A history of several Aboriginal reserves, containing long transcribed narratives from those who lived there as well as letters and general information about Aboriginal-white relations in the early 20th century.B&w photographssevington, cummeragunja, moonahcullah, victorian history, new south wales history, race relations, racism, government relations, indigenous reserves, oral histories

Francis Matthew Child was 15 when he came to the Valley with his father, Matthew Child in 1855. He married Martha Jeeves (born 1857) in 1875. They had 6 children. Harry, May, Edward, Alice, Bert, Eva.Posed photograph of Francis Matthew Child, his wife Martha (nee Jeeves) and six children, all well dressed with background of bushes. Handwritten inscription on back by John Lundy-Clarke.F.M. Child and Family about 1886. Back Row Martha (nee Jeeves), Harry, May, Francis Mathew, Edward (Ted). Front Row Alice (Petty), (Bert), Eva.francis matthew child, martha child, martha jeeves, eva child, bert child, harry child, alice child, may child, ted child, edward child

A poster featuring an illustration of Rod Laver on the front, and an advertisement for Rod Laver-endorsed Dunlop racquets and balls, as well as an instructional article on playing back-hand, on the reverse. Materials: Ink, Papertennis

The register was used by the Port Fairy Methodist church for the record of issuing and exchanging loan library books to their congregation between the years 1900 - 1924 A book which tells the story of parishioners borrowing books from a library held by the Port Fairy Methodist Church and their namesA red blue and cream marbled covered book with a label for Port Fairy Methodist Sunday School Library stuck crookedly to the front cover as well as a centred label stating Library RegisterTop Label- Port Fairy Methodist Sunday School LIBRARY No.................. Time allowed for reading this book, 14 days; beyond this time it must not be detained without the consent of the Librarian. Any Scholar damaging this Book must replace it or be suspended from the privilege of the Library. Lower label- Library Register. Monogram underneath and in pencil- PORT FAIRY -above "Library and in pencil between "Library Register." and the monogram- -W.S.S.- and underneath the monogram in pencil- October 1st 1900 penciled number 9 and letter w also on labellibrary register, methodist church

This hand carved framed mirror is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable.An elaborately carved wooden framed mirror with two carved kookaburras, one with a lizard in its beak as well as some Australian flora - eucalyptus leaves, flowers and gumnuts around the edges of the frame.mirrors, functional objects, wall mirrors, objects

Cream-coloured, rollable cotton holdall, used for toiletries. It has a lower pocket, and slots on a central strip for storing items horizontally, as well as side flaps folding inwards and ties at the top.Nonecontainers, toiletries

Miss Olive Codling was a Foundation Member and a Life Member of the Wodonga Historical Society. Many of her prize-winning photos are held in the Society Collection. She also held a range of roles and committee positions in a wide range of Wodonga community organisations. These included the Horticultural Society, the Wodonga Arts Council, the Wodonga Camera Club and the Wodonga Lapidary Club. Woodland Grove is located in the triangular reserve at the corner of High and Hovell Streets, Wodonga. ‘Woodland Grove". It was named in honour of John Woodland at the same time as the opening of the band rotunda in September 1920. John Woodland, Wodonga Shire’s first president, was born in Kent, England, in 1829 and came to Sydney with his parents in 1839. He arrived in the Wodonga district about 1853, where he created a successful carrier's business. He first lived on the Old Barnawartha Estate and a few years later purchased land at Green Hills, Wodonga West, where he farmed and also ran a hotel. The hotel licence was relinquished to give attention to duties as secretary and clerk of works to Wodonga Shire, which was then the Wodonga Riding of the Shire of Yackandandah. He was a main agitator for the separation of Wodonga district from Yackandandah Shire. This was successful in 1876, and he became the first president of Wodonga Shire. He held this post for two years, then taking on the role of shire secretary in 1878 until 1913. He concurrently undertook the role of clerk of works (engineer) from 1896 to 1907. As clerk of works he prepared the plans and specifications for, and supervised the construction of the big bridges on the Albury road and at Bonegilla and other important works. In his mid 70s, he proffered his resignation on a number of occasions but it was not accepted. Despite physical weakness and impaired vision, John continued his duties to the end, with the help of his daughter Rose Murphy. Rose became shire secretary for 20 years after her father’s death in 1913.This photo collection is significant as it documents the naming of a public area in Wodonga to honour an original and long-serving member of the Wodonga Shire Council.A black and white photo of Woodland Grove in High Street, Wodonga. It includes the rotunda, the water tower and the soldier's memorial. There is a post and wire fence in the foreground as well as several trees and rose bushes. Beneath the photo: "WOODLAND GROVE / Rotunda - Water Tower - Memorial"high st wodonga, woodland grove, john woodland

The Scantlebury family moved to Cheltenham from Linton. The father, George, was a medical practitioner. His daughter, Vera, became an early woman graduate of medicine at the University of Melbourne. His son, Clifford, also became a medical practitioner.Black and white image of a man (Dr George Scantlebury) driving an early car along Charman Road, Cheltenham. There are two women in the car as well. Cheltenham Cemetery can be seen in the background.Handwritten in black ink on round red sticker: X17 [scribbled over] Handwritten in black ink inside a circle: A4 Handwritten in red ink inside a black ink circle: 60% Handwritten in black ink: Dr Scantlebury's motor car Handwritten in blue ink: Ch4scantlebury, cheltenham, medicine, cars

Mr John Innerarity Buchan, Scottish real estate, and his wife. organised at least 4 known outings at their property - Finhaven - in Studley Park, Kew. Those parties were hosted for Cup Day in 1920, 1922, 1924 and 1928. Mr Buchan died in December 1922, but his wife continued with the tradition. The house was sold and demolished in 1941 to create several allotments around Finhaven Court.The photograph was published in the 1928 Annual ReportGroup photograph of men and ladies skiing on the grass and standing in front of a house. Reverend Weller is sitting on the grass in the middle first row. on page 13 (page cut from fan album)Picnic group Finhaven Kew Cup Day 1928 on the album pagefinhaven, mr john inerrarity buchan, mrs buchan, cup day, reverend john reginald weller, 1928, fan album

Used as a visual aid in classrooms at Ballarat School of Mines Early media technology used by the histroical school of Mines in Ballarat Brass Lantern Slide projector, used for glass slidesof maximum 8x8 picture size. Projector has original power cord and phillips projection globe as well as 2 sets of lenses. Name plate on side door with manufacters identity " Radiguet & Massiot: Constructeurs, 13 et 15 Bould des Filles du Calvatre. Paris".projector, ballarat school of mines, paris, glass slides, radiguet & massiot, theatre, photography, lantren slide

. Also accompanied by an identical black and white photograph. Shows St Kilda Theatre and a cable tramblack and white post card"Dear May and Floyd, So glad to hear that you all enjoy you self. We are well. Aunti Kate is not well Uncle Will is coming down to myself. No rest for the wicked. Happy New Years dears. Warmest love, Mum and Dad." Valetines Postcard. Branches; Sydney, London, Dundee, (?), Capetown, Montreal, Toronto

Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered scene depicting two brown sail boats and vase of pink flowers. Handwritten message on back.Front: "To my Wife" (embroidered) Back: "My dear Alice just a PC to let you know I'm still well I heard Joe is in Hospital with a sore throught I have not heard from you latly this is all at present all well and hope you are all the same / best love Will xxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale

Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home, 1917. Mentioned in postcard George Buse 2208 born Yarraville who enlisted on 10/9/1914 aged 21 years 3 months. He embarked on 20/10/1914 and returned to Australia in 1919. He was a Driver with the 10th ASC,Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered pink flowers, green foliate and blue winged butterfly decoration on front. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "To my dear Wife" (embroidered) Back: "To Enid from dad xx / xxxxxx / France / Feb 26/2/1917 / My Dear Alice / Just a PC to let you I'm still well and hope are all the same I have not see Joe lately I may see him sometime or the other I hope you enjoyed yourself on your holidays they will do you good. I'm in a rest station I have not been too well I think I will be back with the battalion in a few days you can tell ??[ma]?? I met Pugger Loney he is in the 15 ambulance he looks well and it just as fat as ever I'm goin gover to see youn George Buse tomorrow well I have not much new to tell only all is well so I will now close with best love from loving husband Will xxxxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, william west 1268, george buse 2208

Golden Square Methodist Augustinian Fair Minute book (40a) covering 1926-34. Confirmation of minutes of previous covering 1926-34. Lovely cursive handwriting in ink and nib along with some pages typed as well as some newspaper cuttings, covering items from confirmation of previous meetings, financial reports relating to general operations of the committee; competitions as well as bill payments, presentations of cheques, ticket sales, sweets & pastry, collections of buttons, decisions about who to invite to certain events, to upcoming concerts and fund raising events with descriptions of stall holders and their wares as well as revues of similar events having recently occurred, to refurbishments, lighting issues, tea rooms, office elections and apologies for non-attendance .fra mar

Sepia photograph of a family. The mother & father are sitting on wooden chairs. The father is wearing a three piece suit and watch chain and has a young boy on his knee. The mother is wearing a dark dress, below knee length, and hat. She is holding a baby. Written on the back: Dear Kath & Harry, How are you all down there. All are well here. Am sending you a photo of the family group. Hoping all are well. Love from Nell.photograph, portrait, family, foster & wilson collection, photograph

A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Having a High Old Time at MARYSVILLE KEEP WELL/ AND BRIGHT/ KEEP SMILING/ AND WRITE 1902 VALENTINE'S/ MAILING NOVELTY From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POSTCARD. COPYRIGHT/ PRINTED IN GT. BRITAIN To Dear Mrs Bannan, I was expecting/ you down to meet "my folks" while they/ were over. Sorry you couldnt fit it in/ They went back last Tuesday & we came/ up here on Wednesday. Weve settled in/ to have a restful holiday. its a lovely/ place spotlessly clean & beautiful meals/ Ive never eaten so much for years. We/ will be here for 10 days so I should put/ on at least a stone the way Im eating/ love & best wishes to you all from Wm Staceymarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9)

Part of Collins Brother Collection. Depicts the Collins Bros Marnock Vale B cricket team who were premiers in 1929-30. R.E. Wheeler A. Wells C. Norton W.H. Stewart, Captain C.W. Ayling L. Pattie P.C. Barling / J. McHugh D.C. D'HelinCollins Bros Marnock Vale B Cricket team, premiers 1929-30.Collins Brothers / Marnock Vale B Cricket Team / Premiers 1929-30 / G. Morris, Delegate W. Crawford, Treasurer J.M. Jamieson, Secretary G. Lynch, Scorer) / N. A. Pattie C.H. Henry B.N.M. Collins R.W.L. Henry T.J.A. Stapleton K.G. McCaskill / R.E. Wheeler A. Wells C. Norton W.H. Stewart, Captain C.W. Ayling L. Pattie P.C. Barling / J. McHugh D.C. D'Helin Lockwood Studiostextile mills sporting teams, textile mills staff, collins bros mill pty ltd, sport, textile mills - sporting teams, textile mills - staff

This photograph is part of a donated sub-collection relating to the history of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. This photograph is of Lillie Duncan in her early adulthood, presumably taken in the 1920s based on the fact that she was born in 1897.This is a photograph of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation. This photograph was used for the poster of the exhibition, My Little Melbourne Girl in 2015.Small black and white photograph of Lillie Duncan sitting in a wicker chair in a garden, in front of a hedge with a large tree in the background.On reverse "LILLIE DUNCAN" is written in pencil as well as "5-109" At the base of the photograph there is a black line at an angle which slightly crosses over the image ladies harbour lights guild, lillie duncan, lhlg, my little melbourne girl

Rectangular Greeting Card. Cream in colour that opens up to send a Greetings from 3rd Divisional Headquarters. Xmas 1917. New Year 1918. Has a picture of a lone soldier with the words " alls well" on the back.

Churchill Island has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series consists of candid photographs of everyday life taken by previous residents of the island.Black and White photograph of a man sitting on a horse on a large pasture.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Handwritten in pen on reverse: '1940. SELF. LOOKING TOWARDS MANGROVE AREA. NOTE TIDE - WELL OUT'churchill island

SoftcoverNewspaper article from Bulletin Review about Robin Boyd and the series "Melbourne Architectural Papers", of which this is one as well as Number 1918 and 1019pop architecture, 1970s' architecture, walsh st library

Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." For happy, healthy, pure wool warmth (lambs watching tv)For happy, healthy, pure wool warmth, it's Onkaparinga all the way/Buy Well-Buy Wool/Onkaparinga/Best in Australia…Best in the Worldblanket, blanket fever, wool, onkaparinga, advertisement, australian women's weekly

1912 Dorothy Wilms is now Mrs. C.H. AdamsonWhite Winston China baby plate, with poem and drawings of individuals mentioned in the poem."Ding Dong Dell Pussy's in the well Who put her in? Little Johnny Green Who pulled her out? Little Johnny Stout."baby plates

The photo shows Geelong tram No. 3 at the railway station with the destination of Newtown. Photo by Ken McCarthy 4-2-1948Yields information about the Geelong railway station terminus and tram 3.Black and white photograph with stamped details on rear.Typed on rear "No. 3 car SEC Geelong 4 Feb 1948, copyright K McCarthy, Photo No. 76". Ken Magor stamp as well" tramways, trams, geelong, tram 3, railway, railway station

Postcard showing view looking across bluff to lighthouse at Queenscliff. Orange-coloured stamp intact - Victoria one penny 1d. Post mark - Queenscliff JA 5 06. Addressed to "Miss Johnston, 11 Dawson St Sth, Ballarat". This address crossed out and "PO Linton" substituted.Message dated 5/1/06 on card: "Many Happy-returns of the-day. Hope all are-well. We may stay-on till-Monday-AS".miss johnston