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Mont De Lancey
Book, W M. Thackeray et al, The Virginians, c 1859
A story about British society during the late colonial era in North America. Two brothers rival for heir to the family fortune. George Washington is a neighbour.A damaged vintage red covered fiction book, The Virginians by W M. Thackeray. The title and author are printed in gold lettering on the spine. The title page has full details including the publisher. Thackeray illustrated the book. The frontispiece illustration shows people inside a church with the heading 'The Family Pew - P. 75'. At the back are several recommended titles for reading. There is a Bookplate pasted onto the right front end paper.Pp. 516.A story about British society during the late colonial era in North America. Two brothers rival for heir to the family fortune. George Washington is a neighbour.historical fiction, family life fiction, fiction books, fiction - american -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MINING IN BENDIGO COLLECTION: MINING PHOTOGRAPHS
BHS CollectionFolded paper with copies of photos of mines and various mining buildings. On the front is a view from New Chum Hill, looking south in 1890's. Pictured is the Lazarus Crushing Plant and boiler house, Lansell's '222'. Amd the new Chum Mines in the background. On the inside at the top is the New Chum Railway, Golden Square. Pictured is the mine and its buildings, two chimneys, two large wood stacks and other mines in the background. On the left, a man is standing on the side of the railway line beside the mine. The next picture is the United Hustlers and Redan Mine, west of Comet Hill State School, Sandhurst Road. It shows the mine and its buildings, chimney, ore bins, mullock heap and tramway. The middle picture is the Central Deborah, Violet Street, near Bendigo Creek, Golden Square. It shows the poppet legs, buildings and some machinery behind the large building. The large building has eight ventilators in the roof. The buildings are made of corrugated iron. The bottom left picture is the Deborah Mine, Quarry Hill. The picture shows the poppet legs on the hilltop, the buildings beside it, a square chimney behind the poppet legs and some vegetation and a peppercorn tree in the foreground. The far building also has ventilators in the roof. The picture on the right is underground at 1000 feet level in the Deborah Mine. Pictured are three men with a rock drill. On the back, at the top is a picture of a First Motion Winding Engine at Deborah - later at Central Deborah. The picture shows the engine and driver. The middle picture is the South New Moon Mine, Eaglehawk - leading mine in State in 1903. The picture shows the poppet legs, buildings, chimney and a high tramway. In the foreground is a dam. The bottom picture is Victoria Hill looking south to New Chum Hill. In the foreground is Lansell's '180' Mine and Ballerstedt's Open Cut and in the background are the 'New Chum and Victoria', 'Old Chum' and the 'North Old Chum'.photo, mining in bendigo, mining photographs, lazarus crushing plant, lansell's 222, new chum mines, new chum railway, united hustlers and redan mine, comet hill state school, central deborah, deborah mine, first motion winding engine, south new moon mine, lansell's 180, ballerstedt's open cut, new chum and victoria, old chum, north old chum, square chimney -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Shallard family
Jack and Mary Emma Shallard and their three children, Bill, Joyce and Jack, moved to the Eltham area around 1912. Jack married Blanche Everard and lived in Montmorency and was active in community matters. Contents Photocopy page, October 1920, re Eltham, noting Joseph Bromley Shallard as a Councillor for Eltham. Photograph: Eltham Historical Society display at home of Joy and Bruce Ness 1987, Les Robertson, Jack Shallard, Blanche Shallard and Margorie North. Photograph: Eltham Historical Society float, Eltham Festival Parade 1988, Blanche Shallard, Opal Smith and Eileen Gibbon. Manuscript and typed notes, no date: Memories of Eltham and district by Jack Shallard Newspaper article: "Jack Shallard will be sadly missed", Diamond Valley News, 18 June 1991. Obituary of Jack Shallard. Letter Elizabeth Pidgeon to Eltham District Historical Society, 20 March 2001: Seeking information on Shallard family of Eltham, provides information on Roberts and Tinker families. Newspaper death notice for Blanche Shallard, The Age, 12 September 2002. Newspaper funeral notice for Blanche Shallard, The Age, 13 September 2002. Order of Service: Blanche Emily Shallard, St Faith's Anglican Church, Montmorency, 13 September 2002. Eulogies for Blanche Shallard by Jan Mullins, Kerry Knowles, and grandchildren of Blanche Shallard. Letter Sue Law to the Shallard family, 15 September 2002. Acknowledging contribution of Blanche Shallard to EDHS and seeking copies of eulogies. Newspaper article: "Community honours a favourite resident", Diamond Valley Leader, 20 November 2002. Obituary of Blanche Emily Shallard with photograph. Notes, undated, of Sue Law's recollections from Blanche Shallard. Newspaper advertisement: "63 and 65 Rattray Road, Montmorency", Diamond Valley News, no date. For sale 63 and 65 Rattray Road, Montmorency. Newspaper advertisement: "63 and 65 Rattray Road, Montmorency", Diamond Valley Leader, 12 March 2003. Auction 5 April of 63 and 65 Rattray Road, Montmorency.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjoseph shallard, mary emma shallard nee tinker, elizabeth ann tinker nee roberts, susan shallard nee roberts, james roberts, sarah roberts nee pope, joseph bromley shallard, william shallard, joseph tinker, jack vincent shallard, jocelyn shallard, christopher shallard, elsie shallard nee mills, meruka house sherbourne road, mary north, jack shallard, blanche shallard nee everard, bill everard, eltham primary school, melbourne high school, university of melbourne, holy trinity church of england kew, st margaret's church of england eltham, st faith's church of england montmorency, best hooper rintoul and shallard, diamond valley community hospital, blanche emily shallard nee everard, 63-65 rattray road montmorency, jan mullins, kerry knowles, joy neww, bruche ness, les robertson, marjorie north, eltham festical parade 1988, opal smith, eileen gibbon, joyce shallard, falkiner street eltham, bridge street eltham, karingal drive montmorency, sherbourne road montmorency, "kaweka" sherbourne road montmorency, greensborough road eltham, eltham state school, rechabites hill henry street eltham, eltham hotel, boy scouts troup eltham, eltham district cricket association, first world war memorial tltham, eltham railway station -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Residential Land Auction - Heatherdale Road, Ringwood - 1973
Single-page advertisement for auction on Saturday 15th September (1973) - 9 residential allotments on Heatherdale Road, Ringwood. Includes summary of local services and facilities, and map of area showing Verdale State School, Manhattan Hotel-Motel, and directional arrow 3/4 mile to railway station (Heatherdale) to the north.Agent - L.J. Hooker Vic. Limited, Hooker House, 327 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000, Telephone 62 0181, A.H. 232 3481, Telegrams HOOKCO. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Jenny Brown et al, Out of the Mist; Osborne Peninsula, 2024
The Osborne Peninsula on the Yarra River at Warrandyte accommodates a limited number of properties and residents (70 households). The area is rich in geology and ecology, and an unusually rich endowment of human, built and creative history. Contents: Welcome: The landform: The River: Aboriginal occupation: The Miners: North Warrandyte :The Subdivision: The Lowes: The Osbornes: The Last Osborne: The Elders: The Relics: Dray Track: Water Wheel"Kauri Plaque: River track: Pines: Windmill Creek Bridge: The Koornong School: The Houses" Man Cave: MidCentury Classic: Enduring Original" Masterwork: The Muddies: The State Park: The Saving of Koornong Reserve: The Landcare Story: Flora and Fauna: The Vulnerable, Endangered and threatened: Birds: Mammals: "Waring" the wombat: Reptiles: Fish: Invertebrates: Flora: Fire. Published by the North Warrandyte (Osborne Peninsula) Landcare Group. Includes photos from EDHS collection.64 p. : ill., map ; 29.7 x 21 cm. (2 copies)yarra river, birrarung, dray track, fauna, geology, houses, indigenous history, koornong reserve, koornong school, lowe family, mining, mudbrick houses, north warrandyte, osborne family, warrandyte state park, water wheel, north warrandyte (osborne peninsula) landcare group, osborne peninsula -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Aerial Photos of Stawell from a Hot Air Balloon 1985 -- 12 Photos
Series of 12 Aerial Photos of Stawell. Hot Air Balloon 1985. Photos taken during hot air balloon rides May & June 1935. The rides left from land near leisure complex, Houston St and Newington Rd corner. The rides first over Stawell and drifted towards the Black Range. This vacant site is now the location of Stawell indoor heated and outdoor pools. 1 & 2. Setting up balloon. 3. North Park Area Lamont St. 4. Netball & Tennis courts Athletic track. 5 Wimmera St, Trotting track & Drive-in Scallan St. & Main St. 6. State School 502 Jenning-Campbell & Houston St's. 7 Ligar St. crosses Campbell & Houston St's. 8. Ord St, 502 School yard. 9. Central Park Napier, Wakeham & Shirreff St's also Railway & Foot Bridge. 10. Central Park. 11. Sloane St. on left Trotting track & Drive-in. 12. The Old Lake oval. Series of twelve photos mostly consisting of aerial photos and two of a large balloon on the ground. stawell -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Document - Framed Certificate, Private Sidney PLUM
Borough of Wangaratta Certificate of Thanks and Apppreciation presented to Private Sydney Spencer Plum. 3431 1st Pioneer Battalion A.I.F, Born January 3rd 1894 at Dockers Plains. Father's name Albert F Plum. Mother's name Mary Plum. He was educated at North Wangaratta and Docker's Plains State School. He was a blacksmith when he enlisted June 12th 1915. He trained at Flemington Racecourse and embarked on SS "Nestor" October 11th 1915. He fought in battles; Peronne, Cambrai, Somme. Being wounded 3 times. He embarked for home per SS "Orontes"; disembarked January 28th 1919 and was discharged March 16th 1919. Later, he entered the service of the Victorian Railways Department.Oak framed certificates were presented by the Borough of Wangaratta to the relatives of soldiers killed in action and returned soldiers who enlisted from the Borough during the First World War. These ceremonies were well attended by the local communities and held at intervals when the soldiers and nurses returned home from active service.Burgandy wooden frame with sand coloured mounting of a certificate of thanks and appreciation from Borough of Wangaratta to Pte Sidney S PLUM. At the top of the certificate, it has the Australian and Union Jack flags entwined over some wattle. At the bottom it has the rising sun surrounded by a wreath with two crossed rifles underneath. To the bottom right there is a large red leather seal. Mounted beneath the certificate is a black plaque. On the back is a typed history of S.Plum.Plaque is inscribed: 3451A Pte Sydney Spencer Plum. 1st Pioneer Battalion A.I.F. Served 12/6/1915 to 16/3/1919. Peronne, Cambrai and Somme. Born 3/1/1894 - Died 25/7/1958. Certificate: For King & Empire, Borough of Wangaratta. The Mayor, Councillors, and Ratepayers of the Borough of Wangaratta hereby place on record their Thanks and Appreciation for the conduct of S.S.Plum who served his King and Country in the Great War, which commenced 4th August 1914. In Witness Whereof the Corporate Seal of the Municipality is hereto attached in the presence of Mayor, Town Clerk. He answered his country's call. D.W Patterson Co PTY LTD 495 Collins St Melbsidney, plum, wangaratta, wwi, world war 1, peronne, cambrai, somme, north wangaratta, dockers plains