The David Christmas memorial is situated on the south side of One Tree Hill Road, at Watsons Creek. As a young man, Welshman David Christmas had been transported to Van Dienman's Land for a relatively minor offence. In 1836, having received a pardon, he came to Port Phillip, where, in 1842, he was hired as a shepherd by district pioneer, Joseph Stevenson. In 1992, a roadside plaque commemorating the shepherd who gave his name to the district was set in place over his presumed bush gravesite. The plaque was unveiled by two of Stevenson's grandsons, Bruce and Don Ness. FROM: Christmas Hills Past and Present, Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004. The plaque reads: 1842-1992 In memory of David Christmas born Cardiganshire 1797 Transported to Van Dieman's Land for the term of his natural life 1822 Granted a free pardon 1826 "From this humble shepherd these hills have gained their name"Colour photographactivities, ceremonies, david christmas, memorials, unveiling ceremony, christmas hills, watsons creek

The David Christmas memorial is situated on the south side of One Tree Hill Road, at Watsons Creek. As a young man, Welshman David Christmas had been transported to Van Dienman's Land for a relatively minor offence. In 1836, having received a pardon, he came to Port Phillip, where, in 1842, he was hired as a shepherd by district pioneer, Joseph Stevenson. In 1992, a roadside plaque commemorating the shepherd who gave his name to the district was set in place over his presumed bush gravesite. The plaque was unveiled by two of Stevenson's grandsons, Bruce and Don Ness. FROM: Christmas Hills Past and Present, Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004. The plaque reads: 1842-1992 In memory of David Christmas born Cardiganshire 1797 Transported to Van Dieman's Land for the term of his natural life 1822 Granted a free pardon 1826 "From this humble shepherd these hills have gained their name"Colour photographactivities, ceremonies, david christmas, memorials, unveiling ceremony, ness family, christmas hills, watsons creek

The David Christmas memorial is situated on the south side of One Tree Hill Road, at Watsons Creek. As a young man, Welshman David Christmas had been transported to Van Dienman's Land for a relatively minor offence. In 1836, having received a pardon, he came to Port Phillip, where, in 1842, he was hired as a shepherd by district pioneer, Joseph Stevenson. In 1992, a roadside plaque commemorating the shepherd who gave his name to the district was set in place over his presumed bush gravesite. The plaque was unveiled by two of Stevenson's grandsons, Bruce and Don Ness. FROM: Christmas Hills Past and Present, Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004. The plaque reads: 1842-1992 In memory of David Christmas born Cardiganshire 1797 Transported to Van Dieman's Land for the term of his natural life 1822 Granted a free pardon 1826 "From this humble shepherd these hills have gained their name"Colour photographactivities, ceremonies, david christmas, memorials, unveiling ceremony, flags, christmas hills

The David Christmas memorial is situated on the south side of One Tree Hill Road, at Watsons Creek. As a young man, Welshman David Christmas had been transported to Van Dienman's Land for a relatively minor offence. In 1836, having received a pardon, he came to Port Phillip, where, in 1842, he was hired as a shepherd by district pioneer, Joseph Stevenson. In 1992, a roadside plaque commemorating the shepherd who gave his name to the district was set in place over his presumed bush gravesite. The plaque was unveiled by two of Stevenson's grandsons, Bruce and Don Ness. FROM: Christmas Hills Past and Present, Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004. The plaque reads: 1842-1992 In memory of David Christmas born Cardiganshire 1797 Transported to Van Dieman's Land for the term of his natural life 1822 Granted a free pardon 1826 "From this humble shepherd these hills have gained their name"Colour photographactivities, ceremonies, david christmas, memorials, unveiling ceremony, christmas hills, watsons creek, plaque

The David Christmas memorial is situated on the south side of One Tree Hill Road, at Watsons Creek. As a young man, Welshman David Christmas had been transported to Van Dienman's Land for a relatively minor offence. In 1836, having received a pardon, he came to Port Phillip, where, in 1842, he was hired as a shepherd by district pioneer, Joseph Stevenson. In 1992, a roadside plaque commemorating the shepherd who gave his name to the district was set in place over his presumed bush gravesite. The plaque was unveiled by two of Stevenson's grandsons, Bruce and Don Ness. FROM: Christmas Hills Past and Present, Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004. 1842-1992 In memory of David Christmas born Cardiganshire 1797 Transported to Van Dieman's Land for the term of thi natural life 1822 Granted a free pardon 1826 "From this humble shepherd these hills have gained their name" Colour photographdavid christmas, memorials, christmas hills, plaque, watsons creek

The David Christmas memorial is situated on the south side of One Tree Hill Road, at Watsons Creek. As a young man, Welshman David Christmas had been transported to Van Dienman's Land for a relatively minor offence. In 1836, having received a pardon, he came to Port Phillip, where, in 1842, he was hired as a shepherd by district pioneer, Joseph Stevenson. In 1992, a roadside plaque commemorating the shepherd who gave his name to the district was set in place over his presumed bush gravesite. The plaque was unveiled by two of Stevenson's grandsons, Bruce and Don Ness. FROM: Christmas Hills Past and Present, Yarra Glen & District Historical Society, 2004. The plaque reads: 1842-1992 In memory of David Christmas born Cardiganshire 1797 Transported to Van Dieman's Land for the term of his natural life 1822 Granted a free pardon 1826 "From this humble shepherd these hills have gained their name"Colour photographactivities, heritage excursion, david christmas, watsons creek, christmas hills, plaque

John Richard “Jack’ Stevenson John Richard Stevenson was born in Bendigo in 1886 and moved to Albury as a child. He later moved to Wodonga where he established a carrier’s business in the 1920s. As a young man he was involved in bands in Albury and Wodonga. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Wodonga for over 40 years. John was also made a life member of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. In his later years, John’s main interest was lawn bowls. He was a foundation member of the Wodonga Bowling Club. In 1956 John was recognised as the Club’s first Life Member. He was for some time the greenkeeper and a trustee of the club but retired from that position in 1956. As a member of the Club, John served as secretary for 11 consecutive years from 1937 to 1948 and was club champion for 4 years in 1939, 1940, 1941 and 1943. John passed away in Wodonga on 24th September 1964.This Badge was presented to member of the Wodonga community who was a businessman and active member of several organisations.A badge issued to their first life member by the Wodonga Bowling Club. The badge is coated in enamel in white, blue and gold. It is attached by a short chain to a bar and pin to allow it to be attached to a lapel.On front: PRESENTED TO/ 1955/ LIFE MEMBER." Around the lower edge: "WODONGA BOWLING CLUB" On reverse " JACK STEPHENSON/FIRST/LIFE MEMBER"wodonga bowling club, john richard stevenson, sport and recreation wodonga

Dull orange folder containing copies of letters, brochures, information sheets and some newspaper cuttings. Name on the front is Frank A. Stevenson 244 Hargreaves St Bendigo. Letters date from 1937 to 1942. Newspaper titles include: Prevention of Rust- Principle of the Scalebuoy, Scalebuoys in Cars, Tragic Death of Captain Hartley Abbott and the Obituary of Captain R.H.S.Abbott.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, frank a stevenson, mr bacon, amalgamated freezing co bendigo, g whalley, gunbower co-operative butter factory & trading coy ltd, mr wallace, j charlesworth, d v evershed, bendigo electronic co, walshes crown hotel, hunter bros, wybgones unit, 180 gold mining co, o'hallorans cyanide unit, crystal ice works, stevenson unit, bendigo council, central nell gwynne, nth deborugh g m co, deborugh g m c, deborugh consolidated, cohuna butter factory, geo ross, victorian producers' co-operative coy ltd, h abbott, ernest f o liddell, rothacker bros, motor spares ltd, leggo's buildings, t j jorgensen, mr robinson, stevenson bros, r h s abbott, d c house, the electrical factor in metabolism, w n abbott, the great boulder proprietary gold mines ltd, w o galletly, mr stronell, newport workshops, victorian railways, mr brownbill, mr james, the university of melbourne, j l osborne, n clarkson, sister mary gonzaga, st joseph's hospital, mater misericordiae hospital, mr herzog, sister m monica?, vacuum oil, j johns, h j grigg, w a walsh, market square, crown hotel, g e cole, transport & engineering in australia 16/12/1937, mr menderson, mr ross, sanitary age 8/2/1935, northern kiwanis clubs, harry a baxter, w h cunningham & hill ltd, link-belt co ltd, sir william crooks, royal zoological society, ginna works germany, close brothers, w h taylor, geo taylor hardware co ltd, details of hydraulic spinner unit (scalebuoy), a davidson, john g kelly inc, hannon, myers wishart, kennedy, mr critten, pennsylvania rubber coy, paul a douden & co, w e humphrey, kansas city public service co, smith, tangney hotels, wahkonsa hotel, muscatine hotel, arlington hotel, burke hotel, helen tangney-springer, f w woolworth co, w w edan, ymca, n f alcock, b j ingram, scalebuoys, bendigo electronic company of australia proprietary limited, a s bloomfield, harry ponsonby mackenzie, arthur robinson & co, the commercial banking company of sydney ltd, a t madden, victorian railways, e c eyers, city of bendigo, frank h day, lane's motors pty ltd, h c holland, union oil soap & candle co ltd, knox home, n a duthie, w h mccorkindale, maungatapere co-op dairy co ltd, the whangarei co-op dairy co ltd, w h millingford, kettering cartons limited, j g arlidge, w e humphrey, kansas city public service company, h w smith, prospectus of scale buoy distributors limited, edwin gripper banks, richard hartley smith abbott, frank shaw fitchett, hayden smith & fitchett, the commercial bank of australia limited, william john stanley horsfall, frank cooper, scott's hotel, a j phillips, stringer & phillips proprietary ltd, e g banks, edwin gripper banks, reginald william stringer, frank cooper, claude gordon robinson, s reid

Newspaper article titled Scalebuoys in Cars. Interesting Bendigo Tests. Date 1937. Article mentions test carried out by Mr. Stevenson on the two Sea Lake buses, a large Fargo parlour coach and a President Eight Studebaker, seven passenger, owned by Mr. House. Article details the differences and savings in fuel consumption the Scalebuoys made to the engines.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, f a stevenson, stevenson brothers, mr house

Frank A. Stevenson Engineer Motor Service Station 244 Hargreaves St., Bendigo (Next Crown Hotel) printed on left side of envelope. Contained the negatives and one small photo of an object, possible Scalebuoy arrangement. Contained in 2 pocket pages. One small photo has printing on the back -Cohuna Factory Scalebuoy Machine 24 Buoyssciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, negatives, frank a stevenson, motor service station, crown hotel

Beige coloured envelope addressed to Mr. F. Stevenson, 244 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, Vic. On the left side is printed Your copy of The Mobilgas Dealer on a background of printing about the good things about the Mobilgas Dealer. Postmarked in red Melbourne 29 Sept. 1955. Beside the Post paid is an information stamp about the Olympic Games for Melbourne.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, mr f stevenson, envelope, the mobilgas dealer

Photo with article mounted on black laminated card. Article mentions the children and using the Advertiser supplement for an Olympic Project. Photo shows Keith Simmonds and Ross Cutting with a copy of the supplement. Also mentioned are Bendigo's five Olympians- rower Jason Day, badminton player Paul Stevenson, walker Duane Cousins, boxer Lynden Hosking and Paralympian Tim Matthews.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school 1189 collection - newspaper cuttings, keith simmonds, ross cutting, advertiser, jason day, paul stevenson, duane cousins, lynden hosking, tim matthews, ron payne, olympics

Contract of sale between Rosina Jones, the vendor and William Vivian, the purchaser, of a saddlery business previously carried out by Mr. J. N. Jones, deceased. Handwritten in black ink on a sheet of ledger paper. Cost of business £41.1.1. Signed by vendor and purchaser, witnessed by Euphemia E. Stevenson, 1d stamp, Victorian stamp duty, dated 17.5.1912

White and red soft coveted book. The contents include: Caledonian Tartan, Paul Hemming, David Battersby, childrens centre and early child, Chancellor installation, Clare Gervasoni, Honor book, Robert Smith, Geoffrey Lord, Ballarat Golden Ale, university of Ballarat Foundation Full report a available at: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/106969/UB_AnnualReport_2012_web_LR.pdfannual report, university of ballarat, caledonian tarton, university of ballarat pipe band, paul hemming, david battersby, clare gervasoni, ballarat school of mines honour roll, lisa marshall, keith caldwell, andrew dalgleish

Document. Cornish Collection - Lansell's first mine manager, Richard Williams. Copy of page 78 from Bendigo and Vicinity. Biography of Williams and easily read to time of coming to Bendigo - copy is incomplete on RHS of page regarding details of Lansell involvement. (Refer to above book for full details). Attached typewritten note with quote re Lansell by Professor Geoffrey Blainey.bendigo, gold mining, miners

Newspaper titled: "Art takes a ride" By Geoffrey Wright The Sun, Friday June 30 1978 Mirka Mora – double page centre-spread Photos by Geoff Bull 6 trams to be painted by artists Mirka Mora, Andrew Southall, Mike Brown, Clifton Pugh, Les Kossatz and Sandra Leveson. Preston tramways paint depot. Newspaper, folded, worn edgestrams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, tram 234

Shearing Team, 1938, at woolshed of "Fintry" standing in front of triple-A wool bales. Pictured from left are Lewis Whiteway Wills, Guy Rance, Lewis Wills, John Barnes, Jack Meek, Myles Graham, Geoffrey McInnes, Laurie Green and James Wills (right). lake bolac, "fintry", woolshed, shearing team: barnes, graham, green, mcinnes, meek, wills

This was retrieved in 1982 by Geoff Stevenson. It was a part of the original jetty at Tabbara on the Brodribb River used by Samuel Richardson who established his mill in .1882. The first saw mill plant at Orbost was set up early in 1876, There was a constant demand for timber to supply the growing townships of Orbost , Marlo and surrounds. It was at this mill that the original paddle steamer Curlip was built. More information in "Curlip" by May Leatch.The Richardson family was one of the very early settler families to establish themselves in the Orbost district. Before the Richardson's mill was established, settlers in the Snowy region either rough cut their own timber or had to bring it in from mills some distance away.A portion of a post from the old Tabbara jetty on the Brodribb River - Samuel Richardson's mill . There is still some original preserving tar on it. It has two holes, one with a bolt attached. It is possibly made from mahogany cut on the site.richardson-samuel tabbara-jetty brodribb-river

Seven letters dated between 1/10/1940 and 20/12/40 from F. Gifford of Gifford's Hotel, Mount Gambier, S.A. and Stevenson Bros. and The Bendigo Electronic Co. in reference to installing Scalebuoys in the hot water service at Gifford's Hotel. First letter from F. Gifford has printed letterhead with name, address and facilities in dark blue printing.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, gifford's hotel, stevenson bros, bendigo electronic co, f gifford, d dept

Carbon copy of a typed letter to Mr. L. Taylor, dated 18/8/57. Letter recommending the Hand Shaker Unit supplemented with the Vest Pocket Unit . The Vest Pocket Unit is OK for table use. Note at the top of the page mentions a typical reply from Frank Stevenson where he recommends the hank Shaker Unit supplemented with the Vest Pocket Unit.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, frank stevenson, mr l taylor, mrs paynter

5 copies of small booklet titled Scalebuoys Electronically Radiated Water for Health and Other Uses, produced by the Bendigo Electronic Coy Pty Ltd Reg Office Broadcasting House View Pt Bendigo Phone 3636, sole Australian Distributor Frank A Stevenson 62 Honeysuckle Street Bendigo Victoria Australia phone 1321, printed by Cambridge Press Bendigo.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy

Light tan envelope addressed to Messrs Bendigo Electronics Co. of Australia, 31 View Street, Bendigo. Attention Mr. Stevenson. McPherson's Ltd. Box 4500 Melbourne, Victoria printed in the bottom left corner. Envelope contained 2 negatives, 3 photos (2 the same) and a piece of paper with a typed 'Modern Physical Laboritory Practice by John Spring, Ph. D.'scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, mr stevenson, bendigo electronic co of australia, mcpherson's ltd

Three copies of a green hard covered book, The Electrical Factor in Metabolism Second Edition, 240 pages with black and white diagrams, graphs & photographs. One copy inscribed in front, Presented to Mr Frank A Stevenson 62 Honeysuckle Street Bendigo Vic Australia by the Researchers. Please return to above, remember there are others interested. Business Address 244 Hargreaves St Bendigo.W.N.Abbott & E.F.Fowlerbooks, technical, chemistry

A lawn bowls contest in 1993 held at East Malvern RSL lawn bowls Club. Melbourne Legacy held regular bowls tournaments for Legatees. Some events were as a fundraiser for Legacy and well as a social event for legatees President Stevenson is seen in two of the photos with a dark red tie. The Dallas Brooks trophy was awarded annually. The event was held annually and was a fundraiser for Legacy and well as a social event for legatees.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the Legatees and for fundraising.Colour photo x 3 of a bowls tournament final in 1993.legatee event, bowls, trophy

Ice skates used to skate on Lake Catani. Ice skating was a popular activity for guest and visitors to Mt Buffalo. Ice skates were provided for hire by the the first Lessee of the Chalet, John Newton and also Norwegian born Hilda Samsing, who took over from him in 1919 and did much to pioneer and promote winter sports in the Victorian Alpine region . Ice cover on the Lake has not been sufficient for safe skating for many decades. 'After its initial popularity, skating at Mount Buffalo dwindled in the post-war years. According to Museum Victoria curator, Michelle Stevenson, few collections hold historic ice-skates, so any early examples identified in the Chalet collection will be important for their rarity." (Pg 94. Historica) 'Ice-skating was a popular recreational activity in the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries...According to Michelle Stevenson, Australian Collections hold little material culture relating to its practice other than images and film. The few pairs of ice skates in the Chalet collection, which are in good condition, are important for their rarity as well as for illustrating the popularity of skating on Lake Catani prior to WW2.' Pair of black leather ice scates, mounted on wall. Skates feature white laces, metal blades and brown leather reinforcing area around laces and ankles.Boots are stffed with 1993 newsprint.On skate blade, "Made in Canada 11 1/3 CCM / Senior A" On boot sole , "Made by J Molony " plus worn name label.

Item issued to Geoffrey Wilkin NEVILLE No 438263 RAAF. Rank, Flying Officer. Enlisted 10.9.1943 aged 18 years. Discharged 6.3.1946, posting at discharge, 460 SQD RAAF. Neville was posted to 460 Sqd 22.7.1945 to 6.10.1945, his Sqd during operations over Europe is unknown at this time.RAAF uniform tunic. Dark blue with waist belt. Over left hand breast pocket a woven patch with the letter N (Navigator) & one wing to the side. Under are x 3 service stripes sewn on - 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, on sleeves are metal crown and wings.uniforms airforce, raaf

This pulley was found by Geoff Stevenson, on a beach near Cape Conran (east of Orbost). It probably came from a sailing ship which was wrecked there. Pulleys are simple devices for increasing mechanical advantage in a wire, chain or rope system. A pulley consists of a wheel with a specialized rim that rotates on an axle and carries some type of cable or chain. Ships used a variety of blocks (pulleys) for various tasks, such as stowing cargo or handling the sails. A large wooden pulley encased in iron. It was probably used on a sailing ship. pulley cape-conran sailing-ship maritime

The State Governor Sir Rohan Delacombe and Lady Delacombe visited the Shire of Eltham where they were entertained to a civic luncheon by the Shire President Cr. L. E. Clarke and councilors at the Panton Hill hotel and made a tour of the shire. Among which was the Eltham elderly citizens' club where he met L-R: Mrs Lander, Mrs Stevenson, Mrs Armstrong, Mrs Norman, Mrs - , and Mrs Crockett. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagemajor general sir rohan delacombe, mrs armstrong, mrs crockett, mrs lander, mrs norman, mrs stevenson, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, rohan delacombe, governor, visit, crockett, lander, sepp, senior citizens centre, seniors, older people, older women, stevenson, armstrong, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection