A key resource for genealogists, and a clear overview of public records useful for all types or research, particularly local and community history. Illustrated and indexed.genealogy, bibliography

Twenty-eight stories from descendants of William Carstairs, founder of the Lakes Entrance, Victoria, fishing industry in the nineteenth century. These stories reflect everydayt life in this small town during the twentieth century.fishing industry, township, genealogy

Folder containing material collected prior to the writing of the book Carpentertown A history of the new works cottages also the book launch at the new works Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, historic sites, genealogy, public works

Contains letters and historical information to members from Reg Schulz who spent his child hood at the new works when his father was harbour Engineer Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, genealogy, ships and shipping

Folder containing photocopies of postcards and messages from collection also Peter Harbeck Diary 1894 Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy, township, ships and shipping

Contains five articles on different aspects of history Gippsland Victoriatownship, genealogy, fishing industry

Folder containing information on artist Flora Gregson nee Minter who painted scenes from 1870 to 1923 a record of early life an changes on the Gippsland Lakes Lakes Entrance Victoriaarts, history, genealogy

An archive box containing information about families of Lakes Entrance Victoria. Hammarstrom, Hancock, Harbeck, Henderson, Henning, Hollonds, Hodgson, Howitt, Howlettgenealogy

Photograph album containing views of oil drilling operations in Lakes Entrance area particularly Eastern Bore Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy, fishing industry

Also a black and white photograph of Queenie Roadknight reading Table Talk while relaxingh in hammock 05272.1Black and white photograph of Harriette Janet Queenie Roadknight seated in a hammock outside one of the tents behind Roadknights Claremont Guesthouse Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy

Also sepia toned postcard of home of Thomas and Harriette Easton on corner of Murphy and Dawson St Bairnsdlae 05274.1Sepia toned postcard showing John Easton and Victor Stirling. Postcard sent to Mrs Harriet Easton nee Roadknight of Bairnsdale Victoriagenealogy, guesthouses

Message on back to Mrs Roadknight from Rob and Judith BulmerBlack and white postcard of five Aboriginal children at Lake Tyers Victoriagenealogy

Black and white postcard with decorative edging of a view of Bendigo VictoriaView Point and Fountain Bendigogenealogy

Also two other black and white photographs taken at same time , one of the ocean end of western pier and one of eastern pier taken looking towards Kalimna and Jemmys Point 05294.1 and 05294.2Black and white photograph of view of the entrance to Gippsland Lakes showing east and west piers and kiosk building next to boardwalk to eastern pier Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy

Myrtle Fish nee Grant daughter of George Price GrantSepia toned photograph showing George Price Grants bullock team and waggon with school children and parents ready for Sunday picnic taken near hotel at Metung Victoriagenealogy, settlers, houses

Myrtle Fish collection daughter of George Price GrantSepia toned photograph showing large Bullock team of George Price Grant of Metung moving a small building in Metung district four men visible one on right with an axe other with whips. Bare hill and a few dead trees in background showing early land improvement for agriculture Metung Victoriaschools, postal services, genealogy

Also and enlarged copy of same photograph 05347.1 10 x 13 cmBlack and white photograph of Steve and Sis Tunks with Jack and June Fish standing at a site showing a crane and several large rocks and part of tramline possibly North Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriacelebrations, genealogy

Also a second photograph of Mrs Gasson rowing a boat on the Nicholson river old road bridge in background showing central lifting span which never worked 05348.1Black and white postcard of woman Sylvia Gasson in a row boaty on Nicholson River Hill opposite shows signs of being cleared of trees Nicholsong VictoriaNicholson Rivertransport, agriculture, genealogy

Also a second postcard showing Sylvia Gasson later Wigg in rowing boat on Nicholson River 05494.1 13.5 x 9 cmBlack and white postcard showing Sylvia Gasson nee Brodribb seated in a rowing boat on Nicholson River showing high bank opposite with dead trees on top Nicholson VictoriaEvening Shadowsw Nicholson Rivergenealogy

Also a second black and white postcard showing two rowboats on river at wide bend 05350.1 8.5 x 13.5 cmBlack and white postcard showing view of Upper Nicholson River with three women shown, water level low Nicholson VictoriaNicholson Rivergenealogy, waterways, boats and boating

Noted is square waterr tank and gravelled main road in distance with dead ringbarked trees in backgroundSepia toned postcard showing fifteen students and a teacher outside State School No 1716 Nicholsoin Victoriaboats and boating, genealogy, waterways

on back of card Fish 32 Francis St Bairnsdale Hemmings were early Lakes Entrance familySepia toned postcard showing R Hennings Tea Rooms on Esplanade Cunninghame Group of ten adults and children outside shop with group of children outside next shop Lakes Entrance VictoriaCunninghame Gippsland Lakessettlers, buildings, genealogy

Black and white photograph of Myrtle Fish with son Rex and daughter in law Marie nee Teychenne standing beside a car East Gippsland Victoriagenealogy

Ruby daughter of Alf Fish, Hans was a fisherman from SwedenSepia toned photograph of Ruby Anderson nee Fish and husband Hans Anderson Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy

Black and white photograph Riverslea, the old home of Alf Fish and family with windmill in foreground at Swan Reach VictoriaThe Fish home at Swan Reach written by Mrs Vic Fish of Bairnsdalegenealogy

The first school at Metung was held in Grants old Post Office building 1890 cColour photograph of painting of home of George and Sarah Grant at Shaving Point which was the first Post Office unofficial at Metung Victoriagenealogy

Colour photograph of Shirley Hancock, Frank Mitchelson and Franks daughters Joy Seevers and Carol Hobson Lakes Entrance Victoriasettlers, postal services, genealogy

Black and white photograph of Jack Corbett and Ted Jackel with Hancocks Austin truck loaded with dozer being transported for Jack Treasure of Dargo High Plain taken during a stop at Stratford Victoriagenealogy, function

Also a black and white photograph of the Lipscombe brothers and crew in their fishing boat 05132.1 10 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph of the four Lipscombe brothers Vic, Syd, Leonard and Jack banding pipe for a boat motor being built on Raymond Island opposite Paynesville Victoriagenealogy, transport

Black and white postcard showing over a dozen people in a boat decorated for a competition during a regatta at Paynesville Victoriagenealogy, boats and boating, celebrations