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Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, essence
Rectangular clear glass bottle , tapering toward neck with metal screw top lid. Label on side in yellow and brown with brown and white text.Essence of Almond -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1947-1980
Domestic Cutlery - Carving Knifestawell -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
COLECTION OF4 COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS OF MODEL OF PORT PHILIP MINE ON DISPLAY AT CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL ON JULY 2002. 150 GOLD CELEBRATIONS, BEGONIA CAR RALLY HELD IN CLUNES. 3/9/2002local history, photography, photographs, mining -
National Wool Museum
Sign
Brass plaque from Elders VPCHIEF AGENCY NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD ESTAB 1836wool stores, wool brokering, elders vp, brass plaque, sign -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - 13LH WWI jacket
The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops.Khaki jacket with 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment colour patches and "A" insignia, Rising Sun collar badges, "Australia" epaulette titles, metal buttons and World War One ribbon bar.uniform, 13th, aif, wwi, world war one, light horse -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Closure Dates of Australian Tramway Systems, c1970
Photocopy of part of page 13 of 'Trolley Wire', October 1969 listing the closure dates of the various Australian tramway systems and if known, the 'last tramcar' to operate, the gauge and the form of traction power. List 24 systems, shows Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo as still being in service and the Glenelg interurban as well. Has been photocopied and then trimmed with a ruler. Three copies held.trams, tramways, tramways, closure, australian tramways, gauge -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Unpaid Fare Notice", c1970
Top copy of an carbon backed sheet of paper titled "Unpaid Fare Notice", for use on a Tram/Bus providing details of an unpaid fare such as date, persons name and address, signature and conductor's or bus driver's name. Printed on light blue paper. Does not have a MMTB name on the document - note the different type of form on Reg Item 224.trams, tramways, mmtb, fares, tickets, forms -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Meerschaum pipe in custom-made leather case
The French Collection was donated to the Society in 2022. This collection includes documents, artworks, books, costumes and artefacts belonging to two families. A number belonged to, or were made by the grandparents of the donor: Vera May Wing and her husband Hubert Charles McDonald. [Other items belonging to Vera and Hubert are in the collections of the Australian Performing Arts Museum and Museum Victoria.] A second significant group of objects were gifts made to the donor's family by Lucy (Jean) Hornby of Queen Street, Kew whose family had been early settlers in the district.Meerschaum pipe, with fitted brown leather case. The stem of the pipe is shaped like an arm with a carved hand supporting the bowl. The pipe is believed to belong to Joseph Wing (1812-95) or John Wing (1841-1914). The pipe has been passed down through the Wing, McDonald and French families.wing family, pipes, meerschaum -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree: a brief history, 1835o
A compilation of information on the Batman Apple Tree collected and written by Noel Withers.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.5 pages of text and illustrations.batmans apple tree, noel withers, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A notable apple tree, 09/04/1910
This article, first published in 1910, reports on the 'old' tree planted near Greensborough.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.3 pages of text and illustration. First published in "Leader' newspaper Melbourne 1910.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bed pan, 1800's
Item belonged to the Munro family who came from Scotland to Orbost in 1841.This item is an example of an early household sanitary item. The Munro faamily were early Orbost settlers.Light blue metal bedpan, Dark blue dging and has spout at back for waste removal.bedpan toilet-requisites sanitary -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Edward Stone Parker Memorial, Franklinford, 25/10/2015
Franklinford is in the 'shadow' of Mt Franklin, the site of Edward Stone Parker's Aboriginal Protectorate.Photograph of a stone memorial cairn to Edward Stone Parker, Protector of Aborigines. "Edward Stone Parker 1802-1865 Regional Pioneer, Protector of Aborigines Established the Loddon Aboriginal Station Homestead, Church and School near this site in 1841. His devoted service remains a challenge and an Inspiration. April 1965."edward stone parker, protector of aboriginies, aboriginal protectorate, loddon aboriginal protectorate, franklinford aboriginal protectorate, franklinford -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, State Savings Bank of Victoria, State Savings Bank of Victoria - Ballaarat Passbook for the School of Mines Science and Field Naturalists Club 1915-1917, 26/07/1915
The State Savings Bank of Victoria was established in 1841. In 1915 the Ballaarat manager was J.P. Cooke.Light blue covered bankbook with red spine with the account number 128.155. It has two pages of deposits and payments. The Depositor was Charles Archibald Hoadley of the Ballarat School of Mines. state bank of victoria, state savings bank of victoria, ballarat science and field naturalists club, hoadley, charles hoadley -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Book - Hard cover with dust jacket, Hospitals are People : The History of the Mooroopna and District Base Hospital, 1987
History of Mooroopna and District Base HospitalBlack book cloth bound, brown, blue and black dust jacket, pp. viii, 215.non-fictionHistory of Mooroopna and District Base Hospitalhospital staff comprehensive list, mooroopna, wwi, world war one, nursing, nurses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Unpaid Fare Form", c1980
Completed Unpaid fare form, MMTB No. 29096 for 40c, completed by Carolyn Dean in pencil for P. Smith of Burwood . Dated 27-8-1980. Form printed in three portions with perforations, one for the conductor to hand in, one for the passenger and the third for information. Signed by W. Aird Secretary. See Reg Item 1841 for another form - may not be MMTBtrams, tramways, mmtb, fares, tickets, forms -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Printed etching, Rev. James E. Moulton, 1893?
B. 1841 in England, ordained 1863, President NSW conference 1893, d. 1909 Gore Hill NSW.B & W head and shoulders printed etching of the Rev. James E. Moulton. "Revd. J. E. Moulton (Tonga)"moulton, james e., rev., methodist minister, president of conference -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Melbourne Theatres, 2013
A4 document of Melbourne Theatre Site Legendpayne john a, theatres -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper = Special - My War Part 15 Dated 28/5/1941 - Battleship Bismarck Sunk = The Hess Riddle, Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Dated 28/5/1941 - My War Part 15
Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Dated 28/5/1841 = My War Part 15World War 2 Events reported By Local Newspaper - Special - Dated 28/5/1941Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 events - Special _ My War Part 15 Battleship Bismarck Sunk = The Hess Riddleworld war 2, the hess riddle, battleship bismarck sunk, local newspaper dated 28/5/1941 special -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Way We Were, 1995
Timeline from 1841-1994, when squatters first settled at Tongala. Includes stories of families from Deakin Shire, now Shire of Campaspe.Cream cover, brown writing, 13 sepia like sketches of early buildings, transport, irrigation, farming, settlers, harvesting.tongala, deakin shire, shire of campaspe -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Printed etching, Rev. Charles T. Newman, C. 1885
Ordained 1865. B: 1841 South Australia; D: 1911 Rookwood NSW. President S.A. Conference 1885 (but spelled as Newnham in the Ministerial Index).B & W head and shoulders etching of the Rev. Charles T. Newman.Rev. C.T. Newman, Adelaide. Published by request of the South Australian Book Company. Engraved by R. Rapkin from a photograph by Hammer & Co.newman, charles t., methodist minister, president of conference -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Mallacoota Memories, 1980
This book was produced by the Mallacoota and District Historical Society. The Society, founded in 1974, has a museum housed in a World War 2 Bunker in Mallacoota . The bunker was handed over to the Society by the R.S.L.A small 104 pp book titled Mallacoota Memories. On the front cover is a coloured photo of lakes and trees. The title is in red. The book contains early observations by J.[G] A. Robinson; contact with settlers; mentions Biduelli, Kruatungulung, Murring, Ben- Kurnai, Mallekotang Mittong, Tinnon, Kyrekong, Ponedyang, Worarer Mittong groups. The history is from 1841 -1945. It was produced by Mallacoota and District Historical Society.mallacoota-history robinson-j.a -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The old Melbourne Gaol, 1841o
The Old Melbourne Gaol was built in 1841 and is presently under the care of the National Trust of Victoria. This book describes the history of the gaol and penal life in the 19th century.20 page book. Black and white illustrations. Cover includes a photograph of the interior of the Old Melbourne Gaol.old melbourne gaol, melbourne, gaols, jails, national trust of victoria -
Kilmore Historical Society
OLD SAINT PAUL'S, MISER'S DAUGHTER, 1865
Two novels.The Miser's Daughter first published in 1842, serialised in Ainsworths Magazine. Old St. Pauls first published in 1841, serialised in the Sunday Times.Leather spine & corner binding with brown marble book board cover. Gold writing on spine 'Old Saint Paul's Miser's Daughter' 'Ainsworth' 'Mechanics Institute Kilmore' viii ; 691 pages ; 17 cm Handwritten inscription on page i '177' Stamp on multiple pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'romance, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Painting by Anthony Beale, 1839c
Major Anthony Beale settled in Port Phillip District with his family in 1841. He established an estate called "St Helena" (Greensborough). This photograph is of a painting by Major Beale.Digital copy of colour photograph of painting.anthony beale, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Anna Flintoff 1855, 1855c
Photograph of a portrait of Anna Flintoff dated circa 1855. The Flintoff family came to Greensborough circa 1841. They owned, farmed and leased land north of the present Civic Drive.Digital copy of black and white photograph.flintoff family, anna flintoff -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Frederick Nevins Flintoff, 1850c
Photograph of Frederick Nevins Flintoff. The Flintoff family came to Greensborough circa 1841. They owned, farmed and leased land north of the present Civic Drive. A pioneer Greensborough family. A pioneer Greensborough family. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.frederick nevins flintoff, flintoff family -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Black & White, John Box 1841-1913 and Document re Will, a) c1900 b) 1928
John Box 1841 - 1913 was a member of the George Box family who migrated from Sussex England 1855 and established market gardens in Parish of Moorabbin, County of BourkeJohn Box was a pioneer settler 1855 in Moorabbin Shire, County of Bourke and established a market garden and raised his family.a)Black & White photograph of John Box standing at his home in North Road East Bentleigh c1900 b) Document - letter regarding the Estate of John Box 1928a) nil b) as printedbox george,b 1808, box john1841 - 1913, box william, box elizabeth smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, 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 stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Town History, Cocongella The cradle of Stawell continues, 2022
A Compiled history of Concongella 1841- 2021. Celebrating the 150th year of Concongella State School 1136 Written and Published by the Concongella 150th committee 2022 {2 Copies of book}Soft Cover: B/W Photo of a school with pupils out the front. w/m part of Roll of Honor Concongella School woman with Swordwreaths with Sword and Torch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Flintoff, 2016_
Article on the property of Frederick Nevins Flintoff, from 1841. This appears to be part of a newspaper article but has no source, other than a reference to another article in the Evelyn Observer of February 1890.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.flintoff family, brancepeth farm -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, G.E.W. and Emily Maygar, 1903c
The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. This photo was taken at their Peak Hills Mine in Western Australia.Digital copy of black and white photograph.maygar family, g e w maygar, emily maygar