatee, exercise classes