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Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Bridge Over The Cumberland, c1900
An early black and white photograph of a bridge over the Cumberland Creek near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of a bridge over the Cumberland Creek near Marysville in Victoria. The Cumberland Creek is in the Cumberland Valley near Cambarville which was a timber town near Marysville. Cambarville is notable for its giant mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) trees within the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve, and relics from former sawmills and gold mining. The Big Culvert is located nearby on the Marysville - Woods Point Road, which was historically part of the Yarra Track. Cambarville was established as a timber mill town in the 1940s. Timber mill owners A Cameron and FJ Barton named Cambarville. They established the mill to salvage timber from trees destroyed in the 1939 bushfires. Cambarville was impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and any remaining structures were destroyed.ARMSTRONG COLLECTION 42 STATION STREET/ SANDRINGHAM 3191/ TEL. (03) 9521 5442/ IAN M.L. ARMSTRONG OAMcumberland creek, marysville, victoria, cumberland valley, cambarville, mountain ash, eucalyptus regnans, cumberland memorial reserve, the big culvert, marysville-wood's point road, yarra track, a cameron, fj barton, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Bridge Over The Cumberland, c1900
An early black and white photograph of a bridge over the Cumberland Creek near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of a bridge over the Cumberland Creek near Marysville in Victoria. The Cumberland Creek is in the Cumberland Valley near Cambarville which was a timber town near Marysville. Cambarville is notable for its giant mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) trees within the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve, and relics from former sawmills and gold mining. The Big Culvert is located nearby on the Marysville - Woods Point Road, which was historically part of the Yarra Track. Cambarville was established as a timber mill town in the 1940s. Timber mill owners A Cameron and FJ Barton named Cambarville. They established the mill to salvage timber from trees destroyed in the 1939 bushfires. Cambarville was impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and any remaining structures were destroyed.ARMSTRONG COLLECTION 42 STATION STREET/ SANDRINGHAM 3191/ TEL. (03) 9521 5442/ IAN M.L. ARMSTRONG OAMcumberland creek, marysville, victoria, cumberland valley, cambarville, mountain ash, eucalyptus regnans, cumberland memorial reserve, the big culvert, marysville-wood's point road, yarra track, a cameron, fj barton, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, The "Scandinavians' - (Deserted), c1900
An early black and white photograph of The Scandinavian's Hotel and Boarding House along the Yarra Track.An early black and white photograph of The Scandinavian's Hotel and Boarding House along the Yarra Track. The Yarra Track is the former name of the gold fields road from Healesville to the Woods Point and Jordan Goldfields, in Victoria, Australia. A direct route via the Yarra River and the Great Divide was discovered by Rieck in September 1862 and became known as the Yarra Track. Early in 1863, the Victorian Government decided to construct a 193-kilometre (120 mile) road along the route. Its original width varied between 4 and 6 metres (12 and 20 feet), and was designed to accommodate horse-drawn vehicles. The Track involved the climbing of the Black Spur, descent into the Acheron Valley, and then through Marysville to the Cumberland where it followed the existing route.ARMSTRONG COLLECTION 42 STATION STREET/ SANDRINGHAM 3191/ TEL. (03) 9521 5442/ IAN M.L. ARMSTRONG OAMthe scandinavians', yarra track, healesville, wood's point, jordan goldfields, victoria, yarra river, great divide, reick, black spur, acheron valley, marysville, cumberland creek -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, The "Scandinavians' - (Deserted), c1900
An early black and white photograph of The Scandinavian's Hotel and Boarding House along the Yarra Track.An early black and white photograph of The Scandinavian's Hotel and Boarding House along the Yarra Track. The Yarra Track is the former name of the gold fields road from Healesville to the Woods Point and Jordan Goldfields, in Victoria, Australia. A direct route via the Yarra River and the Great Divide was discovered by Rieck in September 1862 and became known as the Yarra Track. Early in 1863, the Victorian Government decided to construct a 193-kilometre (120 mile) road along the route. Its original width varied between 4 and 6 metres (12 and 20 feet), and was designed to accommodate horse-drawn vehicles. The Track involved the climbing of the Black Spur, descent into the Acheron Valley, and then through Marysville to the Cumberland where it followed the existing route.ARMSTRONG COLLECTION 42 STATION STREET/ SANDRINGHAM 3191/ TEL. (03) 9521 5442/ IAN M.L. ARMSTRONG OAMthe scandinavians', yarra track, healesville, wood's point, jordan goldfields, victoria, yarra river, great divide, reick, black spur, acheron valley, marysville, cumberland creek -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, John William Lindt, 1910
An early black and white photograph taken near the entrance gatehouse to "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria.An early black and white photograph taken near the entrance gatehouse to "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.the hermitage, john william lindt, narbethong, victoria, black spur, ferdinand von mueller, melbourne botanic gardens, new guinea, catherine lindt -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind purple support badge, 1980s
Purple badge with white lettering 'Association for the Blind' around the outer edge, and a white cane in the middle. These badges were designed to raise some funds for the Association as well as raise awareness among the general public. It has a white sticker on the back '20c'.Round purple badge with white writingAssociation for the Blind badges, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind white cane badge, 1980s?
A white cane on a lime green background with the words 'Association for the Blind' written around the edge. The final word is in larger print and on the back of the badges is the price of the badge: 20c. Badges were a way of raising both funds and awareness for many blindness organisations.1 metal pin with white cane on lime backgroundAssociation for the Blindwhite cane day, badges, association for the blind -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
A digital copy of an early black and white photograph of a group of five people standing next to a large tree at the base of a waterfall.a digital copy of an early black and white photograph of a group of five people standing next to a large tree at the base of a waterfall.waterfall -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Steavenson Falls, Marysville V.13, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. This postcard was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.VALENTINE'S POST CARD A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHsteavenson falls, marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, postcard, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour tinted photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Keppel's Falls, Marysville. No.2, 1923-1963
An early colour tinted photograph of Keppel Falls near Marysville in Victoria.An early colour tinted photograph of Keppel Falls in Marysville, Victoria. Keppel Falls are named after the Keppel Family who were one of Marysville's earliest pioneering families. This photograph was produced by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, photograph, keppel falls, waterfalls, souvenir, valentine publishing co, keppel lfamily -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Camberville Township, Near Marysville. V. 35, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the township of Cambarville near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the township of Cambarville near Marysville in Victoria. Cambarville is notable for its giant mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) trees within the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve, and relics from former sawmills and gold mining. The Big Culvert is located nearby on the Marysville-Woods Point Road, which was historically part of the Yarra Track. Cambarville was established as a timber mill town in the 1940s. Timber mill owners A Cameron and FJ Barton named Cambarville. They established the mill to salvage timber from trees destroyed in the 1939 bushfires. Cambarville was impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and any remaining structures were destroyed. This photograph was produced by Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, photograph, valentine publishing co, souvenir, cambarville, cumberland valley, cumberland scenic reserve, big culvert, marysville-wood's point road, yarra track, a cameron, fj barton, 1939 bushfires, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Camberville Township, Near Marysville. V. 35, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the township of Cambarville near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the township of Camberville near Marysville in Victoria. Cambarville is notable for its giant mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) trees within the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve, and relics from former sawmills and gold mining. The Big Culvert is located nearby on the Marysville-Woods Point Road, which was historically part of the Yarra Track. Cambarville was established as a timber mill town in the 1940s. Timber mill owners A Cameron and FJ Barton named Cambarville. They established the mill to salvage timber from trees destroyed in the 1939 bushfires. Cambarville was impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and any remaining structures were destroyed. This photograph was produced by Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, photograph, valentine publishing co, souvenir, cambarville, cumberland valley, cumberland scenic reserve, big culvert, marysville-wood's point road, yarra track, a cameron, fj barton, 1939 bushfires, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Steavenson Falls Marysville, Unknown
An early black and white photograph of Steavenson (Stevenson) Falls in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of Steavenson (Stevenson) Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s.POST CARD PLACE/ POSTAGE/ STAMP/ HEREsteavenson falls, marysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, john steavenson, stevenson falls -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), Set of 3 Melbourne Private bus single journey tickets, 1990's
Set of 3 Melbourne Private bus single journey tickets - 20c - printed on white paper with dark blue printing, with a light blue diagonal strip and red numbers. Numbers: A987428, 181146, 183340. c1990'strams, tramways, buses, tickets, ptc -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Timber Track to Michaeldene, Marysville, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of an old timber track that leads to the Michaeldene track.An early black and white photograph of an old timber track that leads to the Michaeldene track. The Michaeldene Walking Track is a popular walking track near Marysville in Victoria. Sections of this mostly flat circuit follow old tramline alignments, which in places reveal the original timber sleepers on which the big logs were transported to the nearby sawmill. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.timber track, michaeldene track, walking track, marysville, victoria, souvenir, timber tramway -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour tinted photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Mt. Margaret, Marysville NO.4, 1923-1963
An early colour tinted photograph of the view of Mount Margaret from Marysville in Victoria.An early colour tinted photograph of the view of Mount Margaret from Marysville in Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.mount margaret, marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Timber Track to Michaeldene, Marysville, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of an old timber track that leads to the Michaeldene track.An early black and white photograph of an old timber track that leads to the Michaeldene track. The Michaeldene Walking Track is a popular walking track near Marysville in Victoria. Sections of this mostly flat circuit follow old tramline alignments, which in places reveal the original timber sleepers on which the big logs were transported to the nearby sawmill. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.timber track, michaeldene track, walking track, marysville, victoria, souvenir, timber tramway -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, View From Jock's Lookout, Marysville. V. 21, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the view from Jock's Lookout of Marysville in Victoria. An early black and white photograph of the view from Jock's Lookout of Marysville in Victoria. Jock's Lookout is situated on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHjock's lookout, marysville, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, marysville-wood's point road, yarra track, mining, warburton -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, View From Jock's Lookout, Marysville. V. 21, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the view from Jock's Lookout of Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the view from Jock's Lookout of Marysville in Victoria. Jock's Lookout is situated on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHjock's lookout, marysville, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, marysville-wood's point road, yarra track, mining, warburton -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Work on paper (item) - Print of wood engraving, Frederick Grosse et al, Marysville, on the road to Wood's Point, 27-11-1866
A copy of an early wood engraving taken from a photograph of the township of Marysville in Victoria.A copy of an early wood engraving taken from a photograph of the township of Marysville in Victoria. The Yarra Track is the former name of the gold fields road from Healesville to the Woods Point and Jordan Goldfields in Victoria.victoria, frederick grosse, albert charles cooke, thomas waters, wood engraving, marysville, wood's point road -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Glover Walk Marysville, Unknown
An early black and white photograph of Glover Walk which was off Lady Talbot Drive in Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of Glover Walk which was off Lady Talbot Drive in Marysville, Victoria. Glover Walk was named after Hannah Elizabeth Glover, a nurse who in 1908 established the Kerami guest house in Marysville. She became an active member of the local tourist association and was acclaimed for her 'energy and enterprise' (Riverine Herald, 31 December 1915). In this capacity she successfully lobbied government to fund walking tracks in the district, one of which was given her name.POST CARD PLACE/ POSTAGE/ STAMP/ HERE Marysville/ Dear Kath/ We managed to get here safely/ after a lovely trip, but it/ has done nothing but rain/ since we arrived. It looks/ as if it is going to clear up/ a bit & perhaps we will/ be able to get a few fish. Being over in this spot I/ am unable to send you/ the weekly suply of ??????/ so please sweetheart let me/ off this time. I hope to/ see you all again soon./ Love + kisses from your Valmarysville, victoria, glover walk, hannah elizabeth glover, lady talbot drive, talbot drive, souvenir, marysville tourist association, kerami guest house, postcard -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Glover Walk Marysville, Unknown
An early black and white photograph of Glover Walk which was off Lady Talbot Drive in Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of Glover Walk which was off Lady Talbot Drive in Marysville, Victoria. Glover Walk was named after Hannah Elizabeth Glover, a nurse who in 1908 established the Kerami guest house in Marysville. She became an active member of the local tourist association and was acclaimed for her 'energy and enterprise' (Riverine Herald, 31 December 1915). In this capacity she successfully lobbied government to fund walking tracks in the district, one of which was given her name.POST CARD PLACE/ POSTAGE/ STAMP/ HERE Marysville/ Jan 29th/18 Dear Lillie/ We arrived here safely on Sat after a very hot/ drive, we rested at several places on the way. The/ road is very heavy, the scenery is extremely/ beautiful, it repay one to see the beauty./ I have never seen such scenery. Weather/ today is very oppressive, it has rained all/ this morning. We leave for home tomorrow Wed./ I hope you are having a very enjoyable time/ Love from ??? Jerome ???? Sonya + Mothermarysville, victoria, glover walk, hannah elizabeth glover, lady talbot drive, talbot drive, souvenir, marysville tourist association, kerami guest house, postcard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Whitehorse Historical Society - History, 18/11/2013 12:00:00 AM
Interview with Valda Arrowsmith.Interview with Valda Arrowsmith on her memories of early days of the Whitehorse Historical Society on 18 Nov 2013.Interviewer: Peter Simmenauer.Interview with Valda Arrowsmith.nunawading and district historical society, whitehorse historical society inc, arrowsmith, valda, simmenauer, peter -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Whitehorse Historical Society - History, 2/04/2014 12:00:00 AM
An Interview with Jean Webster.Interview with Jean Webster on her memories of early days of the Whitehorse Historical Society 2 April 2014. Interviewer: Peter Simmenauer.An Interview with Jean Webster. nunawading historical society, nunawading and district historical society, whitehorse historical society inc, webster, jean, simmenauer, peter -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Whitehorse Historical Society - History, 29/05/2014 12:00:00 AM
An Interview with Judith Fry.Interview with Judith Fry on her memories of early days of the Whitehorse Historical Society 29 May 2014.Interviewer: Valda Arrowsmith.An Interview with Judith Fry. nunawading historical society, nunawading and district historical society, whitehorse historical society inc, fry, judith, arrowsmith, valda -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LANDSCAPE VIEW OF BENDIGO: GREAT EXTENDED HUSTLERS MINE , CAMP HILL SCHOOL IN CENTRE
Black and white photo: landscape view of Bendigo valley looking towards One Tree Hill in distance. Great Extended Hustlers timber mine buildings, chimney and poppet head in foreground, trees middle ground, One Tree Hill in background. On back 'Mng10' In pencil - 'Great Extended Hustlers Freehold looking south, Moore St., just north of mine'. James Lerk ' From Hustlers Hill looking over Bendigo to One Tree Hill' late 19C, early 20C ?bendigo, gold mining, great extended hustlers, great extended hustlers mine, mining, one tree hill, camp hill primary school -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Ballarat's Living History / Vintage Trams /Operating in the Botanic Gardens Ballarat", 1975
Yields information about how the BTPS promoted the tramway, with the Design by the printer.Pamphlet advertising the Ballarat Vintage Tramway produced in late 1975, early 1976 on yellow paper with green ink on rear giving details of the operation, address etc. and on the front in green ink, a head on photo of No. 26 (prior to conversion)and the title " Ballarat's Living History / Vintage Trams / Operating in the Botanic Gardens Ballarat". Details fares of 30c Adult, 20c - which were operable from 1/11/1975 to 31/7/1977. 1664i1 - image of front, i2 - image of rear.trams, tramways, btps, pamphlets, ballarat vintage tramway -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour tinted photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, The Old Ford, Marysville No.9, 1923-1963
An early colour tinted photograph of the old ford in Marysville, Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.An early photograph of the bridge at the end of the main street in Marysville which is near the Buxton-Marysville Road and the Marysville-Wood's Point Road intersection. The Marysville-Buxton Road joins the Maroondah Highway which leads to Alexandra. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir, buxton-marysville road, marysville-wood's point road, maroondah highway, alexandra, yarra track, mining -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour tinted postcard, Victorian Stamp Market, Upper Cumberland Falls via Marysville, Vic, 1908
An early colour tinted photograph of the Upper Cumberland Falls near Cambarville in Victoria. This postcard was published by Victorian Stamp Market as a souvenir of Marysville. An early colour tinted photograph of the Upper Cumberland Falls near Cambarville in Victoria. These falls are located on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road. Cambarville is notable for its giant mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) trees within the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve, and relics from former sawmills and gold mining. The Big Culvert is located nearby on the Marysville - Woods Point Road, which was historically part of the Yarra Track. Cambarville was established as a timber mill town in the 1940s. Timber mill owners A Cameron and FJ Barton named Cambarville. They established the mill to salvage timber from trees destroyed in the 1939 bushfires. Cambarville was impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and any remaining structures were destroyed.POST CARD This space may be used for Correspondence. FOR ADDRESS ONLY Printed in Germany V.S.M. Series WOOD / VICT/ A/ 10 -4.S.10-3/ DISTRIBUZIONS JWO Gricardi/ Via Galletti/ V 16/ Loruis/ Italy Mary A????/ Australiacumberland falls, cambarville, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, postcard, souvenir, mountain ash, mining, timber mills, big culvert, yarra track, a cameron, fj barton, black saturday bushfires, 1939 bushfires, eucalyptus regnans, victorian stamp market, victorian stamp market series -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Haeusler Collection Telescope, German made c.1900s
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This telescope belonged to Louis Haeusler (b.1878) and is one of the many objects in the Haeusler Collection that represent home and social life in early twentieth century Wodonga. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A German made black, aluminium telescope, dated early to mid twentieth century"TELESKOP 6X"/"MADE IN GERMANY" on rim below eyepiece telescope, recreation, german, germany, wodonga, haeusler collection, haeusler