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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Our Ballarat Heritage, James Oddie, Ballarat's founding Father. The News, April 20, 1983, 1983
James Oddie is an archetypal example of the young men of British origin who came to the Ballarat diggings hoping to make their fortune during the Gold Rush and stayed on to establish the foundations of the regional centre that became the modern city of today.James Oddie witnessed the Eureka Stockade and played a significant role in the formative years of Ballarat's development.Part of a single newspaper sheet, folded, yellow with age.Nonechartists, eureka stockade, geelong, buninyong, doctor lang, foundry business, storeman, licences, estate agent, benefactor, ballarat benevolent asylum, rachel riding, female refuge, ballarat bank, mount pleasant observatory, electric light, trams, ballarat botanical gardens, railways, ballarat art gallery, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Horse Bit, Unknown
A decorative ribbed brass horse bit or mullen which is part of a horse's tack with two looped ring attachments at each end. It fits inside the horse's mouth and gives the rider control of the horse's head.horse tack, horse accessories, bridle bits, horse riding equipment, bits -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Hamilton-Smith Collection Framed Photograph of Jack Hamilton-Smith c. 1950s
The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. 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 social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A black and white photograph in a white painted wooden frame. It features Jack Hamilton-Smith mounted on his horse.hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, horse, horse riding, photograph, photography, portrait photography -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Hamilton-Smith Collection Rough Riders Rodeo Booklet, "The Australian Rough-Riders Association: Constitution and by Laws and Rules"
The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. 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 social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. Small tan and brown coloured cardboard booklet.wodonga, hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection, rough riding, horse, horse riding, rodeo, book -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Australia Astride, Desmond Martin, 1959
A detailed study of horsemanship in Australia incorporating the general teachings of the bushman and those of the Show and Race rider. This valuable study of riding bridges the gap in literature between the working and sporting worlds of the horse. Different riding styles and all items of essential equipment and their maintenance are discussed against a background of extensive experience and practical knowledge.non-fictionA detailed study of horsemanship in Australia incorporating the general teachings of the bushman and those of the Show and Race rider. This valuable study of riding bridges the gap in literature between the working and sporting worlds of the horse. Different riding styles and all items of essential equipment and their maintenance are discussed against a background of extensive experience and practical knowledge.horsemanship, role of horses australia -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Ladies Side Saddle, ca. 1950
This side saddle is an example of early to mid-20th-century horse riding equipment worn with specific female riding habits. Similar designs are used today at certain equestrian events.Ladies Side-Saddle, black leather with one stirrup and two horns to grip. A pouchis attached.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, saddle, side saddle, horse riding, transportation, sport, ladies saddle, ladies side saddle, riding equipment