One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a Portrait of Dr L. L. Smith seated at table with pen in hand painted by Henry Sadd. Dr Louis Smith was born in London and died in East Melbourne. 15/5/1830 to 8/7/1910. He was a Medical Practioner and Politician. He migrated to Australia as ship's surgeon on the Oriental arriving in Melbourne 11th December 1852.local history, photography, photographs, dr l l smith, black & white photograph, doctors, phillip island, early associates, john jenner, bryant west

Copy of letter written on blue paper and dated 27 Feb 1866 regarding payment to Bro Salter. He had an accident and later again he was sick with a fever. The Court did not feel justified in paying him sick pay when they hadn't been re-imbursed £10.18.3 from the last time. Signed by Jas Thos Holl.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, commercial hotel, court foresters house, bro salter

Letter written on cream paper and dated Sept 16th 1872. Letter acknowledges £1 post office order which has been credited to Bro James Marshals credit. He went bad on the books at one Court night, but by the next one he well be overpaid 3/10. Court Foresters House impression stamp on letter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court foresters home, james marshall, geo jeffrey, court king of the forest

Three photographs , comprising of: 1, Unknown gentleman in a black three piece suit with white flecks, he has a white beard. 2, Small photograph in an oval frame of a male in a suit and tie, he has a black beard. 3, Close up of a young lady, she has wavy dark coloured hair and a light coloured patterned top.person, individual, portrait

Purchased when author Ann Blainey spoke to the Surrey Hills Historical Society. There was a Moran and Cato store in Surrey Hills.This biography tells the story of Fred Cato the businessman, who co-founded the Moran and Cato grocery chain. He was an influential Methodist layman, whose major involvements spanned more than forty years, from the Lonsdale Street Central Mission in 1893 to the Aboriginal Methodist Mission at Yirrkala in 1935. He lived to celebrate his 70th birthday.For the History Group, Surrey Hills / with best wishes / Ann.(mr) frederick john cato, grocery trade, business people, methodists, grocers, shops, moran and cato, (ms) ann blainey

Donald Clark Collection. Clipping from People magazine of July 15, 1964. Article titled 'The Riches of Poverty Reef'. Pertains to the founding story of Poverty Reef Mine, the origin of its name, founder David Hatt and the shipwreck from which he was saved 'by a Maori princess' whom he later married. Also covers bushranging and log lockups. Original, not copy.tarnagulla, poverty mine, gold, mining, david hatt, margaret hatt, captain melville, carisbrook

A coloured photograph of Principal Mr. Keith Scarrott in fancy dress in the 1970's. He has blue trousers and a blue jumper over which is a white short sleeved jumper and a red waistcoat/vest. He has a red sash around his waist and a white sun hat. The red waistcoat has Chinese symbols over it. See 3320.100bendigo, education, mr. keith scarrott, latrobe university bendigo collection, collection, education, tertiary education, teacher training, mr. keith scarrott, person, male, fancy dress, clothing, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, photo, photograph, photos, photographs, history, bendigo

Postcard showing the Trig Point Observatory on Mt Dandenong. Two women and a man are standing on the rock base. Early 1900s.Printed on front of postcard: "OBSERVATORY," DANDENONG MOUNTAINS (VIC.) Printed on back of postcard: Photographed by ERASMUS B. ALLAN, Fitzroy ASK FOR Allan's "Guide to the Dandenong Mountains." Published Shortly. Price 1/- HUTCHINSON'S Lit. Collins Street Melbourne.mt dandenong, trig point, mt dandenong observatory, erasmus b allan

Otto von Drehnen was a prominent Adelaide citizen from the late 1800s, a successful businessman. He was elected President of the Deutsche Club & appointed the Consul General for Austro-Hungary. He was subsequently interned in Camp 1. Documents relating to Otto von Drehnen, previous Consul General of Austro-Hungary & prominent Adelaide businessman, interned in WWII. Black A3 folder containing newspaper articles, invitations, programmes, etc. from von Drehnen's term as Consul General & some biographical information. Also excerpts from Barbara Winter's book "The Most Dangerous Man in Australia?" in which he is mentioned.|Had to put broadsheet newspaper cartoon & two attached newspaper clippings in large plastic sleeve in map drawer. Wouldn't fit entirely in A3 folder.tatura, internment camps, german consul, documents, newspapers, invitations, programmes

Row 1: Mark Hoffmann, Wong Chea, Graham Maddern, Olga Cannata, Dan McCormick, Sally Abbott, Paul Johansson, Jim Coffey, Mark Duyker. Row 2: Ralph Kemsley, Andrew Coffey, Liam McAlesse, Michelle Jarvis, Andrew Blair, Deborah Walker, Ross Hutchinson, Glenice Winter, Rod Dower, Greg Kay, Brett Eastgate.Colour photograph of ambulance officer traineesambulance officers training centre

A photo of a group of people at a reunion for Junior Legatees that joined Legacy in the 1940s. It was held at Watsonia Barracks on 29 July 2007. The event was also captured on a DVD and distributed to attendees. It was part of a collection of Legacy items from Valma Hutchinson (nee Wigg), a former junior legatee. Valma was accepted into Junior Legacy club in 1940 when she was about 10 years old.An example of the long term friendship of Junior Legatees that they attend reunions and stay in contact.Colour photo of a Junior Legatee reunion in 2007.Handwritten on reverse in black pen 'Legacy Reunion Watsonia Barracks 29/7/2007 / Junior Legatees who joined Legacy in 1940s.'junior legatee, reunion

3 pages. First page has an image of a bouquet of flowers and the words 'in loving memory' , the second page depicts the crossed Australian and New Zealand flags C. F. Willcox's death date and his age, as well as a poem. The third page includes three quotes.IN LOVING MEMORY OF C. F. WILLCOX WHO GAVE HIS LIFE FOR THE EMPIRE IN FRANCE. JULY 28, 1916, AGED 21 YEARS He gave his life for his Country, For honor, faith and right: With us his memory ever lives, He fought a noble fight. 'Midst the roaring of the battle. And the rain of shot and shell, Fighting for Home and Country He like a hero fell. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"

This is a photograph of Mr Clem Heather, band leader. Clem Heather was a Forestry employee in Orbost, The Orbost Workers' Band was started in 1889 by Donald and Archie Munro. The band folded after the town was devastated by floods in 1893. Charles Spink reformed the group in 1905. It split in 1908 and the breakaway band was named the Orbost Workers Band. The two bands, The Orbost Workers and Orbost Town Band would often compete against each other. Eventually, in 1913, the two bands amalgamated to form the Orbost Municipal band. The old Orbost Municipal Band recorded its last meeting in 1941 -a lack of effort and membership. The new Orbost Municipal Band was restarted by Clem Heather (a previous member) on Wednesday 20th September, 1961 and continued into the late 1980s when lack of interest caused it to become defunct.This is a pictorial record associated with the Orbost Brass Band. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many membersA black / white photograph of a man in a brass band uniform. He is holding a brass instrument (French horn?). It is under glass in a white wooden frame.on front -????????? Orbostheather-clem orbost-brass-band music recreation

This is a token to the value of a penny. It was issued by Alfred Toogood who had an hotel in Sydney called The Rainbow Tavern. Many shop keepers and merchants in Australia in the 1850s issued tokens because of the shortage of British pennies. Tokens could only be used in the business premises of the person whose name was on the token. Warrnambool in the 1850s had two businesses issuing tokens, one was issued by William Bateman who had a general store in Banyan Street. The other was William Jamieson who had a hardware store in Liebig Street. Nineteenth century tokens today are highly collectable items.This token is of minor interest as an example of a New South Wales token penny.Circular copper coloured token. The obverse features an image of a female representative of the scales of justice. he reverse features the details of the person issuing the token AUSTRALIA I855 A TOOGOOD MERCHANT PITT AND KING ST SYDNEY token pennies, warrnambool

Commissioned by State Bank to produce 5 copper bas-reliefs for 73 Percy Street, Portland. Spoke with Miss Betty Vivian (Member of the Portland Historical Society) re Portland's history. Commonwealth Bank stored objects in Melbourne (c.1991). Negotiations between Portland Historical Society and Commonwealth Bank of Australia led to gift of works to People of Portland. Stored at Council depot c.1998, retrieved for Maritime Discovery Centre display.Copper bas-relief depicting a man bent over to shear a sheep. His shirt sleeves are rolled up and he is bent toward the viewer.sculpture, industry, rural, copper, bas-relief, shearing, sheep, shearer

Typical of promotional photos taken by Forestry Commission VictoriaMan facing away from camera, on walking track, looking at large fallen tree trunk. He is surrounded by very tall tree ferns.Forests Commission, Victoria and picture logo printed in R/H white border LC.32 written on backscenery, walkers

Typed letter to A.W. Lynch informing him that, along with M.B. John, he has been appointed to the Ballarat School of Mines Visiting Committee.ballarat school of mines visiting committee, a.w. lynch, m.b. john, f.e. ferguson, i. and r. morley pty ltd

Small, head and shoulder portrait of a man wearing a jacket, waistcoat, shirt and tie. He has a beard. Photographer's name printed on the front and back.Atellier, 69 Stephen St., Melbourne. J. R. Tannerphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, atelier, j r tanner

Letter from George Trenarton? Dated January 11 1864 claiming the Sick allowance of the Court as he was unable to attend his usual employment.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, george trenarton?

Black and white photo of Mark Twain. Head and shoulders only. He is wearing a dark jacket, wearing a moustache. Written on bottom : Mark Twainperson, individual, mark twain, pethard, chancellor, mark twain, bendigo, sandhurst, theatre

A greek coin that was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was out metal detecting for gold. On one side a figure is seated. On the other is a head in profile.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, greece.

Document. Letter to Mr Alex Hamilton advising him that he had been accepted as a member of the Bendigo Caledonian Society, October 21st 1904.performing arts, elocution, membership accepted

A pin of a Danish flag that was discovered by QC Binks while he was metal detecting for gold. Flag is red background with a white cross. There is a pin on reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, danish, denmark.

Photograph of a young boy dressed in a suit with shot pants holding and Olympic games banner. He is standing in front of a painted brick or stone buildingperson, individual, child portrait, olympic

Framed Black and White Photograph of a Helipcopter Pilot's Flying Helmet. The Reflection of the Aircraft Carrier he is about to land on can be seen on his visor.helicopter pilot, photograph