The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This digital image was produced from one of the glass negatives that form part of the collection, probably taken by Louis Haeusler (b.1887) with the photographic equipment in the Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection. Parker Family - Samuel Skelton Parker, Jack Parker’s father, migrated to Australia from Ballymena, Country Antrim, Ireland in 1884. He married Bridget Cusack from County Clare in 1883. They had children William, James, Jack, Samuel and Rachel. After working on a station in northern NSW, they moved to Barnawartha and set up a butchery and later a bakery. In 1890 the family moved to Wodonga, buying a property in West Wodonga, which he called “Park Hall” after his home in Ireland. The property is now the location of the Wodonga Golf Club in Parkers Road, West Wodonga.This item is unique and has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.Digital image created from the Haeusler Glass negative collection. A man spreading hay with a rake in the foreground. A horse and cart loaded with hay is behind him.wodonga pioneers, haeusler family, glass negatives, dry plate photography, wodonga families, early farming

Eight 'Cartes de Viste' produced by Bendigo photographers. All subjects are unnamed. Black and white photographs, three of which have been colour tinted.3 by Chevalier Pall Mall 3 by N White Mitchell St Sandhurst one by J W Burrows Pall Mall Sandhurst one by M Bent Centre of Pall Mallphotograph, portrait

Coloured postcard Breheny Bros Brewery, horse drawn dray with barrels in front of building, man on dray, seven men standing, cart, four trees.breheny bros brewers, postcard

Colour photograph showing two women dressed in period costume seated in four-wheel horse drawn cart with woman standing beside in rural setting."l-r Alice Knight, Letty Armstrong, Maisie Hart".smythesdale homecomers parade 1981, ldhs activities

Black and white copy of original photograph of man leaning into Steam engine, with stone crushing plant behind. Horse and cart being loaded on very end.grenville shire, stone crushing plant, charles gillett

Two horse carrier cart. Inscription reads 'Carrier Ballarat & All States' and 'Picnic Parties Catered For'. The cart was en route to Tooleybuc and is pictured outside the home of Mr J. Gwin, Fred Gwin and Rudy Munro on Ascot Street.horse and cart, vehicle, commerical, j. gwin, fred gwin, rudy munro, ascot street, carrier service, tooleybuc

Deep Lead Scenes Mitchell Farm. Hay Cartingstawell deep lead

Unit for draping over horse collar to attach to cartImported and sold by Holden and Frost Ca1900Steel black painted hames with bracket hook with kangaroo imprint Kangaroo imprinthames, equestrian, farming

Used for draping over horse collar to attach to cartImported and retailed by Holden and Frost Ca1900Steel hames painted black with bracket hook with kangaroo imprint hames, equine, equestrian

Used over leather horse collar to attach to cartImported and sold by Holden and Frost Ca 1900Black painted steel with bracket hookwarranted steel made in England Kangaroo imprint oh hookhames, equine, agriculture

For use on smaller horses and ponies for pulling carts and Jinkers As manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostLeather case, straw filled oval to fit over horses neck two buckles and straps to allow the fitting of the collarcollar, equine, agricultural, social

Used by riders for the control of horses, and by cart drivers Ca1900 As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Ca 1900Tapered shaft, cotton wrapped 400mm with leather wrapped hand grip and 60mm long leathern loop at other endequine, crop

‘The Art of the Japanese Package’ was an exhibition that toured to 10 Australian and 11 New Zealand public galleries in 1979 and 1980. The touring exhibition comprised 221 objects of traditional Japanese packaging which extended from ceramics, wood and paper to woven fibre containers. At the conclusion of the tour, The Japan Foundation and the Crafts Board of the Australia Council donated the vast majority of the exhibition to the Ararat Gallery for its permanent collection. Combining the natural qualities of bamboo, paper and straw with delicate craftsmanship, these unique objects express Japanese aesthetics as applied through fibre crafts. In Japan, the qualities and traits of natural materials are exploited rather than hidden. The texture of straw, the septa of bamboo are not concealed but lovingly incorporated into the whole. In 1979 Hideyuki Oka, curator of ‘The Art of the Japanese Package’ wrote: “In no way self-conscious or assertive, these wrappings have an artless and obedient air that greatly moves the modern viewer. They are whispered evidence of the Japanese ability to create beauty from the simplest products of nature. They also teach us that wisdom and feeling are especially important in packaging because these qualities, or the lack of them, are almost immediately apparent. What is the use of a package if it shows no feeling?” The descriptions of the featured objects were written by Hideyuki Oka, curator of ‘The Art of the Japanese Package’, 1979.Gift of the Japan-Australia Foundation and the Crafts Board of the Australia Council, 1981The sembei (rice crackers) in this sturdy bag of handmade paper come from the town of Kuwana in Mie Prefecture and go by the trade name of Tagane, which derives from the name of the rice crackers offered to the Shinto gods. In fact, these sembei have a long tradition that goes back to ancient times. The silk drawstring of the bag gives it a particularly distinguished look. - Professor Hideyuki Oka, curator.japanese art, japanese packaging, tsutsumi, gift giving

Postcard - full colour - of tram SW5 781 turning from Brunswick St into Victoria Parade, 26/11/1990 going to St Kilda Beach. Has adverts for been (its going to be a long hot summer) and Christmas Cards on recycled paper. Has details of the tram type on the rear. Photo by Steve McNicol. Divided back, published by Railmac number S059 RMtrams, tramways, sw5 class, victoria parade, tram 781

Photocopy of a newspaper article titled Ride back in time. Two photos by Bill Hawking and the article by Toni Hetherington. The large photo shows the bread cart pulled by Jock, the horse and driven by Brian O'Farrell taking a trip through the city. The smaller photo shows a front view of the horse and bread cart being driven along the street. The article mentions Bendigo Bakehouse Bread who restored one of its original bread carts. It has won prizes and ribbons in shows throughout Victoria. A date, Oct 8 1992 is written above the photo. Also a second copy on yellow paper.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - ride back in time, bill hawking, toni hetherington, brian o'farrell, bendigo bakehouse bread, roy raggatt pty ltd

The fire hose reel was purchased by the Fire Ladies' Auxiliary for the Mt Beauty S.E.C. Fire Brigade in the late 1950's for over 1000 pounds. Initially they competed with Bogong fire brigade as both were 'Industry' Fire brigades - both owned by the State Electricity Commission. Competition was at 2 levels - north east Victoria and state competitions involving rural and urban brigades with a difference in the equipment. Mt Beauty was/is an urban brigade whereas Tawonga is a rural brigade. Competition involved members to improve their skill, keep fit and was a very social occasion. After the Shire took over Mt Beauty township in 1961, the Fire Brigade ran by itself but soon became affiliated with the C.F.A. because of insurance and legal liability e.g.. enabling them to stop traffic or wreck buildings if required. The CFA were not happy with the Mt Beauty truck so a new one was obtained while the old one went to Bogong. Competitions gradually ceased as it was a young man's sport and young members had prior commitments. The reel was donated to the KVHS in the mid 1980's as it failed to be sold as it competed with new, cheaper, aluminium reels. The practice strip was located beside the fire station in Lakeside Avenue. This fire hose reel was used by the Mt Beauty Fire Brigade for demonstrations at competitions during the 1950's and 1960's. The Mt Beauty Fire Brigade Team won the competition in 1966 at Wangaratta. The score was close against the home team and was decided on a play off. The team benefitted by the man who wound the hose on allowing it to end up at the easiest height to handle when full of water and very heavy.The Mt Beauty Fire Brigade was an 'industry' fire brigade belonging to the State Electricity Commission of Victoria from the 1940's. It became a member of the Country Fire Authority in the early 1960's. During the 1950's and early 1960's members would compete with other local fire brigades in competitions against other brigades in the north east of Victoria using skills such as unwinding the hose off the reel and turning on the water in record time. The Mt Beauty Fire Brigade continues today as an urban fire brigade affiliated with the CFA.Varnished wooden cart reinforced by painted red steel frame. The wheels have 14 wooden spokes and steel around the outside of the wooden wheel. A long canvas hose is wound around a central winding cylinder. The cart has a wooden handle with a rubber jockey wheel at its end. There is a brass hose nozzle attached by a stainless steel frame on the outer side near one of the wheels.Each Reel: "Mt Beauty F.B." yellow print outlined in black with red background.fire hose. mt beauty fire brigade. country fire authority. fire reel.

British Lancaster Bomber releasing bombs over a target. EAW is marked on the side of the bomber . Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Black / white aerial photo of a British aircraft flying over land partly covered by cloud. A stick of bombs released by the aircraft is visible.On back - Handwritten in blue ink: Stick of bombs going down Stamped: Crown copyright reservedphotography, lancaster, raaf

Knight's Tea House on the Wannon River was run by Gus (Augustus) and Ellen Knight Tea rooms were known as Coonara Tea - House The Knights previously ran a Tea House at the failed Henham estatePost card shows Knight's Tea Rooms at the Wannon CrossingTea Rooms monument will go where this was Post Card correspondence, address only Kodak, Australi buildings, shops, people, knight

Memorial Medal Veitnam 1967 - 1972. In the centre of the medalion there is a eagle with the words USA Man, EmuGet the bloody job done. Names at the going down of the sund and in the morning we will remember themmedallon, usa, cerberus collection

Message to Mrs Evelyn Hicks, Aunt of Jasper, Brian of Rutherglen. Consols mine on Rutherglen / Springhurst RoadPhoto of Northern Extended Consols Mine 1908 with group of workers. Made into postcard. Message from "Edie" on backOn back of postcard "Waiting to go down Northern Extended Consols Mine" "J.H. Kilgour, Rutherglen"on back of postcard "waiting to go down northern extended consols mine" "j.h. kilgour, rutherglen", northern extended consols mine, j h kilgour, evelyn hicks

Yields information about the appearance of BTPS tram 33 in 1985.Colour print of BTM / BTPS tram 33 in Wendouree Parade, March 1985. Appears to have John Phillips driving. Has a Sovereign Hill roof advert. Printed on Kodak paper.On rear in ink "Tourist Tram going around Lake Ballarat March 1985. J O'D"trams, tramways, btps, tram 33

Reins are the means by which a horse rider or driver communicates directional commands to the horse's head. Pulling on the reins can be used to steer or stop the horse.Used by residents of the Kiewa Valley especially farmers.Made of leather with steel buckles. The reins are connected to the bit in the mouth and go to the rider or the person walking / controlling the horse/horses eg. on a dray, wagon, plough etc.horse reins, horse equipment

Four page photocopy of 'Let Me Go to Bendigo' sheet music. Allan's Popular Sixpenny Edition No 181 with words by Leonard Wilson, music by Fred Hall.bendigo, history, music

A cutting from 'The Sun News-Pictorial Magazine,' titled, 'Speared by Blacks, but Young Man of 70 Still Goes West.' Dated Saturday, September 16, 1939.The Sunhistory, australian, aborigines, lydia chancellor, collection, australia, history, australian history, aborigines, aboriginal contact

Two (2) colour Photograph in black frame 1. Troops boarding the Helicopter. "C'mon inside" 2. One person left - "last one - standby to go"helicopter - huey, photograph

Black and white photograph, athletics, photograph of Neil Macdonald practising at the track before he goes to England. Bendigo Advertiser description: Neil Macdonald Off to Englandrecreations, sports, athletics, neil macdonald.