An information brochure on Abbey Green B&B Cottages which were located in Narbethong and operated from 2000 to 2006.An information brochure on Abbey Green B&B Cottages which were located in Narbethong and operated from 2000 to 2006.narbethong, victoria, australia, information brochure, abbey green b&b cottages

An information flyer on Abbey Green B&B Cottages which were located in Narbethong and operated from 2000 to 2006.An information flyer on Abbey Green B&B Cottages which were located in Narbethong and operated from 2000 to 2006.narbethong, victoria, australia, information brochure, abbey green b&b cottages

A digital copy of a colour photograph of a cottage at Abbey Green B&B Cottages in Narbethong which operated between 2000 and 2006.A digital copy of a colour photograph of a cottage at Abbey Green B&B Cottages in Narbethong which operated between 2000 and 2006.narbethong, victoria, australia, information brochure, abbey green b&b cottages

An information flyer for Allawah Country Cottages in Marysville. This business, along with most of the village of Marysville, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer for Allawah Country Cottages in Marysville.allawah country cottages, marysville, victoria, australia, information brochure, accommodation, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer about Amber View Cottages in Marysville. An information flyer about Amber View Cottages in Marysville.amber view cottages, marysville, victoria, australia, information flyer, accommodation

A colour photograph of one of the cottages at Amber View Cottages in Marysville. These cottages, along with most of the buildings in the township, were destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour photograph of one of the cottages at Amber View Cottages in Marysville.amber view cottages, marysville, victoria, australia, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer for Amelina Cottages in Marysville.An information flyer for Amelina Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, amelina cottages, information flyer, accommodation

A digital copy of a colour photograph of one of the cottages at Anastasia's Cottages in Marysville.A digital copy of a colour photograph of one of the cottages at Anastasia's Cottages in Marysville.anastasia's cottages, marysville, victoria, australia, photograph, accommodation

An information brochure regarding Anastasia's Cottages in Marysville. These cottages, along with most of the buildings in the township, were destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information brochure regarding Anastasia's Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, anastasia's cottages, information brochure, accommodation, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information brochure regarding Anastasia Fairytale Cottage in Marysville. This cottage, along with most of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information brochure regarding Anastasia Fairytale Cottage in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, information brochure, accommodation, anastasia fairytale cottage, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information and reservation form for Anastasia's Cottage in Marysville. This cottage, along with most of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information and reservation form for Anastasia's Cottage in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, reservation form, accommodation, anastasia's cottage, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph of the timber worker's cottage that became Arbor Green Cottage in Marysville. This cottage, along with most of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour photograph of the timber worker's cottage that became Arbor Green Cottage in Marysville.1 Falls Rd M'sville./ Spring 1986./ Timber workers cottage/ To bcome Arbor Green Cottagemarysville, victoria, australia, photograph, accommodation, arbor green cottage, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer regarding Ashlar Cottage B&B in Marysville. This cottage, along with the majority of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding Ashlar Cottage B&B in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, information flyer, accommodation, ashlar cottage b&b, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information brochure regarding Barree Mud Brick Holiday Cottages in Marysville. The cottages were built of 110 year old recycled Jarrah from the Fremantle Wool Stores. They had 90 year old Mountain Ash (native to the area) posts and beams from the South Melbourne Wool Stores. Old red bricks were used to create feature walls within the cottages which were two bedroom and fully self contained. These cottages, along with the majority of the buildings in Marysville, were destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information brochure regarding Barree Mud Brick Holiday Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, information brochure, barree mud brick holiday cottages, accommodation, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information brochure regarding Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, blackwood cottages, lake mountain, steavenson falls, accommodation, information brochure

An information brochure regarding Blackwood Lodges in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Blackwood Lodges in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, blackwood cottages, lake mountain, steavenson falls, accommodation, information brochure, blackwood lodges

An information flyer regarding Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.An information flyer regarding Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, blackwood cottages, accommodation, information flyer, flyer

An information flyer regarding Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.An information flyer regarding Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, blackwood cottages, accommodation, information flyer, flyer

A colour postcard from Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.A colour postcard from Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.12.5.2007 Dear Lorna, Each day is perfect after near/ frost overnight. The colours/ are beautiful - the little/ town seems to glow./ Walked to the Falls on Tuesday/ + saw 3 Lyrebirds - one male/ going through his repetiore of/ local birds./ Yesterday Rod drove me up to/ Lake Mountain where we did/ Look Walk taking in 3 lookouts/ with lovely views./ The cottage is very/ comfortable + well/ appointed. Cockatoos,/ parrots, magpies, kook-/ aburras + magpies all come to my feet! Do hope all goes well with you - love - Jan. MRS N MACDONALD/ 24 PRINCETOWN ROAD/ MOUNT WAVERLEY./ VIC 3149marysville, victoria, australia, blackwood cottages, postcard, souvenir, accommodation

A set of eight colour photographs of Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.A set of eight colour photographs of Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, blackwood cottages, accommodation, photograph

A colour photograph of one of the cottages located at Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.A colour photograph of one of the cottages located at Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, blackwood cottages, accommodation, photograph

An information brochure regarding Callista Cottage in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Callista Cottage in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, callista cottage, accommodation, marysville country real estate

This book contains information relating to daily work conducted by Charles Edwards, Blacksmith, during period 20th January 1920 to 27 April 1921. It lists customer names, types of work done and costs involved. The written X indicates whether work was paid in full.This books contains historical information relating to peoples names and industries in the Bacchus Marsh district and the work performed for them by the blacksmith during the period mentioned. Most of work relates to shoeing horses, repairs to horse drawn vehicles, repairs to farm machinery/tools and some work on cars.Cardboard covers - green marbled design with black spine. Account type book with red ruled columns. Hand written names, jobs, charges and dates.On the inner cover - Mrs C Edwards, Main Street, Bacchus Marshbook, blacksmith, day, customers, clients, charles edwards

This handmade pinafore was worn by the donor, Ellen Brown, at her christening in 1905. It was made by Ellen's grandmother, Mrs Beeching, for the first daughter born in the Fagg family. The pinafore was a treasured family heirloom, and was not worn again. It is a rare example of a modest, homemade christening costume. Most costumes were gowns, but this humble pinafore still shows loving attention to detail.The connection between milestone moments and the wearing of a particular garment carries great significance. The christening gown represents the rites of passage: great importance is placed on the clothing, as well as the ceremony.This is a white cotton infant's christening pinafore, round neck with a flounce, sleeveless with a sash attached at the front and tied at the back. There are lace inserts and lace at the hemline. Tucks are machined as embellishments and a tie at the back of the neck.lace, celebrations, handmade, white, brown, ceremony, textile, cotton, bacchus marsh, brown family, 1905, mrs beeching, fagg family, pinafore, infants clothes, rituals, fagg, costumes, family heirloom, christening, ellen brown

This unit was designed and manufactured in a factory where many local people of Bacchus Marsh worked. Ref. Historical Notes-Significance Assessment Study ( October 2008)Bakelite tabletop radio,small box,camel-coloured leatherette covered,glass front,three dials,electrical cord,4 vlave reflex super heterodyne, cord attached, incription on set reads "MARSHMAN MUSIC MASTER".Maker's mark in blue print "MARSHMAN MUSIC MASTER" (Inscription on the central area of the glass front of the unit) "BROADCAST" is printed in cream twice in the area of the radio Frequency Band listings.electrical, , bacchus marsh, bakelite, radiogram, bob butler, post war invention, leatherette, technology, 1950 s, small scale radio, heterodyne, cabinet radio, arbee supply c0, civilian radio, manufacturer s drawings, wiring layout, console model

This cake stand was hand turned from osage orange wood. The wood was sourced from a grove of osage orange trees in the Fisken/Taverner Street area. This grove was planted by Mr A C Simon, an orchardist, who brought the seeds from North America in the 1860's to create a protective hedge for his plants The wood from these plants produces a beautiful toned affect of dark brown and yellow/orange when turned and polished. The significance of this cake stand is that it has been carved from the osage orange which grows well in Bacchus Marsh although originated in America. Mr Simon made many items from this wood. This gives it local significance.This polished wooden stand would have been used for cake to be displayed It consists of a round 'plate' of wood as the top, with a fine narrow turned wood pedestal and a round base. The stand is made of osage orange giving it the unique tones of dark brown and orange wood.turned wood, osage orange, food stand, food display, brown orange wood, wooden, cake stand, parlour item, table centre piece, polished wood, ornamental stand

This hat belonged to Mr William Grant, Shire President of Bacchus Marsh. Mr Grant and his wife were invited to the opening of the first Federal Parliament held in the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, on the 9th May 1901. The opening was attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (later George V and Queen Mary) and 12,000 guests. Mr Grant's family were early settlers in Bacchus Marsh, and both he and his father were influential people in the town. They owned the property "Millbank". When William Grant died in 1924, his obituary in the 'Express' listed 17 public positions he held, including severaal terms as Shire President.This item has historical significance at a local, state and national level. It is representative of formal gentlemen's dress in the latter part of the 19th century/early 20th century.Gentleman's black shiny velour top hat with silk ribbon band, bound inside with leather sweat band, adjustable with silk ties. Inscription inside hat. Purple lining with gold embossing. Light canvas coated inside. Protective silver paper sweat band under leather sweat band.Inscription in gold inside hat reads "GREASE PROOF / Prize Medal" / Royal Insignia with motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" / "VENTILATED / AND / FELT BANDED".1910, top hat, gentlemen s fashion, mr grant, velour, ninteenth century attire, skilled hatter, upper class attire, formal wear, monopoly token, president bacchus marsh shire, federation celebrations 1910, federation, owner millbank, mad hatter, opening parliament 1910, royal exhibition building, original box, greaseproof prize medal royal isignia, the sea breeze, no 5044, size 6, 7 8

This item type was used during the First World War throughout Europe. This item is an artillery siege lamp. It was used by artillery units. The lamps were powered by a single candle, the light being magnified by a lens. A shutter closes over the lens to give an illuminated vertical line. They were used originally in fortified siege artillery posititions as a general purpose lamp. They were also used as aiming lamps when they were placed in front of artillery posititions and used as a guide in aiming at night. Further research has suggested that this item may have been attached to bicycles for illuminating the way in the blackout.This item is considered rare and important. It is historically and technically siginficant at a national level. Painted black metal(tin) candle power, hand held or placed on flat area, open base so candle can be inserted and 'screwed' in, side door for lighting, fron magnifying glass, metal lens cover with vertical slit. There is considerable damage to the black paint in the external regions of the lamp.world war one, military, candle, artillery, europe, lamp, black, artillery siege lamp, artillery units, candle power, aiming lamp, wwi, 1900, australian war memorial, bike light, bike, bicycle, bicycle lamp, blackout

Smoking caps are caps worn by men while smoking to stop the hair from smelling of smoke. They also kept the head warm. They were popular in the period 1840-1880, usually worn by gentlemen in the privacy of their home. They are similar to the smoking jacket, though their use, even in Victorian times, was not necessarily as widespread. Source: www.wikipedia.orgSmoking cap. Embroidered net, silver-grey silk thread. Lining mushroom-coloured. Silky material stiffened with cardboard.gentleman s, smoking, cap, headwear, apparel, embroidered, accessory

Dough was put in forcer/case/cylinder and wooden pin pressed down to force dough out as a star-shaped biscuit. In use in a working-class home in the mid 20th century.Representative of kitchen utensils in common use in working class kitchens in 20th century prior to the common availability of packaged biscuits. Tin/metal outer cylinder/case/open one end, lid other end, with star pattern (can be removed for washing). Inner wooden pin or forcer, knob on end to be pushed into metal cylinder to force dough out through patterned disc.domestic, kitchen, food, technology, biscuit, forcer, baking, woman s, work, appliances