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Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Toorloo Arm Sea Scouts, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/01/1991 12:00:00 AM
Toorloo Arm Sea Scouts leader Stephen Walker and Vera May at Nyerimilang Homstead Kalimna West VictoriaColour photograph of Toorloo Arm Sea Scouts leader Stephen Walker and Vera May at Nyerimilang Homstead Kalimna West Victoriaboy scouts, clubs -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photographs - black and white, Ballarat College of Advanced Education, Aerial views of the Mt Helen campus from the north, not dated
2 black and white aerial photographs .1) Aerial view of Mt Helen campus from the north .2) Aerial view from the northmount helen campus, mount helen campus aerial, student residences -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Alone in West Africa by Mary Gaunt, Printed 1912
“Alone in West Africa” is one of a number of works written by Mary Gaunt. Her other works include, A Woman in China, The End of the Earth, Kirkhams Find, The Moving Finger and Deadman’s. Mary was born at Indigo near Chiltern in 1862 and lived for many years in Ballarat where her father W.H. Gaunt was gold commissioner and later a judge. The original Gaunt family home was converted into St Patrick’s College. She married Dr Lindsay Miller and moved to Warrnambool and after his death in 1899 she embarked on her travels which took her to many parts of the world. She died in Cannes, France in January 1942. Mary Gaunt wrote over 25 novels, numerous travel books and many stories and articles. She had a strong link with Warrnambool and details of the district are included among her writings. She also wrote regularly in the early 1900’s for the Times in London on women issues. She was an independent thinker and worker. Apart from the text of “Alone in West Africa,” the work contains 97 black and white photographs which Mary had taken and developed herself. These photos are a significant view of aspects of life in Africa at that timeDark blue cover with gold text. Title, “Alone in West Africa” with sketch of two children in the centre, with Mary Gaunt underneath. The back cover has an embossed letter “L”. Inside the front cover is a rough sketch of the author’s route of the French Ivory Coast. It contains a number of black and white plates and index. 399 pages.T Werner Laurie on bottom of spine. Black and white photograph of author with autograph underneath. T Werner Laurie Clifford’s Inn London. Acknowledgements included in the dedication , Sir Charles Lucas, Sir George Denton, Elder Dempster and Co. Messrs. Swanzy and Co.,gaunt, mary gaunt, alone in west africa, french ivory coast 1912 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Codling Collection 01 - High Street West, Tower Place, 1970s
Miss Olive Codling was a Foundation Member and a Life Member of the Wodonga Historical Society. Many of her prize-winning photos are held in the Society Collection. She also held a range of roles and committee positions in a wide range of Wodonga community organisations. These included the Horticultural Society, the Wodonga Arts Council, the Wodonga Camera Club and the Wodonga Lapidary Club. This photo collection is significant as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the 20th century.High Street West, Tower Place on the left and Highpoint on the right. Tower Place was built by Arthur Dunstan, owner of A. Dunstan & Sons Hardware and timber mills. Businesses shown include Wodonga Warehouse Centre, Highpoint Furniture, Rob Lacey Photography, Vid Hire, East West Airlines and Retravision.On sign above building "Tower Place", on front of building on left "WODONGA WAREHOUSE CENTRE"wodonga businesses, high st wodonga, tower place, highpoint wodonga -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945 ARMY South-West Pacific Area First Year - Kokoda to Wau. Author Dudley McCarthy, First Published in 1959
WWII Kokoda to Way Australia at War 1939-1945 List of events ARMY Historical Record of Kokoda to Way.Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - South-West Pacific Area First Year - Kokoda to War Maps, Illustrations and PhotographsAustralian War Memorialkokoda, milne bay, kanga force, ioribaiwa, eora creek, buna, gona, sanananda track, wau, blamey, general mac arthur, minister forde, owen stanley's, ower's corner, native carriers fuzzy wuzzies -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph-B&W, Joan Walker, East Ringwood 2000-Shops in Railway Avenue looking South West, 2000
East Ringwood 2000-Shops in Railway Avenue looking South West- B&W Photo from Album 6501 -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph of Original Photograph, Derek Leather, Eyre St west, with Temperance Hall and Clifton Villa, Copy of original photograph made 1970-80
Historic BuildingsB/W Photo of original photograph, Eyre St west from Warrenheip St., with Temperance Hall and Clifton Villa.buninyong, eyre street west, temperence hall, clifton villa, gas lamp -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of Reilly's (later Clarke's) house, Victoria Street West, Tarnagulla, Reilly's (later Clarke's) house, Victoria Street West, Tarnagulla, Late 1960s
Murray Comrie Collection. Monochrome photograph depicting a cottage located in Victoria Street West, Tarnagulla. A small child is hiding beside the gate post.tarnagulla, houses, reilly, clarke -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Anne Robinson and Barbara Gray, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/02/1993 12:00:00 AM
Australia Day celebration Nyerimilang Park Kalimna West VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Anne Robinson and Barbara Gray residents of Lakes Entrance at Australia Day celebration Nyerimilang Park Kalimna West Victoriapeople, parks, celebrations -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mullum Creek, 50 yards west of bridge in Ringwood Street Ringwood. May 1971
Writing on back of small photograph reads, "May 1971. Mullum Creek, 50 yards west of bridge in Ringwood St." Enlargement reads, "Mullum Creek looking west from bridge in Ringwood St. July 1972". -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, North Prince Extended Co
Transverse section of the North Prince Extended Co,north prince extended, mining company, gold -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Happy birthday North Blackburn Square, 1992
North Blackburn Square celebrating 25 years.North Blackburn Square celebrating 25 years.North Blackburn Square celebrating 25 years.north blackburn square shopping centre, shopping centres, sandy's mens hair stylist, caseys nite club, barber shops, night clubs, sfameni, sandy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Newsletter, North Blackburn Community Action Group Newsletter, No.4/10/1976|No. 6 September, 1977|No.11 July, 1979
North Blackburn Community Action GroupNorth Blackburn Community Action Group NewsletterNorth Blackburn Community Action Group miller, enid, trueman, margaret, koonung cottage, slater reserve, nunawading community chest, blackburn players, hall, doug, community groups -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, North Wall Display in Museum
Coloured photo of North Wall Display in Museummuseum -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, North Wall Display in Museum
Coloured photo of North Wall Display in Museummuseum -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, North Wall Case in Museum
Coloured photo of North Wall Case in Museummuseum, display -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading North State School No. 2242, 1879-1889
History of Nunawading North State School No. 2242History of Nunawading North State School No. 2242History of Nunawading North State School No. 2242nunawading north primary school no, 2242 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, 70 Tennyson St, North Kew, c1973, 08/03/1990
Chellowdene was demolished c1995, and four units were built on the block.A weatherboard house in Tennyson Street, North Kew. 70 tennyson st, north kew -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Lydiard Street looking North, 2020, 03/11/2020
This photo was taken during Covid19 lockdown.Colour Photograph of Lydiard Street looking North.ballarat, lydiard street, ballarat post office, covid19, pandemic -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
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 looking north along the old Main Road now Thompson Avenuelocal history, photography, thompson avenue, black & white photograph, thompson avenue cowes, phillip island, john jenner, bryant west -
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 Solomon West seated and wearing single breasted suit with waist coat, fob chain and holding walking stick.local history, photography, photographs, pioneer solomon west, pioneers, solomon west, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1955
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 looking west along The Esplanade taken in 1955, showing the front of The Continental on the left and War Memorial in the far background.local history, photography, continental hotel, the esplanade, cowes, black & white photograph, the esplanade cowes, phillip island, john jenner, bryant west -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Miss Golden North Charity Queen - 2LT Kathie Ryan Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1985
This is a set of 12 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment’s winning entrant in the Miss Golden North Charity Queen quest - 2LT Kathie Ryan, taken on three occasions in 1985. The following article was compiled by the unit summarising her campaign. ‘On Friday 20 September 1985, 2LT Kathie Ryan of the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, faced a selection panel of a different kind. Kathie is an entrant in this years Miss Australia Quest and is sponsored by her unit. Together with seven other girls from Central Victora, Kathie vied for the Regional Title of Miss Golden North, held on 20 September 1985. With enthusiastic shouts of joy from the members of the Regiment present, Kathie Ryan was crowned Miss Golden North 1986. She is now one of 19 finalists contesting the title “Miss Victoria 1986”. “It has been a very rewarding experience being involved in raising money for such a worthwhile cause” said Kathie. “Organisations such as the Spastic Society, have a very important role in helping people with disabilities. To be involved with this society has been both enjoyable and a great learning experience”. The aim of the Miss Australia Quest is to raise funds for the Spastic Society of Australia. Kathie entered the Quest in March then, together with her committee, started to raise money. Over the next seven months, many fund-raising activities were conducted. These included an Open Day at the Army Survey Regiment, a Bingo night, several raffles, and several tin shakes in the streets of Bendigo as well a participating in several of the functions organised at a Regional or State level in the name of the Spastic Society. The total raised this year was in excess of $11,500. The Army Survey Regiment has now had 3 entrants in the Miss Australia Quest since 1981 and has raised over $23,000 for the Spastic Society in that time’ An abbreviated article with photo 6593.4P was published on page 12 of the Army Newspaper on 28 November 1985. Two articles with photographs were published in the Bendigo Advertiser Newspaper on 23 September and 30 October 1985. Clippings from these newspapers, a detailed breakdown of the funds raised during the campaign and the Army Survey Regiment’s Open Day Administrative Instruction are stored with these photographs. The Open Day was held on the weekend of 24-25 August 1985. Activities included static displays of armoured vehicles, map production displays, Army recruiting displays historical tours of Fortuna Villa, refreshments including Devonshire Teas, craft stalls, live music and children's rides.This is a set of 12 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment’s winning entrant in the Miss Golden North Quest - 2LT Kathie Ryan, taken on three occasions in 1985. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The colour and black and white photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. Included in this set are negatives of photo 6593.4P, 6593.5P and 6593.6P. .1) - Photo, black & white, Open Day 23-24 Aug 1985. Unidentified visitor on APC vehicle. .2) - Photo, black & white, Open Day 23-24 Aug 1985. Unidentified pipe band performs in front of APC vehicle. .3) - Photo, black & white, Open Day 23-24 Aug 1985. View of Fortuna Villa. .4) - Photo, black & white, Miss Australia Quest Presentation at All seasons Motor Inn 20 Sep 1985. 2LT Kathie Ryan crowned Miss Golden North Queen by former holder of the title Miss Celine Hull. Unidentified compere in background. .5) - Photo, black & white, Miss Australia Quest Presentation at All seasons Motor Inn 20 Sep 1985. 2LT Kathie Ryan reacts winning the Miss Golden North Queen. Winner of the Miss Golden North Charity Queen title Miss Noelene Earle is on her right. .6) - Photo, black & white, Miss Australia Quest Presentation at All seasons Motor Inn 20 Sep 1985. Title winners L to R: Miss Golden North Charity Queen - Noelene Earle, Miss North-West/Sunraysia & Charity Queen – Jo-Anne Collier and Miss Golden North Queen - 2LT Kathie Ryan. .7) & .8) - Photo, colour, Miss Australia Quest Presentation at All seasons Motor Inn 20 Sep 1985. 2LT Kathie Ryan is escorted to the ceremony dais by LT Greg Oaten. .9) - Photo, colour, Miss Australia Quest Presentation at All seasons Motor Inn 20 Sep 1985. 2LT Kathie Ryan with her escorts L to R: LT Greg Oaten and CAPT Neil Taylor. .10) - Photo, colour, Miss Australia Quest Presentation at All seasons Motor Inn 20 Sep 1985. Miss Golden North Queen 2LT Kathie Ryan with her organising committee L to R: SPR Sherri (Dally) Burke, WO2 Pat Lumsden, RSM WO1 Bob Mason, 2LT Kathie Ryan, MAJ Alex McLennan - President, SPR Gae (Robinson) Amato – Secretary, CPL Mick Minchin – Treasurer. .11) - Photo, colour, 1985. MAJ Alex McLennan presents 2LT Kathie Ryan with the Miss Golden North Queen prizes she had won at a celebration BBQ. In background L to R: SPR Wally Twidale, unidentified, SPR Dave Lambton-Young, SPR Jann (Caithness) Lambton-Young, unidentified, Mrs Pam Mason, WO2 Pat Lumsden. .12) - Photo, colour, 1985. L to R: MAJ Alex McLennan, Miss Golden North Queen 1985 Miss Celine Hull, CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka, CPL Mick Minchin, Miss Golden North Queen 1986 2LT Kathie Ryan. 2x unidentified ladies in background double exposure.‘Miss Australia Quest 1985' annotated on cover sleeve. .7P to .11P – names annotated on back of photographs. ’15 October 1985’ annotated on back of photographs .7P to .9P is probably incorrect, based on other reports and newspaper articles. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Old baths site looking west to Ringwood Street, Ringwood. Late 1980's
Written on back of photograph, "Lat '80. Old baths site looking west to Ringwood Street." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway West, Ringwood- 1960
Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Maroondah Highway from cool store site - looking west, 1960". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway West, Ringwood- c1973. Westward view from Ringwood Street/Wantirna Road
Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: " Main Street looking West from Ringwood Street, 1973. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. View looking west from Warrandyte Road - 1974
Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Maroondah Highway, 1974 - West from Warrandyte Rd. ext." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph-B&W, Joan Walker, East Ringwood 2000- Railway Avenue looking West opposite the Railway Station, 2000
East Ringwood 2000- Railway Avenue looking West opposite the Railway Station- B&W Photo from Album 6501 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph-B&W, Joan Walker, East Ringwood 2000-Eastfield Road Bridge looking West To East Ringwood, 2000
East Ringwood 2000-Eastfield Road Bridge looking West To East Ringwood- B&W Photo from Album 6501 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan - Plan (copy), 'Brick cased Residence 1515 Sturt Street West for Mrs H.L. Coburn, by H. Leslie Coburn, not dated
Ballarat born Herbert L. Coburn grew up to be a renowned Ballarat architect, practising from 1905 to 1956. He taught Architecture and Building Construction at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) from 1918, resigning in 1948 due to ill health.Copy of a plan by H.L. Coburn. It includes a front, west, east and rear elevation; ground plan, block plan; and layout plan. herbert l. coburn, h.l. coburn, coburn, architecture, herbert coburn, architectural plan