Soft cover 16 pages with copies of photos of the First Victorian Contingent to the Transvaal / Boer War.

Queenstown (St. Andrews) District. A gold miner with his home made dry blower device used for extracting gold particles from dry soil with out the use of water. In 1929, St Andrews was known as Queenstown. Originally published in The Leader, Nov. 2nd, 1929, with the title "Relics of the Old Mining days in the Queenstown District," a series of eight numbered photographs. 'The Leader'; a weekly journal of news, politics, agriculture, literature, science and sport.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 image 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg Print 11 x 24.5 cmsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, queenstown, gold mining, gold miner, st. andrews, old timer

Newspaper cuttings from The Leader, 31/3/1993, titled "Map revives tram history", about the launch of a printed map or poster giving the history of Melbourne's trams. See Reg Item 506 for the actual item. Article by Shane Jenkins provides snippets of history from the map or poster. Has a photo of the author, Stephen Watson standing alongside W6 964 with Bank of Melbourne adverts.Along the top edge, notes for Keith about the cutting, from Jan.trams, tramways, maps, publications, posters, tram 964

Note by T.H. Kneen 4 March 1992 , "Appears to be a class under instruction rather than a public pruning demonstration. Numbers are small and many are using secateurs. E.B. Littlejohn identifies the group as the Youth Employment Scheme which funded E.B.L.'s appointment to Burnley. "The Leader" ceased publication on 26 June 1957." Also see B91.168, B91.170. All the students are male. Black and white photograph. Groups of men pruning 2 fruit trees in the Orchard with the demonstrator standing on a ladder.pruning, secateurs, youth employment scheme, students outside class, male students, orchard, perc trevaskis

Queenstown (St. Andrews) District. Originally published in The Leader, Nov. 2nd, 1929, with the title "Relics of the Old Mining days in the Queenstown District," a series of eigth numbered photographs. Captions and publication details missing from image copy. 1. 2. St Andrew's Hotel. 3. St Andrew's Hotel and Post Office. 4. Caledonia Creek Bridge, St Andrews. 5. An Old-Timer and his Old-Time Blower. 6. 7. 8. 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 '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 image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, queenstown, st andrews, caledonia creek bridge, st. andrews

Two black and white photos pasted onto a sheet of paper. The top one is a picture of a Double Set of 8 couples featuring The Co-Operative Coupon Co. They are all wearing evening wear. The ladies have sashes and the Co-Operative logos on their gowns. The bottom photo is four ladies in evening dress. On the bottoms of their gowns, two have Allans, one has pianos and the other has Music. All are holding a staff? With ribbons on them. All are wearing dark hats with Allans on them and a dark ribbon with a medal around the tops of their bodices. Under this photo is Allans Music and Pianos, The Leader Sept 8th, 1900. Another Poster Set depicting Monkey Brand Soap is featured in Vol. 1. The photographs from The Leader are by courtesy of Bendigo Historian, Mr. Frank Cusack.photo, group, mixed group, peter ellis collection, the co-operative coupon co, the leader sept 1st 1900, allans music and pianos, the leader sept 8th 1900, monkey brand soap, frank cusack

To celebrate the work undertaken by various members, the Association for the Blind presented wooden shields as mark of recognition and respect. Glenis Pitson 1996-1999 John Lodge 1997-1998Wooden shield with engraved gold and blue coloured plateAssociation for the Blind Presented to .... for distinguished service as Volunteer Area Leader 19... - 19 ..association for the blind, volunteers, awards

Reproduced from "The Leader" 14th Aug. 1897, page 7 The "Black Swan" mine - on Captain Selby's property of 200 acres. Discovered by Captain Selby 8 years ago. He is working it himself. 'The shaft is down 70 feet and with deeper sinking the reef is found to increase in width. Nearly £2,000 has been obtained from this mine, the gold being of high quality, fetching £4-1-6 per oz.' Warrandyte photo "The Old Dam" - erected accross the river by Mr John Wallace, M.L.C., who attempted to turn the river and to work the river bed.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 '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, warrandyte, gold mining, black swan mine, old dam

An example of a Junior Legacy Club Badge that was stitched onto clothes. It appears to be a manufacturers sample. Junior Legatees would have had badges like this on their outfits for the classes held by Melbourne Legacy for many years. Outfits were provided for the children by Melbourne Legacy.An example of the cloth badge worn by Junior Legacy Club members.Cloth badge of the Legacy torch stitched on blue fabric containing the words Junior Legacy - Leader.Embroidered with 'Junior Legacy - Leader'junior legatee, boys' classes, girls' classes, jlc

Queenstown (St. Andrews) District. Originally published in The Leader, Nov. 2nd, 1929, p30, with the title "Relics of the Old Mining days in the Queenstown District," a series of seven numbered photographs with captions : 1. Two Old-Timers, Brothers Tom and Alex McPhee, Camped on Back Creek. 2. Like the Caledonia, Every Yard of Queenstown Creek has been Washed. 3. Poppet Heads of the Caledonia Mine. 4. A Warning to Possible Land Buyers or Encouragement to Prospectors? 5. Mr. A. Harvey has been Prospecting the District, Washing a Loam, for Some Years. 6. John Olsen, of Smith's Gully, an Old-Timer, who is Shortly Going to Norway to Claim an Inheritance. 7. Queenstown Cemetery. - The Hills Form a Splendid Memorial to Many a Digger.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 '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 image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, queenstown, gold mining, a. harvey, alex mcphee, back creek, caledonia mine, john olsen, poppet heads, queenstown cemetery, queenstown creek, smiths gully, st. andrews, tom mcphee

Newspaper article of 7 photographs with captions entitled A Prisoner of War Camp. 1 page of a 4 page spread from The Leader newspaper on September 29 1943 with 5 photographs of Italian POW's and 2 photographs of Army administration staff. Also 4 copies of some of those photographs on coreflue and 2 not on coreflue.italian pow's, murchison camp, camp 13, italian internees, the leader, army administration staff, carpenters shop in murchison camp, blacksmith shop in murchison camp

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for McAlpin's Self Raising Flour.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, mcalpins self raising flour

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Griffiths Bros. Tea and shows different varieties of tea.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, griffiths bros tea

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Floor Coverings Pty Ltd of Flinders Lane MelbourneAn example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Janitor Cleanser, "a universal cleanser for kitchen, laundry and all household chores".An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, janitor cleanser

(1) Article in "The Progress Leader" April 13, 2010 p2 about Wurundjeri Garden. Photograph of Friends of Burnley Gardens Guide, Ellie Bastow. (2) 'Wurundjeri Garden - Glen Avon Road, Hawthorn', by Ellie Bastow. Article in FOBG Newsletter No. 26 - November 2002.wurundjeri garden, fobg, ellie bastow, friends of burnley gardens, hawthorn historical society

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Sausetta Blended Spices, by Fowlers Vacola, used for flavouring home made sauces.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, sausetta blended spices, fowlers vacola

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Fowlers Vacola and shows a variety of bottles and caps used in the Fowlers Vacola system.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, fowlers vacola

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Laurel Kerosene and gives many uses for kerosene that are no longer common in the 21st century, such as refrigeration, cleaning, lighting, heating and cooking.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, laurel kerosene

3 x newspaper pages from different sources ~ The Herald Evening, Thursday October 20th 1921 ~ The Numurkah Leader, Wednesday August 17th 1955 ~ The Numurkah Leader, Wednesday June 18th 1980see above & photosnewspaper, numurkah leader, the herald, 1980, 1955, 1921

Panorama of Stawell from Big Hill, Looking at Patrick Street. Grampians in Background Views from Big Hill 1930 showing remnants of mining. Visible Kinsella House Patrick Street, Stawell Court House, Hotel Patrick Street, Upper end of Main StreetTwo identical paper print views of Stawell from Big Hill, taken in 1930 courtesy of "The Leader". View of Stawell From Big Hill 1930 [By Courtesy of "The Leader'stawell, panorama, mining, streetscape

Yellowed newspaper, 18 pages dedicated to stories relating to Veterans.newspaper, vietnam veterans