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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne University Press, Heidelberg: the land and its people 1838-1900; by Donald P. Garden, 1838-1900
This book covers the early history of Heidelberg, Victoria from its beginnings in 1838 to 1900.There is some reference to the 'annexation' of Greensborough in 1875 and the route of the Heidelberg-Eltham railway line, 1893.Hard cover book. 218 p., ill., maps. Slip cover has a drawing based on an early photograph of the Old England Hotel.Property stamps from Nunawading Public Library (cancelled from their collection)heidelberg, greensborough, donald garden -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Equipment - Dairy Equipment, cheese cutter
This cheese cutter was made and used by an early settler family in Moorabbin Shire c 1900Early settler families in Moorabbin Shire were self sufficient making their own tools , kitchen equipment, and clothing while they established market gardens, dairy farms , poultry farms, orchards and flower nurseries. Each family had a 'house cow ' to provide dairy products of milk, cheese, cream and butter.A wooden frame with wire cross pattern for cutting cheesecheese cutter, equipment, box cottage, dairy -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Black & White ' Moorabbin News' Office c1910, c1910
The 'Moorabbin News' newspaper was published 1900 - 1975 covering events in the Moorabbin, Cheltenham, area.'Moorabbin News' newspaper 1900-c1975 was one of the local newspapers that provided Moorabbin citizens with social, sporting, market, crime, council, housing, information.Black & White photograph c1910 of 5 men standing outside the office of the 'Moorabbin News' newspaper moorabbin news 1900-1975, moorabbin standard newspaper, southern cross newspaper brighton 1858, printing, newspapers, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman s, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, The Howlett Family of 'Wynawang', Wickliffe
Mr and Mrs Howlett of 'Wynawang', Wiuckliffe, with daughters, Margaret and Frances (Fanny). Circa 1900.wickliffe, 'wynawang', howlett. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Making A Crust In The Depression and Entertaining Ourselves When Young, 1991
Stories of life on the land, early 1900's and how the young people entertained themselves,White booklet, black lettering, stories of early farming and fruit growing. Kyabram and Lancaster area.farming in the 1900's, life on the land -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mr. & Mrs. Gibb
Two awards given to Gibb Bakery c.1900.|Photo of Mr. & Mrs. Gibb. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Tom Flanagan
Tom Flanagan at the Demolition of Sacred Heart Primary School. Built 1900 - Demolished 1966 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Campsite Grocery Store of the Withers Family in Halls Gap early 1900's
Campsite Grocery Store Withers Family Group. Halls Gap early 1900'sstawell -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
Site occupied by Chinese fishermen and gardeners late 1800's and early 1900's.Colour photograph of the jetty at Chinaman's Creek showing yachts and launches moored on lake side of jetty, moored yachts visible in distance under timbered bank. Metung Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Memorial Gates at Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry About 1900/1905
Memorial Gates Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry About 1900/1905stawell -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Unidentified man possibly at "Terreglea" in Warrigal Road, Surrey Hills
Thought to be taken at "Terreglea" in Warrigal Road circa 1900. Maybe related to the Dodgshun family.A black and white photograph of a man standing in bushland. He is wearing a coat that has toggle-like closures down the front (instead of buttons). He is also wearing a cap and has his hands in his pockets.clothing and dress, warrigal road, surrey hills, terreglea, house names -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Australian rules football, Ca1910
Used for sport and recreation in the late 1800's and 1900's manufactured by Holden and FrostObject holds social significance and sporting heritageOval shaped Australian rules footballleather, football -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Tool - Eyelet tool
Used circa 1900 for boot makers to put lace holes in leather boots/shoesused during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for boot makingeyelet tool with wooden and metal hook bent to 90 degrees for pressing eyelet holestool, cobbler, hole making -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Jockey's crop, Ca 1900
As used by equestrians whilst riding to help control their mount whilst riding. Ca 1900.As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Ca 1900Tapered shaft covered in plaited cotton mesh cover, one end leather loop 50mm long the other end a plaited leather hand grip and leather wrist loop.equestrian crop, leather -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Brass "D" ring, Ca 1900
used on Horse tackle during 1800's and early 1900's by Holden and FrostImported and utilised by Holden and Frost in their construction of equine equiopmentBrass D ring imported, sold and used by Holden and frost in the construction of pieces of equine equipmentequine agriculture, civilian, military c1900, ring -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Brass half buckle
Used on horse tackle during 1800's and early 1900's by Holden and FrostUsed and sold by Holden and FrostBrass half Buckle used on Equine accessoriesequine military, civilian c1900, buckle -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Brass half Buckle, Ca 1900
Used on horse tackle during 1800's and early 1900's by Holden and FrostUsed and sold by Holden and Frost Ca 1900Brass half Buckle as imported by Holden and Frostequine military, agricultural, civilian ca1900, buckle -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Grinding Stone, Unknown
Owned and used by the late Mr W.T. Sebire 1900. The frame was rebuilt by Russell Sebire.A large sandstone grinding stone disc with a pale blue wooden frame and metal turning handle/ It was used for sharpening tools such as axes in the late 19th or early 20th Century. grinding stones, sandstone, equipment, sharpeners, sharpening stones, steel, wood -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Domestic object - Furniture, Music canterbury and stand, Circa 1900
Australian cedar music canterbury and adjustable music stand circa 1900 maker unknown. -
Paynesville Maritime Museum
Fish basket, Late 19th Century
Regional fishermen supplied fish to the Melbourne market in these cane baskets. The basket had a flat lid (we are searching for a lid) and bracken fern was packed between the fish as ice was not available at the time. Photos show that fish boxes were introduced in 1900 and no post 1900 photos of baskets in use have been found. The baskets were mainly destroyed once boxes were introduced and only two baskets have been found. . Oval shaped large wicker work basket -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT), "Notice Papers for 'The Melbourne Tramways Trust' meetings", 1898 - 1900
Set of 8 Notice Papers or Meeting Agendas - sent to Trust Members and others for The Melbourne Tramways Trust for period March 1898 to August 1900 as listed below. Signed by the Secretary. Covers, appointments, financial, loans, debentures, legislation, arrangements with the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company and other organisations including banks. Notes are the principal items shown in the Orders of the Day. Printed using a Gestetner wax type printing process, possibly the same company as previous. 1897 – 1898 – Alderman S. Amess Chairman, T. Hamilton Secretary Meeting No. Date Notes 3 11/3/1898 Payments, interest payable in London, purchase of Shire of Boroondara debentures. 1898 – 1899 – Cr. J. Stedeford Chairman, T. Hamilton Secretary – Gestener wax type printing Meeting No. Date Notes 6 10/7/1899 Special meeting to consider vary Tramway Acts. 7 11/8/1899 Account payments, purchase of Essendon debentures, slight alteration to tramway between Swanston and Russell Streets. 1899 – 1900 – – Cr. J. Stedeford Chairman, T. Hamilton Secretary – Gestener wax type printing Meeting No. Date Notes 1 11/9/1899 Appointment of a Chairman, Committee members, payments, sinking fund debenture purchases. 1 24/11/1899 Payments, sinking fund debenture purchases, reports to Councils. 3 10/2/1900 payments, sinking fund debenture purchases, condition of Johnson St tunnels. 4 11/5/1900 Payments, sinking fund debenture purchases. 5 3/8/1900 Payments, sinking fund debenture purchases, reappointment of C. W. Ellis as auditor, Northcote council cable tramway. For a word version - see: \dbtext\hawthtramcoll\images\htd2004doc.doctrams, tramways, mtt, cable trams, melbourne tramways trust, construction, finances, mto co -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph (Black & White), Ballarat School of Mines Analytical Laboratory, c1900
Around 1900 the Ballarat School of Mines had an international reputation. it is thought that that this photograph was originally taken by the New South Wales Mines Department during a visit to Victoria. This photograph was reproduced in the Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report 1900 This image is now (2012) used as Founders' Room in the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building. Black and white photograph on green mountboard. It shows three men in a Ballarat School of Mines laboratory surrounded by chemicals and scientific equipment.Written on lower mount "Analytical Lab. S.M.B. Mines Deptmining, ballarat school of mines, chemistry, laboratory, scientific objects, scientific instruments, analytical laboratory, administration building, a building, founders room -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Greensborough Primary School c1900, 2016_
Information and photos about the Greensborough Primary School circa 1900, identifying two of the ladies in the photograph.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Photograph, Portrait of young boy holding a whip
An example of the style of portraiture in the late 1800's early 1900's showing the stylised posing.26.1 - This is a portrait of a young boy holding a whip in one hand and leaning on a table which is draped with patterned material. There are palm leaves in the forground in front of the table and a backdrop of leaves behind the boy. The photograph is sepia in colour and was originally on a backing board with Yeomans of Numurkah Victoria.photograph, portrait, young boy, whip -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Article - Realia, Draftsman's Compass and Divider drawing kit
Vintage Set from W.E. Coward, builders circa 1900 to 1930. Of German or French OriginLeather and Felt container with draftsman's tools almost intact - 1 item missing -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Scammell Collection
Photograph shows locals swimming and playing around the keel of the Scammell on the beach at Torquay circa 1900The Scammell was wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.Black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
House built early 1900's by Don Mitchelson, brother of Leo Mitchelson, local builders.Colour photograph of timber dwelling at 11 Orme Street. Has hipped roof of corrugated iron, bull nose veranda across front, trimmed with wrought iron lace. Bait for sale notices at front fence. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Archival, Notes from PROV 1856-1900 by John Garner, Statues and Botanical Gardens History
Statues and Botanical Gardens History. Archival, Notes from PROV 1856-1900 by John Garner.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, history, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Archival Notes from PROV 1900-1920 by John Garner, Ballarat Botanical Gardens History
Ballarat Botanical Gardens History. Archival Notes from PROV 1900-1920 by John Garner.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, history, gardens, ballarat -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Saddle
leather horse saddle as was used by equestrians during the late 1800's and early 1900'sManufactured and retailed by Holden and Frostleather horse saddle with stirrupsequine, saddle, leather