These two volumes are seminal historical writings published in 1888. The author of Volume One is Alexander Sutherland (1852-1902), described as ‘a forgotten Australian intellectual’. Born in Scotland, Sutherland was a teacher, poet, biographer, novelist, scientist, philosopher and journalist. In 1902 he was the Registrar of Melbourne University and he was the Secretary of the Royal Society of Victoria. With his brother, George, he wrote a history of Australia and New Zealand which sold 100,000 copies, the first best-selling Australian history. His book, ‘The Origin and Growth of the Moral Instinct’ influenced Russian philosophical thought. This is a most significant book as it contains short biographical notes on a great number of early (19th century) residents of the Warrnambool district. As well as listing information on Warrnambool identities it includes information on residents of Purnim, Wangoom, Dennington, Panmure, Garvoc, Framlingham, Winslow, Yangery, Woodford, Mailors Flat, Grasmere, Bushfield and Allansford. It is a great resource for researchers today. The two volumes also contain illustrations pertaining to the areas around Warrnambool and are of great historical as well as artistic interest. These are two volumes of ‘Victoria and Its Metropolis’. They are leather bound with a black cover, heavily ornamented in gold around the edges of the cover and with the printed material also in gold lettering in an ornamental pattern. The spine of the covers are brown with gold ornamental patterns and printing. Volume One has 594 pages with 258 illustrations , all black and white and this volume contains writings on the early days of the colony up to 1888 and chapters on the arts, churches, education, industries, science etc. in Victoria. Volume Two has 822 pages with many black and white illustrations and chapters on the regions in Victoria and biographical notes on the pioneer settlers of these districts. Both volumes are in a very tattered condition with many loose pages and the leather binding much torn and with some parts missing. Volume One cover: ‘Victoria and its Metropolis, Past and Present’ Volume One spine: ‘Victoria and its Metropolis, Vol. 1’ Volume Two Cover: ‘Victoria and its Metropolis, Past and Present’’ Volume Two Spine: ‘Victoria and its Metropolis, Vol. 2’ 19th century victorian history, victorian pioneer settlers, alexander sutherland

Produced by The Corowa District Historical Society with a Cultural Grant from Royal Australian Historical Society.Beige coloured booklet, with numerous black and white illustrations, featuring the Federation Flag on the front cover.corowa, birthplace of federation, corowa district historical society

Produced by The Corowa District Historical Society with a Cultural Grant from Royal Australian Historical Society.Beige coloured booklet, with numerous black and white illustrations, featuring the Federation Flag on the front cover.corowa, birthplace of federation, corowa district historical society

Black and white photograph of many mines. At least 12 poppet heads and four chimneys. Mine buildings, mullock heaps. Inscriptions: in image, on building 'Duchess Tribute CoMc'. In margin at BL in pencil '12'. On back in pencil - '12', in ball point pen 'Devonshire Group'. In black ink 'MNG 22'. Blue circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'.mining, surface equipment, surface site, bendigo, mines and mining, mines, mining, poppet heads, mine buildings

Sepia photo, on cream board, of band of tug of war team Eaglehawk. Man in suit in centre with fob chain and bowler hat. Competitors in trousers with stripes, belts with motif. Flannel like shirts. Trophy in centre with rope coiled underneath. Inscriptions (on front (H.J.G Biggs Eaglehawk, right bottom. Eaglehawk, left bottom.) 'Royal Historic Society of Victoria / Bendigo Branch' circular stamp.organization, club/society, band tug of war eaglehawk, prev, acc no. g.p. 36.(24 red ballpoint cross out.)

Pride of Pall Mall The Post Office Building Centenary. Publisher: Australia Post. Photographs, illustrations, paintings, building designs, envelopes. 20 pages. Inscription: To June from Paul Murphy. Compiled by Paul Murphy, Aust Post, contributions: Michael Butcher & Len C Bennetts of the Royal Historical Society, Bendigo. Post Codes began in 1967. Two copies 5231.1 and 5231.2book, bendigo, post office, bendigo, australia post. bendigo post office, 51-67 pall mall (corner pall mall & williamson st. postal service, architecture

Postcard. ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA. Bendigo Branch Great Great Extended Hustlers. Locality. Hustlers Hill, Nth Bendigo Formed 1865 - Last production 1921 Depth of Shaft - 3470 feet Poppet Legs - Steel, 70 feet high Winding Engine: First motion 8ft. Drums. Golde Very Rich Total yield - 300,000 ozs. Dividends pounds 375,000

Article from Victorian Historical Journal - 'Victoria 150 Years of Gold (Volume 72, Nos 1 & 2, September 2001) reproduced for the Warrandyte Historical Society with the permission of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

History and Beliefs of Jehovah's Witness Religious OrganisationThe Baker family lived in the Kiewa Valley. Their herd of 15 cows yielded an average of 5614 lbs. Milk 5.2% average test and 301.71 lbs. Butterfat in 273 days with allowances for junior cows in the year 1930-31 1. Book - 'Bible Readings for Home Circle' 1906 2. Book - 'Christ's Object Lessons' 3. 8 small folded papers each with a religious message 4. Certificate to Mr J. Baker presented by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria re Dairy Herd in Oct. 1931 5. Certificate to L.A.C.I. G. Baker 49th Optl. Based Unit R.A.A.F. Shire of Yackandandah Feb. 1946baker family, kiewa valley, jehovah's witness, dairy farming

A grey spiral bound book titled 'Collector's Choice of traditional music for Country dances, Quadrilles and Cotillions in Australia.' Vol. 2. Companion to 'Take Your Partners' by Shirley Andrews. Published by the Victorian Folk Music Club Incorporated. Box 2025S, G.P.O., Melbourne, 3001. Presented to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch, with kind regards from Peter Ellis 3/12/1988.entertainment, dance, bush dance, peter ellis, collection, dancing, folk dancing, dance, dances, music, country dances, quadrilles, cotillions, australian history, australian folk dancing, colonial dancing, bush dancing, barn dancing, shirley andrews

Sepia photograph of Christ Church, Swan Hill showing construction materials. Group of eight women, two men, two men on scaffold. Larger building in background. On back: stamped in circle 'Royal Hiostorical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch', Indian ink: 'Church, Swan Hill, May 3rd, 1892. IG Alexandra Harris Incumbent'. Black ink' 'MP 268'. Previous Acc. No. 'MP 268'buildings, church, christ church, swan hill

Black and white photograph on brown mount of group of people. Five males and seventeen females on steps. Notice in left doorway of building states, 'Supreme Insolvency---' Licensing, '---sessions etc'. There is also a copy of photo in plastic sleeve). Inscriptions: on back - circular rubber stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History: James Lerk n.d 'On the steps of the Public Offices, Williamson St., Bendigo'.cottage, miners

Sepia photograph of members of Bendigo Stock Exchange. Photographed at back of the Exchange? Fifty one men in four rows. Four men and two boys at R. Five persons at window above. Board with decorative trim in burgundy. On fawn board. Inscriptions: printed on front at bottom 'Members of the Bendigo Stock Exchange (gold lettering). On back - circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'.person, group, employees

Black and white photograph of a large group of miners outside a wooden building. On the of building are handrails and steps leading to a door. All men are wearing hats. Written on back is 'Royal Historical Society of Vic. Bendigo Branch'. 'photo was given by Cyril Jacobs. Probably 'Great Extended Hustlers', 'L Hocking second from left in back row. W Bullen sitting in front facing left. Night Shift'.cottage, miners

Photo Negative enclosed in Air Mail envelope. Written on front of envelope: ' Gt Extended Hustlers in 1870's (negs). Crossed out text says: ' Lansells 222 etc, negative Lansell's Big 180, Also Ballerstedts open cut etc. Devonshire Valley, A. Richardson'. On back of envelope: Hustlers Mine Bendigo Courtesy Royal Historical Society Miss J. Parry Wills Street Bendigo.bendigo, gold mining, great extended hustlers gold mine

Sepia photograph of 'Sloyd Class' California Gully. Photograph on light brown board and taped to brown cardboard. 21 boys in woodworking aprons holding various articles sitting in rows in front of verandah. One male adult standing. Boy in centre of middle row holding a small blackboard. Inscriptions: some faint pencil writing on board. On front - circular blue stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. TR GP83.On back - circular blue stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' x 2. On mount board names faintly written include '.. Bennett', 'Howard Heath', 'Frank Wallis', 'Les Wilcox', 'Billy Grille', 'Tom Rogers', 'Harley Tozer', 'Les ..', 'Clarrie .. Most names illegible. 'GP83. History: Previous Acc. No. California Gully (Bell Topper Hill) State School. Howard Heath, instructor. Names of students attached?education, secondary, boys, bendigo, california gully state school, bell topper hill state school, bendigo schools, schools, education, bendigo

Official invitation to Bendigo Historical Society from The Matthew Flinders Bicentenary Citizens Council and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. A large cream coloured card printed with the following words in black script: In the distinguished presence of His Excellency Major-General Sir Rohan Delacombe Governor of Victoria and Lady Delacombe and The Honourable R J Hamer Premier of Victoria and Mrs Hamer, The Chairman Sir John Holland and Members of the Matthew Flinders Bicentenary Citizens Council in association with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria requests the pleasure of the company of Bendigo Historical Society at "Flinders 200"A multi-media historical entertainment of song, dance, film and narration at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Sunday 24th March 1974 at 7:30pm. In the lower left hand corner is printed Admission Free to the lawns. Reserved seats at $2 available at the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau 276 Collins St Melbourne 3000 From 4th March.event, entertainment, anniversary