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Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Hector VJ Hanson et al, Memoirs of a larrikin : a Red Hill lad remembers, 1994
... Memoirs of a larrikin : a Red Hill lad remembers ...Hector Valentine James Hanson Esq., a sort of "knock-about" bloke of over eighty, has lived and worked in quite a few areas of eastern Australia, and like all of us, has a story to tell. Generally. I believe that the stories of "ordinary folk" are all too often left unwritten. This book is just part of the history of each place that Hec lived, worked and relaxed, particularly the hilly country of Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Hec knew the country like the back of his hand and in many instances could have told various landholders things about their properties that even they did not know. H.V.J.Hanson is "living history" and the tales related in this book are both interesting and entertaining. Foreword by Terence J. Wilson.non-fictionHector Valentine James Hanson Esq., a sort of "knock-about" bloke of over eighty, has lived and worked in quite a few areas of eastern Australia, and like all of us, has a story to tell. Generally. I believe that the stories of "ordinary folk" are all too often left unwritten. This book is just part of the history of each place that Hec lived, worked and relaxed, particularly the hilly country of Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Hec knew the country like the back of his hand and in many instances could have told various landholders things about their properties that even they did not know. H.V.J.Hanson is "living history" and the tales related in this book are both interesting and entertaining. Foreword by Terence J. Wilson.red hill (vic.), mornington peninsula, hector vj hanson -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Douglas McLaggan, The will to survive : a Private's view as a POW, 1995
... The will to survive : a Private's view as a POW ...This book is about the life and times of Doug McLaggan starting with the vanished era of the 1920s and 1930s, which led up to the Second World War in which so many youngsters eagerly enlisted. McLaggan among them, saw action only briefly before becoming a POW after the fall of Singapore. It shows the young private soldier's viewpoint of the POW experience; of the mateship, humour and above all the courage and determination and willpower to live under circumstances ranking among the the most appalling of the 20th century. Even during the most trying periods, McLaggan risked his own security by keeping a meticulous diary. From these diaries emerges an extraordinary account of one man's will to survive when men unfit to work on the railway were so cruelly treated by the Japanese engineers in charge of its construction. The story of the POWs under the Japanese has been told before, but McLaggan's account, simply and honestly told, combined with his often forthright views makes this a fascinating and moving story of an ordinary man faced with an extraordinary test of body and mind. (Back cover)non-fictionThis book is about the life and times of Doug McLaggan starting with the vanished era of the 1920s and 1930s, which led up to the Second World War in which so many youngsters eagerly enlisted. McLaggan among them, saw action only briefly before becoming a POW after the fall of Singapore. It shows the young private soldier's viewpoint of the POW experience; of the mateship, humour and above all the courage and determination and willpower to live under circumstances ranking among the the most appalling of the 20th century. Even during the most trying periods, McLaggan risked his own security by keeping a meticulous diary. From these diaries emerges an extraordinary account of one man's will to survive when men unfit to work on the railway were so cruelly treated by the Japanese engineers in charge of its construction. The story of the POWs under the Japanese has been told before, but McLaggan's account, simply and honestly told, combined with his often forthright views makes this a fascinating and moving story of an ordinary man faced with an extraordinary test of body and mind. (Back cover)doug mclaggan, world war 1939-1945, prisoners of war -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Des Tobin, Just a man called Phonse : the anything but ordinary life of A. V. (Phonse) Tobin, 2018
... Just a man called Phonse : the anything but ordinary life ...The life of Phonse Tobin was anything but ordinary. Born in 1905, he followed on behind soldiers as they marched to the wharves to depart for WW1. He earned pocket money by trapping rats and collecting the South Melbourne Council's rat bounty, and almost 'haunted' the Collins Street movie and live theatres. After leaving school in 1919 he worked as a storeman, salesman, soldier and fireman. In 1934 Phonse and his brothers Leo, Tom and Kevin started what has become Australia's most successful family-owned funeral service company. A natural entertainer, Phonse possessed a fine singing voice and produced many amateur theatrical productions in the 1930s. He was a good all-round sportsman and a successful professional footrunner. He was a long-serving member of the North Melbourne Football Club committee and was the club's president from 1955 to 1957. He was a life member of both the NMFC and the VFL (now AFL). Phonse married Vera Crough in 1935. They had four children. Phonse was one of those rare characters who could meet, communicate and be at ease with people of all classes and walks of life - from prize fighters to prime ministers, from 'mug' punters to wealthy publicans or bookmakers, from Knights of the Southern Cross to knights of the realm, from everyday parish priests to 'princes' of the church, and from grave diggers to governors.non-fictionThe life of Phonse Tobin was anything but ordinary. Born in 1905, he followed on behind soldiers as they marched to the wharves to depart for WW1. He earned pocket money by trapping rats and collecting the South Melbourne Council's rat bounty, and almost 'haunted' the Collins Street movie and live theatres. After leaving school in 1919 he worked as a storeman, salesman, soldier and fireman. In 1934 Phonse and his brothers Leo, Tom and Kevin started what has become Australia's most successful family-owned funeral service company. A natural entertainer, Phonse possessed a fine singing voice and produced many amateur theatrical productions in the 1930s. He was a good all-round sportsman and a successful professional footrunner. He was a long-serving member of the North Melbourne Football Club committee and was the club's president from 1955 to 1957. He was a life member of both the NMFC and the VFL (now AFL). Phonse married Vera Crough in 1935. They had four children. Phonse was one of those rare characters who could meet, communicate and be at ease with people of all classes and walks of life - from prize fighters to prime ministers, from 'mug' punters to wealthy publicans or bookmakers, from Knights of the Southern Cross to knights of the realm, from everyday parish priests to 'princes' of the church, and from grave diggers to governors.phonse tobin, undertakers, biography, alphonsus vincent tobin -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Book - W.F. Waters - A Biography - A Man of the Mountains, Harry Stephenson, 1982
... W.F. Waters - A Biography - A Man of the Mountains ...A biography of William Francis Waters which outlines his earlier life and sporting success. It details his exploits in hiking and skiing, including being member of the first party to ski across the Bogong High Plains. Becoming a Rover Scout in 1928, his contribution to the scouting movement led to the award of the Silver Wolf, the highest scouting honour in 1961.A book of 96 pages including maps, illustrations, facsimiles and indexnon-fictionA biography of William Francis Waters which outlines his earlier life and sporting success. It details his exploits in hiking and skiing, including being member of the first party to ski across the Bogong High Plains. Becoming a Rover Scout in 1928, his contribution to the scouting movement led to the award of the Silver Wolf, the highest scouting honour in 1961.william francis waters, hiking victoria, scouting victoria -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph of a Curlew, the symbol of Moorabool Shire, Photograph of a Curlew, a bird now extinct in this area
... Photograph of a Curlew, a bird now extinct in this area. ...Photograph of a Curlew, a bird now extinct in this area. Picture taken at Bulker's Winery, near Rutherglen in October 1997.bird, extinct in this area. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Adelaide Mail, "A lot of surprises in half a century", Jan. 1950
... "A lot of surprises in half a century" ...Newspaper clipping titled "A lot of surprises in half a century" from Adelaide Mail 7/1/1950, with photo of King William St. with horse trams and notes on life 50 years before that and what was happening in 1900. Item written by Max Fatchen. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, adelaide, horse trams, social history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McGlone, Randall K, Guts and Glory: A story from the trenches - by a Marine who saw the Vietnam War hot, dirty, and close up
... Guts and Glory: A story from the trenches - by a Marine who ...The war turned boys into men, if it didn't kill them first.The war turned boys into men, if it didn't kill them first. 1961-1975 - atrocities, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - campaigns, us marines, trenches -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, DJ Mickle, Tooradin - A History of a Sportman's Paradise, 1975
... Tooradin - A History of a Sportman's Paradise ...Lots of information on the various sporting groups like Football, Netball, Rifle club, schools, honor rolls and pioneer families96 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionLots of information on the various sporting groups like Football, Netball, Rifle club, schools, honor rolls and pioneer familiesstudents from 1928 - 1974., tooradin primary school number 1503, tooradin police -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Jeanette Angee, A twist in every tale : a collection of stories from my genealogical research, 2013
... A twist in every tale : a collection of stories from my ......non-fiction... -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated Book, Joan Durdin, Eleven thousand nurses: a history of nursing at the Royal Adelaide Hospital; a history of nursing education at the Royal Adelaide Hospital 1889-1993, 1999
... Eleven thousand nurses: a history of nursing at the Royal ...The story of nursing and nursing education at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.Illustrated book, Sepia photograph of 1952 finalist group on cover. Title and authors name printed in black ink on front and spine. Hospital badge (in colour) top left of front cover. Hospital crest (in colour) at the base of spine.non-fictionThe story of nursing and nursing education at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.royal adelaide hospital-history, nursing, nurses, nursing-study and teaching-south australia-history -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Hilde Knorr, Journey with a stranger : the love story of an artist and a writer, 1986
... Journey with a stranger : the love story of an artist and a ...Journey with a stranger : the love story of an artist and a writer - Hilde Knorr169 p.; 22 cmnon-fictionJourney with a stranger : the love story of an artist and a writer - Hilde Knorrhilde knorr, australian authors -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Valda Wiles et al, There's a bird in my hand and a bear by the bed-I must be in ICU: the pivotal years of Australian critical care nursing, 2002
... There's a bird in my hand and a bear by the bed-I must be ...The book consists of five parts: the four pillars of critical care, the development of critical nursing and medicine in Australia, critical care nursing-its genesis and evolution, critical care nursing-education and special interest groups.Illustrated book with red cover. On the front is a black and white photo of two nurses standing beside a patient in an oxygen tent (Royal Melbourne Hospital [ca.1950s]). Title and authors names printed on front cover and spine. Also on front cover is the logo of the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses. On the back cover is information about the authors.non-fictionThe book consists of five parts: the four pillars of critical care, the development of critical nursing and medicine in Australia, critical care nursing-its genesis and evolution, critical care nursing-education and special interest groups.intensive care nursing, australian college of critical care nurses-history -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, James Terence Synan, A journey in faith : a history of Catholic education in Gippsland, 1850-1981, 2003
... A journey in faith : a history of Catholic education in ...A journey in faith : a history of Catholic education in Gippsland, 1850-1981xii, 411 p.; 26 cmnon-fictionA journey in faith : a history of Catholic education in Gippsland, 1850-1981gippsland -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Margaret McInnes, A school of our own : Macclesfield Primary School 3620 - a centenary history 1909-2009, 2009
... A school of our own : Macclesfield Primary School 3620 - a ...A centenary history of Macclesfield Primary School 3620 - 1909-2009vii, 120 p.; 25 cmnon-fictionA centenary history of Macclesfield Primary School 3620 - 1909-2009macclesfield (vic.), macclesfield primary school -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Focus on -- Victoria's narrow gauge Gembrook Line : a pictorial tribute to the late Edward A Downs, railway historian, 2003
... Focus on -- Victoria's narrow gauge Gembrook Line : a ...Victoria's narrow gauge Gembrook Line : a pictorial tribute to the late Edward A Downs, railway historian30 cmnon-fictionVictoria's narrow gauge Gembrook Line : a pictorial tribute to the late Edward A Downs, railway historianpuffing billy railway, narrow gauge railway -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Focus on -- Victoria's narrow gauge Gembrook Line Part 2 : a pictorial tribute to the late Edward A. Downs, railway historian
... : a pictorial tribute to the late Edward A. Downs, railway ...Victoria's narrow gauge Gembrook Line : a pictorial tribute to the late Edward A Downs, railway historian30 cmnon-fictionVictoria's narrow gauge Gembrook Line : a pictorial tribute to the late Edward A Downs, railway historianpuffing billy railway, narrow gauge railway -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Focus on -- Victoria's narrow gauge Gembrook Line Part 3 : a pictorial tribute to the late Edward A. Downs, railway historian
... : a pictorial tribute to the late Edward A. Downs, railway ...Victoria's narrow gauge Gembrook Line : a pictorial tribute to the late Edward A Downs, railway historian30 cmnon-fictionVictoria's narrow gauge Gembrook Line : a pictorial tribute to the late Edward A Downs, railway historianpuffing billy railway, narrow gauge railway -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Joan Wilkinson, "You would not be suitable to be a nurse, dear" : Jean Evelyn Headberry, FNM 1911-1993 A biography, 2000
... "You would not be suitable to be a nurse, dear" : Jean ...Biography of Jean Evelyn Headberry, Alfred Hospital nursing graduate, army nurse, and later Dean of the Melbourne School of NursingIllustrated book with blue cover. Title (white and black ink) and author's name are printed on the front cover along with a black and white photograph of a woman wearing glasses in a trained nurse's uniform with veil (Jean Headberry [ca.1950]) On the back cover the words 'A life of Service' are printed in white along with six black and white photographs of aspects of Jean Headberry's lifenon-fictionBiography of Jean Evelyn Headberry, Alfred Hospital nursing graduate, army nurse, and later Dean of the Melbourne School of Nursingjean evelyn headberry 1911-1993, melbourne school of nursing-history, nurses-victoria-biography, nurses-in-service training-victoria-history, nursing -education-victoria-history -
Port of Echuca
Photograph - Black and white photograph of a drawing, A black and white photograph of a drawing of the construction of the bridge crossing the Murray River at Echuca in 1887, 1981
... A black and white photograph of a drawing of the ...The drawing shows all the activity and building roles involved in building a bridge in 1877. The crossing of the Murray River was very important to citizens living in both Echua, but especially those living in Moama and in further NSW regions as it provided them with access to Victorian market regions. The bridge was built privately for Deniliquin farmers, but eventually opened up to the general public.This is significant because it represents the roles of different tradesmen in the construction industry in the late 19th Century. It also shows construction stages . Bridge pylons are being inserted into the fiver banks. It is also a very well produced drawing, the artist is anonymous, but very skilled.A photograph of a drawing of the construction of the bridge crossing the Murray River in 1877. The picture shows surveyors, construction workers, crane operators, hoists and a crane and much activity.Written on the back in pen are the numbers 6530. In pencil are the numbers 61/8"? and 10"?. Stamped on the back is a small rectangle with the words 'COPYRIGHT. This photograph may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the Editot of "The Age" 250 Spencer Street Melbourne, and 39/41 York St., Sydney.' written inside it.bridge works, murray river crossing, moama, echuca, orm cook collection, 'the age' newspaper., deniliquin farmers, engineering, bridge building, pylons, 1877 -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - C Lancaster ,M Milburn, A Schaarschmidt, D McKean ,J LeMaitre , T Mills, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/05/2001 12:00:00 AM
Under Seventeen Girls Basketball team C Lancaster M Milburn A Schaarschmidt D McKean J LeMaitre T Mills winners of recent competition Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Under Seventeen Girls Basketball team C Lancaster M Milburn A Schaarschmidt D McKean J LeMaitre T Mills winners of recent competition Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, basketball, recreation, clubs -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - C Jones A Davis S Sharpe G Radford J Haber K Whykes, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/05/2001 12:00:00 AM
Under Twelve Girls runners up in Summer Basketball finals C Jones A Davis S Sharpe G Radford J Haber K Whykes Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Under Twelve Girls runners up in Summer Basketball finals C Jones A Davis S Sharpe G Radford J Haber K Whykes Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, basketball, clubs, recreation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Dhurringile Mansion Stables, 1977
Copy of original photograph, one many taken by J. Lowry of managers residence and surrounds, Dhurringile MansionBlack and white photograph of Dhurringile Mansion stables north wingWest view of Dhurringile Mansion stables. The residence of Mr and Mrs J. Lowry between 1938 - 1977jack lowry, dhurringile mansion managers residence -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Proposal, VIOSH : Ballarat College of Advanced Education; Proposal for a Post-Graduate Diploma Course in OHM, 1977
... for a Post-Graduate Diploma Course in OHM, 1977 ...Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Documents relate to the planning for the introduction of a Graduate Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health to begin in 1978. It was developed for the Victorian Institute of Colleges 1977-81 Academic Master Plan. The working party submitted a Third Draft in April 1977. The Course Co-ordinator was Derek Viner, Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering. The internal working party was Dr E Phillips, Head of School of Applied Science; Derek Woolley, Head of School of Engineering; Tom Norwood, Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering; Max Brooke, School of Business Studies; G Fernandez, School of Business Studies; J Harvey, School of Applied Science; B Rollins, School of Community and General Studies. An External Advisory Panel was also formed was different safety and injury bodies. Eric Wigglesworth - Injury Research Project became lectured at BCAE when the course began.Typed pages - A4 and foolscapviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, graduate diploma in occupational safety and health, victorian institute of colleges, academic master plan, derek viner, course co-ordinator, school of engineering, dr e phillips, head of applied science, internal working party, derek woolley, head of school of engineering, tom norwood, head of department od mechanical engineering, max brooke, school of business studies, g fernandez, j harvey, school of applied science, b rollins, school of community and general studies, external woking party, s barklay, loss control officer, dr w cooper, medical officer gmh, f davis, risk management consultant, w jinkins, industrial safety advisory council, h jones, f mccabe, c polglaze, sec, w spratt, royal insurance co., f turley, national safety council victoria, eric wigglesworth, royal australian college of surgeons, c willis, loss control consultant -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Label, Mainland, Early 20th century
J Mainland was a jeweller and watchmaker at 166 Timor Street, Warrnambool opposite the old Post Office. The business was operating from the late 19th century to at least the mid 1920s. He also sold prescription spectacles.This is an important label as one of the few remaining from the business of J Mainland.White paper rectangular label with green text and lines. It is adhered to a piece of pink card.J MAINLAND & CO., WARRNAMBOOL. Practical Watchmakers, Opticians and Manufacturing Jewellers.j mainland, warrnambool, watchmaker, jeweller -
Melbourne Legacy
Functional object - Ephemera, AMF Button and Naval Button
Two buttons that once belonged to J B McLean. He might have kept them as keepsakes of his time in the army in World War 1. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM). This is an example of mementos held by an ex soldier. These buttons would have been very familiar to many Legatees that served in WW1.Australian Military Forces button and a navy button collected by J B McLean.01121.1 Australian Military Forces on the front 01121.2 On reverse the makers 'Firmin and Sons Ld London'world war one, souvenir -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Various
Presented to school by J Coltman, Possibly old collegian John Coltman, Dux of School 1919, School Captain 1920, andcCaptain football, rowing, athleticsExample of ongoing commmunity support of the school. Four books various size and coversBook plate on flyleaf: Crest / Ballarat & Clarendon College / Library / Presented by / J Coltman...j-coltman, ballarat clarendon-college, library -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bryant West
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a Sketch of Head Station of Messrs. W & W J McHaffie by W. & E. Liardet. Copy of water colour by Victoria's earliest artist late 1840's.Hand written inscription by W. J. McHaffie - "Sketch of Head Station of Mssrs. W & J.M. McHaffie of Phillip Island by W.F.E. Liardet."local history, photography, photographs, painting, early settlement, black & white photograph, farming, settlement, mchaffie, john jenner, bryant west -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Memorabilia - Event Program, City of Bendigo, Reception, 1906
Rose Anne Murphy nee Herbel married Luke Murphy in 1902 and became Mayoress when Councillor Luke Murphy was elected 35th Mayor of Bendigo in 1905. The Mayor and Mayoress gave the customary ball at which over 400 guest attended and was regarded as one of the most successful in the municipals history. (p219 Mayors of Bendigo). This invitation is for a Mayoress Reception in November, 1906. Event program for a reception held by Mayoress of Bendigo Mrs J Semmens 1906. Gold ink on cream / pink card. Half fold with program listed inside. Front cover: Reception / The Mayoress of Bendigo. / Mrs J Semmens. / Town Hall, / Bendigo / (Picture: Coat of Arms) Thursday / 15th Nov. 1906bendigo town hall, making a nation exhibition, mayoress murphy, rose murphy, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Certificate, W. Calvert, Victorian Intercolonial Exhibition 1866-7 First Prize Medal for General Collection of Cut Flowers, 1866-1867
Certificate awarded to J. Scott, Nurseryman, Hawthorn. Mrs J.C. Corbett's aunt married a son of James Scott.Bronze coloured medal set in illuminated cardboard certificate awarded to J. Scott, Nurseryman, Hawthorn. Designed and printed by W. Calvert 89 Little Collins St., Melbourne, sculpted by C. Summers. (Also see B92.664 and framed copy B92.548.)Handwritten on reverse, 'Presented by Mrs. J.C. Corbett, 28 Stawell St., Kew.medal, certificate awarded, j. scott, nurseryman, w. calvert, c. summers, mrs. j.c. corbett, james scott, j.c. corbett, flowers, first prize -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, A school remembers, 1995
... A school remembers ..."On 17th May 1858 a State subsidised, combined Denominational School was opened by HT Stokes, with an attendance of about 30 children. This school was conducted in the wooden Melton Combined Protestant Church, situated on ‘a creek flat’ thought to be on the north side of Sherwin Street between Pyke and Byran Streets. It is likely that the Church had been established by 1855 and that the first minister was the Rev. Hampshire, who lived in Cambridge House on the Exford Estate. Ministers of the Protestant denominations were invited to hold services there. As there was only one resident Minister in the town (Presbyterian Mr J Lambie), laymen of the various denominations often spoke on Sundays. In 1863 this building was declared a Common School with the number 430. One of its first and most prominent headmasters was John Corr, who served from 1860 to 1864. Most of Mr Corr’s children also became teachers, including Joseph Corr, at the Rockbank school, and J Reford Corr and WS Corr, headmasters and teachers at numerous prestigious private secondary schools around Australia. John Corr purchased land alongside the school and elsewhere in and near Melton, became secretary and treasurer of the new Cemetery Trust, and by July 1861 was deputy registrar of births, deaths and marriages. He walked three miles every Sunday to teach at the Weslyan Sunday School he had established. Despite good reports from the Education Department Inspector, and burgeoning enrolments, the local school committee recommended the dismissal of, firstly, his wife (from the work mistress position), and then him from the headmaster position. Corr saw his dismissal as an attempt to redirect state aid for education from the Combined Protestant school to the support of the Free Presbyterian Minister Rev James Lambie (by one account the owner of the land on which the Common School was erected), whose son-in-law James Scott subsequently assumed responsibility for the school. Rev Lambie failed in his efforts to keep the existing school, which the Education Department Inspector and the majority of Melton citizens regarded as badly situated and badly built. Following a conditional promise of state aid, local contributors in 1868-69 raised ₤72.10.6 towards the cost of an iron-roofed bluestone rubble building 43 ft x 12 ft. This was erected on a new site of 1.5 acres (the present site). The State contributed ₤120 to the new school, which opened in 1870. A very early (c.1874) photograph of the school shows its headmaster and work mistress / assistant teacher (probably James Scott and his wife Jessie) and its (very young) scholars. Similar photos show pupils in front of the school in c.1903, and 1933. In 1877 a second bluestone room costing ₤297 was added and further land acquired from the Agricultural Society (who only needed it two days a year) to enlarge the schoolground to 3 acres. In the early 1880s an underground tank augmented the school water supply and in 1919 a five-roomed wooden residence was added. During this period the school correspondents often compained that the walls of the bluestone buildings were damp, affecting the plaster. In 1923 a brick room 26 ft 6 in by 24 ft with a fireplace and four rooms facing south, was added, and a corridor built to link the three buildings. This served adequately for the next 40 years. The school bell probably dates to 1883. The school also has a memorial gate (1951) to World War One ex-students, and an honour board to the 64 ex-students who served in the First World War. The school roll fell to 42 in the early post war-years, but was boosted by an influx of migrants, mainly from the UK, from the late 1960s. This presaged the boom in Melton’s development, and the corresponding growth of the school, with timber and temporary classrooms added to the previous masonry ones. An endowment pine plantation established in 1930 augmented the school’s fundraising activities when it was harvested in 1968. Part of the site was planted with eucalyptus trees in 1959. Famous ex-students of the early twentieth century included Hector Fraser (internationally successful shooter) and cyclist Sir Hubert Opperman". Photo of Edna and Margaret Barrie with Miles Baunders taken for the Telegrapheducation, local identities