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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, GLIDDON, Joshua Wickett, Phillip Island in picture and story, 1958
Boxed Presentation copy. Stamped 'P.I. Municipal Library. Not to be removed'. Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library no. 287c'. Signed by the compiler. Includes bookmark.phillip island, victoria, history, description, travel, marsupials -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, GLIDDON, Joshua Wickett, Phillip Island in picture and story, 1968
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Property for sale - Ringwood Shop and Dwelling Estate, Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1925
ID 5225 note: Further information relating to allotments marked on the hand-drawn plan are included in ID 5224 - Ringwood Station Estate.Typewritten letter from A.V. Greenwood with hand drawn plan of Ringwood Shop and Dwelling Estate, detailed description of property for sale, and top and side elevation views of house. (7 pages)(Transcript of first page - to unknown recipient) Phone 988 Central, 331 Canty Greenwood Pty. Ltd. 5 Flinders Street Melbourne. Dear Sir, 1. Attached please find drawings of my house at Ringwood. 2. It is for sale at £4,865 or to let at £5 per week to an approved tenant. 3. I sold it to Mr. De Garis and vacated it, but it is now back on my hands. 4. I leased another place instead of living in my own. I may be able to cancel same; in the meantime, however, I propose to sell or let my own. The painters are now going through the place; re-varnishing, re-oiling and re-polishing so that in about five days it will look "spick and span". 5. The house was specially built under my own supervision. 6. It is very suitable for a high class Guest House, Doctor's residence, Hospital or Convalescent Home. If you know of anyone whom it might suit, please communicate with them. DESCRIPTION 7. It stands on 305 feet of land facing Greenwood Avenue. It is cement, roughcast and hardwood, well oiled, and is now being redone so that the house is as good as new; red tile roof; verandahs three sides; two sleep-outs; five bedrooms; large dining room; very large music room with nooks, upstairs lounge, study; sewing room; built-in wardrobes and cupboards throughout; handsome kitchen with handsome pantry cupboard with drawers and glass front; one bath room; one shower room; wash house with patent copper and laundry. Every modern convenience, hot water system (through copper pipes with large copper cylinder) electric lights everywhere, outside and in, Yan Yean water laid on everwhere throughout house and gardens. Floors throughout are the very best, close set, stained and polished; dainty lead light windows etc. 8. There is a big garage, with tiled roof and two rooms with all conveniences for a married couple. Property is well drained with a system of its own. The house stands upon the top of a hill close to Railway Station, say 500 feet from the Footbridge. 9. The garden has expansive shrubs; sheds; fernery; tennis court. 10. A handsome piece of furniture goes with the house; a combination pantry and storeroom for groceries, milk, bread etc., consisting of drawers, glass and wire doors, as mentioned above. 11. It is within easy distance of Melbourne as it is only two minutes from Ringwood Station, which is a frequent electric train service bringing it within 39 minutes of the City. It is thought better by some to go further out into the country atmosphere and walk a short distance at the end than to go by train 20 minutes then walk 15 to 20 minutes. 12. The price quoted of £4,865 is made up as follows - 305 feet of land @ £5 ... £1,515 Garage and dwelling ... £300 House hot water system, American cupboard ... £2,600 Water, fencing, sheds & drain ... £250 For the lot ... £4,865 Should you require copies of the enclosed drawings I shall be pleased to supply same. 13. Mr. J.B. McAlpin is the local agent, Phone Ring. 7 (after hours Ring. 44) or you may phone me Central 988. 14. The house is south of the line, facing Greenwood Avenue and immediately at the back of Ringwood House, which is also my property. Yours sincerely, A.V. Greenwood (illegible) ..... (Transcript of second page) RINGWOOD SHOP AND DWELLING ESTATE See these letters on plan attached (H.) Ringwood House and Shops on 100 by 150 feet of land fronting Bedford Road 100 feet @ £10 per foot - £1,000 House and shops - £2,400 ... £3,400 Ringwood House consists of Boarding House, (Phone 101) and two shops, mainly brick; 9 inch walls. Will carry another story. Has music room, dining room, entrance halls, 10 bedrooms, large verandahs, all conveniences, hot and cold water, and stands on what will become a most valuable business corner. (F.)(G.) Mr. Greenwood's house, garage and sheds, stands on 307 feet of land fronting Greenwood Avenue. See detailed description attached ... £4,865 (J.) Cottage on Block 81 in William Street ... £750 (K.) Cottage in Pitt Street ... £650 (Total) £9,665 ..... (Description of third page - Subdivision Plan) Drawn by Edyth Greenwood, phone 988 Central. Subdivision includes Station Street, Pitt Street, Bedford Road, Wantirna Road, James Street, William Street (later Kendall Street), Greenwood Avenue, Ellison Street, and Haig Street. Circles denote blocks for sale. Squares denote house properties for sale. Other features marked include location of businesses along Main Street (Maroondah Highway), cool store, railway station, shop and police station on Bedford Road, church on Station Street, site of schoolmaster's residence and State School, and location of proposed public baths -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Clock
Keith Charles Hofmaier (1927 - 1994) was one of Ballarat College's most distinguished sons. He attended the school from 1941 - 1945 serving as librarian, school prefect (1945) and member of the Rowing Firsts (1945). After school he became a successful farmer, well-known historian, organist, Freemason, philanthropist and community worker. He continued to give generously to the school and the Weatherly Library throughout his life. He endowed poetry and music prizes in memory of his daughter Ann who died in an accident. The Students' Representative Council gave a clock tot he school library in memory of his contribution to the school in 1994. Wooden surround, glass front roman numerals on pale yellow face, battery operated; clock accompanied by frame description. Plaque on clock glass: Keith Hofmaier 1927 - 1994keith charles hofmaier, weatherly library, ballarat college -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Envelope - Victoria's 150th Anniversary, c. 1984
Envelope, Australia Post souvenir cover, commemorating Victoria's 150th Anniversary. Cream, coloured design on left, description on reverse.souvenir, australia post, victoria centenary -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Information Sheet, 30 Browning Machine Gun, 1960's
Information sheet (photocopy) for the Browning .30 cal machine gun giving a description of the weapon, stripping and reassembly, stoppages etc30 cal browning -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Document, Staghound Armoured Car, Nov 1965
A six page document giving a description of the vehicle, its systems and sketches of transmission layout, inspection plates and drain plugs.staghound, d&s -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Signal Training Vol 3 Pam 6 Wireless Set No 11 (Aust), May 1943
Soft covered book detailing a general description, working instructions, field maintenance etc of the Wireless Set No 11 (Aust).wireless set no 11 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Document, Wireless Station C42 Training Station, 1960's
Training aid for equipment used by the RegimentLoose leaf photocopy document detailing a general description, operation and user servicing of the Wireless Station C42 Training Stationradio c42, user manual -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Warrnambool 150th Anniversary Commemorative Calendar, 1997, 1997
This calendar is a memento of the 150th anniversary of the settlement of Warrnambool. It has a range of photographs which depict buildings and streetscapes over that time.Gives a good coverage of history in Warrnambool from 1847 to 1997150th Anniversary Calendar. 20 pages with historic photos throughout, with detailed description of all. Black print, sepia photos warrnambool, warrnambool 150th anniversary, commemorative calendar, warrnambool photographs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FLYER ( EASTER DAY TOUR TO BENDIGO), 1966
Victour Flyer ( Easter Day Tour to Bendigo) Itinerary and booking details. History (short) and descriptions of Bendigo on back page.place, bendigo, easter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A SHORT HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION THE PARLIAMENT HOUSE MELBOURNE 1886, 1886
The Parliament House Melbourne. A short history and description. Prepared at the request of The Royal Commission on the Parliament Buildings by Geo. H. JenkinsGeo. H. Jenkinsvictoria, history, parliament house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NATIONAL TRUST COLLECTION: BROCHURE HAVING A GOOD TIME AT SANDHURST TOWN
Colour brochure advertising Sandhurst Town: Having a good time at Sandhurst town, several photos and a description of the various attractions.bendigo, tourism, sandhurst town -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - OPOSSUM GULLLY ALLUVIAL WORKING, DIAMOND HILL
One page document detailing location and description of physical mining remains in Opossum Gully, Diamond Hill Historic area.bendigo, mining, opossum gully -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUCKLAND N.Z. 1990
Black and white photograph, Photograph of Robert Burns at a formal award ceremony. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: TALOrecreations, sports, cycling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: BOXING
Black and white photograph, photograph of two boxers fighting in a sports facility in uniform. Bendigo Advertiser description: (Boxcap) (Boxcap)recreations, sports, boxing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - 2010 CARTERS PRICE GUIDE, 2010
2010 Carter's price guide to antiques in Australia, 768 pages of antiques with photographs, descriptions & valuations, published by John FurphyJohn Furphybook, antiques valuations, antiques, history, antiques valuations -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Leon Costermans, Native trees and shrubs of South-eastern Australia, 1998
Coloured photos and detailed line drawings are used to give a very clear description of the specific plants and details of their locations and environments.Colour photographs, illustrations, mapsplants, botany, nsw, victoria, south australia -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Neil Marriott et al, Grassland plants of South-Eastern Australia : a field guide to native grassland and grassy woodland plants of South-Eastern Australia, 1998
Detailed description of plants, one plant per page. Alphabetical listing according to botanical name, with common names provided.Maps, colour photographs, pronunciation guide, glossarygrassland, plants, south-eastern australia, botany, ecology -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Photocopy, Kath Deery, 1986-2016
Information about Kath Deery, incl. her plant list and description of native garden, 6 items, all photocopieskath deery, native garden -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Heritage survey, 1/10/1994 12:00:00 AM
City of Nunawading Heritage Survey Project [Description]. Context Pty Ltd [Consultants] October 1994.City of Nunawading Heritage Survey Project [Description]. Context Pty Ltd [Consultants] October 1994. (Original and 2 photocopies)City of Nunawading Heritage Survey Project [Description]. Context Pty Ltd [Consultants] October 1994. city of nunawading, historic buildings, context pty ltd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Crown Portion 119, c1970
Description of transfers of ownership of Crown Portion 119, Parish of Nunawading, 1858 - 1960, bounded by Whitehorse and Mitcham Roads, Mitcham.morgan, robert rowland, the church of england trusts corporation, mitcham, whitehorse road, mitcham, mitcham road, mitcham, peel street, mitcham, ormond avenue, mitcham, edward street, mitcham, christ church anglican church, mitcham, churches -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Daniel Harvey
Description of the New Harvey Lowline Rotary Bin Fruit Grader.Description of the New Harvey Lowline Rotary Bin Fruit Grader made by Daniel Harvey Farm Equipment Pty. Ltd.Description of the New Harvey Lowline Rotary Bin Fruit Grader. fruit industry, daniel harvey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Sketch and descriptions, The old cottage, 1/10/1993
Sketch and descriptions of the old cottage, near the present Irene Crescent by N. Jamieson from advice of Arthur Schwerkolt 1993.schwerkolt cottage, jamieson, norma, schwerkolt, arthur -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
booklet - Book, Radio Australia, 1982
A booklet on Radio Australia Corporation and its office building.Booklet with description, photos and plans of Radio Australia, the International Shortwave Broadcasting service of the A.B.C.. Built between 1980 and 1982.A booklet on Radio Australia Corporation and its office building.radio broadcasting, radio australia, burwood east -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading Library, 1973
The City of Nunawading opened its new library with Mayor Frank Taylor in attendance. The article includes a detailed description of the features.nunawading library, liddicut, joan, taylor, frank, pavey, constance, public libraries, city of nunawading -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Certificate of Registration of Alien Seamen, Viktor Aaltonen
Certificate of Registration of Viktor Aaltonen, Finnish Seaman interned in POW Camp 13 at Murchison during World War 2Copy of Certificate of Registration of Alien Seamen. Includes personal details such as: name, date of birth, hometown, physical description and fingerprints.camp 13, finnish, finnish seamen, viktor aaltonen -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Hand's Pine Tree in Kalorama Reserve
Kalorama Memorial Reserve was once the location of 'Mountain Grange', the property of Thomas and Eliza Hand. The pine tree pictured was reputedly planted by Mrs Eliza Hand in the 1880s. Thomas Hand died in 1888 when he was thrown from his horse on Inverness Road. The photograph was taken in 1974 and the pavilion pictured is no longer there. John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas.Black and white photograph showing a large pine tree behind a pavilion. Handwritten description on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke.Hand’s pine tree in Kalorama reserve. Planted 1874 approx. Pictured 14-3-73.kalorama memorial reserve, kalorama oval, mountain grange, thomas hand, eliza hand, pine tree, pavilion -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Alan Price
John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the district working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. Alan Price was the son of Edward John Price and Myra (nee Wilson) Price. He had a brother Edward Joseph 2nd (Teddie). Alan and Teddie were the grandsons of early settlers Edward Joseph and Annie (nee Ross) Price. Alan Price worked at his brother's depot in Ringwood, in charge of mechanical equipment. He rode to and from work on his motorbike. Alan was killed in a motorbike accident on his way home from work in 1971. Alan married Patricia Guerin in 1960. They had five daughters and one son. The family had a house on part of Lot 5 facing Mt Dandenong Road.Black and white close up of man in suit and tie. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke. Alan Price 1969. Son of Edward John Price and Myra nee Wilson. alan price, patricia guerin, edward joseph (teddie) price, edward john price, myra price, myra wilson, edward joseph price, annie price, annie ross, kalorama, accident -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
William Dower came with his family to the Mt Dandenong in 1898, taking up a 10 acre allotment. William and hs wife Elizabeth had seven boys (Will, Harry, Bert, Walter, Joe, Edgar, Robert) and four girls (Emmy, May, Ada, Ruby). The property secured by William Dower was known as ‘Cambridge Gardens’ and had a two room slab hut. William and his sons added another five rooms using trees from the property. The family established extensive crops and worked hard for their success. The acreage extended to 30 when the family bought up neighbouring properties.Black and white photograph showing rows of berry crops. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.LOT 10 section 2 of the Village Settlement owned as registered by Dobson, then Bert Dower, then Edgar Dower. Property was named "Bonnie View" and photo was taken from near where the Channel O tower stands looking south east towards corner of Ridge Road and Selwyn Lane taken 1920.bert dower, edgar dower, bonnie view, channel o, dobson, selwyn lane