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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Coghill & Haughton, Typical scene on the Plenty River at Lower Plenty, c.1924
Negative copy and associated print of detail from original Sales Brochure: Plenty Township Estate and Bryn Teg Hill's Estate, Coghill & Haughton, Melbourne (c.1924)Roll of 35mm Black and White negative film, 3 strips, (1 of 14 frames) Print 10 x 15 cmFilm - Agfa Ortho 25bryn teg hill's estate, coghill & haughton, sales brochure, lower plenty, plenty river -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, VIETNAM CONFLICT BIOGRAPHY, Frank WALKER, "The Tiger Man of Vietnam", 2009
"THE TIGER MAN OF VIETNAM/ THE HILL TRIBES MADE HIM A DEMI-GOD/ THE CIA WANTED TO KILL HIM/ THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF/ AUSTRALIAN WAR HERO BARRY PETERSEN"Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, gold and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated, front montage photo of sepia toned soldier with jungle scene behind. Back - sepia toned photograph - portrait of a man with an animal skin. 356 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white photographs.books, history, biography, vietnam conflict -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Plan, Proposed new school building Mair Street, Ballarat for the Committee of the Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College, March 1925. P S Richards, Coburn and Richards, ARVIA Architects
Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College moved from a property on the corner of Clarendon and Armstrong Streets, Soldiers Hill to new purpose built premises in Mair Street, Ballarat in 1926. Framed under glassclarendon presbyterian ladies college -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 11/1983
Former resident of Phillip Island. Arrived in Australia 1844. Buried at Bendigo in the Baptest Section E1 No. 20661, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, Victoria. Solomon West - 75 years.Colour photograph of the Gravestone for Solomon West - born Dec. 1835, died April 1910. Baptist Section at Bendigo Cemetery.solomon west, pioneer solomon west, w a mcleod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Tile and teapot spout, Tile fragment, and teapot spout, 1940s
The house at 113 Mountain View Road Briar Hill, formerly the home of Bob Barling, scoutmaster in the 1950s, was totally destroyed by fire. These items were salvaged from the site.Two items salvaged from house fire: Tile fragment & teapot spouttile, teapot -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Barry Plant 3088 Real estate update April-June 2019, 2019_03
Barry Plant Greensborough 3088 Real estate update: Greensborough, St Helena and Briar Hill, April-June 2019. Includes properties for sale or sold in the Greensborough area.12 pages. black text and colour images.real estate, greensborough houses, briar hill, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital Image, Cowan Sheet Metal Works 1954, 1954
Advertisement for Cowan Sheet Metal Works of Sherbourne Road Briar Hill. Copied from a booklet produced by Greensborough Primary School [Gr2062] in 1954, entries are sponsors of the publication.Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.greensborough primary school, cowan sheet metal works, sherbourne road briar hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Michael Butler and family, 2017_
Michael Butler and his family are recorded as living on the Plenty River in 1840. Later records and Titles give the address as Clear Hills near Greensborough. The location appears to be in Plenty.17 pages, including family tree and copies of titlesbutler family, michael butler, clear hills, plenty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Loved for her kindness [Greensborough Primary School Gr2062], 01/11/1995
Eulogy for Mrs Amelia Mash (nee Romeril) of Briar Hill. Mrs Mash was a past pupil of Greensborough and Montmorency Primary Schools and St Francis Xavier Catholic School.Newspaper clipping, black and white text.greensborough primary school, amelia mash, amelia romeril -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Gentlemen's slip away, 2016_
Explanation of the term "gentlemen's slip-away", said to refer to the lane at the bottom of River Street Briar Hill which goes to Gladstone Road - a short cut to the Greensborough Hotel?This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.river street briar hill, gladstone road briar hill, greensborough hotel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Spinning Classes
One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. Outdoor spinning class at either the Eltham or Panton Hill Living and Learning CentreIllustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)living and learning centre, spinning, craft, class, spinners -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Rocky Outcrop
A rural location with a visible exposure of bedrock surrounded by vegetation and trees. A rock exposed high hill is in the background. The location and artist are unidentified. The location is reminscent of Hanging Rock, Woodend.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, other areas, rocks, bedrock, unknown -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hurstbridge - Showing Railway Station
View overlooking the township and surrounding hills of Hurstbridge. The new railway line and station and accompanying works are central. The extension from Eltham to Hurstbridge opened on 2 January 1912.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, diamond creek, hurstbridge, railway station, railroad, railway line -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Office Organiser, 1870-1876
Possibly donated by the Warrnambool Council when Flagstaff Hill was established in 1975, given the descriptive labels on the various pigeon holes describing office paperwork that the item was used to organise.Significant as it was probably an early piece of furniture and probably commissioned by the Warrnambool council around the late 19th century. Given the rich colour of the wood it could be made from blackwood, also the type of nails used indicate the item is prior to 1900.Shelves wooden base & elaborate pigeon hole top section made of wood top separates from baseLabels indication of item age "1876-1877" & "Borough Rolls"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Bottle, W H Dawbarn & Son, Port Melbourne, Aire & Calder Co, c. 1885
Dug from Browns Hill tip, North Melbourne, purchased by Peter LIbbis at Bottle Fair in 1998. Refer photo of Bay Street Dawbarn's factory, item 13.11Soda bottle with stopper, pale green glass inscribed ' W.H. Dawbarn & Son, Port Melbourne' and also 'Brieffits', 'Aire & Calder Co. Makers, London' John Lamont pattern c1885 base inscribed 'Breffit's bottle'As descriptionindustry - manufacturing, w h dawbarn & son -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Equipment - Horsehair suture in glass vial associated with Dr Bill Vorath
Dr Tony Krins found this vial in a desk drawer when purchasing the Surrey Hills practice of Dr Bill Vorath in 1980. Horsehair was, and still is, a popular material for sutures. Horse hair suture contained in a glass vial. Label inside vial reads "Merson's Sterilised Surgical Suture (Horsehair) T.S.(M) 4. Batch EB 2978'.surgery -
Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon
Photoboard
Newspaper report on the forthcoming demolition of the old Burnet house in Hickox St, Traralgon. The property is now a park adjacent to the Traralgon Special Developmental School and Cooinda Hill Centre.Burnet Family's continued connection to Traralgon.Demolition of Burnet house in Traralgon. -
Torquay and District Historical Society
copy photo, Torquay History Exhibition 2016, Produced for exhibition 2016
Photo shows Edward Molyneux's first Hot Water Depot on Spring Creek, Torquay, with the Coffee Palace, which became the Palace Hotel on the hill (Bell Street) in the background.Evidence of the beginnings of a service industry for residents and tourists. Note the absence of any motor vehicles.Black and white copy photo -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Sewing Work Box
Owned by Jean Young - born Falkirk, Scotland, 1811. Believed to be listed in Falkirk Census in 1851. Married William Hill. Possibly sailed in 'Tempest'. Died at Dunolly, Victoria.Black paper mache sewing work box. Lid inlaid with abalone. General design has been highlighted in gold paint. The box is lined with pale lilac and white satin, lid unlined. Top panel and bottom edge decoratively shaped - slightly domed lid and front panel decorated in a similar manner to lid. Box contains needles, threads, buttons, thimbles and a pin cushion as follows:- Peri-Lusta .03 Crystal Rayon Spun Mending Thread .04 Flora McDonald Needle Packet .0 |Packet of Needles W.Woodfield & Sons .06 Mauve satin needle case .07 Tortice tatting schuttle .08 Round wooden box with 5 pearl buttons and 2 cloth covered buttons .09 Square wooden needle case with red velvet lining and leather strip and brass clip .10 Round lace pin-cushion with very fine ecru crochet dark green lining .11 Unknown handle of black composition with bone end and four inlaid lines with dot at end ,12 Ivory stiletto with screw top. Total of 13 parts to the object.domestic items, sewing, handcrafts, equipment -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Ballarat East High School circa 1965
Aerial view of the Ballarat East High School on the corner of Melbourne Road (now Ballarat - Burrumbeet Rd) and Fussell Street. The campus is now the Woodman's Hill Secondary College.ballarat east high school, woodman's hill secondary college, education, building, public -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Panorama view of Sturt Street, Ballarat circa 1903
The view to the north east from the corner of Lydiard Street North and Sturt Street. Featured in the photo is the Burke & Wills Monument, the Robbie Burns statue and the Camp Hill Gardens.panorama, sturt street, lydiard street north, burke & wills monument, robbie burns statue, camp hill gardens, streetscape, building, vehicle -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Forest Hill Uniting Op Shop, April 2022
The Forest Hill Uniting Op Shop has been renovated and re-opened following closure during Covid restrictionsnon-fictionThe Forest Hill Uniting Op Shop has been renovated and re-opened following closure during Covid restrictionsmount pleasant methodist church, st. ninians uniting church blackburn south, wesleyan chapel, opportunity shops -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Drawing - Aerial perspective, Tower Hill Lake Reserve Museum, Jun-61
Project: Tower Hill Lake Reserve Museum drawn by Robin Boyd of Grounds, Romberg & Boyd. Drawing no 1. Aerial perspective (same as item PL136 but watercolour and pastel)Sketch, Watercolour on dyeline -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Drawing - Architectural, Tower Hill State Game Reserve Natural History Centre, 3-Oct-62
Project: Tower Hill State Game Reserve Natural History Centre drawn by J.T.W. of Romberg & Boyd for Public Works Department. Drawing no 10. Plans, sections, elevations.Working Drawing, Dyeline with Watercolor -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Drawing - Architectural, Tower Hill State Game Reserve Natural History Centre, 26-Oct-62
Project: Tower Hill State Game Reserve Natural History Centre drawn by J.T.W. of Romberg & Boyd for Public Works Department. Drawing no. 12. Details and electrical layout.Working Drawing, Dyeline -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Drawing - Architectural, Tower Hill State Game Reserve Natural History Centre, 31-Oct-62
Project: Tower Hill State Game Reserve Natural History Centre drawn by J.T.W. of Romberg & Boyd for Public Works Department. Drawing no. 13. Timber beam details.Working Drawing, Dyeline -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Minutes, Minutes of meeting of Boys’ Activities Committee held at “Legacy House” on Thursday, 4th October, 1979 at 7 p.m, 1979
Details of a camp to be held at French Island on 11 November 1979, and anticipates only two classes to function in 1980. Classes were only at Box Hill and Oakleigh/Waverley.Records the end of organised activities for boys. Black typing on fading white quarto paper.In blue pen at the bottom: “Last Meeting Boys Activities”boys' classes, camp -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, David Verrier, View between 2 and 3 roads Ballarat Museum depot, 26/04/1975
Photo of the first horse drawn tower wagon at Sovereign Hill. This item was offered to the BTPS but declined as it did not have the storage space for it. Understood to have later been dismantled.Yields information about the appearance of the horse drawn tower wagon of ESCo.Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photo by David Verrier.On back of slide in inktramways, trams, tower wagon, sovereign hill, cotma -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sloane's & Scotchman Mining Co Poppet Head in Upper Main Street Big Hill looking West. c1890
Gentleman sitting in front of Sloane's & Scotchman Mining Co Poppet Head Upper Main Street Big Hill looking West. Main Street visible in distance background.Poppet head above shaft and engine shed at right. Looking towards corner of Main and Lazelle Streets. Man seated at front centre of photo in boater hat.stawell mining, streetscape -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Collins Street Melbourne", late 1930s
Rose Series postcard No. P 1523, titled "Collins Street Melbourne", with W2 class tram 388 (Kew Depot, route 47), climbing the hill to Russell Street. Yields information about Collins Street mid 1930s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.tramways, trams, w2 class, collins st, tram 388, route 47