Feature article in Home Beautiful magazine (c.1940) on the original Sweeney's Cottage at Culla Hill built by Thomas Sweeney, one of the district's pioneer settlersRoll of 35mm black and white negative film, 3 stripsKodak Safety 5062culla hill, eltham, home beautiful magazine, houses, sweeney's cottage, sweeneys lane, thomas sweeney

Feature article in Home Beautiful magazine (c.1940) on the original Sweeney's Cottage at Culla Hill built by Thomas Sweeney, one of the district's pioneer settlersRoll of 35mm black and white negative film, 3 stripsKodak Safety 5062culla hill, eltham, home beautiful magazine, houses, sweeney's cottage, sweeneys lane, thomas sweeney

Feature article in Home Beautiful magazine (c.1940) on the original Sweeney's Cottage at Culla Hill built by Thomas Sweeney, one of the district's pioneer settlersRoll of 35mm black and white negative film, 3 stripsKodak Safety 5062culla hill, eltham, home beautiful magazine, houses, sweeney's cottage, sweeneys lane, thomas sweeney

Feature article in Home Beautiful magazine (c.1940) on the original Sweeney's Cottage at Culla Hill built by Thomas Sweeney, one of the district's pioneer settlersRoll of 35mm black and white negative film, 3 stripsKodak Safety 5062culla hill, eltham, home beautiful magazine, houses, sweeney's cottage, sweeneys lane, thomas sweeney

Feature article in Home Beautiful magazine (c.1940) on the original Sweeney's Cottage at Culla Hill built by Thomas Sweeney, one of the district's pioneer settlersRoll of 35mm black and white negative film, 3 stripsKodak Safety 5062culla hill, eltham, home beautiful magazine, houses, sweeney's cottage, sweeneys lane, thomas sweeney

Feature article in Home Beautiful magazine (c.1940) on the original Sweeney's Cottage at Culla Hill built by Thomas Sweeney, one of the district's pioneer settlersRoll of 35mm black and white negative film, 3 stripsKodak Safety 5062culla hill, eltham, home beautiful magazine, houses, sweeney's cottage, sweeneys lane, thomas sweeney

Wooden Grave Marker Stawell Cemetery – Thomas H L Saunders Died 1863 and William Henry Saunders Died 1874. Later destroyed by fire.stawell memorial

Letters from Victorian railway authorities containing information and publication extracts forwarded to Mr. J. Rodaughan, 26 Old Lilydale Road, Ringwood East in response to requests for information associated with Lilydale Railway Line history.The line from Hawthorn to Camberwell opened on 3 April, 1882, Camberwell to Lilydale opened on 1 December, 1882. Box Hill, Ringwood and Croydon stations opened on 1 December, 1882. Croydon was originally called Warrandyte station until the name was changed to Croydon on 1 August, 1884. Nunawading was originally called Tunstall and opened on 4 June, 1888. The name was changed to Nunawading on 1 November, 1945.

A faded khaki green softcover reader or textbook with black lettering on the front cover at the top for the title The Modern World Geographies, Europe, Africa and South America Grade VII or Form F. A black and white illustration of a steamship and four other pictures are printed on the damaged front cover. Throughout are black and white charts, maps, diagrams, photographs and illustrations. In red ink writing inside on the front endpaper is Lance Sebire. Dog eared pages with a damaged worn cover and stains. Lance Sebire is written again on the back cover.226p.non-fictionThe Modern World Geographies: Europe, Africa and South America Grade VII or Form F is part of a series of six little books of geographical information for children between the ages of eight and fourteen written by very experienced teachers and educationalists. They are readers rather than textbooks with the object of stimulating interest and to leave to the teacher the filling in of the course by appropriate lessons.children's books, readers, geography, textbooks

"An unknown J class, R769, J510 and T325 stand around the turntable in the locomotive shed. November 1962." - Newsrail October 2020Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencybendigo, george coop collection, j-510, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), r-769, railway turntable, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive, t-325, t-class diesel electric locomotive, bendigo railway station

Grave of George Byrne (died 13/10/1938) and Eleanor J. Byrne in Plot# Q12 Greensborough Cemetery. [damaged headstone]Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.george byrne, eleanor byrne, greensborough cemetery

Photo of painting of J. McDougall’s Aerated Water Cordial Factory 1869. (Maddocks) Stawell. Opposite old Pleasant Creek Hospital.stawell industry

Group of workmen in front of W & J Heals Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights Upper Main Street located at extreme top of Main Street.stawell business

Magdala cum Moonlight Mine. Large group of mine workers. Mr Thomas Kinsella standing fourth from right. Mine worker holding his dog.B/W Photo of two rows of miners and mine managers posing in front of wooden buildings.stawell gold mining

Huttley - MartinOval Portrait of a main in a 3 piece suit. Woman on right arm cut offStawell On Reverse: Aklfred Thomas Huttley (I.E. Madge's) My father, also Ray & Lorna (Cleland). Grandfather of Trevor & Gladys Huttley. John, Alison, Keith & Janice (Hull) Born 1873? Died May 26 1947. Ageed 74 -75?huttley, martin

This bottle was used in the pharmacy of R. F. Kennedy of Warrnambool. It has on it the well-known Kennedy symbol of a lighthouse on a rocky cliff on a coastline with ships in the distance. Richard Frank Kennedy (1826-1903) was born in England and came to Warrnambool in the early 1880s. He established a large pharmacy in Timor Street with a retail, wholesale and manufacturing business. In 1891 he erected a new building which was described as one of the most elegant and best-stocked chemist shops in Victoria. Kennedy was active in Warrnambool community affairs and was a foundation member of the Warrnambool Bowls Club, being its first Vice-President and an early President. The business continued after Kennedy’s death, trading as ‘R.F.Kennedy and Co.’ Richard Frank Kennedy was one of the most significant businessmen in Warrnambool in the late 19th century. The products of his chemist shop and factory were distributed all over Victoria and beyond. This item is a very good example of a Kennedy bottle. This is a small clear glass bottle used in the pharmacy of R.F. Kennedy. It has a rectangular-shaped body with rounded edges, a circular-shaped neck and a circular top moulded over the neck. There is no stopper. The name and logo of the chemist are embossed on the side of the bottle and the name of the maker is on the base. ‘R.F. Kennedy Chemist Warrnambool’ ‘W.T & Co. U.S.A.’ ‘Pat. Dec. 11 1894’ r.f. kennedy, warrnambool chemist, chemists in warrnambool, history of warrnambool

This bottle came from the pharmacy business of R. F. Kennedy and Co. of Warrnambool. Richard Frank Kennedy (1826-1903) was born in England and in the early 1880s came to Warrnambool where he quickly established a large pharmacy business in Timor Street. In 1891 he erected a new building which was described as one of the most elegant and best-stocked chemist shops in Victoria. He was a retail, wholesale and manufacturing chemist. Kennedy was active in community affairs and was a foundation member of the Warrnambool Bowls Club, being its first Vice-President and an early President. His pharmacy business continued on after his death, trading as ‘R.F. Kennedy and Co.’ Richard Frank Kennedy was one of the most significant businessmen in Warrnambool in the late 19th century. The products of his chemist shop and factory were distributed all over Victoria and beyond. This bottle, which has on it the well-known Kennedy logo of a lighthouse on a rocky cliff on a coastline with ships in the distance, is a good example of a Kennedy bottle. This is a clear glass bottle with a rectangular-shaped body with rounded edges, a circular-shaped neck and a moulded top and opening. There is no stopper. The chemist’s logo and name are on the side of the bottle and the maker’s name is on the base but this is not decipherable. The inside of the bottle is slightly discoloured. R.F. Kennedy & Co. Chemists Warrnambool’ r.f. kennedy,, chemists in warrnambool, history of warrnambool.

Written on back of photograph, "T.C. J. Webster and mayor, library opening, 2nd May 1970".

Pass book used by Mr. Arthur John Francis, Merchant & Carrier. Ledger of business transactions in account with Bank of Victoria, Rutherglen Branch 1925-1930.Green cloth on cardboard covered book, brown corners and spine, white paper label on front.On front cover - "Mr. A. J. Francis/in account current with/the/Bank of Victoria Limited/ page 845"arthur john francis, francis family, bank of victoria, banking, accounts

UnknownPortrait of a man in dress uniform (navy blue suit, gold cuffs and epulets, belt and sash, with dress sword hanging in sheath on his left hip). He has white hair and a beard and is looking out of the frame to the upper left. His right elbow is resting on three books on top of a stone plinth. To far left of image is a domed uniform hat with an insignia on the front and a spike on top. Background is a modulating colour field: green/brown on left to darker browns and reds on right. Framed in ornate wooden frame.Front: J. Trangmar Esq. Mayor (brass plate affixed to lower centre front of frame).

John Nesbeit Preston was born on 5 October 1897 in Gisbourne, New Zealand. He served in the RAN from 1919 to 1942. He served on the Stuart (Vendetta) from 1941 - 1943.This diary is a significant primary source detailing the daily life of J.N. Preston's service for the RAN on the HMAS Vendetta and other vessels during World War II. It represents a detailed account of his travels and experience of war.A small diary with a navy cover. Hand written entries begin 9th January 1941. Describes J. N. Preston's daily life, routine and experiences during his service from 1941 during World War II. "Diary" stamped on front cover. Made in Australia. "L.A. Reynolds/ For Music/ Records/ Instruments/ Allan's Pianos/ Murray St, Colac. CAR 14150j. n. preston, hmas vendetta, world war ii, geelong naval and maritime museum

Details of the offer to Shareholders of Stegbar by F & T Industries.Typewritten, foolscap, 1 page.

Details of the offer to Shareholders of Stegbar by F & T Industries.2 page document plus a letter

Grave of Thomas A Elliott (died 1880) and Elizabeth Elliott (died 1868) in Plot# C3 and C4 Greensborough Cemetery. The Elliott family arrived in Greensborough in the early 1860's.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.thomas a elliott, elizabeth elliott, greensborough cemetery

Article on the World War 1 service of Thomas Finnigan and the likelihood that he abandoned his wife and future child in Ireland when he took ship to Australia in 1915.6 p., colour images and mapthomas john finnigan, world war 1 project