Digitised video (339MB). Duration: 6 minutes. Recorded May, 2019 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines takes us through a brief history of George and Annis Bills horse troughs, manufactured in Australia and installed to provide relief for working horses in the first half of the 20th century. Around 700 troughs were originally distributed throughout Australia and overseas, some still existing locally today.

Digitised video (3.86GB). Duration: 75 minutes. Recorded May, 2019. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Bronwyn Koll grew up on her family’s orchard in Wonga Park. In this historical perspective on the first industry of Ringwood, Bron talks about her orchardist roots and highlights the seriousness of looking after crops with the ongoing threat of insect pests in the district, including backyard gardens.

Digitised video (4.05GB). Duration: 40 minutes. Recorded June, 2019. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presentation: Members of Heathmont History Group address a meeting of RDHS with a reading of a play telling of destruction of orchards in the 1950s/60s and the resistance of change to the landscape and family lifestyles with the onset of residential developments.

Digitised video (4.25GB). Duration: 70 minutes. Recorded July, 2019 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines takes us through East Ringwood's fascinating transition from early roots going back to working class families - some still in the area - to the village of today. East Ringwood is still seen as a quiet place, having resisted large-scale development although many larger blocks now include multiple unit dwellings.

Digitised video (1.97GB). Duration: 46 minutes. Recorded August, 2019 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Helen Doxford Harris is a professional genealogist and historian of more than thirty years standing. Her interest in history was first developed when she commenced researching her family history. She has written many texts on various subjects relating to Victoria Police, the Indigenous and women’s fields of study. Helen is also current Secretary of Box Hill Historical Society. In this presentation, Helen presents a great talk on Women in Politics, highlighting the difficulty in achieving equality in representation on the political stage.

Digitised video (1.82GB). Duration: 38 minutes. Recorded September, 2019. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presentation: DNA testing is a very important tool for the family historian. It can help to verify your family tree and provide helpful clues to inform the future direction of your research. It can also sometimes help to break down those long-standing brick walls. In this talk, Peter Fry unravels the mystery of family ties using DNA.

One of three digital copies of flooded areas of Kew (1923-34), donated by Jan Coutts of Bulleen in 2019. The handwriting on the originals predates the copy.1923 FLOODS / 14/10/1923 FLOODSfloods - kew - 1923

One of three digital copies of flooded areas of Kew (1923-34), donated by Jan Coutts of Bulleen in 2019. The handwriting on the originals predates the copy.1934 FLOODS / OUTER CIRCLE BRIDGE / WE WENT UNDER BRIDGE OUTER CIRCLE BRIDGE / 1934 FLOODS / (DAD & I) / WE TOOK OUR CANOE UNDER THE BRIDGE, & CARL SIERAKOSKI WAS IN HIS CANOE AT THE TIME & WROTE DADS NAME A. LUCKE UNDER THE TOP OF THE BRIDGE / NEE (MARY LUCKE) NOW TYACKfloods - kew - 1934

One of three digital copies of flooded areas of Kew (1923-34), donated by Jan Coutts of Bulleen in 2019. The handwriting on the originals predates the copy.1934 YARRA FAIRFIELD FROM OPPOSITE RUDDER GRANGE floods - kew - 1934

Grave of Susan Haylock Poulter (died 20/07/1886) in Plot# unknown Greensborough Cemetery. Post 2012 descendants of some pioneer families have been replacing damaged headstones.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.susan haylock, susan poulter, greensborough cemetery

Share certificate for 50 shares in the Don Gold Mining Company, no liability, Bendigo issued to M. H. Ashton of Melbourne. Date on the certificate 06 April, 1905business, mining, the don gold mining company

20 Edmund Rice Parade Watsonia North, 5 bedroom, 2 storey home. Sale by set date 05/06/2018 price not disclosed. Previous sale September 2001 for $345,000 and December 1984 for $31,000..Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour.edmund rice parade watsonia north

The Connies Collectable Cards for 2019 Card features a photograph with a story or details of the image or person on the reverse. Produced by The Connies, Melbourne, with a Leunig sketch on the rear and The Connies logo, The rear of the card gives the story behind the photograph. Melbourne Tram Museum - featuring a merged photo of trams 431, 1040 and the Gertrude St winding house with museum details on the rear.trams, tramways, tickets, the connies, conductors, melbourne tram museum, tram 1041, tram 431

Methods of researching family history. Case studies of Eltham families.x, 197 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 28 cm. Includes index. Bibliography p.182-185.ISBN 073445634 Eltham District Historical Society from Peter + Diana Basset-Smith 1/4/07family history research, sweeney family eltham, smale family, cuffley family eltham, eltham families

Statue of airman in flying uniform holding helmet under right armRodgrove Handicrafts/ PO Box 174/ Acacia Ridge/ Qld 4110/ Phone & Fax (07) 3277 4673souvenir, uniform

Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards. See 1400. Colour photo of the Times Building on the corner of Broadway and 42nd Street Tram and cars in foreground. USA flag in top right corner. Addressed to W.A. Jeff Esq, Highbank, Christchurch, New Zealand. Dated 13/11/07. Sender unidentified. postcard, collector, alice mcgregor

Black & white photo of Bendigo No. 24 with Quarry Hill destination, waiting at Charing Cross. Photo taken am 5/7/1965, prior to painting white strip above headlights. Has two Johnny Walker ads. With 'The Beehive' buildings in background. On Kodak photographic paper. Reimaged 17/7/2019.On rear 'AM 5/7/65' & 'Bendigo'trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross , tram 24

Photos originally held by Walter Scott, Company Secretary at SwallowsB& W photograph of the visit of HMS Hood, Renown, Repulse, Delhi and Danae in 1924 at Princes Pier .07 - HMS Delhi crowds walking towards her along pierpiers and wharves - princes pier, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, armed services - foreign services, armed services - navy, hms repulse, hms renown, hms hood, hms delhi, hms danae

Compact audio cassette Emtec Type FE I Cassette labelled "Books & Writing - R/N Alan Marshall" Converted to MP3 file; 67.5MB, 0:50:07alan marshall, audio cassette, audio recording, australian broadcasting commission, books and writing, radio national

Article about Nillumbik Cemetery prepared by Nillumbik Historical Society for the Yarra Plenty Regional Library's "Diamond Valley History Tour 2019". Describes the cemetery gates and lists prominent locals who are buried in the cemetery.Pamphlet, 3 pages, text and colour illus.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, nillumbik cemetery, nillumbik historical society

Article on the award of Banyule Citizen of the Year to John Dowdle, former Mayor of the City of Heidelberg, for his work with Neighbourhood Watch, with invitation and program for Banyule City Council Community Ball 2019, at which the award was made.Newspaper clipping text and col. photograph (2 copies), with invitation and menu cardsjohn dowdle, banyule volunteer awards, banyule citizen of the year