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Friends of Westgarthtown
Wallpaper fragment
Wallpaper fragment probably used to border the walls around the cornice areas. Black rectangle with pink and green floral motifs with scalloped edge on the bottom.No visible markings.buildings, painting/decorating, border, wallpaper, cornice, black, pink, green, floral, scalloped. -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, c. 1914
A black and white photograph of a World War 1 soldier and another civilian waving. They are standing in a garden next to a building which has a wall of windows. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Surrey Hills Primary School class photo, Grade 4, 1918, 1918
Ronald Keith Falconer - born 1908 in Surrey Hills; died 1983 in Surrey Hills. Son of Patrick Henry Falconer and Emily Victoria Aird. The family lived at 15 Albert Crescent (demolished) from c 1916 until the 1950s, thereafter at 33 Weybridge Street,Surrey Hills. From the dates it can be assumed that Ronald is one of the pupils in this photo.Class of 71 children ( 53 male and 18 female children) of Surrey Hills Primary School taken outside the school against a brick wall.schools, surrey hills primary school, education, primary education, children, ronald falconer -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Merthyr - 64 Windsor Crescent, Surrey Hills, 1988, 1988
Ref: Alan Holt records - This property was part of Lot 25 in the Windsor Park Estate which was subdivided in 1883. The house of 12 squares was built in 1888 for John Abernethy, an engineer. He also built 62 Windsor Crescent as a coachhouse and cottage. 1888-1891: Owners = John & Sarah Abernethy. John Abernethy died while on a trip to Hong Kong in 1891. 1891-1909: Owner = Mrs Sarah Abernethy 1910-1917: Owner = H Jenkinson The properties at 62 and 64 Windsor Crescent were separated during WW1 (by H Jenkinson). See Alan Holt records for other short term owners. 1970-1975 = Plymouth Bretheren Meeting Hall In 1976 it became a private home again.This is one of the earliest surviving houses in Surrey Hills.A colour photo taken from the street at the rear of a Victorian-style house with rendered walls and a slate roof. The house sits behind a timber fence.victorian style, windsor park estate, merthyr, plymouth bretheren meeting hall, mr john abernethy, mrs sarah abernethy, mr h jenkinson, surrey hills -
Federation University Art Collection
Drawing - Artwork, 'Former Gaol Lydiard St' by Graham Hawley, 2004
Graham Hawley lectured in Art Education at Ballarat College of Advanced Education 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.Drawing of the former Ballarat Gaol gates, wall, Governor's Residence and Warden's Residence. The gaol building is now part of the Federation University SMB Campusart, artwork, hawley, ballarat gaol, available, graham hawley, ballarat school of mines, gaol gates, governor's residence, warden's residence -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/08/1992 12:00:00 AM
Lakes Home Centre opened for business in early 1991Black and white photograph of Bruce and Sue of Lakes Home Centre floor and wall covering services 60 Church Street Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, people -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Rosa McCall, Wooden Outhouse, 25th February 1998
The wooden outhouse was erected in the former Sunbury Asylum grounds and was a popular outdoor building where the patients and staff relaxed while walking around the grounds.Patients were encouraged to spend time outdoors and the extensive and elevated grounds provided plenty of space. The photograph was included in a collection that was put together for a photograph competition organised by the former Sunbury & District Heritage Association in March 2001.A non-digital coloured photograph of a wooden and corrugated iron outhouse with a trellis covering half of a wall. Two large cypress trees are behind the building.sunbury asylum, outbuildings, sunbury -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1997
Date made March 1997.Colour photograph of an internal view of the partly demolished Prince Regent Theatre. It shows the framework of the roof, and part of the plaster wall. Lakes Entrance Victoriacinema, buildings -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Candle holder, Miner's Candle Holder
Found at 'Mulvra', a property near Linton belonging to Digory Pendray Roberts. It is believed that the candle-holder was forged in the blacksmith's workshop at the property. Found in the late 1940s and donated to Linton & District Historical Society by Lyle Fletcher, a descendant of Digory Roberts.Iron candle holder, round section to hold candle, with horizontal spike attached, to enable candle holder to be pushed into rocks or clay of mine wall.mining, candle holders -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 5 November 1917
Taken on the 5 November 1917 by James Francis Hurley, this photograph depicts the a war damaged Ypres. The shell damaged wall of the Cloth Hall is featured in the centre of the photograph, with an army vehicle and personal are located on the street beneath the ruined wall.First Battle of Ypres, (October 19–November 22, 1914), first of three costly World War I battles centred on the city of Ypres (now Ieper) in western Flanders. Attempted flank attacks by both the Allies and the Germans failed to achieve significant breakthroughs, and both sides settled into the trench warfare that would characterize the remainder of the war on the Western Front.Black and white rectangular reproduced photograph printed on mate photographic paperReverse: 6525/ (A copyright and reproduction notice from the Australian War Museum, printed upside-down in blue ink)military album, burke museum, world war one, world war 1, ww1, ypres, belguim, ruins, first battle of ypres, james francis hurley -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Harry Gilham, Renovations to Eltham State School No. 209, Dalton Street, Eltham, 1994
Floor track in the 1921 infants room (now staff room). Wall recess appears in some 1900-1906 school group photographs which used the east end wall as their backdrop with Head Teacher John Brown present.Handwritten (HG's) information and details in blue ink on reverse sidedalton street, eltham primary school, renovations, building construction, buildings, eltham state school no. 209 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Eltham Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham, c.1985, 1985c
This photo is believed to have been taken circa 1985 when the Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupied the site. This photo was originally mounted on 3mm MDF fibre board with notes and stickers applied as part of a display on the former Police Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham District Historical Society; possibly put together by Harry Gilham during his time as president of the society. Eltham Police Station and Residence: A brief history 1860 Eltham Courthouse built in Main Road, together with an adjoining police residence, office, lock–up and stables. 1959 Police Department purchases a house in Pryor Street to be refurbished as Eltham Police Station 1961 Police in Eltham move into Pryor Street refurbished buildings and office. c.1961-1981 Occupied by Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Section of the Department of Crown Lands and Survey. Former Police Station dragged around to rear of Police Residence (prior to August 1967) to make way for the construction of a driveway and access from Main Road. The building was placed on the site of a former Scullery and modified for Lands Department use. 1981 Shire of Eltham take over management of old Police Residence in Eltham. It remains unoccupied for a period of time whilst its future is discussed in Council. 1981-1985 Used for community job creation scheme 1985 Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupy the residence. Council improve the driveway but later add a second rear access from Brougham Street due to the dangerous nature of the Main Road entrance. Also add a rear toilet facility between the Police Residence and former Police Station, which was doubling up as a lunch room. Council also commence discussions to re-establish a replica Police Station. c.1986 November. Former Police Station demolished; believed to have been suffering termite damage. c.1989 After some years of discussion a replica Police Station is built, based on photographs, to act as a lunch room and meeting room for Parks and Environment staff and volunteers doing community service. 1996 Eltham District Historical Society in discussions with Nillumbik Shire Council commisioners throughout the year regarding a home for the Society. A proposal put forward by the Society in October to occupy the former Police Residence. 1997 March. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to former Police Residence. 1998 July 12th. Eltham District Historical Society Inc moves into its Local History Centre, 728 Main Road Eltham (the former Police Residnce built in 1860). 2018 July. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to the replica Police Station for use as part of regular heritage tours for schools and community based groups.Colour printHandwritten in faded blue felt pen ink "No. 1 South wall of 728 & back of house built 1860 [1859]. Demolition of weatherboard extension into yard area"728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and environment, police residence, police station, shire of eltham -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Second World War Memorial, Kew Library, c.1960
George Henry Allen (8 February 1900 – 12 October 1972) was an Australian sculptor and teacher, an official war artist in the latter years of the Second World War. He served as an official war artist with the rank of lieutenant from December 1943, working at Port Moresby and the Australian War Memorial, retired February 1945. The plaque by George Allen on the exterior wall of the north side of Kew Library commemorating WW2 was funded by a bequest from the late Mrs Annie Anderson.One of two black and white snapshots (polaroid photos) of George Allen's sculpture at Kew Library. Mavis Rolley wrote about the memorial in 1980 as: This impressive piece of Sculpture, a memorial to the sacrifice of those who served in the Second World War, was completed in 1960 to coincide with the One Hundred Centenary Year of the City of Kew, and was unveiled on Anzac Day of that year by the Hon. A.G. Rylah, Chief Secretary, Deputy Premier of Victoria. Mr. George Allen, sculptor, submitted the winning design and through the contribution of a generous bequest of the late Mrs. Annie Anderson, a former resident of Kew, the Municipal Office was able to commission this gentleman’s work. The memorial is mounted on a wall of granite blocks and carved in Sydney Freestone, depicting a scene of war and loved ones at home.war memorials -- kew (vic.), memorials -- world war 2. -- kew (vic.), george henry allen, artworks -- kew library -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Second World War Memorial, Kew Library, c.1960
George Henry Allen (8 February 1900 – 12 October 1972) was an Australian sculptor and teacher, an official war artist in the latter years of the Second World War. He served as an official war artist with the rank of lieutenant from December 1943, working at Port Moresby and the Australian War Memorial, retired February 1945. The plaque by George Allen on the exterior wall of the north side of Kew Library commemorating WW2 was funded by a bequest from the late Mrs Annie Anderson.One of two black and white snapshots (polaroid photos) of George Allen's sculpture at Kew Library. Mavis Rolley wrote about the memorial in 1980 as: This impressive piece of Sculpture, a memorial to the sacrifice of those who served in the Second World War, was completed in 1960 to coincide with the One Hundred Centenary Year of the City of Kew, and was unveiled on Anzac Day of that year by the Hon. A.G. Rylah, Chief Secretary, Deputy Premier of Victoria. Mr. George Allen, sculptor, submitted the winning design and through the contribution of a generous bequest of the late Mrs. Annie Anderson, a former resident of Kew, the Municipal Office was able to commission this gentleman’s work. The memorial is mounted on a wall of granite blocks and carved in Sydney Freestone, depicting a scene of war and loved ones at home.war memorials -- kew (vic.), memorials -- world war 2. -- kew (vic.), george henry allen, artworks -- kew library -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Matches, Waxed Lucifer Matches, n.d
Displayed in History House (White cabinet, North wall).4170.1 - Loose red-tipped matches. Waxed. 4170.2 - Instruction sheet. -
Queen Victoria Women's Centre
Pamphlet, Will you answer?, c. 2009
Donation/nomination pamphlet made for the shilling wall projectLarge sized paper folded three times to create a four columned pamphlet - coloured images throughout. fundraising -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Quarry in the Grampians -- Stone used for Lake Fyans Emabankment 2017
Quarry in Grampians Stone used for Lake Fyans Wallstawell -
Working Heritage Crown Land Collection
Decorative object - Wallpaper, Horticultural Hall wallpaper
Sample of wallpaper from the "west wall" of Horticultural Hall.Sample section of wallpaper from Horticultural Hall. Cross section of squares interlaced with geometric shapes. wallpaper, horticultural hall -
Working Heritage Crown Land Collection
Decorative object - Wallpaper, Horticultural Hall wallpaper
Sample of wallpaper from the "west wall" of Horticultural Hall.Sample section of wallpaper from Horticultural Hall. Flora design with red and yellow flowers wallpaper, horticultural hall -
Working Heritage Crown Land Collection
Decorative object - Wallpaper, Horticultural Hall wallpaper
Sample of wallpaper from the "west wall" of Horticultural Hall.Sample section of wallpaper from Horticultural Hall. Intricate design, possibly for a frieze or cornice. Green and red colours visible. wallpaper, horticultural hall -
Working Heritage Crown Land Collection
Decorative object - Wallpaper, Horticultural Hall wallpaper
Sample of wallpaper from the "North wall" of Horticultural Hall.Sample section of wallpaper from Horticultural Hall. Flora design of leaves with a geometric borders, possibly for a frieze or cornice. Green and red colours visible. wallpaper, horticultural hall -
Working Heritage Crown Land Collection
Decorative object - Wallpaper, Horticultural Hall wallpaper
Sample of wallpaper from the "North wall" of Horticultural Hall.Sample section of wallpaper from Horticultural Hall. Flora design of leaves, possibly for a frieze or cornice. Green, red and purple colours visible. wallpaper, horticultural hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PREMISES: OF A. CONNELL, LONG GULLY, BENDIGO (BAKER)
Premises of A. Connell, Long Gully, Bendigo (Baker) - (photocopy of Plate 185, Robinson Photo - no date). Photo shows shop and attached residence of A. (Alex) Connell, Bread and Biscuit Baker. Signage on verandah and wall above - house is set back from the fence with entrance immediately adjacent to shop wall. (appears to have flagpole attached to Left Hand side of shop frontage?)Robinson, Photobusiness, retail, baker, alex connell, long gully. -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c.1973
This photograph shows a library interior with three women in the back corner. Black and white photograph of the interior of a library. There are empty shelves along the left hand wall with boxes on the floor in front of them. Three women are standing in the back corner, two facing away from the camera and one looking towards it. An open door shows a refrigerator in another room. The back wall is shelved with books. There is a large amount of open floor space in the foregroundPrinted in grey ink: | 526B / 15.11.78library, libraries -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, George W. Bell, State School No. 209, Dalton Street, Eltham, c.1960
Eltham Primary School. This building is the earliest building remaining on site today. It was built in 1875 and was the second school building replacing the original1856 building of stone walls with wooden shingles on the roof. That building needed to be replaced after the stone walls collapsed outwards.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, dalton street, eltham state school, eltham primary school, george w. bell collection, schools, state school no. 209 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, GALLERY OF HONOUR, Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League of Australia, c. 1921 onwards
This plaque was originally in the Foyer (vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo to compliment framed photos of Soldiers who never came home from the Great War. This was unveiled on ANZAC Day 1927. After the closure of the SMI for renovations 2016 - 18 the plaque was placed in what was originally called "The Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL history Room"Plaque brass with curved corners with inscribed text in black with several scrolls around. Plaque is attached via 4 screws to a backing board onto a wall.“THIS GALLERY of HONOR Instituted by the Bendigo Branch of the RS&SILA exclusively contains portraits of members of the AIF who in the service to King and Empire made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914 - 1919 into the imperishable memory of the priceless heritage beqeathed by them to the nation. This Gallery is dedicated in reverent gratitude”brsl, smirsl, plaque -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of Warrnambool
Memorial window: A.A. BRIGGS, "I Am The Light Of The World"
Stained glass, lancet window, east wall, Meeting Room, Hammond Fellowship Centre. A depiction of Holman Hunt's painting "I am the Light of the World"A.M.D.G./ In memory of Arthur Albert Briggs/ obit.. 5-11-42 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Maroondah Country, 1979
A history of the Maroondah ReservoirPaperback. Front cover shows a colour photograph of the Maroondah Dam wall. Back cover shows a black and white photograph of the Maroondah Dam under construction.Madge Stevens / 85 Rose Street / West Coburg From Mena & Bill on / birthday 5.9.82 AN APPRECIATION Living all my earlier life at my birth-place, Heales-/ ville, with my sisters and brothers and our good parents,/ it was a privilege to return and re-acquaint during the/ collecting of these few impressions of the old times./ Thanks are due to the obliging attendants at MMBW/ and LaTrobe libraries, where frequent checks of old/ newspapers - including "The Healesville & Yarra Glen/ Guardian" - and records were essential./ Thanks also to my friends, and cousin Dave./ Ann Thomas Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779maroondah dam, maroondah, fernshawe, healesville, maroondah aqueduct, maroondah reservoir, victoria, history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - H.L Vivian's Saddlery, n.d
Black and white photo - close up of the wall in H.L Vivian's saddlery, showing cigarette/tobacco packets. Mr. Vivian's head visible bottom right. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, c. 2001
Coloured photo. Portland Library, group of children sitting on floor, parents on chairs along the wall, staff member at front of group, showing book to group.