The journals of George Augustus Robinson (1788-1866), the Chief Protector of Aborigines of Port Phillip from 1839- March 1850 are a rich source of historical and ethnohistorical information. His voluminous private papers and journals were acquired by the Mitchell Library in NSW in 1939. The publications of Robinson's journals is an important addition to the already published material, for they offer insights into the state of relations between Aboriginal people and Europeans in the districts visited.document reproductions, b&w illustrationsgeorge augustus robinson, port phillip, colonisation

The journals of George Augustus Robinson (1788-1866), the Chief Protector of Aborigines of Port Phillip from 1839- March 1850 are a rich source of historical and ethnohistorical information. His voluminous private papers and journals were acquired by the Mitchell Library in NSW in 1939. The publications of Robinson's journals is an important addition to the already published material, for they offer insights into the state of relations between Aboriginal people and Europeans in the districts visited.document reproductions, b&w illustrations, tables, word listsgeorge augustus robinson, port phillip, colonisation

The journals of George Augustus Robinson (1788-1866), the Chief Protector of Aborigines of Port Phillip from 1839- March 1850 are a rich source of historical and ethnohistorical information. His voluminous private papers and journals were acquired by the Mitchell Library in NSW in 1939. The publications of Robinson's journals is an important addition to the already published material, for they offer insights into the state of relations between Aboriginal people and Europeans in the districts visited.document reproductions, b&w illustrations, tablesgeorge augustus robinson, port phillip, colonisation

The journals of George Augustus Robinson (1788-1866), the Chief Protector of Aborigines of Port Phillip from 1839- March 1850 are a rich source of historical and ethnohistorical information. His voluminous private papers and journals were acquired by the Mitchell Library in NSW in 1939. The publications of Robinson's journals is an important addition to the already published material, for they offer insights into the state of relations between Aboriginal people and Europeans in the districts visited.document reproductions, b&w illustrations, tablesgeorge augustus robinson, port phillip, colonisation

The journals of George Augustus Robinson (1788-1866), the Chief Protector of Aborigines of Port Phillip from 1839- March 1850 are a rich source of historical and ethnohistorical information. His voluminous private papers and journals were acquired by the Mitchell Library in NSW in 1939. The publications of Robinsons journals is an important addition to the already published material, for they offer insights into the state of relations between Aboriginal people and Europeans in the districts visited.document reproductionsgeorge augustus robinson, port phillip, colonisation

The Grave of James Black (died 20/07/1904), Elizabeth Black (died 27/07/1904), Mary Yeaman (died 23/04/1903) and George Yeaman (died 07/08/1924) , St Helena CemeterySt Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photographst helena cemetery, james black, elizabeth black, mary yeaman, george yeaman

Galen Catholic College was named after Father George Devitt Galen, who was a parish priest based at St. Patrick's Church in Wangaratta from 1863 until his death in 1869. This is one of the few photographs of Father Galen.galen catholic college, galen college, father george devitt galen, parish, st. patricks, wangaratta

Alexander George Hill Mayor 1944 1945 1962 1970 His home and boot shop was in Sackville Street - first shop from the old Post office corner. Alex was very involved in the Port Fairy Football Club.Black & white portrait of Alexander Hill wearing mayoral robes and jabotmayor, government, shire, council, municipal, portrait, local government, football club

This is an 1886 certificate admitting George Mackay to practise as an attorney, solicitor and proctor in the courts of the colony of Victoria. George Sutherland Mackay (1850-1926) was born in Scotland and educated at the University of Glasgow. He came to Australia in 1884. In 1891 he came to Warrnambool and established a legal practice in Kepler Street. In 1893 he bought the practice of the late James Fletcher and the firm was then known as Fletcher and Mackay. It changed to Mackay and Taylor (later Mackay Taylor) when J.D. Taylor became his partner in the 1920s. In 1999 Tait Solicitors and Mackay Taylor amalgamated to form Tait Taylor and in 2010 the firm’s name became Tait Legal. This certificate is of considerable importance as a significant memento of George Mackay, a prominent lawyer in Warrnambool from the 1890s to 1926.This is a paper certificate pasted on board and set into a brown cardboard frame. The certificate has brown or gold handwriting with some calligraphy, three or four stamps (mostly obliterated), a green duty stamp and the remains of a signature. The frame is tattered at the edges and stained at the back.george sutherland mackay, warrnambool lawyer, j.d. taylor, tait solicitors and mackay taylor, history of warrnambool

Valentine Series postcard of the early 1930s of No. 27 inbound in Lydiard St Nth. Valentine series No. 1492, with the caption "Lydiard Street showing George Hotel, Ballarat". See page 59 of The Golden City and its Tramways and for the photo itself. Photo shows the wooden centre poles, street lighting, tram 27 in ESCo colour scheme, and buildings on the west side of Lydiard St North, including the George Hotel, A.M. Palmer & Co Chemist, Wm Hiscock Dentist and other buildings. A horse-drawn cart and two motor cars parked at the kerb. See 3893 for a digital image and reproduction photograph.Yields information about Lydiard St Nth in the 1930's, the centre poles, traffic and the appearance of the trams.Postcard black and white, divided back. Card No. 1492Has on the rear in pencil "KT" and "to be copied" tramways, trams, tram 27, lydiard st nth, george hotel, centre poles

George Edward Doery (was one of 3 children of William Henry Doery and wife Theodora M Bartholomew who were married in 1914 and resided from this time until c1963 at 16 Tower Street, Surrey Hills. The Doery family were stalwarts of the Canterbury Baptist Church. George graduated MBBS from the University of Melbourne in 1949. He married Mary Elizabeth Weller (1922-2004) in 1950. He joined the Mont Albert medical Group and practised there until his retirement, The photo was taken to mark his retirement and appeared in a local newspaper. He died 21/9/2011. A black and white photograph of a man sitting at a desk. He is wearing a shirt and tie and a pair of glasses.george doery (dr), george edward doery (dr), medical practitioners, doctors, mont albert medical group, mary doery (mrs), mary elizabeth doery (mrs), mary weller (miss), mary elizabeth weller (miss), canterbury baptist church

George William Stock born at sea on way to Australia 1861 (RIP 23/2/1924). This photo has been cropped. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn. Digital copy of black and white photograph, cropped.peter blackbourn, george willam stock

A short article about George Cornforth Snowdon and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Terowie, South Australia; his sister was given as next of kin - Christine Cameron of Hailes Street Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, george cornforth snowdon

George Gray (born 1835) was a pioneer fruit grower at Cleir Hills, Queenstown. He married Elizabeth Jane Edwards and had six daughters and two sons. He died in 1903 aged 68 years. He is buried in the Queenstown Cemetery. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book," Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, george gray, queenstown, pioneer

Certificate reads "Certificate of Appreciation: May it be known that this certificate has been presented to The George Vowell Centre by Karingal Lioness Club in appreciation of the invaluable services and cooperation extended." Signed by the President Stephanie Johnson and Secretary Patricia Goodwright on 20th December 1985. 1 certificate of appreciation with black writingassociation for the blind, george vowell centre (mt eliza)

The War Medal, 1914-1918 Medal and the Victory Medal, Mothers Badge (for being the mother of a deceased soldier) with a plaque from King George honouring the Service of L/Cpl Chester George Mather on the other. L/Cpl Mather enlisted on 8th of June 1915 and embarked for France on HMAT Anchises on the 26th Augest 1915. He was killed at Polygon Wood, Zillebrook near Ypres in Belgium on 4th October 1917 aged 25.Double sided wooden and glass display caseOn one side are the Sons Medals (War Medal, 1914-1918 Medal and the Victory Medal), Mothers Badge (for being the mother of a deceased soldier) with a plaque from King Geaorge honouring the Service of "L/Cpl Chester George Mather of the 22nd Battalion AIF" on the otherworld war one, medal, military, ypres, badge, plaque, polygon wood

Collection includes copies of invitations to Government House, newspaper clippings and Queen's Scout certificates. George Henderson was the first Greensborough Scout to be awarded the Queen's Scout badge (1960), followed the next year by his brother Bryan. The Henderson family were all associated with the scouting movement.A Greensborough family with a strong association with Scouting.Photocopies of certificates, invitations and newspaper clippings.queens scout, bryan henderson, george henderson, scouts - greensborough