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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Eliza Cochlan, information on spelling of her name, 1986
The spelling of Eliza's surname varies between Coghlan and Cochlan in various sources.The letter does not provide proof of either. List of applicants for land at Schnapper Point [Mornington, including Phillip Island], early settlers and their date of arrival. An extract from "Early History of Mornington" showing residents of Schnapper Point in 1858.HistoricalHand written letter from the secretary of the Mornington Peninsula Historical Society re the spelling of Eliza Cochlan's name . Dated 8/5/1986 Also 3 typed pages containing a list of applicants for Phillip Island land grants and extract from The Early history of Mornington.Letter addressed to Mr Harris, secretary PIDHSeliza cochlan, land grant, early phillip island settlers, land ballot -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, West end Charlton High St c. 1987
Shops at the west end and on the south side of High St. Eddie Harris Mensland, and three small shops; Charles McKinley's Land Sales Agency, Hillier's Dr Cleaners and Manchester Unity. The three small shops were damaged by fire and demolished in the 1990s. Series of photos taken for use by the Charlton Shire.Colour photo of shops at the west end and on the south side of High St.Eddie Harris Mensland, Mickinley's Land Sales Agency, Hillier's Dr Cleaners and Manchester Unity. Sign on median strip pointing to Rotary Park, Public Conveniences, Electric Barbeque. Also a Give Way sign.eddie harris mensland, charles mckinley, hilliers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: photos of Woodvale site, Daly property, pre dam construction, 1986
Photographs taken at the time of the purchase by Western Mining Corporation of the property owned by G.P. Daly of Raywood Road, Woodvale, in 1986. The intent of the purchase was to provide land for the Woodvale ponds. Land size was 16 acres, known as Allotment 13, Section 3, Parish of Nerring. Paper with two colour photographs attached, each of three photos joined to show landscape view, of the property purchased from G.P Daly by Western Mining Corporation. Photographs show rural land, grassy paddocks with tree line in background. Barb wire fence visible in foreground of bottom photo. Top photograph is titled 23. Daly property looking south-east. Bottom photograph is titled 24. Daly property looking north east. woodvale, g.p. daly, western mining corporation, purchase -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Administrative record - Land Sales, A. J. Mullet Government Printer et al, 1927
This type of album was made by agents auctioning and selling land.Large portfolio style album with dark green / black cloth cover bound with three large metal pins. Forty eight pages with twenty seven Department of Lands and Survey maps and newspaper clippings about land sales and auction details pasted in. Index page. Maps have handwritten notes and markings throughout in pencil and pen. Covers the County's of Gunbower and Tatchera. Includes a receipt slip with hand written notes on reverse on William Wallace & Co letterhead. city of bendigo commerce -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan, Studley Park Estate, 1910
Prue Sanderson, in her groundbreaking ‘City of Kew Urban Conservation Study : Volume 2 - Development History’ (1988), summarised the periods of urban development and subdivisions of land in Kew. The periods that she identified included 1845-1880, 1880-1893, 1893-1921, 1921-1933, 1933-1943, and Post-War Development. These periods were selected as they represented periods of rapid growth or decline in urban development. An obvious starting point for Sanderson’s groupings involved population growth and the associated economic cycles. These cycles also highlighted urban expansion onto land that was predominantly rural, although in other cases it represented the decline and breakup of large estates. A number of the plans in the Kew Historical Society’s collection can also be found in other collections, such as those of the State Library of Victoria and the Boroondara Library Service. A number are however unique to the collection.The Kew Historical Society collection includes almost 100 subdivision plans pertaining to suburbs of the City of Melbourne. Most of these are of Kew, Kew East or Studley Park, although a smaller number are plans of Camberwell, Deepdene, Balwyn and Hawthorn. It is believed that the majority of the plans were gifted to the Society by persons connected with the real estate firm - J. R. Mathers and McMillan, 136 Cotham Road, Kew. The Plans in the collection are rarely in pristine form, being working plans on which the agent would write notes and record lots sold and the prices of these. The subdivision plans are historically significant examples of the growth of urban Melbourne from the beginning of the 20th Century up until the 1980s. A number of the plans are double-sided and often include a photograph on the reverse. A number of the latter are by noted photographers such as J.E. Barnes.Coloured lithograph of a subdivision plan of the Studley Park Estate, bordered by Yarra, Willsmere Road and the Outer Circle Railway line. The estate was listed in 1910 and was the subject of a planning dispute between the developer and the Town of Kew in relation to flood levels and the suitability of the land for housing. In many cases the names of streets were subsequently changed. The layout was also affected by the creation of the Eastern Freeway. A newspaper report of the day described the subdivision as a: "GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. We are pleased to submit for PRIVATE SALE that magnificent ESTATE, situated only 4 1/2 miles from the Melbourne General Post Office, STUDLEY PARK ESTATE. KF/NV. Doubtless the CHEAPEST LAND EVER OFFERED having extensive frontages to the prettiest spot on the River Yarra and the National Park, commanding lovely river and landscape views, and acknowledged to be the finest land available so close to the city. The PRICES ARE EXTREMELY MODERATE; The TERMS ARE SIMPLY MARVELLOUS. NO DEPOSIT. NO DEPOSIT. NO DEPOSIT. Allotments and prices to suit everyone."subdivision plans - kew, studley park estate -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Report - Proposed Falls Creek Tourist Hotel Project, 27.3.1963
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents proposals put forward by Bob Hymans to develop facilities in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A typed report of aspects of Bob Hymans' application for a lease of land to establish a new hotel at Falls Creek. The document has some works underlined and handwritten notes added.falls creek tourist area management committee, hymans' hotel plans, falls creek development -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Indenture Between State Electricity Commission & Herman Hymans, 28.11.1956
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in May 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grande Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob’s endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This document is significant because it documents the story of an important pioneer of Falls Creek.A 5 page indenture or contract typed on paper. This document sets out the terms and conditions set down for the lease of land in Falls Creek at the cost of £1 per week.legal contract, bob hymans -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Medlow and the Bismark Estate by Prof. Miles Lewis, 1990
The Medlow Estate is a remarkable testimony to the unfulfilled expectations of the land boom of the 1880s to early 1890s. The areas of the former lot 14 or the lines of Varzin Avenue and Friedrichsruh Street where they pass through the present grounds will be conserved as may seem appropriate to exhibit the development of the garden in the Cairncross and Bull periods.The Medlow Estate is a remarkable testimony to the unfulfilled expectations of the land boom of the 1880s to early 1890s. The areas of the former lot 14 or the lines of Varzin Avenue and Friedrichsruh Street where they pass through the present grounds will be conserved as may seem appropriate to exhibit the development of the garden in the Cairncross and Bull periods.bismark estate, rosalie estate, conservation of natural resources, (mr) rex swanson, landform australia, cairncross family, medlow, varzin avenue, warrigal road, surrey hills, friedrichsruh street, (mr) (dr) r j bull, (miss) mary jane cairncross, g n taylor -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, 1900's
Donated by Jean ParleColoured Postcard of cowes grazing with figures of a woman and child. Sea and land in background."Phillip Island - Milking Time, Newhaven." "F & J"cowes grazing at newhaven, pasture land, phillip island, jean parle -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1920s
Photo is said to be that of roadmakers camp for workers on the construction of the Mt Victory RoadPhoto shows a number of tents in bush land, said to be road makers campRoad makers camp Mt Victory Rd during the dat 1920sstructures, tents, access routes, road building -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Benjamin Baxter, 1840
Folder of information on Captain Benjamin Baxter, land purchaser, Lower Plenty, 1840benjamin baxter -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Stuart Alexander Donaldson, 1840
Folder of information on Sir Stuart Alexander Donaldson, land purchaser, Montmorency, 1840stuart alexander donaldson -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Borough of Ringwood Land Purchase Fund Cash Book and Ledger
Bound book "Borough of Ringwood Land Purchase Fund Cash Book and Ledger" -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Lee B'water / Tanker Berth, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - TIM FLANNERY THE EXPLORERS, 1998
Tim Flannery, The Explorers. 385 pages. Major explorers of Australia, sea and land.Tim Flanneryaustralia, history, explorers, exploration of australia, explorers, tim flannery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Two coloured Photograph in a black frame with titles: "About to land' & "Our passengers".helicopters, photograph -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Lands & Survey Office re land for football ground, 19 Apr 1880
Letter from Lands & Survey Office regarding land for football ground, 1880sport - australian rules football, sport - recreational grounds, peter gallienne grut, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Football Ground, Department of Survey & Lands, 13 May 1880
Plan for Football Ground on land being granted by Department of Survey & Lands, 1880sport - australian rules football, sport - recreational grounds, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of cleared land, Unknown
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show events and people from the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area and making it accessible and interactive for visitors of all ages. Black and white photograph showing cleared land and young trees. White border.Catalogue number in pencil on reverse. "SG667/10" on reverse in pencilchurchill island, estuary, aerial photograph -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - 'MARYDALE' AXEDALE COLLECTION: PANORAMIC PHOTO
Panoramic photo of open land with road and bridge, taken from Ingham's Road.axedale, history, marydale property -
Clunes Museum
Document - TRANSFER OF LAND
TRANSFER OF LAND FROM P MCRAE TO LACHLAN MCLENNA DATED 10 OCTOBER1871lachlan mclennan, p mcrae -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Certificate of Payment - John Donaldson
Certificate of payment to John Donaldson, vol 1519 folio 303692, memorials of instruments and titles office record of subdivision.3 pages of copies of original paperwork relating to J Donaldson ownership of land.john donaldson, vol 1519 folio 303692, memorials of instruments, titles office record of subdivision, certificate of payment -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1940
In July 1940, the 2/24th Battalion was formed in Wangaratta. On the 27th September, after weeks of hard training the Battalion marched out to Bonegilla to continue training prior to overseas deployment to the Middle East in November, 1940. This image depicts soldiers resting during the 60 mile march.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced black and white photograph of unknown soldiers sitting on the ground in bush land. Night bivouac enroute to Bonegilla2/24th battalion, wangaratta -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Land Conservation Council, Victoria, A Smith-MacDonald Family Scrapbook, 1977
A summary of the final recommendation for the adequate management and protection of public land in East Gippsland.natural resources, recreation, agriculture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Shire of Nunawading, 1892
Map of the Shire of Nunawading in the Municipal Directory of 1892e of NunawadingPhotocopy of a map of the Shirew of Nunawading in the Municipal Directory of 1892 showing land owners.Map of the Shire of Nunawading in the Municipal Directory of 1892e of Nunawadingmaps, shire of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Land Title, Certificate of Title, 19/06/1911
Certificate of Title of land at Lot 6 Subdivision 404 Blackburn on Whitehorse Road.Certificate of Title of land at Lot 6 Subdivision 404 Blackburn on Whitehorse Road.Certificate of Title of land at Lot 6 Subdivision 404 Blackburn on Whitehorse Road.goodwin, william, whitehorse road, blackburn, williams road, blackburn, certificates -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Real Estate Notice, Koonwarra Estate Hatfield's Orchard, C1924
Land brochure giving details of auction of Koonwarra EstateLand brochure giving details of auction of Koonwarra Estate known as Hatfield's OrchardLand brochure giving details of auction of Koonwarra Estate land sales, koonwarra estate, hatfield's orchard, middleborough road, blackburn, canterbury road, laburnum street, hillside crescent, salisbury avenue, rymer street, pakenham street, park street, myrtle grove, h. v. palmer & co. pty. ltd., hiscock, walter g -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Document, Station Estate Tunstall, 1923
Land Plan for auction of estate at Tunstall.Land Plan for auction of estate at Tunstall. Original in Haughton Maps, Latrobe LibraryLand Plan for auction of estate at Tunstall. auctions, station estate tunstall, s. s. sergeant (agent) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Report, Land Sale, 01/10/1855
Report of land sale by public auction, October 1855 suburb and country MelbourneReport of land sale by public auction, October 1855 suburb and country MelbourneReport of land sale by public auction, October 1855 suburb and country Melbournesmith, alexander kennedy, byrne, robert, holland, john, burrell, charles, clarke, william john turner, land sales -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Parish of Nunawading, 1970
[Parish of] Nunawading, County of Bourke. Government Printer Showing original land owners.parish of nunawading, maps, land settlement