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Melbourne Legacy
Document, Redevelopment of Legacy House 2006, 2006
Three documents relating to the redevelopment of Legacy House that was completed in 2006. In a message from the President published in the Bulletin, Legatee Bill Rogers mentions the official opening of Legacy House by the Governor of Victoria Professor David DeKretser AC on 25th August 2006. Also that two new tenants had been secured, IGA and Starbucks. The refurbishment had been necessary to upgrade the lift, provide better wheelchair access and comply with regulations. The notice also mentions an increased use of Direct Mail and the launch of the Torch Society in April. Second document was a reprint from a Press Release in 1957 when Sir Dallas Brooks officially opened Legacy House after purchase and refurbishment. The refurbishment was the first time Legacy approached the general public for funds as 90,000 pounds had been required. It also tells of the history of how Legacy acquired the David H Dureau Memorial Building through funds donated by a donor in 1944, a different property was purchased then sold and funds used to buy 293 Swanston St in 1956. The third document was the address that Bill Rogers spoke at the official opening on 25th August 2006. It mentions Bert Dennis, a former Junior Legatee, was donating the proceeds from an auction of a Dennis Family Homes project the following day. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the history of Legacy House and its refurbishment over time.Print out x 4 pages about Legacy House, its redevelopment, reopening and history.dureau house, properties -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Watch House Recognizance - Lemere & Kennedy, 11th February 1863
Murray Comrie Collection. A Watch House Recognizance dated 11th February 1863. . Two persons named as paying 5 pounds each (bail)- J. Lemere (Baker) and William Kennedy (Miner) both of Tarnagulla. Signed by Lemere. States that William Kennedy must appear at the Tarnagulla Police Office on 18th February 1863 to answer a charge of 'Being Drunk & disorderly on the public street at Tarnagulla on the 5th Feb (?) '. Signed by Constable Patrick Fahey, Watch House Keeper.tarnagulla, policing, police, justice, courts, alcohol, fahey, kennedy -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Watch House Recognizance - Wright, 31st December 1852
Murray Comrie Collection. A Watch House Recognizance dated 31st December 1862. . Two persons named as paying 10 pounds each (bail)- James G. Wright and Henry Wright Sinnot or Sinnott (?) both of Tarnagulla. Signed by both. States that Louisa Wright must appear at the Tarnagulla Police Office on 2nd January 1863 to answer a charge of 'Stealing from the dwelling J. Fahey (?) on 31st December 1852'. Signed by Constable Patrick Fahey, Watch House Keeper.tarnagulla, policing, police, crime, justice, courts, fahey, wright -
Park Orchards Community House
Photocopy, 1854 Land Purchase document by Charles Heape at a pound an acre, 640 acres in total, 1954
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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Barren Jack Scandal and its Effects on the M.I.A, W. R. Cowper, 1987
This book outlines the issues and controversy around the construction of the Barren Jack (Burrinjuck) Water Supply Dam as part of the infrastructure of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Authority (M.I.A) and its subsequent abandonment. It has now fallen into disrepair,non-fictionThis book outlines the issues and controversy around the construction of the Barren Jack (Burrinjuck) Water Supply Dam as part of the infrastructure of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Authority (M.I.A) and its subsequent abandonment. It has now fallen into disrepair,irrigation -- government policy, murrumbidgee irrigation area (n.s.w.) -- history, barren jack dam, burrinjuck, yass valley -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Holloways Building Supplies
Eric Holloway began spot milling timber at age of 17. He borrowed fifty pound from an uncle in 1934 to purchase a McCormick Deering tractor and saw bench. He went from farm to farm cutting timber for farmers. For a time, he worked on Shelley Station spot milling with WS Walker and Son. In approximately 1946 Arthur and Eric Holloway established a saw mill at Shelley. Another brother Ernie, a builder and returned soldier, worked with them from time to time. Using timber sawn in the mill he built eight basic houses for the mill workers. The brothers employed many migrants: - Yugoslav, Czechs, Russians, Ukrainians, Serbs as well as other hardworking people. This meant there were families, so Ernie also built and furnished a school at Shelley. Application was made for a teacher from the Education Department. At the Shelley mill the workers used ex-army blitzes, GM trucks (for carting logs) army ducks and a centurion tank for parts. The timber from the mill was trucked to Albury and Wodonga, customers being FA Stowe and Mates Timber. The army was also a big customer with Holloways supplying timber for the army huts that were built at Bandiana. A timber mill that had been built at Tallangatta by State Rivers and Water for the purpose of establishing New Tallangatta, was purchased by Holloway Brothers as an extension of their Shelley operation. In 1954 a new mill was built at Granite Flat on the Omeo Highway and the Shelley operation closed. Ernie Holloway was involved in the building of the mill and accommodation houses in Mitta Mitta. The mill workers travelled from Mitta to work each day. Holloways Building Supplies was established at 49 Tallangatta Rd Wodonga at this time. It was established on four house blocks with a little shed, with more land being acquired as the operation expanded. The brothers realized that it would be more profitable to set up their own timber outlet to supply their customers. Arthur Holloway continued to run the sawmills while Eric Holloway concentrated on the Wodonga business. A hardware store, offices and joinery were built as demand continued for building materials. All the timber arriving in the yard from the mill was hand sorted, providing employment for many. With the milling and timber outlets Holloways provided employment for approximately forty staff. The next generation of the Holloway family became involved. A Hyster forklift was purchased which allowed for bulk handling of the timber. Land was purchased in Sanyo Drive where timber was cleated and dried. Select grade timber, F17 dry framing, builders hardware and tools were sold. Holloways endeavoured to be a one stop shop for framing and fitting out of houses. In 1989 the business was sold to Mt Beauty Timbers who later on sold to Dahlsens. The timber mill was decommissioned. The Holloway family retained the ownership of the premises of 49 Thomas Mitchell Drive leasing to Dahlsens until that operation was moved to Albury in 2013. In 2014 the lease land was sold to two local businesses. Leigh Martin Marine purchased the parcel of land adjoining their business. Lester and Son purchased the remaining block and demolished the premises. A funeral parlour was built on that site.These photos are significant because they document the story of an important Wodonga business.A series of coloured photographs depicting aspects of Holloways Building Supplies business in Wodonga.holloways wodonga, wodonga businesses, timber industry -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, 50 years of service, 1989
Photos of Legatee Grat Grattan being presented with a 50 years of service certificate from President Chas Wilks in 1989. L/ Grattan was a long serving legatee, an article written when he turned 100 says that as a Legatee he was widely respected, he was 'something of a father figure - many of the girls were given away at their weddings by this kindly Legatee'. The article says Oriel John Grattan was born in WA and enlisted in the First AIF in 1916. He served in France and Belgium before he was wounded near Menin Gate. It continues with an interesting piece on the acquisition of Legacy house. It says: 'Perhaps his most lasting monument is Melbourne Legacy House. Through his friendship with one of the principals of the firm, Brown and Dureau, Legacy was given a donation of 30,000 pounds in 1944 (amount was 27,059 pounds according to Dureau Act).' A condition of the donation was that Legacy had only eight days in which to buy a building. A building in Swanston St was purchased for 18,000 pounds and the balance invested. But vacant possession was not possible and the building was sold in the early '50s and became part of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. The proceeds plus the invested money enabled Legacy to buy its headquarters, Dureau House, in Swanston Street in 1955.A record of a Legatee Grattan's long service at Legacy being commemorated with a 50 years service certificate in 1989.Colour photo x 2 of Legatee Grat Grattan receiving a 50 year service certificate and a yellow paper label.legatee, recognition, grat grattan -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Legacy Presidents (Bill Cremor, Syd Birrell, Ray Hall, Hugh Brain)
Two page document recording anecdotes about Melbourne Legacy Presidents, including Bill Cremor, Syd Birrell, Ray Hall and Cyril Smith, written by Ray Hall's successor in 1935, H.G. Brain. According to his account relationships were not always smooth; not only did Hall chair a fractious Board in 1934, but in 1931 insults were hurled during a meeting (by no less than Stan Savige) which resulted in the immediate resignation of the then President Smith, later retracted. Brain himself upset Mildura Legacy when he put forward his view to the Mildura Annual Dinner that 'the returned soldier section of the population was big enough ... to carry its own welfare activities, and that it ought not to pound the general populace too hard.' He had inadvertently broadcast his ideas over the national network, thinking that the microphone was only for local hearing assistance. More amusingly Brain also tells a story about Cremor when he ran against Harold Holt for the the House of Representatives seat of Fawkner 'in 1942 (?)', and one about Birrell showing a group of the Women's Nationalist League (a conservative women's organisation established in 1904 to support the monarchy and empire) members around the Flemington Saleyards. The handwritten notation at the end references the funeral of 1949 President Syd Birrell, who died in 1966.Eyewitness account of early Melbourne Legacy presidents, which is indicative of the times and attitudes.2 typed sheets, black on white'Birrell funeral' handwritten in blue ballpoint, tick beside the final paragraph on each sheet.past presidents, history -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legatee Grattan, 1994
A Legatee Grat Grattan with the President of the Melbourne Legacy Widows Club, Mrs Irene Noll, on the occasion of his 100th birthday celebrations at Legacy House. This photo was used in a newspaper article in 'Vetaffairs' October 1994. The article says Oriel John Grattan was born in WA and enlisted in the First AIF in 1916. He served in France and Belgium before he was wounded near Menin Gate. As a Legatee he was widely respected, he was 'something of a father figure - many of the girls were given away at their weddings by this kindly Legatee'. It continues with an interesting piece on the acquisition of Legacy house. It says: 'Perhaps his most lasting monument is Melbourne Legacy House. Through his friendship with one of the principals of the firm, Brown and Dureau, Legacy was given a donation of 30,000 pounds in 1944. A condition of the donation was that Legacy had only eight days in which to buy a building. A building across the road from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology was bought for 18,000 pounds and the balance invested. The building was sold in the early '50s and the proceeds plus the invested money enabled Legacy to buy its headquarters, Dureau House, in Swanston Street in 1955." Vetaffairs is a newspaper for the veteran community published monthly. The entire 8 page issue is kept but only the Grattan article has been scanned here.A record of a Legatee Grattans' achievements, both in the army and in later life and the impact he had on Legacy.Colour photo x 3 of Legatee Grat Grattan for his 100th birthday and article from Vetaffairs.Printed on the back "128 0133 N N N 2 2" on Kodak paper. legatee, birthday, grat grattan, dureau house -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Blamey House 1939-1947 1949, 194
Blamey House was one of the residences used by Legacy as a home for Junior Legatees. The first few pages of this book explains the history and significance of the name Blamey House. Then it is like an honour roll and has pages to be inscribed with the name of each Junior Legatee that lives in the home plus their fathers name and service. There is a list of approximately 72 children in the book that lived in a Legacy home called Blamey House at some stage. The name Blamey House was transferred to three different homes run by Legacy until 1980. Blamey House was originally the name of a hostel set up in World War 2 for servicemen that needed short term accommodation and food. It was originally situated in Melbourne CBD on the corner of King and Collins Streets in the Robbs Building (since demolished). When the hostel was no longer required after the war, the trustees of Blamey House donated money - almost 20,000 pounds, to Legacy for a children and toddlers' home which was established in Balcombe Road Beaumaris. The condition of donation was that the name Blamey House be used and when the Balcombe Road property was sold in 1956 the name was transferred to Holmbush, another Legacy residence. When it was sold in 1977 the name transferred to Harelands until Legacy sold it in 1980.An ornate record of the home provided by Legacy to children in need and how the money to establish the home was acquired.Dark brown leather book with details of Blamey House.Gold embossed title on cover and spineresidences, blamey house, blamey, hostel, honour roll -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Origin and Record of Blamey House December 1939 - January 1947, 1987
Copies of correspondence with Mr K Crouch asking for the history of Blamey House. Plus a photocopy of the history pages from the Blamey House roll that is kept in glass display cabinets at Legacy House. Blamey House was one of the residences used by Legacy as a home for Junior Legatees. The first few pages of the book (item 02298) explains the history and significance of the name Blamey House - which was photocopied and sent to Mr Crouch. Blamey House was originally the name of a hostel set up in World War 2 for servicemen that needed short term accommodation and food. It was originally situated in Melbourne CBD on the corner of King and Collins Streets in the Robbs Building (since demolished). When the hostel was no longer required after the war, the trustees of Blamey House donated money - almost 20,000 pounds, to Legacy for a children and toddlers' home which was established in Balcombe Road Beaumaris. The condition of donation was that the name Blamey House be used and when the Balcombe Road property was sold in 1956 the name was transferred to Holmbush, another Legacy residence. When it was sold in 1977 the name transferred to Harelands until Legacy sold it in 1980.A record of the history known about the donation made to Legacy to establish Blamey House in 1947.Black and white A4 photocopy x 12 pages on history of Blamey House, part of it copied from the Blamey House roll and some of correspondence between K Crouch and Legacy.blamey house, blamey, residences, hostel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record - Insurance Policy, The Victoria Insurance Company Limited, "Rest House L50 St Kilda Rd No. 5 Prahran", 3/02/1913 12:00:00 AM
Insurance Policy - eight fold - titled "Fire Policy No. 569750 for PMTT Rest House L50 St Kilda Rd No. 5 Prahran" from The Victoria Insurance Company Limited, expiring 3/2/1914, issued to the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust, Details location, sum insured, 50 pounds, premium, dates. Has the seal of the insurer in the bottom right hand corner."Rest House L50 St Kilda Rd No. 5 Prahran" along top folded edge.trams, tramways, pmtt, insurance, shelters, st kilda rd, high st, prahran -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: AGREEMENT TO BUILD HOUSE
Agreement made the 3rd of January 1958 between Thomas James Roberts of 1 Ashley Street, Bendigo builder) and Peter William Tieman and Edith Ruby Tieman both of 60 Hodgkinson Street, Bendigo (owners) whereas the owners have land in Specimen Hill Road and have requested he builder to erect a dwelling house thereon. There 8 clauses on the agreement. There is also a sheet detailing the specifications for the build. Price: 2,300 pounds. Also, a paper signed by T. J. Roberts on the 3rd of January 1958 that on completion of contract for new building on block, lot 28, Specimen hill Road, Golden Square for P. W. & E. R. Tieman agreeing to pay H. A. & S. R. Wilkinson the sum of 82 pounds 10 shillings for commission due on such contract.h.a. & s.r. wilkinson, real estate, buildings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: VIOLET STREET BENDIGO, 1929
Black and white photographs (2) , mounted on rectangular grey board. House, rendered with porch with decorative gable, slate roof, 2 chimneys, established garden with rock edging. Written on back of photo board ' Geo. Every, Violet Street, 875 pounds' On back of record date stamp 27 April 1929. Note attached to record ' this house was originally kitchen and staff quarters of Alexander Bayne's house "Montanvert" ( from Myrtle Street to Violet). Address of Alexander Bayne's former house, of which this house was formerly part of, is 84 Violet Street, Bendigo.Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoresidential, alexander bayne, violet street, bendigo, george every -
Clunes Museum
Artwork, other - FRAMED LITHOGRAPH
PORT PHILLIP & COLONIAL MINING COMPANY LIMITED AND CLUNES QUARTZ MINING COMPANY, THE MACHINE CONTAINED 5 BOILERS, 3 ENGINES 145 HP, 80 HEADS OF STAMPS, 7 BUDDLES, 2 CHILIAN MILLS & 2 STONE BREAKERS, STEAM VALVES. TONS OF QUARTZ RAISED BY THE PORT MINING & CLUNES COMPANIES TO MARCH 1880 1123365 TONS & GOLD 465,168 OUNCES, 7 DWTS, VALUE 1860, 925,54 POUNDS. EXHIBITED BY R.H. BLAND, CLUNES.LITHOGRAPH DEPICTING SURFACE WORKS OF THE PORT PHILLIP & COLONIAL MINING CO. LIMITED AND INTERIOR OF MACHINE HOUSE.local history, illustrations, lithograph, mining. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS, FUND RAISING, c1943
Refer to Cat No 7029 - Memo book, Picture of Little boy. Refer Cat No 7028 for all the items.1. Copy of a letter about junior Fund Raiser, Ian Desmond Giblin, to Red Cross Junior competition, Town Hall, Bendigo = from D.M. Guest. Secretary. 2. Letter and receipt for 750 pounds to Mrs Guest, Bendigo Town Hall from Army HR Melbourne. 3. Red Cross Society, Melbourne Letterhead, dated 23 Aug 1943, to Miss MacKay, Bendigo from Philadelphia N Robertson, Director, Red Cross. 4. Borough of Eaglehawk letterhead, dated 27 Aug 1943 to Mrs D. Giblin from Robert Watson, Mayor of Eaglehawk. 5. C of A, House of Reps letterhead dated 29 July 1943 to Mrs D M Guest, Town Hall Bendigo from G. Rankins On the back of this sheet is a list of organisations with one pond one shilling written beside them. 6. Victorian Railways Patriotic Fund letterhead dated 26-8-43 to Mrs Guest - The Organiser, Red Cross Junior, Bendigo from S.C. Ellis, Hon Sec Vic Railways Patriotic Fund. They donated 100 pounds.red cross fundraising, ww2