Ron Setford and his wife Grace Setford lived in Tanner Avenue, East Kew, from c.1946 to c.1995. A keen photographer, he recorded the changing face of Kew over a 20 year period. Apart from 30 photographs of built structures and places in Kew dating from 1960 and 1961, 145 of his 35mm colour slides chronicle the development of the Eastern Freeway through the Yarra Valley over a five year period from c.1972 to c.1977. This important collection was donated to the Society by his granddaughter in 2025.This collection of 175 35mm slides is of local and statewide significance, owing to its subject matter, particularly the major development of road transport infrastructure during the 1970s with the construction of the Eastern Freeway. The photographer also took care to annotate and date most of his slides which enable the researcher to pinpoint temporal and spatial locations.The Kew City Hall in Cotham Road, designed by Harold Bartlett, was intended as the initial phase in a scheme to develop an entire civic precinct. This was representative of a widely-held belief, of the immediate post-war era, that a district's civic centre should be precisely that – not just a single grand building for official use, but a dedicated precinct providing a range of community facilities as well as an administrative function. The Kew masterplan was later abandoned. The City Hall was designed to cater for public or official functions. Its interior had a small stage at one end for intimate theatrical productions, a larger stage at the other (with sunken orchestra pit) for musical performances, plus the most up-to-date equipment for live TV transmission.Nilron setford, photographs -- kew (vic.) -- 1960s

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.1). Black and white photograph of two men dressed in suits and hats, standing at the bottom of a flight of stairs leading to a large public building. At the top of the stairs is a panelled door to the left and to the right is a man standing with his hands on his hips. The man on the left is Frank Wright and the man on his right is Mr Buckley. The place is the museum in Auckland, New Zealand. 2). Black and white photograph of three men wearing suits and hats, walking along the pavement. In the background city buildings can be seen. The man on the left is Frank Wright and the place is Christchurch, New Zealand.1). Written in pencil on back - Frank Wright, Mr Buckley, Auckland (N.Z.) Museum, Feb 1933 2). Stamped on back - The Filmograph Co. (N.Z.), Majestic Theatre Buildings, Christchurch. (The paper has been cut in half, so half the written information is lost) Written in pencil of back - right, adjudicator, secretary N.Z.B.B.ch., Band Contest, 1933frank wright, mr buckley, auckland museum, magestic theatre buildings, brass band, christchurch, adjudicator

Books were used as references for aircraft spotter on the home front and in battle during WW2.1. 64 page book outlining descriptions of British monoplanes. Front cover predominately black with red writing. Pictures of a plane in a search light over a city landscape. 2. 64 page book outlining descriptions of German warplane. Front cover predominately black with green writing with same background.1. Title "AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION" - British. 2. Title - "AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION" - German.german aircraft, british aircaft, books, ww2

This small flag has been made by Brauer College in Warrnambool to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Warrnambool and to mark the 84 years of Brauer College’s existence. Warrnambool was founded in 1847 as a planned town to provide port facilities for the export of produce of the local pastoralists and squatters. Brauer College began as the Warrnambool Technical School in 1913 with John King as the Principal and the original school buildings in Timor Street. In 1958 the school became the Warrnambool Technical College and today this site is occupied by the South West TAFE facility. The secondary school section of Warrnambool Technical College relocated to Caramut Road in Warrnambool and since 1990 has been known as Brauer College. It was named after a local prominent doctor and supporter of State Education – Dr Alfred Brauer. This flag is of some interest as a memento of Warrnambool’s 150th anniversary and of Brauer College’s part in this. This is a rectangular-shaped plastic flag attached with three metal staples to a circular-shaped wooden stick. The flag is green with white printing on both sides and contains the images of the Warrnambool City Council seal and the sea-horse emblem of Brauer College. The flag is partly torn away from the stick at the lower end. ‘Warrnambool -150 years 1847-1997’ ‘Brauer – 84 years 1913-1997’ brauer college, warrnambool, warrnambool’s 150th anniversary

Clarrie Burns, father of Neville, shovelling hail stones from his driveway at 13 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood in the late 1950s. Clarrie worked for Ringwood City Council as Superintendent of Works. In the image, number 11 Warrandyte Road was Sherman's house, number 9 the Haywards, then (hidden) the Salvation Army citadel.

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Showtime: the Bendigo Agricultural Show is a proud part of our city's history, but hasn't always been held at the Princes of Wales Showgrounds. In this undated photo, patrons are enjoying the show at the former showgrounds, now the Tom Flood Sports Centre. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Three copies of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria's 'R.H.S.V History News. No. 78 June 1987.' Royal Historical Society of Victoria Inc. 1 City Road, South Melbourne 3205. George Whithurst-Richmond Chronicle, Shakespeare Place, Richmond, 3121. 6 pgs. Subscription 1987-88 applications.victoria, history, people and places in victoria., royal historical society of victoria, history, victorian history, magazines, history news, australian history, australia, victoria

Manilla envelope that was enclosed with negative and photo collection of Albert Richardson, contains directions for reproduction of certain negatives, amount of copies etc. Written on outside of envelope: Historical Society per A. Richardson, negative, photo also in this envelope AR., Hustler's Royal Reserve ( city) 1 copy wanted. Photos ordered.bendigo, mining, notes on negatives

A cream invitation card with the words, 'In honor of the visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to Bendigo. The Mayor of Bendigo, ( Cr. Curnow), and City Councillors, request the pleasure of company at Luncheon at the Town Hall, on Friday, 4th June, 1920, at 1 p.m. Kindly reply to Town Clerk before 1 p.m. on 31st May.civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, invitation, lydia chancellor, collection, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, invitation, person, individual, official

Collection for the Shamrock Hotel, Pall Mall, Bendigo /small cardboard dinner menu tendered by His Worship, the Mayor & Mayoress (Cr. & Mrs D.W. Streader) at the conclusion of their Term of Office 1946-47 Hotel Shamrock 21.8.1947 / showing City of Bendigo Progress emblem / rear page shows a photo of the hotel.ephemera, mementoes, his worship , the mayer & mayoress ( cr. & mrs d.w. streader ) / city of bendigo progress emblem

Invitation to the Anzac exhibition held at Post Office Gallery 11 December 2014 - 21 June 2015, 'Bendigo Enlists' the First World War 1914 - 18. Large Rising Sun badge depicted on front. Sponsors' logos on back ' City of Greater Bendigo' , ' Arts Victoria', ' Bendigo Art Gallery'.bendigo, history, world war 1, bendigo, anzac, first world war, invitation

Photograph - black and white. Wedding portrait, bride and groom, 8 other adults, 4 children. Written on the back, 'To Auntie Kate and Uncle Jack and Family with love from Els & Cic. Wishing them a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.' My address (rubbed out), Boulder City. W.A.person, group, wedding portrait, wedding portrait.

Sepia photograph 'View of Bendigo No. 48'. Depicts a view of Bendigo City from St Paul's Church Tower. Inscriptions: top margin, 'View of Bendigo, No. 48', 'Presbyterian Church, White Hills in the distance', 'Gravel Hill State School, Mollison Street' 'MP 163'. (Three copies) Nicholas CaireN J Caireplace, streetscape, bendigo

Journal of Australian Tramway Employee Association, Volume XXXV - No. 2 Thursday February 20, 1930. Front cover photo of H type train leaving Victoria Square, city terminus, for Glenelg, South Australia. Photo by Motman C.W.D. Brown, Adelaide. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Collection'.Publisher: Fraser & Jenkinson Pty. Ltd., 345 Queen St., Melbournedocument

two yellow tickets: Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch ''German Masked Costume Ball'' (Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations) City Hall Saturday, 4th September, 1982 7.30pm-1am Music: whipstick Country Band. Double $36.00 Single $18.00 BYO Admit one.entertainment, dance, rhsv bendigo victorian ball

21 page spiral bound booklet 'Thematic Environmental History - Aboriginal History' Final report prepared for City of Greater Bendigo, June 2013. Adopted by Council 31 July 2013. Illustrated with colour photos. Outlines Aboriginal life on the plains and forests. Prepared by Lovell Chen, architects and heritage consultantsLovell Chen

Photograph album with name and address F. C. Sweeney, 35 Garsed Street on the inner front cover. It contains six pages (front and back) with 4 small photos on each of Soldiers marching, street scenes, loading ships, and European cities. 3480a Front Cover 3480b First page of photosmilitary, world war 1

Invoice to Connelly & Tatchell, Dr. to A. Shadbolt. On top of invoice 'City Livery & Letting Stables', High Street, Corner of Short Street, Sandhurst May 1st. 1889. Saddle horse 7/6. On rear of invoice 'Shadbolt, Horse Hire 3/5/89. ( late Featherstone ) in brackets following Shadbolt.business, legal, a. shadbolt

Negative of line drawing of Alexandra fountain in foreground, City Family Hotel in background, on RH side View Point. On LH side, hansom cabs lined up alongside Bendigo Creek. Man standing leaning on fence around fountain. Appears to be late 1800's ? Negative is damaged with patches of damage.bendigo, streetscape, view point, alexandra fountain, bendigo city family hotel, alexandra fountain, hansom cab