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Ithacan Historical Society
Print, Harbour of Vathi, 1821
The print, a reproduction of an etching of the port of Vathi in Ithaca as it would have appeared in the nineteenth century, when the island was a British protectorate. A variety of sea vessels are depicted in the print, including the large sailing ship. The smaller boat could be a caique used for fishing or transporting people and goods between the islands. The soldiers appear to be in the British uniform worn during the 1800s.A reproduction print of a black and white etching of a harbour scene. Four larger sailing ships are in a bay with a smaller craft in the foreground near the shore. At the water's edge there are soldiers and other people looking out to the ships in the harbour. Mountains loom up in the background. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, There goes the neighbourhood!; Australia's migrant experience, 1984
This book presents a rich picture of a nation in the making. The negative aspects of Australian immigration are not glossed over and it looks at the terrible consequences for the Aboriginal people, the nineteenth century Chinese experience and the migrant hostel riots of 1952, among its many other topics. Michael Dugan lived locally in Surrey Hills. This book was commissioned by/for: Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs.The book has a place in this collection by virtue of Michael Dugan having been a local resident.This book presents a rich picture of a nation in the making. The negative aspects of Austaralian immigration are not glossed over and it looks at the terrible consequences for the Aboriginal people, the nineteenth century Chinese experience and the migrant hostel riots of 1952, among its many other topics.Surrey Hills History(mr) michael dugan, (mr) josef szwarc, immigration, social interaction, social life and customs, ethnic communties, multiculturalism, history - australia -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Woodlands Homestead, c1990
Woodlands Homestead is the building in the photograph and the people standing at the entrance must have been invited by the former Shire of Bulla to visit the property when it became a tourist attraction. Des. Dumbrell, the gentleman wearing the light safari suit and standing in the front was one of the local councillors when Woodlands was opened to the public in the 1990. The park later became a home for retired racehorses.Woodlands Park became a popular tourist park within the area with many varied attractions which include the prefabricated homestead, native fauna and flora and mt. Gellibrand, the highest point in the park. A non-digital black and white photograph with a cream border, of a partial view of the entrance to a homestead built from stone with a galvanised roof. Nineteen people are gathered as a group at the main entrance. A palm tree is immediately behind the group with larger trees in the background.woodlands park, woodlands homestead, oaklands junction, shire of bulla -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two people
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph was taken in January 1940 and shows the son of the owner of Churchill Island, Ted Jenkins, with Billie Smith.Sepia photograph white narrow white border of two people posing for the camera. The woman stands to the side of the man in a wheelchair, with a cigarette in his hand, and a gun in his lap. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, ted jenkins, billie smith -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of Ted Jenkins and Valda Treadwell
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph is of Valda Treadwell and the son of the owner of Churchill Island, Ted JenkinsSepia photograph white narrow white border of two people in front of Rogers Cottage. The woman wears a cardigan and stands behind the man who is in a wheelchair with a blanket over his legs. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, ted jenkins, valda treadwell -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Reflections of the Past (Vol. 2), 2001
Following the success of Volume 1, this follow-up edition is slightly different to the first one by gathering photos together under some new headings More attention is given to some aspects of local history, the pioneer families and community organisations than previously. The historical society's main interest is the history of the Dandenong Ranges and the communities of Belgrave, Tecoma, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey and surrounds.A photographic history of Belgrave, Upwey, Tecoma and Upper Ferntree Gully. The front cover is of a painting 'Wintry Sunset Belgrave 1913' from a series of 36 paintings by Charlie Hammond between 1910 and 1953. It is of the country town, Belgrave, showing a dirt road with a bullock team, with trees surrounding the road. Inside, are black and white and coloured photographs of paintings, people in general life and historical information about the areas noted. Pp.104.non-fictionFollowing the success of Volume 1, this follow-up edition is slightly different to the first one by gathering photos together under some new headings More attention is given to some aspects of local history, the pioneer families and community organisations than previously. The historical society's main interest is the history of the Dandenong Ranges and the communities of Belgrave, Tecoma, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey and surrounds. australian history, history of the dandenong ranges victoria, history victoria -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Open for business: Melbourne's living history, 1998
This books showcases about fifty people who have survived for a minimum of thirty years in their business. Each has a photo attached. Of particular interest to Surrey Hills is the shop owner on pages 38 and 39, that of Henry Jamieson with the Knowles Radio shop in Union Road, Surrey Hills.This books showcases about fifty people who have survived for a minimum of thirty years in their business. Each has a photo attached. Of particular interest to Surrey Hills is the shop owner on pages 38 and 39, that of Henry Jamieson with the Knowles Radio shop in Union Road, Surrey Hills.retail trade - victoria, stores, environmental portraits, (mr) henry jamieson, knowles radio, (mr) adrian knowles, union road, surrey hills -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pioneers’ Memorial on Big Hill -- Opening Ceremony Crowd
Opening of Pioneers’ Memorial c 1938. The photo was taken to commemorate the crowd gathering at the opening of the Pioneers' Memorial. To the right in the photo, people are seated, while on the right the majority of the crowd is standing. Black & white photograph of the opening of Pioneers' Memorial c 1938. The photo is taken from the memorial looking down into the crowd. To the right in the photo, you can see the sides of the steps and people seated in cane chairs. On the left side the majority of the crowd is standing. In the background the moonlight dam can be seen plus a ladder leaning against a pole to the right.Opening of Monument on Big Hill. stawell -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, 1920's
One of 17 photographs donated by Olive BlameySepia postcard of people on the beach and in the water, Cowes."On the beach, Cowes, Phillip Island." "Valentine's M ????" Letter from Auntie ?? at Everton Cowes to Dear Lois wishing the Seasons Greetings.beach cowes phillip island, seaside, phillip island, olive blamey -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975View of people on pier at Cowes, Phillip Island.local history, documents, postcards, jetties, phillip island, sepia postcard, jetty, cowes, bernard grayden -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Residents rally for safety, 12/12/2012
The article is about pedestrian safety near the new Watermarc aquatic centre.The photograph includes the parliamentary member for Bundoora Mr Colin Brooks and a group of local residents.A small article with a colour photograph of a group of people.Biro written date and source.watermarc, colin brooks, vicroads, banyule city council, pedestrian safety -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1945
Rocklyn. Front view of building with people on verandah.accommodation, guesthouses, norval -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1927
New road approaching Wirranatwa GapRoad through Mirranatwa Gap with people walking???access routes, mirranatwa gap, roads -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photos - Bi-centennial re-enactment
7 photos of the Bi-centennial re-enactment undertaken by the UKV Lions Club members and friends. The event took place at the Mount Beauty Pondage in 1988The UKV Lions Club was formed in 1964 and is still operating today (2023)x7 Coloured square photos of people and yachtsPrinted on back "This paper / manufactured / by Kodak"upper kiewa valley lions club, mt beauty pondage, bicentennial celebration -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Heathmont Methodist Church opening - 1967
Black and white photograph of people inside church.Typed below photograph, "Heathmont Methodist Church opening - 1967" -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Swimmers, c1925
Black and white photograph of eight people swimming.chatham family archive, swimming, swimmers, bathers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, John Helder Wedge, Majonait Watercourse, c1835
Image from Westgarth's 'Port Phillip Settlement" (1883)Image of four people sitting beside a creek.john wedge, john helder wedge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
Large group of people standing in front of a factoryKodakperson, group, mixed group -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO SHOWROOM
Several people looking around inside of the showroom.Kodakbusiness, retail, gas and fuel showroom -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES COLLECTION: MINUTE BOOK, 1888
Harper's Young People. 1888. Illustrated. Illustrated.bendigo, clubs, independent order of rechabites -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people standing in front of a minibus
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of five people standing in front of a minibusCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people balancing on unfinished jetty
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of three people balancing on an unfinished jettyCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil churchill island, photograph -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SPORTS STAR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
Photograph of four people at a sports award ceramony.recreations, sports, awards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - KURTING, Dec 1968
Slide. Kurting. Two people inspecting the work.slide, bendigo, kurting., kurting. -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Photograph - Group photo
Black & White photo of 5 people in garden -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photo of group
Black & White photo of a group of 24 people -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Historical Society members on excursion
2 Colour Photographs of 13 people in bushlandL/R: Bill Attrill, Jill Attrill, Clive Cawthorn, Betty Jackson, Maire Van Leeuwen, Wnedy Melbourne, Carmel Loats, Don Rickard, Ida Stanton Allan Kingston, Bill Cook, Thea Tucker, Pat Cookstawell historical society, halls gap -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Historical Society members on excursion
2 Colour Photographs of 13 people in bushlandL/R: Bill Attrill, Jill Attrill, Clive Cawthorn, Betty Jackson, Maire Van Leeuwen, Wnedy Melbourne, Carmel Loats, Don Rickard, Ida Stanton Allan Kingston, Bill Cook, Thea Tucker, Pat Cookstawell historical society, halls gap -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Elderly Citizens Hall
Group of people outside brown brick buildingstawell buildings -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Citations, c1974
Citations for Victorian people cited for honours c1974Citations for Victorian people cited for honours c1974Citations for Victorian people cited for honours c1974honours list, victorian government, beer, ronald thomas, gregory, kathleen maie, forest hill residential kindergarten