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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Shire of Stawell, 1968
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Shire of Stawell, 1986
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Folder, Shire of Nillumbik, The Townships of Nillumbik, 1996
... The Townships of Nillumbik...Shire of Nillumbik ...Copy of Council brochure "The Townships of Nillumbik" with correspondence from H.G. noting inaccurate information and providing correction. This was an early Nillumbik Shire publication endorsed by the Commissioner Kevin Abbott.5 pagestownships, nillumbik -
Orbost & District Historical Society
ticket, 1975
Owen 'Doc' Matthews is remembered for his spectacular Grand Prix dressage exhibitions with his horse Aintree Boy, performed to music under spotlights at Melbourne Royal Show from 1965-1975. He also performed at smaller country shows. Doc Matthews was born in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy in 1923, during the Great Depression. He and his brother Paddy were placed in a foster home and then in a Geelong orphanage before being put to work at a dairy farm. Doc was given an elderly piebald mare to ride, which ignited his passion for horses. When he was 16, he enlisted in World War 2 but captured by the Japanese and ended up working on the Burma Railway, spending years as a prisoner of war in the notorious Changi Prison. Doc joined Victoria Police in 1952 and by 1962 was chief horse master and riding instructor in the mounted branch. He drilled teams to perform musical rides and horses and riders were always turned out to perfection. Doc and Aintree Boy became a partnership after the horse had been used in the mounted branch for four years. Doc decided to try his hand at dressage and as there were few instructors, trained Aintree Boy with nothing to go by but a couple of books and film of a single dressage competition. Owen 'Doc' Matthews was truly a pioneer of Grand Prix dressage in Australia. ( ref. TOPHORSE )Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.A square shaped ticket for Orbost Show - Monday, March 10th 1975. It is on white card with blue print.Orbost Wonder Horse "Aintree Boy". Monday, March 10th 1975aintree-boy dressage equestrian matthews-owen -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Opening of the Shire Hall, c.1964
... Opening of the Shire Hall ...Summary of Thomas Lindsay Barrie (1914 – 1990) A life long resident of Melton Son of Jessie and Charles Ernest Barrie of Darlingsford Melton Married Marion Ferris at Christ Church Melton on 11th May 1939. They lived on the family farm at Ferris Road Melton. They had one son, Ian who has continued in farming in Melton. He served the community in the following – Shire of Melton Councillor Member for 32 years 1941 – 1970 Elected as Councillor for Melton South 1970 – 1973 Councillor for Rockbank 1943 – 1944 Shire President for three terms 1958 – 1959 ditto 1964 – 1965 ditto Council Representative: Bacchus Marsh High School and Western Suburbs Municipalities. Representative on delegation to prevent Melton post primary students being sent to Deer Park prior to the establishment of Melton High School. Melton Bush Fire Brigade 1941 Member Melton Bush Fire Brigade Registered No. 425 1942 1942 2nd Lieutenant 1943 – 1944 4th Lieutenant Country Fire Authority Rural Services Award 1963 20 Years Long Service Badge Scots Presbyterian Church Melton Member of the Board of Management 1947 – 1969 information from Annual Reports note more research needed at Uniting Church Archives to determine the earliest and last date. Tom farmed the family property with his father and brothers, and later the Ferris Road property which continued with his son Ian. His childhood interest in horses began with the draft horses kept at the bluestone stable and barn at Darlingsford. When the stables were empty in the late 1980s visit, he vividly recalled the names of the horses he had handled in his youth. When the draft horse became obsolete with the introduction of tractors and trucks this interest continued with the breeding and training of harness racers. Darlingsford Drafts and Ponies. Order of Stalls Clydesdales – Dick, Dolly, Flower, Nugget, Blossom, Lofty, Prince. Roger, Rose, Violet, Don, Beauty, Baldy, Diamond. Cart and Mounts Creamy, Digger, Popsy Compiled by Wendy Barrie 2013 Councillor Tom Barrie, Shire President and a group of children at the opening of the building.council, local identities -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Ledcourt, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell, 1957
... Ledcourt, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell ...Ledcourt, County of Borung, Shire of Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Mokepilly, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell, 1957
... Mokepilly, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell ...Mokepilly, County of Borung, Shire of Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Riachella, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell, 1920
... Riachella, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell ...Riachella, County of Borung, Shire of Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Warranook, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell, 1959
... Warranook, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell ...Warranook, County of Borung, Shire of Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, William, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell, 1945
... William, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell ...William, County of Borung, Shire of Stawellstawell -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Article, Severance of Phillip Island from Woolamai -case for unity. 1928, 1st July 1928
... Severance of Phillip Island from Woolamai -case for unity ...This district became the Shire of Phillip Island and Woolamai on 24 December 1874. A severance movement was successful in creating a separate Shire of Phillip Island on 18 September 1928, with the remainder ultimately becoming the Shire of Bass.HistoricalCream paper typed booklet outlining the case for shire unity and 6 objections to splitting the Shire, written by William McFee and D. Robb Phillip Island and Woolamai. The case for shire unity.severance of phillip island, local government, william mcfee, d. h. robb, phillip island unity committee -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Honour Board, CHAIRMEN of BRAYBROOK ROAD DISTRICT 1860-1871 and PRESIDENTS of SHIRE OF BRAYBROOK 1871-1950, Unveiled 15 March 1940
... CHAIRMEN of BRAYBROOK ROAD DISTRICT 1860-1871 and ...By around circa 1850 Braybrook was already well established, and during the gold rush period also became a staging point for prospectors on their way to the diggings. Local government for the area began on 28th May 1860 when the BRAYBROOK ROAD BOARD DISTRICT was proclaimed, however this authority was soon superseded on 23rd January 1871 when the SHIRE OF BRAYBROOK came into existence. The Shire of Braybrook continued as the local government authority for the district until the CITY OF SUNSHINE was proclaimed in 1951. This Honour Board was unveiled on Monday 18th March 1940 at 8:30 p.m., and was hung in the Council Chamber, at the Shire of Braybrook Hall, Sunshine.The Honour Board is a historical record of the people who served as heads of local government in the district from 1860 to 1950.Large brown stained wooden structure comprised of two board sections positioned side by side to make one display board. Contains in gold coloured lettering the names of people who served as CHAIRMEN of the BRAYBROOK ROAD DISTRICT and as PRESIDENTS of the SHIRE OF BRAYBROOK during the years 1860 to 1950.braybrook road district, shire of braybrook, chairmen, presidents, 28 may 1860, 23 january 1871, 1950, sunshine., braybrook road district, shire of braybrook, chairmen, presidents, 28 may 1860, 23 january 1871, 1950, sunshine. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
drinking glass, 1990
This glass was produced as a souvenir following the name change from Orbost High School to Orbost Secondary College in 1990.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. This souvenir drinking glassis representative of its history.A clear drinking glass with a stem and base stand produced as a souvenir of Orbost Secondary College. Tt has a gold rim and the school badge is pirinted in gold on the outside of the glass.Orbost Secondary Collegesouvenir orbost-secondary-college -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Certificate of Shire of Nunawading's Incorporation
... The Certificate of Shire of Nunawading's Incorporation ...Coloured photo of The Certificate of Shire of Nunawading's Incorporation.shire of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Emblem of Shire of Nunawading
... Emblem of Shire of Nunawading ...Black and white photo of Emblem of Shire of Nunawading.shire of nunawading., emblem -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Malakoff, County of Kara Kara, Shire of Stawell, 1921
... Malakoff, County of Kara Kara, Shire of Stawell ...Malakoff, County of Kara Kara, Shire of Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Wallaloo, County of Kara Kara, Shire of Stawell, 1920
... Wallaloo, County of Kara Kara, Shire of Stawell ...Wallaloo, County of Kara Kara, Shire of Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Warngar, County of Kara Kara, Shire of Stawell, 1957
... Warngar, County of Kara Kara, Shire of Stawell ...Warngar, County of Kara Kara, Shire of Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Warra Warra, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell, 1957
... Warra Warra, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell ...Warra Warra, County of Borung, Shire of Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Watta Wella, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell, 1957
... Watta Wella, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell ...Watta Wella, County of Borung, Shire of Stawellstawell -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, Sherwood, first half 20th century
This postcard is addressed to Tom Lloyd from Uncle Frank c/o F. Lloyd Esq, Bairnsdale.This item is a pictorial record associated with the agricultural history of Orbost. .The extensive Snowy river flood plain was swampy, but by the 1880s the river flats were being drained. The Orbost flats are very fertile and crops were planted on the rich deep soil, with maize rapidly becoming widespread.A black / white photograph of the Orbost farming flats. The sky is very cloudy. There are paddocks of crops in the foreground.on front - "Orbost Flats" on back - "How are you enjoying your holiday.......Uncle Frank"orbost-flats-farming lloyd-frank -
Greensborough Historical Society
Mixed media - Audio Cassette and Program, Diamond Valley Choral Society, Shire of Diamond Valley Festival of Carols, performed by Diamond Valley Choral Society 1989, 10/12/1989
... Shire of Diamond Valley Festival of Carols, performed by ...A recording of Shire of Diamond Valley Carols, December 1989. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society.3 audio cassettes in clear plastic cases, program and 2 draft programs.Handwritten on cassette: Tape 1: "DV Shire Carols 1989"; Tape 2: "Festival of carols"; Tape 3: "Dv Christmas carols 10.12.89, taped by Ray Briggs of Watsonia".diamond valley choral society, christmas music, diamond valley, carols -
Orbost & District Historical Society
wrappers
Used to wrap half pound packs of butter made at the Orbost Butter Factory.The Orbost Butter and Produce Co. Ltd was registered on June 1st 1893 and was an important source of income to the Orbost district. .1 is a bundle of twenty wrappers for Orbost Choicest Butter -Half Pound Nett Weight. They are white, rectangular with yellow,red ang green print . .2 is two blank letter heads for Orbost Butter and Produce Co LtdManufactured and Packed by C.M. -L/FD Orbost Butter & Produce Co Ltd in bottom Orbost Victoria R.H. cornerorbost-butter-factory agriculture farming letter-head wrappers butter -
Orbost & District Historical Society
photographs, C1920's- 1930's
These are photos of the second Orbost Butter Factory built in 1916 in Forest Road Orbost.These photos are pictorial records of the Orbsot Butter Factory.Two b/w postcards of the Orbost Butter Factory. Both are copies of the originals.2627.1 on back ; John Scouller and Jo Cross standing behind grave of Dan the Cookorbost-butter-factory -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Shire of Eltham, Land uses by number of lots, street and riding, 1984
... Land uses by number of lots, street and riding...Shire of Eltham ...In work undertaken by the Shire of Eltham in revising its residential multi-unit development policy, information was collated by street and number of units. The exercise was expanded to include other land uses. At the end of each Riding is given a summary of the number of the various major land uses and index to abbreviations used on the last page11 pages inside blue coverharry gilham collection, land use, streets, ridings, dwellings, units -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Entry Ticket, Shire Chambers Opening, 1968
In 1968 the very old council chambers and offices in Casey Street were replaced on the same site by new buildings. The card admitted its holder to the Official Opening.small card with string attached acted as entry ticket to function - official opening of new Shire Chambers in 1968. Blue still cardboard.Shire of Rodney Official Opening. Municipal office and council chambers. 12 December 1968. Entree card cocktail party. Shire Presidents Suite 4.30 pm. This card must be presented.shire of rodney -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, James Yeates & Sons P/L, Orbost High School 1912 - Golden Jubilee - 1962, 1962
This magazine was produced for the golden jubilee of Orbost High School. 2237.1 belonged to Mary Gilbert. 2237.2 belonged to Ruth Legge. 2237.3 belonged to Brenda Murray. 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. This item is representative of its history and is a useful reference tool. Three copies of a cream coloured booklet. On the front cover in the middle is the school emblem in brown print with the motto "Acti Labores Iucundi". It contains historical photographs and information. magazine-orbost-high-school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Shire of Nunawading Coat of Arms
... Shire of Nunawading Coat of Arms ...Black and white photo of Shire of Nunawading Coat of Arms.shire of nunawading -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Morrl Morrl, County of Kara Kara, Shire of Stawell, 1953
... Morrl Morrl, County of Kara Kara, Shire of Stawell ...Morrl Morrl, County of Kara Kara, Shire of Stawellstawell -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white postards, Rose Stereograph Company, 1940s -1950s
These postcards are part of the Rose series of photograph / postcards taken around Victoria. Rose was born in Clunes in 1861 and later worked in his father’s boot-making business in Prahran while studying photography. In 1880 he founded the Rose Stereograph Company and became famous for producing stereographs, or stereoviews, which gave the illusion of being in 3D when seen through a hand-held viewer, a big craze of the era. Rose produced stereoviews of the Western Front during the First World War. In all, he took about 9000 images in about 38 countries. As stereographs lost popularity in the 1920s, Rose switched to production of postcards and decorative cards, and he and the photographers who followed took thousands of scenes around Victoria as well as interstate that became iconic images of Australian life.These postcards are pictorial records of Orbost in the mid 20th century.Postcards such as these were a way of showing the scenic attractions of Orbost to potential tourists.Three black / white postcards of views over the Orbost flats and railway viaduct. 3183.1 is of a railway viaduct in the foreground and farming flats. 3183.2 is a view over the Orbost flats taken from Grandview Lookout. 3183.3 is a view from the Grandview Lookout showing the back of a woman looking across a rail fence. 3183.1 - bottom front - Rose Series P 478 SNOWY RIVER FLATS, ORBOST VIC 3183.2 - bottom front - Rose Series P 49 ORBOST, FROM GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS,VIC 3183.3 - bottom front - Rose Series P 14443 A VIEW FROM THE LOOKOUT, ORBOST, VICpostcards-orbost rose-series orbost-railway-viaduct grandview-lookout-orbost