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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Eltham Shire Council display, 1987 Eltham Community Festival, Alistair Knox Park, 7 Nov. 1987
Regular display by Council at the Eltham Festival providing ratepayers and visitors some insight into the daily operations of and services provided by Council and various equipment and machinery used.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak GB 200 5096eltham festival, eltham shire council, infrastructure, shire of eltham, alistair knox park, displays, surveying equipment, theodolite -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Eltham Shire Council display, 1987 Eltham Community Festival, Alistair Knox Park, 7 Nov. 1987
Regular display by Council at the Eltham Festival providing ratepayers and visitors some insight into the daily operations of and services provided by Council and various equipment and machinery used.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak GB 200 5096infrastructure, shire of eltham, displays, alistair knox park, building construction, eltham festival, eltham shire council, houses -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph - view of Blowhole and The Nobbies from the lookout at The Nobbies."The Blowhole and The Nobbies. Phillip Island"blowhole, the nobbies blowhole phillip island, rock formations, phillip island coastline, shire of phillip island -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Before you came: mines, myths and memories of Diamond Creek. By John L Ryan, 1972
A history of Diamond Creek from earliest records of white visitors (1836) to the 1970s. John Ryan was born in Diamond Creek and lived there all of his life.A detailed history and anecdotes of the Diamond Creek area and its early pioneers.55 pages. Soft cover, light brown with copy of early painting of Diamond Creek on front cover. Black and white illus. 3 copiesOn page one in pencil: John Mackeydiamond creek, john l ryan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, New Life Publications, Before you came: mines, myths and memories of Diamond Creek. By John L Ryan, 1972c
A history of Diamond Creek from earliest records of white visitors (1836) to the 1970s. John Ryan was born in Diamond Creek and lived there all of his life.A detailed history and anecdotes of the Diamond Creek area and its early pioneers.55 pages. Soft cover, light brown with copy of early painting of Diamond Creek on front cover. Black and white illus. -
Vision Australia
Image, 1983
Occupational therapist, Jill Bothe, with Mrs Pat East, a visitor to Kelaston for the opening of the Low Vision Clinic and day centre extensions on July 18, 1983.1 x col. photograph1983association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Bogong Hotel
See KVHS 0965. The 125 year old hotel was burnt down in December 2011. A popular destination for the district and visitors with many fly fishermen staying there.Mr and Mrs Crotty were the first publicans of the hotel. It had a long history providing employment, accommodation, entertainment and socialising throughout the years to the residents of the Kiewa Valley.Black and white photo glued onto thick cardboard creating a frame. There is a tree on each side, and a white wooden building between them with 2 horses and 5 people out the front on the verandah. Above the door - 'Bogong Hotel / Crotty' (hard to read). This photo is published on page 104 and 114 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David LloydIn pen - catalogue no. for 'Tawonga Museum 75.'bogong hotel, crotty family -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Album - small photo album
The artist of the sketches Hans - Wolter von Gruenewaldt - ex South African Mining Engineer served in the North Africa campaign. This album also includes photos of visitors to the Tatura Museum, Memorial service German War Cemetery 1992 and visitors to Camps 1, 2, 4 and 13 Photos include Murchison R.S.L clubhouse,which was Murchison P.O.W Camp,13 Recreation Hall, Colonel Walter Tinsley D.S.O who was appointed Commandant camp 13 1946, Folk Dancers from Hungary,Scotland, Yugoslavia, Russia, Spain, Holland, German waitress, African Mother and Child,, Asia, Australian swagman, Australian A.W.A.S, British Army W.O, British Naval Officer. Visitors to Memorial service German War Cemetery 1992 Photos show a collection of the art work painted on walls of Camp 13 Recreation hall Small, green coloured photo albumHans-Wolter von Gruenewaldt, German P.O.W. painted these scenes and figures as murals on the walls of the camp 13 Recreation Hall. The hall was transferred to Murchison after WW2 and was purchased by the Murchison R.S.L. as its headquarters in 1955. These paintings can now be seen at the David Jones Nursing Home in Murchison.murchison pow recreation hall, german war cemetery -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Cup, The Warrnambool Botanic Gardens, Mid 20th century
Tourism has been an important industry in Warrnambool for over 100 years. In the late 19th century Warrnambool was promoted as a spa resort offering a mild climate, coastal swimming and hot and cold seawater baths. Today visitors come in winter to see the Southern Right whales at Logans Beach and other coastal areas and they come in summer for a beach holiday. The William Guilfoyle-designed Warrnambool Botanic Gardens have always been an attraction for both locals and visitors. This cup is retained as an example of the souvenirs bought by visitors to Warrnambool in the mid to late 20th century.This is a small white china cup with one handle and with a coloured image of the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens on the side of the cup.The Gardens Warrnambool Victoria Czecho-Slovakia tourism in warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Maldon Brass Band Inc.
Certificate, Maldon Brass Band 150th Anniversary, 2013
A4 Certificate printed on card This Certificate is presented on behalf of the Maldon community in recognition of the loyal and dedicated service given by the members and past members of the Maldon Brass Band for over 150 years of Music for Maldon and its visitors to enjoy. Presented at the Easter Band Concert 31st March 2013 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip island.Black & White photograph of view to the east along Eastern Beach Cowes showing several peple on beach and in the water. Trees on foreshore behind beach."Eastern Beach, Cowes, Phillip Island"eastern beach cowes phillip island, phillip island beaches, cowes beach phillip island, shire of phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph - view of Pyramid Rock from South Pint - close-up view."Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island"coastline - rock formation - pyramid rock, pyramid rock, pyramid rock phillip island, phillip island coastline, shire of phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip island.Black & White photograph - Koala in fork of a small tree - close-up."Koala (Australian bear)"koala, wildlife - koala, wildlife phillip island, shire of phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a seried of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph of Cowes Pier showing Island of Wight Hotel and Cowes Jetty Shed in the background. Two boats in foreground."View from the Pier Cowes, Phillip Island"cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, isle of wight hotel phillip island, cowes jetty shed, shire of phillip island -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, sepia, Mr and Mrs Gurney Goldsmith, Dinner is served on board a sailing ship - The Steward Serves the Cabin Dinner, 1906
The photograph was taken on board the English four-masted barque Crocodile which was a a regular visitor of the Port Phillip bay ports, transporting wheat from Australia to the UK. A rare photograph of a ship's cook, a vital crew member on a voyage.Sepia photograph depicting the cook holding a tureen on board the ship Crocodile.Written in pencil at the back: "12"cook, barque crocodile, liverpool, tureen, goldsmith album, life on board, meals, steward -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Poster, 1958
Retrieved from the files of the former Maritime Discovery Centre Manager at the Portland Visitor Information Centre. ( Note accompanying suggests it was donated by ex-tugman Ross Martin)Poster promoting investment in the Portland Harbour Trust's £100,000 loanFront: 1958, Top Right, Pencilportland harbour trust, loan, finance, 1958, portland, economic growth, economy -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Document - The Experiences and Impressions of a Chairman, 1969
Retrieved from the files of the former manager of the Portland Visitor Information Centre (6 copies of this are listed in the manifest from the Port of Portland when collection was offered in 1995Presented and bound document -The Experiences abd Impressions of a Chairman ' by K.S. Anderson 1950 -1961. Printed single sided, written by Keith Anderson in 1969Front: W Morrison - top right, biro, printed Original proof Port of portland History 1950-1961 Keith Anderson - biro, written -
Galen Catholic College
Galen Catholic College Rose Garden, 2015
When visitors approach the main office of Galen Catholic College for the first time, they get to enjoy our picturesque garden. In this series of photos, the rose garden is featured.galen catholic college, galen college, garden, landscape, school grounds & buildings, gardener, 2015 -
Bialik College
Booklet (item) - Visitor's book, 1987, 1987
Visitor's book from a 1987 exhibition. Includes mentions of items offered for donation to the school by community members. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1980s, history -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Opening of the Zoo in the Gardens, Extracts from the Ballarat Courier, April 4th and 5th, 1917, 1917
The opening of a Zoo in the Gardens was seen as important in terms of exhibiting as comprehensive list of fauna as possible at the time and providing further opportunities for leisure time activities for visitors to the Gardens.The Courier articles clearly show the importance of the opening of a Zoo in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens with the Premier of Victoria and other official visitors attending the opening ceremony.one page of transcribed extracts from the Courier, with some words highlighted in bold dated 16/2/2010.None.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, the opening of the zoo, the zoological gardens, birds and animals, mr ben jahn's bequest, northern gardens reserve, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Gelatin silver photograph, Mr and Mrs Gurney Goldsmith, Dinner is served on board a sailing ship - Eating It in the Half Deck, 1906
The photograph was taken on board the English four-masted barque Crocodile which was a a regular visitor of the Port Phillip bay ports, transporting wheat from Australia to the UK. A rare photograph of seamen's intimate life on board.Sepia photograph depicting two seamen sitting at a table in the galley of the ship Crocodile. In the background we can see the portholes of the ship. On the table, there is a loaf bread, tin cups and ware. One of the sailors is holding is forehead with his hand and the other one seems like is eating.Written in pencil at the back: "12"cook, barque crocodile, liverpool, tureen, goldsmith album, life on board, meals, steward, portholes, galley, kitchen -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Claremont House, 1922 c
Also three postcards showing two views of Claremont House with visitors on verandah 1925 c 05266.1 Added is back of 05266.2 is a message to Aunt Lizzie and 5266.3Faded black and white postcard of front view of Roadknights Claremont House Lakes Entrance VictoriaMalcolm Fallshaw 462 Canterbury Rd Punchbowl on backguesthouses, tourism, correspondence -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - WOMENS AUXILIARY MINUTES, RECORDS BENDIGO RSL, 1936 - 2002
.1) The first Bendigo Womens RSL Auxiliary minutes R.S.S.I.L.A. All entries are in black pen dating from 22.4.1936 - 8.12.1941. At the rear are 5 pages of hand written names of Ladies associated with the Auxiliary. .2) This is a mixture of General Meetings minutes, Annual and Presidents reports. Four of the reports drawn up and taped into the book. This covers the years Nov 1996 - Feb 2002. .3) This is a mixture of receipts, expenditure, Annual reports, Annual financial statements. Typed banking details and reciepts have been added pages. This covers the years 1972 - 1978. .4) This covers receipts from 1974 - 1983. Annual financial statements have been pasted in. .5) This book covers General & Annual Meetings, yearly financial statements. Numbers of items are added loose leaf and pasted in. Covers the years 1984 - 1996. .6) This book is just a listing of Ladies who attended their annual birthday get together from 1979 - 98. As can be seen by the year dates there are records missing. Refer Cat No 8107 for their Executive Honours Board..1) Minute Book hard cover blue/red colours. .2) Collins Acc - Minute book hard cover red. .3) Invicta 14 MC Account Book hard cover blue. .4) Collins Analysis Book hard cover green. .5) Collins Minute book hard cover red. .6) Visitors Book hard cover red.brsl, smirsl, auxiliary, womens, wabrsl -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTING
Newspaper cutting showing photo of a group of Bendigo, Marong and Strathfieldsaye Councillors and Parliamentary Visitors at Lockwood on 7th June. Beside the photo is an ad for a dentist, Dr. H Hedley Ham. Under the ad is an article about Mr Anderson who had worked for the Advertiser. On the back are 4 photos by W. Vincent Kelly of women & girls who won the Austral Competitions.newspaper, bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO - SHEEP RUN TO GOLDEN CITY
Seven pages typewritten documents on the history of Bendigo titled Bendigo - Sheep Run to Golden City. Chapters: Golden Beginnings, Bendigo-The Name, The Founding of a City, Quartz Reefing, Gold Decline, Bendigo-The City, A City for All, A Spectacle of Delights for the Visitor, Bendigo-City of Progress. Authored by Felicity Kingerlee, Assistant Secretary, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch.bendigo, history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 2, Peter Moses, 21/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Photo of SEC Ballarat trams during a visit to the SEC Wendouree Parade depot during the ARHS/TMSV tours prior to closure of the Ballarat Tramway system. .1 - visitors at the depot with trams in the photo. .2 - that horse drawn milk cart again, taken near Barrett Ave. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses 21 August 1971.On the rear of the slides in black ink .1 - "Ballarat / ARHS special / Depot" and "P. Moses" in the bottom right hand corner. .2 - "Ballarat / Dairy Cart / Wendouree Pde / ARHS Special" and "P. Moses" near the top right hand corner.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, depot, milk cart, horse drawn vehicle -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Nov. 2004
Laminated A4 sign produced by the BTM early November 2004, advising potential travellers/visitors that the tramway was not operating due to severe damage to our power system by an electrical storm. Advises that the Depot / Museum is open. Sign was positioned at Depot Junction and secured by four tacks. It was removed by Peter Winspur at the time of the first tram run out on 26/12/2004.trams, tramways, lightning strike, closure, power supply, btm, 30th anniversary -
Orbost & District Historical Society
album, 1990's?
This album was used at the Orbost Visitor Information Centre (the Slab Hut). The Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre) is an Orbost icon. This slab hut was built in 1872 as a family dwelling on a site about 3 km upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers about 40 kms from Orbost on the Yalmy Rd. No nails were used in the construction; it was all wired together. After a period in storage the slab hut was opened in its present location in Orbost as the Information Centre in 1987.This item is a useful reference tool for the history of Orbost.A large photo album containing copies of photographs, some historical articles and b/w photos of Orbost. The covers are brown with a narrow gold frame. it has no spine and the covers are tied with tape. The pages, all different sizes, are bolted in.orbost-history album-photographs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. Seven of the collection are a series of photographs sold as apack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph of a group of about 24 penguins arriving on the Summerland Beach"Penguins, Phillip Island"penguins coming ashore, wildlife - penguins, phillip island wildlife, shire of phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes Pier, Phillip Island, 1914
The Jetty first built in 1870 connected Cowes to Crib Point. The service for mail, provisions and visitors from the mainland. A bridge to the Island was built in 1942 from San Remo.View of Jetty from Mussell Rocks, in the foreground a grassy slope. Three figures amongst mounds of grass and overhanging Pine tree branch. A very picturesque view.local history, photographs, jetties, cowes, phillip island, black & white photograph, betty kus collection, jetty cowes, cowes pier, bruce bennett