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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Land Conservation Council, Victoria, East Gippsland Area Review Final Recommendations Land Conservation, 1986
... area (Victoria) study area. History, climate, geomorphology... as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum) 2 Marine Parade Lakes ...Report describing the physical nature of the East Gippsland area (Victoria) study area. History, climate, geomorphology, land use, flora and fauna are presented. Map included.topography, land settlement -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Hugh McGrae, Georgiana’s Journal as edited by Hugh Mc Crae, 1934
... Interesting account of Victoria's early History.... Interesting account of Victoria's early History. stawell education ...This Journal written by Georgina Mc Crae Melbourne 1841 - 1865. The Painting on the cover is a self Portrait. A very Interesting account of Victoria's early History.A white coverd paperback - Top in white print in black background Imprint Classics. Georgina's Journal in Pink Print. In Central cover In an oval inset a Colored Portrait of Georgina Mc Crae. Below Portrait Melbourne 1841 - 1865. Edited By Hugh Mc Crae.Inscription on Fly Leaf: Hand written. To The Stawell Historical Society - To Honor the memory of John McClure. REfer Pages 87 - 154. 178. 192. 198.234. Note John Mc Clure is Intered Deep Lead Cemetery 1859.stawell education -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Copper Etchings, n.d
... by the State Bank of Victoria. They depict Portland's history...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...5 copper etchings commissioned from Ronald Skate by the State Bank of Victoria. They depict Portland's history and industries. -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Document
... Various Forests Commission of Victoria Publications... of Victoria Publications and History of Forestry Acts Documents ...Various Forests Commission of Victoria Publications and History of Forestry ActsDocuments -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: HISTORY: TRAMWAYS OF BENDIGO, BENDIGO TRAMWAY COMPANY LIMITED, 1939 ?
... (Victoria) giving detailed history of Tramways from 1889 - 1939.... the Tramways of Bendigo (Victoria) giving detailed history of Tramways ...HISTORY: TRAMWAYS OF BENDIGO, BENDIGO TRAMWAY COMPANY LIMITED. 2 typed foolscap pages entitled the Tramways of Bendigo (Victoria) giving detailed history of Tramways from 1889 - 1939.person, individual, basil miller -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Newspaper - Newspaper made for Off To The Diggings event, 2001
... To The Diggings event to celebrate 150 years of gold in Victoria. Outlines... years of gold in Victoria. Outlines gold history of Tarnagulla ...A newspaper in 'gold-rush' design style, made for the Off To The Diggings event to celebrate 150 years of gold in Victoria. Outlines gold history of Tarnagulla, Rheola, Kingower, Inglewood and Wedderburn. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIA HILL - THE RICH VICTORIA HILL AND IT'S HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS
... Ironbark and Victoria Hill areas, history of the area and sign... between Ironbark and Victoria Hill areas, history of the area ...Multiple handwritten and carbon copies refering to Victoria Hill. Mentioned in the notes are places of interest between Ironbark and Victoria Hill areas, history of the area and sign posts for the Victoria Hill area.document, gold, victoria hill, victoria hill, the rich victoria hill and it's historical associations, j n macartney, quartz miners' arms hotel, ironbark methodist church, greek orthodox church, conrad heinz, john brown industries knitwear factory, little 180 mine, george lansell, british & american hotel, victoria reef gold mining coy, manchester arms hotel, housing commission homes, the ironbark (victoria reef gold), hercules & energetic, midway, wittscheibe, gt central victoria, wm rae, mr and mrs conroy, mrs lavery, central nell gwynne, moorhead's shop, gill family, gold mines hotel, david chaplin sterry, new chum and victoria mine, p m g repeater station, old chum mine, pioneer, rotary club of bendigo south, north old chum mine, ballerstedt's first open cut, lansell's big 180 mine -
Kilmore Historical Society
Victoria and Its Metropolis, Victoria and Its Metropolis, Past and Present. Vol. 1, 1888
... History of Victoria & Melbourne settlement to 1888.... daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges History of Victoria & Melbourne ...History of Victoria & Melbourne settlement to 1888.Brown leather-bound hardcover book with decorative gilt border and ornate gilt title on front cover. Very worn, spine torn and very worn at edges. Cover separated from body, loose pages front and back. Foxing throughout. 258 illustrations. 588 pp. plus index. Poor condition.Small sticker inside front cover, '51'.mrs. dan fleming, victorian settlement -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Club. A Century Revue...'This Will Be The Place', 1934
... . It related five chapters in Victoria's history from the first 100... in Victoria's history from the first 100 years following the career ...Photos from 'This Will Be the Place' Melbourne Legacy revue held at the Garrick Theatre on Friday 9th November 1934, 28th - 29th November 1934. The revue was conceived, written and composed by Legacy Club and performed by junior legatees. It related five chapters in Victoria's history from the first 100 years following the career of a family of pioneers from 1835 through various generations. These are some of the earliest photos in this archive, the girls names are unknown. See item number 00156 for the programme. The performance on 9 November 1934 was for the delegates of the Legacy Annual Conference that was being held in Melbourne at the time. A record of junior legatees being involved with a gala performance that was for a fundraising event. It was attended by the Governor who was patron of Legacy.Black and white photo x 5 of young performers and an envelope.Handwritten in black pen "Two photos of a possum from the opening scene of "This Will Be the Place". Legacy Club Century Revue 1934, and 3 other photographs from the Revue."performance, annual demonstration, costumes -
Unions Ballarat
Book - Letters from a miner in Australia
... Relevance to Victoria's goldrush and local history... Relevance to Victoria's goldrush and local history (Ballarat ...An account of Melbourne and the Victorian goldfields during the 1950s gold rush. The book includes experiences as a miner, as a storekeeper in the goldfields and, briefly, as owner of a French cafe in Melbourne.Hardback with dustjacket; yellow background; black lettering; 105 pages. An account of Melbourne and the Victorian goldfields during the 1950s gold rush. The book includes experiences as a miner, as a storekeeper in the goldfields and, briefly, as owner of a French cafe in Melbourne.gold mining, gold rush, fauchery antoine, btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, correspondence, australian history-1950s, ballarat, photography, travel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AUSTRALIAN MINING HISTORY MONOGRAPHS NUMBER 1 - THE POWDER MAGAZINES OF VICTORIA, 1998
... Monographs No.1, the Powder Magazines of Victoria' A brief history... History Monographs No.1, the Powder Magazines of Victoria' A brief ...24 page loose leaf booklet 'Australian Mining History Monographs No.1, the Powder Magazines of Victoria' A brief history of the development of powder magazines in Victoria with a listing of locations. Published 1998 by Zlota Press, StrathfieldsayeRalph W Birrell -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Campbell Kenneth W, 100 Years of Saints and Sinners The Centenary History of the Anglican Parish of Bruthen in East Gippsland, 1992
... of Bruthen,Victoria which includes history and development... Matthews Anglican Parish of Bruthen,Victoria which includes history ...A centenary history of St Matthews Anglican Parish of Bruthen,Victoria which includes history and development of the region, establishment of the Church, priests and lay readers, and the other communities served, ie Sarsfield, Wiseleigh, Mossiface, Tamboreligion, township -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN GOLDFIELDS, 1966
... . Printed in Aust. By L & R Schaffel Prahran Victoria. Details... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Book. Harry Biggs Collection. Australian Goldfields by M. J. Jennings. Hill of Content Archive Series Melbourne 1966. Printed in Aust. By L & R Schaffel Prahran Victoria. Details the history of the goldfields in the Australian Colonies.organisation, union, commercial, harry biggs collection, australian goldfields -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Tatura Secret Radio, 1997
... . The front cover depicts a man with headphones on. A map of Victoria... with headphones on. A map of Victoria and short history of the book ...Army Intelligence knew there was a secret radio operating in Tatura No.1 Camp. The inmates were getting the war news direct from Germany. They had to have a strong shortwave receiver, but where was it?White soft cover book with an entrance made with barb wire. The front cover depicts a man with headphones on. A map of Victoria and short history of the book on the back cover. B/W photos, with a map of Tatura No 1 camp.Reg. No. 1870.1 signed "With Best Wishes Laura Nilsen"the tatura secret radio, nilsen h, nilsen l, glover i, camp 1, tatura, ww2 camp 1, books, history, local -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Legacy Club. A Century Revue...'This Will Be The Place', 1934
... in Victoria's history from the first 100 years following the career... in Victoria's history from the first 100 years following the career ...Eight page theatre program of 'This Will Be the Place' Melbourne Legacy Display held at the Garrick Theatre Friday 9th November 1934, 28th - 29th November 1934. The revue was conceived, written and composed by Legacy Club. It related five chapters in Victoria's history from the first 100 years following the career of a family of pioneers from 1835 through various generations. Includes the story of the play, a genealogical tree of the White family, summaries of the program including music, skits and tableau. Proceeds for welfare work among the sons and daughters of deceased soldiers. The performance on the 9th November was performed for delegates that had come to Melbourne for the annual National Conference as well as the public. A second copy was found with autograph signatures on the back cover. Both copies kept.A record that Melbourne Legacy was involved in promoting cultural events as a way of raising funds for their work as early at 1934.Eight page theatre program of Melbourne Junior Legacy Display 'This Will Be the Place'.Back cover is signed in pencil with autographs.fundraising, gala performance -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Land Conservation Council Victoria Gippsland Lakes Hinterland Area, 1982
... in the Gippsland Lakes (Victoria) Hinterland Study area. History, climate... in the Gippsland Lakes (Victoria) Hinterland Study area. History, climate ...Report describing the physical nature of the land in the Gippsland Lakes (Victoria) Hinterland Study area. History, climate, geomorphology, land use, flora and fauna are presented. 1 map in pocket.waterways, gippsland, natural history, vegetation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Roads, 1985
... 'An Outline history of Victoria's early roads: the Gold Rush era, 1851... history of Victoria's early roads: the Gold Rush era, 1851 - 56 ...Issue of Roads Victoria August / September 1985 containing 'An Outline history of Victoria's early roads: the Gold Rush era, 1851 - 56 by Peter F.B. Alsop p. 4 - 6.roads and streets, alsop, peter f. b. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MINERS AT VICTORIA REEF, c.1857
... the holes. History: 'Victoria Reef 1857, Frank Cusack after... or sails were used to ventilate the holes. History: 'Victoria Reef ...Black and white photograph of sketch of workmen at mine site. Air ventilators on top of mine shafts to R. Wheelbarrow at R foreground. Wind socks or sails were used to ventilate the holes. History: 'Victoria Reef 1857, Frank Cusack after a photograph by Alex Fox.Alex Foxmine, gold, victoria hill, book 'bendigo, the german chapter' by frank cusack. p52., mines and mining, mine, place, workers, miners, mining equipment, equipment, frank cusack, history -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Our Side of the Country, 1984
... History of Victoria south of the Murray...History of Victoria south of the Murray. How people lived... Tatura the-murray History of Victoria south of the Murray. How ...History of Victoria south of the Murray. How people lived in various eras. Worked in cities, goldfields and farms.Green dust jacket, gold lettering. Sketch of Victorian Gold fields in circle on front. Picture of Author, Geoffrey Blainey. on back cover.our side of the country, blainey g, ford t, history of victoria south of the murray -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter (item) - Memo Outlining the Role of the Historical Projects Group, HdH Victoria, Historical Projects Group: Hawker De Havilland Victoria Ltd (formerly CAC Pty. Ltd)
... Victoria, to preserve CAC history... de Havilland Victoria, to preserve CAC history Single A4 ...The Historical Projects Group was a volunteer group that was endorsed by and reported to the board of Hawker de Havilland Victoria, to preserve CAC history -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Our First Fifty Years 1835-1885, 1835
... History of Victoria. A reproduction of an historical... Tatura the-murray History of Victoria. A reproduction ...History of Victoria. A reproduction of an historical Australian book published in 1835. It depicts Victoria at the end of first 50 years of settlement.Beige and brown cover. Victorian souvenir edition. Print of a ship in rough seas on front cover. The "Lady Nelson" entering Port Phillip.victorian history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: A SOCIAL HISTORY OF DIAMOND HILL AND VICINITY
... Graduate diploma of regional studies history thesis... Victoria 1992 'A Social History of Diamond Hill and vicinity 1851 ...BHS CollectionGraduate diploma of regional studies history thesis submitted to La trobe University College of Northern Victoria 1992 'A Social History of Diamond Hill and vicinity 1851-1900' contains maps, graphs & black and white photographs.Diane Dougallbendigo, history, diamond hill, bendigo-history-mining -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Lloyd's Store, Main Road, Eltham, c.1916-c.1922, 1920c
... of print/digital file sourced from State Library of Victoria: Title... of print/digital file sourced from State Library of Victoria: Title ...Store was located opposite Dudley Street. Note various signs for Electrine Candles, Baker, Cadburys Cocoa, Cadburys Chocolate (in window) and Refreshment Room (faded). Edited version of print/digital file sourced from State Library of Victoria: Title: Lloyd's Store, Eltham, [Vic.] [picture]. Date: [ca. 1916-ca. 1922] Description: 1 photographic print : gelatin silver ; 6.6 x 10.8 cm. Copyright status: This work is out of copyright Terms of use: No copyright restrictions apply. Identifier(s): Accession no:H86.93 Subjects: Eltham (Vic.) -- Buildings, structures, etc; Victoria -- History -- 1901-1922; Gelatin silver prints Index terms: Shops; Victoria Notes: Title inscribed in ink on verso. Photographer unknown. Undated, date range provided by donor. Contents / Summary: Looking across street towards weatherboard store with porch at doorway, signs painted on front of store read: Electrine Candles. Source / Donor: Gift; Mrs. Nancy Graham; 1986.Copy of sepia photographbaker, cadburys chocolate, cadburys cocoa, lloyd's store, refreshment room, slv, shops -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, Colac and District Historical Society, Colac. A short history from 1837, After 1981
... This is a time line of Colac, Victoria, giving a short... Forest great-ocean-road This is a time line of Colac, Victoria ...This is a time line of Colac, Victoria, giving a short history of the area, some early pioneers of the district, and a brief political history of the representatives of Colac.Colac. A short history from 1837. Colac and District Historical Society. Colac and District Historical Society; Colac (Vic); nd. 24 p.; illus. Soft cover. colac; time line; history; pioneers; political representatives; colac and district historical society. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Information Pack, State Government, Victoria, ANZAC 2014-2018 Centenary Commemoration, 2014
... - Victoria's World War 1 Legacy - Recipients of the Victoria Cross... History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks ...An information pack incorporating: Messages from Victorian Premier, Minister for Veterans, and, Chair of Victorian ANZAC Centenary Committee Replica 1919 Children's Peace Medal Booklet - Victoria's World War 1 Legacy - Recipients of the Victoria Cross, Booklet - Community Resources Guide, Booklet - World War 1 History - Victoria's Story anzac, centenary, world war 1, victoria -
City of Whittlesea
Literary work - Manuscript - S. T. Grey, The History of the Formation of the Shire of Whittlesea, S.T. Grey, 1961
... of the development of local government in Victoria. The history was compiled... of the development of local government in Victoria. The history was compiled ...The History of the Formation of the Shire of Whittlesea chronicles the establishment of the Darebin, Epping, Morang, Merriang and Whittlesea road districts and shires, and their eventual formation into the Shire of Whittlesea. It also includes stories about early pioneers, local institutions, buildings and a brief account of the development of local government in Victoria. The history was compiled at the direction of the Shire of Whittlesea in 1961, by Mr. S.T.Grey. Several of the items in the manuscript were published as articles in the Whittlesea Post in 1961.Manuscript, paper, carbon copied typed text -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Anzac Centenary; Victoria remembers, 1915
... Booklets entitled: World War One history: Victoria's story... history: Victoria's story; Victoria's World War One legacy ...Booklets entitled: World War One history: Victoria's story; Victoria's World War One legacy: recipients of the Victoria Cross; Community Resource guide. Medal is a replica of the Children's peace Medal distributed in 1915 to Australian children aged 16 and under.Folder containing 3 booklets and 1 replica medal. With covering letter from the Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrewsworld war 1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, VICTORIA, The Press Gallery Printers, Victoria's Diggers, 1999
... Front cover: “VICTORIA'S DIGGERS. A history of each... goldfields Booklet Victoria’s diggers Front cover: “VICTORIA'S ...Soft cardboard cover, black print on front & spine, white background. Illustrated, 3 full portrait sepia photos of soldiers in uniform. 56 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black & white photos. Stapled.Front cover: “VICTORIA'S DIGGERS. A history of each Victorian military unit which has served overseas from 1860 to 1945. Allan Box” Handwritten in blue ink title page: “from Mr Allan Box Leongatha” Inside back cover: “RSL stamp” booklet, victoria’s diggers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - THOMAS DOWSEY
... 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History... 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History ...Sepia photograph. Male wearing shorts and sports shirt, socks and riding shoes. Standing next to penny farthing bicycle. Inscriptions: on from bottom - 'Pall Mall Studio Sandhurst' On back - handwritten in ball point pen 'Mr Thomas Dowsey' Blue circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History: Previous Acc. No. P673.Pall Mall Studiosperson, individual, portrait male -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Ministry of Transport, "Transport in Victoria - Yesteryear and Today", 1980
... of Victoria's transport history from 1834. Provides a short history... an outline of Victoria's transport history from 1834. Provides ...Pamphlet or Book - 20 pages, full colour printed on gloss paper, centre stapled titled "Transport in Victoria - Yesteryear and Today", published by the Ministry of Transport giving an outline of Victoria's transport history from 1834. Provides a short history of the state transport system, railways, roads, trams, Metropolitan planning, the Bland report, social changes, the underground loop, transport interchanges, West Gate Bridge, Roads and Freeways, transport inquiry of 1980 and environmental changes resulting from motor cars. 2nd copy added 14-5-2016 from the estate of Charles Craig.trams, tramways, minister for transport, railways, trb, crb, murla, planning, history