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Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Jim Poulter, Batman's treaty: the true story, by Jim Poulter, 2016_
An examination of conflicts in John Batman's account of the so-called treaty with the Wurundjeri in 1835.16 p., booklet. 2 copies.aborigines, batmans treaty, wurundjeri -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - Illustration, Barak
Picture of the Aboriginal, Barak, who was present when Batman signed the agreement with the Aborigines acquiring the land for the site of Melbourne.Picture of the Aboriginal, Barak, who was present when Batman signed the agreement with the Aborigines acquiring the land for the site of Melbourne. Barak later lived at Coranderk Aboriginal Reserve near Healesville. Taken from 'Lilydale' by Marian Aveling.Picture of the Aboriginal, Barak, who was present when Batman signed the agreement with the Aborigines acquiring the land for the site of Melbourne.aborigines, barak, aveling, marian -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Fruit historic to the core, 29/07/1988
Local historian Kevin Patterson discusses the origins of the "Batman" apple tree on the banks of the Plenty River.Photocopy of news clipping from "The Sun" 29/7/1988Handwritten in black pen "The Sun" 29/7/1988.batman apple tree, greensborough, kevin patterson, frederick flintoff, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Report, Franz Kreinecker, Tree advice on introduced flora "Batman's Apple Tree", 2002, 2002_07
A report on the Batman Apple Tree written in 2002 by Franz Kreinecker, arborist for Nillumbik Shire Council.The Batman Apple tree is said to be over 170 years old, being brought to Greensborough in the 1840s from the Melbourne orchard of John Batman, following Batman's death in 1839. 8 pages of text. No photographs accompany this copy, but a photo list is included in text.batman apple tree, plenty river trail -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Elizabeth Batman's Doll, C1835
Photos and description of Elizabeth Batman's dollnon-fictionPhotos and description of Elizabeth Batman's dolltoys, clothing and dress -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Paul Lambeth, Tom Lambeth at Mungo
This photograph is associated with lecturer Paul Lambeth's TAFE photography classBlack and white photograph of a costumed child at Mungo. in pencil on verso "Tom Lambeth at Mungo"tom lambeth, mungo, photography, tafe, batman -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Heritage apple tree, 28 December 2007
This old apple tree situated beside the Plenty River Trail at Greensborough has been associated with Melbourne Founder John Batman. Known as Batman's Tree, this apple tree is on the bank of the Plenty River near Leischa Court, Greensborough. It is said that Melbourne Founder John Batman may have planted the tree and later signed his treaty here with the Aboriginal people. It still bears fruit and its recorded on the National Trust's Register of Significant Trees, as the oldest apple tree in Victoria. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p7This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, greensborough, john batman tree, plenty river trail -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, c1925
Black and white photograph of tramcar 76 at Batman Avenue terminus in 1925. The tram is a single-truck California combination tram, one of 20 built for the P&MTT in 1915. The photo was taken at Batman Avenue in 1925 and shows a driver or conductor adjusting the trolley pole. The photo shows the Batman Ave terminus and Flinders St station in the background. Tram 76 was built in 1915 by the Meadow Manufacturing Co in Sydney for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust before transferring to the MMTB in 1920. The J-class tram was bought by the SECV in 1931 and moved to Ballarat as tram No. 19. It operated in Ballarat until it was transferred to Bendigo in 1960 as tram No. 7, operating as public transport until 1972. It is now in operating condition at the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria in Bendigo. Tram 76 has the destination of Chapel St. Tram 76 was allocated at the Glenhuntly depot as at 24 March 1928.trams, tramways, batman ave, pmtt, j-class, secv, ballarat, bendigo, shelters, chapel st, tram 76 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne: John Batman's Village by Agnes Paton Bell, 1965_
A version of the early days of Melbourne settlement. Includes anecdotes about John Batman and John Pascoe Fawkner.1960s view of Melbourne's history.178 pages, black and white illustrations. Hard cover with watercolour of early Melbourne on front. Covered in contact. Various property labels from Heidelberg Library and YPRL. melbourne history, john pascoe fawkner, john batman, agnes paton bell. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Apple Tree: John Bosch, 1930c
Photograph of the Greensborough apple tree purported to have come from John Batman's orchard around 1840sEarly photograph of the Batman apple treeDigital copy of black and white photograph.batman apple tree, john batman, john bosch -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Furniture - Coffee Table, Robin Boyd
Robin Boyd designed this coffee table. It is similar to those he designed for the John Batman Motel circa 1967.Victorian oak timber, 4 tapered legs (attached with metal plates to underside of table top), brass metal disc circular feet.john batman motel, walsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
soldier with horse, mountjoy075.tif
Possibly an officer’s batman (perhaps Stan Mountjoy’s own?) with tent and officers’ boots and other equipment loaded onto a packsaddle. soldier, horse, packsaddle, aif, a.i.f, ww1, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Historians fight for historic tree by Anna Whitelaw, 27/09/2011
Greensborough Historical Society are calling for a 170 year old apple tree once owned by John Batman to be given heritage protection.The "Batman apple tree' in Greensborough is believed to be the last existing tree from those brought to Victoria from Tasmania by John Batman. The tree was planted on the present site by the Flintoff family in 1841.A4 printout of article from Banyule and Nillumbik Weekly. Colour photograph and textjohn batman, batman apple tree, flintoff family, greensborough historical society, noel withers, dennis ward -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Herald Sun newspaper, Back to her roots, 26/10/2021
Article on a recreation by Yvonne Dite in 2021 of a photograph taken of her grandmother, Elizabeth Greenwood under the "Batman apple tree" in 1921.Newspaper clipping, black and white and colour photographsbatman apple tree, yvonne dite, elizabeth greenwood. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Event Materials, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "PTC Open Day - 20 Oct. 1991 - Tram Shuttle Services - City Area", Oct. 1991
Event pamphlet - A4 photocopied sheet - advertising shuttle services and street closure for the "PTC Open Day - 20 Oct. 1991 - Tram Shuttle Services - City Area", locations, map, and fares and Activities in the Flinders St and Batman Ave. area.trams, tramways, ptc, events, open days, flinders st, batman ave -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Banner - Banner, 2 Field Ambulance
Maroon, Blue and yellow plastic treated banner stating 2 Field Ambulance in white letters over an image of "Batman" in black. A wooden pole is attached to one side of the banner. "VIETNAM 1966 - 67" is on the yellow section of the banner in black print.banner, 2 field ambulance -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Robert Whatmough, 1830o
A collection of 31 articles on Robert Whatmough and his orchards in Greensborough in the 19th century. Included information on the Batman Apple Tree and Whatmough applesDetails the importance of the Whatmough family and orchards in early Greensborough.CD with green labelRobert Whatmough written in marker pen.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, orchards greensborough, willis vale, whatmough apples -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 7/05/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. 283 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of Y 613 leaving the Batman Avenue terminus 7/5/1955. Photo by Geoff Grant. Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, batman ave, tram y 613 -
Clunes Museum
Instrument - GRAMOPHONE, SAVANNA
.1 SAVANA BRAND GRAMOPHONE IN BLACK CASE WITH STEEL CLIPS CONTAINS TURNTABLE COVERED WITH BROWN FELT, PLAYS RECORDS AT 78RPM .2 METAL WINDE-HANDLE WITH BAKELITE END .3 PACKET OF BATMAN BRAND STAINLESS STEEL NEEDLES, MEDIUM SIZEsavana, gramophone, musical instrument -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 10/02/1941 12:00:00 AM
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of No.CW5 684 Batman Ave on its way to Burwood. Has the Yarra River and the Gardens in the background. The tram is well loaded. Photo dated 10-2-1941 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location.trams, tramways, batman ave, cw5 class, burwood, tram 684, route 74, mmtb -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - GRAMOPHONE
.1 SAVANA BRAND GRAMOPHONE IN BLACK CASE WITH STEEL CLIPS. CONTAINS TURNTABLE COVERED IN BROWN FELT. PLAYS RECORDS AT 78 RPM .2 METAL WINDER/HANDLE WITH BAKELITE END .3 PACKET OF BATMAN BRAND STAINLESS STEEL NEEDLES MEDIUM 5120 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Jim Poulter, What treaty? - examining Batman's 1835 Port Phillip excursion from an aboriginal perspective, by Jim Poulter, 2017_
A critical discussion of John Batman's account of his land purchase of land in Melbourne and Geelong, with reference to the eye-witness account of Woiwurung leader William Barak 11 p., typescriptbatmans treaty, john batman, william barak, melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of Documents, Anne Paul, Plenty River Heritage sites / Anne Paul, 1937_
This collection of correspondence, articles and photographs was collected by GHS member Anne Paul in support of Heritage overlays for the Pioneer Children's Graves, Batman Apple Tree and Maroondah Aqueduct.Blue plastic folder containing a large number of documents and images.anne paul, pioneer childrens cemetery, batman apple tree, maroondah aqueduct -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping (copy), The Age, Australia's missing treaty, 26/09/2009
Book review of "Possession: Batman's Treaty and the matter of history" by Bain Attwood. The book discusses the motives behind the treaty and its historical implications. Review by Penelope Edmonds.There is much dispute over where and if Batman's Treaty was signed.Newspaper clipping, text and images. john batman, batmans treaty, bain attwood -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - set of 3, Chris Jacobson, Z class tram No 1, May 1975
Set of three Colour slides of a new Z class, No. 1 tram dated May 1975. The tram entered service on 5/5/1975 - see reference. 1 - Leaving Batman Ave terminus, route 70 for Wattle Park Elgar Road. 2 - In Wallen Road, just over the Yarra River Bridge at Hawthorn 3 - Swan St - Batman Ave intersection with the Olympic Swimming pool in the background along with a W class running a route 77.Yields information about Z class 1 and Batman Ave terminus.Set of 3 Kodachrome colour slides, cardboard mount.All have "Chris" in ink on the rear.tramways, z class, new tram, tram 1, batman ave, route 70, wallen road -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 13, Lloyd Rogers, 30/04/1989 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of the operation of BTPS tram No. 661 in Melbourne on a tour.Set of 13 colour prints of BTPS / BTM tram No. 661 in Melbourne on a BTPS tour 30-4-1989. All photos by Lloyd Rogers, on AGFA paper. All have a photo number on rear and captions - see images 14 to 19. .1 - At Sth Melbourne Beach terminus. .2 - MMTB Paying fares dated Dec. 1968 in four languages inside tram. .3 - 661 and 878 at Brunswick Depot .4 - Y612 partly derailed at Brunswick .5 - 661, 8789 and 612 at Brunswick .6 - 661 at Batman Avenue .7 - Batman Avenue .8 - from the window looking forwards - reserved track. .9 - at South Melbourne Beach terminus with Bleak House in the background and an Advert for Swan Premium beer. .10 - ditto with Vopas Centre building in the background and an advert advertising Volvo motor cars - Swedish Lifesavers. .11 - ditto .12 - interior view of tram .13 - At Batman Ave with the shop on the railway side in the view.See images i14 to i19 for rear of photos.trams, tramways, melbourne, batman ave, brunswick depot, south melbourne beach, tram 661, tram 612, tram 878 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Operation Caroline
A black and white photograph of Pte Jack Higgins batman to the Company Commander Maj Jake O'Donnell MC Headquarters, 7 RAR (1967 - 1968) moves through thick jungle in the rain, in the foothills of the Nui Nghe monutains during Operation Caroline a search and destroy mission.photograph, pte jack higgins, maj jake o'donnell, a coy, 7 rar, operation caroline, nui nghe mountains, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Operation Caroline
A black and white photograph of Pte Jack Higgins batman to the Company Commander Maj Jake O'Donnell MC, A Company, Headquarters 7 RAR (1967-1968) moves through open ground in the foothills of the Nui Nghe monutains during Operation Caroline, a search and destroy mission.photograph, pte jack higgins, maj jake o'donnell, a coy, 7 rar, nui nghe mountains, operation caroline, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack collection, c1938
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of a W2 310 (route 77) and CW5 681 (route 74) in Batman Ave with the crossovers in the foreground and Yarra river in the background. The 3rd tram arriving appears to be Y 469. May not be a Wal Jack photograph as odd negative size.trams, tramways, batman ave, route 74, route 77, tram 310, tram 681, cw5 class, w2 class, mmtb -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Keith Dunstan, The mark of Robin Boyd, 19.10.1971
This is mostly a pictorial piece documenting many of Boyd's buildings - John Batman Motor Inn, The Fishbowl, Featherston house, Appletree Hill Housing Development, Menzies College, McCaughey Hall.A double page spreadwalsh st library