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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AUCTION SALES: MINING CATALOGUE AUCTION SALES
Blue, black & white Woolstar exercise book with black & white check pattern to the left and a world globe over the top. Name on the front: A Richardson. Written on the front: Mining Catalogue Auction Sales. Book contains Lot numbers and description for auction sales at various mines. Mines mentioned are: Central Blue Gold Mine 19/2/42, Big Blue 23/11/1938, South Blue, Hercules Consols 19/2/1942, South Virginia 19/2/42, New Prince of Wales 5/2/48, Golden Carshalton G M 19/12/1957, North Virginia 3/5/57, North Nell Gwynne 25/2/53, South Shaft Diamond Hill, New Don 21/10/48, Sheepshead Battery Site 21/10/48, Forbes Carshalton 9/7/47, South Virginia 9/7/47, East Clarence 31/8/49?, Deborah Surplus Equipment 31/8/49, Deborah No 2 Shaft, North Deborah 31/8/49, Hercules Main Shaft 19/6/1950, Stanfield Shaft 20/6/1950, United Crushing Coy Battery (Unity Carlisle) 20/6/1950, Toolleen Gold Mine 23/2/1950, Ironbark Gold Mine 6/10/49, Ironbark South 1/12/49, Hercules New Chum 1/12/49, Great Southern Gold Mine 10/4/47, New Chum Syncline 2/3/1950, Deborah Associated 19/4/195? And the Deborah Consolidated 19/4/1950. Further information of Bendigo Mines from The Gold Mining Registry Guide to Bendigo Mines by H Kirkwood, Eaglehawk. Published by W. Welch. Mines include Lazarus New Chum Reg'd & Lazarus New Chum No 1, Princess Alexandra, Ellenborough, Trio-Hauling Coy, South Catherine Reef G. M. C., Princess Alice, Central Catherine Co,Cravens New Chum Co N. L., Garibaldi Mining and Crushing Co, Williams United, Catherine Reef Claimholders G. M. N. L., New Chum & Victoria Reef, Johnsons (Garden Gully) Line, United Ulster, Garden Gully Rly Reserve, South Ulster, Ulster and Cosmopolitan Coys, Golden Gate and Lansell'sBig 180. Some information on the Moon Mines 24/6/67 South New Moon, New Moon, Nth New Moon and New Moon Consolidated.In the reverseof the book is some information on the Lazarus New Chum Mine, Lazarus No 1 and Lazarus Mines. Also mentioned are New Chum Rly and Victoria Quartz. In 1895 a large gold bearing reef in Lazarus at 3000 feet. Also Some extracts from E. C. Dunn's Report 13/8/92 on the Lazarus Mine Old Shaft and Lazarus Main Shaft at various depths.book, bendigo, mining auction sales, auction sales, mining catalogue auction sales, a richardson, central blue g m, big blue, south blue, hercules consols, south virginia, new prince of wales, golden carshalton g m, north virginia, north nell gwynne, south shaft diamond hill, new don, sheepshead battery site, forbes carshalton, south virginia, east clarence, deborah, deborah no 2 shaft, north deborah, hercules main shaft, stanfield shaft, united crushing coy battery (unity carlisle), toolleen gold mine - toolleen, ironbark gold mine, ironbark south, hercules new chum, great southern gold mine, new chum syncline, deborah associated, deborah consolidated, j h curnow, miss kirkwood, the gold mining registry guide to bendigo mines, h kirkwood, w welch, lazarus new chum no 1, mr g armstrong, princess alexandra, h hectmann, ellenborough, amos arblaster, trio hauling coy, catherine reef g m c, w burnside, st mungo reef, princess alice, central catherine co, big catherine, belmont, cravens new chum co n l, wm w barker, c edwards, ellesmere, garibaldi mining and crushing co, henry von der heyde, w martin, williams united, wm cook, john chynowth, catherine reef claimholders g m n l, churchill davidson, edgar l rosman, new chum and victoria reef, johnsons (garden gully) line, united ulster, james mccoll, james quick, garden gully reserve, south ulster, ulster and cosmopolitan coys, golden gate, geo lansell's big 180, signal of a mine, mr langridge, e clarke, j hattam, a llewelly, n murray, a richardson, new moon, nth new moon, new moon consolidated, lazarus new chum, lazarus no 1, new chum rly, victoria quartz, lazarus, e c dunn -
Orbost & District Historical Society
advertisement, 1916
This poster would heve been handed out to businesses for display. Produced by the Orbost and east Gippsland Agricultural Society, it was for the twenty-fourth Orbost Show. It was endorsed by the president, Mr Jac. Perry and the secretary, Mr Geo. D. Perry. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah HallThis item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.A large white paper advertisement / poster with black print. For the Orbost Show, it gives details of dates, exhibits and rules.orbost-agricultural-show event-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Society
knife, C1920's -1950's
This knife was found in a drawer from the estate of Judy Walcott who died in 2016 in Orbost. The Dicken Bros, shop is in the main street of Orbost . Frank B. Dicken and his son, Selwyn, were General Merchants. Frank and May Dicken moved to Orbost in 1936 where Frank became manager of Pardew Brothers store in Nicholson Street. In 1945, Frank purchased the business and in 1947, formed a partnership with his son, Selwyn. The store was then called F.B. Dicken and Son. The premise are still retained by the Dicken family although the shop business was sold in 1981. (ref. In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall) This item is an example of an item produced for advertising and promotion. The Dicken General Merchandising business is no longer an Orbost feature.A bone handled butter knife with an inscription on one side of the blade. Handle is a cream bone with a rounded end. Stainless Steel Made in Sheffield Expressly fo F.B. Dicken & Son ORBOST -
Orbost & District Historical Society
photograph, December 1892
The photograph shows the Delegate Lodge with the Orbost Brass Band at Christmas 1892. They travelled by horseback to play for the Star of Delegate Order of Oddfellows. The first Orbost Brass Band was formed in 1889. Around 1908 the town band split and the Orbost Workers' Band was formed. Eventually the two bands merged in 1913 to reform as the Orbost Municipal Band under conductorship of Charles Spink. The band continued for many years but was later disbanded and again reformed. This was to happen a number of times, the last time being in 1961 and continuing through to the late 1970's. Further info and Ref: In Times Gone By - Deborah HallThis is a pictorial record of the Orbost Brass Band. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.A very yellowed photograph of a band procession with the men holding their instruments. Two men are holding a large banner. In the background are wooden cabins. The photograph is on a white buff card. There are four copies of this photograph.on back - handwritten - "Presented to Mr C Spink Bandmaster Orbost Brass Band by the members of the Star of Delegate Lodge MUIOOF P Crawford Secretary"orbost-brass-band spink-charles delegate-oddfellows -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1935
The photograph shows the Orbost Town Band playing in the procession for the Bairnsdale Carnival. The Bairnsdale band was defunct at this time. The first Orbost Brass Band was formed in 1889. Around 1908 the town band split and the Orbost Workers' Band was formed. Eventually the two bands merged in 1913 to reform as the Orbost Municipal Band under conductorship of Charles Spink. The band continued for many years but was later disbanded and again reformed. This was to happen a number of times, the last time being in 1961 and continuing through to the late 1970's. Further info and Ref: In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall This is a pictorial record of the Orbost Brass Band. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.A black / white photograph of a band playing in a procession with onlookers standing in front of shops.on back - "Bairnsdale"orbost-town-band music entertainment -
Women's Art Register
Education kit - Slides, Women's Art Register, Nonagon Slide Kit: 9 Contemporary Australian Women Artists, 1991
Produced by the VCE Consultative Committee: Women's Art Register in 1991 at a time when art courses in secondary schools had little material to use in relation to Australian women artists. An invaluable resource for secondary school teachers to broaden the scope of student knowledge about women artist's and thereby offer alternative role models for art students. This slide kit and booklet is a comprehensive, practical resource which provides a rare snapshot of women's art practices in the early 1990s. It is an excellent resource for research and teaching purposesKit containing 74 page booklet and 36 slides, activities, artist's comments and other source materials. Published in 1991 by the Women's Art Register. Artists include Elizabeth Gower, Sally Smart, Wendy Stavrianos, Pam Hallandal, tori de Mestre, Lyn Moore, Deborah Halpern, Tracey Moffat & Jill Orr. Cover image by Jill Orr, 'Walking on Planet Earth'elizabeth gower, sally smart, wendy stavrianos, pam hallandal, tori de mestre, lyn moore, deborah halpern, tracey moffat & jill orr. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, "Bendigo Tramways", c1972
Printed DL size pamphlet for the Bendigo Tramways, c1975 prepared by The Bendigo Trust to advertise the tourist tramway operation. Has notes on the Talking Tram, the Company, SEC, Destinations, Museum and philosophy. Has a photo of 19 at the Central Deborah mine site. Printed in sepia colours on off white paper. Notes that trams have been operating in Bendigo for 82 years from 1890.trams, tramways, bendigo, bendigo trust, central deborah -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
An assortment of articles -(1) 2 Christmas gift cards to Mrs Chancellor, (2) 1 letter card to Mrs Chancellor from Carmel Dillon dated 19th February and, (3) A copy of a letter from Lydia Chancellor dated 22/01/1970 to ' Your views' and 'To the Editor.' The opinion piece is in relation to a Bendigo City Council plan to procure The Central Deborah Mine as a tourist attraction.communication, postal, letters, lydia chancellor collection, collection, correspondence, communication, place, central deborah mine, gold mines, ephemera -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
New Deborah Reef G. M. co. N.L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated Apr 24, July 23 1931 and 7 Sep 1932. Re Option over G. M. Leases. Agreement for option to purchaser to purchase G.M. Leases, building and machinery. Cost £2.2.0. "R564 delivered LB 7.9.32" written in the top left corner.the miss g alice jones collection - account, new deborah reef g.m. co. n l, mr stanistreet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - BENDIGO ARTISTS' EXHIBITION
Ten pages booklet. Bendigo Artists' Exhibition, sponsored by Bendigo Special School. On the cover a drawing of the Central Deborah Mine. Artists exhibiting: John Bourke, James Bowman, Neil Bruce, Jenny Carrington, Peter Cheyne, William Delecca, John Foster, Jan Neil, Peter Oliver, Norman Penrose, Paul Shapcott, Wesley Shapcott, Stan Thomas, Don Watson, Peter Webster.event, exhibition, bendigo artists -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DEBORAH MINE - NOTES ON THE DEBORAH MINE
One hand written notes, one typed and three carbon copies of notes on the Deborah Mine. Notes include depth of shaft, locality, plant, engine house, winding engine, boilers, crushing battery, earlier plant, prominence, best gold, gold yield and dividends. References: Mines Dept. Booklet Bendigo Goldfield 1936, Mines Dept. Quarterly and Annual Reports and A. Richardson.mine, gold, deborah mine, deborah mine, notes on the deborah mine, mines dept. booklet bendigo goldfield 1936, mines dept quarterly and annual reports, a. richardson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: LETTER SOUTHERN CROSS MACHINERY TO BENDIGO MINING, 1st February 1984
Letter 2 page with attachments, 1 February 1984 ,Southern Cross Machinery Ltd.,to Bendigo Mining, re pumping equipment for Central Deborah Mine. The 'offer for the supply and delivery of pumping equipment' is detailed in the letter. The Southern Cross submersible pump is costed at $7785.00, and the electrical control cubicvle at $1510, PVC insulated cable at $4.40 m. A brochure for the pump and the pump characteristic curves are appended.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine, bendigo, mining, gold mining, dewatering, pumping equipment, southern cross machinery, c. willman, bendigo mining nl. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, University of Ballarat Annual Report, 2013
On 01 January 2014 University of Ballarat became Federation University Australia. The 2013 University of Ballarat Chancellor was Dr Paul Hemming, and the Vice-Chancellor was Professor David Battersby. The Manufacturing Technology Training Centre (MTTC) was opened at the SMB Campus, and the Science and Engineering Building, as well as the Sports and Recreational Centre were completed at the Mount Helen Campus. Members of the 2013 University of Ballarat Council were Mashelle Parrett, George Fong, Michael Ryan, Peter Wilson, Tony Stone, Steve Davies, Warwick Spargo, Meredith Doig, Rowena Coutts, Deborah Spring, Karen Douglas, Paul Hemming, David Battersby, and Kim Dowling.52 pages soft covered annual report. Contents include the University charter, highlights of 2013, University of Ballarat Foundation, Sustainability, About the University, Council Members, Industrial relations, public information and financial statements.mashelle parrett, michael ryan, george fong, peter wilson, tony stone, steve davies, warwick spargo, meredith doig, rowena coutts, deborah spring, karen douglas, paul hemming, david battersby, kim dowling -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tourist Trams for Bendigo", 24/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 24/10/1972 about questions to be asked in the Legislative Assembly today by Mr. Floyd (Labour Williamstown) about the running of the trams in Bendigo for tourists and running of trams in Ballarat. Item notes that approved the service between the North Deborah mine and the Chinese Joss House. Item possibly from the Courier as it has Ballarat people funeral notices on the rear."24/10/72" in top right hand corner in black ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, parliamentary questions, mr. floyd, mr. v. wilcox -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - PRECIOUS METALS RECOVERY
Three paper catalogues for an auction sale held on 6th May 1943 of Cyanide Plant, Buidings, Machinery and Equipment of Precious Metals Recovery N. L ' adjoining North Deborah Mine' . By Order of the Liquidator Mr. F. H. Tadgell. Sale conducted by permission of the Director of Machine Tools and Gauges under Regulation 59 of the National Security (General) Regulations. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - precious metals recovery n. l, north deborah mine, mr f h tadgell, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson & co, director of machine tools and gauges, the cambridge press -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
Deborah Extended G. M. Co. N.L. to Miss Alice Jones. Pink paper dated 27 1940 to June 27 1941 and 30 June 1941. Re Lease McKinnon to you. Instructions for Lease of land for dam site and right for pipe line from dam towards your shaft. Total cost £6.6.7. "R701 del 9/7/4" written in top left corner.the miss g.alice jones collection - account, deborah extended g. m. co n.l., mckinnon, bank of australasia, mr jorgensen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BENDIGO POST CARD FOLDER
Bendigo post card folder '6 tear off postcards, vue pack Bendigo, Victoria's Premier gown' Coloured foldout series. Shamrock Hotel with tram outside; Bendigo Hargreaves Mall with walkway and gazebo; Bendigo Easter Parade with Sun Loong outside Law Courts Pall Mall; Fortuna ( Army Survey Regiment ) ; Central Deborah Gold Mine and talking tram ; Alexandra Fountain.NCVbendigo, streetscape, post card folder, bendigo, tourism, postcards, fortuna, alexandra fountain, central deborah gold mine, shamrock hotel, sun loong, bendigo easter fair, mall. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - KANGAROO FLAT MINE SITE COLLECTION: WESTERN MINING LETTERS RE EXPLORATION
Letter from Western Mining Corporation to Mr Ken Harris of 85 Lowndes Street, Bendigo, 4th December 1974, concerning the exploration of the area south of Central Deborah Gold Mine. Ken Harris sent briefing notes on Bendigo mining to Mr. A.H Parbo, the Chairman and Managing Director of Western Mining Corporation, which were then passed onto D.R. Quick of WMC, the author of this letter.bendigo, gold mining, exploration, bendigo, western mining corporation, gold mining, central deborah, a.h. parbo, ken harris -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIA HILL - THE CENTRAL DEBORAH AND THE VICTORIA HILL
Handwritten carbon copy of a letter to be published in the paper, dated 16/4 1971. Letter is from A. Richardson thanking the Bendigo Trust, various Service Clubs, The Bendigo Branch of the Royal Historical Society, the City Council and its employees and the Lady members of the Historical Society for their great team effort in completing the first stage of the restoration of the Central Deborah Gold Mine in time for visitors during the Easter Holidays.document, victoria hill, the central deborah and the victoria hill, bendigo trust, the bendigo branch of the royal historical society, bendigo city council, central deborah gold mine, the rotary club of bendigo south, bendigo and district tourist association, bendigo diggings project, john brown knitwear factory, gold mines hotel, big 180 mine, victoria quartz, city of sandhurst, bendigo advertiser, a richardson, mr cyril nichelson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL DEBORAH THEATRE COMPANY THEATRE TRAM POSTER
Poster, yellow and orange, black text. Poster is advertising the Central Deborah Theatre Company, theatre tram performance dates of April 14 - 23rd (no year given): ' a light hearted story about the history of Bendigo, its trams and its people. Performed on a famous Birney Tram along the Bendigo precint' Poster has image of tram with Holden vehicle alongside. Stonemans sign on RH side.bendigo, entertainment, central deborah theatre tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - REEFS AND SPURS ON BENDIGO GOLDFIELD
Three pages of information (copied ) regarding reefs and spurs on Bendigo Goldfield. Page 1020 'Geology of Australian ore deposits', drawings labelled in blue biro: No 19 level Virginia Mine, No 6 level South Virginia; No 9 level, Big blue, Big Blue, Deborah Cons'ted ( consolidated?) North Deborah. On bottom ' cross sections through various saddle reefs, showing the range of shape possible, and the association with monchiquite dykes' Page 1021 ( cont) Virginia South Extended; 3000ft New Chum Rly; Catherine Reef, Spurs in Carlisle. On bottom ' Cross sections through a trough reef, 'double' saddle reef and spurry systems. Final page: mines listed and descriptions of workings: Golden Age, Johnson's Reef Extended, Golden Pyke, Constellation, Great Northern, Virginia, Specimen Hill United, New Argus, Clarence United, North Argus, South New Moon.bendigo, mining, reefs and spurs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: INDENTURE NORTH DEBORAH MINING COMPANY, 20th November, 1952
6 page document ' Gold Mining Lease Crown land Number 11307 Bendigo' plus map. Indenture document between Queen Elizabeth 11 and North Deborah Mining Company No Liability, Parish of Sandhurst, dated 20th November, 1952 re Vol 333, Folio 053. Land indicated by yellow on map and below ' a depth of one hundred and fifty feet from the surface of the land indicated by purple colour and delineated on the plan' Document signed by J. Stanistreet, Manager, North Deborah Mining Company No Liability. Map, fixed to document, heading ' Mining District of Bendigo, No. 11307, County of Bendigo, Parish of Sandhurst, Total area 13 acres 2 roods, 11 perches. Map shows large dam on Crown land, transmission line excised 150 ft., written on purple area. Underneath map ' provided that the dam indicated on the said plan is hereby reserved'.bendigo, mining, north deborah mining company -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RAILWAYS COLLECTION: THE HISTORY OF THE MELBOURNE TO BENDIGO LINE
RAILWAYS COLLECTION - Booklet - A Long Time Ago - the history of the Melbourne to Bendigo Line - a paper fold-out produced by V/Line offering to organise day outings and three day excursions to Bendigo. The inside of the brochure shows places of interest along the rail line on the left of the page and more detailed information of these places on the right. The front page has a sketch of the Central Deborah Goldmine and three men standing in front.V/Linebook, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - MINING REPORTS - NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A MINING LEASE
Notice of Application for a Mining Lease from the Bendigo Advertiser 8/6/1967. Proposed lease is for about 1000 acres in the Township of Kingower (Nrthern Section). Owner/occupier - Crown Land, so far as the applicant has been able to learn. Term required 15 years. Applicant was North Deborah Mining Company No Liability (W. E. Anstee, Director). Place and date: Bendigo, 5/6/67.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, mining reports, mining reports, notice of application for a mining lease, north deborah mining company no liability, w e anstee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - MICHELSEN COLLECTION: MEDALLION CENTRAL DEBORAH MINE REOPENING 1970
Medallion in housed in cardboard folder. at the front Central Deborah Gold Mine underground reopening 1986. Opened:1939, Closed: 1954, Reopened: 1970. this mine yielded almost 1000 kilograms of gold. Designed by; Maiden Gully Medallions, schumaker Lane, Maiden Gully, 3551. On the reverse: talking tram tour Bendigo Australia with pictures of the Post Office, Alexandra Fountain and souvenir tram ticket. The folder is in a brown envelopenumismatics, medals - commemorative, deborah mine reopening -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE - NOTE
Handwritten note about two boys Ken Bice (13) and David Bice (10) attending the monthly meeting of the Royal Historical Society (Bendigo) on Thursday evening 5/2/70 and donated 20c each to the Central Deborah Restoration Appeal. They also took the opportunity to buy photographs to add to their collection. The president Mr A. Richardson thanked the boys and assured them that their money would be used wisely to restore the mine.mine, gold, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, ken bice, david bice, the royal historical society (bendigo), mr a. richardson, central deborah restoration appeal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORTH DEBORAH MINE - ACCOUNT FROM MILLER & CO TO THE NORTH DEBORAH G M CO
Typed account from Miller & Co (Machinery) Pty Ltd to The North Deborah G. M. Co. Account is dated 30th June 1948 and listis items purchased on the 1st, 4th, 7th, 11th, 15th and 17th of June. Items include Sheet lead, tomahawks,file, bolts, cnadles, raw linseed oil, saws, shovels, nails, brooms and Bickford Fuse. Decorative heading at the top of the page around the name.document, gold, the north deborah gold mine co, north deborah mine, account from miller & co (machinery) pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: DEBORAH UNITED GOLD MINING CO. NL - CORRESP. RE SHARES, 1957 - 1967
document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet: Deborah United Gold Mining Co. NL. Green folder containing correspondence. On front of folder ' New Moon 6 August Full Moon 21. 'Deb. United Records' Contains dissolution of company 14.4.1959, letter re voluntary liquidation 27 Nov. 1958, Directors report 31 August 1958 and 18th. October 1957. List of shareholders 31st August 1957 Shares.organization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet: deborah united gold mining co. nl, gold mining, shares, shareholders -
Orbost & District Historical Society
poster, 1898
This poster was made for the sale of the 1,440 acres of Orbost Station after the death of Sir William Clarke. It was sold by Edward Trenchard & Co. which was the oldest Stock and Station agent in Victoria assisted by Desailly, Macarthur & Co were livestock experts. Sir William Clarke had taken over the Orbost run from the McLeods in 1870. When Sir William died the property was owned by his son, Rupert who offered the land for sale at 4 pounds per acre. No sale resulted and the property was leased for a few years until in 1898 it was subdivided and sold to many of Orbost's first families. (info. from In Times Gone By- Deborah Hall)This is an important reminder of the very early history of the settlement of Orbost.A rectangular paper poster for the sale of the Orbost Estate on Forest Road, Orbost. It is dated "Thursday Dec 1898" and was made for the sale of the 1,440 acres of Orbost Station after the death of Sir William Clarke. The poster gives written details of the sale and a plan of the property.orbost-station clarke-sir-william orbost-estate -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Peter Barrie, 1963, Unknown
Peter Ernest born Nov 7th 1945. Peter and his brother Robert continued operating the farm on Ferris Road. Peter remembers the horses being used. Robert and Peter worked with their father uncles and cousins until the decline of farming and the impending division of the properties and the encroaching urban development made farming no longer viable. The remaining connection of the Barrie family with property known as Darlingsford finally ceased in 1982. Peter continues to combine a small farm with his earth moving business, known as Melton Plant Hire (MPH) . Peter’s wife Jennie and daughters Deborah and Coralie administer the MPH (Melton Plant Hire) Office, and assist with operation the machinery. Photographs of Peter Barrie from different eraslocal identities, agriculture