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Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Marysville-A Story of Timber & Tourism, 1992
A history of the timber and tourism industry in Marysville, VictoriaPaperback. Front cover has a drawing of a large log lying on a railway cart; there is also a building in the background.Stamp of the Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779marysville, timber, tourism, history -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Hymns-Ancient and Modern, Unknown
The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and ceremonies of the Church according to the use of The Church of England together with The Psalter or Psalms of David.Cover is dark blue with the title on the front cover.non-fictionThe Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and ceremonies of the Church according to the use of The Church of England together with The Psalter or Psalms of David.prayer, sacraments, psalms, church of england -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, The Scenic Shire-Marysville-Alexandra-Eildon, 1987
A book outlining recreational activities available in the towns of Marysville, Alexandra and Eildon and their surrounds Paperback. Front cover has a series of colour photographs depicting flora, places to visit and activities in the areas named in the title. Back cover has a photograph of houseboats at Eildon Boat Club at Anderson Harbour on Lake Eildon.Property of Blackwood Cottages / available for sale at Office @ $3.00 per copy Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779marysville, alexandra, eildon, recreation -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, The Scenic Shire-Marysville-Alexandra-Eildon, 1987
A book outlining recreational activities available in the towns of Marysville, Alexandra and Eildon and their surrounds Paperback. Front cover has a series of colour photographs depicting flora, places to visit and activities in the areas named in the title. Back cover has a photograph of houseboats at Eildon Boat Club at Anderson Harbour on Lake Eildon.Property of Blackwood Cottages / available for sale at Office @ $3.00 per copy Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779marysville, alexandra, eildon, recreation -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Marysville-A Story of Timber & Tourism, 1992
A history of the timber and tourism industry in Marysville, VictoriaPaperback. Front cover has a drawing of a large log lying on a railway cart; there is also a building in the background.Stamp of the Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779marysville, timber, tourism, history -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, The Alexandra Road, Marysville, Vic, 1913-1967
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white photograph of the Alexandra Road in Marysville in Victoria. This road is now known as the Marysville-Buxton Road and joins the Maroondah Highway which leads to Alexandra.POST CARD REAL PHOTO THE "ROSE" SERIES DE LUXE PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA Published by "The Rose Stereographs"/ Sydney and Melbournealexandra road, marysville-buxton road, marysville, victoria, p. 4978, rose series postcard, postcard, souvenir, alexandra, buxton -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Article (item) - Newspaper article, The Alexandra-Eildon-Marysville Standard, June 20, 2018
Shows a front page article in the Alexandra-Eildon-Marysville Standard newspaper showing a snow event at Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.Shows a front page article in the Alexandra-Eildon-Marysville Standard newspaper showing a snow event at Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorial Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s.Snow fell in Marysville on Sunday morning, with a spectacular sight available for intrepid visitors at Steavenson Falls. Pictured here is wildlife photographer Don Wilson taking in the view.-ARalexandra-eildon-marysville standard, newspaper, steavenson falls, waterfalls, marysville, victoria, snow, june 20, 2018, john steavenson -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, The Old Ford, Marysville No.9, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the old ford in Marysville, Victoria.An early photograph of the bridge at the end of the main street in Marysville which is near the Buxton-Marysville Road and the Marysville-Wood's Point Road intersection. The Marysville-Buxton Road joins the Maroondah Highway which leads to Alexandra. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir, buxton-marysville road, marysville-wood's point road, maroondah highway, alexandra, yarra track, mining -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Exhibition Catalogue, Arts Society Catalogue 2019, Bachelor of Visual Arts, 2019
Pages feature student works, contacts and artist statements. Introduction by Alexandra Twaddle, President of the Art Society, 2019. "Featured Artists" / Students: Paul Justin Butler, Jessica Condemi, Veronica Drum, Marian Fox, Suzanne Hilton, Shaye Leathan, Ebony Leslie, Shelly May, Tess O'Keefe, Maggie Parkes, Chandler Pearce, Rachel Power, Stephany Renfrew, Lizzie Tonway, Kirsty Tonkin, Alexandra Twaddle. Inside last page thanks: Elke Varga, Jimmy Pasakos, Peter Pilven, Roberta Crisci-Richardson, Peter Gaulke, Phil Berry, Debbie Hill and Claire Blake. Catalogue to accompany the Federation University, Bachelor of Visual Arts graduate exhibition, 2019. 36pp + 4pp cover perfect/burst bound book. Single colour black print on raw card cover, full colour inside pages.federation university, visual arts, arts academy, camp street campus, exhibition, eye, end of year, end of year exhibition, paul justin butler, jessica condemi, veronica drum, marian fox, suzanne hilton, shaye leathan, ebony leslie, shelly may, tess o'keefe, maggie parkes, chandler pearce, rachel power, stephany renfrew, lizzie tonway, kirsty tonkin, alexandra twaddle. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Tourist brochure, Marysville Victoria Australia, Unknown
A tourist brochure on Marysville and the surrounding area published by the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau for the Marysville Tourist and Progress Association.A tourist brochure on Marysville and the surrounding area published by the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau for the Marysville Tourist and Progress Association.marysville, victoria, tourist brochure, victorian government tourist bureau, cumberland valley, cumberland falls, cora-lyn falls, robart's lookout, meeting of the waters, warburton, acheron way, healesville, launching place, reefton spur, upper yarra dam, maroondah highway, black spur, maroondah dam, alexandra, mansfield, jamieson, wood's point, eildon weir, snob's creek, rubicon, lake mountain, marysville tourist and progress association, the cumberland, kerami guest house, kooringa guest house, marylands guest house, marylyn guesthouse, marysville hotel, mount kitchener house, barton brothers' store, fruit salad farm, marysville dairy, marysville caravan park, marysville garage, marysville riding school, marysville theatre, mckenzie's tourist services, potters fruit and milk bar, arosa holiday cottages, scenic motel, beauty spot walk, red hill walk, wishing well, taggerty river, mount gordon, steavenson falls, keppel's lookout, keppel's falls -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Tourist brochure, Marysville Victoria Australia, Unknown
A tourist brochure on Marysville and the surrounding area published by the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau for the Marysville Tourist and Progress Association.A tourist brochure on Marysville and the surrounding area published by the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau for the Marysville Tourist and Progress Association.marysville, victoria, tourist brochure, victorian government tourist bureau, cumberland valley, cumberland falls, cora-lyn falls, robart's lookout, meeting of the waters, warburton, acheron way, healesville, launching place, reefton spur, upper yarra dam, maroondah highway, black spur, maroondah dam, alexandra, mansfield, jamieson, wood's point, eildon weir, snob's creek, rubicon, lake mountain, marysville tourist and progress association, the cumberland, kerami guest house, kooringa guest house, marylands guest house, marylyn guesthouse, marysville hotel, mount kitchener house, barton brothers' store, fruit salad farm, marysville dairy, marysville caravan park, marysville garage, marysville riding school, marysville theatre, mckenzie's tourist services, potters fruit and milk bar, arosa holiday cottages, scenic motel, beauty spot walk, red hill walk, wishing well, taggerty river, mount gordon, steavenson falls, keppel's lookout, keppel's falls -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Tourist Guide, Mystic Mountains Tourist Guide Vol. 1 1994, 1994
A tourist guide outlining services, accommodation, activities and places of interest to visit in and around Marysville and the local district.A tourist guide outlining services, accommodation, activities and places of interest to visit in and around Marysville and the local district.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:/ Marysville and District Tourist and Progress Association, Marysville/ Office of the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Shire/ of Alexandra Visitors Guide and all our advertisers whom without/ their support this publication would not have been possible.marysville, victoria, australia, tourist guide, mystic mountains, michael nash, dudley jones, marysville and district tourist and progress association, department of conservation & natural resources, shire of alexandra, paperwork professionals, pp art services, harrier printing, darrowby deer farm, heidi boesch, hidden talent craft gallery, olde yarra track shoppe, lady talbot forest drive, mathilde's of marysville country guest house, wishing well, taggerty river picnic area, taggery river, phantom falls, keppel falls, the beeches walking track, mount sugarloaf, beauty spot walk, tree fern gully walk, michaeldene track, keppel track, woods lookout track, marysville caravan park, baree mud brick cottages, cumberland scenic reserve, nanda binya lodge, cambarville, the big tree, barton's lookout, cumberland falls, our lady of the snows catholic church, anglican church christ, marysville christian fellowship, sovereign view, the big culvert, st fillan, steavenson's restaurant, the birches resort, cathedral range state park, tower motel, marysville post shop, lake mountain, wirreanda festival, cross country ski hire, marysville hotel motel, kerami house, marysville holiday cottages, missing links miniature golf, top shop pancake parlour, marylands guest house, dalrymples guest cottages, crossways country inn, esa camping & conference centre, scenic motel, the cumberland, maryton park holiday cottages, lomatia lodge holiday house, willowbank gallery and art centre, igloo roadhouse, a model tours, geoffrey pope & associates -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Visitor's Guide, ALEXANDRA EILDON MARYSVILLE Visitor's Guide, Unknown
A tourist guide for Alexandra, Eildon and Marysville produced by the Shire of Alexandra.A tourist guide for Alexandra, Eildon and Marysville produced by the Shire of Alexandra.alexandra, eildon, marysville, victoria, australia, tourist guide, steavenson falls, blackwood lodges, marysville hotel motel, the cumberland, gallery restaurant marysville, marysville gallery, cross country ski hire, marylyn guest house, marylands guest house, marysville crafts & gifts, hearts of oak antiques, geoffrey pope & associates, cedron house marysville, amber view holiday lodges marysville, marysville ski hire, lake mountain ski school, fruit salad farm, taggerty general store, arbor green galleries marysville, black spur roadhouse, black spur motel & caravan park, marysville caravan park, the hermitage narbethong, danish coffee garden, maryton park, buxton trout farm, lake mountain outdoor centre marysville, australian bush pioneer's farm, the camel farm and zoo buxton, marysville mountain view horse hire, marysville golf and bowls club, yarrolyn holiday park taggerty, riverland lodge taggerty, beauty spot walk, tree fern gully walk, michaeldene track, keppel track, woods lookout track -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Visitor's Guide, Visitor's Guide to ALEXANDRA EILDON MARYSVILLE, Unknown
A tourist guide for Alexandra, Eildon and Marysville produced by the Shire of Alexandra.A tourist guide for Alexandra, Eildon and Marysville produced by the Shire of Alexandra.alexandra, eildon, marysville, victoria, australia, tourist guide, the cumberland, tudor lodge road house, the hermitage narbethong, blue views ski hire and holiday units narbethong, blackwood lodges marysville, marysville hotel motel, kufstein inn marysville, lake mountain, mary-lyn resort marysville, kooringa resort and conference centre marysville, mary's ville marysville, marysville crafts & gifts, geoffrey pope & associates, nanda binya lodge marysville, crossways country inn marysville, steavenson falls, scenic motel, marylands guest house, marysville holiday cottages, marysville newsagency & general store, el kanah, roseleigh holiday units, restaurant tirol, olde yarra track shoppe, marysville caravan park, dalrymples guest cottages, danish coffee garden, maryton park, tower motel, marysville golf and bowls club, taggerty general store, the camel farm and zoo buxton, buxton trout farm, yarrolyn holiday park, riverland lodge, marysville mountain view horse hire, beauty spot walk, tree fern gully walk, michaeldene track, keppel track, woods lookout track -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Visitor's Guide, Visitor's Guide to ALEXANDRA EILDON MARYSVILLE, Unknown
A tourist guide for Alexandra, Eildon and Marysville produced by the Shire of Alexandra.A tourist guide for Alexandra, Eildon and Marysville produced by the Shire of Alexandra.alexandra, eildon, marysville, victoria, australia, tourist guide, the cumberland, tudor lodge road house, the hermitage narbethong, blue views ski hire and holiday units narbethong, blackwood lodges marysville, marysville hotel motel, kufstein inn marysville, lake mountain, mary-lyn resort marysville, kooringa resort and conference centre marysville, mary's ville marysville, marysville crafts & gifts, geoffrey pope & associates, nanda binya lodge marysville, crossways country inn marysville, steavenson falls, scenic motel, marylands guest house, marysville holiday cottages, marysville newsagency & general store, el kanah, roseleigh holiday units, restaurant tirol, olde yarra track shoppe, marysville caravan park, dalrymples guest cottages, danish coffee garden, maryton park, tower motel, marysville golf and bowls club, taggerty general store, the camel farm and zoo buxton, buxton trout farm, yarrolyn holiday park, riverland lodge, marysville mountain view horse hire, beauty spot walk, tree fern gully walk, michaeldene track, keppel track, woods lookout track -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Newspaper (Item) - Newspaper article, FIRST, YOU VISIT THE FALLS, Unknown
A newspaper article on some of the local attractions and activities to be seen and done in and around Marysville.A newspaper article on some of the local attractions and activities to be seen and done in and around Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, newspaper article, steavenson falls, beauty spot walk, red hill walk, wishing well, taggerty river, mount gordon, keppel's lookout, keppel falls, old water wheel, cumberland valley, lake eildon, snob's creek fish hatchery, alexandra, mansfield, jamieson, wood's point, warburton, healesville -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Booklet (Item) - Information booklet, OFFICIAL VISITORS' GUIDE MURRINDINDI VICTORIA-AUSTRALIA, 03-2005
An information booklet on the Murrindindi region in Victoria. This information booklet was produced by Alexandra Newspapers in partnership with the Murrindindi Regional Tourism Association in March 2005.An information booklet on the Murrindindi region in Victoria.Produced and published by Alexandra Newspapers/ Pty Ltd in partnership with the Murrindindi Regional/ Tourism Association. murrindindi, victoria, australia, alexandra, eildon, kinglake, marysville, yea, yarra valley, high country, visit victoria, alexandra newspapers, murrindindi tourism association, rubicon valley horse riding, cathedral range state park, murrindindi scenic reserve, yarra ranges national park, cumberland memorial scenic reserve, the big culvert, cambarville, the big tree, steavenson falls, cora lynn falls, cumberland falls, lady talbot drive, phantom falls, keppel falls, the beeches, the cascades, wilhelmina falls, murrindindi cascades, lake mountain, cathedral lane vineyard, south cathedral farm, marysville holiday cottages, crystal journey, country touch, marysville ski centre, mountain lodge marysville, eco adventure tours, the mountain gallery, marysville country real estate, camellia log cabin, crossways historic country inn, marylands country house, ashlar cottage b&b, kerami guesthouse, melina cottages, willowbank at taggerty, mary lyn holiday resort, kooringa resort & conference centre, marysville caravan & holiday park, lyell guest cottages, eagle mountain retreat, keppels hotel motel, anastasia fairytale cottage, mystic mountain holiday cottages, esa camping & conference centre, buxton trout & salmon farm, woodlands rainforest bungalows, the old woolshed cafe, yarrolyn holiday park -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Newspaper (Item) - Newspaper article, New Arts Centre for Marysville and Triangle, 04-07-2018
A newspaper article on the refurbishment of the arts centre in Marysville in Victoria.A newspaper article on the refurbishment of the arts centre in Marysville in Victoria. This building is known as MiRa-Marysville Information + Regional Artspace.Alex Standard 4 July 2018marysville, victoria, mira, marysville information and regional artspace -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Newspaper (Item) - Newspaper article, 12-10-2018
A newspaper photograph taken at the opening of MiRa-Marysville Information + Regional Artspace.A newspaper photograph taken at the opening of MiRa-Marysville Information + Regional Artspace. This building was opened on October 12, 2018.marysville, victoria, mira, marysville information and regional artspace -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Newspaper (Item) - Newspaper article, Looking in the MIRA, 1-07-2018
A newspaper article on MiRa-Marysville Information + Regional Artspace.A newspaper article on MiRa-Marysville Information + Regional Artspace. This building was opened on October 12, 2018.marysville, victoria, mira, marysville information and regional artspace -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
A black and white photograph of the Taggerty General Store in Victoria.A black and white photograph of the Taggerty General Store in Victoria.Original marked:- Mrs M. Gorman,/ 22 McKenzie St,/ Alexandra General Store at Taggerty. On road to Thornton, right side, on bend just pass Primary School TG6 POO448taggerty, victoria, taggerty general store, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Newspaper (Item) - Newspaper article, Another Duck for Marysville, 20-07-2016
A newspaper article on the construction of The Duck Inn in Marysville in Victoria.A newspaper article on the construction of The Duck Inn in Marysville in Victoria.marysville, victoria, the duck inn, newspaper article, marysville patisserie, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Newspaper (Item) - Newspaper article, Duck Inn opens in Marysville, 23-11-2016
A newspaper article on the opening of The Duck Inn in Marysville in Victoria.A newspaper article on the opening of The Duck Inn in Marysville in Victoria.marysville, victoria, the duck inn, newspaper article, marysville patisserie -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Tourist brochure, Marysville Victoria Australia, Unknown
A tourist brochure showing showing information for travel to Marysville from Melbourne and accommodation venues in Marysville. This brochure was published by the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau.A tourist brochure showing information for travel to Marysville from Melbourne and accommodation venues in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville hotel, the cumberland, kerami guest house, kooringa guest house, marylands guest house, mary-lyn guest house, marysville chalet guest house, marysville house guest house, mt kitchener guest house, lake mountain, mckenzie tourist services, melbourne, great dividing range, cumberland valley, white mountain ash, eildon weir, alexandra, acheron way, warburton, victorian government tourist bureau -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Tourist brochure, Marysville Victoria Australia, Unknown
A tourist brochure showing showing information for travel to Marysville from Melbourne and accommodation venues in Marysville. This brochure was published by the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau.A tourist brochure showing information for travel to Marysville from Melbourne and accommodation venues in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville hotel, the cumberland, kerami guest house, kooringa guest house, marylands guest house, mary-lyn guest house, marysville chalet guest house, marysville house guest house, mt kitchener guest house, lake mountain, mckenzie tourist services, melbourne, great dividing range, cumberland valley, white mountain ash, eildon weir, alexandra, acheron way, warburton, victorian government tourist bureau -
J. Ward Museum Complex
Photograph - Photograph of May Day celebrations, May Day in Ararat
Photograph of May Day celebrations in the Alexandra Gardens in Ararat, with J Ward buildings in background. After investigation, it was concluded that the photograph was taken on the 1st of May 1901 (the year of Federation). photograph may, day ararat 1901 federation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical chart, Heritage Family, 1920_
... that lived in Alexandra Street Greensborough from 1920 to 1980's ...Gives details of a family group that lived in Alexandra Street Greensborough from 1920 to 1980's.A 1 page photocopy of a hand written family tree.Nilheritage family, lonsdale family, 1920, alexandra st -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Photograph
Record of local historyA series of three black and white photographs of the Citizens Plot at Alexandra Gardens. 501 shows the bluestone building J Ward standing behind a wooden picket fence with bare earth in front. 502 shows men in suits standing with three horses attached to two wagons with large trees in the background. 503 shows plants that have grown in the Citizens Plot garden.501: Citizens Plot 1908 502: Citizens Plot 1909. 503: Citizens Plot showing growth 1921. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Magazine, Bush Fires: A pictorial survey of Victoria's most tragic week, January 8-15, 1939, 1939
THE WEEK REVIEWED (Article; Bush Fires: A pictorial survey of Victoria's most tragic week, January 8-15, 1939. Published in aid of the Bush Fire Relief Fund by the Sun News-Pictorial in co-operation with its newsagents, pp2-3) THE fiercest bush fires Australia has known since its discovery are quiescent at the moment, and Victoria, in the comparative coolness of the change which came with rain on Sunday night, has begun·to count its losses. In the fiery eight days, from Sunday to Sunday, at least sixty-six men, women and children have lost their lives in forest fires, or have succumbed to burns and shock; many others have died from heat; and several serious cases of burns are being treated in hospitals. Two babies in Narrandera district have died, and ten others are in hospital, because of milk soured by the record temperatures of those eight days. Forest damage totals at least a million pounds, and incalculable damage has been done to the seedlings which were to have been the forests of the future. Water conservation will be seriously affected by the silting-up of reservoirs and streams from which protective timber has been taken by the all-engulfing flames. More than a thousand houses have been destroyed, and these, with 40 mills, and schools, post-offices, churches, and other buildings, represent a loss of at least half a million. At least 1500 are homeless. For their aid, money raised in appeals has now passed the £50,000 mark, and the biggest relief organisation ever set up in peace time has swung into operation. The First Hint Victoria's first hint of what was to come appeared on Sunday, January 8, when most parts of the State awoke to find a blistering day awaiting. At 12.20 p.m., when the thermometer reached its highest for the day, 109.6 degrees, the first fire victims were at that moment going to their death on a bush track five feet wide off the main road to Narbethong. They were the forestry officers Charles Isaac Demby and John Hartley Barling, who went to warn Demby of his danger when he parted from his companions, and was himself surrounded by the treacherous fire. It was not until 8 o'clock next morning that the tragic news was flashed throughout the State. Searchers found the two charred bodies close together, one seeking protection in the nook of two logs. Barling's watch had stopped at 1.20. In the meantime, tragedy was spreading its cloak. By Monday, big fires were raging at Toolangi, Erica, Yallourn, Monbulk, Frankston, Dromana, Drouin South, Glenburn, and Blackwood, with smaller outbreaks at many other centres. In the ensuing week, while women and children were evacuated as fast as the flames would permit, Erica-scene of the 1926 fire disaster-thrice escaped doom by a change of wind. Indeed, those who have been in the fire country these past days say that the numbers of times a change of wind has saved towns from destruction is amazing. In the towns they speak of miracles. Monday's Miracles The escapes from Monett's Mill at Erica and from the Hardwood Company's Mill at Murrindindi, near where Demby and Barling went to their death, were Monday's miracles. Twenty came out alive from each mill. At the first a 60ft. dugout provided an oven-like refuge; at the second, 12 women and children survived in the smoke-filled gloom of a three-roomed cottage while their eight men, their clothes sometimes afire, poured water on the wooden walls. Three houses out of ten remained when the fire had passed. Record Temperatures Sunday had been the hottest Melbourne day for 33 years; Monday dropped to a 76.1 degree maximum; but Tuesday dawned hotter than ever, the mercury reaching 112.5. By now rumor was racing ahead of fact; whole towns were being reported lost; the alarm was raised for scores of missing persons. But fact soon overtook rumor, and within a few days the staggering toll began to mount to a figure beyond the wildest imaginings of the panic-stricken. Six died from heat on this torrid Tuesday, and the fires spread in a wide swathe from south-west to north-east across the State. Fish died in shallow streams. A curtain of smoke hid the sky from all Victoria, and hung far out to sea. It alarmed passengers on ships. On the Ormonde, on the voyage to Sydney from Burnie, women ran on deck, believing fire had broken out in the hold. Days later the smoke reached New Zealand. In Melbourne thousands of fire-volunteers were leaving in cars: vans, motor-buses-anything reliable on wheels-to aid the country in its grim fight. In the fires at Rubicon and. Narbethong, seventeen were facing death this day. But not till Wednesday, when Melbourne breathed again in a cool change, while the country still sweltered in temperatures up to 117 degrees, did the news come through the tree blocked roads. A woman and her little daughter, trapped on the road, were among those who died. Their bodies, and those of menfolk with them, were found strewn out at intervals along the road, where the furnace of the surrounding fire had dropped them in their tracks as they ran. Twelve died at a Rubicon mill, five on the road at Narbethong. At Alexandra, not far distant, a baby was born while the fires raged, and stretcher-bearers brought in the injured. On Thursday the State Government voted £5000 for the relief of fire victims. The Governor (Lord Huntingfield) and the Lord Mayor (Cr. Coles) visited some of the stricken areas, and dipped into their pockets personally. Later, the City Council, too, voted £5000. Friday, The 13th Friday, the Thirteenth, justified its evil name. A blistering northerly came early in the morning, presaging destruction, and forcing the mercury to a new record of 114 degrees. Racing fires killed at least ten in those terrible 12 hours. Four children were engulfed in the furnace at Colac. Panic drove them, uncontrollable, into the smoke-filled road when the fire raced down behind their home. They choked to death. In other parts fires were joining to make fronts of scores of miles. Kinglake was being menaced on two fronts, £60,000 worth of timber was going up in smoke in Ballarat district. Warburton was surrounded. Residents at Lorne, favoured resort, were being driven to the sea-front by a fire which destroyed at least 20 homes. Healewille. with flames visible from the town at one stage, was in a trough between two fires which burned four guest-houses, seven homes and left its surrounding beauty-spots wastes of bowed-over, blackened tree-fern fronds; with its famous Sanctuary, however, intact. Most of Omeo was destroyed this black day: Noojee. while 200 residents crouched in the river, was being reduced to a waste of buckled iron and smoking timber; Erica was once again saved by a change of wind. Beneath a pall of smoke, the Rubicon victims were buried at Alexandra. Friday night and the early hours of Saturday saw the streets of beleagured towns strewn with exhausted fire-fighters. Their flails beside them, ready for the next call, they lay where exhaustion overtook them-on footpaths, beside lamp-posts, in gutters, in cars, under trucks. Saturday's dawn brought clear skies and lower temperatures in many parts, and from the burnt-out areas came a great rush of tragic reports. The death-roll rushed past the fifty mark with incredible speed. Some had been trapped on roads, others at mills; some, after burying their treasures, had clung too long to the places they had made their homes for many years. Four men lost their lives because one went back for his dog. By Sunday, when the first of the saving rain came, nearly another score of names had been added to the list.Newspaper magazine, 48 pages (incl. covers). Fully digitised and searchable PDFPublished in aid of the Bush Fire Relief Fund by the Sun News-Pictorial in co-operation with its newsagents.bushfires, 1939 bushfires, black friday, warrandyte -
Victoria Police Museum
Police Stations (Alexandra)
... Victoria Police Museum 313 Spencer Street Docklands ...Alexandra is a regional centre in the Shire of Murrindindi in Victoria, Australia and 130 kilometres north east of Melbourne. Alexandra Police Station opened in the Benalla Police District on 8 May 1867 in Bon Street, on the north side near Grant Street. When the station opened it was staffed by one Senior Constable; one 1st Constable (Mounted); one Foot Constable. The original building was a nine-roomed brick building with an iron roof on land measuring 84' x 97’. The house included a wash-house, pantry, bathroom, office, one W.C., stabling for three horses, a lock-up with two rooms and a single man's room. It closed in June 1977 and was replaced by a new police station which opened on 16 June 1977 in Bon Street, on land adjacent to the old police station. For a list of Officers in Charge 1871 to 1943 contact Victoria Police Museum1 black and white photo and 3 colour photospolice stations; alexandra police station