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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Obituary, Mr Edward Rowney
Obituary from the Prahran Telegraph, 21-6-1929, headed "Death of an old Caulfield Identity" Edward Rowney. After coming from South Australia in 1887, worked in Ballarat as a horse tram driver and then moved to Caulfield in 1888 working for the Caulfield Horse Tramway that ran between Elsternwick and Glenhuntly. Provides details of his working life and that with the Caulfield Council. Provides details of his personal and family information along with sources. See reference for an article on the Caulfield Tramway Co. and a photo of Mr. Rowney driving a horse tram. Yields information about the life of Mr Edward Rowney A4 sheets - printed - providing an obituary and family history of Mr Edward Rowney. trams, tramways, caulfield, caulfield tramway co, edward rowney, ballarat, city of caulfield -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Beautiful Experiments, 2002
Article in "The Age" 20.07.2002 by Sandra Pullman. Brief history of the establishment of the Burnley Gardens.the age, burnley school of horticulture, sandra pullman, sandi pullman -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Canterbury Railway Station, c1910
Photocopy of a photograph from "Canterbury, a history" by Don Gibb courtesy of Michael Venn.canterbury, canterbury railway station, canterbury road, canterbury theatre, hansom cabs, steam trains -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Braddon Russell, Images of Australia as seen by Russell Bradden, 1988
A controversial account of the history of Australia from convict settlement to the Bi-Centennial Yearsocial history, politics, aboriginals -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, East Gippsland Historical Society, Some Historic Buildings in Bairnsdale, 1979
A short history of Bairnsdale Victoria with descriptions of some of the more noteable older buildings.township -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, East Gippsland Regional Planning Committee, Sites of Historical Significance in the East Gippsland Region, 1980
Details of historical sites with comments about the money raising activities. History of construction..historic sites, charities, architecture -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, The O'Rourke Family, 1997
A collection of family history information relating to the O'Rourke family of East and South Gippsland.genealogy -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter - Letter and Life Summary, W. T. BYRNE
1.Photocopy of letter dated 24/12/1914 handwritten by William Thomas Byrne of Docker's Plain whilst at training camp - 3rd light horse brigade train - to his sister. 2.Photocopy of brief summary of W.T.Byrne's life to when he was discharged in 1918 - photocopied from Docker Plains School Honor Book William Thomas BYRNE was born on 21/9/1890 at Docker Plains to William and Johanna Byrne. He was educated at Docker Plains and Wangaratta State schools. A farmer when he enlisted on 13/10/1914. He trained at Broadmeadows and embarked on Hororata on 17/4/1915. He served with the 3rd Light Horse and 12th and/or 27th ASC - Army Service Corps as a Driver. Newspaper article dated 7/11/2003 states letter was found inside second hand book and the writer of the letter identified as the uncle of local Wangaratta resident and historian Bill O'Callaghan. The letter written prior to embarking overseas was addressed to Mrs Connell Ford Street Wangaratta but intended for his sister Nora, a Nun at Brigidine Convent, Albert Park. Photocopy of handwritten letter and life history summary in black ink on white paper 3rd Light Horse Brigade train 24/12/14william thomas byrne 5692, docker's plains -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Gardner, P D, Names on the Omeo Highway, 1991
Names on the Omeo Highway, Victoria, between Bairnsdale and Omeo; their origins, meanings and historysocial history, historic sites, land settlement -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, LERHS, Boole Poole Metung, 2015c
Information on the history of Metung Rotamah Island and Boole Poole on the Gippsland Lakes Victoriaaboriginals, schools, settlers, oil and gas industry -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Burnt Bridge:some details - 1843 to 1971
Single page of typed notes on the history of Burnt Bridge from 1843 to 1971 -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Baragwanath, Pam, If the Walls Could Speak by Pam Baragwanath, 2000
Brief histories of 400 Victorian Mechanics' Institutes, accompanied by 650 photographs, Indexed.With very best wishes to Frank Rae from Pam Baragwanath 17/11/00community facilities, libraries -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Ronald Parsons, A Pioneer Australian Steamship Company, 1990
A history of the Hunters River S N Co, and the Australian Steam Navigation Company.ships and shipping -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Archive - THE ALLAN STEWART COLLECTION: PERSEVERANCE CORPORATION LTD, 1890-2001
DVD. Allan Stewart Collection. Pdf History of Fosterville from 1890 -2001. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Tramcar Record - SEC No. 35, Wal Jack, 1950's
Tamcar record for SEC Ballarat No. 35, builder, system location, short history and work in Ballarat.Yields information about the history of individual tramcars in Ballarat.Handwritten note on foolscap lined sheet outlining the history of Ballarat Tramcar No. 35, who built for, date to Ballarat, painting and other changes to the tramcar as compiled by Wal Jack. Part of a series on each SEC Ballarat operated tramcar, except for the ESCo trams. Has a newspaper cutting associated with the delivery of the tram, dated 28-2-1947. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips.trams, tramways, ballarat, tramcars, tramcars of ballarat, tram 35 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne Tramways - The Development of a Great System", c1928
Photocopy of a 20 page booklet, centre stapled booklet or pamphlet titled "Melbourne Tramways - The Development of a Great System" outlining the history of the Melbourne's tramway system from 1869 (from formation of the Omnibus Co., cable trams, Tramway Board, the MMTB, Workshops, the Scheme, of August 1923, Cable car conversion, Community Services, Notes on the cover it is a reprinted version. Original possibly 1928c Photocopy mid 1970's?trams, tramways, mmtb, history, tramways, workshops, cable trams -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, Educational Scheme for 'Unaccepted' Cases (H13), 1935
These letters and notices from 1935 relate to Legacy establishing a Fund to help with Victorian children that are not eligible for the benefits of the Repatriation Department, the RSS. Children's Scholarship Fund and other established funds. The primary policy of the Trust is to provide 'educational assistance for the children of deceased soldiers by way of tuition fees, trailing expenses, cost of books, equipment and/or contributions towards the maintenance of the beneficiaries during the period of training.' Documents include a memo being sent to all Legatees explaining the fund and asking for ideas on how to raise the money and introductions to possible donors. Also a letter to the minister explaining the scheme. It seems if the death of the father was not ruled as 'due to war causes' the child was not eligible for Repatriation educational benefits. Whereas Legacy does not draw a distinction in relation to the cause or time of death of the father. Legacy had been working with the 'Carry On' Club and spent several hundreds of dollars for these children. The 'Carry On' Club was changing its focus to living war veterans. A memo dated 5th December 1935 says there was a delay in passing the 'Enabling Bill' through Parliament. Further outcome is not known. The notation H13 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of Legacy pursuing means of providing funds for the education of the children on their books. White foolscap file copy paper with black type x 3 pages of a letter to Legatees, a file copy of a letter x 2 pages to the President, a file copy of a letter x 6 pages to the Minister for Trade; a file copy of a memorandum about the minister. All documents relate to attaining help for unaccepted cases in 1935.Handwritten H13 in red pen. history, donors -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, We present our report on 'Reciprocity in Business' (H12)
A letter to the President of Melbourne Legacy from a representative of a sub-committee. The pencil mark on top of first page could imply it came from Legatee Stan Savige. Date is not known, the first section refers to a resolution of the Board of Management in 1930. That resolution was 'That members of the Club make every effort to influence trade towards Returned Soldiers in business, particularly fellow members, and accept every opportunity at this juncture to carry this into effect.' The rest of the report is a discussion on the impact of this resolution and how it can be made effective in the working of the Legacy spirit. It is possible the report is incomplete as it ends abruptly on page 5. The notation H12 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A document that shows a resolution of the Board of Management in 1930 and it's impact and application being examined by a sub-committee. White foolscap letter with black type x 5 pages reporting to the President on a sub-committee's findingsHandwritten H12 in red pen. Handwritten in top right corner 'SG Savige Pty Ltd, Queen St' in pencil.history, goals, objectives -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Dudley Coleman, Fathers Anonymous. Legacy in South Australia, Broken Hill, Northern Territory, 1970
Red hardcover book published by Legacy Club of Adelaide in 1970.non-fictionhistory, adelaide legacy, coleman -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Leaney, Judith et al, In Search of a Site - Ringwood Primary School No. 2997 Centenary 1889-1989 Booklet, 1989
Booklet compiled for Ringwood Primary School No. 2997 Centenary 1889-1989 with photos of students, the Greenwood Avenue site and a history of time line. Reminiscences of Daisy Paddock.Booklet (4 copies) compiled for Ringwood Primary School No. 2997 Centenary 1889-1989 with photos of students, the Greenwood Avenue site and a history of time line. Reminiscences of Daisy Paddock.; 1. Blue covered, light cardboard with white paper; 68 page insert.; 2. Typed foolscap Page - request for info for book. +Additional Keywords: Paddock, Daisy / Leaney, Judith / Williamson, Glenys'In Search of a Site' -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, A Town at War, 2008
Written by Graham Apthorpe after his fascination with WW2 military history. The book reveals for the first time many new stories from WW2. The Cowra story from WW2 is a bitter-sweet one and this book adds considerably to our understanding of this special place in our nations historyBlack and cream coloured soft cover. Features Japanese Soldier's "Good Luck" flag and Japanese prisoners at the Weir family property on the front cover. Japanese War Cemetery at Cowra on a white and cream coloured back coverGraham Apthorpeatown at war, apthorpe g, tatura, ww2, cowra, camp 12, books, history, local -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Independent Order of Rechabites [Kew], 1982
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing correspondence relating to the centenary in 1982 of the Independent Order of Rechabites (I.O.R,) Star of Kew Tent No. 260 (1882). The file includes a 2-page history of the Tent and two copies of a pamphlet produced for a centenary function in 1982.kew - history, friendly societies - rechabites - kew (vic), rogers familykew - history, friendly societies - rechabites - kew (vic), rogers family -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Paperback book, Happy-Go-Lucky-A Gippsland Gold Town 1863-1917, 1987
A history of a gold mining town in the Gippsland area of Victoria Paperback. Gold cover. Cover has a pencil sketch of a gold mining town as well as a large gum tree on the back cover. Cover illustration runs across the whole cover.Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779. Sticker - DISTRIBUTED BY: / Paoletti's (Adventurer) Maps P/L / 15 Nirvana Close, / Langwarrin. 3910 / Tel: 03 9789 6985 / Fax: 03 9776 6798 / Email: [email protected] / Other products & information Website: http://users.netlink.com.au/~maptrapgold, gold mining, gold town, gippsland, victoria, australia, history, gold miner, morgan, dorothy, morgan, marjorie -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, E-Gee Printers Pty Ltd, Gippsland Heritage Journal, 1988
Gippsland Heritage Journal is a journal, produced about every nine - twelve months, for those interested in regional, local and family history in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. It is compiled by Meredith Fletcher, Debbie Squires and Linda Barraclough and includes a diverse range of articles, both academic and non-academic. Since No.24 it has been a partially refereed journal. This item is from the library at Orbost high School.This item is a useful reference tool on the history of Gippsland.A 64 pp magazine, clear plastic covered, titled Gippsland Heritage Journal Vol 3 No 2 (issue ) 1988. The cost is $5.50.The front cover is maroon with a b/w photograph of Mitchell's coach at the Ensay stables. The magazine contains photographs, articles on the history of Gippsland,book-gippsland-heritage-journal gippsland-history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Photocopy, History of Josephine Antoinnette Liardet, 1700 - 2000
From red binder of family history of Caroline and Willbraham Liardet consisting of photocopies of various photos and documents, family trees, etc.donated by Philippa Gamlin, granddaughter of Leonora. .17 - History of Josephine Antoinnete Liardet 1830 to 1928.Each leaf is numberedliardet family, phillippa gamlin, ynys grecian -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: THE ROMANCE OF 100 YEARS, undated
A 6 page document containing the history of the Cohn Family including where they were born, when they arrived in Bendigo and the times leading up to when they opened the Brewery, also there is a single page outlying the history of Max Cohnorganization, business, cohn family, cohn brothers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - School Project, Nunawading High School, 15/06/1988
Factors which brought about a need for a new school in the Forest Hill area in the 1950s. VCE / HSC Australian History option, June 1988. Submitted for Nunawading City Council History and Heritage Bicentennial Essay competition.nunawading high school, secondary schools, forest hill -
Wangaratta High School
WSC Framed Photo, 1994
Black paper board with a large image of the Australian flag, its description and history and descriptions of other Australian flags and their histories. Presented to Wangaratta High School by Smith Office Machines in 1994. in a black marble look frame -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: HISTORY OF ALBERET BUSH'S LAND PURCHASES AND PRODUCE STORE ON THEECORNER OF MYERS & WILLIAMSON STREETS, BENDIGO
History of land purchases made by Albert Bush in Bendigo and his Produce Store on the corner of Williamson & Myers Streets, Bendigo Eight sheets covering Albert Bush's land purchases History sheets in various page formats -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Bates Bob, Lucy Stonebridge, 2003
A sympathetic account of the life of Lucy Strobridge a woman who lived in isolation in the bush in the old Brookville mining area, Swifts Creek being the closest permanent township. The author gives an account of Lucy's family history, and the history ofsettlers, mines and mining, genealogy