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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Rail Scene New South Wales, 1998
A photographic profile of the diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways in the 'Tuscan' color scheme.ill, p.96.non-fictionA photographic profile of the diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways in the 'Tuscan' color scheme.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, diesel locomotives - new south wales - history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Manna Gums at the Gawa Wurundjeri Aboriginal Resource Trail, 28 December 2007
Manna Gum is a species of a small to a very tall tree that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. These particular trees are part of the Gawa Wurundjeri Resource Trail at Watsons Creek. Signs share information about how the Wurundjeri people lived near the creek and used the land to obtain bush foods, medicines, tools, shelter and clothes. The trail introduces visitors to the indigenous flora and fauna, including manna gums, Lomandra (used to weave baskets) and wombat burrows. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p3This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, gawa wurundjeri aboriginal resource trail, manna gums, watsons creek -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Little Bank Building, the former Commercial Bank of Australia Branch, Hurstbridge, 1 February 2008
The Little Bank Building at the corner of Anzac Avenue, formerly a Commercial Bank of Australia branch, was moved to Hurstbridge around 1917. It was one of a few portable branch buildings, towed by horse or bullock team to a site as required. The branch operated until the early 1980s. In 1985 it was moved about 42 metres south to the Allwood House grounds to become part of the Hurstbridge Neighbourhood House. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p13This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, cba bank, commercial bank of australia, hurstbridge, little bank building, portable buildings -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Ross Martin painting Aquolumnantiquitous, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: Ross Martin (PPA Advisor) at Bentinck St Mural Tug Skipper blue biroport of portland archives, mural, aquolumnantiquitous, artist, ross martin -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Post card of family at 23 Ross Street, Port Melbourne, Kodak Australia, 14 Jan 1908
Post card sent from Priscilla PETERSON ( nee HUME)to her niece Elizabeth PROCTOR (nee HUME) who was living Littleton, Massachusetts, USA in 1908. At the time Pricilla and Frederick were living with their daughter, Lottie at 23 Ross Street, Port Melbourne.Sepia postcard of three members of the Peterson family standing in lattice arch beside a hydrangea bush at 23 Ross Street,, Port Melbourne.On reverse: Mrs H F Proctor, Littleton, Massachuttes (sic) USA. 23 Ross Street, Port Melbourne , Australia, Jan 14 08 Dear Elizabeth Yo said you would like to see us in our home S here we are in our side entrance. Myself, Husband & Lottie. Hope to hear from you soon. Love from all to all. Aunt Priscilla.priscilla peterson, priscilla hume, frederick peterson, lottie peterson, families, elizabeth proctor, ross street -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 'Ross House' (formerly 'Charleville'), 292 Cotham Road, Progress Press, 1978
Ross House, formerly called Charleville, was built as a two-storey mansion in 1889 for Charles Donaldson. It was designed in the Italianate style by the architect H. Shallers and built by G. Ginham. Dr Tom King, surgeon purchased Charleville from Donaldson in 1939 and renamed it Ross House.Photographic print positive of 'Ross House' (formerly 'Charleville'), Cotham Roadross house, charleville, houses --- cotham road -- kew (vic.), mansions -- kew (vic.) -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Rising Sun Badge
The Rising Sun crafted from timber by Alan Darwin of Wangaratta Woodworkers Inc., and presented to the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch to commemorate the 100 year ANZAC campaignProudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of AnzacCarved timber badge in the shape of the Rising Sun above crown and bannerCarved "The Australian Army" Gold plaque engraved"To commemorate the 100 year ANZAC campaign "rising sun, anzac -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Henry Hurst grave, 1 February 2008
Henry Hurst, after whom Hurstbridge was named, had a hard and adventurous life in the raw colony of the mid 1800s. His tragic end is recounted on his tombstone at the Hurst family cemetery, by Greysharps Road off Arthurs Creek Road erected ‘by a grateful public as a memorial to his heroic self-sacrifice.’ The memorial reads, ‘Sacred to the memory of Henry Facey Hurst (formerly of Hanford Dorset) who while defending his home fell near this spot by a ball fired by the bushranger Burke on October 4 1866 aged 34 years’. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p15This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, hurst family cemetery, hurstbridge, gravestones, henry hurst, memorial -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
book, Early history of Wattle Park, Surrey Hills 1853-1915, 1984
Author: Alan Judge Holt amassed a significant collection of historical material related to the Surrey Hills area. Born in Moonee Ponds in 1912 to Edmund Holt and Ellen Ruby Sutton, he married Edna Jean Pallot in 1937. They lived at 62 Broughton Road, Surrey hills, had 3 sons and were strongly associated with the Surrey Hills Methodist Church. Alan was Secretary of the Victorian Lands Department and in his spare time recorded the occupancy of every property in Surrey Hills and Mont Albert at the beginning of each decade from 1890 to 1980. His collection of files and individual cards covers people, places, churches, clubs, businesses and other organisations in the area. Alan used this information to give talks and tours of the area and gifted his material to the local history collection through Jocelyn Hall.A spiral bound manuscript which includes a physical description of Wattle Park as well as covering aboriginal occupation, pastoral and timber cutting, the original purchasers and locations of neighbouring farms.back creek, wattle park, delany's paddock, cleary's paddock, blood's paddock, conran's paddock, udimore lodge, (mr) george thomas usher, (mr) orlando fenwick, phoenix grange, (mr) john filson, (mr) denis delany, (mr) john crimp, (mr) james atkinson, (mr) john lawler, (mr) henry de carle, (mr) walter craig, (mr) daniel dunn, (mr) frederick goyder, (mrs) eliza welch, metropolitan tramways, d h dureau, (mr) robert beckett, (mr) alexander gerald proudfoot, (mr) james conran, (mr) thomas blood, (mr) william smith, payne and glass -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Photographer: Alan Giles, Aerial View of Linton, 1991, 1.9.1991
Photograph taken by Alan Giles whilst on a joy flight over Linton. Shows oval, left top corner, Sussex St (Glenelg Highway) running from bottom RH corner.Colour photograph, aerial view of Linton township looking north."Linton township, Vic-1st September 1991".linton township -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Pigeon Bank, one of the Nillumbik shire's oldest farm dwellings, 6 February 2008
In 1848, Francis Rogerson form Dumfriesshire, Scotland purchased 80 acres of land at Kangaroo Ground on which he built a two-roomed bark hut. He named the property afterr the many Bronzewings and Wonga Pigeons in the area. Ewen Hugh Cameron moved to Pigeon Bank the same year he was elected to Parliament as the Member for Evelyn. At the time he moved in, Pigeon Bank had six rooms and the present water well. He made further extensive additions and lived there until his death in 1915. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p27This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, ewen hugh cameron, francis rogerson, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground-warrandyte road, pigeon bank -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Heritage apple tree, 24 January 2008
This old apple tree situated beside the Plenty River Trail at Greensborough has been associated with Melbourne Founder John Batman. The concrete block is inscribed with the date 1841, when the tree was thought to have been planted. Known as Batman's Tree, this apple tree is on the bank of the Plenty River near Leischa Court, Greensborough. It is said that Melbourne Founder John Batman may have planted the tree and later signed his treaty here with the Aboriginal people. It still bears fruit and its recorded on the National Trust's Register of Significant Trees, as the oldest apple tree in Victoria. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p7This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, greensborough, john batman tree, plenty river trail -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Literary work - Manuscript, Alan Bradley, "Santa Trams in Ballarat", Dec. 2008
Yields information about the decorated trams in Ballarat in the last few years of the system, Myers Santa trams etc.A4 manuscript, titled "Santa Trams in Ballarat" written by Alan Bradley Dec 2008 for Dec. 2008 issue of Fares Please! Provides information about the Myers Christmas trams, the tramcars and Bridge St traders in 1968. Was related to colour photos received from Sydney of two of the trams. trams, tramways, christmas trams, myers, bridge st traders, santa tram -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Ore crusher, Golden King mine, Yarrambat, 22 January 2008
Prior to 1929 Yarrambat was known as Tanck's Corner or Reynold's Corner after Frederick Tanck who owned land north of Ironbark Road at the corner of Yan Yean Road, and Thomas Ryenolds who owned the property opposite. Tanck's Corner was at the centre of gold bearing country. Gold was mined here until 1984 when the last operating mine, the Golden King mine in North Oatlands Road closed. It was owned by the Clayton family and in the 1960s was the only private family gold mine in Victoria. Larger mines had their own batteries and stampers to process the ore. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p23This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, battery, clayton family, gold mining, golden king mine, ore crusher, tancks corner. reynolds corner, yarrambat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Yarrambat Heritage Museum, 23 January 2008
At the Yarrambat Heritage Museum, Yarrambat Park, you can gain an insight into Yarrambat’s past since non-Aboriginal settlement. The museum includes the original Yarrambat Primary School, which was moved to the site in 2000 and now serves as the Yarrambat Historical Society headquarters. The museum also includes a fully operational battery (gold-bearing ore crusher) driven by a McDonald 30HP diesel engine built in Richmond in 1938. The battery was relocated from the Golden King Mine in North Oatlands Road, Yarrambat, where it operated until 1984.1 Other exhibits include farming implements and machinery from the Yarrambat district. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p25This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, yarrambat heritage museum, yarrambat historical society, yarrambat primary school -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Research Notes, Alan Bradley, Fare changes in Ballarat in November 1955 and August 1966, 2003
Yields information about the various fare increases in Ballarat, how they were applied and about the problems of the tram cross over in Albert St Sebastopol.1. Photocopy of handwritten notes prepared by Alan Bradley, c2002/3 on fare changes in Ballarat in November 1955 and August 1966. Gives the fares for the various sections. 1 x A4 sheet. Copy of a note from the Borough of Sebastopol to Traffic Commission 15/10/1958 about the problem of the tramline crossing Albert St, Sebastopol at and angle and the lack of appropriate warning signage. 2. E-mail from Alan Bradley, - 2 x A4 sheets dated 26/4/2003 detailing fares/sections for 11/55, 3/63, 9/66 and 1/69, other changes to fares, eg city sections and pensioners. Sheets stapled in top left hand corner. 3. E-mail from Alan Bradley - 2 x A4 sheets dated 29/5/2003 re ESCo fares, SEC tram fares in 1937, 1938, overlapping sections, 1949 fare increase, and other notes that formed the basis of the fares appendix in the Tramways of the Golden City. Sheets stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, albert st, fares, tickets, sebastopol, sec, esco -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Alan's honour no surprise, 1973_
Describes Alan (Snowy) Partington's interest in sports such as football and cricket and as a coach for pro-runners. Photograph shows Alan with the 'Alan Partington Shield'.Alan Partington was a member of Greensborough pioneer families.Photocopy of news article, 1 page of text. Accompanying photograph of subject not published with article.Inscription on photograph "Alan Partington".alan partington, dvfl, diamond valley football league, partington family -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Plaque by the Hurst family cemetery, 1 February 2008
Plaque placed at a cairn erected in 1975 at the Hurst family cemetery at Hurstbridge in memory of people who were buried locally in unmarked graves. Transcription of plaque: This cairn was ereced in 1975 in memory of the following people who have been buried here in unmarked graves since 1866. Robert Thomas Hurst (father) Frances Facey Gurst (mother) Robert Hurst Ellen Hurst (Mrs Spencer) Fanny Hurst (Mrs Hawkins) Mr. Abbot-Christian name unknown Who was present when Henry was shot by the bushranger. An unnamed babe belonging to Catherine and Fred Hurst Ashes scatterd: Catherine Hurst (Fred's wife) Frances Ellen Hurst (Mrs Gray) William George Gray Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p15This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, hurst family cemetery, hurstbridge, memorial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Proposed Whitehorse Centre Redevelopment, 2015
A pamphlet outlining proposed changes to the Whitehorse Centre.A pamphlet outlining proposed changes to the Whitehorse Centre and seeking community feedback. Architects; William Ross.A pamphlet outlining proposed changes to the Whitehorse Centre. whitehorse centre -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Alan J Dunlop, BA, Little Sticks. The Story of Two Brothers, 1985
Hard buckram cover, dark red with gold print on spine. Dust cover sepia drawing of trees & buildings, dark red print on front, back & spine. 124 cut plain pages, illustrated, black & white photos, biography of 2 brothers, E E Dunlop & Alan J Dunlop.On front fly leaf handwritten in black ink: Donated by Bgo YMCA On title page handwritten in blue ink: John W Toon OAM Ex POW 8th Div AASC Front fly leaf in black ink: RSL Stamp Front end paper purple stamp: Further copies of Little Sticks can be obtained from R E Dunlop. Phone 03 439 7059books, military, history, biography -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 6, Alan Bradley, 1/07/1997 12:00:00 AM
Set of six 35mm white plastic colour slides of BTM tram No. 671 (City of Ballarat livery) on depot fan and access track by Alan Bradley on 1/7/97. Slide Nos 18 - 21, 23-24. Slide 22 to the Lake Pavilion 19/7/97 for publicity purposes.tramways, trams, btm, w4 class, 671, city of ballarat, tram 671 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway East, Ringwood- 1969. Looking east from Alan Coffey used car premises
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Cadbury’s new bulk store. From Alan Robertson Reserve and across Cadbury’s private road from New Street, 2 February 1992
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Cadbury’s new bulk store, Ringwood from the Alan Robertson sports ground on 26 February 1992
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Cadbury’s new bulk store, Ringwood from the Alan Robertson Reserve sports oval 18 April 1992
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Cadbury’s new bulk store, Ringwood, from gate in Alan Robertson Reserve across Cadbury’s private road, 2 February 1992
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Marshall, Alan
75mm White (PVC) Lever Arch binder containing Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies of letters, photographs, Certificate of title of Park Rd property, etc, copy of talk presented by Andrew Lemon (2024)alan marshall, author -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Collection, Richard Pinn, Plenty River 1979, by Alan Pinn, 1979_
Photographs of the Plenty River Greensborough. One shows Richard Pinn walking his dog (Jah) on track by river, the second photo is a close up of the Greensborough Bluestone Bridge and steps to river. The bridge has since been demolished and the path replaced by a concrete bike/walking path.Shows the river pathways and bluestone bridge in the 1979.2 b&w photographs.plenty river, greensborough, richard pinn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Macmillan Company of Australia, A century of compassion: a history of the Austin Hospital; by E. W. Gault and Alan Lucas, 1982_
This is the official centenary history of the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg. A detailed history of the Austin Hospital with access to many early photographs of the hospital buildings.378 pages, black and white illustrations. Hard cover.austin hospital, heidelberg