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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [2], 1950c
... Willis Vale [2] ...View of Greensborough in the distance from Willis Vale and surrounding land: House built by Edward Maygar, The flowering Hawthorne Bushes were planted by William Partington. Note the prominent house on upper right where Robert Whatmough lived in the mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River across from Partington's Flat. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. In 1946, Alan Partington built the Alwyn Farmhouse in place of the original Robert Whatmough home seen in this photo which became Whatmough Park circa 1976.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, maygar family, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jessie at Willis Vale, 1930c
... Jessie at Willis Vale ...Jessie Partington was born at Willis Vale in 1911 and worked around the farm; when older she and her sisters had to deliver milk around the area from the farm dairy. Jessie attended Greensborough Primary School and from age 4 had piano and singing lessons. She had a beautiful voice, singing in church and choirs. This photograph shows the house 'Willis Vale'Digital copy of black and white photograph.jessie may partington, willis vale, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
... Willis Vale ...House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Willis Vale was one of the earliest homes built in the area.Black and white digital photograph.willis vale, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
... Willis Vale ...House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized later destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947 across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity.A pioneer home in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, robert whatmough, maygar family -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Medallion, Catanach Jewellers, Presented to E Murphy Malvern Tramways, c1915
... Willis & Sons ...Gold Medallion 8 stars, with a shield in the centre which has been engraved "E M". On the rear engraved "Presented to E Murphy as a token of esteem from fellow employees at Malvern Tramways". On base stamped "Catanach" with three jewellers Hallmarks. Possibly c1915. Made for Catanach Jewellers of Melbourne, by based on the Hallmarks, by Willis & Sons of Melbourne, manufacturing jewellers.Demonstrates a gold medallion presentation by the Malvern Tramways (PMTT).Metal - 9ct gold - medallion engraved with the initials EM on the front and an engraving on the rear. Has an eyelet on the top.See imagemalvern, medallion, presentations, e murphy, catanach jewellers, willis & sons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History shown in bold picture, 1983
... Willis ...A brief history of the Willis Bus Service is given.A photo had been found at the Willis Bus service headquarters in Vermont which shows a gathering of Vermont residents about 1923 at the launching of a publicly subsidised bus service between Vermont and Mitcham Railway station. A brief history of the Willis Bus Service is given.A brief history of the Willis Bus Service is given.vermont, willis bus service, armstrong, norman, willis, jim, willis charles l, vermont progress association -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood High School - 1954, Form 1A. Boys standing (L-R): 1. David Newman, 2. Trevor Stark, 3. George Cartwright, 4. Bruce Fletcher, 5. William Aders, 6. Keith Jacobs, 7. George Tew, 8. Edward Neff, 9. David Light, 10. David Godfred, 11. Malcolm Day, 12. Geoffrey Asher. Girls standing: 1. Irene Macquay, 2. Lynette Johnson, 3. Irene Hendry, 4. Pat Cochran, 5. Jennifer Mason, 6. Julie Sanders, 7. Joan Ingram, 8. Susan Cruickshank, 9. Yvonne Price, 10. Glenys Lee, 11. Margaret Hocking. Girls seated: 1. Margaret Kerr, 2. Janice McIntyre, 3. Carol Dow, 4. Annette Tampaline, 5. Lorraine Spry, 6. Carol Harris, 7. Beverley Turner, 8. Barbara Noble, 9. Janice Mills, 10. Amber Beck, 11. Janet Brilliant. Boys seated: Colin Roudie, 2. Graeme Ward, 3. John Willis, 4. Max Bevis
... Ward, 3. John Willis, 4. Max Bevis. ...Written on back of photograph, "Form 1A". List with photographs reads, "High School. Bedford Road, Ringwood. Photo pupils Form 1A (Names reading from Left to Right): Back Row boys: 1. David Newman, 2. ??, 3. George Cartwright, 4. Bruce Fletcher, 5. William Ader, 6. ??, 7. George Tew, 8. Edward Neff, 9. ??, 10. David Godfred, 11. James Day, 12. Geoffrey Asher. Boys sitting: 1. Colin Rowdie, 2. Graeme ?, 3. John Willis, 4. Max Bevis". -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - NO HERO, JUST A SURVIVOR, G.R.T. (BOB) WILLIS, 1999
... G.R.T. (BOB) WILLIS ... -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, MAYFAIR
JOHN AND JESSIE WILLIS (NEE DAWSON). THE DAWSON FAMILY LIVED FOR MANY YEARS IN ALBERT STREET CLUNES. JOHN WILLIS WAS A SCHOOL TEACHER AT THE CLUNES HIGHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.SEPIA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPH OF JOHN AND JESSIE WILLIS (NEE DAWSON)MAYFAIR BALLARATlocal history, photography, photographs, dawson family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading Longest Serving Councillor, 1978
... willis ...Nunawading Cr Charles Leslie Willis, known as Jimmy Willis, died 8 Dec 1977 at the age of 76. He had served on the Nunawading council for 40 years.city of nunawading, councillors, willis, jim -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Langi Willi Soldier Settlement, 2014, 07/09/2014
Langi Willi Soldier Settlement was established in 1954.Two colour photographs shows a memorial for the Langi Willi Soldier Settlement, Skipton.langi willi, soldier settlement, langi willi soldier settlement, memorial, plaque, p.g. nash, a. mct. dickinson, r.f. gardiner, l. stj. jackman, f.h. williams, c.s. wright, g.g. alford, r.o. devine, c.w. tayler, j.l. moyle, s.j. talbot, l.w. morell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Blackburn and Mitcham shire elections
... Willis ...Election circular on behalf of C.L. (Jim) Willis for Blackburn and Mitcham Shire; Mitcham Riding, 28 Aug [Year not given]Election circular on behalf of C.L. (Jim) Willis for Blackburn and Mitcham Shire; Mitcham Riding, 28 Aug [Year not given]Election circular on behalf of C.L. (Jim) Willis for Blackburn and Mitcham Shire; Mitcham Riding, 28 Aug [Year not given]local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, willis, charles l., willis, jim -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Near the old Lower Plenty Bridge (present day Edward Willis Court), c.Aug. 1990
... Near the old Lower Plenty Bridge (present day Edward Willis ...Part of a presentation, "Roads and Byways of the Shire of Eltham", by Russell Yeoman to the 12 September 1990 Society meeting. Slides shown included copies of old photos and recent images ranging from the suburban streets of Eltham and Montmorency to the mountain roads of Kinglake. In the byways category are views of some iof the Shire's bicycle paths including then recently completed sections of the Main Yarra Trail at Lower Plenty.35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 37) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsinfrastructure, roads, edward willis court, lower plenty, lower plenty bridge -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Willis Vale on the north bank of the Plenty River, Church Street, Greensborough, c.1950
... Willis Vale on the north bank of the Plenty River, Church ...Photo probably sourced from Heidelberg Historical Society, Similar photo reproduced on p63 of The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H. Edwards, Shire of Diamond Valley 1979. Black and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmchurch street, diamond valley story, greensborough, james willis mayger, partington family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical chart, James Willis Mayger, 1795o
... James Willis Mayger ...The emails are a discussion of the Mayger family of Greensborough. Details of some English records are included.The Mayger family were Greensborough pioneers and these documents trace the family to England.5 x A4 pages. Copies of emails outlining some members of the Mayger family.mayger family, maygar, family trees -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Bee keeping near Willis Vale, 2018_
... Bee keeping near Willis Vale ...Information and photographs about bee keepers in Greensborough. Shows the Mitchell house, Will, Prudence and Maria Partington, one unnamed male and bee hives. A Mr Coghill was the bee keeper.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.mitchell family, partington family, coghill -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Willis the Pilot, 1901 (inscription label)
... Willis the Pilot ...This book, a sequel to ‘The Swiss Family Robinson’ by Henry Frith, was a prize given to Frank Ward in 1901. His school, the Warrnambool Academy, was established in 1899 by Richard Lawson and William Oakley and was eventually situated at ‘Upton’ in Canterbury Road, Warrnambool. The Academy later incorporated the former Scott’s Warrnambool College and Stanley’s Warrnambool Grammar School. This private school closed in 1911. William Oakley later joined the Victorian Education Department and Richard Lawson had a distinguished academic career in teacher education in Melbourne and New Zealand. No details are available on Frank Ward. This is a hard cover book of 295 pages. The cover is dark blue with gold printing and ornamental gold borders on the front cover and spine. The book has an introductory chapter, 28 chapters of story and an Epilogue. In the back pages there are lists of other books published by Ward, Lock and Co. The book contains many black and white illustrations. There are two blue stamps of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society and on the first page a flyleaf from the Warrnambool Academy printed with gold print and borders and with handwriting in black ink. The cover is slightly faded and marked. ‘Warrnambool Academy, Labore et Fide, First Prize awarded to Frank Ward for Latin, Principals, Richard Lawson M.A. & W.M. Oakley. 17/12/1901’ warrnambool academy, richard lawson, william oakley, frank ward, history of warrnambool -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Black, Bill and Rash, Esme, History of Willis, 2007
... History of Willis ...Report, using guidelines as outlined in the Burra Charter, on the building on the northern end of the Port Albert wharf, currently used by Port Albert Seafoods. The building is due for demolition in April, 2007.township, waterways -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Document - School Records - Individuals, Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen, Willis, Terence Arnold, 1921
... Willis, Terence Arnold ...From School records, some more complete than others. Reports should contain information on the pupil's school work and give details of what they did when they left school. They should also show the name of a parent and the occupation. All sheets are indexed on a spreadsheet at the Common School Museum.Individual school records of the pupils of the Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen.rutherglen higher elementary school, pupils, students, school reports -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Willis Electric Co. Warwickshire - Electro -Pneumatic Relay - Equipment Drawing File General Assy No.WL100, WL200 Spec WL 99
... Willis Electric Co. Warwickshire - Electro -Pneumatic Relay ... -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Photos Articles, Walk on, walk on by Willis Hall directed by Doug Bennett
... Walk on, walk on by Willis Hall directed by Doug Bennett ...1979, 191, heidelberg theatre company inc, directed by doug bennett -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program newsletter articles, Say who you are by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall directed by Eric Donnison
... Say who you are by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall ...city of heidelberg repertory group, heidelberg theatre company inc, 169, 127, director eric donnison -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Newsletter Articles, Hot summer night by Ted Willis directed by Judith Lynch
... Hot summer night by Ted Willis directed by Judith Lynch ...61, city of heidelberg repertory group, heidelberg theatre company inc, directed by judith lynch, 1961 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, King Jimmy of Nunawading, 10/09/1969
... Willis ...Article by Harry Grover about Jim Willis, Councillor, Mayor and bus line owner.willis, jim, willis, charles l, city of nunawading, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, willis bus service, nunawading youth club, nunawading swimming pool -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph, Optical Munitions: J.B. Wllis & P.G. Law
Black and white photograph of two scientists (J.B. Willis and P.G. Law) at work on microscopeOn front of image in ink: “31A” On back of image in pencil: “31A J.B. Willis, P.G. Law ” (L to R) On back of image in ink: “31A” -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph, Optical Munitions: J.B. Wllis & P.G. Law
Black and white photograph of two scientists (J.B. Willis and P.G. Law) at work on microscope On front of image in ink: “31A” On back of image in pencil: “31A J.B. Willis, P.G. Law ” (L to R) On back of image in ink: “31A” -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Footprints - History of the Shire of Tullaroop
... Barbara Willis ...History of the Shire of Tullaroop -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, School of Botany, University of Melbourne, The Families and Genera of Victorian Plants, February 1992
... J.H. Willis ...Spiral bound booklet with green card covers.botany, victorian flora, families, genera, taxonomy, plants, school of botany, university of melbourne, identification, plant identification, flora -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Willis J H, Botanical Pioneers in Victoria, 1949
... Willis J H ...A booklet reprinted from the victorian Naturalist, Vol 66 parts 5,6,7, short biographies of botanical pioneers Robert Brown, Allan Cunningham, Ronald Gunn, Thomas Mitchell, James Backhouse, Ferinand Von Mueller, A J Ewart and 38 specialist pioneers includvegetation, settlers -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Book, Willis, Walter, Addington, The Workmen's Compensation Acts, 1925 to 1938, with notes, rules, orders, regulations and schemes : being the thirty-second edition of "Willis's workmen's compensation acts", 1939
... Willis, Walter, Addington ...Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. SmithThirty Second Edition