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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - MOUAT CRAWFORD COLLECTION: FARMING IN THE WIMMERA, c1960s
BHS CollectionMOUAT CRAWFORD COLLECTION: Farming in the Wimmera. Charring Cross, corner Pall Mall and Mitchell Streets. Includes a tram, pedestrians and vehicles. Sign board directing traffic to Melbourne, Castlemaine, Shepparton, Heathcote, and Echuca. Stores in background include Ezywalkin Shoe store, A G Trelgar Optical, Evelyn Amor, W & T Jones Chemist, E G Amor Gowns. No traffic lights, tram line still going up Mitchell Street. Used as a teaching aid.ILFORDagriculture, farm, bendigo -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Alf and Herb Howlett, 1920 c
splitting railings for post and rail fence from huge log. Three small children seated on log unknown location in VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Alf and Herb Howlett genealogy, farm, families -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Andrew Brodribb and Arthur Howlett, 1900 c
Identified are Andrew Brodribb and Arthur Howlett at the chaff cutter, James, Maud, Ethel, Ivy Howlett near steam engine Punt Rd Metung VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing chaff cutting at Howlett property Inglewood using steam engine power.genealogy, families, farm -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Magazine - Magazine Pages - The Australian Women's Weekly, 15/12/1965
Two pages, stapled together, from The Australian Women's Weekly, Dec. 15 1965. Contain article about Edgar and Mrs. Leighton, and their carnation farm at 'Avonmore' Portland. Includes several coloured photographs. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ERROL BOVAIRD COLLECTION: NEW SETTLERS' HANDBOOK TO VICTORIA
Book titled 'New Settlers' Handbook to Victoria. Book contains information of the State of Victoria, Welcoming the New Australian, The Farm Learner, Settling on the Land, The Settler's Home, The 'N.S.L.' Districts and a Buyers' and Sellers' Directory.New Settlers League of Australia3john bovaird collection - new settlers' handbook to victoria, the herald & weekly times ltd, the honorable john allan mla, new settlers league of australia (victorian division), archibald gilchrist -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: CHRISTMAS CARD, Early 1900s
Document. Green Christmas Card with paper insert secured with red cord. Front of card has painted farm scene in the centre. Handwritten greeting inside ''To Mr G.Harris From E and A Hocking, Sunshine.performing arts, elocution, christmas card -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Department of Agriculture Victoria, Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, 1993
Investigation of salinity problems by staff at Tatura, Kyabram, Shepparton, and Cobram Institutes.Department of Agriculture photos on front. Saline waterlogged land near Shepparton. Measuring white clover growth. Salinity management plans for research. Farm planning blueprint. Satellite image of plains and Lodden river.salinity, department of agriculture, kyabram, tatura, shepparton, cobram -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 18/08/1924
A black and white photograph of thirty-one children taken at the Diggers Rest State School on 18 August 1924. There are seventeen boys and fourteen girls. Two girls are Eileen and Uraina Cullinan of Bayview Farm.on back in ink: E & U CULLINANcullinan, uraina, eileen, chris, bayview farm, diggers rest, farms, farming, clothing and dress, harvesting, schools, diggers rest state school, haystacks, george evans collection -
Warracknabeal and District Historical Society
Tractor - International Harvester Titan 10-20hp, c.1915
2 cylinder, petrol kerosene, 4 stroke farm tractor. Body is grey, wheels and pulley faces are red. Magneto ignition, enclosed transmission, chain drive, steel spoked wheels. Serial no: 56099 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Blackburn Lake Paddock
Brochure of Blackburn Lake Paddock consisting of 23 residential areas,Brochure of Blackburn Lake Paddock consisting of 23 residential areas, orchard, garden and poultry farm. Bounded by railway to Lilydale, Central Road, Lake Road, Springvale Road and close to Blackburn and Tunstall Stations.Brochure of Blackburn Lake Paddock consisting of 23 residential areas,t. r. b. morton & coghill, johnstone & tait, mccarron bird & co., blackburn lake paddock, central road, blackburn, lake road, springvale road, nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Vehicle - Superphosphate Spreader
Endgate seeders consisted of a hopper, feeding device, (early models had only one distributor - later models had two. Could sow seed up to 50 feet, however not very accurate due to wind aggravation. This type of seeder arrived in Australia from America and was soon manufactured in South Australia and Victoria.Flat tray,(wooden) two wheeled vehicle with spreader mounted at rear. It was pulled by a farm tractor. Spreader appears to be operated by mechanical (chain gearing) means. Also used for sowing grass & clover seed.F16A moulded into the spreader support.rural industry, orcharding -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Reaper and binder at Breen's farm
Photo shows a team of three horses pulling a reaper and binder through a field. A man can just be seen at the back of the machine. The photo has a label "Cutting the hay at Breen farm 30's". -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Yarra in Flood - Belford & Kilby Farms, 1903
In 1980, Mr Laurie Bennett presented the Kew Historical Society with a number of photographs and postcards from the estate of his mother Eileen Mary Bennett (nee Clark). His mother was the daughter of Lawrence FH Clark(?-1946) and Mary Clark (?-1925) of 22 Harp Road, East Kew, in whose yard the photograph was taken. A year before the donation occurred a notice appeared in the Canberra Times stating that: "BENNETT, Eileen Mary. — May 8th at Tuross Heads, N.S.W. Late of 22 Harp Rd, East Kew, (Vic). Dearly loved wife of the late Harold Bennett, loved mother and mother in law of Laurie and Shirley (Melbourne), Kevin and Doreen (Canberra), grandmother of Linda, Stephen, Paul, Gabrielle, Peter, Mark and Jon."Part of a large collection of photographs and postcards in the collectionPanoramic photographic positive of North Kew where the Belford and Kilby Farms were located on the south side of the Yarra River. This photo, donated in 1980 by Laurie Bennett is the original of the two identical photos in the collection.laurie bennett, eileen mary bennett, eileen mary clark, floods -- yarra -- 1903 -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Branding Iron, Unknown
A vintage steel branding iron with two prongs with the brand T Q one end and a bent ring at the other end. It was used to brand livestock on farms. It is the bottom iron in the attached photo of three irons.'T Q' brand on one end.branding irons, tools, farm equipment, livestock equipment -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Pulley Block, Makers Patent Snatch, Unknown
An antique machine made forged steel pulley block with a hook at the top which moves sideways. It has a slot on the cylindrical section for the rope or chain. It is an old farm tool from the 19th or 20th century.MAKERS PATENT SNATCHpulleys, tools, lifting equipment, pulley blocks, steel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Myer Catalogue, 1952
The Myer Emporium has had a history of over 100 years, and was first started by Sidney Myer trading his wares from door to door.Catalogue representing the store's latest goods to the purchaser, ranging from fashion, house furniture, garden and small farm equipment, kitchen ware, books, typewriters, childrens wear, shoes, men's wear, etc.The Myer Emporium Limited, Spring and Summer Catalogue, 1952books, catalogues -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white photocopy, A.E. Bennett, Members of the Horticultural Board Outside the Dunolly Town Hall, 1893
Photocopy of a photograph. (1) "Group photograph following luncheon at Government Scent Farm, Dunolly on the second annual trip of the Students of the Horticultural College, Burnley, 23.11.1893. Val Caire photo, 57 Toorak Rd Sth Yarra." (Descendent of J.N. Caire.) Photocopy donated by Bruce Draper, descendent of Charles Draper. (2) Handwritten list of names: "Members of the Horticultural Board, Professor McAlpine, Mr Max Pincus?, Mr J.N. Caire, Mr McFarlane, Mr Ogle, Mr Churchill, with the Mayor of Dunolly J. Desmond Esq. J.P. and students of the Horticultural College, Burnley outside the Dunolly Town Hall on the second annual trip of students to the Government Scent farm, 23rd November, 1893. (3) Photocopy of A.E. Bennett's "Prize Essays, "Essay on trip to Dunolly Scent farm, 1893." p117.luncheon, government, scent farm, dunolly, trip, students, horticultural college, burnley, val caire, bruce draper, charles draper, horticultural board, professor mcalpine, max pincus, j.n. caire, mr mcfarlane, mr ogle, mr churchill, j. desmond esq., students, town hall, a.e. bennett, prize essays -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Talma & Co, John "Jack" AMBROSE MM
Unknown WW1 soldier ................. 22/11/2018 ..........due to its poor condition the photograph was removed from its timber frame revealing below the photograph the handwritten words "Jack Ambrose married a girl Chick"..... identified as Ethel Maud CHICK Soldier identified as John AMBROSE MM 1132 Labourer of Carboor who served on the western front in France during the First World War. Joined 19/2/1916 aged 23 years and 4 months Born and enlisted at Wangaratta Embarked on 3/6/1916 on HMAT Persic. Served with 5/37Battalions. Wounded on 3 occasions, returning to Australia on 27/7/1919. Next of Kin - Edward Henry PAYNE (Cousin) of Carboor. Jack and Edward were both cousins to Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop.By identifying this originally unknown soldier to be John "Jack" AMBROSE has revealed links to the children of Edward Samuel PAYNE and his wife Catherine Marie nee WALPOLE. Jack's mother Ida Elizabeth AMBROSE nee PAYNE is the elder sister of Alice Emily Maud DUNLOP nee PAYNE mother of Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" DUNLOP, twin sisters Lily May and Violet Minnie PAYNE who both served as Nurses during the First World War along with youngest brother Alfred Ernest PAYNE 1256. The latter three together with Jack AMBROSE are listed on the Wangaratta and District Victory Roll. Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE was born at Wangaratta (12 July 1907 – 2 July 1993) and an Australian Surgeon renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during the Second World War.Framed timber mounted photograph of unknown WW1 Soldier - now identified to be John AMBROSE MM 1132 of CarboorBelow photograph handwritten "Jack Ambrose married a girl Chick" Rear Miss S Wright Farm Hill Carboor East via Wangarattajohn ambrose, 5th battalion ww1, carboor, wangaratta, weary dunlop -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - W. BABIDGE COLLECTION: LICENCE FOR DAIRY FARM
White receipt No. 60780 for Dairy Farm in the name of Mr W. D. Babidge, Yarraberb, Via Derby being Bal Fee of 1/6. Carbon on the back of receipt. Receipt dated 13/2/36.document, w. babidge collection - licence for dairy farm, milk and dairy supervision act 1928, department of agriculture melbourne, j m kerr -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Aspinall's Estate, Box Hill, 1937
List of allotments to be sold by the City of Box Hill for municipal charges in Mont Albert, Box Hill, Surrey Hills and Burwood in 1937. Also 8 small farm blocks in Aspinall's Estate (Old Abattoirs Paddock).land sales, mont albert, box hill, surrey hills, burwood, aspinalls estate, aspinall road, box hill north, woodhouse grove, abattoirs paddock, edward haughton pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: PEOPLE CELEBRATING BIRTHDAY, 30th March, 1996
Colour photograph. People seated behind man and piper. Cake on table. Date stamped 30 3 '96. Back of photograph reads: Peter's 50th Paul Robinson - Piper (owner of Sedgwick Camel Farm)photo, group, mixed group -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, PURCELL, ROGER, 1994
ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OWNED BY MRS. LENA COOK OF CASTLEMAINE RD. CRESWICK.BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH (COPY) OF WALTER COOK SNR. USING A SUNSHINE HARVESTER , HARVESTING WHEAT ON HIS FARM - ON COOK'S RD. TOURELLO. HIS SON JOHN COOK STANDING BESIDE HARVESTER. CIRCA 1895.local history, photography, photographs, early citizens -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Show Certificate, Tom Kerr - Show winner, 1939 (exact)
Four families of Kerrs lived at Thalia, out of Wycheproof and when Tom's daughter Margaret donated the framed certificate she commented,"it has found a good home at the Wycheproof Historical Society."A valued Wycheproof SHOW prize for best practice agriculture in its day,year 1939. This item relates well to key themes in the history of the region,in particular progress in agriculture and pastoral production. Framed Special Certificate issued by the Farm Competitions Associations of Victoria and awarded in 1939 by the Wycheproof & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society - Secretary A.B. Hackwell. Coloured images of wheat grains and stalks surround the printed and written words."Donated by Margaret Smith nee Kerr 29. 2. 2008."1939, , wycheproof, show, wheat crop, winner -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Card - Portland Express Etching - Portland of Old, Irene Bartlett, artist, n.d
White card, Portland Express etching from original pen and ink sketch by Irene Bartlett. William Dutton's farm near mouth of Surrey River at Narrawong. Sketch on front, description of sketch and method of production on back -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - NORM GILLIES COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OPEN FARM LAND
coloured photograph of open farm land Rear note: Donald Gillies and his brothers, sister grew up in this farmland. Donald was the father of three brothers who started Gillies Pies (in Bendigo). Alan, Norman, Leslie. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FARMING
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, January 25, 2005. Farming: powered up for a day on the farm is Inglewood farmer, Harold Palmer. Harold is photographed in 1947 outside the Inglewood powerhouse. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Jewellery Box (Sieradendoosje)
Links to Dutch East Indies, colonial and Dutch migration history.Wooden box with lid, brass hinges, inlaid design on lid depicting a farm worker, surrounded by foliage, birds and mythical creatures, possibly garuda. Multiple types of wood. Light coloured inlaid piping around sides.arts and crafts -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hobby became a Career in Time, 2000
Obituary for Blackburn Watchmaker, Ted LaGalle, who died on 22 Sept 2000. Born 7 Feb 1910, he moved to Holland Road, Blackburn South, aged 10, where parents ran a poultry farm.lagalle, ted, holland road, blackburn south, forest hill secondary college blackburn south campus, lagalle, nick, lagalle, florence, lagalle marjorie, lagalle, edna, higham, t.j., lagalle, rita, lagalle, keith, box hill salvation army band, poultry farms -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Slaters Cottage - Original Cottage, 1/08/2009 12:00:00 AM
See the following relating Slater & the Reserve NP2000, 3558, 4396, 5141 & 5824.Coloured Photograph of the original cottage built by William Slater Jnr the son of William Henry Slater the pioneer involved in the establishment of the early herb and lavender farm in this district.|Note that the house was being renovated. It is on the Heritage Overlay of the Cityslater william, slater william jnr, surrey road blackburn north no 106, heritage overlay -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Bagging Onions at 'Hillside', Crossley, Late 1930s
Tom Fitzgerald and his brother Greg Fitzgerald dig potatoes at the Carroll family farm, 'Hillside', McCartney's Lane, Crossley. The Fitzgerald brothers were brothers of Mary Matilda Carroll who was married to Patrick Edmund Carroll.crossley, carroll, patrick edmund carroll, mary matilda carroll, mary matilda fitzgerald, greg fitzgerald, tom fitzgerald, onions, farming