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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Ski Boots - Cross Country, mid 1900's
These cross country ski boots are part of the pioneer ski recreational sport in the Victoria Alps. The mid 1900's saw the Victorian Alps begin to be used for recreational skiing, especially cross country. The majority of skiers at this point in time were either from the SEC Vic. Kiewa Hydro Scheme or from Melbourne. International skiers had better ski fields (ski lodges etc.) in Europe, the U.S.A. and Canada. With greater and better coverage of the Winter Olympics and some medal wins, skiing became more interesting and rewarding for city dwellers in Melbourne and Sydney.These ski boots are of great significance to the Kiewa Valley as it demonstrates that winter sports in the region have and still do attract not only skiers but also provide an employment (even though seasonal) avenue which "livens up" a small rural community and provides for a diversity of land usage which did not exist in the 1800's. These brown cross country ski boots, "Grief" brand have "cherry" inserts with cream laces, within the main boot. The boots have red and black laces and crossover tie flaps (to allow for maximum front foot entry. These boots do not have any ski clips to hold firm those restraints (quick release) on the skis (like "modern boots and skis). The heel section has the red Greif "W" pattern.At the underside of the rubber sole in freehand script "Cresta"snow skiing, ski boots, winter recreational sports. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Box Linen Thread, early to mid 1900's
This box which once contained linen thread manufactured in Scotland and labelled "British" manufacture" was used for the repair/manufacture of clothing by professional seamstresses and those wives required to "do" repair stitching of family clothes. This box was manufactured in a period when the title "United Kingdom" was used (late 1700's early 1900's) to describe the union of Britain and Scotland. The label however can be misleading as the"British Manufacture" thread was manufactured in Scotland. The broad term "British Manufacture" was used for the benefit of those in the "colonies" of Australia and New Zealand, during a period when the "coined" phrase "best of British, or British best" was synonymous to "top quality". After World War II the need for "cheaper products" was more persuasive than the quality of the product. In rural areas this shift to cheaper "non British" goods was at a slower rate than in the cities. Goods such as clothing manufactured or altered by seamstresses were regarded as of a higher standard and therefor the use of linen thread from "Britain" was a sign of quality and reliability.This box which contained linen thread, "British" made, is very significant to the Kiewa Valley because it demonstrates the conditions under which households in the late 1800's and early 1900's evolved from a "domestic repair /replacement" of damaged clothing to a consumer of recycled and shop bought clothing and linen. The ability of semi isolated rural based families to purchase "off the rack" clothing was severely affected by weather, long distance over dirt roads(poorly serviced) to large towns(shops), horse/cart or slower driven cars. The purchasing of clothing was, on the whole, from trading house "mail order" consignment orders.This red paper covered box has a white covered lid (top) with black print detailing the manufacturer and contents. This box contained 150 yds of linen thread 2 cord. A small added note pasted on one side "USUAL TWIST (s)" describing the thread's appearance. Two semicircular "finger" holes on two sides of the lid permit easier removal of the lid from the base.On the top lid: "W.&J. KNOX'S" below this a crest with latin motive "MOVEO ET PROFICIOR" English translation "I proceed and am more prosperous" encircling an open winged falcon. below this "LINEN THREAD", "2 CORD." "WARRANTED" "150 Yds." Made from Flax." British Manufacture". On one side "DRABS SOFT FINISH" within a shield "KNOX'S TWO CORD 150 YARDS 30" next to this a trade mark "W & J KNOX below this "made in KILBIRNIE, SCOTLAND"thread, cord. flax, box container, linen thread, seamstress items, cardboard box -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Birch Cottage, Yarra Glen Road, Smiths Gully, Aug 1969, Aug 1969
EDHS Newsletter No. 182, September 2008 In the late 1970s when our Society was the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, an offer was made to the Society regarding use of an old cottage at Christmas Hills. For various reasons the offer ultimately lapsed The cottage sat beside Watsons Creek just outside the then Shire of Eltham but following municipal restructuring it now lies within the Shire of Nillumbik. At that time some research on the cottage was carried out for the Society by Keith Chappel as part of a larger research project that he was doing. Keith's notes were taken from Lands Department records and showed that house is the subject of a permissive occupancy of Crown land comprising the creek reserve. In 1903 a Miners Right of one acre in area was granted to Edwin Samuel Birch. In 1907 Birch applied to purchase this land but was unable to because it was part of the creek reserve. The documents show that the house existed at that time. Birch died in 1932 and his daughter Honor Mary Birch was granted a permit to occupy the residence. The future of the cottage remains precarious because of its location on Crown land. In 2007 the Andrew Ross Museum began a campaign to ensure that it is preserved. It included a video presentation on the history of the cottage under the title of "This Old House- Birch Cottage". Black and white photographWilliams Cottage Panton Hill 1969 Not to be reproduced without permission G.W. Bell Photographer Elthamhouses, cottage, early settlers, yarra glen road, smiths gully, williams cottage, watsons creek, christmas hills, birch cottage, edwin samuel birch, honor mary birch -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Detail, Kitchen, Birch Cottage, Yarra Glen Road, Smiths Gully, Aug 1969, Aug 1969
EDHS Newsletter No. 182, September 2008 In the late 1970s when our Society was the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, an offer was made to the Society regarding use of an old cottage at Christmas Hills. For various reasons the offer ultimately lapsed The cottage sat beside Watsons Creek just outside the then Shire of Eltham but following municipal restructuring it now lies within the Shire of Nillumbik. At that time some research on the cottage was carried out for the Society by Keith Chappel as part of a larger research project that he was doing. Keith's notes were taken from Lands Department records and showed that house is the subject of a permissive occupancy of Crown land comprising the creek reserve. In 1903 a Miners Right of one acre in area was granted to Edwin Samuel Birch. In 1907 Birch applied to purchase this land but was unable to because it was part of the creek reserve. The documents show that the house existed at that time. Birch died in 1932 and his daughter Honor Mary Birch was granted a permit to occupy the residence. The future of the cottage remains precarious because of its location on Crown land. In 2007 the Andrew Ross Museum began a campaign to ensure that it is preserved. It included a video presentation on the history of the cottage under the title of "This Old House- Birch Cottage". Black and white photographWilliams Cottage Panton Hill 1969 Not to be reproduced without permission G.W. Bell Photographer Elthamhouses, cottage, early settlers, yarra glen road, smiths gully, williams cottage, watsons creek, christmas hills, birch cottage, edwin samuel birch, honor mary birch -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Detail, Cottage Entrance, Birch Cottage, Yarra Glen Road, Smiths Gully, Aug 1969, Aug 1969
EDHS Newsletter No. 182, September 2008 In the late 1970s when our Society was the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, an offer was made to the Society regarding use of an old cottage at Christmas Hills. For various reasons the offer ultimately lapsed The cottage sat beside Watsons Creek just outside the then Shire of Eltham but following municipal restructuring it now lies within the Shire of Nillumbik. At that time some research on the cottage was carried out for the Society by Keith Chappel as part of a larger research project that he was doing. Keith's notes were taken from Lands Department records and showed that house is the subject of a permissive occupancy of Crown land comprising the creek reserve. In 1903 a Miners Right of one acre in area was granted to Edwin Samuel Birch. In 1907 Birch applied to purchase this land but was unable to because it was part of the creek reserve. The documents show that the house existed at that time. Birch died in 1932 and his daughter Honor Mary Birch was granted a permit to occupy the residence. The future of the cottage remains precarious because of its location on Crown land. In 2007 the Andrew Ross Museum began a campaign to ensure that it is preserved. It included a video presentation on the history of the cottage under the title of "This Old House- Birch Cottage". Black and white photographDetail Cottage Entrance Williams Cottage Yarra Glen Rd Panton Hill Aug 1969 Photo - G.W.Bhouses, cottage, early settlers, yarra glen road, smiths gully, williams cottage, watsons creek, christmas hills, birch cottage, edwin samuel birch, honor mary birch -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Detail, Front Wall, Birch Cottage, Yarra Glen Road, Smiths Gully, Aug 1969, Aug 1969
EDHS Newsletter No. 182, September 2008 In the late 1970s when our Society was the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, an offer was made to the Society regarding use of an old cottage at Christmas Hills. For various reasons the offer ultimately lapsed The cottage sat beside Watsons Creek just outside the then Shire of Eltham but following municipal restructuring it now lies within the Shire of Nillumbik. At that time some research on the cottage was carried out for the Society by Keith Chappel as part of a larger research project that he was doing. Keith's notes were taken from Lands Department records and showed that house is the subject of a permissive occupancy of Crown land comprising the creek reserve. In 1903 a Miners Right of one acre in area was granted to Edwin Samuel Birch. In 1907 Birch applied to purchase this land but was unable to because it was part of the creek reserve. The documents show that the house existed at that time. Birch died in 1932 and his daughter Honor Mary Birch was granted a permit to occupy the residence. The future of the cottage remains precarious because of its location on Crown land. In 2007 the Andrew Ross Museum began a campaign to ensure that it is preserved. It included a video presentation on the history of the cottage under the title of "This Old House- Birch Cottage". Black and white photographDetail of Front Wall Williams Cottage Yarra Glen Rd Panton Hill Aug 1969 Photo - G.W.Bhouses, cottage, early settlers, yarra glen road, smiths gully, williams cottage, watsons creek, christmas hills, birch cottage, edwin samuel birch, honor mary birch -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Detail, Shed Wall, Birch Cottage, Yarra Glen Road, Smiths Gully, Aug 1969, Aug 1969
EDHS Newsletter No. 182, September 2008 In the late 1970s when our Society was the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, an offer was made to the Society regarding use of an old cottage at Christmas Hills. For various reasons the offer ultimately lapsed The cottage sat beside Watsons Creek just outside the then Shire of Eltham but following municipal restructuring it now lies within the Shire of Nillumbik. At that time some research on the cottage was carried out for the Society by Keith Chappel as part of a larger research project that he was doing. Keith's notes were taken from Lands Department records and showed that house is the subject of a permissive occupancy of Crown land comprising the creek reserve. In 1903 a Miners Right of one acre in area was granted to Edwin Samuel Birch. In 1907 Birch applied to purchase this land but was unable to because it was part of the creek reserve. The documents show that the house existed at that time. Birch died in 1932 and his daughter Honor Mary Birch was granted a permit to occupy the residence. The future of the cottage remains precarious because of its location on Crown land. In 2007 the Andrew Ross Museum began a campaign to ensure that it is preserved. It included a video presentation on the history of the cottage under the title of "This Old House- Birch Cottage". Black and white photographDetail of Shed Wall Williams Cottage Yarra Glen Rd Panton Hill Aug 1969 Photo - G.W.Bhouses, cottage, early settlers, yarra glen road, smiths gully, williams cottage, watsons creek, christmas hills, birch cottage, edwin samuel birch, honor mary birch -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, 'Windy' Gale's burnt out home, Wild Dog Creek Road, Jan. 1962, Jan 1962
... Road Photo Geo. W. Bell, Jan. 1962 Black and white photo ...Building of Pensioners Cottages at St Andrews; for those burnt out in the 1962 bushfires. A voluntary scheme of Mavis Gill through the Kangaroo Ground Relief CommitteeBlack and white photo mounted on card'Windy' Gale's burnt out home, Wild Dog Creek Road Photo Geo. W. Bell, Jan. 1962victorian bushfires - 1962, bushfires, dick (windy) gale, fire damage - buildings, george w bell, houses, st andrews, wild dog creek road, mavis gill, pensioners cottages -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Mavis Gill making a turn near 'Windy' Gale's home, Wild Dog Creek Road, Jan. 1962, Jan 1962
... place Wild Dog Creek area Photo Geo. W. Bell, Jan. 1962 Black ...Building of Pensioners Cottages at St Andrews; for those burnt out in the 1962 bushfires. A voluntary scheme of Mavis Gill through the Kangaroo Ground Relief CommitteeBlack and white photo mounted on cardMavis Gill making a turn near 'Windy' Gale's place Wild Dog Creek area Photo Geo. W. Bell, Jan. 1962victorian bushfires - 1962, bushfires, dick (windy) gale, fire damage - buildings, george w bell, houses, st andrews, wild dog creek road, mavis gill, pensioners cottages -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Message from 'Windy' Gale, Wild Dog Creek Road, Jan. 1962, Jan 1962
... (windy) gale fire damage - buildings george w bell houses st ..."Staying at Dinsdales up the hill, Windy" Building of Pensioners Cottages at St Andrews; for those burnt out in the 1962 bushfires. A voluntary scheme of Mavis Gill through the Kangaroo Ground Relief CommitteeBlack and white photo mounted on cardMessage from resident Wild Dog Creek Road Photo Geo. W. Bell, Jan. 1962victorian bushfires - 1962, bushfires, dick (windy) gale, fire damage - buildings, george w bell, houses, st andrews, wild dog creek road, mavis gill, pensioners cottages, bill dinsdale -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Christmas Hills bushfire, Jan. 1962, Jan 1962
... bushfires - 1962 bushfires fire damage - buildings george w bell ...Building of Pensioners Cottages at St Andrews; for those burnt out in the 1962 bushfires. A voluntary scheme of Mavis Gill through the Kangaroo Ground Relief CommitteeBlack and white photo mounted on cardChristmas Hills bushfire Photo Geo. W. Bell, Jan. 1962victorian bushfires - 1962, bushfires, fire damage - buildings, george w bell, houses, st andrews, mavis gill, pensioners cottages, christmas hills, water tank -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Running Creek Cricket Club
This is a photo of the Running Creek Cricket Club, Premiers. U. K. V. C.A. (Upper Kiewa Valley Cricket Association) Season 1913-1914.Names which are legible are: Back Row: ? , N/M Hynes, F. Seymour, C. Grealey, W. Barton, F. Briggs, A. B. Seymour, H. Grealey. Front row: W.H. Hobbs, D. Black, C. Woolley, J. Fahey (captain), M. Hobbs, J. Black, Ibb Hobbs.Running Creek is in the Upper Kiewa Valley where sporting and recreational activities were an important part of rural social life. A mounted photo on cardboard with the names of the Running Creek Cricket team printed (almost illegible) under the photo of 15 men - 13 cricketers in white, 2 men one at each end and a boy and the premiers cup at the front. 1913-1914Vine's Studios / Wangarattarunning creek, upper kiewa valley cricket association -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photos - Mt Beauty Residences
4 medium size black and white photos of police residence, cell and x 2 office in Mt Beauty dated 23rd January 1957. 1 small b & w photo of Mt Beauty Residence with man standing behind a snowman made in the yard.On back of the 4 larger photos is written in pencil Title and date -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph, Light Horse Men at the Sphinx, 1914
Black & white photo of six mounted Light Horse men with the Sphinx behind them.On back is written: 'AT GIZA EGYPT EGYPT LATE 1914" and ' LEFT TO RIGHT Private M N Turner No 192 KIA Gallipoli 7/8/15. Private John (Jack) MERAE 72 1 LHR. DOW 15/8/15. No 518 Private later Lt B P George Meredith KIA Charge at Beersheba 31/10/17. Cpl C Murrell 144 RT Aust 15/11/15. Pte T G Inglis 122 4LH KIA Gallipoli 3/8/15. Pte W Smith 188 4 LH KIA Gallipoli 6/8/15light horse, egypt, ww1 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed photograph, Second reunion of the 4th Light Horse Regiment Melbourne September 1918, 1918
Prior to the end of WW1 many members of the 4th Light Horse Regiment had been repatriated to Australia because of illness or wounds. These men were the originators of the Regimental Association. Some men are in uniform but most in civilian dress. This would suggest that they may have been discharged from the AIF.B&W photo (20.5 x 16 cm) of members and guests seated at dining tables. In black painted wooden frame.photo, 4th light horse, reunion -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Evelyn Store, Eltham
... melbourne shops eltham evelyn store w and c page Black and white ...Black and white copy of photograph of W. and C. Page's Evelyn Store, Elthamshops, eltham, evelyn store, w and c page -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Trestle Bridge, Eltham, 1960c
... melbourne railways bridges eltham diamond creek george w bell ...Black and white photograph of Railway Bridge over Diamond Creek c.1960railways, bridges, eltham, diamond creek, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Eltham Railway, 1960c
... melbourne railways bridges eltham diamond creek george w bell ...Black and white photograph of railway line near Eltham trestle bridge c.1960.railways, bridges, eltham, diamond creek, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Looking towards trestle bridge from new Shire Hall, 1965c
... george w bell collection Black and white photograph looking west ...Black and white photograph looking west to railway bridge over Diamond Creek from Shire Office carpark c.1965.bridges, railways, eltham, diamond creek, eltham shire office, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Parking lot rear of shopping centre Eltham, 1960c
... melbourne eltham shopping centres george w bell collection Black ...Black and white photograph of the Eltham shopping centre car park c.1960.eltham, shopping centres, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Eltham High School, 1960c
... melbourne schools eltham george w bell collection Black and white ...Black and white photograph of main entrance Eltham High School c.1960schools, eltham, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Shelter shed Eltham State School, 1960c
... melbourne schools eltham dalton street george w bell collection ...Black and white photograph of shelter shed Eltham Primary School c.1960.schools, eltham, dalton street, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Lyon's Garage west side of Main Road Eltham, 1960c
... melbourne eltham main road automobiles businesses lyon george w bell ...Black and white photograph of Lyon Bros. Eltham Motor Garage 283-287 Main Road Eltham c.1960eltham, main road, automobiles, businesses, lyon, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Burnt out pavilion Eltham Central Park, 1960s
... melbourne eltham parks sporting fires george w bell collection Black ...Black and white photograph of burnt out football pavilion Eltham Central Park c.1960seltham, parks, sporting, fires, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Old Catholic Church Eltham, 1960c
... melbourne churches catholic henry street eltham our lady george w ...Black and white photograph of old Catholic Church Henry Street Eltham c.1960.churches catholic, henry street, eltham, our lady, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Courthouse, Main Road Eltham, 1960c
... melbourne courthouses main road eltham george w bell collection ...Black and white photograph of front of Eltham Courthouse c.1960.courthouses, main road, eltham, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Ansel & Muir Eltham Store, South Eltham, 1960c
... melbourne eltham eltham south shops main road ansell muir george w ...Black and white photograph of Eltham South Store later Ansell & Muir c.1960eltham, eltham south, shops, main road, ansell, muir, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Eltham Cemetery, 1960c
... metery road gates george w bell collection Black and white ...Black and white photograph of revolving gate at Eltham Cemetery c.1960cemeteries, eltham cemetery, eltham, mount pleasant road, metery road, gates, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Flood Eltham, 1960s
... diamond creek george w bell collection Black and white print Flood ...Diamond Creek in flood at Eltham c.1960sBlack and white printfloods, eltham, diamond creek, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Flood Eltham early 1950's, 1950c
... melbourne floods diamond creek eltham george w bell collection Black ...Black and white photograph of Diamond Creek in flood at Eltham early 1950sfloods, diamond creek, eltham, george w bell collection