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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Key - 21st, Approx August, 1935
This is the twenty-first key presented to Ronald Arthur Edwards in August 1935. The celebration, held at his parents home in Husband Road, Forest Hill, was attended by many well known local people who signed his birthday key. Ronald Edwards was the youngest child of Arthur and Martha Edwards. In 1929 aged 15 he contracted poliomyelitis and became an invalid. He died in 1955 at Forest Hill.This item is significant in the history of Forest Hill as all the attendees and Ronald Arthur Edwards are from the pioneering families of the area of the Shire of Nunawading.Large wooden plywood key made to celebrate the 21st birthday of Ronald Arthur Edwards in August 1935. Written on handle end in pen Ron Edwards 21st - 19.Key end signed Anna Course, Herbert Course, R.J. Bird, D.J. Bogle.Reverse side R. Course, A.H. Course, Aunt Corrie, F. Bogle, Aunt Harriet, Marjory Course, S. Edwards, Edwards, H. Edwards, E. Edwards, Doug Edwards, Charlie Course, Jean Course, Tom Bailey, H.S. Tainton, N. Tainton, ?Luen Edwards, C.W. Bird, ?S.U. Course, J. Porter, Bob Course, J.E. Bird, M.P.? Course, ?Edwards, L. Tainton, J. Bird, Shirley Edwards, H. Edwards, Ed, A.E. Edwards, Albert H..., V. Edwards, F. Smith, W. Smith, L.James, E. Galley ?, A.E. Edwards, Mother and Father. Gold traces on one side; 21 carved out in key end.See Descriptionhandcrafts, woodwork -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
IBM Port-A-Punch
The Forests Commission began using computers in the 1960s for resource inventory under the Chief Forest Assessor Murray Paine IBM introduced the Port-A-Punch in 1958 as a fast, accurate means of manually punching holes in specially scored IBM punched cards. Designed to fit in the pocket, Port-A-Punch made it possible to create punched card documents anywhere. The product was intended for "on-the-spot" recording of data such a assessment plotsThe IBM Port-A-Punch prepared computer data and programming cards. Normally there is a a separate stylus pen, similar to a ball-point pen to punch the holes in the cards, but it is missing This instrument consists of a plastic frame that holds 13 long plastic rectangles along its length. A transparent plastic template which has an array of evenly spaced holes fits over the rectangles, and cards are placed over this. IBM Portapunchforest measurement -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Diamond Valley News, Greswell Park - Boom years also brought problems, 1987, 16/06/1987
Written in 1987, this article discusses urban sprawl and its effect on agricultural and bushland areas. The photograph is of Greswell Forest, an area under threat.Digital copy of newspaper clipping, black text and image.urban sprawl, greswell forest -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, George Barber's Home Forest Edge after 1912 Looking South West, c1912
George Barber built a homestead later named Forest Edge on Barber's Road and lived there with his wife Sarah Ann (nee Richardson).Black and white photograph showing the side view of a house and three outbuildings. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.George Barber's home on bend of Barber's Road on Lot 25, Village Settlement. Showing passionfruit plantation. Buggy shed top right. Hay shed lower right. Stables, cart shed and men's quarters lower left about 1912. Photo copied by JLC in 1973.forest edge, george barber, sarah ann barber, kalorama, barber's road -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1930s
Man in photo was well known photographer and bushwalking guide Gilbert Rogers. He was also a Forest Officer so knew the Grampians well.Postcard shows a man standing beside a waterfall holding up a cup. the waterfall is flowing rapidly over rocks. The man has on a backpack and long hiking boots.'Good luck and good health from your old friend'( written on front) Rogers - (bottom Right) no,264people, gilbert rogers, scenery, waterfalls -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Furniture - Chiffonier
Rescued by George Cox from an old house being demolished to make way for Pacific Way, Forest Hill. Restored by George CoxCedar chiffonier with zinc mesh sides. One drawer and two doors. Shelf supported by two pedestals. Four turned wood legs.furniture, domestic -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Decorative object - Baulch Brothers. Their Service - Our Heritage. Photo/Badge Collection, Baulch Family, 2008
Item donated to Colac RSL by the Baulch Family February 2008. Constructed of Otway Forest Blackwood. Made by Frank Nemec of Eden N.S.W High SignificanceBlackwood Timber Frame. Blue material cloth background, with photos and military badges. Banner - Blue material with gold writingPhoto Frame:- Upper Left. Private Frank Baulch. VX72238 + small Rising Sun Badge. Born 15/11/1911 at Glen Aire, Vic. Enlisted 15/2/1942 in Caulfield, Vic. Discharged 3/12/1945. 2nd/2nd Pioneer Battalion. Lower Left. Corporal Horace Baulch. VX869036 + Large Rising Sun Badge. Born 29/4/1942 at Colac, Vic. Enlisted 29/4/1942 at Seymour, Vic. Discharged 13/3/1946. H.Q. AMF School of Mechanization. Centre. Lance Corporal Stanley Baulch VX72233. Born 8/12/1914 at Gellibrand, Vic. Enlisted 19/1/1942 in Caulfield, Vic. Discharged 5/12/1945. 2nd/2nd Pioneer Battalion. Private Jack Baulch VX72232. Born 18/5/1917 at Colac, Vic. Enlisted 15/1/1942 in Colac, Vic. Discharged 29/1/1946. ? Battalion Lower Centre. Female Relatives Badges and Information sheet. Badges:- Sarah, Alice, Iris and Elizabeth Baulch. Photo Sarah and Fred Baulch. Upper Right. Alexander Baulch VX56771 + small Rising Sun Badge. Born 21/2/1919 at Collingwood, Vic. Enlisted 28/5/1942 at Royal Park, Vic. Discharged 20/11/1945. ? Batt. Lower Right. Norman Baulch. VX86902 + large Rising Sun Badge. Enlisted 28/5/1942 at Royal Park, Vic. Born 5/12/1921 at Colac, Vic. Enlisted 29/7/1942 in Seymour, Vic. Discharged 28/2/1945. ?Batt. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Sharpener Saw Raker/Jointer, early 1900s
This raker/jointer/guage set is a sharpening tool for cross cut logging saws. The logging saws used in the early 1900's for the clearing of forests required constant sharpening of their "cutting teeth". The logging of forested areas during these times was very much a "hands on" method of either one or two men by the use of saw or hand axe. Chain saws, chain and ball(clearing) and bulldozing methods came in the mid 1900's.This particular saw sharpening method was used by surveyors laying down boundaries for the S.E.C. Victoria Hydro Electricity Scheme (1920's). This item was given to a local Kiewa Valley lad who accompanied the initial surveyors. The lad was responsible for the tendering and feeding of the surveyors "pack horses". Surveys during this period and in the dense mountainous terrain of the Victorian Alps was both exhausting and hazardous. Overnight accommodation at various log cabins was not always possible and swag/tent alternative was the "fall back" This raker/jointer saw sharpener was made in the USA (DISSTON) from cast and flat iron. The main body has been painted in orange. It has three adjustment screws on the top horizontal bar and one bolt on(adjusting) leveling platform on the bottom. The small size and weight of this saw sharpener was ideal for the travelling/mobile logger or surveyor(as in this case). The main frame resembles two towers connected by two horizontal bars and the top of the towers has a horizontal bar with adjustment screws. See KVHS 0090 (B) for setting stake wedge adjusting the rake and cutting angle and KVHS 0090 (C) for a small spanner (for adjustments).On one inner supports is stamped "DISSTON" and on the other "U.S.A."hand tool, saw, sharpening method, tree felling. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1920s
The Shrine of Remembrance was created to meet the needs of a grieving community after the extensive loss of lives in the First World War (1914 –18). sixteen dark Buchan marble Ionic columns. In the early 1900s black marble was being mined in the Bruthen district. Some was used for the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne and Australia House in London. 900 tonnes were shipped to London to be included in the construction of Australia House. Marble quarrying has been a significant part of the history of Buchan in East Gippsland. Its inclusion in the Shrine of Remembrance War Memorial is noteworthy.A black / white photograph of a team of eight horses hitched to an open top cart. The cart is loaded with lrge slabs of marble. The driver is on top of the load. It is on a gravel road in a forest. The photograph has a grey frame background.om front - "HAULING BUCHAN MARBLE FOR SHRINE OF REM'ANCE"marble-buchan quarry-marble-south-buchan shrine-of-remembrance -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Childrens, Die Fuinf und IHR Waldhaus, 1953
Property of former internee at Camp 3, TaturaHard cover childrens' book, Illustrated, Black and white with coloured picture on front cover. Picture shows five active young people in foreground, house under construction behind them and forest trees in backgrounddie funf und ihr waldhaus, bissinger g, wied g, camp 3, tatura, books, childrens -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Drawing (Pastel): Nicholas Nedelkopoulos (b.1955 Melb, AUS), Nicholas Nedelkopoulos, The Sneeze, 1995
Nicholas Nedelkopoulos is an established artist, his work is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the National Gallery of Australia and in numerous International and Australian Public and Private Collections. His work has been included in major historic exhibitions: the National Gallery of Australia's Federation touring exhibition, The Australian Bicentennial Folio and Victoria's 150th Anniversary exhibition curated at The State Library of Victoria and National Gallery of Victoria. He has a Diploma of Fine Arts from Victorian College of the Arts, a Master of Fine Art from the University of Melbourne (Victorian College of the Arts) and has a Doctorate from Monash University. Nedelkopoulos' work is based strongly in graphic tradition which can be seen throughout all of his media.'The Sneeze' alludes to a feverish response, an irritation, a period of temporary discomfort, or a sign of sickness. On a visit to Eltham in 1995 Nedelkopoulos became aware of the disquiet felt by many residents because local government was not in the hands of elected representatives. 'The Sneeze' is an allegorical work, which serves as a reminder of this period in our municipal history. Nedelkopoulos has constructed an environment similar to a theatre set in which every element is a symbol to be deciphered. Whether you read the red-nosed figure as democracy being challenged by the political circumstance, as representing the unelected commissioners surrounded by the criticism of the community, or as another player in the story, to unravel the meaning of individual elements will provide direction and add weight to your interpretation. Without knowledge of the artist's intention the work can convey quite straightforward messages and responses. For example, the misery of hayfever in Spring, or how germs spread from a single sneeze. Such ideas are relevant and provide the metaphoric basis for a more in-depth analysis.Pastel drawing on paper. Image depicts a small black figure with a small monkey on a lead. The figure has a red nose to which he is holding a tissue. He is walking through what appears to be a flowering forest.nedelkopoulos, the sneeze -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Prize, Romsey and West Bourke Agricultural Society, Potato Show, 1927
A particular triumph for Alfred Joseph Towers was his win at the Romsey and West Bourke Agricultural Society's Annual Potato Show in 1927, taking the trophy from the best potato growers in Victoria, and from the Romsey district in particular, which at that time was famed for its potato production and quality. His father, David Towers, came second in the cup competion. Romsey and West Bourke Agricultural Society, Annual Potato Show, 14 June 1927, Second Prize, for Cup Competition, exhibited by D. Towers (Beech Forest). A.R. Wilson, President: H.M. White, Secretary.romsey; west bourke; potatoes; prize; -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lions club has a home at last, 1993
Creation of the first Lions Club Head Office in Forest Hill.Creation of the first Lions Club Head Office in Forest Hill. Councillor for the Lions Foundation, Ron Bromley, says the office, in the Council's Community Resource Centre will co-ordinate Lions Clubs' activities throughout Victoria.Creation of the first Lions Club Head Office in Forest Hill. clubs and associations, lions clubs, bromley, ron -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Kindergarten Training College, 24/01/1956 12:00:00 AM
Letter from T. Malcolm Stirling, solicitor to Mrs K.A. Tenny, informing her the Country Roads Board has agreed to pay 150 pounds for erection of new fence on Forest Hill Residential KindergartenLetter from T. Malcolm Stirling, solicitor to Mrs K.A. Tenny, informing her the Country Roads Board has agreed to pay 150 pounds for erection of new fence on Forest Hill Residential Kindergarten.Letter from T. Malcolm Stirling, solicitor to Mrs K.A. Tenny, informing her the Country Roads Board has agreed to pay 150 pounds for erection of new fence on Forest Hill Residential Kindergartenpreschools, forest hill residential kindergarten, victoria. country roads board, tenny, k.a. (mrs), stirling, t. malcolm -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - School Project, Nunawading High School, 15/01/1988
Factors which brought about a need for a new High School in the Forest Hill area in the 1950s. VCE / HSC Australian History option. Submitted for Nunawading City Council History and Heritage Bicentennial Essay Competition.nunawading high school, secondary schools, forest hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Land Title, Titles Office Record of Subdivision, 25/11/1885
Photocopies of record of subdivision of David Boyle's land in Canterbury Road, Forest Hill covering the period from November 1885 to February 1898 including a scale drawing of the land and the creation of an easement for Mount Pleasant Road.boyle, david, walter, william james, joseph nash, alexander, janet kennedy, furborough, henry, canterbury road, forest hill, mount pleasant road, land subdivision -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Book, J Colin Angus, A story of the districts included in the Shire of Wangaratta, 1967
Copy of book, autographed by the author, originally from the collection of Brian Jasper105 page book containing black and white illustrations, facsimilies, maps and portraits. Cover is printed in colour showing a painting of a forested landscape. Book presents the history of the Shire of Wangaratta on the occasion of its centenary in 1967.Autographed by the author on the inside of the front cover: "Colin Angus". At top of title page: "Brian S. Jasper"wangaratta shire, wangaratta council, centenary -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2005c
Black and white photograph showing team of fourteen bullocks pulling a wagon load of produce with driver walking at side on wide and well maintained road, tall thick forest either side, East Gippsland Victoriaagriculture, machinery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RANDALL COLLECTION: E.W.HANDS , BUTCHERS & POULTERER
Photograph Copy, E.W.Hands, Butcher & Poulterer, Refrigerating Chambers on the Premises, Corner of Forest & Barnard Sts., Bendigo.This is a two story building. Seven Men dressed in butcher's aprons at front of building and some children in background.photograph, streetscape, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from John King to Court King of the Forest and dated 1/12/76. Letter mentions clearance and administrative matters for Br Plaochte. Impression of Court Clarendon seal on bottom of page and a printed letterhead.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, br plaochte, john king, court clarendon 3545 emerald hill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter written on blue paper with printed letterhead and dated August 22/65. Letter mentions that John Trevena, Golden Square was rejected. Signed by Rob Palmer. Court Pride of the Forest black powdery seal.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, ancient order of foresters friendly society, court pride of the forest, john trevena, rpob palmer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from the Long Gully Mechanical Institute dated Sep 27 1871. Additions to the Institute were planned and this would increase the amount of its liabilities. They have asked Court King of the Forest's aid by a donation.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, long gully mechanical institute, court king of the forest, wm wilson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN NOTES DATED 1896
2 x Handwritten notes to Cohn's from Geo H Watson Jnr, and B Watson Forest St Bendigo dated 8th December 1896. Re authorising W C Vahland to vote for thembendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Blue receipt from the Long Gully Mechanics' Institute. Received from Court King of the Forest for Rent in advance. Total £2. Signed ? Hon. Sec. Printed by J. Brackley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, long gully mechanics' institute, court king of the forest -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Receipt from ? Waller dated Februay 19 - 1872 to Court King of the Forest for Advertising Funerals 10/-. Small round impression stamp with a crown in the centre, two circles areound it with printing between the two circles.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, waller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Blue printed receipt from Long Gully Mechanics' Institute for £2 received from Court King of the Forest for rent. Dated Decr 29 1877. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Williamson-st., Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, long gully mechanics' institute, court king of the forest, j brockley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: NOTE
Handwritten on white paper. On top: ' Commercial Hotel, Long Gully, July 11/66' Court King of the Forest. To Charles Kelynack. May 19, Fixing 2 Locks 10/-. ? ? 3/- £0-13-0.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - note, commercial hotel, court king of the forest, chgarles kelynack -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: LETTER FROM AUDITORS
Letter, dated August 3rd 1877 to Court King of the Forest No. 3770. The auditors had examined the accounts, etc and found a Balance still sue of 5/6. Signed G. J. Murray and Wm. Wilson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - letter from auditors, court king of the forest, g j murray, wm wilson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
Account written on a piece of pale greyish paper and dated April 23/73. Court King of the Forest No. 3770 To Charles Kelynack, Painting and Gilding Banner Poles £0:14:0. Initallled. Woodwards carrying.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, court king of the forest, charles kelynack, woodwards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: NOTE FROM JAMES HALL
Note from James Hall to the C.R. of C. K. of the Forest, Mechanics Institute, Long Gully certifying that his Wife Margaret Hall was in good Health and signed by James Hall. Dated August 9th/76.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - note from james hall, court king of the forest, mechanics institute, margaret hall