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Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Looking N.E. across Warrandyte Road 150 yards north of Oban Rd. at the houses around and SE of Parkwood High School 1981
... Rd. at the houses around and SE of Parkwood High School 1981 ...Written on back of photograph, E607, N10, 19/6/1981. Looking N.E. across Warrandyte Road 150 yards north of Oban Rd. at the houses around and SE of Parkwood High School". -
Robin Boyd FoundationDocument - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The Best Houses in the World, 1965
... The Best Houses in the World ...Robin Boyd was on the judging panel for the American Institute of Architects, in conjunction with Sunset magazine, "Best houses" in the West Coast USA in 1965. Interesting commententary is given about the 364 houses entered and the award-winning houses. Some conclusions about what is new in planning are drawn. Comparisons are made with the best Australian houses and landscape architecture of 1965. This manuscript of Boyd's weekly newspaper column in 'The Australian' was published with the same title on 31/07/1965.Original manuscript of an article published in The Australian, 16/10/1965.Two copies. One typewritten (c copy), pencil edits and additions. Second typewritten (p/copy). Both quarto, 7 pages.american institute of architects, california, sunset magazine, house design, 1965, landscape design., robin boyd, manuscript, ohm2022, ohm2022_16 -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Honour Board Inter House Competitions Stawell High School with photos of those who the houses are named after WW1 1930-1945
... with photos of those who the houses are named after WW1 1930 ...Photo of Honour Board Inter House Competitions Stawell High School 1930-1945. Plus photos of those who the house is named after. WW1stawell education -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, Historic Court Houses of Victoria
... Historic Court Houses of Victoria ...Donation from Altona Historical Society, Owen Hyde. The book shows different styles of courthouses and their builders around Victoria.Hard cover with dust jacket. Hard cover is burgundy. Dust jacket is burgundy with a white rectangle on front with sketches of historic court houses surrounding the title and author. Spine has title and author on it. courthouses, courthouses of victoria, courthouses of tatura, altona historical society, historic courthouses, courthouse architecture, courthouse trials -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph, City of Kew, Houses, Edgevale Road, Kew, c.1980
... Houses, Edgevale Road, Kew ...One of a series of photos created for an exhibition by the City of Kew of notable locations. The photos represent a snapshot in time.Enlarged photograph of houses on the east side of Edgevale Road between Wellington Street and Cotham Road in Kew, mounted on board, and donated to the Kew Historical Society by the City of Kew on 10 April 1991.From Kew City C'cil 10 April 1991edgevale road - kew, city of kew -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, Camberwell City Libraries, Restoration of old houses and gardens, April 1992
... Restoration of old houses and gardens ...A booklist on home restoration held in Camberwell City Libraries, covering the history of Australian houses, house restoration and conservation, the history and details of interior decoration, furniture and contents, the history of Australian gardens, and garden restoration and design.An A5 sized bookletbuildings, structures and establishments, restoration, conservation, garden restoration, garden design, interior decoration -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard, H D Bulmer, Houses on Esplanade Lakes Entrance c1922, 1922
... Houses on Esplanade Lakes Entrance c1922...Houses ...Houses fronting Te Esplanade Lakes EntranceBlack and white postcard of western end of township showing front lake and buildings on Esplanade with boat on slipway left side of image, Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entranceboats and boating, waterways, gippsland lakes, houses -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Stawell Timber Industries showing construction of ths frames of prefabricated houses
... frames of prefabricated houses ...Stawell Timber Industries construction of Frame of prefabricated housesstawell industry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Two Myer houses for Nunawading, 1/06/1947 12:00:00 AM
... Two Myer houses for Nunawading ...Photocopy of newspaper article, 27 June 1947, of Nunawading City Council's approval of building two 'Myer houses'.Photocopy of newspaper article, 27 June 1947, of Nunawading City Council's approval of building two 'Myer houses'. From scrapbook of Jessie Williams. Includes, apparently unrelated wedding photo and photo of Douglas Gamley of radio station 3AW.Photocopy of newspaper article, 27 June 1947, of Nunawading City Council's approval of building two 'Myer houses'. williams, jessie, myer houses, city of nunawading, gamley, douglas, shugg, elizabeth, clarke, neville allan -
National Wool Museum
Book, The Australian pastoral houses: an industry study
... The Australian pastoral houses: an industry study ..."The Australian pastoral houses: an industry study"- R J Edgar, 1971wool brokering wool - transportation wool sales, dalgety and company limited elder smith goldsbrough mort limited, wool brokering, wool - transportation, wool sales -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Jan Lewis, Early houses in Greenmeyer Court Briar Hill, 1959c
... Early houses in Greenmeyer Court Briar Hill ...Early houses in Greenmeyer Court Greensborough/Briar Hill area; circa 1959.Digital copy of black and white photographgreenmeyer court greensborough -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, William R. Pollock, "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track", 1930's?
... Operation of the Power Houses and Track" ...Report titled "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track". Compiled by William R. Pollock, MMTB Power House Superintendent. Report not dated, possibly late to mid 1930's. Consists of 12 pages of notes on the power house, cable operation and repairs, the grip and other aspects of operation, along with 26 appendices of drawings of equipment and parts of the cable tram system. Published by the MMTB. See also Reg Item 7895 for the drawings and 2129 re Mr. Pollock's employment.Yields information about the operation of the cable tram system in a report prepared for the MMTB prior to the closure of the cable tram system.Report - 54 pages, photocopied from an original, black comb bound with front clear plastic cover and rear manila cover.trams, tramways, cable trams, mmtb, grip tram, winding houses -
Robin Boyd FoundationArticle, C.F.J. Whebell, Pre-Confederation Houses in Norfolk County, Dec-66
... Pre-Confederation Houses in Norfolk County ...Article "Pre-Confederation Houses in Norfolk County", Ontario, Vol 58, pp 224-235.In right hand corner, handwritten note "Compliments of CFJ Whebell (signature) to Dr Robin Boyd 21/10/67."walsh st library -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Neighbourhood Houses, May 2024
... Neighbourhood Houses ...There are ten Neighbourhood Houses in Whitehorsenon-fictionThere are ten Neighbourhood Houses in Whitehorseneighbourhood houses, art, crafts, music -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph-sepia, Stewart & Co, Portrait of a Woman, c1850"s
... 217 Bourke Street East (near Parliament Houses), Melbourne ...Elizabeth Goodenough came to Australia aged 16/17 having paid 5 pounds to the government to secure a paid position in the colony of NSW. Within a year of arrival she had married Richard Phillips whose 1st wife had died in childbirth, leaving behind a 4 year old son. Richard was a coach plater by trade and was a publican in Sydney and Geelong. One of Elizabeth's daughters Emma Eliza Jane, married Thomas Watson in Ballarat.Portrait of a young woman, circa 1840's. Sepia photograph.verso - Stewart & Co. Probably Elizabeth Phillips b Goodenoughelizabeth goodenough, elizabeth anne phiilips, emma eliza jane phillips, emma eliza jane watson, richard phillips -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Staggering of Office Houses of State Public Services Effect on trams and buses", Jun. 1972
... "Staggering of Office Houses of State Public Services ...Report - Foolscap, card covers, red cloth binding, 3 pages plus graphs, tables and diagrams, titled "Staggering of Office Houses of State Public Services Effect on trams and buses" Dated June 1972 Signed D W Lees, Planning Engineer.trams, tramways, routes, passengers, planning, development, victorian government -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyMixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Healesville's Historic Guest Houses" - Bryn Jones
... Guest Houses" - Bryn Jones ...Digitised video (3.11GB). Duration: 57 minutes. Recorded November, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Bryn Jones, President of Healesville Historical Society, takes us back through the ages uncovering the origins and growth of Healesville's attraction as a local and international tourism destination, with a mix of tall tales and true stories associated with some of the guest house goings-on. -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Black and white photograph, TAGGERTY HOUSE, Unknown
A black and white photograph of Taggerty House near Taggerty in Victoria. The Batchelor Family owned and operated Taggerty House.A black and white photograph of Taggerty House near Taggerty in Victoria. The Batchelor Family owned and operated Taggerty House.TAGGERTY HOUSEtaggerty, victoria, australia, taggerty house, accommodation, james batchelor, photograph -
Eltham District Historical Society IncWork on paper (Sub-Item) - Photograph, Houses surrounded by floodwaters at Eltham North
... Houses surrounded by floodwaters at Eltham North ..."The house (centre) at North Eltham in which Mr. and Mrs. William Frizell, an elderly couple, were marooned by flood waters. When this photograph was taken late yesterday afternoon the couple were still inside the house, and through a ventilator they had stuck a red flag which they waved from time to time. The house on the left belongs to Mr. Leads, who also was marooned." - The Argus 1 December 1934. John William Frizell, painter and his wife Sarah Jane are registered at Glen Park, Eltham in the 1924 Electorial Roll This was most probably the Diamond Creek in flood. In 1934 extensive flooding of the Yarra River and Diamond Creek sets new records for flood plain level (via Chronology of Eltham, EDHS) flood, frizell, leads, argus, glen park, eltham north, flooding, marooned, diamond creek -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Article, Green, Ken, Elmore Houses of Blackburn, 1993
... Elmore Houses of Blackburn ...A discussion of the Elmore Houses in Blackburn between 1912-1932.2 pages, A4, photocopied documentnon-fictionA discussion of the Elmore Houses in Blackburn between 1912-1932.elmore houses, elmore algeron, green ken, heidelberg school, morton thomas, open air school, clonmore, freehold investments and banking company of australia ltd, arts and crafts bungalows -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Houses [Kew], 1980
... Houses [Kew] ...Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Assorted printed materials, some published, such as: ‘What House is That? A guide to Victorian housing’ (Heritage Victoria, 2004), and guidelines for researching the history of a house (Fact Sheet, City of Boroondara). There is an article from the Progress Press about the demolition of Ellesmore, 80 Princess Street in 1977 (the article includes photographs of the demolition), Elizabeth Mackie’s notes on Myrtle Hill, and an article on the restoration of Mynda, Molesworth Street that was published in the Trust News (1987). Mrs Sewell of Stawell Street wrote handwritten notes/recollections about Cradley in Studley Park Road in 1981. In the photocopy about Ellesmore, there is also a separate article on the proposed replacement of the Walmer Street Bridge. There is also correspondence and an article on Stanhope on the corner of Burke and Cotham Roads. The file includes general real estate information and data.kew historical society - archives, kew - history, myrtle hill (kew), ellesmore - 80 princess street - kew (vic), mynda - molesworth street - kew (vic), stanhope - burke road - cotham road - kew (vic), cradley - studley park road - kew (vic), 17 queen street - kew (vic.)kew historical society - archives, kew - history, myrtle hill (kew), ellesmore - 80 princess street - kew (vic), mynda - molesworth street - kew (vic), stanhope - burke road - cotham road - kew (vic), cradley - studley park road - kew (vic), 17 queen street - kew (vic.) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, William McCartney's Houses & Stable
... William McCartney's Houses & Stable ...Material loaned for copying. Report prepared in 2001 on the remaining log house and stables on the property selected at Byrneside on the north west corner of Brewer Road and the Tatura Byrneside Road. Report contains copy of photographs and records. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, 'Goldthorns' (Houses, Kew), 1958
... 'Goldthorns' (Houses, Kew) ...Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing Executor's Auction, Sunday 24th October 1931, "Goldthorns", Normanby Road, Corner of Argyle Road, Kew’ - Four page flyer advertising the sale of Goldthorns in Normanby Road, Kew in October 1931. The flyer contains a photograph of the front of the house, a list of its rooms, a site plan (including possible subdivisions) and a photo of the extensive rear garden.goldthorns - normanby road - kew (vic),, goldthorns estate, mansion - kew (vic), gardens - kew (vic), griffiths family, subdivisions - kew (vic)goldthorns - normanby road - kew (vic),, goldthorns estate, mansion - kew (vic), gardens - kew (vic), griffiths family, subdivisions - kew (vic) -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2, Lilian Butler, construction of new town houses on the former SEC Depot site in Wendouree Parade, Jun. 1973
... construction of new town houses on the former SEC Depot ...Yields information about the appearance of the units being constructed on the former depot site with an association of the parties involved.Set of two Colour 27 x 27 mm slides in Kodachrome cardboard mounts of the construction of new town houses on the former SEC Depot site in Wendouree Parade - one over exposed. The first one has the board for the construction of the homes by Prestige Homes and the agents name - B.E. Hayden & Co. Pty Ltd. Slide mount dated June 1973. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler.Both slides have in pencil "old tram sheds" at the top of the slide.ballarat, tramways, trams, depot, sec depot, wendouree parade, construction -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, Old houses and shop on corner of Crofton and Dickson streets, Echuca, 1962
... Old houses and shop on corner of Crofton and Dickson...houses ...Very close to entrance of Victoria Park this view is looking southwest along Crofton Street to intersection with Dickson.. The buildings are all attached and the immediate two in the foreground have since been demolished or significantly altered however the old shop building and attached house on the corner (32 Dickson St) remain recognisable today.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, echuca, crofton street, dickson street, houses, shops -
Stawell Historical Society IncPostcard - Stawell Court House, Court House in Patrick Street
Court House Patrick Street .PostCard Court House Patrick Street Court House 15stawell building, court house -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Register of Common Lodging Houses and Noxious Trades, c. 1864
... Register of Common Lodging Houses and Noxious Trades ...Brown marbled notebook with wide blue paper binding, label handwritten in brown ink "Register of Common Lodging Houses and Noxious Trades". contains details of rooming houses 1864 to 1892 and noxious trades 1884 to 1889. Hester, Thomas & Sons, (marine store):HESTER, Thomas & Arthur (boiling down works):Arthur HESTER (boiling down works):Hester & Hart (boiling down works):J Kitchen & Sons, (soap and candleworks, bone mill, boiling down works):HANSON, H:Morris & Ludwig, (marine store):KERR, James:NETTLEBERG, P (tannery):GOTZ, Martin (fishcuring):BROWN, Capt. P. (fishcuring):SMITH John, (marine store):Apollo Co Ltd:QUINN, James (boiling down works):QUINN, Denis (boiling down works):MULCAHEY, James (marine store):SCOTT, John Brown (bone mill):KELLY, Thomas (tannery):ELWORTHY, James (piggery):KENNETT, Caleb Amos (boiling down works):Yills (?), Charles (glue factory):Cockbill & Mulling (bone mill, boiling down works):SEWARD, George (marine store):Australasia Sugar Refining Company:NJ Butcher & Co. (boiling down works):I Hill & Sons (fish curing)Ink inside front cover: 'Fee for Registration Ten shillings 18 Victo: No 8 Clause VIindustry - noxious, built environment - domestic, business and traders, built environment - commercial, thomas hester & sons, thomas hester, arthur hester, hester & hart, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, h hanson, morris & ludwig, james kerr, p nettleberg, martin gotz, p brown, john smith, apollo candle co, james quinn, denis quinn, james mulcahey, john brown scott, thomas kelly, james elworthy, caleb amos kennett, charles yills (?), cockbill & mulling, george seward, australasia sugar refining company, n j butcher & co, i hill & sons -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Essay, Leigh J Harding, "Development of Tram Engine Houses", 1966
... "Development of Tram Engine Houses" ...Research Essay, possibly the final draft, by Leigh J Harding looking at the engine houses that powered the Melbourne cable tram system from an Engineering and Architectural viewpoint. Has pencil notations to where photographs would be placed. Provides details on the background to their construction by the Melbourne Tramways Trust in the 1880s. Includes notes on the land acquisition, site plan, internal layout plan and notes on the operations and disposal. Notes on the Essendon, Bendigo and Ballarat power stations are included. The author was a Melbourne University Architecture student with this very detailed study part of his course.Yields information about the Melbourne cable tram engine houses and similar buildings.Report - 82 foolscap pages - typed and handmadetramways, tramcars, cable trams, engine house, winding houses, architects, power station -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photocopy
... Houses ...This house belonged to Walter Zumstein of the Zumsteins area. The house was burnt down in 1938. Photo was taken by Stan Parfett whose own family camped in the Zumstein area and knew Mr and Mrs Zumstein personally. c1920's This is an photocopied enlargement from a photocopied magazine article, Victoria's Heritage (see item 637)A house with veranda. A chimney (stone?) protrudes from roof at front. cleared land in foreground with old style wooden fence visible. A tank and stand situated beside house at front. Thick trees /Bush behind house.House Burnt 1938. Walter Zumstein's house. Photo by Stan Parfett. written on back.buildings, houses -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Kiora House, 1920c
Also copy enlargement 12 cm x 19 cm Kiora House was purchased by Mrs C Beveridge from Mrs Begg. (Original building, A Murray's store, then Barkes store, before Barkes built near Post Office). House to the left purchased later, balcony built over veranda, this place removed and demolished for family home to be built later.Sepia toned photograph of Kiaora House. Houses on the left and the right. Sandy or Gravel roadway in front of building. Sand at the lake front in foreground of photo. People standing on upper balcony. Lakes Entrance VictoriaKiaora Housearchitecture, township, tourism, room display, local history
