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City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Academy of Music and Craig's Hotel Tower, Ballarat circa 1891
The Academy of Music became what is now Her Majesty's Theatre. This view is from the Town Hall Tower looking south east.building, public, hotel, academy of music, her majesty's theatre, craig's hotel, streetview -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Criterion Hotel, Ballarat 1872
The Criterion Hotel was situated on the corner of Sturt and Doveton Street North. This photo was taken facing NNW from the Town Hall Tower.criterion hotel, commercial, hotel, ballarat, town hall tower, sturt street, doveton street north -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Ballarat Town Hall & Sturt Street circa 1936
You can see the Town Hall and both sides of Sturt Street looking east. Some of the business include Crockers and Tunbridges.ballarat town hall, sturt street, streetscape, electric tram, garden, crockers, tunbridges, vehicle, building, public building, commerical -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Box Hill Town Hall
An article about the history of Box Hill Town Hallnon-fictionAn article about the history of Box Hill Town Hall -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, script, A saga of physical education in the period 1928 to 1976, 1976
The running script for the 1976 annual physical culture demonstration recreating the first such demonstration on 28th March 1928 at Melbourne Town Hall.A record of physical activities run by Melbourne Legacy for Junior Legatees from 1928-1976.00105.1 White foolscap double sided typed sheets x 2, with black type 00105.2 White foolscap single sided carbon copy, with black type 00105.3 White A4 photocopied sheets single sided with black type00105.2 Carbon copy marked “Draft Only A.R.B” (this could be Aaron Beattie who was involved with classes for many years).annual demonstration, jim tierney -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Aileen and John Ellison collection: Accent on Axedale
Axedale is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the McIvor Highway, in the City of Greater Bendigo, east of Bendigo. It was surveyed and proclaimed in 1861. (Wikipedia)A thirty-six pages book detailing the history of Axedale. Published by the centenary and back to Axedale committee. Chapters on early settlement, churches, education, police, municipal affairs, commerce, cemeteries, racecourse reserve, the railway, Eppalock weir, the hall, the wars, C.W.A. camp sites, C.F.A. sport. Many photographs throughout. L.J. Ellisonaxedale, history -
Arapiles Historical Society
Instrument - Instagraph camera, J. Lancaster & Sons, c. 1893
Most likely used by Horace Woolmer of Natimuk, to photograph life and events in the town between late 19th and early 20th centuries.Mahogany wood case and brass construction with cloth below, half plate instagraph camera.J Lancaster & Sons, Birminghamnatimuk, arapiles, camera, instagraph, photography, horace woolmer -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Town Hall c1915
Stawell Town Hall without clock tower. C1915. Rear Extension not yet added. Stawell Methodist Church Fence and Gate. stawell -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat City Council Correspondence Outgoing, Queries Relating to Sculptures and Plaques in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 1979-1997
Ballarat City Council Correspondence Outgoing 1979-1997 from H.G. Wright, Assistant Town Clerk and I.C.Smith, acting CEO.The care with which queries from the general public were answered indicates the value placed on the statues by the Ballarat City Council and the need for repairs and acknowledgement of work done in the form of plaques.two pages. p.2 contains three lines. Transcription of John Garner's notes taken from Ballarat City Council correspondence, printed 20/1/ 2009None.ballarat city council correspondence outgoing. statues, fraser bust, thomas edward rooney, gough whitlam bust, plaques in the ballarat botanical gardens., restoration of statues in the gardens., john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, 40 Bridge Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Broadbent directory, Broadbent's Official : Speedo Strip Road Guide, 1943
Maps and descriptions of towns on the Western Highway & Dukes Highway from Melbourne to Adelaide. Sponsored by R.A.C.V and The Victorian Government Tourist BureauCream paper cover back border with green filling with a map from Melbourne to AdelaideBroadbeants Official Speedo Strip guide Melbourne to Adelaidestawell transport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - The Great Chinese Camp at Guildford
The Great Chinese Camp at Guildford was the largest Chinese town on the goldfields at the time. In the years 1857 - 1858 there were 5000 - 6000 inhabitants.Small red booklet of eight pages by Raymond A. Bradfield. No illustrations. Extracted pages from unknown book (Pages 18 - 24).Name sticker "(Mrs) ESMA TURNER....guildford, chinese camp, raymond a.bradfield, goldfields -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr T. A. Prydderch Confectioner and S.G. Perry Hairdresser shops in Main Street
T. A. Prydderch Confectioner and S.G. Perry Hairdresser businesses Main Street between town hall and Church of England. Now Demolished.stawell businesses streetscape -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Balaclava Road Primary School No. 3820
Caulfield North Primary School (formerly Central School) documents: 80th anniversary Commemorative Yearbook, 1914 – 1994, includes reasons why school was built, local history, reprinted ephemera relevant to school history, letters from past students. Correspondence from the Education Department, Melbourne to Town clerk, Town of Caulfield, dated 14/12/1912 and 21/07/1913 about the establishment of the school.caulfield north, caulfield melbourne, balaclava state school, caulfield north primary school, aznavorian roger, school houses, caulfield north central school, hawthorn road., balfour james, education department, cro bakery, jowett f. mr., melbourne, miller edward d & a computers, caulfield north state school, caulfield jewellers, balaclava road, education department -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Alex McCullough Collection - Notes and Photos on History of Mt Beauty
Alex McCullough was a resident of Mt Beauty for many years and wrote a book on the History of Mt Beauty. Mt Beauty was constructed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to house employees working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Alex was involved with many organisations in Mt Beauty and interested in history. He took many photos of events and new developments in town. He also collected individuals memoirs on life in the town.Mt Beauty's history is unique as it was built as a construction town in the late 1940s. The information in Alex's Collection records the town's development perhaps in more detail than in his book "The History of Mt Beauty". His folder includes his education, his work with the SECV (foreman working on Clover Dam), his war service, his community work (Mt Beauty & District Progress Association & Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre) and awards, work as Shire Councillor and Mayor, sporting (tennis & golf) interests. Alexander John McCullough 1916 - 2011's obituary is online ref. legacy.comA) Booklet - The Life of Alex McCullough B) Booklet - The Story of Kiewa by Alex McCullough C) Coloured photos 15cm x 10 cm of the renovation of the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre mid 2001. Four photos are labelled by Alex McCullough on the back. Also, photos of various sizes both colored and black and white depicting sites and people in Mt Beauty. Not labelled.Also, six packets of negatives of older photos incl. Community Hall, Fire Brigade, School, School ski group, Back to Kiewa, Alpine Study, D) Alex McCulloughs 1951 Diary - Clover Dam E) Random Items from History Profile Kiewa by Alex McCullough F) Papers - 'Administration of Mt Beauty Township' - 2nd July 1957. SECV buildings in Mt Beauty shared with community groups notes re - arrangement between groups. G) Barrie Wilcox's Memories living in Marum's paddock from c1940s onwards. Written in June 1999 H) Mt Beauty website June 1998 - a lot of history I) Papers - Mt Beauty High School band developement J) The 1950s Development of the Birth of Community support organisations K) Community Centre Mt Beauty opening 3rd August 1951 L) Mt Beauty Fire Brigade History M) Folder Personal papers re Alex McCullough alex mccullough, mt beauty history, community work -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 10 Ghost Town, 1963
After the fire was distinguished and the flood subsided, on his way flying home, the Dogtor heard voices repeatedly on his radio "Calling Flying Dogtor". A sick voice asked for the Dogtor's help in the main street of Ghostville, the old mining town across Dry Gulch Gully, now a ghost town. He got to the abandoned address, 13 ("unlucky number") Spook Street. The Dogtor is about to open the door...The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesPage 1: Left hand side has been amended and is attached with tape. Written corrections on right hand side.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Murray Views, Murray Views No. 26 city Hall and Sturt St Ballarat Vic, 1948c
Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No 22, 28, 34 and another tram at Tramway Centre, late 1940's. Murray Views No. 26 city Hall and Sturt St Ballarat Vic.. Has Town Hall, Penfolds', Reeds and Berry Anderson shops in the view between the National Mutual building and the Town Hall. See image i2 for rear of photograph and 8973 for the actual postcard.Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St looking towards the Town Hall and the trams used - late 1940's view.Digital image of a postcard from an album compiled by Wal Jack, loaned to the Museum.Printed on rear - Real Photograph Produced in Australia by Murray Views, Gympie Q" and places for stamp, dividing line and word "postcard"trams, tramways, lydiard st, sturt st, tram 22, tram 28, tram 34 -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Photograph, Perceval St John Hall
The portrait is one of two portraits which were located in a basement storage area beneath the library at Glen Eira City Council Town Hall. This image does not have the name of the sitter below, however it has been identified as an image of Perceval St John Hall, Mayor 1910, by an copy of the same image in the series of portraits of mayors in the corridor of the Glen Eira City Council Town Hall. B/w portrait photograph, mounted and framed in wooden frame, no glass covering image. Image of Perceval St John Hall wearing a Mayoral robe with a fur trimmed collar and a visible shirt and tie. He is shown standing beside a side table. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, C. E. Sayers, By These We Flourish A History of Warrnambool, 1969
History of Warrnambool to 1969This is a hard cover book with a sepia photograph on the cover and a cream-coloured dust cover with a colour image of the City of Warrnambool logo. Endpapers have a black and white 1840s sketch of a Plan of Township and Warrnambool Bay. There are 21 chapters and 16 pages of black and white photographs. There is a Foreword by Harold Stephenson, an introduction by the author, a Table of Contents, an Index, Appendices and lists of Warrnambool Councillors. non-fictionHistory of Warrnambool to 1969history of warrnambool book, ‘by these we flourish’, c e sayers, warrnambool -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Souvenir Programme, Souvenir of the Ceremony of the Laying of the Foundation Stone, 19-Feb-27
Program for the laying of the Foundation Stone of the new municipal chambers, Ringwood, on Saturday 19 Feb, 1927 by the Mayor Cr. A. Temple Miles. Copy signed by the Mayor. Two copies.Program for the laying of the Foundation Stone of the new municipal chambers, Ringwood, on Saturday 19 Feb, 1927 by the Mayor Cr. A. Temple Miles. Copy signed by the Mayor. Two copies.; Buff coloured with insert containing a picture of the Mayor, a sketch of the Ringwood Town Hall and one of the Pioneer Hut of 1858. Brown coloured printing. +Additional Keywords: Miles, A. Temple -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Museums Aust Victoria, 2014
This is the handbook for the third annual Victorian Museums & Galleries Conference held in Warrnambool. The conference was run in conjunction with Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village which was celebrating its 40th anniversary. Warrnambool Art Gallery was one of the sponsors of the conference. This handbook is of interest as it tells us of the activities and speakers at a conference which was held in Warrnambool in 2014 and which highlights particularly Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and the Warrnambool Art Gallery. This is a paper back booklet of 16 pages. It is the Conference Handbook of the Victorian Museums & Galleries Conference 2014 which was held at Warrnambool in April 2014. The pages contain printed material, advertisements, the conference program and information on the conference presenters. The cover has a white background with a map of Warrnambool Bay and town (Stanley 1870) on the front cover and an advertisement on the back cover.Front Cover: Museums Australia, Victoria, Victorian Museums & Galleries Conference 2014, Warrnambool 3-4 April, Museums Australia (Victoria), Conference Handbookvictorian museums & galleries conference. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Anzac Memorial, n.d
Con Kroker CollectionBlack & white photo, part of the floral display at the Memorial Triangle, for Anzac Day. This photo is taken from an elevated position. A cross union jack with 1914-18 underneath, Australian Flag with 1939--45 underneath & rising sun emblem, formed from flowers arranged on the lawn. Memorial on right. Old Town Hall & Portland Bowling Club at rear. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Pocket Watch, 1832-1833
Watch worn by Ben Roachfort, passenger on the 'Admella', survived wreck of 'Admella' in 1859.Brass watch with ivory face, in a hallmarked sterling silver pair case. Hallmarks: Assay mark - Lion passant - Sterling silver. 925 purity. Town mark - London (uncrowned leopard's head). Date mark - 1832-1833. Makers mark - HD (unknown silversmith) Pocket watch measures diameter 5 cm x depth 1.7cmFront: Movement is marked "SLOW FAST".admella -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DRESSED TO THE NINES
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Dressed to the nines: debutantes and partners of 3CV's younger set at a mock mayoral ball held at the Bendigo Town Hall in the late 1940s. Among those pictured are Bruce Hyder, Ken Maes, Bruce Cutting, Les Morey, Ian Fulton, Neil Forbes and Phil Rechter. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RAILWAYS COLLECTION: CROWN LANDS SURVEYED IN DISTRICT OF SANDHURST
RAILWAYS COLLECTION -large cream -coloured paper photocopy of 'Crown Lands Surveyed in District of Sandhurst' x 2 Information has been entered into columns showing Parish, Town Lands, Suburban Lands, Country Lands, Total Lands Surveyed, Date of Survey, Date of Sale, most Dates of Sale are 1854 The documents have been cancelled.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FIRST CONCERT BENDIGO Y. M. C. A. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY
Bendigo Y. M. C. A. Orchestral Society First Concert held in the Town Hall, Eaglehawk on Tuesday, April 11th, 1922, at 8 p. m. Assisted by the following Artists: Miss Myrtle Knight, Violinist; Mrs J. R. Clark, Soprano; Arthur E. Sayer, Flautist; Thomas Paul Bockelmann, Pianist. Sparkman Printer, Arcade Bendigo.event, entertainment, music, first concert bendigo y. m. c. a. orchestral society, miss myrtle knight, mrs j r clark, arthur e sayer, thomas paul bockelmann, sparkman printer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INVITATION TO APEX BALL ('A NIGHT IN VENICE'), 1934
INVITATION TO APEX BALL ('A NIGHT IN VENICE'). , Bendigo Town Hall, July 3rd, 1934. Front has gondola/canal illustration ('woodcut') and centre (not folded) has prices and publicity. Proceeds to St Aidan's Orphanage; St Luke's Toddlers' Home; Bendigo Baby Health Centre. Printer: Cambridge Press. a. - c. 3 copies of same document.organization, club/society, apex -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PROGRAMME FOR COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT FOR MISS JOYCE HOMER, 1936
Programme for Complimentary Concert for Miss Joyce Homer, Town Hall, Bendigo, August 29th, 1936. Boltons Print, Bendigo. List of Accompaniments - Mrs J Denton, Mrs E Granger, Mrs Homer, Miss Beryl Leggo, Miss Mabel McGauchie, Mrs A E Sayer. Thanks for 'donation to this appeal' on back of programme from Oscar Flight.person, individual, concert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES FOR MAYOR'S INAUGURATION 1950
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Five typed foolscap pages for his first mayoral speech. Mentions Bendigo Centenary celebrations for the following year, so speech would have been delivered in 1950. In the speech, Oliver emphasises the importance of town planning.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo centenary 1951. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Red Cross Ball, Port Melbourne Town Hall, Allan Studio, 24 May 1938
Photograph of opening of remodelled auditorium, Red Cross Ball, 24 May, 1938. Some identifiable people are Mr and Mrs W HOWE; Councillor J P CRICHTON; Mrs J P CRICHTON; Mrs Ivy Lavinia WEBER (MLA Box Hill); Councillor H M FENNELL; Councillor J BERTIE, Syd ANDERSON, Town Clerk.local government - city of port melbourne, port melbourne town hall, red cross ball, city engineers, elizabeth branton crichton nee portbury, james peter crichton, sydney sims anderson, fred cook, joseph bertie, henry melville fennell, william howe, mrs w howe, ivy lavinia weber