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City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Councillor group portrait, W H Robinson, Strathfieldsaye Shire Council, 1909
The district of Strathfieldsaye was proclaimed in 1861 and named a Shire on the 17th September in 1866. It remained a shire until amalgamation in 1994 when it became part of the City of Greater Bendigo. The shire was located 8 km to the south- east of Bendigo and covered an area of 601 square kilometres and extended from the Calder Highway to the Coliban and Campaspe Rivers. The shire's administration centre was in Strathfieldsaye until 1972 when new offices were opened in Kennington.Photographic group portrait of eleven Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillors in front of the Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall. Five men are seated and six standing with one man standing further in back ground on the building's verandah. Photograph is attached directly to green mount card and framed. Gold lettering on mount.Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillors / R. B. Brennan (Sec.) W. J. Lowdes S. Doak M. Burns () N Condon B. Code (Inspector) / WH Robinson Photo Bendigo / T Somerville / W. I. Long / Fred Osborne (President) H Keck / W Dresler / With the President's (Cr. Fred Osborne) Compliments / September 23rd, 1909shire of strathfieldsaye, strathfieldsaye shire council, president of strathfieldsaye shire, strathfieldsaye shire hall -
National Wool Museum
Machine - Sliding Box Plate Camera, 1866-1882
Made by Cox, F J 1845-1882 (1891), optical & mathematical instrument maker, optician, camera manufacturer, London.Sliding box camera, about 1855. This type of camera was in use before bellows became common. The camera belonged to Hugh Strachan who passed it on to an employee, Charlie Lugg. The Strachan family is distinguished in the Geelong wool industry. James Ford Strachan, born in Scotland, established a very successful wool broking business and his sons carried on his work.Wooden case with brass handle lined with green felt containing one sliding box camera, with a brass fitting for a lense, a removable glass focussing screen, which conseals the removable lense inside the camera. Also two small wooden frames for developping the photographs. Also a linen cape and a leather pouch containing metal filters with gradients. Booklet about the life of Charles Lugg who owned the camera before it was passed to his nephew who then donated it to the NWM. Booklet details Lugg's military service, working life in Stachan's wool stores and life in Geelong and Moriac. Measurements of parts (in centimeters): 27 26 41.5 Carry Case 24.5 36.5 21.2 Sliding box Camera 15.4 .5 17.6 slide frame 11 14.5 9.5 lens 152 71 cape 9 1.5 6.5 pouch 8.5 .1 6.5 5.5 Filter Lense 8.5 .1 6.5 4.5 Filter Lense 8.5 .1 6.5 3.5 Filter Lense 8.5 .1 6.5 1.2 Filter Lense F.J. Cox/ 26/Ludgate Hill/ London (Plaque on top of box) Fred J Cox/26 Ludgate Hill/London (Engraved on side of Lens)charles lugg, fred j cox, james ford strachan -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Atheletic Club -- A Notable Quartet 1938
SAC A Notable Quartet 1938George Cox: President; Fred Laby Manager Sporting Globe; Harry Henderson, Secretary; Jack J Maher, Soprting Globe & Herald Athletic Writer.stawell -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, Early 1900's
One of 17 photographs donated by Olive Blamey.Colour postcard of The Nobbies with Seals Rocks in the background. "Back Beach, Phillip Island. The Nobbies." "Robb Bros., Cowes" On Back: Letter to Mrs Joseph Richardson at Everton Cowes from Fred in Ascot Valethe nobbies phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, phillip island coastline, phillip island, olive blamey -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Korea Remembered, 1998
394 pages text and black and white photosThe RAN, ARA and RAAF in the Korean War of 1950-1953. Compiled by Maurie Pears and Fred Kirkland. Doctrine Wing Combined Arms Training and Development Centre. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Friends of Westgarthtown Inc, Friends of Westgarthtown Inc. News. Vol. 14, No. 3, November 2010, 02/11/2010
Information on Westgarthtown history and personalities, including photographer Fred Kruger, the Ziebel family, and the origins of the Pura Milk brand.8 p. newsletter, with leaflet westgarthtown, thomastown -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Wilfred Clayton, 1940s
"Wilfred Clayton (1893-1961) son of Amy and Fred Clayton. Our family home in Preston." - Vicki Wilson. Digital copy of black and white photographclayton family, wilfred clayton -
Federation University Historical Collection
Sign, Ballaarat Goldfields Memorial Handicap, Geelong to Ballarat
The was conjecture as to whether Thomas Hiscock or Fred Brown was the first discoverer of gold at Ballarat. This was a novel way to decide the matter.White sign with red and black writing. The Goldfields Memorial Handicap was a 50 mile race from Geelong to Ballarat with the Gold discoverers to be contested.keith rash, thomas hiscock, fred brown, ballarat youth centre, geelong, ballarat, goldfields memorial handicap -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, Alfred Brown, c1880
Fred Brown was awarded a certificate in Telegraphy at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1880. (SMB Annual Report 1880, p64) A sitting man poses for a studio photograph, wearing a jacket and bow tie. The photograph is surrounded by an oval shaped metal frame, and that in turn is located within an ornate rectangular frame. ballarat school of mines, telegraphy, telegraph, brown, fred brown, alfred brown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HERCULES MINE LONG GULLY, 1925
Black and white photograph mounted on card of Staff members in the Hercules Gold Mine Long Gully, Photographer Percival Pinder, Markings read 'C. Ellis, J. Moyle, P. Wellington, H.M. Leggo (Chairman of Directors), Harry Green, Mrs Green, Fred Wood (Manager)'Percival Pinderperson, group, employees, hercules mine long gully, mining, long gully, percival pinder -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Frederick James Wood, 1914-1918
A short article about Frederick James Wood and his service in World War 1. Fred Wood lived in Macleod.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frederick james wood -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Frederick Stanley Pepper, 1914-1918
A short article about Frederick Stanley Pepper and his service in World War 1. Fred Pepper was born in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frederick stanley pepper -
National Wool Museum
Diary
Textile pocket diary produced on behalf of NOEL P. HUNT & CO. PTY LTD, kept by Fred Murgatroyd, 1971.NOEL P. HUNT & CO. PTY LTD (gold) F. Murgatroyd (pencil) 1971 (pencil)textile production textile mills, noel p. hunt and co. pty ltd tweedside woollen mills, murgatroyd, mr fred, textile production, textile mills -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Postcard (Item), "Postcard Of Malmsbury, Looking West C1912 Semco Series", Malmsbury ca1912
Associated with - Semco Series Box 545 Buildings - "M/Church, M.H.S,Shops" People - "Penno, Fred & Olive And George" -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, 'Flax Day' at Lake Bolac, 1946
"Bellevue" Flax Day at Lake Bolac in 1946. Pictured from left are Fred Hucker, Alan Hucker and Sam Hucker.lake bolac, flax, "bellevue", hucker -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Marlborough, secondhand shop, 221 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, 'Marlborough', c. 1918
Brought by Fred Nicholson from donor Veronica Aldridge Subsequently researched by Terry Keenan -- see People file for minformationLaminated A4 photo of 'Marlborough' secondhand shop 221 Bay Street, corner of Liardet Street.business and traders - secondhand dealers, marlborough, arnold walter -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Eva Victoria Crowhurst Plummer
Black and white photo of Eva Victoria Crowhurst Plummer, b. 6th Sept 1890, Kensington, Vic., d. 20th July 1985, Ferntree Gully, vic. She married Frederick William George Woods in 1913 and they had four children, Fred, Jack, Marjorie & Betty (the future Mrs John DeDoite). After the death of Fred in 1951 Eva resided at the family's Belgrave Heights holiday home until her death in 1985. The photo shows a young woman with dark hair. She is wearing a high-collared dress trimmed with a crocheted or tatted one-piece collar. She has long earrings with several small stones. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Sergeant Fred J Roberts 22, Nowra, NSW, of 3rd Special Air Service (SAS) Squadron 1st Australian Task Force Base. At the time he was advised of his receipt of the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM). Sergeant Roberts, was married with one daughter.photograph, sgt fred roberts, 3rd special air service squadron, 1st atf base, distinguished conduct medal, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol 4 No 5, January 1953
Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. There were no items directly related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue, but the inside back cover also included an advertisement for Fred Griffith's Romney Stud at Toonallock which was the regular venue for the Albury Ski Club Annual Ball.tom mitchell m.l.a., toonallook, fred griffith -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: OLD TIME DANCE CLUB, 11th March, 1977
White Bendigo Old-Time Dance Club Birthday Old-Time Ball Programme held at the Eaglehawk RSL Hall on Friday March 11th 1977. Music by Moores Orchestra. On the inside is the names of 26 dances and spaces to write partner's name. Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Fred Richter.entertainment, dance, dance cards, peter ellis collection, bendigo old-time dance club, eaglehawk rsl hall, moores orchestra, fred richter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TAKING A BREAK
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Taking a break: Moran and Cato staff. Back row from left: unknown, Alex Wynd, Fred Randall, Harold Timbs, Unknown. Front from left: Unknown, Bill Jamieson, Bill Lewis, Unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines Sign
Original sign printed on card"School of Mines, Ballarat. Notice Loitering in the Laboratories is Strictly Prohibited. Students and others not actively employed mist leave the laboratories at once. Fred. J. Martell, Dorector.ballarat school of mines, laboratory, poster, sign, frederick martell -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Statement to the Select Committee on the Encouragement of Aust. Productions on Television
Boyd comments on Australian television being largely occupied with and influenced by American television. He stresses the importance of fostering Australian creativity and writing to create television shows that are genuinely and characteristically Australian.Typewritten (c copy), pencil additions and edits, foolscap, 6 pagesVictorian Fabian Society, George Johnson, Eric Westbrook, Steven Murray-Smith, Fred Ledgar, South Eastern Freeway, Lyndon Johnson, robin boyd, manuscripttelevision, american television, british dramas, hollywood, robin boyd, manuscript -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Talbot Baines Reed, My Friend Smith, 1882
A novel that is about city and school life by the English author Talbot Baines Reed.Cover is blue with the title and author written in black on the front cover and spine. There is also a drawing of a laurel wreath with an arrow in the middle pointing down. This may be the symbol of the publisher.fictionA novel that is about city and school life by the English author Talbot Baines Reed.school life, city life, boarding school, fiction, talbot baines reed -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Frederick George Starling, 1914-1918
A short article about Frederick George Starling and his service in World War 1. Fred Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frederick starling -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Cross Oars
These sterling silver cross oars were sewn to the rowing cap. Fred Raynor Langsford rowed for College during 1916-1918. Sterling silver cross oars to be sewn to rower's cap. Each or is engraved: 'Hutton & Co'Engraved on each oar; 'HUTTON & CO'1918, 1917, 1916, fred raynor langsford, marjory langsford, rowing -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Trophy
Donated in July 2001 by Mrs Margery Langsford, widow of Fred Raynor Langsford who attended Ballarat College 1916 - 1918Medium silver cup with double handles and silver stand Engraved on face of cup: BALLARAT COLLEGE / Head of Minerva / Presented to / F R LANGSFORD / Senior Championship / 4/5/1918fred-raynor-langsford, sports, ballarat-college, senior-championship, 1918 -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Fred Murgatroyd worked as a loom tuner at Yarra Falls, Tweedside and Collins mills in Victoria as well as in Sydney, and studied at Leeds University.Murgatroyd Photograph CollectionF Murgatroyd Sellerstextile machinery textile mills weaving mills textile mills, collins bros mill pty ltd tweedside woollen mills yarra falls mill, murgatroyd, mr fred murgatroyd, mr james, textile machinery, textile mills, weaving mills -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Fred Murgatroyd worked as a loom tuner at Yarra Falls, Tweedside and Collins mills in Victoria as well as in Sydney, and studied at Leeds University.Murgatroyd Photograph CollectionF Murgatroyd Sellers Sellerstextile machinery textile mills weaving mills textile mills, collins bros mill pty ltd tweedside woollen mills yarra falls mill, murgatroyd, mr fred murgatroyd, mr james, textile machinery, textile mills, weaving mills -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Fred Murgatroyd worked as a loom tuner at Yarra Falls, Tweedside and Collins mills in Victoria as well as in Sydney, and studied at Leeds University.Murgatroyd Photograph CollectionF Murgatroyd ASC Sellerstextile machinery textile mills weaving mills textile mills, collins bros mill pty ltd tweedside woollen mills yarra falls mill, murgatroyd, mr fred murgatroyd, mr james, textile machinery, textile mills, weaving mills