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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, N.L. Harvey & Sons Photographers, Ballarat School of Mines Aerial View
The Ballarat School of Mines Campus is a campus of Federation University Australia.Aerial view of the Ballarat School of Mines campus from the Grant Stret/Eyre Street corner. The photograph was taken after the demolition of the gaol and before the E.J. Tippett Library and Hillman Recreation Reserve were built. The Ballarat Girls' Technical School is present in Grant Street, and in sthe Ballarat SChool of Mines Mining Laboratory in Albert Street. The Ballarat Brewery (then Carton and United Breweries) is present in Lydiard Street South.aerial, ballarat school of mines, ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines tennis court, grant street, ballarat girls' junior technical school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Various Port Melbourne locations, Jun 1985
Part of Ron LAING's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.Ron LAING photographs .01 - photo taken from a vessel at Station Pier, June 1985. Showing the Port Melbourne foreshore before the old yacht club fire and the building of the high rises. .02 & .03 - photos taken on the corner of Albert and Poolman Streets comparing the scene ten years apart .04 - photo of the Port Melbourne foreshore after demolition of Centenary Bridge, but before the coming of the high rises.built environment - civic, natural environment - beaches and foreshore, piers and wharves - station pier, port melbourne yacht club, pmyc -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham, c1872c1888
Black and white photo of St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham erected in 1872. Two wings at rear give the church a cruciform shape were added in 1888. This building became decrepit gradually and prior to its demolition in the 1950's, the end walls of the crossings were supported with heavy 'flying shores'. The church was temporarily replaced with a half-round nissan hut type building, in turn replaced by the present church.st. john's catholic church, mitcham -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, M. Sayers, "The Wrecker WAS Here!!", 2000?
Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 2, No. 1, May. 1937 titled "The Wrecker WAS Here!!". One A4 sheet. The article concerns the demolition of the Geelong East tram terminus by a motorist, travelling from Queenscliff. Two photos are in the item, one of which includes a Birney tram. Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD. trams, tramways, sec, geelong, east, shelters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "A Landmark Goes", "City's oil strike", 8/08/1972 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the progress of the demolition of the old tram depot in Wendouree Parade and an incident in Lydiard St north after the closure of the tramway in that street.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tues 8 August 1972 - pages 1 and 2 Page 1 - has a story about an oil spill in Lydiard St North near the railway station and featured a photograph showing the tram tracks. Page 2 - has a photograph and short update story about the demolition of the old SEC tram depot and the future use of the land. Only the rear portion of the building remains.depot, sec depot, demolition, lydiard st north -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Group on heritage tour of the Bayside site, Port Melbourne, Pat Grainger, Dec 1989
... demolitions ...Photographed by Pat Grainger, who was a participant on the tourOne of two photographs of heritage tour 31 December 1989: Tour group assembled at Station Pier for tour of buildings on Bayside site that are to be demolished for development, conducted by Alison Kelly. Family at left is Nano Finch and Ray Paterson of Alfred Street and their son Carl. Jim Hillis of Swallow Street leaning on fence (below starch factory), Brian Couldrey of the Mission Arts Centre facing the camera in red, and to his left Jo Hillis. Others unknown.demolitions, piers and wharves - station pier, alison kelly, jim hillis, jo hillis, nano finch, carl paterson, ray paterson, brian couldrey -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ARCADE, c1950
Black and white photograph. Demolition site, taken from Old Bennett's Arcade. Brick walls each side, wheelbarrows and machinery on site. Opposite 2 & 3 storey buildings with shops and offices. In image F & E Stillwell, Furniture Warehouse. On windows 'Pitson Bros', GH? Pitson, GJ? Pitson, Public Accountants, Estate Agents, Travel Agents, Sister McKenzie, Chiropodist. Identified by James Lerk as a Alan Doney photo.Alan Doney Photoplace, arcade, bendigo arcade -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne Valuation, 1901
Valuation book, Town of Port Melbourne 1901-02 Purple-black cloth cover, maroon binding and cover gold-stamped. 69 spreads completed, listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. Letter from valuer detailing demolition etc pasted p 69; 2 pieces correspondence to Council pasted p. 68 (also Rates; assessments)Figures in ink, back end paper.local government, built environment, joseph turner -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Let us envisage future demands" - Courier Editorial, 22/11/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/11/1971 - editorial item - about the consideration by the City Council for a tourist tram network in Ballarat. Mentions that though Bendigo saved a substantial part of its system through Government approval, it barely caused a tremor in Ballarat. Mentions BTPS seeking approval for the Botanical Gardens, the demolition of the system in the centre of Ballarat, money given to Sovereign Hill. Finishes by seeking support for 'our new tram venture'.trams, tramways, courier editorial, city of ballarat, museum establishment, bendigo, btps, demolition -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jim Connor, Main Road, Eltham, 14 Jan 2017
Eltham Gateway, Site of the former Eltham Shire Council offices at 895 Main Road, Eltham Demolished by State Government appoointed Commisoners in August 1996, the site was the original location of Shillinglaw Cottage which was acquired by Eltham Shire in 1963. The Council offices were builty in 1964. A community driven fundraising campain led to the rescu of Shillinglaw Cottage from demolition and it was relocated with Council assistance to its present location a few hundred metres away.Tomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, main road, eltham gateway, 895 main road, shillinglaw trees -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jim Connor, Main Road, Eltham, 14 Jan 2017
Eltham Gateway, Site of the former Eltham Shire Council offices at 895 Main Road, Eltham Demolished by State Government appoointed Commisoners in August 1996, the site was the original location of Shillinglaw Cottage which was acquired by Eltham Shire in 1963. The Council offices were builty in 1964. A community driven fundraising campain led to the rescu of Shillinglaw Cottage from demolition and it was relocated with Council assistance to its present location a few hundred metres away.Tomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, main road, eltham gateway, 895 main road, shillinglaw trees -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Ann [Dowling] Myers, c.1918
Western Highway – north side Burnbank 1 – Cottage of Henri and Ann nee Dowling Myers side of road east of Myers Gully the junction of Reserve Rd. now known as Ryans Creek. Built c 1870. it remained in the family until a demolition order was placed on it in 1969 when vacated by Martha wife of Frederick 4th son of Ann and Henry. Her new house was built in McKenzie St on the south side near the corner of Smith St. Portrait photo of Annlocal identities, pioneer families -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne Valuation, 1900
Valuation book, Town of Port Melbourne 1900-01. Dark green cloth cover with maroon spine and label gold-stamped. 70 spreads completed, listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. Letter from valuer detailing demolition etc pasted p 70. Pages 73-77 removed but 72/74 and 76/77 placed in book. (also Rates; assessments)Markings in pencil. Cross streets added in red pen. Notes on lined paper pasted front end paper.local government, built environment, joseph turner -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, Former Whyke's Grocer building, Warrenheip St, Buninyong, 18 September 1993
Original building was established by Whyke's family Grocery, built in 1860s. Stripped to apricot brickwork. Verandah removed. Situated East Side of Warrenheip St between Eyre St and Forest St, Buninyong. Building much altered and used as a restaurant in 1970s. Fell into disrepair. Revival took place but not restoration. 1990s under threat of demolition if not conforming to council safety requirements. Building has since been renovated as a pizza restaurant (2023). Vacant lots have since been built on.Established by a prominent local family, an example of a mid 19th century shop. Black and white photo of former Whykes Grocer, 1860's. Streetscape photo of former Whykes Grocer brick building. Power pole with Warrenheip St sign. 3 other shopfronts visible, street trees and vacant land between shops.buninyong, whykes, grocery, building, street scape, warrenheip st -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: DEMOLITION OF UNITY MINE CHIMNEY
Two black and white photocopies of the Unity Mine Chimney. The one on the right shows the tapered chimney standing. It has a paler spiral pattern coming down the height of the chimney and a wider piece at the very top. The photo on the right shows the chimney falling. The top piece has gone and it has a bend and crack near the top. Written in the top right corner is: Unity Mine Chimney. Demolition. Bricks in Garage? 30' & House next to George on Downside. Ben Hodges bought bricks.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - demolition of unity mine chimney, ben hodges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Britannia Street, Mitcham, 13/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
2 Coloured photos of Brittania Street, Mitcham. Looking North from Corner of Whitehorse Road. Shops on Western side of Britannia Street are located on the site of Barelli's shop, dwelling and bakehouse. To the north of these buildings and across a cobblestone lane now called Enterprise Way was the Salvation Army Citadel, .a further commercial building housing a printer. Erection of this building necessitated demolition of Barelli's stable and reclamation of its horseyard. The Salvation Army are now located on the Mitcham Road and Harrison Street corner.britannia street mitcham -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Court House 1986-1989, 1986
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information relating to the Kew Post Office complex, including the Kew Court House and the Police Station. The correspondence between parties included the City of Kew, the Kew Historical Society, and the Victorian Government. Initially the correspondence related to the proposed use of the Court House as a Centre for the Society as it was being forced to vacate the Copy Shop (q.v) in Walpole Street due to its impending demolition. Later correspondence relates to the proposed sale of the Court House by the Victorian Government.kew - history, kew court house, kew police station, heritage campaigns - kew (vic)kew - history, kew court house, kew police station, heritage campaigns - kew (vic) -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Elizabeth Street, 30, Elsternwick, formerly Trengrove
A one page article from the Southern Cross newspaper, dated 09/12/1998, on page 12, for the auction of the mansion at 30 Elizabeth Street. The article includes a brief history of the existence of a 1908 property called "Trengrove", occupancy of the current house built for Mrs SJ Hannon after the demolition of "Trengrove" in 1937, mention of the Edna Walling-designed garden, a description of the property and the interior plan and three colour photographs (168mm x 121mm; 59mm x 78mm; 58mm x 73mm) taken by Maurice Grant-Drew.rippon lea estate, elizabeth street, elsternwick, sargood fredericl sir, bent thomas, hannon s j mrs, georgian revival style, gardens, architectural features, walling edna, flats, house names, talbot birner morley, trengrove, architectural styles, grant-drew maurice -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document, Tender Documents for purchase of Former Eltham Shire Offices 895 Main Road, Eltham, April 1996, 1996
Graeme Hardiman Real Estate Prepared for Nillumbik Shire Council Maddock Lonie & Chisholm, 140 William Street, Melbourne Tenders closed at 3.00pm on 24 April 1996 Whilst the sale of the former Shire Office site went through and the Shire Commissioners approved the demolition of the building several months later in the year, ongoing community protests and objections eventually led to the reversal of the sale. Despite several further attempts to sell the site and community protests as recent as 2019, the vacant land remains in Council ownership.89 A4 pages; 1 x glossy paper with photo and 88 x photocopied pageseltham shire office, graeme hardiman first national real estate, maddock lonie & chisholm, nillumbik shire council, real estate, tenders -
Orbost & District Historical Society
program, F.W. Niven & Co, 1893
Harry Rickards was an English singer and comedian who managed and the bought the Opera House in Bourke Street, Melbourne. At the turn of the century, safety concerns forced the closure and eventual demolition of the Opera House. Rickards died in London on 13 October 1911, and the New Opera House, as well as the Tivoli business, was sold to boxing entrepreneur Hugh D. McIntosh. In 1914, in line with the other venues on the national circuit, the New Opera House was renamed the Tivoli. This program would have been retained as a souvenir of a visit to the Opera House.This item is a souvenir retained as a memento of a theatre event in the late 19th century.A souvenir booklet with a coloured drawing of a man, Harry Rickards, wearing a captain's hat on the left side. Rhis is inside an oval frame decorated with feathers. It is a "Christmas Souvenir of the Opera House 1893".rickards-harry salter-fred-g program-theatre souvenir -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map - Drawings, Wendy Jacobs, Western Highway, 2014
WD 1/13 - Site Plan WD 2/13 - Existing Conditions & Demolition Plan WD 3/13 - Floor Plan WD 4/13 - Elevations WD 5/13 - Sections AA & BB WD 6/13 - Sections CC WD 7/13 - Sections DD, EE & FF WD 9/13 - Roof Plan WD 10 /13 Reflected Ceiling Plan WD 12/13 - Toilet & Meeting Cup'd Details WD 13/13 - DetailsEleven (11) A1 Printed MapsWendy Jacobs Architect & Heritage Consultant Nov 2014 -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Postcard – Williamstown Botanic Gardens, M Schulz, Prague, c1900-1920
The original postcards in this series (2013.002 to 2013.018) were generously loaned to Williamstown Botanic Gardens by a private collector for copying. The logo in the middle of the words ‘POST CARD’ indicates the card was printed by M. Schulz in Prague. Schulz was a long-established company from Prague and printed postcards for customers from worldwide. Schulz printed in photo-chromolithography. The Curator’s lodge, designed by the Town Surveyor, HV Champion, was constructed in 1907 following the re-organisation of the north-east corner with the demolition of the old curator's cottage and erection of new gates. The postcards are evidence of the interest the gardens held as a subject for postcard publishers. The text and images provide a snapshot into fashions, social interests and concerns of the time. The professionally produced images provide a pictorial history of Gardens including changing planting styles, various structures and features of the Gardens eg the aviary, cannons, the fountain, the second Curator’s Lodge and gates. The images offer an opportunity to compare garden vistas with the present day. The card also demonstrates how postcards were used as a method of contact in contrast to the contemporary use as souvenirs. A colour image of a house (the Curators lodge) behind a fence with two children sitting on it. There are two large Cordylines, one in the forefront of the image standing in lawn and surrounded by pink flowers, and one closer to the house. The house is brown timber with two brick chimneys and has a green corrugated iron roof with gables over the windows at the front and side.Front: ‘The Lodge, / Williamstown Gardens’. Reverse: Centre top ‘POST CARD’ with a logo [MS] in the middle of the words; left side vertical ‘O. Rippon Series’; left side ‘This space may be used for communication.’; right side ‘For Address only.’; left side bottom ‘Printed in Germany’. There is a one penny red Tasmanian stamp on the top right hand corner. The card is addressed to ‘Miss E G Holford / 60 Upton St, / Launceston, / Tasmania.’ Top left corner in pencil ‘$10’ (believed to be inserted by the vendor.postcard, gardens, post-card, williamstown-botanic-gardens, hobsons-bay-city-council, curator’s lodge, children, cordyline -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Demolition of Tower House Day and Boarding School, Surrey Hills in 1932 (1)
This building dated back to the 1880s and had previously operated as Delany's Hotel and then the Royal Hotel. It was built near the site of the original Delany's Hotel, built in 1856. The Royal Hotel closed in 1921 after the area voted to be a 'dry area' in the local option poll. Tower House Day and Boarding School operated from 1921 until 1932. Norman Carter took many photos of Surrey Hills and Mont Albert from the 1920s; many were associated with events and activities of the Church of England.Black and white photo of a partially demolished building. The roof and part of the second storey are missing. What remains indicates that it has been a large building in the Victorian style. Along one side at ground level there are 4 arches, perhaps entry to a covered veranda, above which is a colonnade, and perhaps an open veranda on the upper level. There is a mixture of treatments to the surrounds of the windows. On the corner, within an arch which may have once been a doorway, is a sign reading: "TOWER HOUSE / DAY / & / BOARDING SCHOOL". There is a car with a retractable hood in the lower RH Corner of the photo.Rear top centre in blue biro "1932" (crossed out); top RH corner "498" in red biro; centre "Demolition of / Tower House Day & Boarding / cr Canterbury & Broughton Rds / previously Tower House Hotel / originally Royal Hotel / See partner photo."; bottom RH cnr "demol (in red biro) / 20-8-32". All in Jocelyn Hall's handwriting.tower house day and boarding school, schools, education, royal hotel, hotels, construction and demolition, dry area, licensing polls, temperance movement, delany's hotel, norman carter -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Film - Video (VHS), Jenni Mitchell, Demolition of the Shire of Eltham Offices, 1996
Poor video quality (noise and interference), incomplete and unedited raw footage. A video documenting the demolition of the Shire of Eltham offices at 895 Main Road Eltham under the direction of the Commissioners appointed for the new Shire of Nillumbik and some of the communities activities surrounding the event. The building was demolished exactly 25 years after the southern wing housing Engineering and Planning on the upper level and the Eltham Library on the ground level was opened in celebration of the Shire of Eltham's centenary. Video has lots of distortion and noise, and sections of clips dubbed over. Immediate initial footage of Jenni Mitchell talking about asbestos claims in the Shire Offices (Sigmund Jorgensen standing behind her) advising Council did a review of the building several years previously and had been cleared of health problems. Cuts to group of people standing outside front door of offices but possibly voice dub over not related ? Then the date 27 Jul 1996 on a scene flashes on screen immediately followed by an edited clip intro of title and credits with classical music track. It then opens with Jenni Mitchell driving to the Shire Offices on Saturday 27 July 1996 at 11.00am. Footage of Main Road past Pitt Street, Alistair Knox Park then entering Shire Office driveway which is fenced off and contractor signs hanging up. Scenes at rear of building showing some internal demolition has commenced. View of the Administration wing. More clips of road driving, Alistair Knox Park, Eltham Library and visitor car park for Shire Offices. Cuts to a group of people standing in access to visitor carpark with new Eltham Library in background, one being immediate former Shire of Eltham President, John Graves. Scenes of people looking through chain link fence and security guard checking front door. John Graves being filmed that someone informed him the Shire was offering the building to the Community Health Centre for $2.3 million and that if they had been offered a price of $1.1 for what it apparently was sold for they would have snapped it up. View of truck loaded with brick rubble literally struggling to ascend the hill of Library Place to exit into Main Road. Cuts to a scene looking at Eltham War memorial Hall through the Memorial Gate, then the Shillinglaw trees and large banner sign ‘Delta Demolitions’ hanging on office façade. Views of front door, old library and bluestone wall. Scene (31 Jul 1996) filmed at night of several white crosses with “RIP Community” and “RIP Democracy”. Scene (1 August 1996) again driving along Main Road towards the Shire Offices then scenes of the offices showing substantially more demolition to exterior, groups of people standing on footpath outside watching, Delta heavy demolition machines, woman holding sign “Democracy where have you gone …”, the odd person in full protection gear and breathing apparatus hand carrying materials out to place on rubbish pile in front of people standing on footpath watching (with no protection) and then stamping on it to break it creating dust, security person in hard hat (no other protection) wandering around, many groups standing around watching, news film crew, person standing on roadside edge holding signs facing traffic stating “Pirate Planning” and “ Grant us your ears” also sign on back of parked car “Elthams High Jacks”, another sign “Community Democracy”, views of crosses in Main Road median strip “RIP Community”, groups of people on footpaths and reporters conducting interviews, footage of unknown person standing with Jenni Mitchell and Sigmund Jorgensen advising people have the right to protest, Jenni Mitchell urging people to ask questions of local MP and Council and Sigmund Jorgensen referring to the three historic Shillinglaw trees with demolition machinery operating in background, Jenni Mitchell and others installing more crosses in median strip; demolition machines operating inside and outside the building, more views of onlookers including Sigmund Jorgensen then Police approaching on footpath, workers and machinery continuing to operate, views of the old library being demolished, the former Community Services department, security personnel. Scene (2 August 1996) more heavy demolition machinery in operation smashing building up, people standing around southern wing watching, view overlooking Eltham Library of train pulling in to Eltham station. Scene (7 August 1996) more heavy demolition and people wandering around with only hard hat protection, no dust protection, comments from one operator dumping a bin of material stating “wait till there’s a Hungry Jack’s here, you’ll be laughing, fuel, videos, hamburgers. You’ll be up with the rest of the world soon, you’ll have electricity and everything here, ha ha ha ha”, more heavy machinery demolition and breaking up of materials, view of Hitachi train going by and Administration wing, view inside the front door opening of the staircase leading to upper level, person walking around operating heavy machinery with a hose spraying rubble (no protective gear other than hard hat interspersed with edit cuts of meeting of Commissioners and independent observers on panel as well as members of the community in public gallery. Nillumbik Shire CEO Barry Rochford addressing the meeting., Chief Commissioner Don Cordell directly addressing Jenni Mitchell with respect to permission to take photographs, Barry Rochford continues to address the question asked of Council about the valuation of the former Shire of Eltham Office building/site, public gallery calling out asking why was building demolished, what was the urgency. Scene (14 August 1996) views of southern wing, previous single demolition operator again mocking people filming, operators working in and around building, Shillinglaw trees and largely demolished front, heavy demolition equipment at work, piles of building rubble, hose spraying water over rubble, large trucks arriving for rubble removal and loading of truck. Scene (21 August) more of the same, building virtually down, Shillinglaw trees standing tall and alone, water spraying on rubble and wattle in bloom. Cuts to Council meeting with public onlookers. Barry Rochford walks out, Wayne Phillips addresses meeting explaining one or two people shouting, members of the community challenging Council (Commissioners) about why due process appear to have been subverted. Former Shire President Robert Marshall in public audience, cuts back to Shire office carpark entrance site and sign hung on fence in front of library “Think Again!” and people standing around observing awaiting a protest demonstration erecting a large sign on stilts stating “Shell No!”, people singing a revised version of God Save the Queen (God Save Us All), Sigmund Jorgensen in attendance, Jenni Mitchell, Sigmund Jorgenson and others address the protest crowd, followed by people mingling, music being played then people standing around the cleared site circumference all with arms linked (video very broken up with noise) then chants “Save the Gateway” and “No Shell for Eltham” and more music and singing “Put up a parking lot”. The crowd then proceeds to walk along the footpath of Main Road. Scene (15 Sep 1996) meeting at Montsalvat in Great Hall addressed by Sigmund Jorgensen discussing a recently published list of the Commissioner’s to senior Council Officers of banned Nillumbik people, others encouraging people to view proposed plans for the site and lodge objections. Specific issues regarding asbestos claims are also addressed. Harry Gilham addresses the meeting on the subject of the Eltham War Memorial and Memorial Gardens and how Council believe a roundabout in the vicinity is of greater importance. Views of various artworks on display (for auction) and music performance in the Barn Gallery. Meeting addressed by Sigmund Jorgensen discussing an appeal against Council granting a permit to Dallas Howgate to develop the site and that the Minister has called the matter in to be decided by the governing council. This is followed by an auction of paintings.VHS Video cassette (poor quality) Converted to MP4 file format 45:01, 535MBvideo recording, 895 main road, alistair knox park, artworks, auction, barn gallery, barry rochford, community health centre, dallas howgate, delta demolitions, demolition, don cordell, eltham, eltham library, eltham shire office, eltham war memorial, eltham war memorial gate, eltham war memorial hall, great hall, harry gilham, jenni mitchell, john graves, library place, main road, memorial gardens, mervyn hannan, montsalvat, pitt street, protest, robert marshall, roundabout, shell oil, shillinglaw trees, sigmund jorgensen, sign, wayne phillips -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Journal - Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 263 April 2022, Apr 2022
Contents: • Proposed Demolition of the Eltham Courthouse by Jim Connor • Heritage Excursion – Along the Aqueduct – Saturday 7th May 2022 • Municipal District – Eltham (Victoria Gazette No. 140 – March 26, 1957 • Eltham Courthouse Officially Reopened by Jim Connor • Murray’s Bridge by Jim Connor • Shire of Eltham • A 21st Celebration? By Jim Connor • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Liz Pidgeon o Elizabeth Agatha (Betty) Erickson, nee Carrucan 1915-1990 • Our History – Our Library • Annual General Meeting – 2.00pm, Saturday 23rd April 2022The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Colemans Corner, Eltham
Letter from Nillumbik Council to H.Gilham in response to consultation on Wattletree Road Bridge replacement, 13 August 2007, 1p. VicRoads brochure on Wattletree Road bridge replacement project, August 2007, 1p Photo of "Coleman's house", 1904 with brief family history. (Photo retrieved by Harry Gilham from from a 1972 'time capsule bucket' found at the Eltham Shire Office during its demolition in July-August 1996 (See also SEPP_0745 and 1678A) Photo of "Coleman's house", 1971 Survey plan showing location of Coleman's houseFolder of information and photos relating to the Colemans Corner precinct located on the corner of Main Road and Wattletree Road, Eltham. HG Booklet 9bus services, wattletree road bridge, coleman family, coleman's corner, harry gilham collection -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Painting - Beltana, Dacre Smyth, SS Beltana
Beltana was launched in 1921 at a cost of £179,000. She was a passenger liner built specifically for the UK-Australia emigrant service via the Cape of Good Hope. In October 1917, she was requisitioned for Transatlantic service where she carried munitions and supplies, returning to emigrant service in 1919. On 31 March 1930 she was sold for £27,000 to Toyo Hogei Kabushiki Kaisha, Japan for conversion for the whaling trade. She was not renamed, being laid up in Japan. She never traded under the Japanese flag. In 1933 she was sold to Gentaro Kasegawa, Kobe for demolition. Mrs B SmythFramed oil painting of the ship BeltanaBeltanass beltana, transatlantic supply transport, wwi, migrant ship -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour slides - Geelong A Power Station, 1960's and April 1971
1 - Colour slide of the former Geelong A Power Station on the corner of Yarra St and Corio Tce (now Brougham St). First portion on the corner built by the Electric Lighting and Traction Co of Australia. The Geelong tram depot, operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co was incorporated within the structure during 1912. Operated by the State Electricity Commission from 1930 until the 1960's. Photo taken prior to the demolition of the chimney during the late 1960's. 2 - Colour slide dated April 1971, taken after the chimney has been demolished. Yields information about the former Geelong A power station prior to its partial demolition and incorporation into a shopping centre. Portions of the original brick buildings have been retained.1 - Green plastic Fuji Film Plastic slide of Photograph of Geelong A Power Station from Yarra St. 2 - Kodachrome cardboard colour slide, date stamped April 1971. No details of Photographer recorded on slide other than the date stamp.geelong, geelong a, power station, mesco, secv, tramways -
Melton City Libraries
Letter, Letter to Martha Myers, Unknown
Letter was sent to Burnbank, former Ann Dowling (Miers) 1866 Crown Grant. In 1867 she married Henri Miers and their house was located on the site near the Myers Gully part of Ryans Creek. Built in 1867 and later named “Burnbank” by Martha Myers after the Street in Ballarat were she lived before arriving in Melton in 1907. “Burnbank” was vacated by Martha to her new house built on the family land in McKenzie Street. A demolition order imposed by the Housing Commission and it was pulled down by the family in 1969. It was the home of the family and stood for over 100 year.Letter from Edna Barrie and Bruce Myers, children of Martha Myerslocal identities -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Paramount Concrete, c.1972
Paramount Concrete Works tower on the site of Burnbank 1 – Cottage of Henri and Ann nee Dowling Myers side of road east of Myers Gully the junction of Reserve Rd. now known as Ryans Creek. Built c 1870. it remained in the family until a demolition order was placed on it in 1969 when vacated by Martha wife of Frederick 4th son of Ann and Henry. Her new house was built in McKenzie St on the south side near the corner of Smith St. Paramount Concrete established 1972, changed to Readmix Farley in 1983Paramount concrete with cranemisc.