The Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold was in 1951significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communitybronze plaque from the Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold EQUALITY, JUSTICE, FREEDOM

The Country Women's Association of Victoria was founded in 1928. It was formed to promote the interests of women and children in rural areas. Mabel Hedditch (1897 - 1966) moved to Australia and was postmistress in Bridgewater. Aswell as being elected to the Portland Town Council she was a founding member of the Country Women's Association of Victoria. Programme for Country Women's Association Choral and Drama Festival 1990. Yellow front and back cover with a green content page. Three pages in total stapled together. The cover page shows pixelated images of four drama masks with title information. Held at the Portland Civic Hall, 9th-10th Oct. 1990. Cover page: The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. / Choral & Drama Festival, Portland Civic Hall, 9th & 10th October 1990 / Convenor - Mrs M Stratford / Adjudicators, Mrs J Irving - Drama, Mr P Sargeant - Choralcountry women's association, cwa, fesitvals, choral and drama festival

A colour photograph of the Barton's waterwheel in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of the Barton's waterwheel in Marysville in Victoria. This waterwheel was previously located on the Steavenson River and used to drive a generator that provided power to Barton's Store and residence.waterwheel, steavenson river, marysville, victoria, barton' store, photograph

A colour photograph of Darmody's Lake in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of Darmody's Lake in Marysville in Victoria. Darmody was a prominent builder at one time in Marysville and the lake was named after him.darmody's lake, darmody, marysville, victoria, photograph

A colour photograph of Darmody's Lake in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of Darmody's Lake in Marysville in Victoria. Darmody was a prominent builder at one time in Marysville and the lake was named after him.darmody's lake, darmody, marysville, victoria, photograph

A colour photograph of Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria. The buildings along Murchison Street were destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.murchison street, marysville, victoria, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph of the Crossways Hotel in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of the Crossways Hotel in Marysville in Victoria. The Crossways Hotel is circa 1920 and one of the oldest buildings still standing in Marysville. The Crossways Hotel survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, through the efforts of the owner using buckets of water from the nearby Steavenson River.crossways hotel, marysville, victoria, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph of Keppels Hotel in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of Keppels Hotel in Marysville in Victoria. The Keppels Hotel was named after the Keppel Family who were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families. This hotel, along with most of the buildings in Murchison Street, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. marysville, victoria, murchison street, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires, keppels hotel

A colour photograph of the Top Shop in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of the Top Shop in Marysville in Victoria. This building was badly damaged in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.murchison street, lyell street, marysville, victoria, top shop, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

Note by T.H. Kneen, "It is worth recording that 'Victoria Flirt' recorded the top Butter Fat production for Victoria-I think as a Junior 3-year old. Was an outstanding animal."Black and white photogtraph. Jersey cow standing in the Bull Paddock. On reverse, "Victoria Flirt," and, "Photography by W.R. Garrett Phone Hawthorn 3685 No. 4171."cow, victoria flirt, w.r. garrett, butter fat production, jesrsey cow, bull paddock

Detective Sergant John Weel with Crime Line equipment at CIB office Bairnsdale VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Detective Sergant John Weel with Crime Line equipment at CIB office Bairnsdale Victoriapolice, community organisation, law and order

dredging of Cunninghame Arm adjacent to the footbridge, flock of seagulls in foreground Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph showing dredging of Cunninghame Arm adjacent to the footbridge, flock of seagulls in foreground Lakes Entrance Victoriaenvironment, waterfront, gippsland lakes

Rev Barb Logan, Ian Buchnall, Phillip Carr designer and Alan Bolding builder, crowd in background at dedication of new bell tower at St Nicholas Anglican Church Lakes Entrance Victoria 2014Colour photograph taken at St Nicholas Anglican Church Lakes Entrance Victoria religion, social history

A digital copy of an early black and white postcard of "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria.A digital copy of an early black and white postcard of "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria. "The Hermitage" was built by photographer John William Lindt as a home and guesthouse in 1894. John Lindt had previously photographed the mountain scenery of the Black Spur and purchased 71 acres and subseqently built his home and guesthouse from where he continued his career. "The Hermitage had a garden designed by John Lindt's friend, Ferdinand von Mueller, who was at one stage the Director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. The garden featured New Guinea tree houses from which John Lindt made frequent panoramas of his property and the surrounding forest of towering mountain ash. Aged 81 Lindt died of heart failure during disastrous bushfires on 19 February 1926 at the Hermitage. He was survived by his wife Catherine who continued to run ‘The Hermitage’ guest house before she retired to the city.Sandringham South/ Feb. 15th. 03/ D.L./ Only to remind you that I am coming/ As-morrow morning early about 11.15 a.m./ Greetg you L Mthe hermitage, john william lindt, narbethong, victoria, black spur, ferdinand von mueller, melbourne botanic gardens, new guinea, catherine lindt, collotype

A digital copy of an early black and white postcard of "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria.A digital copy of an early black and white postcard of "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria. "The Hermitage" was built by photographer John William Lindt as a home and guesthouse in 1894. John Lindt had previously photographed the mountain scenery of the Black Spur and purchased 71 acres and subseqently built his home and guesthouse from where he continued his career. "The Hermitage had a garden designed by John Lindt's friend, Ferdinand von Mueller, who was at one stage the Director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. The garden featured New Guinea tree houses from which John Lindt made frequent panoramas of his property and the surrounding forest of towering mountain ash. Aged 81 Lindt died of heart failure during disastrous bushfires on 19 February 1926 at the Hermitage. He was survived by his wife Catherine who continued to run ‘The Hermitage’ guest house before she retired to the city."She couldnt be called/ plain, however."/ The affair at the Inn./ IS/ p 1 hh.the hermitage, john william lindt, narbethong, victoria, black spur, ferdinand von mueller, melbourne botanic gardens, new guinea, catherine lindt, collotype

Tower Hill is a volcanic formation believed to have erupted about 32,000 years ago. Its formation is known as a "nested maar" and it is the largest example of its type in Victoria. During formation, molten lava pushed its way up through the Earth’s crust and encountered a layer of water-bearing rock. Violent explosions followed creating a shallow crater which later filled with water to form the lake. Further eruptions occurred in the centre of this crater, creating the islands and cone shaped hills. In 1892 Tower Hill became Victoria’s first National Park. In 1961, Tower Hill became a State Game Reserve under the then Fisheries and Wildlife Department and a major re-vegetation program began. (https://www.towerhill.org.au/index.php/about-reserve/history, accessed 23 December 2019)Black and white image of Tower Hill, near Koroit, Victoria.tower hill, volcano, crater

White metal medal issued to commemorate Melbourne's centenary 1934-35. This medal was given out to Victorian school children; 325,600 white metal medals were struck. There were also a few VIP pieces in other metals, including two in gold. The medal references Portland, the location of Victoria's first settlement. The Henty brothers, entrepreneur farmers and whalers, established the state's first permanent European settlement in Portland in 1834. Melbourne was established the following year by a party of settlers led by John Batman. In 1934, as Melbourne planned to celebrate the centenary of European settlement, it seemed to some that there was little to celebrate. The financial strains of the depression, unemployment and the scandal of the city's slums all undercut claims of unbridled progress. Perhaps because of such troubles, the organisers of the centenary celebrations tried doubly hard to be positive. The themes of the celebrations were conservative, reflecting the desire of some Melburnians for security in troubled times. The widely promoted image of the 'Garden City' and 'Queen City of the South' emphasised the idea of Melbourne as a very British city. A visit by the Duke of Gloucester, son of George V, the ageing king, provided a reassuring strengthening of Melbourne's imperial connections. The presented view of Melbourne's history stressed the 'myth of the pioneer', embodied in the person of John Batman. Elevated to heroic status, he was reinvented as a courageous pioneer whose life exemplified the rewards of self-improvement. Such a portrayal ignored Batman's dubious 'treaty' with local Aborigines and the less savoury details of his personal life. Melbourne's indigenous people were excluded from this triumphant view of Melbourne's past. The centenary celebrations now seem dated, but the image of Melbourne as a conservative city largely influenced by Britain has been more enduring.Details the settlement of Portland, Melbourne and Victoria, 1834 - 1935Double sided round white metal medal, featuring on front face, the bay of Portland showing a ship in the harbour. On the reverse side of the medal is John Bateman overlooking the city of Melbourne and the Yarra river.The front is inscribed, "CENTENARY OF VICTORIA" 1934, across the top, bottom right has the words "PORTLAND 1834". Reverse side shows "CENTENARY OF MELBOURNE 1935", and the date 1835 at the bottom. melbourne, medal, portland, centenary of victoria 1935

Found buried at Dreamers Hill Road, by Geelong Bottle Club. Tokens used by business companies in place of cash during members' shortage of bank coins.Round metal token with the words "Victoria 1862" and coat of arms on face, and maker's name on reverse.Face: "Victoria 1862" around edge of token, "Advance Australia" beneath coat of arms. Reverse: "Thomas Stokes Maker 100 Collins Street East Melbourne".tokens, thomas stokes

Governor of Victoria Sir Rohan Delacombe opened the Djerriwarrh Reservoir and pipeline in 1963. Governor of Victoria Sir Rohan Delacombe and Lady Delacombe visiting Melton.council, local significant events

barbeque at Carpenters Camp Park during the Entrance Centenary celebrations Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Margaret, Pam, Kerry Robyn Geoffs wife Gaye Pitt nee Carpenter Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy, carpenter family

left to right are Marie Redenbach, unknown, Sue Morrison, Peggy Smith at Host Month lunch in CWA Hall Carpenter Street Lakes Entrance Victoria 2002Colour photograph of East Gippsland CWA members, at Host Month lunch Lakes Entrance Victoria celebrations, clubs

Two riders in the 1250 kilometre ride around Victoria take a rest stop beside a field. Their tandem bike leant against the barbed wire fence, they sit in long grass with a drink bottle held by the male rider. A cow has wandered over and, unbeknownst to the riders, begins to nibble upon the bike seat at the rear. 1250 KM ride around Victoriaassociation for the blind, fundraising

An information brochure on where to see tall trees, Forest Giants, in Victoria, including Marysville, that was published in January, 1938.An information brochure on where to see tall trees, Forest Giants, in Victoria, including Marysville, that was published in January, 1938.Victorian Railways Print January, 1938 469-38 Stamp of Victorian/ Government Tourist Bureau/ 272 Collins Street/ Melbourne C.1victoria, australia, victorian government tourist bureau, betterment and publicity board, victorian railways, white mountain ash, red mountain ash, messmate, blue gum, mountain ash, cumberland valley, marysville, mount monda, healesville, acheron way, alpine highway, omeo, baw baws, strzelecki ranges, otway ranges, warburton, yarra junction, noojee, bulga and tarra valley park, yarram, turton's pass, otway forest, beech forest, apollo bay, information brochure, brochure

The map was created by Tulloch and Brown. David Tulloch was one of the earliest engravers and lithographers in the state of Victoria. He arrived in Melbourne from Greenock, Scotland, on 3 January 1849. Following the discovery of gold Tulloch went to the Victorian goldfields in 1851, commissioned to make sketches of the diggers and the diggings for Ham’s Illustrated Australian Magazine. In November 1852 Tulloch set up in business as engraver, draughtsman, copperplate printer and lithographer. Tulloch took a map engraver, James Davie Brown, into partnership in March 1853; the several maps and specimens of commercial engraving they showed at the 1854 Melbourne Exhibition were awarded a bronze medal. That year Tulloch and Brown also received a silver medal at the Victorian Industrial Exhibition. The partnership was dissolved towards the end of 1856.This is a very early map of the Colony of Victoria including Belvoir (now know as Wodonga).A foldable map mounted on linen and with a board cover. It records the Colony of Victoria according to Surveyor's Records revised in 1857. Areas of the map are shaded to highlight different counties.At bottom right hand section of map: Tulloch & Brown's map of the Colony of Victoria : comprising part of New South Wales, the boundaries, counties, also seaport & inland townships, the gold fields with the latest discoveries, roads, tracks, &c. &c. / compiled from drawings in the Survey Office and correctly revised till 1857. Respectfully dedicated by Permission, to the Honorable Captain Andrew Clarke R.E. Surveyor General of Victoria by His Obediant Servants Tulloch & Brown, Engravers & Publishers, Melbourne". At bottom right below border : Published as the Act directs by the Proprietors, Melbourne, 1st Feb. 1856. tulloch and brown maps, rare maps victoria, victorian cartography

Wally and Kay Staff Managers of Fraser Island Resort since 1989 Gippsland Lakes VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Wally and Kay Staff Managers of Fraser Island Resort since 1989 Gippsland Lakes Victoriatourism, accommodation, gippsland lakes