The folder or correspondence is the result of a Freedom of Informaition request made to the Department of Primary Industries in 2011. The folder was collected for research being conducted by David Waldron. John Higgins, managing editor of the Maryborough Advertiser was interested in sightings of what some suggested to be a puma or mountain lion in Central Victoria. A number of A4 printouts relating to large cat sightings in the Maryborough (Vic) area, many reported by the Marlborough Advertiser. The large cat referred to is often referred to as a Puma or Mountain Lion. (.7) Profile of Central Victorian Cat Australian Animal Folklore Collectionaustralian animal folklore collection, cat, ferral cat, puma, mountain lion, maryborough, maryborough victoria, ds saunders, bryan walters, bernie mall, peter chapple. graham george, australian cougar, felid, pamela parker, alan foskett, daisy hill, panther, john dix, ray elliott, dennis wiley, police sightings, graham hunt, brian douglas, stuart mill, graeme grant, a. venes, avoca, julie hobbs, greg gallagher, taltarni, moonambel, fred beach, majorca, michael rayner, chateau remy, john robb, wayne irvine, brian anderson, peter davies, talbot, joyce davies, tom davies, len farthing, barry rinaldi, edward stone, brian stone, judith tranter, alan poole, shane long, jim smith, lloyd forge, carisbrook, murray henderson, doug grose, john higgins, footprint cast, australian dasyurids, felis concolor, lioness, lion, shane long, wareek, koo-jar hill, american troops, betley cat, daisy hill cat, phelan road cat, amherst cat, john higgin, angus reynolds, betley tiger, tim clark, walters cougar catcher, identification chart, david towler, bob carr, rare fauna research society, lancefield cat, bernie mace, robert pattison, bryan de lacy, romsey, murray henderson, brian collinson, neil grummett, grummett, kenneth lamont, lamont, foskett, hobbs, rinaldi, poole, forge, henderson, grant, elliott, anderson, stone, irvine, douglas, stewart, long, mythical, myth, folklore, australian mythical animals collection, david waldron, land protection, d.s. saunders, judith henke, ravenswood, wedderburn, feral cat, laanecoorie, shellbourne, barru rinaldi, lan poole, dorothy smith, amherst cemetery, graham grant, maryborough advertiser, central victorian cat, st arnaud, kyneton, shane one wareek, lack of fossil evidence, koo-jat hill, cougar hill, plaster casts, lummis, goldsborough, ian lummis, hamilton, swan hill, wodonga

Photograph of the wedding group at "Launchley" after the wedding in St Augustine Church Creswick on the 20 Feb 1957. Photo from left to right : John Chatham Philip's brother and Best Man], Philip Chatham, Elizabeth Chatham (nee Holmes) and Margaret Holme [ Elizabeth's cousin and Bridesmaid].Black and white photograph in square frame with standwedding, st augustine church, philip chatham, elizabeth chatham (nee holmes), margaret holmes (cousin), launchley, ascot, creswick, chatham-holmes collection

The Ithacan Philanthropic Society Executive Committee 1991. Pictured L-R: Back row - Dennis Katsamas, George Coutsouvelis, Anthony Drakopoulos, John Tscoucalas, Christos Lourantos. Front row - Antoni Razos, Maria Dellas, Sia Andrews (President), Helen Vlass, Nick LourantosAlthough women played a very active role in the organisation of social functions and fund raising activities, they were not eligible to become full members until 1985 after which they could also be elected to the executive committee. Prior to this there was a Ladies' Committee formed in 1944 which organised social events. Sia Andrews, Maria Dellas and Helen Vlass were the first women to be elected to the executive committee in 1985. In 1991, in the Society's 75th year, Sia Andrews became the first female president. A coloured photograph of the executive committee of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society photographed standing in front of an honour board. Five men are standing behind three women and two men who are seated.

Dr John Hains, presented these two shakers to Dr Neville Davis, President of ANZCA (1995 to 1996). Dr Hains expressed in his letter to Dr. Davis, how these two shakers are made from a red cedar branch which had fallen on his property in Queensland. A pair of hand crafted red cedar salt and pepper shakers, each with a thin gold band above the base.dr john hains, red cedar, hand crafted

Rev. James Harcourt (1866-1938) was the son of Rev John Harcourt. He was the first student of Queen's College to graduate at the University of Melbourne. He was a chaplain of Wesley College and a tutor at Queens College for six years. In 1909 he became Minister of Glendearg Grove Church in Malvern. Brown leather and gilt the inside is lined with watered silk on the left and a richly illuminated text on the right. The top has images of two churches and the borders are decorated with blue, yellow and red flowers. It is signed on behalf of the Malvern Circuit - Glendearg Grove and East Malvern.rev james richmond harcourt 1866 - 1938, malvern circuit - glendearg grove and east malvern

The two Thonet black bar stools were purchased by Patricia and John Davies at the same time as the new black Thonet dining chairs, to replace the worn blond wood Thonet dining chairs that Patricia and Robin owned. (The wicker seats have been repaired more recently.)Set of two bar stools with black legs and circular seat covered in wicker.walsh st furnishings, robin boyd

John Stuart Macleod Murray (03/05/1933 - 18/03/2011) was a scientist who worked in forestry soil conservation before taking out a Bachelor of Theology with honours at the University of Melbourne and a Doctorate in Divinity at the University of Chicago. He was Moderator of the Uniting Church for the state of Victoria.B & W waist length photograph of Stuart Murray"Stuart Murray Moderator C&N 28/8/1985 page 10 Return to UCF Office 130 Little Collins Street Melbourne"moderator, stuart murray

Reverend Dr. John Stuart Macleod Murray 03/05/1933 - 18/03/2011 was ordained in 1965 and served at Rainbow-Jeparit, Special Areas MInister, Weeroona Bendigo North, Presbytery Minister in Bourke and Eastern Murray, and Pilgrim Church Adelaide. He retired in 1998.Colour photograph of Rev. Dr. Stuart Murray unveiling a plaque at the new chapel at Bulleen Uniting Church on 17/05/1987. He is pictured with Bert Loxton, a tireless worker for the chapel project.Dr. Stuart Murray and Bert Loxton C&N 10/6/1987 page 38.murray, stuart, loxton, bert, bulleen uniting church

Donated by Jean Cornell. It was owned by her Grandmother, Eliza Waite, who was born in Gippsland in 1867 & married a Cornish man John Tredilock & had five children. Eliza died in 1942 & grandfather died in 1945. Jean & her husband have lived in Mitcham since 1956.Cover made to hold knitting books. One side is hard board & the front cover is ply wood, handpainted with red (cottage) & green (trees). Two sides are tied together with brown wool & are bound with green linen binding.handcrafts, knitting, hand painted

This is a valuation and report on the property at the south east corner of Tiller Street and Burwood Road, East Burwood, as part of the estate of Mrs Edith Boyd, the mother of Robin Boyd. This was commissioned by John Penleigh (Pat) Boyd, Robin Boyd's brother. Edith Boyd died on 31 March 1961.Two page document plus a small black and white photograph in a thick paper folder.

Metropolitan Ambulance Service awards presentation held at Dallas Brooks Hall, Melbourne Victoria. Awards presented by Graeme John, (president, in grey suit) in the presence of David Webb Superintendent (now Company Executive Officer position, wearing uniform and with beard). Recipient of award Bill McNallyColour photograph of award presentation.bill mcnally

Two carbon copies of letters composed to send to 'Country Club' inviting them to nominate children to board at Holmbush, and to 'Albury Club' confirming the arrangements for John Ferguson from Albury to be the first resident. They make it clear that Legacy expects the children to be financially challenged, and that Legacy will help in these instances.Names the first resident of the new Legacy home and adds to the documentation recording the beginnings of Holmbush.Two carbon copy quarto sheets , 00283.1 'To Country Club 00283.2 'To Albury Club'residences, holmbush

Newspaper cutting regarding the awarding of a Federal Government, Commonwealth Employment Scheme, CEP, Jan. 1985. Has a photo of the Federal Member for Ballarat, John Mildren MHR and BTPS Project Manager, Warren Doubleday. Quotes both parties about the grant. Item published in the Ballarat Courier.Yields information about the awarding of the 1985 Commonwealth Employment Scheme and the BTPSDigital image of a newespaper cutting titled "It's money for old trams" cep, grants, btps, commonwealth employment scheme, warren doubleday, john mildren

This photograph of the historian Dorothy Rogers was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. Rogers was best known for her books ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), and for the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. A three-quarter length photographic portrait of the historian Dorothy Rogers.dorothy rogers, kew

This photograph of the historian Dorothy Rogers was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. Rogers was best known for her books ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), and for the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers.Publicity photograph of the historian Dorothy Rogers.dorothy rogers

This photograph of the historian Dorothy Rogers was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. Rogers was best known for her books ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), and for the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers.Informal family photograph of the historian Dorothy Rogers.dorothy rogers

Lindy CRESSWELL (1953-1972) Lindy Cresswell studied under John Gilbert at the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education (now Federation University Australia). 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.Ceramic form.art, artwork, lindy cresswell, cresswell, ceramics, ballarat institute of advanced education, john gilbert, alumni

Images taken at the 1999 AGM, including guest speaker Professor Ron McCallum, and presentations to Bill Casey and Dr Basil Shaw by chairman John Puttick. Dr Shaw wrote the history of the organisation "Vision Queensland, QBIC and the Queensland Industrial Institution for the Blind: A History, 1883-1999'.5 col. photographs taken at the 1999 Vision QLD AGMvision qld, john puttick, bill casey, dr basil shaw, professor ron mccallum

The Stag Hotel The Stag was built 1848-1854. John Sanders purchased the land from Atkinson in 1848 and built the building as a licensed premises. Over the years it was also used as a Hotel, boarding house and boarding school. It is still used today as Accommodation and a restaurant. This photo is printed in reverse..Black & white photograph of the Sackville street frontage of the Stag Hotel or Seacombe House as now KnownSeacombe House (Back to Front) Port Fairy March 1960hotel, stag, seacombe, sackville street, stag hotel, john sandeers, boarding school, boarding house, coffee palace

J. J. Savage Trophy (Cup) Donor: T. G. and J. B. Savage Deed of Gift: Yes The trophy was donated in memory of their father John Joseph Savage and is awarded to the winner of the Dragon Class Victorian Championship. First Winner: Kamilla, A. S. Sturrock 1952/53 deed of gift, dragon

Bon Barrie, Graeme Cooper, N. Gillespie, Peter Barrie, Ken Robinson, Ray Allen, Tom Barrie, John Roaers and Graeme Gilliland, members of the Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group In the background of the photo is the pavilion during construction, Melton Recreation Park on Reserve Road.Melton South Trailer tank, pump and Syd Coopers Car at the Shire centenarycouncil, local significant events, emergency services

Photos of an 'At Home' event at Legacy house on 19 March 1992. A special guest was Ben Thomas a boy who had done a lot of fundraising for Legacy. He is shown with President John Sullivan. Also present was Sir Edward Weary Dunlop who was a frequent visitor to Legacy.A record of a function recognising the help of a young boy with fundraising and promotion.Photo x 10 of a gathering at Legacy house in 1992.Paper label says 'At Home 1992 March 19th'fundraising, ben thomas, john sullivan, dunlop

East Charlton Hotel High St Charlton c. 1892. Proprietor C. Klug. Established by John Flug who built Charlton's first commercial building in 1875 - a slab and bark inn 100 metres to the rear of this building. Photo taken by Clark Bros, Windsor, MelbourneBlack & white photo, mounted, postcard size. Signage Klug's on top of the building, East Charlton Hotel below that. Four men standing on footpath, four women and a man holding a dog standing on the road. On the left is a horse and covered buggy with a man standing in front of the buggy. There is a boy sitting in the buggy holding the reins. On the right is an open gig with a man and two women in it.c. klug, john flug, clark bros, east charlton hotel, business, industry

John Matchett was born in Corbrackey, Ireland in 1828. His Wholesale and Family Grocers started in 1857. It was on the Corner of Hargreaves and Edward Streets, Bendigo. It was known as the BELFAST STORES, HARGREAVES-STREET WEST SANDHURST. After his death in1903, Robert Matchett carried on the Grocery and Produce Business.Black and white photograph on grey board. Row of brick 2 storey shops with verandas over footpath. Windows on second story have columns each side and curved and painted pediments over. On back of photograph is written: Matchett's Corner at Bath Lane end of City Club Hotel. Block of buildings at Charing Cross. Demolished - replaced by Fountain Plaza block. In image, many advertisements. On F BR 'Frank A Jeffrey Photo - Bendigo'. Circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria - Bendigo Branch'. In image 'TC Watts and Son' , 'Property and Furniture Auction Rooms', Australian - Metropolitan Life Assurance Company Ltd', R Matchett and Co - Grocers - Wine and Spirit Merchants', 'Old Court Whisky'. Pin hole in each corner, brown stain (spilled liquid) on image.Frank A Jeffreybendigo matchetts, john mattchett

Students identified. Greg McKibbin, Greg Amphlet, Robert Butterworth, John Champion, Ray Keane, Greg Leonard, Alan Waymond, P Vallieu, Glynis Carter, S Murphy, J McLeod, Keith Watson, Billy Thompson, R Gould, Alan Wearne, wes Hannaford.Blackburn South State School, Class of 5B in 1958. 45 studentsblackburn south state school, grade 5b, 1958

Decendants of John Carpenter - Tony, Jason and Dale Carpenter sons of Mike and Una Carpenter of Lakes Entrance Victoria.Tony and Jason wearing Lakes Entrance Post Primary jumpers and Dale wearing Carpenters Central Motor Camp jumper. Second photo of same boys at a younger age.Colour photograph of three Carpenter boys of Lakes Entrance Victoria 1989. Second photo of same boysgenealogy, social history, fashion

This Luther College school cap belonged to David Paech. Paech was a student at Luther between 1969-1974, and a Luther College teacher 2003-2024. He was the nephew of John Paech, the founding headmaster of Luther College, and grandson of Walter Paech, one of the founders of Luther College itself.This cap was part of the original Luther College uniformDark blue school cap made by Phillip Joseph, size 6 7/8. Luther College logo embroidered onto the front of cap.Owner has written "D. Paech" in pen on the inside. school uniform

Pines. Royal Mail Hotel Glenorchy 1863-1870. In 1862 John Meredith let a contract to Candy & Giles to build this hotel. It was a large brick building and elaborately furnished and had most expensive accommodation. It was opened with a Dinner and Grand Ball in 1863. W.B. Pine was the first Licensee.Large Brick Hotel with wing each side of central verandah. Men and women standing in front. Women in hoop dresses and one man holding shovel stawell, hotel

Lydia was a daughter of William Garnsworthy Bennett and his wife Susan (née Williams). George was a a son of John McDonagh and his wife Martha (née Mathews). George and Lydia McDonagh later lived at Gunnedah in NSW. Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 9.Sepia wedding photograph with bride in long gown with train and veil standing with hands together on the right shoulder of a gentleman with moustache, wearing dark suit, white shirt, gloves and buttonhole, seated with hand on each lap."Gunnedah NSW Mr and Mrs Geo McDonagh, nee Lydia Bennett".george mcdonagh, lydia bennett, surman collection, weddings