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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral history Jim Sinclair
Valuable recollections by resident of areaAn oral history with Jim Sinclair discussing his early life in Port Melbourne. Work, sport and more. Recorded at his home in Bentleigh East 30 June 2020domestic life, sport, work -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS AGM, Barry Jones
PMHPS Annual General Meeting 2015 Barry Jones gives a personal perspective on many aspects of Australian history Duration 01:22:04 (including meeting preliminaries)societies clubs unions and other organisations, pmhps, barry jones, port melbourne historical & preservation society -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Recording, Lonel Layfield discussing his work history at Kitchens with Suzy Milburn, John Kirby, Jul 2014
Lionel Layfield, long time driver with Kitchens and Unilever, discussing work history with Suzy Milburn, in PMHPS rooms. Two sessions with duration of 3 hours 15 minutes.industry - manufacturing, workers, transport - motor vehicles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, toll holdings ltd, toll group -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Palmer Molly, A Hundred Years above Lake King. The story of St Johns Metung, 1992
A history of St Johns Anglican Church Metung Victoria and the people who established it and contributed to its growth as a centre of their lives. Includes profiles of ministers parishioners and office bearers.religion -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Bairnsdale Courthouse Centenary Reflection, 1993
The history of the Bairnsdale, Victoria, Courthouse with details of the design and construction, fittings and embellishment. Biographical details of some judges and magistrates, references to cases heard, plans and photographs complete the story.township, architecture, law -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Bairnsdale Shire Council Centenary 1868, 1968
A short history of the Shire of Bairnsdale Victoria from beginnings as a road district to the separation of the commercial centre as the Towns of Bairnsdale illustrated with photographs. A list of Shire Presidents and officers is included.township, photography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH 1872-1972
7-page soft cover booklet giving a brief history of the Golden Square Methodist Church, 1872 to 1972. B&W photos of the church on front and back covers.golden square methodist church, golden square, methodist church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AUSTRALIAN MINING HISTORY MONOGRAPHS, NUMBER 6, THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MINE DEVELOPMENT ON THE BENDIGO GOLDFIELD IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, c2000
Australian Mining History Monographs Number 6, The Psychology of Mine Development on the Bendigo Goldfield in the Nineteenth Century. Publisher: Zlota Press, Strathfieldsaye. 20 pages. Colour illustrations.Ralph W Birrellgold, goldfields, mine development, history in mining, psychology of mine development, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - The Djaara traditional owners and the redeveloped Beehive building, July 17 2021
The Djaara people's importance to country was impacted by the dramatically imapcted by the development of gold mining in Bendigo. The recently redeveloped Beehive Building played a key role in the development of the Bendigo business sector.Bendigo Advertiser: Two articles, one entitled 'City's history of success', and the other 'Djaara streghten Country'. Also attached is a pdf file of an account of the early Djaara Peoplebendigo, djaara country, beehive building -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MARKS COLLECTION: HISTORY OF FORTUNA
Four pages typewritten history of Fortuna Villa from Mr. Ballerstedt purchasing the mine and land from the Wittscheibe Brothers to the subsequent sale to George Lansell and the various developments.place, fortuna, fortuna villa -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - The Reynolds Family Records Collection (Folder 2 of 4) Lennox Joynes Jorgensen, Abt 2005
Eleanor Hinde (1842-1902) was born in Lancashire England. In 1858, Eleanor married Richard Reynold in the Forest St Wesleyn Methodist Church in Sandhurst. They both gave their address as Sailors Gully Goldfields. They had seven children together. Richard was a skilled tradesman and after he died in 1872 from lung disease, Eleanor married Arculus Opie. Eleanor owned a property on the corner of Gladstone and Stanley Streets which later became an electrical substation. She sold poultry and eggs and preserves. One of Eleanor's sons, William John, married Anna (Annie) Jorgensen, and one of her daughters. Amelia, married Anna's brother Thomas Joynes Jorgensen. The Jorgensens founded and managed Jorgensen and Sons foundry and engineering works. Peter Jorgensen (1849-1914), was a mining contractor, he lived at, "Bro," Russell street, Quarry Hill. His firm was Jorgensen and Sons, mining contractors. He was a native of the Island of Alsen, Denmark. He left Denmark in the year 1861, embarking at Hamburg in a small sailing Ship. The four folders contain family history documents and photos of the descendants of Eleanor Hinde. List of descendants of Lennox Joynes Jorgensen and Edith May Smith - Contact the Society for detailsbendigo, sandhurst, peter jorgensen, eleanor hinde, eleanor reynolds, eleanor opie, reynolds collection, lennox joynes jorgensen and edith may smith -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - The Reynolds Family Records Collection (Folder 2 of 4) William John Reynolds, Abt 2005
Eleanor Hinde (1842-1902) was born in Lancashire England. In 1858, Eleanor married Richard Reynold in the Forest St Wesleyn Methodist Church in Sandhurst. They both gave their address as Sailors Gully Goldfields. They had seven children together. Richard was a skilled tradesman and after he died in 1872 from lung disease, Eleanor married Arculus Opie. Eleanor owned a property on the corner of Gladstone and Stanley Streets which later became an electrical substation. She sold poultry and eggs and preserves. One of Eleanor's sons, William John, married Anna (Annie) Jorgensen, and one of her daughters. Amelia, married Anna's brother Thomas Joynes Jorgensen. The Jorgensens founded and managed Jorgensen and Sons foundry and engineering works. Peter Jorgensen (1849-1914), was a mining contractor, he lived at, "Bro," Russell street, Quarry Hill. His firm was Jorgensen and Sons, mining contractors. He was a native of the Island of Alsen, Denmark. He left Denmark in the year 1861, embarking at Hamburg in a small sailing Ship. The four folders contain family history documents and photos of the descendants of Eleanor Hinde. List of descendants of William John Reynolds and Anne Dorothea Jorgenssen - Contact the Society for Detailsbendigo, sandhurst, peter jorgensen, eleanor hinde, eleanor reynolds, eleanor opie, reynolds collection, william john reynolds and anne dorothea jorgenssen -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Album, M Fish, Charlie Carpenters paintings, Lakes Entrance Victoria
Also a small blue covered album containing photographs of the paintings of ships by Charlie Carpenter A blue folder containing photographs of paintings of trade boats by Charlie Carpenter Lakes Entrance Victoria. Please visit L.E. History Centre to view all photos in the Albumarts, shipping, boats and boating -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Album, Vera Bennett, Vera Bennett - community involvment, 2005 c
An Album containing photographs showing community involvment of LERHS member Vera Bennett of Lakes Entrance Victoria. Please visit History Centre to view all photos in this Album.people -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PROGRAMME FOR THE CELEBRATION RECITAL: SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL 14/5/1977, 14/05/1977
Programme for the Celebration Recital - Sandhurst Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 14/5/1977 Consecration and Solemn Opening. Stapled four pages within coloured paper cover with image of stained glass of cathedral on cover. Frontispiece is acknowledgements and thanks and interior two pages outlines the nine items of the concert with mention of performers. Final page details the history of the building of the church and, in particular, the construction of the organ and details of its use and the six cathedral organists to that point. Two copies. Stamped with RHSV Bendigo Branch stamp.church, history, cathedral of the sacred heart, sandhurst cathedral. cathedral organists mrs tamlyn, mr henry whitford, miss lucy sexton, miss eileen haines, mrs selby agg, mrs elizabeth evans, mr ernest wood. organ opening at sacred heart cathedral. dr crance. dr. beville. messers thomas cockram and sons. monsignor murphy. john parker. his lordship, most rev, b. stewart. architects, messers reed, tappin and smart. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Frank Crawford, 2005
In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately one hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with Frank Crawford. Crawford's Shoe Shop business was on the corner of Bull and Hargreaves Streets, opposite the Bendigo Town Hall. Two audio tapes with length of one hour and 45 minutes, with eleven pages of handwritten notes of the interview. Frank was born in 1915, his parents were a bricklayer and a dressmaker. He attended St Liborius Catholic Primary School in Eaglehawk from 1920 to 1928. The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 90 minute interview can be listened to; and the notes viewed at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, frank crawford bendigo, crawford's shoe shop bendigo, 1930s depression tapes -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, 24th Battalion (Gallipoli). Address by Frank Doolan (H27), 1970
A copy of an address given to a Legacy luncheon by Legatee Frank Doolan. He speaks of the 24th Battalion and their role at Gallipoli and in France. The story of the withdrawal from Gallipoli is interesting. Legatees Savige and HC Brinsmead were two of the three last lieutenants on the peninsula. Both were foundation members as was John Anderson who was also mentioned. He digresses to relate a story of an evening when he was with a 'VC mate' (assumed to be L/ Donovan Joynt) and they decided to speak to the editor of the Argus, Allan Spowers, about the newspaper's stance against the building of the Shrine of Remembrance. He related the paper published an article two days later in favour of the Shrine project and shortly after so did 'The Age'. The address also relates the return to war in 1939 and the formation of the 2/24th and it fighting in Tobruk. It was absorbed into the 9th division and later a new 2/24th was formed to wear the 'Red and White Diamond'. 'This unit consisted of younger men who had served with the CNF between the wars and included several sons of Legatees and several Junior Legatees. Our President Don, was attached for a short time.' (referring to L/ Don Simonson who was president in 1970). It went on to fight in New Guinea. Legatee Doolan's aim had been to link the 24th battalion with Legacy and suggests the book about the history of the 24th Battalion by Bob Serle was worth reading. He then introduced two other speakers, Squadron Leader Hicks, Conductor of the Royal Australian Air Force Band and Mr John Anderson of AWA. From the speakers record this event was in June 1970. The notation H27 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. Legatee Frank Doolan was part of the archive project around the 1970s.A significant account of the withdrawal from Gallipoli and other experiences of the 24th Battalion retold at a Legacy luncheon. Speakers at Legacy luncheons were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied. White foolscap paper with black type x 5 pages of a speech by Legatee Frank Doolan.Handwritten H27 in red pen.history, battalion, speakers, speech, gallipoli, frank doolan, 24th battalion -
Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet, The Legacy Club of Melbourne 1930-31 : A brief account of its ideals and works (H7), 1930
A brochure explaining 'A brief account of its ideals and work' in 1930. The notation H4 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. The brochure mentions clubs had started in the Federal and state capitals, and Geelong, Ararat, Ballarat, Fremantle, Ipswich and Bendigo. Members were all men who had served in the forces of the British Empire during the war. It shows the work of Legacy as : Junior Legacy Club - which had been running for 5 years, for sons (aged 9 to 21) of deceased soldiers. Members of the Legacy Club were in constant touch and acted as Big Brothers. Boys' Literary and Debating Branch - approximately 95 boys attended weekly meetings of a debating society at Anzac House. Boys' Physical Training Branch - for the boys physical welfare classes and conducted weekly by a permanent instructor (paid by Legacy). There were 270 boys attending. Also cricket, football, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all supervised and coached. 'A permanent camp has been erected at Balnarring East, and this is occupied by the boys at the Christmas vacation under the control of Legatee Stan Savige, and the girls at Easter, with Mrs Gilles in charge. The value of these camps in enabling Junior Legatees to become better acquainted and in the development of character and the Legacy spirit cannot be overestimated'. Girls' Physical Training Branch - started in 1927 and now over 200 girls were being instructed by Mrs AM Gilles (the wife of a Legatee). Lending Library of over 600 books. Vocational placements for junior legatees. Meetings were held in the Victoria Palace Hotel, Little Collins St, on Tuesdays and included an informative lecture. The policy and objectives were laid out including to preserve the memory of fallen comrades and to assist their dependents, particularly the children. Also to maintain a spirit of comradeship, and to safeguard the good standing and interests of ex-servicemen in the community. The brochure shows activities as: Employment Committee, Comradeship Committee, a pledge to assist the National War Memorial being established on the Domain site, and for the children the 'Deceased Soldiers' Children's Welfare Committee. Also picnics, Christmas camp, cycle club, and rambles as arranged. There is help for vocational options for the children. It is mentioned during 1930 which consisted of 'a hospital ward, mess room seating 80, a kitchen and storeroom. Also tent frames and necessary offices are provided and the total value of the building and equipment owned by the Club is our £600.' See also 01478 for a copy from 1928.This is one of the first documents that promotes Legacy and summarises its objective and services. Brochure describing the ideal and activities of the Legacy Club in 1930.Handwritten H4 in red pen.legacy promotion, history, goals, objectives -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Manuscript, Keith Kings, The Tramways of Ballarat, 1964
Manuscript titled "The Tramways of Ballarat", prepared by Keith Kings during 1964 based on the text in the last paragraph. Provides a short history of Ballarat, the construction and operation of the horse tram system, the take over and construction of the electric tramways by the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria, and operation of horse tram trailers. Includes the takeover by the SEC, replacement tramcars, Lydiard St Nth extension, exchange of cars with Bendigo, Geelong, attempts to close the system and operations during the mid 1960s.Yields information about the history of Ballarat Tramways written in 1964. Has a strong association with the author who prepared a larger work when the tram system closed in 1971.Manuscript titled - The Tramways of Ballarat - four foolscap typed pages, carbon copy.Has a number of corrections to the text.ballarat, trams, tramways, manuscript, history, horse trams, esco, sec, tramcars, ballarat tramways -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, Kew Bowling Club (Vic), 1980
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary valuesSubject file on the former Kew Bowling Club (Vic), founded in 1880 and amalgamated with the Auburn Heights Bowling Club in 1998. The Club was located behind the Kew Recreation Hall at 12-16 Wellington Street, Kew. The file contains both primary and secondary sources. Primary sources include twelve annual reports (1984-85 to 1988-89; 1990-1 to 1996-97); sundry copies of the Club’s newsletter - ‘Kew View’ from the period 1980-95; magazines celebrating the inaugural and second annual ‘Kew Cup’ (1992-93); ephemera such as the programs for the Centenary Dinner (1980); the Club’s Constitution (1987); and research notes and newspaper articles/clippings. The file also includes two copies of the Club’s history. A number of documents relate to the proposed sale of the land by Boroondara Council in 2001. In 2020, KHS accepted into its collection the entire collection and archives of the Kew Bowling Club. These are stored separately.kew - history, sports - lawn bowls - kew (vic), kew bowling club - wellington street - kew (vic)kew - history, sports - lawn bowls - kew (vic), kew bowling club - wellington street - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, ARGYLE, Sir Stanley Seymour (1867-1940), 1958
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS Imposed OrderStanley Seymour Argyle, later Sir Stanley, was Mayor of Kew for two terms: 1902-3, and 1903-4. He was later the Premier of Victoria (1932). While the file contains an article by Neville Pollard - Commonwealth Versus the States: Australia’s uniform gauge debacle (Australian Railway History, Feb 2014), most of the file is comprised of correspondence relating to the gift of a painting to Argyle in 1895. The correspondees include Ian Stanley Argyle, the grandson (Argyle Travel Coy. R.R, 172 St George’s Terrace, Perth, 6000), Kew Historical Society, and Kew City Council. A photocopy of the letter (poor quality) relating to the gift in 1895 is included in the file. The grandson’s letter advises that the gift was a small oil painting described as a ‘Field Scene’. An image of the painting is not in the file.sir stanley argyle, mayors of kew, premiers - victoria, medical practitioners - kew (vic), first world warsir stanley argyle, mayors of kew, premiers - victoria, medical practitioners - kew (vic), first world war -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Houses [Kew], 1980
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Assorted printed materials, some published, such as: ‘What House is That? A guide to Victorian housing’ (Heritage Victoria, 2004), and guidelines for researching the history of a house (Fact Sheet, City of Boroondara). There is an article from the Progress Press about the demolition of Ellesmore, 80 Princess Street in 1977 (the article includes photographs of the demolition), Elizabeth Mackie’s notes on Myrtle Hill, and an article on the restoration of Mynda, Molesworth Street that was published in the Trust News (1987). Mrs Sewell of Stawell Street wrote handwritten notes/recollections about Cradley in Studley Park Road in 1981. In the photocopy about Ellesmore, there is also a separate article on the proposed replacement of the Walmer Street Bridge. There is also correspondence and an article on Stanhope on the corner of Burke and Cotham Roads. The file includes general real estate information and data.kew historical society - archives, kew - history, myrtle hill (kew), ellesmore - 80 princess street - kew (vic), mynda - molesworth street - kew (vic), stanhope - burke road - cotham road - kew (vic), cradley - studley park road - kew (vic), 17 queen street - kew (vic.)kew historical society - archives, kew - history, myrtle hill (kew), ellesmore - 80 princess street - kew (vic), mynda - molesworth street - kew (vic), stanhope - burke road - cotham road - kew (vic), cradley - studley park road - kew (vic), 17 queen street - kew (vic.) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 'WILLY WAGTAILS AT GLENWYNN', 20th August, 1966
A book with a yellow manilla folder cover titled, ' Willy Wagtails at Glenwynn.' Written by Mrs Margaret Shaw for her grand-nieces and nephews. Included in the book is a newspaper cutting from the 'Bendigo Advertiser' titled, 'For Women by Toora' and dated 20/8/66. The article is headed 'Shepherd Boy's Song Inspired Book Title' and is an account of Miss Margery Shaw's book titled 'Our Goodly Heritage' in which she writes the history of Huntly. The book is enclosed in a large brown envelope.To Mrs.. Chancellor with best whishes from Marjorie Shaw.books, natural history, birds, lydia chancellor, collection, birds, stories, wildllife, goornong, huntly, australia, victoria, bendigo, history, ' our goodly heritage, ' books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FAMILY HISITORY: WILLIAM COOK OF KILSYTH AND EAGLEHAWK, 1800's
Family History - ''William Cook of Kilsyth and Eaglehawk'', 16 pp with fold-out family history charting. Author - E M Finlay, South Hobart. Twins, William Cook and Alexander Cook came to Australia ca. 1852 - Alexander went to Bendigo (teacher) and William went to Mount Alexander, then Bendigo (Eaglehawk). Mention of latter's role in local government, mention of ''Kilsyth'' property in Eaglehawk and mention of Franklin Hotel.person, individual, william cook, eaglehawk, franklin hotel sailor's gully -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Report: Preston Tech 'Bursting at the Seams' [1978]
An A4 size spiral bound report 'Preston Tech ‘Bursting at the Seams’'. It includes: History of PTS [1969]; Brief history of the Preston Technical College 30 September 1964; Preston College of TAFE 1937-1987, 1988; Preliminary report on planning the Resource Centre at Preston Technical College by Librarian P.Stewart October 1974; Preston Institute of Technology: is the time ripe for a resource centre? report by A.Wesson, June 1974.preston technical college, preston institute of technology, resource centre, reports, nmit -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, 'Historical Look at Vermont', 16/02/1988 12:00:00 AM
Cutting from Nunawading Gazette on a history of Vermont entitled 'This is Vermont' by Tim Shambrook of Nurlendi Road. At the time Tim was 19 years old, a product of local schools, and his illustrated history began as an HSC assignment. A member of a pioneering Vermont family, Tim obtained much information from the recollections of his grandfather, Charles Shambrook. Many old Vermont names, still familiar today, appear in Tim's book.shambrook, tim;, charles, smith, l.l., dr., aumann family, schwerkolt family, fankhauser family, nethercote family, willis family, armstrong family, norman family, von mueller, ferdinand, vermont -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams may return to streets", 20/09/2001 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier Ballarat, Thursday 20/9/2001, page 15, titled "Trams may return to streets", about the 30th anniversary of the closure of Ballarat Tramways, the possible return, and the feasibility study also being undertaken. Also has a paragraph giving a very potted history of the tramway, "History of Ballarat's trams". Photo with article is of 31 at Main and Victoria streets, in Bridge St. Written by Leonie Barlow,closure, ballarat, tram revival -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - TED HOCKING COLLECTION: THE HISTORY OF SAMSON COTTAGE, SPECK GULLY, GOLDEN SQUARE - COLOURED BOOKLET
coloured booklet titled The History of Samson Cottage, Speck Gully, Golden Square Cover has a copy of aa B&W sketch by Julia Mercura of the cottage Cover also notes: thee booklet is a condensed version - compiled by Arthur Doye from research by Lee Robertson whose Great Great Grandpaarents built the cottage in 1856. An eight page booklet includes photographs and ssketches illustrating the history of the cottage -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Whitehorse Leader, "All aboard our famous tram", 23/04/2018 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the Whitehorse Leader, Monday 23/4/2018 titled "All aboard our famous tram", subtitled "The Wattle Park 'green and gold jewel' has a rich history". Story about the history of the park, and the tramlines in the district, tramcars that have been placed there. Parks Victoria now managing the site. Has a photo of five girl scouts on one of the trams. Story by Amy Hall and Christine McGinn.trams, tramways, wattle park, tramcars -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed Photograph, Sgt J H Nott, 1914
Framed B & W photo of mounted Sgt J H Nott, 4th Light Horse Regiment, at Broadmeadows Camp 1914 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Sergeant (later Major) J H Nott MC and Bar. Broadmeadows Camp 1914. A05116 Courtesy Australian War Memorial and the Army History Unit