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Orbost & District Historical Societybook, E-Gee Printers Pty Ltd, Gippsland Heritage Journal, June 1990
Gippsland Heritage Journal is a journal, produced about every nine - twelve months, for those interested in regional, local and family history in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. It is compiled by Meredith Fletcher, Debbie Squires and Linda Barraclough and includes a diverse range of articles, both academic and non-academic. Since No.24 it has been a partially refereed journal. This copy was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. This item is a useful reference tool on the history of Gippsland. A 64 pp magazine, titled Gippsland Heritage Journal No 8 (June 1990). The cost is $6.00. The front cover is pale orange with a b/w photograph of mining on Taraga River, Neerim South. The magazine contains photographs, articles on the history of Gippsland. -
Kew Historical Society IncArchive (series) - Subject File, Alexandra Gardens, Kew (Vic), 1958
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderReference file containing information about the Alexandra Gardens in Cotham Road (Kew) including: collected notes including brief histories by Gwen McWilliam, John Patrick, Dorothy Benyei, and Mavis Rolley. There is also an article on the Garden’s designers, the Pockett Brothers, originally published in 2015 in Australian Garden History. The archive file also includes Council publications, posters (relating to the Mimovich sculptures), correspondence (including photocopies of a letter relating to historic plantings from Jack Higgins) and newspaper articles/clippings. In addition to general historical notes, the file includes specific notes on the Rotunda and on historic trees in the Gardens. The original by-laws of the Gardens, printed on cotton are held separately in the textiles collection.alexandra gardens - kew (vic.), parks and gardens - city of boroondara, madford, pockettalexandra gardens - kew (vic.), parks and gardens - city of boroondara, madford, pockett -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society et al, Human Services, 1997
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a three-part ‘Field Analysis’ / Major Assignment for RMIT Coursework by Lisa D’Acri and Simon Chambers on the History of Kew. Part 1 covers a ‘Community Area Profile’ (8 pages), Part 2 covers ‘Community Issues - The Effects of Amalgamation’ (4 pages), Part 3 covers ‘Human Service Organisation: Kew Residential Services’ (9 Pages). The research includes an analysis of demographic change over time, and summaries of interviews with residents and council officers. The file also includes the text of a talk provided by Lisa D’Acri to the Society in 1997 on Researching Kew’s History. Specific organisations covered include: Kew Cottages, St Nicholas Parents Assn. Inc.kew historical society - archives, kew - history, social services - kew (vic), local government amalgamations - kew (vic)kew historical society - archives, kew - history, social services - kew (vic), local government amalgamations - kew (vic) -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Wal Jack, Tramcar Record - SEC No. 15, Wal Jack, 1950's
Tramcar record for SEC Ballarat No. 15, builder, system location, short history and work in Ballarat. This tram was renumbered to No. 36 - see item 5547.Yields information about the history of individual tramcars in Ballarat.Handwritten note on foolscap lined sheet outlining the history of Ballarat Tramcar No. 15, who built for, date to Ballarat, painting and other changes to the tramcar as compiled by Wal Jack. Part of a series on each SEC Ballarat operated tramcar, except for the ESCo trams. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips.trams, tramways, ballarat, tramcars, tramcars of ballarat, tram 15 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Audio - Interview with Dolly Stainer, 12/08/1987
At four years of age Dolly Stainer was admitted to Kew Cottages, an institution for the intellectually disabled situated in suburban Melbourne. The Cottages were Dolly's home for the next seventy-five years. Dolly was unable to read or write but she like to talk. In her old age she co-operated in the making of a series of tape recordings about her life. Kew Cottages: The World of Dolly Stainer is based on these recordings and places them in the context of the wider Cottages' history.This is a rare record of a resident of Kew Cottages, recorded in 1987, captured in an oral history interview.Oral History record. Interview on cassette, later digitised of an interview with Ms Dolly Stainer, a long term resident of Kew Cottages. The early parts of the tape are difficult to hear clearly but the interviewer and interviewee are clearer as the audio file progresses. kew cottages (kew, vic.), mental health, oral history, cliff judge collection, dolly stainer -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Tramcar Record - SEC No. 38, Wal Jack, 1950's
Tramcar record for SEC Ballarat No. 38, builder, system location, short history and work in Ballarat. Yields information about the history of individual tramcars in Ballarat.Handwritten note on foolscap lined sheet outlining the history of Ballarat Tramcar No. 38, who built for, date to Ballarat, painting and other changes to the tramcar as compiled by Wal Jack. Part of a series on each SEC Ballarat operated tramcar, except for the ESCo trams. Has a photo of the tram being delivered to Ballarat. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips.trams, tramways, ballarat, tramcars, tramcars of ballarat, tram 38 -
Wangaratta High SchoolWHS Student Workbook -John Steel, 1944-1947
John Steel workbooks: 1944- Science, Arithmetic x4, English, French x2, Art, Graphs, Geography, History 1945- Science, Geography, Homework, Arithmetic/Geometry, Algebra x2, Geometry x2, French, English, Arithmetic 1946- English, Geometry/Trigonometry, Graphs, Algebra x2, Geography x2, History x2, French, Arithmetic, Art, Science 1947- French, English x5, History x2, Graphs, Maths x3, History, Homework, Geography x2, Arithmetic, Science -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION - UNDER THE SHADOW OF BALD HILL
Under The Shadow Of Bald Hill, a history of Woodstock on Loddon and Woodstock West, published by Woodstock History Committee 1997, printed by D.G.Walker Pty Ltd 182 pages in soft cover with black and white photographs.Ray Wallacehistory, australian, woodstock on loddon, woodstock on loddon-history-family history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SNIPPETS OF BENDIGO
Bendigo Weekly Friday 16 June 2000. Article ''Snippets of Bendigo History'' from Edith Lunn. The article details the history of real estate agent T. C. Watts and Sons. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CITY OF BENDIGO HISTORY, 1960s
'City of Bendigo.' History of Bendigo from discovery of gold through to approx. 1955. Prepared by City of Bendigo. 24 pages with photographs, illustrations and map. Includes history of industry, rural and urban settlement. With IndexCity of Bendigobendigo, history, city history, bendigo, council, goldmining, industry. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Presentation, abt1998
Strathfieldsaye State School (SS 1211) began in the Shire Hall in March 1873. Five acres was gazetted in January 1874 and a three roomed, weatherboard school building opened in January 1875.Photo copied hand written notes on the history of the Strathfieldsaye Primary School - "Back To Celebrations" A typed A4 sheet outlining the history and also a photo of the school. Notes from a presentation by Mr Alf Ryall.history, bendigo, strathfieldaye primary school, alf ryall -
National Wool MuseumCard, Design
The template is design no. 4/8280 designed for Brintons Australia. The object was acquired after the closure of the Brintons Geelong factory.W7187.1 W7187.2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.4/8280 Not to be used for 14/8280 4/8280furnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong), carpet, geelong, victoria -
National Wool MuseumBook, Carpet Sample, Brintons Carpets Double Century III
A sales sample book for the Brintons' carpet design range 'Double Century III', acquired when Brintons' Geelong factory closed.W7188 W7188_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpet Brintons Carpets Double Century IIIfurnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong), sales, samples -
National Wool MuseumBook, Carpet Sample, Brintons Carpets The Bainbridge Collection
A sales sample book for the Brintons carpet range 'Bainbridge Collection', acquired when Brintons' Geelong factory closed.W7189 W7189_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpet Brintons Carpets The Bainbridge Collectionfurnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong), sales, samples -
National Wool MuseumBook, Carpet Sample, Brintons Fine Carpets The Highmont Collection
A carpet sales book for the Brintons carpet design range 'The Highmont Collection', acquired when Brinton's Geelong factory closed.W7190 W7190_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Fine Carpet Finest Australian Woven Carpet Brintons Fine Carpet The Highmont Collectionfurnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong), sales, samples -
National Wool MuseumBook, Carpet Sample, Brintons Carpets Parkview
A sales book for the Brintons design range 'Parkview', acquired when Brintons' Geelong factory closed.W7191 W7191_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpet Brintons Carpets Parkviewfurnishing, brintons ltd (uk) brintons australia pty ltd, sales -
National Wool MuseumBook, Carpet Sample, Petite Fleur III
A sales book for the Brintons' design range 'Petite Fleur III' acquired when Brintons' Fellmonger Road factory closed.W7192 W7192_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Fine Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpets Petite Fleur IIIfurnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong) brintons ltd (uk), sales -
National Wool MuseumBook, Carpet Sample, Petite Fleur III
A sales book for the design range Petite Fleur III acquired when Brintons' Fellmonger Road factory closed.W7193 W7193_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Fine Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpets Petite Fleur III Davis Residence o/n 38806 1/10392 Please Ruturn to Design Studiofurnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong) brintons ltd (uk), sales, samples -
National Wool MuseumBook, Carpet Sample, Damask
A sales book for the Brintons design range 'Damask' acquired when Brintons' Fellmonger Road factory closed.W7194 W7194_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpets Damaskfurnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong) brintons ltd (uk), sales, samples -
National Wool MuseumBook, Carpet Sample, Bell Celeste
A carpet sales book for the Brintons' design range 'Bell Celeste' acquired when Brintons' Fellmonger Road factory closed.W7195 W7195_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpets Bell Celestefurnishing, brintons pty ltd (geelong) brintons ltd (uk) brintons australia pty ltd, sales, samples -
National Wool MuseumCard, Design
A Brintons carpet design card printed the same month that the Fellmongers Road factory closed down. Acquired on the closure of the factory.W7201.1 W7201.2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.D6679 Brintons PTY - Boardroom QUALITY: Sp Ax - 12bu LOOM WIDTH: 200cm STRAIGHT LENGTH REPEAT: 467 ROWS CARD WIDTH AND MATCH: 276 ENDS STRAIGHT MATCH Design ID: D6679 Design Size: 3ft 3.43in by 3ft 2.92in Ends*Rows: 276*467 Quality: 7*12 per inch Match: 233 row dropbrintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong) brintons ltd (uk), carpet -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Book, "The Conservation of Sites and Structures of Historical and Archaelogical Significance in the Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Region", 1978
The work in two volumes, "Vol.1" containing the report with the exception of Chapter 5, which is the list and description of sites, and an unnumbered volume containing the entire report, was cancelled from the Belgrave branch of the Eastern Regional LibraThe publication, referred to as the Tansley Report, was prepared in 1978 as part of a Bachelor of Town & Regional Planning degree. It contains sections on conservation, pre-history and history of the area, and a list of significant sites. This is a photocopy of the original report. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - EAGLEHAWK HERITAGE SOCIETY INC BROCHURE
Coloured brochure which contains a brief history of Eaglehawk, opening times for the Museum, a map with points of interest, application for Membership form, a brief history of the Museum, where Publications can be obtained and Research and Displays.eaglehawk heritage society inc brochure, former eaglehawk court house, log lock up, eaglehawk borough council, city of greter bendigo, court of petty sessions, eaglehawk newsagency, eaglehawk post office -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Canterbury Mansions and Stables, 13/03/1991 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy of a document relating to the Draft Statement of Significance for Canterbury Mansions. Contains a short history of Canterbury, the role the hotel has played in that history, and descriptions of the interior and exterior. Includes many photographs and 2 mapscanterbury, canterbury mansions, canterbury club hotel, canterbury road, city of boroondara, historic buildings register, jacob lewis vines, malone family, temperance movement, wattle valley road, stables, outbuildings -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Book: The Footsteps Echo, Impressions From Waanyarra, The Footsteps Echo, Impressions From Waanyarra, 1989
Donald Clark Collection. A book with title 'The Footsteps Echo, Impressions From Waanyarra' by Lynne Douthat. Relates to history of Waanyarra. Small section on Indigenous history. 1866 letter from George Smith of Tarnagulla reproduced on page 4.waanyarra, tarnagulla, george smith, indigenous history -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Canterbury History Group's Stall outside No. 92 Maling Road, Jan Pigot, 27/03/1993 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of Stuart Warmington, Pamela Jellie and Colleen Morgan, members of the Canterbury History Group, standing by the table set up outside No. 92 Maling Road advertising the work of the Canterbury History Group.canterbury, maling road, shops, canterbury history group, posters -
Clunes Museum
Document - PLAN, CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN, UNKNOWN
FINAL DRAFT OF CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN NOVEMBER 2018 FOR CLUNES FREE LIBRARY TEMPLETON STREET. FOLDER INCLUDES HISTORY OF CLUNES TOWNSHIP. THE BURRA CHARTER, HISTORY OF MECANICS INSTITUTE (FREE LENDING LIBRARY)conservation managment plan, free library -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, Raheen: a house and its people, 2007
Raheen is a 120 year old Victorian house owned by Richard and Jeanne Pratt. Mrs Jeanne Pratt commissioned the book and this copy was presented to Sue Barnett on a visit by members of the Boroondara Historical Societies. The visit was organised by local member Mr Josh Frydenburg. 92p. ill. bibliog., Raheen was a grand two-storey red brick house in the Italianate Style, with a prominent tower and an arcaded loggia on two levels. This book explores its history, restoration and further development over many years. 92p. ill. bibliog., Raheen was a grand two-storey red brick house in the Italianate Style, with a prominent tower and an arcaded loggia on two levels. This book explores its history, restoration and further development over many years.Endpaper: Surrey Hills Historical Society / Jeanne Pratt / 27/7/2013(mr) ian allen oam, (mr) william lawrence bailieu, ehud barak, (dr) james broadbent, (mr) robert bruce, (mr) george h w bush, (mrs) barbara pierce bush, (mr) arthur calwell, (ms) jane dennithorne, (mr) eamon de valera, (sir) james augustine gobbo, (mr) lloyd hill, (mr) william morris hughes, (lord) (mr) immanuel jakobovits, (mr) philip johnson, (cardinal) (mr) walter kaspar, moshe katsav, (mr) james robert knox, (mr) terence lane, (mr) edward latham, (mr) michael lehany, (dr) (mr) miles lewis, (mr) sam lipski am, (sir) (mr) thomas francis little, (mr) peter lovell, (mr) egidio lunardon, (mr) (cardinal) jean-marie lustiger, (mr) daniel patrick mannix, (sir) (mr) robert gordon menzies, (mr) henry miller, (mr) glen murcutt ao, (mr) benjamin netanyahu, (mr) ngo dinh diem, (mr) phillip nikolitsis, i (eoh) m(eng) pei, (mr) shimon peres, (mr) joseph reed, (mr) yves st laurent, (mr) william salway, (mr) james henry scullin, jessie serle, (mr) justin david simonds, (mrs) heliose waislitz, (miss) heliose pratt, (mr) john wren, (sir) (mr) henry john wrixon, (mr) richard pratt, (mrs) jeanne pratt, raheen, historical buildings, kew, victoria, italianate style, house names -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet - Booklet: Settlement of the Western District, Collett, Bain and Gaspar, Printers, Settlement of the Western District From Prehistoric Times to the Present, 1985
This booklet documents a public lecture series held in Warrnambool 3rd November 1984.This is a soft-cover book of 133 pages on the settlement of the Western District from prehistoric times to the present. It has a blue paper front cover and a grey paper back cover. The front cover is covered with a clear plastic sheet and the binding is plastic. The cover has an image of a sketch of the Warrnambool beach showing the lighthouse complex on Middle Island and the lighthouse on the beach (established 1860). There are a Contents page, a Foreword, a List of Plates and seven articles on different aspects of the Western District history by different authors. There are black and white photographs and illustrations. One page (p.17) has been annotated by Les O’Callaghan.This booklet documents a public lecture series held in Warrnambool 3rd November 1984.western victorian history, edmund gill, peter ronald, john sherwood, jan critchett, tony dingle, miles lewis, kevin o’toole, warrnambool, history -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyAlex McCullough Collection - Notes and Photos on History of Mt Beauty
Alex McCullough was a resident of Mt Beauty for many years and wrote a book on the History of Mt Beauty. Mt Beauty was constructed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to house employees working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Alex was involved with many organisations in Mt Beauty and interested in history. He took many photos of events and new developments in town. He also collected individuals memoirs on life in the town.Mt Beauty's history is unique as it was built as a construction town in the late 1940s. The information in Alex's Collection records the town's development perhaps in more detail than in his book "The History of Mt Beauty". His folder includes his education, his work with the SECV (foreman working on Clover Dam), his war service, his community work (Mt Beauty & District Progress Association & Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre) and awards, work as Shire Councillor and Mayor, sporting (tennis & golf) interests. Alexander John McCullough 1916 - 2011's obituary is online ref. legacy.comA) Booklet - The Life of Alex McCullough B) Booklet - The Story of Kiewa by Alex McCullough C) Coloured photos 15cm x 10 cm of the renovation of the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre mid 2001. Four photos are labelled by Alex McCullough on the back. Also, photos of various sizes both colored and black and white depicting sites and people in Mt Beauty. Not labelled.Also, six packets of negatives of older photos incl. Community Hall, Fire Brigade, School, School ski group, Back to Kiewa, Alpine Study, D) Alex McCulloughs 1951 Diary - Clover Dam E) Random Items from History Profile Kiewa by Alex McCullough F) Papers - 'Administration of Mt Beauty Township' - 2nd July 1957. SECV buildings in Mt Beauty shared with community groups notes re - arrangement between groups. G) Barrie Wilcox's Memories living in Marum's paddock from c1940s onwards. Written in June 1999 H) Mt Beauty website June 1998 - a lot of history I) Papers - Mt Beauty High School band developement J) The 1950s Development of the Birth of Community support organisations K) Community Centre Mt Beauty opening 3rd August 1951 L) Mt Beauty Fire Brigade History M) Folder Personal papers re Alex McCullough alex mccullough, mt beauty history, community work
