A civic campaign for new public offices developed in Kew in the 1880s. After much deliberation, the location chosen was the junction of Bulleen and Cotham Roads. The buildings were designed by George Watson and John Henry Harvey, architects within the Department of Public Works (Victoria). Building was commenced in 1887, and after one year, the buildings were opened. The Post Office was transferred to the new Commonwealth Government in 1901. The Police Station and Court House, sold by the Victorian Government to the City of Boroondara in 2007, are now a community cultural centre and performing arts venue.The buildings were listed on the Victorian Heritage Register Register (HO885) in 1991. They are historically and architecturally significant to the State of Victoria because Watson and Harvey's designs exhibit diversity in integrating civil offices, they accommodate the apex of road junctions, and they demonstrate a departure from the contemporaneously favoured High Victorian Classical to the Queen Anne style in the design of civic buildings.View of the Kew Post Office, opened in 1888 which sits at the intersection of High Street and Cotham Road.The extension of the building at right was constructed in circa 1941. This view is of of the Cotham Road elevation.kew post office, cotham road -- kew (vic.), public offices -- kew (vic.)

This ticket was for an entertainment at Brodribb for the celebration of the incoming bi-centennial year, 1988. The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988. It marked 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships at Sydney in 1788. Many events were organised to celebrate the occasion.The Apex Club of Orbost was a volunteer service club which contributed to the Orbost community. A declining population has led to the demise of many social groups in the area. The Apex Club, like other groups in Orbost have organised social events for the local community for many years.A rectangular shaped cardboard ticket coloured white/cream. On the front in brown print is " APEX 'Up the Broddy' new Year's Eve - '87/88 WElcome in the Bi-Centennial Year BYO barbecue and drinks. 50/50 dancing - prizes and games. Light supper provided. Entertainment for all the family. $10 per family/couple". In red is 000052.celebration bicentennial-celebration-orbost

These two important books are part of a series produced in the 1880s but they have widely-different content. One describes the natural history of the Parish of Selborne in the County of Hampshire in England. It was written by the British naturalist and ornithologist, Gilbert White and first published in 1789. Since that time it has been republished over 300 times right up to the present day. It is notable for its charm and simplicity and for its description of a pre-industrial England. The other is by the American author, Walt Whitman, first published in 1871. It is a major work of comparative politics and expounds on the influence of the Louisiana Purchase and the expansion of the American spirit and character. It also denounces the post-Civil War materialism that had spread at that time in America. These books are of interest because of their antiquarian nature but they are mostly of local Warrnambool interest because of their inscriptions. The books belonged to William Hugh McMahon (1862-1936). William McMahon commenced a legal practice in Warrnambool in 1894, firstly in Liebig Street and later in Kepler Street. He was a prominent lawyer in Warrnambool for 30 years and a staunch adherent of the Presbyterian Church. He and his family lived at ‘Glenrye’ at the corner of Ardlie Street and Botanic Road, a site where the St. John of God Hospital was later established. These two accompanying volumes are in the Camelot Series (1887 and 1888). They are hard cover books with red covers and two ornamental patterns on the front cover (stylized urn and fan shapes). The urn pattern is repeated on the spines. ‘The Natural History of Selborne’ has 366 pages (a Preface and Chapters on the Natural History of Selborne, a Naturalist’s Calendar and Observations on Various Branches of Natural History) and ‘Democratic Vistas’ has 175 pages (a Preface and 12 Chapters). The latter has the remains of a label stuck to the front cover. The handwriting on the inside first pages are in black ink.Book One: ‘W.H.McMahon, June 24th 1889, Warrnambool’ Book Two: ‘W.H.McMahon, Sept. 4th 1891, Warrnambool’ gilbert white, english natural history, walt whitman, american politics, william mcmahon, solicitor, warrnambool., warrnambool history

Black and white photograph showing view of fountain at Charing Cross. Shopfronts (Bissets, Mannings), two hansoms at View Point. Cart proceeding north on View Street. Two pedestrians on footpath by the Camp Reserve. On back - stamped in circle - 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. In black ink - 'MP260'. In image on buildings 'Geo. S. Bissett, Importer of Drapery, Clothing and Millinery', 'Manning & .. , Drapers & Tailors'. History of object: previous Acc. No. 'MP 260'. Ian Wild, June 2000 'Bendigo Fountain before tramline went to Eaglehawk - prior to 1888'.place, streetscape, alexandra fountain

A wide range of objects was created throughout Australia to commemorate 200th anniversary of the European settlement of AustraliaThis glass reflects the manner in which the Bicentennial of European settlement in Australia was depicted and commemorated both on a national and local level.A wine glass produced for the Rural City of Wodonga to commemorate the bicentennial of European settlement in AustraliaEmblem of the Rural City of Wodonga On the opposite side image including a sailing ship, an outline of Australia, Above the image "AUSTRALIA'S 200th BIRTHDAY" and below the image "1788-1988"australia, bicentennary, wodonga council

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of United Free Methodist Church built in 1888 in Chapel Street. Re-sited in 1902 to cnr. Whitehorse Road and Melvin Street, Ringwood.|The United Free Methodist began working in Blackburn in Sept 1888, when an allotment was presented to church by Blackburn Company. (Freehold Investment and Banking Company).|Original Church built by Mr. Williams - cost 200 pounds.|First service held in 1890. Page 65 of De Costa Book.united free methodist church, chapel street blackburn, blackburn methodists, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd

Document: Provincial Agent's Receipt for 350 Pounds from Commercial Union Assurance Company Ltd. 80 Collins St West Melbourne , for Connelly and Tatchell, fire insurance 30th. July 1888.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell, insurance

Medhurst children, Amy Christina Medhurst born1888 and Eunice Sarah Medhurst born 1891.Early 20th century portrait of children from the Medhurst family, a prominent Greensborough pioneer familyStudio photograph of two young women, one standing and one seated. Sepia. Name of studio on front matt. Front: Allan Studios 318 Smith Street Collingwood. Back: Amy Christina Medhurst 1888, Eunice Sarah Medhurst 1891.amy christina medhurst, eunice sarah medhurst, medhurst family

Produced and distributed during commemoration of Centenary of St John's Catholic Church MitchamBlue and black ink biro pen with plastic steel ball point and top with steel pocket clip and steel trim. The barrel of the pen has a printed dull gold logo and text.Logo: oval logo 'SJM/ with faith and love'|'1888 - 1988 / St John's Mitcham Centenary'|End of barrel: 'Made in USA'domestic items, writing equipment

Document. Connelly, Tatchell and Dunlop - Accounts. 1 - Deposit slip for the Bank of Victoria for the credit of T Jefferson Connelly for five pound 8 shillings. Dated 12 July 1888. 2 - Post card with orange printing and printed one penny stamp. Addressed to Messrs Connelly, Tatchell and Dunlop, Barristers & Solicitors, Williamson St. Bendigo and dated 28 Feb 1896. On the back - Mitiamo 28.2.96 Yours of 24th with P. N. No 28740 & P. N. No 205982 duly received with thanks. Robt. I. Bidstrap. 3 - Two photo copies of 1 & 2.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell and dunlop, t jefferson connelly, william crowley, bank of victoria, bidstrap robt i

Printed leaflet dated 7th February 1888 and numbered No. 145. Amendment of Rule 5. At the Meeting held on Friday, 20th January, 1888 it was resolved that the Quarterly District Meetings held at the District Chambers on the third Friday in January, April, July and October, to commence at 5 p.m. and close at or before 10 p.m. Registed under the 'Friendly Societies Act, 1877'. Names on the paper are John Waller, Frankland Coates, James Carmichael, Henry R. Manning and John Burslam Gregory.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, amendment of rule 5, john waller, frankland coates, james carmichael, henry r manning, friendly societies act 1877, john burslam gregory

Account J.B. Young, Lyttleton Terrace, Sandhurst, June 1st. 1888. Stationery purchased 9/19/-, Paid 13/6/88, receipted by J.B. Young.Green one penny stamp at the foot of the documentbusiness, legal, j.b. young, lyttleton terrace, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, j.b. young, stationers

The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988. It marked 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships at Sydney in 1788. The event triggered debate on Australian national identity, Aboriginal rights, historical interpretation and multiculturalism. The calendar was one of many types of souvenirs created to celebrate the occasion.The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988. It marked 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships at Sydney in 1788. The calendar was one of many types of souvenirs created to celebrate the occasion.1988 200 YEAR CALENDAR. It has a cream and red cover with a large photo of an old painting of a coach and bushranger. Inside are photos of events and paintings.1988 200 YEAR CALENDARcalendar bicentenary 1988

Duck & Cabbage Tree : A pictorial history of clothes in Australia 1788-1914. Arranged & annotated by Cedric Flower First published 1968 by Angus and Robertson LTD. Printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. Multi-colour with white background dust cover. Green hard back. Markings – Bendigo Historical Society Inc. stamp front and back. Copy not assigned a part letterCedric Flowerhistory, clothing, pictorial 1788 - 1914, clothing, convicts, settlers, goldminers, aborigines

Swiss 1814 -1888Chromo-LithographSigned and dated in image

Published in London in 1888Myra's Cookery book new edition enlarged and revised by Mrs. M. Beeton. A new & pratical method of learning cookery & working out well tried recipies. Inscrebed in front cover: to Sara Tasker from her brother Eddie, Xmas 97. The book has 463 pages.books, cookery, cook book

Invoice from J.B. Young, General printer, lithographer, Lyttleton Terrace, Sandhurst., dated September 1st. 1888, for stationery provided to Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop. Marked Paid 13/10/88 J.B. Young.business, legal, j.b. young, connelly, tatchell & dunlop., j.b. young

Scrapbook of newspaper clippings of various events and stories on Port Phillip Bay steamers and shipping events in general 1888 to 1976. Kept by Captain George Harry Gray who was skipper on the Bay steamers Hygeia & Weeroona.Signed by other bay steamer skippers? Or crew members of Gray's ship?transport - shipping, captain george henry (harry) gray, ps hygeia, ps weeroona

Folder of plastic sleeves (39 pages) containing copies of Vol 11A of a book entitled Victoria and its Metropolis and Present. The Colony and its people in 1888. A collection of short biographies of pioneers of the Lower Goulburn District. documents, biography, lower goulburn district

nazareth House was founded in 1888.Black and whote image of a three storey building known as Nazareth House run by the Sisters of Nazareth.nazareth house, ballarat, orphanage, catholic, sisters of nazareth, residential care, architecture

Yields information about the relocation of the single truck trams from the old SEC depot to the new BTPS depot in the gardens and partly how it was done.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat Monday 17/7/1972 of tram 27 in Wendouree Parade, the previous Saturday, while being moved into the new depot. Tram parked at the future depot junction. Has destination of Mt. Pleasant and a Twin Lakes sign. See Reg. item 1788 and 1789 for further references. See Reg Item 3821 for a print of the actual photograph.btps, moving trams, depot junction

Cutting from a magazine, illustration of Old Melbourne City Court on corner of Russell and LaTrobe Streets Melb. Has cable tram passing. Caption says early 1888, soon after cable tram line opened.trams, tramways, cable trams, city court, russell st.

Monochrome postcard of the National Bank of Australasia on the corner of Walpole and High Streets, Kew. The bank was built in 1888. The two north-eastern bays facing High Street were subsequently demolished in the second half of the 20th century.KH-385national bank of australasia - kew, high street - kew

This book is a history of Victoria and Melbourne to 1888.Hard cover. 594 pages, illus., maps.victoria history, melbourne history

MAY DAVIES WAS BORN IN CLUNES IN 1888SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF TWO LADIES IN PERIOD DRESS. ONE SITTING HOLDING A BOOK. FRINGE ON BOTTOM OF DRESS; OTHER LADY STANDING. DARK MATERAL ON CUFFS AND REVERS. CURTAINED WINDOW IN BACKGROUND.LADY STANDING IS MAY DAVIES.local history, photographs, early citizens