Collection of items donated in past by unknown donor(s)Record of Warrnambool Benefit GroupCollection kept in archival boxes and recorded on data baseLodge Minute Books (6), Rule Books (2), Accounting sheets (3)warrnambool benefit societies, loyal victoria lodge, warrnamboolwarrnambool benefit societies, loyal victoria lodge, warrnambool

Married 30 Apr 1908. Martha (Mattie) Mary (Watson) MYERS, b. 11 Oct 1888, d. 23 Mar 1976 and Frederick Thomas MYERS, b. 20 Jan 1877, d. 30 Apr 1963Black and White photograph of Martha and Fred Myerslocal identities, pioneer families

Printed form dated July 11 1877 from H. L. Atkinson, Court Surgeon naming Members who came under his care during the past fortnight and those declared off the funds. Readable names are: C Weifs, Dowset, Pohl, D Herbert,. Signed by H. Atkinson. Form printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Stationer, & c, Williamson Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, c weifs, dowset, pohl, d herbert

Printed form dated May 16 1877 from H. L. Atkinson, Court Surgeon naming Members who came under his care during the past fortnight and those declared off the funds. Readable names are: R Coath, Lubke, Solman, A Mason. Signed by H. Atkinson. Form printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Stationer, & c, Williamson Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, r coath, lubke, solman, a mason, h atkinson, j brockley

Printed form dated Nov 28 1877 from H. L. Atkinson, Court Surgeon naming Members who came under his care during the past fortnight and those declared off the funds. Readable names are: W Veale, I H(K)eller. Signed by H. Atkinson. Form printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Stationer, & c, Williamson Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, w veale, i h(k)eller, h atkinson, j brockley

Printed form for the Court Surgeon to list the names of people who are under his care and those who are declared off the funds on the dates mentioned. Dated Oct 31 1877. Names are W Veale, J Heller, W. Hall and ? J Murray and J Warwick. Signature of Court Surgeon illegible. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Stationer, &c, Williamson Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, w veale, j heller, w hall, ? j murray, j warwick?

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 8 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Mackay & C or Bearer the sum of 10/- for Advertising Mrs Philpot & Mr Luffsman funeral? On account of this Court. Signed by J. Davidsen, C.R., Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed again, Wm. Rowe 8/8/77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, mackay & co, mrs philpot, mr luffsman

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 8 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Mrs. Trevarton or Bearer the sum of £5-0-0 for Districts gift from District on account of this Court. Signed by J. Davidsen, C.R.,Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed across left side by Wm H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, mrs trevarton, j davidsen, wm rowe, wm h nicholus

Receipt with printed letterhead and emblem. Emblem has a circle with a boy kneeling and gathering sticks? Dated December 22nd 1877. Recd from Br. Alfred Clear the sum of 5/- being one quarters's Surgeon's fee to this Court to March 31st 1878. Signed Alex ?, Secretary. Has Court 4845 Launceston Tasmania with A. deer's head, F and underneath an O . Impression stamp.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court sherwood 4845 launceston, alfred clear

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated March 14 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Br. J. Warrick or Bearer the sum of £3/5/- for District Gift on account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C.R.,and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed Rec Mrs R? for Warwick 14/11/77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, br j warrick, james w long, wm rowe

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., No. 10 dated October 31 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay G. J. Murray & R. Coath or Bearer the sum of £7/10/- for Delegates to District M? on account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C.R.,and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by William Coath and ? Murray.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, g j murray, r coath, james w long, wm rowe

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D.,dated October 31 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Edward Jackson or Bearer the sum of 10/- for 12 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C.R., and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed Rec Wm. Rowe for C.H.V. 1/11/77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, edward jackson, james w long, wm rowe, a christensen

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D.,dated October 17 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Matt Mofs? Or Bearer the sum of 40/- for 12 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C.R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed Rec. for M Mofs? By Wm. Rowe 17/10/77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, matt mofs?, james w long, wm rowe

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D.,dated October 17 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Mackay & Co. or Bearer the sum of 13/6 for Advertising Funeral Mrs. Rowe ? ? Richards on account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C.R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed Rec. Wm. Rowe 17/10/77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, james w long, wm rowe

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated December 12 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Court Victoria Melbourne or Bearer the sum of 15/- for 3 Quarters Doctors Fees for Al? Adams on account of this Court. Signed by James Long, C.R.,Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed Rec. Wm. R? 13/12/77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, court victoria melbourne, james w long, wm rowe, a christensen

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., No. 9 dated October 31 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay F. Dellmering or Bearer the sum of £20/0/0 for Funeral Bounty on account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C.R.,Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed Nov 9/77 M?Dellmering and an unreadable initial.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, f dellmering, james long, wm rowe, a christensen

In 1870 clay deposits were discovered in the Lithgow Valley in the vicinity of the Lithgow Valley Colliery. A brick and pottery works were opened there in 1877 with additional clay also being obtained from deposits near the Mt Clarence Railway Station.Lithgow Brick and Drain-Pipe Workslithgow brick and drain-pipe works, lithgow

The phonograph is a mechanical device for the recording and reproduction of sound and originally used a tinfoil sheet wrapped around a rotating cylinder to produce the sound. It was invented by Thomas Edison of U.S.A. in 1877 and was the model for all phonographs or gramophones made and developed throughout the 20th century. This machine is of particular interest to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society as it is an Edison phonograph and an earlier model of this phonograph was used in Warrnambool late in the 19th century to make an important recording. In 1896 Thomas Rome, an employee in a Warrnambool boot and shoe shop, purchased an Edison phonograph that could both play and record sounds. At the Warrnambool Industrial and Art Exhibition of 1896-7 visitors to the Exhibition paid a fee to listen to music on this phonograph. But Rome also recorded some local Warrnambool people singing and speaking and these recordings survive today. They are regarded as the oldest surviving recordings made in Australia. Thomas Rome later became a shoe shop proprietor in Warrnambool and was a well-known person in the town/city for a great number of years. This is an Edison Gem Phonograph. It has a black-painted wooden base, now detached from the main mechanism. The phonograph is made of metal which is now heavily rusted. It has a cylindrical turntable for playing the Edison cylindrical records and a handle with a wooden knob. The turning mechanism and belt are now broken. The name of the manufacturer and details of the patents are on a metal plate attached to the side of the phonograph. The amplifier mechanism at the top of the machine is missing. The cover of the machine is made of wood and has a wooden handle attached with a piece of metal and two metal screws. There are also two metal screws on the side of the cover. The cover has a slot on the side to allow the turning handle to be accommodated outside of the cover. The cover is much stained and spotted. ‘Edison Gem Phonograph’ thomas edison, history of sound recordings, thomas rome (warrnambool)

The South Warrnambool Primary school No 1902 was opened in 1877 by the mayor at the time Cr J Cramond. The first teacher was Mrs Eliza Clarke. It catered for the children of the strong and closely knit community of South Warrnambool. The Mc Donald family was one of these families. A clear photograph of a school with which many past students would have fond memories. A contribution over 25 years to a primary school in this case by W D McDonald is a story of personal endeavour. It therefore has historical and social significance.Coloured photograph of the South Warrnambool State School framed with inscription written in black ink at bottom of coffee coloured mount.Presented to Mr W D McDonald by the residents of South Warrnambool as a token of appreciation for services rendered as a member of the School Committee (1912-1937) A Wilkins Photo. Stuart Mc Donald and Shirley written on back of frame mounting board.south warrnambool primary school, school number 1902, warrnambool history

Two printed copies of a notice of a Quarterly Meeting held on Friday, 20th January, 1888 resolved that the Quarterly District Meetings be held at the District Chambers on the third Friday in January, April, July and October, to commence at 5 p.m. and close at or before 10 p.m. The amendment was registered under the 'Friendly Societies Act, 1877'. 7 February 1888 John Burslam Gregory. No. 145 printed at the top of the paper.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo united district, john waller, frankland coates, james carmichael, henry r manning, friendly societies act 1877, john burslam gregory

Printed form dated Octr 3rd 1877 from H. L. Atkinson, Court Surgeon naming Members who came under his care during the past fortnight and those declared off the funds. Readable names are: L Valentine, W Veale, Dunkel, Lake, R Scott. Signed by H. Atkinson. Form printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Stationer, & c, Williamson Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, l valentine, w veale, dunkel, lake, r scott, h atkinson, j brockley

Printed form dated Sep 19 1877 from H. L. Atkinson, Court Surgeon naming Members who came under his care during the past fortnight and those declared off the funds. Readable names are: W White, L Valentine, A Lake, H Exeter. Signed by H Atkinson. Form printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Stationer, & c, Williamson Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, w white, l valentine, a lake, h exeter, h atkinson, j brockley

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D.,dated Sept 19 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Wm. Rowe or Bearer the sum of £8/10/0 for Sect. Salary Com? 166 4/2 ? On account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C.R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed RE? Wm. Rowe 19/9 77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, james w long, wm rowe

Warrnambool South Primary School was opened in 1877 and the first teacher was Mrs Eliza Clarke. Many of the trades of the early parents were occupations such as tanners, saddlers, wharf labourers and fishermen. The school celebrated its centenary in 1977 and was decommissioned around the 1990’s.The community of South Warrnambool was close knit and the school was a focal point of that community. The McDonald name has had a strong association with that community for over 100 years. The game of cricket was and remains an important part of sporting life. Black and white photograph, on cinnamon coloured mount, with fifteen boys front row sitting and back row standing. Man on left side of group and children at either end of front row, have cricket bats. Boy kneeling at front is holding a sign with group details.On blackboard in Photo: Warrnambool Sth. SS 1902 Cricket Club. On back of mount: Stuart McDonald in pen struck through with black lead, Pink stamp H Webb, Photographer, weddings and picnics attended, In grey lead: Person to left of Roy was P? Knights. Roy (Goog) McDonald born 21.12.1903. Father was Griff or Charlie. In red felt pen McDonald. south warrnambool, warrnambool south ss cricket team, boys cricket team south warrnambool, ss1902

This image shows the elaborate lookout tower which has since had the cantilevered section removed. The face stonework has since been covered with cement render. The residence next door is believed to have been built for Dr. R. Pinnock, in 1877.Previously unknown image of Ballarat. The set and its subjects indicate these images were produced to promote Ballarat and were perhaps aimed at tourists.Ballarat City Fire Station, nw corner Sturt and Raglan Streets, erected 1860. telegraph pole

Anglican (Church of England) services began in Bacchus Marsh as early as the 1840s. In 1855 an imported iron building from England became the first permanent Anglican Church building in Bacchus Marsh. It stood close to the location of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church erected in 1877 which still stands in 2025. It was in use between 1855 and 1877. These type of iron structures were cheaper to erect and could be dismantled and moved to other locations when necessary. The Iron Church was brick-lined and could hold between 150 and 200 people. The Church was opened on 4 July 1855 by Hussey Burgh Macartney, Dean of Melbourne. It was later consecrated by Bishop Perry on 28 July, 1861. The cost of construction was around 1,000 pounds. In 1877 the Holy Trinity Church was erected. The Iron Church was dismantled and sold to to two local businessmen, George Marshall and James Reid. It was re-erected in July 1877 without its brick lining or steeple and is presumed to have been used as a shed at a location in Graham Street known as 'Webster's Brothers Yard', (14 Graham Street). Over time the structure deteriorated to the point that it could no longer be used. Remnants of the Iron Church could be seen for many years. In 1995 the remnants were described by Peterson and Catrice in the Heritage Study of Bacchus Marsh Shire in the this way, 'on the rear boundary, now used as an outbuilding, is the surviving fabric of the former "Iron Church". This has a gabled roof and had four pointed windows at sides. It is all clad in corrugated iron. Access was not possible, but a 1977 photograph shows Gothic tracery in a window'. This is a rare image of a prefabricated building in mid-nineteenth century Victoria. Prefabricated buildings were widely used in the early Colonial period of Victoria as a cheaper building option for new and developing communities. Most of these buildings did not survive in the long term and photographic evidence of these type of structures is an important record of an aspect of Victoria's architectural history.Small black and white 'carte de viste' style photograph mounted on card. The image depicts the first permanent Anglican Church building in Bacchus Marsh, the Trinity Church, also known as the Iron Church. The date of the image is thought to be about 1867.anglican church bacchus marsh, churches bacchus marsh, trinity church bacchus marsh, bacchus marsh iron church, prefabricated buildings

Original negative and photograph held by The Age, before by Orm Cook, Echuca. Photo is of a drawing of Bridge work taking place in 1877, across Murray River at Echuca. Orm Cook gave The Age the photograph in 1981 as the round arches on the bridge were about to be removed.A bridge crossing of the Murray River was needed by 1877. It linked Echuca and Moama in a more tangible way. The bridge was funded privately and public use of it was discussed for the next several years.A black and white photograph of a drawing, depicting the construction of the iron Murray Bridge at Echuca, showing the Surveyor, the bridge workers, hoists , a crane, and much activity.Written in pen on the back, "Murray Bridge at Echuca under construction. Original to 'Age' came from Orm Cook. Also the numbers 6530 written in pen. Also on the back is a rectangular stamp with these words inside the rectangle. "COPYRIGHT. This photograph may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the Editor of "The Age" 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne, and 39/41 York St, Sydney.murray river, bridge work, bridge construction, bridge workers., the age newspaper., orm cook.

A Gramophone / Phonogram is a device for the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound. The phonograph was invented in 1877 by Thomas Edison. in USA and Alexander Graham Bell's Volta Laboratory made several improvements in the 1880s and introduced the graphophone, This Edison was donated to CMHs by the family of John Box 1841-1913This gramophone belonged to John Box 1841-1913 an early settler in the area of Henry Dendy's Special Survey Brighton 1841A wooden cabinet with a lift up lid enclosing a turntable , record , trumpet and handle . This cabinet stands on another storage cabinet with shelf and doorEDISONmanufactured objects, music, musical records, long playing records, gramophone, phonogram, wireless, edison thomas, edison pty ltd, electric lights;