Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of people listening to woman sitting at front of room, displaying a book.

Coloured photo. Portland Library. A group of children sitting on floor, being addressed by Hilary Endicott.portland library, childrens events, author event

Coloured photo. Portland Library a group of 3 adults and several small children, around table, engaging in craft activities.

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children around table colouring in.

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Man addressing a group of children sitting at a table.

Coloured photo. Large group of primary school students (several schools) sitting on floor of library, watching a group at the front.Front: '98 9 81'portland library, photography

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children sitting on floor, watching and older group doing a performance.Front: '98 9 8'

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Large group of children sitting on the floorFront: '00 1 13'portland library, council services, library

Coloured photo. Portland Library; group of All Saint's students in corner of library, 2 teachers, lady on chair addressing groupFront: '98 8 25'portland library, council services, primary school, community event

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Jim Dale continued to produce the Newsletter in 2013 after Helen resigned.5 x A4 paper with Colour photos Jim Dale recounts the Commemoration of Harry Hawker and Harry Kauper’s landing at Loughshinny, County Fingal Ireland in August 1913. At our August Open Day Elizabeth Miller MP for Bentleigh and Jamie Hyams, CMHS member and Mayor of Glen Eria welcomed the Hawker Family on their visit and display on their relative Harry George Hawker. On the same day and we watched the days event in Loughshinny when Project Hawker 2013 with Jeff Boying and his crew in their Catalina came to the end. A spark plug which was retrieved from Hawker's aircraft at Loughshinney in 1913 will be forwarded to CMHS However,an item that was to be of National importance could not be safely stored at the Box Cottage Museum. On 5th September, the Director of RAAF Museum Point Cook, Victoria, Mr David Gardener received the 'Spark Plug ' from Jim and Chris Hawker Notices for members re AGM in October. Jim has compiled a 'History of The Cheltenham Scouts' 1911 (1909) - current.City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter October 2013.city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, dale jim, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, the moorabbin roads board 1862, city of glen eira, city of kingston, moorabbin shire, parish of moorabbin, brighton east, south brighton, bent tommy, scouting australia, cheltenham scout group, hawker harry, aeroplanes, moorabbin airport, world war 1, baden-powell sir robert

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Jim Dale continued to produce the Newsletter in 2013 after Helen resigned.5 x A4 paper pages printed on one side with colour photograph, Jim Dale, President, welcomes members to the February 23rd Meeting at Box Cottage and acknowledges Anne Caprackas as Secretary and Dr Bill Richardson is now Treasurer. Jim will have a Stall at the Moorabbin Primary School Fete in March. Jim went to a meeting to discus plans for 2015 Commemoration of the Great War in Glen Eira. Members Bill, David, Daryl Carol, Joan collected and installed a large Display Cabinet in the Dairy on December 19th and Dennis fitted castors to it in January. Jim was present on February 3rd when members of the Harry Hawker family presented a memento to the Victorian Governor, His Excellency Alex Churnov The next Meeting will be March 30th Jim Dale attached the Final Part of his report 'The Allynson's of East Bentleigh' about 'The Petrov Affair 1954'City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter February 2014ity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, dale jim, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, east bentleigh, city of kingston, vladimir mickalovick petrov, evodika petrov, michael thwaites, maria allynson, sven allynson, kgb, mvd, asio, ‘petrov affair’, darwin airport, mascot airport, col. charles spry, cold war 1950

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Jim Dale continued to produce the Newsletter in 2013 after Helen resigned3 x A4 paper pages printed on one side. CMHS members, Jim, Frank, Daniella, Andre and Joan attended the MAV Awards night, Box Cottage was acknowledged as being in the top 5 out of 150 for Cataloguing artefacts by Volunteers. Bill and Joan visited Mentone Park Primary School on July 12th. Bill prepared a Power-point Display and Joan handed interesting items to the children - flat iron, stereoscope, butter churn etc. Notices for the Open Day August 25th celebrating Harry Hawker. Local Dignitaries and the Hawker family are expected. September 29th Open Day . Jim has attached a history of Harry Hawker's War City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter August 2013ty of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, dale jim, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, east bentleigh, city of kingston, harry hawker, world war 1914-1918, aeroplanes

Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: 'Stan Groves - - - Mick Krisik, Ron Waters, Ian Baird Maiden voyage ? ick Wing '82 - blue biroport of portland archives, stan groves, mick krisik, ron waters, ian baird

Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, tc jarrett

Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Professional Photographer's Blue Stamp 69/1632 in pencil.port of portland archives, commissioning tarragal tug

Dalgety & Company was an agricultural business which sold supplies to pastoral farmers in Victoria.Black and white photo attached to grey mount board. Large group of people on the road in Julia St. facing south in front of Dalgety & Co. Ltd. Two storey bluestone building.Front: 'BACK TO PORTLAND November 1929' -printed in black on photo mount, beneath photo. 'M.E. Andrews, PORTLAND' printed in black on photo mount, left hand corner.rural industry, julia street, portland

Black and white photo. A group of men and three women at Jackass Fern Gully. The women and two other men are sitting on a log, the other men are either standing on trunk of large ferns, or standing near them. Group dressed in fashion late 19th, early 20th century.drumborg, jackass fern gully, camping, recreation

Original black and white photo mounted on white card mount with textured finish. Image shows group of men, some with firearms, standing and sitting outside a wooden building.Front: Purple Stamp - W. ROBB Amateur PORTLANDportland, artillery, firearms, militia

Black and white stereoscopic contact print from glass plate negative. Image shows a group of men and women sitting on a rocky platform, against a cliff. Sea in background. Strange shaped rock formation on edge of rock platform. Fishing gear in foreground. Dress late 19th, early 20th century.seascape, portland, photography

Sheet of 6 contact prints from glass plate negatives. Top 2: Stereoscopic pair of prints showing several couta boats and a lighter on Henty Beach. Railway Pier and Ocean Pier in background. Middle: Two slightly different views of several men, some in costume with musical instruments. One man with wooden leg, one with arm in sling. Bottom left: Two men in woodland setting. Right: Group of people at Jackass Fern Gully.portland photography, henty beach, jackass fern gully, camping, recreation, seafront, couta boats

Black and white contact print from glass plate negative. Image shows a group of men and women posing on a rocky platform above the sea, rocky cliffs behind. Most are holding long fishing poles. Dress late 19th, early 20th century.

Original black and white photo mounted on white card overlaid with grey/green indented card. Image is of two women in a rural setting, holding handles of a group of several furled umbrellas. Dress is late 19th, early 20th century style.

Black and white contact print from glass plate negative. Image shows a group of 5 women and a boy sitting on a rock platform, with their backs to a cliff. Dress late 19th, early 20th century.

Black and white photo. group of men and women. 'Queen of the Murray Beauty Contest 1950. Women in formal wear. 8 wearing sashes, including Miss Murray Bridge, Miss Yarrawonga, Miss Renmark, Miss Swan Hill, Miss ? Queen of the Murray 1950. Other men and women ? judges.Back: 'J Moore' - red biro. Stamp - very faint 'COPYRIGHT SUNRAYSIA DAILY'

Black and white contact print from glass plate negative. Image is of a group of 8 women and a man, sitting or standing on lawn with a backdrop of trees. Dress is late 19th or early 20th century.