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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Timber salvage during demolition of former Templestowe Cool Store, c.November 1974, November 1974
Timber beams were salvalged by George Coop and incorporated into extensions undertaken to 68 Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham. Timber collection/storage for the house extension took years and much was stored on the front lawn for nearly ten years. The renovations were undertaken c.1983.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Plus-X black and white negative transparency68 mount pleasant road, george coop collection, templestowe cool store, eltham, houses -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program - Digital Image, Shire of Diamond Valley, Fell Reserve opening 1971, 26/03/1971
Program for the opening of the Fell Reserve on 26/03/1971. Named after Councillor R.W. Fell, MLA, for services rendered as a Central Riding councillor of the Shire of Diamond Valley. The Fell Reserve is located at 170 Grimshaw Street Greensborough. The playground at Fell Reserve is to be renovated in 2020.Digital copy of programr w fell reserve, shire of diamond valley, grimshaw street greensborough -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - St. Georges Road, 65, Elsternwick
1/One newspaper advertisement, dated 30/05/2012, which includes four coloured photographs. Ad mentions house features and renovation extras. 2/Hand-written research by Claire Barton from Sands and McDougall Directories of former occupiers 1911-1948.st. georges road, elsternwick, federation, lead lights, bay windows, verandas, champion fredk, vaughan cath mrs, cleverly desmond e. -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Framed photograph, 1890
The Wycheproof Court House Opened 24-9-1890.The Law Department Closed the Court House during the 1980s. The building became the home of the Wycheproof Craft Group and then the Wycheproof And District Historical Society. Financial support from Heritage Victoria enabled interior renovations to be completed in 2007.This is the only known photo of the Opening of the Wycheproof Court House. It is fragile and precious.Early days photo of large group of men standing proudly in front of the just constructed Wycheproof Court House in 1890.wycheproof, court-house -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - List of items given to PMHPS by Port Melbourne Council, Nancy U'REN, Forward to Nancy U'REN, 1980s
Archivist Nancy U'REN was employed by Port Council in 1982 when they needed to remove old documents for Town Hall renovation. This coincided with the writing of "A History of Port Melbourne" by Noel TURNBULL. (This catalogue assisted PMHPS with cataloguing these Council records after they had been transferred to us in 1994).01 - Unbound archivist's catalogue, 49 pages briefly detailing the items given to PMHPS by Port Melbourne Council in 1993. 55 in series but some are missing. .02 - with compliments card, Town Clerk of City of Port Melbourne (was clipped to front of .01In ink on front page ; "Forward to Nancy U'ren"local government - borough of sandridge, local government - city of port melbourne, local government - borough of port melbourne, local government - town of port melbourne, nancy u'ren nee morris, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 'Garmure', 26 Russell Street, Surrey Hills in 1988
‘Garmure’, 26 Russell Street, Surrey Hills was built c. 1887 and renovated c1988. This photo was taken after renovation of the rear of the house when the corner tower was added. Occupants: 1890: Mr Caffin 1910: Miss Agnes Campbell Hutchinson Orr 1930 – 1988: Sextons Miss Orr was born in Hutchesontown, Glasgow to Francis Orr (1834-1859) and Jane McDonald. Her father died soon after her birth and her mother married Thomas Blood. She had a half-brother Robert McDonald Blood. In 1903 she, her brother and mother were living in Boundary Road. She is buried with them in Kew Cemetery. She died aged 57 on 1 December 1926. A black and white photograph of a Queen Anne Style weatherboard house with a return veranda. The roof is corrugated iron. There is a picket fence along the front and a driveway on the left had side of the building.garmure, house names, (mr) - caffin, sexton family, queen anne style, corrugated iron, weatherboard, russell street, surrey hills, (miss) agnes campbell hutchinson orr -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BISHOP LANGLEY, c.1906
Black and white photograph. Portrait of seated cleric (Bishop Langley). Photo of painting? Or photo of renovation (creases)? Inscriptions: Reverse - handwritten 'Rt Rev. Henry Archdall Langley, First Bishop of Bendigo, 1902 - 1906. History of object: James Lerk 'First Anglican Bishop of the Bendigo Diocese, The Right Reverend Henry Archdall Langley 1902-1906. The name 'Langley Hall' is familiar to all those who travel to White Hills and beyond'. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001person, individual, bishop langley -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Financial record - Bank deposit slip, 31/10/1915 (Exact)
There is no information on the name of the depositor. Part of a collection of business documents found under the floor of a building in Main Street when it was being renovated. At that time the owner was Don Chambers, and the premises was occupied as the Chambers Riteway Supermarket. The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Bank of Victoria, Rutherglen deposit slip printed on both sides, on grey paper, with date and figures in pencilDate: "Oct 31st 1915" Receiving teller initials: "SB"bank of victoria, banking, bank deposit, 134 main street, chambers riteway supermarket -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Gathering at Legacy House, 1980
Photo of the reopening of the Widows' Clubrooms, showing Legatee Mehan, President of Melbourne Legacy presenting the key to Mrs Ina Kearney, the President of the Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club. The club rooms had been renovated. This event was mentioned in a Legacy newsletter for Widows' Clubs in March 1980 (see 01214).A record of the opening of the renovated Widows' Clubrooms in 1980.Black and white photo of Widows Clubrooms. Typed paper label.Stuck to the back is a paper label saying "1980 At the official opening of the Legacy Widows' Clubrooms, Legatee Mehan, President of the Melbourne Legacy, hands over the key to Mrs I. Kearney, President of the Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club." On the reverse of the photos is "Box 11" in black pen.widows, activities -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - Aileen and John Ellison collection: Extra Muros 1947
Ballarat Teachers College commenced in 1926 with 61 students with the aim of providing trained teachers for rural schools. It initially operated from the Dana Street Primary School while the Ballarat East Town Hall was renovated for the colleges use. The college closed temporarily during the Great Depression in 1931.Yearly magazine of the Ballarat Teachers College. Blue cover with gold letters. On the front at the top the name of the magazine "Extra Muros", underneath the logo of the BTC, the date 1947, Ballarat Teachers' Collage Magazine. On the back cover the words: wholly set-up and printed in Australia by J.A. Hoskin and Son, Ballarat.ballarat, 1947, ballarat teachers' college -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Sculpture, Bendigo Art Gallery Expansion, 2014
Bendigo Art Gallery was founded in 1887 and has over the years undergone extensive building and renovation programs in recent years adding a new contemporary wing, storage areas, and a new entrance and gallery shop. This marquette was created to commemorate the new architecturally designed wing which was completed in 2014. Small folded anodised steel sculpture to commemorate the expansion of the Bendigo Art Gallery.bendigo art gallery / expansion 2014bendigo art gallery, city of greater bendigo tourism -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Timber salvage during demolition of former warehouses and wool sheds at Victoria Dock, Melbourne, c.May 1974, May 1974
Oregon timber beams and Jarrah flooring were salvalged by George Coop and incorporated into extensions undertaken to 68 Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham. Timber collection/storage for the house extension took years and much was stored on the front lawn for nearly ten years. The renovations were undertaken c.1983.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Plus-X black and white negative transparency. Also 5 x 13 cm black and white print68 mount pleasant road, george coop collection, victoria docks, wool shed, eltham, houses -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Timber salvage during demolition of former warehouses and wool sheds at Victoria Dock, Melbourne, c.May 1974, May 1974
Oregon timber beams and Jarrah flooring were salvalged by George Coop and incorporated into extensions undertaken to 68 Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham. Timber collection/storage for the house extension took years and much was stored on the front lawn for nearly ten years. The renovations were undertaken c.1983.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Plus-X black and white negative transparency. Also 5 x 13 cm black and white print68 mount pleasant road, george coop collection, victoria docks, wool shed, eltham, houses -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Timber salvage during demolition of former warehouses and wool sheds at Victoria Dock, Melbourne, c.May 1974, May 1974
Oregon timber beams and Jarrah flooring were salvalged by George Coop and incorporated into extensions undertaken to 68 Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham. Timber collection/storage for the house extension took years and much was stored on the front lawn for nearly ten years. The renovations were undertaken c.1983.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Plus-X black and white negative transparency. Also 5 x 13 cm black and white print68 mount pleasant road, george coop collection, victoria docks, wool shed, eltham, houses -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Timber salvage during demolition of former warehouses and wool sheds at Victoria Dock, Melbourne, c.May 1974, May 1974
Oregon timber beams and Jarrah flooring were salvalged by George Coop and incorporated into extensions undertaken to 68 Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham. Timber collection/storage for the house extension took years and much was stored on the front lawn for nearly ten years. The renovations were undertaken c.1983.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Plus-X black and white negative transparency. Also 5 x 13 cm black and white print68 mount pleasant road, george coop collection, victoria docks, wool shed, eltham, houses -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Timber salvage during demolition of former warehouses and wool sheds at Victoria Dock, Melbourne, c.May 1974, May 1974
Oregon timber beams and Jarrah flooring were salvalged by George Coop and incorporated into extensions undertaken to 68 Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham. Timber collection/storage for the house extension took years and much was stored on the front lawn for nearly ten years. The renovations were undertaken c.1983.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Plus-X black and white negative transparency. Also 5 x 13 cm black and white print68 mount pleasant road, george coop collection, victoria docks, wool shed, eltham, houses -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Timber salvage during demolition of former warehouses and wool sheds at Victoria Dock, Melbourne, c.May 1974, May 1974
Oregon timber beams and Jarrah flooring were salvalged by George Coop and incorporated into extensions undertaken to 68 Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham. Timber collection/storage for the house extension took years and much was stored on the front lawn for nearly ten years. The renovations were undertaken c.1983.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Plus-X black and white negative transparency. Also 5 x 13 cm black and white print68 mount pleasant road, george coop collection, victoria docks, wool shed, eltham, houses -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Timber salvage during demolition of former warehouses and wool sheds at Victoria Dock, Melbourne, c.May 1974, May 1974
Oregon timber beams and Jarrah flooring were salvalged by George Coop and incorporated into extensions undertaken to 68 Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham. Timber collection/storage for the house extension took years and much was stored on the front lawn for nearly ten years. The renovations were undertaken c.1983.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Plus-X black and white negative transparency. Also 5 x 13 cm black and white print68 mount pleasant road, george coop collection, victoria docks, wool shed, eltham, houses -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Railway Book, Wycheproof Railway, 2004
Friday, September 28, 1883 was a memorable date for Wycheproof as on that day was the long-awaited official opening of the railway. It was recorded that no less than 23 parishes would act as feeder to the rail line. The Railway Station closed in December 1990 but the building was renovated in 2010 with plans for a community focus and cultural events.The arrival of rail opened up the Mallee. Local farmers began sending wheat, sheep and wool by rail. Improvements to transport stock was ongoing and the eventual rail extension north of the town, resulted in a well patronised passenger service for years. Railway families and workers added to the culture of the town.Display Book of A3 size with 20 pockets of Wycheproof Rail information. It includes a collection of newspaper and magazine articles, photos, rail drawings, train calendar, paint colour legend and other rail references.sea lake, railway, rail-drawing, last-passenger- train, centenary- train, train - calendar, steaming- up- broadway, wycheproof - rail -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Lydia Chancellor collection: centenary of St. Paul's
Originally a parish church, St Paul's became a cathedral in 1981 when Bendigo was declared a separate diocese. The church, designed by Robert A Love, was dedicated in 1868, with the bells being added in 1873 and the organ in 1883. It was closed in 2009 due to safety concerns and after extensive restoration and renovation was reopened in 2016.Green folder: centenary of St. Paul's Bendigo 1868-1968. On the front a black and white photograph ot the cathedral under the title "sentinel of faith". inside the folder newspaper articles relating to the celebration of the centenary.bendigo churches, st. paul's, centenary -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Foodmaster Supermarket High St Charlton c. 1987
Originally Luth's General Store purchased from John Flug in 1875. Renovated and enlarges several times over the years. Business sold to Wignall's in 1971, then O'Donnell's, Currans, Carroll & H?son and Graeme Paterson purchased the building in 1986. Part of streetscape series done for the Sire of Charlton 1987.Colour photograph showing the single storey Foodmaster SUPERMARKET building. Red, white and blue signage on the verandah reads O'DONNELL'S LICENCED SUPERMARKET, and WOOL Haberdashery ARTS & C. Three entrances and four large windows. Windows covered in advertising posters. Six cars parked in front of the building. Edge of white, two storey building on LH side of photo. Three cars in lower part of photo.luth's, john flug, wignall's, o'donnell's, curran's, carroll, graeme paterson -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Town Hall Renovations 1995-1996 -- 38 Photos -- Coloured
Town Hall Renovations 1491-3A Interior of hall with floor removed looking towrad balcony. 1491-3b: Close up of the stage with floor removed. 1491-3c: The Hall with floor removed and new footing being put in. 1491-3d: Outside looking to interior of town hall from new extension yet to be built. 1491-3e: Outside looking to interior of town hall from new extension yet to be built. Differnet angle.1491-3f: The stage before renovations. 1491-3g: the old cinema seats in situ. 1491-3h: the old cinema seats in situ. Different aangle. 1491-3i: the old cinema seats in situ. Different aangle. 1491-3j: Looking toward the stage from the right side of the balcony.stawell, town hall renovations -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Financial record - Savings Book, The Savings Bank. Rutherglen, 1912-1913
Name of depositor: Mr Michael Maguire Part of a collection of business documents found under the floor of a building in Main Street when it was being renovated. At that time the owner was Don Chambers, and the premises was occupied as the Chambers Riteway Supermarket. The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Small savings bank record book, with a tattered green cover, for the Savings Bank - Rutherglen.This book numbered "6,718"maquire family, banking, savings accounts, bank documents, 134 main street, chambers riteway supermarket -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Urban Cycle plaque, 1975
Eva Fisher was a valued member of the AFB and wished to commission a sculpture for the grounds in the front of Paterson Hall. Noted sculptor Ian Bow was commissioned and created Urban Cycle, a six panel metal sculpture that follows the development of the local area. This plaque was placed near the sculpture and removed when Paterson Hall was renovated.Digital image of metal plaqueUrban Cycle Sculptor: Ian Bow Gift from Evangeline Anne Fisher 17th September, 1975.association for the blind, eva fisher, ian bow -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Address to AGM Legacy Club of Melbourne, 2006
A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at the 2006 AGM. He mentions the changes facing Legacy, especially to recruit new members. Legacy House was to be reopened after renovations. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Legacy in 2006.Print out x 2 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers to the Legacy Club of Melbourne's AGM in 2006.speeches, bill rogers, renovations -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Shoobra Road, 80, Elsternwick, Karinya
Two items about 80 Shoobra Road. 1/ An advertising article dated 16/02/2011 from the Melbourne Weekly Bayside magazine; includes coloured photographs of property and selling features including renovation features. 2/ Research notes from Sands and MacDougalls on tenants and house name by Claire Barton.elsternwick, biggin & scott, fricker geo, shoobra road, estate agents, southern chas w.h., karinya, edwardian style, southern alb.c., leadlights, crowe amy, house names, architectural features, stavrakis bill, ivanhoe -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, "The Landing of the ANZAC's 25 April 1915"
This item was originally hanging over the double doors inside the Billiard Room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute pre being a Museum in 1998. After the renovations to the SMI 2016 - 18 it was placed on the other side of the double doors in the foyer. It is not clear when this item came to the SMI but it was many years prior to SMI becoming a museum.Very large framed black and white print of a painting of " The Landing of the Anzacs, 25th April, 1915" from original by Charles Dixon R.I 1915. Title - Presented to White Hills Reading Room by Vernon Rymer ESQ, November 14th, 1921. Frame - heavy timber, dark brown stain with gold painted inner edge, glass front. Mount - Off white cardboardBelow print/painting - Block printing - title of painting " THE LANDING OF THE ANZACs 25 April 1915 , Presented to White Hills Reading Room by Vernon Rymer ESQ" brsl, smirsl -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - STANLEY STREET, 14, ELSTERNWICK
This file contains two items about this property: 1/MELBOURNE WEEKLY advertisement dated 09/06/2010 giving brief details of house features and renovation details. Includes two coloured photographs. 2/Hand-written details on occupiers of 14 Stanley Street taken from Sands and McDougalls directories.stanley street, elsternwick, architectural features, plaster moulds, bay windows, emery marian mrs, emery percy e., mcdonald wm., riddell yolande s. carre, riddell consett carre, riddell m. e. carre miss, riddell stanley h., riddell stanley mrs., riddell walter j. carre, riddell thos w. carre, chairman board of works, cavers carre, ogg charles a., noisewood, carre street, orrong road, house names, biggin and scott -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
Drill Hall, Bank Street, Port Fairy. This two-storied building was constructed in 1874 as livery stables and was later used for the garrison from c.1885. The structure is symmetrically arranged about a large arched opening and features include the plinth, quions and the parapet. Reconditioned c.2000 when the interior was renovated for functionsBlack and white photograph of the drill hall a two storied rendered building with double doors opening into the streetdefence, hall, drill hall, bank street -
Bendigo Military Museum
Sign - SIGN, ILLUMINATED, RSL BENDIGO, pre 1990's
This sign was situated outside the Soldiers Memorial Institute building in Pall Mall Bendigo. It was in the centre space of the Portico. It was taken down approximately 1999 - 2000 due to damage. It was then put in storage and when the Renovations were completed to the SMI in 2018 it was then placed in what is now the Building/RSL/history room of the Bendigo Military Museum SMI.Sign, timber rectangular shape construction, illuminated face on both sides, faces are yellow background with red text "RSL BENDIGO", illumination is via one globe, at the top are two eyelets for holding in place.brsl, smirsl, sign, rsl bendigo