David Medhurst was a Greensborough pioneer. His daughter Ivy tells of his relationship with the Methodist Church. This story was transcribed from the original handwritten text.A family story of David Medhurst.3 pages text.david medhurst, ivy medhurst

Photograph of Butterworth family, possibly enjoying a picnic circa 1915. The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer family and later owned the Greensborough newsagency.Digital copy of black and white photograph.butterworth family

This article is the result of an interview with Alf Poulter about the Poulter family roots in Greensborough. Discusses some of the family connections with other pioneer families in the area.Memories of the early days of settlement in Greensborough and of the Poulter family.Copy of newspaper article. 2 pages, black and white photograph.alf poulter, poulter, chapman, splatt, stock, greensborough

This long, white cotton pin-tucked baby's dress is an example of the clothing the women of pioneer settlers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire made for their familiesAfter the 1841 Dendy Special Survey of Brighton, Victoria, allotments of land were rented or sold to pioneer settlers. These settlers had to be self reliant and the women made most of the clothing for their families. This garment is one of the examples of the skills and craftsmanship of these women.A white, cotton, pin-tucked, long Baby's dress c 1900clothing, brighton, moorabbin, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, pioneer settlers, craft working

This white, cotton, baby's pinafore with hand crochet work is and example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the 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 families.A white cotton infant's pinafore, with hand crochet work around armholes, and lower edge of garment. Feather stitch embroidery, and pin-tucking on bodice. Waist ties.clothing, crochet work, moorabbin, bentleigh, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, dendy special survey, brighton pioneers

This long, hand-sewn, cotton, baby's nightdress is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire c1900The Risstrom family were early settlers . 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 long, hand-sewn, baby's cotton nightdress with hand-crochet on neck and hem and a draw-string ribbon around neck.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, early settlers

These 3 hand-embroidered cotton aprons are an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire early 20th centuryEarly settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families. The Curtis family were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireThese 3 lady’s cotton aprons are hand –embroidered, with bibs and waist ties.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, curtis may

Belonged to donor's grandmother, Mrs. Esther Gledhill. Esther came from a pioneer family and was married to Robert Gledhill who was a sleeper cutter for the railways.'Carnival Ware' glass bowl with three fluted edges standing on three legs. Leaf and berry pattern inside.glass technology, carnival

The Austin family are early pastoral pioneers giving their time, energy and ability, contibuting to the growth of the state. It places 'Barwon Park' in it's historical setting.Settler by succession; James Austin, 1810-1896. J. Marjorie Butler. 1st ed. Belmont (Vic); Neptune Press; 1979. iv, 140 p.; illus, maps, bibliog. Soft cover. ISBN 0 9091313 2 settlers; j. marjorie butler; james austin; pastoral; history; barwon park; wills;

Mrs M Davidson secretary of committee responsible for erecting Deep Lead Pioneer Memorial. Gentleman is Committee member Cr D Williams. 1937stawell monument memorial

Contents: • Annual General Meeting • Early land sale documents • Recent activities • Recognition of pioneers and local people • Society speakers • Committee meeting The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

Captain William Kenney pioneered swimming baths at St Kilda after arriving in Victoria in 1852. Later, he built baths at Brighton Beach.Laminated photocopy of printed advertisement for Kenny's Baths at St Kilda and Brightoncaptain kenney, st kilda bathing ship, brighton beach baths, 19th century

Material pertaining to the production of a history of the Shire of Eltham, "Pioneers & Painters: One Hundred Years of Eltham and its Shire" in recognition of the shire's centenary in 1971 Item Title Caption 04771-1 Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection: Application; Local History Grants Program 2012-2013, Yarra Plenty Regional Library, 7 November 2012 04771-2 Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection: Local History Grants Program 2012-2013, Yarra Plenty Regional Library, 31 May 2013 04771-3 Notification to Eltham District Histoprical Society of successful application for Local History Grants Program by Yarra Plenty Regional Library, 5 June 2013 04771-4f 04771-5 Media Release, Craig Ondarchie MP announcing a grant of $3,775 for the Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection, 3 July 2013 Grant for digitising selected images within the collection 04771-6 Details of negative and prints scanned as part of Local History Grants Project, 23 October 2013 04771-7 Feedback from Eltham Disitrict Historical Society to Local and Family History Librarian, Yarra Plenty Regional Library in support of Local History Grant application to digitise the Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph collection, 27 October 2012. The idea to develop a book on the history of the Shire of Eltham to be edited by noted author, Alan Marshall in celebration of the shire's centenary was initiated in 1969. The Shire of Eltham Historical Society undertook significant research in conjunction with Alan Marshall locating material at various institutions and other societies; interviewing longer term residents and a public campaign through the local press to acquire photographic material for duplication and use in the book. The public campaign received generous response and the material collected became the genesis for the Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph collection now held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library). This material covers the application to digitise the bulk of the collection with the assistance of a Local History Grants project made available through Public Records Office Victoria; the result of which was successful and has enable d Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library to embrace a much wider audience from far afield in sharing the local history of the Eltham Shire and Eltham districtPaper documents A4 size; one item laminatedeltham district historical society, local history grants program 2012-2013, public record office victoria (prov), yarra plenty regional library, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection

This doily is typical of items of household linen in popular use in the 19th and early-to-mid 20th centuries. It was a tradition for brides to have a 'glory box' containing linen and embroidered and crocheted articles to take to their new home. In the Words of donor, Betty Stone, … “These crocheted and embroidered articles cover a period of three generations- ie. Sarah (nee Chamberlain) Lees, Ann (nee Lees) Dale, and Daisy Elvena (nee Dale) Welsh. All three were accomplished needlewomen; also, both Sarah Lees (born 1844) and her daughter, Ann (b 1865) crocheted a wide variety of articles for use in their homes. A few examples of these items have survived the years.” (NOTE: For additional information please refer to my book Pioneer and Places- A History of Three Warrnambool Pioneering Families ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees families) SIGNIFICANCE This item is associated with the Warrnambool pioneer families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the Pioneers' Register for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. The item is a fine example of early 20th-century needlework.This item is associated with the Warrnambool pioneer families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the Pioneers' Register for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. The item is a fine example of early 20th-century needlework. Doily, ovate cotton fabric with embroidered flowers of orange, blue, pink and red flowers with greenery and an orange circle with a white crocheted edge. From the Chamberlain Dale Lees Collection,flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, chamberlain family, dale family, lees family, betty stone, warrnambool pioneer, warrnambool genealogy, wangoom, chamberlain dale lees collection, glory box, doily, embroidery, needlework, crochet, handmade, craft, manchester, linen, haberdashery

Gould League was set up in 1909 to prevent bird egg collecting and to educate students to protect Australian birds.It was a pioneer in environmental education in Australian schools.HistoricalColoured certificate showing various Australian birds, portrait of John Gould, names of office bearers of Gould League and name and signature of Marjorie Bradley.The Gould league of Bird Lovers of Victoria. This is to certify that Marjorie Bradley is a member of the Gould league of Bird Lovers.certificates, gould league, bradley family, birds, education

Shows Alan Marshall at his home of 13 Park Road, Eltham. Black and white version of first frame reproduced page 104 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.Digital image Black and white prints 1 x 4 x 5 inch B&W negative"301170" on reverse of printsalan marshall, eltham local characters, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, alan marshall bungalow

Shows Alan Marshall at his home of 13 Park Road, Eltham. Black and white version of first frame reproduced page 104 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.Digital image Black and white prints"301170" on reverse of printsalan marshall, eltham local characters, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, alan marshall bungalow

Same image as Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photo Collection SEPP_1006 though this version shows the original mounted print had been broken in two piecesBlack and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmderailment, groups, railway line, red rattler, tait train, train crash, wattle glen, wattle glen railway station

Article - "A home with a history" by Nora Cooper featuring Sweeney's Cottage at Culla Hill in Eltham, a pioneer settler of the district on pages 6-9 and 49-50Magazine missing cover (pages 1, 2, 51,52); p49/50 torn, several articles where pictures have been cut out or sectioned Dispay panel of a second copy of article pages adhered to boardaustralian home beautiful magazine, culla hill, eltham, houses, sweeney's cottage, sweeneys lane, thomas sweeney, display panel

James Thomas Donaldson together with his family were pioneers in Kangaroo Ground from Scotland. James later bought land and built a house in Ivanhoe50 pages presented as transcriptions of original letters with images of some letters for illustration. Some black and white photos included. Also includes Photo of Alexander Donaldson with brief notes describing origin and some family history, 1pHG Booklet 10harry gilham collection, james thomas donaldson

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