BOOK - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 857 page hardback book of the works of Charles and Mary Lamb, Vol.2. Edited by Thomas Hutchinson,M.A. Published by Oxford University Press, c1908. Printed by Horace Hart, Oxford. An image of Charles Lamb at age 51 on the 2nd flyleaf. '2141 LAM' catalogue number on spine.Charles and Mary Lambbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, charles lamb, mary lamb, poetry, prose, thomas hutchinson

In 1848, Francis Rogerson form Dumfriesshire, Scotland purchased 80 acres of land at Kangaroo Ground on which he built a two-roomed bark hut. He named the property afterr the many Bronzewings and Wonga Pigeons in the area. Ewen Hugh Cameron moved to Pigeon Bank the same year he was elected to Parliament as the Member for Evelyn. At the time he moved in, Pigeon Bank had six rooms and the present water well. He made further extensive additions and lived there until his death in 1915. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p27This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, ewen hugh cameron, francis rogerson, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground-warrandyte road, pigeon bank

This old apple tree situated beside the Plenty River Trail at Greensborough has been associated with Melbourne Founder John Batman. The concrete block is inscribed with the date 1841, when the tree was thought to have been planted. Known as Batman's Tree, this apple tree is on the bank of the Plenty River near Leischa Court, Greensborough. It is said that Melbourne Founder John Batman may have planted the tree and later signed his treaty here with the Aboriginal people. It still bears fruit and its recorded on the National Trust's Register of Significant Trees, as the oldest apple tree in Victoria. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p7This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, greensborough, john batman tree, plenty river trail

Photograph taken by Alan Giles whilst on a joy flight over Linton. Shows oval, left top corner, Sussex St (Glenelg Highway) running from bottom RH corner.Colour photograph, aerial view of Linton township looking north."Linton township, Vic-1st September 1991".linton township

The Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc Retirement Village is located at Charles Anderson Grove.Brick cottages at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village.old colonists' association ballarat, charles anderson grove, retirement village

The Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc Retirement Village is located at Charles Anderson Grove.Brick cottages at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village.old colonists' association ballarat, charles anderson grove, retirement village

The Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc Retirement Village is located at Charles Anderson Grove.Brick cottages at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village.old colonists' association ballarat, charles anderson grove, retirement village

The Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc Retirement Village is located at Charles Anderson Grove.Brick cottages at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village.old colonists' association ballarat, charles anderson grove, retirement village

Yields information about the use of the appearance of Gardens loop and tram 21 during the 1950's.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 21 at Gardens Loop with the terminus signage in the background. The tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant. Photo by Charles Craig possibly late 1950's. trams, tramways, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 21

Designed and built in the early 1920’s by Charles Robert Prosser , a Melbourne Engineer, for an enquiry by the Commonwealth Government into ways of solving the break of gauge problem. Breaks or changes in railway gauges existed at most state borders of Australia during the first half of the 20th century. Upon completion of this model, it was placed on display in the Federal Parliament then located in Parliament House, Melbourne. Patents on the Break of Gauge Bogie Application number Title Applicant(s) Inventor(s) Filing date 1921000390 Improved means of adjusting the wheels of rolling stock to suit railway tracks of different gauges Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1921-02-01 1917004843 Improvements in and connected with railway or other ticket supply tubes Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1917-08-09 1915016191 IMPROVEMENTS IN AND CONNECTED WITH THE ADAPTATION OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK TO DIFFERENT GAUGES Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1915-05-01 1915015980 Improvements in and connected with the adaptation of railway rolling stock to different gauges Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1915-04-09 1914012931 Improvements in and connected with the adaptation of railway rolling stock to different gauges Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1914-04-20 The Sydney Morning Herald Fri 2 Sep 1921 Page 6 BREAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28088233 Historic - Railway Invention Break of Gauge Bogie Break of Gauge Bogie made of iron and wrought iron & brassboggie, break of gauge, puffing billy

The letter was written by Allen Quinn to his mother. Allen started working as a seafarer when he was 16 years old, and frequently wrote to his mother during his travels. He also created an extensive photograph collection, which corresponds with the letters.The letter is part of an ongoing correspondence between Allan and his mother. In this letter, Allan talks about attending a carnival while in South America.Letter addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "Sanlorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia, in three parts. Part 0156 Envelope Part 0155.1-2 Letter Pages. The envelope and letter pages are tissue-like air mail paper. The letter begins "My Dear Mum, This trip I enjoyed myself..." and concludes with "Your ever loving son, Allan..."In the top right hand corner of the first page is "M.I Ariston, At Sea" and is dated 19/3/47.Front of envelope: BY AIR M[AIL] handwritten in black ink in the top right hand corner, CORREO AEREO printed, MRS S QUINN / SAN LORENZO / 63 OCEAN BEACH / MANLY NSW / AUSTRALIA / AUSTRALIA handwritten in black ink. There are three international stamps, all valued at 10 cents.allan-quinn, letter, handwriting, south-america

Yields information about the decorated trams in Ballarat in the last few years of the system, Myers Santa trams etc.A4 manuscript, titled "Santa Trams in Ballarat" written by Alan Bradley Dec 2008 for Dec. 2008 issue of Fares Please! Provides information about the Myers Christmas trams, the tramcars and Bridge St traders in 1968. Was related to colour photos received from Sydney of two of the trams. trams, tramways, christmas trams, myers, bridge st traders, santa tram

Prior to 1929 Yarrambat was known as Tanck's Corner or Reynold's Corner after Frederick Tanck who owned land north of Ironbark Road at the corner of Yan Yean Road, and Thomas Ryenolds who owned the property opposite. Tanck's Corner was at the centre of gold bearing country. Gold was mined here until 1984 when the last operating mine, the Golden King mine in North Oatlands Road closed. It was owned by the Clayton family and in the 1960s was the only private family gold mine in Victoria. Larger mines had their own batteries and stampers to process the ore. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p23This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, battery, clayton family, gold mining, golden king mine, ore crusher, tancks corner. reynolds corner, yarrambat

The letter was written by Allen Quinn to his mother. Allen started working as a seafarer when he was 16 years old, and frequently wrote to his mother during his travels. He also created an extensive photograph collection, which corresponds with the letters.The letter is part of an ongoing correspondence between Allan and his mother. In this letter, Allan talks about his 18th birthday, a trip to Stockholm and the ship he was on.Letter addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "Sanlorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia, in three parts. Part 0155 Envelope Part 0155.1-2 Letter Pages. The letter pages are tissue-like air mail paper. The letter begins "My Dear Mum, Well I am now eighteen..." and concludes with "P.S Fancy Norm (indecipherable) shall write him." In the top right hand corner is "M/I Ariston, At Sea" and id dated 5/7/46. In the top left hand corner of both pages is the SkyMail logo.Front of envelope: MRS. S. QUINN / "SAN LORENZO"/ 63 OCEAN BEACH / MANLY N.S.W / AUSTRALIA handwritten in black ink. in the top right hand corner are three Swedish stamps, with two stamped postmarks: GOTEBORG 1 / 30. 4 / 46 / *.allan-quinn, letter, handwriting, stockholm, birthday

.1) GEORGE EDWIN WRIGHT No 825 G Coy 7th Batt AIF, KIA. CHARLES WRIGHT No 5241, 16th R's 6th Batt AIF, KIA. Refer 780 for their service details plus brother Thomas Wright "MM" also 1227P. .1) Copy of black & white photo, full length portrait of soldier GEORGE WRIGHT in uniform. .2) Copy of black & white photo, full length portrait of soldier CHARLES WRIGHT in uniform, wearing webbing..1) In print below photo: GEORGE WRIGHT .2) In print below photo: CHARLES WRIGHT photography - hotographs, military history, aif, mm

Yields information about the various fare increases in Ballarat, how they were applied and about the problems of the tram cross over in Albert St Sebastopol.1. Photocopy of handwritten notes prepared by Alan Bradley, c2002/3 on fare changes in Ballarat in November 1955 and August 1966. Gives the fares for the various sections. 1 x A4 sheet. Copy of a note from the Borough of Sebastopol to Traffic Commission 15/10/1958 about the problem of the tramline crossing Albert St, Sebastopol at and angle and the lack of appropriate warning signage. 2. E-mail from Alan Bradley, - 2 x A4 sheets dated 26/4/2003 detailing fares/sections for 11/55, 3/63, 9/66 and 1/69, other changes to fares, eg city sections and pensioners. Sheets stapled in top left hand corner. 3. E-mail from Alan Bradley - 2 x A4 sheets dated 29/5/2003 re ESCo fares, SEC tram fares in 1937, 1938, overlapping sections, 1949 fare increase, and other notes that formed the basis of the fares appendix in the Tramways of the Golden City. Sheets stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, albert st, fares, tickets, sebastopol, sec, esco

Yields information about the appearance and use of the bogie trams at night.Black and white photograph of No. 43 at the city terminus at night. In the view is the short tram stop and End of Section pole. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant. Photo by Charles Craig - during 1971. trams, tramways, city, sturt st, night photo, tram 43

BOOK: ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 'Gathered Moss' by Charles Fenner. A 183 page hardback book with dust jacket. Essays and articles on various subjects, mainly nature, with 12 drawings. Published by Georgian House, Melbourne in 1946. Printed by Hassel Press, Adelaide. '2204 FEN' catalogue number on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf. 'To the Hon Alec Chisholm with warm personal regards, Charles Fenner June 12, 1946'Charles Fennerbooks, collections, short stories, alec h chisholm collection, charles fenner, nature.

Plaque placed at a cairn erected in 1975 at the Hurst family cemetery at Hurstbridge in memory of people who were buried locally in unmarked graves. Transcription of plaque: This cairn was ereced in 1975 in memory of the following people who have been buried here in unmarked graves since 1866. Robert Thomas Hurst (father) Frances Facey Gurst (mother) Robert Hurst Ellen Hurst (Mrs Spencer) Fanny Hurst (Mrs Hawkins) Mr. Abbot-Christian name unknown Who was present when Henry was shot by the bushranger. An unnamed babe belonging to Catherine and Fred Hurst Ashes scatterd: Catherine Hurst (Fred's wife) Frances Ellen Hurst (Mrs Gray) William George Gray Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p15This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, hurst family cemetery, hurstbridge, memorial

Original Yarrambat Primary School building at the Yarrambat Heritage Museum, Yarrambat Park. At the museum, visitors can gain an insight into Yarrambat’s past since non-Aboriginal settlement. The museum includes the original Yarrambat Primary School, which was moved to the site in 2000 and now serves as the Yarrambat Historical Society headquarters.The museum also includes a fully operational battery (gold-bearing ore crusher) driven by a McDonald 30HP diesel engine built in Richmond in 1938. The battery was relocated from the Golden King Mine in North Oatlands Road, Yarrambat, where it operated until 1984.1 Other exhibits include farming implements and machinery from the Yarrambat district. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p25This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, yarrambat heritage museum, yarrambat historical society, yarrambat primary school

Describes Alan (Snowy) Partington's interest in sports such as football and cricket and as a coach for pro-runners. Photograph shows Alan with the 'Alan Partington Shield'.Alan Partington was a member of Greensborough pioneer families.Photocopy of news article, 1 page of text. Accompanying photograph of subject not published with article.Inscription on photograph "Alan Partington".alan partington, dvfl, diamond valley football league, partington family

Donated by Charles Willoughby who found the axe and two others on his farm on the site of the present Lake Buffalo.Aboriginal atrtefacts are relatively rare in the North Eastern Region. This is a well made axe. The location of the quartzite may be significant in showing regional affinities.Quartzite ground edge stone axe with use polish on working edge and flaking on opposite edgeaxe, aboriginal artefact, buffalo river, north east region

Hard buckram cover, dark red with gold print on spine. Dust cover sepia drawing of trees & buildings, dark red print on front, back & spine. 124 cut plain pages, illustrated, black & white photos, biography of 2 brothers, E E Dunlop & Alan J Dunlop.On front fly leaf handwritten in black ink: Donated by Bgo YMCA On title page handwritten in blue ink: John W Toon OAM Ex POW 8th Div AASC Front fly leaf in black ink: RSL Stamp Front end paper purple stamp: Further copies of Little Sticks can be obtained from R E Dunlop. Phone 03 439 7059books, military, history, biography

Set of six 35mm white plastic colour slides of BTM tram No. 671 (City of Ballarat livery) on depot fan and access track by Alan Bradley on 1/7/97. Slide Nos 18 - 21, 23-24. Slide 22 to the Lake Pavilion 19/7/97 for publicity purposes.tramways, trams, btm, w4 class, 671, city of ballarat, tram 671

Photograph of Alan R. WebsterFlying Officer Alan R. Webster Killed in Action Western Island Hiost May 1944

Photograph of Alan W, FrancisFlying Offr. Alan W. Francis KILLED IN RAID OVER GERMANY 18th Nov. 1944

Stewart & Co Photographers operated from various addresses Bourke St., East Melbourne from 1874 through 1905 They were at 217 Bourke Street from 1874 through 1889. By 1890 they had moved to 42 Bourke Street. Possible date range is 1874-1889. The girl appears to be about 1 years of age. If she is Sarah and Charles's first child, Florence May Aldous then the date would be c.1884. Another copy of the same photo in Album 2 (05664) is grouped in the album with several others featuring Sarah Shillinglaw. CARTE-DE-VISITE (cdv) 1857-1890 Cartes-de-visite (cdv's) are the most common form of photograph from the nineteenth century, generally measuring two and a half inches by four and an eighth inches (6.3 x 10.5 cm) when mounted, sepia toned, mounted on a card which was generally printed with the photographer's name and address on the back or beneath the portrait. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991marg ball collection, shillinglaw family photo album 1, 1874-1889, 1884, florence may aldous, stewart & co photographers 217 & 219 bourke st east melbourne

Brothers John Edward and Edward James CROCKFORD were wine and spirit merchants and publicans and, in 1861, E J CROCKFORD built the Fountain Inn (now the Cornerstone) at the junction of Bay Street & what is now known as Crockford Street.The ground floor dates from 1861 while the top floor was-re-modelled in 1888 to the design of John GRUT. Quinn's Council Club Hotel was built by Michael QUINN in 1874. It closed in 1923.Photograph of Bay Street looking towards the Fountain Inn at the intersection of Bay & Crockford Streets.On reverse 'Bay St Quinn's Council Club Hotel Fountain Inn Looking towards Melbourne'built environment - commercial, business and traders - hotels, fountain inn, john edward crockford, edward james crockford, john grut, quinn's council club hotel

91 Flinders Lane, Melbourne New Duckboard RSL Club 27 Winter Place Self published Research Project Author: Alan Jackson. Title printed on cover page. Clear plastic front cover, black card cover, black plastic coil binding, single sided print, no page numbering.books-military-history, societies-service clubs, rsl