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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - Illustration, Barak
Picture of the Aboriginal, Barak, who was present when Batman signed the agreement with the Aborigines acquiring the land for the site of Melbourne.Picture of the Aboriginal, Barak, who was present when Batman signed the agreement with the Aborigines acquiring the land for the site of Melbourne. Barak later lived at Coranderk Aboriginal Reserve near Healesville. Taken from 'Lilydale' by Marian Aveling.Picture of the Aboriginal, Barak, who was present when Batman signed the agreement with the Aborigines acquiring the land for the site of Melbourne.aborigines, barak, aveling, marian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Koornung means?, 1994
Koornung, the proposed name of the merged city means muddy water (Aboriginal term).Koornung, the proposed name of the merged city means muddy water (Aboriginal term).Koornung, the proposed name of the merged city means muddy water (Aboriginal term).local government, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Bush Tucker Walkabout, n.d
Information sheet about plants used by the local Wurundjeri tribeInformation sheet about plants used by the local Wurundjeri tribeInformation sheet about plants used by the local Wurundjeri tribeparks & reserves, blackburn lake sanctuary, wurundjeri tribe, aboriginal clan, bush tucker, native plants, friends of the lake education programme -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary information, 1988
Information pamphlet re history of Blackburn Lake.Information pamphlet re history of Blackburn Lake. Visitors guide sheet and brochure advertising 'Bush Tucker Walkabout'. Open Day, including leaflet about local Wurundjeri tribe and plants they used.Information pamphlet re history of Blackburn Lake. blackburn lake sanctuary, city of nunawading, adult deaf and dumb society, native plants, wildlife, bush tucker walkabout, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, VCE need highlights lake's research value, 24/11/1991 12:00:00 AM
Outlining the research potential for students especially V.C.E. environmental science and biology studies.An article outlining the research potential for students especially V.C.E. environmental science and biology studies. The education program coordinator's request for more volunteers to help visitors. Outlining the research potential for students especially V.C.E. environmental science and biology studies. secondary education, blackburn lake information centre, blackburn lake education program coordinator, meagher, dorothy, victorian certificate of education, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Report, Changing attitudes to conservation and the environment reflected in the sites of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran, 1997
A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation.A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation. References are made to the Aboriginal uses of the land, the roles of the Schwerkolt and Antonio families, the Nunawading City Council and the establishment of Antonio Park Primary School. The importance of appropriate botanic species is stressed. 14 pages. Includes bibliography.A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation. antonio park, mitcham, yarran dheran, antonio family, mullum mullum creek, environment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Envelope, 1986
The Nunawading Council produced commemorative First Day Covers showing First Day of issue stamp during the years 1981-1992Three First Day Covers, each bearing 33 cent stamp, reproduction of painting of 'Australia Day 1986: An Aboriginal Perspective'. Postmarked 'First Day of Issue 24 Jan 1986 Nunawading Vic 3131' At left of envelope, logo and depiction of shearer shearing sheep; also 'Australia Day Family Festival' and '26th January 1986, Civic Centre, Nunawading'. Envelopes numbered 119, 120, 268Municipal Offices Nunawading Vic 3131philately, date stamps, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Traditional owners of the Whitehorse region, 1997
... Article written for Box Hill Historical Society describing...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Article written for Box Hill Historical SocietyArticle written for Box Hill Historical Society describing the Aboriginal (Koorie) inhabitants of the Whitehorse region. This area was part of the estate of the Wurundjeri-bulluk clan of the Woiwurung Tribe. Kinship and marriage links with the people of the Goulburn River area are described. Daily life as hunter gatherers is described and the pattern of movements within the area. Several locations where traces are still found and where people lived after European settlement are listed. A bibliography is included. 2 pages.Article written for Box Hill Historical Societyaborigines, wurundjeri -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Aboriginal Flaked Stone Artifacts, 1996
Coloured, illustrated phamphlet produced by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria. Describes features of various artifacts and likely locations.Coloured, illustrated phamphlet produced by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria. Describes features of various artifacts and likely locations. Instructions are given on what to do if they are found. Methods of construction and their importance are discussed.Coloured, illustrated phamphlet produced by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria. Describes features of various artifacts and likely locations.aborigines, stone tools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Four coloured photographs, WHS AGM on 9/6/2018. Speaker Gary Presland
Four coloured photographs from the WHS AGM on 9/6/2018.whs agm 9/9/2018, gary presland, aboriginal culture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Aboriginal Melbourne, 1998
Subtitled 'the lost land of the Kulin people.Subtitled 'the lost land of the Kulin people. Previously published as 'The Land of the Kulin', 1985. Author's presentation copy to Ted and Valda Arrowsmith.Subtitled 'the lost land of the Kulin people. aborigines, kulin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Archaeology of Aboriginal sites, 11/04/1984
Summary of a talk by Gary Presland of the Victorian Department of Archaeology by Joan Roczniok on the archaeology of aboriginal sites in the Melbourne Metropolitan area. Archaeological practices, Aboriginals, whalers, French Island, Keilor site, Main Street, Blackburn, canoe tree, axes, hunting and fishing methods.aborigines, main street, blackburn, blackburn, french island, keilor, archaeology -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Anglicans divided over prayer book
Article in The Age. At the Anglican Church General Synod there was deep division over the proposed new prayer book. the way was paved for Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal clergy to be appointed full bishops. Australia's only Aboriginal bishop, Arthur Malcolm used to assist, as a Brother, at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Surrey Hills in the early 1950s.anglican church, malcolm, arthur, bp., rayner, keith, dr., abp., holy trinity anglican church, surrey hills, surrey hills, churches -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Bright future, 28/11/1990
Article regarding Kyle Van-der-Kuyp being admitted to the Victorian Institute of Sport and being employed by the Office of Aboriginal Affairs.van der kuyp, kyle, athletics, aborigines -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Koori Sites, 5/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
Whitehorse Gazette article dated 5 May 1999..Whitehorse Gazette article dated 5 May 1999 reporting the launch of the brochure 'Koorie Sites in the City of Whitehorse' prepared jointly between Whitehorse Council and Friends for Whitehorse Reconciliation Group.Whitehorse Gazette article dated 5 May 1999..sacred sites, aborigines, wurundjeri - william tribe, friends for whitehorse reconciliation group, aboriginal artefacts, presland, gary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Koori Sites, 5/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
Article about Aboriginal history in the City of Whitehorse.Article about Aboriginal history in the City of Whitehorse.Article about Aboriginal history in the City of Whitehorse.sacred sites, aborigines, wurundjeri - willam tribe, presland, gary, friends for whitehorse reconciliation group, millane, bernie, gittens, jaxon, boonwurning tribe -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Koori Sites, 1/04/1999 12:00:00 AM
Brochure with map showing Koori sites in the City of Whitehorse and giving a brief history of aborigines in area.Brochure with map showing Koori sites in the City of Whitehorse and giving a brief history of aborigines in area.Brochure with map showing Koori sites in the City of Whitehorse and giving a brief history of aborigines in area.aborigines, sacred sites, city of whitehorse, archaeological sites, aboriginal artefacts, wurundjeri-willam tribe -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Aboriginal Freshwater Shell Middens, 1996
Coloured illustrated leaflet produced by Aboriginal Affairs, Victoria describing Aboriginal Freshwater shell middens.Coloured illustrated leaflet produced by Aboriginal Affairs, Victoria describing Aboriginal Freshwater shell middens. Brief descriptions are given of the role of freshwater mussels in Aboriginal life and instructions given on what to do if middens are found.Coloured illustrated leaflet produced by Aboriginal Affairs, Victoria describing Aboriginal Freshwater shell middens. aborigines, middens, mussels -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mt William Archaelogical Area, 1/08/1977 12:00:00 AM
Booklet issued by the Victorian Archaelogical Survey describing an abouiginal axe quarry at Mt William near Lancefield. The history of the site is described as is the archaelogical evidence.Booklet issued by the Victorian Archaelogical Survey describing an abouiginal axe quarry at Mt William near Lancefield. The history of the site is described as is the archaelogical evidence. A section describes the importance of axes in aboriginal culture. Map, illustrations.Booklet issued by the Victorian Archaelogical Survey describing an abouiginal axe quarry at Mt William near Lancefield. The history of the site is described as is the archaelogical evidence. aborigines, stone axes, mount william -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Aboriginal language areas in Victoria, 1/07/1996 12:00:00 AM
Listing of all aboriginal languages spoken in Victoria.The distinction between language and dialect id discussed. Map, bibliagraphy.aborigines, aboriginal languages -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Aboriginal People of Victoria, 1990
Illustrated booklet describing Aboriginal life from pre-contact times to the present day. Illustrations (some coloured).Illustrated booklet describing Aboriginal life from pre-contact times to the present day. Illustrations (some coloured). Map. Bibliography.Illustrated booklet describing Aboriginal life from pre-contact times to the present day. Illustrations (some coloured). aborigines, booklet -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, The Bunyip Cricket Club, c1870
Photograph of a group of seven men and an Aboriginal youth. Thought to be a local cricket clubBlack and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of seven men, a boy and a dogOn back of photo: "The 'Bunyip' Cricket Club | Wahgunyah [Wahgunyah crossed out] | (I think they were Moodemere)"cricket team, bunyip cricket club -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Pictures Australia, 2001
Black and white postcard photograph of two men in Australian military uniform standing in front of a tent and some buildings.On back of photo: "Lt Tom 'Diver' Derrick, VC, DCM (right) with Lt Reg Saunders congratulating each other following their successful graduation from the Officer's cadet training unit, Seymour Victoria, 1944. Lt Saunders was the first Aboriginal Australian commissioned in the Australian army. Australian War Memorial"australian army, military officers, reg saunders, tom derrick -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter - City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 4 Vol. 2 July 1962, 1962
This is Newsletter No 4 Vol 2. produced in July 1962 by Mr T. A. Sheehy President CMHS for members and visitors The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash.This is Newsletter No 4 Vol 2. produced in July 1962 by Mr T. A. Sheehy President CMHS for members and visitors CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961Foolscap L34cm x W 21cm paper folded into 4 pagesCITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL / SOCIETY / (Affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria ). President T.A.Sheehy …… Secretary Mrs L. Harvey……. NEWSLETTER No 4 Vol. 2 JULY 1962city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., harvey l, cheltenham & district co-operative society limited, ashley r, moorabbin city council, standard newspapers ltd., bent thomas, aboriginals, shipston -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Melbourne University Press, Untold stories : memories and lives of Victorian Kooris, 1998
'I'm your half-brother and I'm here to stay. This is my home.' With these words Wilmot Abraham sought refuge with his white relations. 'Did you ever read your history?': Mrs. Mary Clarke remembers p. 1 'An old hand': Jim Cain p. 12 'I'm your half-brother, and I'm here to stay': Wilmot Abraham p. 36 The Three Pompeys The Written Record p. 48 Banjo Clarke's Stories p. 62 'Why did they take them away?': Lizzie and Henry McCrae p. 74 In Defence of Framlingham: Collin Hood p. 79 Double Dispossession: King David p. 107 James Dawson's Informants p. 137 'Why are we kept prisoners here?': Ernest and Maggie Mobourne p. 148 'The old ones, they wouldn't tell us nothing': Mrs. Connie Hart's memories p. 181 'Breaking the cycle is the hard thing to do': Geoff Rose, a stolen child p. 200 Epilogue: James Dawson, Camperdown George and the Obelisk p. 220 The Hood Family p. 238 The Mobourne Letters p. 241 Abbreviations p. 252 Notes p. 252 Bibliography p. 264 Index p. 274xxi, 283 p. : ill., facsims., map, ports. ; 23 cm. Includes index and bibliographical references: p. 264-273.non-fiction'I'm your half-brother and I'm here to stay. This is my home.' With these words Wilmot Abraham sought refuge with his white relations. 'Did you ever read your history?': Mrs. Mary Clarke remembers p. 1 'An old hand': Jim Cain p. 12 'I'm your half-brother, and I'm here to stay': Wilmot Abraham p. 36 The Three Pompeys The Written Record p. 48 Banjo Clarke's Stories p. 62 'Why did they take them away?': Lizzie and Henry McCrae p. 74 In Defence of Framlingham: Collin Hood p. 79 Double Dispossession: King David p. 107 James Dawson's Informants p. 137 'Why are we kept prisoners here?': Ernest and Maggie Mobourne p. 148 'The old ones, they wouldn't tell us nothing': Mrs. Connie Hart's memories p. 181 'Breaking the cycle is the hard thing to do': Geoff Rose, a stolen child p. 200 Epilogue: James Dawson, Camperdown George and the Obelisk p. 220 The Hood Family p. 238 The Mobourne Letters p. 241 Abbreviations p. 252 Notes p. 252 Bibliography p. 264 Index p. 274 western district (vic.) -- colonization., aboriginal australians -- victoria -- western district -- history., aboriginal australians -- victoria -- western district -- interviews, race relations - racial discrimination., child welfare - child / parent separation - stolen generations., history - biographies - indigenous., book -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Portland is for Everyone, 1983
CEMA Art Collection Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984Laminated screenprint of three Aboriginal women in foreground with red text "PORTLAND IS FOR EVERYONE" at the top. The Aboriginal women are portrayed with blue skin and orange, yellow and pink clothing. The background is a mix of yellow and pink lines, over which black leafless trees are printed. At the bottom of the work is purple text which reads "Thanks to the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Heywood and the Portland Historical Society".Front: 47/60 Angela Gee '83 Back: 10 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Portland is for Everyone, 1983
CEMA Art Collection Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984Three indigenous women stand before trees and grass trees. The fgiure on the far left is wearing traditional clothing, and the two figures on the right wear Victorian period dresses. The background depicts abstract patterning. At the top of the print are the words "Portland is for Everyone". The bottom of the image includes the words "Thanks to the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Heywood, and the Portland Historical Society." Background is mauve and colours include green, blue, yellow, orange and tan. Mounted in dark cream matt in an ornate gold-detailed wooden frame.Front: 41/60 (lower left) Angela Gee '83 (lower right) (pencil) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Jennifer Jones et al, On Taungurung Land-Sharing History and Culture, 2020
On Taungurung Land: Sharing History and Culture is the first monograph to examine how the Taungurung Nation of central Victoria negotiated with protectors and pastoralists to retain possession of their own country for as long as possible.Front cover has a photograph of the Patterson family c.1904. Back cover has the blurb of the book and information about the authors of the book.non-fictionOn Taungurung Land: Sharing History and Culture is the first monograph to examine how the Taungurung Nation of central Victoria negotiated with protectors and pastoralists to retain possession of their own country for as long as possible.taungurung nation, elder uncle roy patterson, jennifer jones, acheron aboriginal station, mohican aboriginal station, central victoria, history, white settlement -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, Amy Neville Brown (1882-1974), 1976
Amy Neville Brown (1882-1974) was a longlife member of the Mission to Seafarers ladies' Committees: 1910 - Amy is first mentioned in our records as LHLG branch secretary for Elsternwick. (from diaries written by her and her sister Beatrice during 1909-1913 and held at the Glen Eira Historical Society, Amy tells she attends “kirk” with Miss Godfrey about once a month and each time they go to the “Institute” afterwards.) 1918 - 1922 sees Amy as “Schools secretary” LHLG. 1933 - Miss A N Brown becomes Honorary Secretary of the LHLG. 1946 – LHLG becomes “Harbour Lights Guild”. 1949 – Dora Simpson is president of HLG & Amy Brown is Honorary Secretary. 1957 – Amy retires as Honorary Secretary of the HLG. Other interests: 1933 - Amy founded the Victorian Aboriginal Group along with Valentine Alexa Leeper (1900-2001). She acted as Hon. Sec. to the VAG for 40 years until its winding up in 1971 8 boxes of papers related to their activities are held at the SLV under Amy’s name (with Val Leeper). 1950 - Amy was a member of the YWCA 1963 – she was president of the Agnes Benson Auxiliary of the YWCA. Amy’s parents were Andrew Howden Brown & Catherine Marianne (Kitty) Wight. She had 2 brothers: Charles John Brown, Edward Byam Brown & 3 sisters: Jean Constance Brown (1884-1973), Catherine Philpott Brown (1886-1980), Grace *Beatrice Brown (1889-1984) who was also a member of the Mission's ladies' committee. None of 4 sisters married, they lived all their lives in Elsternwick. Edward Byam Brown was an academic at Melbourne University rising to become Ass. Prof. of Electrical Engineering by the 1950s. He married Vera Scantlebury in 1926 – they had 2 children. Amy’s maternal grandparents were Edward Byam Wight and Catherine Philpott. Both arrived in Melbourne in the early 1840s. Edward Wight is included on Thomas Chuck’s collage of early Victorian pioneers. Anne Jackson has written a short biography of Catherine’s brother, William Philpott, which includes a paragraph on Edward Wight. Catherine’s youngest son, Neville Wight, became a solicitor living at Woodend. He married Grace Rutherford – Mrs Neville Wight was a member of our Executive Committee from 1929 to 1933. Neville Wight’s obituary states that “he served his articles with … the firm of Moule & Seddon”. The principal of this firm was W H Moule, well known judge and cricketer. His son, also W H Moule, was Honorary Secretary of MtSV Executive Committee for 20 years until his retirement in 1958. was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild ( Honorary General Secretary in the 30s) then the Flying Angel League. She passed away in September 1974. A protege and friend of the Godfreys and Ina Higgins she actively assisted in setting up school branches of LHLG and eventually became a leading member in the 1930s.The window made by Tony Hall along with this plaque were dedicated in 1976. Amy Neville Brown had a lifelong association with the Mission and other philanthropic and social causes. Small plaque mounted on wooded board.In memory of Amy Brown For her lifetime of devoted service to the Mission 26th September, 1974amy brown, plaque, memorial, flying angel club, lhlg, amy neville brown (1882-1974), victoria aboriginal group (1933-1971), vag, val leeper, valentina alexa leeper (1900-2001) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fay Bridge, Moor-rul Viewing Platform, Garden Hill, Kangaroo Ground, n.d
OPENING OF THE VIEWING PLATFORM AT KANGAROO GROUND Nillumbik Council has advised that the viewing platform at Kangaroo Ground 27km NE of Melbourne is to be opened to the public on Wednesday, March 26th 2008 (Melway 271 , G10). The function of the platform is to provide shelter adjacent to the War Memorial Tower whilst allowing all people to enjoy the stunning panoramic views. From the platform you. can see the Dandenongs, the city of Melbourne, the You Yangs, Mount Macedon, the Kinglake Ranges and the Mt Baw-Baw Ranges where the Yarra River starts. This landscape covers all the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri and some of the wider Kulin nation land. The platform has been given the name Moor-rut, a name which described the fertile soils of the Kangaroo Ground area in contrast to the poorer (Silurian) country of its surrounds, which the Wurundjeri knew as 'Nillumbik' or less rich country. The full 360 degree view can be seen from the adjacent Tower of Remembrance which has 53 stairs. The viewing platform however can be accessed by wheelchair. Inside the viewing platform there are eight double sided interpretive panels giving the history and information regarding this special area. The viewing platform's interpretive panels set out the Aboriginal and European history of the area and also the geology and the local flora and fauna, so that the casual visitor comes away understanding more about this significant part of Victoria. The concept of the viewing platform is part of the refurbishment project for the Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park which has taken place since 1997 with the active approval and financial assistance of the Nillumbik Shire Council. This project has been guided by an Advisory Committee with volunteer community representatives from the local Historical Societies, the Country Fire Authority, the Returned Services League and the Wurundjeri people. Other allied groups such as the Nillumbik Reconciliation Group have been called upon for their expertise. The initial idea for the viewing platform came from Dean Stewart when he was the caretaker while living at the park. He discussed this idea with local author Mick Woiwod and Harry Gilham of Eltham District Historical Society when they were planning the refurbishment of the War Memorial Park in 1996. When the committee was formalised by the Nillumbik Council in 1997, Nicholas Pelling, representing the CFA and RSL, joined the group. Dennis Ward, local architect, then volunteered to develop the concept plan for the refurbishment of the park and later drew up the plans for the viewing platform. The Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park and its Tower of Remembrance is located on one of the highest locations in the Yarra Valley. The Tower of Remembrance is a unique war memorial constructed from local stone standing 14 metres high. It was built in the style of a Scottish watchtower reflecting the strong Scottish influence of the first European settlers of the district from the 1840s onward. The park was opened in 1921 and the Tower of Remembrance was dedicated in 1926 recognising the local people who served in the First World War. Those who served in the Second World War were recognised by plaques dedicated in 1951 and more recently those who served in Korea, Borneo, Malaya and Vietnam by plaques unveiled in 2001. Harry Gilham, Advisory Committee Convenor - Eltham District Historical Society Newsletter N0 179 March 2008fay bridge collection, garden hill, kangaroo ground, memorial park, moor-rul viewing platform