James Alexander Robertson was born 14th June, 1855, at Pentridge. the Coburg area which was known as Pentridge at the time, and prior to the building of the gaol. His parents were James Thomson Robertson and Esther (nee Hale), At age 20 James became the first selector on the Snowy River at Lochend. He took up Lots 1, 2 and 3, in the Parish of Newmerella in 1875; with his selection being ratified on May 1st, 1876. The selection included hill and river flat land in the area near where Icy Creek enters the Snowy River. James gradually improved and farmed the property; he cleared and drained Icy Creek and constructed the first known flood-gate on the Snowy River. To meet his farming commitments he supplemented his income by working on the construction and maintenance of roads and drains in the Newmerella area. He gained a contract with the Bairnsdale Shire council to construct the first road cutting down Burn’s Hill at Newmerella. His tender was for £16 ($32), and it took him, with four others, two months to complete the contract. He was single, and, after his untimely death at aged 29, in 1884, his parents and surviving unmarried sisters and brothers moved from Sarsfield to take over his selection at Lochend. (more information Newsletter April 2013)James Robertson was the first selector of land at Lochend, Orbost.A small black / white portrait photograph, oval shaped with a white background. It is of a middle-aged man with a full beard and moustache.on front at bottom - typed in black -:"James Alexander Robertson, Late of Lochend, Snowy River"robertson-james-alexander lochend-robertson

A memorial to the pioneers of Benambr, Victoria. Alexander Macmillan , McKillopbenambra, macmillan, mckillop

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Multi-coloured screenprint. Gift of David Alexander, 2013art, artwork, adrian corke, corke, screenprint

Photograph - black and white - male portrait. The male has a receding hairline, large thick moustache, bow tie, dark suit and a watch/pendant on waistcoat.. No other markings.J.Remington Alexander, View St., Bendigo.person, individual, male, male portrait.

Heidelberg Golf Club members' tie with logo.One of a collection of various HGC members' ties.Navy necktie with gold diagonal stripes and the letter "H" repeated.Manufacturer's tag on back of tie: "Alexanders"heidelberg golf club, memorabilia, neckties, club ties

Produced by the Herald, Melbourne in 1945.Book - light paper cover, green patterned, green, red and cream coloured print, 96 pages.“Wartime Cookery by Sarah Dunne of The Herald, Melbourne 1/-“cookery book, ww2

Demonstrates aspects of the closure of the Ballarat Tramways by the SEC in 1971 through a house magazine. Has a front cover photo featuring crews, personal notes on trammies and a feature article on the SEC in Ballarat itself. Strong Association with a number of tramway identities."SEC News", house magazine of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, October 1971 issue, No. 150, following closure of the SEC Ballarat tramways. Has front cover photo of Lew Walker (Ballarat Motorman) receiving a kiss from Glenda Martin and Janice Greed (left), in front of a bogie tram with the town hall in the background. - btm1699i1 Page 2 - has notes on the cover, trams in Ballarat, a brief history include notes on the "most popular conductress" and happenings on the trams. Centre page spread has 10 photographs of staff and activities in Ballarat, including a photo of Ballarat No. 17 being loaded onto a truck for the TMSV. - btm1699i2 and i3 Page 10 has a small note on the retirement of Mr. Arthur Maxwell, Senior Traffic Inspector Page 11 has a small note and photo of Mr Leslie Denmead, following his retirement as Departmental Tramway Superintendent - btm1699i4. Second copy added 3-8-2006. 3rd copy added 22-7-2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley.On top left hand corner in blue ink, "Sarah"trams, tramways, sec news, ballarat, closure, power supply

Alexander Peacock and Millie Holden married on January 1st 1901 the day of Australian Federation. The names listed on the illuminated address were all prominent men in the Borough and Shire of Creswick. John English, John Leishman, Jonah Ward, William Thomas, W. Davies, J. Tait, H. Hammon, D. Luttet, L.D. Watson, D. McGarth, G. Maughan, Illuminated address to Hon. A.J. Peacock, Chief Secretary of Victoria. It has cameos of Creswick Town Hall, Peacock's home, Creswick Goldfields Hospital and gold mine. It has portraits of both Alexander Peacock and Millie Holden as printed on the announcement of their engagement. The address is signed by prominent citizens of Creswick.alexander peacock, millie holden, millie peacock, creswick

World War 1 GRI Medal, For King and Empire Services Rendered, Sarah Jane Procterstawell

From the collection of Frank Wright. Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Six similar black and white photographs of a headstone. The headstone marks the graves of three people; Hilda, her mother Sarah and father William. It is the Wright family headstone and the place is Smeaton Cemetery.hilda wright, sarah wright, willaim wright, frank wright, headstone, smeaton cemetery, family history

This specimen was found in Harcourt, Victoria. Harcourt is a small historic gold rush town located in a valley at the foot of Mount Alexander (741 m) in the Central Highlands of Victoria. In recent times the goldrush origins of the town have been replaced by a district known for apples, cider and wine. The Traditional owners of Harcourt are The Dja Dja Wurrung people. Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock similar to granite, but containing more plagioclase feldspar than orthoclase feldspar. Granodiorite has greater than 20% quartz by volume, and between 65% and 90% of the feldspar is plagioclase. This piece is of significance due to its provenance in Harcourt, Vic. Granodiorite is commonly produced in volcanic arcs, and in mountain buildings where it emplaces as large batholiths in mountain roots. Granodiorite is the plutonic equivalent of dacite. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock similar to granite, but containing more plagioclase feldspar than orthoclase feldspar. According to the QAPF diagram, granodiorite has a greater than 20% quartz by volume, and between 65% and 90% of the feldspar is plagioclase.GRANDIORITE. / Locality: / Harcourt, Victoria / Other label: Geological survey / R S / Loc Harcourt quarries [?] Alexander / 1/4 Sheet. | 4 | Granite /granodiorite, granite, burke museum, harcourt, coarse-grained, igneous, plagioclase feldspar, orthoclase feldspar, quartz, mount alexander, the dja dja wurrung people, the traditional owners, central highlands of victoria, gold rush

Small black and white photograph showing Constable Alexander Fitzpatrickconstable alexander fitzpatrick, kelly gang, bushrangers

The State Treason Trials took place after the Eureka Stockade.State Treason trials prisoners as depicted in the Mount Alexander Mail. eureka stockade, state treason trials, raffaello carboni, timothy hayes, john joseph

Colour photo of Joel Lazarrotto and Sarah Iser standing beside a swimming pool with Val Campbell. The two children are in swim suits and are wearing medals around their necks. Written on the front of the photo: 1991-92 Joel Lazarrotto and Sarah Iser with All Junior Medals.recreations, sports, swimming

Lived in the districtPart of the population of the area over timeRectangular shape in Black and white. A man smiling wearing a suit and tie with a waistcoat. "John Alfred Alexander McKenzie 1901-1988"agriculture, east, farming, streatham, westmere, mininera, mckensie, nerrin

Small portrait of a lady seated on a chair with her long dress spread out around her. Her dress has lace at the neckline and is decorated with a dark line pattern, two on each side of the skirt, bodice and sleeves. The hemline has fluted pleats.Alexander Brothers, 88 Renfield Street, Glasgowphotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady, alexander brothers

Photograph: portrait of men dressed in suits, 14 seated in two rows, three sitting in front of two crossed oars. Mounted on buff cardboard with wooden frame, no glass.. Written underneath portrait: ' S.R.C. Committee 1911 - 1912' ( Sandhurst Rowing Club ) Written on back in pen: 'Mr. J. Godfrey, The gentleman with the white beard and white hair third from the right centre row. The oldest member of the club and a good sculler.'j. Remington Alexander, View Street, Bendigoorganization, club/society, sandhurst rowing club, club, sandhurst rowing club, j. godfrey

The barque 'Eliza Ramsden', 395 tons, struck Corsair Rock on July 24, 1875 Ref: Victims of the Corsair Rock Page 6]. The telescope was found on board the ship by William Shapter Senior while attempting to tow for salvage.One of the many wrecks in the locality of the Rip and QueenscliffeA brass telescope from the 'Eliza Ramsden'Alexander Dobbie, 24 Clyde Place, Glasgowtelescope, eliza ramsden, corsair rock, salvage, william shapter

The names of the two soldiers is unknown at this time.Photograph and card, photo B & W showing one soldier standing and one sitting, both holding crops, rear is studio background showing tents. The card has two colour crossed flags with text under. on rear of the photo is text in black pen, both set behind gold coloured card.On front of card, “For King and Country”, on rear of photo, “To Sarah from Will”.photographs, ww1

''The Mount Alexander Stations'' - short article of few pages dated March 24th 1969 . Detailed discussion of early ownership of pastoral licences in the area. Author (presumably - as underneath title) is H.C. Reference to Richard Grice; Powlett Plains; Heape; Charles Sherratt; Fenton; Gibson; Mt. Alexander Station; Mt. Alexander North ; William Barkerbendigo, land sales, pastoral licences, mount alexandra station, richard grice, powlett plains. lodden river.