A small black and white photograph of Tom Robinson. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. He is standing resting on the back of a chair, he is wearing a coat, he has dark hair parted on the right he also has moustache. On the back in pen "from an admirer and one who thinks very highly of you" and the initials L.B.R. Also the logo of L. R. Goodman photographer 1&6 Fort Hill Margate, established 1858.person, individual, tom robinson

John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren . The 2000 Olympic flame was relayed from Olympia in Greece to Sydney by 13400 carriers including 11000 Australians, each carrier had their own torch. Two white A4 paper pages with black print and a black line 10 centimeters from each edge. Titled - A Sentimental Paper Flag written by Bryana Jones A beautifully written essay about her Great Grandfather Jack Lockett or "Pop" who was part of the Olympic flame relay from Greece to Sydney in 2000 and he was part of the relay because he was the oldest living World War Digger in Australia and the oldest man in Australia. Bryana tells us about travelling with her family to Bendigo on July 27, a freezing cold day. She mentions the anticipation and excitement building as the crowd was waiting for Pop, then wonderful pride she felt as the crowd cheered when he came into view. Later Jack signed for her a souvenir Olympic Flag "J. H. Lockett 109"which she will treasure forever, and it will be an heirloom to be passed on to future generations. jack lockett, mabel ingwersen, olympic flame in bendigo, bryana jones

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.George Lynch Jr. followed his father into a railway career. He started at Wodonga on 27 November 1937. George passed his Driver test on 5 February 1947 and retired on 28 July 1978.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, george lynch jr.

The portrait was commissioned after Higinbotham's death in 1893. A committee was appointed to investigate the making of a portrait and they appointed Mr L Bernard Hall, instructor and later director of the National Gallery of Victoria. George Higinbotham (1826-1892) had a distinguished career as a newspaper editor and politican before becoming a Judge of the Supreme Court in 1880 and the third Chief Justice in 1886. Higinbotham was a long serving attorney-general in the 1860s colonial administration. Higinbotham was active in the education, land and constitutional debates of his time. He played a prominent role through his chairmanship of the of the Royal Commission into Public Instruction with regard to the introduction of the free and secular primary school education.The portrait of George Higinbotham is of historic significance as the depiction of an important public figure in 19th Century Victoria. The painting is also of interest as an early example of L Bernard Hall's Australian works. Portrait in Oils of George Higinbotham. Higinbotham is seated at his desk, pen in hand. He is dressed in his judicial robes, ready for Court.Signed Lower right B Hall 95. Plaque on frame : The Hon. George Higinbotham Judge of the Supreme Court 1880-1886 Chief Justice of the Supreme Court 1866-1892supreme court, higinbotham george, hall bernard

Names included on cloth: Colliver, Whelpdale, E. Williams, Ms Lynch, Slender, Dowell, Corrigan, McDonald, Hutchinson, Loveden, Young, Hogan, Maher, Reilly, Fraser and Fahey.Square cotton tablecloth embroidered in blue silk, crocheted around edges. Fancy worked blue birds holding cards with local family names from reserve, south of Tatura,1920's - 1930's.local craftwork, cotton tablecloth, colliver, whelpdale, e williams, lynch, slender, dowell, corrigan, mcdonald, hutchinson, loveden, young, hogan, maher, reilly, fraser, fahey

'Presented to the College in 1889 by Rev. James Hutchinson, who had it from the widow of the Rev. John Waterhouse.' (E.H. Sugden in "The Wesleyan Methodist Magazine" 132 (1909): 531 Letter 1773 September 29, Bradford to Mr Valton at Purfleet, Essex, from John Wesley. Holograph, signed.john wesley, john valton

Photograph of a factory building with a group of four large silos in the background, Two trucks are reversed into a loading bay at the front of the building. A post and railing fence runs across the foreground. On the front of the factory is a sign: Hutchinsons Finley Flour Milling and Agency Co. Pty Ltd.buildings, commercial, flour mill, finley flour mills

Stradbroke Park. Extent: Kilby Road to Harp Road at Burke Road. Historical Documentation: 1851 - Portion 91 purchased by Edward Glynn; 1888 - The Harp of Erin Estate (which included Section 91) offered for sale; 1896 - The area now known as Stradbroke Park was bisected by a creek that flowed from the Yarra via Hay's Paddock (q.v.) and extended through to Burke Road; 1943 - W.D. Birrell, Town Clerk of Kew, proposed that the creek be filled and a reserve created; 1954 - Entire area designated as 'open space' and named 'Stradbroke Park'. The line of the creek that ran through the Park created a further reserve on the north side of High Street, now known as 'Harrison Reserve'. Existing Condition: The park is largely of mown grass that has mature trees set into it It is possible that a number of these are remnant of the original vegetation, while there are also a number of exotic trees introduced, particularly at the northern end of the park. The southern end is dominated by playing fields. (Source: Sanderson, P 1988. Kew Conservation Study)Colour photographic positive (with colour degradation) of sporting teams at a civic event in Stradbroke Park in Kew East in May 1976. The event was officiated by the Mayor of Kew, Cr Alan Hutchinson. Stradbroke Park is situated on the western boundary of Kew and bordered by Burke and Harp Roads.stradbroke park, cr alan hutchinson, team sports -- kew (vic.)

Stradbroke Park. Extent: Kilby Road to Harp Road at Burke Road. Historical Documentation: 1851 - Portion 91 purchased by Edward Glynn; 1888 - The Harp of Erin Estate (which included Section 91) offered for sale; 1896 - The area now known as Stradbroke Park was bisected by a creek that flowed from the Yarra via Hay's Paddock (q.v.) and extended through to Burke Road; 1943 - W.D. Birrell, Town Clerk of Kew, proposed that the creek be filled and a reserve created; 1954 - Entire area designated as 'open space' and named 'Stradbroke Park'. The line of the creek that ran through the Park created a further reserve on the north side of High Street, now known as 'Harrison Reserve'. Existing Condition: The park is largely of mown grass that has mature trees set into it It is possible that a number of these are remnant of the original vegetation, while there are also a number of exotic trees introduced, particularly at the northern end of the park. The southern end is dominated by playing fields. (Source: Sanderson, P 1988. Kew Conservation Study)Colour photographic positive (with colour degradation) of sporting teams at a civic event in Stradbroke Park in Kew East in May 1976. The event was officiated by the Mayor of Kew, Cr Alan Hutchinson. Stradbroke Park is situated on the western boundary of Kew and bordered by Burke and Harp Roads.stradbroke park, cr alan hutchinson, team sports -- kew (vic.)

Frank Porter riding a Triumph Thurderbird 650cc through parkland. Registration number BT-029. He is wearing a uniform, including helmet and elbow length gloves. He is jumping the bike.police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles; triumph thunderbird motorcycle; porter, frank

Small portrait of a man seated on a chair with his left elbow resting on a cupboard. He is wearing a three piece suit with a bow tie and a watch chain. He also has a beard.J. Kirkley, 193 Gilesgate. Durhamphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, j kirkley

Small waist length portrait of a man. He is wearing a jacket, waistcoat, shirt and a cravat. His jacket only has one button the front. He has a moustache and a small beard.B. Hormagee Photographic Artist. Eaglehawkphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man

Small head and shoulder portrait of a man. He is wearing a jacket and shirt. He has a bushy beard which covers the neck of his shirt. Photographer's name and address printed on the back.Chevalier, Pall Mall, Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, chevalier

An Anglican minister who claimed he was illegally sacked after a dispute in his parish was told by a Supreme Court judge yesterday that he might have some difficulty in staying in the vicarage.An Anglican ministergreentree, david, rev, vincent, frank, rayner keith, dr., st lukes anglican church, vermont, mackay, leigh, melbourne anglican trust corporation, symon, helen

Born in England in 1881. Died in 1950 in Springvale, Victoria. No information other than this is in the 9th Edition of the Ministerial Index. He was minister of the Prince of Wales Park Methodist Circuit in 1917 when it celebrated its 25th anniversary.Sepia toned studio head and shoulders portrait oval photograph of the Rev. Francis E. Blyth. He has a moustache and is wearing a three-piece suit with a white tie and is looking directly at the cameraIn pencil on the front "Rev. F E Blyth" On a sticker on the back in ink "Rev F E BLYTH"rev f e blyth methodist minister, prince of wales park methodist circuit, northcote (prince of wales park)

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of he Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A handwritten letter from Mr Hymans to the Management Committee. The letter raises concerns about the lack of tender process for the operation of the Chairlift. He requests the Committee to seek an extension of the time needed to vacate the site from the SEC.falls creek tourist area management committee, chairlift licence negotiations

Brief handwritten notes:- 'Also opposite Crawfords but further down. German Jacobs found a piece of gold worth £900. An embezzler got the money. After he lost the money he set off to walk to Germany. He didn't get far as his skeleton was found in the bush 18 months later.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, german jacobs, crawfords

History of the Mitcham Post Office as related by Brian Millane, grandson of Bertha Markham. He lived on site with his parents and eight siblings until the P.M.G purchased the property in 1957.non-fictionHistory of the Mitcham Post Office. mitcham post office, millane, brian, markham, bertha

Death notice in local newspaper - Ringwood Mail 19/12/1947, recently retired from his position as engineer to the Ringwood Cool Stores.Beloved hustand of Gertrude, dearly loved father of Jack, Clifford (deceased), Lloyd and Res, loved father-in-law of Joy. Aged 62 years. Outside his home and his work, his two great interests in life were his Lodge and bowls. He was one of the foundation members of the Ringwood Masonic Lodge, consecrated in 1925. He was Worshipful Master in 1929 and was appointed secretary in 1934. He took all the degrees in Masonry and was a member of the Grand Lodge. In the wporting world he took a keen interest in bowls and was a foundation member of the Ringwood Bowling Club. He was president of the Club in 1942, 43, 44 and 45.

Vernon Holt was a boyhood friend of Frank Wright. Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a young man dressed in a light coloured suit with long socks pulled over his trouser legs to the knee. He is carrying a cap and is standing in a clearing with trees and bush behind. The man is Vernon Holt.vernon holt, frank wright

This photo is part of the Fred Griffith Photographic Collection documenting his time with the Australian Alpine Club and the formation of the Albury Ski Club. Frederick Charles “Fred” Griffith was born in Albury, NSW on 2 March 1910. Educated in Albury and Geelong Grammar. Beginning in 1927 he spent many years working first as a jackeroo and on a range of prominent pastoral and merino stud properties in NSW and Queensland. In 1935 he repurchased his former family property “Toonallook", Bowna, NSW and developed it to be the largest Romney Marsh stud in the world, exporting rams to Argentina. He introduced many innovative practices on his property including rabbit control measures and aerial crop dusting. He was an active member of the Albury Show Society and in 1949 established the Albury Sheep Show. Fred was also the Albury representative on the Graziers’ Association Council for over 30 years. He became a life member of both the Albury and Commercial Clubs. Fred’s greatest hobby was snow skiing. His first visit to the snow was to Kosciusko in 1919. The Albury Ski Club was formed in 1935 and Fred was an inaugural member. In 1949 they were granted a site at Falls Creek to build their own lodge. Fred guaranteed the Club for finance from the Bank of NSW. The first portion of the prefabricated building was constructed in Albury. It was transported to Falls Creek on the back of Fred’s truck and erected in one day. This was the bathroom section and the rest was completed in 1950. The original lodge was burned down in 1952 and a new one built the following year. In 1955, Fred also built the Bowna Lodge for his family in partnership with David Fairbairn. He became head of the North Eastern District Skiing Association (N.E.D.S.A.) and successfully applied to run the Australian Ski Championships. Fred also inaugurated children’s races at Falls Creek and ran them for about 20 years. He also formed the company “Falls Creek Ski Tows”. In 1956 Fred along with a group of key people selected the site for Thredbo Village. Fred and his brother sold Toonallook in sections between 1951 and 1974. He moved to Albury and set up as a landscape gardener and fencing contractor. After a serious work accident, Fred retired in 1985 and moved to Rosebud, Victoria where he died on 19 August 1992.This image is from the Fred Griffith Collection which documents Falls Creek from the late 1940s to mid 1960sBlack and white square photograph of man outside holding a long tool into the ground, he is wearing a hat and his face is in the shadow. Trees and a house are in the background. Inscription on the reverse "Toonallook" was the name of Fred Griffith's property at Bowna, NSW.Stamped - SUPER / G & D . SERVICE Pen - Toonallookbogong, falls creek, snow, snowfields

1923 Flood, Telegraph Hotel, Armstrong Street, Charlton, Victoria1923 flood - Telegraph Hotel, Armstrong Street Charlton. Obituary: Charlton 100 years ago 18-02-1922 - 24/02/1922. Mr Francis Gilbert Livingstone passed away at Castlemaine on 14th ins. He was a very well known & highly respected old resident of Charlton & Narrewillock. Until October last he held the license of the Telegraph Hotel and was a familiar figure in his wheel chair under the shade trees at land at Narrewillock, where he farmed until failing health compelled him to give up the strenuous work of those early pioneering days, and in 1892 he took the license of the Telegraph Hotel which he retained until recently. He was 61 years of age.telegragh hotel, charlton, livingstone, floods

Photograph of Mr Robert 'Bob' Edward Mitchell in his uniform before, or during, World War II. Mr Mitchell grew up on the Moorabinda sheep property and trained as a wool classer in the 1930's. He is on the honour roll for past students who served in World War II from Wharparilla West State School. It is understood that Mr Mitchell returned home from the war.Sepia/black and white photo of a young man in an army uniform, smiling. Cap is worn on the right side of the persons head and he is looking towards the left side of the camera.world war two, military, portraiture, uniform, australia, robert edward mitchell, war, conflict, moorabinda, sheep farming, wool classing, honour roll, wharparilla, wharparilla west state school, working life

This permanent tribute to local music identity Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum AM was installed in 2018. Created by Australian sculptor Louis Laumen and fabricated by Meridian Foundry in Fitzroy, the larger-than-life-sized bronze statue was made to sit in the context of a celebration of Australian music. Meldrum has been immortalised with his trademark Stetson hat, his right hand in the thumbs-up gesture that he is recognised for and with his beloved dog Ziggy at his side. Internationally renowned for having launched the careers of so many emerging musicians in the country, Meldrum has passionately promoted Australian music for decades. Among many things, he is celebrated for his role as the presenter of Countdown which aired from 1974-1987.Louis LaumenA larger-than-life bronze statue of a cheery man wearing a ranger hat. His right hand is in a thumbs-up position and he is holding a small white dog in his left. music, local history

Letter written on paper with printed letterhead. The paper has a business logo in the top left corner: Gunsmiths, Oil & Colourmen. G. & J. Holmes. Wholesale and Retail. Ironmongers & Importers, All printed in a belt in an elliptical shape. Letter is from Jno Holmes, he wishes to resign as trustee because he feels he is not doing justice to the Court because of business commitments. He has enclosed a cheque for £2-17-0 to place to his credit.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, g & j holmes, c smith, court king of the forest, jno holmes

Three page letter, dated January 5, 1947, to Dr. Abbott from Dr. Otto Wulfrath. In the letter Dr. Wulfrath mentions his circumstances after the War and the difficulty of avoiding misunderstandings with the different languages. He also mentions Dr. Abbott's brother. He also says he was willing to answer all questions within the limits of his possibilities and that he was prepared to co-operate in any scheme found to be convenient and useful to the cause.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, dr otto wulfrath, dr abbott, 'the electrical factor in metabolism', dr fairclough, sci