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Folder - Clare Roper No. 4, Early Historical Records
... Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged... Hometead. Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley ...Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged to the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Clare Roper collected and collated items of historical interest for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Dark blue plastic with clear front cover with 11 plastic sleeves / pages. Includes: "The Discovery of the Bogong High Plains" dated 1962 from RHSV.; 'Tawonga History' dated 1964; Kiewa Valley C.W.A letter re Tangambalanga; History of the Bogong hotel at Tawonga; Memories of Wilma Roper, 1987. Yackandandah History. Ovens Crossing. Mullagong. Tawonga Hometead. clare roper; scrap book; -
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Folder - Clare Roper No. 5, Items of Interest
... Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged... was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged to the Kiewa Valley ...Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged to the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Clare Roper collected and collated items of historical interest for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Orange plastic with clear front cover with 10 plastic sleeves / pages. Includes: North East Victoria. Rutherglen. Wallace's Hut - ownership and maintenance since classified by National Trust in 1970. clare roper; scrap book -
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Folder - Clare Roper No. 6, Youth Sunday - 29 May 1949
... Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information ...Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged to the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Clare Roper collected and collated items of historical interest for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society. Yellow plastic front and back covers with 10 clear plastic sleeves / pages. Includes: Pages from the "Empire Youth Movement Booklet" which is about British Royalty.clare roper; scrap book -
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Folder - Clare Roper No. 7, Items of Interest
... Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged.... Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged ...Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged to the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Clare Roper collected and collated items of historical interest for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Grey plastic front and back cover with black spiral spine with 24 clear plastic sleeves / pages plus 2 sleeves empty. Includes: Roper Family. Thomas Mitchell C.M.G.. North Eastern Dairy Company. Johann Gottfried Scholy's History. Rutherglen's Early Days.The Viticulture College. Botharambo. Pledge of Loyalty (to the Queen). North East Historical Societies. The Land Act 1883. Protection of the Aborigines 1886.clare roper; scrap book -
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Folder - Clare Roper No. 9, Items Donated
... Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged... Championships' Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley ...Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged to the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Clare Roper collected and collated items of historical interest for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Dark blue plastic with clear front cover with 2 clear plastic sleeves containing 3 booklets 'How to Construct & Maintain Your Telephone Line' 'The Use & Care of the Telephone' 'The Dunlop Australian Open Lawn Tennis Championships'clare roper; scrap book -
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Folder - Clare Roper No. 10, Items of Interest
... Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information ...Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged to the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Clare Roper collected and collated items of historical interest for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Yellow plastic with clear front cover with 10 sleeves / pages. Includes exploration of N.S.W. and Victoria. A Kiewa Valley Historical Society display of items borrowed held in 1968.clare roper; scrap book -
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Folder - Advertising for Skiers, Skiers & Come to Victoria
... Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged..., and advertising for skiers. Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley ...Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged to the Kiewa Valley Historical Society. She or one of the members compiled this folder.Members of the Kiewa Valley Historical Society collected and collated items of historical interest for the KVHS.Blue plastic with clear front cover with 8 sleeves / pages containing 1 photo, and advertising for skiers.clare roper; snow skiing; scrap book -
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Folder - Jessie Seymour, The Beaufort Bomber Crash between Gundowring and Eskdale
... Jessie Seymour was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and would... Air Crash. Jessie Seymour was a resident of the Kiewa Valley ...Jessie Seymour was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and would have been following the reports of the air crash which happened 'behind her home'.Jessie Seymour compiled this history for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society and, as a local, would have had the opportunity to gain first hand knowledge of the people involved including witnesses.Red plastic with clear front cover with 4 plastic sleeves / pages. Includes: A description by Jessie Seymour of the Beaufort Air Crash.jessie seymour; beaufort bomber. -
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Folder - Jessie Seymour, The London to Melbourne Great Centenary Air Race
... Jessie Seymour was a resident of the Kiewa Valley....Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information ...Jessie Seymour was a resident of the Kiewa Valley.Jessie Seymour compiled this history for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Dark blue plastic with clear front cover and faint writing on the first page showing. 5 clear plastic sleeves / pages. Includes the description of the Air Race.jessie seymour; air race -
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Basin - Enamel, 1940's
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information ...The Tawonga District Hospital opened in the early 1950's in the Kiewa Valley to treat local patients from Mt Beauty and the residents of the KIewa Valley. The State Electricity Commission of Victoria assisted with the building of the hospital as the population of Mt Beauty increased with the S.E.C. workers and their families during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The Tawonga Hospital was later relocated to Mt Beauty. All the enamel equipment was eventually replaced with stainless steel.This grey enamel basin is large with a royal blue lip. It was used in the Tawonga District Hospital to wash patients.enamel basin, tawonga hospital, medical, kiewa hydro electric scheme -
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Basket - Washing
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information ...This type of basket was used from the 19th century. It is strong and hard wearing.Used by Kiewa Valley residents.This cane washing basket has been woven. It has an oval base and extends upwards and outwards so that the top is larger than the base. It has two handles woven into the top at the ends that are further apart. laundry, cane basket, domestic, washing clothes -
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Book - Voters' Roll - South Riding (excluding Mt Beauty) 1960/61, South Riding (excluding Mt Beauty)
Voters' Rolls for the South Riding excluding Mt Beauty of the Shire of Bright for the years 1960/61The Shire of Bright includes towns in the Kiewa Valley. Names and occupations are of historical interest.Red book with black print on over and 3 staples holding 4 pages. Alphabetical listing of Residents in the Ovens and Kiewa Valleys and their occupations.No.s in pen written beside some residents.bright shire, voters' roll 1960, tawonga, tawonga south -
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Books - Voters' Roll 1986 - Shire of Bright x4, Kiewa Riding; Mt Beauty Riding; Ovens Riding; Bright Riding
... includes towns in the Kiewa Valley with residents names ...Voters' Rolls for the Shire of Bright 1986The Shire of Bright includes towns in the Kiewa Valley with residents names and addresses which are of historical interest.4 books of Voters' Rolls in the Shire of Bright 1986 covering 4 different areas. White paper with the Shire's logo and printed in black on the cover. Bound with green shiny tape. Alphabetical listing of residents and addresseskiewa riding, bright riding, shire of bright, ovens riding, mt beauty riding -
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Book - Kergunyah Telephone Numbers
In rural Australia phone calls were made through the switchboard usually situated at the local post office. This book lists the residents of Kergunyah and their phone numbers. If you want to talk to a neighbour for example, you ask for that person or give the operator their number. The switchboard operator 'puts the caller through'. However some people shared a number and were therefore on a party line eg. in this book 6 people share number 3. The operator would then ring the individual's code, like morse code, eg. 1 long 2 short. Also ref. KVHS 0897 Mt Beauty SwitchboardThis book is a list of residents living at Kergunyah who have a phone and lists their phone numbers. Kergunyah is in the Kiewa Valley. The book also notes some problems with the line eg. 'suspect sheath damage'. Stiff beige cardboard cover bound by black tape "Subscribers' M.D.F. / Record" printed on centre of cover. 7 pages but only written on pages 2 and 3 with residents' names and phone numbers in columns."Kergunyah" on front coverkergunyah, telephone, kiewa valley, switchboard -
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Telephone Directory - Bogong
Bogong township had a small population most of whom had a telephone as they were employees of the SEC. Also listed are the offices and works telephone numbers issued October, 1969Many residents of Bogong had moved to Mt Beauty by 1969 as had some of the offices and works so this list is of interest . It was also when calls went through the exchange(s). The exchanges were based at Mt Beauty (Terminal Station), McKay Creek, Bogong, and Mt Beauty Auto Exchange. Stiff black cardboard cover with metal fastener with 10 pages slightly yellowed. Cover has label 'Telephone' stuck on with sticky tape1st page 7 names added with blue penbogong residents, secv telephone directory, secv offices and works telephones -
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Photo - Tawonga Store Geo. Potter
... in the Upper Kiewa Valley providing for the farming community ...The Tawonga Store was a general store in the Upper Kiewa Valley providing for the farming community. This store had a variety of items and was the main store for many of the farming families who would travel in on horse and cart to make weekly trips to the store for supplies.George Potter owned the store before 1920. Whit Potter, George's son worked with his father for many years. See KVHS 0621 for early Ledgers, which give a comprehensive list of what type of items the residents of the Kiewa Valley purchased during this period.Rectangular sepia photo of Tawonga Store with Geo. Potter printed on its roof. Horse and cart and one early model car and one truck are parked out the front. The truck has a driver and passenger.tawonga store, george and whit potter -
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Papers photocopied - photo, list of names, Kiewa Valley Pioneers and Early Activities on the Bogong High Plains
... Crossing, Kiewa Valley and surrounding residents with names ...All Early History of the Kiewa Valley. 1. Photo clear but no date. Men named and are residents selecting a site for a bridge at Keegans Crossing 2. Department of Crown Lands letter - 1841 Tawonga pastoral run - Mr James Roberts and Mullindollingong pastoral run 1846 - Mr Patrick Reynolds 3. An account of the Bogong High Plains by W. F. Waters from the late 1890s to 1930s. Published article in the Schuss magazine. August 1958 History of Keegan's Crossing, Kiewa Valley and surrounding residents with names and photos. Early pastoral runs in the Kiewa Valley and Early activities on the Bogong High Plalns..1.The photo includes a listing of residents selecting a site for a bridge at Keegans Crossing. 2. A letter from the Department of Victorian Lands and Survey re early settlers 3. History written in Schuss magaine, Aug. 1958. "In 1896 ... erection of snow poles from Rocky Valley to Tawonga Hut. keegan's crossing, w.f. waters, tawonga and mullindollongong pastoral runs -
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Map - Railway Map of Victoria, Amended to 1/11/1945
Railways began in the 1850s and were privately owned and operated. Later they were taken over by the Victorian Government reaching a peak in the early 1940s.Steam trains were followed by electric trains with both running after the war in 1945.Bright was the closest station to the Kiewa Valley but road transport was used more often as the Kiewa Valley Highway was improved with the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. To travel to Melbourne or Sydney by train residents went via Wodonga/Albury where they also did their shopping.Plastic on parchment with detailed railway routes (in green) across Victoria including each district's 'Road Foremen' and 'Depots'. There is a length of flat wood attached by 10 tacks across the top of the mapvictorian railways 1945, trains, transport -
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Newsletters - Mount Beauty Schools
Education in Mount Beauty began in the 1940s when the SECV constructed the town of Mount Beauty for their workers and staff. The educational facilities included a kindergarten, a primary / consolidated school and a secondary college. Mount Beauty education was highly valued by the residents of Mt Beauty and families in the Kiewa Valley. In the 1940s and 1950s it was very modern with new buildings and included the latest in teaching aids and technology. A Collection of Mount Beauty Primary School, Secondary College, Mt Beauty Kindergarten Newsletters Dates 1992 - 1997. Note: Photo includes hand made booklet with photos of children at schooleducation in mount beauty, mt beauty school newsletters -
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Poster - Mt Beauty Gigantic Carnival, 1960
The residents of Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Valley swam in the local East and West Kiewa Rivers. The community began planning the building of a swimming pool at Mt Beauty in the early 1960s and held events to raise money for it. The building of a swimming pool in Mt Beauty is part of the construction town's development and demonstrates the support of the community, especially the Mt Beauty and District Progress Association, and the SECV.Yellowed paper with black print dated Saturday, January 2, 1960 advertising the events for the day at Mt Beauty. Proceeds to the Swimming Pool.mt beauty swimming pool, carnival, mt beauty and district progress association -
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Ticket Theatre, Circa 1950
... it was the access by the Kiewa Valley residents to "big city" movies ...This ticket was used in the 1950's to gain entry into the Mount Beauty Cinema, located in the community Hall. This ticket was donated by the person who attended one film shown in this theatre. This was in an era where before the start of screening, the "British" anthem was played and all patrons were required to be up-stand. Sometimes if somebody was not standing the usher would advise the patron of their patriotic duties to the "Queen" required them to stand unless they were physically incapacitated. This act demonstrated the strong bond to "mother England". From the late 1960's onward this strong show of loyalty "faded away" into history.This theatre ticket is very significant to Mount Beauty because it was the access by the Kiewa Valley residents to "big city" movies. This was in a time frame when television was just beginning to be a popular household entertainment appliance. The Kiewa valley was for a very long time "out of range" for television reception and the only form of screen images were attending the Mount beauty Theatre (just like the big cities but on a more intimate level). Just like the city movie Theatres, the Mount Beauty Theatre, was the centre of the "after five o'clock" entertainment hub. This was a time when going to the theatre was a big event and townsfolk "got dressed up" for this special occasion.It was the gathering place for young and old.This thick cardboard Cinema ticket to the Mount Beauty Theatre (cinema) has two distinctive sections separated by a single perforation. One section for the doorkeeper and one section to "kindly retain". The colour is light green with black print. The ticket was printed by RENWICK PRIDE.On each side of the perforation is printed, "Mt. BEAUTY" underneath in smaller print "THEATRE" underneath a dividing line "RES. SEAT" and stamped underneath "F" "13". Below these on the left side "DOORKEEPER" and on the right side "KINDLY KEEP"ticket, small theatre, local entertainment, public movie theatre, mount beauty cinema -
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Typewriter - Portable
... by a resident of the Kiewa Valley in the 1970s. portable typewriter ...These typewriters were imported fully assembled from Japan by CFM Industries. CFM (Curvie Furniture Manufacturing). The Nakajima portable typewriters were imported in the 1970s. Typewriters replaced hand written writing. Their benefits were that the work was written faster and was legible. The portable typewriter enabled the typist to take her typewriter with her. Typewriters have now been replaced by computers with the advantage of editing the work before the final copy is made and with the ability to add eg. photos, create different settings etc. Used by a resident of the Kiewa Valley in the 1970s.Beige hard plastic case with dark grey handle with chrome fittings and white buttons either side of the handle. Metal typewriter 'querty' key board, white keys with black inscriptions. Includes typewriter ribbonLabel inside cover for servicing. "CFM Industries Pty Ltd address, phone number" Label on back of typewriter for CFM Industriesportable typewriter -
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Adding Machine - Addmaster
... by a resident of the Kiewa Valley and possibly in the SECV office ...An adding machine is like a calculator enabling the user to do addition and subtraction and multiplication and division by repetition. Adding machines provided a printed receipt for each entry and calculators display information on a screen.Adding machines were used in the office and were replaced by calculators and comptometers.Used by a resident of the Kiewa Valley and possibly in the SECV office.Formerly UKV 242 or Contex UKV 253 - Electric (no cord). Beige and grey plastic covered adding machine with blue numbers and black function keys. Paper roll winder and dispenser at the top of the machine. Charcoal coloured plastic base with label and patent information. A blue handle for carrying. 2 small grooved wheels on the base.Left hand front: Addmaster label and logo Base: Label on base - "Addmaster Corp. Made in USA serial number 175614". Patent information labeladding machine, addmaster, mathematics -
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Papers - Havilah Cemetery, Havilah Cemetery Formerly Running Creek Cemetery
In 1889, 24 residents of the Running Creek and surrounding district submitted a petition to the Minister of Lands, Melbourne requesting land for a cemetery. Their request was granted. The Cemetery was decommissioned in the early 1950s and the last trustee for the cemetery died in 1986. There is a wooden fence around the boundary (May 2024). One paper lists 29 names in the Burial Register 1861-1948. The last two sheets record the history as a timeline from the 1850s to the 1900s. Havilah was a gold mining settlement from the 1850s located 20km west of the Kiewa Valley and in the Ovens catchment near Myrtleford.Five black and white A4 pages stapled together. Copies of the sign erected at the gate of 'Havilah cemetery formerly Running Creek Cemetery'. Also the 'History of Havilah formerly Running Creek'havilah, running creek, cemetery -
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Mt Beauty Theatre Program, Mt Beauty Theatre - Picture Entertainment - January 1st to February 10th 1964
The Mt Beauty theatre was located in the community hall and gave residents access to the latest movies when television was just beginning to be a popular household entertainment. The Kiewa valley was for a very long time 'out of range' for television reception . Going to the theatre was popular for all age groups.This program shows that most of the films were suitable for the whole family.Mt Beauty entertainment consisted of going to the pictures on a Wednesday or Saturday night. Most films were suitable for the whole family and were up-to-date movies with well known stars. Thin greenish paper with dark green print folded making 4 pages detailing the schedule of the pictures to be shown.2 nights have been ticked.mt beauty theatre, films, pictures -
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Photograph - 30 black and white photographs (assorted sizes) plus page from a newspaper and copied article on A4 paper, c1880's c1910 - 1920 (photographs) Newspaper 1961
K2,3 and4 are of the Kiewa River and two of the bridges spanning the river along the valley. K3 and K4 would have been taken in the 1880's and show the type of trees and plant growth along the river prior to land clearing for farming. K5 is of the Running Creek Cricket Team and therefore there was sufficient population in the area to form and maintain a team as well as have other teams in the relatively near vicinity to provide competition. Note the horse drawn cart which provided transport. Date taken is unknown but possibly c 1910. The Mt. Buffalo Chalet was built in 1910 by the Victorian Government. It was Australia's first ski resort and has served generations of skiiers, hikers and families over the years. It was built for 3195 pounds and has had stories and wings added since and is the largest timber building in Australia. B4 is the earliest photo in this group as the garden is in early stages of development - the other photos show the growth of the shrubs and would be taken about c 1920. Note the cars and motor bikes. It closed in 2006. The other photos are of general interest only but interesting to see that there were donkey's grazing. There is no information as to their purpose on Mt. Buffalo. Four different Kiewa Valley families are represented in the photographs. Their descendants still live in the Valley and carry on the traditions of beef and dairy farming. Of particular interest is the photo of Miss Marjorie Clemence, the first School Teacher of Upper Gundowring School. Gundowring pastoral run was taken up in 1838 and occupied by framers in the 1860's. The area was known as Gundowring and Upper Gundowring. The Gundowring School was opened in 1871 and most likely the Upper Gundowring school would be built at the same time. It was School No. 2733 and situated in Boyd Road. It closed in 1953 when the Kiewa Consolidated School opened. The newspaper page describes the activities in which the local community of Kergunyah were in engaged in that period - Red Cross, Fire Brigade, cattle round up and some of the identities involved. The article photocopied from the Yackandandah times states that he (Norman Coad) "was sent to the Ovens District Hospital, Beechworth for treatment" which would mean that this was the closest hospital to the Kiewa Valley for emergencies in 1912.The Kiewa Valley photographs are of social significance showing two of the early bridges allowing the community easy access to both sides of the river and also the tree and plant growth before land clearing for farming. The photos of Mt. Buffalo Chalet have social, architectural and historical significance. the Chalet has been used by skiers, bush walkers and day trippers since its completion in 1910 and its closure in 2006. It is listed in the Victorian Heritage Register. The family photographs are of social and historical significance as they are of early farming families in the Kiewa Valley and also depict the dress, of both men and women) in the late 1880's. The write up in the Weekly Times has social significance as it depicts the social and farming activities and photos of the local residents from around that area. The article from the Yackandandah Times is of a personal nature with concern for the individual involved. Note: There is a photo of the gentleman mentioned in the article (Mr. Norman Coad) in the Families of the Kiewa Valley (F4) as above.30 black and white photographs - 5 of the Kiewa Valley, 8 of families of the Kiewa Vallley and 17 of Mt. Buffalo. Various sized photos. Page from the Weekly times and copied article from the Yackandandah Times on A4 sheet.(Note for easier identification they have been numbered and grouped - K1-5 (Kiewa Valley), F1-8 (Families) and B1-17 (Mt. Buffalo). K1: handwritten in ink, lower L hand corner "Bogong in the distance". K2: handwritten in ink lower L hand corner "Mongan's Bridge or Towonga". K3 handwritten in ink "Taken from Mongan Bridge looking up stream". K4 - no inscription. K5: handwritten in ink, back of photo "Running Creek Cricket Team". F1: handwritten in ink on back "Mrs. Heap" and lower down in pencil "1880's". F2 handwritten in pencil at top of back phot "Land at Tawonga TROVE The Y'dah Times 20/2/1913" and lower down in ink "Henry Ellis Larkin". F3: handwritten in ink bottom edge "Mrs Coad". Note that this photo is a postcard. F4: Written in ink lower edge "Norman Coad". Note this photo is also a postcard. F5: Lower left corner in Ink "Harry Larkin". F6: lower half back of photo, in ink "Bernie Maddison". F7: on back of photograph in ink "Miss Marjorie Clemence first School Teacher Upper Gundowring: and underneath, in pencil "C1880's". F8: Handwritten in ink on back of photo "Frank & Mrs. Keat & Lesley of Tawonga". Lower down in pencil "c1912-1914". B1: Back of photo in ink "The Chalet Mt. Buffalo". B2: no inscription. B3: "chalet at Bufflo" in ink lower left corner. B4: This is a post card. Written in ink is "Mt. Buffalo Chalet". B5 - B10 printed in ink, lower left corner "Buffalo". B11: no inscription. B12: "Mt. Buffalo" lower R corner. B13: "Buffalo?". B15: Printed in ink lower edge "Picnic at Buffalo". B16: "Donkeys on Mt. Buffalo" printed in ink lower edge. B17: handwritten in ink across back of photo "Donkeys & top of Mt. Buffalo with the Monileith in the distance". A4 sheet of paper describing an accident to Mr. Norman Coad. Under article is : Yackandandah Times (Vic: 1890 - 1931), Thursday 18 July 1912, page 3. A page torn from the Weekly Times, June 14, 1961 and entitled "Kergunyah has picturesque setting". kiewa valley, farming, families, kergunyah, gundowring upper, mt. buffalo chalet, briggs family, larki family, coad family, clemence family, laskowski collection -
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Vacuum Cleaner - Electrolux
... . Used by a resident in the Kiewa Valley Electrolux vacuum ...Vacuum cleaners have been part of the household for many years. Beginning as simple tools blowing the dust to the current sucking up the dust and being powered by electricity. From the shape of a barrel to those that stand upright, from being fitted onto a 'sled' to those with wheels and from heavy to light.Used by a resident in the Kiewa Valley Electrolux cannister steel vacuum with leather handle at the top, the electric socket (and cut power cord attached) at one end and the cloth covered hose at the other end. Two steel extension handles, hose and cord works. Parts with combination dusting and upholstery tool and hardwood floor dust mop and refrigerator crevice tool. The cannister sits on a 'sled' of two long rods on each side.Hand written on the cannister "1932 Model" "Electro / lux / Made in Sweden / Design Nr B156 Registered" on top On bottom "Ser 1234 No. 1456 / Volt Watt" ....(not legible)electrolux, vacuum cleaner 1932 -
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Sewing Machine - Singer
... of the Kiewa Valley. It was used for domestic sewing such as for making ...Singer began to market its machines internationally in 1855. They began mass-producing domestic electric machines in 1910. Treadle machines were powered mechanically by a foot pedal that is pushed back and forth by the operator's foot. There were also machines belt powered, hand powered and eventually electric powered. Treadle machines were made into the 1950s but they were most common during the late Victorian years (up to 1901). This machine is c1894.This machine was owned and used by a resident of the Kiewa Valley. It was used for domestic sewing such as for making clothes for the family, making toys for eg. a fete and making useful items eg. a bag for school readersSinger Fiddle Base treadle sewing machine with decoration of flowers. Straight stitch. No stand. A little rusty.Top: 'the Singer Manufacturing'. Front: 'Singer' and the Metal Plaque 'The Singer MFC Cony'singer manufacturing co., clothes, sewing, domestic -
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Stand - Pot Plants or Kitchen storage
... -made and practical. Used by a resident of the Kiewa Valley ...Home decoration involved pots / saucepans / plates etc in the kitchen to be on display / stored and/or indoor plants displayed in a corner on the verandah. It was common for the stand to be home-made and practical.Used by a resident of the Kiewa Valley as a domestic kitchen storage stand or possibly for indoor plants.Tall wooden pot stand with 9 triangular shelves spaced along it and with hooks on 2 of the 3 edges. It has 3 wooden poles holding the shelves. The stand has previously been painted blue. Nine equilateral triangle shelves decreasing in size with height towards the top. Top has decorative cap with steel fringe. Rusty. It may have been used as a kitchen pot / saucepan / plates stand or pot plant stand.pot plants, indoor plants, home decoration, pot stand, kitchen storage -
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Pianola Rolls
... of the Kiewa Valley. An alternative form of musical entertainment ...Pianola roll is a music storage medium used to operate a player piano, piano player or reproducing piano. The roll moves over a reading system known as a tracker bar; the playing cycle for each musical note is triggered when a perforation crosses the bar. They have been in continuous production since at least 1896. These rolls are c1920s.Used and owned by a resident of the Kiewa Valley. An alternative form of musical entertainment in the home. The music itself is historic and an example of what songs were popular in the 1920s.Stored in 2 boxes. Box 1. Mastertouch Rolls = 21; Universal Song Roll = 1; Vocalsty Song Roll = 3; Gulbransen Roll = 3 Box 2. Mastertouch = 2; Unidentified = 18 Most rolls are in original cardboard boxes with labels on the end. Rolls in various condition. Most rolls intact. Rolls of paper end are metal or Bakorlite, paper rolled onto a cardboard core. Boxes are dark colours. They ore continuous rolls of paper with holes punched into them. These perforations represent note control data.pianola rolls, music, entertainment