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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Mernda Uniting Church 2018, 27/09/2018
In 2018 GHS members visited Turner's Bakery in Mernda for lunch and continued on to visit historic sites remaining in the Mernda area. This photograph shows the Mernda Uniting Church, established in 1888. It is sited on Schotters Road. Mernda is an area of rapid modern growth with a few remaining historic buildings dating from the 19th century.Digital copy of colour photographmernda, mernda historic sites, schotters road mernda, mernda uniting church -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Linnean Society of London Membership Receipt, 1889, 06/05/1889
Ferdinand Krause was a Professor at the Ballarat School of Mines. The Linnean Society of London is the world’s oldest active biological society. Founded in 1788 by Sir James Edward Smith (1759–1828), who was its first President. The Society takes its name from the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778) whose botanical, zoological and library collections have been in its keeping since 1829. These unique collections are of continuing fundamental importance as a primary reference for taxonomy. They are enhanced by the Society's own rich library which provides key resources for research. (https://www.linnean.org/the-society, accessed 10/12/2018))An official receipt from the Linnean Society of London made out to Professor Ferdinand M. Krause F.L.S.ferdinand krause, linnean society of london, logo, a. hammond -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings
Newspaper clipping on early history of San Remo and district, the naming of the township, San Remo Heights Estate Hall and the San Remo Post Office.Early history of San Remo, including its original settlement, surveying of the district, change of name from Griffiths Point proclaimed in the Victorian Government Gazette on 11th august, 1888. also early history of San Remo Heights Estate Hall and the San Remo Post Office. Includes a photograph of the township and fishing fleet probably taken from 1940 bridge.local history, documents, newspapers, san remo, buildings - historical, black & white newspaper clipping, san remo, post office, fishing fleet -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Christ Church, Mitcham
Collection of documents related to Christ Church, Mitcham. Contents: The Church of England Messenger, Article on new church, Mitcham 8 Feb & 10 Apr 1888, Brief History 1925 - 1967 (typescript) c 1970; Chronology of Christ Church, Mitcham, 1925 - 1964 (1966); 'Three score years and two', by Denise Moorhouse. [history of Christ Church 1899 - 1957]christ church anglican church, mitcham, churches, mitcham, edward street, mitcham -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Prose written by A. W. Llewellyn - The Test Match, 1950-1980 (estimate)
The Boyle family moved from Sydney to the Bendigo area in 1853. After a period of gold prospecting, Daniel Boyle (Harry's father) settled in Sydney Flat (now Woodvale) where he ran the Australian Store. Harry Boyle learned his cricket from gold prospector and Bendigo Advertiser journalist, John Glen. Boyle was one of the locals who helped create the Sydney Flat Cricket Ground circa 1862. In March 2023, the Woodvale Community Group named the ground, the Henry Frederick (Harry) Boyle Oval in recognition of his sporting achievements.Prose written by A. W. Llewellyn - The Test Match. Henry Frederick Boyle lived in Sydney Flat (Now called Woodvale); he toured England as a test player in 1880, 1882, 1884, 1888 and was manager of the 1890 Team. The ground opposite where he lived used to be known as "Boyles Oval". His grave is in the White Hills Cemetary Bendigo, with a wicket at the headstone.history, bendigo, allan llewellyn collection, eaglehawk, harry boyle, cricket, sydney flat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONSTABLE JOHN BARRY COLLECTION: LETTER RE VICTORIAN POLICE GUIDE BOOK
One page letter from Charles I. Du Ve, Court House, Rosedale dated 11th October, 1888, to Mr. J. Barry, Senior Constable, Sandhurst, congratulating Snr. Cons. Barry on the excellent content in the book he produced 'Victorian Police Guide'. Extract from letter: 'a work which should be of great value and use in the Police Force of the Colony'person, bendigo, john barry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - JOHNSONS REEF EXT'D G M C MINE MANAGER'S REPORT
Handwritten extracts from the Johnsons Reef Ext'd G. M. C. Mine Manager, Wm. Stubbs Report dated Aug. 7th 1888, 12-2-1895 and Aug 2nd 1892. Report mentions an accident caused by the trucker neglecting to fasten the truck in the cage, cost of sinking the shaft and selling a second-hand whip-pole to Mr. Liddle for one pound.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, johnsons reef ext'd g m c mine manager's report, wm stubbs, j stubbs, the constellation coy, mr liddle -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plan - Architectural Plan, Louis Reginald Williams, Plans for the Port Melbourne Mission to Seamen by Louis R.Williams of F.R.A.I.A Architect, c. 1936
In 1936, the old Port Melbourne building dating from 1888 was too small and not longer suitable for the purpose of the mission. So architects were asked to design a new building. Harry Morris 's project was chosen.Louis Reginald Williams (1890–1980) was s sought after ecclesiastical architect in Australia. He designed churches throughout the country, particularly in Victoria. The Anglican Church was his major client but he also Methodists, Presbyterians, Lutherans and Christian Scientists churches. Williams was probably the major church architect in Australia in the Arts and Crafts tradition from the 1920s to the 1970s.Plans port melbourne, louis reginald williams, louis reginald williams (1890–1980), arts and crafts, art deco, harry norris -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BACHELOR'S QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY - SECRETARY'S NOTEBOOK 16 APR 1886 - 22 NOV 1888
Blck covered exercise book - secretary's record, Bachelor's Quadrille Assembly Secretary's minutes 16 April 1886 to 22 November 1888 Hand written minutes, attendance, accounts, and newspaper cuttings of the Assembly's Masked Balls 1 Quadrille Assembly's secretary's minutes/ accountsexercise book 2 inner cover with newspaper accounts of BQA's 16th annual masked ball 4th Srept 1888 3 BQA's minutes of cttee mtg held 19 March 1886 at the Crown Hotel 4 rear fly leaf with newspaper accounts of the BQA's The Bal Masque held at the Town Hall (undated); and the 15th masked ball 5 attendance of the first night of the first series 30th March 1886 (members, visitors & who sold tickets) ; with newspaper cutting of 15th annual masked ball at the Town Hall imposed over the attendance record -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, J W Terry Family Butcher's Shop, Surrey Hills, c1885
This was one of the earliest businesses in Surrey Hills and opened in 1885; in 1888 the business moved to 633 Canterbury Road and was known as Terry and Son; in 1889 it was advertised as Terry Bros. Information regarding the business was provided by Alan J Holt.Black and white photo of J W Terry Family Butcher's Shop with a man and 2 women standing in front and a horse and cart off to the right of the shop.businesses, butchers, surrey hills, canterbury road, alexandra avenue, horse drawn vehicles, terry bros, terry and son, 1885, clothing and dress, shops, mr j w terry, joseph w terry -
Supreme Court of Victoria Library
Blackwood Decagonal Table
The Government Gazette of January 18, 1888 advertised the acceptance of a contract of 149 pounds for a "Table for central library, New Law Courts, Melbourne". The table was purchased four years after the Court had moved to the William Street address.The table is not of state significance in its own right, but it is a high quality piece of Australian furniture. Its significance rests on its importance on the overall decorative scheme of the library and the fact that it was designed for this specific space.Blackwood, decagonal (10 sided) table, with 10 carved scroll and griffin supports, moulding and blue leather inserts. -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Martha and Fred Myers, c.1941
Married 30 Apr 1908. Martha (Mattie) Mary (Watson) MYERS, b. 11 Oct 1888, d. 23 Mar 1976 and Frederick Thomas MYERS, b. 20 Jan 1877, d. 30 Apr 1963Black and White photograph of Martha and Fred Myerslocal identities, pioneer families -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 'Tara Hall', Studley Park Road, Marc Strizic (attrib), c.1960
'Lost Glories: a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings' was published by David Latta in 1986. It tells the story of a number of significant Australian buildings that had previously been demolished. A chapter in the book was devoted to Goathland, later known as Tara Hall. To supplement the text, he sourced photographs from a range of suppliers, chiefly the Royal Women's Hospital which had once owned Tara Hall, but had sold it in 1960. This is one of the photographs donated to KHS by the author.Tara Hall, Studley Park Road, circa 1957. The front of Tara Hall (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). This triple-storey mansion with its elaborate gabled, steeply-pitched roofs and verandah was set back from Studley Park Road and concealed by a high brick fence. E. G. Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, designed Byram for the industrialist George Ramsden in 1888. Typed inscription on reverse: "Tara Hall at the time it was a home for nurses from the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne. (Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne)."byram, goathland, tara hall, lowan, studley park (kew), george ramsden, sir malcolm mceacharn, edward george kilburn (architect), studley park road (kew) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Corner Enterprise Way & Edward Street, Mitcham, 2000
Produced as one of a series of 24 prints commissioned by Nunawading & District Historical Society -|Theme: Intersections of Mitcham and Nunawading 2000/2001.|See also Series by P. Simmenauer on the same theme.Black and white photograph - print and negative of corner of Enterprise Way & Edward Street looking South towards Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. L-R: Church Tower [Anglican Church](built circa 1959). Tower surmounts a modern church building in brick and concrete; next door Church Hall 1888 weatherboard construction; Cypress tree; Forster Hall, brick building (circa 1975)forster hall, mitcham, christ church anglican church, church hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: DOCUMENT
Note and receipt written on paper with W. Beebe & Son, Architects and Monumental Sculptors, Mitchell Street, Sandhurst dated 26 May 1888 mentioning that Mr Moriarty was entitled to £100 for his part of the Contract. Signed W Beebe & Son, W Carolin. The receipt for £100 is written on the side of the note, dated 26 May 88 and signed by Patrick Moriarty. Green Stamp Duty attached.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection - document, w beebe & son, patrick moriarty, w carolin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: RECEIPTS
5 x Receipts Connelly & Tatchell The fronts have a green one penny stamp: a. Neil, June 1 1889., b. Mrs. S. Watts June 17 1889, 7 pounds c. Thomas Amfield June 18 1889., d- Spencer Street Syndicate June 23 1888.,250 pounds e- H. Neill., 27 June 1889 14 poundsbusiness, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MASONIC SHADE'S HOTEL - MENU, 1874-1922
Masonic Shade's Hotel - Menu. Unused Menu Card. Markings: 5/- 100 8/- 200. Masonic Shade's Hotel [under the Masonic Hall building], now the Bendigo Capital Theatre, 50 View Street, Bendigo. 1874; Harrie Johnson 1888; W J Milburn 1911; Closed 18/12/1922. More information on the history of the hotel on the two A4 pages included.buildings, hotel, masonic shade's hotel, masonic shade's hotel - menu. unused menu card. markings: 5/- 100 8/- 200. masonic shade's hotel [under the masonic hall building], now the bendigo capital theatre, 50 view street, bendigo. 1874; harrie johnson 1888; w j milburn 1911; closed 18/12/1922. more information on the history of the hotel on the two a4 pages included. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ROY AND DORIS KELLY COLLECTION: ALBUM, 1900 - 1920
Postcard Album of Roy and Doris Kelly. Postcards stored in Folder 83 (121 postcards). 50 pages. 1402.1 - 1402.121 Grey linen look cover with maroon and white geometric pattern on front. Roy and Doris KELLY Ray: Robert (Roy) Denis Kelly: Born Sandhurst 1890, died Bendigo 1967 Doris May Kelly: Born Sandhurst 1888, died Bendigo 1967postcard -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd, Marysville Victoria, Pre 2009
A colour photograph of a log train that was used at a sawmill in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a log train that was used at a sawmill in Marysville in Victoria. The Log Train was originally in use at Anderson's Mill - Marysville. The original log came from a Messmate Stringy bark (Eucalyptus Obliqua), age 134 years; height 53.3 metres; felled in 1970 at Elliots Creek, Mt. Margaret. The volume of the log was 6,000 super feet. The original log was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. This postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.MARYSVILLE VICTORIA A display of early timber log/ transportation using narrow/ gauge rail. NU-COLOR-VUE/ AUSTRALIA'S NATIONAL POSTCAD COMPANY AFFIX/ STAMP/ HERE/ 11MA014/ NCV 7956 ADDRESS/ POSTCODE COPYRIGHT Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd./ Telephone (03) 560-1788/ Made in Australiamarysville, log train, anderson's mill, messmate stringy bark, eucalyptus obliqua, victoria, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd, Marysville Victoria, Pre 2009
A colour photograph of a log train that was used at a sawmill in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a log train that was used at a sawmill in Marysville in Victoria. The Log Train was originally in use at Anderson's Mill - Marysville. The original log came from a Messmate Stringy bark (Eucalyptus Obliqua), age 134 years; height 53.3 metres; felled in 1970 at Elliots Creek, Mt. Margaret. The volume of the log was 6,000 super feet. The original log was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. This postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.MARYSVILLE VICTORIA A display of early timber log/ transportation using narrow/ gauge rail. NU-COLOR-VUE/ AUSTRALIA'S NATIONAL POSTCAD COMPANY AFFIX/ STAMP/ HERE/ 11MA014/ NCV 7956 ADDRESS/ POSTCODE COPYRIGHT Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd./ Telephone (03) 560-1788/ Made in Australiamarysville, log train, anderson's mill, messmate stringy bark, eucalyptus obliqua, victoria, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - News magazine, The Advocate
March 24 1884: May 24 1884: April 18 1882: August 12 1884: March 17 1888: March 24 1884: April 17 1958: News magazine of the Church of Rome News from Ireland and RomeFoxed, TornThe Advocate - Newsprint - Photossocial history -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Nithsdale
Photocopied copy of flyer for forthcoming subdivision of Caulfield Heights Estate on 27/10/1888. Includes locality plan and subdivisions. Photocopied copy of flyer for forthcoming sale of properties and mansion, Nithsdale on 18/09/1889, includes map of area.carriages and coaches, caulfield heights estate, caulfield north, maxwell grove, kambrook road, neerim road, blake street, bambra road, racecourse road, auctioneers, station street, glen eira road, paynes j., mansion, beauchamp brothers -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Marshall & Co Manufacturing building
The Marshall Manufacturing Company was established in Port Melbourne in 1888. It employed some 300 workers. By 1900 it was the largest shoe & boot manufacturer in Australia producing 12,000 pieces of footwear weekly. A fire in1901 gutted the building and the company moved to Richmond. Faded photograph of 3 story building with group of people lining the street in front of the buildingindustry - manufacturing, marshall & co manufacturers -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph
The Hon. Nathaniel Levi (1830-1908) was the first Jewish Member of the Parliament of Victoria. He served in the Legislative Assembly from 1861-1867, representing the electorates of Maryborough (1 Jan 1861 - 1 Dec 1865) and East Melbourne (1 Feb 1866 - 1 Dec 1867). He later served in the Legislative Council for the North Yarra electorate (1 Sep 1872 - 1 Jan 1904). Born in Liverpool on 20 Jan 1830, he arrived in Melbourne in April 1854 on the Matilda Wattenbach, opened a store and established a career as a businessman. In 1858 he joined the firm of John Levey & Son, Melbourne and Maryborough. He pioneered the coal and sugar beet industries; established the firm of Nathaniel Levi & Company c1867; commenced auctioneering and agency business c1870; obtained contract for railway advertising c1875; with his two sons (Joseph and John) as partners, the firm became Nathaniel Levi & Sons c1884. He commenced a short-lived newspaper, the Daily News, in Oct 1885. He was a founder and trustee of the Chamber of Manufactures, and its President 1893-1895. He married Sarah Levy in 1855. Nathaniel Levi was prominent in the Jewish community and was President of the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation in 1880–82 and 1904–05. He is a forebear of Rabbi John Levi.colour photograph unmountedThe Hon. Nathaniel Levi (1830-1908) first Jewish member of the Parliament of Victoria. Built "Liverpool" 1888 and lived here 1889-1908. This plaque was unveiled 17 February 1991 by Rabbi John Levi AM DD (Temple Beth Israel)plaques, st kilda, nathaniel levi, hon nathaniel levi, member of parliament, liverpool, princes street -
Cheese World Museum
Booklet, The Modern Printing Company, Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Ltd, 1932
The Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Limited was established in 1888 at Allansford and remained as an independent dairy manufacturer until 2014 when it was taken over by Canadian company Saputo. The factory was burnt in 1929 and all records lost. This booklet is a reprint of the original.Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Company Ltd was the earliest dairy manufacturer registered in Victoria. Registered in May 1888, it commenced processing in November 1888. The Articles record the early rules of the company and some of those early people involved in the company.Brown soft cover 12 page booklet 'Memorandum & Articles of Association of Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Company Ltd', with black border around the black text.The Companies Act 1864/ Memorandum/ and/ Articles of Association/ of/ The Warrnambool Cheese/ and/ Butter Factory Company Ltd/ Warrnambool: / The Modern Printing Company, Koroit St/ 1932allansford, warrnambool cheese and butter factory company, companies, commerce, articles of association, companies act 1864, dairy industry -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Label, Gaspars Modern Print, Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory, Early to mid 20th century
These labels come from the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory. This factory was opened in 1888 and, after Cobden, was the second co-operative butter factory in Victoria. Today the factory is owned by the Canadian dairy company, Saputo. It is the oldest surviving dairy company in Australia. These labels are of interest as they show the type of label used by the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory some decades ago. These are six labels printed in a continuous fashion on the one page. The labels have black printing and a perforated line down one side for easy detaching of the labels. The page is pasted on to a piece of pink paper.Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company, Limited Name….. Butter…. lbs Date…. warrnambool cheese and butter factory, history of warrnambool -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Loom, Unknown
Photograph of a Hutchinson, Hollingworth and Co. Limited Loom gears and mechanisms. Hutchinson, Hollingworth and Co. was an Oldham-based loom manufacturer estalished in 1860 by Messrs. John Hutchinson (c.1816-1888) of Cawthorne and James Hollingworth(c.1834-1895) of Holmfirth.Three black and white photographs in portrait format of a looms gear mechanisms.8052.1 - front on machine mid left quadrant - Hutchinson, Hollingworth and Co 8052.2 - front on machine mid left quadrant - Hutchinson, Hollingworth and Cotextile machinery, wool manufacture, wool, loom -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Photograph of vessel 'Artisan' aground, Artisan
Between the years 1888 - when the Marine Board had been constituted - and 1901 there had been no fewer than 52 wrecks in Victorian waters. The Maritime Archaeological Unit list 736 shipwrecks in Victorian waters from the years 1800 to 1986.)Black and white photograph showing sailing vessel 'Artisan' aground near Cape Paterson, Victoria'artisan, shipwrecks, victorian coast, cape paterson -
Melton City Libraries
Book, 'Calda', 1884
Mr Benjamin Richards, headmaster from 1881-1888. Frederick Thomas Myers Born Jan 20th January1877 Died 30th April 1963 Melton SS 430 Merit Certificate No116343 10th of Oct A.D. 1889 [1881 – 1889] Book belonged to Benjamin Richards, Head Teacher at Melton State School. Inside the book cover mentions Frederick Myers.education, pioneer families -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Article - Sketch, Harry Norris, New Seamen's Mission, 17 May 1937
The 1888 building becoming too old and small, a new building was designed by Harry Norris and open in 1937. The funds were given by Alfred Nicholas from the Aspro company. In the Art Deco style, the building was unfortunately demolished in 1995 for a new development.harry norris, port melbourne mission, beach road, 1937, lord huntingfield, alfred nicholas, aspro