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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BALLANTYNE, Rev. James, Homes and homesteads in the land of plenty : a handbook of Victoria, as a field for emigration, 1871
Inscribed 'Jno Cleeland, Albion Hotel, Melbourne'. Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society. Cleeland Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Victoria Queen of Great Britain, Leaves from the journal of our life in the Highlands, from 1848 to 1861, to which are prefixed and added extracts from the same journal giving an account of earlier visits to Scotland, and tours in England and Ireland, and yachting excursions / edited by Arthur Helps, 1877
Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library'. Labelled: 'Phillip Island Historical Society. Cleeland Bequest'. Inscribed ' ... 25/2/91'victoria queen of great britain, homes and haunts, scotland, highlands, diaries, queens, description, travel, journeys, kings, rulers -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Masterman, etc, Proceedings of the Zoological and Acclimatisation Society of Victoria, and report of the annual meeting of the society, 1872
Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. V.1 inscribed 'Jno Cleeland, Melbourne'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, McCARTHY, Justin, short history of our own times from the accession of Queen Victoria to the general election of 1880, 1905
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Mortlake and District Historical Society
Mortlake Butter Factory Co. Ltd, Photograph
This local factory was typical of small butter factories in the 1890's in Western Victoria. It was established in 1894 when farmers brought their milk to the factory on horse drawn drays and carts and waited for their cream to be separated. The skimmed milk was mostly used by farmers to feed calves and pigs and the separated cream was manufactured into butter, some of which was exported to England. By 1910 this butter factory had an electricity generating plant called Mortlake Electricity which supplied both the factory and the township with power and this took precedence over the butter production which continued until 1926 when it was sold to the Electricity Commission. By 1930 the Butter Factory had a yearly turnover of 24,000 pounds sterling and in1935 it was producing 6 tons of butter weekly. But in 1936 the factory was sold to Glenormiston Cheese & Butter Factory who ceased operations. The manager's residence still remains in 2011 as does the remnants of the small timber butter factory (charcoal lined) and the double brick cheese room but the bluestone chimney has long gone. This complex is listed by Heritage Victoria Black and White Photograph Nonecheese factory, mortlake, butter factory -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Bank of Victoria, Photograph
A branch of the Bank of Victoria was erected from bluestone in Mortlake in 1866. In 1860 improvements were made to the branch in in 1927 the Bank of Victoria mered with the Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney Ltd which later became the National Bank of Australia. This bluestone building was demolished in 1956 to make way for a new brick National Bank of Australia banking chamber and residence. The bluestone was taken to a local property called "Cattle Runs" -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Queen Victoria's Oak Tree
This magnificent English oak tree is located at Tea Tree Lake park in Mortlake. This park was formerly the Botanic Gardens which were developed on what had been swamp land. An artificial lake was created there in 1988 as a Bi-Centenary project.The tree is located adjacent to the historic Montgomery Pavillion and was planted on the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Victoria's birthday on 24th May 1883. An outstanding tree, planted to commemorate a much-revered Queen in an historically-significant Botanic Gardens (now much altered). A very old oak tree planted 1883. queen victoria, mortlake, mortlake botanic gardens, tea tree lake, montgomery pavillion -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Transport in Victoria, 1980s
Each of these booklets details the history, changes and upgrades to transport in Victoria in the early 1980s and explains the role af government authorities such as the Country Roads Board. Item 707c describes the Melbourne Freight Terminal between Spencer Street and Footscray Road.An historical look at the development of transport in Victoria.A collection of 3 booklets on transport in Victoria. Item 707a: 16 pages, colour illustrations. Item 707b: 20 pages, colour illustrations.Item 707c: 8 pages, black and white illustrations (20 x 14.5 cm). railways, transport, victoria, trams, roads -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoirs, The Diary of John Spence, 20/02/1859
This document outlines a 3 month sea journey from England to Australia in 1859 on the sailing ship "Arabia".John Spence and his wife Jessie were pioneers of Victoria.An 11 page computer printed stapled document. It is double side printed in A4.Niljohn spence, jessie spence, mary spence, sailing ship arabia, immigration -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Diggers made Tobruk Impregnable, 1941_01
It provides a backdrop to the Tobruk siege and how the "rats" got their name.It particularly outlines the events leading up to the death of Corporal Jack Edmondson and his actions that were recognised by the awarding of a posthumous Victoria Cross to him.A 4 page typed article extracted from a book called "Diggers made Tobruk Invincible".nilvictoria cross, jack edmondson, rats of tobruk, tobruk siege -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Letter regarding the history of Bundoora Primary School no 1915, 22/04/1971
The letter was written in response to a request for information on the history of Janefield (later Bundoora) Primary School. It includes details of the building, staff and enrolments in the 1870s.This letter has details of the history of the Janefield (later Bundoora) primary school and was used to establish a date for it's Centenary celebrations.A typed letter from the Education Department of Victoria dated 22nd April 1977.Niljanefield primary school, bundoora primary school, educational department of victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Facts & Figures, 1967_06
This 64 page booklet was first issued in 1958 and distributed free of charge to customers. It contained such interesting snippets as a list of Kings and Queens of England to population lists and information about the planets. This was a popular item amongst school children.The State Savings Bank of Victoria existed until 1991 when it was taken over by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. It was a major provider of home loan in the post war period.A 62 page booklet issued by the State Savings Bank of Victoria. The outer cover has a dark olive green background colour and has some yellow detail in the design.Some pencil scribbling on inside covers.state savings bank of victoria, ssb -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Lansdowne Press, Gendarme the Police Horse: by John Richardson, photographs by Ian Brown, 1971_
This children's book tells the story of 'Gendarme' a much loved Melbourne police horse during the 1970s.The connection to Greensborough is through Trevor Partington who owned this book. Trevor was a mounted policemen.32 pages, hard cover. black and white illustrations.Inside front cover: "This book belonged to Trevor Partington who worked with Victoria Police as a mounted policeman. Alex Tassell (Gendarme's trainer) was Trevor’s boss. - Faye Fort (nee Partington) 2013." gendarme (police horse), alex tassell, trevor partington, victoria police -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Country Women's Association of Victoria, Years of adventure: fifty years of service by the Country Women's Association of Victoria, 1928-1978
A short history of the Country Women's Association of Victoria 1928-1978. 76 pages, black and white photographs. Soft cover.country womens association of victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, The Plumber. Volume 1 Number 2, Winter 2012, 2012_06
The Plumbing Industry Commission is the state government body that regulates plumbers in Victoria.This edition features an article from State of Victoria Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy. Matthew grew up in Greensborough and attended Greensborough Secondary College. A 4 page multi-coloured newspaper on a heavy grade glossy paper.Nilmatthew guy, plumbers, plumbing industry commission -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Insignia: State of Victoria, 06/06/1910
Illustrated information sheets on the State Insignia of Victoria. Contents: Armorial ensign, The State flag, Floral emblem, Faunal emblem I (helmeted honey eater), Faunal emblem 2 (Leadbeaters possum).An official description of each of the insignia of the state of Victoria.5 x A3 sheets in blue A4 folder.victoria, insignia, state emblems -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, History of Batman's Apple Tree, 1835o
This is a timeline of the Apple Tree's history from c1835 to 1966. Information is taken from various printed sources.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.2 typed pages, 2 copies.apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, batman apple tree -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree: a brief history, 1835o
A compilation of information on the Batman Apple Tree collected and written by Noel Withers.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.5 pages of text and illustrations.batmans apple tree, noel withers, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A notable apple tree, 09/04/1910
This article, first published in 1910, reports on the 'old' tree planted near Greensborough.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.3 pages of text and illustration. First published in "Leader' newspaper Melbourne 1910.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree 1841, 15/03/1841c
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Road Maps, The Herald Road Guide, 1955-1956
Contains maps of Melbourne and surrounding areas as well as routes from Melbourne to other state capitals.Contains maps and descriptions of the Melbourne area in the era before the large scale urbanisation after 1960. Also includes country and day tour maps before highways were common.Book of road maps, 271 pages, in brown plastic carry case.maps, melbourne, victoria, day tours, touring maps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate (Framed), Veteran Partnering Hospital (Diamond Valley Mercy Hospital), 2000-2003
The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. During this time, the Hospital was involved in many community activities and partnerships.As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection records some of the activities involved.Blue and white certificate with black text in black frame.Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs Veteran Partnering Hospital. This is to certify that the Repatriation Commission, through the Department of Veterans' Affairs has contracted Diamond Valley Mercy Hospital as a Veteran Partnering Provider for the Provision of Health Services to Veterans in Victoria. ... This agreement is valid for the period to 31 October 2003.diamond valley community hospital, dvch, diamond valley mercy hospital, department of veterans' affairs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Petition from 'Ladies resident on Plenty River', 05/05/1842
Copy of text of the Petition to the Governor of Victoria, C. J. La Trobe, from 'Ladies resident on Plenty River' requesting protection from bushrangers, 5 May 1842, with list of petitioners.Indicates dangers of living in the remote location of Plenty River in 1842 and lists women living in the area.2p. col. printed 2 sidesplenty river, bushrangers, petitions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Page Printing and Distributing Company, We dooks the dook, 1935c
Melbourne University Students' souvenir: an unofficial, un authentic and totally unreliable account of the visit of H. R. H. the Duke of Gloucester to Australia, and his official opening of the Victorian Centenary celebrations. [Satirical publication]An example of 1930s student humour, with many contemporary advertisements64 p., col. coverduke of gloucester, victoria centenary 1935, melbourne university students -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Bendigo Trust Ltd, Bendigo's talking trams, present past and future, 1973_
A guide and history of the 'talking' trams of Bendigo, Victoria.Description of Bendigo's tram fleet and commentary on the "Talking Tram " route.96 p., illus.trams, bendigo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, National Trust of Australia (Victoria) et al, Bendigo historic buildings, 1987_
A guide to some of the historic buildings in Bendigo, Victoria.180 p., illus.bendigo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Real Estate Institute of Victoria, Demographic profile for Greensborough, 2015_11
Demographic information about Greensborough and information on recent sales in Greensborough and Watsonia (2015)8 p. col. printingAccount: Morrison Kleemanhouses in greensborough, houses in watsonia, greensborough, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Badge, Victoria Police patch, 2000c
Patch from a Victoria Police uniformVictoria Police uniform clothing patchvictoria police -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Royal Automobile Club of Victoria et al, Ring of ire, 2016_02
Discussion of the need to provide a link between the Metropolitan Ring Road at Greensborough and the Eastlink at either Bulleen or Ringwood, to alleviate traffic congestion on Rosanna Road and other streets in the Banyule area.Four pages, text and coloured photographsRoyal Auto Feb. 2016 p. 15-19eastlink, metropolitan ring road, rosanna road rosanna -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Robert Whatmough by Alan Partington, 1960s
A scanned copy of a handwritten manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Robert Whatmough in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.2 pages, handwritten on Victoria Police letterhead.alan partington, robert whatmough