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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, Plan of the Zoological and Acclimatisation Society of Victoria, Royal Park, Melbourne, c. 1884
Copy of plan held at the State Library of Victoria surveyed by G. Purchas, possibly 1884. Possibly based on the winning competition entry by Alfred Lynch 1861 (See B17.0076). Also see B18.0030 Plan drawn by Caroline Le Souef.caroline le souef, alfred lynch, zoological and acclimatisation society of victoria, royal park, g. purchas -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from S. D. Arthur to Court King of the Forest declaring himself off the Sick fund of the Court as he is able to work. Dated July 17 1865. Signed by S. D. Arthur and H. L. Atkinson, MD.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, s d arthur, h l atkinson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VIEW OF TENT TOWN FROM THE TOP OF BIG HILL: BENDIGO
View of tent-town from the top of Big Hill, Bendigo (untitled?) c 1858-1861 by Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky. Pencil on paper, unsigned. Provenance: from Waikato Art Museum, New Zealand (1978) - attached correspondence for details.bendigo, streetscape, big hill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - BENDIGO UNITED CRICKET CLUB COLLECTION: LETTERHEAD
Club letterhead glued to cardboard. The Club logo in red and white at top centre, on both side red lines (3x3). Underneath in red lettering "Bendigo United Cricket Club". under again in red lettering "Originated 1853" - "Established 1861"clubs, cricket, bendigo united cricket club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - THEATRES COLLECTION: THE THEATRE ROYAL
Bendigo Advertiser from Tuesday, September 16, 2003. Article titled: theatres thrived in 1860' with two pictures, one of the declaration of the poll at the Town Hall, Sandhurst on August 13, 1861 and the other of the Theatre Royal (now the Shamrock Hotel) in 1860.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, theatre royal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - R A ANDERSON COLLECTION: MUIOOF VERANDAH RESTORATION
Black and white photograph of M. U. I. O. O.F Hall Eaglehawk showing original verandah. Ornate iron lacework in centre of verandah with 'MUIOOF Hall' embedded. The words '1861' and '1961' are written on verandah on either side of the central lacework. photograph, building, m.u.i.o.o hall -
Unions Ballarat
Abraham Lincoln (Don Woodward Collection), Foster, Ernest, 5th edition - 1893?
A biography of Abraham Lincoln from boyhood to assassination (1809-1865). Lincoln was a lawyer and politician who served as the sixteenth president of the USA. He was assassinated in 1865.History and politics - USA. Biographical interest - Abraham Lincoln.Book; 128 pages. Cover: light brown background; red embellishments; black lettering; title.Black ink, "??? Combs?, from his father, 14th July 1909". Pencil, "Bob Tarrant, 1927".btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, lincoln, abraham, presidents - united states, politics and government - usa, biography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter written on white paper and dated Oct 31 1865 from Richd Goss, CR. Letter gives instructions as to payment and deductions per week for Bro W. Salter untill declared of the funds. Signed Carl Mueller across the letter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court foresters home, court king of the forest, richd goss, carl mueller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION - BOROUGH OF EAGLEHAWK RATE BOOK 1865, 1996
Borough of Eaglehawk Rate Book 1865 (1996) compiled by Noelene Wild. Eaglehawk Heritage Society Inc. Printed on paper with card cover, stapled with black spine tape. 48 pages. Marks: "German Heritage Society Bendigo Inc." stampeaglehawk, history, rates -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter written on blue paper, dated August 23rd 1865? Writer claims to have the charge referred to the Arbitration Committee for Investigation and Settlement. A charge was made against him regarding the funds of the Order while he was Trustee of the Court. Signature illegible.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, bro neal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: DOCTOR'S CERTIFICATE
Blue Doctor's Certificate dated July? 3 1865 certifying that Charles Kalynack of Sandhurst was unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson, Court Surgeon. Printed by Bro. Clarke, Printer, 84, Moor Street, Fitzroy.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, charles kalynack, h l atkinson, bro clarke -
Stratford and District Historical Society
Tramp Art Frame
5/11/2009 recent edition of "Collectors" on ABC TV identified this genre, where silverpaper was placed behind degraded pictures in "craft" frames, as a form of Tramp ArtColoured print George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary in mosaic frame. Frame has been overlaid with putty, painted gold, with pieces of broken china pressed into putty. Silverpaper has been placed behind degraded areas of paper.craft -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History buffs cheery as old school revived, 2001
Burwood State school, built 1865.Burwood State school, built 1865, abandoned and left derelict for a decade is about to become headquarters for the Victorian Association of School Councils. Box Hill Historical Society began to lobby for funding in 1995 to have the building restored and put to community use.Burwood State school, built 1865.primary schools, burwood primary school, no 461, victorian association of school councils, box hill historical society -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Buildings, SPJC, Artworks, Griffin (0)
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - QC BINKS COLLECTION: TOKEN ROBERT HYDE & CO MARINE COIN
A coin that was issued by a Melbourne Marine store. Description by the Museums Victoria website. "Copper Halfpenny Token, minted by Heaton & Sons of Birmingham, circa 1861. Issued by Robert Hyde & Co, Marine Store, Melbourne. Hyde's Marine Store was listed in a Melbourne directory for the first time in 1862. Between 1863 and 1865 he was listed as being in a partnership with Richard Hodgson (Hyde, Hodgson & Co.). In 1868 his Marine Store became a Rag Merchant's business, before becoming a Marine Store for 1869 and 1870. The firm's principal business was dealing in second hand and scrap goods. Physical Description A round copper token (28 mm diameter) giving the name address and business of the issuer: Robert Hyde & Co. Melbourne. General Marine Store. On the reverse a coat of arms consisting of a central shield below a Rising Sun supported by an emu at left and kangaroo at right all resting on a ribbon with the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA. The shield is quartered and contains: upper left - a golden fleece; upper right - a three-masted sailing ship; lower left - a bull standing facing left; lower right an anchor. Around above, PEACE & PLENTY; below, the date of issue, 1861."bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, robert hyde, marine store. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - Back to Marong Celebrations, c1960-1963
Marong was first incorporated as a road district on 27 August 1861, and became a shire on 23 December 1864. On 1 October 1915, the Borough of Raywood, which was gazetted on 17 January 1865 on 23.31 square kilometres (9.00 sq mi) of land 28 kilometres (17 mi) north of Bendigo,[2] was united with Marong. On 1 October 1990, the Shire of Marong became a rural city, under the Local Government Act 1989. On 7 April 1994, the Rural City of Marong was abolished, and along with the City of Bendigo, the Borough of Eaglehawk and the Shires of Huntly and Strathfieldsaye, was merged into the newly created City of Greater BendigoTwelve slides taken for the Back to Marong celebration about 1960-63 possibly at the Marong Recreation (Football) ground. Slides include a float with members of the marong tennis club, a family group, a float depicting old school days, horse and carts, ladies and men dressed in period costumes and Miss 'Golden North'.history, bendigo, back to marong, city of greater bendigo, rural city of marong, marong tennis club, carl tracey collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTENARY DINNER - AMALGAMATED ENGINEERING UNION (BENDIGO BRANCH), 1965
Centenary Dinner - Amalgamated Engineering Union (Bendigo Branch) 1865 1965. Held at Unity Hall, Bendigo 26/11/1965. Menu, Toast List and Brief History of AEU, Bendigo Branch. Last page blank for autographs. Printer: Bolton Bros.organization, society, bendigo society -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
William Bennett (Corporal) served in the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Rangers 2nd Battalion Ballarat, Clunes detachment, he won marksmanship awards in 1867, 1968, 1869, 1871. .1 Black and white photograph of William Bennett in army uniform, sabre in left hand, walking stick in right. .2 Black and white photograph of R K Paul, seated.1 On reverse; J R Tanner Clunes, William Bennett .2 R K Paul March 12th 1865 , to his sincere friend W Bennettwilliam bennett, r k paull, j r tanner photographer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - OLD BENDIGO GAOL, 27 March 1938
Photographs, Old Bendigo Gaol,one is black and white and is taken behind some posts on the eastern side of the building, the other is taken further away in sepia tonings sam e as b&w . SUN: 27 March 1938. The Gaol was built in 1861(not1877)photograph, building, bendigo gaol -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Burwood East Primary School
History of the school, from its start in 1861 to its recent upgrade of 1996.History of the school, from its start in 1861 to its recent upgrade of 1996. With brief description of Tally Ho Inn and nearby blacksmith; Photocopied 'Certificate of Sufficient Education' 1875; Photocopied Note of Admission 1887; 1909 Department of Education Curriculum advice letterHistory of the school, from its start in 1861 to its recent upgrade of 1996.tainton, william richard, burwood east primary school no. 454, burt, william, tweedie, james marshall, narmara primary school burwood east, parsons, william, mcclelland, thomas robert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TOWN HALL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Town Hall: Eaglehawk, circa 1900. Although an estimate of 1000 pounds to build the town hall was given by the town clerk it was not until May, 1864, that building commenced. The hall was opened in 1865. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HUSTLERS REEF - NOTES ON HUSTLERS REEF
Notes written in red pen: Ref: B. M. L Hustlers Reef No 1 Page 269. Ironbark Co. 200'. 1857 -'64. (Latham & Watson's Trib. Working Party - see Eclipse Co 28 - 2 - 1865. 200' 1857 - 1859.mining, parish map, hustler's reef, hustlers reef, hustlers reef no 1, ironbark co., latham & watson's trib., eclipse co. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Dinah Higham, "Dazzle Flash . the Account of an Exile", 1997
Dinah Higham, great-great-granddaughter of James, put this book together after much research by her father (in New Zealand where the family now lives)28 pages in newspaper format originally published Feb 1997. This book gives an account of the life of James Higham, his background and particularly his life in Australia after banishment from England, 1865 to 1875, as a reporter on local papers. .01 is in A4 sizefamilies, publishing, newspapers, james higham, the record, the sandridge reporter and hobsons bay advertiser, the telegraph and st kilda, prahran and south yarra guardian, borough of sandridge -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Dinah Higham, "Dazzle Flash . the Account of an Exile", 1997
Dinah Higham, great-great-granddaughter of James, put this book together after much research by her father (in New Zealand where the family now lives)28 pages in newspaper format originally published Feb 1997. This book gives an account of the life of James Higham, his background and particularly his life in Australia after banishment from England, 1865 to 1875, as a reporter on local papers. .02 is A3 sizefamilies, publishing, newspapers, james higham, the record, the sandridge reporter and hobsons bay advertiser, the telegraph and st kilda, prahran and south yarra guardian, borough of sandridge -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed certificate, 1945
Certificates such as these were given to the families of service-men killed while serving overseas. They were often given out at the welcome home ceremonies for returned men. The returned men received a certificate of appreciation while those for the deceased were given to their families.Jack Birrell was a local lad.... unfinished.Black framed certificate "Black timber framed print with glass – Picture of ship, cannon and plane at top between two Australian Flags with the Kyneton Shire Logo.( Established 1865) Signed by the President under seal with the Australian Commonwealth Military forces emblem at the bottom.enscribed as follows: Presented to Jack Birrell He made the supreme sacrifice By the President, Councillors and Citizens of the Shire of Kyneton In appreciation of His response to the call of the empire by Voluntarily enlisting for active Service overseas. Given under the common seal of the Shire of Kyneton by the President, Councillors and Citizens of this sixth day of September 1945. Signed President W L Hooppell Secretary Swanson "jack birrell -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Theo Dunstan, Aug. 1971
35mm slide, square format mounted in a "Kodak " cardboard slide mount with Kodak logos and printing of the SEC shed staff in front of the depot shortly before the closure of the tramway system. Underexposed photo. Standing in front of No. 33. From matching names and faces on Reg. Item 1861 Back row from left - S. Lakey, W. Trusler, N.Lorensini, A.Donaschenz Front row from left - G. Gray, B. Peart, W. Kell. See also Reg Item 1861 for a black and white photo and 1862 for the listing. Taken 23/8/1971 - the last Sunday of full operations? Has date of "Sep 71" and "11" stamped onto the slide.tramways, trams, crews, ballarat, sec crews, personnel, staff photo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Williams Studios and Ballarat, 1971
Black and white photograph, mounted onto heavy stippled card of the SEC Ballarat tram crews shortly before the closure of the tramway system in front of the depot building with three tramcars behind. Has a printed list of all employees or staff underneath. Titled "Ballarat Tramways Employees 1971". Photograph on light stipple paper. Features 61 personnel but only 60 apparently named. Photograph by Williams Studios, Ballarat. 2931.1 - Photograph 2931.2 - backing sheet Note this item has become separated from its backing sheet and has been maintained as such to enable scanning etc. in detail. See also Reg. Item 1862 and 1861 for another photograph/list of the same group showing trams on the sides and the whole depot front. Reg. Item 1861, another copy of the same photograph, but with some looking at different direction in particular the 7th person from left, row three who is looking down in the photograph of Reg. Item 1861 but looking up in Reg. Item 2931. 2931.2 - has name "R. Hall" ink in top left hand corner.tramways, trams, ballarat, sec crews, personnel, staff photo -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Burwood East State School No. 454, 1969
First School Established 1861, a non vested school Harkaway No. 184 on the present school site opened with twenty pupils who paid a fee of 6d a week. Changed name to Common School No. 454 in 1864 and became No. 454 Burwood East State School on 1902.burwood east state school no. 454, harkaway school, tally ho, wood, helen e., bennett, r.h. -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Work on paper - The Devil's Punchbowl near Mt Schanck, George French Angas
Near Mt Schanck 1822-1861Hand coloured Lithograph -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Three pieces of paper glued together. Blue Doctor's Certificate, dated August 24/65 certifying that William Schlemme was unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. The second is a declaration by William Schlemme declared himself on the funds of the Court as he was unable to follow his usual occupation. Signed by William Schlemme and dated August 24/1865. The third is a declaration by William Schlemme that he declared himself off the funds of the Court as he was able to follow his usual occupation Signed by William Schlemme and dated Sept. 2nd 1865. also signed by H. L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, william schlemme, h l atkinson