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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Wisteria Party, 1999, 1/10/1999 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Children listening to stories from Jason, The Fairy, in Local History Room at Wisteria Party, 1999.nunawading and district historical society, wisteria party, 1999 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Database, Ballarat Heritage Services Eureka Database
A database used as the beginning of Eureka Encyclopedia, which won the overall prize in the Victorian Local History Awards in 2005.eureka, eureka biographies -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1913 c
Black and white photograph of sixteen members of the local fire brigade practicing hose drill in the street at Omeo Victoriamines and mining, township -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DAVID BANNEAR, THE GOLDFIELDS LANDSCAPE - PROPOSED TALK, 2/11/2023
The goldfields resulted in the almost complete denuding of trees for access to the gold bearing land, for firewood and for the tanning industry. The need for wood further increased with the advent of deep quartz mining that required timbers for shoring up the shafts and tunnels. At some point in time it became necessary for timber to be carted long distances to fulfil the need. Between 1878 and 1884, the government set up 5 nurseries to try and rectify the shortage of native softwoods and encouraged the growth of State plantations and the thinning of trees to encourage growth of those remaining. 1907 - Creswick School of Forestry and Forest Management was started 1919 Establishment of the Forests Commission and the planting of many pine plantations 1924 Establishment of the first fire spotting towers Forest management tasks became a main project for "Susso" recipients during the Great Depression and again for internees during WWII.An 8 page document by David Bannear about the various industries of the Bendigo Goldfields and their effects on terraforming the local environment david bannear, central goldfields -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Flooding of the Yarra River in North Kew, 1934
North Kew, now divided between Kew and Kew East, bordered the Yarra River. As such, it was a region subject to flooding in the Yarra Valley. Development beyond this point (ie Kellett Grove) was limited by the City of Kew's planning regulations. Prior to urban development, the area since European settlement and the first land sales in the district in the 1840s, had been used for dairy farming. .Small sepia snapshot of a local family's house in what was then River Avenue, North Kew being surrounded by floodwaters.Verso: THE SIDE OF RYANSyarra river -- north kew, floods -- yarra valley, floods -- north kew, floods -- 1934, natural disasters -- kew -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Work on paper, Joy Stewart, "Farmhouse" - St. Paul's School for the Blind, c. 1978
Sydney Joy (joy) Stewart (1925-2018) was a founding member of the Kew Historical Society, and during the 1970s its secretary. During her residence in Kew, she completed numerous property illustrations on commission. These ranged from preliminary sketches, including architectural details to finished pen & ink and wash illustrations on paper. On moving to Queensland, Joy Stewart donated the remaining property illustrations in her possession to the Kew Historical Society. In 1987-88, she fulfilled a commission by the Society of designs for a series of embroideries completed by residents during the Australian Bicentennial commemorations.Sydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.Watercolour, pen & Ink on paper by the artist and local historian Joy Stewart of a building in Studley Park Road, Kew.Inscription: "Farmhouse" - St. Paul's School for the Blind." Signed lower right: "JStewart".joy stewart, st paiul's school for the blind, neama -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Work on paper, Joy Stewart, Finalists, 'Queen Competition', Southesk, 1967, c.1978
Sydney Joy (joy) Stewart (1925-2018) was a founding member of the Kew Historical Society, and during the 1970s its secretary. During her residence in Kew, she completed numerous property illustrations on commission. These ranged from preliminary sketches, including architectural details to finished pen & ink and wash illustrations on paper. On moving to Queensland, Joy Stewart donated the remaining property illustrations in her possession to the Kew Historical Society. In 1987-88, she fulfilled a commission by the Society of designs for a series of embroideries completed by residents during the Australian Bicentennial commemorations.Joy Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994.Watercolour, pen & Ink on Paper by the artist and local historian Joy Stewart of 'Southesk' (demolished), Cotham Road, Kew. Inscription: "Southesk." Signed lower right: "JStewart"southesk, ordsall -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Work on paper, Joy Stewart, Roberts House, Trinity Grammar School, c. 1978
Sydney Joy (joy) Stewart (1925-2018) was a founding member of the Kew Historical Society, and during the 1970s its secretary. During her residence in Kew, she completed numerous property illustrations on commission. These ranged from preliminary sketches, including architectural details to finished pen & ink and wash illustrations on paper. On moving to Queensland, Joy Stewart donated the remaining property illustrations in her possession to the Kew Historical Society. In 1987-88, she fulfilled a commission by the Society of designs for a series of embroideries completed by residents during the Australian Bicentennial commemorations.Sydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.Watercolour, pen & Ink on paper by the artist and local historian Joy Stewart of 'Roberts House', Trinity Grammar School. Inscription: "Roberts House / Trinity Grammar School." Signed lower right: "JStewart"roberts house - trinity grammar school, property illustrations -- kew (vic.), joy stewart 1925-2018 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 'Illapa', Princess Street, c.1920
The Hedderwick family lived in a number of houses in Kew, including 'Illapa' and 'Garoopna'. Illapa, pictured here, was built for Henry Hedderwick in c.1890. The house was to become 'St Joseph's Tower' and more recently 'Rylands' Kew This photograph is part of a larger donation of items relating to the Hedderwick family of Kew.Monochrome, Black and white print copy of 'Illapa' in Princess Street, built for Henry Hedderwick, lawyer and local politician.henry hedderwick, illapa -- princes street -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Work on paper - Cartoon, Ian Glanville, This is One Operation I Have to Walk Away From ...!, c 1979
Eugene Carl Sandner was born in Bendigo in 1906. He was associated with the Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital from 1935 – 1983 including Acting City Medical Officer in 1942 and serving as Medical Officer for 48 years. He was President of the Committee of Management from 1979- 1981. Dr Sandner retired from full time practice as a surgeon in 1971 and was first elected to council in August 1976 and elected Mayor of Bendigo for the 1978 – 79 term. Hand drawn cartoon by local cartoonist Ian Glanville which appeared in the Bendigo Advertiser around August 1979.This is one operation I have to / walk away from ...! Three out in / shock council / election. .... / Ex mayor Sandner / thanked for his/ effort on car park. (sob) Where / will we find / another councillor / with such beaut / ears! (sob) Signed l r Ian Flanville (a lamenting / cartoonist) Signed l c Eugene Sandnersandner collection, eugene and mollie sandner collection, mayor eugene sandner, mayoress mollie sandner, bendigo hospital, city of greater bendigo administration item -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Book: Rheola 1870-1985, Rheola 1870-1985, 1985
Donald Clark Collection. A small book with title 'Rheola 1870-1985' about local history of Rheola. Compiled by Ronald Leslie Carless.rheola, local history -
Camberwell Historical Society
Book, Jill Barnard, Boroondara's Yesterdays: a history resource kit for middle years students in the City of Boroondara, 2009
The book is designed to help middle years students in the Boroondara area to understand and discover more of the local history of their citycamberwell, boroondara -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Sale Brochure, Burnt Bridge Estate, Ringwood East/Croydon, Vic. - circa 1959
Bi-folded single sheet with black and red print both sides including subdivision features and local facilitiesSubdivision layout includes Marcus Road, Maggs Street and Maroondah Highway Croydon/Ringwood East. (Agent) A.W. Dickson, 136 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, Telephones WU 6007, WU 7016, after hours WU 6868. -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Greeting Card, c1980
This greeting card was used by United Nation forces to hand Somalian locals for the purpose of conveying information. Small white greeting card written in the Somali language. On the front left side there features the United Nations symbol and on right side there features a five point star. On the reverse, there are two rows of flags that represent the countries working in Somalia as part of the United Nations, on the left side there is an image of a helicopter above an image of a tree and a camel. On the right side there features an image of an United Nations troop carrier (M113 APC) and in the centre there is an image a UN officer shaking hands with a Somalian local. Text in Somalian greeting card, somalia, united nations -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Southern Command 10th Field Sqd. - Local boys in training 1958
Written on back of photograph, "'Mail' 23/1/1958 - Southern Command 10th Field Sqd. - Local boys in training." -
Clunes Museum
Pamphlet
ADVERTISEMENT FOR CLUNES ART GROUP AT THE WEAVERY 63 FRASER STREET CLUNES.CLUNES ART GROUP MILESTONES EXHIBITIONS...2011 LOCAL ARTISTS WORD IN WINTER EVENT KATE EDWARDS INAUGURAL AWARDlocal history, documents, pamphlet, local history - art exhibition -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ''PREPARING A BRIEF FOR A THEATRE BUILIDNG''
''Preparing a Brief for a Theatre Building'' 18 page publication of the Standing Advisory Committee on Local Authorities and the Theatre (London) - not dated but ca. 1970s? Sixteen consideration of 'How' and 'What' for local authorities contemplating a theatre or a hall with theatre use. Specific British thrust to these considerations - but with wider ramifications e.g. Bendigo? -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Champion Press, City of Ringwood Report to Ratepayers 1981, 1981
Community booklet issued by City of Ringwood for 1981 - covering the facilities and activities of the Ringwood Council and other local organisations and associations. CONTENTS: (page number) Beautification and Leisure Areas 24 Building — General Information 21 Commissioners for Taking Declarations and Affidavits 15 Council Finance 11 Council Meeting Dates 5 Council Representation on various organisations 8 Councillors 6 Elections for Council 10 Emergency Telephone Numbers 51 Health -30 Home Help Service 22 Immunisation Programme 31 Infant Welfare Centres 33 Items of Interest 16 Justices of the Peace 14 Let's Be Neighbourly 20 Library — General 18 Library — Service for our Senior Citizens 23 Major Works 12 Map of municipality 26 Mayor's Message - Cr. F.J. Corr 4 Meals on Wheels 28 Members of Parliament 50 Officers of the Council 9 Proposed Leisure Centre 14 Rate Assistance 11 Rate Payments 10 Recycling Depots 49 Ringwood Cultural Centre 2 Ringwood Festival activities for 1981 29 Standing Committees of Council 5 Swimming Centre 13 Welfare and Community Services 34 rinx -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Sale Brochure, Charm-View Estate, Heathmont, Vic. - c1926
Double sided folded page advertisement highlighting local facilities, services and layout of blocks for sale in Charm-View Estate.Subdivision includes Heathmont Road, Orchid Street, Bennett Avenue, Dickasons Road and Canterbury Road. (Agents) T. Burkitt & Co., Phone Ringwood 157, Overton & Co., 390 Chapel Street South Yarra, Phone Windsor 542. Solicitor A.V. Wischer, 443 Chancery Lane, Melbourne. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Atlas Press Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Land Sale Brochure, Hill Top Estate, Heathmont, Vic. - circa 1925
Twelve page land sale brochure promoting Heathmont and Ringwood area including photographs, subdivision features and local facilities. Subdivision plan includes Heathmont Road, Balfour Avenue, Edith Street, Edna Street, and Great Ryrie Street. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Nillumbik Shire Council, Nillumbik Community Guide 2000/2001, 2000-2001
Guide to services provided by Nillumbik Shire Council. Nillumbik Shire is located 25 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and the southern boundary is the Yarra River. The south of Nillumbik is predominantly urban, with commercial centres at Eltham and Diamond Creek. The north of the municipality includes significant natural features like Kinglake National Park and Sugarloaf ReservoirAnnual guide to services in Nillumbik76 pages, black and white illustrations. Cover has a collage of local children with title in white on mid-blue background.nillumbik shire council, handbooks -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grindstone
Colour paper print of a photograph of the grindstone situated behind the EDHS Local History Centre at 728 Main Road, Elthameltham, edhs, grindstone -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Sale Advertisement - Roebury Estate, Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1938
Advertisement for sale of residential allotments with map showing location and layout of subdivision, terms of sale, and summary of local features and services.Subdivision includes Dublin Road, Alexander Road, and Ferntree Gully Road (later Bedford Road). Agent - J.B. McAlpin, Opposite Railway Station, Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, River of Mists - Warrandyte's beautiful Yarra and native wildlife, 2023
Soft cover 104-page book of photographic prints of local Warrandyte scenery featuring flora and fauna with descriptive captions. Photography by Bill McAuley, Denise Illing and Bill Sandel; Artwork: Stephen Freeman, Fox Hole Design; Printed by: Courtney Colour Graphics; Proofreading: Cherie Moselen; Digital Imaging: Rob Kas. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Various ferries working from Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Ron Laing, 1986 - 1999
A set of 38 photographs of various ferries (Bass Strait and local) which worked from Station Pier 1986-1999transport - ferries, piers and wharves - station pier, ron laing, abel tasman, incat 45, incat 46, incat 47, pollux, rip, south steyne, spirit of tasmania, spirit of victoria, wattle, franklin, australian endeavour, australian endurance -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Drawing - Sketch (copy), Proposed Military Road, St Kilda to Sandridge, 4 Apr 1865
Original proposal instigated by the Crimean War and Russian invasion scare.Copy (1865) of 1860 sketch of proposed Military Road from St. Kilda to Sandridge to link all local batteriesSigned by P. H. Scratchleytown planning - proposals shelved, war, batteries - defensive, p h scratchley, st kilda -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Rodney Recollections 1886 - 1986, 1986
To commemorate 100th anniversary of Rodney Shire. Includes photographs of Councillors and staff of Rodney ShirePlasticised soft cover. Rodney Shire logo. River scene on back. Black letters. Afirmation from Local Governmentlocal history, books, history, local -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Parish names and their Aboriginal meaning
Includes local newspaper articles and non-Aboriginal names as well. Author and date of compilation not indicated. * Marked ?Hem 153.?newspaper clippings -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Hibbins, Fahen and Askew, 2012 Victorian Indigenous Honour Roll, 1985
A guide to sources with information on people, land and buildings in Victoria, written for the amateur local history and family history researcher. Indexedhistory -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Obituaries Index N-Z, 2010
Newspaper cuttings including obituaries,accidents and biographical information from local sources H-Mc. Plus Index A-Z.obituaries, biography