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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Obituary, Death of Ringwood resident, Dan Wright on March 8, 1945
Local newspaper clipping - 15/3/1945 - Passing of Old Pioneer.Born in Gloucestershire, England ... Settled in Ringwood and was employed at the old Federal Brickyards. It was here that he lost his arm, getting his hand caught in machinery. This handicap did not greatly interfere with his working capacity, and for years he was employed as carter at Bamford's timber yards. He married and settled down at Mt Dandenong Road, Ringwood East and acquired various properties. Interred Box Hill Cemetery on Friday, 9th March. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: SHIRE OF HUNTLY
BHS CollectionShire of Huntly 111 years of Local Government with black and white photographs.government, local, huntly -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Births to 1996 A-G, 1996
Newspaper cuttings, including biographical information from local sources A-Ggenealogy -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Deaths and Funerals to 1997, 1998
A folder of death and funeral notices to 1997 taken from local newspapers.obituaries -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Deaths and Funerals 1998-99
A folder of death and funeral notices from local newspapers 1998-99obituaries -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Births 1997-2001, 2002
A folder containing birth notices from local newspapers 1997 to 2001birth notices -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Probate, 2010
A folder containing newspaper cuttings of probate notices from local newspaperslaw -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Sculpture: Pamela IRVING (b.1960), Pamela Irving, Green Wedge Larry, 2012
Pamela Irving (born 1960) is a prominent Australian visual artist specialising in bronze, ceramic and mosaic sculptures as well as printmaking and copper etchings. Irving's early art was influenced by artists including Arthur Boyd, John Brack, Noel Connihan, Mirka Mora, Sidney Nolan and John Perceval. In recent years, Irving has been influenced ″by the honest and direct expressiveness of ‘outsider art’ (the art of self-taught or ‘naive artists’) and the craft of ‘memoryware’″ Significantly, this interest grew following Irving's visit to Nek Chand's Rock Garden in Chandigarh, India.Green Wedge Larry - dog sculpture reminiscent of the iconic Larry LaTrobe located at Melbourne City Square. The dog is constructed from Italian Bisazza glass tiles, using a Mapei adhesive system. The theme for his 'coat' is the flora from the local surrounds of Nillumbik, drawing from the 'Live Local Plant Local' Nillumbik plant directory.green wedge, larry, dog, sculpture, mosaic, indigenous flora, irving -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Reference Cooking, Mount Beauty Souvenir Cookery Book x2, Circa 1962
This cookery book was printed in the early 1960s for the purpose of obtaining the necessary funds for the construction of the Mount Beauty swimming pool. The advertisements within this book covers local traders of this time frame, for example, the Bogong Hotel which is no longer operational. the culinary measurements are in Imperial measures(pounds and ounces). The book has sections for continental dishes and sweets (Australian flavour), special dishes for Lent, cakes (farmhouse fruit cake), jams, marmalades (home made), marrow and apple chutney. Some of these recipes are early 20th Century related and in the 2000s are not sought after. The food "take away" lifestyle has been responsible for the demise of a lot of the recipes in this book. The swing away from home grown produce has been not only a lifestyle change but also the faster pace of living in rural areas. The specialisation and redefined development of the local produce store (previously provided everything the rural shopper needed) was a forced move due to larger and cheaper city born fresh food supermarkets. Although there are still some local produce store within the region these will in time vanish. This cookery book was produced just after Mount Beauty was released from an SEC "closed" community in 1961(see KVHS 0134) and the town then had to fend for itself. This book was compiled and produced because the town needed a swimming pool (which possible would have been provided had the SEC still been responsible). The book demonstrates the strong rural psyche of rallying together for the good of all and united for something which would be of benefit to all. The period 1961 to the 1970s was one of great change for Mount Beauty. The SEC protective cage was a blessing for some but a goal for others. The independence that was gained after the SEC left provided for a drastic "make over" in regards to the facilities provided for the "locals" and that for the tourists. An increase in tourist related industries such as snow skiing in winter, hang gliding and gliding, mountain bike rallies, bush walking and horse riding, all of which have supply outlets in the town, has provided a more cosmopolitan atmosphere. These activities and the greater interaction with populations outside of the region has reduced the "hermit" type feel of the town psyche.This recipe book consists of eighty nine pages in black and white print. It contains black and white sketches, recipes of local domestic cooks and advertisements covering local traders. The cover is approximately 280 g/m2 in weight and the pages are at 90 g/m2 in weight. The cover has a design in the style of Abstract Expressionism (period 1950-1960s) of identifiable (clock,jug,fruit,window) and abstract objects in tints of blue and shades of black. This was designed by Cheryl Ryder of the Mount Beauty High School, under supervision of Mr I Baker (Art Teacher)On the foreword(page two and page three) "Mt. Beauty Souvenir Cookery Book First Edition" . This foreword was presented by Rosa Kinnear, President, Ladies' Auxiliary 2nd copy - no inscriptionrecipe, cooking, food, domestic, kitchen, local history, comfort food, pioneer cleaning methods -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Slide Rule, linear “W&G”
Linear slide rule made of wood with glass slide encased in metal.“W & G Melbourne Australia Model 421”. Inscribed: “W & G”( the local manufacturer) -
Camberwell Historical Society
Postcard - Photo postcard, 1989
Glossy black and white photograph with white border on a postcard, depicting a Tram Terminus with power lines in Burwood dated 1917Back of postcard: Tram Terminus, Burwood, 1917. Local History Collection, Camberwell Library. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Proclamation of the City of Ringwood, 19 March, 1960
Black and white photograph showing group of spectators at ceremony gathered outside Ringwood Station entrance.Typed below photograph: "City of Ringwood,1960. Local unit 3rd Div. Engineers." -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Farm digs in against closure, 2013
Land reserved for Healesville Freeway is at risk of being broken up for housing.Land reserved for Healesville Freeway is at risk of being broken up for housing. Some of the area is used at present for a farm run by NADRASCA, and other land is the nature reserve, Bellbird Dell. More than 1500 protested against the closure to local MP Shaun Leane.Land reserved for Healesville Freeway is at risk of being broken up for housing. healesville freeway reservation, bellbird dell, nadrasca, leane, shaun, vermont, koedyk, gus, turner, raeoni, kayne, rodney, basic, peter, vicroads -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESEARCH PAPERS: THE NEWS PAPER DONATIONS, 1850
A 10 page document detailing the history behind the importance of the local paper's monthly charity report and the significance of it with the local Chinese settlers. Lecture notes by Carol Holsworth for lectureto BHS on 07/02/2003. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Heritage or heresy?, 1993
When pioneer August Schwerkolt built his stone cottage in 1864 he was more concerned with shelter than politics.When pioneer August Schwerkolt built his stone cottage in 1864 he was more concerned with shelter than politics. Yet the home he built is now the centre of a dispute between Nunawading Council and local historians over proposals to charge for entry to the gardens and erect a rotunda.When pioneer August Schwerkolt built his stone cottage in 1864 he was more concerned with shelter than politics.schwerkolt cottage, brandenburg, john p, cox, george, city of nunawading -
Maffra Sugarbeet Museum
Portrait, Brun, Vincenzo, 1890-1900
Allan McLean was a stock and station agent from Maffra. He was elected to local government, served as Shire President and was the first chairman of the Maffra Sugarbeet Factory. He became Premier of Victoria and first member for Gippsland in the Commonwealth Government. Vincenzo Brun was a prominant society painter in Melbourne in the 1890s. The portrait appears to have been commissioned by the Maffra Shire Council, and probably hung in their chambers for many years. Framed oil painting by Vincenzo Brun of Allan McLean, local, state and federal parliamentarian, in thick, gold frame. McLean faces towards the left, is wearing a black suit and bow tie, and has a beard."V.Brun" as signature, bottom rightparliamentary representatives -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Equipment - Y2K Hard drive, Australian Government, 1999
Y2K / the year 2000 / The millennium bug / was commonly used to refer to a widespread computer programming shortcut that was expected to cause extensive havoc as the year changed from 1999 to 2000. Instead of allowing four digits for the year, many computer programs only allowed two digits (e.g., 99 instead of 1999). As a result, there was immense panic that computers would be unable to operate at the turn of the millennium when the date descended from "99" to "00". The Bug presented a formidable challenge to the problem-solving skills of local government officials. Lacking a cure-all that will work for every municipality, local officials must develop their own solutions to meet their community's unique needs. At the same time, the Y2K bug provided a once-in-a-millennium leadership opportunity for local officials who understood that they are the key to preparing their communities for any issues.Hard drive mounted in an alaminium case with glass window front and back.Presented to Greater Bendigo City Council / by Hon, Roger Hallam. MLC / Minister for Finance / and / Hon, Robert Maclellan. MLA / Minister for Planning and Local Government / on 21 June. 1999 / In recognition of being the first Victorian Council / to be Y2k compliantmillennium bug -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Bruce Bence, Warrandyte's River, C. 1986
Historical information provided by state water, road, and metrological and local government authorities and local residents' reminicences of the Yarra River at Warrandyte. Includes table showing periodic significant flows of the river between 1863 and 1985. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Rate increases set below predictions, 1992
Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%.Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%. Under the Local Government Act all municipalities must phase out the minimum rate over the next 4 years. Properties on the minimum rate will now pay a rate based on the property's site value.Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%. local government finance, city of nunawading -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/12/1941 - Special - My War Part 20 - Japan Attacks U.S. - Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor, Local Newspaper Dated 8/12/1941 - My War Part 20 - Japan Attacks U.S. - Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor
Japan Bombs Pert Harbor - My War Part 20 December 8 /12/1941 Local Newspaper My War Part 20 - Japan Bombs Perl HarborLocal Newspaper dated 8/12/1941 _ Special - My War 20Japan Attacks U.S. - Japan Bombs Perl Harbor - My War 20world war 2, japan bombs perl habor, loacl newspaper my war part 20 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Poster - Mt Beauty, Mt Beauty The Name Says It All
This poster is representative of the tourism marketing that was used in the 1990's to promote the aesthetic beauty of the township of Mt Beauty thus the play on the words, Mt Beauty, The Name Says It All. The poster also promotes activities that are on offer to the visitor in Mt Beauty and the broader area. The poster is also significant as it shows the progression in marketing by the Alpine Shire and the Mt Beauty Chamber of Commerce from the early days of marketing Mt Beauty as a tourist destination. This poster is historically significant as it shows the style of tourism campaigns of the 1990's with the slogan "Mt Beauty The Name Says It All", which is a play on the name Mt Beauty and was promoted by the Mt Beauty Chamber of Commerce and the Alpine Shire. This slogan is no longer part of the tourism for the Alpine Shire and therefore is a good comparative example of previous tourism and current tourism campaigns. Also see "KVHS 0204" for another example of tourism brochure. Coloured poster of local scenes and activities promoting tourism in North East Victoriaposter. mt beauty. tourism. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood History - Manuscript titled "Local History Option" (HSC) by Kate Hassard (Undated), c.1980
Ringwood History - Manuscript titled "Local History Option" by Kate Hassard (Undated) -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Davey's Hotel, Davey's Hotel,Miners Rest, "circa 1916 - 17"
Davey's Hotel at Miners Rest was built sometime around 1850, and Mary Tait was the original Licensee.The gentleman on the white horse is Harry Telford, who was with Phar Lap in America when the horse died.Names of the other men are not known. The photo is dated "circa 1916 -17" and originally came from a lady in New Zealand.The Hotel was de-licensed in 1940. Mary Tait (nee Marion Sutherland) was the second wife of William Tait, who was the licensee of the Derby prior to his death 7 October 1862.His widow Mary the took over the license of the hotel.Photo shows lifestyle of the 1850's.Black and white photo depicting Davey's Hotel in Miners Rest with some of the locals.Davey's Hotel / Derby Hotel.miners rest 1850, davey's hotel, harry telford, mary tait licencee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - EAGLEHAWK BOROUGH COUNCIL, 100 YEARS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT - 1862 - 1962, 1962
100 Hundred Years of Local Government, Eaglehawk Borough Council, 1862 - 1962H. J. G. Biggseaglehawk, history, eaglehawk borough council, eaglehawk council history, bendigo history. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer, Linking Neighbours, 2018 - 2019
These items were collected by a PMHPS member during 2018-19 and they have been retained as a group of ephemeraVarious ephemera of local interest showing changes in community. Flyer "Linking neighbours"south port day links, social activities -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR, Apr 1964
Slide. Bendigo Easter Fair. Three Vintage cars from a local club.slide, bendigo, bendigo easter fair., bendigo easter fair. -
Cobram Historical Society IncRound large stamping pad, used at local post office for multiple stamps. Post office 14, 15,16, 17.
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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge
The badge belonged to Mr Lindsay Enderby.Black, white and gold enamel shield shaped Victorian Local Preacher's badge."LPA" -
Peterborough History Group
Postcard - Just a line from Peterborough
Historic postcard from the townAdvertises fishing in the town, historic photographs of local landmarksPostcard, front of which opens with a fold out row of pictures of local scenesJust a line from Peterborough.peterborough 3270, fishing, postcards, vintage postcards, valentine publishing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Changes to Council Elections, 1992
Changes to Local Government (Elections) Act take effect in Nunawading elections 1992.Changes to Local Government (Elections) Act take effect in Nunawading elections 1992.Changes to Local Government (Elections) Act take effect in Nunawading elections 1992.local government elections, nunawading elections