Newsletter of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of VictoriaThe significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of newsletters; 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter; deaf newsletter

The Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria, now known as Vicdeaf, (the Victorian Deaf Society), was founded in 1884 as the Victorian Society for Promoting the Spiritual and Temporal Welfare of the Adult Deaf and Dumb. The provisional committee being Mr W Bates, Mr J M Bruce, Mr J D Gowan, Mr Edwin Newbiggin, Mr C M Officer, M. L, A., and the Rev. W. Moss. The Adult Deaf and Dumb Mission's objects were: 1. To provide the means for religious worship and instruction for the adult deaf and dumb of Victoria 2. To visit the deaf and dumb in their homes, especially when sick or in distress 3. To assist the deaf and dumb of good character in obtaining suitable employment 4. To provide technical and other education for the adult and dumb 5. To give pecuniary assistance to adult deaf and dumb who are in needThe Annual Reports of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society are historically significant providing insight into the history of the evolving Deaf Community in Victoria. They are a annual 'snapshot' of the year with references not only to the progress of the Society but also to the significant people and events within the Deaf Community.Green Cover, Size 21.5Hx13.5W, 80 pagesthomas david gibson carmichael, f. s. grimwade, e. r. peacock, harold kent, h. sumner martin, m. l. miller, h. w. h. adeney, george brown, w. a. dickins, f. e. frewin, s. mauger, s. g. martin, g. g. mercy , j. e. muir, f. j. rose, f. tudor, henry weedon, ernest j. d. abraham, mrs e. j. d. abrahamj. mrs boortz, e. connell, e. empson, a. foster, mrs, mrs s. luke, mrs j. e. muir, mrs h. s. martin, m. potter, mrs a. williamson, mrs a. wilson, alex williamson, a. muir, w. j. craig, john cronin, s. moss, m. g. b mortimer, captain olden, blackburn, w. a. watt, a. t. danks, thomas mcpherson and sons, m eady, george brown, rev j. j. halley, julia mccombe, our monthly letter

The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, the services available in the region...all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors' life. Apart from the Street, Alphabetical, Trade and Professional directories, this volume also contains Government and Official, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, Colonial, Societies and Institutions directories.The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, the services available in the region...all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors' life. Apart from the Street,Alphabetical, Trade and Professional directories, this volume also contains Government and Official, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, Colonial, Societies and Institutions directories.streets, trade, agriculture, government, legal, ecclesiastical, farmers, farm workers, clergy

374 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 30 cm. Includes bibliographical references and indexnon-fictionA narrative of the pioneering women of Warrnambool and surrounding districts during the 1840’s-1910. Includes photographs, illustrations, paintings, bibliography, index.history &​ archaeology., society &​ social sciences., women -- victoria -- warrnambool -- biography., warrnambool (vic.) -- biography., warrnambool (vic.) -- history., australian, aboriginal australian, women pioneers, women aboriginal australian -- victoria, book

Index, p.522.non-fictionEuropean history in the nineteenth centuryeurope - history, europe - history - 19th century

Written on mounting board: Fr Ryan indicating the priest upper left and below image "Picnic Phillips Track" Verso has "Colac & Beech Forest."

non-fictionThis is a history of the private bus companies of Victoria from the "dinosaur days" of the first motor buses early this century through expansion as effective and economical people movers through to their current and somewhat different status. Chapters deal with inner-suburban services, the large country towns, country services, tour and charter buses, and subsidised school bus services.buses -- victoria -- history, bus lines -- victoria -- history

Index, bib, ill, p.615.non-fictionA biography of Florence Nightingalenurses - great britain - biography, florence nightingale 1820-1910

index, ill, p.112non-fictionA history of the locomotives used on the Queensland Government Railways from 1894 to 1910. locomotives - queensland - history, railroads - queensland - history

ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionA brief history of the narrow gauge timber railways of the Erica District north of Moe in Victoria from 1910 to 1950.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history

index, ill, p112.non-fictionA history of steam locomotives on the Queensland Government railways built between 1864 and 1910.steam locomotives - australia - history, locomotives - queensland - history

An A4 sized spiral bound book, includes a surname index of staff and students.non-fictionThis book describes Ada's family and her music training and development of the Ada McBeath's Box Hill and Surrey Hills College of Music. As an accomplished pianist, she support various concerts over the years.(miss) ada mcbeath, box hill and surrey hills college of music, music teacher, lintalee, house names, alice coy, hannibal coy

Series of photographs loaned for copying by Robert Collier through Keith Rooney. Photographs have been scanned by Ted Arrowsmith at 300dpi as a 'tiff' and burnt onto a CD Rom. copies of photographs were produced from the CD Rom for inclusion in the album.Black and white photograph of Grandstand in Mitcham Reserve, now Walker Park.,( First of three on this site).grandstands, walker park

Sepia photographImage shows timber yard with men and horse-drawn vehicle outside building. Warrandyte Road on right leading to Kennedy's orchard. Shop on corner was 'A. Wagner, Hairdresser. Photograph received from a Mr. Harrison, E.S.& A Bank Manager , Frankston. (Peter Paynes photographer).

Handwritten letter concerning advice on building an art building.prahran mechanics' institute, prahran mechanics' institute technical art school, art, ballarat technical art school, j.h. furneaux

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on rear of photograph: "Geraghty family- Standing: 1. Jim, 2. Jack. Centre: 1. Hughie, 2 Mr. G. 3 Maurice. Front: Vincent." Written on rear of backing sheet: "William b1850, James b1877, Maurice b1885, Francis b1892, Vincent b1898."

Black and white photograph of family group. (2 copies)Written on rear of one photograph: "Geraghty Family." Back row: Jim, Rose (Mrs Murfett), Jack, Letty (Mrs O'Connell), Maurice, Ella. Front row: Lucy, Hughie, Mrs Geraghty, Mr Geraghty, Mary (Mrs Larkin). Sitting- Vincent. William Geraghty b. 1850, Collingwood. m. Anne Barry of Adelaide at Richmond. Children: Margaret (d), James (1877), Mary (1879), Rosanna (1881), William (1883), Maurice (1885), Lucy (1887), Hellen (1890), Francis (1892), Anastatia (1895), Vincent (1898).

A4 copies of Landata Victoria Historical Search documents - Vol 3398 Fol 679415.Mary Burchett of Lilydale Road, Ringwood, Married Woman, is now the proprietor of an Estate in Fee-simple subject to the Encumbrances notified hereunder ... 55 acres 3 roods 35 perches or thereabouts, being lots 8 and 9 on plan of subdivision no.4315. Subdivision map includes un-named road - Grandview Grove (later Bemboka Road, Warranwood, Vic). Title transferred to Theodore Hartley Burchett, 27th July, 1911.

This is a printed invitation for the Annual Reunion for the Presbyterian Church Bacchus Marsh. The Presbyterian church organised many social events in Bacchus Marsh. This particular event was promoted in the Bacchus Marsh Express in this way, "The Bacchus Marsh Presbyterian re union takes place on Friday, 16th inst, when a good programme is promised. Mr. C. Thompson, S.M., has been successful in securing a number of items from talented friends in Melbourne. Miss Alice Grant, and Miss Belle Morton, will be amongst the local performers. A full programme will be given in next week's issue."Printed ticket on card. Rectangular shape.saint andrews presbyterian church bacchus marsh, churches bacchus marsh

Report - photocopy -11 A4 pages - titled "Mayors Report - City of Prahran - 1911 - 1912, giving a detail report on the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust activities, photos of Dandenong Road, including council representation. Authored by Austin Embling Mayor. Part of a larger report.trams, tramways, prahran, mayor s reports, pmtt, dandenong rd

Black and white photographs (2 copies- 1 Large, 1 postcard)Typed below photograph, "Ringwood Railway Station early in the century. Note the old telephone wires on the poles".

The Charlton Presbyterian Church was built in 1871 by James Patterson, a contractor and grazier of Nardoo Park, Woosang. Photo was taken after cyclone which hit Charlton in 18th December 1934. Trees have fallen over the white picket fence in front. Broken tree limbs lie and the nature strip. Buildings from the left, Dew's Bakery, Presbyterian Hall, Church and Manse. High Street Charlton west end.charlton presbyterian church, james patterson, church, presbyterian, pastoral care, storm

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph, "Ringwood Ex Weekly Times. Check with H.A". From member, Brian Pump.

2 copies of photograph (1 large black and white, 1 small sepia).Written on back of small copy: "Ringwood Arbour Day celebrations. 'Aunt Sally' competitors." Photo given by A.W.M. Chalmers.