.1) 1977 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with white cover .2) 1978 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with blue/black cover .3) 1979 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with orange cover .4) 1980 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with yellow/brown cover .5) 1981 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with grey/black cover .6 1984 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with blue cover .7) 1985 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with purple cover .8) 1989 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with white/purple/grey/red/blue cover .7) 1985 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with pale green cover. .9) 1974 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with orangeand white cover .10) 1975 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with green and white cover .11) 1976 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with white cover .12) 1986 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with mid-blue cover .13) 1987 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with red cover .14) 1988 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with red cover .15) 1973 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with brown cover .16) 1972 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with pale green cover .17) 1971 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Handbook with mid-blue cover non-fictiongippsland institute of advanced education, giae, gippsland, churchill, morwell, electricty, handbook, gippsland campus

Councillor J.D. Torley was the chair of this committee. The Bicentenary of James Cook in Australia was commemorated in Australia in 1970. The British explorer Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook sailed and charted the East Coast of Australia in 1770, and claimed the eastern seaboard of the Continent for the British Crown. This was not considered the official bicentenary of Australia, but rather the mapping of the Eastern coastline.This item reflects the commemoration of a significant event in Australian history.750 is a red coloured plastic folder. The front cover has "SHIRE OF ORBOST" in gold print with the shire seal beneath it. It contains event programs, flyers, booklets, letter heads, souvenir programs, a catalogue for an art contest and minutes of the committee meetings. 750.1 is a manila folder which contains a program and tickets to the 1770 Ball held on Friday 17th April,1970. It also contains letter heads, envelopes and copies of correspondence concerning the Captain Cook 1970 centenary celebrations.cook-james centenary-1970 orbost-shire-council

In February 1913 the Ballarat Junior Technical School opened its doors to its 86 pupils. The old bluestone building in the grounds of the Dana Street Primary School became their temporary home for eight years. In its early years the school offered only a two-year course. The first year was of a general nature giving a thorough grounding in Mathematics and Instrumental Drawing, and introducing students to the various branches of trade work. The second-year students studied for the Junior Technical Certificate and specialized in a course of their choice - either a trade (Woodwork or Fitting and Turning) or a course leading to higher studies at the School of Mines. Increased enrolment - 86 to 110 in the second year. Some applicants were turned away due to lack of space. An abandoned single room school was brought in and this helped for a time. Plans were developed and a two-storied red brick building in the vacinity of the School of Mines was build. An acre of land was reclaimed from the north-east corner of the Ballarat Gaol. The school backed onto the wall of the gaol. The task of landscaping and terracing of the area was to cost a great deal and time. The boys did much of the heavy work. This kept them occupied as the official playground areas were still full of rubble.View from the south-east of the Junior Technical School with the slope from the gaol wall down to the area known as the Battery Paddock. The new school building was a two-storied red brick building along the Education Department style of the 1920s. On 9 September 1921, the Junior Technical School building was officially opened. Much work was needed to terrace and landscape the area. Students shown in various areas of the grounds.junior technical school, dana street primary school, bluestone, mathematics, instrumental drawing, junior technical certificate, woodwork, fitting and turning, school of mines, ballarat gaol, landscaping, terracing, gaol wall, cricket

A collection of stories to enlighten children's minds; prepared by the Victorian Education Department as supplementary reading material. Includes supplements 'Made in Australia'Owned and used by the Partington family; Greensborough pioneers whose children attended Greensborough Primary School.12 issues per schoolyear (not in chronological order). Black and white illustrations. Front cover brown cardboard, labelled 'The School Exercise'. Dogeared and damaged edges.On front cover and on some issues 'Jessie Partington'the school paper, reading materials, partington family, education department victoria

This school opened as a common school in 1871 and was originally called Dry Diggings and it replaced Dry Diggings School (No.725), which closed in 1869. The first head teacher was Henry Humffray. There were 40 students when the school opened. The timber schoolhouse had a shingle roof and pine floor. It had been moved from Dry Diggings School. There were 77 students at the school in 1873. A house was built for the teacher in 1874. It had 4 rooms, a veranda, and a shingle roof. The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.Four colour photographs showing a carved Australia into rock in the former Dry Diggings Primary School playground.dry diggings, education, schools, dry diggings state school, australia, rock art, henry humffray

This stencil was used to mark bags of dried bean seed, in this case Brown Beauty bean seeds, produced by farmers in the Orbost district and clean and bagged by Fisher Bros., seed bean merchants of Orbost. This stencil is significant because it was specially made for the seed bean industry which was a major industry in the Orbost district for the first half of the 20th century. A galvanised iron sheet from which words have been cut out to form a stencil. BROWN BEAUTY BEANS 1948 CROP PRODUCE OF AUSTRALIA SOUND, CLEAN, FRESH ORBOST, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA PACKED FOR LAMBERT OVERSEAS PTY LTDseed-beans bag-stencil farming

Class photograph from Greensborough State School in 1954, Grade 6.Black and white photograph of school class. Hard copy with names filed in FileCab: Greensborough Primary School.greensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Black and white "Murray Views" postcard and souvenir photograph - Ringwood State School, Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood. Circa 1950s.Post Card. Real Photograph Produced in Australia by Murray Views, Gympie, Q.

A photo of two teachers and students of Menzies Creek State School in 1971. The Head Teacher on the right is Donald H. Jewell.

Photo of Students and two teachers at Menzies Creek State School, 22nd November 1973. Head Teacher is Barbara Kewish.

One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.Sepia postcard of Kew State School and what appears to be the building of a new fence. Note the fleche towers on the roof at right. postcards -- schools -- kew (vic.), kew state school, kew primary school, christian-washfold collection

This copy was received from Marlene WoodgateMelton State School, looking North. The photo shows the rear bluestone built in 1870. The brick addition was added in 1923.education, local architecture

Copy of original black and white photograph which shows pupils and teacher Molly McCarthy at Mannibadar State School in 1933.mannibadar state school, molly mccarthy

Colour photo, Clarendon State School excursion to Mineral Springs, Burnt Bridge, Williamson's Creek 1993, last excursion before school closed, led by Ann Beggs Sunterclarendon school, excursion, mineral springs, burnt bridge, williamson's creek

Beryl Knox speaking about early life in Melton. Page 1 1949 – 64 years ago. We began our married life at Melton Sth. The house on the corner of the Exford Rd and Staughton St-- dusty gravel roads, box thorns and noxious weeds everywhere and a sprinkling of houses and vacant land. It was a friendly community consisting of old family names. McDonalds, Blacks, Dodemaide, Cahill, Coopers, Minns, Tinklers, Nesbitts, Cochranes, Wickhams, Exells. Mavis Butler. The home owned by Mr. Robinson and Miss Robinson had been shifted in two parts transported from Diggers Rest and it is still standing 2013. Bruce’s father purchased the house and two adjoining blocks, the Conways built on one and the Rawlinson family on the other block. Eileen still resides there, she was only a baby in a pram and the family had not long arrived from England. The railway line was close to the house and the contents would rattle when heavy steams trains went through, and on a clear frosty night the 1am paper train would echo roar through very loudly when labouring towards the Exford Bridge. Then the two carriage motor train was introduced, this was great for the workers and schoolies who travelled to Melbourne. The train pulled up at the crossing or riding to pick up or drop off. Melva Gillespie (nee Hirt) Bill Cahill delivered the milk by the billy and then in bottles. Len Kennedy (Paul Kennedy’s father, Norma Murrays son) delivered Jongebloeds bread, he always had a sweep going for the Melbourne Cup and raffles for the footy club. Mr. Woodgate owned an old bus and pick up point was the Post Office when there was a Saturday film on a Melton. There were no doctors or dentists in the district. If we need a Doctor we had to travel to Bacchus Marsh or discuss problems over the phone. In later years a Bacchus Marsh Doctor rented the Bluestone building in McKenzie St a couple of days a week. If we needed the Dentist we had to travel to West Footscray or Footscray. We did our banking at “State Savings” then the Miss Minns had the agency and then Bardsleys Store. We travelled to Bacchus Marsh to the National and Commercial banks. Station Rd to Western Highway, now (High Street) was a narrow stretch of bitumen and gravel farmland either side and a couple of farm houses and large gum trees on the properties. Page 2 North of the Railway line Mrs Bessie Jones, mother of Chas and Betty Jones managed the Post Office, next door to her Chas and Betty had the Shell Centre, and later moved the business to Melton. Hughie Nesbitt and mother owned the grocery and hardware store, and I bought my first set of saucepans there. On the opposite side of Station road Mr Coombe owned the fruit shop, and also provided soft drinks and lollies for children. The Chaff Mill was on the corner of Station Rd and Brooklyn Rd. Mr Lumsden was manager and later years Bernie Trethowan and Jack Butler were partners. It finally burnt down and is a Service Station now. Along Brooklyn Rd there were a few houses and Victoria Hall, not a very big hall, but catered for lots of functions, Balls, Fancy Dress, Bazaars, Square Dancing and meetings. The Bacchus Marsh Baptists held Sunday School in the hall. A group of shops were built south of the railway line Molly and Len Skinner managed the Post Office and handled a few essential groceries. Tom McDonald and Ron Lunsberg were the butchers. Mary and Syd Cooper lived next door to us and often in turn would run out of something when we had a baking spree we would borrow or exchange, sugar flour etc over the fence. Mavis and Jack Butler lived there before the Coopers. Bernie and Iris Trethowan lived two doors up. Neighbours were invited into their home to view the first black and white television in Melton Sth. Bill Exell was one of the first Melton Sth farmers to sell his land to developers, the land was idle for years before housing developed. I joined the Melton Valley Golf Club in 1960. The Gun Club as our Club House, an old tin shed consisting a water tank, trestle table and forms and dirt floor. It was a 9 hole course with sand scraps and landscape putting before greens. The Common or parkland was part of the Golf Course. It was open for every ones recreation. Roy Norton an old identity trained his trotters on the Common and wouldn’t clear the track for the golfers. The golfers had to avoid him to continue to play. We had to keep clear when the young youths came in their paddock cars and motorbikes. Over the years the Toolern Creek flooded its banks, water and debri covered the course on one year our first Club house was flooded out. It took several working bees to clean it up. We lived at Melton Sth for 15 years and moved to Melton on the farm “Croxton Park.” The Nixon family farm “Mowbray” adjoined the farm. Bruce worked the land cropping the farm when Mrs Nixon died. Page 3 (page 4 on the handwritten script) Bruce had the first offer to buy, in those days it wasn’t easy to get good bank loans. Part of the land is the Golf Course now and Mr O’Shea purchased the bulk. Moving to Melton was totally different – I became involved with Committees, Scouts, Guides, Mothers Clubs, CWA, Church Op shop (8 years). Melton Amateurs players produced and tutored by Mabel Rogers exerts from Pyjama Game, South Pacific, Carousel - later years a group of ladies did gentle water exercise at Essendon and Station Road swimming pool. I was 20 or so years in Probus. The local followed the football, there was always a Gymkhana on the long weekend in June. The tennis always created a lot of interest during the finals. It didn’t matter which team played the supporters were treated to a cup of tea and leftovers from their afternoon tea. In 1978 were the first residents to move into the Jennings Estate Kurunjang and lived there 31 years and retired 4 years ago into Unit. The amazing changes I have experienced. Merrimu supplied our water, after depending on tanks. The landscape changed completely when developers came in, no more dusty plains \ typed web Sept 2013 McFarlane, Mrs Knox and Beryl Gillespie at the First Hundred Years Celebration of Melton State School 430. The event was held at Mechanics Hall, Melton.local identities, local significant events, education

The first Orbost Brass Band was formed in 1889. Around 1908 the town band split and the Orbost Workers' Band was formed. Eventually the two bands merged in 1913 to reform as the Orbost Municipal Band under conductorship of Charles Spink. The band continued for many years but was later disbanded and again reformed. This was to happen a number of times, the last time being in 1961 and continuing through to the late 1970's. Further info and Ref: In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.A black / white photograph of a group of band members in uniform and holding their instruments. In the front is a young boy holding drum sticks standing in front of a large drum which has ORBOST MUNICIPAL BAND written around its circumference. It is on a white buff card under glass in a white wooden frame.on front - Orbost Municipal Band -1965 with a typed list of names

This collection was compiled by Peter Fagg who worked as a scientist with the Department of Sustainability and Environment (now DELWP) to study dieback in eucalypts. He specialised in the silviculture of the eucalypt forest types of South-East Australia for most of his 40-year career, which started with the Forests Commission Victoria. He was in Orbost from 1968 - 1973. The contents of the book are all related to sporting groups in Orbost at the Mechanics Hall. Peter Fagg was the Publicity Officer for the group as well as president. He was also associated with the Orbost municipal bands.This item is related to Peter Fagg, a prominent member of the Orbost community. The item is a record of sporting activities in Orbost.A hard-covered book with a green spine and a green thatched cover. It contains financial statements, newspaper cuttings, photos which have labels hand-written in pen, minutes and a brief history of the Orbost Mechanics Hall.on front cover in black marker - Affiliated Sporting Bodies of Orbost ( Mechanics Hall Committee)fagg-peter sport-orbost mechanics-hall-orbost

Classic school photography took Ballarat Junior Technical School photographs for over a decadeyellow rectangle envelope with red and green printing for payment of school photograph13 Edward Street Huntingdale 3168 Telephone 56 6718 Classic School Photoghraphy Dear Parent, Please find enclosed- "THE ANNUAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH" This photograph will be cherished by your child in later life to look back on and remember old classmates. This will be your only opportunity to purchase such a memento. Returns should be made in this envelope, sealed, to the School on the following day. THE PRICE OF THE PHOTOGRAPH IS 55c Do not return photograph for which you have paid. Name of Studentenvelope, school photograph, classic school photography, ballarat junior technical school

Enlarged black and white copy of an original photograph which shows pupils at Linton State School, most likely in the early 1920s. The exact date of the photograph is uncertain, however the mounted photograph is inscribed "Linton State School c.1923" and a copy donated by Claire Flowers is dated "approx 1922-1923".linton state school no. 880, annie meredith brown, annie meredith bailey, noelene margaret brown, noelene margaret netherway, ida hyatt

Bacchus Marsh State School No. 28. The number of pupils in 1883 was 172. The school has undergone a number of name changes over the years. It began as the Bacchus Marsh National School in 1850 and at the time this photo was taken it was known as Bacchus Marsh State School. Since the 1970s it has been known as Bacchus Marsh Primary. It is officially recognised as the oldest government school in Victoria.This image is important as an early depiction of the first state school in Victoria, and is one of the two earliest images of this school. Small sepia unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the album, 'Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll'. Photograph of a six-gabled school building with a large assembly of pupils and teachers in an outdoor setting. There are four adults, probably the teaching staff.On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE. stevenson and mcnicoll 1883 photographs of bacchus marsh and district, schools, bacchus marsh state school. no. 28.

Class photograph from Greensborough State School, 1973 Grade 1BColour photograph of school classgreensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Greensborough State School, 1977 Grade 1MColour photograph of school classgreensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Greensborough State School, 1982 Prep CColour photograph of school classgreensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Springvale State School, No. 1544, opened in May 1875 and closed in 1906. Land for the school was donated by the O'Meara family. The name Springvale was changed to Pittong around 1916 when the railway went through to Skipton, to avoid confusion with Springvale in Melbourne.Black and white copy of original photograph, shows weatherboard school building with shingle roof, with pupils, dog and teacher? standing in a row outside.springvale state school no. 1544

Account of the origins of Melbourne High School and Mac Robertson Girls High School as the Melbourne Continuation School, opened as a co-educational school in 19052 p. black and white text and photographsschools, victoria - education, secondary education, melbourne high school, mac robertson girls' high school

Used as a tourist souvenir of Orbost. Possibly made and distributed via the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre) in 1980's/1990's.The souvenir is an important component of the tourist experience with most tourists bringing back mementos and souvenirs as evidence. Fridge magnets are popular as souvenir and promotional items because they are relatively cheap to manufacture and very portable for tourists. This item is an example of a typical souvenir of Orbost.A rectangular shaped flat fridge magnet with a colour photograph of the Orbost War Memorial and the words " ORBOST VIC" on one side. The reverse is a grey/ black flat surface."ORBOST VIC"souvenir frig-magnet

Poster to celebrate the centenary of technical education at The School of Mines and industries, Ballarat, Victoria.Heavy card with red, black and white design and textballarat school of mines and industries, centenary, technical education

This group photograph of the Grade 2/3 class at Jacana Primary School serves as a poignant reminder of the school’s enduring legacy within the local community. Established in 1959 and operating until the early 2000s, Jacana Primary was more than just a place of learning—it was a cornerstone of community life, shaping generations through education, inclusion, and shared experience. The image captures not only the young faces of its students but also the spirit of camaraderie, diversity, and belonging that defined the school’s culture. As a visual record, it offers insight into the everyday life of the school and reflects the broader social and educational landscape of Jacana during its years of operation.This photograph of the Grade 2/3 class at Jacana Primary School is significant as a visual record of a community-focused institution that operated from 1959 until the early 2000s. It captures the essence of the school’s role in shaping young lives through education, inclusion, and shared experience. The image reflects the values of camaraderie, diversity, and belonging that defined the school’s culture, offering insight into the social and educational environment of Jacana during this period. As one of the few remaining records of the school’s later years, it holds enduring value for understanding the local history and identity of the area.A vibrant laminated colour photograph featuring a group of children and staff seated in three rows. Their names are displayed on a white panel, printed on glossy paper, accompanied by the school logo.jacana primary school, education, photograph, group photograph, 1999, jade lloyd, teagan nash, analisa capretta, jovie anne orca, jomana matar, andrea ratnam, jocelyn towers, erika borigano, samantha iskander, kristijan mihaljev, emre akbiyik, trent gore, clara david, elias younan, stephanie melia, andrew knostenbergs, allak hamad, joshua harris, matthew welsh, maeve-aine oakley, andrew fuimaono, krishna hurley - edwards, benjamin grubb, mrs. vivien mcnish, ms. milly dobricic, ms carol taylor