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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Rotary International
Flag used by Rotary International - Forest Hill.Cream oblong flag with yellow and blue logo 'Rotary International'. On header of flag 'R.C. of Forest Hill' on either end of Header is a gromnet each side.Rotary Internationalflag, rotary international, forest hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Identity dies, 7/07/1993 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Gazette of 7 Jul 1993.Article from Nunawading Gazette of 7 Jul 1993 on the death of John Hoare ending a long association with Forest Hill Secondary College.Article from Nunawading Gazette of 7 Jul 1993. hoare, john, forest hill secondary college -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, J D Gillespie, War Time Wood Trail 1942 - 1945. Italian Internees Glynwylln Forest, 1989
Book written for the Historical Society on the occasion of a trip following the wartime wood trail to Glywylln ForestBlue card cover with blue tape over staple on the spine. Handwritten title with Authors name"Wartime Wood Trail" 1942-1945 Italian Internees Glynwylln Forest By J.D. Gillespie Former Divisional Forester Horshamstawell ww2 -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
FCV testing meter
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the War, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. The communication systems were regarded at the time to be more technically advanced than the police and the military. These pioneering efforts were directed by Geoff Weste, and later technical experts like Rex Philpot, John Whitehead, Charlie Reisinger and many others who designed, built and repaired most of the radio equipment. There was a dedicated radio laboratory at Surrey Hills in Melbourne. The purpose and operation of this particular instrument is unknown.FCV testing meterMade in the radio laboratory of the Forests Commission Victoriaradio -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Medal for an ex-journalist, 2009
Eugenia Moraitis, a presenter and executive producer of the Greek language program on SBS was awarded the medal of Australia (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday honours.Eugenia Moraitis, a presenter and executive producer of the Greek language program on SBS was awarded the medal of Australia (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday honours. She is a Forest Hill resident (photo)Eugenia Moraitis, a presenter and executive producer of the Greek language program on SBS was awarded the medal of Australia (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday honours. moraitis, eugenia, sbs -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Corduroy Road Through Beech Forest, c1900
An early black and white photograph of a corduroy road running through the forest near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of a corduroy road running through the forest near Marysville in Victoria. A corduroy road (or log road) is a type of road or timber trackway made by placing logs, perpendicular to the direction of the road over a low or swampy area. The result is an improvement over impassable mud or dirt roads, yet rough in the best of conditions and a hazard to horses due to shifting loose logs.ARMSTRONG COLLECTION 42 STATION STREET/ SANDRINGHAM 3191/ TEL. (03) 9521 5442/ IAN M.L. ARMSTRONG OAMcorduroy road, marysville, victoria, beech forest -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Corduroy Road Beyond Cumberland Bridge, c1900
An early black and white photograph of a corduroy road running through the forest near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of a corduroy road running through the forest near Marysville in Victoria. A corduroy road (or log road) is a type of road or timber trackway made by placing logs, perpendicular to the direction of the road over a low or swampy area. The result is an improvement over impassable mud or dirt roads, yet rough in the best of conditions and a hazard to horses due to shifting loose logs.ARMSTRONG COLLECTION 42 STATION STREET/ SANDRINGHAM 3191/ TEL. (03) 9521 5442/ IAN M.L. ARMSTRONG OAMcorduroy road, marysville, victoria -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Forest Metriverter, Side Rule
Decimal currency was spectacularly introduced in an overnight overthrow on 14 February 1966, but it took another 8 years before metrication finally arrived in the forest and timber industry. Eventually, the measurement of logs and sawn timber changed from imperial, and excruciating, measures such as super feet of sawn timber, billets and cunits (100 cubic feet) of stacked pulpwood and hoppus log volumes to simpler cubic metres. Measuring firewood was a particular nightmare. For example, there were standard chords, stove cords, kitchen cords, running cords, face cords, thrown chords, fencing cords, country cords, long cords, raummeter or steres (1m x 1m x 1m). A standard cord of firewood had a volume of 128 cubic feet, measured as a pile 8 feet long, 4 feet high and 4 feet wide (3.624 m3). And how about this for confusing…. in Victoria, an imperial or long ton (by measure) of green firewood was a stack 5 feet long billets (2 axelengths at 2′ 6″ each), one axelength high (2′ 6″) and two axelengths long (5 feet) equalling 62.5 cubic feet. For added befuddlement, there were three different sorts of tons: Imperial tons or long tons, American short tons and metric tonnes (spelled with two n’s). Not forgetting that a cubic imperial ton of firewood (40 cubic feet) which equalled 1.133 cubic metre. The metrication process began in 1974 and was completed by 1976 but the transition was not without its challenges along the supply chain for foresters, overseers, logging contractors, sawmillers, hardware stores and builders alike. Timber lengths changed from feet to metres but were still sold in multiples of one foot or 0.3 m (1.8, 2.1, 2.4, 2.7 etc) whereas a menacing lump of 4-Bee-2 transformed into a rather less colourful 100mm by 50mm. Measurement and calculations of area also became so much easier in hectares rather than complicated acres, roods and perches. The Forest Metriverter slide-rule was issued by the Forestry and Timber Bureau to make metric conversions easier.Forest MetriverterRoss Pennyforest measurement -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Ray Jude, Last train to Beech Forest, 30 June 1962
The last train to Beech Forest ran on 30 June 1962, between Banool and Wimba. The train had a particularly motley look with 180 passengers loaded into NU goods vans and the old NQ wagons hastily fitted out with temporary seats and tarpaulin roofing. The train was hauled by the G42 locomotive kept alive through patch-up repairs and cannibalised G41 parts, steam escaping from every joint.Last train to Beech Forest, 30 June 1962.beech forest; trains; railways; -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Booklet, Beech Forest Football Club. Registered Players
The registered players listed are members of the Beech Forest Football Club during the period c.1948-1951.The Gordon memo book containing Registered Players of the Beech Forest Football Club. Covers plus 14 p., 6 p. entered. 1 p. football team list inserted.beech forest football club; players; -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 259-261 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill, Taken 1998
Archie McArthur grew flowers and vegetables and sold them from his house in Canterbury Road, Forest Hill. Later owners used the property as a restaurant and plant nursery. About C 2011, the property was completely demolished and flats were erected.Coloured photograph of the facade of Archies Restaurant, Canterbury, Forest Hill. White umbrella in centre.archives restaurant, forest hill, mcarthur, archie, canterbury road, forest hill no 259-261 -
Peterborough History Group
Document - Three letters pertaining to the retention of the Old Bridge
Upon confirmation that a new bridge was to be built, there was some discussion about the possibility of retaining the old bridge for pedestrian purposes, or part of the old bridge as a fishing platform. These letters are part of the correspondence re an organisation taking responsibility for the ongoing maintenance so the old bridge could be retained.The old bridge was constructed of locally sourced timber and was such an important structure to the town when built. Its sentimental value saw locals attempt (although unsuccessfully) to retain the old bridge.Two A4 Typewritten letters, one from the Road Construction Authority to the National Trust Australia, the other from the Department of Conservation Forests & Lands to Mr John Irvine. And one hand written letter.RCA letter is stamped "Received 22 Aug 1985", Dept of Conservation Forests & Lands has a pencilled phone no inscribed.peterborough, curdies river bridge, old peterborough bridge, department of conservation forest & lands, road construction authority -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Ray Jude, Beech Forest showing the delta crossover, 1959, 21 November 1959
On 21 November 1959 yet another special train was run, this time on a G41 engine showing the sign "Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Beech Forest, 25-11-59", with eight NBH excursion carriages and a guard's van. The train stopped at Beech Forest where people removed themselves and wandered around the station. Mixed goods wagons loaded with wood and louvred van rest in the background. Note the delta or 'scissors' crossover between lines in the centre of the picture.B/W. Beech Forest Railway Station with a G41 locomotive, showing the sign "Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Beech Forest, 25-11-59" on track number one, mixed goods trucks on track number three, passengers throughout, and the delta or scissors crossover line, at 21 November 1959.beech forest; railways; -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Stamp And Coin Company, 2019
Tom Jenkins opened the Australian Stamp and Coin Company.Tom Jenkins opened the Australian Stamp and Coin Company at Forest Hill Chase 24 years ago at the age of 60 and has customers in 79 countries.Tom Jenkins opened the Australian Stamp and Coin Company. jenkins, tom, australian stamp and coin company, forest hill chase -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Award a fitting finale for Elaine, 6/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
Article in Whitehorse Post re award for excellence in marketing.Article in Whitehorse Post re award for excellence in marketing presented to Elaine Forde in her capacity as Centre Manager for Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre.Article in Whitehorse Post re award for excellence in marketing.forde, elaine, forest hill chase -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - Peter Ellis Collection, Portrait, Cars and the Whipstick, c1970-1972
When the numerous gold mines declined in production, the eucalyptus oil industry became an important source of work. The first eucalyptus oil producer in Bendigo was a chemist called Richard Sandner who operated a plant and refinery in Bridge Street from 1876. By 1900, many other distillers operated on the northern edge of Bendigo and in the Whipstick. In 1926, the Forest Commision established a eucalyptus distillery at Gunyah in Wellsford State Forest. See the Wellsford Forest Note for more information. Today, there are just two eucalypt distilleries operating in Bendigo. Most of the world’s eucalyptus oil is now produced overseas. Peter Ellis Collection: eight slides of his Holden FJ and a friend's car in the Whipstick Forest. Peter Ellis was a chemistry lecturer at the Bendigo Institute of Technolgyhistory, bendigo, peter ellis collection, bendigo institute of technology, b.i.t., whipstick bendigo, bendigo state forests, eucalyptus oil -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Crowes Station, 1912
Locomotive 8A, two freight cars, a passenger car and a guard's van leave Crowes Station for Beech Forest. Crowes Station consists of a two-layered station building, a goods shed and a toilet at a three-line terminus.Crowes Station soon after opening in 1912 with Locomotive 8A about to depart for Beech Forest and Colac.crowes; station; railway; locomotive; -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Paying tribute to Dad, 1992
Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard, Old Strathdon'Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard, Old Strathdon' - a history of the orchard her father, Captain Charles Matheson, established in Forest Hill in 1914.Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard, Old Strathdon'orchards, miller, marjorie, matheson, charles, strathdon orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Forest Hill Mosque
The building of a three-storey mosque has been approved by Whitehorse Council.The building of a three-storey mosque has been approved by Whitehorse Council to be built at 245 -247 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill in place of an old funeral parlour.The building of a three-storey mosque has been approved by Whitehorse Council.forest hill, religious structures and establishments, canterbury road, forest hill no. 245 - 247, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Forest Hill Hall
The Forest Hill Hall was built before the 1960s and is situated on the South East side of the intersection of Canterbury and Springvale Rds.The hall seats 70 and can supply tables chairs and a stove. The floor is timber and there is a disability access. There are no parties allowedColoured photograph of a green building with a yellow door. Forest Hill Hall is printed on a board above the doorforest hill hall, halls -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Unfolding a Family Vision, 2001
Photocopy of newspaper article with photos of the Matheson FamilyPhotocopy of newspaper article with photos of the Matheson Family who donated land originally for the Strathdon Community Aged Care Complex, Forest Hill, by Sandro Olivio.Photocopy of newspaper article with photos of the Matheson Family matheson family, strathdon community, aged people, miller, marny, matheson, mac, matheson, john, matheson, mary -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Beech Forest Railway Station, 1903
In 1903, before the extension to Crowes, Beech Forest Railway Station was the terminus, already 3 roads wide with Station building, outshed, Goods Shed, and three small departmental residences. An NQR wagon near the Goods Shed is loading timber while a further NQR wagon sits outside the station building.Photograph, B/W, 174mm x 267mm. Beech Forest Railway Station, 1903.beech forest; railways; station; -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Kalorama Guest-house with View of Valley
Looking acoss Kalorama Valley. Roof of Kalorama Guest-house, owned by Ellis and Eliza Jeeves, in foreground with two other houses, forest and cleared section. Taken from Barbers Road. Black and white photograph with four buildings visible, cleared crop areas and sparse forest. Washing hangs on a line in the foreground.barbers road, guest house, kalorama guest-house -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Forest Hill, c2004
Manuscript and typescript copy of description of life in Forest Hill in the 1940's and early 1950's.Manuscript and typescript copy of description of life in Forest Hill in the 1940's and early 1950's. The author's family operated a general store on the corner of Springvale and Canterbury Roads and lived across the road. Forest Hill was just ending its period as a rural community. Ref:: NP2401, NP2402, NP2403.Manuscript and typescript copy of description of life in Forest Hill in the 1940's and early 1950's. forest hill, richards, chris -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Ray Jude, Beech Forest Station, 1959, 25 Nov 1959
In early 1959 N.B.H. excursion cars were mounted on trains running from Colac to Beech Forest and Weeaproinah. Over the next three years much use was made of them bringing tourists up the line.Beech Forest Station, 21 November 1959. Passengers at the side of N.B.H. excursion cars on the right. B/W.beech forest; railway; -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Depots to merge, 1995
Whitehorse Council is considering selling the Nunawading Council depot and upgrading the Box Hill depot to cater for the new amalgamated municipality.Whitehorse Council is considering selling the Nunawading Council depot and upgrading the Box Hill depot to cater for the new amalgamated municipality. But Nunawading is likely to retain its Horticultural Centre in Forest Hill.Whitehorse Council is considering selling the Nunawading Council depot and upgrading the Box Hill depot to cater for the new amalgamated municipality.local government, city of whitehorse, council depots, amalgamations -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Drop Chute
From the early 1960s, the Forests Commission had pre-season arrangements in place with local aeroclubs and pilots across regional Victoria. Air observers from FCV districts routinely flew during the summer months in small, fixed-wing aircraft on fire spotting missions and to map fire boundaries. The information was often needed quickly by crews on the ground or in the control centre and these small chutes were used to drop messages and maps from the reconnaissance aircraft on a low pass above a cleared area like a football field. About 3-foot long when fully extended, they had a small pouch secured with a press stud for the map or package. The chutes were made from tough canvas with a small, weighted sandbag at one end and a long yellow streamer tail on the other to help direct its fall and locating it on the ground. Drop chutes were still in common use in the 1990s, but the increased availability of helicopters combined with improved digital data transfer made drop chutes redundant. Simple, but now redundant technologyAerial drop chute"Return to Forests Comm Vic" stenciled on sidebushfire -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Victorian Railways, Derailment at Beech Forest, 1904, 4 October 1904
On Tuesday, 4 October 1904, the first serious railway accident occurred on the Colac-Beech Forest line near Beech Forest. As no train was scheduled that day in the afternoon the crew decided to fetch some wood from down the line. They fired the boiler on locomotive 3A, attached two trucks to the locomotive and moved out of the station. When they arrived opposite the Ditchley Park Hotel they stopped the engine and adjourned to the bar for some refreshments before beginning work. While they were engaged some local children boarded the unattended engine, started it, panicked when it began moving and jumped out leaving in to speed away and tip on a curve in a cutting at Ditchley. The engine was severely damaged. However, its cause remained an Otways secret. The official reason given for the accident is that the driver had fallen out of the engine while engaged in shunting allowing it to run away out of control.Locomotive No. 3A and goods wagons following their derailment at Beech Forest, 4 October 1904.beech forest; railways; narrow gauge; derailment; -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Enrollment lists, Forest Hill Elementary School NO.4251, 1926 -1937
Student enrolments for Forest Hill State school from 1926 to 1937.A photocopy of School enrolments of Forest Hill Elementary School NO. 4251 stating name, date of birth, date of admission, parents' occupation and previous school and day of last attendance at the previous school.forest hill state scholl no. 4251 -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Knox Collection, Beech Forest township, c.1903
J.W. Gardner erected premises in Beech Forest which formed the core of a village. No further progress was made until access was facilitated though the development of a narrow gauge railway approved by the Victorian Parliament in 1898. Construction commenced in 1900. From this time Colac and Geelong business interests began investment in Beech Forest and established various retail and service establishments over the next few years. In 1902 three early settlers, Gardner, Charles Buchanan and John Cockerill, divided part of their land or bought land which was sold to businesses. On these subdivisions were created saleyards, general stores, a post office, bakery, blacksmithing, banks, a police station and lock-up, a public hall, churches, a state school, bootmaker, butcher, solicitor's office, hairdresser, billiard's saloon and newsagency.B/W. 188mm x 266mm. A general view of Beech Forest township in c.1903.beech forest; township;