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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (black & White), Modder River - South Africa
When war broke out in 1899, and early target for the Boers was the diamond-mining centre of Kimberley. This was located near the point where the Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony met. General Sir Redvers Buller detached the 1st Division under Lieutenant General Lord Methuen to relieve the Siege of Kimberley. This decision was made partly for reasons of prestige. To capture Kimberley (which contained the famous imperialist and former Prime Minister of Cape Colony, Cecil Rhodes) would be a major propaganda victory for the British. Methuen's force advanced north and won two engagements against the Boers of the Orange Free State. Reinforcements from Transvaal under General Koos de la Rey arrived and he convinced the Boers to follow his plans for attacking the British. Instead of relying on the hills for protection and missing their targets, de la Rey proposed they make use of the flat veld and introduced them to the Mauser rifle with its flat trajectory. Trenches were built in the banks of the Modder River from which they could sweep the veld for a great distance. The trenches were built on the south side of the river and on the smaller Riet River where they meet at Modder River Station. Methuen's force began advancing towards the Modder planning to cross the river. The Boers opened fire and the British troops were unable to find cover on the veld. They had to lay flat so as not to be seen or hit. The British guns pounded the buildings near Modder River Station and the north bank of the river, missing the trenches on the south bank. The battle became a stalemate. The British found an opening on the Boer's right flank at Rosmead ford downstream and drove the Boers out of Rosmead. De la Rey drove them back into a small insecure bridgehead. The Boers feared they were vulnerable and withdrew during the night. Methuen reported that the battle had been "one of the hardest and most trying fights in the annals of the British army". Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.boers, diamind-mining, kimberley, transvaal, orange free state, cape colony, sir rdvers buller, lieutenant general lord methuen, siege of kimberley, cecil rhodes, general koos dde la rey, mauser rifle, veld, modder river, modder river station, trenches, riet river, rosmead -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Article, Anne Paul, Resident ladies on the Plenty River - 1842 petition, 2019_08
A petition from ladies resident on the Plenty River was submitted to the Governor of Victoria, Charles La Trobe requesting protection from bushrangers, following an incident in 18423 p. typescript, colour photographbushrangers, petitions, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Log over the Plenty River near Willinda Park, 06/11/2017
This photograph shows a log over the Plenty River adjacent to Willinda Park. Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough and has an athletics track and field. Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), B/W Photo Children Swimming In Coliban River 1958, Malmsbury 1958
People - Stirling; Holliday; Barker; Andrews; Pittaway; Mccracken Etc Buildings - Coliban River Associated with - Herald & Weekly Times (Also 6/1/1960) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mullum Mullum River Piracy, 2025
The history of Mullum Mullum CreekA4 8pnon-fictionThe history of Mullum Mullum Creekyarran dheran, mullum mullum creek -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Rodwell, Daniel J, Battens Landing, 2005
Research, interpretation and management recommendations for Battens Landing site on the Tambo River, East Gippsland, Victoria.The River Tradewaterways, land settlement, mines and mining -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Swimming pool, Plenty River 1952, 1952_
A group of children enjoy a swim in the Plenty River pool Greensborough in 1952. Opened in 1937, the remnants of this pool can be seen today. (Gary Partington is the boy in the centre).The remnants of this concrete pool can still be seen today.Digital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough swimming pool, plenty river swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Fred Kruger, On the Plenty River near Bundoora / photograph by Fred Kruger, 1877c
View of farm land and mill on the Plenty River near Bundoora, circa 1877; photograph by Fred Kruger. Original held at SLV (accession # H473 and Image # a53840)Black and white photograph, enlarged and laminated.fred kruger, plenty river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Warrandyte Bridge on River Yarra
Bridge across the Yarra River which links North Warrandyte and Warrandyte. A house sits prominantly on a hill in the distance. A wooden building on the side of the road before the bridge has advertising for Wardrop Tailor, Smith Street, Collingwood. It is suggested that the photo has had this fake information added at a later date. Wardrop Tailor did operate from about 1915 to 1921. Alternataive title: Warrandyte Bridge - River Yarra. "Wardrop-Tailor, Smith St. C'wood" sign - faked?This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, warrandyte, bridge, north warrandyte, yarra river, wardrop tailor, collingwood -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Anglo-Australasian Photographic Company, View of the River Murray, near Echuca, showing the Railway Wharf with steamers unloading, c. 1876
Nicholas Caire was born on Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1837. He arrived in Adelaide with his parents in about 1860. In 1867, following photographic journeys in Gippsland, he opened a studio in Adelaide. From 1870 to 1876 he lived and worked in Talbot in Central Victoria. In 1876 he purchased T. F. Chuck's studios in the Royal Arcade Melbourne. In 1885, following the introduction of dry plate photography, he began a series of landscape series, which were commercially successful. As a photographer, he travelled extensively through Victoria, photographing places few of his contemporaries had previously seen. He died in 1918. Reference: Jack Cato, 'Caire, Nicholas John (1837–1918)', Australian Dictionary of Biography.An original, rare photograph from the series 'Views of Victoria: General Series' by the photographer, Nicholas Caire (1837-1918). The series of 60 photographs that comprise the series was issued c. 1876 and reinforced a neo-Romantic view of the Australian landscape to which a growing nationalist movement would respond. Nicholas Caire was active as a photographer in Australia from 1858 until his death in 1918. His vision of the Australian bush and pioneer life had a counterpart in the works of Henry Lawson and other nationalist poets, authors and painters.albumen silver photograph on boardprinted in ink on support l.c.: VIEW ON THE RIVER MURRAY, NEAR ECHUCA, SHOWING THE RAILWAY WHARF WITH STEAMERS UNLOADING. / COPYRIGHT REGISTERED. printed in ink on support reverse c.: VIEWS OF VICTORIA. / (GENERAL SERIES.) / No. 7. / VIEW ON THE RIVER MURRAY, NEAR ECHUCA, SHOWING THE RAILWAY WHARF WITH STEAMERS UNLOADING. / The rapidly increasing traffic on the River Murray, with wool, timber, and other colonial produce, has called / into requisition no less than 400 steamers and over 1000 barges. To meet this growing emergency the Victorian / Government has expended several thousand pounds in the erection of a Railway Wharf which during the wool- / season presents a very busy scene, the crowded steamers laden with precious clip taxing to the utmost the / powers of the Railway Department in the process of unloading. The River here is about a quarter of a mile wide, / and is from 60 to 70 feet deep. printed in ink on support reverse l.c.l.: J.W. FORBES, Agent, printed in ink on support reverse l.c.: ANGLO-AUSTRALASIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, MELBOURNE. printed in ink on support reverse l.c.r.: 10 Temple Court, Collins Street West.nicholas caire (1837-1918), landscape photography, river murray, echuca -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Plenty River crossing to Willis Vale, 2016_
Information and photo of members of the Partington family on the log crossing the Plenty River to the family's home at Willis Vale c1905. In the photo are Maria, Prudence and William Partington and Mr Coghill.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.willis vale, partington family, coghill, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Old pool Plenty River, May 2014, 21/05/2014
Plenty River pool Greensborough. Opened in 1937, the remnants of this concrete pool can be seen today from the Main Street bridge Greensborough. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river pool, greensborough pool, swimming pools -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Old Pool Plenty River 2014, 21/05/2014
Plenty River pool Greensborough. Opened in 1937, the remnants of this concrete pool can be seen today from the Main Street bridge Greensborough. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river pool, swimming pools, greensborough pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Old Pool Plenty River May 2014, 21/05/2014
Plenty River pool Greensborough. Opened in 1937, the remnants of this concrete pool can be seen today from the Main Street bridge Greensborough. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough pool, swimming pools, plenty river pool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Kristin Otto, Yarra : a diverting history of Melbourne's murky river / Kristin Otto, 2005
"It was John Wedge, Batman's private surveyor, who named the Yarra Yarra. In September 1835 he was at the Turning Basin with some Kulin and heard them identify the river as it came over the Falls as, he wrote, 'Yarrow Yarrow'. It was only some months later that Wedge discovered they had been referring to the pattern and movement of water over the Falls, not the river itself. And ever since, it has been the Yarra's fate to be misunderstood: maligned for its muddiness, ill-used as sewer and tip; scooped, sculpted, straightened and stressed, 'cleaned up' to the detriment of its natural inhabitants; built-over, under and beside; worked mercilessly and then bridged almost to maritime extinction. In Kristin Otto's superbly entertaining new history, the whole sorry tale is laid bare. From the creation stories of Kulin owners and geologist blow-ins (and Robert Hoddle's bad-tempered expedition to the headwaters) to the twenty-first-century waterside building boom, Otto traces the course of Melbourne's murky river. Erudite, affectionate and witty, with more meanders and diversions than the river itself, Yarra is both a fascinating read and a fitting tribute to the 'noble stream'." -- Publisher's website.Paperback; [viii], 245 p. : illus., maps ; 24 cm.ISBN 1920885781yarra river -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Brodribb River Bridge, Sherwood, Orbost, 1907 c
Black and white postcard of the bridge over the Brodribb River near Orbost VictoriaBrodribb River 6.4.07waterways, bridges, topography -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Barry Plant Greensborough, 70 Plenty River Drive Greensborough, 31/10/2018
Real estate advertisement for 70 Plenty River Drive Greensborough, a 3 bedroom house.This house was listed in February 2019 for $650,000-$700,000. Previous sales: March 2004 for $280,000.Real estate advertisement black text and colour photographplenty river drive greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, 24 River Street [Briar Hill], 02/05/2013
This photograph of 24 River Street was taken in 2013 to show changes over 40 years, based on Ron Reynold’s sketches in the 1973 publication “Greensborough and Greenhills” published by Cypress Books.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough and greenhills, river street briar hill, ron reynolds -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Doug Orford, Completion of bridge works across Yarra River at rear of Eltham Lower Park, August 2004
Plaque commemorating the opening of the Yarra River Footbridge opened by Nillumbik Shire Mayor Cr. Tony Ranuic, Member for Eltham, Mr Steve Herbert MP, and Manningham City Mayor, Cr. Patricia Young on Monday 30 August 2004. Nillumbik Shire Couuncil acknowledges the support of the Victorian State Government and City of Manningham. The footbridge links the Diamond Creek Trail between the Shire of Nillumbik and City of Manningham. It is a shared pathway and also links with the Main Yarra Trail. It affords lovely views over the Yarra River.One of three colour photographsbridges, yarra river, eltham south, eltham lower park, lenister farm, homestead road, plaque, yarra river footbridge, steve herbert, tony ranic, patricia young -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Plenty River Fishermen, 1920c
Plenty River fishermen. Two men with truck and barrels of fish, truck has sign - G.L.L. Chapman House Renovator Northcote. Barrels printed with Return to Fisheries Department Melbourne [or Ballarat]. Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Plenty River Fishermen, 1920c
Plenty River fishermen. Two men with truck and barrels of fish, truck has sign - G.L.L. Chapman House Renovator Northcote. Barrels printed with Return to Fisheries Department Melbourne [or Ballarat].Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Petition from 'Ladies resident on Plenty River', 05/05/1842
Copy of text of the Petition to the Governor of Victoria, C. J. La Trobe, from 'Ladies resident on Plenty River' requesting protection from bushrangers, 5 May 1842, with list of petitioners.Indicates dangers of living in the remote location of Plenty River in 1842 and lists women living in the area.2p. col. printed 2 sidesplenty river, bushrangers, petitions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Maps, Greensborough west of Plenty River, 1840o
Areas of Greensborough, west of the Plenty River, showing land holdings in the 1840s. Comprises Sections 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Parish of KeelbundoraOne A4 photocopy, one A3 enlargementgreensborough, watsonia, lower plenty, janefield -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Work on paper - watercolour, Margaret Baskerville, The King River at Wangaratta, 1908-09
watercolourlandscape, river, king river, wangaratta, trees, watercolour, margaret baskerville, reflection, bush -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper (Sub-Item) - Aerial Photograph, Diamond Creek from Yarra River to Wattletree Road, Eltham
Black and white aerial photograph witrh key features around the central place of Eltham township marked inluding Yarra River, Main Road, Bridge Street and Ryans Road, Eltham North land development, real estate, aerial view, eltham, eltham north -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Barry Plant Greensborough, 140 Plenty River Drive Greensborough, 07/08/2018
Real estate advertisement for 140 Plenty River Drive Greensborough, a 3 bedroom house. This house was sold in August 2018 for $755,000. Previous sales: October 2007 for $425,000; and December 1981 for $72,000.Real estate advertisement black text and colour photographplenty river drive greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Dennis Ward, John Batman's 1835 Treaty Trail: on the Plenty River (or Batman's Rivulet), Greensborough / by Dennis Ward, 06/06/1835
This information was collected for a grant application to erect signage along the Plenty River path, outlining the history of this area where early settlement of the area occurred. The application was made by GHS member Dennis Ward.Black spiral bound folder with clear cover containing 18 pages of photograph and text.plenty river trail, plenty river, willis vale, dennis ward -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Lower Plenty River concept plan: prescription document, 1992_07
Draft concept plan prepared. by Brett Cheatley, Malcolm Warren and Ian Womersley, Parks and Waterways Planning Division, Melbourne Water. Includes management areas and key strategies for the Lower Plenty River.Book, mainly black and white print, colour photographs and plans, 66 pages. 3 copiesplenty river, melbourne water, lower plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Lower Plenty River concept plan: resource document, 1992_07
Draft concept plan prepared by Brett Cheatley, Malcolm Warren and Ian Womersley, Parks and Waterways Planning Division, Melbourne Water. This document includes information on the heritage and environment of the Lower Plenty River.Book, mainly black and white, colour photographs and plans, 56 pages, 3 copies.plenty river, melbourne water, lower plenty river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Antonio Casonato sowing seeds on the river flats in front of Eltham High School
Antonio Casonato sowing seeds with a device in furrowed soil on the river flats in front of Eltham High School at Fabbro's farm, Eltham. The Fabbro Family operated their farm in Bell Street, Eltham. No date1 colour photographfabbro's farm, eltham, bell street, antonia casonato, seeds