Margaret Ellen Holloway was born in 1864 at Indigo via Rutherglen. She married William Hugh Hooke in 1892. Their children were : Allan b 1893, Ida Mary b 1895, Normal b 1896 KIA 1916 WW1, Maxwell b 1902 and Violet b 1904. The orchard that Margaret is photographed in is the family orchard and farm belonging to relatives being the Mills and Holloway families. The orchard was south of Barnawartha. Photograph of Mrs Hooke (nee Holloway) in an orchard.Written on back: "Mrs Hooke nee Holloway"hooke family, holloway family, margaret holloway, margaret hooke

This is Violet Hooke, daughter of Margaret Holloway Hooke and William Hooke. Violet was born in 1904 at Chiltern. She was the youngest of the five Hooke children. Portrait photograph, on a postcard, of Violet HookeWritten on back: "Violet"hooke family, holloway family, violet hooke

This photograph has been identified as PTE Norman Hooke (Service No. 3764), son of William Hugh Hooke and Margaret Ellen Hooke (nee Holloway). He was born in 1896 at Rutherglen, enlisted on 11th August 1915, and was killed in action in France on 2nd September 1916. His occupation before enlistment was listed as coach painter.Oval photograph, printed on a postcard, of Norman Robert Hooke in his AIF uniformWritten on back: "Norman"world war 1, world war i, hooke family, holloway family

This is Ida Mary Hooke and her younger sister Violet Hooke. Ida was 9 years older than Violet, who was the youngest of the Hooke family. They are Holloway descendants. The girls grew up around the Rutherglen, Chiltern and Rutherglen areas. Black and white photograph, printed on a postcard, of Violet Hooke (seated) and Ida Hooke (standing)Written on back: "Ida standing up"hooke family, holloway family, ida hooke, violet hooke

Alice Amelia Holloway married Arthur William Brooke in 1897 in Melbourne, Victoria. Alice was 25 years old at the time of her marriage. Alice died in 1959 in St. Kilda, Victoria. Her parents were James Charles Holloway and Mary Martha Bennett. Alice was born at Indigo via Rutherglen in 1872. This is her in her wedding finery. Photograph of Mrs Arthur Brooke (nee Alice Holloway). Confirmed as her wedding photograph.Written on back: "Dec. | Auntie Alice nee Holloway (Mrs Arthur Brookes, 11 Spencer St., St Kilda | Great Grandfather's brother and sister"alice holloway, arthur brooke, alice brooke, brooke family, holloway family

Black and white photograph, mounted on grey cardboard, showing 4 sculls of different classes grouped together on Lake Moodemere to pose for the photograph. A few of the oarsmen are identified on the back of the mount.On back of mount: "Crews Lake Moodemere | Eight Oared. Cox ____, Stroke ____, 7 Seat A N Jackson, 6 _____, 5 _____, 4 A W Chambers, 3 _____, 2 _____, Bow _____ | Gig 4 oar. Cox _____, Stroke _____, 3 _____, 2 _____, Bow _____ | Outrigger 4 Oar. Cox _____, Stroke Jim Woods, 3 _____, 2 _____, Bow _____ | Pair Oar. Cox _____, Stroke _____, Bow Buckingham."rowing, lake moodemere, sculls

Mounted Sepia photograph of a group of people in front of Albury Saddlery ShopSign on top of shop: "Yoxall & Strangman | Saddle Harness & Collar Makers" On back of photo: "Albury"horse equipment, saddlemakers

Mr Johnston could have been common school teacher. 4/02/1991 Identified , almost positively, as A.K. Buckley, first headmaster of the common schoolBlack and white photo of elderly man, seated, white beard, wearing 3 peace suit stiff collar and necktieOn back: "With kind regards | from | Mr Johnston | age 91" Embossed at bottom of photo: "Thalma | opp. P.O. | Rutherglen"

Postcard photograph of Rutherglen seen from the Victoria Hotel verandahNote from W. Muir to "Ethel" on back.

Sepia photograph of a Large formally dressed bridal party and guests on a veranda. Mounted on cardboard.On lower left corner of mount: "Vine's Studio, Wangaratta" Two white stickers on back: "Miss B.C. Williams, Carinya, Brimin via Rutherglen, 3685" | "c 1908"wedding

Photograph, mounted on cardboard, of Salvation Army band members with instruments. Group made up of 15 men, 6 women and 1 small boy.Written on back: "Jim Pascoe, High St." "Salvation Army Band"salvation army, brass band

Mounted black and white photograph of the Rutherglen Miner Newspaper OfficeOn sign on front of building: "Estb. 1902 | GG Nevill | The Rutherglen Miner | Newspaper | Job printing of all Descriptions" On back of mount: "Jim Pascoe | High St."rutherglen miner, newspapers, printing business

Thought to included Arthur Harris, Charlie Quon, Roy Ready & George Chandler. The one on the left in the front row might be Herr Carl Pinschoff, but it is unknown if he visited Rutherglen. See: Raoul F. Middelmann, 'Pinschof, Carl Ludwig (1855–1926)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/pinschof-carl-ludwig-8052/text14049, published first in hardcopy 1988, accessed online 31 August 2017.Post Card sized photo of local men, 5 seated, 7 standingWritten on back: "Ian Stones" | "Back Row - Arthur Harris - 2nd from left Richard Knight" | [illegible - looks like: "Carmen Pinschoff (Madam Passover?)" | "Charlie Quon, Roy Ready, George Chandler"arthur harris, charlie quon, george chandler, roy ready

Black and white photograph of the crowd attending the laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital by Sir John Harris MLC.On back of photograph: "Laying Foundation Stone for Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital, April 1938. Little John standing in the centre."foundation stone, hospital

Mr Blaickie an Uncle of Mr S.W. McDonald, Local ResidentBlack and white photograph, mounted on grey cardboard, of Blackies Traction Engine and Threshing Machines - 16 Men in photo - child sitting on wheel- Bags of chaff in Foreground - Tree covered hill in background.On back of photo: "Blaikies Traction Engine & Thresher. Taken Porepunkah 1900 early. Blaikies were Uncles of Mr [illeg] McDonald. A Mr Blackies on engine"agriculture, threshing, blackie, traction engine, farm equipment

Donated by Mrs. Aileen Terrill, member of Rutherglen Historical Society. Owner of original photograph unknown.Black and white, postcard size, unmounted photograph of the back of Fairfield Cellars.On back of photo: "Back view of Fairfield Cellars. Date unknown." Also a rubber stamp: "B.J. Blackie, Resident Chemist, Rutherglen"fairfield cellars, viticulture, winemaking

Donated by Mrs. Aileen Terrill, member of Rutherglen Historical Society. Owner of original photograph unknown.Black and white, postcard size, unmounted photograph of the back of Fairfield Cellars.On back of photo: "Back of Fairfield Cellars". Also red rubber stamp: "B.J. Blackie, Resident Chemist, Rutherglen"fairfield cellars, viticulture, winemaking

Donated by Mrs A Terrill, member of Rutherglen Historical SocietyBlack and white reproduction of unmounted photograph of Hume Weir dam wallOn back of photo: "Construction of Hume Weir"hume weir, dam construction

Information about the dating of this photograph was provided by the 'Ask A Librarian' service of the State Library of Victoria. The Scripture Referendum was held on the same day as the Victorian Parliamentary Elections, in which J. Bowser ran against A.K. Buckley for a seat in the legislative assembly in the electoral district of Wangaratta and Rutherglen. The Scripture Referendum had three questions: "1. Are you in favour of the Education Act remaining as at present, strictly secular? 2. Are you in favour of such legislation as shall cause the scheme of Scripture lessons recommended by the Royal Commission on Religious Instruction to be taught in State schools during school hours to children whose parents desire the teaching (such lessons would be given subject to a conscience clause exempting teachers who object)? 3. Are you in favour of the prayers and hymns selected by the Royal Commission being used?" [source of text - Victorian Year-Book 1904. page 29]Black and white postcard sized photograph mounted on light cardboard. Photograph is of a group of men standing in front of shop "C.G. Nevill, Job Printer". Posters in the window are showing the results of "The Referendum", which has been identified as the Scripture Referendum held in Victoria on 1st June 1904. Poster in window at the right of the photo advertises a performance of Maggie Moore in Struck Oil, to be performed in the Town Hall on Saturday, 18th February 1904.On bottom of mount: "A.E. Nevill, Rutherglen" Written on back of mount: "Mr M. Pascoe, Rutherglen, Vic."nevill, printer, referendum, scripture in schools, secular education, victorian state elections, wangaratta rutherglen electoral district, maggie moore, struck oil

Black and white postcard photograph of a butcher in striped apron, holding knife and sharpening tool.On back: "Uncle Jack Ryan"butcher in apron, jack ryan

Owned by Ella Thompson and donated by her daughter in law. Black and white postcard photograph of 23 women of the Rutherglen Hockey Team pre 1920.On back of card: "Hockey Team. pre 1920" Separate hand-written sheet identifies most of the players: "Back row l to r:- Glady Warren, Phyllis Williams (later Mrs Ted Buscall) Marion Chandler, Anne Sims (later Mrs Fred Gunter) Mrs Watt (wife of Rev Watt - Anglican Minister) Dolly Robbins, Ella Thompson (later Mrs David Terrill) Gert Owens, Alice Hawking (later Mrs Roy Ready) ______, ______, Nellie Burch (later Mrs Daniel O'Donoghue) ______; Front row l to r:- Beryl Warren, Jessie Grantham (later Mrs Brown) Jean Grantham, ______, ______, Anne Grantham, Glady Blowers, ______, Glady Williams (later Mrs Gerald Morris)"ladies hockey team, glady warren, phyllis williams, phyllis buscall, marion chandler, annie sims, annie gunter, mrs watt, reverend watt, dolly robbins, ella thompson, ella terrill, gert owens, alice hawking, alice ready, nellie burch, nellie o'donoghue, beryl warren, jessie grantham, jessie brown, jean grantham, anne grantham, glady blowers, glady williams, gladdy morris

Black and white photograph of the WWI Memorial, the band Rotunda, and Cannon in Rutherglen Memorial ParkOn back of photo: "The Memorial"memorial park, monument, rutherglen park, rotunda, band stand

Black and White photograph of Rutherglen Bowling Club and Croquet and Tennis LawnsOn back of photo: "Bowling Green and Croquet Lawn in the Park" "approx. 1938"rutherglen bowling club, sporting club, rutherglen park

T. Ready Gates erected by Roy Ready, son of T. Ready. The gates were removed in the late 1950s. After being missing for some years, the gates were located in the Council depot, refurbished by Ian Stones, and in 2017 were placed on display in the Museum.Black and White photo of Memorial Gates that were once the Murray Street entrance to the Rutherglen Park. The plaque on the gate dedicates them to the Pioneers of Rutherglen.On back of photo: "Entrance to Park, behind Rutherglen Hotel" On separate document: "This Plaque was attached to the Memorial Gates which were at the Murray St Entrance to the Rutherglen Park. The Gates were created in Memory of the Pioneers of the Rutherglen District. To Date it is not known when the Gates were erected buy they were removed in the early 1950s"rutherglen park, rutherglen memorial park, rutherglen pioneers, memorial gates

Man made lake for swimming in the 1930sBlack and white photograph of Lake King Rutherglen showing pier and trees in background and the bank along Lake on the left hand side.On back of photo: "Park Lake"lake king, rutherglen park

Black and white photograph of the old timber library next to Rutherglen Town HallOn back of photo: "The old Library next Town Hall"library, buildings

Original Rutherglen Hotel was made of timber. This one, made of brick was built on the same site, and is now the Poacher's Paradise Hotel.Black and white photograph of the rebuilding of the Rutherglen HotelOn back of photo: "Rebuilding R'glen Hotel. Would be over 60 years ago"heritage, building, hotel

Black and white postcard photograph of a building under constructionOn back of card: "Memorial Hall 1926. Not R'glen"heritage, building, memorial hall

William James Davey, B 1882, at Chewton, worked in Mine Office at the Great Southern until 1913Black and white photo of 3 men, 2 seated on chairs the other seated on a tableOn back of photo: "Photo on left, William James Davey, b 1882, at Chewton, worked in Mine Office at the Great Southern until 1913"gold, mine, employee, william james davey, great southern