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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Pamphlet (item) - The Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria, R.H.S Monthly Review
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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph -Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Interior of the Melbourne Exhibition Building, 2019, 31/03/2019
A competition was announced to design a suitable building for the proposed Melbourne International Exhibition in December 1877. Eighteen entries were received. The winner of 300 pounds was Joseph Reed of the architectual firm Reed and Barnes. The foundation stone was laid by Governor Sir George Bowen on 19 February 1879. Prominent Melbounre builder David Mitchell, father of Dame Nellie Melba, won the tender to construct the main building. Exhibitors were able to move in by May 1880. On 01 October 1880 the Melbourne International Exhibition opened, when over 6000 people entered the main hall to see the Governor, the Marquess of Normanby open the show. Thirty three nations participated and ofver 32,000 exhibits were displayed. At the close of the exhibition on 30 April 1881 over 1.3 million people had visited the exhibition. In 1881 Victoria's population was just over 250,000. The management of the Exhibition Building and eight hectares of the Carlton Gardens was handed to the Exhibition Trustees by the Melbourne International Exhibition Commissioners on 01 OCtober 1881. The Trustees maintained the building for 'future public exhibitions and ... general public instruction and recreation' until 1996 when management of the building was transferred to Museum Victoria. In 1901 when the Australian colonies federated there was no capital and no federal parliament building. The Federal Parliament moved into the Victorian State Parliament building, and the State Parliament moved into the Western Annexe of the Exhibition Building for 26 years. After World War One, on 04 February 1919, the exhibition Building was turned into a hospital to treat Melbournians struck down with the Spanis 'Flu'. Initially housing 500 beds, the hospital grew to accomodate 2000 patients. Femals were located between the concert platform in the western nave and the done; male patients occupied the spaces beyond. The basement was used a a morgue. With the departure of the State Parliament in 1927 the western annexe became home to the Country Roads Board. In 1932 it was joined by the MOtor Registration Branch, and the Transport Regulation Board in 1934. They co-existedin cramped offices until the 1960s. In 1949 the oval at the rear of the ExhibitionBuilding was leased to the Commonealth Government for the establishment of the Migrant Reception Centre. When it closed in 1961-62, the centre comrised 29 bungalows over 1.4 hectare. The centre provided temporary accomodation for thousands of new arrivals from Britain. On 01 July 2004 the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens were inscribed on the World Heritage List. It is the only 19th century Great Hall to survive largely intact, still in its original landscape setting, and still used as a palace of industry. The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is a flower show held annually since 1995 in early April each year, in Melbourne, Australia. It is located in the World Heritage Site of Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building.[1] It is the largest horticultural event in the southern hemisphere, attracting over 100,000 visitors. It is rated among the top five flower and garden shows in the world. (Wikipedia)Colour photograph of the interior of the Melbourne Exhibition Buildings during the 2019 Melbourne Flower and Garden Show.melbourne international flower and garden show, carlton gardens, melbourne exhibition building, royal exhibition buildings -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
This photograph shows marble waiting to be loaded on the train at Nowa Nowa Station to be sent to Melbourne for the Shrine of Remembrance and Australia Housee in London. In the early 1900s black marble was being mined in the Bruthen district. Some was used for the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne and Australia House in London. 900 tonnes were shipped to London to be included in the construction of Australia House.Marble quarrying has been a significant part of the history of Buchan in East Gippsland. Its inclusion in the Shrine of Remembrance War Memorial is noteworthy.A black / white photograph mounted on a dark grey buff card. It shows a man and a dog sitting next to slabs of stacked marble.on back - " Marble stacked at Nowa Nowa Rail Station for Australia House."buchan-marble australia-house shrine-of-remembrance nowa-nowa-railway geology -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Suburban Allotments (west of) Ballaarat, Wendouree or Yuille's Swamp, County of Grenville 30/4/1856, 30/4/1856. No date given for photocopy
This map of the 1856 survey shows the numbered suburban allotments and the boundaries surrounding this area including Wendouree or Yuilles's Swamp close to where the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and the Lake exist today. This map gives a clear idea of an early survey of this western area and directions to areas of Ballarat surrounding these allotments.2 pages of the same map, except p.2 shows the Township Reserve on the lefthand side of the page. On the back of p.2, righthand corner is the Public Records Stamp.P2, righthand corner is the citation in pencil.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, map of western suburban allotments 1856, county of grenville, public record office of victoria, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO SHOW, Oct 1970
Slide. Bendigo Show. A raffle ticket seller at the R.S.L. stall at the show.slide, bendigo, bendigo show., bendigo show. -
Port of Echuca
Photograph - Two black and white photographs, 20/09/1984
These photographs show the extent of the Echuca Wharf in 1984. They also the cargo shed, the Echuca Wharf Railway Station. The P.S Pevensey and P.S Pride of the Murray are also shown.These photographs show the state of the wharf in the 1980,s.2 black and white photographs of the Echuca wharf. One is a closer version of the other. The photograph shows the P.S Pevensey tied up at the wharf with the P.S Pride of the Murray passing upstream. On the paddle steamers The words " Pevensey " and "Pride of the Murray " can be seen. In the background part of the Shackell's bond store inscription can be seen. echuca wharf, p.s pevensey, p.s.pride of the murray, shackell's bond store, rosel, mike -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Errol Ingram teaching cane use to Jackie Renton
Rehabilitation teacher Jackie Renton being show how to teach correct use of the white cane by Errol Ingram.B/W photograph of woman using cane with man lifting it slightlyRehabilitation teacher Jackie Renton being show how to teach correct use of the white cane by Errol Ingram. Royal Blind Society.royal blind society of nsw, white cane day, jackie renton, errol ingram -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1887
D'Alton's searching for alluvial gold. Photo shows Alfred and Charles D'Alton at Stony Creek Diggings. Charles is on the right and Alfred is on the left. Records 126 and 127 are enlargements from this photo showing each man separately.Photo shows two men working near a sluice. One man is shovelling into a sluice, on a creek and the other is holding an implement. A gold pan rests against a tree.people, d'alton, mining, stoney creek -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, 24/04/2005
The photo shows a small weir on the Stoney Creek which used to supply water to a number of early businesses in Halls Gap. The weir's former level can be seen on the large rocks behind but once a town water supply was installed, the wall of the weir was breached. Record 247 was taken at the same time and includes an image of a description of how to get to the weir.Photograph of a woman approaching standingh on a rock near a small weir. There are large boulders behind it which show the former level of the weir.scenery, stoney creek -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 29 September 1985
A photo taken at the parade held on 29 September 1985, in conjunction with the flower show, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit There was also the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Wildflower Show and its many volunteers.The photo shows a man and a woman in conversation with another man and woman who are almost out of the shot (on the right). The woman to the left is holding a brown paper bag and a spray of thryptomene. The man on the right (who is almost out of shot) is also holding a spray of thryptomene.events, wildflower show, events, parades -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, All smiles at Rudd's mayoral love-in, 2008
Mayors from all over Australia shake hands with Kevin Rudd at Parliament House.Mayors from all over Australia shake hands with Kevin Rudd at Parliament House. Photo also shows Kaele Way, President of the National Local Government Womens Association and former Whitehorse Councillor.Mayors from all over Australia shake hands with Kevin Rudd at Parliament House.rudd, kevin, way, kaele -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate - Prize Certificate Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticulture Society, 1906 (Exact)
Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.7 First Prize - Three Foliage Plants, Blue.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Blue certificate with gold printing. First Prize certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Three Foliage Plants."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott -
Melbourne Legacy
Painting, LEG AT EASE By RAAF No.54091 Holdsworth Fred C, 1965
A watercolour artwork of a soldier found in the archive. From the title it appears to be by Legatee Fred Holdsworth for an art show in 1965. He joined Legacy in 1957.A record of a Legatee.Watercolour on paper mounted on board of a soldier.Handwritten in green texta 'LEG AT EASE By RAAF No.54091 Holdsworth Fred C'. Handwritten in pencil on reverse 'Art Show 65'soldiers, fred holdsworth -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, Howard D. Bulmer, early 20th century 1920s?
This is a photograph of An Orbost Agricultural Show Committe. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. (Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall) This photographs is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history. A large Black / white photograph on grey card. It shows two rows of men. The back row is standing and the front sitting. They are posed in front of a wooden building with an open door. On the left is a water tankon front - Howard D. Bulmer Photographer on right - hand-written < Jack Gilbert X on back - hand-written - L_R Arthur Rodwell, Mat Lynch, Rupert Mosely, S. Lynn, A. Pardew, John Gilbert, John Bird on sticker - "Take off man marked X Mr Matthew Lynch of Orbost"photograph-orbost-agricultural-society -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured
This is the main street of Halls Gap, with the general Store and petrol station in view. The photo was taken at the time of the flower show; year unknown. A number of the cars are "F series" Holdens.The photo shows a shopping strip with numerous people in front of it, a road with a green car travelling along it (towards camera) and numerous cars and a bus parked on the other side (closest to camera).events, wildflower show, scenery, halls gap -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The photo shows a hawkers wagon and camp in the Wartook area.The photo shows two tents, side by side, with a wagon to the left of them. There are three women sitting, a man kneeling and another standing in front of the left hand tent, and a man and two boys standing to the left of the right hand tent. There is bush in the background.recreation, camping, people, hawkers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Poster, Subdivision of Township Allotments
Poster depicting the land which was being sold by J S Darby on the 3 December 1890. Auctioneer was Martin Cussen and Co. Map shows location of land.Single sheet of paper, laminated. Advertising land subdivision for sale in the township of Rushworth. Being sold by Martin Cussen and Co, auctioneers for J S Darby. Shows map of land subdivision.rushworth, land subdivision, martin cussen and co, j s darby -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, 03-01-2005
Shows the sign at the Steavenson Falls Scenic Reserve.Shows the sign at the Steavenson Falls Scenic Reserve. This sign was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s.'05 1 3 3.01.05. Marysville (from Helga Walsh)steavenson falls, steavenson falls scenic reserve, mountain forest, lyrebird, bobuck, mountain brushtail possum, marysville, victoria, john steavenson, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Photograph (1982) - Part Sunshine Business Area, Sunshine Centre Plaza Stage 1, 1982
The Sunshine business area has undergone major change from industrial manufacturing to retail. This aerial photograph shows the industrial areas that existed on both sides of Hampshire Road in 1982, and which have since been replaced by two shopping centres and the library building. The photograph also shows the old swimming pool, and retail outlets that no longer exist such as Waltons, Clark Rubber, Fosseys and the original Safeway store. It also shows a vacant land where the current Centrelink office now exists. The photograph was originally used as a promotion for the Sunshine Centre Plaza retail complex.This photograph is a historical record of what part of Sunshine looked like 3 decades ago.Large cardboard mounted sepia photograph with thin white plastic edging. Grey painted outline shows the site in 1982 on which the SUNSHINE CENTRE PLAZA was to be built, as well the buildings that then existed in part of the business area of Sunshine.Sunshine Centre Plaza Stage 1aerial view, 1982, sunshine centre plaza, sunshine business area, massey ferguson buildings, old sunshine pool. waltons -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Framed Information Sheet, About The Map, Circa 2000s
The information sheet belongs with a map showing the Burma Thailand Railway and it's route with the various camps and P.O.W centres. The map was produced over a period of 15 months and drawn in four stages. Shows Hellfire Pass formerly ( The Konyu Cutting). The 50 Kilo Camp in Burma. There were 56 stations and 87 camps on the route of the map. The map gives due credibility and was released as a limited edition of 1000 copies only. Copies of the map are displayed all over the world including Staffordshire in England, University of Houston, National Guard Museum of Texas and on display at the Australian and New Zealand Embassies in Bangkok.Framed information sheet of the map produced to show the various camps and sights along the Burma Thailand railway. The map was produced using a number of older railway maps, including the Escritt translated map and a local Thai road touring map. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
ticket, 1975
Owen 'Doc' Matthews is remembered for his spectacular Grand Prix dressage exhibitions with his horse Aintree Boy, performed to music under spotlights at Melbourne Royal Show from 1965-1975. He also performed at smaller country shows. Doc Matthews was born in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy in 1923, during the Great Depression. He and his brother Paddy were placed in a foster home and then in a Geelong orphanage before being put to work at a dairy farm. Doc was given an elderly piebald mare to ride, which ignited his passion for horses. When he was 16, he enlisted in World War 2 but captured by the Japanese and ended up working on the Burma Railway, spending years as a prisoner of war in the notorious Changi Prison. Doc joined Victoria Police in 1952 and by 1962 was chief horse master and riding instructor in the mounted branch. He drilled teams to perform musical rides and horses and riders were always turned out to perfection. Doc and Aintree Boy became a partnership after the horse had been used in the mounted branch for four years. Doc decided to try his hand at dressage and as there were few instructors, trained Aintree Boy with nothing to go by but a couple of books and film of a single dressage competition. Owen 'Doc' Matthews was truly a pioneer of Grand Prix dressage in Australia. ( ref. TOPHORSE )Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.A square shaped ticket for Orbost Show - Monday, March 10th 1975. It is on white card with blue print.Orbost Wonder Horse "Aintree Boy". Monday, March 10th 1975aintree-boy dressage equestrian matthews-owen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of gathering at a picnic, <1975
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show events and people from the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area and making it accessible and interactive for visitors of all ages.Black and white photograph of people sitting or reclining on blankets in the foreground. Shows three men and one woman, as part of a larger group having a picnic.Catalogue number in pencil on reversechurchill island, picnic -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1950
Halls Gap Grampians Camping reserve on Flower Show Day in 1950. This is the main road looking towards the stores from Grampian House.The photo shows a road with trees growing on either side. There are cars parked on either side of the road and people standing and walking along the road. In the centre there are two cars driving along the road towards the camera.events, wildflower show -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate - Prize Certificate Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticulture Society, 1906 (Exact)
Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.8 First Prize - Six Pansies (Distinct Varieties), Blue.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Blue certificate with gold printing. First Prize certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Six Pansies (Distinct Varieties),"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate - Prize Certificate Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticulture Society, 1906 (Exact)
Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.10 Second Prize - Collection of Sweet Peas, Light green.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Light Green certificate with black printing. Second Prize certificate won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show for Collection of Sweet Peas"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, j g scott, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society -
Bay Steamers Maritime Museum
Photograph - Framed Photograph, S.T.Wattle up on blocks at 19 South Wharf at commencement of restoration. October 2009, 10/2009
Beginning of the long-awaited restoration by Bay Steamers volunteers. A very significant moment in the life of the Wattle as this was the first day of the major restoration project that commenced in October 2009 and continued to 2020. Prior to this restoration project there was a long lead up to find funding and resources to restore the Wattle and ensure that the ship was not scrapped. The majority of this preparation and restoration work was and continues to be completed by volunteers. Photograph shows the state of the vessel up on blocks and prior to the start of hull restoration in October 2009.Coloured photograph in gilded wooden frame shows Wattle viewed from her port quarter and facing the Yarra River.steamer wattle, steam tug, wattle, restoration, volunteers, bay steamers maritime museum, river yarra, port of melbourne -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Medal - Antique Aeroplane Association Wodonga Medallion, 1982
This medallion was produced to commemorate the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's annual air show which was held at Wodonga. It took place at Joe Drage's Air World Museum in Wodonga, Victoria. The event included a fly-in by members of the Antique Aeroplane Association which attracted vintage planes from all parts of Australia. This medallion and 2 other linked medallions were owned by Mr. Clive Cossor. He spent a lot of time at Drage's Historical Aircraft Museum and also helped transport gliders. He was also at the Albury racecourse as a teenager to assist in moving the Uiver when it was forced to land in a storm during the MacRobertson Trophy Air Race from London to Melbourne in October 1934.This medallion is significant as it records an important event recognising aviation in Australia.A medallion produced to commemorate the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's annual air show held at Wodonga. Around edge of the front of medallion "ANTIQUE AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION AUSTRALIA WODONGA 1982" with the De Haviland logo in the centre, On the reverse side "SPONSORS/RADIO/2AY/ALBURY-WODONGA" 8aviation history, antique aeroplane association of australia, joe drage airworld, airshow wodonga -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Photograph shows Ivy May Child aged about 19 years holding a goat. Ivy May Child (1910 – 1989) was the daughter of Arthur Edward (Ted) Child (1878 – 1964) and Ethel May Madden (1888 – 1970). Ted Child was the son of Matthew Francis Child (1839 – 1933) and Martha Jeeves (1857 – 1926). He was the grandson of one of the early pioneers Francis Child. Ivy grew up on the family property on Childs Road and took many photographs. Black and white photograph that has been colorised with green and yellow that shows a young woman , standing in a garden, holding a goativy child, ivy may child, goat, child family -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1900-1906
In 1900 "Morningside" was leased by the Langley family and was now taking in paying guests. The photo shows 'Morningside" with some of the Langley family in foreground,from left to right, Alice Maud (b. 1879) standing; Arthur Geo. (b. 1886) in front seated on ground; Florence (b. 1880) seated; Charles (father) (b.1853) standing wearing hat; Henry (Harry) (b. 1887) seated on ground in front; Alice Maria (b. 1855, nee Freeman) (mother) seated and Lucy Myrtle (b. 1884) standing. In 1909 "Morningside was leased by James and Grace D'Alton who continued to run a small guest house. The photo shows a weatherboard house with seven people grouped in the foreground. Trees can be seen behind the house.1900s early Morningside Langley familyaccommodation, morningside, people, langley -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Victoria Park Stawell later name changed to Cato Lake c1906
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