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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Tower Hill Cemetery, 2009, 26/07/2009
The Tower Hill Cemetery is located near Koroit on the north side of the Princes Highway The, between Port Fairy and Warrnambool. The first burial at Tower Hill Cemetery took place in 1856. Over 150 years there has been over 8,000 burials. Around 45 percent of the burials are in unmarked graves.Colour photograph of a headstone in the Tower Hill Cemetery.tower hill cemetery -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
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St Johns Church of England with the towerBlack and white photograph of St Johns Church of England with towerchurch, sunday-school, building, church of england, anglican, tower -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, View from Mount Buninyong Tower, with Ann Beggs Sunter and unknown, Feb. 1995
historic, fire, towerView from Mount Buninyong Tower, with Ann Beggs Sunter and unknown.mount buninyong, fire tower -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Telescope used in FCV fire towers - ex military, c 1940s
Victoria once had well over one hundred fire lookouts and firetowers. Fire lookouts, or observation posts, were often just a clearing on a hill or a vantage point, whereas firetowers were definite structures. Many were established by the Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) in the 1920s, but the network was expanded rapidly in response to recommendations of the Stretton Royal Commission after the 1939 Black Friday bushfires. When a fire or smoke was spotted from the tower a bearing was taken with the alidade and radioed or telephoned into the district office. It was then cross referenced with bearings from other towers on a large wall map to give a "fix" on the fire location Alidades and telescopes were used in the post war period but were replaced with a much simpler map table and reference string suspended from the centre of the tower cabin.Uncommon usageTelescope used in fire towers Ex military Kern Company NY Argus made in USA Adjustment lens, dials and focus ring Small spirit levelbushfire, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Lookout Tower Mt. Buninyong, 1938
View of the steps of the second Lookout tower at Mt. Buninyong in 1938. The tower was reconstructed on Mount Buninyong in 1928 after it was removed from Bendigo. In February 1980 it was moved back to BendigoThe structure was the second built on Mount Buninyong in the early 20th century as part of the development of the mount into a popular recreation areaView of the lower stairs of the second lookout tower built on Mt. BuninyongLou Prunty and Lou Gleeson descending lookout steps Kay and Jose' Cody on bottomlandscape, mt buninyong, civil engineering -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Codling Collection 01 - Woodland Grove, Wodonga
Miss Olive Codling was a Foundation Member and a Life Member of the Wodonga Historical Society. Many of her prize-winning photos are held in the Society Collection. She also held a range of roles and committee positions in a wide range of Wodonga community organisations. These included the Horticultural Society, the Wodonga Arts Council, the Wodonga Camera Club and the Wodonga Lapidary Club. Woodland Grove is located in the triangular reserve at the corner of High and Hovell Streets, Wodonga. ‘Woodland Grove". It was named in honour of John Woodland at the same time as the opening of the band rotunda in September 1920. John Woodland, Wodonga Shire’s first president, was born in Kent, England, in 1829 and came to Sydney with his parents in 1839. He arrived in the Wodonga district about 1853, where he created a successful carrier's business. He first lived on the Old Barnawartha Estate and a few years later purchased land at Green Hills, Wodonga West, where he farmed and also ran a hotel. The hotel licence was relinquished to give attention to duties as secretary and clerk of works to Wodonga Shire, which was then the Wodonga Riding of the Shire of Yackandandah. He was a main agitator for the separation of Wodonga district from Yackandandah Shire. This was successful in 1876, and he became the first president of Wodonga Shire. He held this post for two years, then taking on the role of shire secretary in 1878 until 1913. He concurrently undertook the role of clerk of works (engineer) from 1896 to 1907. As clerk of works he prepared the plans and specifications for, and supervised the construction of the big bridges on the Albury road and at Bonegilla and other important works. In his mid 70s, he proffered his resignation on a number of occasions but it was not accepted. Despite physical weakness and impaired vision, John continued his duties to the end, with the help of his daughter Rose Murphy. Rose became shire secretary for 20 years after her father’s death in 1913.This photo collection is significant as it documents the naming of a public area in Wodonga to honour an original and long-serving member of the Wodonga Shire Council.A black and white photo of Woodland Grove in High Street, Wodonga. It includes the rotunda, the water tower and the soldier's memorial. There is a post and wire fence in the foreground as well as several trees and rose bushes. Beneath the photo: "WOODLAND GROVE / Rotunda - Water Tower - Memorial"high st wodonga, woodland grove, john woodland -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Koala at Tower Hill, 2015, 25/12/2015
Tower Hill is an extinc volcano in Western Victoria.Colour photograph of a Koala asleep in a tree at Tower Hill, Victoria.koala, marsupial, tower hill -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Scarce, Heather, 1960c
Spotting tower for lifesaving club built 1937cBlack and white photograph of eight people, some in bathing costumes, sitting on the sand hummock. Showing the observation tower in background. Tower built for Royal Lifesaving Club. Lakes Entrance Victoria people, topography, beaches -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cato Lake diving platform with people
People standing on Diving Tower and photo showing walkway to the platform over the lake. c 1932.Cato Lake diving platform with 4 people standing on diving tower. A male is standing out on the diving board and 3 women on the tower. c 1932stawell -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Dhurringile Mansion, 1940
Dhurringile Mansion South view 1944. Water tower on top of the original brick tower that contained the original acetylene gas plant.Black and white photograph of south view of Dhurringile Mansion. Water tower right of centre.dhurringile mansion, water tower -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Tower: Government House Victoria, John T Collins, 1979
Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the exterior of the tower."South Yarra Government House Tower J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, john t collins -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - black and white, Tom Tower, Christ Church, Oxford, c1916
Tom Tower is a bell tower in Oxford, England, named for its bell, Great Tom. It is over Tom Gate, on St Aldates, the main entrance of Christ Church, Oxford, which leads into Tom Quad. This square tower with an octagonal lantern and facetted ogee dome was designed by Christopher Wren and built 1681–82. (Wikipedia)Black and white postcard showing the Tom Bell Tower at Christ Church, Oxford. chatham-holmes family collection, oxford, bell, great tom, church, christ church -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
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St John's Church of England on completion of the tower 1959-1960Black and white photograph of St Johns Church of England with the tower church, sunday-school, building, st johns, church of england, tower -
Ballarat and District Irish Association
Image, Round Tower at Monasterboice, c1864, c1864
The historic ruins of Monasterboice are of an early Christian settlement north of Drogheda in County Louth, Ireland. It was founded in the late 5th century by Saint Buithe who died around 521, and was an important centre of religion and learning until the founding of nearby Mellifont Abbey in 1142. The site houses two churches built in the 14th century or later and an earlier round tower, but it is most famous for its 10th century high crosses. The round tower is about 35-metres tall, and is in very good condition, although it is not possible to go inside. The passage of time has laid down layers of earth so now the doorway is almost at ground level. The monastery was burned in 1097. The 5.5-metre Muiredach's High Cross is regarded as the finest high cross in the whole of Ireland. It is named after an abbot, Muiredach mac Domhnaill, who died in 923 and features biblical carvings of both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The North and West crosses are also fine examples of this kind of structure, but these have suffered much more from the effects of the weather. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monasterboice)Image of a round tower in a graveyard. It is the Round Tower at Monasterboiceballarat irish, monsasterboice -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour photograph, Tower Hill, 2016, 23/12/2015
Tower Hill is a volcanic formation believed to have erupted about 32,000 years ago. Its formation is known as a "nested maar" and it is the largest example of its type in Victoria. During formation, molten lava pushed its way up through the Earth’s crust and encountered a layer of water-bearing rock. Violent explosions followed creating a shallow crater which later filled with water to form the lake. Further eruptions occurred in the centre of this crater, creating the islands and cone shaped hills. In 1892 Tower Hill became Victoria’s first National Park. In 1961, Tower Hill became a State Game Reserve under the then Fisheries and Wildlife Department and a major re-vegetation program began. (https://www.towerhill.org.au/index.php/about-reserve/history, accessed 23 December 2019)Panaramic view of Tower Hill, Victoria.tower hill, volcano, crater -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Decorative object - Model of Tower Hill Natural History Centre, 2017
This is a model of the Robin Boyd-designed Tower Hill Natural History Centre, Tower Hill, near Warrnambool, Victoria (1963). It was opened shortly after Robin Boyd died in November 1971. The Archive also holds some of the original architectural drawings (item PL136-P145). This model was created for the House of Ideas exhibition, made by a University of Melbourne, Melbourne School of Design, Masters student.3D timber model of the Tower Hill landscaperobin boyd -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Plan - Plan for a Signal Station Look-out Tower Queenscliff
A plan for the remodelling of the look-out tower at Queenscliff dated 26 April1938Plan for the the remodelling of the look-out tower at Queenscliff dated 1938plan, queenscliff, signal station, look out tower -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Headstone of Patrick Carroll in Tower Hill Cemetery, 2019, 03/01/2019
The Tower Hill Cemetery is located near Koroit on the north side of the Princes Highway The, between Port Fairy and Warrnambool. The first burial at Tower Hill Cemetery took place in 1856. Over 150 years there has been over 8,000 burials. Around 45 percent of the burials are in unmarked graves.Colour photograph of the headstone of Patrick Carroll in the Tower Hill Cemetery. . by Patrick Carroll InLoving Remembrance of my beloved son Patrick Who departed this life the 20th day of April 1874 Aged 2 years and 2 months Also his beloved mother Who departed this life 15th Sept 1876 Aged 74 years Also his who died 16th November 1890 Aged 89 Years Also Patrick Carroll Who died 10 July 1906 aged 72 years Rest in Peace tower hill cemetery, patrick carroll -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Fire bell tower, Port Melbourne, 16 Jan 1890
Plan, elevation of fire bell tower, 1890 (Borough of Port Melbourne)Town Clerk's stamp, plus signatures of Town Clerk E. CLARK, contractor John BRODERICK and E CROCKFORD (witness).:"Fire Bell Tower", on backfire and fire services, edward clark, town clerks, john broderick, edward john crockford -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, On the top of the Lookout Tower Mt. Buninyong, 1938
View of people at the top of the second Lookout tower on Mt. Buninyong 1938The structure was the second built on Mount Buninyong in the early 20th century as part of the development of the mount into a popular recreation areaFour people on top of the second Mt. Buninyong Lookout Tower in 1938Jose Cody, Faith Murray, Lou Prunty and Lou Gleeson at top of Buninyong lookout 1938mt buninyong, people, lookout tower -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Interpretation Centre at Tower Hill and Emus, 2016, 31/12/2016
The interpretation centre at Tower Hill was designed by Robin Boyd. A number of colour photographs showing the Interpretation Centre at Tower Hill, and an number of emus.tower hill, volcano, robin boyd, emu -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image - Black and White, Gum Trees on Tower Hill, Victoria, c1950, c1950
Tower Hill is 18km west of Warrnambool and is accessed from the Princes Highway. Tower hill is a dormant volcano, with associated conical hills, large and small craters, basalt outcrops from lava flows and layers of Ash from long ago eruptions. A black and white image of two trees in a barron landscape at tower Hill,Victoriagum trees, tower hill -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, Colounces Tower, Vire, France, 10/2016
This is the sole remaining tower of the castle's curtain wall. The Coulonce's family had, in the Middle Ages, supplied several of the captains and governor's of Vire's fortified stronghold.A number of colour photographs of Colounces Tower, Vire, Francecolounces tower, vire, france, architecture -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Tower Hill Presbyterian Church Invoice, Committee of Tower Hill Presbyterian Church, 1871
This is an invoice sent to Messrs W.& J. Hall in September 1871 by the Committee of the Tower Hill Presbyterian Church. It refers to the annual church seat rental fee of three pounds, half of which had been paid in January of that year. The Tower Hill Presbyterian Church was under the auspices of the Koroit Presbyterian Church and services had been held in the Tower Hill area as early as 1845. The first permanent minister, Rev. Lachlan McGillivray. was appointed in 1849 and a wooden church was erected at Tower Hill in 1850. William and James Hall were early farmers in the Tower Hill district.This invoice is of considerable interest as a rare memento of the 19th century Tower Hill Presbyterian Church and a record of the practice of charging an annual fee for a family's use of its own pews in a church.This is a sheet of blue and cream mottled paper with ruled red lines, black printing and handwriting in ink. The sheet is creased, torn at the edges and faded.Messrs W. & J. Hall 30 Sept. 1871 An Account with the Committee of the Tower Hill Presbyterian Churchtower hill presbyterian church, w.& j. hall koroit -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, D. Walker photographer, Hogan Street Tatura 1987, 1987
Photograph of Hogan Street, Tatura, looking west. 1987. Clock Tower, monument to Dr. J. Park, in foreground. Railway tracks and crossing lights also in pictureBlack and white photograph of Hogan Street, Tatura looking west. Part of supermarket and Criterion Hotel at left. Street lights, traffic signs, cars.on back: Hogan Street looking west. Clock tower 1987hogan street tatura -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Vera Bennett, 1/04/1989 12:00:00 AM
Also another colour photograph of same bird watching tower 04710.1Colour photograph of the bird watching tower on Rotamah Island showing a timber hut and viewing platform supported on four timber poles accessed by steel ladders. Tower situated amongst coastal banksias Gippsland Lakes Victoriapeople -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Souvenir Dish Wodonga Victoria, C. 1925 - 1935
A wide range of souvenirs have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. The Water Tower and Soldiers Memorial have been key landmarks in the centre of the main street. The Water Tower was in operation from 1924 until it ceased operation in 1959. The original Soldier Memorial was dedicated on Tuesday 18th November, 1924.Small china and glass pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. These items have local and social significance as they reflect the landmarks or local features valued by the community over time.A square crystal dish with image of the Water Tower and Soldiers MemorialAt bottom of central image "Scene, Wodonga"wodonga, souvenirs, water tower, soldiers memorial -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Tower Hill, Victoria
Tower Hill is a volcanic formation believed to have erupted about 32,000 years ago. Its formation is known as a "nested maar" and it is the largest example of its type in Victoria. During formation, molten lava pushed its way up through the Earth’s crust and encountered a layer of water-bearing rock. Violent explosions followed creating a shallow crater which later filled with water to form the lake. Further eruptions occurred in the centre of this crater, creating the islands and cone shaped hills. In 1892 Tower Hill became Victoria’s first National Park. In 1961, Tower Hill became a State Game Reserve under the then Fisheries and Wildlife Department and a major re-vegetation program began. (https://www.towerhill.org.au/index.php/about-reserve/history, accessed 23 December 2019)Black and white photograph of Tower Hill devoid of trees.tower hill, crossley, volcano -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph and Empire greeting card WW1, 1916
WW1 relevance to soldier Pte. David Towers, a Chiltern resident who served in France during 1916. WW1 circa 1916An Empire Greeting Card sent from Pte. David Towers whilst in France, to his brother Bertie dated 4/9/1916. The card has six Empire nation small embroided flags and some lacework with embroided wording "To my Dear Brother". The card also has an internal small silk pocket containing another smaller card with wording "For you alone Sept 4th 1916 with best love from your soldier brother Dave". Photograph of Pte. David Towers Chiltern resident wearing WW1 uniform with bandoleer ammunition belt and riding whip. The Empire Greeting Card has faded writing in pencil on the back, with some illegible wording, main words contain the following - dated September 4th. 1916 "had a very fine birthday in France my dear brother Bertie". Inside the card is a lace pocket containing a smaller card with the wording “For you alone Sept 4th. 1916 with best love from your soldier brother Dave”. Photograph of Pte. David Towers wearing WW1 uniform, with an ammunition bandoleer and riding whip. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - TMSV Tower Truck Bylands, Keith Kings, 24-7-1974
Photo shows an ex MMTB Tower truck being used to place roof sheeting at the TMSV Bylands site first building.Yields information about an ex MMTB Tower Truck and the TMSV's first building.Photograph - TMSV Bylands Tower Truck placing roof sheetingDetailed description on rear including names. tramways, tmsv, tower truck, building, volunteers