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Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of group
... on the ground or on stumps among the fruit trees Digitised from a high... on the ground or on stumps among the fruit trees Digitised from a high ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph was taken in January 1940 and shows the owner of the island and his son, Harry and Ted Jenkins, along with Geoff Trythall and Gordon Grant.Sepia photograph white narrow white border of group of four people gathered around the vegetable garden, sitting on the ground or on stumps among the fruit trees Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, harry jenkins, ted jenkins, geoff trythall, gordon grant -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Sepia and colour print, Spraying in the Orchard, 1890's
... driven pump (coloured) mounted behind tank. Behind fruit trees... and pruned leafless fruit trees being sprayed by 2 men one on left ...Large photograph showing Orchard and pruned leafless fruit trees being sprayed by 2 men one on left in hat, coat and apron, other younger man on right no hat; both both spraying from hoses coming from hose drawn tank with large iron wheels (2) and motor driven pump (coloured) mounted behind tank. Behind fruit trees, planted in rows, is a low, white, wooden post and rail fence on right and there is a background of eucalypts, some white trunked. Horse drawn cart carrying spraying equipment. Some colouring on the photograph.men, spraying, horse drawn cart, spraying equipment, students working outside, orchard -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of Amess House and Rogers Cottage
... a paddock, young fruit trees, and the established Norfolk Pine... House and Rogers Cottage, showing a paddock, young fruit trees ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins periodSepia photograph of Amess House and Rogers Cottage, showing a paddock, young fruit trees, and the established Norfolk Pine. Taken from the Western side. Photo with white border Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Book - Catalogue, CA Nobelius & Sons, SL & I Linton, Prop, Gembrook Nurseries Emerald Selected List for Season 1956, 1956
... of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Flowering Shrtubs, Conifers, Fruit... of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Flowering Shrtubs, Conifers, Fruit ...S.L. Linton and I. Linton bought Gembrook Nurseries from the Nobelius Family in the 1950s. The catalogue is a selected list of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Flowering Shrtubs, Conifers, Fruit and Flowering Fruit Trees for Season 1956.Mustard cover with black print title -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, Horticultural Gardens and School, 1896
... of growing fruit trees.... description of subjects studied and method of growing fruit trees ...Discussion of advantages of the course at the School of Horticulture including free tuition, non-residential. Currently 18 students. Practical tuition by Mr Neilson and scientific by Mr McAlpine. Long description of subjects studied and method of growing fruit trees.Photocopy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) ("by our special reporter") on 25 January, 1896 p13. the leader, school of horticulture, mr neilson, mr mcalpine -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Fabrizio Crippa's Pear Tree, Hepburn Springs, 27/08/2006
... was planted with vines and fruit trees. The pear tree is most probably.... The surrounding land was planted with vines and fruit trees. The pear tree ...Fabrizio Crippa of Monza, Italy built a double storey villa in 1864 on the Main Road in Hepburn Springs. The surrounding land was planted with vines and fruit trees. The pear tree is most probably one of Fabrizio Crippa's original plantings.Am old pear tree stands in a garden with a building in the back ground. hepburn, hepburn springs, pear, villa parma, parma house, crippa, fabrizio crippa -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Publicity Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture, Students Working Outside Shade House, c. 1960
... facilities but note the espalier fruit tree and the Shade House."... Nursery had only bare facilities but note the espalier fruit tree ...Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 106. Students identified as Oliver Frost and Dian Durrant. the caption reads, "The Old Nursery had only bare facilities but note the espalier fruit tree and the Shade House."2 male students working outside the Shade House putting potted plants in small glasshouses.On reverse, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. c.1695Q ."students, shade house, glasshouses, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, oliver frost, dian durrant -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white prints, Student Activities
... pruning fruit trees. (4) Students propagating in a glass house...) Students pruning fruit trees. (4) Students propagating in a glass ...Collection of photographs taken by an unidentified student showing various activities. Those scanned are: (2) Students pruning fruit trees. (4) Students propagating in a glass house. (11) Member of staff in the Orchard. (16) Students in the Bull Paddock with Dairy in the background. (21) Students in the Plant Science Laboratory.student activities, students, pruning, fruit trees, propagating, glasshouses, staff, orchards, bull paddock, dairy, plant science laboratory -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Cool Stores, Hurstbridge, 1917
... by an orchard of fruit trees. Local orchardists housed their fruits...) surrounded by an orchard of fruit trees. Local orchardists housed ...View overlookng Hurstbridge with the Cool Stores complex in the middle of the view (opened in March 1915) surrounded by an orchard of fruit trees. Local orchardists housed their fruits in cold storage here before despatch by rail to domestic and international markets, sometimes out of season.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, cool stores, orchards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Schwerkolt Cottage and Historical Museum, 1/06/1998
... was a 'mixed' one with fruit trees, vines, dairying, poultry, bee hives... was a 'mixed' one with fruit trees, vines, dairying, poultry, bee hives ...Whitehorse City Council publicity pamphlet giving the history of the cottage and the Schwerkolt family. Includes the farm in Separation Street, Northcote. In Mitcham the farm was a 'mixed' one with fruit trees, vines, dairying, poultry, bee hives, wine making and a stone quarry. Includes details of the museum, coloured photographs and locality and site plans.jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt, johann august, richter, paulina, oppel, maria catherina wilhelmine, deep creek road, mitcham, city of whitehorse, nunawading and district historical society inc, city of nunawading, delacombe, rohan (sir), schwerkolt cottage -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - E. M. Rolland, The Weekly Times, School of Horticulture. Distribution of Prizes, 23.12.1905-24.03.1906
... 24.03.1906 p4, "Irregular Bearing of Fruit Trees Essay - By E. M... won 1st prize for in 1905. miss rolland fruit trees burnley ...miss rolland, fruit trees, burnley college, essay, e m rolland, prizes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GUINEY COLLECTION: NORTHERN SEED SUPPLY CO. INVOICE TO MRS GUINEY
... fence in front of fruit trees.... fence in front of fruit trees. Photograph GUINEY COLLECTION ...B & W Photograph of adult male in uniform stanging beside a pony, holding the reins. Three children in the photograph. A boy is standing in front of the pony holding th ebridle. A younger boy si standing near the back of the pony. A small child is seated on a saddle on th epony. In the background is a picket fence in front of fruit trees.recreations, pets, pony -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Fruit Thinning, 1947
... Black and white photograph. Frank Cantwell thinning fruit... and white photograph. Frank Cantwell thinning fruit on a tree ...Note bt T.H. Kneen 18 December 1991," Frank Cantwell (sic) CRTS 1949 - went fruit growing in Goulburn Valley."Black and white photograph. Frank Cantwell thinning fruit on a tree in the OrchardOn reverse, "Nov 1947 Fruit thinning Cantwell "C" Course C.R.T.S."fruit thinning, c.r.t.s., commonwealth reconstruction training scheme, fruit growing, orchard, students working outside, frank cantwell -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, George Rolfe's Book of Abstracts, Circa 1865
... Alphabetical entries about many topics from fruit trees... entries about many topics from fruit trees to Legislation ...Alphabetical entries about many topics from fruit trees to Legislation, to Senate of America George Rolfe came to Warrnambool in 1872 and by 1883 was well established on the banks of the Hopkins River at Lyndoch. In 1884 he purchased Shipley which also had frontage to the Hopkins River. He participated in the social and sporting life of Warrnambool and was a keen rower.An interesting collection of thoughts and life of one of the early merchants and farmers of the area. He was a generous benefactor of the hospital.Dark green hard cover with maroon spine and corners. Pages are lined and alphabetical. Hand written entries throughout. : Inside front cover is label ”Cook & Fox, Account Book Manufacturers, Stationers, Bookbinders machine Rulers, Importers 58 Queen St Melbourne. Handwritten on front page “G Rolfe Senr. Book for extracts 1865. warrnambool, george rolfe, lyndoch, book for extracts -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1900 c
... sold fruit and grafted fruit trees. Big tree next to house... Orchadist who sold fruit and grafted fruit trees. Big tree next ...Wharf on the left side of the image was known as Top Wharf or Upper Wharf. Small house seen on eastern bank was home. Small house seen on eastern bank was home of Mr Healy Orchadist who sold fruit and grafted fruit trees. Big tree next to house was an enormous oak .Information from G ScarceTinted postcard showing first bridge over the Mitchell river, steamers and other boats at wharf on western bank known as Port of Bairnsdale VictoriaW.R. Lidston Bairnsdale Mitchell River Bairnsdaleboats and boating, sports, waterways -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white prints, Orroroo, Student Activities, 1970
... ) Pruning fruit trees using metal and wooden ladders. (5) Tea break... pruning fruit trees tea break glasshouse student magazine orroroo ...All photographs appear in the Student Magazine "Orroroo" 1970Students engaged in various activities. (1) Eating refreshments in an Orchard, possibly on an excursion. (2) Chemistry class. (3) Working in the Orchard extracting tubes of soil. (4) Pruning fruit trees using metal and wooden ladders. (5) Tea break. (6) Working in the Plant Science Laboratory. On reverse, "Rhododendron leaf analysis." (7) Working in a glasshouse.students, activities, excursion, chemistry class, orchard, pruning, fruit trees, tea break, glasshouse, student magazine, orroroo, science projects, soil analysis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON, 1927
... window double wooden verandah posts, palms, fruit trees..., fruit trees and ground cover creepers in garden. Photograph T C ...Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, large elevated w/board with tiled roof. Ventilated eaves and rough cast insert to front gable. Steps to side verandah with balustrade. Casement windows to front and side bay window double wooden verandah posts, palms, fruit trees and ground cover creepers in garden.Not legibleplace, building, residential, stamped on back in rectangle ''t.c. watts and son/auctioneer/estate agents/253 mitchell street/bendigo'' stamped on back in circle ''royal historical society of victoria, bendigo branch'' -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Garden Views
... . (1) 3 copies fruit tree in blossom, probably almond. Person... fruit tree in blossom, probably almond. Person standing amongst ...13 photographs with the same numbering system on reverse. (1) 3 copies fruit tree in blossom, probably almond. Person standing amongst tall grass. (2) 2 copies. Plant label in photograph reads,"Prostanthera sieberi." On reverse of one, "New purple flowers." (3) Plant taken out of its pot. (4) 2 copies. Conifer. (5) Conifers. (6-8) ?fruit trees, blossoms, flowers, garden views, conifers, plants, almond, prostanthera sieberi -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: CHEQUE - THE NORTHERN SEED SUPPLY
... -. The Northern Seed Supply Co. printed at the top with a fruit tree...-. The Northern Seed Supply Co. printed at the top with a fruit tree ...Cheque with cheque butt attached with date line ending 192-. The Northern Seed Supply Co. printed at the top with a fruit tree and roses around or beside the letters. Printed in the centre is The English, Scottish and Australian Bank Limited Bendigo. Decorative scroll work on the left edge with The Northern Seed Supply Coy. Printed in the centre. Printed in grey and black with pale red Not Negotiable in the centre.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, the northern seed supply co, the english scottish and australian bank limited -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Airspy, Aerial View of Burnley Campus c. 1925, c. 1925
... 1917-1921. Note "Bird Cage" in Orchard, dwarf fruit trees, shed... 1917-1921. Note "Bird Cage" in Orchard, dwarf fruit trees, shed ...TH Kneen and EB Littlejohn note that the Principal's House has been extended. This was done for J P McLennan, Principal 1917-1921. Note "Bird Cage" in Orchard, dwarf fruit trees, shed where tobacco was stored. Photo taken before Plant Research Institute was built in 1929. Photo shows there had been cultivation outside the College grounds, beyond the orchard area and hedge.Colour photograph of black and white photograph. Aerial view of Burnley Campus. Cultivation outside Burnley Campus burnley campus, principal's house, jp mclennan, bird cage, orchard, dwarf fruit trees, plant research institute, principal's residence, tobacco storage sheds, cultivation outside campus -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, Burnley Horticultural College, c. 1932
... Photographs from newspapers. (1) "How to prune fruit trees... Photographs from newspapers. (1) "How to prune fruit trees ...Photographs from newspapers. (1) "How to prune fruit trees was demonstrated by Mr. J. Farrell, orchard superintendent of the Agricultural Department, to students from the Teachers' Training College, who visited the the Horticultural College at Burnley yesterday." (2) "The Harvester Girl cutting the oats at Burnley Horticultural School today." (3) "7 foot delphinium." (4) "Bringing in the Sheaves." (5) "Twin Cucumbers," from the "Herald" 16/2/32.pruning, trees, j. farrell, students, teachers, burnley horticultural college, teacher's training college, harvesting oats, students working outside, flowers, vegetables -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, c. 1930
... in Avonsleigh near Emerald. The nursery specialised in fruit trees... in Avonsleigh near Emerald. The nursery specialised in fruit trees ...Family members are from right to left: Alfred George NIGHTINGALE (b.1885; d.1946) John NIGHTINGALE (b. 1853; m1878; d.1943) Emma Augusta THOMPSON (b. 1859; d.1949) Alfred George Nightingale (b.1885; d.1946) was a well known nurseryman who after working for Nobelius Nurseries started Nightingale Nursery in Avonsleigh near Emerald. The nursery specialised in fruit trees and general nursery stockNightingale Nursery Copy of photograph of Nightingale Family, mid 1930's pasted on cream cardFront: Handwritten Nightingale Family, mid 1930's Back: Mr. and Mrs. Nightingale and Familynightingale, thompson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Partington's Flat Greensborough Circa 1968, 1968_
... family to make the park. Fruit trees can be seen... family to make the park. Fruit trees can be seen ...Partington's Flat Greensborough was created in the 1950s when Heidelberg Council bought 12 acres from the Partington family to make the park. Fruit trees can be seen in this photograph. Gary Partington (on 2/2/2017) was hazy on the precise locale of the photo. It may have been a track from Willis Vale house going toward the Plenty River with maybe Marsh's Pine trees in the right background defining the border fence line of the Marsh Farm.Colour photographHandwritten on back "Partington's Flat Greensborough about 1968"alan partington, greensborough, partingtons flat, farms, landscapes, gardens -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Certificate of International Registration for Rhododendron 'Tilly Aston', 31 December 1996
... At the top of the page is a shield with a fruit tree inside... At the top of the page is a shield with a fruit tree inside ...At the top of the page is a shield with a fruit tree inside it and the words 'Founded 1804' and 'Incorporated by Royal Charter 1809'. The certificate reads as follows: The Royal Horticultural Society Certificate of International Registration This is to certify that Rhododendron 'Tilly Aston' 'Apricot Gold' x 'Lem's Cameo' was officially registered by Olinda Nurseries, PO Box 55, Olinda Victoria with the Royal Horticultural Society acting as International Registration Authority for the genus Rhododendron Registrar (signed) Alan C Leslie Date 31st December 19961 cream page with maroon border and gold scrollingassociation for the blind, awards -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, B. Raggi, Pomona, Circa 1880
... to the gardens. The Roman Goddess of fruit trees, Pomona, is shown... to the gardens. The Roman Goddess of fruit trees, Pomona, is shown ...Thomas Stoddart (1828 - 1905) bought 12 white marble statues during a visit to Italy. Stoddart arranged for them to be shipped to Victoria and placed on pedestals of Sicilian marble and on bases of Victorian granite. These statues were unveiled in the gardens on Queen Victoria's birthday, 24th May, 1884. His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. The Roman Goddess of fruit trees, Pomona, is shown holding a vessel and fruit to illustrate her care and cultivation of trees and the bearing of fruitful abundance.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble figure of a woman holding a vessel and fruitPomona by B. Raggipomona, stoddard, botanic gardens -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Register and Student Records, Records of Students and Spray Records, 1910-1947
... used for various fruit trees between 1910 and 1916. Includes (1... is a record of sprays used for various fruit trees between 1910 ...Bound register divided into 2 sections. The front is register of students enrolled in Horticultural courses from 1911-1941 and records of those students' subsequent history. Also records of part-time students. At the back is a record of sprays used for various fruit trees between 1910 and 1916. Includes (1) B.H.P.S.A. (2) Staff and students of School of Horticulture, Burnley. (3) Pasted insert, Presbyterian Girls Hostel, Parliament Place, C2. Probably used by the B.H.P.S.A.register, students, horticultural courses, sprays, fruit trees, bhpsa, staff, school of horticulture, burnley, presbyterian girls hostel, part-time students, jobs, burnley horticultural past students association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Fruitgrowing in early Vermont
... . A few fruit trees planted. Later Williams Pears and Jonathan... Moore. This area was subdivided about 1880. A few fruit trees ...Handwritten information about fruit growing in Vermont from about 1880 to 1945. the area bounded by Boronia Road, the Dandenong Creek and Morack Road was a grant by Queen Victoria to an old soldier named Moore.Handwritten information about fruit growing in Vermont from about 1880 to 1945. the area bounded by Boronia Road, the Dandenong Creek and Morack Road was a grant by Queen Victoria to an old soldier named Moore. This area was subdivided about 1880. A few fruit trees planted. Later Williams Pears and Jonathan Apples were found to be best to grow. The peak of growing fruit was 1930 - 39 and steadily declined after this due to labour shortages and lack of markets during 1939 - 1945.Handwritten information about fruit growing in Vermont from about 1880 to 1945. the area bounded by Boronia Road, the Dandenong Creek and Morack Road was a grant by Queen Victoria to an old soldier named Moore. orchards, boronia road, vermont, dandenong creek, moore, isaac, morack road, vermont south -
Mont De Lancey
Book, A.J. Downing et al, The Fruits and Fruit-Trees of America, 1890
... and fruit-Trees of America by A.J. Downing, Second Edition...Book The Fruits and Fruit-Trees of America A large homemade ...A textbook about the Fruits and Fruit-Trees of America; The Culture, Propagation, and Management, in the Garden and Orchard, of Fruit Trees generally; with descriptions of all the finest varieties of fruit, native and foreign , cultivated in this country.A large homemade green cloth covered book, The Fruits and fruit-Trees of America by A.J. Downing, Second Edition by Charles Downing. It has diagrams and outline drawings of fruit, native and foreign cultivated in America. A section at the back is headed - Key to French Names. An Index to the Different Fruits is included along with a General Index. Appendixes I, II and III has a General Index with synonymous names in Italic. Tanning, foxing and stains are noted. 1098p. plus 193p. for Appendixes.non-fictionA textbook about the Fruits and Fruit-Trees of America; The Culture, Propagation, and Management, in the Garden and Orchard, of Fruit Trees generally; with descriptions of all the finest varieties of fruit, native and foreign , cultivated in this country.horticulture, agriculture, fruit growing -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour print, The Herald, An Autumn Study, 1936
... season as the bare limbs of a fruit tree connote the death... our garden plough female students fruit trees j. wakeford m ...Photograph made by A.P. Winzenried as possible illustrations in, "Green Grows Our Garden." Colour prints. Copy of 2 newspaper articles made by A.P. Winzenried. 1. Top, "- An Autumn Study. Only 3⅟₂ miles from the City streets, the Plough Girl stirs the earth into fertility for a new season as the bare limbs of a fruit tree connote the death of the last - A study today at the Burnley Horticultural School." Female student using a horsedrawn plough in the Orchard. 2. A female student holding a bull wearing a head stall and a rope attached to a ring in its nose.Handwritten, "M. Younger. "The Herald." 12-5-36. Bottom, handwritten, "J. Wakeford & Vida's Boy. "The Herald." 12-5-36."a.p. winzenried, green grows our garden, plough, female students, fruit trees, j. wakeford, m. younger, students working outside, horse-drawn plough, bull, orchard, vida's boy -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Loading fruit trees at Hurstbridge Railway Station, 1914
... . This image is of railroad train wagons loaded with fruit trees... melbourne Photograph Photograph Loading fruit trees at Hurstbridge ...Allwood Nurseries in Hurstbridge was operated by W.G (William George) Gray. He operated a well cultivated property under nursery healthy stock, principally apples, peaches, plums and cherries and sometimes potatoes. He grew seedling stock which he supplied to other local orchardists and the overseas market. This image is of railroad train wagons loaded with fruit trees at Hurstbridge Railway Station for export to New Zealand. Frederick George Hurst (bearded) sits on top of the load (aged 73 years). His son-in-law Willian Gray stands beside the wagon. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, allwood nurseries, frederick george hurst, w.g. gray, hurstbrdge railway station, william george gray, railroad trains, nurseries (plants), export, despatch, transport