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Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c Early 1990's
The Kaolin quarries at Bulla were an important industry in the district and supplied clay products to the Cornwell and Hoffman companies in Brunswick. The Kaolin deposits were found in the 1850's and were considered to be some of the largest in the colony.A landscape photograph of a valley with a post and wire fence and a partial view of a farm gate in the immediate foreground. A clump of native trees are on the LHS and a small grove of almond trees has been planted on the river flat. Kaolin quarry is on the hillside and two buildings can be seen on the hill top. High tension pylons are in the distance near the skyline.kaolin quarries, almond groves, bulla township, deep creek, hoffmans kaolin mine, hoffmans potteries, cornwell potteries, george evans collection -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - George Beazley, father of Jean Hermon, working at Grandview Farm, Emerald, with Bacon the dog
B&W photo of George Beazley, father of Jean Hermon,working the ground at Grandview Farm, Emerald. Photo shows George, wearing a shirt, trousers and pale, widebrimmed hat, behind two draughthorses. The horses appear to be pulling a scarifier. A medium sized dog, called Bacon, stands beside George. Dated c.1940. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Gwen and Beryl Mair with Mr Jarman, Derrinallum, c1927
David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Lily initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Dave walked across the gardens to work at the MCG. He never drove or owned a car. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. Electoral roll details: 1919 1922 24 Louise Avenue, Mont Albert 1924 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert Dave Mair was a very keen sportsman. This is part of a large donation of material from the Deakin, Mair and Young families. The Deakin, Mair and Young families had many connections with Mont Albert and Surrey Hills.A sepia photo of 2 girls on the back of a pig, which is being lightly held by a man, squatting beside the animal. A cattle dog sits nearby. In the background are some straggly trees along what may be a boundary or paddock fence, apart from which the surroundings look very bare. Off to the LHS in the background is farm shedding.In black ink: "Off for a joy ride / B. Mair / 20 Barton St / SUrrey Hills / E10." - thought to be in Lily Mair's handwriting. In blue biro: " Gwen Beryl (IN FRONT in lead pencil) / Mr Jarman / Derrinallum" Thought to be Beryl Mair's handwriting. "KODAK PRINT" in black. beryl mair, gwen mair, mr jarman, farms, children, derrinallum -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Nursery catalogues, Nursery Catalogues: booklets & foolscap sheets
nurseries, plant nomenclaturenurseries, plant nomenclature -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HELMET, C 2004
Helmet issued to GREG FARMER 8442898 Served IRAQ 2004 SECDET 4 BRAVO; Served IRAQ 2005/2006 AMTGZ 2nd CAV REG 2004-2008 ASLAU- DRIVER, GUNNER, COMMANDER (SECDET) security detachment (AMTGZ ) AL Muthanna Task Group Helmet- Kevlar, green colour, round dome shape complete with chin strap, headphones and microphone attached to inner fabric liningHandwritten- back of helmet exterior black felt tipped pen â FARMS/V1D/V1Fâ Makers label- black print on white sticker /^/MEDIUM/8470-66-140-6673/ Z0101/999-9-49677-001/47176uniform, head wear, iraq, kevlar helmet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FARM DIARY
Portion of loosely -bound thirty-four double sided cream coloured page farm diary anonymous donor received 2011. Charlton, Barrakee, Buckrabanyule districts. Record segments date from period 1886-1894. Temperature, rainfall, farm-life both domestic and agricultural recorded. Prices of animal stock, grain and machinery. Property names mentioned include New Guniea, Maylands, The diary begins on 4.1.1886 on 10.2.1886 he was sworn in as one of Her Majesties Volunteers to serve for a period of three years , gave a cheque for three pounds 13 shillings for the purchase of a new rifle 27.2.1886 'Received my new rifle today with bayonet , belt and pouch , No 9153 . 17.5.1886 entry states he went to the Presbyterian team meeting at Charlton and enjoyed himself very muchheritage -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Grinder/Mincer - Meat
Old farm kitchen tool used for mincing meat manually.Used at Tawonga, in the Kiewa Valley, by resident Des WartonCast iron with dull smooth surface consisting of a tap to screw it onto a table, a barrel enclosing the auger that turns when the handle is wound around and forces the meat to spill out of a circular grinder. The hand crank is curved with a wooden knob . The outlet is oval shaped.Embossed on barrel: "Universal" Embossed on outlet "2" Embossed on handle "L.F. & c - New Britain Conn U.S.A."household tool, kitchen, meat mincer, grinder, universal no. 2 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Weights
Weight was used on platform type scale to weigh farm produceImperial weights were used prior to 1966 when decimal currency was introduced. Weights were used in stores selling farm produce prior to packaging.Cast iron weight with a solid base the upper side curved to form two ends which are joined by a cylindrical handle. The ends are embossed on the top.W & T Avery 14 lbweights. scale. farms produce. w & t avery. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Tool - Fence Strainer, J. Angus & Co, 1900s
Fence strainers were used to tension the wire on farm fences.Fence strainerfence strainers, farm equipment -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Phillip Island in picture and story, 1977 reprint
The author Joshua Wickett Gliddon farmed on Phillip Island in the 1940s.The first published history of Phillip Island in 1958.1977 reprint, 400 p., illus.Issued by the Committee of Trust, "Warley", Cowes Bush Nursing Hospital, Phillip Island.phillip island, joshua wickett gliddon, phillip island - history, phillip island in picture and story -
Cheese World Museum
Pump, dairy vacuum
From the dairy farm of Leon Miller, Swans Lane, AllansfordMilking machine chain driven vacuum pump made of cast iron, marked on the circular cylinder cap with an identification number.209allansford, machinery, dairy machinery, dairying, pumps, milking machines, leon miller -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, "The Fences Act 1968" 1989-1994, Tony Trembath, 1998c
Sculpture at gateway to Edendale Farm, 30 Gastons Road, ElthamRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 8 strips and associated 10 x 15 cm colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham, edendale farm, gastons road, sculptures, the fences act 1968, tony trembath -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two people and two children
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of a man and a woman holding two children and standing in front of a white weatherboard house. [catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of car, motorbikes, and observers
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of a line of motorbikes being led by a white station wagon, with a bus stop and observers in the foreground [catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of woman petting a calf
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of a woman wearing purple patting a Highland calf with a bale of hay and wooden fence in the background. [catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of woman, child, and dog
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of a woman wearing pink supporting a small child dressed in a pale pink smock, standing behind a black dog lying down. A series of benches on the balcony of a house with wooden logs in the background. [catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two boys and a cow
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph taken in a paddock of two boys leaning over a wooden log fence, one with hand outstretched, offering hay to a dark brown Highland calf. Churchill Island foreshore and inlet visible in the background.90%/3001 [written in blue pencil on reverse] DANIEL +SHANNON/INGNAM FROM RESERVOIR[crossed out, written in red pen on reverse] BEN + BRETT HAINTZ/FROM RICHMOND, FEEDING/SCOTTISH HIGHLAND CALF/(?) [written in red pen on reverse] [catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two men and two horses
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph taken in a paddock showing two tan horses tethered to a white horse float, with two people visible on each side of the frame.[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people gathered around a table, eating
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of a group of people gathered around a dining room table, each with a roast dinner in front of them. Probably taken inside Rogers Cottage.[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people and kites on a beach
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of a a beach showing a large number of people, and ten kites flying in the sky[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people and a large kite
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of a large rainbow cylindrical kite being lifted off the ground and led by four people. Photograph taken in a pasture.[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of three people walking on a balcony
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of three people walking along the balcony of Amess House, with a man looking at the green plants and orange flowers.[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two girls
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of two girls wearing blue Guides shirts - one with a orange kerchief, and the other with a green and yellow kerchief - working with some wool. Rogers cottage is visible in the background.[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of group of Scouts
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of group of Scouts gathered with adults and standing among an outdoor area and paddock.[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of wool and crafts
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of a craft table with blue, brown, and white wool arranged on it. Three girls in Guides uniforms have gathered around it.[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of three Guides in the garden
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of three Guides in blue shirts walking through the herb garden behind Amess House[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of five people
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of five people - one in the foreground wearing Guides uniform - standing gathered together with Amess Barn visible in the background.[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of Guide and Scout
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of a Girl Guide and a Boy Scout standing talking in the Churchill Island Precinct.[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people walking
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of a woman walking in front of a group of five people, with the rear of a white minibus visible on the left of the frame, and the Churchill Island shed and vege garden visible in the background.[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people boarding a bus
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph of a group of children, and two women in Guides uniforms approaching a white minibus[catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph