Illustration. Taken and cut from a book. Image is not bordered. View of Bentinck Street Portland Victoria from old London corner, looking south towards Macs Hotel. Scene depicts street life, horse and carts, a man in a top hat, coat and walking cane points south. Two lady's in dresses with an umbrella talk on the corner and various individuals gather out the front of the Old London. Trailer of ivy, top left section. Printed bottom middle BENTINCK STREET, PORTLAND.Front: 'BENTINCK STREET, PORTLAND' - printed, lower edge.bentinck street, city of portland, old london

Opened by Robert HallidayLarge mural painted against foreshore wall. Sea creatures and plant life are depicted between framing pedastals and capitals, forming a colonade along the wall. In background is abstract pattern of 3 shades of blue in horizontal sections. Along wall fish are stencilled in red and blue.

The Old Melbourne Gaol was built in 1841 and is presently under the care of the National Trust of Victoria. This book describes the history of the gaol and penal life in the 19th century.20 page book. Black and white illustrations. Cover includes a photograph of the interior of the Old Melbourne Gaol.old melbourne gaol, melbourne, gaols, jails, national trust of victoria

Ray and Bonnie Dickson moved to Greensborough in 1951, the area was mostly open space with few houses. Bonnie recalls and recounts her life in Greensborough in this interview with neighbour Rosalie Bray.There is some discussion of restrictions to house building in this post war period.3 typed pages of oral history and photograph of Bonnie Dickson. Copy 2: Item 695.bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history

The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale from 1878 into the mid 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington Family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes original hand written text from author. willis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church

A family history written by George Arthur Iredale, mainly from recollections from his own life. He delves into the early days when the Iredales first arrived in Greensborough and expands his story with subsequent generations of the Iredale family.The Iredale family are Greensborough pioneers, in the area from the 1850s.18 typed pages.iredale family, george arthur iredale, sarah hurst, james iredale, george gilding

Bonnie Dickson recounts her early married life in Greensborough from 1955, the building of their home in Nell Street and their involvement in the local community.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages. Second copy of Item bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history.

Tells the story of growing up in Briar Hill and Montmorency areas in the 1950s. Discusses local people and places. Written by Elaine Rank (nee Barnett). A first-hand account of life in Briar Hill in the 1950s. 2 x A4 typed sheets. Oral history story.elaine rank, briar hill

A history of Diamond Creek from earliest records of white visitors (1836) to the 1970s. John Ryan was born in Diamond Creek and lived there all of his life.A detailed history and anecdotes of the Diamond Creek area and its early pioneers.55 pages. Soft cover, light brown with copy of early painting of Diamond Creek on front cover. Black and white illus.

A collection of stories about Australian criminals, from the sub-title "true life stories of greed, obsession, drugs and murder".208 p., illus.crime and criminals, nigel cawthorne

Anecdotes about Australian pioneer life.178p., illus.australia history, anecdotes

Brief history of the early life of the Batman Apple Tree in Greensborough. Compiled in 2011.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.One page of text and illustration.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841

A collection of oral histories and recollections of life in the City of Whittlesea from the mid 20th century to 2000.Local oral history159 pages, black and white illustrations. Burgundy cover with photo collage..whittlesea, oral histories, robert pascoe, city of whittlesea

Faye Fort recounts the family history of her mother Wyn Leed and stories of Wyn's life as a Partington.Details life as a farm wife in mid-20th century Greensborough.2 typed pages of text, includes handwritten manuscript by authorwyn leed, wyn partington, faye fort, partington, willis vale

This secondary school textbook looks at life in Australia during the depressions of the 1890s and 1930s.Paperback, 92 p. illus.Signed Faye Fort on title page.australia history, great depression 1930s, economic depressions

Reminiscences of post-war life in Beattie Street Montmorency, by Dot Jewell as told to June Hall.2p., typescriptmontmorency, dot jewell

1951 Commemorative Plaque (Centenary of Government in Victoria and Centenary of the Discovery of Gold) THE obverse side of this Medallion represents the three qualitities of democratic Government which makes the citizen's life worth living. Freedom, Justice and Equality. But the basic quality, through which Equality and Justice can be achieved or which results in Equality and Justice is FREEDOM. So the artist, in agreement with the sub-committee, selected a beautiful horse, gallantly bounding forward, his broken shackles still on his foreleg, carrying a woman representing Justice and a man representing Equality on its back. Without Freedom there is no Justice and Equality, but if there is Freedom, Justice and Equality are its natural results. The Stake on the reverse side represents strong democratic Government. Supported by it society grows and blossoms freely.Medal: OBVERSE: Depiction of a bucking horse with two nude riders. The first rider is a man wielding what appears to be a torch. The second rider is a blind folded woman wielding a sword. The horse has a broken shackle on the left foreleg. Information sheet in case. Case: Black leather, white satin lining and green velvet insert. Top bears gold coat of arm of Government of Victoria.Front: Equality and Justice through freedom. Back: CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851-1951 (edge) Presented to THE TOWN OF PORTLAND 1951 (engraved, centre)medal, commemorative, centenary, victoria

Bronze medal presented to James Kean for his part in the rescue of the survivors from the wreck of the Admella on Carpenter's Rock, August 1859. Inverse: Profile portrait of a young woman with har in a Grecian bun, wearing a wreath of laurel leaves. Text around the edge. Obverse: relief depiction of five figures on surface of a ship deck. Man at the top of the image waving a cloth to attract the attention of a lifeboat in the background left.Front: AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF TRADE FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE/ V.R. (around edge) B. Wyon SC (under portrait) Back: (no inscriptions)

City of Portland collectionRelates to the Portland Lifeboat and the wreck of the AdmellaCommemorative bronze plaque to Cpt. James Fawthrop and the crew of the Portland life boat, who rescued the survivors from the wreck of the SS Admella. Mounted on wooden stand with stained finish, plaque slopes towards viewer. 1859Front: In commemoration of the brave and gallant action of Captain James Fawthrop and crew of this lifeboat who rescued 19 survivors of the ill fated SS Admella wrecked near Cape Northumberland S.A. 10 August 1859. -Life boat crew-W.Rosevear - Cox W.Booth P.Francis H.McDonald A. Carey W.Guy C.Patterson J.Dimond J.Kean T.Tweedle J.Dusting W.Kerkin T.J.Ward Back: (no inscriptions)portland lifeboat, captain james fawthrop, admella, shipwreck