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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 20/8/1942 - Special - My War Part 29 - Commando Raid On France, Local Newspaper Dated 20/8/1942 - My War Part 29 - Commando Raid On France - Te Dieppe Disaster
... Local Newspaper reporting On Events of World War 2 - My War...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara World War 2 - Local ...World War 2 - Local Newspaper dated 20/8/1942 - Special - My War Part 29Local Newspaper Dated 20/8/1942 - Special - My War Part 29- The Dieppe DisasterLocal Newspaper reporting On Events of World War 2 - My War Part 29 - The Dieppe DisasterCommando Raid On France - The Dieppe Disasterworld war 2, local newspaper dated 20/8/1942, my war part 28 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Notebook - Digital Image, David Medhurst's notebook, 1930s, 1930-1932
... Greensborough and also reported on local events for the Hurstbridge... on local events for the Hurstbridge "Advertiser" during the 1930s ...David Medhurst (senior) ran a fruit shop in Grimshaw Street Greensborough and also reported on local events for the Hurstbridge "Advertiser" during the 1930s. This notebook, in the collection of his descendants, contains newspaper clippings of his articles and handwritten notes detailing payment for his work. The page shown is an example only; there are 54 similar pages in the collection.The importance of these clippings lies in their clarity as some copies on the Trove database are almost illegible.They also provide a snapshot of life in the 'rural' township of Greensborough in the 1930s.Scanned copy of 54 pages of handwritten notes and pasted newspaper clippings.Hand written notes throughout.david medhurst, hurstbridge advertiser -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper - Special - Dated 0/4/1941 - My War Part 13 - ANZAC Evacuation of Greece
... Local Newspaper reporting on events of World War 2...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Local Newspaper ...Local Newspaper Dated 30/4/1041 - Special - My War Part 13Local Newspaper Dated 30/4/1041 - Special - reporting events of World War 2Local Newspaper reporting on events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 13 - Dated 30/4/1041ANZAC Evacuation Of Greece - Blooded But Unbowedanzac evacuation of greece, local newspaper dated 30/4/1941, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 1/12/1941 - Special _ My War Part 19 - Cruiser Sydney Missing - Our Day Of Sorrow, Local Newspaper Dated 1/12/1941 - Special - My War Part 9 - Cruiser Sydney Missing
... world war 2. local newspaper reporting on events - special...Local Newspaper reporting on Events Of World War 2... war 2. local newspaper reporting on events - special - my war ...Local Newspaper Dated 1 /12/1941 Reporting on events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 19Events of World War 2 dated 1/12/1941Local Newspaper reporting on Events Of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 19 Dated 1/12/1941Cruiser Sydney Missing - Feared Lost With All 645 Hands - Our Day Of Sorrowworld war 2. local newspaper reporting on events - special - my war part 19 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/06/2000 12:00:00 AM
... her face painted by primary school girl in 1996 at a local... at a local unidentified event 04784.1 Education Genealogy Colour ...Also a black and white photograph of a young girl having her face painted by primary school girl in 1996 at a local unidentified event 04784.1Colour photograph showing Megan Siacci age 5 having her face painted at a fund raising day hosted by Toy Kingdom the Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriaeducation, genealogy -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ruth H. Pendavingh, Reconstruction of Main Road from Main Road Bridge to Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham, 1984
... . (EDHS Chronology of known local events 1835- early 2000)... original opening. (EDHS Chronology of known local events 1835 ...The original timber bridge over the Diamond Creek was built around 1840. It was destroyed by floodwaters in October 1923. A temporary bridge was rigged up but further damaged in April 1924. A new concrete bridge was built and opened in October 1926. The bridge decking was widened along with Main Road to Dalton Street by the Road Construction Authority in 1984. The upgraded bridge was re-opened October 25, 1984, 78 years after its original opening. (EDHS Chronology of known local events 1835- early 2000)Three colour photograph prints 1984, bridge construction, diamond creek (creek), eltham south, main road, main road bridge, road construction -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Sunbury Red Cross 1915, 1915
... were sent away to the Front. Local events were held to raise... were sent away to the Front. Local events were held to raise ...The women in the photograph were members of the Sunbury Red Cross in 1915 and was taken during the years of World War 1 at 'Rupertswood Mansion' one of the Clarke family's homes. Over those four years the local people supported the war effort in many ways. School children knitted garments for the soldiers, Food parcels were sent away to the Front. Local events were held to raise money for the war effort. Many events supporting the war effort took place at Rupertswood and the Sunbury Red Cross frequently gathered at the mansion.On the Homefront members of the Sunbury community worked tirelessly to support the war effort and leading this movement was the local Red Cross.A non-digital sepia photograph with a narrow cream border of a group of well-dressed women posing for a photograph in front of a large mansion. A note on the back states that it is an original photograph which was taken in 1915. sunbury red cross, red cross, world war 1, rupertswood mansion, sir william clarke -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Scrap Book, Scrap book containing clippings from local and Melbourne newspapers relating to various Ringwood topics circa 1917 to 1961, 1917 - 1961
... of local history, but origins unknown. Many local names and events.... local names and events. Invicta Scrap Book Scrap book. Hard red ...Given to the Ringwood Historical Group by a collector of local history, but origins unknown. Many local names and events.Scrap book. Hard red cover with gold lettering, and half filled with cuttings from newspapers. Several loose cuttings. Cuttings are pasted on to cream coloured pages.Invicta Scrap Book -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper - Special Datd 1/11/1940 - My War Part 11 - Greeks Check Push Southward, The Sun Newspaper - Special - British Warships Shell Italian Island : Russia Sends Planes
... Local Newspaper reporting on events on World War 2... reporting on events on World War 2 Local Newspaper reporting ...Local Newspaper reporting on events on World War 2Local Newspaper reporting on happenings during World War 2Local Newspaper 1/11/1940 reporting on World War 2 = Women of War - Mussolini's Greek TragedyWomen of War - Mussolini's Greek Tragedywomen of war - mussolini's greek tragedy, world war 2 /11/1940 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 1/6/1942 - Soecial - My War Part 26 - 1000 Bombers In R.A.F. Blitz, Local Newspaper Dated 1/6/1942 - Special - My War Part 26
... Local Newspaper reporting on Events of War 2 = 1000 Bombers... reporting on Events of War 2 = 1000 Bombers In R.A. N. Blitz Local ...Local Newspaper reporting on Events of War 2 = 1000 Bombers In R.A. N. BlitzLocal Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 dated v1/6/1942Local Newspaper Dated 1/6/1942 - Special - My War Part 26 - 1000 Bombers In R,A, F. BlitzMy War Part 26 - 1000 Bombers In R,A, F. Blitz - The First Raid1000 bombers in r.a. n. blitz, newspaper dated 1/6/1942, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1986, 1986_
... This local news column details events, people and places... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This local news column details ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1986.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1986.watsonia, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1985, 1985_
... This local news column details events, people and places... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This local news column details ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1985.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1985watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1987, 1987_
... This local news column details events, people and places... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This local news column details ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1987.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1987.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1990, 1990_
... This local news column details events, people and places... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This local news column details ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1990.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1990.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1992, 1992_
... This local news column details events, people and places... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This local news column details ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1992.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1992.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1994, 1994_
... This local news column details events, people and places... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This local news column details ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1994.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1994watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1995, 1995_
... This local news column details events, people and places... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This local news column details ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1995.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1995.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1991, 1991_
... This local news column details events, people and places... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This local news column details ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1991.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1991.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1988-1989, 1988-1989
... This local news column details events, people and places... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This local news column details ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1988-89.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1988-89.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Shire of Eltham, Newsclippings from the Shire of Eltham Vol 1 Sept 1959-Aug 1969, 1960s
... This is a collection of clippings from local newspapers... melbourne This is a collection of clippings from local newspapers ...This is a collection of clippings from local newspapers of events that occurred within the Shire of Eltham, during the period September 1959 to August 1969, as well as various clippings of advertisements by the Shire of Eltham during this period.This item is locally historically significant as it is an original collection of local newspaper cuttings relating to various public events and Council activities within the Shire of Eltham during the period September 1959 to August 1969. This is an in-house significance assessment.A loose leaf folder with 71 brown paper pages held together by one piece of string and containing a collection of newspaper cuttings from local Eltham papers.Typed label stating 'Nillumbik Shire Council-Shire of Eltham archives. Series 074 Newsclippings folder Vol1 Sept 1959-Aug 1969 (original)' shire president, advertisements, eltham, shire of eltham, newspaper clippings, local newspapers, councillors, eltham council, tenders, council elections -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Journal - Australian Rough Diary 1927, Sands & McDougall Pty. Ltd
... local events. George worked part time with the local blacksmith... of 1927. It documents his daily life and some local events. George ...George James McFarlane was born on 19 August 1895 in Wodonga, Victoria. He was the youngest son of Charles John McFarlane and Emily Charlotte nee Ellis. He married Margaret Frances Kirley in Wodonga in 1918 and they had 6 children. George kept this diary for most of 1927. It documents his daily life and some local events. George worked part time with the local blacksmith and then on his own farm before and after work. He was later to take over the blacksmith himself, operating as a blacksmith and farrier from premises in High Street, Wodonga. George's diary documents his daily dedication to other jobs on the farm including trapping and shooting vermin such as rabbits and foxes, growing watermelon and vegetables and training horses. He also became a member of the Albury Coursing Club. In his later years, George moved to Euroa and then fo the Northcote and Broadmeadows area of Melbourne where he died in 1968.A small diary with cardboard cover including volume and publisher details within a border. A red and white retailer sticker has been adhered to the front cover. The diary includes a calendar for 1927 and 37 pages of information including postal, money order and telegraphic information, British weights and measures and Directions for Making a will. The remainder of the diary is divided into 3 days per page. Entries have been entered until 28 August 1927.On front Cover: INVICTA AUSTRALIAN 1927 ROUGH DIARY / No 6 WITH THREE DAYS ON A PAGE / Price 2s. /PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SANDS & MCDOUGALL PTY. LTD. / SOLD BY ALL STATIONERS. On a circular sticker adhered at lower edge: BLAKE'S BUSY BOOK BAZAAR/ AND MUSIC WAREHOUSE/ ALBURY Handwritten on front: G J. McFarlane/ Wodonga/ Jan 1st 27g. j. mcfarlane, mcfarlane family wodonga -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM + list, The Partington Family, by Faye Fort, 1840o
... and other local families, places and events in the Greensborough... about the Partingtons and other local families, places ...Faye Fort has written 52 stories about the Partingtons and other local families, places and events in the Greensborough area. One CD-ROM plus printed list of contents of the disk, in envelope."Disk contains transcribed document of originals [handwritten], PDFs and scanned images of pages"greensborough, partington family -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Newspaper, Kew Festival Gazette, No.1, October 5th 1895, 1895
... other local events, including a cake fair and sale of works... other local events, including a cake fair and sale of works ...The first known use of the term 'Kew Festival'.The Kew Festival Gazette, 5 October 1895 is a four-page mock-up newspaper, published from the Boroondara Standard office to advertise and publicise a Kew Festival. The Festival was not associated with the current Kew Festival, which was founded in 1974, but was principally a bazaar held in the Kew Recreation Hall to raise money for the Kew Catholic Church Building Fund which was associated with the Jesuit Mission. Perhaps because of the recent economic depression, the Mission was in financial difficulties and it was hoped that the bazaar would raise enough money to ease the situation. According to the Gazette, ‘All Kew has been in a gentle simmer of excitement for some time past over the coming Sacred Heart Bazaar in aid of the Jesuit Mission funds. Wherever one goes the talk is of the bazaar, and whoever one meets is either a stallholder, an assistant or an intending purchaser.’ There are a few items in the Gazette about other local events, including a cake fair and sale of works, and a history of bazaars that traces them from the Middle East via Britain to Kew. One article contains some examples of nineteenth century humour, including ‘the lady stallholders will not have to pay income tax on their takings’. The advertisements reflect the goods and services available to Kew residents in 1895 – groceries, wine & spirits, hay, corn, chaff, ironmongery, timber, drapery, millinery, gas cookers, and an undertaker and embalmer. kew festival gazette, kew catholic church, boroondara standard -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Ledger St John's Ambulance Brigade, C 1970
... . There are many local sports clubs and events mentioned..... There are many local sports clubs and events mentioned. This minutes book ...This book contains the minutes from the St John's Ambulance Brigade in Warrnambool. The St John's ambulance is a mainly volunteer organisation and world wide charity which assists in areas of first aid,first aid training, health services and disaster relief. There are many small groups around the state of Victoria and are regularly seen at community events providing first aid care when needed.This ledger provides information about the running of the local group , the events and business to which they attended. There are many local sports clubs and events mentioned.This minutes book has social and historical significance as it contains names of many local people involved in the organisation during the 1970's and also the issues they faced and work in which they were involved during that period.Green and cream card cover with red cloth binding and red and white label on front cover.Foolscap size lined pages. contains handwritten minutes.The Reding account book minute on label on front cover. dates range from December 1971 to February 1981.warrnambool,, st john's ambulance warrnambool, st john's ambulance minutes book warrnambool -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, Farrell & Martin Landscape Photographers, c1900
... coverage of local events, as well as of global news... coverage of local events, as well as of global news ...This photograph shows a group of workmen standing outside the Ford Street office of the Ovens and Murray Advertiser in Beechworth. The Advertiser was a local paper, first printed as a weekly in 1855, and then as a daily in 1857. It continues to be printed today, albeit in a different form. The Advertiser was launched by architect Francis Hodgson Nixon with assistance from businessman John Henry Gray, and newspaperman Richard Warren. Warren was sole owner from 1860 until his death in 1906, and it responsible for much of the paper’s success. Its goals included coverage of local events, as well as of global news, and the promotion of economic liberty, arts, and sciences. Beyond these initial goals, the Advertiser was instrumental in local politics, particularly Beechworth’s association with conservatism and constitutionalism in the 1860s and 1870s. Numerous other papers sprung up to contest the Advertiser’s hold during the latter half of the nineteenth-century, but none were able to completely oust it from its post. As well as representing a key chapter in Beechworth’s history, the Advertiser can be used as a key source for the stories and figures of historic Beechworth. This photograph has historic significance for its relationship to the history of the Ovens and Murray Advertiser, which is a key example of of successful nineteenth-century business in Beechworth.Faded sepia rectangular photograph printed on photographic material, mounted on board. Obverse: The Owens and Murray Advertiser Reverse: Parkinson (crossed out) BMM 7725 15/ Failey/ [logo Farrell and Martin Landscape Photographers]ovens and murray advertiser, the ovens and murray advertiser, newspaper, printing, ford street, richard warren, journalism, advertising, 1800s, 1800s beechworth, #beechworth, local business, advertiser, workmen, hats, printers, journalists -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
... coverage of local events, as well as of global news... coverage of local events, as well as of global news ...This photograph shows a group of workmen standing outside the Ford Street office of the Ovens and Murray Advertiser in Beechworth. The Advertiser was a local paper, first printed as a weekly in 1855, and then as a daily in 1857. It continues to be printed today, albeit in a different form. The Advertiser was launched by architect Francis Hodgson Nixon with assistance from businessman John Henry Gray, and newspaperman Richard Warren. Warren was sole owner from 1860 until his death in 1906, and it responsible for much of the paper’s success. Its goals included coverage of local events, as well as of global news, and the promotion of economic liberty, arts, and sciences. Beyond these initial goals, the Advertiser was instrumental in local politics, particularly Beechworth’s association with conservatism and constitutionalism in the 1860s and 1870s. Numerous other papers sprung up to contest the Advertiser’s hold during the latter half of the nineteenth-century, but none were able to completely oust it from its post. As well as representing a key chapter in Beechworth’s history, the Advertiser can be used as a key source for the stories and figures of historic Beechworth. This photograph has historic significance for its relationship to the history of the Ovens and Murray Advertiser, which is a key example of of successful nineteenth-century business in Beechworth.Black and white rectangular photo printed on paper, unmounted. Copy rather than original. Obverse: The Ovens and Murray Advertiser Inverse 2581 PH246 ovens and murray advertiser, the ovens and murray advertiser, newspaper, printing, ford street, richard warren, journalism, advertising, 1800s, 1800s beechworth, #beechworth, local business, advertiser, workmen, hats, printers, journalists -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph - Photograph - Reproduction, c1965
... interest in local events and politics, and at the time this image... interest in local events and politics, and at the time this image ...This photograph depicts the visit of Sir Rohan Delacombe and Lady Delacombe (on right) to Beechworth in 1965. Also present are Shire Secretary Graham Gray and Mrs Gray (left), and Shire President J McCauley and Mrs McCauley, centre. His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe (1906–1991) was appointed Governor of Victoria on 8 May 1963 and served until 1974, when he was replaced by the first Australian-born governor, Sir Henry Winneke. Born on 25 October 1906 at St Julians, Malta, Sir Rohan was the second child and only son of Addis Delacombe, a British army pay officer, and his wife Emma Louise Mary, née Leland. The Delacombe family seat was Shrewton Manor, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, and several generations of Delacombes had served in the armed forces. Sir Rohan took up his role in Australia following long and distinguished military and diplomatic career. He is reported to have taken great interest in local events and politics, and at the time this image was taken, he and Lady Delacombe made several appearances as guests of local government representatives at centres around Victoria. This photograph is historically significant for its record of the visit of Sir Rohan and Lady Delacombe at Beechworth in 1965. It may be compared and studied alongside other photographs and objects in the Burke Museum.A black and white rectangular reproduction photograph printed on paper.Reverse: A02556-2 /local government, united shire of beechworth, sir rohan delacombe, victoria governor -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Black Crepe Evening Dress with Silver Thread & Glass Beads, c. 1924-27
... in the collection where provenance can be linked to a local civic event.... be linked to a local civic event. women's clothing australian ...The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Fashion (or clothing/costumes) in the collection was largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. This short, beaded 'flapper' dress was worn by Mrs Udora Freame to a ball at the Hawthorn Town Hall in the 1920s. Donated by her daughter, the dress is the earliest item of fashion in the collection where provenance can be linked to a local civic event.Sleeveless black chiffon 'flapper' evening dress with v-neck. The dress is embroidered with silver thread using chain stitch and glass beads simulating Parisian jet.women's clothing, australian fashion - 1920s, evening dresses, udora freame, evening wear, flapper dresses, mayoral balls -- hawthorn (vic.) -
National Wool Museum
Dress
... and enjoyed wearing them to local social events. She had a large... of her own clothes and enjoyed wearing them to local social ...This dress was hand crocheted by Miss Muriel 'Dolly' Williamson, who was noted for her skill at handicrafts and her sense of fashion. Throughout her life she hand made many of her own clothes and enjoyed wearing them to local social events. She had a large collection of hand knitted and crocheted clothes, most of which were dispersed amongst her friends when she finally went into a nursing home. The donation of this dress was facilitated by Ms Julia Fry from Community Options Barwon who is Miss Williamson's case worker. This dress is typical of the style of the 1960s, with its bright colours and long line. Miss Williamson called it her 'Carmen Miranda' dress.Dress, hand crocheted by Miss Muriel Williamson in bands of mid green, light green and white wool, c.1960s. Detail of dress hand crocheted by Miss Muriel Williamson, c.1960s.fashion handicrafts crochet, williamson, miss muriel blanche, fashion, handicrafts, crochet -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, R & M Harvey
... success. Its goals included coverage of local events, as well... success. Its goals included coverage of local events, as well ...This photograph shows a group of men standing outside the Ford Street office of the Ovens and Murray Advertiser in Beechworth. This group includes the Advertiser''s manager, Richard Warren, who is bearded man standing in the doorway and who's name is written on the reverse of the photograph. The Advertiser was a local paper, first printed as a weekly in 1855, and then as a daily in 1857. It continues to be printed today, albeit in a different form. The Advertiser was launched by architect Francis Hodgson Nixon with assistance from businessman John Henry Gray, and newspaperman Richard Warren. Warren was sole owner from 1860 until his death in 1906, and it responsible for much of the paper’s success. Its goals included coverage of local events, as well as of global news, and the promotion of economic liberty, arts, and sciences. Beyond these initial goals, the Advertiser was instrumental in local politics, particularly Beechworth’s association with conservatism and constitutionalism in the 1860s and 1870s. Numerous other papers sprung up to contest the Advertiser’s hold during the latter half of the nineteenth-century, but none were able to completely oust it from its post. As well as representing a key chapter in Beechworth’s history, the Advertiser can be used as a key source for the stories and figures of historic Beechworth. As well as managing the Advertiser, Richard Warren's owned or managed multiple businesses in Beechworth, founded the Ovens hospital and Benevolent asylum, invested in local companies, and participated in a range of religious brotherhoods and societies. He married Mary Ann Mitchell when he was twenty-six, and, while the couple were unable to have children, they adopted one son, who began managing the Advertiser in the late-nineteenth century. This photograph has historic significance afor its relationship to the history of the Ovens and Murray Advertiser, which is a key example of of successful nineteenth-century business in Beechworth, and for including an image of Richard Warren, a key figure in the period. Sepia rectangular photograph, faded, printed on photographic material and mounted on board. Obverse: The Ovens and Murray Advertiser Reverse: Or M A/ Printing Office/ Ford Street About 1860/ Beechworth/ R Warren [logo: R & M Harvey/Authorised Newsagents/ and Gift Shop/ Beechworth Phone 114]ovens and murray advertiser, the ovens and murray advertiser, newspaper, printing, ford street, richard warren, journalism, advertising, 1800s, 1800s beechworth, #beechworth, local business, advertiser, workmen, hats, printers, journalists, warren, mary ann mitchell, mary ann warren, 1860s, 1860s beechworth, r warren, r & m harvey