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Camperdown & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George), Mr F.B.W. Stevenson, c1881
When he died at Camperdown in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) (c1820-1883), was the last member of the Liwura Gundidj clan of the Djargurd Wurrung, still living on Country.Sepia studio photograph of Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) in European dress Back: Camperdown George well known and loved aboriginecdhs, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, wombeetch puyuun, camperdown george, wombeech puyuun, cdhsfirstnations -
Camperdown & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Wombeetch Puyunn (Camperdown George), Mr F.B.W. Stevenson, c1881
When he died at Camperdown in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) (c1820-1883), was the last member of the Liwura Gundidj clan of the Djargurd Wurrung, still living on Country.Black and white studio photograph of Wombeetch Puyunn (Camperdown George) in traditional dress wearing a headband, kangaroo tooth necklace and possum skin cloak, holding a boomerang and carved shield Back: WOMBEETCH PUUYUUN, CHIEF, AND LAST OF THE LOCAL TRIBEScdhs, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, cdhsfirstnations -
Camperdown & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George), c1874
When he died at Camperdown in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyunn, also known as 'Camperdown George', was the last member of the Liwira Gundidj clan of the Djargurd Wurrung, still living on Country.Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) standing naked holding a walking stickBack: Camperdown George, 1874cdhs, wombeetch puyuun, camperdown george, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, cdhsfirstnations -
Camperdown & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George), c1874
When he died at Camperdown in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun, also known as 'Camperdown George', was the last member of the Liwira Gundidj clan of the Djargurd Wurrung still living on Country.Image of Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) wearing traditional possum skin cloak and holding a walking stick Back: George Camperdowncdhs, wombeetch puyuun, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, camperdown george -
Camperdown & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George), c1874
When he died at Camperdown in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun, also known as 'Camperdown George', was the last member of the Liwira Gundidj clan of the Djargurd Wurrung, still living on Country.Black and white photograph of Wombeetch Puuyun (Camperdown George)Back: XP 1924 Museum Victoriacdhs, wombeetch puyuun, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, cdhsfirstnations -
Camperdown & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) at Lake Gnotuk, c1874
When he died at Camperdown in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun, also known as 'Camperdown George', was the last member of the Liwira Gundidj clan of the Djargurd Wurrung still living on Country.Image of Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) wearing traditional possum skin cloak and holding a spear at Lake Gnotuk, Camperdown, Victoriacdhs, wombeetch puyuun, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, camperdown george -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, David Alfred Mann, 1914-1918
A short article about David Alfred Mann and his service in World War 1. David Mann was born in Janefield and at the time of his enlistment he was possibly living at Thomastown.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, david alfred mann -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Reginald Harold McDowell, 1914-1918
A short article about Reginald Harold McDowell and his service in World War 1. Reg McDowell was born in Greensborough and at the time of his enlistment he was living at Diamond CreekOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, reginald harold mcdowell -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Kenneth Gordon Sharpe, 1914-1918
A short article about Kenneth Gordon Sharpe and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at North Fitzroy; his parents lived in Greensborough.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, kenneth gordon sharpe -
Greensborough Historical SocietyLetter, Brian Blackburn to Faye Fort, 1942o
Letter from Brian Blackburn to Faye Fort, reminiscing about his childhood in Greensborough living on the property 'Hillside' at 3 St Helena Road [on the Corner with Diamond Creek Road].A personal memory of life in Greensborough, mid 20th century.Text of letter, typescript, 2 pages.greensborough, faye fort, brian blackburn -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Robert John Spencer, 1914-1918
A short article about Robert John Spencer and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Parkville; the Spencer family later moved to Bundoora.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robert john spencer -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Walter Bruce, 1914-1918
A short article about Walter Bruce and his service in World War 1. At the time of Walter Bruce's enlistment, he was living at Plenty Farm and working for Mr John Davey.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter bruce -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Painting Classes
One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. Probably an outdoor painting class out of the Eltham or Panton Hill Living and Learning Centre.Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017) -
Cheese World MuseumBinoculars
The Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 to 1992. The binoculars were given into the care of Cheese World Museum as part of the collection of items relating to rural living.Binoculars have brass collapsible barrels with a central winding mechanism to adjust focus. The underneath and the end of the barrels are painted black. Screw-in magnifiers are attached on a separate plate to the winding mechanism.Uebergang No. H139; 939optical instruments, allansford, uebergang, binoculars -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, Also Each Other, 2000
Fiction novel. Involves a rich range of characters, all seeking to bring their talents to the task of living in the expanded vision of what is means to be fully human within the revelations of the 20th centurySoft cover, purple with a scene of a lady riding a horse on the front and part of the back cover. Orange, white and purple textalso each other, novel, fiction, knorr h, camp 1, tatura, books, novels -
Robin Boyd FoundationFurniture - Chair, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Antonio Bonet and Juan Kurchan, BKF Butterfly chair, 1946
These BFK Butterfly chairs were used in the living room in Robin Boyd's first family home in Camberwell. The BKF was originally designed in Argentina, later becoming popular throughout the world.A pair of BKF Butterfly chair. Black iron/steel. They have a canvas sling hung from the frame's highest points, creating a suspended seatwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - B/W photograph, Copy of photograph of Cecilia Prunty outside "Innisfail" 1910, 1988
Cecilia was a Harrington born at Blue Bridge in the latter part of the 19th century. She married into the Prunty family and both families still have descendants living in the district in the 21st century.Both the Harrington and Prunty families were well known early settlers in the Clarendon area and had links to the railway and agricultureBlack and white copy of photograph of Cecelia Prunty and her two daughters Mary and Baby Lou at the gate of the original "Innisfail" 1910Cecilia Prunty with Mary and Baby Lou at original "Innisfail" - 1910clarendon, blue bridge, prunty family, harrington family, "innisfail" -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, As You Were 1946, 1946
A cavalcade of events with the Australian Services from 1788-1846 A collection of short stories and experiences of service.Personal recounts by service men and women.As You Were 1946 A cavalcade of events with the Australian Services from 1788-1946 Inside front and back pages are green and black illustrations with the words ' Ye who come after them forget not their sacrifice, claim as your heritage a portion of their spirit and in peace or in war take up their sword of service, so shall the living and the dead be for all time be bound in one fellowship. Green hardcover with yellow text 'as you were!' Below is a rectangle with 3 servicemen and 1946.To the memory of fallen comrades. ' They gave their lives. For that public gift they received a praise which never aged and a tomb most glorious - not so much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives, to be remembered forever when occasion comes for word or deed'royal australian navy, royal australian air force, royal australian army. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LETTERS RE JOHN LYNCH
Documents (2) pinned together Messages dated .28.3.1892, 1.4.1892 and 31.3.1892 Memo to Const. Meager seeking information re John Lynch, late of Terrick Terrick, said to be a relative of the Lyhnches residing at Mitiamo. On rear of memo ' John Lynch brother to Matthew and Patt Lynch has notyet returned to this colony. He is supposed to be living in the dist of Dubbo N.S.W., signed C.F. Major, Const. 2908, Kerang' Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop response attached re information enclosed above.business, legal, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, john lynch, terrick terrick, mitiamo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LIVING IN THE SEVENTIES
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Saturday, June 18, 2005. Living in the seventies: Comet Hill Primary School 1D class of 1970. Among the students are, back row: John Milic (2nd from left, John Peterson (4th), Lee Henderson (7th). Middle row: Brett Burrows (2nd), Donna Huff (3rd), Peter Varker (5th). Front row: Christine Billett (2nd) Joanne Ermel (3rd) and Trevor Vincent (4th).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Prints (solar etchings): Christine JOHNSON (b. 1959 AUS), Voyages Botanical, 2014
Johnson undertook this project with a State Library of Victoria 'Creative Fellowship' in 2012, drawing on early botanical illustrations by Sydney Parkinson, Pierre-Joseph Redoute, Ferdinand Bauer and others from the Library's 'Rare Books' Collection. Johnson printed this series in 2013 while working as artist in residence at Baldessin Press, St. Andrews. 'Voyages Botanical' celebrates the untamed treasures of Australia’s (Nillumbik) vast native flower garden. The work speaks to Nillumbik's natural environment and colonial heritage in the context of our national story. Charcoal solander box with artwork title, artist name and flower motif in silver lettering bottom centre (edition 4/5). Catalogue: 52 colour pages. Solar plate engravings x 30; ink on paper. Series A: Ten multi-layered solar plate engravings (edition of 12); Series B: Ten flower images drawn from living specimens (edition of 12); Series C: Ten details from early botanical art engravings (open edition) Charcoal solander box with artwork title, artist name and flower motif in silver lettering bottom centre. Solar plate engravings x 30: Series A, B: all prints have edition number '4/12' to bottom left of image, artwork title () centre and artist signature 'Christine Johnson 2014' to bottom right of image. Series C: all prints have artist initials signed 'CJ' bottom right of images. All inscriptions in pencil. johnson, solar plate, engravings, creative fellowship, baldessin press, state library of victoria, botanical, flora, native, european explorers, cartography, wildflowers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Magazine - Article, Nunawading's Historic Orchard Study, 1/12/1992
Article in Trust News. In 1988 Nunawading City Council purchased 2.5 hectares of an historic property which has been owned and occupied by the Matheson Family since 1914. It is one of the last working orchards in Nunawading. A Management Plan includes an environmental living program which aims at providing an overnight experience for children, giving both an experience how the property was operated as an orchard in the 1920s and 1930s. There will also be a public information display from oral histories taken from orchardists.orchards, matheson, charles, gilfedder, francine, mcconville, chris (dr), butler, graeme, bicentennial orchard, strathdon community -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GOLD, c1859
Diggers & Mining. Gold. (3) The thriftiness of the Chinese and their low standard of living made the whites afraid of cheap labour and eventual unemployment. (4) The rapid increase in their numbers led to a fear that the future of Victoria as a white colony was threatened. (There were about 42,000 Chinese in Victoria in 1859 - all men, comprising one in seven of the adult male population, In that year, between one-quarter and one-third of the diggers were Chinese.) Markings: 4 994.GOL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plan - SANDHURST BOYS CENTRE COLLECTION: SANDHURST TRAINING CENTRE BUILDING PLANS
Sandhurst Training Centre residential unit ground floor plan and elevations; prepared by Public Works Department for the Government of Victoria. 21/8/1969. Includes floor plan for residential units nos 1,4,5 comprising 12 bedrooms, 2 toilet blocks, living hall, crafts and tea room, laundry. The plan for units 2,3,6 is a mirror image. Also included are elevations for north, south, east and west views. Drawn Aug 1968 Location unknown 16.02.2023.bendigo, institutions, sandhurst boys centre, sandhurst boys centre plans; -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, Progress Leader, "This tram fare means a la carte with style", 11/10/2004 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled "This tram fare means a la carte with style" about the launch of the Restaurant Tram 442 dated 15/2/1983 from the Age Newspaper, Melbourne Living Section. Has a photo of John Murphy and Paul Stephen Daly. Item has notes about the tramcar, the work involved and a review of the menu and food and contact numbers. Notes that the cost was some $500,000. Photo by John French and story by Marshall Wilson. Item over two pages.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, w2 class, tram 442 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Certificate, The Eltham Barrel Beer Drinking Contest: Awarded to Rex "Young Pommy" Whitworth, 19 July 1974
The Eltham Beer Barrel Drinking Contest This is to certify that Rex "Young Pommy" Whitworth Has successfully downed 10 Grogs, and is still standing to sign this certificate! Signed R. Whitworth Dated this eventful 19th day of July 1974 Manager (signature illegible) Rex, a carpenter, was registered to vote in 1963 and was recorded as living in Storey Avenue, Research. He was still living at the same address in 1980. Given Rex had to be at least 21 years of age in 1963 (to be eligible to vote), that would make him at least 32 in 1974.Rex "Young Pommy" Whitworth signature, date and signature of Managereltham barrel, rex whitworth, certificate, beer drinking contest, award -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Kodak, Lambert
Early Resident in Cowes living in Cowes after retiring from about 1969. Her final home was a flat in Findlay Street, Cowes. The units are named after her - Lambert Terrace.Portrait Photograph of Evelyn Mai Lambert (nee Spruce) in Nursing Uniform. She was a nurse in England before coming to Australia.evelyn mai lambert, lambert terrace, babs lambert, roger rapke -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Patrick Francis Plunkett, 1914-1918
A short article about Patrick Francis Plunkett and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Panton Hill, he was born in St Andrews (Queenstown).One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, patrick francis plunkett -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Alfred Leslie Poulter, 1914-1918
A short article about Alfred Leslie Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at North Richmond, he was related to the Poulter family of Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, alfred leslie poulter -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, George Henry Poulter, 1914-1918
A short article about George Henry Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Richmond Victoria, he was related to the Poulter family of Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, george henry poulter
