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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Diary Facsimile: John Mackersey, Journal 1867-75, 2014
John Mackersey farmed the property Kenilworth which is situated near Cavendish, 16 miles from Hamilton on the Wannon River. It was taken up by Thomas Norris in 1839 and originally carried 800 cattle and 20000 sheep on 63000 acres. By 1858 it was in the hands of John Mackersey and Thomas Bostock. In 1859 it belonged outright to John Mackersey who was there until 1870. He was considered a worthy son of a Presbyterian minister and was well regarded in the district for his contributions in church, sport and sheep breeding... However he did not do well and lost the property before going to New Zealand in 1870. This diary contains entries for the latter part of that period as well as entries from his time in New Zealand.This journal provides an insight into early settlement in the Western District of Victoria.Dark green hard cover with gold lettering on front cover. 210 Pages. Title page has photograph of diarist and period of entries. 10 Mar 1867- 6 Apr 1875. The pages are a copy of handwritten entries in his original diary.Acknowledgements to The State Government of Victoria, State Library of Victoria, Hamilton History Centre, Dr G Handbury AO, Margaret Gardiner, Godfrey and Margaret Mackersey, L Alan Brumley, M P Heuval. john mackersey, thomas norris, thomas bostock, kenilworth, warrnambool history -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Members of RHSV and Mr Charles Daly
black and white photograph good condition, mountedMeeting of Historical Society (RHSV Vic) members at unveiling of plaque of Hume and Hovel at You Yangs (Victoria). Presented by Jo Miller 11/2/79. SKHS 1101 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph Building, Stanthorpe
Built 1875 for Alexander Sutherland, later Presbyterian Manseblack and white photographGiven to historical society by Mis E Service 12.10.1982 Stamped the Age 23.4.1971 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Tawonga Valley 1937, 06/05/1937
Hume and Hovell discovered the area in 1824 and by the end of the 19th century the valley was transformed by logging, dairy and beef cattle properties and tobacco farms. Historic photograph of the Tawonga Valley as it appeared in May 1937Black and white photograph of Tawonga Valley looking towards Mt BeautyHandwritten on rear of photograph in pencil - Thursday May 6th, 1937. Tawonga Valleytawonga, kiewa valley -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Irrigation Structures, 1995
Photos of Waranga Basin outlet. Construction of new Torrumbarry Weir 1997 and newspaper report of Hume Dam and other Rural Water information.Grey plastic cover, black spine. Title label insideirrigation, documents, reports, books, history, local, rural, industry -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, No. 109 July 1996
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Glen Terry • President’s Report • On the Trail of Hume and Hovell: Bettina Woodburn’s report on the Autumn excursion The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Detail plan and explanation, Department of Public Works, N.S.W, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.2. Detail Plan and Section. Starting from the New South Wales and there will be an earthen embankment 430 feet 6 inches long which is retained by the North Wing Wall. Then come the sluice section 284 feet 3 inches long, the spillway 720 feet long and the South Wing Wall, making a total length of 1,042 feet 6 inches of concrete wall. Beyond the South Wing Wall is earth embankment again to a length of 3,827 feet. The Full Supply Level is R.L.626.00 and allowance has been made for a surcharge of 9 feet. A road will run along the top of the dam at R.L.642.00. The sluice section contains seven offlets, the three nearest the north wing wall being 13 feet in diameter for hydro-electric purposes and the other four 9 feet in diameter for regulation purposes only. There are to be stony sluice gates on the upstream ends of the outlets and needle valves on the downstream ends. The shock of the discharged water will be taken by a stilling pool. Trash racks will protect the intake ends of the outlets. Next comes the spillway section, which is curved on the downstream face, and carried up to within 15 feet of the full supply level. Above that will be a series of piers between which will be the flood gates and on top of which the roadway will be carried. The gates will be 20 feet wide and 15 feet high and will be 29 in number. They will slide down the face of the wall when opened for the escape of the water. The investigation of the control of this cascade of water was made by means of a model and as a result the form of “bucket” or energy dissipater shown on the section of the spillway was decided upon. The earth embankment in Victoria is being constructed by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria who are the Constructing Authority for that State under the River Murray Waters Agreement. The core of the embankment is of concrete 6 feet wide at the base tapering to 2 feet at the top end and is reinforced with steel rods from the level of the decomposed rock upwards. On the downstream side, at about natural surface level, is a tunnel for drainage and inspection purposes. Above the tunnel is a vertical layer of large stones to drain any seepage to the tunnel. Against the core wall is packed selected material of as impervious a character as can be got locally and beyond that the bank is carefully built up in horizontal layers by means of horses and wheel scoops. The upstream slope is 3-to-1 hardening to 2½-to-1 at the top and the downstream slope is 2½-to-1 hardening to 2.07-to-1 at the top. The thrust of the upstream toe is taken by a mass of granite blocks, and this face is protected by concrete laid in situ. The width of the bank at base is 650 feet and at top 32 feet.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume weir diagrams, hume plan details -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Sebastopol State School No. 1167, 1875 (copy)
The former Sebastopol State School is located in Yarrowee Street, Sebastopol. The building was constructed of locally made bricks by Llewellyn Edwards and Co for £3,395 19s 6d. it was opened on January 1875, with an enrollment of 762 children. Enrollment lrose to over 1,000 and included a staff of sixteen teachers. By 1930 enrollment had fallen to 137, and in the 1940s their was 80 pupils and three teachers. After World War Two the local population increased and enrollments grew resulting in the second floor being reconditions and used again as classrooms. in June 1969 the attendance was 305 with ten teachers. Former alumni include: James Harris, W.F. Gates, Farold Jolley, Harold Hagelthorn, George Ellingsen (From Visions and Realisation, Vol 2)A double storey brick school building in Yarrowee Street Sebastopol, Victoria.education, school, sebastopol, sebastopol primary school, sebastopol state school -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Print - Vessel - Sailing Ship, Loch Vennachar, 1875-1905
This framed print of the Loch Vennachar has been framed as a gift given by McPherson's Ltd. of Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Perth, as per the inscription below the print. Loch Vennachar made many journeys from Britain to Australia and was well-known in Australian ports. On one of its homeward-bound journeys from Australia, the ship sank in the River Thames. Its cargo included 850 tonnes of preserved canned rabbits from Warrnambool's Western Meat Preserving Company. The ship was raised and continued trading for another four years. On 14th June 1905, Loch Vennachar departed Glasgow for Adelaide and Melbourne. The last known sighting of it was on 6th September 1875 when overtaken by the SS Yongala; the captains exchanged the “all well” signals. After that, the ship disappeared with loss of all 27 lives, according to a list that was received by Fremantle through the English mail. The list indicated that there were no passengers on that voyage. Sadly, other Loch Line ships med with similar disasters. The list of lost crew on the Loch Vennachar included Thomas. W. Pearce, apprentice, Southampton. His father was Tom Pearce, one of the two survivors of the Loch Ard, wrecked in 1878. Also, Thomas’ grandfather, James Pearce, was the captain of SS Gothenburg at the time of her wrecking in 1875. Consequently, the wrecking of the Loch Vennachar and the Loc Sloy near the southwest point of Kangaroo Island, a lighthouse was erected, officially opening in June 1907. The northern headland of West Bay was named Vennachar Point in memory of the ship in 1908. The wreck was discovered in 1976 by divers from the Society for Underwater Historical Research, over seventy years after being lost off Kangaroo Island. The Loch Vennachar performed a significant role in Australia’s colonial trade, taking goods between Great Britain and Australia. These goods included locally preserved tinned rabbits processed at a factory in Warrnambool for overseas trade.Print of painting clipper ship Loch Vennachar. (aka Loch Vennacher, as spelled on this print). Print is under glass in white painted timber frame. The vessel was wrecked on Kangaroo Island September 1905 with the loss of all hands. There is an inscription below the print"Loch Vannacher" on right below print, "Compliments from McPherson's Ltd. Melbourne,Sydney, Brisbane, Perth" on left below printflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, loch vennachar, loch vennacher, loch line ship, glasgow shipping co, mcpherson's ltd. melbourne sydney brisbane perth, loch vennachar image., kangaroo island shipwreck, 1905 shipwreck, mcpherson's ltd. melbourne sydney brisbane perth, canned rabbits, preserved rabbits, western meat preserving company -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - POCKET WATCH
ROUND SILVER PLATED WATCH MANUFACTURED BY WALTMAN WATCH CO. FOR J.B. EDWARDS WATCHMAKER IN CLUNES FROM 1875 - 1881. DONATED BY MR. FRANK HARRIS. WHITE DIAL WITH BLACK ROMAN NUMERALS. SECONDS ILLUSTRATED ON SMALLER DIAL ON MAIN DIAL. NO HANDS.MANUFACTURED BY THE WALTMAN WATCH CO. FOR J.B.EDWARDS. CLUNES.local history, horology, pocket watch, barkell -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Map - Back to Kew 1875, Jesse Dannock, c.1931
The Kew Historical Society has an extensive collection of maps and plans; most relating to the former City of Kew (1860-1994). Within this collection, this hand-drawn map is unique.The most important and earliest original map of Kew in the collection, showing places of interest in early Kew.Hand-coloured map on heavy paper, depicting from Kew in 1875 from memory by Jesse Dannock. The map includes the names of local institutions and old residents. These, and many of the street names are very faded and have been overwritten with biro at a later date.maps - kew (vic), mrs dannock's map, cartography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Dec. 15 1875. Received from Bro. J. A. Lewis, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of 6/6 being 2 Day's sick pay for Bro. Thos. Will.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, j a lewis, thos will, wm h nicholus -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Oct, 6 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of 10/- being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. R ? Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, rich coath -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue coupon, dated August 11 1875, asking Mr. W. Philpot, Treasurer, to pay Bendigo ? The sum of £1/3/- for ?. Signed by C. Sloppellein, C.R. and W. B. Evans?, Secretary. Also signed across the coupon by W. B. Evans.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, w philpot, bendigo ?, c sloppellein, w b evans -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1900
The foundation stone of the present church was laid by the Hon James Balfour on 15 June 1875. Mr Charles Webb was the architect, the builder Mr James Bonham and the cost was L2826/17/- exclusive of fittings. The opening services were held of 2 December 1875.B&W matt photograph of the Brighton Congregational Church interior including the organ pipes, showing Harvest Festival displays and banner text: "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". pipe organ, brighton congregational church, harvest festival, hon james balfour, charles webb, james bonham -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1900
The foundation stone of the present church was laid by the Hon James Balfour on 15 June 1875. Mr Charles Webb was the architect, the builder Mr James Bonham and the cost was L2826/17/- exclusive of fittings. The opening services were held of 2 December 1875.B&W matt photograph of the Brighton Congregational Church interior including the organ pipes, showing Harvest Festival displays and banner text: "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". pipe organ, brighton congregational church, harvest festival, hon james balfour, charles webb, james botham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Memoir, June Roberts, Brian and June Roberts at 'Blackjack', 1956o
Brian and June Roberts moved to Hume Street Briar Hill as newlyweds. June's story recounts the development of their home on the Plenty River and the friendships with neighbours. A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.11 typed pages.june roberts, brian roberts, briar hill, blackjack, hume street, suburban life -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Old Pioneering Days in the Sunny South, 1907
Recording history of NSW pioneering days, including stories of W C Wentworth, J H Hume, the town of Goulburn, Bushrangers droving, the Duracks.Red hardcover, gold lettering, imprint of stockman and horse on front cover Yours Sincerely, Chas MacAlister, (Author) and C F McHardyearly australian history, nsw pioneering days, w c wentworth, j h hume, busrangers, duracks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, Moonee Valley Leader, Rehame, "Council considers tramline extension", Jul. 2004
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from the Moonee Valley Leader - 12/7/2004 titled "Council considers tramline extension" about the funding of a study of an extension to Mickleham Road Tullamarine by the City of Hume. Quotes Cr. Gary Jungwirth. Cutting service provided by Rehame, gives details of the size of the sheet etc.trams, tramways, aeta, route 59, airport west, city of hume, new tramway -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Matron Mrs Ann Neilson, 1875-1896, Ballarat Base Hospital plus Grave, Watchem Cemetery
Mrs Ann Neilson, 1875-1896, Ballarat Base HospitalSecond matron, Ballarat Base HospitalHard Copy - sepia portrait Hard Copy - gravewatchem, cemetery, grave, neilson, plaque, erected, bbh, trained nurses league, 1997, matron, ballarat, 1875, 1896 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Card Case, c1889
Winnifred Gardiner Davies, 1875-1973, married Mr Jones.Silver card case and notebook, etched and decorated with fern leaves and an engraved inscription. The case has royal blue pockets with gold edging, celluloid index pages with a list of handwritten names and a silver propelling pencil is secured at the side. The box is black with a cerise lining.Engraving: "PRESEMTED TO Miss Gardner BY THE CONGREGATION of the Mentone Memorial PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH as token of esteem Aug 17th 1889."Card insert: "Presbyterian Church Mentone Membership card for Winifred Gardner Davies 30 Sept 1894." Handwritten slip of paper: "To my dear Winnie with much love from ??? May 2 1931."mentone memorial presbyterian church -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Andrew Rider, c. 1885
This Wesleyan Chapel was used as the first Sailor's Rest in Williamstown in 1875. Photograph of the first Institute locales in Williamstown.View looking across street to a brick building with arched doorway on a corner block. A sign on the left reads: Sailors' Re[st].Typed sheet attached to verso: No. 15: The Sailor's Rest, Ann Street, Williamstown, about 1885. Written on verso: Photograph - Andrew Rider. Written on verso: Sailors' Rest, Ann St., Williamtown, 1880's.williamstown, ann street, sailors' rest, seamen's mission, andrew rider (1821-1903), wesleyan church -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1900
The foundation stone of the present church was laid by the Hon James Balfour on 15 June 1875. Mr Charles Webb was the architect, the builder Mr James Bonham and the cost was 2,826 pounds 17 shillings, exclusive of fittings. The opening services were held of 2 December 1875.B&W matt photograph mounted on grey card of the Brighton Congregational Church interior showing Harvest Festival displays and banner text: "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". brighton congregational church, harvest festival, hon james balfour, charles webb, james bonham -
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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Blue printed Doctor's Certificate, dated Sept 25 1875 certifying that Geo Dunkel was able to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson, MD. Also signed by George Dunkel. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, geo dunkel, h l atkinson, j brockley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated November 3 1875. Received from Bro. J. A. Lewis, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of 10/- being 3 day's sick pay for Bro. ?. Signed by Rich Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, j a lewis, rich coath -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue coupon, dated August 11 1875, asking Mr. W. Philpot, Treasurer, to pay B.U.D.O.U.F. the sum of £23 for Special Levy. Signed by C. Sloppellein, C.R. and W. B. Evans?, Secretary. Also signed across the coupon by W. B. Evans.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, w philpot, b.u.d.o.u.f., c sloppellein, w b evans -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue coupon, dated July 28 1875, asking Mr. W. Philpot, Treasurer, to pay Wm. Mann the sum of 7/6 for ?. Signed by James Best, C.R. and W. B. Evans?, Secretary. Also signed across the coupon by W. B. Evans.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, w philpot, wm mann, james best, w b evans -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue coupon, dated June 30 1875, asking Mr. W. Philpot, Treasurer to pay Secretary the sum of 4/6 for Past?. Signed by C. Sloppellein?, C.R. and W. B. Evans?, Secretary. Also signed across paper by W. B. Evans.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, w philpot, c sloppellein, w b evans