Wilfred Clarence Busse was born in Chiltern, Victoria in 1898. His family first arrived in this region during the gold rush era, purchasing a piece of land adjacent to the Murray River. The spectacular scenery and rich history of the area is said to have inspired Busse in his writing. He attended Wesley College in his school days, before going on to study law at the University of Melbourne. After graduating from university, Busse would go on to become a barrister, but he is best known as a writer of fiction, publishing two novels: 'The Blue Beyond: A Romance of the Early Days in South Eastern Australia' and 'The Golden Plague: A Romance in the Early Fifties'. Busse died in 1960. This particular object is dated 1895, three years before Busse was born. It can thus be assumed that it was awarded to a relative of his, possibly his father in relation to their land by the Murray River. This object is significant as it is associated with Wilfred Clarence Busse, a celebrated author and barrister who grew up in the locality of Chiltern. It is also a medal awarded by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, a society that has held social and industrial significance since it was founded in the nineteenth century. Small, circular medal - made of either bronze or brass metal - depicting an agricultural background behind a female figure in a toga holding a wreath. Back side: The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria / Busse & Son / 1895wilfred clarence busse, w.c. busse, busse, gold rush, gold rush chiltern, busse author, the royal agricultural society of victoria, "the golden plague: a romance of the early fifties., "the blue beyond, rasv, medal, agricultural medal

The first comprehensive history of Kew, published in 1910 by Cr. F.G.A. Barnard, Mayor of Kew 1920-21.FGA Barnard, The Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria: Its Origins & Progress 1803-1910. Paperback 1st edition. Kew [Vic.] : E.F.G. Hodges, "Mercury Office", 1910 121 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. f.g.a. barnard, kew (history of), jubilee of kew - 1910

A history of Aboriginal trackers in Victoria, detailing a program of using trackers from Queensland in the period 1880-1968. Includes a list of known trackers with some photographs, and numerous histories of instances of trackers working with Victoria police.B&w photographs

125 page Booklet of the history of postal services in Victoria from settlement to 1984.postal services, g.p.o. melbourne, carriages and coaches, aircraft, post offices

Photograph of a Senor Valdez, the Minister of Agriculture, (Peru?) receiving a corriedale ram in 1972, presumably from an Australian delegation of which Mr Pettitt was a part.Photograph - Senor Valdez, the Minister of Agriculture, (Peru?) being presented with a Corriedale ram, 1972.corriedale sheep sheep breeding, australian corriedale association, pettitt, mr r. w., corriedale sheep, sheep breeding

Red hard cover reference journal of the Department of Agriculture of Victoria Volume V 1907 published for and on behalf of the Government by direction of the Hon. George Swinburne, M.L.A., Minister for Agriculture.

dept of agriculture, administration building, garden view

An Extract of Vision & Realisation. Education department Schools Shire & Town of Stawell. as a record of all Education Deptment Schools in the District.Pale Blue Card Cover with Dark Blue Taped Spine. with Text written in Black"Vision & Realisation" Education Department Schools. Shire and Town of Stawell ( Stawell Underlined)stawell education

This book of planning and construction details covers the first detailed records the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme of 1919 (ORIGINAL), 1958 (2nd Modified Plan) to the last general plan of 1961. It is an excellent overview of one of Australia's greatest construction projects (along with the Snowy River Hydro Scheme). This book highlights in detail the planning, programming and construction phases throughout the life of the construction from 1919 onwards until the 1960's. There were a few copies made using carbon paper and a type writer on foolscap paper.This book with its Parts A to D, photographs and plans/tables is very significant to the Kiewa Valley region as it details "the bones" of one of Australia's greatest construction projects that was undertaken by Governments that had the foresight and the will to undertake such a costly and environmentally imposing project for the benefit of their states and their country. This project was at a time when financial and security pressures where at a high and fluctuating level. This project was the major contributor to the expansion and diversity of non rural activities within the region. It was directly and indirectly the cause of better transportation avenues, tourism and the lifting of the regions natural facilities to sustain an ever increasing long term and short term population.This large hard (thick cover) book has both front and back sides fastened to the spine by two brass screw on pins. The book title, author/compiler and the commissioning organisation (STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA) together with the SEC Vic emblem are all embossed in gold script.The spine is also embossed with the title. The book contains 396 pages consisting of the 390 pages which are the duplicate(carbon copy) of the original type written pages and 6 pages of site plans. Sprinkled throughout the book are 36 original photographs of various stages of construction. There are also 17 sketches/plans scattered throughout and 22 tables.Title "KIEWA HYDRO ELECTRICITY SCHEME TECHNICAL HISTORY" author and compiler "H.H.C.WILLIAMS" below this "STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA"kiewa hydro electricity scheme, victorian state electricity commission, history, proposals, kiewa scheme's plans, book, h.h.c. williams

Overview of missions and goals of Institute of Sustainable Irrigated Agriculture expansion: Cobram and KyabramIllustrated green cover. Green printing. Rural scenes and ltitle "Institute of Sustainable Irrigated Agriculture 1996-1997 Biennial Report" on front. 80 pages.as aboveagricultural, horticultural, victoria on the move, department of natural resources

Fish Creek., Victoria : Mary Ellis : c2003 172 p. : ill.(some col.)., ports. : 30 cm. non-fictiongardening - victoria - history, mary ellis, gardens -- victoria -- history., gardeners -- victoria -- biography.

Outside the Student Amenities Building, left to right: Ian Smith, Minister for Agriculture, Brian Ward, Dux of College, R.J. Hamer, Premier of Victoria. On reverse, "Opening of Student Amenities Building and Graduation Ceremony 13/12/1973," and, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. E 206 (2)."student amenities building, ian smith, minister for agriculture, brian ward, dux of college, r.j. hamer, premier of victoria, graduation ceremony, 1973

Grey covered paperback book "Report of Department of Agriculture for year 1907-10" Victoria Australiaagriculture, reports, statistics, victoria

The first comprehensive history of Kew, published in 1910 by Cr. F.G.A. Barnard, Mayor of Kew 1920-21.FGA Barnard, The Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria: Its Origins & Progress 1803-1910. Taped reinforced binding. One of the earliest items in the collection donated by Mr. Alfred Williams. Hard Cover 1st edition. Kew [Vic.] : E.F.G. Hodges, "Mercury Office", 1910 121 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. Thursday 8/12/10 J Lewis Carnegief.g.a. barnard, kew (history of), jubilee of kew - 1910

Blue and gold hard cover with stylized figure of life saver on front cover with multi coloured blue cover on back with small boxed copy of front cover figure. Taken from painting Beltman and Co by Brian St Alban Smith 1958. 548 pages followed by lists of award winners both individuals and clubs. Title and authors in dark blue text.History of Life Saving Victoria for over 50 yearswarrnambool, surf life saving victoria, surf championships, shark attacks, surf boats

Cancelled specimens and photocopies of the certificate signed by T.H. Kneen, dated 12th December, 1957. All unused.t.h. kneen, 1957, specimen certificates

5 unused Report Cards.Handwritten on one, 'Old Form of Report.'bsh, burnley school of horticulture