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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PEARCE COLLECTION: ACCOUNTS JOSEPH MARTIN & SONS
Collection of Accounts, 1912 - Joseph Martin & Sons, Mining Timber Yard and General Carters, Barnard St.business, transport, bendigo -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH CYCLE RACE
START OF CYCLE RACE CLUNES. H. HARRIS, F. ROBERTS,W. RICHARDS, E. OLSON, R.THOMAS. PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN IN FRONT OF ALL NATIONS HOTEL CR. TALBOT ROAD AND SUBURBAN STREET, CLUNES.PHOTOGRAPH OF START CYCLE RACE ABOUT 1912 OR 1913 PICTURE TAKEN IN FRONT OF ALL NATIONS HOTELCYCLE RACE CLUNES ABOUT 1913 NAMES WRITTEN ON OF PARTICIPANTS. H HARRIS , F ROBERTS, W RICHARDS, E OLSEN R THOMAS,photography, sport, bicycle, bycicle race 1912 or 1913 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Water idea is in the bag, 2003
List of different types of water bags and how to look after them (photo) Refers to NA 1912.List of different types of water bags and how to look after them (photo) Refers to NA 1912.List of different types of water bags and how to look after them (photo) Refers to NA 1912.water bags, different types -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - 4 Victoria Avenue Canterbury, c1912
View of 4 Victoria Avenue Canterbury looking north from Canterbury Road.[1912} sepia photographcanterbury, victoria avenue, roads and streets, street trees -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - MAPS, BELGIUM WW1, 1912 - 1917
(.1) Areas covered on this map, Bollezeele to Poperinghe, Arques to Meteren. (.2) Areas covered on this map, BourBourg to Poelcapple, Reemilly to Armentieres. (.3) Areas covered on this map, Bruges, Neuzen, Ghent. (.4) Areas covered on this map, Alost, Loulain, Soignes, St Germain. (.5) Areas covered on this map, Roulers, Oosterzeele, Lille, Thoriecourt. Items relate to William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer 3746.3 for his service details.(.1) Map, Belgium and France, sheet 27, Edition 2, scale 1:40,000, zone call W.X.Y.Z, Ordnance survey May 1917, gauze lined. (.2) Map, Belgium, Hazebrouck 5A, Edition 2, scale 1:100,000, Ordnance survey 1916, gauze lined. (.3) Map, Belgium, Ghent 2, scale 1:100,000, War Office June 1915. (.4) Map, Belgium, Brussels 6, scale 1:100,000, Drawn at War Office, Ordnance survey 1912. (.5) Map, Belgium, Tournai 6, scale 1:100,000, War Office Ordnance survey July 1912.(.1) On rear, “Glossary of terms”maps, belgium, france -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VIOLET STREET STATE SCHOOL, 1912
Black and white photograph on green mount. Group of 24 students and 3 adult males. Trees, shrubs and lawn. Plant arch at LB. Poppet legs in background. Inscriptions: in image - on small board 'Violet St 877 Merits 1912'. 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch', circular stamp on back of photo. 'E Bond Photographer, Landscape and Portrait'. Oval stamp on rear. History: Previous Acc. No. 'GP19'. Wilma Meggs 20.7.2001 'Merit was achieved in year 8 of school'. James Lerk 19.11.1999 'Violet St State School, Merits pupils 1912. Mine in the background on the Sheepshead Line of Reef'.E Bond, Photographer, Landscape and Portraitperson, group, violet street state school -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, City of Prahran, "Mayors Report - City of Prahran - 1910 - 1911, Original 1912
Report - photocopy -11 A4 pages - titled "Mayors Report - City of Prahran - 1911 - 1912, giving a detail report on the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust activities, photos of Dandenong Road, including council representation. Authored by Austin Embling Mayor. Part of a larger report.trams, tramways, prahran, mayor s reports, pmtt, dandenong rd -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Christopher and Carrie (nee Shillinglaw) Watson with daughter Jean Watson, c.1912
Photographer Edward Sands operated from Jubilee Studio, 251 Nelson Place, Williamstown from 1899-1914 CABINET 1866-1905 The Cabinet photo was introduced in 1866 in answer to a demand for a larger format photograph which could be mounted for a cabinet or on the wall. They were 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches (11.5 x 16.5 cm), more than twice the size of the cdv. They cost about twice as much as a cdv but eventually displaced them. They were not extensively produced until 1880 and had ceased by 1905. Coloured mounts, especially maroon or green, indicate a date between 1880 and 1890. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991cabinet photo, marg ball collection, shillinglaw family photo album 3, caroline (carrie) watson (nee shillinglaw) 1876-1956, christopher watson, jean watson (1906-1920), 1912 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1962 (exact); 1962 fifty years reunion
A photograph of the earliest "Back to"/reunion for Orbost Higher Elementary School/Orbost Secondary College.The photo is of ex pupils who were at the school when it was first opened in 1912.People in the photo are Dorice Napier (1st L), J.Irvine,? Cumming, Lexie Nixon, Ila Cowell, Arthur Reynolds, Annie Nixon, Dorothy Cameron, Nina Johnston and Pear Napier(nee Cumming -4th L)It is of Historical significance because apparently it is a photo of the earliest "back to/reunion" for Orbost Secondary College.It is of Social Significance because it is a photograph of people who attended Orbost Secondary School.A black and white photograph of nine ladies and one man standing around a table with a large two- tiered cake on it with candles around the base.Hand written on back, hard to read and some words crossed out- "Earliest Pupils H.E.S.1912.Arthur-Reynolds Nina-Johnston/D.Napier J.Irvine ? Cumming- Lexie Nixon/Ila Cowell/Annie Nixon/Dorothy Cameron,"education-orbost orbost-high-school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Railway construction camp Eltham, 8 Jun 1912
Showing general view of railway construction camp Eltham 08/06/1912Photocopy/inkject print on A4 paperrailways, camps, eltham -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, A W Burman Bairnsdale, 1912 c
Letter on back dated Dec 30 1912 to Mrs Brewer Signed FloraBlack and white postcard showing view of Mitchell River looking east towards Eagle Point bluff and the silt Jetties and Jones' Bay small farm and buildings, hop kiln on bank opposite bluff and hop paddock. Horse and jinker on gravel road Eagle Point VictoriaMitchell River Eagle Point Bairnsdalefloods, waterways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VIOLET STREET PRIMARY: GRADES 7 - 8 - 1912, 1912
G P 21 black and white photograph of 2 male and 1 female teachers with group of boys and girls, students in grades 7 -8 Violet Street, State School. On back in ball point pen ' Violet Street, State School, Grades 7 - 8 . 1912+organization, education, violet street primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASLEY COLLECTION: EASTER FAIR FLOAT BENDIGO, 21st October, 1912
Photograph - black and white. Photo of a group of band members seated in front of a Easter fair float. 3 small girls in the group. 7 men. 2 men one either end. Written by (mum) married to William Henry Casley (1919-1915). Possibly taken in 1912.W.H.Robinson, Photographer.place, bendigo, easter, easter fair bendigo. casley collection. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Arnold Wright & Philip Smith, Parliament, Past and Present: A Popular and Picturesque Account of a Thousand Years in the Palace of Westminster, the Home of the Mother of Parliaments, c. 1912
Dark red cloth-covered spine and board covers. Text and graphics in gold.history, british history, parliament, westmisnter -
Tennis Australia
Page from Magazine, 1912
Framed page from 'The Designer' magazine, June issue, 1912. Features large colour illustration of three women, one holding racquet, next to crowded lawn tennis court. Blurb at bottom states: WAIST 6167; SKIRT 6168...COSTUME 6159...COSTUME 6172/ AT THE TENNIS TEA ONE SEES SMART GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SIMPLE GOOD-LOOKING FROCKS. THE DEEP ARM-/ HOLE, PEPLUM, FRONT-CLOSING AND INSERTED PLAITED SECTIONS ARE SALIENT FEATURES OF THESE GOWNS/ FOR ILLUSTRATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS SEE OPPOSITE PAGE/ THE DESIGNER, JUNE, 1912'. No hanging fixtures. Numbers '103' and '157' handwritten on backing. Materials: Ink, Paper, Wood, Cardboard, Metal, Glasstennis -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Pestalozzis Educational Writings
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Pestalozzis Educational Writings Edited by J. A. Green with assistance of Frances A. Collie Publisher: Edward Arnold Date: 1912Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 370.1 GRE Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Museumwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, pestalozzis educational writings, j. a. green, frances a. collie -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1911-12
Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975View down Main Street to Bay and newly planted Cypresses within tree guards approx 1911-1912Main Street, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria. The Rose Series P 3413local history, documents, postcards, cowes, phillip island, sepia postcard, cypresses -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The History of Prahran
The History of Prahran Author: John Butler Cooper Publisher: Modern Printing Co Pty Ltd Date: 1912Label on spine with typed text RA 994.51 COO warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, the history of prahran, john butler cooper -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Glen Huntly Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972, showing a crowd gathered in front of T Grogan's Drapery Emporium, entitled "6: Opening Day Glen Huntly Road Electric Trams 13.11.12". This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.Page 71 of Photograph Album with one photograph (in portrait) from Glen Huntly Road taken circa 1912. Hand written: 71 [bottom left] // title on photograph " 6: OPENING DAY GLEN HUNTLY ROAD ELECTRIC TRAMS 13.11.12"trevor hart, glen huntly road, elsternwick, shops, electric trams, crowds, buildings, flags, victorian, opening day, celebrations, glenhuntly road, t grogan's drapery emporium, clothing shops, openings (events), t grogan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PEARCE COLLECTION: ACCOUNT OF A BUCHHOLZ
Pearce Collection - 1912 Account of A Buchholz, Practical Gunmaker and General Locksmith, Hargreaves Street (opposite City Market).cottage, miners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PEARCE COLLECTION: ORDER TO ELDRIDGE & BURNET
Pearce Collection; Order to Eldridge & Burnet from A C King, Cycle and Motor Depot, St. Arnaud, 1912.business, retail, plumber, a. c king. st arnaud. -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - Reminiscences, Brereton, Mr, 1986
Mr Brereton's memories of life in Richmond and Canterbury from 1912 to 1986 when he died aged 96years.canterbury, brereton family, canterbury road, mont albert, gray's bakery, milton street, lifestyle, horse, horse drawn vehicles -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - History, Prizes & Documents
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Magazine Article, J.E. Barnes, Wattle Day Celebration - The First Excursion to the Picturesque Hurst’s-Bridge District; A few of the blossom gatherers; Table Talk, September 5, p23, 1912
The September 5, 1912 issue of Table Talk celebrated "Wattle Day" where new plantings are made of the national flower and featured images from both Melbourne as well as the first excursion to Hurstbridge. Those from Hurstbridge were photographed by notable WW1 photographer, J.E. Barnes. Also digitised and accessible via National Library of Australia Trove website - (1912, September 5). Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic. : 1885 - 1939), p. 23. Retrieved July 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page17413107 See an article on reflections about Wattle Day on page 29 - SOME REFLECTIONS UPON WATTLE DAY. (1912, September 5). Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic. : 1885 - 1939), p. 29. Retrieved July 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146180986 The inaugural Hurstbridge Wattle Day Festival was held Saturday, September 1, 1912 when a specially commissioned train brought 1,000 visitors to the district to enjoy the splendour of the wattle in bloom. “Melbourne’s first “Wattle Day” Campaign, the day when Australia’s national flower was to be all pervading in the streets of the metropolis, and sold in sprigs and bunches by hundred of lady volunteers, for purposes of charity, was not blessed with happy climatic conditions on Monday [2 Sep 1912]” - WATTLE DAY. (1912, September 7). Leader (Melbourne, Vic. : 1862 - 1918, 1935), p. 39. Retrieved July 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198116738 “In connection with Wattle Day celebrations a special train conveyed a thousand people to Hurst's-Bridge last Saturday afternoon [1 Sep 1912]. Lengthy reports of the excursion appeared in the daily papers last Monday. - WATTLE DAY. (1912, September 6). Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record (Vic. : 1902 - 1917), p. 2 (MORNING.). Retrieved July 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60656027 See a review of the excursion to Hurst’s-Bridge - HURST'S-BRIDGE EXCURSION. (1912, September 2). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 9. Retrieved July 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196255907 The excursion to Hurst’s-Bridge was considered such a success that the Railway department arranged to run another special train to the station on Saturday, October 5, 1912 - HURST'S-BRIDGE EXCURSION. (1912, October 2). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved July 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203325447Inaugural Hurstbridge Wattle Day Festival held 1 September 1912d3-class steam locomotive, hurstbridge wattle festival, special train, tait train, tourism, wattle day campaign, wattle day festival, david smyth collection -
Orbost & District Historical Society
drinking glasses, 1987
These drinking glasses were produced as souvenirs celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orbost High School. Two designs were produced for the occasion.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. These souvenir glasses are representative of its history.Two drinking glasses - clear with a gold rim around top The Orbost High School badge is printed on one side and the school motto on the opposite. A stylised print of the school front entrance is on another side, printed in blue.Orbost High School - Act Labores Iucundi 1912-1987orbost-high-school souvenir -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration, "Sturt Street Ballarat to-day", c1905/6
Set of two views from an illustrated publication on Ballarat. 1 - Illustration - "Sturt Street Ballarat to-day" looking east from the City Fire station along Sturt St with an ESCo tram eastbound. The destination sign is mounted on the dash panel indicating c1905/1906. In the view are Ballarat's Buildings, Mount Warrenheip, J Taylor Redhouse Bakery, and on the bottom edge a sign for Marshall's. 2 - Illustration - Post Office Ballarat, to-day - with an ESCo tram turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St North, with the Post Office in the view along with many pedestrians and some horse drawn vehicles. See also item 6245 for a postcard of the same view.Yields information about Ballarat and city views in 1905/1906.Illustration cut from a magazine or publication - set of two - back to backThe second image has "1912" in pencil along the bottom edge.ballarat, illustrations, sturt st, esco, post office, lydiard st nth -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Winslow Races 1912, Circa 1912
The Winslow races were held from approximately mid-19th century to around 1946. It began as a small picnic race club in Tobin’s paddock to a splendid race course on the property, “Green Hills” owned by Mr. John O’Keefe about one mile north of the Winslow township.. The annual meetings held on New Year’s Day drew crowds of seven to eight thousand people. This photo provides a snapshot of one of the most important and well patronised events in the district. It is a very clear photo, providing evidence of racing operations and fashion of the day. Black and white photograph framed in brown engraved frame with fawn mount. Depicts a gathering of people and horses at race meeting. Winslow New Year’s Day 1912 written in black ink in bottom left corner of mount. Photographer’s name “Jordan Warrnambool,” embossed on bottom right hand corner.winslow, winslow racing club, jordan photographers -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, Farnel's House Springhurst - Winter Time, 3/06/1912
Farnell Mardling is believed to have been a Councillor and Mayor of Rutherglen Borough, and was on the committee that was responsible for the building of the Common School in 1872. Persons identified in the photograph are: Back row (left to right): John Brennan (Father Jack - Redemptionist Order), John Mardling (Son of Farnel), Mary Anne Mardling (nee Hayes - sister of Catherine, wife of H.O.), Henry Oliver Mardling (Son of Farnel), William Mardling (Son of Farnel), James Mardling (Son of Farnel), Nell Mardling (Wife of William). Centre Row: Michael Brennan, Sophie Brennan (nee Mardling - daughter of Farnel, Wife of Michael Brennan), Farnel Mardling, Mary Mardling (nee Purtell, Wife of Farnel), Thomas Purtell Mardling (son of Farnel), Catherine Mardling (nee Hayes - Wife of T.P., sister of Mary Anne. Front row: Hynes Henry Mardling (Son of H.O. & M.A.), James Patrick Mardling (Son of H.O. & M.A.), Kathleen Mardling (Daughter of T.P. & Catherine), Thomas Mathew Mardling (Son of T.P. & Catherine, Wilfred Mardling (Son of T.P. & Catherine).Black and white photograph of a large family group, posing in front of a veranda with iron lace. Caption of separate piece of paper identifies the people in the photograph.Written at bottom of photo: "Photo. 2. Farnel's House, Springhurst" Written on the left of the caption: "Photo.2." At top of caption paper: "Winter time. 3rd June 1912" mardling family, brennan family, purtell family, john brennan, redemptionist order, john mardling, mary anne madling, henry oliver mardling, william mardling, james mardling, nell mardling, michael brennan, sophie brennan, farnel mardling, mary mardling, thomas purtell mardling, catherine mardling, hynes henry mardling, james patrick mardling, kathleen mardling, wilfred mardling, thomas mathew mardling, farnell mardling -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Flyer Team, c.1912
In 1903, an article in the Box Hill 'Reporter' noted that the Kew Flyer Cycle business had been started in 1893 by Harry F. Cooper, who was "the oldest cycle maker in the district". By 1903, the Kew Flyer business was located at 8 (later 14) Cotham Road where it was to remain an institution until its closure. Seven years later, W.D. Vaughan, in his 'Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria' (1910) wrote that: "Several cycling clubs have been born and died, suffering chiefly from the migration of the leading spirits in the organisations, but since 1900 the ‘Kew Flyer’ road race, instituted by Mr. H. F. Cooper, has been the cycling event of the year among local riders. It is run on the White Horse Road at Blackburn." Early newspaper reports record that distance of the Race was initially 10 miles but by 1906, the event was 15 miles, starting from the Travellers' Rest Hotel in Blackburn. Cooper's Kew Flyer business in Cotham Road introduced new technologies and models throughout its 56-years of operation. By 1908, it was claimed that the shop had been enlarged with new "workshops and [the] latest lathes and cycle building tools. [It] Is now one of the most up-to-date Cycle Works in Victoria". By the First World War, Cooper had expanded his business to include motorbikes with "Precision Engines". The Kew Flyer business and the annual road races continued through the War, even though a number of its staff left for the front. One of these was [Pte] Robert Charles Field Richardson, who joined the 6th Battalion, fought and was wounded at Gallipoli, and died of his wounds in a hospital in Alexandria, Egypt in 1915. In 1917, the death of Private H.S. Herbert was announced. He had been the winner of the Kew Flyer Cycle Road Race in 1913. He died in action in France, having fought at Gallipoli and in France at the Battle of Pozieres. The majority of bicycles advertised by Cooper were designed for men, although bikes for women and 'juveniles' were advertised as early as 1918, so they were probably manufactured throughout the period. Harry Cooper was to sell his Kew Flyer business in 1936, after 39 years of trading. The business he began continued until 1949.This is a very rare image [the location of the original is now unknown] of a Kew Flyer team. The photo was sourced and remained in the possession of the historian Dorothy Rogers, whose brother was an early member of staff in the firm. The photo is historically significant as it is the only known photograph of a Kew Flyer Team, and possibly the only known photo of Harry F. Cooper, the founder of the firm and a key figure in Victorian cycling history. Photograph, the first of two, of an earlier album photograph of the Kew Flyer Team in uniform with trainers and workers of the company. One of the men in the photograph is probably Harry Cooper, the proprietor of the Kew Flyer business in Cotham Road, Kew. Harry Cooper was the sponsor of one of the best known trader cycle races in Melbourne. The photograph remained in the possession of the Rogers family until its donation to the Society by John Rogers in 2015.Handwritten annotation by the historian Dorothy Rogers on reverse: "Kew Flyer Team about 1912-13. Coopers Cycle Shop Cotham Rd opp. Kew Post Office".kew flyer, harry f cooper, trader bike races - victoria - kew, kew flyer team -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CIRCA 1912
PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN APPROXIMATELY 1912, BUILLDINGS INCLUDE ALBERT HOTEL; OLIVER'S BOOTMAKER; A POLLERD; TELEGRAPH HOTEL..1 SEPIA POSTCARD OF BAILEY STREET, CLUNES BETWEEN SERVICE STREET AND GOVERNMENT BRIDGE. INCLUDING TELEGRAPH HOTEL .2 BLACK AND WHITE REPRODUCTION OF THE ABOVE PRINTED ON MATTE PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPERlocal history, photography, photographs, shops- oliver's boot maker, a. pollerd., hotels