Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. John F. McCrae, Mayor of Kew 1910-11. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.[Inscription] "John F. McCrae, Mayor 1910-11" [Photographer] "J.E. Barnes / Kew"mayors of kew (vic), cr. john f. mccrae, australian photographers - josiah earl barnes, kew (vic.) — municipal collection

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. Henry F. Phipps, Mayor of Kew 1876-7. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.[Inscription] "Henry F. Phipps, Mayor 1876-7" [Photographer] "J. E. Barnes, Kew"mayors of kew (vic), australian photographers - josiah earl barnes, cr. henry f. phipps, kew (vic.) — municipal collection

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of Mayors and Town Clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew, for the period 1863 to 1969. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series. Framed portrait of Cr. F. E. O’Brien LL.B., J.P., Mayor of Kew 1958-9. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Cr. F. E. O’Brien LL.B., J.P. / Mayor 1958-9 Stuart Tompkins Studiomayors of kew (vic), cr. f. e. o’brien, australian photographers - stuart tompkins studio, kew (vic.) — municipal collection

Pte Charles F. Richardson 6 Bn AIF was wounded at Gallipoli, and sent to Alexandria where he died in a hospital of his wounds. The certificates were held by the Rogers family. Pte Richardson's sister was the historian Dorothy Rogers.This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Three mounted letters, two identical paying tribute to the sacrifice of Pte Charles F. Richardson 6 Bn AIF in World War I. Each certificate is set within a thin plywood open frame. [Charles Richardson was the brother of the historian Dorothy Rogers]Nilcharles f richardson, dorothy rogers, first world war (1914-18)

Pte McCarthy Oscar 6623 14th Btn 18.12.16 KIA 11.4.17 - Field France - Victory Medal - recd 27.3.23 - Box believed to have contained British War Medal - 1914-18 Star - Boxes (2) - which would have each contained a medal awarded to Pte McCarthy - posthumously6623/ Pte. O. McCarthy/14 Bn. A. I. F./ 42989/Decd. & 6623/ Pte. O. McCarthy/ 14/Btn. A. I. F./ 43468/ Decd.

This bottle was used in the pharmacy of R. F. Kennedy of Warrnambool. On the side of the bottle is the well-known Kennedy symbol of a lighthouse on a rocky cliff on the coast with ships in the distance. Richard Frank Kennedy (1826-1903) was born in England and came to Warrnambool in the early 1880s. He established a large pharmacy in Timor Street, with a retail, wholesale and manufacturing business. In 1891 he erected a new building which was described as one of the most elegant and best-stocked chemist shops in Victoria. Kennedy was active in Warrnambool community affairs and was a foundation member of the Warrnambool Bowls Club, being the first Vice-President and an early President. The business continued after Kennedy’s death, trading as’ R.F.Kennedy and Co.’ Richard Frank Kennedy was one of the most significant businessmen in Warrnambool in the late 19th century. The products of his business were sold all over Victoria and beyond. This bottle, although severely marked, is kept as an example of a Kennedy bottle. This is a clear glass bottle with a rectangular-shaped body with rounded edges, a circular-shaped neck and an open moulded top. There is no stopper. The name and logo of the chemist are on the side of the bottle and the name of the maker of the bottle is on the base. The bottle is completely encrusted inside with some unknown substance. ‘R. F. Kennedy Chemist Warrnambool’ ‘W.T & Co. U.S.A.’ ‘Pat. Jan 5 1892’ r. f. kennedy,, warrnambool chemist, chemists in warrnambool, history of warrnambool

Image of a moustached man known as Maurice F. Wilhere.ballarat irish, wilhere, maurice wilhere

Colour photograph of the Begonia Festival Parade, March 1994 showing two trams, bogie and single trucker, parked in the Wendouree Parade Gardens loop. Photo shows balloons being released. Taken by William F. Scott - on AGFA paper.In pencil on rear "Begonia Festival '94 / William. F. Scott"begonia festival, wendouree parade, gardens loop

Colour photograph, of Bendigo 25, advertising Kelly Bros and Gillies Pies, turning a corner on the North Bendigo Route, Easter 1991. Photograph by William F Scott.In the bottom right hand corner in ink "Bendigo Trust / Easter 1991 / William F. Scott photo".trams, tramways, bendigo, north bendigo, tram 25

Lt Col Boyce was Commanding Officer of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment from 1986 to 1988One of a collection of portraits of former Commanding Officers of the RegimentFramed oil painting of Lt-Col J F Boyce RFDportrait, boyce

Lt-Col Grigsby was Commanding Officer of 4/9 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment from 1997 to 1999One of a collection of portraits of Commanding Officers of the RegimentFramed oil painting of Lt-Col C F Grigsby RFDportrait, grigsby

F-111 Bomber camouflage paint. Wings in swept back configuration.A8-136. Lighning bolt decal and Australian flagmodel, aircraft, f-111

Thomas Francis Meagher was an Irish nationalist and leader of the Young Irelanders in the Rebellion of 1848. After being convicted of sedition, he was first sentenced to death, but received transportation for life to Van Diemen's Land in Australia. (Wikipedia)Portrait of Thomas F. Meagher who was associated with the Young Ireland movement.young ireland, thomas f. meagher, convict, tasmania, van dieman's land

This scene is typical of alluvial mining during the gold rush and up to the latter part of the 19th century showing gold miners and their equipment in actionClose view of a 1909 Schact car owned by Dr. F. Longdengold mining, miners, tramway

This coat belonged to Brighton resident Audrey Winifred Pickett (nee Heriot; 1915-2011). The coat is made from the pelts of rakali, also known as the Australian water rat, a native rodent species similar to an otter. Growing up to 35 centimetres in length, rakali typically live in burrows near water, feeding on fish, insects, yabbies and waterbirds. Throughout the early twentieth century, they were widely considered to be a nuisance and were hunted for their soft and waterproof fur. Demand for rakali pelts increased during the 1930s Depression years, when a ban was placed on the import of overseas furs; rakali fur became a popular substitute for the fur of the American muskrat. The species was placed under a protection order in 1938, although periodic culls were allowed until 1957 due to their perceived destruction of irrigation banks and fishing nets. Audrey recalled that the coat was made for her by furrier F. J. Ellemor after a large cull of rakali. The coat was displayed in the window of Ellemor's Block Place store. F. J. Ellemor Pty Ltd was established in 1908 by furrier Francis John Ellemor (1867-1944) and continued into the late twentieth century under the management of his son Wilfred (1801-1972). Francis and his wife Edith lived in Rothesay Avenue, Brighton from the late 1930s.Three-quarter length brown fur coat made of Australian water-rat (rakali) pelts. Wide raised collar and cuffs. Fastens centre front with two large hooks and eyes. Lined with chocolate brown silk satin.Label, woven brown on beige silk, centre back neck: created by / F. J. Ellemor / FURRIERS / MELBOURNEfur coat, rakali, australian water rat, melbourne fashion, audrey winifred heriot, audrey winifred pickett, audrey winifred north, francis john ellemor, f. j. ellemor, furrier

Lt-Col Dixon was Commanding Officer of 4/19 prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment from 1967 to 1970One of a collection of portraits of former Commanding Officers of the RegimentFramed oil painting of Lt-Col J P F Dixon EDportrait, dixon

Lt-Col Williams was Commanding Officer of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment from 1975 to 1979One of a collection of portraits of former Commanding Officers of the RegimentFramed, self portrait, oil painting of Lt-Col J F Williamsportrait, williams

22C/1394 On bottom of carton CON/KX/R/890/CB22 (B)2 Packed June 1969

Bookplate featuring a Celtic Cross a Book and a Broom "Russell F. Wright"bookplate, russell f wright

Model of F-111 bomber with a pilot - wings in straight out configuration. Camouflage paintA8-127model, aircraft, f-111

Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo Birney trams at the time of the opening of the tram services and Eaglehawk Town Hall.Black and white photograph, of Toastrack, Bendigo 17, with passengers outside the Bendigo Depot, photo by William F Scott 3/4/1983."22" in pencil in top left hand corner, and along bottom edge in ink "Bendigo Trust, car on tour 3/4/1983, William F. Scott photo".trams, tramways, bendigo, depot, tram 17

Colour photograph of BTPS/SEC No. 18, painted in the 1960's colour scheme. Tram photographed on the access line, showing Special. Photographed by William F. Scott, 12/1987. Printed on Agfa Paper.On rear lower right hand corner, label with "William F. Scott", stamped in black ink and in pencil "12.1987(1)".btm, ballarat, livery, tram 18