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Hume City Civic Collection
Lady's pink straw hat, 1960's
The hat belonged to Edna Vlassopoulos who with her husband Andrew, had a poultry farm and market garden in the old Westmeadows township and later at Bulla. The hat was purchased to wear at a family wedding.A pink straw hat with a pink silk folded band wrapped above a narrow brim. There is a full-blown pink silk rose which is a trim on the RHS of the crown. There is a band of petersham ribbon inside the crown with black hat elastic fastened on either side.clothing and dress, headwear, female, george evans collection -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Photocopy, Indenture between Joseph Leeming and Joseph Lockwood, 1763
Indenture for a Carpenter's Apprentice between Joseph Leeming of Sleadsike, in the Township Hipperholme with Brigghouse in the County of York, Carpenter, and Joseph Lockwood, son of John Lockwood of Nabb End, 29 September 1763.Joseph Lockwood is the father of William Henry Lockwood, Engineer, Shire of Whittlesea.2 loose pages, photocopies.william lockwood, joseph lockwood, john lockwood, indenture, carpenter apprentice -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, The Fruits of Bayswater/Wantirna - Compiled by Evelyn Hodgkin - Volume Two, 2002
Compilation of recollections, detailed stories and photographs of residents of Bayswater/Wantirna area, Victoria. Front Cover - (left) Kleinert's Timber Yard, Station Street, Bayswater, 1940s (Photo courtesy Knox Historifcal Society); (right) Mountain Highway - outside Bayswater State School, looking towards township, 1940s. This photo courtesy of Marj Crisp. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - Australian Topographical Survey TALLAROOK SE Sheet, 1 inch:1 Mile, NW portion Plane Table Field sheet 1923, 1923
This is a coloured reproduction print of an original Plane Table compilation map sheet of Tallarook area 1inch to 1 Mile scale compiled by Sgt Jack Cullen Australian Survey Corps 12 November 1923 and signed by Capt J Lynch. Capt Lynch and Sgt Cullen were both foundation members of the Australian Survey Corps. Of particular interest is the fact that this is a heighted compilation with contouring (required for Military use) as many early maps were purely planimetric. The reverse side of this print is a copy of the Nagambie plane table South West field sheet.Reprinted coloured Image of Australian Topographical Survey TALLAROOK SE field Sheet,1 inch:1 Mile, hand drawn contoured Plane Table Field sheet. Signed by Sgt J Cullen Australian Survey Corps November1923. An enlargement of YEA Township 2 Inches to 1 Mile Scale.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - FRED COWIE COLLECTION: AERIAL MAPS OF HEATHCOTE/EPPALOCK, 28-9-1960
Map, Heathcote C2, Township of Heathcote, Melbourne Road through town branching off to Bendigo & Echuca. Aerial Survey of Victoria. Photo-map prepared by Department of Crown Lands and Survey from photographs taken in 1960. Copied photographically at the Central Plan Office.Fred Cowie,46 McIvor Rd,Bgo..Central Plan Officemap -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - ELLESMERE, COUNTY BENDIGO, 17-3-16
Map, Ellesmere, County Bendigo, Goornong, Bagshot, Muskerry, Wellsford, Axedale, Township of Fosterville.Campaspe River, Bendigo Creek, Railway Line.Photographed at the Dept. of Lands and Survey, Melbourne by W.J.Butson 17-3-16.Price 1/-. By authority Albert J.Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne. ( number 38 in Map Cupboard 1)Albert J.Mullett, Govt. Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, ellesmere -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - RUNNYMEDE : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 8-12-13
Map. County of Bendigo, County of Rodney, Burnewang, Elmore, Nolan, Campaspe, Colbinabbin, Burramboot, Corop, Township of Runnymede, Campaspe River, Mount Pleasant Creek. Photo-Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne by W.J. Butson.8-12-13. Price 1/-. (number 107 in map cupboard 1)W.J. Butsonmap, bendigo, runnymede -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - TOOLLEEN : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 25-5-26
Map. Toolleen, County of Bendigo, County of Rodney, Campaspe, Colbinabbin, Cornella, Crosbie, Muskerry, Mount Pleasant Creek, Township of Toolleen. By authority H.J. Green, Govt. Printer. Photo-Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne by W.J. Butson, 25-5-26. (number 106 in map cupboard 1)H.J. Green, Govt. Printermap, bendigo, toolleen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - TOOLLEEN : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 25-5-26
Map. Toolleen, County of Bendigo, County of Rodney, Campaspe, Colbinabbin, Cornella, Crosbie, Muskerry, Mount Pleasant Creek, Township of Toolleen. By authority H.J. Green, Govt. Printer. Photo-Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne by W.J. Butson, 25-5-26. (number 105 in map cupboard 1)H.J. Green, Govt. Printer.map, bendigo, toolleen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: PRESS RELEASE
BHS CollectionCopy of a two page press release mentioning the placement of an information marker to acknowledge the achievement that underground mining made to Bendigo. It was felt that Long Gully was the ideal location for a marker as not only was the Long Gully township an underground mining centre it is also close to being geographically the centre of the Bendigo deep mining field.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - press release, the long gully history group, the cornish association, the city of greater bendigo, long gully community house -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper (Sub-Item) - Aerial Photograph, Diamond Creek from Yarra River to Wattletree Road, Eltham
Black and white aerial photograph witrh key features around the central place of Eltham township marked inluding Yarra River, Main Road, Bridge Street and Ryans Road, Eltham North land development, real estate, aerial view, eltham, eltham north -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cooroopajerrup Creek 2011, 17/1/2011 (exact)
On Monday January 17th 2011,Wycheproof residents awoke to see the township surrounded by water. Record flooding on the Avoca River had forced the flood water up the semi-mythical Cooroopajerrup Creek. Digital colour photograph of the Cooroorajerrup Creek, depicting the flood-waters of 2011 surrounding Mount Wycheproof. The dwelling in the foreground is the home of Francis and Denise Dillon, barely visible to the left is the Public Hospital.cooroopajerrup creek, mount wycheproof, 2011, flood waters -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photos, Postcards - Kiewa Valley
Mt Beauty township, at the head of the Kiewa Valley, is situated at the foot of Mt Bogong. The town was established by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme on the High Plains.Mt Beauty is a popular tourist resort. The main highway from Mt Beauty to the Bogong High Plains is most picturesque throughout the year. During the winter months, Falls Creek provides access to Falls Creek Ski Village for snow sports. Tawonga, 6.5 km north of Mt Beauty, is famed for its trout fishing and camping on the Kiewa River. Deciduous trees make a show of colour during Autumn. The postcards are of historical value showing photos taken at an earlier time.The postcards can be compared to the attractions of the time as they do not include cycling (mountain bikes and road bikes), snow boarding, gliding and paragliding. Advertising for tourism has also changed as attractions are now available on-line. 1. 9 Coloured Photos of Bogong (5) and Visitors Information Centre display (4) 2. Two fold out coloured sets of postcards "Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Scheme", "Mt. Beauty Victoria" 3. x10 Coloured postcards Mt Beauty, Kiewa Valley, Bogong 4. x6 Coloured postcards High Country and Bogong Villagepostcards kiewa valley -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Copy photo, Torquay History Exhibition 2016, Produced for exhibition 2016
Photo shows The Esplanade, Torquay circa 1920's before electricity poles and wires were erected to power the township but obstruct the uninterrupted view of the ocean now so prized by residents and visitors.An early record of the primitive township of Torquay.Black and white photo -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs- Original S.E.C.V. home designs in Mt Beauty – Set of 6 black and white photographs
The townships of Mount Beauty and Bogong Village were constructed by the Victorian State Electricity Utility Commission (SEC) from the 1930’s to the 1950’s to house workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. At its peak the Kiewa Scheme employed around 4000 people. Although the towns were built as temporary accommodation for the workers and their families, many stayed and even retired there after the scheme had finished. The Bright Council, now the Alpine Shire took over the control of the township in 1960 and today Mount Beauty is one of the most complete company towns in Victoria.The SECV provided several standard designs for the housing of workers and management in Mt Beauty. At the completion of the scheme the housing was retained and Mount Beauty now exists as one of the best examples of a company town in Victoria.There are many examples of the original houses remaining around the town. This is significant as the houses were only built as temporary accommodation and still remain functional after over 60 or more years of use.Set of 6 black and white photographs of original SECV temporary house designs in Mt Beauty.Written in blue ink on front of photos 1. Winwood 2. Winwood 3. K Type 4. K Type 5. English Precut 6. Cube mt beauty houses, secv housing -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Photograph, Darley Football Club Premiers 1938-1939
Darley football club was formed in 1919. Darley lies on the northern side of the township of Bacchus Marsh. It is part of the overall township of Bacchus Marsh but forms a distinct community within Bacchus Marsh especially in the early period of its history. The area is known as a football breeding ground and has produced many champion players at VFL and AFL level and the club has had sustained success over many decades in various competitions. For many years it played in the Bacchus Marsh District Football Association. From the mid 1990s it has competed in the Ballarat Football League.A black and white photograph print mounted on mounting board, showing a group of 19 players, 3 non playing officials and one child acting as the mascot arranged in three rows. A player in the centre holds a football with D.F.C. Premiers 1939 written upon it. Nineteen men are in football Guernseys, 3 are in civilian clothes. Two of these have towels over their shoulders and are probably trainers. In the centre is the third non-player who is presumably the coach. The photo is taken in an outdoor setting. The child is a young boy dressed in the clubs uniform and sits in the front row between the legs of another player. At the foot of the photo is, "Darley F. B. C. Premiers 1938-39". On the reverse are written some of the players names. Back row: 1. C. Lillburn, 2. ? Cook. 3 Skinner. 4 -----------. 5 Jimmy Younger. 6. Barry. 7. Albie Jones: Middle Row: 1. ----------. 2. McMahon. 3. Ray Closter. 4. Pop Closter. 5 ----------. 6. Mickey Dix. 7 ---------. 8. Densley. Front Row: 1. -----------. 2. Hartley Younger. 3. Whelan. Darley Football Club 1938-39. At to of reverse: 'Donated by the Wittick Family 12 - 1 - 2004. Marie Wittick'.darley football club, australian rules football -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - CROSBIE : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 1970
Map. Crosbie, County of Bendigo, County of Rodney, Toolleen, Weston, Dargile, Knowsley East, Redcastle, Township of Toolleen, Northern Highway, Mt.Pleasant Creek. By Authority R.H. Rixon, Government Printer, Melbourne. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne. 1970. Price $1.00. (number 114 in map cupboard 1)R.H. Rixon, Government Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, crosbie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Demolition risk, 28/01/1998 12:00:00 AM
Article in Whitehorse Gazette regarding a development application to replace a house in Blackburn Road built about 1890 as part of the Blackburn Model Township designed by architect Arthur Clarke. Bernadette Cahill who lives next door is interviewed as is Whitehorse City Council's acting Statutory and Development Manager, John Lupins. Photograph.blackburn road, blackburn, cahill, bernadette, blackburn model township, clarke, arthur, lupin, john, city of whitehorse, residential development -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1940c
Black and white photograph of aerial view of township. It shows route of Princes Highway through town, turning north at Myer Street and continuing along Roadknight Street. Few jetties on North Arm, many on Cunninghame Arm. In far upper left of image sea is breaking on sand hummocks. Lakes Entrance Victoriawaterways, vegetation, boats and boating -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1920c
Also 1x Miniature postcard 6cmx8.5cm ' A Glimpse of Lakes Entrance' 01153-4Black and white miniature photographic postcard showing the North Arm Bridge prior 1937; post and rail fence around Kalimna road; township, Club Hotel and stables; jetties in Cunninghame Arm, Methodist Church; and sand hummocks. Telegraph line around hill and across sand flat. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, hotels, fences, public utilities -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, "Town of Ballaarat East / to Contractors and Others / Construction of Tramways", 2008
Details the conditions of a tender for the construction of tramways in the town of East Ballarat - a possibility that did not occur.Three page photocopy of a tender document titled ""Town of Ballaarat East / to Contractors and Others / Construction of Tramways", in the Town of Ballaarat East, dated 7 September 1888. Gives and terms and conditions of any agreement for the construction and operation of trams in the township. Second copy added 31/5/2011 - see History of Object. trams, tramways, ballarat east, construction, tramways, tenders -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document: Map, Map Wangoom County of Villiers, 1955
This map contains the names, acreage details and dates of the original property owners of the Parish of Wangoom (County of Villiers), excluding the township of Warrnambool. It also has details of the Crown Lands adjoining the Merri and Hopkins Rivers. This is a most important map as it has details on the original property owners. It is a most valuable research tool and is one of our most-used maps.This is a map, printed in black and white and mounted on cardboard. Where there was intensive land ownership the details have been reproduced in larger print on the margins of the map. There are scuff and dirt marks on the map but it is otherwise in good condition.‘Wangoom, County of Villiers’wangoom, warrnambool, county of villiers -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Wonderful Warrandyte - A Portrait by Valerie Polley, 2014
The Warrandyte Historical Society aims to collect, preserve and present the town's history. This books draws on the archival and memorabilia resources of the Society and other sources to paint a portrait of the township, its landscape, buildings, organisations and community.Warrandyte holds a significant place in Victoria's gold mining, art and settlement history.ISBN 9780992429102warrandyte, anderson's creek -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Kerosene Can
This Kerosene can was used by Georgie Ah Ling, who operated a market garden on the edge of the township of Donald for over 70 years. It was filled from a larger Kerosene tin, and was used to fuel Kerosene lamps.Cylindrical galvanised Kerosene can with oval shaped handle with a cap over the opening, chained to a smaller handle fixed to the body.kerosene can, georgie ah ling, market garden, donald, kerosene lamps, -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Photograph, Regimental Parade, 1959
Black and white image of three armoured vehicles each with soldier escorting large guidon/flags of the 8th/13th/20th Australian Light Horse regiments on parade through township of Wangaratta in February 1959 Gold colour metal frame containing cream mount and black and white photograph depicting three armoured vehicles each with soldier holding a guidon/flag Regimental Parade Wangaratta February 1959 Guidons of the 8th/13th/20th ALH8/13 victorian mounted rifles, 1959, guidons, wangaratta -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Verna Hommsen, 30th May 1995
Verna Mommsen is the lady in the photograph, who came to Sunbury from Bright. She and her husband managed Red Rock Farm from 1942. In later years they moved to Aitken Street in Sunbury township.A non-digital sepia photograph mounted on cream paper of a lady wearing glasses. She is standing near a wooden stand, which has flowers on it.verna momkmsen, red rock farm, sunbury -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORRESPONDENCE RE: DERWENT (DERWENT) GULLY, 1974/75
Correspondence between Geelong HS and BHS 1974/1975 re Derwent (Darwent) Gully. 1. Letter from W J Morrow (GHS) dated 2/8/1974 re the name Derwent Gully (or Derwent street or other Bendigo place-name) being originally Darwent - on basis of claim of Joseph Darwent in a letter copied from Sheffield, England (details in GHS letter). Mention of the possibility that township of Eaglehawk be connected with Joseph Darwent/s reference to his finding a nugget ''in the form of an Eagle Hawk'' when working in ''Gowlers Gulley''. 2. Attached tracing of gullies and associated townships; 3. Reply dated 5/5/1975 stating that only references that can be found relate to 'Derwent'.eaglehawk, history, gowlers gully, derwent gully, gowlers gully, josseph darwent, long gully township -
Port of Echuca
Document - Television script, All the Rivers Run Episode 3, 1982
This original script was from a television mini series titled 'All The Rivers Run' that was filmed in Echuca in 1982. The production took over the township for many months and was often filmed on board the Port of Echuca's paddle steamers.This original script from the mini series 'All the Rivers Run' is of social significance as it was filmed on location at the Port of Echuca and surrounding Echuca township. There are very few remaining scripts in existence. 70 page printed script of Episode 3 All the Rivers Run mini series 'All the Rivers Run' Episode 3 Written by Colin Free, Edited by Betty Archer, Directed by Pino Amenta. Copyright 1982 Crawford Productions Pty Ltd script, paper, miniseries, echuca, river, crawford productions, port of echuca -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Letter Commerce, Confirmation of Payment, 02/12/1911
This document (dated 1911), is a receipt covering the compensation for the three acres of land required to establish the Tawonga School from its original site (since 1880) to a more central site (since 1911), within the township. This receipt clearly shows the era in which the community involvement and social commitment of landholders was at a higher level, in the early 20th century, than at the latter part. Matters involving community welfare in relatively isolated rural regions was of high priority to every person whether town folk or grazier/farmer or miner. The letter of acceptance of the amount of twenty one pounds for three acres was signed by John Cooper on behalf of Ada Ryder (parent at the school), did not require State Government Compulsory Acquisition process (as it may have, had it been in the latter part of the century and if it were in a city or large town. This social benevolency was part of the period (up to the late 1900's) of the rural Australian environment. This was well before international land investments changed the picture of the socio-economics of country towns.A4 letter of confirmation of payment on pre-lined paper and with a margin. Both margin and lines are coloured in light grey. The page has been folded four times and shows faintly, horizontal lines, of manufacture. The letter is framed with a glass front.This receipt for the compensation of money is hand written in ink and reads: "Tawonga Dec 2 1911, I have this Day Received from the Residents and other People interested in the new State School the Sum of (Pounds sign) 21-0-0 twentyone Pounds being value of compensation for three Acres of land on which is erected the new State School No.2282 Paid by Cash & Cheques with thanks 2/12/11 (Signed) John Cooper" Below this is affixed a Victoria 1 pence stamp duty stamp, on which is written(freehand) Paid 2/12/11 Initialed J Cfinancial letters, receipts, school acquisitons, stamp duty -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Mill Falls
The photograph is of the Jacksons Creek taken in the vicinity of Mill Falls, near the former 'Springvale' winery, which was downstream from the Sunbury township. In 1971 the Shire of Bulla purchased 'Springvale' site and established the town's sewerage plant.The former 'Springvale' winery was one of a number of wineries that were established in Sunbury in the 19th century.A scanned coloured photograph with rounded corners of a valley with a meandering stream with a small dammed section in the foreground. There is a line of trees across the distant hilltops. mill falls, springvale winery, jacksons creek