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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - EASTER FAIR, JUVENILE FIRE BRIGADE, c1890's
Sepia photograph of group of children. Two girls, two boys on hand card. Four shields and banner decoration. Lion statue on right front. One boy in Scottish dress. One with top hat with feather. Girls with coronets. On back - 'Easter Procession Exhibit, 1890's +, probably Juvenile Fire Brigade' . On back - 3cls, p8, A feast', 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' circular stamp.person, group, easter procession -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NAPOLEON GOLD MINING CO. N.L, 20 Jun 1940 - 5 Feb 1941
Document: Cheque Book, Cardboard cover, Red cloth binding, 2 cheques to each page, The English Scottish & Australia Bank Limited, Cheques No. 036241 to 036450 are used, Cheques No. 036451 to 036480 are Unused, 2 Cheques glued inside back cover Nos 036331 and 036271, markings are Company Stamp stamped on front cover 3 times, Black number 2 printed on top left corner of cover.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - 2 STEREOSCOPE PHOTO CARDS
2 x Stereoscope faded photos (circ. 1880's ?) on cream slightly damaged cards - Number 2532 , Grand Saloon , Steamer City of Natchez, Mississippi River showing tables , chairs and chandelier / Number 135. Dumbarton Castle - Scotland ,Photographed and published by Kilburn Brothers , Littleton N.H. / accompanying scrap paper states -'Antique photos -Stereoscope cards , Mr W. Ennis , 87 Harley St , Bendigo ,Kilburn Brothersphotograph, building, stereoscope photo cards /grand saloon , steamer city of natchez, mississippi river / dumbarton castle - scotland / kilburn brothers , littleton n.h /mr w. ennis , 87 harley st , bendigo -
Mont De LanceyBook, Annie Gray, Denny; or from Haven to Haven, 1883
A children's adventure story about a lost little boy and how he was saved. Religious influences throughout.Tan cloth covered hardcover book, Denny or From Haven to Haven, by Annie Gray, with gold and brown lettering for title and author's name. Green, brown and gold illustration of father holding oars, embracing daughter in a field in Scotland. Boat in background along with flowers and leaves as decoration. Spine has gold title, child, lines and leaves. Back cover has embossed design in middle. Gold on edges of all pages.,fictionA children's adventure story about a lost little boy and how he was saved. Religious influences throughout.fiction, adventure, religion, children's books -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Programme, Grand Highland Ball and Haggis Supper 1937, 1937
This is a programme for a ball and a supper conducted by the Warrnambool and District Caledonian Society in 1937. The Western Caledonian Society was formed in Warrnambool in 1864 to promote and preserve Scottish culture in the region and in the 19th century ran many highland gatherings. The Warrnambool and District Caledonian Society still operates today.The programme indicates the Society was also active in the 20th century. The motto of the Society is that of the first Stuart King of Scotland. This programme is of considerable historical importance because of its menu, its toasts and its list of office bearers of the Warrnambool and District Caledonian Society in 1937.A piece of light weight card folded in two to make four pages with blue printing on each page on a buff coloured background. The front page has a decorative border and a society crest.Warrnambool & District CALEDONIAN SOCIETY Grand Highland Ball and Haggis Supperwarrnambool, warrnambool & district caledonian society, haggis supper -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Ticket, Ceilidh 2015, 2015
This is a ticket of admission to a Ceilidh run by the Warrnambool & District Pipes & Drums in 2015 at the Warrnambool R.S.L. building. A Ceilidh is a celebration of Scottish music, dance and other entertainment. The Warrnambool Pipe Band was established in 1906 to popularise Scottish music and foster a taste for bag pipe music. It was in recess from 1916 to 1935 when it was re-formed. Today the Warrnambool & District Pipes and Drums perform regularly in the area This item is of minor interest as a memento of the Warrnambool & District Pipes & Drums A white card with black text and a green border It features a logo and a stave of music with notes and a treble clef.Ceilidh 2015 ADMIT ONE -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaArtwork, other - Illuminated art work, Rev Alexander Yule MA presentation art work
This was presented to the Rev Yule on 22 February 1907. Alexander Yule was born in 1830 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland becoming licenced in the Free Church of Scotland in 1854. He came to Australia in 1870 where he became Minister of Erskine church, Carlton. In 1892 College Church Parkville was established by members of the Erskine congregation. In 1891 he was moderator of Victoria. He died on 18 April 1907.Framed illuminated composite presentation art work which has illuminated text, the Presbyterian symbol of the burning bush, a photograph and illustrations of the College Church, Ormond College, University of Melbourne. It is signed by ten people.presbyterian miniter rev alexander yule ma, r. johnston smith, m. reid robertson, john mather, adam kennedy, maggie adam, h. s. richardson, lily v. grant, david j. scott, m. e. downes, j. downes., the college church parkville, alexander yule 1830-1907 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyAdvertising Leaflet, Darren Jones, 9a Scotland Avenue Greensborough, 16/12/2017
9a Scotland Avenue Greensborough. Three bedroom home, sold for $920,000 in December 2017. Previous sale, December 2009 for $644,000.Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sides. scotland avenue greensborough -
![Planning Document, Plan of proposed subdivision of land in Greensborough [Map shows Scotland house], 01/04/1971](/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/5982a68921ea6b1420e4e560/item-media/59916fb521ea681094908d7a/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Greensborough Historical SocietyPlanning Document, Plan of proposed subdivision of land in Greensborough [Map shows Scotland house], 01/04/1971
This subdivision of Greensborough shows the home of John Scotland (died 1888) and surrounding area bounded by Hailes, William, Lorimer, and Jessop Streets.Photocopy of plan, 2 pages.Part of plan (68G) of proposed subdivision of Greensborough, part of Crown Portion 18, Parish pf Keelbundora. Scale: 132 ft. to an inchjohn scotland, hailes street greensborough, william street greensborough, lorimer street greensborough, jessop street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: bedroom light and ceiling rose, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: bedroom, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: ceiling rose, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: fireplace, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: front door, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: Hall, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: Kitchen, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: Leadlight over side door, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: Lounge, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: Lounge and dining rooms, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Clunes MuseumBook, DESIGNED BY PETER BUCKMASTER, WOOL PAST THE WINNING POST: A HISTORY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY, 1978
A BIOGRAPHY WRITTEN BY HEATHER B. RONALD OF THE HISTORY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY SOME OF WHO SETTLED ON LAND NEAR CLUNES, VICTORIA A SUMMARY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY'S MOVE TO THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE WOOL INDUSTRY IN THE 1800'S AND ONWARDSHARDCOVER BOOK BOUND IN BLUE LFABRIC WITH A GOLD EAGLE EMBOSSED ON THE FRONT COVER, COMPLET WITH DUST COVER. THE DUSTCOVER FRONT COVER HAS A COLOUR IMAGE OF A COLONIAL HOMESTEAD IN THE BACK GROUND WITH A LOADED DRAY PULLED BY OXEN TWO FIGURES WITH BULL WHIPS AT EITHER SIDE OF THE THE ANIMALS 203 PAGESnon-fictionA BIOGRAPHY WRITTEN BY HEATHER B. RONALD OF THE HISTORY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY SOME OF WHO SETTLED ON LAND NEAR CLUNES, VICTORIA A SUMMARY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY'S MOVE TO THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE WOOL INDUSTRY IN THE 1800'S AND ONWARDS book, chirnside family, clunes first sheep run -
Federation University Historical Collection
Work on paper - Artist's Book, Mary Modeen, Antipodean Field Notes, c2000
Mary Modeen is an artist and academic from Abderdeen, Scotland. She was a visiting research fellow at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy in 1999-2000Two boxed copies of an artists' book by Mary Modeenmary modeen, artist's book, visiting research fellow, artist-in-residence -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook - Family History, Collie, 1992
Data gathered by Alex and Elsie Collie after extensive research in both Australia and Scotland. Also visited New Zealand and Canada in their search.Burgandy hard covered book. lettering, crest and date in gold.collie family history, alex collie, elsie collie, family tree -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph
The Presbyterian church at the corner of Rathdowne and Grattan streets Carlton was built in the 1870s by the Erskine Brothers of the Scottish seceder tradition. The church was demolished in 1972.Photograph printed on a calendar: Erskine Presbyterian ChurchErskine Presbyterian Church Rathdowne St. Carlton.presbyterian church carlton, erskine street, grattan street, scottish seceder -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document - Ceilidh 2011 Ticket, 2011
This was a ticket for admission to a Ceilidh held at the Warrnambool R.S.L in 2011 run by the Warrnambool & District Pipes & Drums. A Ceilidh is a celebration of Scottish Music, dance and other entertainments. The Warrnambool Pipe Band was established in 1906 to popularise Scottish music and foster a taste for bag pipe music. It appears the Band was in recess from 1916 to 1935 when it was re-formed. Today, under the name of Warrnambool & District Pipes & Drums it performs regularly in the area This card is of minor interest as a memento of the Warrnambool & District Pipes & Drums A white card with black text and an orange border, a logo and a stave of music with notes and a treble clef.Ceilidh 2011/ ADMIT One warrnambool & district pipes and drums, wadpadi, ceilidh -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageUniform
Uniform jacket, Black Pipe Band Doublet with gold braid trim and 6 silver buttons closure - Scottish thistle design on buttons. One button on each Epaulette. Black nylon / silk blend full lining, Padded shoulders, Pocket under left side front skirts, 2 inch standup collar. Buttons missing from Cuffs and Skirting Flaps. Made by David Lack Pty Ltd, uniform specialist Melbourne. Label "David Lack Pty Ltd, uniform specialist Melbourne."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, uniform, pipe band doublet, scottish thistle, david lack pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF WILLIAM WALLACE
A book titled 'The Life of William Wallace the Hero of Scotland. A warrior and a patriot, who in a period of lawlessness and wrong manfully maintained the principles of justice, and stood forward in defence of the rights and liberties of his native land.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 497 - 512 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, william wallace, lydia chancellor, collection, the life of william wallace, william wallace, male, individual, person, famous people, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, biographical series, biographies, scotland, scottish history, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''CANNY TALES FAE ABERDEEN'' COMPILED BY ALLAN JUNIOR
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 36 page paper back of humorous stories and jokes about the good folk of Aberdeen, Scotland. Compiled by Allan Junior and illustrated by Gregor McGregor. 13th Edition printed and published in 1926 by Valentine & Sons Ltd, Dundee and London. Catalogue sticker ''2253 JUN'' on front cover. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf ''To all the dear Manse Folk with best Xmas wishes from Haidee Xmas 1926''Allan Juniorbooks, collections, humour, alec h chisholm collection, allan junior, scotland, jokes, humour. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE MERRY MUSES OF CALEDONIA'' BY ROBERT BURNS
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 223 page paperback collection of bawdy folk-songs by Robert Burns. Includes an 8 page glossary of Scottish words. Edited by James Barke and Sydney Goodsir Smith. Notes by J. De Lancey Ferguson. Published by Panther Books in 1966 and printed by C.Nicholls & Co. Ltd., England. Catalogue sticker '2042 BUR' on spine. Handwritten in biro on first page 'to the Old Pretender from the Young'.Robert Burnsbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, robert burns, poetry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; THE BLACK WATCH BAND PROGRAMME
A soft covered booklet with a picture of a Scottish band on the front. The words above it are, ' Australian and New Zealand Tour, 1951, THE BLACK WATCH BAND. Direction J. & N. Tait.' Souvenir Programme.' On the inside is the ' Programme of Music by the Band of His Majesty's 1st Battalion, The Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment. By kind permission of Lieutenant-Colonel G.P. Campbell-Preston, M.B.E.' Apart from the 14 programmes of the tour the programme includes many advertisements.program, music, black watch band, lydia chancellor, collection, music, bands, royal highland regiment, entertainment, leisure, program, programme -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - BADGE COLLECTION: JE SUIS PREST BROOCH, UK
Object. Copper coloured ring shaped badge, 3D head and shoulders of a horned stag attached atop and bottom of rim across the centre gap. Around the top edge''JE SUIS PREST''(Translated ''I AM READY''). U shaped extension on lower edge of ring. Hinge and bracket from brooch clip on the back. He suis prest with a stag's head is the crest of Clan Fraser of Lovat - a Highland Scottish Clan.On back ''MEDLOCK INV''numismatics, badges-civil, je suis prest brooch badge
