Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Councillors: Marong shire councillors at Lockwood, circa 1896 (left to right, rear) Jas. Clarkson, H. Palmer, William Bassett, Thos Dellar, Jas. Bailey. (front) W. Minto (engineer) T. Steward (secretary) D.C. Sterry, Christian Vogele, Luke Twigg and H.G. Wirth.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, October 4, 2003. Fuelled up: the Economy Run vehicle, which travelled from Melbourne to Sydney, fills up with petrol at Woodman's Garage, now the Cheesecake shop in Golden Square. Leaning over the car is Barry White and John Browell, while Len Woodman fills it with petrol.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, January 31, 2005. historic festival: crowds line the streets of Bendigo's central business district to watch the annual procession. This photograph was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s. The truck, used by the State Electricity Commission for the parade, was donated by Eric Finch, a general carrier and wood merchant. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, February 2, 2005. A growing concern: eucalyptus was a big industry in Bendigo in the late 1940s early 1950s. This picture of eucy cutter Jimmy Fairborn, in front, and truck owner Eric Finch, with a load of eucalyptus on its way to the distillery, was taken in Union Street, West Bendigo.. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Two black & white photographs of the Pioneers’ Memorial. One photo shows a close-up view of Corinthian Pillar supporting the roof of the dome. The other photo is a distant view of the memorial with a view of the directional pedestal under the dome installed in c 1947. Note the white iron posts either side of the steps to protect the memorial from external hazards.Two black and white photos of Pioneers Memorial on Big Hill Stawell. One photo shows the detail view of the top of the Corinthian pillar. The second photo is a view of the memorial showing the directional indicator pedestal installed in c 1947. The white iron posts either side of the steps on the second photo were constructed to protect the memorial from hazards such as cars.stawell

See Ref. 4362Wooden Shield with seven silver shields surrounding a central plaque depicting sporting achievements. The silver shields were awarded from 1967 - 1973. The trophy was donated by Ringwood Timber and Trading Co. shown on a silver plate on the bottom of the shield. The shield was awarded by Mitcham and District State Schools Sports Association as shown on a silver nameplate on the top of the wooden shield.Mitcham and District State Schools Sports Associationtrophies & awards, sports

Black and white photo of Home of Marie Arrowsmith, Grandmother of Ted, in Lucknow Street (formerly Scott Street), Mitcham. Marie lived there from 1915 to early 1920s. Originally 2 roomed Bungalow, 2 more rooms were added. Virgin bush at rear. House purchased from Mrs Scott of Scott's Estate. House since demolished.arrowsmith, marie, ted, scott, mrs, lucknow street, mitcham

2 Coloured photos of Guide Hall, West side of Brittania Street, Mitcham. Formerly jointly used with Scouts and therefore known as Scout Hall. Since demolished. Guides are now located in a purpose built facility on Halliday Park and Scouts likewise in Brunswick Road. These moves were necessitated by the redevelopment of Britannia Street and the former Primary School site.mitcham guide hall, mitcham scout hall

To qualify for membership of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat the potential member had to be 21 years in the Australian Colonies. This suggests the form was printed before the federation of Australian States in 1901.Printed form for potential Members of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat to fill out. The annual life membership fee was two pounds to shillings, and the annual member fee was 10 shillings per annum. Potential members were asked for the Name, Age, occupation, residence, birthplace, place and the of arrival in Australia, name of ship, date of propositions, proposer and seconder. old colonists' associaiton of ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, membership form

Newspaper cutting from a Melbourne newspaper dated 22 June 1970 about Melbourne's 1100 trams having extra lights fitted to them next week. Four lights to be fitted to the front and two reds to the back. Was welcomed by Victoria's motor industry chiefs. NOTE: There were not 1100 trams in Melbourne at the time, more about 500 to 600.On left side of cutting, "22/6/70" in red ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, lights, night lighting

Yields information about construction of "0" road at the Ballarat Tram Depot.Sketch showing the Ballarat tram depot with "0" road sketched in and handwritten notes about the date it was started, finished and the overhead or trolley wire put up in Feb. 1956. Items were contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips - see btm5507-list.pdf for actual location.depot, o road

.1 Colour photocopy of map of events for the 2015 Begonia Festival in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens showing what was happening, toilets etc and that Free Vintage Tram rides were available. Taken from item 6232.2 .2 - Pamphlet - fold out A2, full colour for the 2015 Ballarat Begonia Festival with details of events and attractions at the gardens. Contains the map.trams, tramways, begonia festival, map, btm

Has a strong association with the activities of the Ballarat tramway Museum in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Geelong tramway opening in 1912, by using Geelong destinations on ex Geelong tramcars.Digital image of Ballarat No. 13 at Carlton St with the destination of Chilwell and at St Aidans Drive with the Geelong destination of Humble St. Part of marking the 100th anniversary of the opening of Geelong Tramways in March 1912 by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Trams 13 and 14 were marked with different destinations. Photo by Peter Bruce 5/3/2012. Digital images.trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, btm, carlton st, st aidans drive

White page for an auction sale of Surplus Equipment at the South Costerfield Gold Mine, Costerfield on 1/4/1954. For sale was an Electric Winder, Caterpillar D.2 tractor, with Hydraulic Blade, Prest Air Compressor, 10 h.p. Elect. Motor, Reduction Gearbox and a Diesel Engine. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - south costerfield gold mine, j h curnow & son pty ltd

Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. Storekeepers who sold illicit liquor received short shrift from the Commissioners. Their stores were burnt to the ground. Lord Robert Cecil records, in his diary of his visit to the diggings in 1852,the destruction of a sly grog shanty at Mount Alexander. Markings: 32 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Walhalla - Gold Town. This picture shows why so many horses were needed in a team. Picture shows 12 horses in this team pulling a covered wagon up a steep incline. On the 4th pair of horses sits a man helping to control the team. Markings: 22 995 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Two red covered auction catalogues for a sale on 16th August 1939 at Globe Motor Works, Berrigan, N.S.W. Under Instructions from Mr. E.L. Barrett, Trustee in the Assigned Estate of Alfred Francis Jones. Lots sold included Motor Engineers' Machine and Hand Tools, Motor Accessories. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - globe motor works, mr e l barrett, alfred francis jones, j h curnow & son, the cambridge press

Three red covered auction catalogues for a sale of electrical mining machinery, 20 head battery, plant, mine building, equipment and stores held on 3rd to 6th February, 1964 at the Morning Star Gold Mine at Woods Point, Victoria. Some descriptions of electrical equipment, plant and buildings. Auctioneers were J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - morning star gold mine, j h curnow & son, lane printing pty ltd

Red covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale on account of State Rivers & Water Supply Commission at the Central Plant Workshops, Golden Square, Bendigo on the 18th March 1969. For sale was Earthmoving and Construction Plant and Equipment, Motor Vehicles, General Stores, Scrap Iron and Steel and Furniture. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - state rivers & water supply commission, central plant workshops golden square, j h curnow & son pty ltd, f c dyett, l c osborne, clem hill, t apps, bolton's print

Red covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale held on the 20th March 1975 at the Harcourt Co-operative Limited. For sale was extensive hardware stocks, workshop & general plant, timber and motor vehicles. Also approx. 2 1/2 acres Freehold Land and some buildings. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty Ltd. were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - harcourt co-operative limited, geoff o harrison hall & rose, j h curnow & son pty ltd, f c dyett, c hill, i m dyett, bolton bros print

Diggers & Mining: The Diggers. 2 images on one slide. 1st image: woman in uniform in front of Auastralian flage, caption: 'Were YOU there then?' 2nd Image woman with her daughter, caption: God bless dear Daddy who is fighting the Hun and send him help. Markings: VISAR COPYRIGHT SET - THE DIGGERS, 20. Used as a teaching aid.Visaireducation, tertiary, war

Diggers & Mining. The gold licence. The Government Camp.. Slide: At first, Goldfields Commissioners and their staffs were quartered in tents. Here the Commissioner in Ballarat in 1851 (Armstrong) is seen at the door of his tent. [Strutt] Commissioner's Tent, Ballarat, 1851. Slide shows Commissioners tent, a horse and staff. Markings: 6 994.LIF:4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop window and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library. Display of seven costumes from the Weir collection dating from the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s used as a display at the 11 April 2018 monthly meeting at which the speakers were Jillian Rigby, Robert Baker and Suzanne McWha. The topic was the Weirs of Princess Street (Kew). The dresses form part of the Kew Historical Society Australian fashion collection and are catalogued individually.weir collection, women's clothing, kew historical society - meetings, australian fashion - 19100s - 1910s - 1920s - 1930s

Two pages from Harper's Weekly magazine (one a reproduction), unknown issue. The pages feature a section entitled: 'AMATEUR SPORT', including images (from photographs) of scenes from Newport Casino, Rhode Island where the U.S.L.T.A. Championships were held from 1881 to 1915. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Metal, Adhesive label, Glasstennis

Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Ribs bent on mould' after being softened by steaming."Ribs bent on mould"victorian canoe club, canoe making, canoe construction

Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'On the Yarra' with a man paddling a canoe. Another canoe is in the background. "On the Yarra"victorian canoe club, river yarra, studley park, canoe clubs, canoeing, recreation -- canoeing

Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 2 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. The photograph is of waterlilies planted at Macauley's boat sheds on the Yarra River at Kew. The boat sheds were located at the west end of Molesworth Street. "Macauley’s Kew"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, macauley's boat sheds

James Leonard Foley’s family lived at ‘Warringal’, 3 Foley Street, Kew. Like many other soldiers from Kew, he was educated at the Kew State School. He enlisted at the age of 19 in March 1915. His previous occupation is recorded as 'Blacksmith'. James sent a postcard to his mother in 1915 saying that he was ‘quite well’. He was to be killed in action on the Western Front on 24 August 1916 and is buried in the Villers-Bretonneux cemetery. Poignant card from a Kew soldier in World War 1 who was later to die on the Western Front.Single page Field Service Postcard and Envelope from James Leonard Foley to Mrs Eliza Foley of 3 Foley Street in Kew. Private J.L. Foley (1600) served during World War one with the 24th Battalion. He died on the Western Front. His parents were Edward and Eliza Foley of 3 Foley Street, Kew.Mrs E Foley, 3 Foley Street, Kew, Vic [Signed] JL Foley 8/9/15first world war (1914-18), james foley, world war one, foley street, warringal, villers-bretonneux cemetery, e. foley, edward foley