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Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photograph, Life jackets on lawn square outside Westminster Abbey, 2016, Monday 19 September 2016
Thousands of life jackets have been laid out on the grass in Parliament Square in London, as world leaders meet at the United Nations in New York to discuss the refugee crisis. The 2,500 jackets used in the one-day "life jacket graveyard" installation were all worn by those who tried to make the crossing from Turkey to the Greek island of Chios. More than 600 of the life jackets on display were used by children, but most of them are pretty useless. A lot of the life jackets provided by people smugglers are virtually fake, and actually soak up water instead — several of those displayed were sliced open. life jackets, refugees, installation -
Unions Ballarat
Constructing fear : Australia's secret industrial inquisition, Loh, Joe et al, 2005
A documentary about the Australian Building Construction Commission which was a coercive regulatory body empowered to investigate and prosecute breaches of industrial relations laws. It was created to particularly target strong building unions. Penalties imposed by the ABCC were severe - for example, terms of imprisonment and individual fines of up to $28,500 for failure to comply with summonses, refusal to answer questions, and disclosure to others of anything that happened at ABCC's closed tribunal. ABCC was disbanded in 2012, but the Turnbull Coalition government has attempted to revive the organisation in 2016. The failure to obtain Senate approval triggered the double-dissolution of Federal parliament and subsequent election in July 2016.Relevant to the history of unions and industrial relations in Australia. Also relates to government union relations.DVD Front cover: colour picture of a lawyer in court regalia and a howling dog; black and yellow lettering.Front cover: title and maker's name.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, abcc, australian building construction commission, unions, building unions, industrial relations, industrial tribunals, politics and government, howard, john, liberal party australia, cfmeu, cfmeu mining and energy division -
Unions Ballarat
Photograph: Flo O'Neill, Norm Borchers and Joan Kirner, June 1989
Joan Kirner served as a member of the state parliament from 1982-1994. Deputy Premier of Victoria, Minister of Education and subsequently Premier of Victoria (1990-92). Photo taken in June 1989. Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall.Photograph.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, kirner, joan, o'neill, flo, borchers, norm, politicians, state premiers -
Unions Ballarat
Jigsaw: The biography of Johannes Bjelke-Petersen (Don Woodward Collection), Townsend, Derek, 1983
The book is a biography and political history focussing upon the career of former National Party Premier of Queensland, Joh Bjelke-Petersen. Bjelke-Petersen was Country Party/National Party Premier of Queensland for almost twenty years and is renowned for using police to obstruct street demonstrations and his unsuccessful "Joh for PM" campaign (against PM Bob Hawke). He is believed to have been pivotal in the 1975 constitutional crisis that led to the sacking of Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam. His wife, Florence Bjelke-Petersen, was a Senator in the Australian Federal Parliament. This biography was written at the time when Petersen was still Premier (1983).Politics and government. Biographical interest.Book; 375 pages. Dustjacket: white background; colour photograph of Joh Bjelke-Petersen shaped like a jigsaw piece; black lettering; author's name and title. Cover: green background; gold lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat regional trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, premiers - bjelke-petersen, joh, senators - bjelke-petersen, florence, biography, politics and government, country party, national party -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Crinoline skirt, Mid 19th century
This skirt belonged to Miss Margaret Morison Ward Cole and was reportedly worn for her role as bridesmaid for the marriage of Miss Barkly, daughter of Sir Henry Barkly. George Ward Cole, father of Margaret, was an early member of the Victorian Parliament and the family featured prominently in Melbourne Society in their time. They established a substantial home known as “St Ninians” at 10 Miller Street in 1841. The family reportedly entertained Melbourne’s first Royal visitor The Duke Of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria’s second son at St Ninians in 1867. In later years St Ninians was subsequently sub divided and later demolished. Sir Henry Barkly was the second Governor of Victoria.A cream paper silk taffeta crinoline skirt c.1862. This skirt features a flat front across the front waistband but a gathered across the back. At the front it is floor length whilst at the back it features a small train. Presumably the skirt was concealed at the sides and back at the front features decorations that do not continue around the back. The front decoration consists of three tiers of pleated pale violet to pale pink silk ribbon with a deep drop of cream lace. The final lace tier is gracing the floor. st ninians, george ward cole, brighton, sir henry barkly, crinoline, bridesmaid, margaret morrison ward cole -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Dress, Visiting dress, Late 19th Century
This gown, one of two similar items in the collection belonged to one of the Ward Cole sisters, Miss Margaret Morison Ward Cole or Miss Agnes Bruce Ward Cole, daughters of George Ward Cole. George Ward Cole was an early member of the Victorian Parliament and the family featured prominently in Melbourne Society in their time. They established a substantial home known as “St Ninians” at 10 Miller Street in 1841. The family reportedly entertained Melbourne’s first Royal visitor the Duke Of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria’s second son at St Ninians in 1867. In later years St Ninians was subsequently sub divided and later demolished. A black and yellow velvet, wool, lace and silk dress from circa 1882. The bodice features a yellow silk, black lace and black velvet collar finishing high on the neck just below the chin finished with a black lace ruffle. The collar has a flap across the front of the throat that attaches at the side with a V-shaped baseline that contributes to concealing the fastenings of the bodice. The dress features a gathered central panel of black lace covered lemon silk, which falls from the neckline to the floor. At either side of this panel are matching panels of black velvet. The remainder of the dress and sleeves are made of black wool featuring a self-striped and spotted pattern. The dress fastens down the centre front with concealed black buttons hidden underneath the right velvet panel. The head of the Amadis sleeve sits on the natural shoulder line and finishes tightly at the elbow. The volume of the sleeve is created by ten pleats at the head of the shoulder, sewn to the bodice and is gathered at the elbow. The sleeve is finished with a black velvet ribbon with a bow and a black lace frill. The base of the dress is finished with a ruffle of the black dress wool. The dress features a small train. The dress is boned at the back waist and features an inset panel just below the waist of gathered fabric which forms the train. st ninians, george ward cole, visiting gown, brighton, margaret morrison ward cole, agnes bruce ward cole -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Launch of Legacy Badge Week, 2007
A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers to launch Legacy Week at the Queens Hall in the Victorian Parliament House on 30th August 2007. He thanks the host Mr Justin Madden MLC for the use of the venue. Also present was The Hon. Ted Ballieu MLA. he says: "Badge Week provides the opportunity to raise funds to support the many programs conducted by Melbourne Legacy. Legacy continues to care for and support the dependants of servicemen and women killed in the line of duty or who have died subsequently." Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of a speech by a President at the launch of Legacy Week.Print out x 2 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at the launch of Legacy Week.legacy week, speeches -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AUSTRALASIAN FEDERAL REFERENDUM JULY 1899 CERTIFICATE
Ornate certificate Australasian Federal referendum July 1899. This is to certify that the question of an Australasian Federal Constitution was submitted to the electors of Victoria on the 27th day of July 1899 and that out of a Poll of 163,783 votes 152,653 were cast in favour of such Australasian Federal Constitution and further that Anthony Hall Seniors voted at the said election. Signed by the premier. Photo of the six state premiers: G. Reid from NSW, G. Turner from Victoria, E. Braddon from Tasmania, J. Forrest from WA, R. Dickson from Queensland, C. Kingston from SA. Also a drawing of Parliament House.government, state, federation convention -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1895 - 1896
Documents. V. 1 - 1896 - Letter from Gardner Miss re Laurence & Adam. 2 - 1896 - Letter from Moylan W, Mincha. 3 - 1896 - Letter from Strignall A, Neilborough. 4 - 1896 - Letter from Webb T? P, Parliament House. 5 - 1896 - Letter from Melbourne Office regarding Evans Zillah. 6 - 1895 - Post Office Telegraph from Gambler, Henry, Tandarra. 7 - 1896 - Post Office Telegraph from Campbell, Colin H, Echuca. 8 - 1896 - Post Office Telegraph from Dunlop, A Geo, Pyramid Hillcottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, gardner miss, laurence & adam, moylan w, strignall a, webb t?p, evans zillah, gamble h, campbell c h, dunlop a g, the laboratories industrial & technological museum, sheridan, appleton, crabbe, cohen & kirby, sims, donnell -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 10/10/1962 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the actions of bus equipment suppliers when a sale could be seen.Set of two documents or letters regarding replacement buses for the reported closure of the Ballarat Tramway system. .1 - Letter to J. Stubbs of E. A Franklin Pty Ltd, dated 16/10/1962, responding to their letter of 10/10, suggesting that action be deferred until Parliament makes a decision. Signed H. W. Linaker. .2 - Letter from J. Stubbs Sales Manager of E. A. Franklin, dated 10/10/1962 to the SEC Ballarat regarding the provision of Level-Air suspension fitted to the latest MMTB buses. Both sheets have paper with rounded corners. trams, tramways, closure, buses, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Willits H. Sawyer, "Report on the Status and Affairs of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and the Scope and workings of the SEC Acts", 1926
Thirty two page report titled "Report on the Status and Affairs of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and the Scope and workings of the SEC Acts", prepared by Willits H. Sawyer, dated 1926. Royal Commission into the status and affairs of the SEC, undertakings, works, programmes, charges, acquisition of power companies, extension of the power system, tramway and railway power systems, use of brown coal, council facilities, substations, nature of the power supply, sale of appliances, coal mining methods, distribution of power supply systems. Presented to both houses of the Victorian Parliament . Folded and stapled in the centre. Sheets have rounded corners.Stamp of the "Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd" in top right hand corner dated 27 Apr. 1927"trams, tramways, sec, yallourn, power supply, royal commission -
Tennis Australia
Legislative Act, 1656
Original Act of Parliament document (17th Sept.1656) passed during time Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector of the republic then known as the Commonwealth of England. The Act relates to 'PERSONS WHO LIVE AT HIGH RATES AND HAVE NO ESTATE, PROFESSION OR CALLING'. One section of the Act prohibits (as of August 1, 1657) gambling on games, including tennis. The punishment indicated for doing so is to forfeit to the goverment double the amount of money won. Also framed beside the closed Act document are three reproductions of the pages within it. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Glass, Metal, Adhesive labeltennis -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Victorian Tramways Union, "Fare Increases and You", Aug. 1971
Pamphlet - printed on off white paper titled "Fare Increases and You", advising of the Fare increase on August 29 (1971 - see Reg Item 2024.2 and image i2), and whether it was justified. Notes increases in fares compared to fares between 1949 and 1971, closure of the Ballarat and Bendigo, asking people to approach their Members of Parliament. Authorised by S. E. Edwards, Secretary, Victorian Tramways Union. Notes Henry Bolte as Premier. Also notes the reduction in passenger numbers from 1949 to 1971. Donor advised as well that the increase took place on 28-8-1971.trams, tramways, unions, fares, mmtb, wages, passengers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Biscay Greetings, Set of five photos of Melbourne trams, mid 1980's
Colour postcard divided back - Biscay Greetings, series of 5 photographs of Melbourne, with the words "Greetings from Melbourne" in the top right hand corner. Features Z3 223 class tram outside Parliament, the Arts Centre, a view looking east along Bourke St, the Yarra River overlooking the King St bridge and the city and a general city photo. For the photo of Z3 223, see Reg item 2642. Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard. Produced by Biscay Greetings, possibly mid 1980's. Card No. BG 178.trams, tramways, postcards, yarra river, z class, melbourne, tram 223 -
Unions Ballarat
The Australian political almanac, Wilson, Peter, 2002
A series of essays in which the authors critiqued the current government (i.e. the Howard Coalition Government), political trends and factions.Relevant to Australian politics and the former Howard Coalition Government.Paper; book. Front cover: white background; red, blue, black and white photographs of Natasha Stott-Despoja, Peter Costello, John Howard, Bob Carr, Simon Crean, Bob Brown; blue, grey, black and white lettering.Front cover: title and editor's name.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, politics, coalition government, liberal party australia, national party, prime minister, government, factions - political, parliament, elections -
Unions Ballarat
The Hawke years : the story from the inside, Mills, Stephen, 1993
"How Bob Hawke won four elections - His place on the world stage - His love affair with the Australian people" -- Cover. Biographical interest - Bob Hawke. Bob Hawke was President of the ACTU and was successfully elected to federal parliament in 1980. He became Australian Prime Minister in 1983, defeating Malcolm Fraser. He relinquished the Prime Ministership in 1991 following a successful leadership challenge by Paul Keating.Paper; book. Front cover: colour photograph of Bob and Hazel Hawke; black and red background; white lettering.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, hawke, bob, alp, history, australian labor party, politics, unions, government, parliament, prime minister -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notes on the Abandonment of cable tramways", late 1950's
Set of personal papers - regarding the abandonment of cable tramways in Melbourne. Comprises two sets of hand written notes on plain foolscap or quarto paper pinned together. The first set has a note regarding abandonment of the cable tram dated 31/10/1960 and remaining cable tram tracks. The rest has notes on the abandonment and replacement by buses of the MMTB, date of resolutions and implementation for 1 - West Melbourne 2 - Port Melbourne 3 - Rathdowne St 4 - notes on Elgin, Lygon, Lonsdale and Russell Streets Second set has notes regard by-laws, parts of the Act, dated 9/1959 and subordinate legislation.trams, tramways, mmtb, tramways, parliament, order in council, acts of parliament, cable trams, closure, west melbourne, rathdowne st, port melbourne -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Mounted Cheque, Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, 1932
Copy of a cheque celebrating the final repayment by R. S. & S. Woollen and Worsted Co-operative of a Commonwealth Government loan.Copy of a cheque mounted on cardboard with white and black printed text.GEELONG R. S. & S. / Woollen & Worsted Co-operative Manufacturing Co. Ltd. / £50,000 / Commonwealth Government Loan. / Repayable in 10 Years / Granted by Special Act of Parliament 20th Dec. 1922. / Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister -- Hon. Arthur Rogers Minister for Repatriation / Final Repayment by above Cheque -- 20th Dec. 1932. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
certificates, 1909, 1911, 1912
These four certificates belonged to William Hunter. William Hunter (1893-1971) was a resident of Tatura and Mallacoota. He was a soldier, surveyor and amateur naturalist. The certificates include two first prizes for surveying, a technical scholarship for full day courses and a certificate for Applied Mechanics. William received his Surveying Certificate in April 1916. In June 1887, the Working Men's College opened after Francis Ormond, a noted Victorian philanthropist and member of parliament, suggested that a technical institute be built in Melbourne, offering further education for working men and women. He had offered to match the sum raised through public subscription if the government could provide a site for the College. William Hunter made valuable contributions to our knowledge of far East Gippsland plants. His records were meticulous. These certificates are part of his history.Four card certificates of merit for "Annual Examinations" from the Working Men's College, The Technical College and School of Mines for the Metropolitan District.All four certificates awarded to "William Hunter" and signed by Mordaunt Arundel Hall (accountant & chief clerk WMC) as the Acting Director.hunter-william-surveyor -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Top Hat, late 19th century
This hat belonged to Mr William Grant, Shire President of Bacchus Marsh. Mr Grant and his wife were invited to the opening of the first Federal Parliament held in the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, on the 9th May 1901. The opening was attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (later George V and Queen Mary) and 12,000 guests. Mr Grant's family were early settlers in Bacchus Marsh, and both he and his father were influential people in the town. They owned the property "Millbank". When William Grant died in 1924, his obituary in the 'Express' listed 17 public positions he held, including severaal terms as Shire President.This item has historical significance at a local, state and national level. It is representative of formal gentlemen's dress in the latter part of the 19th century/early 20th century.Gentleman's black shiny velour top hat with silk ribbon band, bound inside with leather sweat band, adjustable with silk ties. Inscription inside hat. Purple lining with gold embossing. Light canvas coated inside. Protective silver paper sweat band under leather sweat band.Inscription in gold inside hat reads "GREASE PROOF / Prize Medal" / Royal Insignia with motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" / "VENTILATED / AND / FELT BANDED".1910, top hat, gentlemen s fashion, mr grant, velour, ninteenth century attire, skilled hatter, upper class attire, formal wear, monopoly token, president bacchus marsh shire, federation celebrations 1910, federation, owner millbank, mad hatter, opening parliament 1910, royal exhibition building, original box, greaseproof prize medal royal isignia, the sea breeze, no 5044, size 6, 7 8 -
Unions Ballarat
Photograph: Carmen Lawrence and Joan Kirner, 1995
Photograph: Carmen Lawrence and Joan Kirner. Carmen Lawrence addressed the crowd for Jenny Beacham's election campaign in 1995. Carmen Lawrence was Premier of Western Australia from 1990-1993 and member for the federal seat of Fremantle from 1994-2007. She served in the Hawke/Keating cabinet as Minister for Health and Minister assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women. Jenny Beacham is a former Labor state secretary and was an ALP candidate for Ballarat in 1996. Joan Kirner served as a member of the state parliament from 1982-1994. Deputy Premier of Victoria, Minister of Education and subsequently Premier of Victoria (1990-92). Photo taken during the time that she was Premier.Photograph.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council;, ballarat trades hall, beacham, jenny, kirner, joan, lawrence, carmen, premier - wa, premier - victoria, elections, premier - deputy, cabinet ministers -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Publicity Report for 2007 Legacy Badge Appeal, 2007
A copy of report printed in the Bulletin to advise legatees about the publicity arranged for Legacy Week in 2007. The launch of the Badge appeal was held at Parliament House with the Hon. Justin Madden MLC speaking about his life as a former Junior Legatee. Television channels publicised Legacy using Ron Barassi and the Widows' Pilgrimage. Leader newspapers promoted Legacy as did Hocking Stuart Real Estate. There was also paid advertisements in newspapers and on television channels during the new. Report was written by Public Relations Officer Carmel McConnell. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).An insight into Legacy taking a professional approach to fundraising in 2006.Print out x 1 page of a report printed in the Bulletin on 20 September 2007 about fundraising for Badge Week.fundraising, marketing, public relations -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legatee function
A legatee function in Legacy House with the Hon. Lindsay Thompson CMG speaking. Date unknown but the men beside him are L/ John Stevenson and L/ Tony Norris who were president in 1993 and 1990 respectively. The paper label says his speech allowed members to share some of his parliamentary reminiscences. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1980s to 1990s. From Wikipedia: 'Lindsay Hamilton Simpson Thompson AO, CMG (15 October 1923 – 16 July 2008), Australian Liberal Party politician, was the 40th Premier of Victoria from June 1981 to April 1982'. He served in the Victorian parliament for 25 years.A record that the speakers at Legacy functions were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken about were many and varied. Colour photo x 2 of the Hon. Lindsay Thompson CMG, being guest speaker at Legacy House and a white paper label.White paper label with black type 'The Hon. Lindsay Thompson, CMG, guest speaker at Legacy House, allowed members to share some of his parliamentary reminiscences. Many a tale was told and enjoyed.'speakers, legatee event -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Parliamentary letter, Unknown
Contains the original signature of Robert Menzies, then opposition leader. Later to be Prime Minister of Australia.Document addressed to Mr. Knyvett Signed by R.J. Menzies.House of Representatives, The Parliament of the Commonwealth. Leader of the Opposition, Canberra, A.C.T., Dated 28th March, 1946. Dear Mr. Knyvett, Thank you for your letter of the 25th instant. I will give consideration to the proposals you have put before me and I appreciate your very real interest. With all good wishes to you, I am yours sincerely, signed (R.J. Menzies). -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Australian Souvenirs and Marketing Pty Ltd of Moorabbin, "Melbourne Trams", late 1980's
Colour postcard green border, divided back - 5 panel, titled "Melbourne Trams", 1 - W1 431 2 - SW6 872, Moreland, Route 15 3 - A288, Bourke St, route 111 to Exhibition 4 - W5 682, Merrin Eirth, Transporting Art Tram, Malvern Bourke Road, route 5. Tram was painted during 1987. 5 - Z2 113, route 95, route 95, Parliament House. Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard, giving a brief history of trams in Melbourne, gives a date of 1983 for track distance. Photographs by Geoff Inkstertrams, tramways, w1 class, sw6 class, a class, route 111, route 15, route 5, z class, route 95, tram 431, tram 872, tram 288, tram 113 -
Unions Ballarat
Out of the wilderness : the return of Labor, Lloyd, CJ et al, 1974
The return of Labor to government in 1972 to 1974.Relevant to Australian political history and history of the ALP.Paper; book. Blue and white cover with black and white portrait photographs.Front page: title and authors' name.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, whitlam, eg, whitlam, gough, australian labor party, alp, elections, government, whitlam government - dismissal, parliament, mcmahon, william, prime minister -
Unions Ballarat
The fixer : the untold story of Graham Richardson (Don Woodward Collection), Wilkinson, Marian, 1996
A biography of journalist and politician, Graham Richardson. Richardson was a minister in the Hawke government and was instrumental in Hawke's political fortunes. He was also involved in a prostitution scandals. Relevant to Labor history and Australian politics. Paper; book; 420 pages Dustjacket: black background; black and white photograph of Graham Richardson; silver, yellow, white and mauve lettering; author's name and title. Cover: black background; white lettering; author's name and title on the spine.biography, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, richardson, graham, hawke, bob, journalists, politics, government, parliament, members of parliament, alp, australian labor party -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, "MMTB Tramways Constructed and/or Operated", authorized by statute" and Authorized but not Constructed", 1930 to 1955
Handwritten lists of tramways built, or not constructed listed on full foolscap sheets: .1 - "MMTB Tramways Constructed and/or Operated" - 14 sheets giving street, municipality, extent, whether horse, cable, electric or omnibus with authorisation, date opened and notes. .2 - "Tramways Authorized by Statute" - 24 sheets + 6 unused sheets - listing street, municipality, extent, whether horse, cable, electric, reference to the actual Act and remarks. Includes lines for the Williamstown area. .3 - "MMTB Tramways Authorized but not Constructed" - 2 sheets - giving street, municipality, extent, whether horse, cable, electric or omnibus with authorisation, date opened and notes. Includes a plain sheet of paper giving a trial layout for the form.trams, tramways, mto co, cable trams, parliament, acts of parliament, order in council, regulations, mmtb, tramways, railways, buses, horse trams -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road, Kangaroo Ground, 6 February 2008
In 1848, Francis Rogerson form Dumfriesshire, Scotland purchased 80 acres of land at Kangaroo Ground on which he built a two-roomed bark hut. He named the property afterr the many Bronzewings and Wonga Pigeons in the area. Ewen Hugh Cameron moved to Pigeon Bank the same year he was elected to Parliament as the Member for Evelyn. At the time he moved in, Pigeon Bank had six rooms and the present water well. He made further extensive additions and lived there until his death in 1915. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p27This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, ewen hugh cameron, francis rogerson, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground-warrandyte road, pigeon bank -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Pigeon Bank, one of the Nillumbik shire's oldest farm dwellings, 6 February 2008
In 1848, Francis Rogerson form Dumfriesshire, Scotland purchased 80 acres of land at Kangaroo Ground on which he built a two-roomed bark hut. He named the property afterr the many Bronzewings and Wonga Pigeons in the area. Ewen Hugh Cameron moved to Pigeon Bank the same year he was elected to Parliament as the Member for Evelyn. At the time he moved in, Pigeon Bank had six rooms and the present water well. He made further extensive additions and lived there until his death in 1915. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p27This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, ewen hugh cameron, francis rogerson, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground-warrandyte road, pigeon bank