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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Koala
... Black & White Postcard. Koala clinging on to branch... Native Bear Black & White Postcard. Koala clinging on to branch ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. Koala clinging on to branch of tree.No. 15. Australian Native Bearlocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, wildlife - koala, black & white postcard copy, koala, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Koalas
... Koala clinging to branch of tree with young one on back... Koala clinging to branch of tree with young one on back Koalas ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Koala clinging to branch of tree with young one on backAustralian Native Bearlocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, wildlife - koala, black & white postcard copy, phillip island, koalas -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - GRAYDON COLLECTION: WOMEN'S CREAM COLOURED SILK SCARF, 1870-1890
... right hand. 2. Tree branch with two butterflies... below a tree and holding a sword in her right hand. 2. Tree ...Clothing. Women's cream coloured double thickness silk scarf. Fabric has embossed pattern of diagonal leaf shapes. At each end on one side only are hand painted pictures;. 1. A Chinese girl kneeling below a tree and holding a sword in her right hand. 2. Tree branch with two butterflies and a rectangular Chinese symbol. Both ends have 5 cm fringeing.costume accessories, female, cream coloured silk scarf -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting, Camp 2
... tree branches for climbing vines. Some washing hangs from... tree branches for climbing vines. Some washing hangs from ...Camp 2 waterclour. Donated Lieut Frederick Ferdinando Hardy b 1881. Served in Boer War, migrated to australia in 1909, enlisted WW!, with number VX7. Re-enlisted in 1940 for WW2 and served as Paymaster in camp 2Framed watercolour of Camp 2. Four huts, two in foreground and two behind. Two large gum trees and the end of the row infron t of a barbed wire fence. Corragated iron ssurrounds a small garden. Other gardens have frame work constructed from tree branches for climbing vines. Some washing hangs from another branch. Two gentlemen sit on a bench at a table appear to be studying. Tatura 1941, Theodore Engelcamp 2 tatura, theodore engel, watercolour painting, camp huts, 1941, hardy -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Set, Draughts
... on military "Field Report" stationery, states "Cut from tree branch..., states "Cut from tree branch in the jungle of Malaysia - 1965 ...An incomplete set of hexagonal shaped wooden discs intended for use as the playing pieces in a game of draughts. This trench art item consists of a set of 12 pieces (the white pieces) in natural wood and 11 pieces of the same wood which have been dyed a dark colour (the black pieces). An accompanying note, written on military "Field Report" stationery, states "Cut from tree branch in the jungle of Malaysia - 1965" "Coloured with medical dressing". -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Our own birds of Australia
... kookaburras on a tree branch on the front cover and an advertisement... kookaburras on a tree branch on the front cover and an advertisement ...This book was written by Edward Vidler (1863-1942), a printer, publisher and author. Born in England, Vidler was in Geelong in the 1880s and produced there a commemorative volume on that city. He came to Warrnambool in the early years of the 20th century and was Secretary of the Warrnambool and District Progress League and the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce and Industry. While in Warrnambool he produced an important 1907 publication, ‘Warrnambool Past and Present – Sixty Years of Progress’ and also organized the production of the Pioneer Honour Board featuring portraits of 204 Warrnambool and district pioneer men. After he left Warrnambool he lived in Melbourne where he edited magazines and published his own and other writings. He was a foundation member of the group that established the Maranoa Native Gardens in Balwyn and promoted Australian flora and fauna. This book is of great interest s it was written by Edward Vidler, a resident of Warrnambool in the early 1900s and an important and influential figure in our history. He left behind in Warrnambool two most important legacies – the Pioneer Honour Board and the book ‘Warrnambool Past and Present’, a history of Warrnambool that has proved invaluable to researchers today. No information has been found on the original owner of the book, William Ewers. This is a 1931 soft cover book of 96 pages. The cover has a grey-coloured background and a sepia-coloured photograph of two kookaburras on a tree branch on the front cover and an advertisement for a publication called ‘Songs of the Bush’ on the back cover. The book is dedicated to the Gould League of Bird Lovers. It has a Contents page, a Foreword, a Preface, pages on Australian birds and an Index. It has many black and white photographs of Australian birds. It is glued and bound with blue tape.Signature on front cover and inside first page: ‘Wm. D. Ewers’edward vidler, history of warrnambool, warrnambool pioneer honour board, 1907 warrnambool history book, ‘warrnambool past and present’. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS
... on the front. On the inside left at the top is part of a tree branch... at the top is part of a tree branch and at the bottom are two dogs ...Document. Greeting Cards. White card with brown spine. Four spaced black vertical lines with gold leaves on each side. At the top the lines are broken and 'Greetings on Your Birthday!' is printed in black. A bay horse is pictured standing on green grass on the front. On the inside left at the top is part of a tree branch and at the bottom are two dogs, one red and one white standing in the grass. Card is unused and has envelope. Card and insert held together with a red ribbon.Murfett Publishersperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tobacco Tying Horse and Stick
... out of each to hold a wooden beam/stick/tree branch. Wood... with a 'V' cut out of each to hold a wooden beam/stick/tree branch ...Tobacco farming began circa 1960 in the Kiewa Valley and consequently became one of its major industries. Many of the Italian families were involved in tobacco farming.Historical: This equipment was used on one of the tobacco farms in the Kiewa Valley. The Tying Horse was home-made showing the resourcefulness of farmers living in the Kiewa Valley. Provenance: The tobacco farmer came from Italy and was sponsored to visit a tobacco farmer in Myrtleford to learn how to grow tobacco so that he could transfer those skills to his own farm in the Kiewa Valley.Burley tobacco stick is different to Hicks type stick. Tying of green leaf on the sticks - with the twine attached. There is small sharp metal blade on the end of the horse used for cutting twine. Rectangular wooden frame. The beam along the bottom is kept in place by 2 diagonal planks on each side and at both ends. The beam keeps the frame upright with 2 cross beams at each end. At each end there is a vertical beam with a 'V' cut out of each to hold a wooden beam/stick/tree branch. Wood is rough.tobacco. kiewa valley.tying horse. guido angelini. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - POCKET CALENDAR 1934, 1934
... brown and white with blue on the wings sitting on a brown tree... tree branch with green leaves. Behind the kookaburra is white ...Pocket Calendar 1934:- White background with a kookaburra brown and white with blue on the wings sitting on a brown tree branch with green leaves. Behind the kookaburra is white clouds and blue sky. At the top in blue print is Calendar - - - 1934. Inside is Calendar 1934 printed in black with a black border. At the bottom is *Printed in Australia* A double page has the month at the top and the date and day at the left side and lines at each day to take notes. Several pages at the back were blank with Notes in black ink at the top. Box 625Luxton & Hooper, Printers, Sydneyephemera, mementoes, calendars, luxton & hooper printers, sydney -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS, 22/1/1910
... is holding a tree branch that is hanging over the water. She has... is holding a tree branch that is hanging over the water. She has ...Coloured picture of a lady & a man in a rowing boat. The lady is wearing a light blue dress and floral hat. Sh is holding a tree branch that is hanging over the water. She has a red rug behind her. The man is wearing white shirt & trousers with a pink belt. There is a blue rug beside him. There is tree and reeds along the edge of the water and open grassland behind them. Printed on front is 'Horner's Penny 'River of Life' Series No 2. 22.1.1910. Written on the back in ink is: M.P. 275. The picture is titled 'Betrothed'.M. P. 275personal effects, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards, horner's penny stories 'river of life' series no 2 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Steven Henty, Students in Orchard, 1940-1941
... wires to branches of tree in Orchard.... photograph. 2 female students attaching wires to branches of tree ...Black and white photograph. 2 female students attaching wires to branches of tree in Orchard.female students, wires, orchard, fruit trees, students working outside, publicity -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Personal Effects, canvas water bag, 20thC
... was convenient, easy to make and could be hung on a tree branch... to make and could be hung on a tree branch or carried on the horse ...The Water supply in Moorabbin Shire was from streams - Elster Creek - and wells so that all people , -settlers, market gardeners, and travellers - needed to take a container with them when they were away from the household.. The Canvas water bag was convenient, easy to make and could be hung on a tree branch or carried on the horse, wagon, plough or later on the bumper bar of a car or truck. The canvas water bag allowed any wind or airflow to cool down the water, even on very hot days, 21G could be 21Gills = 5pints= 2Quarts = 1/2 Gallon approx. and suitable for a day working in the field = 4 Litres similar to a mineral water bottle today.The water bag like this was the source of drinking water for market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire either when working in the fields or .travelling to the markets with their wagons loaded with produce.A canvas water bag, with an iron handle and plastic or bakelite drinking spout.H.L. HARDWARE / ...KFITH 21G, water bags, elster creek, horse drawn wagons, early settlers, market gardeners, cooking utensils, castiron cooking pots, blacksmiths, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham, melbourne, -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, The Australasian, Pear Pruning Farrell, 1920-1930
... in the Orchard, a sheet has been hung behind the tree enabling the branch... has been hung behind the tree enabling the branch structure ...Black and white photograph. Man standing beside a pear tree in the Orchard, a sheet has been hung behind the tree enabling the branch structure to be clearly seen.On reverse, "Pear Pruning Farrell."pear tree, orchard, pruning demonstration, farrell -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Glass Plate Negative - Creek scene, 1890-1910
... on branch of tree which has fallen over creek.... negative. Two men standing on branch of tree which has fallen over ...Stereoscopic glass plate negative. Two men standing on branch of tree which has fallen over creek. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Sewing Box
... on a tree branch with a green circle behind. The letter "M" is below... sitting on a tree branch with a green circle behind. The letter "M ...The sewing box was owned by Ian Baumert's mother, Magdalene (Magda) Baumert nee Beilharz who was an internee in Camp 3 compound B in Tatura WW2.Handmade, 2 x 3 tiered sewing box, made from scrap wood found in the camp. Each tier is held together by 3 pieces of wood that when you pull the handles apart it opens to get inside. One long box and 2 x 2 smaller boxes with a lid on the top two boxes. The left hand lid has a kookaburra sitting on a tree branch with a green circle behind. The letter "M" is below and to the right of the kookaburra. The right hand side has a green circle with a Koala and her baby on her back. The letter "B" is below and to the left of the koala. Each lid is held on with two hinges."M" "B" Magdalene (Magda) Baumert (nee Beilharz)ian baumert, magdalene baumert, magdalene beilharz, magda baumert, magda beilharz, camp 3 internee, sewing box, internee craft -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY COLLECTION: DRESDNER GALERIE
... decoration including leaves and a tree branch. The name printed... and grey decoration including leaves and a tree branch. The name ...Item 1. Red photo cover with black, gold and grey decoration including leaves and a tree branch. The name printed in gold: 'Dresdner Galerie'. The inside has fold out leaves to hold the photos in place. Inside are photographs of paintings, printed by Wilhelm Hoffmann. They are: 1. Ritscher- A Visit to the Nurse, 2. Raphael- Madonna Della Sedia, 3. Holbein- Madonna, 4. Van der Werff- the Expulsion of Hagar, 5. Lasch- Children's Joy, 6. Rembrandt- The Breakfast, 7. Raphael- Madonna Di San Sisto, 8. Titian- The Head of Venus, 9. Kurzbauer- Spinnstrube, 10. Defregger- The Hunter's Farewell, The photos are black and white.Wilhelm Hoffmannbooks, collections, buildings of dresden, german heritage society collection - dresdner galerie, 1. ritscher- a visit to the nurse, 2. raphael- madonna della sedia, 3. holbein- madonna, 4. van der werff- the expulsion of hagar, 5. lasch- children's joy, 6. rembrandt- the breakfast, 7. raphael- madonna di san sisto, 8. titian- the head of venus, 9. kurzbauer- spinnstrube, 10. defregger- the hunter's farewell -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Brougham Street, Eltham, c. Sep. 1966
... tree with branch overhanging the road that still stands today... tree with branch overhanging the road that still stands today ...Taken from near No. 113 looking west. There is a boy walking up the road and past him a truck turning right into Bible Street. Further down the road near the EK Holden is a Eucalyptus tree with branch overhanging the road that still stands today (2021) outside No. 102.Black and white photographic printOriginally located in a Filmpro King Size Prints processing envelope $3.01 Shire of Eltham 9/9/66 and noted as Calrossie Ave area and crossed out Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Bridge Street to Elsa Court existing conditions mid 1967brougham street, eltham, infrastructure, road construction, roads, bible street -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Bill hook, pre World War 1
... such as shrubs, small trees and branches. A billhook consists..., small trees and branches. A billhook consists of a handle ...A billhook or bill hook is a versatile cutting tool used widely in agriculture and forestry for cutting woody material such as shrubs, small trees and branches. A billhook consists of a handle and a blade with a bevelled cutting edge. The blade is curved at the top end to form a hook shape. The handle is virtually always wooden.Rough pine handle with many borer holes. Commercially made (no ID) cast in socket one end, strap iron riveted other end. Cast blade.tools, hook, bill hook, churchill island, farm, iron -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTO OF MABEL HOPKINSON & BILLIE THOMPSON, 1916 - 1918
... with painting of little red robin bird, sitting on a tree branch... of photo with painting of little red robin bird, sitting on a tree ...Black & white photo of Billie Thompson in WW1 - AIF Uniform sitting on wooden crossed chair. Black & white photo of Mabel Hopkinson standing, dressed in long white wedding dress with long sleeves, dark hair with large white hat, necklace, holding bunch of flowers, white shoes. Glass in middle of photo with painting of little red robin bird, sitting on a tree branch of white flowers-blossom, with green leaves. Frame has green leaf branches with silver buds. Markings/Inscriptions: Picture frames & gold enamel enlargement & presentation frames a speciality. Picture Gallery. The Hall. Smith street. Collingwood. Near Stanley street. ( DU. RIEU & Co. TYP ) Deframed 2022.Made by L.H.Evans manufacturer of the celebrated lion brand.person, group, wedding portrait -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme, Ringwood: Banquet and Ball 2008 to commemorate the Opening of the Goods Shed 1887 - Programmes and flyer, 1887/2008
... , tree branch and description of Banquet and Ball on front... pamphlet with birds, tree branch and description of Banquet ...Photocopied pages (Qty 2) of the programme for the Banquet and Ball held to commemorate the 'Opening of the goods shed' at Ringwood.; Original programme was a trifold pamphlet with birds, tree branch and description of Banquet and Ball on front. Inside was the list of toasts and the listing of the 24 dances which followed the banquet, including waltz, polka, quadrilles, Scottisches, Lancers and Sir Roger de Coverley. Flyer for Victorian Folk Music Club Inc. 'Woolshed Ball' celebrating the 120th. Anniversary of the Ringwood Railway Goods Shed Opening Ball in 1887 (2 copies white with blue printing and figure on front); Smaller flyer for same function 2 copies yellow with black printing +Additional Keywords: Miller, G.G. (Hon Sec) / Turnbull, J.K. (Stationmaster) / Bullock,Jane / Eden, Coral / Simpson, Robin -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2, C.WW2 Original photograph
... building on a street, near a tree with bare branches in the UK.... building on a street, near a tree with bare branches in the UK ...Item in the collection re Vivian D BULLEN, refer Cat No 7386 for his AIF & RAAF service details.Photograph - photocopy - enlarged of an original black and white photograph on photographic paper which has been laminated. Depicts a RAAF serviceman standing in front of a church like building on a street, near a tree with bare branches in the UK.photographs, ww2, raaf, uk -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Sculpture - Carving, c1977
... Hills Asylum. The sculpture as been roughly hewn from a tree... Hills Asylum. The sculpture as been roughly hewn from a tree ...Carving of a small female head made by a patient of Mayday Hills Asylum. The sculpture as been roughly hewn from a tree limb with multiple branches.Mayday Hills Asylum was one of the three largest psychiatric hospitals in Victoria, and played an important role in the treatment of mental health illnesses from its establishment in 1867 to its closure in 1995. As part of prescribed treatment, many patients participated in craft activities were they were able to create an array of objects. A limb of a tree roughly carved into the shape of a face, featuring a wide nose, protruding eyes, and flat mouth. On a limb section that extends above the head is a carving of a small totem-like face. Two small limb sections protruding from the back. Pen lines and figures on nose and ears.beechworth, burke museum, mayday hills asylum, sculpture, wood carving -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Yarra River, Kew, 1925
... flooded, washing down trees and branches from further upriver. ... flooded, washing down trees and branches from further upriver ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 3 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. The photograph is of a stretch of the Yarra River at Kew near Macauley's Boat Sheds. Of interest is the debris in the river which reminds us that the river periodically flooded, washing down trees and branches from further upriver. "Yarra Rvr / Kew / 1925"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Brougham Street, Eltham, c. Sep. 1966
... with a branch growing out over the road. That tree still stands today... with a branch growing out over the road. That tree still stands today ...Taken from alongside the Justice Precinct looking east. In the distance on the right hand verge there is a large Eucalyptus tree with a branch growing out over the road. That tree still stands today and is outside No. 102. The two houses on the right are possibly numbers 94 and 96.Black and white photographic printOriginally located in a Filmpro King Size Prints processing envelope $3.01 Shire of Eltham 9/9/66 and noted as Calrossie Ave area and crossed out Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Bridge Street to Elsa Court existing conditions mid 1967brougham street, eltham, infrastructure, road construction, roads -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs – Bogong High Plains - Set of 16 black and white photographs mounted back and front on 3 pieces of heavy black card likely removed from a photograph album
... . 1 photo of skiers. 1 photo of show hanging in tree branches.... 1 photo of skiers. 1 photo of show hanging in tree branches ...After World War II, the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme was started in the Kiewa River Valley by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. On land previously used only for summer cattle grazing in the natural alpine grasslands, the first ski lodge was built in 1948 by workers from the hydro scheme as skiing was a popular recreation. Many of the hydro employees were of European background and had grown up enjoying skiing and snow sports in their homelands and were keen to continue to pursue their winter sports interests. The first lift, a rope tow, was built at Falls Creek in 1951 and the first chairlift in Australia was constructed there in 1957. Two T-Bars were opened in 1961. In 1964, the Victorian Municipal Directory recorded that Falls Creek had 29 ski club lodges and 16 commercial lodges. The area became a popular tourist destination for both winter and summer sports.Employees of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria in the Kiewa River Valley were the earliest skiers on the Bogong High Plains and built one of the first ski lodges at Falls Creek. They were amongst those pivotal in the development of the skiing and tourist industry at Falls Creek and on the Bogong High Plains. Black and white photographs of varying sizes mounted decoratively on heavy black Card. Some pages display a brief description printed in white ink 1. 4 photographs- displayed diagonally across page. 2 pictures of a group of men standing in the snow in front of a car with a loaded trailer behind. 1 photo of skiers. 1 photo of show hanging in tree branches. 2. 2 photographs- showing Upper Kiewa Road with snow in the background 3. 3 photographs- of skiers and 1 photo of 2 of men posing in the snow & 1 photo of 2 men posing shirtless in warmer weather. 4. 2 photographs- arranged diagonally on page showing early buildings and construction at Bogong Village 5. 2 photographs- 1 showing view of Bogong Village from higher up the mountain. 1 showing early Bogong High Plains road 6. 1 photograph- showing view down along Kiewa Valley from higher up in the mountains 1. Handwritten in white ink – A TRIP TO THE PLAINS 2. Handwritten in white ink – UPPER KIEWA ROAD MT FAINTER IN BACKGROUND 3 – 6. No markings bogong village; upper kiewa road; bogong high plains; falls creek; skiers -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Hat Pin
... with flower arrangement , two sides detailing cypress tree tips... with flower arrangement , two sides detailing cypress tree tips ...Historically this item could be a valuable antique worn originally by a wealthy upper class woman. The fine hand painted pictures with gold boarders and porcelain body suggests the item was bought either in Europe or Britain and brought into Australia in the late 19 th to early 20 th century by a wealthy landed gentryThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1800s to mid 1900s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsHead of pin is six sided, domed top made of porcelain. Two sides have hand painted pictures of grapes, two sides with flower arrangement , two sides detailing cypress tree tips of branch, top has flowers and leaves with hidden small birdshat pin, porcelain hat accessory, millinery clothing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - GLADYS DEAN COLLECTION: POSTCARD, 1906 - 1908
... of water with rocks and a bare branched tree in the foreground... and a bare branched tree in the foreground. Mountains ...Printed coloured photographic postcard. Image is of a body of water with rocks and a bare branched tree in the foreground. Mountains are in the background. The words Derwentwater and Skiddaw are printed in white along the bottom edge. Reverse is addressed to Miss G Dean Glen Alvie Queenscliff. Handwriting covers the left hand side.BB London Series No G8 Printed in Germanypostcard -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, San Remo
... Broad view of The Esplanade beneath an overhanging branch... an overhanging branch of tree, looking at hotels and shops. On the right ...Broad view of The Esplanade beneath an overhanging branch of tree, looking at hotels and shops. On the right is a large bush to the left a large tree. A bus, car and truck are parked to left and unidentifiable figures of people walking to and fro across the road.Esplanade, San Remolocal history, photographs, san remo, black & white photograph, mona condrick -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Watercolour, Airy Symphony, 1943
... A large tree in centre with bare twisted branches... Kurwin 1942 A large tree in centre with bare twisted branches ...Kurt Winker was born in Germany in 1902 and was a survivor of the "Arandora Star". He was sent to Australia on the "Dunera" where he was interned at Tatura 1940-1945.A large tree in centre with bare twisted branches. The tree appears to be rising up through blue, grey and white fluffy clouds. There are small red faced birds perched on some of the branches and a flock of birds flying in towards the tree.Tatura Kurwin 1942kurwin -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Trophy, Williers & Heytesbury Agricultural Association, 1872
... with the stand representing a tree with the branches attached to the stem... with the stand representing a tree with the branches attached to the stem ...This trophy was given in 1872 by Richard Lane to the Villiers & Heytesbury Agricultural Association for the best four horses in waggon. The Villiers & Heytesbury Association was founded in 1854 with the first show held at Warrnambool in 1855. It still operates today as the Warrnambool Agricultural Society. Richard Lane owned and operated the Commercial Hotel ( now the Whalers Hotel) in Warrnambool in the 1870s and 80s. In 1872 Richard Lane was the chief figure in staging the first Warrnambool Winter steeple chase meeting that included the now famous Grand Annual Steeple Chase. He was a generous donor of trophies to the Warrrnambool races and the Warrnambool show. It appears that no one was awarded the trophy in 1872.This trophy is of considerable importance as it is connected to the prominent 19th Century Warrnambool hotel keeper and racing identity Richard Lane and to the early history of the Villiers & Heytesbury AssociationThis is a silver cup on a silver stand mounted on a wooden base. The cup and the silver stand are much ornamented with the stand representing a tree with the branches attached to the stem and projecting out. Portions of the branches are broken off and are loose inside the cup. The cup has two trees embossed and a relief of a wagon with a driver and four horses. The wooden base is ridged.Presented by Richard Lane Esq. to the Villiers & Heytesbury Agricultural Association for the best team of 4 horses in waggon exhibited at the show 1872.history of warrnambool, villiers & heytesbury association, richard lane