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Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs (copy), Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1907 Arbor Day, 1907_
Photographs of Greensborough Primary School on Arbor Day 1907. Photo 1 is a gathering of students; photo 2 shows adults and children.Early photographs of Greensborough Primary School.Copy of 2 black and white photographs of children in front of school.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Jacinta Crealy, Joseph Rycroft (1819-1907), 2015_
Joseph Rycroft was a "Native of Liverpool. Farmer of Victoria", 1819-1907. This short history of Joseph and his family was written by descendant Jacinta Crealy.58 p. illus., family trees, comb binding.joseph rycroft -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Staff, Kew Mental Institute, 1907
Group photograph of staff of the Kew Mental Institute (Kew Asylum) including Dr Joseph Hollow.The following individuals in the photograph are identified on the reverse: Back Row 2nd from left J McKie (Pharmacist), 4th from left Mr H. Oxlade (Accountant), 8th from left Mr T. Walsh. Front Row: Left Mr. Morrison, 2nd from left Mr Vallance, 4th from left Dr. Hollow. Inscription on reverse: "Mr McKie With Best wishes (illegible), Kew H.I. {Kew Hospital for the Insane], April 1907". [NOTE: A descendant of Mr H Oxlade has suggested that he is the man 5th from left in the back row]kew lunatic asylum, kew mental institute, dr joseph hollow -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, First Shop in Blackburn. Photo taken 1907, C1907
2 copies of first shop in Blackburn, built in 1907 on corner Railway Road and Chapel Street, Blackburn. Mary Pearce and daughter, Jessie, outside. Mrs Pearce ran a fruit and vegetable shop. She is believed to be the first private business woman in the Nunawading Area. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Slaterpearce, mary, slater, jessie, shops, chapel street blackburn, railway road blackburn -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Tatura Milk A Century of Dairying 1907-2007, 2007
To commemorate 100 years for Tatura Milk Industries. In 1907 the Tatura Butter Factory was formed. Includes history and photos of early Chairmen and Managers. Bega Cheeses is now a part ownerBrown cover, gold writing on front cover, early photo of factory and trucks and modern machinery. Dairy cattle on the back coverdairying, documents, history, local, rural, industry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Tatura Milk A Century of Dairying 1907-2007, 2007
To commemorate 100 years of Tatura Milk Industries. In 1907 the Tatura Butter Factory was formed. Includes history and photographs of early Chairmen and Managers. Bega Cheese is now part owner.Brown cover, gold writing on front cover early photograph of factory and trucks and modern machinery. Dairy cattle on back coverdairy industry, bega cheese, tatura milk, tatura industries, tatura butter factory -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ladies Cricket Club 1907
Ladies Cricket Club 1907 On left H Llewellyn Second Lady from left Miss Jess Hawes Second Row Elsie Heal Lady in very front is sister of Jess Hawes but name not known.Group portrait of Ladie cricket team. Ladies in White Blouses neck ribbon and boater hats. Twelve women and two men at back. Three women holding cricket bats and one with what appears to be a trophy Brush and Combe set n case.stawell sport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Football Club Team c 1907
Stawell Football Club Team c 1907 in front of grandstand Central Park Stawell. The gentleman on the extreme left (standing apart) E. Walker (Illawarra), Bill Walker's father. This photograph a copy original loaned by W. Walker.Black & white photograph of a football team. Backrow standing, front row kneeling. A background of trees and grandstand.stawell sport -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Norman F. White, Correspondence on Mount Morgan Gold-mining Company, Limited Letterhead, 1907, 22/03/1907
Typed letter on Mount Morgan Gold-mining Company, Limited Letterhead relating to staffmember W. Gildard who worked in the Electrical Department at Mount Morgan. The letter is signed by Norman F. White..1) I hereby certify the Bearer Mr W. Gildard has been under my supervision this last two years and six months in Electric Light Dept Mount Morgan G.M.Co. Ltd While under me he was quick steady and industrious also possessed good mechanical ideas. He has been switch board and Dynamo attendant worked on outside circuits series are Lighting Mine Lighting under Ground Electric Bells and Telephone work. He has had experience also on our new plant turbo generators Stationary Motors and Electric Locomotives Electric Tramway Work over head wiring and ground return you will also find him most obliging and willing. Leaving of his own accord. Frank McFarlane A.G.E.E. Electric Foreman Mount Morgan G.M. Co. Ltd march 21st 1907ballarat school of mines, mount morgan gold-mining company, mount morgan, norman f. white, electricity, w. gildard, letterhead -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Arbor Day at Greensborough State School, 1907
Photo from A. Partington reproduced on p83 of The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H. Edwards, Shire of Diamond Valley 1979. "Arbor Day at Greensborough State School in 1907. Second left in front row is D. Medhurst, Greensborough resident and greengrocer"Black and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmarbor day, d. medhurst, diamond valley story, empire day, flag, greensborough state school, groups, union jack -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1907 Arbour Day, 1908_
Informal group photograph of adults and children at Greensborough Primary School, Arbour Day. On Arbour Day individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. Arbour Day has been observed in Australia since 1889. There is a newspaper article on 22/06/1907 about Arbor Day.Digital copy of black and white photograph. greensborough primary school, arbour day 1907 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "They Said "Please use our Electricity" (in 1907)", 29/03/1951
Has a strong association with Mr Arthur Walker an employee of ESCo since 1907 and the SEC - Ballarat office.Newspaper clipping dated 29-3-51, following retirement of Arthur Walker - ESCo and SEC, Accountant at Ballarat office - stories of trams, power supply etc. Has photo of Arthur Walker, has reference to windscreens on tram, testing of trams in Ballarat use of electricity in Ballarat. From The Courier, titled "They Said "Please use our Electricity" (in 1907)" Record updated and images added 21/8/2013.In ink "Courier - Thursday 29-3-51"trams, tramways, sec, esco, power supply, trams -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Mayor James Steele 1907, 1908
James Steele Mayor of Port Fairy 1907-1908 also a Director of the Southwestern Co-operative Milk and Trading Company Ltd formed to guarantee the supply of milk to the proposed Glaxo Milk Factory in 1919. The first milk delivery was made by Mr Steele when the factory opened in October 1920.James Steele Mayor of Port Fairy 1907-1908 and then being involved in the establishment of the Glaxo factory in Port Fairy Black and white portrait photograph james steele, mayor, port fairy, glaxo, milk, factory, southwestern co-operative milk and trading company ltd -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 19th century, but undated newspaper cutting
B: 1808 10 May in Cornwall England; D: 21 October 1865 Portland Vic. See "Cross at the Campfire" by Heather Le Griffon for the full history of Francis Tuckfield and his attempts to establish a mission near Birregurra, Vic. Also "Australian Dictionary of Biography, Vol. 2, 1967.Two photographs cut from a newspaper in one card frame of Rev. Francis Tuckfield - the first from 1837; the second from 1865, the year he died.The 1837 photo has "Preacher … Geelong, July 28th 1838"tuckfield, francis, buntingdale aboriginal mission, wesleyan methodist -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1907-1909, 1907-9
Bound volume of the Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine for 1907-1909. Articles include the location and pegging of a tramway Route, the transmission of Power by Rope Driving by A.E.C. Kerr, A visit to the Briseis Mine, and New Brothers' Home, Mining Engineers in Tasmania, Obituaries for David Ham and Matthew Lyndsay, Pioneer Mining at Leichhardt, Automatic Ore Feeders and Chacedony Park by J.H. Adams. Images include the Ballarat School of Mines Football Team and the Ballarat School of Mines Sports Committee. 1907 * Hubert Krause 1908 * The location and Pegging of a Tramway Route by Yamba * The Unity of things by John Brittain * The transmission of power by Rope Driving, by A.E.C. Kerr * A visit to the Briseis Mine, and New Brothers' Home (includes photographs) * Mining Engineers in Tasmania * Limericks Sluiced at Snake Valley * David Ham Obituary * Matthew Lyndsay Obituary * Some Bunsen Memories by Professor Alfred Mica Smith * Geological Camp to Daylesford * Practical Mathematics by Hubert F. Hall * Pioneer Mining - Leickhardt * Automatic Ore Feeders * A Unique Ore Deposit (Lucknow Goldfield, NSW) * A country Ramble * The Alkaline Titration for Zinc * Chalcedony Park, Arizona, United States of America by J.H. Adams * Notetaking at Lectures * Smelter Cost-Keeping by Oliver E. Jaeger * Benefits of Physical Culture * Mineral Tasmania and its Wonderful Resources by F.F. Bradford * A holiday Trip to Queensland * The Compression of Air as Applied to Mining * Machine V Hand Drilling * The mining in the Malay States * William Thomas Grownow Obituary (includes image) * Timbering Stopes (Includes images) * Trip to Melbourne * Two Problems of Alluvial Mining by Richard Hain * The Berry Leads (includes plan of mines) * Black Pudding Supper * Observations for Meridian * NOtes on Coking Plants (includes plan) * How Old is the Earth * Conglomerations * A Pat Formula * The making of a Suitable Muffle for General Assay Work * Reduction of Gold Chloride by Charcoal * Chemical Definitions * Old Boys (R.J. Allen, W.B. Blyth, F. Brinsden, Lindsay D. Cameron, George W. Cornwell, John M. Currie, C.M. Harris, T. Wighton-Hood, W. Lakeland, W.S. Macartney, Fred A. Marriott, Karl B. Moore, G.E. Sander, Sherb. H. Sheppard, Norman S. Stuckby, John Sutherland, Lewis A. Westcott, Walter White, O.C. Witherden, Gerald Young) 1909 * The Graduates Problem * An Interesting Nevada Cyanide Plant (Bamberger De Lamar Gold Mines) * Easter Geological Camp to Ingliston * New Methods for the Volumetric Estimation of Lead * William Charles Kernott Obituary * Mount Morgan Mine by G.W. Williams * Tin Dredging at Tingha, New South Wales * Notes on the Iodide estimation of Copper * Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Students' Association Committee * The Importance of Mine Ventilation to the Students by F. Howells * Life in Mining Camp * Wise Words to Mining School Students * Military Search Lights * Gleaning s on resistance * Ministerial Visit to the Ballarat School of Mines by the Hon. A.A. Billson, Minister of Education , accompanied by Frank Tate, Director of Education. * Picture Making in Photography Composition * Mountains of Fire * A Walking Engine - New Military Machine - Guns into Action - Caterpillar No. 1. (Tank) * Fireless Locomotives * Elmore Concentrating Process (includes plan of Elmore Concentrator) * Mount Pani Limited * Surveying for Irrigation * Weights and Measures * Carbon Monoxide * Joseph Francis Usher obituary * The Problem of the Metalliferous Veins * Ballarat School of Mines Ambulance Class * Treatment of Gold in a battery Without the Use of Copper Plates by E.C. Hurdsfield * Meteorites * Werribee Gorge * Dredging in the Ovens Valley * Electrical Chatter - Electrocution by an Imaginary Eye-Witness * The Electric Furnace in Iron Metallurgy ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines football team, football, sports, tramway, mining engineers, david ham, matthew lyndsay, jack adams, berry lead, hepburn consuls, madame berry, west ristori, ristori no 1, allendale, dyke's co, charleson's mill, australian extended, mining, r.j. allen,, w.b. blyth, f. brinsden, lindsay d. cameron, george w. cornwell, john m. currie, c.m. harris, t. wighton-hood, w. lakeland, w.s. macartney, fred a. marriott, karl b. moore, g.e. sander, sherb. h. sheppard, norman s. stuckby, john sutherland, lewis a. westcott, walter white, o.c. witherden, gerald young, ballarat school of mines students' association, hubert krause, krause, vfl, afl -
Expression Australia
Book, Register of Deaf 1907
This is a register of Deaf people with 262 names listed. The register is dated 1907 and the purpose of the register is not known. Details include names and addresses, age, employment, age lost hearing and from what cause, where born, where educated and in what method oral, combined or silent, religion, whether married or single, and how many children. Significant as a record of deaf people in Victoria in 1907.Black Cover, 23.5cmHx18.5cmW -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Land titles and plan, Victorian Titles Office, Titles and plans of Ringwood Land between Mullum Land and Wonga Rd. (Re Ann Jane Kennedy). 1907, 1-Oct-07
The documents pertaining to Ann Jane Kennedy inheriting the land from her late husband Samuel John Kennedy and the history of the transfers of land from Ann Jane Kennedy in 1907 until the title was cancelled in 1925 to James Melbourne Ross. The area was 10 acres between Mullum Mullum Road and Wonga Road retrieved from Titles Office.Ten pages of photocopied titles and plans of land in Ringwood between Mullum Road and Wonga Road, also transfer of original land. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Titles of land subdivision, Crown Portions 32, 33 & 34, Parish of Warrandyte, 1884 and 1907, Ringwood, Victoria
Evolution of the subdivision and the use of landBlack plastic bound pockets containing copies of 18 LANDATA subdivision maps and mortgage transfer pages dating from 1884 for 303 acres 2 roods and 1 perch bounded by Warrandyte Road, Wonga Road, Oban Road and Mullum Mullum Creek in Ringwood, Victoria. Certificates of Title include Vol 1606 Fol 045 Frederick Walter Purches 1884 and subsequent transfers to 1902, and Vol 3232 Fol 646357 Ann Jane Kennedy 1907 and transfers to 1921. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, “Yarram Park” Homestead in Willaura with Mr Kinsella hosting a visit by American Seamen c 1907
“Yarram Park” Willaura Visited by American Seamen. Gentleman is Mr William Jennings Kinsella. The Great White Fleet was the popular nickname for the group of United States Navy battleships which completed a journey around the globe from December 16, 1907 to February 22, 1909 by order of President Theodore Roosevelt. Its mission was to make friendly courtesy visits to numerous countries while displaying new U.S. naval power to the world. One goal was to deter a threatened war with Japan since tensions were high in 1907. It familiarized the 14,500 officers and men with the logistical and planning needs for extended fleet action far from home. Hulls were painted a stark white, giving the armada its nickname. It consisted of 16 battleships divided into two squadrons, along with various small escorts.[1][2] Roosevelt sought to demonstrate growing American military power and blue-water navy capability.willaura simmons -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, “Yarram Park” Homestead Hunting Trip with American Seamen c 1907
“Yarram Park” Willaura Hunting Trip with American Seamen. Gentleman at top center back is William Jennings Kinsella. The Great White Fleet was the popular nickname for the group of United States Navy battleships which completed a journey around the globe from December 16, 1907 to February 22, 1909 by order of President Theodore Roosevelt. Its mission was to make friendly courtesy visits to numerous countries while displaying new U.S. naval power to the world. One goal was to deter a threatened war with Japan since tensions were high in 1907. It familiarized the 14,500 officers and men with the logistical and planning needs for extended fleet action far from home. Hulls were painted a stark white, giving the armada its nickname. It consisted of 16 battleships divided into two squadrons, along with various small escorts.[1][2] Roosevelt sought to demonstrate growing American military power and blue-water navy capability.willaura simmons -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Programme, South Street Eisteddfod Official Guide, 1907
South Street competitions have been held in Ballarat since 1991.Official guide to the 1907 South Street competitions. Images include: Prince of Wales, Lord Northcote, W.D. Thomas, South Street Competition Executive Committee (W.H. Pearson, W.H. Chandler, A. Prichard, W.H. Richards, W.D. Hill, Col. Williams, W.D. Thomas, F. Besemeres, F.J. Martell, J.T. Morris. F.J. Williams, R. Maddern, R.J. Gribble), Sir John Madden, Lord Tennyson, W.D. Hill, Frederick Bevan, Ballarat (Sturt Street), Lake Wendouree (Yachts), J.W. Beswick, Lawrence Campbell, City of Ballarat Mayor and Councillor (Mayor Brawn, E. Williams, E. Morey. Cr Brokenshire, J. Whykes, J.M. Barker, G. Crocker, W.D. Hill, R. Pearse, T. Hollway), Ballarat East Mayor and Councillors (J. Gent, Cr Glendenning, J.N. Dunn, I. Pearce, C. Bunting, A. Levy, J. Ritchie, J. McNeil, A. McKenzie, Cr Penhalluriak), Sturt Street Looking West, Old Curiosity House, Entrance to the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Interior of the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Ballarat East Town Hall and Gardens, Lake Wendouree Ferry, W.E. Swenson, S.B. Swenson, J.G.M. Swenson, Rev. T. Flynn, Edwards' Pyrites, Lestor's Hotel, Sunshine Sheild, W to W Shield, Frank Herman, W.F. Coultman, Marks' Trophy, Lighthouse Port Fairy, R. Correll Music Seller, James Smith, Isaac Pitman, Arthur Brumfield, Hugh Leschen, John Robson, St Augustine's Band Geelong, Moorabool Falls, Kirks Dam, Ballarat Choral Society, Alfred Deakin, James Long, Hugh McKay Advertisements include: Huttons the Jewellers, Sam Jamieson, Sun Foundry, City Saw Mills, Blomeley Bros Iron and Brass Founders, G. Bongiorno- Railway Fruit Palace, Henry Brind & Co., Andrew Cant, Harrison's Foundry, Umbrella and Sunshade Emporium, Ballarat City Baths, Ballarat Coffee Palace, Irwin's Provincial Hotel, Victa Studio; D. Lem Chinese Medical Practitioner, Bosisto's Eucalyptus Oil, Ronaldson Bros & Tippett, Unicorn HOtel, Mrs F. Allen Caterer, Coles & Pullum, J.C. Dillon & Co., Surrey Tannery, Coulthard's Ballarat Business College, George Farmer, MrBride's Boots, L.J. Austin, Dyason's, Ballarat Brewing Company, Phoenix Brewery, Royal Standard Brewery, Edwards' Pyrites, Lestor's Hotel, Robson's College of Music, James A. Gear, Williams Shoemen, Tekardo Brothers, Powell & Co.south street competitions, eisteddfod, chinese herbalist, south street, r.b. lemmon, g. bongiorno, w.d. thomas, john madden, lord tennyson, w.d. hill, frederick bevan, j.w. beswick, lawrence campbell, boer war memorial, queen victoria statue, curiosity shop, m.b. john foundry, ballarat east town hall and gardens, sunshine shield, hugh victor mckay, w to w shield, w.j. coltman, frank herman, j. hutton-jones, t. downer, j. marks, hutton and co trophy, marks trophy, hugh leschen, john robson, st augustine's band, geelong, downer trophy, trekardo brothers, moorabool falls, kirks dam, ballarat choral society, alfred deakin, challenge cup, james long, grand national eisteddfod of australasia, ballarat east gardens, ballarat east town hall -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, DANNOCK, James (1831-1907), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)James Dannock (1831-1907) was an early pioneer of Kew. The subject file contains a number of transcripts of his recollections, dating from 1896, which are held in the State Library of Victoria. Also photocopies of genealogical research. In the Dannock file there is a note relating to the 1875 “Back to Kew” map. It reads: “The Map of Early Kew was drawn by Mr Jesse Dannock, 2nd son of James and Maria Dannock. Map was given to Mrs Rogers by May Ratten, stepdaughter of Jesse Dannock. May Ratten & Mrs Rogers were friends. Mrs Rogers not a blood relation of the Dannock’s!”james dannock, jesse dannock, map - back to kew 1875james dannock, jesse dannock, map - back to kew 1875 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, "Extracts from the Minutes of the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust which was constituted under Act of Parliament No. 21030 in 1907", 1940's
Original and carbon copy of "Extracts from the Minutes of the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust which was constituted under Act of Parliament No. 21030 in 1907", 10 foolscap sheets. Includes depot purchase, regrading of High St, extension to Burke Road, relocation of water mains, surveys, starting of construction, tenders for track and buildings, opening, extension, F. A. McCarty & Co., Dandenong Road lines, railway bridges, extension of High St to St Kilda Road, MMBW, finances. Items 2041 to 2052 within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "PMTT" in red pencil.trams, tramways, pmtt, malvern, routes, track, surveys, malvern rd, tenders, construction, opening, dandenong rd, mmbw, finances -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, James Rouget, Shire of Lilydale Past and Present 1837-1923, 1924
See also "Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles - Hugh Anderson" for additional information on the separation of the Borough of Ringwood from Shire of Lilydale (p.154).Short history of the Shire of Lilydale including Ringwood, Croydon and surrounding districts prior to separation from Lilydale of Borough of Ringwood in 1924.Preface extract: This small Volume contains a short history of the Shire of Lilydale, and is designed as a record covering the period especially relating to the early settlement. ... The information herein recorded has been obtained from official sources, historical records, first hand knowledge, and from the Pioneers themselves ... -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Lillydale-The Billanook country-1837-1972, Unknown
A history of Lilydale and the Billanook countryHardcover. Front dust cover has what may be a painting with a red horse, some sheep, some grapes in front of a stand of trees.Stamp of Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779lilydale, yarra valley, victoria, australia, history, marian aveling -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Catalogue, Nicholas John Caire-Photographer 1837-1918, 1980
A catalogue of a selection of Nicholas John Caire's photographs from an exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South WalesPaperback. Front cover has a photograph taken by Nicholas John Caire named 'On the Yarra'.Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779nicholas john caire, photographer, history, art gallery of new south wales, exhibition -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Craftsmen Press, East Melbourne: 1837-1977: people, places, problems, 1977
A history of early development and more recent redevelopment in East Melbourne, from a town planning perspective.177 p., illus., maps.non-fictionA history of early development and more recent redevelopment in East Melbourne, from a town planning perspective.east melbourne, town planning, melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter - Article, Margaret Fleming, John Wood Fleming 1837-1919: The grand old man of Brunswick Municipal Council, 2021
John Wood Fleming, Councillor and several times Mayor of Brunswick Borough Council, was an early resident on Plenty River and an elected member of the Greensborough Roads Board. Article from Port Phillip Pioneers Group Inc. Newsletter, Vol. 44, No. 4, Aug-Sept 2021, pp. 1, 42 pages, text and illus.fleming family, brunswick, john wood fleming, greensborough roads board -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Barbara Rielly, Viewbank Homestead 1837-c.1922: uncovering our past for the future, 1999
Contains biographical notes on James and Isabella Williamson, first purchasers of the site about 1840, with newspaper clippings and photographs9p. booklet, text, black and white and colour photographs. 3 copiesviewbank homestead, williamson family -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Lillydale - The Billanook Country 1837-1972
Hardcover book outlining the earlier history of the Shire of Lillydale (Victoria).