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Rutherglen Historical SocietyPhotograph - Image, F. Foxcroft, 1900 (Approximate)
... Mr Blaickie an Uncle of Mr S.W. McDonald, Local Resident...-country Mr Blaickie an Uncle of Mr S.W. McDonald, Local Resident ...Mr Blaickie an Uncle of Mr S.W. McDonald, Local ResidentBlack and white photograph, mounted on grey cardboard, of Blackies Traction Engine and Threshing Machines - 16 Men in photo - child sitting on wheel- Bags of chaff in Foreground - Tree covered hill in background.On back of photo: "Blaikies Traction Engine & Thresher. Taken Porepunkah 1900 early. Blaikies were Uncles of Mr [illeg] McDonald. A Mr Blackies on engine"agriculture, threshing, blackie, traction engine, farm equipment -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyInvitations, R.C.A.S. et al, Invitations to Ellie Pullin to attend Ringwood Croydon Advisory Service 25th AGM on 28-Jan-1993, and Royal Children's Hospital Ringwood Auxiliary 54th AGM on 8-Jul-1981, 1. 1993|2. 1981
... Ellie Pullin was a prominent local resident. Involved... local resident. Involved with many local organisations ...Ellie Pullin was a prominent local resident. Involved with many local organisations.Invitations belonging to Ellie Pullin:; 1. Ringwood Croydon Advisory Service - 25th AGM: 28-Jan-1993.; 2. Royal Children's Hospital Ringwood Auxiliary - 54th AGM: 8-Jul-1981. +Additional Keywords: Pullin, Ellie -
Cockatoo History & Heritage GroupPhotograph, Knight's General Store McBride St Cockatoo
... it. It then became known as 'Fairbridges". Local residents and a horse... Knight bros Cockatoo Residents Photograph taken circa 1910 ...James and Caroline McBride built the store when their small "tack on" room at the side of "Fernholme Guest house" became too small. The Knight's, who had a general store in Gembrook, later bought it and put his sister and brother in law, Tom and Mary Fairbridge, in as managers and was run as a sub branch of the Gembrook store. This store was later known as Fairbridges when Tom and Mary bought it from the Knight's.Photograph taken circa 1910 of Knight's General Store McBride St Cockatoo. The Knight's who had a general store in Gembrook, later bought it and put his sister and brother-in-law, Tom and Mary Fairbridge, in as managers. This store ran as a sub branch of the Gembrook store until Tom and Mary brought it. It then became known as 'Fairbridges". Local residents and a horse and cart are in the foreground of the photograph.cockatoo victoria, mcbride, fairbridge, gembrook, horse, cart, mcbride st shops, knight bros, cockatoo residents, -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Public fed up after daily calls to report hoons, 16/12/2015
... Local residents complain about 'hoon' behaviour... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Local residents complain about ...Local residents complain about 'hoon' behaviour on the Larundel site to be developed into Polaris.News clipping, black text, colour image.larundel, polaris -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams in Ballarat - Would you like to see that?", 19/05/1997 12:00:00 AM
... . Information given was comments by local residents for and against... for students to consider. Information given was comments by local ...Item in the Education Section of The Courier Ballarat, Monday 19/5/1997 giving a background to the trams in Ballarat and asking a series of questions for students to consider. Information given was comments by local residents for and against, questions, suggested routes, use of horse trams, map and a photo of SEC No. 31 at the junction of Mt. Pleasant and Victoria St. routes. Has newspaper details stapled to the top right hand corner of item.An "X" in the top left hand corner.education, ballarat revival, horse trams, students -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)Print - Reproduction, Yalla-Y-Poora, ca2009
... The print was donated by a local resident, Joan Armstrong... was donated by a local resident, Joan Armstrong. https ...The print was donated by a local resident, Joan Armstrong. https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/work/75826/ The print is of a local regional homestead, Yalla-Y-Poora.A small, laminated copy / print of an 1864 painting titled Yalla-y-Poora by artist Eugene von Guerard."Painting by Eugene von Guerard / Yalla-Y-Poora / Copied from a diary loaned / by Judy Armstrong" on rear of itemeugene von guerard, yalla-y-poora, landscape, national gallery victoria, ngv, ararat -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sewing Machine, Premier, 1902 - 1913
... ) of former local resident (Grace Jerrett)....(Mrs Jerrett) of former local resident (Grace Jerrett). Premier ...Used by grandmother (Mrs Medbury) and mother(Mrs Jerrett) of former local resident (Grace Jerrett).Vintage treadle type sewing machine includes drawers across front. Folds down to create small table.Premier. Made in USA. patented 11 February 1902 to 20 May 1913.premier sewing machine, treadle sewing machine -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Promises on local schools, 22/11/2006
... schools and local residents views on the forthcoming election... schools and local residents views on the forthcoming election ...Article about the state government promises to local schools and local residents views on the forthcoming electionText and seven colour imageselections, victorian government, schools, rosie bray -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)Photograph, 2006
... by local resident Nigel Hodge.... 2006, led by local resident Nigel Hodge. Schools Historic ...Historical society trip to Suggan Buggan 14 May 2006, led by local resident Nigel Hodge.Colour photograph of Nigel Hodge leaning over post and rail fence talking to members of the LERHS taken on trip to Suggan Buggan school. Suggan Buggan Victoriaschools, historic buildings -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Olympic Memories, June 2021
... Bob Gardiner, a local resident and WHS member, is an ex... Mitcham melbourne Bob Gardiner, a local resident and WHS member ...A photocopy of an article about Bob Gardiner, an ex-Olympian race walkernon-fictionA photocopy of an article about Bob Gardiner, an ex-Olympian race walkergardiner bob, walking, olympic games -
![Letter - Correspondence - Letter, Colin Brooks, [Election campaign material]](/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/61a829fa2c0ca648f18c3bdf/item-media/61bd5e53a94bb6939b4ae869/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Greensborough Historical SocietyLetter - Correspondence - Letter, Colin Brooks, [Election campaign material]
... Lettter from Colin Brooks to a local resident, introducing... to a local resident, introducing himself as the ALP candidate ...Lettter from Colin Brooks to a local resident, introducing himself as the ALP candidate for Bundoora in the November 2006 Victorian State election1 p. Letter on Colin Brooks/ALP letterheadvictoria parliament, brooks family, elections, colin brooks, bundoora -
Torquay and District Historical SocietyFurniture - School desk, Around 1930 - 40
... This small desk was donated by a local resident... Torquay great-ocean-road This small desk was donated by a local ...This small desk was donated by a local resident as an example of the kind of desk she would have used at Torquay Primary School in the 1940s.This small desk complements the large principals desk on display. it represents the kind of equipment available for primary school children in the 1940s.wooden infants school desk, infant school desk, torquay, primary school, schooling, education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: HISTORICAL RECORDS OF BENDIGO MINES
... , local residents and educational purposes this should illustrate... in correct position. For tourists, local residents and educational ...Copy of 3 page hand written document by Albert Richardson. Written on top of page one: 'Mining Report Historical Society 6.7.67. Historical Records of Bendigo Mines' which outlines a project undertaken by Albert and the Historical Society to write a description of each Bendigo mine, showing location, plant, gold gained, depth of shaft etc. The objective was to publish this information in a book for 'educational and historical purpose'. The paper further describes a public meeting to outline the BHS proposal to 'preserve a gold mine with all equipment both surface and underground, a crushing battery, a windlass, a whip and a whim to be stored, as as far as possible in correct position. For tourists, local residents and educational purposes this should illustrate what Bendigo workers in Bendigo foundries and Bendigo citizens generally, achieved in making this city a world famous gold mining centre. That Victoria Hill be made available and developed for the benefit of tourists and local residents' Memberrs of the BHS involved: J. Hattam President, E. Clarke, Neil Murray, A. LLewellyn.bendigo, mining, bendigo gold mines -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - The Argus, The Argus Melbourne, 1925
... to Mrs Sheila O'Keefe a local resident who lived at Winslow... a local district resident. ... a local resident who lived at Winslow for many years to mark her ...This paper contains mostly news items and advertisements of the day. However some items contained within are fictional in nature.This is an original Argus in a maroon leather folder. The paper itself is a 32 page broadsheet which slides inside the folder for protection. A certificate of authenticity is glued to the inside cover of the folder.non-fictionThis paper contains mostly news items and advertisements of the day. However some items contained within are fictional in nature.warrnambool, the argus 1925, winslow, o'keefe, o'keeffe -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Drawing - Doolan, Francis J
... Photocopied illustration with barest details of local... details of local resident, surveyor Francis J. Doolan taken from ...Photocopied illustration with barest details of local resident, surveyor Francis J. Doolan taken from 500 Victorians – Centenary Edition 1934.doolan francis j., surveyors, council of victorian institute of surveyors, point nepean road, elsternwick, mirams bob, illustrations -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Folder - Belgrave Library, 1992-1996
... of Sherbrooke Councillor and local resident, who was involved... of Sherbrooke Councillor and local resident, who was involved ...Material donated to the society by Elisabeth Drake, Shire of Sherbrooke Councillor and local resident, who was involved in the setting up of the library in both capacities.Correspondence, etc. pertaining to the discussion and establishment of the Belgrave branch of Eastern Regional Libraries. Includes plans of proposed and completed buildings.belgrave library, eastern regional library, shire of sherbrooke, shire of yarra ranges, councillor elisabeth drake -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Research Notes, Keith Kings , David Frost, Beaumaris Tramways, undated
... Frost by a local resident who claims that the shed used... Kings "Photocopied of prints given to David Frost by a local ...Two photocopies of eight over 2 sheets with a hand written note by Keith Kings "Photocopied of prints given to David Frost by a local resident who claims that the shed used to be a horse tram depot for the Beaumaris Tramways. David is unsure, as it is a block away from the electric tram route and further away from the horse tram route." On the bottom edge of the first sheet "33 Fifth St, Black Rock, near Donal McDonald Reserve"trams, tramways, beaumaris horse tram, horse trams, black rock -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder - family history, Malins, Warner, Lamb Family History, 2004
... Collection of information re former residents of local area... history h white Collection of information re former residents ...An answer to a request for information on family tree and history when compiler visited to research information pertaining to her interestsCollection of information re former residents of local area. 4 Pagesmalins, warner, lamb family history, h white -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Pullin, R.A. - Ed. Pullin, Ellie V, World War II - Diary, 1985
... Local Resident's diary of service on H.M.A.S. 'Swan' - 20th... Road Ringwood North melbourne Local Resident's diary of service ...Local Resident's diary of service on H.M.A.S. 'Swan' - 20th minesweeping squadron 3-Sep-1939 to 17-Dec-1943 by the husband of the Hist. Soc President Ellie Pullin.Pullin, R.A. World War II - Diary. Book with pale blue covers and dark blue spine with gold printing on the front. Photograph of HMAS Swan in Sydney Harbour September 1939. +Additional Keywords: Pullin, R.A. / Pullin, Ellie V.World War II Diary - R.A. Pullin -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing, White Cotton & Lace Petticoat, 1870s
... , the petticoat was donated by a local Kew resident...., and of a similar period to the dress, the petticoat was donated by a local ...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. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.White cotton petticoat with bands of inserts of lace. Th petticoat was donated at the same time as a white cotton day dress. Probably of Tasmanian origin, and of a similar period to the dress, the petticoat was donated by a local Kew resident.women's clothing, petticoats, underwear, coralie coulston -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Theatrical outfit, jacket, pants, Ormond Choral Society, c1950
... Society, a group of local residents who gathered for community... of local residents who gathered for community activities ...This Theatrical outfit was used by the Ormond Choral Society, a group of local residents who gathered for community activities and to provide entertainment for the post WW11 settlers in the new estates in Moorabbin Shire c1950 Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. and these clothing props were used in the plays and musicals when performed in the the City of Moorabbin A Theatrical outfit for the Ormond Choral Society c1950 of a 3 /4 wrap around pink jacket with , 3/4 sleeves, ribbon ties and machine over sewn scalloped edges and black decoration. The full length pink pants have elastic at waist clothing, theatrical outfits, ormond choral society, musical societies, reed gladys, clark judy, post world war 11 estates, city of moorabbin, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Clydesdale War Memorial, 2018, 14/05/2018
... to commemorate local residents who served during World War One and World...). It was established to commemorate local residents who served during World War ...The Clydesdale War Memorial is an obelisk situated in the school grounds (now the Clydesdale Hall). It was established to commemorate local residents who served during World War One and World War Two. Colour photograph of the bush around Clydesdale, Victoriaclydesdale, clydesdale war memorial, world war one, world war two -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "SEC 'Building a slum' ", 20/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... for the area by local residents, who requested a development of 6 lots... by local residents, who requested a development of 6 lots. Features ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday 20/3/1972, titled "SEC 'Building a slum' ". Item with a photo about the proposals of the SEC to convert the former tram depot land to development comprising 16 houses as a built-in slum. The development was considered inappropriate for the area by local residents, who requested a development of 6 lots. Features a photo of the depot building with locked gates and a Security company sign on the gate. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.depot, sale of land, wendouree parade -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Wedding Dress, 1958
... Wedding dress donated by local resident, Mrs Dorothy... Mitcham melbourne Wedding dress donated by local resident, Mrs ...Wedding dress donated by local resident, Mrs Dorothy Williams. Worn by her on her wedding day in 1958 and the dress worn again by her daughter 07/05/1983 as per photographs.1958 Cream embroidered Nylon wedding dress. Fitted long sleeves to a point at waist, fastened with thirteen self covered buttons. Boat neckline trimmed with frill. Long waisted to a point at centre back. Full gathered skirt to a long train. Bodice lined to waist over a cream satin underskirt. Wedding shoes NA4122costume, female -
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Greensborough Historical SocietyFlyer - Leaflet, Montmorency Train Station: Call to action [Oct. 2020], 2020_10
... and the impact this will have on local residents, traffic, flora... of Montmorency Station and the impact this will have on local residents ...The Montmorency Train Station Group is a group of local people concerned about the relocation of Montmorency Station and the impact this will have on local residents, traffic, flora and fauna, as well as the impact on train services during upgrade works.2 page leaflet, colour images and text.hurstbridge rail line, montmorency station, montmorency train station group -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, SUNBURY BATHS
... in the town, The Nook was the swimming place for local residents... in the town, The Nook was the swimming place for local residents ...The scene featured on the post card is a view of The Nook on the Jacksons Creek. For many years before the Aquatic Centre was build in the town, The Nook was the swimming place for local residents. The surrounding area had seats and change rooms. The Sunbury Swimming club was established at this site before the Aquatic Centre was built.A sepia photograph in post card format of river bend and small sandy beach on the bank.the nook, swimming -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical SocietyPhotograph - B/W, C 1940- (before 1950)
... . A dray bridge was built c1910 by local residents which stood them... by local residents which stood them in good stead for more than ...Stoney creek has been 'bridged' a number of times in School Rd, since the creek was re-routed in the early 1900's. A dray bridge was built c1910 by local residents which stood them in good stead for more than a decade.Photo of 'school bridge' over Stoney Creek. Gravel road in foreground leading to a wooden bridge surrounded by tall gum trees.structures, bridges -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper Cutting, Secret Love Lives On, 6-Apr-98
... and Nobuko Sakuramoto, local Ringwood residents. Article in Herald... and Nobuko Sakuramoto, local Ringwood residents. Article in Herald ...Nabuko (Cherry) Parker was the first Japanese Immigrant to become an Australian citizen.Article on the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Gordon Parker and Nobuko Sakuramoto, local Ringwood residents. Article in Herald Sun Mon April 6, 1998 with photograph. +Additional Keywords: Parker, Gordon / Parker, Nabuko (Cherry) / Sakuramoto, Nobuko / Cherry Parker -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Gundowring x2, Gundowring School 1872 - 1972 100 Years
... building built by the local residents. It was replaced in 1873... by the local residents. It was replaced in 1873 with the old school ...A school was built in 1871, a shingle roofed wooden building built by the local residents. It was replaced in 1873 with the old school becoming the teacher's residence. The continues with a timeline, a pupil's insight into life at the school, a list of teachers and families. An interesting history of the area and education of the time. Gundowring is a farming town in the Kiewa Valley. The book gives an insight into the education and lifestyle of the time.Mustard cardboard cover with brownish print. Across the top "Centenary Celebration, Saturday, March 31st, 1973". It has 18 pages, some colored, printed on both sides and held together by 2 staples. It includes sketches.Glued inside the front cover "Mr & Mrs Roper & family" - Invitation. Also a newspaper cutting titled "Gundowring"gundowring, education, kiewa valley, school centenary -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyShoes - Slippers
... sourced from local resident of Kiewa Valley Mr David Barton... from local resident of Kiewa Valley Mr David Barton. As theses ...sourced from local resident of Kiewa Valley Mr David Barton. As theses shoes are from Turkey and from the period of the early 1900s they may have been bought back from that country as a souvenir after WWI. Members of the Barton family went to WWI . Manufacture of slippers circa 1920s and represents early Turkish style .These slippers are considered rare due to the intricate workmanship in leather. They have historical and good Provence significance due to being donated by a local man who possibly bought them back from WWI . Two brown slippers, left and right foot. Leather soles and gold patterned (circle and fish like) embroidered uppers. A long, 13cm leather strip upward curled, extension fastened at tip of sole. Back of heel extended to a pointPatterned front toe,side arch and heel. Markings may represent water ,four fish and fish traps
