Glen Isla built in 1868 by Robert Anderson, additions 1987 - 88. Had several owners subsequently, bought again into family by Grandson Stan Anderson but sold when he died. Now owned and restored by Mr & Mrs Lunn.Distant view of Glen Isla House depicting rural setting and Western Port Bay glimpse in background.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, glen isla house, phillip island, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph is of Mr and Mrs Etherton and others.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, etherton family

Displayed at History House. Belonged to the late Mr. Ernest Newman Frost, who was born at South Melbourne in 1886. His first wife's grandmother was a maid with the Hentys. On the occasion of her marriage they gave her a pair of lamps and this is the base of one.Decorative wooden lamp base (polychromed), gold. Lamp base measures diameter at top 40.5 cm and 72cm at the base height is 62 cm

L-R: Prof. J. Neill Greenwood, Messrs. H. Hewitt and A.B. Blair (Sec.), Prof. W.A. Laver (Chairman) and Mr. W. Thorn. Source: Dr. Edith J. Hewitt from The Argus, 11 Jan 1930This 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 '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 imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kinglake, committee of management, a.b. blair, h. hewitt, kinglake national park, prof. j. neil greenwood, prof. w.a. laver, w. thorn

Mr and Mrs L. Cresp and Mrs and Mrs Frank Burgoyne of Eltham mingle in the West Riding Hall, Henry Petrie Community Centre, Montmorency. Early residents were invited to reunite as part of the centenary celebrations for the Shire of Eltham in 1971. 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 imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, centenary celebrations, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, early residents, early residents' reunion, l. cresp, frank burgoyne, henry petrie community centre montmorency

Used by Orbost Butter and Produce Factory. The Orbost Butter and Produce Co Ltd was registered on June 1st 1893. The site of the factory was purchased at a cost of five pounds from Mr James Cameron. (See In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall) The Orbost Butter and Produce Co. Ltd , registered on June 1st 1893, was an important source of income to the Orbost district. Two large ledgers. Both are hard backed with blue suede fabric covers and corners. Page edges are multi-coloured and end pages are marbled design. Entries are hand-written.791.1 - on spine - O.B. &P. Co. 791.2 - on spine - LEDGERledger-orbost-butter-factory dairy agriculture

Coloured photo McKellar Building c 1876. The colour photo was taken in 1992. The information in Album 4 page 40 states the building was built after fires of c 1866 & 1874. Mr. George Inskip was the architect of the McKellar building.Two colour copies of the McKellar building taken by Geoff Oates in 1992. The two identical photos just show the upper two stories of the building. Stawell 1876 Building Gold Reef Mall. Nov 1992 stawell business

Belonged to Mr W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of businessmen and returned servicemen of Melbourne. The club was formed to help World War Veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Union Flag. Red cross over-sewn on White Cross over-sewn on Blue Background Cord Loop on upper Hoist side Cord length on lower hoist side (25.5 cms)Thos Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke St Melbourneflags, national

The Wonthaggi Cotton Mills operated in May 1958. The government and Wonthaggi businesspeople had each contributed 15,000 Sterling pounds to have the mills established, in line with the government's efforts to decentralize secondary industries. Mr Richard Best attended the opening.Black and white photograph of the front office of the de Stoop and Best Aust Pty Ltd cotton mill in Wonthaggi Victoria.de stoop roger, best, dick, weaving mills, de stoop and best, aust pty ltd

Two horse carrier cart. Inscription reads 'Carrier Ballarat & All States' and 'Picnic Parties Catered For'. The cart was en route to Tooleybuc and is pictured outside the home of Mr J. Gwin, Fred Gwin and Rudy Munro on Ascot Street.horse and cart, vehicle, commerical, j. gwin, fred gwin, rudy munro, ascot street, carrier service, tooleybuc

Bottle no. 6) After having worked with Mr Lane at his Exelcior Brewery in Melbourne, George Henry Bennett established his aerated water business in 1884 at 236 Church Street Richmond, in Melbourne. He sold the business in 1916.Seven glass bottles. 1) 1 small clear oblong bottle with circular indentation on front face and a glass stopper. 2) 1 blue-tinged, oblong, glass "Tricopherous" bottle with circular indentation on base and no stopper. 3) 1 pale blue glass bottle with no stopper. 4) 1 squat, clear glass bottle with wide neck and no stopper. 5) 1 large green-tinged glass bottle with no stopper. There are straight and spiralling embossed patterns at the top and on the neck of the bottle. There is a circular indentation on the base. 6) 1 large green-tinged glass bottle with screw-in stopper of unknown material. 7) 1 multi-faceted (8) blue-tinged glass bottle with no stopper.1) None 2) "Tricopherous for the skin and hair" on front face of bottle and "Directions in the pamphlet" on the opposite face. "Barry's on one side panel and "New York" on the other. "C6" inscribed inside the circular indentation on the base and a diagonal glass join across the base of the bottle. 3) "Kruses prize medal magnesia" on front of bottle and "Felton Grimwade & Co. Melbourne" on the back. 4) " Commonwealth Trade Mark Jams & Jellies" surrounding the trader's mark, (a diagonally placed flag/pennant) around the main body of the bottle. "Made in Holland" appears around the base of the bottle. 5) "O.T. Registered. Refilling by others is illegal. This bottle is the property of O.T. Ltd. Australia & London" 6) 2 oval shapes on bottle with "G.H. Bennett Richmond" and two crosses around the outer border and "G.H.B" on the maker's mark (diagonally placed flag/pennant) inside the inner oval. "Please replace the stopper" appears on the other side of the bottle. 7) "A M Reiss" down the front side of the bottle.bottles, containers, beverage storage, food and beverages

School satchel used by Miss Corinne Sebire when attending Wandin Yallock State School. Hand stitching done by her grandfather Mr. Wandin T. Sebire. Typically worn by students on their backs while riding a bicycle to school.Brown leather satchel with two leather straps and silver buckles. Has long strap with tooling.satchels, bags

Photograph of Mr Kieran Joesph Brennan MMTB Board member 1954 representing the employees of the Board until his retirement on 31/12/1978 - see 1954 and 1978 MMTB Annual Reports. Print received in a box dated 1960.Has a close association with K J Brennan long serving MMTB Board Member.Black and white photograph on plain back.mmtb, board members, k j brennan

Each negative is a copy of a selected photograph from the album of Mr Martin Brown. The photographs include sheep being loaded onto the SS Woolgar at Portland, Barunah Plans and Wingeel stations. Photographs were taken during the 1930's.Three strips of medium format black and white negatives, including thirty two frames in total. Negatives are copies of photographs in an album.SHEET 1 SHEET 2 SHEET 3pastoral industry - history sheep stations sheep sales sheep pastures, brown, mr martin, barunah, wingeel, pastoral industry - history, sheep stations, sheep sales, sheep pastures

Metal tea pot, silver plated with an engraved inscription "Mr & Mrs Fisher from Traffic Staff Glenhuntly Tramway Depot, 1938." On the base has stamped "AI (in a circle), Imperial EPNS Hard soldered A Phoenix Product "1438"Demonstrates a retirement gift to a tramway worker by the traffic staff at Glen Huntly Depot.Silver tea pot with inscription, handle, spout and lid.Engraved - see above.glen huntly depot, retirements, gifts, tea pot

James, Maud, Eva, May, Mabel Howlett, Fred, Marion, Alf, Gladys Legg, Carrie Froud, Jessie Bly, Lena Brideson, George Bull, Will Bell, Jim Thompson, Mr Wilson on the bank of the Tambo River Gippsland VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing small launch beside river and large Aboriginal canoe tree in background and eighteen adults and two children, genealogy, families

Memo about the acquisition of surplus Brill 22E trucks from Ballarat by a person, Mr John Batty of the UK. Based on the proposed abandonment being implement, asked for the appropriate price for such equipment. See item 9923 for a copy of the actual letter. Has a strong association with a person in the UK who was seeking tram equipment had the Ballarat system closed in 1962. See item 9923 for a copy of the actual letter.Memorandum or letter, carbon copy, dated 16/10/1962 on Electricity Supply Department paper, Copy for "Tramways' Abandonment file" in red. Sheet has rounded corners.trams, tramways, 22e trucks, sale of trams, closure

Symphony Orchestra Recital at Como Park, Sunday 25th November 1934 1 - Six memorandums from Dist Traffic Superintendent SS Manager, DJ Davidson concerning recital at Como Park. 2 - Handwritten loading schedule Handwritten date 2/12/34 Cancelled on each memoSeveral comments written in black pencil.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, como park, special trams

Programme - folded sheet, duplicated titled "Camberwell Tramways Social Club" to celebrate Camberwell as the Cricket Premiers in the VTSSA completion - for 1939-40. A Francis Captain. Lists the musicians and some verse. Has numerous autographs on the inside and back page.trams, tramways, camberwell depot, cricket, celebrations, sports

Building report Ringwood East Reserve from C Merry, Building Surveyor and Mr Lucas to the Mayor and Councillors Borough of Ringwood 17/7/51. Building can be jacked up and reblocked where necessary. 300' of flooring is necessary in the west section. Roof, spouting and downpipes require overhauling. Needs some repair work inside and outside. Estimated cost 220 pounds.

Text on rear, “Mainland Albania, Macedonia, Thraki - Crete - Greek democracy - Expedition memorable medal 1940 - 41 - We award - The participant of 1940 - 41 expedition - defend your Country, Athens 12.2.80, Minister for Defence Eyagelos - Averooh Jusitcha” Certificate awarded to John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Certificate, paper light yellow colour background, each side a column with top section over, under is a green leaf arrangement followed by Greek print, a centre name hand written in “Mr J. E. Wiles”, bottom stamped on LH side, RH side is dated. On rear a typed out and stuck is the English wording of the front also a typed piece re the recipient.On rear taped, “J. E. Wiles 2/7th INF”certificates, greece crete, wiles

Photos are stored with a letter by Mrs E.V. Pullin, President Ringwood Historical Research Group Inc, dated 19 July 1988.Photograph of four people looking at floral display. L-R Hartley Taylor - President Ringwood Garden Club, Bob Flower - Waverley Garden Club, two ladies (perhaps from Waverley Garden Club, perhaps judges). +Additional Keywords: Taylor, Hartley / Flower, Bob / Pullin, Mrs E.V. / Lindsay, Mr J. / Cole, Gretta / Cole, Alex / McDonnell, Capt. Ralph

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 24th April, 1941 between A.B.P. Pattison (seller) and G.H. Sharpe (buyer) for land situate No. 19 Hayes Street, Bendigo, being land described in right to occupy residence area No. 7157, together with 6-roomed weatherboard and brick dwelling and all sundry. Price 190 pounds. Attached receipt signed by Mr. Pattison acknowledging payment.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 15th August, 1951 between Mrs. E.R. Tieman (seller) and Mr. H.A. Pitson (buyer) for land being part of Crown allotment 6 section 71C described in certificate of title volume 4173 folio 834590 situate No. 47 Station Street, Bendigo, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 1,720 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate