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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Bush
Standard Australian Army issue field uniform bush hat, also referred to as a 'giggle' hat. This hat is made from a heavy canvas drill fabric in a jungle green colour. -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1876
This cottage is said to have belonged to the Foulkes family. It was situated below Mackey's peak in the Fyans Valley. For further information see p. 77 of "Victoria's Wonderland".The photo shows a timber house and outbuilding set among bush below a line of cliffs. There is a spoked wheeled cart standing to the right of the house. The buildings are in the foreground at the lower edge of the photo.buildings, houses -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Transparency
Alfred D'Alton is on the left of the photo and his cousin Charles is on the right .The D'Alton's had a keen interest in wildflowers, being heavily involved in the Halls Gap Wildflower Show.Two men dressed in working clothes,one is wearing a vest, the man on the right has braces on his trousers. They are standing beside a bush from which they have picked branches. ...........................................................................................................people, d'alton -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo of No. 3 Power Station at Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme, No. 3 Power Station at Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria were the employers of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. The work included building dams, power stations and the infrastructure for the work and their employees. Mt Beauty and Bogong village were the places where this scheme was built and where this photo shows part of its construction being Power Station 3. Originally there were 3 Hydro stations built from the 1930's onwards. The scheme finished being built in 1960 and is the biggest Hydro electricity scheme in Victoria. This photo has good Historic significance: The construction of No. 3 Power Station which was part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Therefore is picture is very historically significant as it shows the power station at the time of its construction which is an important part of Victoria' development and history. Since Mt Beauty was established due to the Hydro scheme being built this photo has great interpretation capacity. This is a black and white photograph showing the power station and workmen's huts and storage huts, site manager's office and surrounding bush. The photo is mounted on black painted 3 ply board. no.3 power station. kiewa hydro electric scheme. s.e.c.v..electricity. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Report on the East Gippsland Study Area, June 1974
In 1961 Bruce Evans was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the member for Gippsland East. He was the party's deputy leader from 1964 to 1970 and its whip from 1970 until his retirement in 1992. "The Land Conservation Council was established by the Land Conservation Act 1970. As one of its three functions, it makes recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Environment with respect to the use of public land, in order to provide for the balanced use of land in Victoria. This report contains the Council’s final recommendations concerning the use of public land in the East Gippsland study area, the boundaries of which correspond to those of the Shire of Orbost. The recommendations in the text are grouped under major headings, such as Parks, State Forest, and so on. " The Council met on seven occasions during the year, and also made visits of inspection to each study area. The Chairman visited Shire Councils in study areas to explain the role and the functions of the Land Conservation Council and to invite submissions on the use of public land in these areas. This is the fourth annual report by the council. This is a useful research tool.A large book 236 pp book with a yellow / gold cover with a green bush scene . The binding is orange. It contains folded maps and information on public land use in East Gippsland.inside - "With Compliments - Bruce Evans, M.P."east-gippsland-study-area conservation public-land-use -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - MINING IN BENDIGO COLLECTION: SKETCH OF MINING AREA
Pen and ink sketch of a mining scene. Sketch shows poppet legs and mine buildings, overhead mine structures, railway, township, miners cottages in a bush setting. Artist unknownart, mining in bendigo, sketch of mining area -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: COLLECTION OF RECEIPTS, 1924 - 1930
Collection of approximately 11 receipts from various sources The Bendigo Choral Society, Lambeth Fuller Buckell & Jeffrey Stilwell's C. Button All issued to Miss (Merle) Bush.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - TANDERRUM, FREEDOM OF THE BUSH, 2004
Tanderrum, Freedom Of The Bush. The Djadjawurrung presence on the goldfields of Central Victoria. Published by Friends of Mount Alexander Diggings 34 pages with photographs and illustrations. Inscription donated by James Lerk 30.01.2009Ian D Clarl & David A Cahiraboriginal, book, goldfields, bendigo - goldfields, aboriginals, djadjawurrung. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE MERRY COUNTRY DANCE, 2006
The Merry Country Dance, a description and social history of colonial and old time dance and music, published by the Bush dance and music club of Bendigo and district with black & white photographs and illustrations.Peter Ellisperforming arts, elocution, bush dancing, dance, music, musical instruments. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: CALENDAR 1930 - ALBERT BUSH'S (WILLIAM ST , BENDIGO), 1930
Advertising Calendar 1930 - Albert Bush's (William St , Bendigo) with 12 months dates/days plus advertising in central panel re various products available from the store.person, individual, bush collection - personal, bendigo, bush collection, collection, calendar, business, commerce, retail -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MECHANIC INSTITUTE BOOKMARKS
Photocopies a,b, of two different Sandhurst Mechanic's Institute & Free Library bookmarks from the same period. Henderson and Goodisson, Bush's Stores, and John W Faul's advertisements featured.bendigo, institutions, mechanics institute and free librar -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Receipt from Warley Bush Hospital, 1962 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973. Demonstrates involvement with local communityDonation receipt from Warley Bush Nursing Hospital Cowes, Phillip Island, No. 3522, received from Churchill Island Family in sum of 50 pounds for a bed, dated 21.5.196221.5.196, Churchill Island Family, fifthy [pounds], Donation - Bed, 50, [signed] M.J. Beatonwarley bush nursing hospital, cowes, phillip island, churchill island -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Bill Florence arriving in Australia, 1922
This photograph was taken when Bill Florence (Vasilis Florias) arrived in Melbourne in 1922. Many migrants on their arrival in Australia were photographed within this backdrop. Copies of these photos were often sent to their families back in their homeland.A sepia photograph of a portrait view of a man framed within a map of Australia with the words 'Welcome To' across the top of the map. Around the map are sketches of Australian bush scenes, animals and the sea.immigration -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of unkempt garden and plants in pots, Unknown
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade.Black and white photograph of overgrown vines in the background with groups of grown flowers and bushes in small pots. Photograph has been printed on a type of card and has a matte finish applied.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse.churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of five people standing in a garden, 1988
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of five people (Sir Ninian and Lady Stephen, Lisa Price, Cr Greg Price, Cr Stan Gates) standing in the Churchill Island garden amongst rosemary bushesL-R/SIR NINIAN + LADY STEPHEN, LISA/PRICE, CR GREG PRICE, SHIRE OF PI PRES/CR STAN GATES 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: BOOKLET ST.LUKE IN CURRENT ENGLISH
Small booklet containing 77 pages titled St.Luke in Current English published by Angus and Robertson, with Merle Bush name written in pencil on front cover and inside on first page.Mary L Mathesonpersonal effects, religious, merle bush -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1935-36
Black and white photograph of four bush workers with a dog, axe and fern hook or slasher, one man with a rifle at Four Mile camp Buchan Road East Gippsland Victoriaforestry -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH HOSPITAL
THE CLUNES HOSPITAL WAS RE-MODELLED IN 1937 - SUBSEQUENTLY BURNT IN A BUSHFIRE IN 1944. A NEW HOSPITAL WAS BUILT IN ANOTHER SITE IN 1947.LARGE PHOTOCOPY OF CLUNES HOSPITAL WHICH WAS BURNT DURING THE 1944 BUSH FIRES. MATRON CLAIRE STEWART STANDING ON FRONT STEPS OF MAIN ENTRANCE. NURSES ROOMS ON RIGHT SIDE.local history, photography, photographs, hospital [old] -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bush picnic scene
Bush picnic scene with three families, Phillips (left), Borella (centre) and Rathgeber (right). In front is a picnic setting with horses and buggies in background. Photo mounted on card. 1900's -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Picture, A Period of Rest
There is some conjecture that this is a picture of Louis SchwerkoltWooden frame with gold inset. Black and white picture taken from a newspaper depicts old gentleman with white beard sitting in a wheelbarrow with a dog beside him. Bush backgroundA Period of Rest - The Sturdy pioneer pauses to enjoy his pipeillustrations, prints -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1938 (Exact)
Black and white photograph of the laying of the Foundation Stone by Sir John Harris MLC for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital on 23rd April 1938. This one is an enlarged photographic duplicate of 449.3b. hospital, john richards harris, foundation stone -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1980s
Colour photograph of a corregated iron building with a water tank on the roof. The word 'Men' is painted, with white paint, on the left end, and 'Ladies' on the right. the Ladies sign is partly obscured by a bush.rutherglen showgrounds, showgrounds buildings, rutherglen agricultural society -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Group Outside Quamby Cafe Olinda, c1950s
Older woman with two young girls posed in front of hydrangea bush outside the Quamby Café at Olinda c 1950s. Sennitt's Ice Cream sign visible upper RHS.quamby, quamby cafe, olinda, sennitts icecream -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Painting, Oil, Bush Scene
Framed oil painting featuring a bush scene painted by Irene Cox. The scene includes trees, a wooden hut. Gold decorative frame. Artist's signature lower right corner. -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, Marella of the Otways, 1985
Marella of the Otways: bush stories and verse. May Robe Craig. E.Ross Gordon (illus.) 1st ed. No location; May Robe Craig; 1985.84 p.; illus. Soft cover.marella; otways; bush stories; bush verse; melligig waters; tomahawk creek; heytesbury; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Award - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: MERLE BUSH TREFOIL GUILD, 1981- 2017
Wooden Honour board with blue and white lettering showing names of President, Secretary & Treasurer for each year of the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild. Heavy timber with chain suspension on back.girl guides association, history, merle bush trefoil guild -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: THE SCIENCE OF KISSING
Bush Collection (presumed only) ''The Science of Kissing''. Short article on the 'instructions' in the Science of Kissing. On reverse of the page is a note to an (un-named Mademoiselle). Signed by ''osculant'' with an address of ''River Bank''.ephemera, mementoes, the science of kissing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: VICTORIAN PROTESTANT FEDERATION RELATED MATERIAL OF MERLE BUSH, August, 1918
Victorian Protestant Federation related material of Merle Bush; a. First Annual Convention (Executive Report) August 1918; b. Annual Convention 1918 Order of Business (2 copies)religions, christian, protestant -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BUSH DANCE
Colour photograph . People dancing. Wooden stage. Crowd watching. Back of photo reads: 6/1 Bendigo Bush Dance & Music Club with Emu Creek at the NFF Canberra.photo, group, dance -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DANCING
Colour photograph. Couples dancing in hall wearing pyjamas. Balloons on wall Hanging star. Back of photograph reads: Bush Dance and Music Club, Bendigo Bendigo East Hallclubs, music, bush dance & music club of bendigo