Showing 5891 items
matching the pioneer
-
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Walter Withers in his studio, Eltham, c.1906
Walter Withers lived in Eltham from 1903 until his death in 1914. Reproduced Page 112 of "Pioneers and Painters: One Hundred years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall, 1971 This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg (duplicate of original)eltham local characters, pioneers and painters, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, walter withers, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Alan Marshall - Author of 'Pioneers & Painters', 30 Nov 1970
Shows Alan Marshall at his home of 13 Park Road, Eltham and working in his bungalow with his secretary, Pat Wiltshire, most likely typing up the manuscript of 'Pioneers & Painters'. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Black and white printalan marshall, eltham local characters, pat wiltshire, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, alan marshall bungalow -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Alan Marshall - Author of 'Pioneers & Painters', 17 Nov 1970
Shows Alan Marshall at his home of 13 Park Road, Eltham and working in his bungalow with his secretary, Pat Wiltshire, most likely typing up the manuscript of 'Pioneers & Painters'.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.120 format 6x6 Clr reversal (1 strip, 4 frames)alan marshall, eltham local characters, pat wiltshire, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, alan marshall bungalow -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Alan Marshall - Author of 'Pioneers & Painters', 17 Nov 1970
Shows Alan Marshall at his home of 13 Park Road, Eltham and working in his bungalow with his secretary, Pat Wiltshire, most likely typing up the manuscript of 'Pioneers & Painters'.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.120 format 6x6 Clr reversal (3 strips, 12 frames)alan marshall, eltham local characters, pat wiltshire, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, alan marshall bungalow -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Alan Marshall - Author of 'Pioneers & Painters', 17 Nov 1970
Shows Alan Marshall at his home of 13 Park Road, Eltham and working in his bungalow with his secretary, Pat Wiltshire, most likely typing up the manuscript of 'Pioneers & Painters'.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Printed B&W contact sheet of 20 x 35mm frames"171170" on reverse of contact sheetalan marshall, eltham local characters, pat wiltshire, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, alan marshall bungalow -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Beechcraft Queen Air Model 65 Parts Catalogue
Description: 23 pages. Published by Scottish Aviation. Published on unknown date. Scottish Aviation Prestwick Pioneer Alvis Leonides 502/4 Engine Specifications Book Level of Importance: World. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr. and Mrs. Thomson and family, "The Oaks", Kinglake, 11 October 1891
Reproduced on p84 of 'Pioneers & Painters' Built by Mr A. Thomson in 1880. In 1970 - owned by Mr. F. Smith and named "Greenacres". Source: Mrs. McMinn, Kinglake Cross Ref: SEPP_0003 and SEPP_0005This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg and B&W print sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kinglake, a. thomson, f. smith, greenacres, the oaks, thomson family -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, James Rouget, Shire of Lilydale Past and Present 1837-1923, 1924
See also "Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles - Hugh Anderson" for additional information on the separation of the Borough of Ringwood from Shire of Lilydale (p.154).Short history of the Shire of Lilydale including Ringwood, Croydon and surrounding districts prior to separation from Lilydale of Borough of Ringwood in 1924.Preface extract: This small Volume contains a short history of the Shire of Lilydale, and is designed as a record covering the period especially relating to the early settlement. ... The information herein recorded has been obtained from official sources, historical records, first hand knowledge, and from the Pioneers themselves ... -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Carving Set; knife, fork and knife sharpener, c1900
Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire brought cutlery and other domestic items with them when travelling from England 19thC. This carving set; knife, fork and knife sharpener was used by a pioneer family.This carving set; knife, fork and knife sharpener is typical of the cutlery used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900 A set of carving implements with ivory handles with chased and repousse silver plate caps and collars; Knife, Fork and Knife sharpener. The Fork has a flip up thumb guard. On Knife: Joseph Elliot & Sons, Cutlers, Sheffield" with the mirror "C"s and Maltese cross mark used after 1825 On knife sharpener: CAST STEELcutlery, cast steel, kitchen equipment, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Magazine - The School Paper for Grades III and IV (1949) No 293 May and No 597 September, 2 editions, 1949
These School Papers were issued to the children going to school in the state of Victoria by the Education Department for a cost of 1 penny per issue. This copy was collected and saved by one of the pioneer families of City of Moorabbin.Issued by the Education Department of Victoria, printed J. J. Gourley, Government Printer, MelbourneThe School Paper For Grades III and IV (1949) 12 pagesEDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA / SCHOOL PAPER / For Grades III and IV (1949)education, victoria, australian history, victorian education department, marriott william, marriott geoff, market gardeners, pioneers, moorabbin shire, henry dendy special survey brighto 1841, east bentleigh state school no. 2083 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Magazine - The School Paper for Grades III and IV (1950), 1949
These School Papers were issued to the children going to school in the state of Victoria by the Education Department for a cost of 1 penny per issue. This copy was collected and saved by one of the pioneer families of City of Moorabbin.Issued by the Education Department of Victoria, printed J. J. Gourley, Government Printer, MelbourneThe School Paper For Grades III and IV (1950) 12 pagesEDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA / SCHOOL PAPER / For Grades III and IV (1950)education, victoria, australian history, victorian education department, marriott william, marriott geoff, market gardeners, pioneers, moorabbin shire, henry dendy special survey brighto 1841, east bentleigh state school no. 2083 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's full length black dress, c1910
This ankle length black dress with pleated skirt , buttoned bodice, self belt and long sleeves is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire c1910The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these familiesA lady’s ankle length, black dress with a pleated skirt, buttoned bodice, a self belt and long sleevesclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, craft work, blackburn nance -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Vale, Bill Huitt: by Linley Hartley, 06/08/1985
This article, written following the death of Bill Huitt in 1985, links his family and his wife Amy's family with several of the Greensborough pioneer families. Includes details of the Huitt family businesses in Greensborough.Links Greensborough pioneer families.One page, text and photos.bill huitt, william huitt, rustin family, partington family, knapsey family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jessie and Gordon Scholes, 08/03/1954c
Photograph of Jessie and Gordon Scholes of Greensborough. Jessie (nee Partington) was a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers. [Photo possibly taken on 8th March 1954 in acceptance of invitation to meet Queen Elizabeth]Digital copy of black and white photograph.jessie partington, jessie scholes, gordon scholes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Pioneer Children's Cemetery [Cairn], 1985_
The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860. This photograph shows the close proximity to housing and the Cairn for the plaque.A significant historical site in Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer childrens cemetery, whatmough, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John Partington [as infant], 1910c
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows John Partington as an infant. The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, john partington -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Label, Elvie Coleston
Elvie Coleston was the granddaughter of the pioneer settler Josiah Coleston whose first wife was Sarah. Her florist shop would have been operating in Raglan Parade about the middle of the 20th century. This label is of some interest as belonging to a 20th century business woman in WarrnamboolWhite rectangular label with green text and lines adhered to grey cardFROM Elvie Coleston FLORIST 267 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool Telephone 2981florist, elvie coleston, josiah coleston, warrnambool -
National Wool Museum
Book, An autobiography or tales and legends of Canberra pioneers
"An autobiography or tales and legends of Canberra pioneers - Samuel Shumack, edited by J E & Samuel Shumack. Illustrations reproduced from the original Gray Smith series, Canberra paintings - the first hundred yearspastoral industry - settlement squatters, shumack, mr samuel, pastoral industry - settlement, squatters -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, W.V. Chapman, Pioneer Study -- Studio Portrait
W.J. Chapman. Original in Poor Condition pin hole. Copy Good. taken from a Glass negative owned by Society paid for by grant Money 1991. Mark Dadswell ( Photographer) Pioneer StudyB/W Studio Portrait. Aging Male, Blading, Smoking a long Stem clay pipe. Greying Beard, 3 Piece Suit sitting in an Armchair with a chain attached to vest.elderly male -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2 FRAMED, June 1940
Harry Atkin No VX21935 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 4.6.40 age 33 years. He served in 2/2nd Pioneer Batt as part of the 7th Div AIF. Returning from the Middle East they landed in Java with what was to be called “Black Force” with other units. The Japanese invaded on 28.2.42 but were ordered to lay down their arms a day after the Dutch surrendered on March 8. In the 2nd 2nd Pioneers 865 were taken POW of which 258 died in captivity. Harry was taken POW and was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 10.1.46.Photograph B & W showing a portrait with Regt Number at bottom and height on the right, Private Harry Atkin VX21935.photographs, atkin, pow -
Greensborough Historical Society
Compact disc, Victoria: births, deaths, marriages: [1836-1985], 1788-1905
Victorian births, deaths and marriages (B.D.M.) Each disc contains records for Victoria: Disc 1 Victorian Edwardian index 1902-1913; Disc 2 Great War index, B.D.M. 1914-1920; Disc 3 Victorian deaths 1921-1985; Disc 4 Victorian marriage index 1921-1942 ; Disc 5 Victorian pioneers; Disc 6: Victorian Federation B.M.D. 1889-1901; Disc 7 Victorian pioneer index 1837-1888; Disc 8 Victorian archives. This set also known as the Digger Database.A database of vital records (births, deaths, marriages) from South Australia.9 x compact discs in plastic casesContents listed on each CDgenealogy resources, family history, registers of births deaths marriages, victoria, digger database -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1880-1890
Copy of a photograph of early pioneers of Rutherglen. Copy has been made in two sections. The original featured a bunch of grapes in the centre with individual photographs, grouped about the centre. Photographs of each individual are identified with their name below the image. Photos of local landmarks are at each corner: top left - Great Southern Mine, top right - Town Hall, bottom left - Main Street-Looking West, bottom right - Main Street-Looking East.rutherglen, rutherglen pioneers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO LIFE OF MRS C TYRRELL
1884 Correspondence relating to life of Mrs C Tyrrell between Mr Ken Tyrrell (Maldon) and BHS (F. Kingerlee). Attached was newspaper clipping (no source cited - no date, but possibly 1920s?) headed ''Pioneer Passes'' related to the life and death of Mrs C Tyrrell , wife of Thomas Tyrrell, Mention is made in the letter and the article that Mrs Tyrell and her newborn baby girl were ''the first white females on that (Bendigo) goldfield''. (Left Bendigo 1853 for Maldon).document, newspaper, mrs c. tyrrell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CENTENARY COLLECTION: DOUBLE PAGE: BENDIGO ADVERTISER JULY 21ST, 1971 (CENTENARY OF CITY), 21/07/1971
Double page - Bendigo Advertiser July 21st, 1971 (Centenary of City). Articles - ''From Shepherd's Hut to Thriving City - How Local Govt. Grew' - Bendigo's Big Year'; ''Congratulations to City''; ''Three Displays Mark Occasion'' (various activities in Bendigo to mark the centenary); First Pioneers Forgotten? - reference to Charles Sherrit, Messrs Heape and Grice. Messrs Gibson and Fenton. An enlarged part of the edition describing the Bendigo Coat Of Arms is also included.Bendigo Advertiserbendigo, history, city history. the goldfields., bendigo coat of arms, charles sherit, messrs heape and grice, messrs gibson and fenton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO AND VICINITY, MDCCCXCV (1895)
Book, Bendigo and Vicinity. On inside with an inscription which reads: Presented to Mrs. M.A.Hiatt from Mrs. C.Heinz for kindness in her late bereavement 18 Feb 1896, and another: To My Son Charley from His Loving Mother.. This book is to be for Amy with Love Liz. A comprehensive History of Her Past, and a resume of her resources, together with the Biographies of her representative pioneers, public, commercial and professional men.Compiled by W.B.Kimberly, .F W Niven & Co Printers and PublishersF.W.Nivon & Co.Printers & Publishers, Melbourne & Ballarat.bendigo, history, bendigo & district -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SAND SHOVELLERS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Sand shovelers: a gang at work at the Kocks Pioneer cyanide works in Bendigo in December, 1939. The man on the far left is the late Les Warren. Three gangs worked at the site. Each comprised five men, a 'tip-boy' and a horse and dray. Each gang emptied and refilled an 80-tonne iron vat each day. One full dray-load was the equivalent of 112 shovelfuls. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
A yellow catalogue published by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo & District Branch. It is presenting the ' Golden Days Historical Exhibition ' at the R.S.L. Memorial Hall, Pall Mall, Bendigo 12th to 17th August 1960. The categories of exhibits are antiques, bush ranging, coins and tokens, documents, fashions, firearms, geology, gold mining, pioneers, postal history, prints and photography, shipping and sport. Within the catalogue are Bendigo Advertiser July and August cuttings relating to the exhibition.history, australian, exhibition, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, australia, royal historical society of victoria, exhibits, bendigo city council -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THREE WHITE BI-FOLD HISTORY BROCHURES, 1960's
Document. Three white bi--fold history brochures: a. ''Welcome to Eaglehawk''. What to see and what to do in Eaglehawk 1968. Published by Eaglehawk Borough Council and Eaglehawk Trader's Association. b. ''St. Augustines' Church, Myers Flat 1965''. Brief history of Myer's Flat and the Church, Includes an invitation to a special mass to commemorate pioneers of the area. c. Brief history of the First Government Built Post Office and the anniversary of the Incorporation of the Sandhurst Trustees Company 1968.document, memo, three white bi-fold history brochures -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HENRY HOLMES DOCUMENT
Henry Holmes - one page re HH entitled'' Memoir to a Charitable (sic) Man''. This is an annotated page (draft?) re Henry Holmes - Bendigo pioneer and businessman. Reference to monument to him in the grounds of the Bendigo Base Hospital. Maybe first of a number of pages?? (TD). Clarke, Holmes & Samuel Ironmongers where Bendigo Funeral Parlor is in Bridge Street. A branch shop opened in McCrea Street near Mundy Street. The name Holmes is still on the building.person, individual, henry holmes, henry holmes - one page re hh entitled'' memoir to a charitable (sic) man''. this is an annotated page (draft?) re henry holmes - bendigo pioneer and businessman. reference to monument to him in the grounds of the bendigo base hospital. maybe first of a number of pages?? (td). clarke, holmes & samuel ironmongers where bendigo funeral parlor, bridge street, mccrea street, mundy street, holmes, mr henry holmes, hustlers mine, samual and clarke. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Magazine - The School Paper for Grades III and IV (1948) No 569 to 597; Feb 1948 to Dec 1948, 11 Editions, 1948
School Papers were issued to the children going to school in the state of Victoria by the Education Department for a cost of 1 penny per issue. These copies were collected and saved by one of the pioneer families of City of Moorabbin.Issued by the Education Department of Victoria, printed J. J. Gourley, Government Printer, Melbourne The School Paper For Grades III and IV (1948)EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA / SCHOOL PAPER / For Grades III and IV (1948)education, victoria, australian history, victorian education department, marriott william, marriott geoff, market gardeners, pioneers, moorabbin shire, henry dendy special survey brighto 1841, east bentleigh state school no. 2083