Activites of the Girls Club included organising annual socials and a ball to raise funds for the Hurstbridge Memorial Park in 1923. They were particularly active in the 1920s and 1930s. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, girls' club, girls societies

During the late 1920s Edwin Rash, father of Keith Edwin Rash, toured moving pictures around central Victoria under the name 'Gem Pictures'. Two receipts from Gordon Mechanics' Institute and Free Library. Payment received from Mr E. Rashgordon mechanics' institute and free library, keith edwin rash

Head protection for cyclists first appeared in the 1920s when the issue of safety became a concern. Since that time head protection has developed more sophistication.This is a particularly good run of examples from the 1930's through to the 1950's, showing efforts to refine the helmut for safety. 3 Leather padded helmets and 1 slim line padded leather/plastic helmut. Item 1 has a head protector and ear flaps c 1930s. Item II has a head protector without ear flaps c 1940s Item III has a head protector with flaps c 1950s. Each of these head protectors are stuffed with capok. "Detto Pietro Milano"helmet; geelong cycling club; detto pietro; milano;

Heidelberg Golf Club: 75th anniversary - Heidelberg Golf Club: 75th anniversary - Office staff and waiters, dressed in 1920s costume 16 August 2003. Colour photograph of office staff and waiters75th anniversary celebrations, 75th year, heidelberg golf club - history, office staff, waiters

Heidelberg Golf Club: 75th anniversary - Office staff including Abbie Sharp and Jason _ (trainee pro), dressed in 1920s costume 16 August 2003. Colour photograph of office staff 75th anniversary celebrations, 75th year, heidelberg golf club - history, office staff, golf professionals

A digital copy of a letter to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House questioning availability of accommodation in September 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson. A digital copy of a letter to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House questioning availability of accommodation in September 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson. marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A digital copy of a typed letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a typed letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, amos tourist bureau

A digital copy of a hand written letter regarding the availability of accommodation at Marysville House in January 1935. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter regarding the availability of accommodation at Marysville House in January 1935. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mr r. barr

A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation for five people at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation for five people at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, e. dyer

The Cabbage Tree Creek township was originally established to support the booming timber industry of the mid 20th century. Five timber mills worked full time supporting the families that were drawn to the area's wealth of natural resources. The settlement of Cabbage Tree Creek is located on the Princes Highway, 27 km east of Orbost in East Gippsland. The first white settler arrived in the valley in 1887 cutting a dray track from Marlo to the south-west. Several families cleared the alluvial flats, growing maize, peas and beans and raising pigs, cattle and sheep. Later the farmers milked cows, sending cream to Orbost. In the late 1890s, small quantities of alluvial gold were found in the creek. A school commenced classes in 1913, but enrolment was small and at times the school operated part time with several other small schools in the area. The school building served as a hall for the district. From the 1920s the Cabbage Tree Hotel catered to drivers on the improved Princes Highway. (info. from Victorian Places)This is a pictorial record of Cabbage Tree, East Gippsland in the late 20th century. It shows a building that no longer exists.A small black / white photograph of a single storey timber building. On a sign below the roof is "Cabbage Tree Hotel". The hotel is surrounded by a wooden picket fence. A man and woman are standing on either side of a motor car parked on the roadway in front of the building.on back - on label - Cabbage Tree Hotelcabbage-tree-hotel

This medallion, called a Memorial Plaque and popularly known as a Dead Man’s Penny, was one of those given to the family of an Australian soldier who died on active service in World War One. Memorial Plaques, such as this one, were given out in the early 1920s. This medallion was presented to the family of Robert Andrew Hose. Born in Warrnambool in 1892 to George and Janet Hose, Robert Hose was a regular soldier when he enlisted in World War One in August 1914. He served on Gallipoli at Cape Helles where he was wounded but returned to his post and was promoted to corporal. In Egypt he was promoted to Sergeant and then served in France where he was awarded the Military Medal for showing courage, resourcefulness and a fine example to his men in an encounter with the enemy near Beaumetz les Cambrai. In that incident he sustained severe wounds from which he died in May 1917. He is buried in France. As well as the Military Medal he was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory MedalThis item is of great importance as a significant memento of World War One that was given to the family of Robert Andrew Hose following his death on active service in World War One. Robert Hose was born in Warrnambool and this medallion is a treasured object in our collection.This is a round bronze medallion with raised images of Britannia holding a laurel wreath over an inscribed name, a lion, dolphins, an oak branch, a lion cub and an eagle. The medal is inscribed around the left and top edges.He Died For Freedom and Honour Robert Andrew Hose robert andrew hose, world war one memorial plaque, history of warrnambool

This desk or table-top electric fan marked is typical of the fans popular in the 1930s through to the 1950s. The fans were made for use in the home, office or factory and were produced in a variety of sizes. They were available in both fixed and oscillating models with different speeds. The fans cost several weeks of a man's average wage at the time and were promoted not only as improving comfort in the home but also increasing efficiency at work. With the development of air-conditioning from the 1960s and its increasing use in the workplace and then into the home, fans declined in popularity. This fan was manufactured by the Engineering & Construction Company (ELCON) an Australian owned and patented company originally based in Melbourne, Victoria in the late 1920s. The company became a subsidiary of the Electricity Meter & Allied Industries Ltd (EMAIL) in 1939. Then in 1946 they were decentralised to Orange, New South Wales. EMAIL brands included Email, Emailair, Westinghouse, Carmichael, Elcon, Metters and Weatherall. Electrolux purchased the major appliance division of Email in 2001.This item is representative of early electric fans manufactured in Australia in the early to mid 20th century. They were widely used throughout Australian homes and workplaces prrior to the development of airconditioning.This early electric table fan has four metal blades attached to an egg shaped enclosed motor. Each blade is attached with three rivets. The fan has a wire safety guard surrounding the blades. This is attached to a circular metal base.There is a switch in the centre of the base to adjust speed. A knob at the back of the fan enables its position to be adjusted. There is no longer any branding visible on the fan but it has been identified as an ELCON fan manufacured in Australia. The electrical cord is not the original which has been replaced.electric fans, home appliances, elcon fans

Local newspaper article about a social history exhibition at Bundoora Homestead in 2014. The exhibition traces the history of Bundoora Homestead as Bundoora Repatriation Hospital from the 1920s. Newspaper clipping, text and photographs.Written on clipping DV Leader 15-10-2014bundoora homestead, bundoora repatriation hospital

This head protector seems to have first appeared in the 1920s when the issue of safety became a concern. Since that time, head protection has developed more sophistication.This is a particularly good example of an attempt at safety for cyclists. It also indicates attempts to lighten (in weight) to provide advantage in cycling races.Slim line head protector consisting of a black padded leather head band with three padded leather straps extending over the crown. Leather straps secure the head protector under the chin. "Detto Pietro/Milano/Made in Italy"slimline cycling helmet; detto pietro; 1920;

Picture shows the office of Frank Fisher & Co. Auctioneer who had an office and business in Blackburn from about the 1920s. The print was done by his son Bruce.Blackburn historypencil drawn picture of 'Frank Fishers & Co.' Auctioneers office in Blackburn. Black metal frame with pale grey surround. Picture has office building with a figure in doorway. An old car was out the front as well. Picture drawn by his son Bruce Fisherillustrations, pencil

Photograph shows Geelong 27 at the corner of Gheringhap and Ryrie Streets, possibly late 1920s. The tram has the destination of Chilwell. In the view is the Robert Dawson Groceries Store. Shows a scene in Ryrie St Geelong possibly late 1920s.Digital image of Valentine Series postcard No. 1468geelong, tramcars, tramways, tram 27, gheringhap st, ryrie st

Heidelberg Golf Club: 75th anniversary - Office staff including Josie, Stefan, Faye Stirling and Abbie Sharp, dressed in 1920s costume 16 August 2003. Colour photograph of office staff 75th anniversary celebrations, 75th year, heidelberg golf club - history, office staff

A digital copy of a letter to Mrs Dickinson requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a letter to Mrs Dickinson requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, miss dorothy weller

A digital copy of a hand written letter confirming dates for accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter confirming dates for accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, jean aitken

A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mr e. gray

A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mrs o. anderson

A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mr j. phair

A digital copy of a hand written letter written in reply to an inquiry regarding the availability of accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter written in reply to an inquiry regarding the availability of accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter

A digital copy of a typed letter confirming the date of arrival of a guest staying at Marysville House in December 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a typed letter confirming the date of arrival of a guest staying at Marysville House in December 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, miss dorothy weller

A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, jean aitken

A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, dorothy newcombe

In February 1913 the Ballarat Junior Technical School opened its doors to its 86 pupils. The old bluestone building in the grounds of the Dana Street Primary School became their temporary home for eight years. In its early years the school offered only a two-year course. The first year was of a general nature giving a thorough grounding in Mathematics and Instrumental Drawing, and introducing students to the various branches of trade work. The second-year students studied for the Junior Technical Certificate and specialized in a course of their choice - either a trade (Woodwork or Fitting and Turning) or a course leading to higher studies at the School of Mines. Increased enrolment - 86 to 110 in the second year. Some applicants were turned away due to lack of space. An abandoned single room school was brought in and this helped for a time. Plans were developed and a two-storied red brick building in the vacinity of the School of Mines was build. An acre of land was reclaimed from the north-east corner of the Ballarat Gaol. The school backed onto the wall of the gaol. The task of landscaping and terracing of the area was to cost a great deal and time. The boys did much of the heavy work. This kept them occupied as the official playground areas were still full of rubble.View from the south-east of the Junior Technical School with the slope from the gaol wall down to the area known as the Battery Paddock. The new school building was a two-storied red brick building along the Education Department style of the 1920s. On 9 September 1921, the Junior Technical School building was officially opened. Much work was needed to terrace and landscape the area. Students shown in various areas of the grounds.junior technical school, dana street primary school, bluestone, mathematics, instrumental drawing, junior technical certificate, woodwork, fitting and turning, school of mines, ballarat gaol, landscaping, terracing, gaol wall, cricket

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Residence: 'Linetta', at the corner of Bramble and Chapel streets, Bendigo. Henry Iser was one of the founders of the timber company Hume and Iser. So it's not surprising there was something special about the woodwork of his house - the balustrade and frieze with its unique use of turned wood. A two-storey verandah was added to the rear of the house, probably in the 1920s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1960s.This image is significant because Wallace's Hut is a heritage listed building which has provided shelter to cattlemen and skier on the High Plains since 1889.A black and white photo taken by John Meyer inside Wallace's Hut. The hut was built in 1889 and is probably the oldest surviving hut on the high plains of north-east Victoria. The State Electricity Commission used the hut from the late 1920s until the early 1940s to collect data on precipitation for possible future hydroelectric works. Toni and Skippy spent their first years on the mountain living in Wallace's Hut. falls creek, victorian snowfields, joan meyer, diamantina hut