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Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, J.H. Pollitt, An Historical Record of Melton, c1961
... on Aborigines, John Bull, exploration, survey, early settler, graves... on Aborigines, John Bull, exploration, survey, early settler, graves ...Melton is a town in Victoria.Orange soft covered booklet of 64 pages. Includes sections on Aborigines, John Bull, exploration, survey, early settler, graves, Melton Roads Board, cemetery, common school, churches, agricultural society, rail, Melton weir, index of students enrolled at the Melton Common School in 1864.william dredge darke, samuel staughton, simon straughton, thomas henry pyke, djerriwarrh, charles williams, richard manning, william oldershaw, william yuille, benjamin porter, john ferris, captain moonlight, viaduct, pennyroyal creek, thomas pyke, toolern toolern creek, melton, keilor station, melton weir, melton common school, john bull, melton coursing cup, melton agricultural society -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers photocopied - photo, list of names, Kiewa Valley Pioneers and Early Activities on the Bogong High Plains
... the Department of Victorian Lands and Survey re early settlers 3. History... and Survey re early settlers 3. History written in Schuss magaine ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CHEERS
... for Bendigo's early settlers until it closed its doors in 1946... United Brewery provided refreshments for Bendigo's early settlers ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, October 8, 2004. Cheers: the Bendigo United Brewery provided refreshments for Bendigo's early settlers until it closed its doors in 1946. in this photo, taken in the mid 1920s, staff are pictured outside the brewery, which was situated in High Street, Golden Square.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mrs Henry Hill (nee Georgina Reynolds of Research) and others outside the old Hill residence in Bridge Street, Eltham
... Early settlers of Eltham ... melbourne Early settlers of Eltham houses mrs henry hill bridge ...Early settlers of Eltham Black and white photograph postcardMrs Henry Hill (nee Georgina Reynolds of Research), mother of John Ernest Hill. Identity of others not known to Mrs A.E. Hill , who states 'photo was taken outside the old Hill residence, Bridge St, (south side between Susan and Bolton Streets). Demolished many years ago - 26.7.65 Also stamped - Shire of Elthamhouses, mrs henry hill, bridge street, georgina hill (nee reynolds), hill family, hill family home, john ernest hill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF BOORT CEMETERY
... Inscription on the back of 2400 411a Early Settlers Cemetery dated... on the back of 2400 411a Early Settlers Cemetery dated 1964 ...Coloured Photo of Boort Cemetery. Graves are enclosed with a white fence and a large tree is in the centre. Small and large trees are in the back ground. Photo was taken in 1964. 8.8 Inscription on the back of 2400 411a Early Settlers Cemetery dated 1964. Restoration by Russel Coutts of the graves at the homestead Dunbar, on the site of the old Boort Homestead.memorials, graveboards, boort cemetery, boort cemetery, coutts family -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Spectacles in Case, 1820-1860 (Approximate)
... Brought to Australia by early settlers...-country Brought to Australia by early settlers glasses eye wear ...Brought to Australia by early settlersSmall glasses - wire frame / Case of close grained wood, finely made.glasses, eye wear, sight -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Spectacles in Case, 1820-1860 (Approximate)
... Brought to Australia by early settlers...-country Brought to Australia by early settlers glasses eye wear ...Brought to Australia by early settlersSmall glasses - wire frame / Case of close grained wood, finely made.glasses, eye wear, sight -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Anderson, Mrs William
... Early Settler, Belfast, Vic.... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Early Settler, Belfast, Vic ...Early Settler, Belfast, Vic.Early photograph of early settlerBlack and white photograph of Wife of William Anderson, Belfast Pioneer owners of the Union Inn pioneer, settler, portrait, people, family, mrs william anderson, union inn, cox street, james street -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Bostock, George
... Early Settler George Bostock... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Early Settler George Bostock ...Early Settler George BostockEarly SettlerPortrait Black and white photograph of gentleman clean shaven with hair parted on right pioneer, settler, portrait, people, family, george bostock -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, The Story of the Settlement and Development of Bega, 1942
... biographical sketches of some of the early settlers. It also includes... School.The book contains biographical sketches of some of the early ...After being out of print for 30 years this book has been reprinted in 1987 as a tribute to W.A. Bayley (dec.). WA Bayley had been a public school teacher and was principal of Bega Intermediate High when he researched and wrote his history in the 1940s. He wrote history books on all the towns where he worked,A 120 pp book titled "The Story of the Settlement and Development of Bega". The author is William Alan Bailey (1910-1981). it was published by Bega Intermediate High School.The book contains biographical sketches of some of the early settlers. It also includes maps, newspaper clippings of historical articles, official and handwritten correspondence. The cover title is History of Bega. bega bayley-w.a. bega-settlement -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: TYNTYNDYER HOMESTEAD
... into the early settlers and their struggles for survival... an insight into the early settlers and their struggles for survival ...An article from a 'Supplement to Bendigo Advertiser' giving some insights into the history of Tyntyndyer Homestead which is in the Swan Hill district. It gives an insight into the early settlers and their struggles for survival. There is an advertisement within the supplement advertising the 'Historic Tyntyndyer Homestead and Museum.' Coloured and black and white photographs are included in this article which is dated 12/2/1969.history, australian, early farming settlement, lydia chancellor collection, collection, swan hill, aboriginal, aboriginal contact, australia, history, australian history, homesteads, building, house, houses, heritage, tourism, aborigines, settlers, weapons, guns, pastoralists, expedition, john holloway, andrew beveridge, peter beveridge, robert o'hara burke, narrinyeri tribe, bushrangers, relics, national trust, advertisement, exploration -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Award - THELMA DRUMMOND COLLECTION: SCALE MODEL ONE FURROW PLOUGH, 1887
... Scale model of one furrow plough as used by early settlers... by early settlers. Made by William Ashman, formerly of Eaglehawk ...Scale model of one furrow plough as used by early settlers. Made by William Ashman, formerly of Eaglehawk and late of Essendon. Presented by his daughter, Thelma Drummond of Box Hill, Victoria. The silver medal is inscribed "County of Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Societry. Awarded to Wm Ashman, Eaglehawk for model plough. Spring Show 1887".agriculture, farm, model plough -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Colour Photograph, Ann Beggs Sunter, Gardens at Lal Lal House, Yendon, October 1993
... Early settlers, Fisken family's dwelling...., Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Early ...Early settlers, Fisken family's dwelling.Colour photo part of Garden at Lal Lal House, Yendon, cottage-style garden, gravel path curving to left, Japanese Maple with autumn foliage centre.lal lal house, yendon, garden, fisken -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Colour Photograph, Ann Beggs Sunter, Lal Lal House, Yendon, side view, October 1993
... Early settlers, Fisken family's dwelling...., Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Early ...Early settlers, Fisken family's dwelling.Colour photo Lal Lal House, Yendon, Victorian single story, red brick, gabled tin rooflal lal house, yendon, garden, fisken -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Francis William Wingrove, Henry Vivian Wingrove and Bessie Wingrove graves, Saint Helena (Saint Katherine Anglican) Churchyard, St Helena
... The Wingrove family were early settlers of Eltham... melbourne The Wingrove family were early settlers of Eltham st ...The Wingrove family were early settlers of ElthamColour photographst helena, st katherine's church, cemetery, henry vivian wingrove, francis william wingrove, bessie wingrove -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Caroline Ada Wingrove and Walter Wingrove graves, Saint Helena (Saint Katherine Anglican) Churchyard, St Helena
... The Wingrove family were early settlers of Eltham... melbourne The Wingrove family were early settlers of Eltham st ...The Wingrove family were early settlers of ElthamColour photographst helena, st katherine's church, cemetery, caroline ada wingrove, walter wingrove -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Digital Image, Fawkner's House (Melbourne), c1903
... John Fawkner was an early settler of Melbourne, Victoria...., 3350 goldfields John Fawkner was an early settler of Melbourne ...John Fawkner was an early settler of Melbourne, Victoria.Sketch of John Fawkner's house in Melbourne. The sketch shows a sailing vessel in the Yarra River.john fawkner, melbourne, yarra, yarra river, sailing boat -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
... A photo of Martin Batey, an early settler in the district.... melbourne A photo of Martin Batey, an early settler in the district ...A photo of Martin Batey, an early settler in the district.A black and white photo of a male with a full bears and long hair on side, appears to be thinning on top of head. Believed to be Martin Batey. It is mounted between paper and cardboard and transparent paper at front of photo.Written inside cover: Martin Bateybatey, martin, pioneers, george evans collection -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Colour Photograph, Ann Beggs Sunter, Lal Lal House, Yendon, October 1993
... House built for early settler Archibald Fisken.... built for early settler Archibald Fisken. Lal Lal House Yendon ...House built for early settler Archibald Fisken.Colour photo Lal Lal House, Yendon, cottage-style garden, gravel driveway, Birch Tree centre.lal lal house, yendon, garden, fisken -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Bostock, Annie Cox
... Early Settler's Wife Annie Cox Bostock... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Early Settler's Wife Annie Cox ...Early Settler's Wife Annie Cox BostockEarly settler's wifePortrait of woman with long hair parted in the middle pioneer, settler, portrait, people, family, annie cox, bostock -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, Fairlam family, c.1900
... The Fairlam family were early settlers in the region....The Fairlam family were early settlers in the region. Black ...The Fairlam family were early settlers in the region.Black and white image of the Fairlam family, taken outside, presumably in their garden. From left to right: Richard William Percy Fairlam (Percy Fairlam), mother Elizabeth Fairlam, Eugenie Fairlam, father William Fairlam (Percy Fairlam), Fairlie (Addie) Fairlam -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Painting, Reynolds, Esme, After 1893
... , early settler...., early settler. This item is aesthetically significant and shows ...Painted by , Esme Reynolds, daughter of Edward Reynolds, early settler.This item is aesthetically significant and shows the artistic skills of women of early settler families.Oil painting of three pink camellias in a bowl with a black/brown background and wooden frame. Painted by Esme Reynolds . Frame has two raised gold lines .Front left - Esme Reynoldspainting-oil reynolds -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Hooper family at the home in Creswick circa 1870
... The Hooper's were early settlers to Newlyn. The location... Ballarat East goldfields The Hooper's were early settlers to Newlyn ...The Hooper's were early settlers to Newlyn. The location of this building is unknown.hooper, creswick, newlyn, private dwelling, building, costume, people -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
... Early settlers to Clunes from South Australia in the 1870's...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street Clunes goldfields Early ...Early settlers to Clunes from South Australia in the 1870'sPhotocopy of sepia photograph of John and Grace Beer (nee Mitchell) and their son (probably John Jnr)Copy of sepia photograph of John and Grace Beer (nee Mitchell) and their son (probably John Jnr), arr SA 3.4.1849 aboard "Mary Ann" ex Plymouth. Parents of Caroline Parker (G-Grandparents to Dennis), dep to Vic 1870/71. John died 25/4/1893, Grace died 20/1/1905; they are buried Clunes Vic. Meth section row J2, plot 63, no headstone. Note the missing fingers of John. Plaque placed June 2017 by Dennis Parkerbeer, parker, mitchell -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Warrnambool Institute Press, Harpoons to harvest : the story of Charles and John Mills, pioneers of Port Fairy / J.R. Carroll, 1989
... Written by J.Carroll to tell the stories of the early... the stories of the early settlers in the South West The story ...The story of Charles and John Mills, pioneers of Port Fairy. Includes genealogical information.xv, 286 p., [12] p. of plates : ill., geneal. tables, maps, ports. Includes index. Geneal. tables on lining papers. Bibliography: p. 225-260non-fictionThe story of Charles and John Mills, pioneers of Port Fairy. Includes genealogical information. maritime, mills, john brabyn, 1810-1877, charles frederick, 1812-1855, mills family, pioneers -- victoria -- port fairy -- biography, pioneers -- tasmania -- biography, australian history, biography, exploration, genealogy, harbour master, mills : charles and john, mills brothers, port fairy, shipping, warrnambool history, whaling, wrecks, book -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Pownall, Eve, Australian Pioneer Women, 1975
... there is a picture of a man and a woman ( early settlers) out in the bush.On... and a woman ( early settlers) out in the bush.On the back cover ...Traces the history of Pioneer Women in Australia from the Stone Age ( Aboriginal Women) up to 1975. The author has concentrated on women that settled firstly in the bush with their families and the hard life they endured in this environment.296 p. : ill., ports A hard cover book with a dust cover and a plastic clear cover over that. On the dust cover front and back there is a picture of a man and a woman ( early settlers) out in the bush.On the back cover the woman is holding a baby. The inside covers front and back show an old photo of a man leaning on a gate talking to a woman in the front garden of a house. non-fictionTraces the history of Pioneer Women in Australia from the Stone Age ( Aboriginal Women) up to 1975. The author has concentrated on women that settled firstly in the bush with their families and the hard life they endured in this environment. australia, pioneer, women, history, pastoral, goldfields. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Malvern Historical Society, "City of Malvern - A brief Malvern History", 10/03/1982 12:00:00 AM
... the history of the City, including early settlers, churches, the Town... of the City, including early settlers, churches, the Town Hall ...Pamphlet - A4 sheet folded to DL, printed on orange paper titled "City of Malvern - A brief Malvern History", outlining the history of the City, including early settlers, churches, the Town Hall, settlement, the history of the name and street names, houses and hotels. Has photo of tram using a crossover in Glenferrie Road. Produced by the Malvern Historical Society. Two copies held.trams, tramways, sale of trams, seattle, w2 class -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Equipment - Fishing equipment, basket
... an early settler and fisherman in Torquay.... of Felix Rosser an early settler and fisherman in Torquay. Felix ...The fishing basket was the property of Felix Rosser an early settler and fisherman in Torquay.Felix Rosser was a well known early settler in Torquay. This fishing basket and equipment belonged to him.A wicker fishing basketfishing equipment, torquay victoria, felix rosser -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Yoke, 1890 (Approximate)
... Used by early settler (Mr Chandler) for carrying water from...-country Used by early settler (Mr Chandler) for carrying water ...Used by early settler (Mr Chandler) for carrying water from creekWooden yoke to fit on man's shoulders. Iron chains attached to each end with hooks for pailswater carrying, tools -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Account book of William Reid, About 1850
... William Reid was an early settler. Reid street, Rhyll...-island-and-the-bass-coast William Reid was an early settler. Reid ...William Reid was an early settler. Reid street, Rhyll was named after himSmall paper & cardboard beige coloured accounts ledger with pocket inside. Metal clip for closure on right side. Pages which had been used have been removed.Mr W. Reid, William Reid 373william reid, account books, ledger, reid street, rhyll, local identities