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Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1891
Photo shows 3 members of the knight family standing in front of wood heap There are two dogs and a cow From left to right - Leslie (Les), Augustus knight, Lil Knightpeople, knight -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Blue paper dated July 19th 1876. I hereby certify that Augustus Luffsman of Iron Bark is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, augustus luffsman, h. l. atkinson -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gippsland Heritage Journal - issue 17, 1994
This issue contains articles West Gippsland mining, Lime-burning industry, Orbost rail line, Guesthouses on the Gippsland Lakes, George Augustus Robinson, French and Co, builders and the Ramahyuck Cemetery.industrial, guesthouses, cemeteries, transport -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Land Title, Certificate of title, 08/11/1890
Certificate of Title issued to George Augustus Goodwin in 1890 for land between Whitehorse Road and Railway Road, Blackburn together with records of transfers to 1946, the last being to Cottee's Passiona Limited.goodwin, george augustus, shelmerdine, thomas, chrystine, heather blanche, parkinson, basil john, dennis, alexander tregwitha, cottees factory, land sales -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Vivienne Rae-Ellis, Black Robinson : protector of Aborigines, 1996
Biography of George Augustus Robinson, official protector of Aborgines in Tasmania and Port Phillip. A detailed study of Robinson?s involvement with the government and with Aboriginal people, with much information on his personal life and dealings.Maps, b&w illustrationsgeorge augustus robinson, victorian history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Reference, Gary Presland, Records of the Victorian Archeological Survey, 1977 - 1983
Purchased from Information Victoria, circa 2000Victorian Archeological Survey books by Gary Presland (editor or author). .01 - No5, 1977. Journals of George Augustus Robinson Jan -March 1840 (light orange cover 96 pages plus fold out route map) .02 - No 6 1977. Journals of George Augustus Robinson March - May 1841 (orange cover 102 pages plus fold out route map and illustrations) .03 - An archeological survey of the Melbourne Metropolitan area 1983 (yellow cover 136 pages)australian aborigines, natural environment, gary presland, george augustus robinson, archeology -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Kew Advertiser, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing photocopied information on Ralph Morwell Thomas (1896-1957), Ralph Ernest Augustus Hodges (1868-1942), Edward Frederick Goodall Hodges (1865-1935) from an unidentified source.kew - history, newspapers - kew (vic), newspapers - kew advertiser, edward frederick goodall hodges (1865-1935), ralph ernest augustus hodges (1868-1942), ralph morwell thomas (1896-1957), information files - kew historical societykew - history, newspapers - kew (vic), newspapers - kew advertiser, edward frederick goodall hodges (1865-1935), ralph ernest augustus hodges (1868-1942), ralph morwell thomas (1896-1957), information files - kew historical society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Blue paper dated July 25th 1876. I hereby certify that Augustus Luffsman of Iron Bk is able to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court victoria, augustus luffsman, h l atkinson, j. brockley -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Registration of Birth form, 1871
A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth and death registration forms, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Registration of Birth form for: Child's name: David Augustus Birrell Date of Birth: 29th August, 1871 Place of birth: Teachers Residence, Jones Creek (Waanyarra) Father: David Watson Birrell Mother: Elizabeth Birrell (nee Urie) -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - Identity disc Schleibs
Frederick August Schleibs a 44 year old farmer of Wodonga enlisted in AIF 30 March 1916 and was allocated to 2nd Pioneer Battalion with regimental number 2972. En route to England he was hospitalised at Cape Town with injured knee. He was returned to Australia and discharged 27 October 1916. He reenlisted 21 February 1917 and sailed with 28th Reinforcements 8th Light Horse to Egypt. He returned to Australia following the war. Unusual to see a foreign coin used as an identity disc.Soldiers identify disc set connected by string; one aluminium and one a Portuguese 20 Reis coin. Both are stamped with information relating to 3383 Frederick Augustus Schleibs who served with 8th Australian Light Horse in World War One.On aluminium disc "A F Schleibs / 3383 / 8LH / CE", and on reverse "Wife / Wadonga / Vic / Aust". On coin "FAS / 3383 / CE"schleibs, light horse, 8th, world war one, wwi, aif, pioneer, wodonga -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Grace Park and the Nell Family, by Peter Simmenauer, 10/05/1832o
A short history of Frederick Augustus Nell and his family. Accompanies item 2731.7 pages, textgrace park, nell family, greensborough -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Sepia, C 1930s
Photo is of Augustus Knight, owner of Knight's tea-rooms. Gus was part German.Photo shows a seated man holding a pipe to his mouth. A sapling fence is behind him.people, knight -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Certificate, Death Margaret Bostock 1919, 1989
Augustus Bostock was the 9th child of Robert & Rachael Bostock of Vaucluse Epping Forest, Van Diemen’s Land. He was only 4 years old when his mother died. He was inspired by his father to seek his fortune in the Western District of Victoria. He arrived around 1850. He married Margaret Aitkin in July 1865. Augustus owned several properties in the district and leased others. He sat on the court of Warrnambool, Mortlake or Hexham as required. He resided at Marramook in Hawkesdale and later moved to Vaucluse in Hopetoun Road Warrnambool, where he died in 1920 at the age of 87. He was involved in many aspects of life in the Western District, racing, cricket, and social activities to name a few. This death certificate is for Margaret Bostock, the wife of Augustus Bostock. She was the daughter of James and Mary Aitkin and one of three sisters to marry three of the Bostock brothers. Margaret and Augustus had six children, Jane, James, Ernest, John Augustus, Mary and Rachel. Margaret died in 1919. This is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. This death certificate of Margaret provides family history information.Rectangular white paper overprinted with light green pattern stating State of Victoria. Blue stamp dated 16 Mar 1989. Dated 1919 in top left corner. Typed form filled in in black handwritingRegistered by Robert R Macfarlane, date stamped 16 Mar 1989. Extract no 15370.bostock, warrnambool, margaret bostock -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph RMS OMRAH, Photograph of RMS Omrah departing from Melbourne 17.1.1917
Lieut Pethebridges father was Brig. general Sir Samuel Augustus Pethebridge. Source- www.kewmembers.org.auPhotograph mounted on cardboard of RMS Omrah leaving Melbourne.Lieut. H.V.Pethebridge -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Book, Het Achterhuis - Dagboekbrieven (The Annexe - Diary Letters), 1978
See Item 4533The diary is still a significant witness to the cruel persecution of Jews and attempted extermination of Jewry by Hitler and his adherents. The Frank family's hiding place at Prinsengracht 263 Amsterdam, is a much visited museum. Translations, plays and movies have followed the diary's publication. Travelling exhibitions have included one in the Melbourne Jewish Museum. The diary is often used as teaching material in secondary schools.A 269p. soft cover edition of this famous WWII diary of a Jewish teenager in hiding. Apart from the text it contains a number of photos of Anne in the pre-war years. These had not yet been published in the earlier editions (see Item 4533). A secondary titile reads: "Dagboek brieven 14Juni 1942 - 1 Augustus 1944". (Diary Letters 14th June 1942 - 1st August 1944) -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s to 1940s
The photo shows Augustus (Gus) Knight and Helen Knight in Ararat. The Knight's ran Knight's tea-rooms.Photo sjows a man and a woman standing in front of a wooden gate, with a house corner to their right.people, knight -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1920s
Photo is of Ellen (Nellie) Knight, wife of Augustus (Gus) Knight. She is standing outside their home at Henham.Photo shows a woman standing in front of a sapling fence with an open gate. There is a house to the right and outbuildings behind the fence.people, knight -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INDENTURE OF 1856 LAND SALE
Four pages photocopy of indenture for sale of land in Sandhurst in 1857 between Mr. Augustus Keith and Mr. John Brocker. Also stapled to the photocopies an hand written note: photocopy of original indenture of 1856 land sale, Bendigo. Original in possession of Jim Bowman and in pencil huntly (?)bendigo, land sales, mr augustus keith to mr john brocker -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
B/W Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, c 1914 - 1918
Suggested identity of couple via feedback, Nellie to be Nellie Alberta Thomson, daughter of Charles Augustus Thompson, daughter of Charles Augustus Thompson, a brother of Emma Nightingale. Nellie married Frederick John Parkins in 1915. He enlisted on 14 Feb. 1916 and his WW1 enlistment papers state his next of kin as Mrs. Nellie Parkins. source: Avonsleigh MailHistory of nurseries in the Emerald VictoriaPhotograph on cream board of couple, man in service uniform'To Aunty Em with love from Nellie and Fred"nightingale/thompson collection -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1933
The photo shows the Wannon River in flood. Augustus (Gus) Knight built the footbridge. The boat was constructed using kerosene tins or honey tins.Photo shows five adults, four standing and one squatting, on a foot bridge. There are four children in front of them in a boat.structures, bridges -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Ballarat Courier - Early Ballarat Doctors - Dr Zichy-Woinarski, Whitcombe, Scott, Hardy, Mullally, Dimock
Dr Augustus Dimock, died April 1891, aged 69 years. Buried at Ballarat Old Cemetery - CN, Sect 04, Grave 01.Newspapercourier, early, ballarat, doctors, zichy-woinarski, dr, whitcombe, scott, hardy, mullally, brennan, o'sullivan, surgeon -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Will JA Bostock, 1940
This is a copy of the Will of John Augustus Bostock a grazier from "Preston Estate", Mansfield Victoria . The Bostock family members have been important in Warrnambool since the early days of settlement.This item is of minor interest as part of the Bostock collection held by WDHS.This is an A3 sheet of paper folded to make four pages. It has black typing on all pages. 1940 Will of J. A Bostock ESQ. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Account weekly Royal Hotel Sydney 1876, 1876
One of a number of papers which relate to Augustus Bostock, this account shows charges for weekly lodgings and drinks. Augustus Bostock was the 9th child of Robert & Rachael Bostock of Vaucluse Epping Forest, Van Diemen’s Land. He was only 4 years old when his mother died. He was inspired by his father to seek his fortune in the Western District of Victoria. He arrived around 1850. He married Margaret Aitkin in July 1865. Augustus owned several properties in the district and leased others. He sat on the court of Warrnambool, Mortlake or Hexham as required. He resided at Marramook in Hawkesdale and later moved to Vaucluse in Hopetoun Road Warrnambool, where he died in 1920 at the age of 87. He was involved in many aspects of life in the Western District, racing, cricket, and social activities to name a few. This is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. Cream lined paper lined in blue and red. Logo centre top. Details handwritten in black ink.Royal Hotel Sydney W.J. Wilshire proprietor.warrnambool, augustus bostock, bostock, 1876, w j wilshire, -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Alice Bertha Schwerkolt
Alice Bertha Schwerkolt was the second daughter of Louis Schwerkolt ( son of Augustus and Paulina) and Francesca Both (daughter of Augustas' second wife, Wilhelmina Both). Alice married William Tanner in 1913sepia photograph of a lady in a tight fitting suit with elaborate braiding on the front of the jacket. She is wearing gloves and holding on to a chair.schwerkolt alice, tanner alice, schwerkolt louis, schwerkolt francesca -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, MINIATURE, WW1, Post 1918
Miniatures re: “Augustus PEGLER MM", No. 967 C. Coy 38th Bn, rank Sgt. Awarded MM 31/8/1918. See Cat No 7501P for his full service details.Medal set miniatures, metal plate mounted. 1. Military Medal. 2. British War Medal 1914-18. 3. Victory Medal with clasp "MID” ww1, medals, augustus pegler -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, E Plumridge Marshalltown to A Bostock re sheep breeders, 1903
Augustus Bostock was the 9th child of Robert & Rachael Bostock of Vaucluse Epping Forest, Van Diemen’s Land. He was only 4 years old when his mother died. He was inspired by his father to seek his fortune in the Western District of Victoria. He arrived around 1850. He married Margaret Aitkin in July 1865. Augustus owned several properties in the district and leased others. He sat on the court of Warrnambool, Mortlake or Hexham as required. He resided at Marramook in Hawkesdale and later moved to Vaucluse in Hopetoun Road Warrnambool, where he died in 1920 at the age of 87. He was involved in many aspects of life in the Western District, racing, cricket, and social activities to name a few. This letter is asking advice of Augustus Bostock as to the breeding of cross bred sheep to best advantage. Plumridge states that he worked with Bostock at Coomete and was now working at Boortkoi another district propertyThis is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. The letter is of historical, scientific and social significance, discussing the ways and merits of cross breeding sheep.Cream lined paper written in black ink. Signed and extra note in the left hand margin.Sent from Marshalltown 10/01/03. Signed E Plumridge. Sent to A Bostock Marramook Woolsthorpe.warrnambool, augustus bostock, e plumridge,marshalltown,marramook, -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Advertisement, Coomete estate, Sale of stock and plant, 1894
Augustus Bostock was the 9th child of Robert & Rachael Bostock of Vaucluse Epping Forest, Van Diemen’s Land. He was only 4 years old when his mother died. He was inspired by his father to seek his fortune in the Western District of Victoria. He arrived around 1850. He married Margaret Aitkin in July 1865. Augustus owned several properties in the district and leased others. He sat on the court of Warrnambool, Mortlake or Hexham as required. He resided at Marramook in Hawkesdale and later moved to Vaucluse in Hopetoun Road Warrnambool, where he died in 1920 at the age of 87. He was involved in many aspects of life in the Western District, racing, cricket, and social activities to name a few. This flyer is advertising the sale of 12000 sheep, 30 cattle, 10 horses and station plant at the expiration of the lease of Coomete. It states that Coomete has been in the possession of Mr. Augustus Bostock for over 30 yearsThis is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. This document contains a detailed view of the stock owned by Augustus Bostock at Coomete. From a social perspective the details provided show that it was an event of some importance in the farming area.Cream paper with heading and title in large font at the top with Coomete Estate in uppercase inside banner lines underneath with details of stock and numbers to be sold in smaller print below. Mercer printer Geelong. For further particulars apply to Armstrong, Howe & Co Geelong and Terang, James Jellie Warrnambool.coomete, warrnambool, augustus bostock, coomete lease, 1894 -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Sepia, C 1931
Knight's Tea House on the Wannon River was run by Gus (Augustus) and Ellen Knight Tea rooms were known as Coonara Tea - House The Knights previously ran a Tea House at the failed Henham estatePost card shows Knight's Tea Rooms at the Wannon CrossingTea Rooms monument will go where this was Post Card correspondence, address only Kodak, Australi buildings, shops, people, knight -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Anna Mayo Bostock, 1940
This is a copy of the Will of Anna Mayo Bostock the wife of John Augustus Bostock a grazier from " Preston", Mansfield Victoria. It was made on 1940. Bostock family members have been important in the history of Warrnambool since the early days of settlement. This item is of minor importance as part of the Bostock collection held by the WDHS This is a A3 piece of paper folded in two to make four pages. It has black typing on the four pages. 1940 Will of Mrs A M. Bostock -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - The Heiress, Collett & Bain
This programme is for the 1956 Warrnambool production of ‘The Heiress’. It was produced by Joyce Hayward, assisted by her husband Cyril. Joyce Hayward produced more than 80 plays and musicals in Warrnambool over a 30 year period and was a life member of the Warrnambool Theatre Company (as the Warrnambool Musical and Dramatic Society was re-named). Cyril Hayward acted in more than 40 plays in Warrnambool and stage-managed more than 50. Together they dominated the cultural scene in Warrnambool from 1955 to 1985 and were chiefly responsible for the establishment of the Warrnambool Performing Arts Centre (now the Lighthouse Theatre). Both received British Empire Medals.This program is of interest as an early example of the plays produced in Warrnambool by Joyce Hayward assisted by her husband Cyril. The Haywards had a major influence on the cultural life of Warrnambool for 30 years in the second half of the 20th century. The advertisements in this programme are also historically important.This is a soft cover programme of eight pages. It has an orange cover with black printing. The programme has many advertisements, information on the cast and the play produced. The booklet has been stapled but the staples have been removed.Front Cover: Warrnambool Musical & Dramatic Society presents The Heiress, a Play by Ruth and Augustus Goetz, Warrnambool Town Hall, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 15th, 16th, 17th Nov. 1956, Programme 1/-warrnambool musical & dramatic society, cyril & joyce hayward, warrnambool