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Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Edward Street, 4, Elsternwick
... . Includes a list of residents and a brief history of the house. Also... of residents and a brief history of the house. Also includes a page ...Copy of Brighton Historical Society’s reports dated February 7, 1989 on the house of 4 Edward Street, Elsternwick. Includes a list of residents and a brief history of the house. Also includes a page of unsigned, handwritten research notes.castle george, povey frederick g., grigg thomas, russell george, taylor charles h., taylor annie l., mills m., kidd lesley, mitchell wilfred h., williams frederick, thompson james, devlin oliver o., ladgrove ethel, woolley allan r., stutterd rupert d., phillips j. e., arnett george, fisher g. d., evans g., perry bowker, perry m. g., staff h. c., morton street, terrace houses, world war 1939-1945, bullock hilary, landells rosalind, depression 1890s, depression 1929-1939, elsternwick, edward street -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Merton Ville
... brief history on Merton Ville property its residents... and handwritten notes correspondence offering brief history on Merton ...Carbon copy and handwritten notes correspondence offering brief history on Merton Ville property its residents and possible reason and explanation for naming of Malakoff Street. Researched by Brighton Historical Society dated 11/4/1989.merton ville, malakoff street, caulfield north, wilberforce james sir, williams henry, willis frederick, simonson sarah mrs, hall henry k, mcalister henry, mcalister al mrs, bourke michael, ahearne maurice, watt aj, manion av, bullock hilary, landells rosalind, house names, wicks one -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Article, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "How our Tramways Developed", 1962
... Provides a brief history of public transport services... Provides a brief history of public transport services in Melbourne ...Provides a brief history of public transport services in Melbourne - omnibus, cable, horse and electric tramways. Includes the Tramway Trusts, the formation of the MMTB, Preston Workshops, the W class tramcar. Gives figures for 30-6-1962. Yields a brief history of public transport in Melbourne, prepared by the MMTB 1962Three A4 photocopied pages with an article prepared by the MMTB titled - "How our Tramways Developed"tramcars, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, planning, history, melbourne -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, From "White Knowle" to "Pumpkin Point", 2004
... . There is a brief history of the Nixons in 1593 - the earliest records.... generations of Nixons in Australia. There is a brief history ...Peter Nixon, the author of this book, grew up on the family farm on the Snowy River. He entered Federal Parliament in 1961 as the Member for Gippsland, holding various portfolios before retiring in 1983. The Nixon family has been in the Orbost district since 1885.This book records the history of the Nixon family and its association with Orbost.A book, titled From White Knowle to Pumpkin Point, the Nixons from 1593. On the cover is a coloured photograph of Pumpkin Point, taken by Peter Nixon, the author. There is a b/w photograph of James Nixon, with the caption, James Nixon 1832-1899 and Family, beneath it. The book is a compilation of stories and b/w photographs of the the first three generations of Nixons in Australia. There is a brief history of the Nixons in 1593 - the earliest records.2136.1 has "With compliments Peter Nixon 6/7/04" inside.nixon-family orbost-history nixon-james pumpkin-point snowy-river -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tramway Society celebrates", 26/09/1992
... years on 26/9/1992. Gives a brief history of the BTPS from... on 26/9/1992. Gives a brief history of the BTPS from formation ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 26/9/1992, titled "Tramway Society celebrates" about the BTPS celebrating 21 years on 26/9/1992. Gives a brief history of the BTPS from formation to opening the tramway on 1/2/1975. Has advertisements from J.B. Cameron, Harris House of Photography and the SEC congratulating the BTPS. Also in an advertisement form is the details of the programme for the day. Date of item in pencil on the bottom edge "Courier 26/9/1992".btps, 21st anniversary -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative Object - China Cup, Mt Atken Estates, "Kew Tram Depot 75th Celebrations 1991", 1991
... inside with the destination of Kew Depot. Has a brief history... with the destination of Kew Depot. Has a brief history of the Kew Tram depot ...Cream China cup with cream handle with a line drawing in brown of the outer part of the PMTT logo with an A class tram inside with the destination of Kew Depot. Has a brief history of the Kew Tram depot, its place in Melbourne's public transport and that it is an A Class depot. Has the manufacturers detail on the base of the cup - "National Ceramics Australia 03-5552777" on the base. Made to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Malvern Depot - 1991.trams, tramways, crockery, kew depot, pmtt, anniversary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - GOLDEN SQUARE P.S. LAUREL ST. 1189 COLLECTION: CENTENARY OF FEDERATION MEDALLION
... of Australia has a star on it. The back of the card has a brief... a brief history and the front has a rainbow colour and the title ...Eleven Centenary of Federation Medallions - For Primary School Students. The medallion is gold coloured with: Australia It's What We Make It and six people moving objects on one side and a rough sketch map of Australia 1901 - 2001 and 'One Hundred Years of Federation' on the other. The end of the line drawing of Australia has a star on it. The back of the card has a brief history and the front has a rainbow colour and the title and dates.Medallion designed by John Skillington and produced buy the Royal Australian Mint.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school 1189 collection - centenary of federation medallion - for primary school students, john skillington, royal australian mint -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - THE BROOK AND ANDERSON FORTUNA COLLECTION: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN SURVEY CORPS 1915-1965
... , after a brief history of the Royal Australian Survey corps... the Jubilee year, after a brief history of the Royal Australian Survey ...Small booklet titled: the Australian Survey Corps 1915-1965. On the black and white cover a picture of the entry gate at Fortuna villa. On the first page a welcome to the open day at AHQ Svy Regt on Sunday 14 November, 1965 to mark the Jubilee year, after a brief history of the Royal Australian Survey corps and of Fortuna villa, the booklet list all the personnel, black and white photos of Fortuna are included.military, world war 2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - VICTORIA HILL - VICTORIA HILL WORKING BEE
... and the children holding signs. Article also gives a very brief history.... Article also gives a very brief history of the Hill. Newspaper ...Newspaper cutting with a photo of a working bee at the Victoria Hill site dated Tuesday, April 6, 1971. Members of Rotary, assisted by other service clubs, have cleaned up the whole area and are placing signs which explain the various mining sites on the hill. The photo shows a bulldozer pushing dirt, a group of men and the children holding signs. Article also gives a very brief history of the Hill.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, victoria hill, victoria hill, victoria hill working bee, south bendigo rotary club, victoria quartz mine, theodore ballerstedt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INNER WHEEL CLUB SOUTH BENDIGO COLLECTION: LETTER FROM JAN GROSE
... on it. Mentioned in the letter is a brief history of the Flame...' painted on it. Mentioned in the letter is a brief history ...Letter, dated 6 December 2016 to the Bendigo Historical Society from Jan Grose in reference to her donation of a framed ceramic plate with the 'Flame of Friendship' painted on it. Mentioned in the letter is a brief history of the Flame of Friendship. Also mentioned in the letter is Jan has enclosed her Mother's Eulogy as presented by her on the day of her funeral and also enclosed the Eulogy given by The Inner Wheel of Bendigo South.bendigo, clubs, inner wheel club south bendigo, inner wheel club south bendigo: letter from jan grose, mrs heather mcleod, mrs elsie twitt, flame of friendship -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Souvenir : Heidelberg Old and New 1860-1933, 1860-1933
... Relief Organisation' this booklet gives a brief history of some... Relief Organisation' this booklet gives a brief history of some ...Originally written in 1933 for the 'Shire of Heidelberg Relief Organisation' this booklet gives a brief history of some areas within the municipality, including St Helena and Greensborough. A list of some pioneers is included. Contains advertisements from local businesses.A snapshot of the Heidelberg municipality in the 1930s.Photocopy of booklet. 32 pages, black and white illustrations.heidelberg, greensborough, st helena -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Brighton Cemetery, North Road, Caulfield South
... of the architectural features and a brief history of the building and two... a description of the architectural features and a brief history ...Photocopy of the entry in the Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward dated 01/1995, for the Brighton Cemetery, former sexton’s quarters and offices. The study includes a description of the architectural features and a brief history of the building and two photographs of the building exterior.brighton cemetery, north road, ward andrew, cemeteries, graveyards, brighton cemetery trust, architectural styles, architectural features, roofs, brick houses, official buildings, caulfield south -
St Kilda Historical Society
Document - Booklet, City of St Kilda 1857-1957, 1957
... . Contains a brief history and black and white photographs.... Contains a brief history and black and white photographs ...Produced to commemorate 100 years of council meetings. Contains a brief history and black and white photographs of the first Mayor (Benjamin Cowderoy), the minutes of the first meeting in 1857, St Kilda Junction in 1857, and the City Hall at the time of publication. Multi-paged booklet of yellow paper printed in black. Stapled.,city of st kilda, city of st kilda centenary -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Monkleigh, Gladstone Parade, 12, Elsternwick
... . Gives a brief history of land owners and occupants of Monkleigh... October, 1994. Gives a brief history of land owners and occupants ...Three items aout this property:1/Copy of pages from Andrew Wards, Caulfield Conservation study document dated October, 1994. Gives a brief history of land owners and occupants of Monkleigh and copy of photo dated October, 1994. The document includes a brief history and a description of the house features. 2/Hand written research by Claire Barton taken from 'Trove' regarding former resident of 'Monkleigh' who went to World War One. 3/Printout dated 18/02/2014 from Roll of Honour - Charles Clifton Elliott with location of his name at theralian War Memorial.elsternwick, hume lucy, kooyong park estate, gladstone parade, gladstone road, carlingford street, ellis jabez, webster joseph, wimberley colin, vale chas., judge g.t., ward andrew, architectural styles, victorian style, architectural features, monkleigh, elliot charles clifton, elliott charles clifton, elliot e b mrs, elliott e b mrs, house names, station managers, world war 1914-1918 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Outline history of Blackburn Mitcham Film Society, 1970
... Brief outline of the history of the Blackburn Mitcham Film... Mitcham Film Society Brief outline of the history of the Blackburn ...Brief outline of the history of the Blackburn Mitcham Film SocietyBrief outline of the history of the Blackburn Mitcham Film SocietyBrief outline of the history of the Blackburn Mitcham Film Societyblackburn mitcham film society, history -
National Wool Museum
Book, The Guthrie Corriedale Stud
... "Brief History and Performances of the Guthrie Corriedale...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Book The Guthrie Corriedale Stud "Brief History ..."Brief History and Performances of the Guthrie Corriedale Stud; an established breed of just on 70 years and a few facts concerning the corriedale breed of sheep" 1948." Gives a history, overview of the operations, testimonials etc for the Corriedale Stud run by the Guthrie family.corriedale sheep, j.f. guthrie (corriedale) pty ltd, guthrie, senator james francis c.b.e. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, The Eltham Society, 1998
... Town Sign, Passey Place, London Brief history of the origins... Brief history of the origins of Eltham, England. Description ...Information about and from Eltham England. Postcard: Eltham Town Sign, Passey Place, London Brief history of the origins of Eltham, England. Description of "the gavel and stand", object which the Society donated to EDHS Newsletter No 132, May 19982 Pages. I booklet newsletter. 26 pages. I postcard HG Booklet 31eltham society (london), harry gilham collection, gavel -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Shoobra Road, 88, Elsternwick
... surrounding Shoobra Road, and brief history of area. Gives listings... Shoobra Road, and brief history of area. Gives listings of owners ...This file contains one item: 1/Typed history of streets surrounding Shoobra Road, and brief history of area. Gives listings of owners of property from Brighton Historical Society researchers. Handwritten working notes also of same details.shoobra road, elsternwick, gisbourne street, glen huntly road, railway crescent, gladstone parade, ‘cavers carre’, riddell john carre (mla), riddell walter carre, riddell crescent, orrong road, riddell parade, brook samuel, morris albert e., moreland elizabeth mrs., scott w. thomas, burn mrs., lewis kenneth, bullock hilary, londells rosemary -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Athole, Poplar Grove, 18, Carnegie
... in 01/1995. Article includes a description, brief history, state... in 01/1995. Article includes a description, brief history, state ...3 page photocopy of an article on Athole, Poplar Grove, 18, Carnegie, from the Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward in 01/1995. Article includes a description, brief history, state of significance of Athole, poor quality photography and a bibliography.carnegie, poplar grove, athole, kelleher john thomas, rosstown swamp, market gardens, mackay richard, fish kareen, strathnaver estate, land subdivision, architects, brick houses, stables, greenhouses, architectural styles, architectural features -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet (4 copies), A Beginner's Guide to the Weapons of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps, 1970's
... A soft covered booklet, stapled, giving a brief description... History Room Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Booklet (4 copies ...A soft covered booklet, stapled, giving a brief description and history of the weapons used by the Australian Infantryinfantry weapons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - AATTV CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, Post vietnam
... Details a brief history of the Australian Army Training... is brown stained wood. Details a brief history of the Australian ...Details a brief history of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, reason for the award of the South Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. AATTV was the highest decorated Unit in the Australian Army during Vietnam being awarded among others 4 Victoria Crosses.Famed certificate for Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation. Award given to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. Frame is brown stained wood.cross of gallantry, aattv, vietnam -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Mystery Shrouds Our National Gallery, 1971
... A brief history of the National Gallery of Australia... Typewritten, (p/copy), quarto, 9 pages A brief history of the National ...A brief history of the National Gallery of Australia, including the design competition, designs, location, collaboration of the chosen architect (Colin Madigan of Edwards, Madigan and Torzillo) with the gallery director, James Sweeney, approval by relevant statutory bodies, and the political upheaval that stalled progress.Original manuscript of an article published as ‘What’s become of our new gallery?' in "The Sunday Australian", 11.04.1971.Typewritten, (p/copy), quarto, 9 pagesnational gallery of australia, colin madigan, edwards, madigan and torzillo, james sweeney, art gallery design, canberra, robin boyd, manuscript -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, FAIRFAX
... THE AGE ARTICLE, FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER 1994, GIVING BRIEF.... THE AGE ARTICLE, FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER 1994, GIVING BRIEF HISTORY ...THE AGE ARTICLE, FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER 1994, GIVING BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SWALLOW & ARIELL FACTORY AT PORT MELBOURNE, WHEN THE BUILDING WAS DEMOLISHED. THE PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW "TOMMY SWALLOW", PRICE LISTS FROM UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE ARCHIVES, TOGETHER WITH DEMOLITION PHOTOGRAPH.NEWSPAPER ARTICLE REGARDING SWALLOW & ARIELL LTD.local history, document, newspaper cutting -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Victorian Municipal Directory and Gazetteer: and also Commonwealth Guide and the water Supply records for 1936, 1936
... brief history, parishes, political boundaries and names... about the Shire including brief history, parishes, political ...Includes municipal information about the Shire including brief history, parishes, political boundaries and names of representatives, statistics, Councilors, Officers, names of places and descriptions. Also includes part one for Euroa Shire and last page for Shire of East Lodden.3 pages. Photocopy relating to Eltham Shire. Includes title page and pages 568-571.HG Booklet 25harry gilham collection, councilors, directory, towns, 1936, shire of eltham -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - PTC, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "100 years of Melbourne Trams", 1985
... . Gives a brief history of Melbourne cable trams, horse trams... a brief history of Melbourne cable trams, horse trams, first ...Produced to celebrate 100 years of trams in Melbourne. Gives a brief history of Melbourne cable trams, horse trams, first electric trams, the MMTB, Rolling stock and the transition to the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Printed under the Public Transport Corporation logo.Yields information about the history of Melbourne's trams.Four page A4, folded A3 printed two colours, on gloss paper.melbourne, public transport, tramways, history, cable trams, mmtb, the met -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Report: Preston Tech 'Bursting at the Seams' [1978]
... at the Seams’'. It includes: History of PTS [1969]; Brief history... [1969]; Brief history of the Preston Technical College 30 ...An A4 size spiral bound report 'Preston Tech ‘Bursting at the Seams’'. It includes: History of PTS [1969]; Brief history of the Preston Technical College 30 September 1964; Preston College of TAFE 1937-1987, 1988; Preliminary report on planning the Resource Centre at Preston Technical College by Librarian P.Stewart October 1974; Preston Institute of Technology: is the time ripe for a resource centre? report by A.Wesson, June 1974.preston technical college, preston institute of technology, resource centre, reports, nmit -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Back to Warrnambool Souvenir program, 1934
... a brief history of the city, the program for the week and words... of the Hopkins Falls. The inside four pages contain a brief history ...This program provides information for the week of festivities in 1934The Back to celebrations were an important event on the social calendar and this program gives an insight into the kinds of events which were prevalent during the early to mid 20th century. White cover printed in dark blue with red and green accents. Picture of Warrnambool main beach centre front. Back cover is in black and white, Black text at the top reads Warrnambool the Capital City of the West—The city Beautiful. Underneath is a large photo of the Hopkins Falls. The inside four pages contain a brief history of the city, the program for the week and words of the song Back to Warrnambool. A map is on the inside back cover.Particulars supplied by the W’bool Progress Association.warrnambool, back to warrnambool, 1934 official program, reg. a. a. stoneham., reginald alberto agrati stoneham, 1934, program, programme -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Country Women's Association
... includes a brief history of local branches./article, "Women... containing items pertaining to the history of the CWA ...Information folder containing items pertaining to the history of the CWA in the Dandenong Ranges. Contents:/Official publication of CWA, February 1994, Vol. 40, No. 1, including article "Dandenong Ranges Half-Yearly Conference" by Althea Meredith, which includes a brief history of local branches./article, "Women of action made history in the Dandenongs" by Heather Ronald, from "Victorian Country Woman" October 2000, Vol. 46, No. 9. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INVITATION TO THE LAUNCH OF 'THE END OF AN ERA', WILLIAM PERRY AUTHOR, 18/11/1995
... has a brief history on William Perry.... Bendigo historian Mr Frank Cusack. Invitation also has a brief ...Invitation printed on heavy yellow paper inviting Miss P. Toy and interested family and friends to the posthumous launch of 'The End of an Era' by the late William Perry. The launch took place at 12 noon, Saturday 18 November 1995 at the former California Gully Methodist Church, Esler Street, California Gully, by well known Bendigo historian Mr Frank Cusack. Invitation also has a brief history on William Perry.document, invitations, book launch, document, invitation to the launch of 'the end of an era', william perry, sam bartlett, south new moon mine, jack perry, gwen walls, bendigo railway workshops, bendigo training prison, rifle club, bendigo field naturalists', 'tales of the whipstick', 'the end of an era', miss p toy, mr frank cusack, jason conn -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, No. 3, September 1978
... of Montmorency • New members • A brief history of the Bonds Road area... local history • History of Montmorency • New members • A brief ...Contents: • September meeting • Society excursion – Folk and Old Trades Museum • Recent activities • Eltham Community Festival • Local newspapers • Some very local history • History of Montmorency • New members • A brief history of the Bonds Road area, Lower Plenty The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society